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Former Ole Miss QB Walker Howard Announces Transfer Destination
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Bruce Newman / Special to The Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK Former Ole Miss quaterback Walker Howard is transferring to UL-Lafayette, where he will suit up for his hometown Ragin’ Cajuns. Howard transferred to Ole Miss from LSU after his freshman season in Baton Rouge. He played in a total of four games during his two years with the Rebels, attempting just six passes.
Alabama Football Snubbed By Playoff Committee on The Joe Gaither Show
What happens with the Crimson Tide after being left out on The Joe Gaither Show | Episode 331: Dec. 9, 2024. In this story: Let's have a lot of fun on a Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" as Mason Woods joins us to discuss the fallout from the weekend. The Alabama Crimson Tide was excluded from the College Football Playoff, let's talk about what's next for the sport and for the program going forward now that they've been sent to the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Ole Miss QB Walker Howard To Enter The Transfer Portal
by 0 Comments Bruce Newman / Special to The Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK Howard transferred to Ole Miss from LSU after his freshman season in Baton Rouge. He played in a total of four games during his two years with the Rebels, attempting just six passes. Per SI.com: quote: Walker Howard, a former transfer from the LSU Tigers, is set to enter the portal, according to reports from CBS Sports.
Report: Ole Miss Offensive Tackle Plans To Enter The Portal
by 0 Comments © Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Ole Miss offensive tackle Kavion Broussard is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Broussard, a freshman from New Iberia, La., did not play in any games this season. Per On3: quote: The Zachary, Louisiana, native flipped to Ole Miss days before Early National Signing Day in 2023. The 6-foot-6, 253-pound offensive tackle initially picked the Hurricanes over Florida State, TCU, Missouri and Mississippi State.
Baker Mayfield Has To Pay Up After Losing Missouri Game Bet
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield placed a friendly bet with Buccaneers team reporter Casey Phillips, a Missouri alum, over the Oklahoma game which the Sooners lost 30-23. This week it was time for Baker to pay up... Loading Twitter Embed....
Loyola's Sister Jean Was Left Hanging and Begging For a Fist Bump From Her Team
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Loyola players, heads up and be better. Poor Sister Jean... Loading Twitter Embed.... Popular Stories Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. Facebook•Twitter•Instagram
Alabama Football Getting Trolled For 'Creepy' Social Media Post
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Alabama scored another impressive recruiting class for next year, but they chose an interesting way to announce it. On Wednesday, the Crimson Tide revealed their 2025 Signing Day roster through commissioned portraits by artist Tyler Upchurch... Loading Twitter Embed.... Upchurch has done work for publications such as Sports Illustrated and SLAM Magazine.
South Carolina's Shane Beamer Re-Thinking Scheduling After Playoff Snubbing
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Tuesday night's College Football Playoff rankings left South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer dismayed. Asked during Wednesday's media availability whether or not he and his program will rethink how they schedule out-of-conference games going forward, Beamer sounded off... Loading Twitter Embed....
Skip Bayless Gets Ripped By Wife For Obsession With Dallas Cowboys
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Skip Bayless is a really big Dallas Cowboys fan. His wife, Ernestine, roasted this week him during the "Skip Bayless Show" for his obsession... quote: "The house could be on fire and just as long as the TV is not on fire, you will sit in the house watching it and just tell the fire department to just put the fire out around me.
Lane Kiffin Is Rather Upset That Miami Is Ranked Ahead Of Ole Miss By Playoff Committee
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments Loading Twitter Embed.... After the Playoff Committee rankings came out, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin let them know how upset he was that Miami was ranked ahead of his team... Loading Twitter Embed.... (Barstool Sports) Popular Stories Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.
Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Is Entering The Transfer Portal
by 0 Comments BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Per On3: quote: After appearing in seven games as a backup with one start as a freshman in 2023, Arnold entered the 2024 season as the Sooners’ starter, but was benched amidst a shaky start that saw just seven touchdowns and three interceptions through 3 1/2 games.
Shane Beamer To Rethink Non-Conference Scheduling Following Latest CFP Rankings
by 0 Comments David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is one of a few college coaches and officials who raised concerns about the latest playoff rankings this week. The Gamecocks (9-3) checked in at No. 14 in the latest CFP rankings and will likely miss a chance to play in the 12-team bracket.
Lane Kiffin Continues To Trash The Playoff Committee Along With The Big 12, Big Ten, ACC
by 1 Comments George Walker IV / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Lane Kiffin is not holding back when it comes to his frustration with the College Football Playoff Rankings. On Wednesday, he continued to slam the committee. During his comments, he also took shots at the Big 12, Big Ten, and ACC conferences. Per On3: quote: “I think that this is what you’re probably going to have to get used to as fans, teams having multiple losses in this conference,” Kiffin said, via Michael Katz on X.
Golf Star Nelly Korda Shares New Photos From Swimsuit Photoshoot
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments quote: November On Tuesday, the No. 1 women's golfer in the world, Nelly Korda, shared a slideshow of some of her favorite pictures taken in November. Some include her SI Swimsuit photoshoot... (The Spun) Filed Under: Golf Popular Stories Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.
SMU Coach Rhett Lashlee Thinks Teams Could Boycott Conference Title Games
Sign InRegisterForumsTrending TopicsRecruitingPick'emLSU Football ScheduleSECRant.comMore Links by 0 Comments During an interview with On3, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee was asked if coaches will consider boycotting conference title games if his program drops below Alabama in the next CFP rankings... Loading Twitter Embed.... (The Spun) Popular Stories Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.
Report: Alabama Football Wide Receiver Plans To Enter Transfer Portal
Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The junior from Calera, Ala., has played ten games this season, registering 11 catches for 129 yards and one touchdown. He has 47 total receptions for 712 yards and five touchdowns over this three-year career at Alabama. Prentice is a former four-star recruit who was rated the No. 12 wide receiver in the country back in 2022. Loading Twitter Embed....
Lane Kiffin Continues To Trash The Playoff Committee Along With The Big 12, Big Ten, ACC
by 0 Comments George Walker IV / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Lane Kiffin is not holding back when it comes to his frustration with the College Football Playoff Rankings. On Wednesday, he continued to slam the committee. During his comments, he also took shots at the Big 12, Big Ten, and ACC conferences. Per On3: quote: “I think that this is what you’re probably going to have to get used to as fans, teams having multiple losses in this conference,” Kiffin said, via Michael Katz on X.
Donald Trump Names One College Football Team That Was 'Treated Very Badly' By Playoff Committee
Even former President Donald Trump has an issue with they way the College Football Playoff committee selected this year's four-team field. Trump took to social media on Monday to post his reaction to Florida State getting snubbed from college football's postseason. Alabama got the nod over the Seminoles, who finished the season with a 13-0 overall record and ACC conference championship. Trump actually places some of the blame on Florida Gov.
College football rankings: Bottom 25 Playoff field features Kansas from Power Five, No. 1 seed UMass - CBS Sports
College football rankings: Bottom 25 Playoff field features Kansas from Power Five, No. 1 seed UMass - CBS Sports
Here’s why Florida dropped just one spot in CFP rankings after loss to unranked LSU - AL.com
Here’s why Florida dropped just one spot in CFP rankings after loss to unranked LSU - AL.com
Kobe Bryant Reportedly Told Rob Pelinka In 2018 To Get Anthony Davis
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after shooting a three point basket to win the game over Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C.
Alabama Flips 4-Star Defensive End Keanu Koht From LSU
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 35-28 in the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) On Wednesday morning, high school football players around the country officially signed with their college football programs. For many, their minds have been made up for months.
Texas A&M Player Takes Shot At Ohio State After Latest Playoff Rankings
COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 03: General view as Mississippi State Bulldogs kicks off to the Texas A&M Aggies in the first quarter on October 3, 2015 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) The final playoff rankings before Conference Championship Weekend are out and as usual there was some controversy. One player from No. 5 Texas A&M had a very strong reaction to the new playoff rankings.
Florida Football Has Path To College Football Playoff At 7, Finebaum Says
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Kyle Trask #11 of the Florida Gators looks to pass in the first half the Capital One Orange Bowl against the Virginia Cavaliers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Florida football suffered a significant upset loss on Saturday, falling to a very down LSU team 37-34. As a result, with the release of the new College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, the Gators came in all the way down at… seventh?
ESPN Analyst Releases Score Predictions For Championship Week
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws in the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Notre Dame Stadium on November 7, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Matt Cashore-Pool/Getty Images) College football championship week is here, and we’re close to finalizing this year’s Playoff matchups and the bowl season schedule.
Desmond Howard Rips CFB Playoff Committee Over 1 Team's Ranking Original
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 01: Former University of Michigan player Desmond Howard watches the action on the field during the game between the University of Alabama and the University of Michigan at Cowboys Stadium on September 1, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Alabama defeated Michigan 41-14. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) On Tuesday night, the latest College Football Playoff rankings were revealed and one team’s ranking stood out. The playoff committee decided to place Florida at No. 7.
Winners and losers from fourth College Football Playoff rankings: Florida hardly falls despite bad loss to LSU - USA TODAY
Winners and losers from fourth College Football Playoff rankings: Florida hardly falls despite bad loss to LSU - USA TODAY
Shilo Sanders, Son Of Deion Sanders, Announces Transfer Destination
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 24: Arik Gilbert #2 of the LSU Tigers runs with the ball as Shilo Sanders #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks defends during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Earlier this week, Shilo Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders announced his plans to transfer from South Carolina. The decision to transfer comes after the Gamecocks fired head coach Will Muschamp.
NBA Insider Offers Injury Update For Rockets Guard Chris Clemons
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 29: Chris Clemons #3 of the Houston Rockets drives the ball up the court against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on December 29, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Aaron Rodgers Has Honest Comment About Packers' Season
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) The Green Bay Packers made the NFC title game during the 2019 season, but were blown out by the San Francisco 49ers. Fans and analysts alike suggested the Packers’ success last season was a fluke.
CFB Playoff Committee Chairman Explains Florida's Ranking
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Mohamoud Diabate #11 of the Florida Gators prays before the start of the game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images) As it does every week, the penultimate round of College Football Playoff rankings came in with some heated controversy. After a shocking loss to unranked LSU on Saturday night, the Florida Gator’s fell only one spot to No. 7 on the list.
Joey Galloway Thinks 1 CFB Team Is Being "Punished" By Committee
Another round of the College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday night. One team continues to be “punished” by the committee, according to ESPN’s Joey Galloway. Cincinnati slipped to No. 9 – down from the Bearcats’ No. 8 ranking last week – in this week’s rankings. Why? To make room for Georgia to slide up to No. 8 after the Bulldogs’ impressive win over Missouri last Saturday after Cincinnati was idle.
Dixie State Men's Basketball Earns First Western Athletic Conference Victory
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Dixie State men’s basketball team earned its first win as a member of the Western Athletic Conference by defeating the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The Trailblazers hosted the Fighting Hawks on Wednesday, December 2. After its season-opener against Weber State was canceled, Dixie State opened the 2020-21 college basketball season with a 74-73 win over North Dakota. The victory was the Trailblazers’ first as a member of the WAC.
USU Men's Basketball Coach Craig Smith Tests Positive For COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah State head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith tested positive for COVID-19, according to an official release from the athletic department. Smith will be unavailable to coach the Aggies’ home opener against BYU scheduled for Saturday, December 5. Smith is asymptomatic, the diagnosis came from routine team testing, according to the statement. “It will be difficult watching from a distance, but I know our team is in great hands with our coaching staff.
Women’s Team, US Soccer Settle Part Of Lawsuit
AP – U.S. women’s national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions compared with the men’s team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation. The parties filed a redacted public notice of the settlement with the federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday while providing the complete agreement to U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner.
Gobert: 'My Goal Is To Win A Championship' In Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Rudy Gobert still doesn’t have a contract extension with the Utah Jazz. The two sides were able to begin negotiations on a new deal when free agency opened on November 18, but now, almost two weeks later, the two sides have yet to come to an agreement. Despite the negotiation stretching into training camp for the Jazz, Gobert said his goal remains the same — to win a championship in Utah.
Bogdanovic Unsure If He'll Be Ready For Jazz Opener
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Bojan Bogdanovic doesn’t know if he’ll be back for the Utah Jazz season opener. The Croatian sharpshooter underwent wrist surgery in May after suffering an early-season injury and missed the remainder of the NBA season in the Orlando bubble. Bogdanovic has been rehabbing his injury since he got the brace off his wrist in July but has yet to go through a full basketball practice.
Jazz Welcome New Faces To Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Jazz largely favored continuity during the offseason, bringing back the majority of last year’s roster while also re-signing former Jazzman Derrick Favors. However, the Jazz also added a handful of new faces to the roster and coaching during the shortened hiatus. With practice limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, the team faces some challenges getting familiar with its new roster.
Pac-12 Announces Basketball Testing Protocols, Game Cancellation Policy
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Pac-12 Conference announced men’s and women’s basketball testing protocols as well as the game cancellation policy. In the ever-changing world of college athletics, the testing protocols and game cancellation policy is important to track as teams try to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Pac-12 has already postponed one basketball game this week as Colorado’s game against Arizona will not be played on Wednesday.
Utah Football: Best Pac-12 Era Uniform Combo Bracket
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah football has worn great uniform combinations in recent years. Their creativity and style is top-notch. Since Utah joined the Pac-12 in 2011, they have worn 22 different uniform combinations with their helmets, jerseys and pants. We need some help figuring out which uniform combination is the best. The voting for each round will begin on Tuesdays. Here is the date and times of the voting for each round.
Utah Basketball To Begin 2020-21 Season With Conference Clash
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah men’s basketball will finally get started on Thursday night when they host the Washington Huskies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. It’s the latest start date for a season opener in the modern era for the Runnin’ Utes. Utah will be challenged right out of the gates as their season opener is also a conference game. Last season, Utah picked up a 67-66 win over the Huskies in their only matchup.
Sarah Fuller Currently Only Kicker On Vanderbilt’s Roster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores have only one kicker listed on their two-deep chart for this weekend’s game at No. 11 Georgia, and it’s Sarah Fuller, the first woman to play in a Power Five game. “She’ll be with us on the trip to Georgia, and we’re going to put the best people out there,” interim coach Todd Fitch said Tuesday.
Former Utah Big Man Andrew Retires After 14 NBA Seasons
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah Utes big man Andrew Bogut announced that he is retiring after 14 seasons in the NBA. Bogut announced his decision on his “Rogue Bogues” podcast. “The decision that I made and where I will be signing for next season is absolutely nowhere. I’ll be retiring from professional basketball effective immediately. We’re in late November, early December. I would have made this decision earlier if it wasn’t for the postponement of the Olympics.
Five Players That Stood Out In Utah's Loss To Washington
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah’s defense was strong in their 24-21 loss to Washington, despite the inexperience on that side of the football. The Utes had a 21-0 halftime lead on the road before the Huskies held Utah scoreless in the second half while dropping 24 unanswered points. Despite the loss, Utah had plenty of big performances from their young squad. This week’s list features four true freshmen and a junior.
Utah Women's Basketball Season Opener Pushed Back To Sunday, Dec. 6
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah women’s basketball announced that they will have a delayed start to their 2020-21 season. The Utes will begin the season on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Oregon. Tip-off is at 12 p.m. MST. They will then go to Corvallis to take on Oregon State on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Game time is to be determined. Lynne Roberts’ team was originally scheduled to play Oregon State on Friday, Dec. 4 before going to Eugene to face the Ducks on Sunday.
Frank Maile Provides More Information On Jason Shelley Dismissal From Utah State
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State interim head football coach Frank Maile provided more clarity into the dismissal of quarterback Jason Shelley. The former Utah quarterback was dismissed from the Aggie football team on Sunday, November 15 for violation of team rules. At that time, Maile was not offering any further comment. In his weekly press conference on Monday, November 30, Maile provided more clarity into the situation regarding Shelley. “Jason did nothing illegal,” Maile told reporters.
AP & Coaches Pollsters Not Fazed By Playoff Committee, Keep BYU At No. 8
PROVO, Utah – BYU football remains steady at No. 8 in both the Coaches and AP Top 25 polls, despite the College Football Playoff Committee’s low ranking at No. 14. This was the first set of AP and Coaches poll rankings after the Playoff Committee released their initial Top 25 last Tuesday.
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