ESPN’s First Take is the lasting example of the network’s “embrace debate” era, but there usually doesn’t seem to be any real animosity between its personalities. This morning featured a brush-up between Stephen A. Smith and moderator Molly Qerim though, and it was very awkward. During a discussion about possibilities for the Cleveland Cavaliers at No. 8 in tomorrow’s […]
Read MoreMichael Porter Jr. Could Take NBA ‘Redshirt’ Year, Per Report
Even after an injury-plagued 2017-18 season, Michael Porter Jr. is probably going to be a top 10 pick during Thursday’s NBA Draft. When he makes his actual NBA debut may be a question, though. Porter missed all but three games during his lone season at Missouri due to a back injury that required surgery on […]
Read MoreNBA Draft Hopeful Michael Porter Jr. Had To Cancel Pro Day Due To Injury
Missouri’s Michael Porter Jr. was expected to be one of the best freshmen in the country last season. Instead, he missed virtually the entire year due to a back injury, which required surgery on two spinal discs. He played in a private preseason scrimmage for charity against Kansas, but went down just two minutes into […]
Read MoreSEC Athletic Director Paid $50,000 To Coach Of Rival School After Settling Lawsuit
The Dawn Staley lawsuit against Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk has been settled. South Carolina women’s basketball had a contentious few games against the Tigers this season. After the game in South Carolina, Sterk made allegations that Gamecocks fans had spit on and made racist comments towards Tiger players. Each team won its home game […]
Read MoreThe Best Concept Helmets We’ve Seen For Every Power 5 Program
College football concept helmets became a big deal a few years ago. There are a number of graphic artists who make new designs for their favorite schools. Others go through the trouble of making real versions of the new lids. Over the years, we’ve seen hundreds of awesome concepts. Most schools have been represented in […]
Read MoreAthlon Ranks The Best Quarterbacks In The SEC For 2018
Spring football is over, which means we have the long march to August, when college football teams will open camp. Even so, there are numerous quarterback battles that are far from settled. Still, we have a decent idea of who the starters will be, including the SEC quarterbacks. The top of the conference still has […]
Read MoreHere’s What Happened To The Other Top QBs In Josh Rosen, Sam Darnold’s Class
Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen are both potential top five picks in tonight’s first round of the NFL Draft. Rosen entered his college career at UCLA as something of a phenom, while Darnold was also a blue-chip recruit. As a whole, though, the top class of 2015 quarterbacks didn’t all fare so well. Josh Rosen […]
Read MorePhotos: Nobody Showed Up To Missouri’s Spring Game
College football’s spring game season continued this weekend. Several major programs held their glorified exhibition contests. Some were well attended, some were not. Missouri’s was not. The SEC program held its spring game on Saturday and it was very lightly attended. Spring games are never a huge deal for the Tigers’ fan base. This was […]
Read MoreTop Grad Transfer Reportedly Down To 5 Schools
Aaron Calixte is one of the top graduate transfers on the market. The outgoing Maine guard is reportedly down to five potential transfer destinations. Calixte is a 5-foot-11 senior out of Massachusetts. He played four seasons for the Black Bears, but was limited to just five games in 2016-17. As a result, he is eligible […]
Read MoreMizzou Trolls Kansas After Blowout Loss To Villanova
Kansas and Mizzou no longer play, after the Tigers’ departure to the SEC. There is still plenty of animosity between the two schools though. The Jayhawks just had a brutal outing in the national semifinal tonight. Villanova was red hot from deep, and ran KU out of the building, 95-79. The Tigers made the NCAA […]
Read MoreKalob Ledoux, 15 Point Per Game Scorer, Has These 4 Schools After Him
Every year, we have a growing group of top college basketball players transferring. This off-season, McNeese’s Kalob Ledoux, the team’s leading scorer, is looking to move on up. Ledoux averaged 15 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Cowboys as a sophomore. He shot 37.4-percent from three and 80.3-percent from the free throw line. […]
Read More4-Star LB Shammond Cooper Drops Top 10 Schools List
Shammond Cooper, a four-star linebacker from St. Louis, is one of the nation’s top players at his position. He has 30 scholarship offers already. Cooper stars at Trinity Catholic High School in Missouri. He’s the No. 6 ranked player in the Show Me State. 247Sports‘ composite rankings have him at No. 246 overall in the […]
Read MoreReport: SEC Star Arrested Under Suspicion Of DWI
Just days before the NCAA Tournament tips off, Missouri seemed to be getting some good news with the return of Michael Porters Jr. The star recruit was injured early in the season, and hasn’t competed with his team for most of the season. Porter’s return couldn’t lift Missouri past Georgia in the SEC tournament, but […]
Read More4-Star WR Marcus Washington Drops Loaded Top 10 Schools
Top wide receiver Marcus Washington revealed his top ten schools today. The four-star pass catcher is a star at Trinity Catholic in St. Louis. 247 has Washington at No. 61 overall in its composite rankings. He’s the No. 10 wide receiver in the country and the No. 2 recruit in Missouri. The only prediction logged […]
Read MoreMissouri’s Michael Porter Jr. Will Reportedly Return For Tomorrow’s SEC Tournament Game
It looks like Michael Porter Jr. might suit up again for Missouri after all. The five-star recruit has been limited to a two-minute stint in the season opener due to a back injury. Porter has been on the mend for a few weeks and reportedly is getting closer to playing again. Now, a new report […]
Read MoreHere’s How The SEC Tournament Bracket Looks Right Now
12 teams are already locked into their SEC Tournament seeds with just one regular season game left to play. Here is how things look so far. Auburn and Tennessee split the regular season title, with 13-5 records in league play. Auburn knocked off the Vols in the only head-to-head game between the two, 94-24 back […]
Read MoreMissouri’s Official Twitter Account Was Suspended On Signing Day
Pretty poor timing. Everyone who follows college football knows how big of a role social media plays in National Signing Day. When players sign with their new school, they are treated to Twitter announcements, videos welcoming them and much more. There isn’t an ideal time to have your official team Twitter account suspended. But for […]
Read MoreAuburn In The Mix For ATH Cam Taylor, If Tigers Offer
Cam Taylor has a top three, but if Auburn extends a late scholarship offer, it could mix things up. Cam Taylor is a three-star athlete in the class of 2018. He currently stars at quarterback for Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He will likely play another position at the next level. 247Sports has […]
Read MoreSam Howell, Top Uncommitted 2019 Quarterback, Has These 28 Offers So Far
247Sports updated its 2019 recruiting rankings today. Quarterback Sam Howell is the top uncommitted signal caller in the class. Sam Howell is a four-star quarterback from Monroe, North Carolina. He stars at Sun Valley High School. 247Sports ranks Howell No. 168 overall in the class of 2019, in its composite rankings. He is both the […]
Read MoreSouth Carolina Fans Accused Of Using Racial Slurs, Spitting On Missouri Women’s Basketball Players
The Missouri-South Carolina women’s basketball rivalry has gotten ugly over the last few years. The two teams met up for the second time on Sunday. Missouri hosted South Carolina on January 7, and won that game 83-74. South Carolina won its home game Sunday, 64-54. According to Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk, things got ugly in […]
Read MoreMike Gundy On SEC Schools’ Struggle To Recruit Texas: ‘Shiny New Product Wore Off’
Since adding Texas A&M, the SEC has made a real push in Texas recruiting, but the tide is starting to turn back to the Big 12. Mike Gundy thinks he knows why. Mike Gundy spoke to ESPN about the recent results in recruiting Texas. After a few years of the SEC competing for top guys, […]
Read MoreMissouri QB Drew Lock: “There’s No Reason We Shouldn’t Be Playing For A Championship Game”
Drew Lock is feeling confident this off-season. Many wondered if Missouri quarterback Drew Lock was headed to the NFL after an outstanding junior season. Lock threw for 3,964 yards and 44 touchdowns as Missouri won its last six regular season games to finish 7-5 and make a bowl. Lock elected to return to school, bringing […]
Read MoreMichael Thompson, No. 4 DT In 2018 Class, Announces Top 2
Michael Thompson Jr. will attend one of these two schools. Five programs made the final list for a top defensive tackle recruit in the summer. Now he’s down to just two programs. Michael Thompson Jr., a 4-star recruit from Missouri, took to Twitter to unveil his top two. Thompson is the No. 4 defensive tackle recruit […]
Read MoreACC Or…SEC? Columnist Argues That Southeastern Conference Could Have Best Basketball League In 2018
Everyone knows about the SEC’s dominance on the football gridiron, but the league is impressing on the hardwood so far this year as well. In college football, 2016 was something of a sea change in the landscape of the sport’s power dynamics. While the SEC was a major force as always, by year’s end, it […]
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