Author: Mikesportz
Tragedy has struck the Kansas State community as former Wildcats quarterback and Heisman finalist Collin Klein has been found dead at just 37 years old. Klein, who led Kansas State to a Big 12 Championship run in 2012, was beloved by fans for his grit, leadership, and humility. Known as the “Heart of Manhattan,” Klein’s dual-threat ability made him one of the most exciting quarterbacks in college football. After his playing career, he returned to Kansas State as a coach, continuing to inspire young athletes with his dedication and work ethic. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed,…
The football world is in mourning today as former Missouri Tigers linebacker Michael Sam has reportedly passed away at the age of 35. Known for his fierce play on the field and courageous stance off of it, Sam rose to national fame during his standout college career at Missouri, where he was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. He made headlines by becoming the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL, selected by the St. Louis Rams in 2014. Though his NFL career was brief, his impact transcended the game, paving the way for more…
Meet Rick Barnes’ wife, Candy Barnes, and their children Rick Barnes’ wife, Candy Barnes, has been a quiet yet constant presence throughout his coaching career. She has been a lifelong partner, a devoted mother, and the grounding force in their family. The couple has two children together—a son, Nick, and a daughter, Carley. CARLY BARNES Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer – PSM Group Carly was born into the world of motor racing. Her father was a motor bike racer and formula one engineer. Carly read law in Manchester and Oxford and obtained a masters degree in Sports Law. Carly has…
Joakim Simon Noah[1] (/ˈdʒoʊəkɪm/ JOH-ə-kim;[2] born February 25, 1985) is a former professional basketball player. Born in New York, Noah was a member of the France national team and played college basketballfor the Florida Gators, winning back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007. The Chicago Bulls selected Noah with the ninth overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. Noah is a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 2014 when he also was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Noah with the Chicago Bulls in 2011 Chicago Bulls Position Team ambassador League NBA…
Report: Nick Saban to co-chair commission on college sports reform Former Alabama football coach and current university advisor Nick Saban is set to take on a new role in the national landscape of college athletics, according to a recent report from The Athletic. Saban will reportedly be selected as the co-chair of a new commission on reforming college sports, alongside Texas Tech board of regents chairman Cody Campbell. The news comes less than a week after Saban reportedly met with President Donald Trump after the latter’s speech in Tuscaloosa. In recent years, Saban has expressed his concerns with the direction…
Grant Garland Teaff (/ˈtæf/; born November 12, 1933) is a former American footballplayer and coach. He served as the head coach at McMurry University (1960–1965), Angelo State University (1969–1971), and Baylor University (1972–1992), compiling a career college football record of 170–151–8. In his 21 seasons as head coach of the Baylor Bears football team, Teaff’s teams won two Southwest Conference titles and appeared in eight bowl games. His 128 wins are the most of any coach in the history of the program. Teaff was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2001. Biographical details Born…
Kentucky looks a little bit different than usual in the 2024-25 season. John Calipari, the Wildcats’ head coach for 15 seasons, is no longer on the bench for Kentucky’s squad, having left the program for Arkansas in April. Now, it’s Mark Pope in charge of the Wildcats. Even with the lack of postseason success from Kentucky over recent seasons, Calipari’s move left the college basketball world in shock, as one of the most well-known figures in the sport departed from the program he made 12 NCAA Tournaments with. Not too long after Kentucky’s loss to Oakland in the first round…
Vols’ Lofton has minor leg injury KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE — Tennessee guard and leading scorer Chris Lofton has a minor leg injury but is expected to play Thursday against Louisville. Team spokesman Craig Pinkerton says Lofton wore a walking boot on his foot as a precaution while the Vols rested on Monday and was expected to practice on Tuesday. Coach Bruce Pearl told The Knoxville News Sentinel that Lofton “tweaked” his ankle in the first half of Tennessee’s 76-71 overtime win against Butler in the NCAA tournament. Lofton leads Tennessee with 15.5 points per game. Tennessee guard Chris Lofton has minor…
Jerseys Numbers for Mizzou’s NFL Rookies Revealed Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI By Joey Van Zummeren | Last updated May 10, 2025 4:47 PM ET For Luther Burden III, “all the good numbers”were gone with the Chicago Bears, going from wearing No. 3 with the Missouri Tigers to No. 87 with Chicago. But, he wasn’t the only one of Missouri’s rookies in the NFL that had to go through a number change to start their career. All besides one of the newest Tigers in the NFL had to change from the number they wore at Missouri, with offensive tackle Marcus Bryant keeping his No. 52…
Wisconsin football landed a commitment from transfer specialist Andrew Goodman on Friday. The redshirt junior long snapper spent the 2024 season as a walk-on at Tulane. He did not appear to see any game action. His college career previously included stops at Simon Fraser (Division II) and Bryant (Football Championship Subdivision). The specialist is Wisconsin’s sixth transfer addition of the spring and its second long snapper, following Purdue transfer Nick Levy. He is also the team’s second transfer addition from Tulane, along with defensive lineman Parker Petersen. Goodman, a Montreal, Quebec, native, will join the Badgers as a walk-on. He…