Author: Mikesportz
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Wednesday the signing of Clarence Massamba. A guard from Paris, Massamba is currently part of the prestigious AS Monaco Basket organization. He is the fifth member of Tennessee’s 2025 high school class, including the first from overseas. “We are happy to welcome Clarence and his family to the Tennessee basketball program. Once we identified Clarence as a player of interest, we immediately became excited about his impressive upside,” Barnes said. “He is a long, athletic, versatile guard who can really attack in the open court. He is…
Joe Klanderman had much to celebrate after the NFL Draft. The Kansas State defensive coordinator saw two more of his players get selected by professional teams (Jacob Parrish in Round 3 and Marques Sigle in Round 5). Over the past four years, the Wildcats have produced five draft picks strictly from their secondary. Klanderman is proud that so many former cornerbacks and safeties like Russ Yeast, Julius Brents, Josh Hayes, Sigle and Parrish have all played well enough at K-State to make it in the NFL. But here’s what makes their accomplishment even more meaningful: The Wildcats are far from…
How Wisconsin Badgers football has fared during spring transfer portal window Some of the new faces for the University of Wisconsin football program have panned out early for coach Luke Fickell. Some, on the other hand, haven’t. Here’s who’s left the Badgers and who’s coming to Madison. Some of the new faces for the University of Wisconsin football program have panned out early for coach Luke Fickell. Some, on the other hand, haven’t. Wisconsin welcomed 19 transfers into the program to participate in winter conditioning and spring practices. Defensive lineman Charles Perkins and wide receiver Jayden Ballard have been among…
Wisconsin Football: Addressing Kevin Heywood’s Injury & NFL Talent Gap By BVM Sportsdesk, 7h ago The Wisconsin Badgers face significant challenges after losing Kevin Heywood to a season-ending ACL injury, which leaves questions about their offensive line. The coaching staff must consider moving Joe Brunner to left tackle while addressing other depth concerns inside. Meanwhile, the running back corps looks promising with talent like Dilin Jones and Darrion Dupree stepping up, although the team’s overall NFL Draft prospects remain bleak. Acknowledging the talent gap in the program highlights the uphill battle Wisconsin faces to compete at a higher level. By…
Eli Drinkwitz’s Thoughts on Mizzou’s 3 Offensive Transfer Additions The Missouri Tigers have been agressive in the transfer portal to bolster up their offense this spring. The focus for the Missouri Tigers this spring has been offense. All three of the additions Missouri has made through the spring window of the transfer portal thus far have been on that side of the ball. After finishing 11th in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game, and 10th in points, Missouri is looking to revamp that unit. The Tigers are also losing key contributors in quarterback Brady Cook, along with wide receivers…
Kentucky basketball given an A+ grade for transfer portal additions Mark Pope improved his roster a ton via the transfer portal. Kentucky brought in five players via the transfer portal who will help the Wildcats have one of the best rosters in the nation. Neil Blackmon of Saturday Down South wrote an article grading all of the SEC teams based on how they did in the transfer portal, and the Wildcats earned an A+. Mark Pope’s team was the highest graded team in the portal according to Blackmon. Blackmon had this to say about Pope’s transfer portal class, “Big Blue…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football just made a statement. Former UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar has officially committed to the Volunteers, sending shockwaves through the college football landscape and igniting fresh optimism in Knoxville. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation and recruiting drama, culminating in Coach Josh Heupel landing one of the most coveted signal-callers in the transfer portal. Aguilar, known for his precision passing and poise under pressure, brings not only talent but leadership to a program hungry for its next superstar quarterback. Heupel’s Vision: A Perfect Fit “Joey is exactly the kind of competitor we…
The Tennessee Volunteers are staying active in the transfer portal, continuing to fine-tune their roster ahead of the 2025 season. In their latest move, the Vols have landed defensive lineman Josh Schell from Grand Valley State. Schell, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound lineman, made a name for himself at the Division II level with his explosiveness off the edge and ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. His arrival adds depth and experience to Tennessee’s defensive line room, which has been a key area of focus this offseason. Schell joins a growing list of portal additions for head coach Josh Heupel,…
Gator Nation, stand up! The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone—and the Florida Gators made their mark in a big way. Seven former Gators heard their names called during the draft, and a few more landed in the league as undrafted free agents, proving once again that talent runs deep in Gainesville. Here’s the breakdown of the Gators who got the call: Kingsley Eguakun (C) – Headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 4th round. A strong anchor on the line, Eguakun brings leadership and toughness to the Steel City. Ricky Pearsall (WR) – Snagged by…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators are making serious waves on the recruiting trail as they position themselves for a major defensive boost in their 2025 class. In a major development that has caught the attention of college football insiders nationwide, the Gators are now officially linked to two of the most highly coveted cornerbacks in the country: 4-star standout Justice Fitzpatrick and elite prospect Chauncey Kennon. Sources close to the program confirm that both Fitzpatrick and Kennon have locked in official visits to Gainesville in the coming weeks, signaling growing interest in joining Billy Napier’s rising squad. The…