Author: Mikesportz
The Duke basketball program is now losing all five of its starters from last season. The deadline came and went without a peep from Khaman Maluach or the Duke basketball social media team regarding the 7-foot-2, 250-pound South Sudan native’s stay-or-go decision this offseason. But as it turns out, he made the logical choice as a projected lottery pick, officially entering his name into the 2025 NBA Draft pool before midnight on Saturday.In doing so, Maluach became the fourth 2024-25 Duke basketball player and third freshman from the Final Four squad to forego their remaining eligibility by taking the pro…
Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, delivered a shockingly flat performance on the biggest stage, and USC fans are reeling from the aftermath. Williams, long praised for his magic in chaotic moments, looked ordinary—worse, he looked overwhelmed. From the opening drive, the pressure rattled him. He missed wide-open receivers, forced throws into triple coverage, and repeatedly took unnecessary sacks that killed momentum. His trademark playmaking turned into recklessness, and for the first time in his USC career, Williams appeared completely out of answers. The offensive line didn’t do him many favors, but Williams’s decision-making was just as much to…
Kedon Slovis turned in another nightmarish performance for BYU, and the Cougar faithful are running out of patience. Once hailed as the experienced transfer who could stabilize the offense, Slovis has instead become a weekly liability. His timing with receivers was off from the opening whistle, and his inability to extend plays under pressure completely neutered BYU’s passing attack. Slovis missed basic reads, held onto the ball far too long, and compounded his mistakes with back-breaking turnovers deep in his own territory. For a quarterback with so much college experience under his belt, his repeated mental errors are beyond frustrating—they’re…
Kyle McCord had the entire Buckeye nation holding their breath—and not for good reasons—as he imploded in another high-stakes showdown. For a program where quarterback play is a sacred trust, McCord’s mistakes were unforgivable: underthrown balls, sloppy footwork, and horrendous situational awareness. Against a top-tier opponent, McCord didn’t rise to the occasion—he wilted under it. His turnovers flipped field position and handed the momentum to the other team time and time again. Fans in Columbus expect greatness, not mediocrity masquerading as development. Every drive McCord failed to finish seemed to sap the Buckeyes’ confidence a little more, culminating in a…
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a brutal reality check in his latest outing, and Lane Kiffin’s once-bold gamble on him is starting to look like a major mistake. Dart was supposed to take the next step into stardom this season, leading a high-flying Rebels offense that could terrorize the SEC. Instead, Dart appeared rattled, hesitant, and completely out of sync. He missed on deep balls that should have been easy touchdowns, misread defenses with alarming frequency, and looked utterly helpless once the pocket started collapsing. Even worse, Dart’s body language turned visibly negative by the second quarter, a troubling…
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe had one job: protect the football and trust the system. Instead, he stumbled spectacularly when it mattered most, and now the Tide’s championship dreams are looking fragile. Against a beatable opponent, Milroe forced bad throws into tight coverage, missed easy third-down conversions, and displayed the kind of hesitation that Nick Saban-coached quarterbacks simply cannot afford. The problem isn’t Milroe’s talent—his arm strength and mobility are undeniable—it’s the decision-making in critical moments that continues to doom Alabama drives. Fans watched in horror as Milroe missed wide-open checkdowns, opting instead for risky deep shots that never connected. Defensive coordinators…
Tanner Mordecai’s showing this weekend was nothing short of a disaster, leaving Wisconsin’s playoff hopes dangling by a thread. In a game the Badgers desperately needed to control, Mordecai instead floundered, committing costly turnovers and failing to generate any sustained drives. His decision-making was shockingly poor, staring down receivers and allowing defenders to jump routes with ease. Even when he wasn’t under duress, Mordecai’s accuracy was wildly inconsistent, overthrowing open targets and forcing Wisconsin to settle for punts or field goals when they needed touchdowns. Fans who were promised a new, dynamic offense are instead watching a unit shackled by…
Brady Cook’s meltdown under the national spotlight has Missouri fans seething with frustration and fear. In what was supposed to be Cook’s coming-out party, the Tigers’ quarterback instead shrank from the moment, tossing two ugly interceptions and routinely misfiring on basic throws. His poor pocket management directly led to multiple drive-killing sacks. What’s worse, Cook’s body language suggested a player mentally defeated before the final whistle even blew. After an offseason full of optimism around Cook’s development and Missouri’s high-powered weapons, reality hit hard and fast. In the SEC, there’s no margin for a quarterback who can’t handle pressure—and Cook…
Blake Shapen’s struggles have reached a boiling point for the Baylor Bears, and it’s impossible to ignore any longer. Once seen as the next great quarterback for Baylor, Shapen continues to regress with alarming speed. Saturday’s performance was another chapter in a season spiraling into disappointment, with Shapen missing wide-open receivers, holding onto the ball too long, and appearing completely out of sync with the offense. His reads were late, his throws lacked confidence, and the Bears’ once-potent attack looked neutered. Questions are swirling around whether the coaching staff is doing enough to develop Shapen—or if they’ve simply hitched their…
Kansas State’s Avery Johnson turned in a performance Saturday night that has left the Wildcats’ faithful deeply unsettled. Johnson, long praised for his athletic upside, looked overwhelmed when tasked with leading the offense against a fast, physical defense. His inability to read coverages and quickly process blitz looks doomed the Wildcats’ rhythm before it ever started. Johnson repeatedly locked onto first reads, making him an easy target for defenders lurking in zone schemes. Coaches had hoped Johnson’s raw talent would overcome his inexperience, but against real competition, the cracks widened. His footwork broke down under pressure, leading to inaccurate throws…