Author: Mikesportz
Notre Dame Stadium held its breath Saturday afternoon when veteran quarterback Sam Hartman limped off the field after taking a blindside hit late in the third quarter against NC State. Trainers immediately swarmed the star QB, who had been lighting up the scoreboard with over 250 yards and 3 touchdowns before the injury. Fans were visibly rattled as Hartman tried to walk it off, only to sit back down grimacing in pain. Coach Marcus Freeman offered little clarity post-game, calling it a “lower-body concern” and saying more tests were needed. With Notre Dame riding a four-game win streak and firmly…
Moments after a heartbreaking 27–24 loss to Kentucky, Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz was caught on camera in a jaw-dropping confrontation with an SEC official in the stadium tunnel. Eyewitnesses claim Drinkwitz shouted, “You stole that game from us!” while pointing furiously at the referee who made a controversial pass interference call late in the fourth quarter. The penalty extended Kentucky’s final drive, which ended in the go-ahead touchdown. Video shows Missouri players trying to restrain their coach as security moved in. When asked about the incident post-game, Drinkwitz didn’t deny it: “I stand up for my players. That…
Kansas State’s promising season took a terrifying turn when star running back DJ Giddens suffered a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter of their clash against Texas Tech. Giddens, who had racked up over 70 yards before the incident, stayed motionless on the turf for nearly two minutes as trainers rushed in. The stadium fell into eerie silence as the cart was brought out, with teammates kneeling in prayer. The hit, delivered by a blitzing linebacker, drew only a personal foul—no ejection—infuriating Wildcat fans and analysts alike. Head coach Chris Klieman called the play “reckless and unacceptable,” while fans…
McLane Stadium was already buzzing Saturday night, but Baylor fans were stunned into silence when starting quarterback Sawyer Robertson was abruptly pulled from the game in the middle of a second-quarter drive. The shock deepened when cameras caught a fiery shouting match between Robertson and offensive coordinator Jake Spavital on the sideline. Tensions visibly boiled over after a missed third-down read, with Robertson allegedly waving off Spavital’s call before the snap. Moments later, backup QB RJ Martinez trotted onto the field. Social media erupted with speculation, with some claiming Spavital was yelling, “You don’t run this offense—I do!” Coach Dave…
head football coach on December 10, 2019, and in five seasons at the helm has compiled a 38-24 (.613) overall ledger with 2023 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Coach of the Year honors. With over 25 years of experience, Drinkwitz has coached in 12 bowl games, including the 2011 BCS National Championship game, and mentored 55 student-athletes to all-conference honors. He’s helped develop seven All-Americans and worked with 19 National Football League (NFL) draft selections while as a head coach. Additionally, he’s produced seven 1,000-yard rushers, five 3,000-yard passers and five 1,000-yard receivers throughout his career as a head coach and coordinator.…
5-Star WR Stuns College Football World with Shocking Decommitment from BYU, Flips Commitment to Wisconsin Badgers Over Powerhouses Penn State, Tennessee and More.. A 5-star wide receiver has left the college football world stunned after announcing his shocking decommitment from BYU, flipping his commitment to the Wisconsin Badgers, despite interest from powerhouse programs like Penn State, Tennessee, and others. is widely regarded as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the country. Standing at 6’3″ and possessing incredible speed, hands, and agility, his ability to stretch the field and make explosive plays has turned heads across the nation. He…
Penn State’s athletic director Pat Kraft receives contract extension. Here are the details Penn State’s athletic director Patrick Kraft received a contract extension that will keep him at the university for another eight years. The board of trustees unanimously approved Kraft’s contract extension Monday morning that will go through June 30, 2032. The average annual value of guaranteed compensation is $2.26 million per year, over eight years. There’s opportunity for an additional performance bonus of up to $350,000 annually, a release from the university states. That’s based on reaching specific goals, including for academic and competitive excellence. When he was…
other, athletic director Joe Castiglione, then-OU president David Boren and the university’s general counsel, Joseph Harroz Jr. “It started off… what’s the right word? I wouldn’t say contentious, but he was the one negotiating all my contracts,” Stoops said of Harroz. “Through that, Joe and I became good friends. We respected each other, and we always found a middle ground that was good for everybody.” Harroz became a golf partner, close friend and confidante to Stoops, who said that Harroz was one of his first calls when he needed help with almost anything during his 18 years as head coach.…
The statement about Baylor University President Kenneth Starr buying into the Baylor Bears football program is likely incorrect or a misrepresentation. While Starr was indeed the university’s president during a significant sexual assault scandal, he was ultimately demoted and resigned after an investigation revealed a “fundamental failure” in how the university handled the accusations. The statement about Starr being the first president to buy into the football program is not supported by any verifiable information. Here’s why the claim is likely false: Starr’s Tenure: Kenneth Starr’s presidency at Baylor was marked by the sexual assault scandal, leading to his reassignment…
That was once again the case this spring when the transfer window opened on April 16 and closed on April 25 with only one significant K-State player (former four star recruit Noah King) bolting for greener pastures. It is becoming more and more rare for a Big 12 team to hold onto its best players for the long haul. So how is K-State pulling it off? “It’s relationships, it’s development and it’s growth,” Klieman said at a Friday news conference. “There are opportunities for everybody to go and do something else. That’s not going to change … “I believe that…