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NORMAN — Back to school again. The positive news keeps on coming for OU football’s defense. Star defensive end R Mason Thomas will return for one more season, he announced on social media Monday. Thomas was one of OU’s best defensive players in 2024. He finished the season with 23 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks and two forced fumbles. Thomas returning is a huge boost for the Sooners’ defensive line, which landed Florida State transfer Marvin Jones Jr. on Sunday and could be one of the most productive units on the team. Gracen Halton, Jayden Jackson, David…
Miami Hurricane Superstar Projected to be the First Overall Pick In the 2025 NFL Draft The NFL season is over and the first pick in the NFL Draft is likely going to be a quarterback With the first pick in the 2025 NFL. Draft, the Tennessee Titans select Cam Ward, quarterback Miami.” Well, that is what all signs are pointing to now that the 2024 NFL season is over. The clock has started to tick for the Titans as they prepare to make a franchise-altering move with the No. 1 pick in the draft this year. Three of the last…
The Kentucky Wildcats may get a chance to add Tamarcus Cooley to their roster next season. The Knightdale, NC native stands at 5-foot-11 and was a key cornerback for the NC State Wolfpack last season. The Wolfpack lost to the East Carolina Pirates 26-21 in the Military Bowl this season, and many opted to transfer after a disappointing 10th-place finish in the ACC. NC State was just 3-5 in conference play and 6-7 on the season. As for Cooley, he is set to visit numerous SEC schools in the coming week. LSU, Ole Miss, Missouri, and Kentucky are among them.…
Mark Pope has wasted no time making history in his first season as the head coach of Kentucky basketball. With the Wildcats’ electrifying 106-100 victory over No. 6 Florida, Pope became the first coach in 2024 to notch three wins against AP Top-10 opponents. The Wildcats are now a perfect 3-0 against elite competition this season, solidifying Pope’s reputation as a rising star on the sideline. But it’s not just the wins that are turning heads—it’s the company Pope now keeps. With this achievement, Pope joins the legendary Adolph Rupp as the only Kentucky coaches to win their first three…
Offensively, Kentucky men’s basketball was on fire against the then-undefeated Florida Gators on Saturday, taking down the Gators 106-100. ESPN’s Myron Medcalf summed up how good Kentucky’s offense was in the matchup on his X account, pointing to offensive points per possession. “OK. So let’s take a look at how ridiculous this Florida-Kentucky game was. Florida registered 139 points per 100 possessions. Incredible. That would have won almost any game this year. But Kentucky hit 147 POINTS PER 100 POSSESSIONS! The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.4 points per 100 possessions this season,” Medcalf tweeted. “So yes, Kentucky just put together…
Lohner and Little, who transferred to Utah from Baylor this offseason, played at the Bears’ Foster Pavilion on Tuesday in a Utes uniform WACO, Texas — It was the kind of homecoming that could have gone better on the court for a pair of key Utah basketball players. Still, it was a moment to take notice as two Utes donned a different uniform at their former home. Forward Caleb Lohner and guard Miro Little returned to Waco, Texas, and Baylor’s Foster Pavilion on Tuesday in the Runnin’ Utes’ first Big 12 conference game since joining the league. The result…
1. “Antonio Reeves Storms Out of Kentucky Practice: Major Fallout with Coach Brewing?” Antonio Reeves, one of the Kentucky Wildcats’ standout players, made headlines after abruptly leaving a team practice earlier this week. Eyewitnesses described the scene as “intense,” with Reeves visibly upset during an alleged heated exchange with head coach John Calipari. Sources close to the team claim the argument stemmed from disagreements over Reeves’ role in the team’s offensive strategies. While Reeves has been a key contributor on the court, it appears his relationship with the coaching staff is becoming increasingly strained. Fans and analysts are now speculating…
Breaking News: Montrell Johnson Flips to Florida State Seminoles In a shocking turn of events, Florida Gators’ running back Montrell Johnson has flipped his commitment to the Florida State Seminoles. This dramatic development has sent shockwaves throughout the college football world, with fans and analysts alike scrambling to understand the implications of this surprise move. _The Background_ Montrell Johnson, a talented running back from New Orleans, Louisiana, initially committed to the Florida Gators in 2022. During his time with the Gators, Johnson established himself as a key player in the team’s offense, showcasing his exceptional speed, agility, and ball-handling skills.…
Brian Thomas’s impressive performance in Sunday’s game against the Colts has been making headlines in the sports world. As a rookie wide receiver, Thomas has been consistently delivering strong performances, and his latest feat of topping 100 yards for the third time in four games is a testament to his skills and dedication. Early Life and College Career Before joining the NFL, Thomas had a stellar college career, playing for the University of Louisville. During his time with the Cardinals, Thomas established himself as a top receiver, hauling in 202 receptions for 2,902 yards and 22 touchdowns. His impressive college…
The Oklahoma Sooners have a tradition like no other, especially when it comes to football. They are a school that everyone wants to play for at some point or time. And, that is no different for one of their new players, and transfer wide receiver Keontez Lewis. But, Keontez Lewis, who played at Southern Illinois, has a family connection that may be forgotten about a bit. Lewis’ family ties to Oklahoma C.J. Coldon, the maybe forgotten cousin of Lewis, left a notable mark during his brief stint with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022, following his transfer from Wyoming. Hailing from…