Author: Mikesportz
At countless programs across the country, the season Kentucky basketball had in 2024-25 would be considered an outstanding effort. More than 20 wins. Eight victories versus opponents ranked in the top 15 of The Associated Press poll at the time of the game. Sweeping the home-and-home series against the biggest rival in your conference. And a spot in the Sweet 16. Everyone knows, of course, the Wildcats aren’t just any program. They’re the winningest school in college basketball history. There are national titles and SEC championships galore. Yet even before he embarked on his first season as UK’s coach, Mark Pope…
On Monday, BYU head coach Kalani Sitake gave his weekly press conference ahead of a Friday night showdown in Provo with the West Virginia Mountaineers in Week 6. The Cougars enter the game undefeated and ranked in the latest AP Top 25 poll, and are highly favored in the matchup, currently sitting between 18.5-point to 19.5-point favoritesagainst WVU football. But despite bringing a team that likely outmatches WVU to the table, Kalani Sitake is not overlooking his opponent this week. Here’s what Sitake had to say about Mountaineers’ head coach Rich Rodriguez and his program. Kalani Sitake On Rich…
Josh Heupel, the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, has announced his decision to step away from coaching to focus on his family. This unexpected revelation came during an emotional press conference where Heupel expressed his gratitude to the players, staff, and fans. He emphasized that his departure wasn’t easy but was necessary for his personal well-being ¹. *Key Points About Heupel’s Tenure:* – *Transformative Coach*: Heupel took over the Tennessee program in 2021 and revitalized it, leading the team to multiple successful seasons and a College Football Playoff appearance. – *Offensive Genius*: His high-powered offense brought excitement…
Billy Napier has indeed departed from the Florida Gators, but let’s get the details straight. According to recent news, the University of Florida has announced that it is parting ways with Head Coach Billy Napier after four seasons, citing a mediocre 20-22 record. This decision comes after a disappointing 1-3 start to the season. *Reasons Behind the Departure* – *Poor Performance*: The Gators’ lackluster performance over the past four years was a major factor influencing the university’s decision to make this bold move. Despite high expectations, Napier’s tenure fell short, with inconsistency on both sides of the ball and a…
Ally McCoist tells Rangers boss Russell Martin he’s ‘in BIG trouble’ as Ibrox crowd continues mutiny against manager Ally McCoist has warned Rangers boss Russell Martin that he’s “in big trouble” as the Ibrox crowd continues to rally against the under-fire manager. Their Europa League adventure got off to a nightmare start with a drab 1-0 loss to Genk, and the home crowd made it brutally clear they’ve had enough of Martin in charge. It was another chaotic night that included a VAR controversy, a red card, and the killer blow delivered by none other than a former Celtic striker.…
PHILIPPE CLEMENT looks set to finally make his return to management – eight months on from his Rangers axe. The Belgian manager has been without a dugout role since he shown the door at Rangers back in February. Clement, 51, has been making good use of his time away from management, though, as he recently underwent hip surgery after putting it off for some time due to his busy schedule. He’s been on the road to recovery over the last few weeks and recently revealed he will be ready to take on another job as gaffer nextmonth. Speaking to Belgian…
West Virginia University football coach bans players from dancing on TikTok He said the ban is meant to help the team stay focused on success. TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teensThe popular social media platform is expanding its Family Pairing feature to give parents even more control over their kids’ access to TikTok.Jeff Gentner/AP, FILE West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez is drawing a line when it comes to TikTok, saying his players can use the app, but dancing is off-limits. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the Mountaineers head coach announced a ban on his players…
Phil Steele Reveals His WVU vs. Utah Pick and Why It Might Be Closer Than Expected Can the Mountaineers pull off the upset of Utah this weekend This morning on the In the Gun Podcast, college football expert Phil Steele joined the show, as he does each and every Friday, giving his prediction on that week’s West Virginia game along with some of the best matchups in the top 25 and the Big 12. No surprise here from Phil, who picked Utah to win the game. However, he believes the Mountaineers can keep this one close. At the end of…
A Kentucky basketball legend shared a special message with this year’s team A former Kentucky star shares what it means to wear a Kentucky jersey. At practice this week, a former Kentucky legend came to speak with Mark Pope’s team, and that legend is Rajon Rondo. The NBA Champion and former Wildcat came to share some wise words with this 2025-26 Kentucky team, and it was a cool moment for Big Blue Nation to be able to witness via video. Here are the wise words that Rondo shared with the Kentucky basketball team: “For me personally, obviously, a couple of…
Early tip-offs a welcome change for Big Blue Nation as UK releases key game times No late tip-offs in this set of games. ByDrew Holbrook For years, Big Blue Nation has lived in the 9:00 p.m. time slot. Kentucky basketball has been the program ESPN leans on when it needs a late-night ratings draw. Fans know the drill: grab a cup of coffee, find another channel because the game before is running long, fight through the commercial breaks, and wake up groggy the next morning for work. But for the first stretch of the 2025-26 season, the Wildcats will flip…