Author: Mikesportz
Michigan’s JJ McCarthy is getting all the NFL Draft hype. But the Michigan Wolverines likely have no national championship without Blake Corum. And there is no Blake Corum without Mike Hart. Yet, mysteriously, Mike Hart, Michigan’s running backs coach, is out of a job. And this right after helping the team win its first National Championship since 1997. Jim Harbaugh, who left the Michigan Wolverines to take the head coaching job for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, is not taking Hart with him. Nor was Hart retained by incoming Michigan football coach, Sherrone Moore. Given Hart’s proven record as…
In a game marked by its defensive prowess rather than offensive flare, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the New York Knicks with a score of 79-73 on Sunday night, recording the lowest points total in the NBA this season. This encounter, described as an “ugly opener” of a two-game series, showcased both teams’ struggle on the offensive end but highlighted their defensive efforts. “Any defensive coach would take that quarter,” Buddy Hield said. “Offensively, no, but we got great possessions … and we figured out a way to weather the storm and we made plays when we needed to make…
Drake visits John Calipari and brings Rob Dillingham on stage at Rupp Arena concert Drake, an avid Kentucky Wildcats Basketball fan, was back in Lexington for a concert in downtown Lexington on Sunday night. Head coach John Calipari and Drake have been friends for years, and Calipari went to social media to show his love for the rapper. Drake has been around the Kentucky program for years, and fans probably remember when the rapper was decked out in gear during Big Blue Madness and air-balled a jumper. He actually coached Anthony Davis in the 2012 Alumni Game. The…
Southeastern Conference veteran Willie Martinez, who owns more than 30 years of coaching experience and has produced five NFL Draft picks in the last three drafts combined, enters his sixth season at Tennessee and third on Josh Heupel’s UT staff. Born: Feb. 21, 1963 Hometown: Hollywood Hills, Florida Education: Miami, 1985 Wife: Kim Children: Christina, Ashley, William In total as both a coach and player, Martinez has been a part of 24 bowl game appearances and six conference championships, including multiple SEC titles at Georgia. He played on Miami’s 1983 national championship team. Over the last 20 seasons, Martinez has…
The Baltimore Ravens are enjoying their big 28-3 division win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The team was shorthanded for the second straight game with injuries to several key players on both sides of the ball. Unfortunately for Ojabo and the Ravens, those injuries could affect him for the remainder of the season. Ojabo’s] still being evaluated,” Harbaugh said. “There’s some decisions that have to be made that he has to make in terms of how he wants to approach the injury issues he has. I think that’s still private on his concern. So I’ll say just that he’s…
The defensive tackle market took shape late Saturday night, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones agreed to a hefty contract extension less than a week before free agency begins. Jones signed a five-year deal worth $95 million in guaranteed money, which sets a new standard for the cost of a talented defensive lineman. With Jones unavailable, eyes will turn to Miami’s Christian Wilkins as one of the top defensive linemen available. The Dolphins elected not to franchise tag Wilkins, which will allow him to enter free agency. In his five NFL seasons, he has totaled 20.5 sacks including…
Earlier this week, it became official that Mike Hart wouldn’t return to Michigan football as the running backs coach for the 2024 season. There’s no minimizing the hit. Mike Hart is a great running backs coach. He was also the run-game coordinator and played a vital role in the running operation for Michigan football over the past three seasons, which featured three straight Big Ten titles, three wins over Ohio State, and a national title. Hart was on personal leave but regardless of the reason, it’s a blow for the Wolverines. While Mike Hart might not have been dynamic…
With a star-studded defense in 2023, the Baltimore Ravens finished the 2023 regular season with a triple crown NFL record as the first team in history to lead the league in points allowed (16.5 per game), sacks (60), and takeaways (31). All that success means players on the defensive side of the ball will be paid, here’s the top five highest-paid players by AAV on defense for the 2024 season The Five Highest-Paid Defenders for the Baltimore Ravens in 2024 5. OLB Tyus Bowser ($7.5 Million Tyus Bowser signed a four-year, $22,000,000 contract with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021, including…
The Baltimore Ravens are rumored to be interested in signing a running back in free agency, but that doesn’t mean the team wouldn’t benefit by selecting a rusher in the NFL Draft. Michigan Wolverines prospect Blake Corum is one running back who could improve the Ravens’ run game. Despite speculation that Baltimore could be a landing spot for future Hall of Famer Derrick Henry, adding a back like Corum could make tons of sense on the field, not to mention that he already played with head coach John Harbaugh’s brother Jim in college. Corum could thrive as either a…
Even though the Boston Celtics hold the best record in the league this season, there are still some guys that test them. One such example is Kevin Durant during a recent game between the Eastern Conference leader and the Phoenix Suns. In that game , the Celtics came out on top with a score of 117-107. Tatum was out there leading Boston by dropping 29 points on 39 percent shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Jaylen Brown added 27 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 34 minutes on the court. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant…