Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports If we’re dreaming, let us sleep one more day. No. 3 Texas A&M (53-13) stifled a prolific offense for No. 1 Tennessee (58-13) to down the Volunteers 9-5 in game one of the College World Series championship. And just like that, the Aggies are just one win away from their first national championship in program history. Game one … [Read more...] about AGGIES ON THE BRINK: A&M downs Tennessee 9-5, one win away from national title
Archives for June 2024
Ole Miss/USC Cancellation: A New Future of Scheduling?
To many people’s disappointment, Ole Miss and USC won’t be sharing a football field anytime soon. Initially, back in 2020, the two programs agreed to a home-and-home series set for 2025 and 2026. Earlier this week, the two schools announced that the deal was no longer in place. For Ole Miss, it was going to be a chance to give their fans an excuse to travel to Los Angeles. For … [Read more...] about Ole Miss/USC Cancellation: A New Future of Scheduling?
Ok Boomer, Oklahoma Extends Brent Venables
Okay (Boomer), Sooner. Brent Venables got a hefty raise this week as Oklahoma and Texas officially prepare to join the SEC on July 1st. The Oklahoma Board of Regents approved a six-year, $51.6 million contract extension for Venables, keeping him in Norman through 2029. This move comes with a hefty price tag, averaging over $8.5 million a year – a significant bump from his … [Read more...] about Ok Boomer, Oklahoma Extends Brent Venables
Nico Collins odds to win 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Analyzing the favorites to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award this season, Nico Collins does not qualify — but he is ranked 42nd in the odds, at +8000. He was the most prolific pass-catcher of the current Texans last season, as the fourth-year man was targeted 109 times and collected 80 catches for 1,297 yards (86.5 per game) with eight TDs. Watch the NFL on … [Read more...] about Nico Collins odds to win 2024 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Ronel Blanco Deserves More Credit; Astros Win 5-1 Over Orioles
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images I could be exaggerating a bit too much here, but doesn’t it feel like Ronel Blanco is literally one of the few reasons why this 37-40 season hasn’t completely come off the rails at least yet? I’d say yes. For as much criticism as Dana Brown has absorbed since being hired in February 2023 — not all of it warranted — we should also give … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco Deserves More Credit; Astros Win 5-1 Over Orioles