Alabama Football Recruiting: Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Commits to Crimson Tide, Following in Father’s Footsteps A Legacy Decision Three-star defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has committed to playing football for the University of Alabama, following in the footsteps of his father, former two-time All-SEC selection and two-time national champion Dre Kirkpatrick. This decision by the younger […]
Another Blow to the Pac-12 as Oregon and Washington Join the Big Ten August 4, 2023 On Friday, the Pac-12 Conference suffered a major blow as Oregon and Washington announced their departure to join the Big Ten. The move comes just a week after Colorado’s decision to jump to the Big 12, leaving the once-mighty […]
Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah Join the Big 12: A Major Shake-Up in College Athletics The Big 12’s Expansion Strategy In a significant move for college athletics, the Big 12 conference has successfully recruited Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah from the Pac-12 conference. Following Colorado’s departure last week, these three institutions will join the Big […]
Conference Realignment: Implications for College Football A Historical Perspective In the world of college athletics, conference realignment has become a regular occurrence. Over the years, various conferences have expanded, contracted, and even dissolved altogether. The reasons behind these changes are often rooted in financial considerations and the pursuit of television revenue. However, conference realignment also […]
A Gators Quarterback, a Landmark Omaha Steakhouse, and the College World Series Scott Carter / Senior Writer OMAHA, Neb. — Some stories are too good to be true. Some tweets, too. That was my initial reaction when I saw a post on Twitter from @GatorJosh01 directed at former Gators quarterback Shane Matthews. “@SMniner QB, been […]