We all love to see the embarrassing “Not Top 10″ plays where a player, say, picks up a football and runs it into the wrong endzone. It’s lighthearted fun that no doubt leaves the player feeling a bit sheepish for a little while. But sometimes, sports programs find themselves embroiled in much deeper, much more disgraceful scenarios of their own design. These highly public embarrassments can ruin lives, cost schools thousands or millions of dollars, and leave the entire...
The utterance of the term “student-athlete” induces a chuckle from those who are familiar with what really drives the highest levels of college athletics — money. With so much at stake for the universities beyond just the publicity that comes with having a winning football or basketball program, the gatekeepers have conveniently snoozed on the corruption that has blatantly occurred over the last few decades. Some of the most notable manipulators of the system from the last 20 years...
The Miami Hurricanes are tightening access between players and boosters thanks to ponzi schemer architect Nevin Shapiro claiming to have provided 72 players with extra benefits during an eight-year span. Beginning this Saturday when Miami hosts #17 Ohio State, boosters are no longer allowed on Miami’s sidelines during home football games. Field access passes will be restricted and only handed out on a very limited basis. Administrators, donors, trustees and even former Miami players, on certain occasions, will be...
When Maryland took the field Monday night for fashion night out in its unique and colorful “Pride” helmet and jersey uniforms, there was an instant social media surge commenting on the likes and dislikes of the Terrapins’ gear. Now it appears you can own a piece of history as Maryland recently announced its plan to auction 10 helmets and 10 jerseys from its Maryland state-flag inspired uniforms. Interested bidders will have to act fast with the bidding process commencing...
College football is an incredibly difficult game to master. With the speed, strength and complexity of the schemes, it’s unreasonable to expect a first-year player to make an immediate impact. But, when a freshman or JUCO transfer can productively fill a position of need, it can catapult his team to a different level. Before last season, few college football fans knew about Cam Newton — a year later, Auburn is the defending national champion and Carolina Panthers fans are...
When the Maryland Terrapins took the field against ACC rival Miami, fans were treated with the new core-stabilizing technology Under Armour “Pride” uniforms. The yellow, black, red and white helmets, modeled after the state flag, became the talk of the town as Maryland’s aerial attack lit up the short-handed Hurricanes with Maryland defeating Miami in a thrilling and wild game, 32-24. The helmet/jersey combo is one of 36 designed to make players faster, lighter, and “ready for battle.” Under...
Al Golden took the job in Miami to return the program back to its winning ways. Well, he took a significant step forward by reinstating linebacker Ramon Buchanan. The stud linebacker was arrested three weeks ago for a pair of felonies to include resisting a police officer with violence and battery on a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical care provider. In addition to the felony charges, he was also cited for misdemeanor trespassing, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without...
Looking back before last season, the Big 10 failed miserably come post-season play. However, this season the Big 10 is looking very strong despite struggles from yester-year. On Tuesday, Iowa took down #12 Missouri 27-24 in the Insight Bowl and on Wednesday Illinois, surprising to some, dominated Baylor 38-14 in the Texas Bowl. The conference is starting to show that it is finally out of its slump and returning back to elite status. To the true fan, this turn-around...
