Thursday, March 26, 2015

WVU's Miles after blowout: UK 'played great'


West Virginia freshman Daxter Miles Jr., who gained national renown Wednesday with his pregame assertion that No. 1 Kentucky would end Thursday night with its first loss of the season, was far less verbose after the Wildcats' 78-39 blowout victory. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - WVU's Miles after blowout: UK 'played great'


Aaron Harrison vows to play despite finger


Kentucky's Aaron Harrison, who dislocated a finger in the second half of Thursday's 78-39 Sweet 16 win over West Virginia on Thursday night, said there was "no doubt" he would be playing in Saturday's Midwest regional final against No. 3-seed Notre Dame. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Aaron Harrison vows to play despite finger


Arizona outlasts Xavier to reach region final


T.J. McConnell scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, freshman Stanley Johnson added 12 points, and second-seeded Arizona made a dominant late rally for a 68-60 victory over sixth-seeded Xavier in the West Regional semifinals on Thursday night. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Arizona outlasts Xavier to reach region final


Kentucky (37-0) obliterates West Virginia


Trey Lyles scored 14 points, Andrew Harrison added 13 and the unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats, chasing history and a ninth national title, rolled to a 78-39 victory over West Virginia on Thursday night in the NCAA tournament. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Kentucky (37-0) obliterates West Virginia


Texas AD mulling Barnes' status, report says


Rick Barnes will need to make significant changes with the Texas Longhorns if he want to keep his job, The Austin American-Statesman has reported, citing an unnamed source familiar with the situation. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Texas AD mulling Barnes' status, report says


Nevada gives Musselman 5-year, $2M deal


The state Board of Regents approved a five-year contract worth $2 million Thursday for new Nevada basketball coach Eric Musselman, a two-time former NBA coach who says he's already on the recruiting trail and is planning to run a high-octane offense. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Nevada gives Musselman 5-year, $2M deal


Wisconsin rallies, then holds off Heels' upset bid


Sam Dekker scored a career-high 23 points, Frank Kaminsky added 19 and top-seeded Wisconsin rallied in the final 10 minutes to hold off North Carolina 79-72 on Thursday night and advance to the final eight of the NCAA tournament. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Wisconsin rallies, then holds off Heels' upset bid


Irish rock WSU to reach 1st Elite 8 since '79


Notre Dame dominated Wichita State 81-70 in the Midwest Region semifinals Thursday night to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in 36 years. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Irish rock WSU to reach 1st Elite 8 since '79


Bo Pelini in another great selfie, this time at NCAA Tournament



The tradition of taking a picture with former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini continued at the NCAA Tournament in Cleveland on Thursday night. And we're happy to report that Pelini has also carried on the tradition of making an awkward face for the photos.


Behold a selfie one fan took with the new Youngstown State coach (YSU is located just over an hour from Cleveland).



Remember, the coach just learned what a selfie was about a year ago, so maybe he's still getting used to people taking pictures of themselves.


We're also happy to report that Pelini's picture on Youngstown State's website is either the same picture he had from his time with the Cornhuskers or contains a very similar facial expression. You can decide for yourself, but our lives would be a little less bright if Pelini had gone with a traditional smile.


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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Bo Pelini in another great selfie, this time at NCAA Tournament


Ex-Card Lyons reuniting with Harbaugh at UM


Former Stanford cornerback Wayne Lyons will be finishing his career with his old head coach, Jim Harbaugh, at Michigan, Wolverines assistant Mike Zordich said. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ex-Card Lyons reuniting with Harbaugh at UM


UNC's Meeks to start Thursday despite knee


Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks, who has been nursing a sprained knee, was announced in the team's starting lineup prior to its Sweet 16 matchup with Wisconsin on Thursday and will play. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - UNC's Meeks to start Thursday despite knee


Iona gives Cluess extension through 2019-20


Tim Cluess, who has led Iona to 118 wins and two NCAA Tournaments in five seasons, had his contract extended through 2019-20. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Iona gives Cluess extension through 2019-20


Pocket passer Costello commits to Stanford


The quarterback dominoes in the 2016 class continued to fall Thursday, as No. 4 pocket passer K.J. Costello announced his commitment to Stanford. From ESPN.com - College Football - Pocket passer Costello commits to Stanford


Virginia Tech's Smith plans to transfer again


Virginia Tech's leading scorer last season, Adam Smith, will finish his college basketball career at another school. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Virginia Tech's Smith plans to transfer again


Tennessee's Thomas arrested on theft charge


Tennessee offensive tackle Coleman Thomas has been arrested on a felony theft charge and removed from all team activities. From ESPN.com - College Football - Tennessee's Thomas arrested on theft charge


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Tennessee OL arrested after allegedly stealing an Xbox from another student



Tennessee OL Coleman Thomas (utsports.com) Tennessee offensive tackle Coleman Thomas was arrested Wednesday on a felony theft charge after he was accused of stealing an Xbox and three video games from a dorm room.


According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, which obtained the police report, a student reported on March 13 that someone entered his room at Reese Hall on the University of Tennessee’s campus between 10:55 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and stole his Xbox and games Call of Duty Warfare, NBA2K15 and NHL 15.


Police learned the stolen items had been sold to a local Game Stop store that day for $176. The transaction was traced back to Thomas.


The arrest report noted that the value of the items was $640.


Thomas is scheduled to be arraigned on April 7.


Thomas, a rising sophomore, did participate in the Vols first spring practice on Tuesday. He played in 11 of Tennessee's 13 games last season as a true freshman and started five games at right tackle. He worked out at center during spring practice. The school has not issued a release on what if any disciplinary measures will be taken, but it does practice Thursday afternoon.


For more Tennessee news, visit VolQuest.com.


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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Tennessee OL arrested after allegedly stealing an Xbox from another student


Daily Word: Sweet 16 play begins


Notre Dame ranks 145th nationally in points allowed. Is Thursday the day the Irish's defense finally catches up to them? From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Daily Word: Sweet 16 play begins


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NC State's Barber: All good with Obama now


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Disputed new Indiana law concerns NCAA


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LGBT-related Indiana law concerns NCAA


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Final gift: UNC's Smith leaves $200 to players


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Dayton locks up coach A. Miller through 2022


Dayton Flyers coach Archie Miller has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the school through 2022. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Dayton locks up coach A. Miller through 2022


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Swinney: Watson healthier now than during South Carolina win



Clemson coach Dabo Swinney concurs with quarterback Deshaun Watson that Watson's rehab is going well. And it's apparently going well enough for Swinney to invoke his team's win over South Carolina.


"His rehab has gone tremendous," Swinney told ESPN. "He's probably about 80 percent right now. Most people would be 50 or 60, but he's not most people. He's a uniquely wired individual. He's great. He's healthier now than he was when he beat South Carolina."


Is it a matter of fact statement? Likely, yes, but given the verbal back and forth between Swinney and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier, there's a good chance there's a dash of trolling intention in bringing up the game. It was the first win in the series for Clemson since 2008. Spurrier was happy to talk about his team's win streak during its duration.


Watson played the game on a torn ACL. He had initially sustained what the team termed a torn LCL and bone bruise in his left knee. According to Swinney, he sustained the ACL during practice a week later. Watson wore a brace on the knee for the South Carolina game.


He had surgery before Clemson's blowout of Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl and said earlier in March that he was a month ahead of schedule in his rehab. But since he's so close to surgery he's not practicing this spring. Nick Schuessler, the third-string quarterback in 2014 behind Watson and Cole Stoudt, is getting the majority of the playing time.


For more Clemson news, visit TigerIllustrated.com.


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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Swinney: Watson healthier now than during South Carolina win


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Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell says he's '80 percent' recovered from broken leg



Ole Miss receiver Laquon Treadwell said he’s about 80 percent recovered from a broken leg he suffered against Auburn on Nov. 1.


Last month, Treadwell posted a video on Instagram showing him running with Rebels’ linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who broke his ankle against LSU on Oct. 25.


“It was not even a month ago when I got to jumping around and moving and being mobile, working out with the guys,” Treadwell said on Tuesday. “It kept me focused and wanting to get back out there.


"There's a little hesitation. I'm about 80 percent, but you know it's getting better everyday.”


Treadwell was headed toward the goal line for what would have been the game-winning score against the Tigers when he was tackled awkwardly resulting in a fractured fibula, a dislocated ankle and a game-losing fumble. The loss knocked the Rebels out of the top four of the College Football Playoff standings and left the Rebels reeling.


However, Treadwell's speedy recovery has been encouraging.


"It was such a gruesome injury," redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Buchanan told RebelGrove.com. "Most people said there was no way he could come back in the spring. This is our third week in it and he's already running around and stuff. It's really remarkable to see how fast he's come back."


While Treadwell is progressing quickly, coach Hugh Freeze said Treadwell probably won't participate in football drills until the summer.


“I’m no doctor, but everybody who has any wisdom in that tells me everything looks great,” Freeze said. “Laquon says he feels good. I think when he gets into summer workouts he’ll get to feeling more confident when he starts to run and jump and move more. He’s not doing a lot of that right now.”


For more Ole Miss news, visit RebelGrove.com.


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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell says he's '80 percent' recovered from broken leg


Sources: Gators' Frazier likely to enter draft


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Sources: Delaware's Ross gets extension


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Did Michigan send a handwritten note to recruit's girlfriend?



Prom request re-creations and now handwritten notes to girlfriends? Michigan is sure looking like the 2015 masters of recruiting creativity.


The girlfriend of four-star recruit Naseir Upshur posted a handwritten note to Twitter with Michigan assistant Jay Harbaugh's name on it. Harbaugh, the son of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, is Michigan's new tight ends coach. Upshur is the No. 3 tight end in the country in the class of 2016 according to Rivals and the No. 2 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania.



Sending letters to the girlfriends of recruits is a bold ploy, though you can't go wrong underlining "very" when describing how a guy speaks of his girlfriend. You can never gain enough brownie points.


In addition to being bold, should it be considered an acceptable recruiting practice? Mind you, we don't think Michigan is the first school to employ the tactic if the letter is legit, but it can certainly be seen as occupying a bit of a recruiting gray area.


For more Michigan news, visit TheWolverine.com.


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Baylor OL-turned-TE LaQuan McGowan's hands are massive (Video)



Yes, this is a full-size football.


We've written previously about the awesomeness of 410-pound LaQuan McGowan's pass-catching ability and athleticism and we now have an even better idea of why McGowan can be an effective red-zone target. Look at those hands.



McGowan had a catch in Baylor's spring scrimmage Friday night as well as a touchdown in the Bears' Cotton Bowl loss to Michigan State.


Maybe we can get him to re-enact Odell Beckham Jr.'s catch? Or even better, he could do it during a game, given the team's plan of using him as a tight end this season.


For more Baylor news, visit SicEmSports.com.


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