With 0.7 seconds remaining in overtime against Maryland, Northwestern graduate student guard Jalen Leach lined up for an inbound pass. He kicked it to junior forward Nick Martinelli who, with no time to dribble, chucked up a Hail Mary fadeaway. The ball seemed to spin in slow motion as it hovered in thin air, eventually... The post Rapid Recap: Northwestern 76, Maryland 74 … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Northwestern 76, Maryland 74 (OT)
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Syracuse’s Fran Brown Gets Coach of the Year Times Two
It has been a big week for Syracuse head coach Fran Brown. After a breakout season for the Orange, Brown has been given two coach of the year awards for first-time head coaches. Brown was given the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday, he was awarded the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award, given by the Football Writers … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s Fran Brown Gets Coach of the Year Times Two
The Defining Plays of Michigan’s 2024 Season: Part One
Now, our watch begins. The ever-exciting college football offseason has already started in earnest for all but two teams – two teams which shall remain nameless for our purposes. What better time for a retrospective on the Wolverines’ surprising, frustrating, and ultimately successful 2024 season? Let’s look back on one defining play from each of the team’s thirteen games. Keep … [Read more...] about The Defining Plays of Michigan’s 2024 Season: Part One
Changes in Washington’s Staff on Defense
Steve Belichick’s departure after just one season at Washington was just the beginning of the staff changes on the defensive side of the football. Former Illinois defensive coordinator and Purdue head coach Ryan Walters is now the coordinator for Washington’s defense. Safeties coach Vinnie Sunseri left after the Sun Bowl, and Washington also lost a crucial piece of its … [Read more...] about Changes in Washington’s Staff on Defense
National Championship-Winning Coach Becomes Latest Hall of Fame Buckeye
Another year of voting comes another Hall of Fame Buckeye. In terms of all-time winning percentage, the Ohio State Buckeyes sit atop the highest level of college football with an official record of 977-335-53. In the 114 (including 2024) seasons, the Buckeyes have eight recognized National Championships leading up to this year’s College Football Playoff National Championship … [Read more...] about National Championship-Winning Coach Becomes Latest Hall of Fame Buckeye