I often wonder if anybody actually read the legislation that set off the Name, Image, and Likeness fiasco through college sports.
The NIL Mess Part One: How Brett Kavanaugh Set The Wheels In Motion With One Concurring Opinion
How did we get here? How did we get to this place where, under the fig leaf of Name, Image, and Likeness rights, sports boosters have organized to effectively pay some star players seven-figure salaries?
Clemson Tabs Utah State’s Smith to Lead Inaugural Gymnastics Program
“We’re fired up to have (Smith) lead our women’s gymnastics program,” Clemson athletics director Graham Neff said when introducing Smith, who has spent the last five seasons as the head coach at Utah State.
Kansas State’s Bill Snyder Succeeds Where No One Else Had
Snyder resuscitated a once-moribund program, dubbed “Futility U” in a Sports Illustrated article a short time before Snyder’s arrival. The school had appeared in just one bowl game in school history and Snyder turned the Wildcats into one of the most consistent programs over the course of the next three decades.
Remembering Andy Coen
He was a great man, taken from us too soon from a horrible disease. I know, because I had the honor of talking to him about his passion, Lehigh football, for his entire hall-of-fame coaching career.
College Softball Legend Honored at Arizona
Everyone knew it was just a matter of time, but officials at the University of Arizona wasted little time in assuring Mike Candrea’s name will forever be remembered at the school.
Columbia Women Claim First WNIT Victory
In the concrete jungle of New York City, and not far from the noisy subway system that transits millions of patrons to points throughout the city each day, from the standard continued to be raised as Columbia achieved another milestone in the history of the women’s basketball program.
Gillespie Clutch as Wildcats Win Big East Crown
The six-foot, two-inch guard, who was held scoreless in the first half, ended the game with 17 points, with eight of those coming in the final three minutes of play as Villanova rallied to defeat Creighton 54-48 to win the Big East championship on March 12 at Madison Square Garden.
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Mar. 12
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament. This is the last projection before the actual bracket is announced later today (Sunday. March 13) evening. Gonzaga is projected to not only a #1 seed but the top seed overall in this year’s tournament. […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Mar. 12
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Mar. 12th, 2022. This will be the final regular season poll. A final rankings will be placed after the national title game in April. Murray State stays in the top position this week. The Racers won the Ohio Valley […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Mar. 12
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Mar. 12th, 2022. This will be the final regular season poll. A final rankings will come out after the national championship game in early April. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked […]
Creighton, Villanova to Battle for Big East Supremacy
“We beat a really good team … and we did it our way,” McDermott said after watching his team’s impressive performance. “We did it with defense.”
Top Seeds Survive to Meet in Big East Semifinals
Despite all efforts to the contrary, the top four seeds all survived to remain alive in the 2022 Big East Tournament, albeit in mostly dramatic fashion, being held at Madison Square Garden.
Butler, Seton Hall Win Thrillers in First Round of Big East Tournament
There has never been a shortage of exciting games at the Big East Tournament and the 40th edition of the tournament at the world’s most famous arena continued that long line of drama.
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Mar. 6
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending March 6, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as a #2 seed. A total of 13 High […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Mar. 6
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Mar. 6th, 2022. Murray State stays in the top position this week. The Racers won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament this past weekend and will be an automatic selection to the NCAA Tournament. Murray State defeated Southeast Missouri State […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Mar. 6
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Mar. 6th, 2022. Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 20th, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the […]
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Feb. 27
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending February 27, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as a #2 seed. A total of 13 High […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 27
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 27th, 2022. Murray State stays in the top position this week. The Racers defeated its two Ohio Valley opponents in Belmont and Southeast Missouri State this past week as they head into the OVC Tournament later this week. […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 27
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 27th, 2022. Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 20th, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the […]
Sherri Coale Establishes Sooners as National Power
Coale’s decision to close her coaching career in 2021 caught many by surprise, but she says it had been on her mind for the past few seasons.
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Feb. 20
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending February 20, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as a #3 seed. A total of 12 High […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 20
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 20th, 2022. Murray State moves up a spot this week to take over the the top position. The Racers defeated its two Ohio Valley opponents in Austin Peay and Tennessee-Martin this past week. Current OVC rival Belmont moves […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 20
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 20th, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the Sagarin rankings. The Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine and Santa Clara in WCC play this past week. Houston stays at the […]
Columbia Matmen Sweep Harvard, Brown
On a night when Columbia University honored its senior class, it was easy to see the future looks bright for the Lions on the wrestling mat.
Northern Colorado Hockey Season Concludes In Big Mountain Hockey Conference Semi-Finals
University of Northern Colorado Hockey (ACHA) finished their season with a 6-2 loss to eventual Conference Champions the Metro State Roadrunners. The Big Mountain Hockey Conference is comprised of six universities: University of Northern Colorado (UNC), University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Denver, University of Wyoming, and Metro State University. Since the beginning […]
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Feb. 13
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending February 13, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as a #3 seed. A total of 12 High […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 13
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 13th, 2022. Belmont stays in the top position this week. The Bruins defeated its two Ohio Valley opponents in Morehead State and Southeast Missouri State this past week. Current OVC rival Murray State stays at the #2 spot. […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 13
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 13th, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the Sagarin rankings. The Bulldogs defeated Pacific and Saint Mary’s in WCC play this past week. Houston stays at the […]
Black History Month: Simon Roberts Helped Pave Way for African-American Success in Wrestling
Long before Black History Month was officially recognized in the United States, Simon Roberts made a name for himself and began to kick in doors that were previously closed to African-Americans in the sport of wrestling.
Pirates Ward Off No. 25 Musketeers 73-71
Seton Hall defeated No. 25 ranked Xavier 73-71 in a men’s basketball game on Feb. 9 at the Prudential Center.
Ford, Sun Devils Look to Return to WCWS
ASU coach Trisha Ford is hoping to end a title drought in June with her Sun Devils hoisting the coveted trophy on the field at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla.
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Feb. 6
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending February 6, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as a #1 seed. A total of 12 High […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 6
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 6th, 2022. Belmont stays in the top position this week. The Bruins defeated its two Ohio Valley opponents in Tennessee Tech and Tennessee State this past week. Current OVC rival Murray State stays at the #2 spot. The […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Feb. 6
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Feb. 6th, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the Sagarin rankings. The Bulldogs defeated San Diego and BYU in WCC play this past week. Houston stays at the […]
Lehigh Signs A Grand Total of 17 Through 2021 Signing Day Periods
“We landed some very good talent and some are capable of helping early,” Lehigh head coach Tom Gilmore told me by email.
Fordham Withstands Rhode Island in Battle of Rams 61-55
Fordham did just enough of the little things to eek out a 61-55 win over visiting Rhode Island on Feb. 2 at historic Rose Hill Gym in A10 men’s basketball action.
QB Sonny Jurgensen Etches Name in NFL History
Knowing and being aware of his own physical limitations made the goal simple enough in Sonny Jurgensen’s mind as to what would make him successful as a quarterback in the National Football League.
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Jan. 30
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending January 30, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as the first #2 seed. A total of 10 […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Jan. 30
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Jan. 30th, 2022. Belmont stays in the top position this week. The Bruins defeated its two Ohio Valley opponents in Austin Peay and Tennessee-Martin this past week. Current OVC rival Murray State stays at the #2 spot. The Racers […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Jan. 30
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Jan. 30th, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the Sagarin rankings. The Bulldogs defeated Loyola Marymount and Portland in WCC play this past week. Houston stays at the […]
Transfer Portal Turmoil at Northern Colorado: Subpar Culture or Changing of the Guard?
What the heck is going on at Northern Colorado? 27 days into the new year and UNC had already accumulated 28 players on the transfer portal. Typically this is a red flag that a program is in trouble, but what does it mean for a team that has not had a winning season since 2016? […]
Landrus, Wolfpack Look for Breakout Gymnastics Season
The landscape is continuing to change is women’s collegiate gymnastics. And Kim Landus and her N.C. State team remain a visible part of those changes.
Beth Mowins: From Three-Sport Athlete To Sportscasting Pioneer
The daughter of a high school basketball coach, Mowins was introduced to basketball at an early age and was introduced to a whole other world while sitting on the floor in the family living room on Sunday mornings watching Phyllis George talk football.
OPINION: Are We On the Brink of the Era of the FCS Superconference?
The CAA’s move to become a 13 team superconference begs a different question for the FCS – what if that’s the only way forward for any number of smaller FCS conferences? Are we on the brink of a new era, where five, six, and seven member conferences are a thing of the past?
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Jan. 23
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending January 23, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as the second #2 seed. A total of 10 […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin Mid-Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Jan. 23
Below are the Top 25 Mid-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Jan. 23rd, 2022. Belmont stays in the top position this week. The Bruins after defeating SIE-Edwardsville, lost at OVC rival Morehead State this past Saturday but still stay in the top spot this week. Current OVC rival Murray State […]
College Sports Journal Sagarin High Major Men’s Basketball Top 25 – Jan. 23
Below are the Top 25 High-Major rankings based on the Sagarin rankings for the week ending Jan. 23rd, 2022. Gonzaga stays at the top in these rankings, as well as the overall ranked team in the Sagarin rankings. The Bulldogs defeated San Francisco in its lone game this past week. Houston stays at the #2 […]
OPINION: Like Everything Else The NCAA’s Done In the Past Decade, They Punt On Their New Constitution
This Thursday, in unveiling their new constitution, the NCAA did the only thing it knows how to do – punt.
2022 CSJ Sagarin NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament Projections-Jan. 17
The CSJ’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament using the Sagarin rankings to field of the 68 teams that make-up the tournament are currently projecting Gonzaga as the overall number one seed for the week ending January 17, 2022. Another High Major team in Houston is also projected as the second #2 seed. A total of 11 […]
