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Iowa WR, pitcher Brody Brecht is stepping away from football to focus on baseball

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Iowa State dual-sport athlete Brody Brecht is stepping away from football to focus on baseball, he announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know: A sophomore, Brecht started five games for the Iowa football team at wide receiver last season, recording nine receptions for 87 yards. He made his baseball debut last month; Breceht struck out 36 batters in 23 innings pitched this season across five starts, posting a 2.20 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. As a freshman, Brecht posted a 3.18 ERA in 17 appearances (one start). Brecht is a…

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The Notre Dame Leaders opener is a weak plea (to someone else) to fix the broken NCAA system

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Imagine that Jerry Jones wrote an op-ed in The New York Times asking the US Congress to pass a law denying employment rights to the people who run the engine that drives the revenue of the Dallas Cowboys. This star on the helmet is a cherished glorious American institution. This is what everyone pays to see. And my kids can’t be bothered by all the workers’ compensation and massive collective bargaining. They have to figure out a way out of the second weekend of the playoffs. Despite Jones’ gift for…

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CJ Stroud Sharp During Ohio Pro Day: What Other Buckeye Predictions Did You Like?

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Possible #1 pick CJ Stroud was the star of a well-attended show at Ohio State’s annual pro day on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know about the Buckeyes’ pro day: Stroud threw about 60 passes, while teammate and first-round prospect Jackson Smith-Njegba ranked first among receivers for catching Stroud’s throws. Thirty teams are represented, with the Panthers – the new owners of the first pick – the largest group at 14 representatives. Ten general managers and seven coaches were among the NFL’s 118 representatives. I had CJ Stroud unofficially…

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Michigan lands 4-star Ohio RB Jordan Marshall over Ohio State, Wisconsin, Tennessee

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Michigan received a commitment on Tuesday from Jordan Marshall, who picked the Wolverines over four-star Ohio State, Wisconsin and Tennessee. Here’s what you need to know: Marshall was ranked as the No. 91 player and No. 7 running back in the class of 2024 at the 247 Sports Complex. He plays for Archbishop Mueller High School in Cincinnati and is ranked #3 in the state of Ohio. Marshall is the eighth and highest-ranked player of the 2024 Wolverines so far. First of all, I just want to thank my mom,…

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Alabama freshman Tony Mitchell was suspended from the team after his arrest

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Alabama coach Nick Saban announced today, Monday, that he has suspended new Alabama defensive back Tony Mitchell from the team. Mitchell, a former five-star recruit, was arrested in Florida last week and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and/or deliver, according to Public post on Facebook By the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Saban told reporters after the Tide’s first spring training Monday that Mitchell has been suspended from all team activities while the program “gathers more information about the situation and what his legal circumstances are.” “Everyone…

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AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco again wants to eliminate the Power 5/Group of 5 split

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Fort Worth, Texas — American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco marked the start of the AAC men’s basketball tournament Thursday by issuing a statement once again opposing what Aresco believes is an unhealthy division between the Power 5 and Group of 5 conferences at the FBS level. “In recent weeks, I’ve seen references to the ‘Powerful Five’ in interviews and public conversations suggesting that the P5 is an almost exclusive focus in college athletics, Aresco wrote in the statement. “This is very misleading, especially in the current environment.” Aresco spoke…

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Send a question to Stuart Mandel Football Mailbag

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Are you more concerned about competing quarterbacks in Texas than NCAA Tournament seed Texas? More excited about the new SEC football schedule than the SEC basketball tournament? …can’t get enough of conference reorganization? This is the right place for you! Leave your questions here. Please include your city. .

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Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning and the Texans reach their peak of QB machinations as spring training opens

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AUSTIN, TX — Wearing a black jersey with a white “16” and a Nike swoosh across the front and last name “MANNING” over the number on the back, Arch Manning made his debut in spring training for Texas on Monday. None of his actions went unnoticed, least of all for the nearly half-hour media watch as a few reporters watched the real freshman on a cloudy morning. Manning, the son of Cooper and nephew of Peyton and Eli, is the most anticipated recruit to reach 40 Acres since Vince Young…

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Big 12 looking west, Pac-12 looking for TV deal: What we’re hearing about the realignment

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This past July, weeks after the stunning Big Ten announcement of USC and UCLA, Pac-12 Commissioner George Klyafkov made a bold realignment prediction: “No Pac-12 school is going to the Big 12.” After eight months, we may finally learn whether his confidence was warranted or a feigned bravado. Kliavkoff is under pressure to offer its members a new media rights deal by the end of the month. If the dollar numbers or the details disappoint, March could be the moment when the Big 12 finally hits. Sources familiar with the…

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UNLV football player Ryan Keeler dies at age 20

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The school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas confirmed the death of University of Nevada, Las Vegas sophomore defensive lineman Ryan Keeler on Monday. advertisement. He was 20 years old. “We are devastated by the loss of a member of our rebellious family,” said UNLV head football coach Barry Odom. “While I only had the privilege of knowing Ryan for a couple of months, he really stood out to our coaching staff as a wonderful person, student and teammate. Our condolences and prayers go out to Ryan’s family as…

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