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Explaining what Dept of Education's startling Title IX memo could mean for revenue-share future
Last June, a month after the landmark House settlement was agreed to, NCAA president Charlie Baker told a group of athletes and administrators assembled in Atlanta that he'd like to see guidance on a national standard for how Title IX fits into revenue sharing. The Department of Education finally delivered upon that request on Thursday. (
CBS Sports)
Jamie Erdahl tells touching Greg Gumbel story on ‘Good Morning Football’
The outpouring of love for the late Greg Gumbel continues across sports media. Jamie Erdahl, the host of NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, shared a touching story about Gumbel from early in her career. While she was the sideline reporter on CBS’ No. 3 broadcast team with Gumbel, Erdahl’s then-boyfriend reached out to Gumbel for a special project. (
Awful Announcing)
College basketball weekend: Five SEC, Big Ten ranked showdowns headline schedule
No. 5 Alabama at No. 9 Kentucky - The weekend’s top-10 showdown finds the Crimson Tide in need of a bounce-back performance following a home loss to the Ole Miss Rebels. But getting such a result is easier said than done at Rupp Arena, where the Wildcats are unscathed this season. Kentucky won’t mind playing at Alabama’s high speed. (
USA Today)
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman lets the winning speak for itself
The reality is that ever since Sept. 7, 2024, when Notre Dame suffered a devastating 16-14 home loss to Northern Illinois, Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish — with their backs against the wall — have been playing one ultimate game after another. After that home loss, the sky seemed to be falling in South Bend. And there were questions. (
Andscape)
Jeff Capel, Pitt have to be restrained following chaotic handshake line in loss to Florida State
Tensions rose following the handshake line after Pitt‘s 82-70 loss to Florida State on the road Wednesday night. Panthers head coach Jeff Capel was depicted emotional after the game, appearing to point toward the FSU tunnel. He was being held back, while at the same time multiple security guards and police officers formed a wall to keep the teams seperate. (
On3.com)
Preseason exhibition rules eased for DI men’s basketball teams
The Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal allowing teams to play up to two preseason exhibition games against any four-year school, including Division I teams. The legislation, which was discussed at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, is effective beginning with the 2025-26 basketball season. (
NCAA.org)
Jay Bilas unloads on UCLA’s Mick Cronin for blame game
Mick Cronin ruffled a few feathers when he threw everybody — except himself and the athletic training staff — under the bus amid UCLA’s struggles. Following a 94-75 loss to Michigan, the Bruins head coach called his players “soft” and ”delusional.” Jay Bilas bluntly said that he didn’t care for what Cronin had to say after his team’s loss to Michigan. (
Awful Announcing)
Bill McCartney, former championship-winning football coach at Colorado, dies at age 84
Bill McCartney, former Colorado head coach who led the Buffaloes to a national title in 1990, has died at age 84. McCartney coached at Colorado from 1982-1994, leading the team to three Big Eight titles and the school's national title. Across 13 seasons, McCartney racked up more wins and bowl game appearances than any other coach in school history. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Kentucky's Mark Pope goes into stands to greet UK fan in wheelchair after Mississippi State win
When Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope heard there was a UK fan in a wheelchair who couldn’t make it down to the court, he went up into the stands to speak with him. What a moment. All season, Pope has gone out of his way to embrace Big Blue Nation, sticking around to sign autographs after his postgame radio show at Rupp Arena. (
Kentucky Sports Radio)
Mike Krzyzewski calls for ACC, Big East to form 'mega' conference
Former Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledges the SEC and Big Ten are in front of other conferences in football and basketball. He believes the ACC should get creative in an effort to close the gap. Krzyzewski appeared on College Sports on Sirius XM recently and pitched the idea of the ACC and Big East merging to form a "mega" conference. (
On3.com)