Category: College Sports

History made as Kansas posts largest ever comeback in national championship!

April 4, 2022

History was made, as the Jayhawks once again are National Champions! Kansas pulled off the biggest comeback in men’s national championship game history to beat North Carolina, 72-69, and win the 2022 NCAA tournament. It was an unforgettable comeback that’ll etch its place in the history of sports forever. North Carolina had scored 16 straight … More History made as Kansas posts largest ever comeback in national championship!

Despite their success so far, the Jayhawks’ know the journey isn’t over

April 1, 2022

Flashback to 2018 when a talented Kansas team was clubbed by Villanova in the Final Four.   “I get tics whenever I think about it,” KU coach Bill Self said of that 95-79 national semifinal loss at the hands of the Wildcats, who then went on to win the title two days later. “I remember … More Despite their success so far, the Jayhawks’ know the journey isn’t over

Missouri set to hire Dennis Gates as hoops coach, per reports

March 20, 2022

The University of Missouri expects to hire Dennis Gates to fill its men’s basketball coaching vacancy, per multiple reports. In Gates’ three seasons at Cleveland State, he went 50-40 overall and 38-21 in league play. His experience at Florida State and three successful seasons at Cleveland State made Gates one of the most sought-after coaches … More Missouri set to hire Dennis Gates as hoops coach, per reports

Gary Pinkel to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

January 8, 2022

It’s a joyous day for Mizzou fans. The winningest Missouri head football coach of all time will soon receive perhaps the highest honor in College Football. Gary Pinkel, who led the Tigers to 118 wins and 10 bowl games from 2001-2015, will be inducted into the 2022 class of the College Football Hall of Fame, … More Gary Pinkel to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Fighting Illini comeback against Maryland, improve to 11-3

January 7, 2022

Kofi Cockburn had 23 points and a career-high 18 rebounds to help the Illini (11-3, 4-0 Big Ten) end a four-game home losing streak to the Maryland Terrapins (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) with a 76-64 comeback win on Thursday at State Farm Center. Cockburn was the big time difference maker for the Illini, whether he … More Fighting Illini comeback against Maryland, improve to 11-3

Fighting Illini pull in top recruit DB

November 11, 2021

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has pledged to spend more time on in-state recruiting. On Wednesday, Amos Alonzo Stagg standout wide receiver and defensive back Timothy Griffin, Jr. had announced over twitter that he will continue his football playing career in Champaign with the Illini for the remainder of his career. Griffin broke Stagg’s all-time … More Fighting Illini pull in top recruit DB

When “cancel culture” and “accountability” collide

October 13, 2021

On Monday, the sports world stopped and watched as Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden resigned after only three and a half years into his 10-year contract in his second stint with the team. And the reasons why were unexpected, to say the least. Originally, an investigation into the workplace of the Washington Football Team … More When “cancel culture” and “accountability” collide

Terrell Owens’ son to transfer to Missouri State

May 15, 2021

Big time news for Missouri State Bears football: the son of an NFL Hall of Famer is joining the team! Terique Owens, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens, announced on Twitter on Friday night that he will be transferring to play football at Missouri State. It’s a big-time jolt … More Terrell Owens’ son to transfer to Missouri State

SLU assistant basketball coach Ford Stuen passes at age 29

May 12, 2021

A tragic loss has occurred in the SLU Billikens family. Saint Louis University is mourning the loss of assistant basketball coach Ford Stuen. The Billikens assistant was diagnosed with an infection at the end of the 2020-2021 season. Stuen passed away Tuesday morning at only age 29, Frank Cusumano from KSDK-TV confirmed. on Tuesday. “Our … More SLU assistant basketball coach Ford Stuen passes at age 29