Larry Burton (Syndicated Writer) After the longest run in the top five in NCAA final polls, things started cooling off in Tallahassee. It seemed that the team was losing steam much like its beloved Hall-of-Fame coach. Mickey Andrews had family problems that caused distractions and then his eventual retirement, and the stout Florida State defense was floundering. In all, the program had just run out of steam. They were bound to after such a long run, but ...

The UCLA Bruins were officially eliminated from the NCAA Tournament over the weekend as they lost to the Florida Gators in the round of 32. As the program looks toward the future, some changes will be made, but will one change include the head coach? Bruins head coach Ben Howland could be on the hot seat after the loss to Florida. The Bruins played valiantly in both games but seemed to lack that killer instinct ...

The South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team has had a good start to the season with a 14-4 overall record and is 2-1 in SEC play. However, this weekend will be a huge test for the Gamecocks. This weekend the Gamecocks head to Gainesville, Florida to take on the No. 2-ranked Florida Gators. The Gators are 18-2 overall and 3-0 in SEC play after a road sweep of No. 7-ranked LSU. The Gators are led by an outstanding pitching staff ...

Today Albert Means will watch his young high school boys engage in play during Physical Education at White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee, his home town and may wonder how his life might be different if he was that age again, but could take his wisdom back with him. He is their P.E. teacher. Means was poised to be a college star with sure professional future ahead of him. Yes, as a high school student, ...

No. 8 George Mason vs. No. 1 Ohio State Region: East Time: 5:15 p.m. Channel: CBS Location: The Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) Announcers: Gus Johnson, Len Elmore Ohio State rode a hot shooting night from deep to beat an overmatched Texas San Antonio team. However, the Buckeyes also didn’t get much contribution from stud freshman Jared Sullinger who has shown the ability to score at will in the post. In the opening game he ...

After a disappointing 2010 season, the Georgia Bulldogs look to regain national prominence in 2011. Head coach Mark Richt proved once again to be an excellent recruiter, as the Bulldogs brought in 2011's No. 5 ranked recruiting class (according to Rivals.com and Scout.com).  Since Richt was hired in 2001, Georgia has made a bowl appearance in each of his 10 seasons, including three BCS bowl games. As for 2011? Well, Georgia loses 15 players to the NFL Draft, including ...

Auburn is a school really known for its football, not unlike most of its SEC counterparts. Auburn, though, has always been specifically known for its running backs, being commonly referred to along with Ohio State and Southern Cal as "Running Back U." Auburn's had running backs like Bo Jackson, Cadillac Williams, Kenny Irons, Ben Tate, Ronnie Brown, Brent Fullwood, Rudi Johnson and so many others. But there have been some pretty good quarterbacks on the Plains ...

Jim Tressel is now the latest Buckeye to be handed a five-game suspension to start the 2011 college football season. Previously, the university had issued a two-game suspension for his knowledge of what's known as Ink-gate in Columbus. However, before the NCAA could rule on his punishment, Tressel decided to take the same as his players, stating: "Like my players, I am very sorry for the mistakes I made. I request of the university that my sanctions ...

According to Columbus Dispatch editor Ben Marrison and confirmed by other sources, Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel requested and got his suspension extended to five games by the NCAA today. In addition, the appeal for the Suspended Five to have their suspensions reduced has been denied as well. While Tressel still has to have a formal meeting with the NCAA Committee on Infractions, this is another step in the right direction for the embattled coach of ...

Well, it's finally official. Following the Nebraska basketball team's loss to Wichita State in the NIT Wednesday night, it's time to put the focus back on football. While the official season is months away, spring practice fills that void Husker fans suffer through in the late Winter months. With Nebraska taking the plunge into the Big Ten this upcoming season, what can their beloved fans expect? Wait no more. Here are 10 predictions that are ...