The Texas Longhorns appear to be on the up-and-up, but they are not without their flaws, some of which encumbered their efforts a season ago.Equipped with an up-tempo offense and vast amounts of experience—something Texas lacked in 2012—the Longhorns are a prized pick to win the Big 12.But winning on paper and winning on the field are two very different scenarios. Despite the veteran presence all over the field on either side of the football, ...

Coaches never forget the losses. Every coach can tell you about a loss that haunts them for the rest of their career. Sometimes a championship down the road can ease the pain, but not entirely. In a tournament as fickle as the NCAA tournament, it's going to happen eventually. Even John Wooden had a few that probably irked him.  In the current game, these are seven of the greatest coaches, and one loss for each that they'll ...

Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker haven’t even taken their first collegiate shots yet, but the never-ending cycle of NCAA basketball recruiting is already shifting to focus on the next crop of superstars-to-be. As coaches evaluate the rising seniors at high schools around the country, they’re looking not just for what a player does well, but also for what he’ll need to improve at the next level. Cliff Alexander, for instance, is one of the top ...

The future of Penn State football can potentially lie in the hands of soon-to-be freshman quarterback Christian Hackenberg. The top-rated pocket passer by ESPN is coming into Happy Valley as the co-starter next to former junior college quarterback Tyler Ferguson. There is little doubt which of the two signal-callers has more hype and potential coming into the 2013 season; it’s obviously Hackenberg. But like any young quarterback, there is much more to improvement to be ...

The 2013 College World Series has cut down the field and only the elite teams remain in the pursuit of baseball supremacy. While the teams may garner the headlines for their collective success, we'd be remiss to ignore the individuals remaining in the field.The question is, which position players have the best chance to raise their MLB stock?Certain players have solidified their status as future stars, but lack the breakout performance at the College World ...

Though it’s pretty easy to see that Texas A&M star QB Johnny Manziel is literally “living the dream,” what if in reality he’s just another young athlete getting screwed? Yes, “Johnny Football” has access to the best parties, elite travel opportunities, pretty girls and boatloads of fans but at the end of the day what is it all really worth? Think about the bottom line for Manziel: what does he really have to show for ...

Alabama held its second summer camp session last weekend, which focused strictly on players manning the offensive and defensive lines.  There were a number of the nation’s top linemen participating and getting familiar with the surroundings in Tuscaloosa.  Both trench units are points of emphasis for Nick Saban and his staff in this cycle, so what are the biggest nuggets of information that Tide fans can take away from this camp?Begin Slideshow

Although the 2014 recruiting cycle is still young, much has taken place thus far.Recruiting classes are taking shape; recruits are starting to narrow down their lists and summer visits will begin to take place.However, there have also been several instances of surprising commitments. A stud running back shockingly flipped schools while another committed to a program much earlier than anticipated. An Elite 11 quarterback recently announced his commitment, but it was not to a school ...

The 2013 College World Series hasn’t lacked excitement. The road to Omaha, Nebraska, was paved with tremendous games, and we saw yet another last night. In a thrilling 5-4 contest, Mississippi State came from behind to upend Indiana and secure a berth in the semifinals. The Bulldogs now wait for Oregon State and Indiana to battle it out in the loser’s bracket for a chance at redemption in the semifinal round.No. 1 North Carolina earned ...

Never let it be said that Andrew Wiggins does not know how to make a proper arrival.The nation's consensus top recruit and arguably the best prep basketball player since LeBron James made his first appearance on a Lawrence court since signing with Kansas on Monday. According to CBS Sports' Gary Parrish, the reports coming out of that workout were absolutely glowing."Wow!" a source said of Wiggins' performance. "Like watching a video game. He'd be the ...