The college basketball offseason is a time of optimism, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t red flags on just about every roster. Ohio State certainly has some issues of concern as it enters its first season without either Deshaun Thomas or Jared Sullinger on the roster in three years. The Buckeyes have the talent to make a run at their second Final Four in three tries, but there are some pitfalls to overcome. Read on ...

Social media is a big part of the modern sports world. Twitter in particular is an excellent way to get a little insight into the minds of athletes, coaches and journalists. In effect, very little about sports is not outside the fan’s purview if you know where to look. So who are the five people that every Duke fan absolutely must follow in order to get the most complete picture of Duke basketball? Well, there’s ...

The inevitable quarterback controversy awaiting Notre Dame in 2014 just experienced its first significant plot twist. DeShone Kizer, a 4-Star quarterback out of Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio, announced his commitment to Notre Dame via his Twitter account.  I am privileged to say that I will be continuing my Fighting Irish tradition by playing football at the University of Notre Dame! #CCHStoND— DeShone Kizer (@Dkizer_14) June 11, 2013  Kizer selected the Irish over offers from ...

It's official. Five-star linebacker Matthew Thomas will be a member of the Florida State football team this season. The news comes courtesy of Gene Williams and D.C. Reeves at Warchant.com: Matthew Thomas' wild post-national signing day saga will end at Florida State after all. Thomas, a five-star linebacker and one of the jewels of FSU's 2013 recruiting class, released a statement to Warchant.com that says he will report to Florida State on Saturday. Thomas, who is rated by ...

Legal and academic situations aside, the future of the North Carolina Tar Heels' basketball program appears to be in much better shape than it was in 2012-13. Roy Williams has loaded his roster with natural talent over the last couple years, and he was even able to return a couple players who have already been tempted by the NBA.But every team has its share of red flags on its roster, and UNC is no exception.The ...

Cinderella usually arrives to the ball in similar fashion. In 2013, Wichita State was your typical Cinderella that had been knocking on the door for a few years and finally went on a run. Florida Gulf Coast, on the other hand, came out of nowhere.A little luck of the draw typically helps these runs take place, but it's impossible to know what draw teams will get in June. So what we look for is a team ...

For the first time in his career, Nebraska football head coach Bo Pelini has named permanent team captains for the 2013 season. According to a tweet from Nebraska color analyst Matt Davison, this season Taylor Martinez, Spencer Long, Quincy Enunwa and Ciante Evans will captain the Cornhuskers. The four players chosen as captains are not a big surprise. All seniors, the four are leading contributors in their areas on the field.And given how much Nebraska ...

The offensive coordinator position at any college football program is a tough, tough job. Having the same occupation at BYU is even more difficult, where athletes are required to abide by an Honor Code and many serve two-year missions before seeing the field.That's why Robert Anae, the new and old Cougar OC, is bound for one heckuva summer by trying to break in a new offense and working with a new crop of athletes. On ...

Life is made up of decisions.White or wheat? Doughnut or omelet? Tie and jacket or sweatshirt? Hit snooze or arrive on time? The list goes on and on, from food to clothing and of course which football program to hate the most.But there are other decisions that impact the college football experience in a big way; mainly, is it better to watch a game from the comfort of your own couch, or is the stadium ...

Oftentimes, what goes overlooked in coaching is the amount of turnover there is among assistants every year, and Wisconsin football has seen plenty of that despite only having two coaching changes over the past few decades. Along with the arrival of new head coach Gary Andersen, the Badgers had to find replacements at both offensive and defensive coordinator. Having previously worked with Andersen at the University of Utah, Andersen hired former San Diego State offensive ...