Earlier this week, the NCAA approved a one-time transfer rule for all student-athletes. With the new rule, which comes 2.5 years after the introduction of the transfer portal, athletes can transfer and have immediate eligibility at their new school. While this move gives more freedom to college athletes, not everyone is convinced it is the right decision. Several college coaches have gone on record and expressed concerns over the potential impact of immediate eligibility for transfers. Among them is Florida football coach Dan Mullen , who pointed to a couple of his players who developed into stars later in their playing careers. “Look at Kyle Trask , Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney , guys that developed a little later. Under the new rule, are they going to stick it out or go somewhere else?,” Mullen said during a radio interview with 1010 XL via Matt Hayes . Mullen later addressed the topic of name, image and likeness. “I’m all for getting … [Read more...] about Dan Mullen critical of NCAA’s new transfer rule
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Former Minnesota guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. reunites with Richard Pitino at New Mexico
Former Minnesota guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. announced Friday that he will head to New Mexico. The move reunites him with former Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino , who took the job at New Mexico shortly after he was fired by Minnesota last month. Mashburn took to social media to announce his decision. “Let’s get the pit jumpin!,” Mashburn Jr. wrote on Instagram . Mashburn scored double-digit points in nine of Minnesota's last ten games and ended his true freshman season with a points per game average of 8.2 on 35% shooting. He played in all 29 of Minnesota's games, starting right of them. A former 247Sports Composite three-star recruit from the class of 2020, Mashburn was the composite's No. 136 overall player and No. 17 combo guard out of Miami (Fla.) attended high school at Brewster Academy (NH). He was also the No. 8 player from the state of Florida. “I just wanted to open up my options after coach got fired and everything,” Mashburn Jr. told 247Sports … [Read more...] about Former Minnesota guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. reunites with Richard Pitino at New Mexico
Watch: Referee penalizes Ohio State for sideline warning in spring game
The Big Ten football officiating was criticized last season due to questionable calls, penalties out of nowhere and weird replay reviews. Well, it seems like they’re ready for the season again as displayed in Ohio State’s spring game on Saturday. Sure, it was a clean game throughout the first half as the Buckeyes staff evaluated their team in the early goings of the preseason. But, a weird penalty marker found its way to the turf during the second quarter. There was actually a sideline warning. Reminder: only Ohio State was playing against themselves. The video can be viewed below. Ah yes, the classic sideline warning flag in a spring game. Refs in regular season form already. #OhioState #BigTen pic.twitter.com/vDYBCqZK92 — Nick Kosko (@nickkosko59) April 17, 2021 With the likes of Justin Fields , Wyatt Davis , Trey Sermon , Shaun Wade , Tommy Togiai and Pete Werner , among others, all gone … [Read more...] about Watch: Referee penalizes Ohio State for sideline warning in spring game
Charles Davis mocks Patrick Surtain to the Cowboys at No. 10 overall
In Charles Davis’ NFL mock draft 1.0 , the former pro defensive back has the Dallas Cowboys selecting Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain with the No. 10 overall pick in the first round. Surtain is considered to be one of the top corners in this year’s draft and is Davis’ second defensive player of the board in his latest mock. It’s hard to not pay attention to all the chatter about Surtain possibly ending up with the Cowboys. ESPN’s Matt Miller believes he’ll be the first defensive player taken in the draft. In an appearance on ESPN Radio’s Keyshawn, JWill and Zubin Friday morning, Surtain’s father, Patrick Surtain Sr., a former NFL defensive back from 1998-2008, was asked about the Cowboys connection. He endorsed it in a big way, calling it the “perfect fit.” He sounded excited about the fact that former Atlanta Falcons head coach and Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is now running the show on that side of the ball. "It's the Seattle old defense," … [Read more...] about Charles Davis mocks Patrick Surtain to the Cowboys at No. 10 overall
Look: Justin Fields in attendance at Ohio State spring game
It’s standard to see college alumni come back to the spring game for football. Justin Fields is just the latest to do so. Fields, who’s preparing for the NFL Draft later this month, decided to attend the Buckeyes’ spring game on Saturday and watch the future of the program. Ohio State has a three-man rae to replace Fields at quarterback. Watch to see Fields reunited with the Buckeyes on Saturday. The squad is all here. @OhioStateFB x @justnfields pic.twitter.com/PA06JWZTy6 — Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 17, 2021 This game provided the opportunity for each of these three quarterbacks ( CJ Stroud , Jack Miller and Kyle McCord ) to throw their first pass in Ohio Stadium and in a college setting. Both Stroud and Miller played as true freshmen last year, but neither threw the ball in their limited action. McCord was still in high school a year ago, so this will be his first time playing in front of a college crowd. It … [Read more...] about Look: Justin Fields in attendance at Ohio State spring game