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Boston College fired MBB broadcasters. New coach Luke Murray didn’t want anyone tied to old staff
Boston College fired its longtime men’s basketball radio broadcasters, telling both that the decision came directly from new head coach Luke Murray, who didn’t want anyone in his program’s orbit who’d been associated with the previous coaching staff. Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer had called Boston College basketball together for nine years. (
Awful Announcing)
Miami basketball’s Marcus Allen out for season with ACL tear after recovering from cancer
Hurricanes forward
Marcus Allen was hoping to return to the court this year after missing most of the 2025-26 season as he battled cancer. His comeback will have to wait. Miami announced Monday that the junior forward will miss the 2026-27 season with an ACL tear. Allen, a Miami native, transferred from Missouri to UM before the 2025-26 season. (
Yahoo! Sports)
College football fall camp preview: Hot seats, QB battles, title contenders & more
College football fall camps begin in earnest across the country this week, the sign that the season is quickly approaching. August brings some uncertainty before the start of the college football season. National title goals are still a reality for programs. Head coaches are facing pressure to win immediately. Quarterback battles need to be sorted out. (
On3.com)
The Big Ten and SEC already owned college football. Now, they're running roughshod on Capitol Hill
As they volley back and forth about which league is better, the Big Ten and SEC are united on stacking the deck to make sure the argument includes nobody else. As you may have heard, the Protect College Sports Act has been raised from the dead in the halls of Congress. At the 11th hour, presidents in the Big Ten and SEC signed on to support the bill. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Former UNC, Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington commits to Tennessee amid eligibility fight
Former UNC and Vanderbilt center
Jalen Washington has committed to play the upcoming season at Tennessee. Washington was recently granted a fifth season of eligibility after a Davidson County, Tenn. judge awarded him a temporary injunction against the NCAA in his lawsuit that stemmed out of the organization’s new age-based eligibility model. (
On3.com)
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's suspension is a reminder how outdated NCAA 'rules' are
If you ever wanted to know how genuinely antiquated NCAA rules are in this anything-and-everything-goes world of college athletics, I offer you the maddening case of Arion Carter. The Tennessee linebacker has been suspended by the NCAA for two games for signing with an agent and accepting a $427.48 flight to begin the NFL pre-draft process. (
On3.com)
Kyle Whittingham came to Michigan to fix what the adults broke. His heavy lifting is underway
Kyle Whittingham's path to Ann Arbor runs through an ugly chapter Michigan would rather leave behind. Sherrone Moore was fired after a tumultuous run that began under the shadow of Jim Harbaugh's departure and ended with an affair, an arrest and criminal charges. Athletic director Warde Manuel is also on his way out at the end of the calendar year. (
CBS Sports)
Arch Manning taking ownership at Texas after season of adversity
There is no bigger spotlight on a player than the one on Arch Manning, whose uncles and grandfather played and starred in the NFL. After early-season struggles in his first year as a starter started to take a toll, Manning decided to stop being angry with himself and start playing with nothing to lose. That completely flipped a switch for him -- and the team. (
ESPN)
UNLV basketball program 'not for sale': Runnin' Rebels coach Josh Pastner walks back wild claim
The UNLV basketball program is, in fact, not for sale. Days after Runnin' Rebels coach Josh Pastner put a $10-12 million price tag on his squad in widely shared comments to a local TV reporter, he walked back his remarks Monday. "I want to clarify my recent comments regarding support for the UNLV men's basketball program," Pastner said in a statement. (
CBS Sports)
SEC, Big Ten vote to support Congressional college sports bill after mad scramble
The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference have struck a deal with federal lawmakers over legislation to regulate the college sports industry. Each of the league's presidents and chancellors voted Friday evening to swing their support behind the Protect College Sports Act in a stunning and about-face development that thrusts the legislation forward. (
Yahoo! Sports)