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Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

J.J. McCarthy shares perspective on first Vikings practice

One imagines that the very first practice for a rookie quarterback in the NFL would be daunting. After all, the quarterback is arguably the most high-profile position in professional sports, and there is little room for error in the NFL — even for rookies.

HC Mike Norvell doesn't hold back on Florida State's 'hunger' for success in 2024

The Florida State Seminoles are going to be out for revenge in 2024. 

Duke HC Jon Scheyer explains what separates superstar forward recruit from the others

Duke could be getting something special in five-star forward Cooper Flagg.

Packers will play on Thanksgiving with a rare twist in 2024

The Green Bay Packers will be taking part in a rather unique Thanksgiving Game this fall.

Javier Baez still being on the Tigers is an indictment against team owner

Javier Baez, what would you say...you do here? That's the question Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch should be asking the man once known as "El Mago."

Nebraska vs. Colorado rivalry just got a bit more intriguing

It was always going to be an intriguing matchup, but now this game has become must-see television.

Dabo Swinney doesn't hold back on potential CFB walk-on change

A world without walk-ons is a world Swinney wants nothing to do with.

Why Scott Drew didn't leave Baylor for Kentucky

Drew would have been home-run hire for Kentucky, but the match wasn't mutual.

Florida State looking to land 4-star DL over Florida, USC and Miami

The defensive lineman is a big part of Florida State's plans for the 2025 recruiting trail.

Sports radio star Doug Gottlieb to coach college hoops while staying on the air

Interestingly enough, the new gig won't mean a departure from radio for the longtime media star.

Pistons will have to pay big to land a top hoops executive

The Pistons absolutely need a fresh new perspective at the top of the food chain.

Auburn's Hugh Freeze uncomfortable with 'bidding wars' for top players in transfer portal

The transfer portal has basically become free agency for college athletes, where like in the NFL, the highest bidder wins.

Ohio State AD is wrong for thinking Michigan wins deserve asterisk

Michigan and Ohio State football have arguably the most heated rivalry in sports history, but the latest statements from OSU athletic director Gene Smith may take "the game" to an all-new level.

Iowa Hawkeyes bring in depth at quarterback through transfer portal

The Iowa Hawkeyes are bringing in former Northwestern QB Brendan Sullivan through the transfer portal.

Jalen Milroe isn't the only impressive Alabama QB heading into 2024

Jalen Milroe is the likely starter for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2024. He won the starting job last season by earning Nick Saban's trust heading into SEC play, and he'll more than likely do the same with new head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Former LSU teammates have a big-money NFL Rookie of the Year bet

Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers know each other very well from their time as quarterback and wide receiver, respectively, for LSU.

Barely retired, Nick Saban is already talking about what he misses about coaching

Nick Saban has been retired for about half a year and he's already talking about what he misses about coaching.

Georgia, Tennessee in recruiting battle for four-star WR

Blackshear recently told On3 that in a two-way race between UGA and Tennessee, the Bulldogs have pulled ahead.

Steve Sarkisian, Texas football chasing just one thing in 2024

Out of the four teams that were in the CFP last season — Michigan, Texas, Washington and Alabama — only the Longhorns have stability at the head of their program.

Chiefs hoping ex-rugby star can adapt to NFL quickly

He left the rugby union in January of 2024 to pursue his dream of being an American football player. He joined the NFL's International Player Pathway Program and that move paid off in a big way.

Oklahoma lands in-state four-star CB over numerous top schools

If you've heard it once you've heard it a million times around recruiting circles, but it doesn't make the saying any less true. In-state recruiting really is the lifeblood of any upper-echelon college football program.

How Jalen Brunson helped St. John's land transfer commitment

Rick Pitino went 20-13 in his first season back in the Big East. He now has St. John's poised to do even bigger things in Year 2, especially with the news that the Red Storm have landed a top Big East player from the transfer portal.

John Calipari recruiting another top player from Kentucky

Calipari has always been known as a great recruiter, and in 2024 — the era of the transfer portal and NIL deals — he has tapped into an existing pipeline to help him hit the ground running at Arkansas.

Packers HC has high expectations for rookie safety: 'He's a sharp guy'

He was an All-SEC second-team player in 2023 for Georgia, starting 12 games for the Bulldogs while notching 56 tackles, two interceptions and five breakups.

New Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith takes stock after spring ball

The Spartans have the profile of a Top 25 program, but the bottom has fallen out in East Lansing. Mel Tucker, who the organization put a lot of hope and money into, was unceremoniously ousted last season after a personal scandal.