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Shiloh Carder

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Shiloh Carder has over 20 years experience in covering sports for various websites and has been with Yardbarker since 2009. A Charlotte, NC native who now lives outside Cincinnati, he has covered college basketball, college football, NFL and NBA.  You can find him on Twitter/X at @SportzAssassin

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College football coaches who are on the hot seat

There is no shortage of coaches who need to show their athletic directors ... and fans ... that they are steering their programs down the right path. There are some big-time programs with big-time questions heading into the 2021 season that need to be answered.

Ranking the 20 toughest college football schedules of 2021

Of course, a list like this is heavy on the big boys in the SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, and the ACC. The sheer amount of good games places these teams as the twenty toughest schedules in 2021. So who has it the ... well ... worst?

The 25 most important college football players for the 2021 season

Not all of 2020's great talent left for the NFL. There are top-level quarterbacks, playmakers, and defensive standouts who look to build on (or finish) their careers in a big way. 

The key storyline to follow for every top 25 college football team

Each team enters the season with their own questions and concerns; dreams and goals. So here are the key storylines for every top 25 team.

Teams that could throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

These aren't just teams that could crash the playoff party. These are teams that could pull off that upset that keeps a title contender out of one of those four coveted spots. We've seen a few upsets during the season that has ended another school's Playoff hopes.

Ranking all the new head coaches in the FBS

We have 17 new head coaches heading into the 2021 season with some at some very high-profile places. Not all jobs are equal and not all the coaching hires are looked upon with the same excitement. Some of the hires seem to be great opportunities, while others were met with head-scratching.

Looking back at the 1986 NBA Draft

The best word to describe the 1986 NBA Draft is tragic. This wasn't an all-time worst draft, but there were too many draft picks that didn't reach their full potential due to injuries or off-court issues -- most notably substance abuse.

Looking back at the 1996 NBA Draft

The 1996 NBA Draft, along with 1984 and 2003, is regarded among the greatest draft classes of all time. Not only was it chock full of solid players, but it brought in some of the most culture-shattering players in league history. So with that in mind, let's look back at the historic 1996 NBA Draft. 

Throwback NFL helmets we want to see in 2022

The league has reversed that ruling and, with safety protocols still in place, is allowing teams to show off their historic garb. Here are some old-school looks that we hope teams will be bringing back.

Looking back at the 1996 NFL Draft

A new franchise hit the jackpot during the draft, while another organization drafted one of the biggest busts in draft history and followed it up by immediately trading away a future Hall of Famer.

X-factors from the 2021 NFL Draft who were overlooked in college

We're talking guys who aren't as buzzworthy but could be important cogs for franchises down the road or guys who are gaining some buzz who might have some issues that are being overlooked.

NBA Draft risers and fallers from March Madness

Sometimes it is a guy who looks like he'll develop into an NBA player in a couple of years but breaks out in the tournament and becomes an immediate prospect. With the draft still months away, here are the draft risers and fall-ers from March Madness.

The rule changes from college sports that we'd like to stick around

Some are smaller and more aesthetically pleasing while others would take a major overhaul of certain aspects of how collegiate sports typically run. If you were willing to make changes during a pandemic to fulfill your needs, then maybe they could stick around to meet the needs of everyone.

Who will replace Roy Williams at North Carolina?

Roy Williams has retired after 33 years as a head coach with the last 18 being at North Carolina. He won three national championships and five Final Fours during his time in Chapel Hill, so the shoes that need to be filled are humongous.

The most famous alumni from the Final Four schools

With four schools that have combined for just one championship in 45 years, this is an exciting time for these alums. Some are known for their own prowess on the field of play, while others are known for their place in pop culture or their successes in various fields.

Players to watch in the Final Four

Here are sixteen players to watch -- four from each school -- to watch in the Final Four.

How the Final Four teams arrived here

We have a dominant team who is trying to become the first undefeated national champion since 1976, and an 11th seed who lost their last four games prior the tournament.

Winners and losers from the second week of the NCAA Tournament

We are guaranteed our first national champion west of the Mississippi since 2008 and we could see our first champion west of the Rockies since 1997. So here are the winners and losers of the second week of the NCAA tournament. 

Winners and losers from the first week of the NCAA men's tournament

We start with 68 wide-eyed teams that have, in just a few days, whittled down to just 16. So much has happened over the past five days that we need a little time to recover before we start back up on Saturday.

Looking back at the 1991 NCAA tournament

One all-time dynasty was foiled while another just began. How we watched the tournament changed. Certain coaches made their big entrance on the national stage while others were seeing their careers in the spotlight wind down. There was more than one upset for the ages and we were nearly treated to the ultimate rivalry game.

What happened to the teams that entered the NCAA tournament undefeated?

It is hard to believe that only 20 teams entered the NCAA tournament undefeated. It is harder to believe that an undefeated team would go on to win the tournament seven times, and not once since 1976.

Teams most likely to play Cinderella in the NCAA men's tournament

As you fill out your brackets, here are some teams you may want to key in on as Cinderella candidates for 2021.

Tournament games that are worth skipping work for

Not only are people working for the weekend, some work on the weekend and may need to get a doctor's excuse in order to play hooky, lay in bed, and watch some games. Here are 20 games (including five possible second-round matchups) worth skipping work to watch. 

Players to watch in the NCAA men's tournament

Here are just 25 names to know in the return of the NCAA tournament. Names who could be the next player to dominate sports talk for the next few days, few weeks, or a lifetime. Here are some players to watch in the 2021 tournament.

Teams to watch and avoid in your 2021 NCAA tournament bracket

As you look over your bracket to decide who you think could be the sleeper or the team you are targeting as the giant who is ready to fall, here is some guidance about who those teams may be.