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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, College Basketball, NFL, NBA

Each top 25 team's most indispensable player

Every team has that guy — that guy whom much of the team's success hinges on. It's that guy whom everyone else looks to when times are tough — and that one guy who has to play his best if the program wants to reach its goals.

The 25 best nonconference games to watch in 2019

Since the College Football Playoff began in 2014, it has put a premium not only on doing well within your conference but also on non-conference scheduling. Gone are the days when an early non-conference loss kills your chance at winning a national championship. 

25 worst college football teams in 2019

Every year there are teams that are trying to build something special but are starting at the bottom. Heck, some of these programs are adapting to having an FBS program, while some are just wallowing in the basement of power conferences.

Ranking all of the new head coaches in the FBS

This year's coaching changes aren't as juicy as last year's when guys like Scott Frost, Chip Kelly, Herm Edwards, Jimbo Fisher, Dan Mullen, Willie Taggart and Kevin Sumlin changed jobs.

The 25 most important college football players for the 2019 season

Each player in this preview of the 25 most important players in college football in 2019 brings his own unique influence to his particular program. All are key in their schools being able to reach their lofty goals. 

College football's most feared offensive weapons

Some of college football's most feared weapons are already household names, while others may finally get some shine. Here are the players who will give defensive coordinators sleepless nights in 2019. 

College football coaches on the hot seat heading into the season

As we enter the 2019 season, there is a new crop of head coaches who are feeling the heat to turn around their programs' fates. There are some coaches who survived last year's round of firings and are back on the hot coals once again.

Ranking the 25 toughest college football schedules of 2019

We have ranked the 25 toughest schedules in college football in 2019. While no one knows exactly how the season will play out, we have done our best to project who has the toughest road to New Orleans.

Way-too-early 2020 NBA mock draft

The 2019 NBA Draft has come and gone, so now is the right time to look toward 2020. There are many names to know as we start our journey to next June, but of course it is nearly impossible to figure out exactly how everything will shake out in the 2020 draft.

College hoops players who should have stayed in school

From the outside we can make observations as to why we think some players should have decided to stick with the NCAA at least one more year. Here are 15 guys who we feel could've used that extra college season.

In or out? College hoops stars who have a draft decision to make

This year college players have a lot more going for them in making the decision to turn pro. Not only is the decision deadline in late May, but players also are now allowed to hire agents to help them along the way.

How each of the NBA dynasties ended

Possibly more than any of the other major sports leagues, the NBA has been defined by dynastic eras. It has seen its greatest players and teams form to dominate entire decades and create a lasting bond that spans generations. Some dynasties run concurrently and create powerful championship moments, while others begin by ending one.

Looking back at the 1989 NFL Draft...30 years later

The NFL itself was at a major point of change, and the 1989 draft introduced some of the most influential players to ever play under the shield. So let's look back at the highs and lows of one of the most memorable drafts ever. 

Taking a look back at the wild 1999 NBA postseason

Many factors make 1999 one of the oddest seasons in league history. It was the end of an era for some and the beginning of an era for others. Old dynasties died while new ones were brewing. And you had one of the most unlikely of Finals in history...

NBA Draft risers and fallers from March Madness

In sports sometimes you are best remembered for the last thing you did. That can certainly be the case when it comes to the NCAA Tournament, as guys who are on the NBA's radar can make a good or bad impression. So who are the NBA Draft risers and fallers from March Madness?

Players to watch in the Final Four

When a championship is on the line, there are many players who play a big part in cutting down the nets. Some have already been key to getting there, while others could pop up for a huge moment or a huge game this weekend. So here are 20 players to watch in the 2019 Final Four. 

How the Final Four teams arrived here

We are down to four teams vying for the 2019 NCAA Tournament championship — four completely different teams that got to this point in four different ways.

Famous non-sports alumni from the 2019 Final Four schools

There are actors, politicians, writers and doctors among the distinguished alum — some you may know and some who may surprise you.

Winners and losers from the second week of the NCAA Tournament

There was overtime, huge shots, dumb mistakes and only one No. 1 seed remaining (and the one many felt would choke before it got here). We had huge scoring performances and some great defensive play. We also got a Final Four few people saw coming.

18 teams that nearly lost in the tournament only to go on and win the whole thing

Even though the team won, it may appear too flawed and not equipped to make a deep run. A little turbulence can happen on the way to paradise. 

Winners and losers from the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament

The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and we ended up with an awful lot of chalk.

Teams to watch and avoid in the 2019 NCAA Tournament

Not all of the 68 teams that make up the NCAA Tournament bracket are in the same place. Some are scorching hot after conference tournament runs, while others have limped to the finish line.

Players to watch in the NCAA Tournament

Not only will the Big Dance feature stud players who will be toiling in the NBA come fall, but there also will emerge guys who have been great players at their schools yet may not be well-known...

Teams most likely to play Cinderella in the 2019 NCAA Tournament

With the 2019 NCAA Tournament upon us, here are 10 teams that could grab the nation's attention over the next few weeks.

The tournament games that are worth skipping work for

When you are someone like me who loves college basketball, every game is worth skipping work for. The beauty of the NCAA Tournament is that you just never know where that great game or great upset is lurking.