Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·May 18Is Amateurism in College Football DOA?The playing field of College Football is changing, seemingly by the minute, and it’s definitely not level. It’s more like at a 45-degree angle. Players who pledged their loyalty to one school are now deciding to change schools in search of.…big money, big money from boosters and collectives with pockets…Money2 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·May 153 College QB’s to Watch in 2022The upcoming college football season will have zero shortage of talented quarterbacks calling signals on Saturdays. But listed below are three gunslingers you may not know about to watch for in 2022. Devin Leary, North Carolina State (6–2, 212) Leary helped lead the Wolfpack to a 9–3 record last season on the strength of a school record…College Football4 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·May 14Player Profile-Ohio State WR Jackson Smith-NjigbaA former 5-star receiver from Texas, Jackson Smith-Njigba was the Texas 6A Player of the Year in 2019. He posted some gaudy stats: 104 catches, 2094 yards and 35 touchdowns. He then took his talents to Columbus, Ohio after signing with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Breakout Season in 2021 Smith-Njigba earned a starting spot…NCAA Football2 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·May 14Under the Radar-Louisville QB Malik CunninghamHe was 25 yards shy of 4000 yards of total offense accounted for (3975 yards) in 2021. During his time at Louisville, QB Malik Cunningham has very quietly totaled over 10,000 yards of total offense and scored 100 touchdowns. Dual Threat? Absolutely Last season, Cunningham (6–1, 200 pounds) passed for 2941 yards and…NCAA2 min read
Published in Letters from a Sports Fan·May 12Top Returning College RBs in 2022There will be no shortage of talent at the skill positions in college football in 2022. Below is a look at some of the top returning running backs in college football. Note: This listing is in no particular order and may not include all returning running backs. Lew Nichols III, Central MichiganCollege Football5 min read
May 1Six Sun Belt Conference Players Selected in 2022 NFL DraftThe Sun Belt Conference is loaded with talented teams and talented players, and six of those players were drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. WR Jalen Tolbert, South Alabama (3rd Round to the Cowboys) Tolbert is the reigning Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He caught 82 balls for 1474 yards and 8 touchdowns and recorded seven games…NFL2 min read
Apr 30What We Learned from Day 1 of the 2022 NFL DraftIt is a day where lives are changed forever, where dreams are realized, and hard work pays off. On Thursday night, a mass of humanity descended upon Sin City, or Las Vegas, for Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. Eight teams had multiple picks in the 1st round, with…NFL7 min read
Mar 20The Art of the DunkFrom 1980 to 1984, they posted a 109–25 record. The University of Houston played a rim-rattling, fast break style of basketball that made dunking the basketball an artform. They became known as Phi Slama Jama. The Cougars made three consecutive Final Four appearances from 1982–1984, and two straight visits to…NCAA Basketball5 min read
Jun 5, 2021Sun Belt Conference Football: Talented in 2021By: Tony Thomas As chaotic as 2020 was, Sun Belt Conference football turned in a solid performance, going 59–54 for the season (.522 winning percentage), tops in the Group of 5. And, the SBC is loaded with talent again as they move toward the start of a more normal 2021…Sun Belt Conference6 min read
May 28, 2021Mike Singletary-He Left It All on the FieldImagine your sitting in the stands, staring out over 100-yards of chewed-up green turf, the smell of hotdogs and popcorn in the air, as you witness bone-crushing tackles. And if you were a fan of the Baylor Bears in the late 1970s, this is what you experienced when Mike Singletary…Baylor Bears4 min read