The Star’s longtime columnist checks with an update on the Wildcats’ next ace, a look at who’s headed to the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame, and why Salpointe’s 2021-22 athletic year ranks among the best in Tucson history: UA…
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Wisconsin football picks up sixth commit of 2023 class with in-state running back
What you need to know about Wisconsin football’s 2022 recruiting class QUARTERBACK Updated May 6, 2022 Franklin quarterback Myles Burkett hands off to running back Tanner Rivard (3) during the first half. JOHN HART PHOTOS, STATE JOURNAL Number of players:…
Read MoreWisconsin football lands commitment from Illinois defensive lineman
What you need to know about Wisconsin football’s 2022 recruiting class QUARTERBACK Updated May 6, 2022 Franklin quarterback Myles Burkett hands off to running back Tanner Rivard (3) during the first half. JOHN HART PHOTOS, STATE JOURNAL Number of players:…
Read MoreThis rural, red Tennessee county was a vaccine success story. Not anymore.
Fletcher and Brenda Letner, who are both fully vaccinated against covid-19, relax on their porch with their pooch, Hazzy, in Decatur, Tennessee. Like many Meigs County residents, the Letners said the high vaccination rate defied belief in an area where…
Read MoreFormer Arizona DL Mohammed Usman featured in new season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ wins first bout
Mohammed Usman hopes to be the next member of his family to fight in the UFC, and he recently took another step forward to achieving that goal. The former Arizona defensive lineman is one of several fighters featured on the…
Read MoreHodge returns ‘home’ to coach Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY – His family will arrive once the school year is over and his suitcase isn’t fully unpacked, but Abdul Hodge already feels at home. Iowa’s new tight end coach said Wednesday a group of talented returning players and…
Read MoreMatter: Plenty of time, players for Gates to upgrade Mizzou roster
Here are the highlights from our weekly chat with Post-Dispatch readers. Q: Dennis Gates was primarily hired because it was believed he would be a much better recruiter than Martin. But, he was unable to retain the team’s most promising…
Read MoreArizona is loaded at RB; will competition bring out the best in all backs?
Drake Anderson and Stevie Rocker Jr. have increased their workloads this week. Jalen John is getting close. When they’re all back, Arizona will have five scholarship tailbacks. Unless someone transfers — always a possibility these days — that number will…
Read MoreBraxton Clark keeps Deontai Williams’ wisdom in mind as he competes in Husker secondary
Nebraska junior defensive back Braxton Clark operates with the sort of wisdom one might expect from a fifth-year collegiate player. He strives for consistency. Daily consistency. Even on days when he’s not feeling particularly well or his legs are sore,…
Read MoreGordo: While Mizzou and Illinois scramble, SLU appears set for ’23 postseason bid
Amid the chaos of college basketball’s silly season, SLU fans should be thrilled with the state of their program. Elsewhere, rosters are in flux. Players are pouring through the transfer turnstile or mulling pro opportunities. The rebuilding Missouri program faces…
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