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Virginia hires BYU’s Bronco Mendenhall as new coach

In a surprise move, Virginia announced that BYU’s Bronco Mendenhall will be the team’s new football coach Friday. Virginia made the abrupt announcement late Friday afternoon. #UVA announces Bronco Mendenhall (@Bronco_BYU) as Hoos new head …

James Conner

Pitt running back James Conner diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Pittsburgh running back James Connor announced on Friday that he has Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “When I heard those words – ‘You have cancer’ – I admit I was scared,” Conner said in a statement, via Dr. Saturday. “But …

Jimbo Fisher

Report: LSU negotiated with Jimbo Fisher but money was an issue

LSU did indeed enter contract negotiations with Jimbo Fisher before ultimately backtracking and announcing they were sticking with Les Miles as their head football coach. But money and support for Miles were the two biggest obstacles preventing the …

Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart reportedly will coach Alabama through playoffs

Kirby Smart is going to be an Alabama opponent before long, but he may not be leaving the Crimson Tide behind just yet. Alabama color commentator Phil Savage said on the radio Thursday that he has heard Smart will remain with the Tide for the rest of …

Will Muschamp

Report: Will Muschamp a candidate for South Carolina job

Will Muschamp is a candidate for the vacant head coaching position at South Carolina, according to a report. Sources told ESPN.com on Thursday that Muschamp and the Gamecocks have already had informal discussions about the job, with a formal …

Star Wars

Big 12 sent ESPN cease and desist letter over Star Wars commercial

The Big 12 sent ESPN a cease and desist letter to have them stop using a commercial involving TCU and Baylor players as part of a “Star Wars” promotion. Prior to last weekend’s big game between TCU and Baylor, ESPN ran an intro …

Nick Saban on Kirby Smart questions: Talk to my soda bottle (Video)

Nick Saban has seemingly been extra testy with the media this season, and the Alabama coach decided on Wednesday that he would deflect all questions about a certain topic to his bottle of Coca-Cola. There has been speculation that Bama defensive …

Steve Spurrier banner

Steve Spurrier banner comes down at South Carolina

The Steve Spurrier era at South Carolina is officially over. An 85-foot high banner featuring Spurrier that hung outside Williams-Brice Stadium in South Carolina was removed on Wednesday as the program searches for a new head coach. Two workers began …

Mark Richt

Mark Richt reportedly accepts Miami coaching job

Mark Richt has reportedly agreed to become the next head coach at the University of Miami. The news, which was first reported by Peter Ariz of CanesInSight.com, should be well received by Hurricanes fan. Richt is a proven coach with a track record of …

Mark Richt

Mark Richt being recruited to run for governor of Georgia

Mark Richt has many more job options on his plate than just college coaching opportunities. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that some Georgia Republicans are trying to push the Bulldogs head coach to run for state governor in 2018. Richt was …

Jimbo Fisher: I’m not leaving Florida State

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher took a moment to address speculation this week and assure Seminoles fans he is not going anywhere. In an interview with “The Open Mike Show” on 96.9 The Game in Orlando Tuesday, Fisher confirmed that he …

Matt Wells Utah State

Missouri to interview Utah State coach Matt Wells

Missouri is in the market for a new head coach with Gary Pinkel retiring, and their attention is now on Matt Wells. PowerMizzou.com’s Gabe DeArmond reports that the Tigers are going to interview Wells, who has been the head coach at Utah State …

Jacob Eason Mark Richt

Jacob Eason visits Florida, gets visit from Washington State

Georgia’s decision to fire Mike Richt as head coach may end up costing them prized recruit Jacob Eason. Eason, a five-star quarterback from Lake Stevens (Wash.) High School, had been committed to the Bulldogs since July 2014 — prior to …

Mark Richt has already heard from multiple schools

Mark Richt is going to be a hot commodity on the coaching market. Fired by Georgia on Sunday, Richt said on his radio show Monday that he has already heard from about five schools. Football Scoop says South Carolina could be one of the programs with …

Clay Helton

USC names Clay Helton permanent head coach, so no Chip Kelly

USC announced on Monday that Clay Helton has shed the interim label and been named the school’s permanent head football coach. In a press release, USC athletic director Pat Haden said the Trojans had spent “weeks” interviewing …

Mark Richt had to fly commercial to visit recruit Jacob Eason

Apparently there were some signs that Mark Richt’s job was in trouble at Georgia. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach reports that when Richt went to visit quarterback recruit Jacob Eason, he was told to fly commercial. By the way, Richt had to know he …

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