West Virginia University Athletics is focused on bringing back a championship mentality, with coach Rich Rodriguez emphasizing the importance of having a competitive mindset in practice. Rodriguez also discusses the changing landscape of college sports, advocating for a new governance model similar to the NFL.
In basketball news, a look back at the 2024-25 women’s basketball season raises the question of where it ranks in program history. The baseball team suffered a series-opening loss to BYU, their first road loss of the season.
On the national sports scene, the Raiders’ GM explains the decision to trade for Geno Smith, while the Knicks’ Miles McBride may return from injury. Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier announced he is expecting to be a dad.
In college basketball, Texas Tech staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Arkansas in the Sweet 16, while former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt is suing the NCAA for $100 million.
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