Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State athletics family lost one of its best Saturday night when former football team captain and All-American Will Smith was shot and killed in New Orleans following a traffic accident. His wife, Racquel, was with him during the incident and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to published reports. Smith, a … [Read more...] about Ohio State athletics loses All-American Will Smith
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Xavier’s Trevon Bluiett named as a finalist for the 2016 Julius Erving Award
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Xavier University sophomore Trevon Bluiett is among the 10 watch list finalists for the 2016 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. Named after Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA All-Star Julius Erving, the annual honor in its second year recognizes the top small … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Trevon Bluiett named as a finalist for the 2016 Julius Erving Award
Pair of Billikens earning preseason draft attention
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis senior Braxton Martinez and junior Zach Girrens are rising up the draft boards, according to prominent college baseball publications. Martinez is 16th on Perfect Game’s list of the top college seniors, while Girrens was named the 250th professional prospect in college baseball by D1Baseball.com. Saint Louis has had five … [Read more...] about Pair of Billikens earning preseason draft attention
Woodson elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Courtesy of PurdueSports.com WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Former Purdue All-America defensive back Rod Woodson has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The Football Bowl Subdivision Class of 2016 was announced today in Scottsdale, Arizona, and includes 14 players and two coaches. The class was chosen from a national ballot of 76 All-America players and five elite … [Read more...] about Woodson elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Kempton’s growth continues at Lehigh
By Justin Lafleur, Lehigh Sports Media Relations Tim Kempton couldn't have been much more successful than he was over his first two seasons, winning Patriot League Rookie of the Year in 2013-14 then following with Player of the Year honors as a sophomore.After earning the individual accolades, Kempton has his eyes squarely set on the ultimate prize, a Patriot League … [Read more...] about Kempton’s growth continues at Lehigh