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And, a pretty quick update. BYU's Amari Whiting intends to enter transfer portal - On3 WWW.ON3.COM BYU sophomore Amari Whiting intends to enter the transfer portal, she told On3.

Not men's basketball news, but BYU has terminated women's head coach Amber Whiting. Amber's daughter Amari was an Oregon commit (2023 class) who flipped to BYU after her mother was hired as head coach. She was a Player of the Year in Idaho when she committed to Oregon. She still has eligibility remaining at BYU where she started all 30 games this season. May be interesting to see if she sticks it out at BYU or transfers. If her mom is hired as an assistant somewhere, maybe...

"If Oregon faces Indiana, it will be like a home game for the Hoosiers. Bloomington is only 56 miles away from Indianapolis. " I think arena to arena is 51 miles. "Home" was a factor in the Indiana vs Oregon women's game, and Indiana then trailed USC by 1 today at the end of the third quarter before USC pulled it out.

Illinois wins 88-80. Finished the game scoring 13-1 vs Purdue. Trailed 75-79.

Indiana's on-campus arena is 51 miles from the Big Ten Championship site in Indianapolis. Will be interesting to see how well Indiana women do against USC on Friday with that type of local backing. Like the Ducks game, tipoff will be 9:00 am Pacific (Noon local) It's very possible the Ducks men would also face Indiana.

Lanning will be 39 in April. No current head coach in the NFL under age 45 makes more than $9M. There are 7-8 established NFL coaches that make $11M or more topped by multi-Super Bowl champion Andy Reid at $20M.

As I read this, his base for the 2025-26 contract will go from $7.4 to $9.4 million. His contract does include $1M in annual deferred comp which would make the current year total $10.4 million. (Yes, there are public disclosure sources to coaches contracts at the UO, and a clause includes the deferred comp) The $10.4 is the first year of the now new 6-year contract which has annual escalators. By the 6th year, he would be over $11M so the six year "average" comes out a smidgen below $11M. In addition, the contract has "annual incentives" such as $150K to win B1G Championship, $200K if win 11 games, $$$ for CFP participation/wins, etc.

I believe the "run-rule" which is 10 run lead after 7 innings: - applies to non-conference games - it has to be agreed upon by both coaches prior to start of the game - it is most commonly applied to second game of a daily double-header; or, the last game of a multi-game series which is typically on a Sunday and thereby allows the visitor whether trailing or leading to leave for home campus early I assume the coaches inform the umpire before the game. By prior agreement, it reduces "in-game passions" between coaches, with the trailing coach pointing to the agreement rather than a last minute decision to pull his team off the field. Reduces embarrassment and tension for players on losing team. Some, not all, conferences do have a run-rule which is similar to points above. Conference choice. In my thinking, the inconsistency as to how many games can be affected across the NCAA totality it does have an effect on baseball's Holy Grail of statistics, such as the number of scoreless innings a pitcher throws. Or, all of what I just wrote might be found to be just B.S. I don't know "for sure."

Current national ranking in NCAA women's golf: 3-Oregon 4-USC 10-Norhwestern 21-Michigan St 25-UCLA 26-Ohio St Indiana is defending B1G Tournament Champion. The last four championships have had different teams win. Like in 2024, this year's event returns to Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland during April 18-21 (northeast of Baltimore)

Sources - FSU, Clemson expected to reach settlement with ACC - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM FSU and Clemson will vote Tuesday on an agreement that would ultimately result in the settlement of lawsuits between the schools and the ACC, sources told ESPN.

more in this link, including this nugget: In the 2023 super regionals, Oregon trailed Oral Roberts by eight runs in the third inning only to come back and walk off with a 9-8 win. Florida State baseball won by 20 in super regionals. Is there a mercy rule in NCAA tournament? WWW.TALLAHASSEE.COM FSU baseball jumped all over UConn in their NCAA super regional. Would the game end early by the mercy rule? We've got the answer and the reason why.

Oregon's official game recap for Rhode Island, "The two teams mutually agreed to implement a 10-run rule for Saturday's second game of a doubleheader and Sunday's series finale" Me...first, I believe run-rule in baseball only applies to non-conference games per NCAA rules. Rhode Island, was non-conference. But, so was today's game vs Columbia. Then, I believe, the NCAA rule is that a run-rule can only be applied to the second game of a double-header, or the series final game. Today's game with Columbia was the first game of a double-header. NCAA Baseball Run Rule Explained. Here's When It's Used - FloBaseball WWW.FLOBASEBALL.TV Is there a college baseball run rule? Yes and no. Here's what to know.

35-1. If anyone is wondering: March 17, 1999 - The Nebraska Cornhuskers set numerous NCAA baseball records Tuesday by defeating Chicago State, 50-3, in the second game of a doubleheader. The game, which had been scheduled for nine innings, ended on the 12-run mercy rule after 6 1/2 innings. Chicago State is 2-9. The previous record for runs was set by West Chester, Pa., which beat Philadelphia Textile, 42-1, on April 7, 1994. The Huskers (12-6) also established an NCAA record for winning margin--47 runs.

Yep, this is what I was responding to.... ".... the conference (B1G) has been horrible in baseball forever. I honestly think they might care more about Wrestling and Hockey (nothing wrong with those sports btw). " Aside from 2019 Michigan, it had been since 1966 Ohio St. 58 years is almost forever in today's short attention span sports. laugh And, wrestling and hockey are indoors.... I suspect in those earlier years of short seasons (i.e. 27-6-1) they weren't going to "pre-season" tournaments in Arizona, Texas, Florida. That 2019 Michigan team played a bunch of games in Florida, S. Carolina and California before it played its first one in Ann Arbor. But, other B1G teams have as well. One since 1966 is still a long time for the B1G.

A big influence affecting college baseball that began about 1960's was length of season which in the early years didn't start until April, then mid-March. Now games are being played in February. 1966 Ohio State champs were 19-5-1 then played 10 games in the "regional" and Omaha to claim the title with 27-6-1. By 1970, USC champs were 45-13 after Omaha. Tennessee, the 2024 champ was 60-13. Weather, and game experience, started having a big impact on development of teams prior to Omaha. And the kids that loved baseball thought the best place to nurture that love was in a warmer climate.

NCAA baseball champs with current B1G connections 2019: Michigan runnerup 2013: UCLA champs 2010: UCLA runnerup 1998: USC champs 1995: USC runnerup 1978: USC champs 1970-74: USC 5-time champ 1968: USC champ 1966: Ohio St champ 1965: Ohio St runnerup 1964: Minnesota champ 1963: USC champ 1962: Michigan champ 1961: USC champ 1960: Minnesota champ, USC runnerup 1958: USC champ 1957: Cal champ 1956: Minnesota champ 1953: Michigan champ 1948: USC champ 1947: Cal champ

Tough situation for Oregon player... Oregon baseball player suffers major spinal injury while weightlifting WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Cole Fisher is on the road to recovery after a scary incident in early February. His remaining medical expenses will be covered by UO.

Top 25 this week. Texas A&M LSU Tennessee Arkansas North Carolina Georgia Florida State Florida Oregon State Virginia Oregon Wake Forest Clemson Vanderbilt Texas Oklahoma Duke Mississippi State Dallas Baptist Santa Barbara Troy Southern Miss Cincinnati Ole Miss TCU 11-SEC 6-ACC 2-Big12 1-B1G 1-Pac

SDSU's AD has said networks will be announced by end of March, then an 8th football member to qualify for CFP eligibility. To me, 8 is not enough. That would be just 7 conference games and 5 holes to fill on the schedule. If other major conferences enter into cross conference scheduling alliance, not sure where the Pac could find attractive opponents for stadium seat sales? Rumor this morning is that ESPN family may be interested in up to 18 games in 2026. Obviously that would likely mean Saturday night games, and slots on Thursday/Friday. And, TNT for a streaming option. With Texas State a nose ahead of other options for the 8th member. ESPN has recently extended agreements with ACC and BigSky conferences. Has the SEC, and a partnership with the Big12. ESPN would be good for the Pac. Though it is cable only - not over-air broadcast - it would still be best option for exposure. And, since ESPN has their hands in the CFP contract it might help provide some leverage when the CFP wild card pick is made.

Appears this is 2025 record for B1G travel games East? 4-3 - Oregon (in 3 losses, 2 were back-to-back on Michigan trip; but OSU/PSU and IA/WISC were back-to-back wins) 2-5 - USC 2-4 - Washington with 1 more to go (Wisc) 1-4 - UCLA with 2 yet to go (Purdue/Northwestern)

USC coach complains after loss at Rutgers. MSN WWW.MSN.COM

Ducks were delayed getting out of Madison, but will be back in Eugene about 6:00 pm local time today.

Defense. The Badgers 66 pts in regulation was the fewest since a 64-67 loss to Michigan on December 3. That was also Wisconsin's only other loss at home this season.

Big Ten today 12-11 Rhode Island at Oregon 2-1 Notre Dame at Iowa 3-2 Oklahoma at Minnesota 8-7 Western Carolina vs Maryland 6-4 Niagara vs Purdue 10-4 TCU at Michigan 2-0 Stanford vs Washington 4-3 Texas Corpus Christi vs UCLA winners: Ohio St, Michigan St and Nebraska at 7:00 pm, not yet complete: Rutgers & USC are both 1-run games on the scoreboard two canceled games: Penn St & Illinois

It's the opening game of a 4-game series hosting Rhode Island. Rhode Island scored 7 in the sixth, and 4 in the 7th. Lead 12-9 headed into top of 9th, after leading 12-4.