Jon Joseph

Does the Clemson, FSU, and ACC settlement = the demise of the ACC? Fans call the "death of the ACC" after conference concedes to Clemson, Florida State SATURDAYBLITZ.COM Let's be clear: Clemson and Florida State just got everything they wanted. The ACC's latest move wasn't just about appeasing its two most powerful programs—it

Game Wrap Up from Ducks Wire. Oregon Ducks Basketball Instant Reactions: Ducks close out Indiana to extend win streak DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks narrowly defeat the Indiana Hoosiers in Matthew Knight Arena.

Sports Illustrated Game Summary 😍 Oregon’s Late Run Buries Indiana 73-64; Mike Woodson Rips Officials WWW.SI.COM Indiana took the lead with 1:58 to play, but Oregon closed the game on a 10-0 run, beginning with a deep three by Jackson Shelstad.

FSU and Clemson (and Miami) 'Win' the ACC Settlement. Will this keep the top brands on board? Challenge for the ACC: Convince Florida State and Clemson to stay SPORTS.YAHOO.COM By reaching a deal with Clemson and Florida State, the ACC bought itself five years to save the conference.

The Sporting News sees the New ACC Revenue Share Format in the B1G. Details of Florida State, Clemson’s ACC lawsuit settlement set stage for potential Big Ten future WWW.SPORTINGNEWS.COM Florida State and Clemson’s legal battle with the ACC has come to an end, but the new settlement could have major implications for the future of the conference. A smaller revenue share may not make Northwestern and Purdue happy, but they would still be B1G members.

As this CBS article on the ACC settlement with Clemson and FSU so notes, unequal revenue shares are on the way, likely to all conferences. The ACC was already giving the winners of moneyball sports a bigger slice of the pie. Now teams with more viewers will receive more revenue. The settlement also fixes smaller but still significant, exit fees. The ACC is saved at least in the short run if not through 2036. First in line for the next media negotiations is the B1G in 2030. The SEC's deal with ESPN runs through 2034. As the article so notes, Scott handing USC equal revenue rations was the inception of the Pac-12's fall. ACC settling lawsuits provides short-term stability, but conference realignment still lingers down the road - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The ACC clinched a big win on Tuesday, but the future isn't completely secure in the long term

Dante, Moore Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory? 😁 It will be a Slice of Life. 🍕

GO YOU MIGHTY DUCKS! Make these Hoosiers look like Hosers, Eh. The Athletic's list of Conferences expecting multi-bids to the Tourney. SEC - 13 (and Sankey wants to expand the field? 🤪), B1G - 11, B12 - 8, ACC - 3 (the war on tobacco appears to have worked its way across Tobacco Road. 🤓), Big East - 4, Mountain West - 3, West Coast - 2. No Pac-2 team in sight; however, the Pac-Purloiners will be paid by OBD and UCLA. 🦨

Thanks, Darren. Shouldn't Dean Wormer and Narcissus have made the list? Larry - a con man who found a bunch of folk with no street sense that he could bamboozle. Why was a guy with zero college experience hired in the first place? And then the same fools doubled down on the next guy. Tez - disappointing Combine. Came in at 154 pounds and did not have a good 40 time; over 4.5 seconds. Harmon and Conerly both had excellent Combine showings. It's good to be B1G and under the wings of Tony 'Speak Softly and Carry a B1G Stick' Petitti.

NCAA B1G Champions - CFB Football PO Champ - Ohio State - Title not awarded by the NCAA Volleyball - Penn State Wrestling - Penn State - The B1G has won the wrestling title every year since 2007. Field Hockey - Northwestern Doubles Tennis - Men - Ohio State Women's Ice Hockey - Ohio State Water Polo - UCLA Beach Volleyball - USC The B1G has not won a Men's Basketball Championship since Michigan State won in 2000.

YES. Plus he checked in at 154 pounds.

Gimme Ten - Ducks Players and Coaches Who Need to Step Up in 2025. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-football-ducks-football-dan-lanning-dante-moore-246451318/#2609253

A new distribution model would be based on money ball success and game viewer numbers. This is coming to all conferences by the early 2030s or sooner, and could see monied programs having less interest in private equity than needier conference members. Sources: ACC nearing agreement with Clemson, FSU to end litigation SPORTS.YAHOO.COM The agreement would be made in exchange for a change to the conference’s revenue distribution structure and clarity around the grant of rights, sources tell Yahoo Sports. And why continue to litigate when the Power 2 has not put out the welcome mat? Notre Dame is immediately accretive but beyond the Domers?

OBD a No. 5 seed and playing in Seattle. 😍 2025 NCAA Tournament Bracket Predictions - Bracketology - College Basketball - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM CBS Sports is helping you get ready for March Madness with the latest news, picks, and predictions for the 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament Bracket.

I see a three-game series, after a game vs Utah Tech begins on March 7, vs. USC in Irvine. I note that SC's home field is under renovation. With SC 9-1, this looks like the first top opponent. Is SC OBD's biggest competition in the B1G?

The OLD fashioned way? ‘SNL’ Roasted Bill Belichick With Funny One-Liner During Weekend Update WWW.SI.COM Michael Che had some fun with Belichick during Weekend Update.

His workout score, and these guys are tough graders, equates to 'valuable backup, possible starter.' With his workout, ESPN has him going in the 2nd round. Michigan TE Colston Loveland is recovering from surgery. He was at the Combine for interviews but could not work out. He is projected to go in the 1st round, possibly 22nd to the Chargers and reunion with Harbaugh. However, Denver has the No. 20 pick and Loveland is high on the Denver board.

Don't Take Your Eye Off(ord) Na'eem. 😁 Makhi Hughes Should be on this List. Way-Too-Early Top 21 College Football Players to Watch in Spring Games BLEACHERREPORT.COM One issue, how many of these players will have the chance to play in a Spring Game?

This Hockey Game was B1G - 92,000 Fit in the Shoe! Columbus Blue Jackets' first outdoor game draws second-highest NHL outdoor attendance SPORTS.YAHOO.COM According to the NHL, a crowd of over 92K showed up Saturday night to watch the Blue Jackets play the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio State's 'Horseshoe.'

They're Sayin Good Things about Julian. Julian Sayin earns rave reviews from NFL-bound Ohio State stars SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Julian Sayin was a late grab for Ohio State and brought big-time expectations with him to Columbus. Now, he's poised to get his chance as the starter for Ryan Day. For certain, Julian won't be lacking in quality targets.

Meanwhile, Fergie Aced It! https://athlonsports.com/college/oregon-ducks/t-ferg-aces-nfl-combine-gauntlet

The Ten include 'Well Oiled Machine, OREGON.' Penn State and USC also get a nod. Just Missed - Indiana and Michigan. Offseason winners in college football: 10 programs off to fast starts ahead of 2025 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM With spring practices ramping up soon, a number of college football programs have set themselves up for success in 2025 Alabama, Auburn, LSU, and South Carolina make the list. With a repeat, but for venue, of the SEC's 2024 in-conference schedules, will the SEC again beat itself up playoff-selection-wise?

Yep, TOSU Had a few DUDES 😒 Ohio State RBs show off absurd talent with combine performances WWW.YARDBARKER.COM On Saturday, Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson reminded everyone of Ohio State's embarrassment of riches at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

When Dana decides to retire, the timing will be on his terms, something he has earned. Three potential replacements. Oregon Ducks' Dana Altman Nearing Retirement? 3 Potential Replacements WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The Oregon Ducks have had the luxury of not worrying about hiring a men's basketball coach since the spring of 2010. Dana Altman has served as the Ducks head coach for over 14 years, but the...

Way to go Tracksters! Payback! (OK, that's a stretch, but Jesse Owens was a Buck Nut. 😁)