SEC Round-Up: A&M Looks to Manziel for Offense; What Do Pandas Think of Ole Miss?

Longhorns try to single-handedly get Napier fired, why Kentucky struggles with North Carolina, Harsin may have new job, SEC team reportedly cheating, Vandy brings shame
SEC Round-Up: A&M Looks to Manziel for Offense; What Do Pandas Think of Ole Miss?
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FRISCO, Texas – It's been a busy week in the SEC. Teams are stealing each other's players, getting caught cheating and seeing how they measure up in basketball against quality opponents. Of course, there's also Vanderbilt handing the SEC a big black eye, a former SEC star puts his old school in its place, Oklahoma meets recruits financial demands, yet he still bolts, and so much more in today's SEC Round-Up.

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Oats Worn Out on Moral Victories 
As Tide Prepare to Face No. 8 Creighton

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — During last year's record-breaking season for Alabama Basketball, success was more or less seen from the beginning. Alabama was 9-1 through its first 10 games, with wins over two No. 1 teams, North Carolina and Houston. The Crimson Tide also had... 

Saban Outlines 'The Process' for Rose Bowl 
On Pat McAfee Show

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide football team is 17 days away from taking on the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Crimson Tide is opening up Rose Bowl practice tomorrow as they seek to win the program's seventh national title under head coach Nick Saban. Saban has has a particular proclivity for...

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Never Mention Vanderbilt Football
Alongside Arkansas Ever Again

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the past decade, Vanderbilt and Arkansas have been locked in a battle for the least successful programs in the SEC. Opposing fan bases referred to the Razorbacks as the Commodores of the West, and vice versa. That ends now, and it has nothing to do with the fact...

NCAA Hands Hogs Elite Guard
Right Before SEC Play to Begin

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With Arkansas treading water at 6-4 and coming off an uninspiring 79-70 loss to Oklahoma, the Razorbacks got some unexpected reinforcements Friday. The NCAA granted guard Keyon Menifield...

Razorbacks Unofficially Know
Status of KJ Jefferson

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sometimes common sense and basic reasoning aren't acceptable, especially in the world of crazed fans. However, in this case, it's going to have to be.

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USA Today Claims Auburn Used Cameras
to Spy on Opponents' Practices

Auburn basketball has been accused of cheating once again. Dan Wolken of USA Today put together an article detailing his findings surrounding the possible cheating of Auburn basketball. According to Wolken, "An SEC spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that the conversation took place in 2018 after the SEC office was 'made aware of...

Cam Newton Declares His Former Team
Alabama's 'Little Brother'

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton believes the Tigers are the little brother to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Newton hopped on the Pardon My Take podcast to discuss aspects of both his college and NFL careers, and at one point when discussing Auburn made the claim...

Is Former Auburn Coach Bryan Harsin
Headed to Idaho State?

It's unclear what the messaging here is supposed to be, but Bryan Harsin has decided to link his social media to Idaho State football. Harsin, formerly the head coach at Boise State and Auburn, has updated

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Why Kentucky Might Struggle
with North Carolina Today

The Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the No. 9 North Carolina Tarheels in Atlanta on Saturday as part of the CBS Sports Classic. North Carolina will be the third top-10 opponent that Kentucky has taken on this season. The Tar Heels are...

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Remembering the Life of Mike Leach

Mike Leach was much more than just a football coach; and he was beloved by everyone for his quirkiness and carefree attitude. Nicknamed "The Pirate," Leach significantly impacted the offensive side of the ball in not just college football but all of football. Leach and Hal Mumme created the Air Raid offense, which shook...

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Sooners Gave Green Money He Demanded,
Dad Seems to Have Made Call to Leave

A former Oklahoma lineman has shed some light on how another former Oklahoma lineman has shockingly left the team. Cayden Green’s departure this week rocked the program because it...

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Pittman Steals Mommas' Hearts,
While Kiffin Steals Their Sons

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It's been interesting watching Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and newly minted offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino zip around from house to house, meal to meal hoping to cement relationships over broken bread. It's got a wholesome aura to it that feels safe. Like Santa Claus, but with fried catfish...

DK Metcalf Reflects on Relationship
With Former Teammate AJ Brown

Former Ole Miss Rebels receivers DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown are set to battle each other during Week 15 of the 2023-24 NFL season when the Seattle Seahawks host the Philadelphia Eagles for Monday Night Football. During Seattle's press conference on Thursday, Metcalf took the time...

Live Panda Shares Feelings About Ole Miss,
Chances in Peach Bowl

OXFORD, Miss. -- The No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels are set to take on the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. Many experts around college football are giving their predictions for what should be one of the most exciting NY6 matchups this season, and a member of the animal kingdom...

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South Carolina Fans Get Feathers Ruffled
Over Not Being Ranked

South Carolina Men's Basketball team, headed by second-year head coach Lamont Paris, has been on fire to start the 2023 season. The Gamecocks are currently...

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Texas Expected to Flip Another Florida Recruit,
This Time a 5-Star

The Texas Longhorns could be getting involved in some early "Flipmas" festivities this holiday season. During what's been a busy month of recruiting for coach Steve Sarkisian and staff as they also prepare for the College Football Playoff, the Longhorns are predicted to flip 2024 five-star...

Former Longhorns' QB Murphy
Appears to Have Settled on Three Possible Landing Spots

After announcing on Wednesday that he's entering the portal, Texas Longhorns transfer quarterback Maalik Murphy is reportedly already setting some official visits. Per reports from 247Sports recruiting analyst Greg Biggins, Murphy is taking visits to...

Washington's Biggest Threat to 'Horns
Will Be Elite Receiver Group

The Texas Longhorns are set to play in their first-ever Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 against the Washington Huskies. There is not much to complain about on the Huskies' side of the football as they are 13-0 the entire season, but what could prove most dangerous

Aggies Look to Reclaim Aura of Manziel Days
Under New OC Klein

Texas A&M fans might not know much about Collin Klein's offensive philosophy, but they know about the former Kansas State quarterback and offensive coordinator. And no, it has nothing to do with sharing the spotlight in New York City with...

Another Assistant Follows Elijah Robinson to Syracuse

Texas A&M is losing more than just Elijah Robinson to Syracuse this offseason. According to 247Sports, defensive assistant coach...

4-Star QB Decommits from A&M

The Texas A&M Aggies have lost yet another commitment in the wake of sweeping changes across the program. Per a report from On3, four-star QB...


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