How many different ways has it been said that this year has been a dumpster fire? For college athletics, the chaos of 2020 has unearthed deep cracks in a system of dysfunctional leadership divided by geography, politics, and mixed messaging. A single multi-billion dollar business in which a multitude of …
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Gators Keep Prepping; Some Players Absent
Florida Gators football completed their first day of camp on Monday. The team continues to prepare for the season, as they work around the new protocols. One of the big topics, of course, during a pandemic is the health and safety of players. During his Monday presser, Gators head coach …
Read More »Orlando City on the hunt for first trophy
Tonight, Orlando City SC has the chance to do something that it has never done: win a trophy. The Lions can win the MLS is Back Tournament in their backyard. Orlando takes the pitch against the Portland Timbers at 8:30 p.m. While the Timbers were a favorite in the tournament, …
Read More »College Football Season Likely Over
We knew this was the likely outcome. But that didn’t mean we hoped for it. On Sunday, the Power Five conferences of college football held an emergency meeting. Their discussion: whether to cancel the season. It’s Starting After the MAC canceled its season over the weekend, other conferences scramble to …
Read More »Magic Set to Face Raptors
The Orlando Magic are set to face the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. This will be their toughest game since the NBA resumed play. After struggling against the Pacers, Orlando looks to bounce back and properly execute the game plan. Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford described their efforts against Indiana …
Read More »Decision Made on College Football
As we enter the Fall semester, fans and athletes are waiting for answers about college sports — especially college football. Some schools have completely canceled Fall sports, while others have decided to push them back. Power Five conferences — SEC, Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC and Big-12 — have decided to …
Read More »Jaguars Get Ready Amid COVID-19
The Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for the 2020 NFL season in a new way. With COVID-19 changing things up, Head Coach Doug Marrone needs to get creative in getting his team ready. Health Protocols Everyone on the team, especially while indoors, tries to keep their distance. Marrone said one of the …
Read More »The NFL will be back this season, some players will not
The NFL approved to have a 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic but gave the players the option to opt-out. This option has already been used by more than a dozen players that have decided to not come back this season. Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was the first athlete to …
Read More »Mike Golic Jr Talks NFL and CFB
ESPN’s Mike Golic Jr. joined the Sportscene. He discussed various topics from Tom Brady to COVID-19 to social issues. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers When asked about Tom Brady‘s season with the Bucs, Mike Golic Jr. said he thinks Brady will show improvement with the Bucs. With wide receivers like …
Read More »Bernard Muir Joins Sportscene
Stanford Athletic Director and Buchholz High School graduate Bernard Muir joined the Sportscene with Steve Russell earlier this week to discuss a wide range of topics. Muir is in a unique position to give insight into the crazy times and tough decisions that face programs across the NCAA. Muir’s Success Muir …
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