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As SEC football media days kick off, the Big Ten asserts itself with three straight national titles, a larger revenue stream ($1.74B vs SEC’s $1B), and coast-to-coast expansion, while the SEC remains a dominant force but appears to be entering a transitional period amid coaching changes and Nick Saban’s retirement; Indiana’s 2026 championship highlights the shifting landscape in college football.
During the national championships, Sunisa Lee's vault went awry, but Simone Biles stepped in to offer support and encouragement. Biles, who has experienced similar issues, helped Lee regain her confidence, leading to strong performances on bars and beam. Despite recent health challenges, Lee finished fourth in the all-around, showcasing her resilience and determination ahead of the Olympic trials.
Former Georgia mascot Uga X, who served for eight years and witnessed back-to-back national championships, has passed away at the age of 10. The English bulldog, known as "Que," was succeeded by Uga XI, named Boom, in 2023. Uga X, maintained by the Seiler family for nearly 70 years, contributed to Georgia's impressive 91-18 record from 2015-2022, including two SEC titles and seven New Year’s Six bowl appearances.
The Big 12 Conference has announced the addition of beach volleyball and women's lacrosse as sponsored sports starting in 2024-25, bringing the total to 25 sports, including 15 women's sports. The expansion aims to tap into the growing popularity of these sports on a national level and allow member institutions to compete for national championships. The lineup for beach volleyball will include Arizona, Arizona State, TCU, and Utah, while women's lacrosse will feature Arizona State, Colorado, and Cincinnati. Further details will be provided at a later date.
Johnny Lujack, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback who led Notre Dame to three national championships in the 1940s, has passed away at the age of 98. Lujack was considered one of the greatest Notre Dame players of all time, winning the Heisman in 1947 and leading the Irish to national titles in 1943, 1946, and 1947. He played for the Chicago Bears in the NFL before retiring at the age of 26. Lujack is best remembered for a game-saving tackle in the famous 1946 Army-Notre Dame matchup, often referred to as the game of the century.
LSU finished in 9th place in the final Directors' Cup standings for the 2022-23 academic year, thanks to national championships in women's basketball and baseball, as well as top-10 finishes in gymnastics, beach volleyball, and men's and women's outdoor track and field. This is LSU's highest finish since 2009 and second-highest of all time. Stanford won the Cup, and LSU ranked fourth among SEC schools. LSU has now won 51 total national championships and hopes to add to that under athletics director Scott Woodward.
LSU finishes No. 9 in the Directors' Cup standings, their highest ranking since 2009, thanks to national championships in baseball and women's basketball, as well as strong finishes in gymnastics, beach volleyball, and men's and women's outdoor track and field. The Directors' Cup measures the overall success of athletic programs based on NCAA Championship finishes, with LSU earning points in 19 sports. The Southeastern Conference had eight schools ranked in the Top 25, and Stanford claimed the overall title for the 26th time.
Denny Crum, the Hall of Fame college basketball coach who led Louisville to two national championships in the 1980s, died Tuesday at the age of 86. Crum played college basketball under John Wooden at UCLA in the late 1950s, then joined the Bruins' staff as an assistant under Wooden, helping the program to three national titles during his time there. Crum led the Cardinals to the Final Four six times -- winning national titles in 1980 and '86 -- and made the NCAA tournament 23 times in his 30 seasons. He oversaw Louisville's move from the Missouri Valley Conference to the Metro Conference to Conference USA, and his teams won 15 regular-season conference championships across the two different leagues.
The NCAA Division I Women's Golf Committee has announced the teams and individuals selected to participate in the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Regionals. Regional play will take place May 8-10 at six regional sites, with a total of 396 student-athletes competing. The top five teams and the low individual not on an advancing team from each regional site will advance to play in the national championships to be played May 19-24 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.