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NCAA College Basketball and Football Articles Posts

College sports is continually growing, a lot to discuss. Articles written by Jamell Crouthers.
Nov. 25, 2025

"NCAA Football: Rivalry Week Madness"

Thanksgiving week wouldn't be the same without college football. Some of the nation's best rivalries will be played this weekend and I'm here for it. This will be a condensed preview of rivalries fans will be hyped and juiced up for. …

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Sept. 12, 2025

"Arch Madness Has Arrived"

Welcome to Austin, Texas; home of great slow cooked brisket seasoned with salt and pepper. Beef is king in the heart of many Texans if you asked them. In the fall, Austin becomes a main attraction for football. Great players and teams…

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April 30, 2025

"Kyren Lacy: A Heartbreaking Tragedy"

*The following article contains strong suggestive dialogue. Viewer discretion is advised.*  Hello and welcome to another series of mental health content. If you're new and scrolled across my journalism, I greatly appreciate it. Now t…

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March 22, 2025

"Master P: From Hip-Hop Mogul to President of Basketball Operations"

If you've never heard of New Orleans native, rapper, businessman, entrepreneur Percy Miller; better known as Master P, allow me to give him flowers and admiration. A man whose upbringing in New Orleans; during that time was known as "…

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Dec. 24, 2024

"Michael Vick: A New Challenge & Experience"

One of the best NFL quarterbacks far as scrambling and having a cannon left arm, Michael Vick was that player in the 2000s. It was must see television. As the news broke he interviewed for two head coaching jobs in Sacramento and Norf…

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Dec. 20, 2024

"Travis Hunter: From HBCU Recruit to Heisman Trophy Winner"

It's not too often we see young athletes bred and play universal positions. Meaning how many football players can be the best player in two different categories? Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter can add the Heisman Trop…

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Dec. 19, 2024

"Bill Belichick: A New Beginning"

To start this article off, I'm going to use some vivid imagery and catch your attention. What if the NFL's second winningest head coach left a team who was used to competing for titles? For Bill Belichick, his time in New England had …

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Dec. 7, 2024

"Heated Rivalries Are Needed In College Sports"

Sports bring out the best in everyone regardless of who you root for. Subtle jabs in group chats, media, the whole bit. Allow me to breakdown how rivalries are needed in college sports. It's been the topic of discussion this week in p…

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April 16, 2024

"O.J. Simpson: The Rise & Fall of A Great Player."

One of the best running backs in NFL history O.J. Simpson passed away at the age of 76. Surrounded by family, “Juice” fought a lot of personal battles in his life. How will we remember him is the question every human being is asking upon…

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April 4, 2024

“Final Four Showdown in The Valley”

If you’re team is still playing in the Final Four, congratulations for making it this far. What a crazy tournament it’s been for Men’s college basketball. It’s the beauty of college basketball, where we watch the unknown play…

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Jan. 5, 2024

A Champion Will Be Crowned in H-Town

Ahhh…here we are…down to the final game of your 2023-24 NCAA college football season. All bets lead us to Houston, Texas, where a national champion will be crowned. NRG Stadium will host Michigan and Washington. Both teams won their se…

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Dec. 26, 2023

It All Bowls Down To This

The biggest games to conclude a very entertaining, chaotic 2023 NCAA Football season is here. We have ourselves a lot of great bowl games which lead up to the National Championship game. The college football playoff was assembled a few weeks ago and…

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Dec. 8, 2023

Florida State...Don't Spear The Committee

Dear Florida State University Fans, I know it’s been a crazy week since the college football playoff was announced Sunday morning. But as a lifelong fan, allow me to be unbiased and be a voice of reason. Please don’t take this the wrong…

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Dec. 4, 2023

Knock, Knock… Who’s There… Four & No More….

As the late Bernie Mac once said: “Who ya wit!” Yes, the final four teams were announced Sunday morning for the NCAA College Football Playoff. In what’s been a crazy season, there was a small margin for error. Lose one game and mor…

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May 15, 2023

NIL Deals and the College Transfer Portal

NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) where college athletes can make money off of their names and brands while attending prestigious colleges and universities. The places where these young athletes make billions of dollars for the schools they attend thro…

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April 3, 2023

The Art of Trash Talk In Basketball

As a basketball player for the past 32 years, I've played on many outdoor basketball courts and indoor gyms. Trash talk has always been part of the game whether friendly or intense. It's been part of the sport since the beginning of time. See the t…

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