

The NBA has officially banned flopping, one of two key coaching changes cemented by the NBA Board of Governors yesterday. What does this all say about the athletic director?Īll this comes as the Big Ten prepares to expand again and make competition even tougher. The first-year baseball coach is embroiled in his own scandal that could see him fired soon. It goes deeper than just football, as Stewart Mandel writes. There is a rot spreading throughout the entire athletic department.The next coach will inherit a bad roster, tough academic standards and an locker-room mess to sort through. Did we mention that, despite Fitzgerald’s on-field successes, the program was already in shambles? The Wildcats went 1-11 last year, and Chris Vannini’s evaluation of the job is bleak, to say the least.Northwestern is a hard place to win, and the man built to do it just went down in flames. Who even wants the head coaching job? Bruce Feldman came up with some names, but I have a hard time imagining any of them signing up for this gig.A few lingering questions for a reeling Northwestern program: We’re supposed to be wondering about which team’s transfer class is best or which conference has the best dark-horse title candidate.Īnd yet here we are, trying to keep up with one of the most intense coach firings in recent memory. This is a time in the college football calendar when things are supposed to be quiet. Don’t miss the No Bunts crew talking about the surprisingly fun contest here:įallout Where does Northwestern even turn next? We had two fantastic catches at the wall, too.Ĭongrats to the National League, which somehow had not won an All-Star Game since 2012 before last night. came this close to what would’ve ultimately been a game-tying home run. Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel, holding a one-run lead, allowed two guys on base in the ninth before securing the win. Rockies catcher Elias Díaz hit the go-ahead homer in the eighth. They also did their best Oakland impression and implored A’s owner John Fisher to sell the team. The sellout crowd was electric, bellowing multiple chants throughout the game that could be heard on TV.While You Were Sleeping The All-Star Game was just good baseballīy definition, the MLB All-Star Game is a meaningless exhibition, a fun showcase of the sport’s best talents. Good morning! Don’t even think about flopping today. If you want it earlier, start every morning with The Pulse delivered to your inbox. This is the digital version of The Pulse.
