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Georgia receiver announces transfer commitment

Georgia receiver Tyler Williams will provide an immediate boost for a Big Ten program coming off of a lackluster offensive season

After entering the transfer portal a week ago, a one-time highly touted recruit for the Georgia Bulldogs has found his new home. Wide receiver Tyler Williams announced on his X page that he has committed to the Minnesota Golden Gophers and head coach P.J. Fleck.

Williams was a four-star receiver and top 100 overall recruit in the class of 2023. He is originally from Lakeland, Florida. He is listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 205 pounds. In his one season in Athens, he recorded one catch for four yards. After improvements to Georgia’s receiver room that included three incoming transfers, Williams decided to leave the program.

Williams will provide an immediate boost for a Golden Gopher offense that was lackluster a year ago. He will join 2023 leading receiver Daniel Jackson in catching passes from new quarterback Max Brosmer, who is a transfer from New Hampshire, that is replacing outgoing starter Athan Kaliakmanis.

Wisconsin a finalist for 2025’s top recruit from the state of Minnesota

Wisconsin football made the final seven schools for four-star class of 2025 linebacker Emmanuel Karmo on Monday afternoon.

Karmo is 247Sports’ No. 374 player in the class of 2025, No. 42 linebacker and No. 1 recruit from his home state of Minnesota.

The Badgers made the cut for his top seven schools alongside Oregon, Penn State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Nebraska and USC.

Wisconsin has had success in the rival state over the last half-decade. The program has landed its second-best recruit in the class of 2024 (iOL Emerson Mandell), No. 1 and No. 5 from 2021 (OT Riley Mahlman, LB Jake Ratzlaff) and No. 1 from 2020 (OLB Kaden Johnson).

Luke Fickell’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 17 in the nation with seven players committed.

Appreciate all the schools that have recruited me and while my recruitment is still open based on the schools that have offered me I’ll be focusing on these 7 schools. Blessed to be in this position @77williehoward @TPatt17 @cooperhawksFB @AllenTrieu @On3Recruits #AGTG pic.twitter.com/BE5VwQ8gXg

— Emmanuel Karmo (@EmmanuelKarmo28) April 8, 2024

Karmo would be a big splash for Fickell and his staff. Defeating the likes of Ohio State, Penn State, USC and Oregon may be a tall task. But recent success in Minnesota plus Wisconsin’s stellar history at linebacker could provide an attractive pitch.

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Former Wisconsin G Brad Davison has perfect response to Minnesota fan blog’s criticism

Former Wisconsin guard Brad Davison is in his second season of professional basketball in LEB Oro, Spain’s second-division league.

While he’s halfway across the world, the former Badger is still active enough on X to fight back against critics of the Wisconsin basketball program and his play in college.

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We saw a terrific example Wednesday afternoon when a member of a Minnesota Golden Gopher fan blog posted the following on X:

“It’s the 2 year anniversary of Brad Davison playing his last college game. Cheers to all that celebrate! The Big 10 is a much safer league without him in it.”

To which the long-time Badger had the perfect response:

Celebrating on a Beach in Spain with my Wife 🍹

Getting Ready to watch the Badgers play in another NCAA tourney 👐🏼

Wearing both my Big10 Title Rings 💍

Honored you still think about Me 😁

Let me know how you are Celebrating this Big Day 👍🏼🙌🏼 https://t.co/esbqtJO4Ib

— Brad Davison (@braddavi34) March 20, 2024

Davison was hated by rival Big Ten fans during his time at Wisconsin, which is a testament to his quality as a player.

It also must be noted the Badgers have finished the season ahead of the Golden Gophers for each of the last 26 years. All that while making Minneapolis and its surrounding suburbs a hub of recruiting.

Wisconsin fans enjoyed Davison’s response to the ‘celebration’ on Wednesday afternoon.

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10 defensive backs for the Ravens to watch at the 2024 NFL combine

We’re looking at ten defensive backs for the Baltimore Ravens to watch during the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

The Ravens are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine, and GM Eric DeCosta will be front and center to watch the defensive backs and tight ends work out.

Cornerback depth will be a massive priority for Baltimore, and there will be changes this offseason with Ronald Darby, Arthur Maulet, and Rock-Ya-Sin all pending free agents.

With Day 2 of on-field workouts set to begin, we’re looking at ten defensive backs for the Ravens to watch.

10 defensive backs for the Eagles to watch at the 2024 NFL combine

We’re looking at ten defensive backs for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch during the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Defensive back depth is a massive priority for the Eagles, and that’ll be the position to watch on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Howie Roseman is looking to retool the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

There could be decisions on cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry in the coming days, while the Eagles only have two safeties on the roster after releasing Kevin Byard.

With Day 2 of on-field workouts set to begin, we’re looking at ten defensive backs for Philadelphia to watch.

Notre Dame Hockey: Irish Split Senior Weekend vs. Minnesota

Notre Dame’s home hockey season has come to an end

Notre Dame’s home part of the 2023-24 hockey season came to an end this weekend as the Irish earned a weekend split with No. 8 Minnesota.

The Irish dominated from the get-go in Friday night’s affair, drubbing the Golden Gophers 6-1. Carter Slaggert got the Irish on the board a little more than halfway through the first period before an Irish onslaught came in period two.

Cole Knuble scored just 1:30 into the second period to make it 2-0 before he added another to stretch the lead to 3-0 at 8:23. Landon Slaggert would net a goal before period’s end to make it 4-0 in what wound up being a 6-1 Notre Dame victory.

Saturday night was more competitive of game but not as sweet of result for the Fighting Irish.

Connor Kurth got the scoring started for Minnesota early the second period before Notre Dame goals by Justin Janicke and Jayden Davis put the Irish in front 2-1. However, Jaxon Nelson added another goal for Minnesota at 13:40 of the second, evening the score at 2-2.

Things stayed that way in a back-and-forth third period and an extra frame was necessary. Jimmy Snuggerud netted the winner for the Golden Gophers as the teams split the weekend series.

Notre Dame finishes their regular season next week as the 15-15-2 Irish travel to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan.

Report: P.J. Fleck may leave Minnesota for another Big Ten job

This would be hilarious…

The coaching carousel chairs never seem to stop turning in college football. It’s Feb. 9, yet coaches are taking other jobs as if its the middle of bowl season.

The changes on Friday are significant to Wisconsin and the rest of the Big Ten landscape. First, Ohio State offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien took the Boston College opening. Then, it was reported that current UCLA head coach Chip Kelly is leaving to take the Ohio State OC job.

The moves leave UCLA without a head coach. That prompted Stadium’s Brett McMurphy to offer:”Expect Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck among UCLA’s top candidates.”

UCLA coach Chip Kelly leaving to become Ohio State’s OC, @BruceFeldmanCFB reports. When Day was New Hampshire’s QB, Kelly was UNH’s OC. Expect Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck among UCLA’s top candidates

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) February 9, 2024

Fleck made headlines early at Minnesota, peaking with an 11-2 2019 season. The program went south in 2023 as the Gophers went 6-7 and failed again to win a very winnable Big Ten West.

Minnesota can’t do much better than Fleck given its place in the college football ecosystem, but perhaps the veteran head coach is looking for a fresh start.

From a Wisconsin perspective, it would be a hilarious move to see happen. Fleck would remain in the conference and still play the Badgers, but this time do so in Los Angeles — a place it feels like he would fit in perfectly.

Michigan State basketball drops close one on the road in Minnesota

It was a heartbreaking night in Williams Arena, known as ‘The Barn’, for Michigan State basketball, as the Spartans dropped a close one to Minnesota, 59 to 56.

This one is definitely going to sting for the Spartans, as they had every opportunity to take this one, but missed free throws and some sloppy possessions at the end of the game, along with some big shots by Minnesota put this one away.

Tyson Walker led all scorers with 20 points, but Minnesota was led by freshman brother of former Spartan Max Christie. Cam Christie dropped 19 points and looked impressive.

One encouraging sign from the evening: Jaden Akins dropped 16 points and looked really strong.

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WATCH: Michigan State basketball HC Tom Izzo previews Minnesota game

Things have been starting to trend up for Michigan State basketball just at the right time. It hasn’t been the season many hoped for, but the Spartans are starting to figure things out, winning five of their last six games. Now, MSU will have the chance to earn a road win, something that has been nearly impossible for them this season, against their rivals in Minnesota.

You can watch Izzo’s full Minnesota preview press conference below:

Quotes: Tom Izzo speaks to media after recent Michigan State basketball victories, previews Minnesota game

Don’t look now but Michigan State basketball has won five of their last six games, with an opportunity to go to Minnesota tomorrow night and play a Golden Gophers team that has been playing much better ball since their loss to the Spartans on Jan. 18.

Before the game, Tom Izzo addressed the media for his weekly Monday presser. You can find the notable quotes from that press conference below.