Friend of the Program

“I’m a glorified PE teacher making too much money” - Nate Oats, after I pressed him about why there hasn’t been a contract extension with Alabama

One ACC head coach to me on Hubert Davis' departure: "I had really hoped he was the coach forever. No one in the ACC was scared of him. I'm worried that they hire someone really good now because if you get a big-time guy at UNC, they could be right there with Duke again."

Lane Kiffin knows LSU Football fans want immediate success but he stresses it takes time to build a program to an elite level. He is excited about the new era but essentially is asking for patience to get LSU back to the glory days.

HOOPS: Hubert Davis is out at North Carolina, according to reports. It means the Maxi Adams sweepstakes could re-open. Adams is a McDonald’s All-American and just won the CIF State Open Division title. Don’t be surprised if UCLA makes a big push for his services.

My heart breaks for Tyler Bilodeau. Guy was one of the best offensive players in college basketball and has his college career end with back-to-back DNPs in the NCAA Tournament. No program has been more snake bitten with injuries in March over the past five years than UCLA.