Expected No. 1 Fernando Mendoza puts on show at Indiana pro day​

Fernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen college teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash.

Then the Heisman Trophy-winning Indiana quarterback did what he always seems to do: deliver another impressive performance.

All 32 NFL teams sent scouts to Indiana's campus, more than 100 media members were credentialed and dozens of family members and friends of ex-Hoosiers showed up for a pro day unlike any other in school history. Most came to see the guy expected to be the first pick in this month's NFL draft, and Mendoza didn't disappoint, using his platform to potentially help his ex-teammates improve their draft standing.

"I feel like it went great," Mendoza said after throwing the last of his roughly 56 passes inside the John Mellencamp Pavilion. "You know quarterbacks have passed, have done shorter pro days than that. However, I just wanted to make sure everybody could showcase their abilities in front of all 32 NFL teams and really run routes that are applicable to the timing we're going to be running in the NFL."

Mendoza threw short, deep and medium-range passes, targeting receivers to the left, right and over the middle. He also threw on the run.
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But Mendoza also said he's far from a finished product.

"I'm putting all of my efforts toward just trying to be the best quarterback possible for the season," he said. "But I know at the next level, there's going to be a lot more snaps under center, and that's a big adjustment. I need to get used to that and just the nature of the game. Not only that, the hash [marks] are more condensed and the speed of the game is faster. So, all those things I look forward to learning."
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Random, but I just learned that Max is TE coach at UConn.

Pretty cool.

Gavin Williams dominates the Dodgers with 10K in 7 innings and Cleveland takes the series. 4-3 on this west coast road trip not too shabby

Thump said:

Local boy done good.

Mariners' Colt Emerson: Inks $95 million contract extension

Mariners' Colt Emerson: Inks $95 million contract extension

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John Glenn!

Bestbuck36 said:

No idea where else to put this but Buckeye sports are in a tailspin currently.

#25 Women's Lacrosse currently on BTN beating the dogshit out of Oregon at Jesse Owens field, 19-1!

Just needed some good vibes.

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@Thump is that bad?

DubCoffman62 said:

Don't teach in the ghetto. Many such cases of teachers having nervous breakdowns dealing with those kids.

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This does not just happen in the “ghetto.”

Tiger Woods will seek treatment outside U.S. after DUI arrest, stepping away from golf and 2026 Masters​

A Florida judge on Wednesday granted Woods' request to travel outside the United States for treatment at an inpatient facility, according to court documents. The motion was filed by Woods' attorney, Douglas Duncan, who noted that Woods requires an individualized program, "continuous monitoring," a "highly controlled environment" and privacy during this process.

"Based upon the Defendant's treating physician, the out of country treatment facility recommendation is based upon the Defendant's complex clinical presentation and the urgent need for a level of care that cannot safely or effectively be done within the United States, as his privacy has been repeatedly compromised," Duncan explained. "Ongoing medical scrutiny and public exposure create significant barriers to his care and would result in setbacks and an inability to fully engage in treatment."

Hollywood with another reboot.

Boring!!!

Ohio State coach Ryan Day reveals freakish recruit dunked on him​

Ryan Day told a hilarious story about one of his players.

Since taking over as the head coach of the Ohio State football program, Ryan Day has figured out the best way to recruit players. He understands that Ohio State is a unique place. He knows that it's not for everyone, and he has to go the extra mile to land the best recruits.

His efforts have resulted in him winning a national championship in 2024. He amasses some of the best talent in the country every single year, showing that he is consistently one of the best recruiters. The Buckeyes usually land multiple five-star recruits in every cycle.

One of those five-star recruits that Day was able to land was Sonny Styles. Styles was a five-star safety recruit and played his first two years with the Ohio State Buckeyes at safety. Day told a hilarious story about Styles permanently retiring him from basketball.

Ryan Day had to retired from basketball after Sonny Styles dunked on him​

While appearing on This Is Football with Kevin Clark, Day told a story of the last day he ever played basketball.

"Well, it started when he was in seventh or eighth grade because we were recruiting Lorenzo, his older brother. I remember it was really the last time I ever played basketball 1-on-1. We were having an event before camp started so we went to the basketball area and were messing around. And he (Sonny Styles) took two dribbles and dunked on me. And that was the last time I played basketball."

Former Wisconsin TE Jack Pugh dies at 24; cause of death not given​

Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin's football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental health concerns, has died, the university announced. He was 24.

Wisconsin issued a post Tuesday night on its football program's X account saying Pugh had died. Details, including the cause of death, were not given.

"The Wisconsin Athletics family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Pugh," the post said. "Jack was a positive light and brought a genuine spirit to our football program. More than that, he cared about people and was loved by his teammates and staff. Jack proudly earned his degree from UW-Madison in 2025 and will forever be remembered and loved."

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Pugh, who was from Columbus*, Ohio, redshirted in 2021 before appearing in one game and earning academic All-Big Ten honors in 2022. He announced in an Instagram post in December 2023 that he had decided before that season to medically retire.

"My physical health was not near perfect, but my mental health was the reason I decided to hang it up," Pugh said in that Instagram post. "Over years of prolonged depression and substance abuse, I decided I deserved a better life and to finally find happiness. In no way was football the root of these problems, but everything in my life had distracted me for so long to the point I never had prioritized my mental health all along, digging a deeper darker hole.

"I want to thank the amazing Coaches, Teammates, Friends and Family @badgerfootball has provided me with over the years for helping me find a life I'm happy and proud of, and to finally create a relationship with God. I'll never forget the memories. Love y'all."

* 24/7 Sports had him as a 4-star TE from Hilliard Bradley High School

R.I.P.

Glad to see that bum skenes looked a little more like Paul Skenes today

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He cracked a smile in the WBC and it took a lot out of him.

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emotion does not come natural to the robot, he's still in reboot cycle

I think we should wait to see if he gets a nickname he approves of.

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Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call in Rays-Brewers

Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Rays-Brewers game.

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And some wonder why they have replay and now the ABS system. Where was this official even looking?

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Why even have replay? Just have the thing call the balls and strikes. This is so dumb.

I was so excited for this 4+ years ago. I was for sure going to get my ass to at least one game.

Now? I've got a guy on the other line about some white walls.