Sebastian the Ibis, perpetually flummoxed by the state of the NCAA’s Miami investigation. (Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

By Zac Ellis

Miami football coach Al Golden, basketball coach Jim Larranaga and Hurricanes’ administrators are set to appear before the NCAA Committee on Infractions on June 13-15 in Indianapolis to further discuss allegations surrounding former booster Nevin Shapiro. A response from the school, as well as implicated coaches no longer with the program, is due out on Monday.

As the school prepares to defend itself from the allegations, one ex-Miami assistant says the accusations are nothing compared to what happens in the SEC, according to the Miami Herald:

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AJ McCarron meticulously examines Alabama’s latest BCS trophy for any cracks. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

By Zac Ellis

You might recall that Alabama’s 2011 BCS national championship trophy suffered an unfortunate and painful ending during last season’s spring practice. Carleton Tinker, the father of former Tide longsnapper Carson Tinker, mishandled the crystal ball, allowing it to shatter into several assorted pieces.

But the broken trophy made headlines again over the weekend. A bidder reportedly paid $105,000 for its remnants at the University of Alabama celebrity golf tournament’s auction on Sunday:

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Time enough at last. (AP)

By Holly Anderson

Here follows an account of the reign of Nick Saban from the years 2015-25, commonly referred to by better historians as the Wilding Tuscaloosa era.

The year is 2015. The season, midwinter. Flush with six national titles, four of them consecutive, five at Alabama, even the agile football mind of Nick Saban atrophies with boredom. Staring listlessly at a commitment list that’s a unanimous pick for tops in the nation, a list that will bolster a roster that’s already a consensus national title favorite, in the predawn dim of National Signing Day, the crafter of college football’s most unassailable modern dynasty crumples a piece of copy paper into a wad the size of a golfball with the density of sandstone. It’s time at last, time to turn on the cheat codes, Saban’s last defense against the dulling of his edge. He needs to be tested again.

But the codes are not for his benefit. They’re for yours.

And from now on, everything’s gonna be different. Well — almost everything.
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By Holly Anderson

Cal O-line coach Zach Yenser — you remember him — has taken to the life of a Bear with what can only be called ursine ferocity:

We get X amount of $ a day for meals while recruiting I just spent X amount of $ on sushi! I couldn't help it all the rolls looked so good!—
Zach Yenser (@CalCoachYenser) May 17, 2013

@RGBearTerritory I didn't go in hungry! We at least I didn't think I was! We got fed BBQ tonight after watching a practice! #igotproblems—
Zach Yenser (@CalCoachYenser) May 17, 2013

Nick Saban is seen here in a moment of mild fury. (AP)

By Holly Anderson

Well, somebody had to ask:

Alabama coach Nick Saban sounded hurt.

“It really is a little terribly disappointing,” he said Thursday in response to comments made by Florida offensive line coach Tim Davis.

Adorable oxymoronic constructions aside: Anybody else get the feeling Saban says “disappointing” like Darth Vader says “I find your lack of faith disturbing”? Whatever; we still think it sounded like a compliment in the first place.

By Holly Anderson

Every once in a while, we forget that this is Ron English’s Twitter bio:

Usually, something reminds us; in this case, it is Eastern Michigan offering the opportunity to go skydiving with Ron English:

To outdo himself once again, if the 10th Annual Golf Outing raises $60,000, he is going to skydive. That is not all, you can join him! Through the popular crowdfunding platform IndieGoGo, fans and supporters of the football program can donate to the Time to FLY campaign and receive perks for their charitable gift. One of these gifts is the opportunity to ride from Ypsilanti to Skydive Tecumseh with Coach English, spend the day with him and eventually ride in the plane and skydive with him.

By Zac Ellis

ACC Coastal Championship ring. Other side view. #GoHeels http://t.co/WiRGvTsOYP—
Jason Freeman (@uncfootball) April 30, 2013

Larry Fedora knew exactly what he was getting into. At the ACC’s spring meetings this week, the North Carolina head coach said he expected there would be critics of his decision to award rings to his team honoring their Coastal Division championship.

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By Holly Anderson

What a difference six months makes. Remember that time Tajh Boyd scored eight touchdowns in like 45 minutes of football? Now we are mining his Vine account for goat videos. May is terrible.

By Holly Anderson

The #Process begins at THE University of Alabama! #BuiltByBama #RollTide http://t.co/luQtxrlvAr—
Tyler Siskey (@tylersiskey) May 16, 2013

Nick Saban doesn’t have a widely accepted nickname. Does anyone else find this upsetting?

Boise’s video board will presumably be blue to make it invisible to opponents. (Idaho Statesman/MCT/Getty Images)

By Zac Ellis

Boise State is set to introduce some upgrades to its field and its stadium. Plans are underway to install a new video board at Bronco Stadium, and the field will feature a redesigned logo this season, the Idaho Statesman reports.

The proposed 60-by-33 foot video board will replace the existing structure installed in 2001. On Wednesday, the State Board of Education approved the school’s plans for the $2 million project, which will include room for ads and audio equipment, though a timeline has not yet been provided.

“We are constantly and aggressively looking for ways to enhance the fan experience at Bronco Stadium,” athletic director Mark Coyle said in a statement. “A new video board is a priority for us, and one of the first steps in moving in that direction is gaining approval from the State Board of Education. We appreciate the Board’s support as we move forward.”

A new midfield logo is also set for the Broncos’ trademark blue turf. It will not include the words “Boise State” in the design.