The Shotgun/Throwdown (6/26/18): Jevon Carter Enjoys His First Day in Memphis

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Football

Three Guys Before The Game – Jeff Hostetler | WV MetroNews
Mountaineer legend and Super Bowl champion Jeff Hostetler is the guest on this edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

West Virginia Football Recruiting: Donavan Beaver Will Help Beef Up The Offensive Line | The Smoking Musket
Offensive lineman from Virginia chooses the Mountaineers over the Hokies.

Basketball

Jevon Carter enjoyed his first day in Memphis, after being drafted 32nd overall by the Grizzlies.

Memphis GM calls Carter among ‘finest defensive guards I’ve seen in over 30 years’ | WV MetroNews
Chris Wallace, the General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, said the Grizzlies had Carter rated even higher than the No. 32 spot where they picked him.

Carter and Miles Jr. to play in NBA Summer League; Pittsnogle praises WVU | WVAH
Mountaineer fans will have a chance to see their former guards in action, as the NBA Summer League begins in July.

Around the Big 12

Oklahoma Sooners Football: Which 2018 opponent is most likely to upset the Sooners? | Crimson And Cream Machine
Iowa State again? Texas for the third time in six seasons? Lane?!?!

Kansas RB Breece Hall names Iowa State, TCU, Kansas State in top 8 | Diehards
One of the top talents in Kansas is down to eight finalists and three Big 12 schools remain in the mix.

Lincoln Riley lands new 5-year, $25 million contract at Oklahoma | ESPN
Oklahoma and head football coach Lincoln Riley have agreed to a new five-year, $25 million contract.

Around the NCAA

University QB Logan Holgorsen commits to Bowling Green | WV MetroNews
Holgorsen had originally committed to North Texas last year, but connections to Bowling Green ultimately drew him to the Falcons.

Asking Alabama, UCF, and Auburn players who 2017’s champ was | SBNation
SB Nation asked members of the Alabama, Auburn, and UCF football teams who was the real national champion of the 2017 season.

Oregon State vs. Arkansas 2018 live stream: Time, TV/live stream info for CWS Championship Game 1 | SBNation.com
It's time for the 2017-18 college sports year to come to an end. See where and when to watch the last major college sporting event until football season.

How will Pac-12 schedule wreck Playoff chances this time around? | SBNation
Let’s find out how the Pac-12 will miss the College Football Playoff again.

Peyton Manning says Drew Brees ‘deserves’ NFL passing yard record | SBNation
Props from one legend to another, as Drew Brees approaches the NFL all-time passing yards record which is currently held by Peyton Manning.

Which NFL records will probably never be broken? | SBNation
Check out which NFL greats will likely always have their names in the record books.

World Cup 2018: The 12 goals of Day 12, ranked | SBNation
This was a very, very good day for goals at the World Cup, from Isco to Quaresma to Mohamed Salah.

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