Ben Jacobson Hired as Utah State Head Men’s Basketball Coach
In a surprising twist after all the Mark Madsen rumors, Utah State hired Ben Jacobson to take over the vacancy Jerrod Calhoun left behind. A shocker frankly, Jacobson was at Northern Iowa for 20 years and appeared to be a lifer for the Panthers. It’s a massive hire for the Aggies as they look to continue their dominance on the hardwood.
Wyoming athletics: $4-5 million needed to compete for football championships
Alex Taylor of WyoSports takes a deep dive into Wyoming athletics and their status in college athletics. NIL and the transfer portal upending the sport is what led to former head coach Craig Bohl retiring in 2023. In a slideshow to the Board of Trustees, a number of $4-5 million is listed as what the Pokes will need to win a championship in football.
15 potential candidates for Oregon State athletic director
James Crepea of The Oregonian offers up some potential options for Oregon State’s vacant athletic director position, including some names within the Mountain West…
The Pac-12 adds new programs for men’s soccer
Reportedly a massive blow to Boise State hoops
Spring ball continues around the Mountain West and Pac-12
On The Horizon:
Today – Mountain West Reacts Survey: New Mexico NIT, Ben Jacobson Grade.
Today – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: NCAA Postseason Week #2
Wednesday – Peak Perspective: Top 10 Football Players of the Mountain West Division Era
Wednesday – College Baseball Tournament Projections: April 1st
