The Latest Breaking News from Michael Alford

When will Mike Norvell leave Florida State? Kalshi Market Says It’s Coming Soon

Mike Norvell is favored on Kalshi to be fired before 2027.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Why the ACC Is the Center of College Football’s Coaching Hot Seat

Up to seven coaches are feeling the heat just a few weeks into the season, starting with Florida State’s Mike Norvell.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Lane Kiffin Was Quietly Pursued by ACC Power in November Before LSU Decision, per Report

Before the program ultimately opted against firing its coach, it sent feelers out to Kiffin.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025

Man dies after being attacked by swarm of bees on his porch

Swarm of bees emerged from bag of soil and attacked man in Kentucky

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2023

Kentucky man dies after swarm of bees attacks him on his porch

Michael Alford, 59, of Harlan county was moving a bag of potting soil when bees attacked him from inside the package

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2023

College Football’s 25 Most Intriguing People in Suits

From ACC commissioner Jim Phillips to SEC boss Greg Sankey and TV execs at ESPN and Fox, these (mostly) C-suite members have a huge say in where the rapidly shifting sport is going.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2023

ACC to adopt new revenue model. Clemson could be one of biggest beneficiaries.

The ACC’s board of directors has endorsed a new “success incentive initiative” that could help Clemson in a big way starting next year.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

ACC Springs Into Problem Solving Mode Over Growing Revenue Gap

Athletic directors ramped up discussions Tuesday about a new financial model after concerns had grown about the conference’s future.

Sports Illustrated · May 17, 2023

Expansion and How Three Conferences Look to Compete With SEC and Big Ten

How do the Big 12, Pac-12 and ACC keep up while generating millions less than the SEC and Big Ten? Some believe all three of them cannot coexist successfully.

Sports Illustrated · May 15, 2023

FSU fires warning shot to ACC: ‘Something has to change’

Florida State’s board of trustees meeting sounded like a warning shot to the ACC: Fix the massive revenue gap between the SEC and Big Ten, or else.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023