Scholarships get pulled all the time. Nobody’s arguing that. But when a four year commit, Ole Miss legacy, and productive player loses their spot because they have cancer, that’s not roster management. That’s a complete failure of basic decency.
New Iowa Baseball commit Brett Harris had his Ole Miss scholarship rescinded just over a month before he was set to arrive on campus.
Here’s the full article from @Ehsan_Kassim…
https://t.co/myWQVK8lXp
Pulling a guys scholarship a month before he arrives on campus after he’s been committed for four years out of fear that he might have to leave for cancer treatment seems like an almost inconceivable thing to do.
Not inconceivable enough for Mike Bianco.
Tonight’s the night! 🎗️ Join us at Paul Scherrman Field in Farley for Pediatric Brain Tumor Awareness Night as Western Dubuque takes on CR Prairie in a doubleheader starting at 5 PM! ⚾
Last year, Brett joined me on the podcast to share his powerful journey battling a pediatric brain tumor. If you missed it, click the link in the comments to hear his story — it’s one you won’t forget.
Brett was diagnosed two years ago, and thanks to research supported by the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, he now has access to a targeted therapy that was FDA-approved in 2024. Let’s rally together to help the next kid who needs a treatment that hasn’t been developed yet. 💛
Ways to support:
✔️ Come out tonight and show your support!
✔️ Donate directly to research: https://t.co/2FJHUkH66H
✔️ Bid on some amazing silent auction items (bidding open until midnight!): https://t.co/ZL3UoEhMFy…/119097/auctions/181934
100% of donations go directly to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for research. Let’s pack the park and make a difference! 💪
Store closes tonight at midnight! Make sure to get your shirts for Pediatric Brain Tumor Night!! Hope to see you all at Farley Park on June 30th @ 5pm!! 🩶🎗️
Last Day to order your WD vs Cancer shirts for Pediatric Brain Tumor
night in honor of Brett Harris on June 30th. Many colors available.
https://t.co/81APWgZ65I
Last Day to order your WD vs Cancer shirts for Pediatric Brain Tumor
night in honor of Brett Harris on June 30th. Many colors available.
https://t.co/81APWgZ65I
Cal Harris leads off the B7 for the #Ballers with a triple to RCF. It's his 3rd triple of the year. The catcher is tied for the Carolina league lead in triples. AGAIN: THE CATCHER is tied for the lead in triples. WE LOVE THAT. He would score on a LMG grounder.
Brett Harris (‘26, IA) turns on this one and BELTS it! He drives this one deep to RF and leaves the yard on a GRAND SLAM HR💣!! Tons of strength on display with feel to lift and impact well. #OleMiss commit. @PGIASelect#PGSpringLeague
Thank you so much to the Iowa Softball coaches and players for an amazing official visit! I had a great experience learning about the campus, program, and facilities. Go Hawks! @iowasoftball@CoachRGillispie @_CoachLevin @KarlGollan@ExposLady@dbqwahlertsb
Brett Harris (‘26, IA) shifts into this one and drives the ball well. Adds a hard hit base knock. Tons of physicality and strength throughout the frame. Gets it done on the circuit time and time again. #OleMiss commit, @PGIASelect#MWFallWS
Brett Harris (‘26, IA) collected 2 hits on the day. Turns hard with strength and leverage. Impacts well here for a double and hard hit single. Another consistent performer on the circuit. #HottyToddy commit. @PGIASelect#BattleForTheMW
With Caitlin Clark in Indiana, Julia Roth might be the new most dangerous woman in Iowa.
The sophomore has hit 32 home runs in her first 3 years of varsity softball. And her latest was an 8th inning walkoff to send @dbqwahlertsb to the 3A semifinals.