Florida Gators

NFL Deep Pockets, Hook em Horns & Sports Next Big Stage

July 15, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the NFL’s reported $11 Billion in national revenue for the past year. Expect even more pressure for smaller markets like Jacksonville and Nashville to get revenue lined up for new stadiums done in the next year. We talked about how the BIG 12 stance on teams taunting Texas Football is ridiculous. We wrapped by telling you cities that host major sporting events in red states are about to be front in center when it comes to a women’s right to choose.


Advantage ACC, Collective Bottle Caps & Freddie’s Folly

June 29, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the ACC new scheduling plan now that they have dropped their divisions. We talked about an SEC schedule would look like once Texas and Oklahoma join the conference. We analyzed at how the price of gas in America is about to give a handful of schools a major advantage when it comes to the NIL and we wrapped up discussing the latest with Freddie Freeman and why our sympathy sits at zero.


Del Rio Dilemma, SEC Shaping & LIV Lull

June 12, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the Jack Del Rio Drama following his remarks with regards to the January 6th riots as a “dust up”. Ron Rivera’s response was measured and fair. We talked about Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC early and why Florida needs to be front and center when it comes to hosting them Week 1 when they do join. We wrapped by looking at the LIV and why the best plan for the PGA right now is patience.


(SEC)ESSION

June 10, 2022

On Friday June 10th the BIG 12 announced that BYU, Houston, Cincinnati, and UCF will be joining their ranks in 2023 thus creating a path for Texas and Oklahoma to join the SEC for the start of the 2023 season as well.   With the influx of cash and revenue that the Longhorns and Oklahoma SEC…


Call Me Al, College History & Urban Meyer Madness

May 31, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the NBA Finals and what a win would mean for Al Horford’s HOF chances. We discussed UT’s historical season in College Baseball and Oklahoma’s remarkable 54-2 record in softball. We wrapped by talking about the latest Urban Meyer coaching banter and why it is nonsense.


NIL New Era, Big D & Phil’s Finances

May 6, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at SEC Commish Greg Sankey and PAC-12 Commish Greg Kliavkoff’s trip to Washington to ask Congress to fix the NIL mess that they have created. We discussed the Mayor of Dallas and his idea to add an NFL expansion team to South Dallas. We wrapped by looking at the reports that Phil Mickelson may have gambled away close to $40 million.


Keyontae’s Call, NFL Draft Daze & Winning Time Wishlist

May 2, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed Keyontae Johnson’s decision to enter the transfer portal and what it means for Florida. We looked back on the NFL Draft and told you why Mock Draft’s may be the most worthless thing the media does in sports. We wrapped by looking at the HBO series “Winning Time” and why a series based around Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson and the Dallas Cowboys would be amazing.


Collective Cash Chaos, Kaepernick’s Calling Card & Lions Lore

April 19, 2022

In “The Bar” we analyzed Notre Dame’s latest approach to N.I.L. and how athletic departments and universities have totally bastardized what was supposed something for just the athletes. We discussed Colin Kaepernick’s approach to getting back into the NFL. He just checked the first box. We told you what the next boxes are. We wrapped by looking at how the Lions can alter their franchise fortunes by adding two pro-bowlers and not give up a either of their first round picks.


Richardson’s Reverberations, Monetizing Traditions & Naming Rights Redux

April 16, 2022

In “The Bar” we analyzed at Anthony Richardson’s recent reckless speeding incident and why it’ll be interesting to see Billy Napier’s first real discipline test as head coach. We discussed the Boston Red Sox adding a sponsor to their Neil Diamond “Sweet Caroline” singalong. We explored other traditions and what their sponsors could be. We wrapped by looking at the Carrier Dome renaming after FOUR decades and looked at the longest running stadium sponsorships in sports with Tropicana Field now moving into the Top Three.


Prime Time Napier, Meadows Moved & Masters Magic

April 6, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed Billy Napier’s changes to Florida’s Annual Spring Game and why moving it to Prime Time during the week is brilliant. We analyzed the Rays trading of Austin Meadows and why it makes sense to move him now for what equates to a soon to be 20-20 3rd baseman and a 2nd Round Pick. We wrapped by looking at the Masters and why those thinking Tiger Woods has a chance are kidding themselves.