NCAA Football

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.

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Draft Dynamics, Emmert’s Evac and NIL Portal Problems

April 27, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed how the Jags approach at #1 will show us whether or not they have changed as a franchise. We also looked at what the Bucs should be. With Mark Emmert stepping down as NCAA President we told you why his departure is going to do nothing but swing open the gate of chaos. We wrapped by telling you how the NIL is now pushing more players in the transfer portal which has been turned into a slush fund for big boosters and ADs.

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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.

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The Need for Number Two

April 5, 2022

Bill Self joined a very exclusive group when his Kansas Jayhawks erased a 16 point deficit to knock off North Carolina for its first title in 14 years.  Self added a second title to his resume joining Jay Wright and Rick Pitino as the only other active coaches that have more than one championship.  Winning…

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DeSantis Dimes, Fantastic Final Fours & Throwback Must Haves

March 30, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at how the Bills, Erie County & State of New York have given the Khan Family the perfect blueprint to get a new stadium in Jacksonville. We discussed this year’s blue blooded Final Four in Hoops and explored what the perfect Final Four would be in all major sports. We wrapped by discussing the Bucs decision to bring back the creamsicle uniforms and what five throwbacks we need to see every year in the NFL

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Florida’s Future Friday, Shad Khan’t & Injury Inquisition

February 1, 2022

In “The Bar” we explored the idea of moving the FSU vs Florida game to Friday’s not only this year but permanently. We looked at the latest dunce caps being worn in Duuuval and if there is any way for Shad Khan to save face. We wrapped by discussing at college football’s plan to address players faking injuries to slow down offenses

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Redefining Record Players

January 20, 2022

All Time Records are special.  Well, unless you are Tom Brady.  He handles more records than a mustached DJ in the late 1970s.   We will get to Tom’s Time Stamps later on in this article.    I have been fortunate in my lifetime to see almost every career record in sports broken.   Some more prominent than…

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Playoffs With Purpose, Tyson Time & Novak No Mas

January 17, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the NFL Post-Season and how college football can solve their player opt out problem and player compensation problem by paying attention to the NFL. With rumors now heating up that Jake Paul and Mike Tyson may be closing in on a deal to fight we told you why this would be the biggest fight in since Mayweather vs Pacquiao. We wrapped by discussing Novak Djokovic’s decision to not get vaccinated and why it will cost him historically.

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Saban’s Singularity, NFL Redux & Coaching Call Sheet

January 10, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the CFB Playoff Title Game and why with another Championship Saban leaves little doubt he is the greatest coach ever, in any sport. We looked back on our NFL Pre-Season predictions and glanced ahead to the post-season. We also ranked the potential NFL Head Coaching openings.

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CFB Kingdom, The Last Brown Scout & Jags Bottomless Pit

January 2, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the CFB Playoff and how we now need to treat the SEC as a monopoly. It’s time to cut five scholarships per CFB Program. We looked at the Antonio Brown spectacle and why it more frightening than scary and we wrapped by looking at the Jaguars as the franchise hits rock bottom.

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