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Brakes on Brady, B1G and BIG 12 Big Moves & Watson Wormhole

August 20, 2022

In “The Bar” we told you why the concern around Tom Brady this pre-season is a gigantic waste of time and energy. We looked at The B1G goal of getting to 20 teams and Dave Aranda letting every one know the Big 12 is looking to add a few more as well. We wrapped by discussing the DeShaun Watson Wormhole that the NFL’s 11 game suspension causes and why it’s unavoidable.

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College Football’s Four Shadowing, Football Field Facts & Yankee Yips

August 16, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the four College Football Programs with the most to gain during Week 1 of the College Football Season. With Atlanta and Miami announced as future CFP Playoff Hosts its now a foregone conclusion that without a roof you’ll never get to host. We wrapped by discussing the possibility the Yankees may be taken part in the biggest collapse in sports history.

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Richardson Redux, NIL Lane Change & Irish Eye Cash

July 19, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at Gators QB Anthony Richardson’s decision to change nickname as he distances himself from the AR-15 brand. There was an easier way to do this that could’ve avoided the political football that is going to be thrown around. We talked about Lane Kiffin’s suggestion that the NIL have a monetary cap and we wrapped by looking at Notre Dame’s Irish Eyes looking for a potential $75 million a year from NBC for their new TV deal.

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The Case for Super Conferences

July 13, 2022

Super Conferences are GOOD for college football fans.  Yeah, I said.  And it stings.  Why?  Well Trey Parker and Matt Stone of South Park fame will tell you it’s because of “Member Berries” and one’s nostalgia.   But that’s just it, the past.  Why do people long for the past?  Because it’s already over and looking…

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CFB Conference Chaos, NBA Bank & Jersey Worthy

July 2, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the shockwaves that USC and UCLA created by leaving the PAC-12 for the B1G.   We told you why either the BIG-12 or PAC-12 will likely be ripped apart here in the next month.   With NBA Free Agent Contracts exceeding $1.5 billion over a 24 hour stretch we talked about  this being exactly what old school NBA Fans should want and we wrapped by looking at new NFL jersey sales and what is says about the shifting dynamics of the league.   

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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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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.

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Swinney’s Stance, HBCU Upgrade & Masters Murkiness

April 9, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed Dabo Swinney’s stance that college football needs a Major Overhaul and why he is about off base as you can get. If he wants to be a part of the solution we gave him an option along with the rest of the ACC & SEC. We also looked at The Masters as we head into the weekend. Tiger is in contention but Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka blew another opportunity by missing the cut.

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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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College Football Playoff Possibilities, Billy Ball & Hardware Haul

December 6, 2021

In “The Bar” we looked at what an 8 and 12 team playoff field for College Football would’ve looked like following Sunday’s selection show. We explained why the larger versions just cause more problems. We also took a deep dive inside Billy Napier’s introductory press conference and why his culture of patience will test Gators fans early. We wrapped by looking at the hardware to be handed out to College Football Best players along with Coach of Year honors in the College and the NFL.

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