SEC

CFB Forecast, Coaches Feeling the Squeeze & Brady’s Beauty

August 29, 2022

In “The Bar” we previewed the 2022 CFB Season with Alabama reclaiming its crown at seasons end. We told you how things will pan out for Miami, FSU and Florida. We looked at the five coaches we consider to be under the most pressure this season. We wrapped by looking at the concerns about Tom Brady’s appearance and why that’s a bus we ain’t ridin’!


B1G Player Paydays, The “U” New Do and Saban’s Stature

August 24, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the potential of the B1G to continue their expansion to 20 teams and beyond as rumors start to swirl that they may be the first conference to create a revenue sharing system with the players. We also discussed how the Miami Hurricanes quest for a new stadium closer to campus could prompt a move to the B1G. We wrapped by discussing Nick Saban’s new contract and how he and 6 other coaches are not only their schools and franchise’s coach they “ARE” the team and program.


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.


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.


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.


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…


SEC Stands Pat, Durant’s Decision, MLB Copy & Paste

July 12, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the SEC’s decision to not seek expansion beyond 16 teams for the moment.  We told you why Miami and Virginia Tech would make the most sense should they decide to add two more.   We took stock in the Kevin Durant trade market and why the Clippers may be his best move “legacy” wise.   We wrapped by telling you how MLB can take a page from the NBA when it comes to their play in round when it comes to expanded its Wild Card Round. 


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.   


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.