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The segment kicks off with Nova Southeastern's historic 100-game winning streak, and while it's Division II basketball, Joe says it doesn't matter — winning 100 straight at any level is special and deserves recognition. The conversation shifts to the World Baseball Classic and the global buzz surrounding Shohei Ohtani, who continues to look like one of the favorites to take home WBC MVP honors. The crew talks about how Ohtani has become the most liked player in Major League Baseball, drawing massive crowds even for batting practice.

Coach Tory and Coach Don preview and record Everything Fast Pitch episode 409 via Zoom, highlighting a listener-driven show and thanking supporters on patreon.com/everythingfastpitch. In the warmup “Did You Know,” they note three Division I undefeated teams at the time of recording—Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama—and discuss SEC strength and ongoing top-team dominance. The city of the week is Huntsville, Alabama, with mention of strong softball in the area, UAH's Division II success, and local universities. Player of the week is Bronwyn Conroy (College of Charleston), recognized as rookie of the week after a standout week including five runs, nine hits, three RBIs, and multiple stolen bases; they share Don's prior familiarity with her and invite more nominations via email. The equipment tip promotes Square Cuts training discs (FastPitchPrep.com), priced at $49.95 per dozen, with YouTube demos and varied uses beyond hitting. A listener question asks how transfers, extra eligibility, and NIL may shift Division I recruiting; they agree programs increasingly prioritize proven portal players while still pursuing elite high school recruits, and discuss pressure to win, scholarship changes, and financial strains on athletic departments. In the leadoff segment, they debate travel ball teams advertising “non-parent coaches,” arguing it doesn't guarantee fairness or quality and that many parent coaches are highly committed, while paid non-parent coaches can still have biases. In the cleanup segment, they address an 8U team rotating players every inning, supporting multi-position development but recommending more consistent innings/roles so players can learn from mistakes. The coaching tip focuses on helping players choose the right bat (length/weight), discouraging gimmicky sizing formulas and knee-jerk changes based on short-term results, and recommending the longest/heaviest bat a player can swing with good bat speed and control, while noting the cost and rapid outgrowing of expensive bats.Support the show

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager, high school sports editor for The Tennessean, to discuss the final day of the Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament and the upcoming postseason for high school basketball. The conversation covers several key topics: Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament D2 Dominance: The discussion highlights the impressive performance of Baylor and McCallie in the D1 AA classification, with McCallie wrapping up the team title before the finals even began. Cheatham County's Finalist: Rogelio Gonzalez of Cheatham County made it to the 285 lb final in Class A, a rare feat for the school. He faced Tyson Click from the Samuel Everett School of Innovation in Maryville. Blackman’s Strong Showing: Blackman High School had three wrestlers reach the finals, including Andrew Workman (120 lbs) and Landon McLean (144 lbs). Venue Appreciation: Both Tate and Kreager express their appreciation for the Williamson County AgExpo Center as the tournament's home, despite some minor complaints about lighting and Wi-Fi. High School Basketball Postseason D2 Region Finals: The region finals for Division II basketball began on Friday night. CPA vs. Lipscomb Academy: On the girls' side, CPA and Lipscomb Academy prepared to face each other again, while on the boys' side, Lipscomb Academy and J.P. II (Pope John Paul II) were set for a major matchup. All-Murfreesboro Final: In D2 Class A, an all-Murfreesboro final in the girls' division featured MTCS (Middle Tennessee Christian School) vs. PCA (Providence Christian Academy). Mr. Basketball Snubs: They discuss a recent article about "snubs" for the Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists, specifically highlighting Cam Blivens of Lipscomb Academy and Trey Pearson as talented players who missed out on the final list. Tribute to Jaden Bailey The segment concludes with a heartfelt tribute to Jaden Bailey, a 17-year-old student-athlete from Lebanon High School who passed away after a four-year battle with bone cancer. Despite losing his left arm to the disease, Bailey continued to play basketball and was an inspiration to his teammates and the local community. His team played a district semifinal game on the night of his passing, honoring his memory through competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager, high school sports editor for The Tennessean, to discuss the final day of the Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament and the upcoming postseason for high school basketball. The conversation covers several key topics: Tennessee State Wrestling Tournament D2 Dominance: The discussion highlights the impressive performance of Baylor and McCallie in the D1 AA classification, with McCallie wrapping up the team title before the finals even began. Cheatham County's Finalist: Rogelio Gonzalez of Cheatham County made it to the 285 lb final in Class A, a rare feat for the school. He faced Tyson Click from the Samuel Everett School of Innovation in Maryville. Blackman’s Strong Showing: Blackman High School had three wrestlers reach the finals, including Andrew Workman (120 lbs) and Landon McLean (144 lbs). Venue Appreciation: Both Tate and Kreager express their appreciation for the Williamson County AgExpo Center as the tournament's home, despite some minor complaints about lighting and Wi-Fi. High School Basketball Postseason D2 Region Finals: The region finals for Division II basketball began on Friday night. CPA vs. Lipscomb Academy: On the girls' side, CPA and Lipscomb Academy prepared to face each other again, while on the boys' side, Lipscomb Academy and J.P. II (Pope John Paul II) were set for a major matchup. All-Murfreesboro Final: In D2 Class A, an all-Murfreesboro final in the girls' division featured MTCS (Middle Tennessee Christian School) vs. PCA (Providence Christian Academy). Mr. Basketball Snubs: They discuss a recent article about "snubs" for the Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists, specifically highlighting Cam Blivens of Lipscomb Academy and Trey Pearson as talented players who missed out on the final list. Tribute to Jaden Bailey The segment concludes with a heartfelt tribute to Jaden Bailey, a 17-year-old student-athlete from Lebanon High School who passed away after a four-year battle with bone cancer. Despite losing his left arm to the disease, Bailey continued to play basketball and was an inspiration to his teammates and the local community. His team played a district semifinal game on the night of his passing, honoring his memory through competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCAA will crown its first women's wrestling champions March 6–7, 2026 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, marking a historic step for the sport's rapid growth at the collegiate level. NCAA Director of Championships and Alliances Ryan Tressel explains how the organization built the championship structure from the ground up—leaning on Division II and III templates, collaborating with coaches and USA Wrestling, and navigating qualification numbers, format decisions, and calendar placement. With more than 100 NCAA institutions sponsoring women's wrestling and 180 qualifiers approved for the inaugural event, the championship reflects unprecedented expansion since the sport achieved emerging status. The event will stream on ESPN+ with multi-mat “whip-around” coverage before culminating on a single championship mat Saturday night. Hosted in partnership with Think Iowa City and the Iowa City Area Sports Commission, the Coralville venue offers a compact, fan-friendly setup designed to create a reunion-style atmosphere for athletes, alumni, and supporters. As Division III prepares to sponsor its own standalone championship in 2028, the 2026 tournament represents both a milestone and a launching point for the NCAA era of women's collegiate wrestling. Save $10 on the D1 Preview Guide at mattalkonline.com/guide by using the discount code “podcast” at checkout. Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 798 –Recorded February 19, 2026.Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime

Drury is heating up at just the right time. Third-year head coach Kaci Bailey joins Around the Ozarks Sports Scene as her Lady Panthers ride a nine-game win streak and make another push for a GLVC Championship. Host Scott Puryear gets to know the leader of one of the nation’s perennial Division II powers, diving into her coaching philosophy, the culture driving this year’s surge, and what it will take to keep Drury among the elite. Thanks to our sponsors, Colton's Steak House, Deadeye Gun & Pawn, and Thompson Sales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textDewey Rogge - Founder & Revenue Architect at Noble Revenue - invites us into his story and how his faith guides his work including an encounter at a young age at a theatrical church production; getting recruited to play Division II baseball; turning to drinking in high school; an exploration of other religions; hanging up the cleats; intimacy anorexia; the impact of his mother praying with windows open and worship music blasting; DUI senior year of high school; how “crossing the street” changed the trajectory of his career and brought him closer to Jesus; “step work” = discipleship work; “putting all the eggs in one basket”; feeling judged at church and wanting to run away; his family's house burning down; spending a year with the Lord; living in a house with guys passionately living for Jesus; the passing of his mother; his passion for sales and why “sales is Jesus' favorite industry”; selling where the peace is; how baseball has helped him in sales; single mindedness; the pro-life mission of Noble Revenue; and much more! https://www.noblerevenue.com/Support the show

Russell is a Senior Engineer at General Motors and a commercial real estate investor in metro Detroit, with prior experience at Chrysler and Ford, where he filed three automotive engineering patents. A former Division II college football player at Ferris State University, he brings discipline and drive to investing. Russell and his wife Paula began their real estate journey in 2019 with single family rentals, executed a successful BRRRR strategy, and expanded into multifamily with a five unit acquisition in 2024. He joined Rod's Warrior Group in October 2024 and continues to self manage and grow their portfolio with a focus on long term wealth building.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Why Detroit became Russell's secret investing weapon The real reason Russell went all in on multifamily How discovering the Warrior Group changed his trajectory Finding deals in markets where everyone else gave up The financing tricks Russell uses to get deals done Why October 2024 was a turning point for Russell The power of joining a team when you want to scale What's next as Russell and his team level up   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Hour 2 continues the Super Bowl LX recap, giving our full takes on the Bad Bunny performance and guest appearances before getting into some of the best prop bets from the Big Game. Ku & Paul go over an exciting weekend in local Division II hoops after the Hawaii Pacific men's basketball team erased a 17-point 2nd half deficit on the road to stun Chaminade in overtime. You can catch the recording of this episode on our YouTube channel, Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, Jason and Jordan sit down in person with Danny Gutcher of KASE Wealth Advisors for a deep dive into money, retirement, and long‑term planning—through the relatable lens of Danny's baseball journey. Danny shares his path from Tampa high school standout to Division II national champion catcher at the University of Tampa, then explains how he transitioned from molecular biology and CTE research ambitions into a career as a fiduciary financial advisor. The conversation breaks down, in plain language, topics like fee-based vs. commission-based advising, what a fiduciary really is, Roth vs. traditional IRAs, 401(k)s vs. SIMPLE IRAs, company matches, vesting, HSAs, and tax diversification. Jason and Jordan press Danny on how small businesses like landscape and tree service companies can set up retirement plans, use matches as a retention tool, and structure contributions so both owners and employees win. It's a practical, story-driven guide for young professionals, blue‑collar employees, and business owners who want to stop guessing about retirement and start building a real plan.

In case you weren’t depressed enough by the recent cold weather, icy roadways, loss of electricity and drinking water issues, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists just released its 2026 Doomsday Clock on Tuesday. This group of global Brainiacs said that the world’s destruction is now just 85 seconds away.  It has moved four seconds closer than the 89 seconds it was a year ago. The scientists’ symbolic Doomsday Clock has been around since 1947 after World War II ended.  This pessimistic bunch cited “hard-won global understandings are collapsing, accelerating a winner-takes-all power competition and undermining international cooperation.” Nuclear wars, climate change, misuse of biotechnology, and, newly added, the rapid development of artificial intelligence are now leading the concerns expressed by the worldwide group of scientists. Don’t panic – yet.   Most of us have succeeded in living productive lives for decades despite these looming ominous threats. But what about college sports? People on the left and right side of the political aisle may disagree about the urgency of the threats mentioned by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. Both sides are likely to agree that America’s longtime college sports environment has been undergoing seismic changes in recent years.  The tectonic plates which have long supported college athletics have been shifting around faster than the San Andreas fault. College sports began as a way to develop friendly athletic competitions between regional colleges and universities. A rowing competition in August, 1852 between Harvard and Yale was considered the first official intercollegiate sporting match. The Harvard Crimson won “The Race” which covered two miles.  The Yale Bulldogs finally broke into the winner’s column in the fourth annual race. Harvard still leads the series 97-60, but Yale has been victorious in seven of the last ten matches. The evolution of athletic conferences Other colleges and universities quickly saw the benefit from developing annual sporting competitions with nearby regional schools. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA) originated in 1892.  This group would eventually spin-off today’s Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Western Conference (1896) became the predecessor for today’s Big Ten Conference. Remember the “Big 8” Conference?  It began in 1907 and has evolved into today’s Big 12.   A west coast group of schools called the Pacific Coast Conference began a sports affiliation in 1915 which later morphed into the Pac-12. Dozens of other conference affiliations began around the country for larger and smaller colleges and universities – primarily based on regional proximity. From 1900-2000, the “new” NCAA was (generally) able to manage college athletics For most of the 20th century, the number of college athletic conferences continued to grow and evolve. The larger schools had enough money to construct significant facilities dedicated to football, basketball, and other sports to entice the top student-athletes.  The “major” schools generally remained in geographically-friendly conferences to minimize travel costs and classroom interruptions for student-athletes. Mid-majors and smaller schools found alignments with regional rivals of similar school size and interests. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) began in 1906.  It was intended to establish rules ensuring fair play for intercollegiate sports and protection of the competing athletes. The NCAA eventually divided colleges into the scholarship-driven Division I and Division II groups plus the non-athletic scholarship Division III.  Each division features its own national championship competitions in most sports. Many athletes attend college to refine their skills in hopes of quickly turning pro The term “student-athlete” has been used in connotation with college athletics for much of the last century. Athletic scholarships have been provided to talented sports participants.  It included the value of school tuition, room, and board in return for the student’s athletic participation.  This relatively small portion of the student population was expected to maintain close to a “C” grade point average in order to retain their scholarship from year to year. As expected, marginally qualified academic performers in high school started being recruited by some colleges for their athletic abilities. These weaker college students started being shuffled into “Beginner Basket Weaving” (just kidding – maybe) and less strenuous academic classes to keep them eligible for sports participation. The pro football’s NFL requires prospective players to be at least three years removed from high school.  College football has developed as the primary conduit necessary for players who dream of donning an NFL uniform some day. The term “one and done” refers to the NBA’s minimal requirement that future pro basketball players must be one year removed from high school.  That’s why most of your favorite freshman college basketball stars vanish every spring. The women’s WNBA currently requires future US players to be age 22.  Expect that to be challenged in courts and changed soon. This explains why many of today’s major college football and men’s basketball players only want to stick around for the bare minimum of time. What a surprise!  Disputes over cheating became more frequent NCAA investigations have revealed artificially enhanced high school grade-point averages.  Other allegations include under-the-table money and other valuable enticements being provided to athletes and/or their families prior to or after arrival at some colleges. SMU’s famous “Death Penalty” recruiting violation case was handed down by the NCAA in the 1980’s. It forced the school to cancel football entirely in 1987 and 1988.  This sent a message to other schools that the NCAA was serious about enforcing its rules. Much like WWE legend The Undertaker, SMU gradually arose from its football coffin and even qualified for the 12-team College Football Playoffs in 2024. Unfortunately, the NCAA has appeared to prefer focusing on administrative issues like adding the 3-point shot to college basketball (1986) rather than pursue investigations against member institutions (which supply a cadre of high-dollar attorneys) about alleged cheating allegations. Which brings us to today’s NCAA transfer portal and the NIL-A-Palooza Implementation of the NCAA’s transfer portal in 2018 began allowing student-athletes to transfer from one college to another in the same way that all other students are permitted to do. Previously, athletes had been barred from participating in sports at their new school for up to a full year. This was (supposedly) done to encourage athletes to keep their commitment to the original institution’s athletic program. It was in 2021 that the game-changing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program began. Chuckle if you wish, but the NIL was initially intended to give cash-starved college athletes an opportunity to earn some extra spending money via local advertisements and promotional appearances.  Most figured that this would fetch, at best, a few thousand dollars per year for some students to buy pizza, attend an occasional movie, buy clothes, and the like. Au contraire! They were quite wrong. The actual result of the combination of the NCAA transfer portal and the NIL cash has been the creation of a very lucrative pay-for-play system. College coaches are legally gambling by offering scholarships and massive NIL cash incentives to transfer portal players. Has the NCAA been actively involved in verifying whether the transferring athletes have met the academic standards of their previous school and the incoming entrance requirements of the new college? If the NCAA isn’t doing this, are we supposed to trust the coaches and athletic administrators to simply police themselves? University of Texas junior quarterback Arch Manning was identified by one publication as having an NIL value of more than $4 million per year.  A few of this January’s top transfer quarterbacks may have received offers of $5 million or more to change football teams for next season. A record 3,300 FBS major college football players entered January’s transfer portal. There are 136 football teams in the FBS classification. That means that an incredible 24 football players per school were playing musical chairs this month.  Current rules allow no more than 85 full scholarship football players per institution. New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin just returned to Baton Rouge with the #1-rated transfer portal class.  He signed more than 40 new players for the Tigers this fall.  Coach Kiffin was expected to spend more than $20 million to buy talent – for just one season. This same game is being played by college participants in men’s and women’s basketball. Even top baseball, softball, gymnastics, soccer, volleyball, tennis, and golf stars are being lured to certain colleges with NIL cash offers. What is the NCAA going to do about all of this? Not much. The NCAA has been busy dealing with lawsuits filed by attorneys representing athletes demanding one additional year of college athletic eligibility.  Most cases are due to injuries which kept the player from participating for more than half of a previous year. The money being offered to remain one more year in college has become so high that increasing numbers of athletes want to stick around to build their financial nest egg. Why enter a professional sports draft when you are not assured of being selected by a team or making the final squad next season?  A growing number of college football players are opting for the “sure thing” by taking NIL cash which is likely more than they would earn as an NFL rookie. Starting football players for this month’s national champion Indiana Hoosiers had an average age of 23. Coach Curt Cignetti apparently knows how to play this transfer portal/NIL game quite well, too! The NCAA is considered to be (at least for now) a tax-exempt non-profit entity under IRS Section 501 (c)3.  It earns more than $1 billion in annual revenues – primarily associated with the television rights paid by networks for the men’s and women’s March Madness college basketball tournaments. Non-profits traditionally earn most of their income from charitable donations.  The NCAA might also be busy protecting its own business plan right now. Perhaps the NCAA doesn’t have much of an appetite to waste its financial and legal resources pursuing rogue schools and players.  All parties now arrive at the courthouse armed with their own high dollar attorneys. Does this mean that major college sports are operating on a Doomsday Clock? Perhaps. There is only one sure way to get things to change.  A large enough percentage of fans must stop buying season tickets, donating money to their schools’ athletics departments, and watching televised major college sports on television. When revenues noticeably drop, things might change. Will that happen anytime soon?  Don’t hold your breath!   The post The Doomsday Clock…of College Sports? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Obi is joined by Zach Hankins to break down what it really looks like to build a pro career without shortcuts. From Division II to Xavier, overseas leagues, injuries, uncertainty, and finally reaching the EuroLeague. We talk about physicality, professionalism, staying ready through setbacks, navigating injuries, and why discipline and accountability matter more than hype. A real conversation about earning your spot and sustaining a career when nothing is guaranteed.

Nothing fancy.  No high school superstars.  Just play hard every down.  Execute your plays better than the other guys.  Run each play with incredible attention to detail at your position. Indiana did just that in a season-opening win over Old Dominion on August 30.  The methodical Hoosiers left some big tractor trailer tire imprints on one football opponent after another this season. So it was eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin’ for the Indiana Hoosiers all the way to Miami, Florida for the 12-team College Football Playoffs season finale. Indiana delivered once again in Game #16 against a very talented group of Miami Hurricanes in the national championship game on Monday night. The unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers were matched against a physically larger and very resilient Miami Hurricanes team.  IU finally applied its patented sleeper hold with a late pass interception in the final minute to secure a 27-21 victory and the school’s first college football national title in 139 years. Indiana finished with the first 16-0 record in FBS history.  The Hoosiers subdued their three College Football Playoff match-ups by a cumulative score of 121-46. IU returned to Bloomington, Indiana with a championship trophy in hand to show to the school’s jubilant fans who – like so many – still can’t believe this just happened. If you liked exceptional defense, this game was definitely for you! By early in the fourth quarter, Indiana and Miami (which finished 13-3) each had been able to muster only 220 yards in total offense.  This often-times brutal defensive battle was anything but boring, though. The final quarter would produce the same number of points by both teams (24) as the amount scored in all three of the previous quarters.  Indiana led 17-7 as the final period began. The Hoosiers and their Heisman Trophy quarterback Fernando Mendoza were pushed around all night by a burly NFL-quality Miami defensive front. The Dolphins would be wise to sign a few of these college football warriors for their pro team this spring in the NFL draft. The Hurricanes marching band kept their relentless defense fired-up all night by playing the Star Wars’ “Darth Vader March” over and over. I almost expected to see a TV camera shot revealing Emperor Palpatine as Miami’s defensive coordinator.  The Canes put up a tremendous defensive effort against Indiana. But Indiana’s defense was up to the task in this championship game as well.  They swarmed to every tackle and shut-out Miami for the entire first half as Indiana took a 10-0 halftime advantage. The Hurricanes’ running game was nearly invisible for much of the night.  However, Miami’s Mark Fletcher, Jr. finally broke through the stubborn IU defensive line during the third quarter for a 57-yard score. That put the Canes on the scoreboard and narrowed Indiana’s lead to 10-7. The Hoosiers defense came to the rescue minutes later by blocking a Miami punt for a touchdown to restore a ten-point IU advantage at 17-7. Both teams’ offenses finally came alive in the final quarter Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck finally located a few open receivers and quickly moved the Hurricanes down the field. A second Mark Fletcher, Jr. touchdown run cut Indiana’s lead to 17-14 on the very first play of the fourth quarter. The Hoosiers would answer that rally.  Indiana made this game even more exciting during a tense fourth quarter as they successfully completed two gutty fourth down calls. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza surprised the Canes’ defense with a fourth down quarterback draw play.  He bounced off two different Miami tacklers en route to a 13-yard touchdown score. That gave IU a 24-14 lead with nine minutes to play. This game had become much like a very tense tennis match.  Back and forth they went during the final period.  Neither team gave up after the other team scored. Miami’s passing game responded once again.  Elusive running back Malachi Toney came alive with a couple of key pass receptions during the drive.  He raced through and around several IU defenders for a 22-yard score to cut Indiana’s lead to 24-21 with a little more than six minutes left. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza then connected on a couple of clutch third down pass completions to move the Hoosiers down the field one more time. A well-conceived series of runs and passes for first downs helped IU eat-up precious minutes from the fourth quarter game clock. The Hoosiers opted to kick a 35-yard field goal to extend their lead to 27-21 with less than two minutes to go in the game.  Miami now had one final chance to win this game. The Hurricanes’ last offensive possession quickly advanced the ball all the way to midfield with under a minute to play.  A long pass downfield from quarterback Carson Beck was then intercepted by Indiana inside its ten yard line to seal the victory for the Hoosiers and sink Miami’s title hopes. That last minute pass interception by Indiana was the only turnover committed by either team in this year’s championship game. By the way, did someone steal the referees’ whistles at this football game? Millions of fans (like me) watching on television yelled, “Pass Interference!” or “Late hit – throw a flag!” at various points of this football game. Did the referees swallow their whistles during Monday’s game? Miami’s defensive backs were grabbing the uniforms, shoulder pads, arms, and hands of Indiana’s receivers all night long with only a few of the most obvious infractions penalized.  IU’s defense responded in kind by grabbing a few Miami receivers on some pass plays, too. At least two different Miami players should have been whistled for delivering late hits out-of-bounds in this game.  Another quite obvious targeting head shot was delivered by a Miami defensive player to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Nary a tweet was heard. Miami (one of the most penalized teams in college football this season) was whistled for only seven penalties and 60 yards.  Indiana chalked-up just five penalties for 38 yards. Perhaps the title game’s referees may have carpooled to a local “Vision for Less” optometrist to be fitted for new glasses and forgot that this game was underway. Let’s give the officials credit for being consistent, though.  They allowed both teams get away with far too much in the title game.  Thankfully, no one appeared to be seriously injured during any of those plays. Regardless of the sport, games should be officiated in the same way as contests are called during the regular season.  This officiating crew stunk it up on Monday night. “Hoosiers II – The Football Edition” is likely going to be filmed soon That fantastic 1986 sports movie about a small Indiana high school basketball team winning the state championship may have been topped by the 16-0 national champion University of Indiana Hoosiers’ football team. Long-time assistant coach Curt Cignetti finally received his first head coaching job in 2011 at a Division II college in western Pennsylvania. He was age 50 at the time.  He quickly transformed that football team into a winner.  A move to North Carolina produced similar results for FCS member Elon University outside of Greensboro. Curt Cignetti then took over at James Madison University in northwestern Virginia.  He led the Dukes to a 52-9 record over his five seasons as the team’s head coach. Perennial football wallflower Indiana then picked this late-blooming coach-turned-miracle-worker in 2024.  In two seasons, IU has grown into a college football monster. Coach Curt Cignetti’s two seasons in Bloomington have produced a record of 27-2 with two College Football Playoff appearances. This was topped-off by Monday night’s well-deserved national championship earned by Indiana’s 16-0 team. What is 64-year old Curt Cignetti’s secret formula? Indiana had only eight players who were considered 4-star or 5-star athletes in high school.  Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was labeled as a “2-star” prospect coming out of a high school just a few miles from the University of Miami campus.  He wasn’t offered a scholarship by “The U” so he headed west to accept his only big-time offer to play at Cal. Mendoza would transfer to Indiana this season to team-up with his younger brother Alberto (also a quarterback).  The rest is now history. Coach Curt Cignetti assembled a group of talented underdogs who were willing to work harder and longer than players on most other teams. More importantly, the Hoosiers followed the directions of the Indiana coaching staff and became a model of precision execution on offense, defense, and special teams. This year’s Indiana squad performed together in unison like a championship basketball team.  Every player knew his role and executed flawlessly during most games.  The coaches smartly exploited the weaknesses seen in each week’s opponents.  The preparation and execution of the players and coaches helped this team to operate like a finely-tuned machine from week to week. Indiana’s offense played keep-away from the opposing defenses.  The Hoosiers dominated time of possession (including 36 minutes to 24 for Miami on Monday night). This team’s devastating blocking, power running game, and pinpoint short-to-intermediate passing game wore down opponents every week.  Winning the time of possession without committing turnovers helped lead Indiana to a national championship. Indiana won 16 straight games by repeating the same formula over and over again There was nothing fancy about Indiana’s football game plan.  They won every game by executing their plays better than the opposing team did. Coach Nick Saban won seven college football national championships (six at Alabama and his first at LSU).  Curt Cignetti had been a very successful assistant coach at Alabama under Coach Saban from 2007 through 2010.  Cignetti’s recruiting class of 2008 at Alabama would result in six NFL first round draft choices. Now that Indiana and its head coach have climbed to the top of the college football mountain, will the Hoosiers be able to remain there? Coach Saban (now a commentator for ESPN) said Monday before the title game that it will now become harder for Coach Cignetti to find new players with the same hunger to win as this year’s team. “Now everybody wants to come because of what your program can do for them (the top players),” said Saban.  “That dynamic changes everything dramatically – in terms of how you’ve got to motivate your players and how you put together your team.” Another factor in Indiana’s championship season was the character of the players.   Some of today’s NIL transfer “stars” may not fit-in with the selfless, team-oriented demands being made by Coach Curt Cignetti and his impressive coaching staff. Indiana’s precision style of football execution should keep the Hoosiers near the top for years to come. The team’s now-champion head football coach has often said, “If you keep your nose down and keep working, anything is possible!” Congratulations, Indiana!  The best team won. 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Texas basketball is built different — and Celeste Jackson is proof.At just 15 years old, the 6'0” double-double machine out of Stony Point High School is already making serious noise across the state and on the national stage. Whether she's wearing the Tigers jersey on Friday nights or suiting up for CyFair Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit, Celeste is showing the country what elite looks like.In this episode of SportsLifeTalk's You Got Next, we sit down with one of Texas' fastest-rising stars to talk about her journey, her mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of girls' basketball.Celeste's basketball journey started in fourth grade when her dad — a former Division I and Division II player — signed her up for a neighborhood team. At first, basketball wasn't love at first sight. But after stepping on the court for her very first game, something clicked.By seventh grade, the game became serious.That's when Celeste locked in.Early morning workouts with her dad.Late nights in the gym.Extra reps.Film study.Strength training.Skill development.Today, she's known for her physicality, her motor, her rebounding, and her ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. She's not just a scorer — she's a complete player who brings toughness, leadership, and consistency every time she steps between the lines.Wearing the CyFair Elite jersey means you're carrying a target.Competing on the Nike EYBL circuit means playing against the best players in the country while college coaches line the sidelines with clipboards and offers ready. Celeste talks about what it's like playing on the biggest stages — from Louisville to Phoenix — and how the pressure of EYBL only sharpened her competitive edge.And Celeste thrives in that environment.She takes pride in being the energy player.The rebounder.The vocal leader.The teammate everyone can lean on when the game gets tough.“People want to beat you just because of the name on your chest,” she says.And she loves it.At Stony Point High School, Celeste has become the heartbeat of the program. Her presence in the paint, her ability to score through contact, and her leadership have helped elevate the Tigers into one of Central Texas' toughest matchups.She's the player coaches game-plan for.The one opponents circle on the scouting report.The one teammates trust when the moment gets big.And she's only getting better.Off the court, Celeste is grounded, humble, and focused.An only child, she values her family deeply and credits her parents for keeping her balanced through the pressures of elite basketball. When she's not in the gym, she's:Watching moviesShoppingHanging with friendsExploring new interestsShe's also serious about her future beyond basketball, with interests in business and dreams of becoming either a real estate agent or an ultrasound technician.Because for Celeste, success isn't just about hoops — it's about building a life.Favorite emoji:

The guys examine the tremendous season that this young man has had.  A National Championship at Division II, Ferris State, to the Portal, to Ole Miss, and then being given a chance to play in the Playoff Semi-Final game vs. Miami, it's all part of an amazing year for Trinidad. The NFL Draft awaits.  How will he do?  It's is broken down piece by piece with the help of the 100 Yards Of Football cast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1. Bruce Pearl’s Career & Background Former Auburn basketball coach; won a Division II national championship and reached the Final Four twice. Unique fact: Pearl never played organized basketball (not even JV) before becoming a Division I coach. Started as a manager at Boston College, later became an assistant coach at Stanford under Tom Davis. Emphasizes making yourself valuable and being authentic as keys to success. 2. Coaching Philosophy Core principles: “Coach them as hard as you love them” – building deep relationships with players. Empower players and trust them; avoid micromanaging. Great coaches excel at creating offense and getting players good looks. Importance of roles and dimensions in a team: maximize strengths, hide weaknesses. Advice for young athletes: develop a unique skill or dimension that makes you stand out. 3. NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) & College Sports Pearl criticizes the NCAA for failing to adapt, calling it “arrogant” and responsible for chaos. NIL has transformed college sports: Top rosters now cost $35–$40 million annually. Smaller schools and Olympic sports are at risk of being cut. Advocates for urgent reform: Limited antitrust protection and congressional action to create fair rules. Warns that without changes, college sports will shrink to 30–50 elite programs. 4. Transfer Portal & Player Relationships Challenges in building trust and love when players stay only 6 months. Compares transfer portal dynamics to personal relationships—loyalty matters. 5. Broader Issues in Sports Concerns about betting and commercialization. Advice for high school athletes: play multiple sports early, specialize later, focus on nutrition and toughness. 6. Views on Israel & Anti-Semitism Strong advocate for Israel; sees American Jews as “the country’s greatest patriots.” Personal connection: family escaped Europe in 1929; others perished in the Holocaust. Believes silence equals complicity; stresses unity between Jews and Christians. Addresses rising anti-Semitism but emphasizes America still offers opportunity. 7. Cultural & Historical Insights Discusses theology, covenant, and shared values between Jews and Christians. Critiques “replacement theology” and urges solidarity against bigotry. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠is joined by Mike Lawson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mikesonoflaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) to reunite for a Mike & Mike edition tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The trio opens with the Demond Williams NIL saga, breaking down the Washington quarterback's $4 million revenue-sharing agreement, his abrupt transfer announcement, the Washington blockade, and his dramatic reversal to stay with the Huskies. The trio discusses the enforceability of NIL contracts in a post-House settlement world, who pays buyout clauses when players breach deals, and why Williams split with Wasserman mid-process. The conversation shifts to Trinidad Chambliss and his denied sixth-year waiver appeal. The Ole Miss playoff quarterback, who led Ferris State to a Division II title before transferring, faced NCAA rejection over insufficient medical documentation from 2022. Tom Mars entered the fight to appeal, but Mike K explains why four-year-old medical records and Ferris State's lack of documentation create a difficult case.Next, the episode dives into trademark chaos surrounding the Las Vegas Athletics. The USPTO denied the team's applications for "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics" as geographically descriptive and too generic—despite the same name working in Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Oakland. Mike K unpacks the Oakland fan group Last Dive Bar's competing trademark claim, the reality of what the USPTO website actually shows, and whether the A's will rebrand entirely or fight through appeals before their 2028 Vegas stadium opens. Mike L closes baseball with the breaking news of Max Kepler's 80-game PED suspension.The discussion then turns to Anthony Joshua, where Dan provides an update on the recent car crash in Nigeria that left two dead. Dan walks through what this means, the evidentiary challenges of a destroyed vehicle, and the tragedy of Joshua's world flipping from a knockout victory over Jake Paul to losing friends in a crash.Mike L and Dan tackle the ugliest side of sports: online harassment and death threats aimed at kickers. Following Tyler Loop's missed playoff kick for the Ravens and Chris Boswell's blocked extra point for the Steelers, both faced vicious online attacks.The episode wraps with quick hits on Stefon Diggs, whose felony strangulation arraignment was postponed until after the Super Bowl despite originally facing arraignment during the AFC Championship—raising questions about the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy and why he's still suiting up for the Patriots. Mike L shares his what to watch for: a preview of the Supreme Court's January 13th arguments on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ConductDetrimental.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  Featuring: Mike Lawson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mikesonoflaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠

On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠is joined by Mike Lawson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mikesonoflaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) to reunite for a Mike & Mike edition tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The trio opens with the Demond Williams NIL saga, breaking down the Washington quarterback's $4 million revenue-sharing agreement, his abrupt transfer announcement, the Washington blockade, and his dramatic reversal to stay with the Huskies. The trio discusses the enforceability of NIL contracts in a post-House settlement world, who pays buyout clauses when players breach deals, and why Williams split with Wasserman mid-process. The conversation shifts to Trinidad Chambliss and his denied sixth-year waiver appeal. The Ole Miss playoff quarterback, who led Ferris State to a Division II title before transferring, faced NCAA rejection over insufficient medical documentation from 2022. Tom Mars entered the fight to appeal, but Mike K explains why four-year-old medical records and Ferris State's lack of documentation create a difficult case.Next, the episode dives into trademark chaos surrounding the Las Vegas Athletics. The USPTO denied the team's applications for "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics" as geographically descriptive and too generic—despite the same name working in Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Oakland. Mike K unpacks the Oakland fan group Last Dive Bar's competing trademark claim, the reality of what the USPTO website actually shows, and whether the A's will rebrand entirely or fight through appeals before their 2028 Vegas stadium opens. Mike L closes baseball with the breaking news of Max Kepler's 80-game PED suspension.The discussion then turns to Anthony Joshua, where Dan provides an update on the recent car crash in Nigeria that left two dead. Dan walks through what this means, the evidentiary challenges of a destroyed vehicle, and the tragedy of Joshua's world flipping from a knockout victory over Jake Paul to losing friends in a crash.Mike L and Dan tackle the ugliest side of sports: online harassment and death threats aimed at kickers. Following Tyler Loop's missed playoff kick for the Ravens and Chris Boswell's blocked extra point for the Steelers, both faced vicious online attacks.The episode wraps with quick hits on Stefon Diggs, whose felony strangulation arraignment was postponed until after the Super Bowl despite originally facing arraignment during the AFC Championship—raising questions about the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy and why he's still suiting up for the Patriots. Mike L shares his what to watch for: a preview of the Supreme Court's January 13th arguments on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ConductDetrimental.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Dan Lust (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SportsLawLust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  Featuring: Mike Lawson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mikesonoflaw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠

The large school division FBS football season began in late August as the fall semester was getting underway. Football players for the four major college football teams are still competing this week in the semifinal round of the 12-team College Football playoffs on Thursday and Friday night. Isn’t it strange that college football season is still underway long after the fall semester has ended? Don’t these young men have to attend classes in the new semester? Many colleges and universities have already started a new semester of classes in January. My review of the online academic calendars for each of the four remaining College Football Playoff teams indicated that new classes have or will start as follows: Oregon – Monday, January 5 (classes are already underway) Indiana – Monday, January 12 (starts on Monday) Miami (FL) – Monday, January 12 (ditto) Ole Miss – Tuesday, January 20 (this school apparently planned ahead anticipating to win the national title!) Two of these four teams will be eliminated after the semifinal games this week.  Players on the winning teams must wait until after the championship game on Monday night, January 19 for their football season to finally end. Who came up with this post-season schedule? (Hint – a sports media giant which pays billions of dollars for the exclusive rights to televise these games) Meanwhile, the NCAA’s Transfer Portal is now open and some players on the four remaining teams have already signed with another college football team! This college football season at Ole Miss began with redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons under center.  He injured his ankle during the Rebels’ second game and was replaced by the talented Division II transfer quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Austin Simmons is an academic honor roll student who has already earned an Ole Miss degree in multi-disciplinary studies in May, 2025. He recently placed his name into the NCAA’s transfer portal and just signed to play football next season for the SEC’s Missouri Tigers.  By the way, Mizzou is slated to begin its spring semester on Tuesday, January 20. Questions like this are among the incredible complications facing college football today. How did we get here? The word “greed” is the rather obvious answer. The NCAA is supposed to provide the framework for college athletics, but they have effectively abdicated that role in the past few decades.  They now seem more concerned with preserving their own lucrative revenue stream than enforcing their own rules and risk being sued for every decision they make. Football already provided significant revenues for most major college programs.  For example, LSU has utilized the wealth from football revenues to support the majority of its other athletic programs on campus in Baton Rouge. The ability of college football to draw millions of television viewers on Saturday has created a relatively new problem.  Increasingly fragmented television networks are now lining up to paying billions for long-term television rights with major football conferences.  That’s because college football delivers several million mostly male viewers in the prime buying demographic (ages 25-49) every weekend from late August through early January. Don’t forget the increasing role of sports wagering, too.  There has been a dramatic rise in the number of sports wagering entities in recent years.  Billions of dollars (especially during this expanded playoff season) are being spent on major college football games every week. How can we control this NCAA Transfer Portal? The NCAA formerly required college athletes to sit-out for one year after transferring from one school to another. Not so today.  The NCAA’s wild and crazy Transfer Portal (which opened for business at midnight on January 2) now allows athletes to transfer from one school to another – just like the “average” college student can do.  As of Thursday, January 9, there were 4,500 NCAA Division 1 players who had their name in the proverbial hat trying to find a new school willing to commit to more playing time and, of course, more money. Unlike the rest of the student body, though, today’s highly recruited athletes seem to magically appear on campus at the very last moment.  His or her new coach is somehow (wink) able to pull the strings with the school’s administration to admit this new student immediately. Good luck to an average sophomore business major if he or she shows up less than a week prior to the beginning of a new semester wanting to transfer into the school! College athletes are now legally being paid – though the rules (?) are quite fuzzy The court systems now allow college athletes to receive compensation relating to their athletic accomplishments.  Since college football generates the overwhelming majority of revenue, those players want a significant share of the growing revenue pie. Would it surprise you to learn that several of the top college football quarterbacks are signing one-year NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) agreements this week for $5 million or more to play next fall at dear ol’ Wassamatta U? That is the equivalent to the NFL pay for a player selected with the 10th overall pick in the first round of last spring’s draft. It has become financially prudent for most football players to stick around and play another year of college football rather than risk being cut by an NFL team after the preseason games end next August. See also – Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia Vanderbilt’s undersized but highly successful quarterback Diego Pavia went from having zero football scholarships coming out of high school to earning millions of NIL cash this season.  The former junior college walk-on later transferred to New Mexico State and eventually to Vanderbilt University. Diego Pavia has been now been enrolled in college for six years. The soon-to-be 24-year old quarterback is about 5’10” tall and weighs 205 pounds.  He led Vanderbilt to its first 10-win season and finished as runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. Pavia is estimated to be the 11th rated quarterback if he enters next spring’s NFL draft.  He would be fortunate to be drafted before the fourth or fifth round. Diego Pavia has hired attorneys to petition the NCAA to allow the highly-effective college quarterback to return to Vanderbilt next season.  It would be his seventh year in college! He will easily earn more money playing at Vanderbilt next year than being a mid-to-late round selection in the spring NFL draft.  It’s a very smart business move. College sports seem to have become a hybrid of yesteryear’s rules and today’s professional sports It wasn’t long ago when college athletes were provided with valuable scholarships to cover the cost of their studies plus room and board in exchange for their athletic talents. Today’s total cost of attending an in-state public college is now $30,000 per year.  A private college will cost twice that amount. Let’s call the national average $40,000 per year per athlete. A recent NCAA study showed approximately 30,000 college football players participating in the FBS and FCS (smaller school) levels.  With 136 FBS schools and another 125 FCS football-playing universities, that averages to 115 football players per school. Using our $40,000 annual cost for each of the 115 football players per school, each major football school is forking out $4.6 million to cover the costs of their football team. On the revenue side, more than $3 billion is now being paid by television media companies to televise weekly football games and the playoffs.  With 136 FBS teams, that represents an average of $22 million of TV revenue per school. The players are quite aware of that remaining $17 million of TV revenue and want their share of it. How does this compare with how owners and players share revenue in the NFL? The NFL generates over $11 billion per year in television revenue.  With 32 NFL franchises, each team receives $340 million from TV alone.  The local teams also generate millions from ticket sales, parking, concessions, and merchandise. The players (like most corporate employees) are being paid about 50% of the team’s revenues. This year’s NFL salary cap was established at about $212 million per 53-player team.  That’s exactly $4 million per player. Now that we have a better handle on the numbers, it’s time to clean this mess up! A. What would the average “salary” be for major college football programs based on this year’s television revenues? Let’s use the NFL model and split the $3 billion of college football TV revenue.  The schools would receive 50% and the players can divvy-up the other 50%. The 136 FBS schools would divide their $1.5 billion.  That amounts to $11 million per school.  Schools could first utilize the money to offset the football players’ tuition/room/board annual costs of $4.6 million (as described earlier).  The remaining $6+ million could be used to support the revenue-deficient athletic programs at the university. Likewise, the other $1.5 billion could be split equally among the 115 players at each of the 136 FBS schools. Those 15,640 players would receive an average “pay” of $96,000 apiece in 2025. B. What about these NIL deals? Nothing should prohibit a top athlete from negotiating a legitimate contract based on his or her fair market value for promotional services.  Every NIL deal, though, must be approved by the school and then submitted for final review and approval by the newly appointed “Czar of College Sports” (Vote for me!). All fraudulent deals would result in an immediate suspension of the athlete for up to one year and the school being placed on probation (and loss of TV revenue) for a similar period.  The penalties must be stiff in order to prevent inevitable cheating. C. How would you fix the NCAA Transfer Portal? That’s easy!  First, let’s address the coaches. The coaches (head coaches and staff) must be retained by the school until the day following the winner of that sport’s national championship (January 19).  College coaches will have two weeks to sign with another school (or professional team) or elect to stay put during this two week period. For the players, each sport’s annual transfer portal season would begin on the day after the coaching moves occur.  The players’ transfer portal will be open for a minimum of one month and then close.  It’s “one and done” with no secondary portal seasons. D. When should colleges be allowed to sign high school athletes? It has never made sense that a high school athlete should be asked to sign a letter of intent to play in college sports before completing their final sports season as a senior.  Some kids are receiving scholarship offers coming out of the eighth grade!   Let’s change this! In our new “world”, a high school athlete may only sign a national letter of intent to play college athletics (1) during his or her senior year and (2) one week following the conclusion of his or her sport’s high school state championship game. Could changes like these happen anytime soon? Some want Congress to make new laws to cause some of these changes to happen. Good luck with that.  They can’t seem to agree on when to take a lunch break. It would be better for the conferences, schools, coaches, and players to voluntarily lock hands along with the (ugh) NCAA and establish a Czar of College Sports to make and enforce some new common-sense rules. Many of us would like to see former Alabama coach Nick Saban head this important task. His focus and passion is unmatched.  Hire that man for the job – if he really wants it! If there aren’t any applicants, though, you can reach always me at swampswamisports@gmail.com! The post Time for a Czar of College Sports! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to react to the quarterfinals and discuss the offseason overhaul at Tennessee. Hyams expresses surprise at Alabama's lack of a running game, noting they ran only eight called run plays against Indiana, who became the only team in the last two years to win a playoff game coming off a first-round bye. The conversation shifts to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, whom Hyams claims he would vote as the Heisman winner if he could re-cast his ballot, sharing the story of how Lane Kiffin's staff discovered him while watching film on a Division II opponent. Finally, they dive into the changes at Tennessee, where Josh Heupel has fired three assistant coaches and the defensive coordinator following a poor defensive showing against Illinois in the Music City Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to react to the quarterfinals and discuss the offseason overhaul at Tennessee. Hyams expresses surprise at Alabama's lack of a running game, noting they ran only eight called run plays against Indiana, who became the only team in the last two years to win a playoff game coming off a first-round bye. The conversation shifts to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, whom Hyams claims he would vote as the Heisman winner if he could re-cast his ballot, sharing the story of how Lane Kiffin's staff discovered him while watching film on a Division II opponent. Finally, they dive into the changes at Tennessee, where Josh Heupel has fired three assistant coaches and the defensive coordinator following a poor defensive showing against Illinois in the Music City Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Greeson and Chris Lee preview and predict outcomes on the Ole Miss-Miami matchup in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl, which is a 25-26 College Football Playoff semifinal game. Topics include: Ole Miss's season almost can't be believed. Lane Kiffin left before the playoff to coach at LSU. Six future LSU coaches are still on the staff at Ole Miss. Pete Golding has been a head coach all of two games; both are playoff games and the Rebels won each, which includes a 39-34 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, which avenged the Rebels' only loss this season. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was playing Division II football at Ferris State a year ago. Now, he's one of the most valuable players in college football, a dual-threat guy who had a big role in beating Georgia with some remarkable escapabilty. Chambliss has a great, physical running back in Kewan Lacy. However, Lacy's physical play had a cost: a shoulder injury that may have had a key role in a fumble vs. Georgia. Can Lacy heal between now and the matchup with that nasty Miami defense? The Rebels, whether due to Chambliss or his offensive line, didn't give up many sacks--including none to Georgia. However, they'll face maybe the best pass rush in America, led by the Hurricanes' Reuben Bain and Akheem Mesidor. Ole Miss spreads the passes around, with five receivers (Harrison Wallace III, DeZhaun Stribling, Deuce Alexander, Cayden Lee and Winston Watkins) and a good pass-catching tight end in Dae'Quan Wright. The Miami secondary has been outstanding. Safety Keionte Scott has two picks, both going for touchdowns, one of those a screen he picked against Ohio State. Bryce Fitzgerland also has six picks. Miami's offense is led by quarterback Carson Beck, elite freshman receiver Malachi Toney (who didn't drop a pass all season) and star running back Mark Fletcher Jr. The Rebels' defense was steady and has standouts of its own in linebacker Suntarine Perkins, defensive tackle William Echoles and Zxavian Harris. &COLLAR Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top Stories for January 1st Publish Date: January 1st From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, January 1st and Happy birthday to Verne Troyer I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace Gwinnettians urged to 'treecycle' their live Christmas trees $100K in Pokémon cards stolen from Carrollton shop Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on breads All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink STORY 1: Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace If you’ve ever seen a serene dog strolling alongside Buddhist monks—sometimes dressed better than the humans—you’ve probably met Aloka, the Peace Dog. Aloka isn’t flashy. He doesn’t bark for attention or demand the spotlight. But somehow, he’s become the quiet soul of the Walk for Peace, embodying everything it stands for. He walks when he can, rides when he’s tired, and never strays from the monks’ side. Once a stray in India, Aloka chose this life. Literally. He started following the monks during a peace walk years ago and never stopped. Now, he’s trekking across the U.S., his calm presence lifting spirits and drawing fans online. Despite the growing attention, Aloka stays grounded. He’s shy with fans, content to rest his paws in the grass or wait patiently for the next step. He doesn’t need words or signs to make his point. Aloka just shows up, step after step, proving that quiet compassion can be the loudest message of all. STORY 2: Gwinnettians urged to 'treecycle' their live Christmas trees Christmas 2025 is officially in the rearview mirror, and if you went with a live tree this year, you’re probably staring at it now, wondering, “What the heck do I do with this thing?” Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful has your answer: “Treecycle” it. Yep, their annual Bring One for the Chipper program is back, and they’re asking families to drop off their used live trees at participating fire stations by Jan. 21, 2026. The trees will be chipped into mulch for parks and public spaces—because why let a perfectly good tree go to waste? The big chipping event happens Jan. 24 at Bethesda Park in Lawrenceville, and volunteers are needed. Want to help? You’ve got to be at least 14, and you can sign up through Volunteer Gwinnett. Oh, and a quick heads-up: no lights, tinsel, ornaments, or stands—just the tree, bare and ready for its second act. Questions? Call 770-822-5187 or email gwinnettcb@gwinnettcb.org. STORY 3: $100K in Pokémon cards stolen from Carrollton shop Christmas Eve took a sour turn for Tag Collects, a local trading card shop, when a thief smashed their way in and made off with over $100,000 in rare Pokémon cards and sealed merchandise. Co-owner Tommy Brown got the alert early that morning—someone had hurled a tow hitch ball through the front door. In under two minutes, the thief grabbed rare gems like the coveted Umbreon “Moonbreon” card (worth $3,000) and Gold Star Rayquazas, valued at $14,000 combined. Sealed boxes, some worth up to $12,000 each, were also taken. The store has launched a GoFundMe to cover repairs and payroll, while Carrollton police are asking anyone with tips to come forward. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 4: Is New Year's Day a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed The first day of 2026 is here, and while it’s a holiday for many, it might throw a wrench in your plans if you’re trying to run errands or grab last-minute essentials. Here’s the deal: Walmart? Open. Target? Open. Costco? Nope, closed. Same for Aldi and Trader Joe’s. Whole Foods? Modified hours. CVS and Walgreens? Open, but check for reduced pharmacy hours. Mail? Forget it—USPS, UPS, and FedEx are all taking the day off. Banks and government offices? Closed too. Moral of the story? Plan ahead. STORY 5: Wesleyan Grad Eva Garabadian Earns Auburn Basketball Spot in Open Tryout Eva Garabadian thought basketball was behind her. Done. She’d moved on. A former three-sport star at Wesleyan—basketball, lacrosse, softball—she started her college hoops career at Georgia College and State University, a Division II school. One season, 16 games off the bench. Then she transferred to Auburn, not for sports, but for life. Basketball? That chapter was closed. She played pickup games, joined Auburn’s club lacrosse team, and settled into her new normal. Until October. A random Instagram post about walk-on tryouts flipped everything. Two weeks later, she was at Neville Arena, trying out. No nerves, just drills she’d done a hundred times. Worst case? She’d go back to her regular life. Best case? A dream she thought was over might come back. And it did. A text from Auburn’s new head coach, Larry Vickers, sealed it: she made the team. Now, she’s an SEC basketball player. From Division II to SEC, from thinking it was over to living the dream again—Eva’s story is proof that sometimes, life gives you a second chance when you least expect it. FALCONS: The Falcons’ season, a rollercoaster of confusion and chaos, somehow got even weirder Monday night. Already eliminated from playoff contention weeks ago, Atlanta (7-9) pulled off a dramatic 27-24 win over the Rams, their third straight victory in a season that’s been equal parts frustrating and baffling. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left, capping a game where Atlanta blew a 21-point lead but still managed to hang on. It’s been that kind of year—beating Super Bowl contenders like Buffalo and L.A., but losing to teams like the Jets and Panthers. Go figure. Bijan Robinson was unstoppable, racking up 195 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and a highlight-reel 93-yard run that left jaws on the floor. Rookie safety Xavier Watts continued his breakout season with two interceptions, tying Deion Sanders’ rookie record for Atlanta. But let’s not sugarcoat it—this season’s been a mess. Special teams? A disaster, with yet another blocked field goal returned for a touchdown. The Cousins signing? A head-scratcher. And yet, somehow, the Falcons are ending the year on a high note, showing flashes of the potential fans expected back in August. For now, though, they’ll be watching the playoffs from the couch—again. Break 3: GCPL Passport And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on breads We’ll have closing comments after this Break 5: Ingles Markets Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com www.kiamallofga.com Ice Rink – Downtown Sugar Hill Team GCPS News Podcast, Current Events, Top Headlines, Breaking News, Podcast News, Trending, Local News, Daily, News, Podcast, Interviews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard and Alex dive into the results from first round of the College Football Playoff, in the following order: Miami over Texas A&M, Alabama over Oklahoma, Ole Miss over Tulane, and James Madison vs. the idea that Group of 5 teams should have less access to the tournament. Then, a tour through FCS, Division II, Division III, and the NAIA national championship. Producer: Anthony Vito. Want much more? Become a paid subscriberSubscribers get weekly bonus episodes, usually more than one during the season and postseason, as well as the chance to ask questions and engage more deeply with the hosts. We'd love to have you. Thanks to our partners and subscribers* 20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD* https://www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Shop Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/* Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

In this episode, Randall Barnes reports on the shooting at Kentucky State University last Tuesday, the charges in the hazing death of Caleb Wilson, and the Trump Administration's dismantling of the SAVE Plan. Randall also dives deep into HBCU Sports, including recapping the 4 overtime classic that was the Cricket Celebration owl and calls out the elitism of some Division I HBCU football fans in how they discuss Division II HBCU football, as the Celebration Bowl featured two former Division II coaches. He also weighs in on Chennis Berry's comments that referenced media coverage of Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson relative to other coaches in the HBCU space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tate is joined by Darrin Joines of Franklin Christian Academy to discuss their statement win over The Webb School, the transition to Division II, and how multi-sport athletes like Everett Wondry are bringing a new level of physicality to the basketball court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Superdome, Ian Auzenne hosted WWL's Prep Football Roundup. Ian and Coach Brent Indest called the Division II Select State Championship Game between the Archbishop Shaw Eagles and St. Charles Catholic Comets.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by legendary Chicago sportswriter Fred Mitchell to present his annual Fred Mitchell Award to the best collegiate placekicker among more than 750 FCS, Division II, III, NAIA and NJCAA football teams.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Jake Butt to discuss Michigan firing football coach Sherrone Moore for cause after an investigation revealed he had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. After that, legendary Chicago sportswriter Fred Mitchell joined the show to present his annual Fred Mitchell Award to the best collegiate placekicker among more than 750 FCS, Division II, III, NAIA and NJCAA football teams.

Sean Baligian unloads on one of the most chaotic selection weekends college football has seen, starting with the decision that sent shockwaves everywhere: Alabama slipping into the playoff despite three losses and a blowout defeat in the conference title game. He breaks down why the move makes no football sense, why brand bias continues to rule the sport, and how this year exposed (again) the absurdity of automatic qualifiers.From Notre Dame's résumé problems to Miami's head-to-head advantage, Sean walks through every argument the committee got wrong and explains why the AQ system is outdated, unnecessary, and actively harmful to the playoff field. He revisits infamous examples like Wisconsin's 2012 Big Ten title, outlines what a real competitive structure would look like, and reveals how Division II already has the blueprint the FBS refuses to adopt.The episode also dives into bowl-season quirks, NIL distortions, the transfer portal circus, the broken ethics around “student-athlete welfare,” and the widening disconnect between what fans love about the sport and what the sport is becoming. Plus: behind-the-scenes insight on Heisman voting, why weekday bowl games rule, and a few classic Sean stories sprinkled in.

It's Day 2 of American Conference Media Week here on In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. Today, we first head to Denton to talk about the new-look Mean Green. We chat with head coach Cody White about his journey from Division II to North Texas. You'll also hear from pitcher Anneca Anderson about her decision to return to UNT and play for Coach White.Next, we travel to Birmingham to examine UAB, a team poised to add more wins to its tally in 2025. Head coach Taylor Smartt reflects on her first year in charge and the many close games her team played. Then, hear from Hannah Dorsett and Abi Perkins about being roommates and their BBQ recommendation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Airey Bros Radio was originally streamed LIVE on YouTube on November 3, 2025 and is now available on all podcast platforms.

I sat down with Northeastern State AD John Sisemore to discuss their upcoming appearance in one of Division II's three bowl games as well as the challenges of life as an independent.

This episode was recorded live on Sunday night exclusively for subscribers of the Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club. Want access in the future? Become a Patron today: patreon.com/i80club. And want to listen to the entire pod? Head to the Volleyball State podcast fee wherever you get your podcasts!Nebraska sweeps Iowa and Indiana to clinch a 3rd straight Big Ten title. Plus, the ACC is coming down to the final week. The SEC Tournament rolls on and a look at the Division II and NAIA postseason.Show Sponsors:Alumni Hall, your home for Husker gear and merchandise. Save 15% on your order by mentioning Volleyball State in store or use code VOLLEYBALLSTATE online at https://www.alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskersFor the second straight season, the Omaha Supernovas have led the world in pro volleyball attendance — and in 2026, they're raising the bar with new GM John Cook, former Husker star Merritt Beason, and returning star Brooke Nuneviller. Get your 2026 season tickets at https://www.supernovas.comJIV Athletics makes high-performance underwear engineered specifically for volleyball players.

Alex and Richard guide you through dozens of Week 13 college football games, from Oregon's depth-driven win over USC to an all-time ending in the Division II playoffs. Just a few of the games covered in here include: Oregon 42, USC 27: Depth and special teams matter Pitt 42, Georgia Tech 28: Pat Narduzzi really did it this time Oklahoma 17, Missouri 6: Speaking of special teams mattering! Utah 51, Kansas State 47: A ground-game exhibition for the ages Duke 32, North Carolina 25: Have you ever seen a kicker run like that? Texas 52, Arkansas 37: “The Full Arch” against a horrible defense Tulane 37, Temple 13: The Green Wave roll through some distractionsYale 45, Harvard 28: A disaster from the jump for the Crimson Montana State 31, Montana 28: An upset in the Brawl of the Wild James Madison 24, Wazzu 20: The Cougs' season of so-close continuesSan Diego State 25, San Jose State 3: The Aztecs' defense is unreal Benedict 25, Wingate 24: A finish that must be seen to be believed Want much more? Become a paid subscriberSubscribers get bonus episodes each week, usually multiple during the season. We'd love to have you as we continue into one of our busiest times of the year. We are recording a coach carousel-focused episode early this week and will be sharing that with subscribers shortly. Join at www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe Thanks to our partners and subscribers20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDJoin us at 12 p.m. on 12/6 in NYC, along with Nokian Tyres! RSVP for our championship watch party at Mason Jar at https://www.nokiantyres.com/szd Shop Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ and use code HOMEFIELD30 at checkout to get 30% off This episode is produced by Anthony Vito. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Daemen University head coach Mike McDonald joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on coaching backwards with success.A fixture in the college basketball coaching fraternity, Mike MacDonald is entering his 29th season as a collegiate head coach. He was named the ECC, NABC District and BCANY Division II Coach of the Year last season after leading Daemen to a 28-1 record. He was also the recipient of the Clarence "Big House" Gaines Award given to the top coach in all of Division II basketball by collegeinsiders.com. MacDonald has led Daemen to a 232-84 record over his first 11 seasons, including eight 20-win seasons and five NCAA tournament berths. He enters the regular season just 11 wins shy of 500 for his career.Mike MacDonald has led Daemen University through one of the most successful stretches in program history. Under his leadership, Daemen has emerged as a power in the NCAA Division II. The Wildcats are coming off the most successful season in program history when they posted a 28-1 overall record, won the ECC regular season and tournament championships and qualified for the NCAA tournament for the fifth time. Daemen rattled off 28 straight victories to start the season, earning the distinction of being the last remaining unbeaten team across all three levels of NCAA basketball. Along the way, they ascended to the No. 1 ranking in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II poll for the first time in program history.With previous stops at Canisius University and Medaille University, MacDonald has worked across all three NCAA divisions. Before arriving at Daemen University, Mike MacDonald spent eight transformative years as head coach at Medaille College (2006–2014), where he turned a struggling NCAA Division III program into a regional powerhouse. Inheriting a team that had gone just 4–46 over the previous two seasons, MacDonald led the Mavericks to an average of 18 wins per year and six postseason appearances. His final five seasons were especially dominant—Medaille recorded 101 wins, the most of any Division III program in New York State during that span, and ranked 17th nationally in total victories. He was named Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year four times and left as the school's all-time leader in wins (149) and winning percentage (.671).Prior to Medaille, MacDonald spent 18 years at Canisius College, including nine seasons as head coach (1997–2006), where he guided the Golden Griffins to 108 wins and earned BCANY Division I Co-Coach of the Year honors in 2000–01. He also served as a longtime assistant at Canisius, helping the program reach the NCAA Tournament and two NIT appearances under head coach John Beilein.

1 hour: L.A. Bachelor of The Bachelor News Report will join us to talk about HBCU football teams in the Division II playoffs and other related topics 2nd hour: Author/journalist Jerald L. Hoover will join us to talk about the NBA and his book "My Hero, My Friend".

This week on Sports Stuff with Jim & Muff, the guys deliver a packed episode full of sharp takes, elite banter, and wall-to-wall football talk. Things kick off with a lighthearted debate about the legitimacy of s'mores ice cream, but it doesn't take long before the conversation heats up across the college and NFL landscapes. The Gurus of Nothing break down a chaotic week in the NFL, including: - The Ramsey–Chase dust-up and what it means for both squads - The Steelers' roller-coaster performance - A shocking Jaguars blowout over the Chargers - The Ravens' statement win over the Browns The crew then shifts to college football, covering: - Oklahoma's big win over Alabama - Georgia flexing on Texas - Texas A&M's wild comeback and the controversy attached - And Michigan's too-close-for-comfort escape against Northwestern Plus some love for local sports chaos, standout hockey moments, and notable hoops performances Don't forget to follow us on all our socials: - @sportsjimmuff on Instagram / Twitter - Sports Stuff with Jim & Muff on Facebook / YouTube Subcribe, comment, rate, review, poke, like, tickle, and get the damn bell on!!!

Send us a textWe jump from a blizzard bicycle kick in the Canadian Premier League to Premier League plot twists, break down VAR's chaos and card rules, and map a MEAC race that might come down to a coin toss. FCS upsets, Maction midweek, NHL surprises, and vertical streaming tests round it out.• Premier League swings with Tottenham's draw, Arsenal dropping points, Chelsea's youth, Newcastle's away woes• VAR speed vs precision, penalties vs offsides, simulation and card suspensions• Canadian Premier League final in the snow and a stunning bicycle kick• Bundesliga and La Liga notes, Bayern's late quality, Sunderland's grit• FCS upsets, Youngstown State rally, North Dakota's potential• MEAC tiebreakers, Celebration Bowl paths, and coin flip scenarios• Maction returns with Wagon Wheel and midweek slates• Division II and III mascot gems and logo talk• Ducks' early surge, Hurricanes' form, NHL snapshots• NWSL expansion to Atlanta and local support Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker give their takes on Monday's season-opener for Utah State men's basketball, including thoughts on how each player did on the evening and what it means for the eventual rotation and future performances of those players and the team. And then, a look back at the stunning upset by Hawaii-Pacific over Boise State, handing the Broncos a rare loss to a Division II team. And also answering the question of whether or not it will truly count against a potential NCAA Tournament resume.

Powered by NoFo BrewingAs teams vie for postseason berths in Division I, Division II, Division III, and the NAIA, SDH looks at the nine conferences that house Georgia sides on the mens and womens sides to break it all downFrom Mercer's women playing for a title to Clayton State and a 6-goal shootout and a hat trick in Statesboro, it's just the beginning in the red clay for this week

Should Vegas really have a say in the CFP field? FootballScoop's John Brice, Doug Samuels and Zach Barnett debate that before previewing Week 9 in college football, starting with a possible elimination game in Norman. Also: the biggest games of the weekend are in FCS and Division II, so we previewed those as well.

Nate sits down with 1997 Charlotte Valley alumna, Rena Goble, who is among the most accomplished athletes in Wildcats history. A standout on the basketball court, she finished with 2,121 points, which at the time was the most in Section IV history. Rena went on to play at the Division-II level for Southern Connecticut State University before building a life and career in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, she reflects on her playing career and the journey that's shaped her life beyond the game.  

Before joining the powerhouse Virginia Cavaliers, Bryn Greenwaldt was already making NCAA history — becoming the first woman in Division II to break 22 seconds in the 50 freestyle while also competing as an All-American high jumper. Now beginning her fifth year and first season in Division I swimming, Bryn brings a unique two-sport background, combining explosive athleticism with the mindset of a seasoned competitor. In this episode, she talks about her journey from Augustana University to UVA, how track and field training shaped her sprint power and underwaters, and what she's learning inside one of the nation's most dominant swim programs. It's an authentic, fun, and inspiring conversation about transitions, training culture, and finding balance in the grind — with one of the most intriguing new faces in college swimming.

This week on Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jim Tressel, former national championship-winning coach and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. Coach Tressel dives into the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, reflects on his time leading championship programs, and shares how lessons from football continue to shape his work in public service. Whether you're a coach, leader, or lifelong learner, this conversation offers powerful takeaways on leadership, adaptability, and purpose—on and off the field. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown 1:14 – Introduction 1:45 – Team Tressel Fitness Challenge and its impact 5:42 – Discovering a passion for coaching 10:06 – The value of wearing multiple hats at a Division II program 12:00 – Lessons from his father and coaching mentors 15:10 – Growth and championship success at Youngstown State 27:00 – Transitioning to the Ohio State head coaching role 30:15 – Adjusting his approach at a powerhouse program 32:15 – Navigating a new recruiting landscape 35:30 – Reflections on Ohio State's 2025 National Championship 37:55 – Consulting experience with the Indianapolis Colts 40:40 – Taking on the VP of Strategic Engagement role at the University of Akron 42:40 – Lessons from his time as VP and later as President at Youngstown State 45:40 – What will never change about coaching college football 48:38 – Applying coaching lessons to his role as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio 51:15 – Closing thoughts Connect with Coach Tressel: Twitter: @JimTressel5 | @LtGovJimTressel

Chad Mustard is the boys basketball coach at Omaha Roncalli Catholic High School, and he has had a varied and exciting career. A former All-Stater in multiple sports in Nebraska who played multiple sports at the Division II level and eventually found himself on multiple NFL rosters, Coach Mustard brings those experiences and more to his coaching resume. In this episode, we talk about those things, along with fundraising, taking steps in growth in the program. pressbreaks, player development and much more. A really fun podcast with one of Omaha's best!

In this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut and Roman sit down with Hall of Famer Andre Reed, one of the most reliable receivers of the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl era. Reed opens up about his path from Division II prospect to becoming one of the greatest wideouts in NFL history. He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of four straight Super Bowl losses, and his zone game in the epic 32-point comeback against the Houston Oilers. Reed also talks about his long road to the Hall of Fame and the chills he still gets remembering that call. Beyond football, he shares how he’s paying it forward — from his work as a Boys & Girls Club ambassador and literacy advocate to launching his nutrition company Cellev8 and serving as commissioner of a new arena football league. With stories of perseverance, purpose, and positivity, this conversation shows why Andre Reed’s second act is just as impactful as his first. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Peanut and Roman sit down with Hall of Famer Andre Reed, one of the most reliable receivers of the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl era. Reed opens up about his path from Division II prospect to becoming one of the greatest wideouts in NFL history. He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of four straight Super Bowl losses, and his zone game in the epic 32-point comeback against the Houston Oilers. Reed also talks about his long road to the Hall of Fame and the chills he still gets remembering that call. Beyond football, he shares how he’s paying it forward — from his work as a Boys & Girls Club ambassador and literacy advocate to launching his nutrition company Cellev8 and serving as commissioner of a new arena football league. With stories of perseverance, purpose, and positivity, this conversation shows why Andre Reed’s second act is just as impactful as his first. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I interview Cole Schaffer, the new head baseball coach at Thomas More University. We discuss Cole's journey to becoming a head coach, the challenges of recruiting at the Division II level, and his vision for building a competitive baseball program. Cole shares insights on the importance of player commitment, the realities of coaching, and the structure of fall practices. The conversation highlights the significance of balancing academics and athletics, as well as the sacrifices made in pursuit of a coaching career.Follow Cole and Thomas More baseball on X:Cole Shaffer: @coleshaffer05Thomas More Baseball: @ThomasMoreBase1Does your family need help navigating the recruiting process for college baseball?Sign up for a consult on the Patrick Jones Baseball website.Check Out Patrick's Stuff:•