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Oct 5, 2026
Today, I'll answer a few of your questions ...
Sun Belt
+2
Oct 2, 2026
Is this about saving money ... or something else?
MAC
+1
Oct 1, 2026
From the MAC to the artist formally known as a MAAC
College Softball
Sep 30, 2026
Our comprehensive analysis of Division I softball program finances, performance and competitive landscape across FY2024-25 and the 2025 season
College Sports Recruiting
Sep 29, 2026
... and a few other parts of the bill most people aren't talking about as often.
FOIA Fun
Sep 25, 2026
An administrative whoopsie means everybody gets to look at something truly rare: verified payroll data.
TV Biz
Sep 24, 2026
Here are a few things to know before you freak out, or go to the moon, over the next TV PR email blast.
Political News
Sep 22, 2026
In my professional judgement, this legislation will not do the things its advocates say it will.
College Basketball
Sep 21, 2026
The 20-year-old former G Leaguer signed with Providence and is on campus this fall as a student, waiting for permission to be an athlete.
College Football
Sep 18, 2026
The Athletic's reporting is a meaningful achievement. What does it really tell us, though?
SEC
Sep 17, 2026
A look back to World War II and another instance of coach facing off against his conference over player (in)eligibility.
College Sports Reform
+6
Sep 16, 2026
Without a clearly defined mission statement, the rest of college sports is doomed to be a bad-faith political football.
Sep 14, 2026
"OC for A Day" promotions and leaning into superheroes and video games — they really do bring attention and money. But at what long-term cost?
Sports Biz
Sep 11, 2026
Here's my potential concern ... especially for the University of Utah.
+4
Sep 9, 2026
I understand that this probably LOOKS worse than it is ... but why do it at all? And at those prices?
Sep 8, 2026
Was it cool? Absolutely. But there's a reason volleyball is typically played indoors, not in 112-year-old baseball stadiums.
Sep 4, 2026
I regret to inform you that billable hours are, in fact, at it again.
Sep 3, 2026
Bigger isn't always better. But being big certainly can help.
College Sports Administration
Sep 1, 2026
Beware: Many of these may cause naps.
Aug 31, 2026
Not all expansion teams are created equally. But the journey doesn't stop after Game 1.
Aug 28, 2026
How do you pronounce MAAC so it doesn't sound like MAC? That's no longer a question anyone in college sports has to ask.
Big East
Aug 27, 2026
It isn't just about the money. DePaul, leading the Big East, could get paid multiple times.
College Volleyball
Aug 26, 2026
Plus important developments on what California schools were actually paying athletes
Aug 24, 2026
And no, they don't include "who's gonna make the Playoff?"
Aug 21, 2026
Turns out, energy drinks might be bad for you?
