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It's time for my annual reminder to be a Debbie Downer about the Flutie Effect

It's time for my annual reminder to be a Debbie Downer about the Flutie Effect

Yes, a March Madness upset is a big deal for the marketability of your school. But it has significant limitations, and isn't worth a gazillion dollars.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
FOIA FunFOIA Fun
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So what does a General Manager actually DO? I FOIA'd some contracts to find out

So what does a General Manager actually DO? I FOIA'd some contracts to find out

Turns out, there's not exactly an industry consensus on what this job title means. At least, not yet.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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Here's what I've learned about US Soccer's proposals for college soccer

Here's what I've learned about US Soccer's proposals for college soccer

Is it a takeover? A hybrid? A pathway forward or another empty PDF? I asked around to find out.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports RecruitingCollege Sports Recruiting
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Exempting athlete NIL money from state income taxes is an insult to state taxpayers

Exempting athlete NIL money from state income taxes is an insult to state taxpayers

Forget the recruiting "advantages." Some things ought to be more important than beating State U's recruiting class.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports HistoryCollege Sports History
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Maybe Spring Games are doing to die. And maybe that's even okay!

Maybe Spring Games are doing to die. And maybe that's even okay!

No, I don't think "tampering concerns" are the real reason., But we ought to be honest about what these events really are.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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Who is objecting to House, and why should I care? A primer, in Plain English:

Who is objecting to House, and why should I care? A primer, in Plain English:

The timeline and the latest details on the revenue sharing plan that will change college sports:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Penn StatePenn State
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Money isn't real

Money isn't real

The financial foundation of college sports may be changing, but that doesn't mean spending is slowing down

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
EA Sports College FootballEA Sports College Football
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Here's why the stock for EA Sports is tanking

Here's why the stock for EA Sports is tanking

And no, the college football franchise isn't in trouble.

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
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The Extra Points Theory of How To Build a Championship Football Roster

The Extra Points Theory of How To Build a Championship Football Roster

It isn't just about NIL...but about where and how you spend (and raise) it:

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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So what do college football players ACTUALLY want?

So what do college football players ACTUALLY want?

Athletes.org hosted the first Player Summit in Atlanta to, in part, answer this exact question

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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NCAA Convention 2025: Who is actually going to opt-in to House? And why?

NCAA Convention 2025: Who is actually going to opt-in to House? And why?

If you're hoping for clarity on the most confusing subject in college sports right now...lol good luck

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
Big SkyBig Sky
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Here's why Montana bought a TV commercial during Montana State's FCS championship game

Here's why Montana bought a TV commercial during Montana State's FCS championship game

And no, it wasn't to troll anybody

Matt Brown
Matt Brown