Is the NIL policy sustainable for college football?

Enthusiastic donors, alumni and business organizations aren’t holding back in the early going of the new NIL policy. They sink millions of dollars into these newfound war-chests.  One has to wonder though, what is the expected Rate on Investment (ROI) anticipated for these significant donations?

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Sign of college football future: NCAA gives player ninth year of eligibility

Miami, Florida – The NCAA granted Miami Hurricane TE Cam McCormick a ninth year of eligibility to play football in 2024. We admire Cam’s fortitude and persistence. Austin Cartwright reports about this initially in his January 18 article in USA … Continue reading

Check out my New Book coming out later this year

Working title:  Fifty years of Tales from the Tailgate: The Good, the Fun, and the Ugly of College Football, 1972-2022 (and beyond).
I’ve attended and enjoyed travels to 676 college football games over the years from FBS to D-3. I plan to do this as long as I can. With new changes impacting college football as we’ve known it, will this game continue to be as good for us fans?

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Steve’s Salvos: Week Four, September 23, 2021

Saban’s system     To many not affiliated with the vaunted Southeastern Conference, it really means “Alabama and the other 13”.   Conference members still try to knock The Tide off the top of the SEC since Nick Saban has taken them … Continue reading

Steveo’s Salvos – Stanford spring football preview, March 29, 2016

In 2016, we’ve penned in nine teams that will appear on our schedule more than one time. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages we’re hearing about as these teams prepare for their upcoming spring practice sessions. It’ll give … Continue reading