What is the EADA Survey in College Sports?
The EADA survey is one of college sports most useful reports for understanding where the money in college sports actually goes. I said last week that I wanted to spend some time looking at...
Category: Explainers
Public or Private: Understanding the Universities in the Big Ten
It wouldn’t be a college football offseason without focusing on the subject of money. Once the balls get packed away in January and before we get to the draft, college football financing and politics...
Big Ten Private Investment – What we know so far & what it might mean
Earlier this year, we saw the passing of the landmark House Settlement. This, amongst other things, allowed teams to legitimately share revenue directly with players for the first time. Conferences have spent a lot...
What Happened in the Michigan Sign Stealing Saga?
A Beginners Guide If you are new to college football, you may have come across the Michigan sign stealing drama. Netflix recently made a documentary about the affair and if you have spoken to...
What is the College Class System and redshirting?
Anyone new to College Football may wonder what terms like “freshman”, “junior”, or “senior” mean. The terms relate to the US College/University class system and are a reminder of the “college” in college football....
What Does a College Football Defensive Coordinator Really Do?
A few weeks ago, I broke down the high-pressure role of a college football Offensive Coordinator. But every offensive coach needs an equal on the other side of the ball. Enter, the Defensive Coordinator…...
What are the key details of the House Settlement?
A Beginners Guide to the House vs NCAA Case On Friday 6th June, Judge Wilken delivered her final approval to the House settlement. The settlement is a landmark moment for college sports, addressing student...
What Does a College Football Offensive Coordinator Really Do?
Whilst head coaches tend to grab the headlines and post-game interviews, much of a team’s on-field offensive success can be traced back to another critical figure, the college football offensive coordinator. If you’re a...
The Many Roles of a College Football Head Coach
One of the key things to understand for new UK fans of college football is just how central, and stretched, the head coach is. As well as calling plays or giving big locker room...
Nico Iamaleava NIL Saga and its Impact on College Football
The recent saga surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has sparked intense debate across the college football community. His story will likely become a cautionary tale in the evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”)...
