Why Big 12 Schools Are Saying No to the RedBird Money
Private equity firms has been circling college sports for a while now. We are seeing them pop up tied to either individual schools or conferences. Last week, the Big 12 became the first major...
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Where Does the Big Ten’s $1.37 Billion Revenue Distribution Come From?
It is becoming tradition in the offseason that the moment we stop talking about the draft, we start talking about money. This year appears to be no different as the Big Ten announced it...
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...
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...
