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...
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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...
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 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”)...
How does NIL work in College Football?
The NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) agreement allows college athletes to profit from their personal brand, emerged after 2021 due to court rulings like O’Bannon vs NCAA. Historically, college athletes could not be paid, but massive revenue from sports raised concerns about their rights. NIL enables athletes to enter contracts for endorsements, public appearances, and uses professional agents, while prohibiting pay-for-play schemes. Funding often comes from NIL collectives tied to colleges. The landscape is shifting toward potential professionalization of college sports, with significant implications for athlete decision-making and the future of college football.
The Basics of American Football
This post provides an overview of American Football, outlining its objectives, game structure, and team dynamics. It explains the roles of offense, defense, and special teams, emphasizing scoring methods. The post also touches on game strategies and common penalties.
