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The Clipboard Is Dead: Klatt’s List Confirms the Era of the General Manager
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The Clipboard Is Dead: Klatt’s List Confirms the Era of the General Manager

Joel Klatt’s new top 10 rankings aren't just a list; they're an obituary for the old way of coaching. With Indiana at the top and legends left out, the message is clear: Adapt or disappear.

Larry NorrisMar 1
NCAA's Targeting Proposal Finally Aligns With Football Reality
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NCAA's Targeting Proposal Finally Aligns With Football Reality

The NCAA's proposed one-year trial for targeting shifts the focus from punitive carryovers to progressive discipline, solving a major logistical headache for coaching staffs.

Larry NorrisFeb 28
The NFL Combine Has Become a Showroom for Finished Inventory
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The NFL Combine Has Become a Showroom for Finished Inventory

With NIL keeping development projects on campus, Indianapolis is no longer about potential. It's about grown men like Zane Durant and Sonny Styles proving they're ready right now.

Larry NorrisFeb 28
Saban, Trump, and the Logistics of Fixing a Broken Game
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Saban, Trump, and the Logistics of Fixing a Broken Game

Nick Saban heads to the White House on March 6 for a roundtable on the future of college sports. It's not a photo op; it's a staff meeting to fix a broken machine.

Larry NorrisFeb 27
The Big Ten and SEC Aren't Handing Over the Headset
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The Big Ten and SEC Aren't Handing Over the Headset

The two power conferences are fighting media rights consolidation not because it hurts innovation, but because it threatens their grip on the play-calling.

Larry NorrisFeb 26
Cincinnati's $1M Lawsuit Against Sorsby Is the New Playbook
Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati's $1M Lawsuit Against Sorsby Is the New Playbook

When quarterback Brendan Sorsby left for Texas Tech, he left a $1 million tab behind. Cincinnati's lawsuit isn't petty; it's the inevitable result of treating roster management like a business.

Larry NorrisFeb 26
Jeff Monken Offers the Logistics Fix College Football Desperately Needs
Army Black Knights

Jeff Monken Offers the Logistics Fix College Football Desperately Needs

With the season dragging into late January, the Army coach's proposal to move the Army-Navy game offers a lifeline to a broken calendar.

Larry NorrisFeb 25
Sarkisian's January Calculation: Why Texas Stayed Home to Build a Roster
Texas Longhorns

Sarkisian's January Calculation: Why Texas Stayed Home to Build a Roster

While most coaches burned jet fuel chasing recruits in January, Steve Sarkisian stayed in Austin. The goal? Fixing the ratio between watching tape and vetting character.

Larry NorrisFeb 24
The NCAA Wants to Cover Knees, and It Might Cost You a Timeout
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The NCAA Wants to Cover Knees, and It Might Cost You a Timeout

The era of the "biker short" look in college football might be drawing to a close. With the Rules Committee eyeing penalties for exposed knees, a wardrobe malfunction could soon cost coaches a critical timeout.

Larry NorrisFeb 24
Kiffin's Top-10 Ranking Is Nice, But the Roster Sheet Is Where the Work Is
LSU Tigers

Kiffin's Top-10 Ranking Is Nice, But the Roster Sheet Is Where the Work Is

Joel Klatt has Lane Kiffin as a top-10 coach, but in Baton Rouge, the real story isn't the ranking—it's the logistics of marrying a No. 1 transfer class with a new playbook before spring.

Larry NorrisFeb 23
The Logistical Failure of Ranking Alabama No. 17
Alabama Crimson Tide

The Logistical Failure of Ranking Alabama No. 17

Ranking Alabama 17th isn't just a slight—it ignores the mechanics of roster management. Here is why the projected drop-off misses the mark on continuity.

Larry NorrisFeb 23
The Ledger Always Balances: Norvell, Fickell, and the Cost of Winning
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The Ledger Always Balances: Norvell, Fickell, and the Cost of Winning

In 2026, the pressure on coaches like Mike Norvell isn't just about the scoreboard—it's about the massive financial machinery grinding beneath their feet.

Larry NorrisFeb 22
The $1 Million Check-Down Looming Over Chapel Hill
North Carolina Tar Heels

The $1 Million Check-Down Looming Over Chapel Hill

Bill Belichick's first year at UNC ended at 4-8. Now, a specific clause in his contract makes an NFL return a surprisingly affordable option.

Larry NorrisFeb 22
Tennessee's Safety Net is Gone: It's Time for the Kids to Play
Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee's Safety Net is Gone: It's Time for the Kids to Play

With Joey Aguilar denied eligibility, Josh Heupel loses his veteran insurance policy. Now, the Vols turn to raw talent and the brutal reality of SEC growing pains.

Larry NorrisFeb 21
The Hidden Mileage in Ohio State's 20-Team Playoff Push
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The Hidden Mileage in Ohio State's 20-Team Playoff Push

Ryan Day and Ross Bjork are calling for a bigger postseason field, but expanding the bracket means rewriting the physical limits of the college calendar.

Larry NorrisFeb 21
Cignetti’s $13.2 Million Deal: The New Cost of Doing Business
Indiana Hoosiers

Cignetti’s $13.2 Million Deal: The New Cost of Doing Business

Indiana bumps Curt Cignetti to the highest salary in college football history. A look at the leverage, the logistics, and what it costs to stay on top.

Larry NorrisFeb 20
The Heavy Cost of 34 New Name Tags
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The Heavy Cost of 34 New Name Tags

With nearly 40 Power Four programs breaking in new quarterbacks for 2026, the real story isn't the talent—it's the lost currency of continuity in the locker room.

Larry NorrisFeb 20
In Athens, the Message Still Isn't Sticking
Georgia Bulldogs

In Athens, the Message Still Isn't Sticking

With two more players booked on driving charges, Georgia's off-field pattern is becoming a coaching nightmare that fines and suspensions haven't fixed.

Larry NorrisFeb 19
A Dropped Call Cost Georgia a Heisman Trophy
Indiana Hoosiers

A Dropped Call Cost Georgia a Heisman Trophy

Fernando Mendoza revealed a cell service glitch prevented his commitment to Kirby Smart, altering the course of the 2025 national championship race.

Larry NorrisFeb 18
The Scoreboard Says One Thing, But The Foundation Is Cracking
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The Scoreboard Says One Thing, But The Foundation Is Cracking

Indiana winning the national title proves the game is alive, but a staggering number of fans think the sport is broken. Ignoring the check engine light is a dangerous game.

Larry NorrisFeb 18