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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
Mendoza’s Combine Scratch Is Pure Asset Management
Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza’s Combine Scratch Is Pure Asset Management

The consensus No. 1 pick is skipping the Combine throwing session. It’s not about fear—it’s about controlling the variables in a high-stakes job interview.

JacksonFeb 22
Cignetti’s $13.2 Million Deal: The New Cost of Doing Business
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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
A Dropped Call Cost Georgia a Heisman Trophy
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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
Rankings Don't Block Tackles: A Look at the 2026 Preseason Hype
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Rankings Don't Block Tackles: A Look at the 2026 Preseason Hype

Josh Pate's early 2026 rankings are out, placing Notre Dame and Indiana at the top. But championships aren't won on paper—they're won in the February weight room.

Larry NorrisFeb 3
The Old Man and the Trophy: What Indiana Just Taught the Football World
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The Old Man and the Trophy: What Indiana Just Taught the Football World

While rivals chased five-star potential, Curt Cignetti built a champion on grown-man strength and overlooked transfers. The coaching fraternity is taking notes.

Larry NorrisJan 28
The Calendar Don't Care: Indiana's Title and the Cost of the 17-Game Grind
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The Calendar Don't Care: Indiana's Title and the Cost of the 17-Game Grind

Indiana didn't just win a trophy on Monday night; they survived a demolition derby. Coach Norris looks at the toll of the new playoff era and the silence after the confetti.

Larry NorrisJan 23
The 2026 Rankings Don't Account for the Mileage
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The 2026 Rankings Don't Account for the Mileage

Indiana just survived a 16-game NFL-style grind to win the title, but the 2026 preseason polls are already looking at fresh legs in Texas and Ohio State.

Larry NorrisJan 21
The Heavy Logistics of Perfection
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The Heavy Logistics of Perfection

Indiana's unanimous No. 1 finish in the Coaches Poll isn't just about a trophy. It's about surviving a 16-game schedule that pushes the limits of amateur athletics.

Larry NorrisJan 21
Indiana's 16-0 Run Wasn't Magic. It Was Work.
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Indiana's 16-0 Run Wasn't Magic. It Was Work.

Going 16-0 doesn’t happen by accident or fairy dust. It happens when you run a QB draw on 4th-and-5 with the season on the line.

Larry NorrisJan 20
Texas Hits $2 Billion, But Money Can't Buy Monday Night
Texas Longhorns

Texas Hits $2 Billion, But Money Can't Buy Monday Night

Texas is the first college football team worth $2 billion. Indiana is playing for the National Championship. One of these things matters on a spreadsheet; the other matters on the grass.

Larry NorrisJan 19
The Blueprint Is Boring: Why Replicating Indiana Is Harder Than It Looks
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The Blueprint Is Boring: Why Replicating Indiana Is Harder Than It Looks

Everyone wants to know how Curt Cignetti turned Indiana into a title contender overnight. The answer isn't a secret scheme—it's a refusal to be distracted.

Larry NorrisJan 18
Why Coaches Fear Indiana’s Short Memory
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Why Coaches Fear Indiana’s Short Memory

A dozen coaches break down the National Championship, pointing to one trait in Fernando Mendoza that separates a trophy from a highlight reel: the ability to forget.

Larry NorrisJan 17
The Mess on the Field is Filling the Stands
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The Mess on the Field is Filling the Stands

Fans claim the transfer portal and coaching carousel have ruined the sport, but the ratings tell a different story. Chaos, it turns out, sells tickets.

Larry NorrisJan 17
Monday Night's Title Game Is a Multi-Million Dollar Job Interview
Miami Hurricanes

Monday Night's Title Game Is a Multi-Million Dollar Job Interview

For prospects like Miami's Francis Mauigoa and Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, the National Championship is the final, brutal exam before the NFL comes calling.

Larry NorrisJan 16
The Quietest Juggernaut: Why Indiana's Mileage Matters More Than The Noise
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The Quietest Juggernaut: Why Indiana's Mileage Matters More Than The Noise

While the national media spins conspiracies about Indiana's sudden dominance, the real story is hidden in travel logs, film study, and a roster that treats drama like a penalty flag.

Larry NorrisJan 15
For Mario Cristobal, the Road Home Was Paved in Sweat
Miami Hurricanes

For Mario Cristobal, the Road Home Was Paved in Sweat

It’s not just about the national championship game next Monday. It’s about four years of quiet, brutal logistics that turned a 5-7 squad into a title contender.

Larry NorrisJan 13
Home Cooking and Hard Counts: The Logistics of a Miami-Indiana Title Tilt
Miami Hurricanes

Home Cooking and Hard Counts: The Logistics of a Miami-Indiana Title Tilt

Playing a national championship in your home stadium sounds like an advantage, but it disrupts the routine. Here is what the tape says about the Hoosiers and Hurricanes.

Larry NorrisJan 13
Two Years Gone, Saban’s Blueprint Still Holds the Keys to the Castle
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Two Years Gone, Saban’s Blueprint Still Holds the Keys to the Castle

Nick Saban has traded the headset for a microphone, but the College Football Playoff semifinals prove his 'Process' is the only currency that matters in January.

Larry NorrisJan 4