Bruce Feldman
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Feldman: The coaching and parenting lessons I learned coaching my son’s pee-wee football team
I learned, most of all, that being a football head coach is very, very hard.
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Will always be grateful to Dave Clawson for him being so open to share insight into the Slow Mesh, which became such a memorable part of car rides to and from games with my then-2nd grade son as we implemented a version of Wake's offense in our pee-wee football league www.nytimes.com/athletic/333...
New Audible: Did Notre Dame clinch a playoff spot, and did UGA eliminate Texas? What will the CFP do if there's a bunch of 10-2s? Can the CFP Committee move past its initial rankings? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I discuss that & more after wild Week 12: m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bO...
Week 12 Reactions: Who clinched a playoff spot, and who could actually win?
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November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New Audible: Did Notre Dame clinch a playoff spot, and did UGA eliminate Texas? What will the CFP do if there's a bunch of 10-2s? Can the CFP Committee move past its initial rankings? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I discuss that & more after wild Week 12: m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bO...
As we reported Friday, James Franklin is Va. Tech’s top target for its head coaching vacancy, according to multiple sources. The Hokies are hoping a deal can get done with the former Penn State head coach by the end of this weekend. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin, Brian Daboll, Virginia Tech and more entering CFB’s Week 12
Mike Locksley is no lock to return to Maryland, and seems to need six wins to stay put.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As we reported Friday, James Franklin is Va. Tech’s top target for its head coaching vacancy, according to multiple sources. The Hokies are hoping a deal can get done with the former Penn State head coach by the end of this weekend. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Some good news for Oregon tonight: star TE Kenyon Sadiq and OT Alex Harkey will be back for the Ducks vs Minnesota. The 6-3, 255-pound Sadiq,who has a 41.5-inch vertical, is a matchup nightmare for defenses.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
Freaks List 2025: Ohio State lands 2 in top 10, including No. 1 overall
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November 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Some good news for Oregon tonight: star TE Kenyon Sadiq and OT Alex Harkey will be back for the Ducks vs Minnesota. The 6-3, 255-pound Sadiq,who has a 41.5-inch vertical, is a matchup nightmare for defenses.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin; a name to keep an eye at Penn State; Virginia Tech’s search about to wrap up; a complex dynamic at Maryland; and more entering CFB’s Week 12 from the great @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...?
What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin, Virginia Tech’s search and more entering CFB’s Week 12
Mike Locksley is no lock to return to Maryland, and seems to need six wins to stay put.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin; a name to keep an eye at Penn State; Virginia Tech’s search about to wrap up; a complex dynamic at Maryland; and more entering CFB’s Week 12 from the great @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...?
Colorado AD Rick George has announced that he will transition into a new role at the conclusion of the academic year. He served as AD at CU for the past 13 years and played a key role in bringing Deion Sanders to Boulder.
November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Colorado AD Rick George has announced that he will transition into a new role at the conclusion of the academic year. He served as AD at CU for the past 13 years and played a key role in bringing Deion Sanders to Boulder.
New Audible: Josh Pate joins us to share his amazing story of how he went from working in a fabric warehouse to getting broadcast reps practicing in his truck to becoming one of the most trusted voices in college football: m.youtube.com/watch?v=T-rx...
Josh Pate on Becoming an Important Voice in College Football
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November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
New Audible: Josh Pate joins us to share his amazing story of how he went from working in a fabric warehouse to getting broadcast reps practicing in his truck to becoming one of the most trusted voices in college football: m.youtube.com/watch?v=T-rx...
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I went to Panama and spent weeks talking to flag football's trailblazers about the NFL infiltrating their sport.
Without the NFL, flag football isn't in the Olympics, but do NFL players deserve to take over the sport these men built and dominate?
Read it all here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Without the NFL, flag football isn't in the Olympics, but do NFL players deserve to take over the sport these men built and dominate?
Read it all here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I went to Panama and spent weeks talking to flag football's trailblazers about the NFL infiltrating their sport.
Without the NFL, flag football isn't in the Olympics, but do NFL players deserve to take over the sport these men built and dominate?
Read it all here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Without the NFL, flag football isn't in the Olympics, but do NFL players deserve to take over the sport these men built and dominate?
Read it all here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Blazing fast WR Brenen Thompson has had a breakout season at Miss. State. He has 8 catches of 40+ yards, more than any SEC player's had in the past two YRs. He was No. 91 on the Freaks List after clocking 23.7 MPH last offseason. www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
Freaks List 2025: Ohio State lands 2 in top 10, including No. 1 overall
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November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Blazing fast WR Brenen Thompson has had a breakout season at Miss. State. He has 8 catches of 40+ yards, more than any SEC player's had in the past two YRs. He was No. 91 on the Freaks List after clocking 23.7 MPH last offseason. www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
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Which potential matchup do you hope comes true in the latest CFB Playoff bracket reveal?
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social has the new CFB Top 25 and a glance at the matchups in the weeks ahead:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social has the new CFB Top 25 and a glance at the matchups in the weeks ahead:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Which potential matchup do you hope comes true in the latest CFB Playoff bracket reveal?
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social has the new CFB Top 25 and a glance at the matchups in the weeks ahead:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social has the new CFB Top 25 and a glance at the matchups in the weeks ahead:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU states that LSU offered him a $25/30 million payment instead of $53m buyout w/ offset.
He declined but was open to more offers. Then LSU said they didn't actually fire him but still could for cause.
Our updated story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
He declined but was open to more offers. Then LSU said they didn't actually fire him but still could for cause.
Our updated story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Brian Kelly files lawsuit against LSU alleging school wants to fire him for cause
The buyout for Kelly would be the second-largest in college sports, behind the $77 million Texas A&M paid to Jimbo Fisher in 2023.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU states that LSU offered him a $25/30 million payment instead of $53m buyout w/ offset.
He declined but was open to more offers. Then LSU said they didn't actually fire him but still could for cause.
Our updated story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
He declined but was open to more offers. Then LSU said they didn't actually fire him but still could for cause.
Our updated story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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New story: On one of the league’s best defenses, playing alongside several standout talents, Seahawks rookie DB Nick Emmanwori is starting to shine.
The most encouraging part: He may only be scratching the surface in Mike Macdonald’s defense. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The most encouraging part: He may only be scratching the surface in Mike Macdonald’s defense. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
New story: On one of the league’s best defenses, playing alongside several standout talents, Seahawks rookie DB Nick Emmanwori is starting to shine.
The most encouraging part: He may only be scratching the surface in Mike Macdonald’s defense. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The most encouraging part: He may only be scratching the surface in Mike Macdonald’s defense. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
New Audible: How high could Texas Tech end up after dominant wins over BYU & Utah? Plus, @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I debate whether the CFP committee should rely on computer rankings, or focus on head-to-head results and quality wins?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qfe_...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qfe_...
Texas Tech Rising + Debating Playoff Ranking Methods
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November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New Audible: How high could Texas Tech end up after dominant wins over BYU & Utah? Plus, @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I debate whether the CFP committee should rely on computer rankings, or focus on head-to-head results and quality wins?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qfe_...
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Is Auburn still a national championship caliber program, or doomed to the SEC's second tier?
The pros and cons, and why this hire is so important for the program's direction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The pros and cons, and why this hire is so important for the program's direction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Is Auburn a national championship caliber program, or doomed to the SEC’s second tier?
Auburn has paid $51 million in buyouts to its last three coaches. Is it set up for success this time?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Is Auburn still a national championship caliber program, or doomed to the SEC's second tier?
The pros and cons, and why this hire is so important for the program's direction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
The pros and cons, and why this hire is so important for the program's direction.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Ga. State WR Ted Hurst, a 6-3, 198 senior, is an intriguing prospect. In the past two games has 15 catches for 265 yards and 3 TDs. Was No. 83 on the Freaks List after clocking a laser-timed 4.51 40 and broad jumped 10-8. www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
College football Freaks List 2025: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith tops a list of 101
The 2025 Freaks List is here. College football is close!
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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Ga. State WR Ted Hurst, a 6-3, 198 senior, is an intriguing prospect. In the past two games has 15 catches for 265 yards and 3 TDs. Was No. 83 on the Freaks List after clocking a laser-timed 4.51 40 and broad jumped 10-8. www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...
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BREAKING: The Giants are firing head coach Brian Daboll after Sunday’s loss to the Bears, per sources.
Daboll, who won Coach of the Year in 2022, finishes his New York tenure with a 20-40-1 record in 3+ seasons.
Daboll, who won Coach of the Year in 2022, finishes his New York tenure with a 20-40-1 record in 3+ seasons.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
BREAKING: The Giants are firing head coach Brian Daboll after Sunday’s loss to the Bears, per sources.
Daboll, who won Coach of the Year in 2022, finishes his New York tenure with a 20-40-1 record in 3+ seasons.
Daboll, who won Coach of the Year in 2022, finishes his New York tenure with a 20-40-1 record in 3+ seasons.
The great @adavidhalejoint.bsky.social's weekend column has become a must-read. Give him a follow if you don't already.
On a Saturday when the B1G did it right — drama w/o upheaval — it was a reminder of how bad things are in the ACC.
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
All Catastrophes Conference
The ACC has had back-to-back disastrous Saturdays, raising the genuine question of whether it could be left out of the playoff entirely. How has it gotten this bad?
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November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The great @adavidhalejoint.bsky.social's weekend column has become a must-read. Give him a follow if you don't already.
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New Audible: On Indiana's remarkable catch/drive to stay unbeaten; Oregon's gutty road win at Iowa; a QB more people need to know about, and the very real prospect of at least 5 SEC teams making the Playoff. With @ralphDrussoATH & @slmandel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJMl...
Week 11 Reactions: Indiana Can't Lose
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November 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
New Audible: On Indiana's remarkable catch/drive to stay unbeaten; Oregon's gutty road win at Iowa; a QB more people need to know about, and the very real prospect of at least 5 SEC teams making the Playoff. With @ralphDrussoATH & @slmandel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJMl...
Landman is unreal with the punch-out fumbles. Feels like it's been every game now.
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Landman is unreal with the punch-out fumbles. Feels like it's been every game now.
New Audible: On Indiana's remarkable catch/drive to stay unbeaten; Oregon's gutty road win at Iowa; a QB more people need to know about, and the very real prospect of at least 5 SEC teams making the Playoff. With @ralphDrussoATH & @slmandel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJMl...
Week 11 Reactions: Indiana Can't Lose
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November 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
New Audible: On Indiana's remarkable catch/drive to stay unbeaten; Oregon's gutty road win at Iowa; a QB more people need to know about, and the very real prospect of at least 5 SEC teams making the Playoff. With @ralphDrussoATH & @slmandel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJMl...
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USC QB changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal? Not so says FOX officiating analyst Mike Pereira. Here's why:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
USC quarterback changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal?
The Trojans' third-string quarterback, Sam Huard, wore punter Sam Johnson's number on a fake punt to fool the Northwestern defense.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
USC QB changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal? Not so says FOX officiating analyst Mike Pereira. Here's why:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
USC QB changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal? Not so says FOX officiating analyst Mike Pereira. Here's why:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
USC quarterback changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal?
The Trojans' third-string quarterback, Sam Huard, wore punter Sam Johnson's number on a fake punt to fool the Northwestern defense.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
USC QB changes number for trick play in win vs. Northwestern. Was it legal? Not so says FOX officiating analyst Mike Pereira. Here's why:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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An ankle injury just ended walk-on-turned-star RB Devin Mockobee’s college career. Purdue has only won seven games in the past three years and many of the programs top players have left for the Portal each of the past few years. Mockobee stayed and he shined: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
A nod to Purdue RB Devin Mockobee, the Boilermakers star who stayed
Mockobee had several opportunities to leave Purdue for a more high-profile program. He opted to stay and will graduate next month.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
An ankle injury just ended walk-on-turned-star RB Devin Mockobee’s college career. Purdue has only won seven games in the past three years and many of the programs top players have left for the Portal each of the past few years. Mockobee stayed and he shined: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
What is Florida's pitch to Lane Kiffin to try and get him to leave Ole Miss? And how tempted will Kiffin be to leave a very good situation in Oxford? www.youtube.com/shorts/eqHpd...
Florida's pitch to Lane Kiffin #floridagators #olemissfootball #lanekiffin
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November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
What is Florida's pitch to Lane Kiffin to try and get him to leave Ole Miss? And how tempted will Kiffin be to leave a very good situation in Oxford? www.youtube.com/shorts/eqHpd...
"The rankings should be more than vibes." Ari Wasserman on the CFP Committee's baffling decision to have Miami eight spots below the ND team it beat. The outcome of the actual games themselves should matter more than metrics:
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Playoff ranking vibes vs. reality #collegefootball #notredame #miamifootball
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November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"The rankings should be more than vibes." Ari Wasserman on the CFP Committee's baffling decision to have Miami eight spots below the ND team it beat. The outcome of the actual games themselves should matter more than metrics:
youtube.com/shorts/n7-nZ...
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The NFL usually wins out. That's where the YouTube TV vs. ESPN battle stands.
The two sides remain far apart as the “Monday Night Football” game of the year — Eagles vs. Packers — looms next week: http://dlvr.it/TP7fY5
The two sides remain far apart as the “Monday Night Football” game of the year — Eagles vs. Packers — looms next week: http://dlvr.it/TP7fY5
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The NFL usually wins out. That's where the YouTube TV vs. ESPN battle stands.
The two sides remain far apart as the “Monday Night Football” game of the year — Eagles vs. Packers — looms next week: http://dlvr.it/TP7fY5
The two sides remain far apart as the “Monday Night Football” game of the year — Eagles vs. Packers — looms next week: http://dlvr.it/TP7fY5