Thomas Neumann
@thomasneumann.bsky.social
Athlon Sports editor, music snob, Detroit Tigers enthusiast, Aztec for life. Alum of ESPN, The San Diego Union-Tribune and San Diego State University.
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Curt Cignetti was REALLY unhappy with all the uncalled late hits Fernando Mendoza took in the first half of the National Championship (one was obvious targeting), and he was exactly right. athlonsports.com/college/indi...
Curt Cignetti is NOT Amused By the Late Hits Fernando Mendoza Is Taking
In the first half of the College Football National Championship, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was hit a lot by Miami's defense, and at least one hit was a missed targeting call.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:58 AM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Curt Cignetti was REALLY unhappy with all the uncalled late hits Fernando Mendoza took in the first half of the National Championship (one was obvious targeting), and he was exactly right. athlonsports.com/college/indi...
Best halftime interview by a coach since Joe Kines at the 2006 Independence Bowl.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Best halftime interview by a coach since Joe Kines at the 2006 Independence Bowl.
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Steven Lassan unveils Athlon's top 25 for '26.
College Football Top 25 for 2026: Athlon Sports’ Way-Too-Early Picks
Athlon Sports college football expert Steven Lassan identifies the programs with the highest expectations for next season.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Steven Lassan unveils Athlon's top 25 for '26.
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Athlon's Doug Farrar breaks down the Xs and Os of why the Hoosiers' defense is so good.
Indiana's Unsung Defense Is Screaming For Vengeance
Everybody talks about quarterback Fernando Mendoza when the subject of Indiana football comes up. But it's the Hoosiers' defense that has Curt Cignetti's team on the verge of a national championship.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Athlon's Doug Farrar breaks down the Xs and Os of why the Hoosiers' defense is so good.
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Indiana fans have taken over stadiums throughout the Hoosiers' playoff run. Can they keep it up against Miami in the national championship?
Indiana Credits Hoosier Nation for Emphatic Playoff Support
Athlon Sports' Kyle Wood reports from media day in Miami Beach.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Indiana fans have taken over stadiums throughout the Hoosiers' playoff run. Can they keep it up against Miami in the national championship?
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Despite hitting a midseason rut, the Hurricanes set their sights on playing one more game in South Florida. Now they face Indiana for the national title.
‘Not Done with Hard Rock’: How Miami Resolved to Return Home for Title Game
After hitting a midseason rut, the Hurricanes set their sights on playing one more game in South Florida.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Despite hitting a midseason rut, the Hurricanes set their sights on playing one more game in South Florida. Now they face Indiana for the national title.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo on state of the Bucks: “We trust one another. We believe in one another. We know we can turn this around.” My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch on Giannis staying invested with Bucks despite speculation about his future tinyurl.com/3m46jjed
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo on state of the Bucks: “We trust one another. We believe in one another. We know we can turn this around.” My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch on Giannis staying invested with Bucks despite speculation about his future tinyurl.com/3m46jjed
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: "We believe in ourselves more than anybody else. So we’re going to come in and compete harder than anybody." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch
on Cunningham taking his game to another level this season tinyurl.com/4j6rxpr9
on Cunningham taking his game to another level this season tinyurl.com/4j6rxpr9
How Cade Cunningham Helped Lift Pistons to Title-Contending Status
Detroit's All-Star guard has the Pistons thinking championship, writes Mark Medina.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Pistons' Cade Cunningham: "We believe in ourselves more than anybody else. So we’re going to come in and compete harder than anybody." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch
on Cunningham taking his game to another level this season tinyurl.com/4j6rxpr9
on Cunningham taking his game to another level this season tinyurl.com/4j6rxpr9
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Myles Garrett has absolutely set the official single-season sack record. But what about the unofficial single-season sack record? Say hello to Al "Bubba" Baker, whose 1978 rookie season blurs the historical lines. athlonsports.com/nfl/myles-ga...
Myles Garrett Sets Single-Season Sack Record — But Should There Be An Asterisk?
Myles Garrett's record-breaking 2025 season confirms him as one of the all-time best pass-rushers. But as Doug Farrar writes, Al "Bubba" Baker could still be the single-season sack king.
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January 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Myles Garrett has absolutely set the official single-season sack record. But what about the unofficial single-season sack record? Say hello to Al "Bubba" Baker, whose 1978 rookie season blurs the historical lines. athlonsports.com/nfl/myles-ga...
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Referee Brad Allen and his crew did it once again -- turned the tide of an NFL game with some truly bad and missed calls. When I refer to Hanlon's Razor and the Peter Principle in the same article, that's how bad it was. athlonsports.com/other-sports...
Once Again, Referee Brad Allen's Crew Rises To Its Own Level Of Incompetence
NFL referee Brad Allen and his crew did a great job of making sure that they'd be a hot topic of conversation in Saturday's Buccaneers-Panthers game — for all the wrong reasons.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Referee Brad Allen and his crew did it once again -- turned the tide of an NFL game with some truly bad and missed calls. When I refer to Hanlon's Razor and the Peter Principle in the same article, that's how bad it was. athlonsports.com/other-sports...
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Geno Smith. Baker Mayfield. Sam Darnold. There's a rich recent history of "washout" quarterbacks succeeding outside of their first NFL environments. Malik Willis looks like he could be the next in line. athlonsports.com/nfl/malik-wi...
Malik Willis Will Be An NFL Starting Quarterback Somewhere in 2026, And Here's Why
Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis, once an NFL afterthought, has shown more than enough to be a starter somewhere in 2026, writes Doug Farrar.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Geno Smith. Baker Mayfield. Sam Darnold. There's a rich recent history of "washout" quarterbacks succeeding outside of their first NFL environments. Malik Willis looks like he could be the next in line. athlonsports.com/nfl/malik-wi...
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Wrote about Justin Herbert's superhuman performance against the Texans, and how nothing he did would have mattered with everything collapsing around him. That said, he did more than most quarterbacks could imagine. athlonsports.com/nfl/justin-h...
Justin Herbert's Superhuman Performance Was Wasted In the Chargers' Broken Offense
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has had to play hero ball all season long in a frustrating offense, and he was Superman against the Texans' amazing defense. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough for a w...
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December 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Wrote about Justin Herbert's superhuman performance against the Texans, and how nothing he did would have mattered with everything collapsing around him. That said, he did more than most quarterbacks could imagine. athlonsports.com/nfl/justin-h...
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Watching tape and talking about the Seahawks' 2025 season with running back Kenneth Walker III! Yes, we got into all his best plays from Seattle's 38-37 win over the Rams. athlonsports.com/nfl/kenneth-...
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Watches Tape And Talks Ball With Athlon Sports
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III reviews his biggest plays from Seattle's amazing 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Watching tape and talking about the Seahawks' 2025 season with running back Kenneth Walker III! Yes, we got into all his best plays from Seattle's 38-37 win over the Rams. athlonsports.com/nfl/kenneth-...
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New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Sean Payton said nothing but nice things about the Jaguars this week... except for one "small market" slip. The Jags have been fueling themselves with the disrespect narrative all season... so that was a big mistake. athlonsports.com/nfl/jaguars-...
Jaguars Take Sean Payton's 'Small Market' Comment Personally — And Shove It Down the Broncos' Throats
The Jaguars have done a marvelous job of manufacturing disrespect even as their performance demands all the respect in the world. Against the Broncos on Sunday, Liam Coen's team did it again.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
New on @athlonsports.bsky.social: Sean Payton said nothing but nice things about the Jaguars this week... except for one "small market" slip. The Jags have been fueling themselves with the disrespect narrative all season... so that was a big mistake. athlonsports.com/nfl/jaguars-...
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If the G5 teams get blown out, they will change the format.
If the G5 teams win, they will change the format.
If the G5 teams win, they will change the format.
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
If the G5 teams get blown out, they will change the format.
If the G5 teams win, they will change the format.
If the G5 teams win, they will change the format.
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NBA executive to @athlonsports.bsky.social about Spurs rookie Dylan Harper: "He plays with force. He’s not afraid of the moment. He believes in himself, and he’s competitive." My dispatch on Harper fitting in well with the Spurs so far bit.ly/3KzeyXV
How Dylan Harper Is Contributing to Spurs' Resurgence
The vaunted rookie's skill set and pedigree are a strong fit in San Antonio, writes Mark Medina.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NBA executive to @athlonsports.bsky.social about Spurs rookie Dylan Harper: "He plays with force. He’s not afraid of the moment. He believes in himself, and he’s competitive." My dispatch on Harper fitting in well with the Spurs so far bit.ly/3KzeyXV
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@dallasmavs.bsky.social's Klay Thompson on Cooper Flagg: "You see his potential in being an NBA superstar. Cooper’s upside is limitless. He has every tool to be great." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch on Flagg's progress so far tinyurl.com/bddmcw8b
How Cooper Flagg Is Already Developing Into a Legitimate Superstar
Athlon's Mark Medina measures the No. 1 draft pick's progress at the quarter mark of his debut season.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
@dallasmavs.bsky.social's Klay Thompson on Cooper Flagg: "You see his potential in being an NBA superstar. Cooper’s upside is limitless. He has every tool to be great." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch on Flagg's progress so far tinyurl.com/bddmcw8b
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Commish did an interview with Athlon Sports a few weeks ago about the Committee. athlonsports.com/college-foot...
Meet the Sickos Committee: College Football's Offbeat Online Troupe
The group's commissioner spoke to Athlon Sports about their social media phenomenon and the wild, wacky underbelly of college football.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Commish did an interview with Athlon Sports a few weeks ago about the Committee. athlonsports.com/college-foot...
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Pelicans' James Borrego on Zion Williamson's injuries this season: "It’s a challenge, but I think he’s handled it with grace, humility & strength. He needs that to move forward. The goal is that he’s healthy the rest of the year." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch tinyurl.com/yc2h7m2e
Will Zion Williamson Ever Overcome Injuries to Reach Lofty Potential?
Athlon's Mark Medina explores whether New Orleans' enigmatic power forward can topple the injury narrative.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Pelicans' James Borrego on Zion Williamson's injuries this season: "It’s a challenge, but I think he’s handled it with grace, humility & strength. He needs that to move forward. The goal is that he’s healthy the rest of the year." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch tinyurl.com/yc2h7m2e
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How Lakers’ Luka Dončić & LeBron James have coexisted well so far. Luka: "It’s insane. Just sharing the court with him is special. He sees things that other people can’t. So he’s here to help us all. It’s amazing." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch bit.ly/4oUf69w
How Lakers’ Luka Dončić, LeBron James Coexist Seamlessly in Pursuit of Excellence
Los Angeles’ dynamic duo appear invigorated as they chase the chip, writes Mark Medina.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How Lakers’ Luka Dončić & LeBron James have coexisted well so far. Luka: "It’s insane. Just sharing the court with him is special. He sees things that other people can’t. So he’s here to help us all. It’s amazing." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch bit.ly/4oUf69w
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Lakers' LeBron James on his return: “It was just fun to be out there with the guys, man. It’s been rough mentally for me. This is the first time I’ve started a basketball season and not played." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch bit.ly/4p82o7r
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Lakers' LeBron James on his return: “It was just fun to be out there with the guys, man. It’s been rough mentally for me. This is the first time I’ve started a basketball season and not played." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch bit.ly/4p82o7r
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How Spurs' Victor Wembanyama can win MVP this season. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson on Wemby: "I don’t think anyone would be comfortable with trying to put a limitation or ceiling on." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch tinyurl.com/3va6bx5p
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
How Spurs' Victor Wembanyama can win MVP this season. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson on Wemby: "I don’t think anyone would be comfortable with trying to put a limitation or ceiling on." My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch tinyurl.com/3va6bx5p
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@okcthunder.bsky.social's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “We prioritize getting better every day. We did that all last season. We did that throughout the whole playoff run. Because we did that, we have no choice but to be a better team.” My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch tinyurl.com/mrxpyvth
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
@okcthunder.bsky.social's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “We prioritize getting better every day. We did that all last season. We did that throughout the whole playoff run. Because we did that, we have no choice but to be a better team.” My @athlonsports.bsky.social dispatch tinyurl.com/mrxpyvth