ESPN’s Pete Thamel defends Fox ‘Big Noon’ TV window
"They’ve carved a nice niche there, from a pure ratings perspective, and they’re not going to give up that competitive advantage."
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Penn State beat writer announces departure from The Athletic; says outlet no longer wants to cover team full-time
"Proud of the work I did and the stories I told. Thank you to so many who subscribed."
Wally Szczerbiak seemed to forget college basketball coach left school two years ago
"Mr. Shrewsberry's coaching up his boys."
Warren Sapp bizarrely walks out of radio row interview with Zach Gelb
NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado assistant Warren Sapp walked out on Zach Gelb when he dared to compliment Abdul Carter and Micah Parsons.
Lane Kiffin brutally trolls South Carolina — and its media
The Ole Miss head coach is the most terminally online coach in all college football, perhaps all sports.
CFP semifinals decline versus last year with move off New Year’s Day
Even with the declines, the CFP maintained a strong audience for its first year in a new format.
Marcus Freeman was ‘angry’ with James Franklin’s press conference comments
"He was angry. He was angry with the press conference thing… All the anger went toward us and that anger went onto the field."
Urban Meyer showered with boos while honored at Orange Bowl
Meyer has been a polarizing figure through the years, and the reaction was predictable.
Shannon Sharpe roasts Drew Allar after costly interception in CFP semifinal
"You should ask can you come back for two more years and after next year, file for a medical redshirt so you can come back again."
Everyone was confused by Greg McElroy’s game-ending analysis
During the closing seconds of the Notre Dame-Penn State CFP semifinal, Greg McElroy was strangely fixated on the Irish scoring too soon.
Greg McElroy says Drew Allar ‘not likely a guy that’s gonna put the ball in harm’s way’ right before ruinous interception
"I trust him, I think he can do it."
Urban Meyer declares SEC’s college football ‘dominance’ is over
"In real time, right now, the Big Ten has passed the SEC for 2023 and 2024."
James Franklin proposes Nick Saban as commissioner of college football
The 73-year old has carved out a prominent media career in his post-coaching days.
NCAA Volleyball Championship scores 1.3 million on ABC
As a whole, the tournament finished up 41% year-over-year.
College Football Playoff viewership strong for ESPN, mediocre for TNT
Overall, the first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 10.6 million viewers across the ESPN and TNT Sports networks.
Joel Klatt rips NCAA’s transfer system: ‘We have to fix this’
"The NCAA has built an incredibly flawed system that is impossible to navigate for these young men."
Predicting Fox’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ games for 2025
SEC Championship secures most-watched college football game so far this season
Georgia's win averaged 16.6 million viewers on ABC.
Jason Kelce phone-slamming police investigation comes to an end
The fan who had his phone smashed did not come forward to Penn State University Police.
Joel Klatt on CFP Bracket: ‘What a horrendous job this committee did’
"I guess the Ducks should have laid down in the 4th."
James Franklin blasts ‘JV’ press conference setup after Oregon band interruption following Big Ten Championship Game
"How is this a smart setup?"
Penn State’s James Franklin, Maryland’s Mike Locksley explain tense postgame handshake, conversation
"But a couple things I will say..."
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo incredulous over Penn State’s CFP ranking
"Let's have Penn State play Georgia and ask Vegas what the line would be. Georgia would be a 10-point favorite in that game, for crying out loud."
Penn State reporters correct Pat McAfee on whether school can host CFP game
McAfee was worried about State College having space for a CFP game, but Penn State reporters quickly dispelled that rumor.
