What I’m Reading (weekly)
LSU Coach Ed Orgeron Talked In French With Reporter After Winning The Title Over Clemson Luke Kuechly Joins N.F.L.’s Under-30 Retirees Club The Mental Health Of Student-Athletes: A Necessary Operational Investment In Contemporary Collegiate Athletics Hakan Sukur: How former Turkey … Continued
Link: Why is college football attendance dropping across NCAA?
There’s a lot of really interesting things in the article, a deep-dive into why suddenly top-tier programs can’t fill their stadiums, or can’t keep people at games. I think, however, this might just sum it up best. “Students wonder whether … Continued
Link: Lawsuit alleges Penn State players took part in graphic hazing, James Franklin ignored complaints
It is important to note that, as of now, these are just allegations. But, if true, this is a horrific look for Penn State. “Former Penn State player Isaiah Humphries has alleged that coach James Franklin ignored violent, sexual hazing … Continued
What I’m Reading (weekly)
Oregon law on hiring minority college coaches works, so why isn’t it used elsewhere? The curious tale of why many Russian hockey fans thought they’d won the World Juniors Gold Will rural college sports fans be able to keep up … Continued
Link: A former Giants prospect’s biggest win could help thousands in minor leagues
It does seem ridiculous that a minor league player could be paid this little over the course of the season. It’s hard to argue that MLB, with the billions it brings in, should be allowed to run a minor league … Continued