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ESPN's Paul Finebaum criticizes Bill Belichick's tenure at UNC, calling his statements 'bogus' and suggesting he has 'checked out' due to poor performance, off-field distractions, and reports of rule violations, implying his departure may be imminent.
ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum, who is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, has been less visible on ESPN following his public political statements and accusations against the network, sparking speculation about his future with ESPN and potential political ambitions, including a possible campaign against his former employer.
ESPN denies reports that Paul Finebaum has been barred from their networks amid his interest in running for the U.S. Senate, clarifying that he remains scheduled to appear on ESPN shows despite some recent absences.
Paul Finebaum has been removed from all ESPN appearances by Disney following an interview with Clay Travis where he expressed interest in running for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, although ESPN denies the report. Finebaum continues to host his radio and TV show but has missed some recent ESPN programs amid speculation about his political ambitions.
ESPN host Paul Finebaum is considering running as a Republican for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, potentially leaving his media career to pursue politics, with a decision expected within 30-45 days.
Paul Finebaum initially praised Arch Manning as a top college football player but has since tempered his expectations, criticizing Manning's early season performance and denying he is a Heisman contender, while suggesting he could still have a strong finish to the season.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum criticized Arch Manning's underwhelming debut against Ohio State, calling it 'terrible,' but remains optimistic about his future, emphasizing that one game does not define his season or potential.
Paul Finebaum predicts Alabama will win their Week 1 game against Florida State, emphasizing that a modest performance should suffice for the Crimson Tide to secure the victory, despite uncertainties around Florida State's new offensive coordinator and roster changes.
College football analyst Paul Finebaum criticized Georgia Bulldogs' offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, questioning whether the team still commands fear from opponents, citing recent underperformance and Bobo's role in the team's struggles, despite Kirby Smart's support and Bobo's recruiting success. The Bulldogs' 2025 season begins on August 30th against Marshall.
Paul Finebaum humorously threatens to leave the country if an SEC team doesn't win the 2025 college football national championship, expressing frustration with conference rivalries and perceptions of conference superiority.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum predicts Texas, Penn State, Clemson, and Alabama as the top four college football teams for the 2025 season, highlighting Texas's potential despite roster turnover, Penn State's strong returning players, Clemson's return to championship contention, and Alabama's prospects with new coaching changes.
Paul Finebaum criticized the College Football Playoff committee for choosing SMU over Alabama for the final playoff spot, suggesting they took the easy way out to avoid controversy and financial implications associated with conference championship games. Finebaum believes the committee wanted to avoid backlash similar to last year when Alabama was controversially selected over another team. Despite Alabama's stronger reputation, their 9-3 record and past performances, including a significant loss, contributed to the decision favoring SMU.
Paul Finebaum attributes Alabama's exclusion from the College Football Playoff to their own performance, particularly their 24-3 loss to Oklahoma and an earlier defeat by unranked Vanderbilt. Despite strong wins against ranked teams like Georgia, Missouri, and LSU, these losses weighed down Alabama's resume, leading to SMU being ranked higher. Alabama will now face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on December 31.
Paul Finebaum criticized the College Football Playoff committee's decision to select SMU over Alabama, claiming Alabama was unfairly excluded despite having a tougher schedule. He blamed Warde Manuel, Michigan's athletic director, for mishandling the situation, suggesting his comments influenced the committee's choice. Finebaum acknowledged Alabama's loss to Oklahoma but argued the decision preserved the significance of conference championship games, which are financially significant.
Paul Finebaum suggests Alabama fans should root for Clemson to win big against SMU in the ACC Championship, as it could potentially knock SMU out of the College Football Playoff, benefiting Alabama's chances. This suggestion is surprising given Alabama's history with Clemson. ESPN's Greg McElroy warns that if SMU drops below Alabama, it could set a "dangerous precedent" by de-incentivizing participation in conference championship games.