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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Indiana Caps 16-0 Season With National Title, Extending Big Ten Championship Streak

Indiana completes a surreal 16-0 season to win the national championship, led by Curt Cignetti’s eight-year, $93 million contract and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, while weaving in storylines from Lee Corso’s final College GameDay appearance and Elsa Mendoza’s Players’ Tribune letter; the Big Ten claims its third consecutive national title, prompting playful musings about Paul Finebaum leaving the U.S. as a result, plus notes on Buckeyes NFL rookies and other offseason buzz.

via Eleven Warriors|

#big-ten #college-football #indiana-hoosiers

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Belichick's UNC tenure faces scrutiny amid struggles and conflicting statements

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.

via New York Post|

#bill-belichick #coaching-controversy #college-football

sportspolitics4 months ago•3 min saved

Paul Finebaum's Political Ambitions Spark ESPN Tensions

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.

via The Washington Post|

#alabama #espn #media-bias

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

ESPN's Paul Finebaum Faces Scrutiny Over Senate Ambitions

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.

via Yahoo Sports|

#espn #media-reports #paul-finebaum

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Paul Finebaum's ESPN Status Remains Unclear Amid Political Interests

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.

via AL.com|

#alabama-senate #clay-travis #disney

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Paul Finebaum Contemplates Senate Run in Alabama

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.

via ESPN|

#alabama #espn #paul-finebaum

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Paul Finebaum Reflects on Overhyped Arch Manning and Texas' Winning Streak

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.

via Awful Announcing|

#arch-manning #college-football #heisman-race

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Paul Finebaum criticizes Arch Manning’s Week 1, predicts season turnaround

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.

via On3|

#arch-manning #football-prediction #paul-finebaum

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Predictions and Concerns Ahead of Alabama vs. Florida State Week 1

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.

via On3|

#alabama #college-football #florida-state

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

Paul Finebaum Criticizes Georgia Bulldogs' Offense and Playoff Prospects

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.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-football #georgia-bulldogs #mike-bobo

sports6 months ago•3 min saved

Paul Finebaum Makes Bold Predictions and Remarks on College Football Rivalries

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.

via OutKick|

#big-ten #college-football #national-championship

sports6 months ago•4 min saved

2025 College Football Preview: Top Teams, Odds, and Predictions

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.

via Athlon Sports|

#2025-season #college-football #paul-finebaum

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Alabama's CFP Snub Sparks Debate Over Selection Criteria

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.

via On3.com|

#alabama #college-football-playoff #paul-finebaum

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Finebaum Identifies Culprit for Alabama's Playoff Absence

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.

via Athlon Sports|

#alabama #college-football-playoff #oklahoma

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Alabama's Playoff Snub Sparks Debate Amid New 12-Team Format

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.

via AL.com|

#alabama #college-football #paul-finebaum