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FTM, Ep. 60: Settlement uncertainty, tampering terrors & more
On this episode of Follow The Money, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and host Andrew Monaco discuss the biggest questions still remaining from the House vs. NCAA settlement, persistent issues with transfer tampering and much, much more. Enjoy!
Del Conte flaunts Texas' aura ahead of Southeastern Conference entrance
Texas and Oklahoma joined the 2024 SEC Spring Meetings as the two Big 12 schools will officially join the conference on July 1, 2024. With their addition, the rivalries within the league will only heat up as the Aggies and Longhorns will meet on the gridiron on November 30, 2024.
Financial changes force athletic departments to act like accountants
Much of the conversation coming out of Destin and the 2024 SEC Spring Meetings surrounds the financial changes currently impacting college athletics. From revenue sharing to proposing roster limitations and everything in between, the times they are a-changin'.
2024 SEC Spring Meetings: Tuesday takeaways from A&M, Texas & Alabama
The 2024 SEC Spring Meetings have begun, and on Tuesday, the media heard from A&M head coaches Mike Elko and Buzz Williams, as well as Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. Olin Buchanan provided a recap from Destin.
Elko offers optimism for A&M fans at SEC Spring Meetings in Destin
Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko addressed the media at the 2024 Southeastern Conference spring meetings. During his address, Elko offered a sense of optimism for the fans about the state of the team ahead of his first season under the helm.
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Play-by-play man Tom Hart runs down regional storylines to watch
The NCAA Tournament 64-team field was revealed on Monday, and A&M will host Louisiana, Texas and Grambling State in the 2024 Bryan-College Station Regional. On Tuesday, ESPN and SEC Network play-by-play man Tom Hart joined TexAgs Radio to share his excitement.
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Hart: Nine-game SEC schedule would have been 'better for stakeholders'
ESPN and SEC Network play-by-play voice Tom Hart is a very busy man this time of year as the NCAA Baseball Tournament rolls along. On Tuesday morning, "Fun Tom" offered his thoughts on the SEC's football scheduling model, Texas A&M baseball's season and more.
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Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Friday, June 2)
TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Radio Friday morning to share his thoughts on Texas A&M baseball's draw in the Stanford Regional, the vibe surrounding Aggie football and much more. Enjoy your lunch and catch up on what Billy said this morning.
Saban dusts off crystal ball, detests NIL-created 'uneven playing field'
With questions still looming large over the future of college football, Alabama head coach Nick Saban told the media at the 2023 SEC Spring Meetings he originally foretold the unintended problems of NIL. With his statement raising eyebrows, "business" has been good in T-Town.
Sankey, SEC announce eight-game conference schedule for 2024
On Thursday, the Southeastern Conference announced that the league has adopted an eight-game conference schedule when it expands to 16 teams in 2024. This eight-game format is expected to feature one permanent rival and a rotation of seven other SEC foes.
Bjork says Texas A&M favors nine-game SEC scheduling format
As a decision draws near regarding the new SEC scheduling model, A&M AD Ross Bjork said during spring meetings he endorses the nine-game format over eight. If enacted, it would likely revive the A&M-Texas rivalry and include annual matchups with LSU and Mississippi State.
Honor among thieves? Coaches talk tampering at SEC Spring Meetings
Aside from scheduling models and other league business, another topic of conversation at SEC Spring Meetings in Destin is how to combat tampering through the transfer portal. A number of coaches, including Jimbo Fisher, hope to see punishments come from those who are caught.
Fisher prefers Texas as permanent rival as SEC weighs scheduling models
With discussions ramping up at the SEC Spring Meetings regarding the future implementation of an eight- or nine-game schedule, resuming the A&M-Texas series remains a possibility. Though Jimbo Fisher has no scheduling preference, he does prefer to restore the historic rivalry.
Preserving rivalries vs. pursuing playoffs: SEC scheduling will favor one
In 2024, the SEC will implement a new scheduling format to accommodate all 16 teams. The question remains if the SEC will turn to a nine-game model that favors traditional rivalries or an eight-game schedule, which could provide an easier path to the College Football Playoff.
Future SEC scheduling remains hot topic as spring meetings near
With the Southeastern Conference's spring meetings next week, a lot of questions remain about the future of the league with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma in 2024. One of those burning topics is what football scheduling model the conference will move forward with.
Southeastern Conference approves future conference scheduling for six sports
On Friday afternoon, the SEC member institutions' chancellors and Presidents approved future scheduling formats for men's basketball, women's basketball, soccer, men's tennis, women's tennis and softball. Changes go in effect for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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College Sports: Follow The Money (Ep. 23 - Jimbo, Saban, Destin & More)
In Ep. 23 of College Sports: Follow The Money, Gabe Bock, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin and Jon Heidtke deep dive the Jimbo Fisher / Nick Saban feud, hit the key storylines at SEC Spring Meetings this week in Destin, discuss which scheduling model makes the most sense in the SEC and more.
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Mr. College Football Tony Barnhart recaps SEC Spring Meetings in Destin
During Thursday morning's edition of TexAgs Radio, legendary college football reporter Tony Barnhart joined to share his thoughts on the Jimbo-Saban feud, SEC Spring Meetings in Destin and more.
Moving On: Jimbo Fisher focused on future rather than feud with Saban
When he took the podium at the SEC spring meetings, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher was not interested in discussing his feud with Nick Saban. Instead, Fisher focused on the future, which is changing rapidly in the SEC as Texas and Oklahoma prepare to enter the league.