Bovada released updated Heisman odds Thursday. These will not impact the illustrious CFB Huddle Heisman Top 10 projection, but they might save the struggling Latvian economy. Despite what some sports media outlets are likely to tell you about these Heisman odds, which have LSU running back Leonard Fournette at a 9/2 favorite, they are not […]
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Remembering Who’s Now, The Summer of ESPN Discontent
Who's Now: two words that send a chill up the spine of many a sports fan. Summertime brings with it a lull in the sports calendar, but the 24/7 sports #content machine does not relent with the conclusion of the NBA Finals. As the flagship of the sports media fleet, ESPN has attempted various gimmicks […]
The Supply and Demand of Today’s Sports Media
Evolution is inevitable in any business, and is often fueled by consumer demand. Sports media is no different. Those in the industry have different motivations behind their work. For some the medium is an art form or a trade they hold very dear to their hearts, which meets an unavoidable intersection with commerce. Lately, the […]
An Ode to Verne Lundquist
Verne Lundquist will no longer be the voice of SEC football, CBS Sports public relations announced Tuesday. The man affectionately dubbed “Uncle Verne” deserved an announcement ahead of the season, because he deserves his final campaign to be a victory lap. Verne Lundquist steps down from SEC ON CBS following 2016 season. Brad Nessler to […]
PODCAST: Jemele Hill Talks Media Issues
ESPN’s Jemele Hill is a trailblazing journalist and star TV personality, and she’s the latest guest of the CFB Huddle Podcast. Jemele Hill sits down with host Josh Webb to discuss issues of the ever-changing sports landscape. They touch on social media’s impact for journalists, athletes and fans, as well as issues of gender and […]
Balancing Sports Journalism & Depression Can Be Tricky
Trying to make it in any profession can be intimidating. For those suffering from depression, trying to make it in high stress environments can be damn near panic-inducing. Journalism is already a cutthroat business, but sports journalism is almost cannibalistic. Saturday, I posted a tweet explaining why I would be dialing back some of the […]
PODCAST: Lindsay Gibbs of Think Progress on Women in Sports
Lindsay Gibbs of ThinkProgress joins the CFB Huddle Podcast to discuss the role of women in sports with host Josh Webb. This is one of the most enlightening and insightful episodes we’ve had in the young history of this podcast. Definitely a must-listen. Give Lindsay a follow on Twitter @LinzSports. Subscribe to the CFB Huddle […]
The State of College Sports Media
Right now might be the best and worst time to be a fan of college sports. On the one hand, college sports are ubiquitous and unrelenting. On the dominant hand, the problems associated with college sports seem to be even more ubiquitous and more unrelenting. It’s as though each sport comes standard with 99 problems. The issues […]
PODCAST: Rob Littal of Black Sports Online
The CFB Huddle Podcast welcomes guest Rob Littal, founder of Black Sports Online. Host Josh Webb and Rob talk about race, Marvel Comics, and much more in one of the best CFB Huddle podcasts yet. Be sure to check out Black Sports Online, including on Twitter @BSO.
Super Bowl Media Day Is A Barren Wasteland
Why do I rage against the NFLization of college football? Look no further than Super Bowl media day — excuse me, Super Bowl “Opening Night” — the manifestation of each of professional football’s worst elements. The two weeks between conference championship games and Super Bowls are prime-time for parroted talking points and intellectually laziness. The […]
It’s Impossible To Just Stick To Sports
Stick to sports. Three simple words that every writer in this industry will hear at least once in their life. The instructions are as simple as the people issuing them: You’re free to use your own Twitter account for anything, so long as it involved sports. Having an opinion is totally acceptable, but it has […]
Kirk Herbstreit Takes Scapegoating Path on Dormant EA NCAA Football
Scapegoats are a television sports analyst’s best friend, as they cover all manner of sins. Did the team miss a game-winning shot? Did that kicker miss a game-tying field goal? You have your scapegoat and the person who ruined it all for everyone else. In its most basic sense, it is like a child screaming […]
Pat Fitzgerald, Jason Whitlock Have It Wrong on Blogging
Sports journalism is a field like none other. I’ve had many jobs in my 33 years, as I like to take in what life has to offer. I’ve worked in music, sports, food service, customer service, academic environments, and I’ve even slung booze at parties and business conferences. You really do learn a lot at […]
College Football Media Needs More Like Chris Dufresne
Steve Spurrier. Frank Beamer. Gary Pinkel. College football’s losing a multitude of greats in the 2015 season, and you can add another name to the list: Chris Dufresne. Dufresne, the longtime columnist and reporter for the Los Angeles Times, announced Monday via Twitter he is accepting a buyout from the newspaper’s parent company. News that […]
The Missouri Strike, Grantland and Hate-Clicking
I’ve held off writing about the Missouri strike, which came to a head Monday morning with the resignation of the University of Missouri systems president Tim Wolfe. The Mizzou Family stands as one. We are united. We are behind our players. #ConcernedStudent1950 GP pic.twitter.com/fMHbPPTTKl — Coach Gary Pinkel (@GaryPinkel) November 8, 2015 I haven’t offered […]