College Football Discussion - Franklin to Virginia Tech

[MVP2110]

Well this one is interesting.

Feels like this could easily backfire on the players, where they would only get 4 years to play and no redshirt year, which a lot of players need

[MickeyDavis]

This is a crappy week for games. Sure, some games will go down to the wire but there are no matchups I plan on watching, better things to do. Michigan/Oklahoma I guess is the highlight.

[humanrefutation]

So, is Kalen DeBoer on your shortlist for Badgers HC after Fickell gets the ax? Can't imagine he'll be at Alabama next year if the team ends up out of playoff contention.

[ReasonablySober]

North Carolina and first-year coach Bill Belichick have banned the New England Patriots' staff from accessing the Tar Heels' program, sources told ESPN.

When reached by ESPN, North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi said, "Good luck" and then hung up the phone. UNC also declined comment.

Lombardi and Tar Heels pro liaison Frantzy Jourdain informed the Patriots that they would be banned from UNC the day before one of their scouts was scheduled to visit in August, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN.

Belichick spent 24 years as the coach of the Patriots, a run that ended after the 2023 season.

Two NFL scouts who work for other teams told ESPN that North Carolina, under Belichick's leadership, offers limited access to all NFL personnel. Clubs are allowed to speak only with Jourdain, and UNC's college relations website says that "scouts will have zero access to coaches or other personnel people," according to the scouts.

The term "zero access" appears three times on UNC's college relations website, a page accessible only to NFL personnel.

One scout said NFL personnel are only able to watch three periods of practice at UNC. Each college program varies in access to NFL personnel, but the scouts said that many programs allow scouts to watch full practices.

"Can't think of another school with a statement of 'zero access,'" one scout told ESPN.

Beyond bizarre.

[humanrefutation]

North Carolina and first-year coach Bill Belichick have banned the New England Patriots' staff from accessing the Tar Heels' program, sources told ESPN.

When reached by ESPN, North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi said, "Good luck" and then hung up the phone. UNC also declined comment.

Lombardi and Tar Heels pro liaison Frantzy Jourdain informed the Patriots that they would be banned from UNC the day before one of their scouts was scheduled to visit in August, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN.

Belichick spent 24 years as the coach of the Patriots, a run that ended after the 2023 season.

Two NFL scouts who work for other teams told ESPN that North Carolina, under Belichick's leadership, offers limited access to all NFL personnel. Clubs are allowed to speak only with Jourdain, and UNC's college relations website says that "scouts will have zero access to coaches or other personnel people," according to the scouts.

The term "zero access" appears three times on UNC's college relations website, a page accessible only to NFL personnel.

One scout said NFL personnel are only able to watch three periods of practice at UNC. Each college program varies in access to NFL personnel, but the scouts said that many programs allow scouts to watch full practices.

"Can't think of another school with a statement of 'zero access,'" one scout told ESPN.

Beyond bizarre.

I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't last the season. Imagine recruits knowing that they won't be able to show their stuff for NFL scouts.

My opinion of Belichick is at an all time low.

[PintSizedBox10]

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Womp womp

[ReasonablySober]

¡El Assico! goes to Iowa State. Between Iowa and Alabama that’s two teams that have looked less than impressive so far.

[ReasonablySober]

Napier going full Cristobal to end this UF/USF game.

[MickeyDavis]

Very good opening drive by OK

[MickeyDavis]

Napier going full Cristobal to end this UF/USF game.

Another Gramatica kicker

[MickeyDavis]

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[ReasonablySober]

Napier going full Cristobal to end this UF/USF game.

Another Gramatica kicker

I got excited when he hit two 50+ in the first half vs Miami last year before Miami ripped off 36 straight points.

Bulls play the Canes next week. That could be a really good one.

[ReasonablySober]

If Venables and the Sooners lose to this Michigan team...

[MickeyDavis]

Please don't get a back door cover Michigan

[ReasonablySober]

ASU goes down.

[ReasonablySober]

¡El Assico! goes to Iowa State. Between Iowa and Alabama that’s two teams that have looked less than impressive so far.

Add Michigan to that list.

[MickeyDavis]

"We're on live TV right now". No **** Holly

[Mags FTW]

An AP Poll voter:

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[ReasonablySober]

I miss the old Watch Grid.

[ReasonablySober]

K-State and Arizona has been brutal, but it's close heading into the 4th. One of these bad teams is going to stumble their way into a win.