Bruce Feldman
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Feldman: The coaching and parenting lessons I learned coaching my son’s pee-wee football team
I learned, most of all, that being a football head coach is very, very hard.
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Will always be grateful to Dave Clawson for him being so open to share insight into the Slow Mesh, which became such a memorable part of car rides to and from games with my then-2nd grade son as we implemented a version of Wake's offense in our pee-wee football league www.nytimes.com/athletic/333...
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor has the coaching world buzzing. He leads the SEC in passing and is connecting on 68 percent of his passes with seven touchdowns and zero INTs after shredding Minnesota last week:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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September 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor has the coaching world buzzing. He leads the SEC in passing and is connecting on 68 percent of his passes with seven touchdowns and zero INTs after shredding Minnesota last week:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Oklahoma State got after Oregon and Dante Moore, leaving big questions about the Ducks O-line and and its defense. What’s up with Oregon? We’ve got answers. Plus, why Jimbo Fisher & Brian Kelly could get hired this winter.
Free link to our What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Free link to our What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
‘Out of sync’ Oregon? FSU-Jimbo reunion? Brian Kelly to Rutgers? What we’re hearing in CFB (Gift Article)
Entering Week 3, some title favorites are getting a harsh reassessment, and some teams are already enduring coaching carousel rumors.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Oklahoma State got after Oregon and Dante Moore, leaving big questions about the Ducks O-line and and its defense. What’s up with Oregon? We’ve got answers. Plus, why Jimbo Fisher & Brian Kelly could get hired this winter.
Free link to our What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Free link to our What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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“Because Lane is so outspoken at times, people forget that he’s a savant when it comes to football.”
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
What makes Lane Kiffin a good coach? We asked those who have worked with him (Gift Article)
Beyond the controversy, Kiffin is regarded as one of the most football-smart people in the game. Here's why.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
“Because Lane is so outspoken at times, people forget that he’s a savant when it comes to football.”
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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One new nugget we can report in the light of today's UNC/Lombardi investigation news: Soon after Lombardi took over, staffers felt pressured to misrepresent UNC's academic offerings to recruits.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Steve Belichick resigns after investigation finds ‘certain actions’ by UNC football disregarded standards
UNC said the actions the investigation found were "isolated" and "not a systematic failure."
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September 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
One new nugget we can report in the light of today's UNC/Lombardi investigation news: Soon after Lombardi took over, staffers felt pressured to misrepresent UNC's academic offerings to recruits.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
“Because Lane is so outspoken at times, people forget that he’s a savant when it comes to football.”
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
What makes Lane Kiffin a good coach? We asked those who have worked with him (Gift Article)
Beyond the controversy, Kiffin is regarded as one of the most football-smart people in the game. Here's why.
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
“Because Lane is so outspoken at times, people forget that he’s a savant when it comes to football.”
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
We reached out to a dozen coaches who’ve worked with Lane Kiffin and started by asking one simple question: What exactly is it that makes him so good?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Here’s our story on Steve Belichick resigning after investigation finds ‘certain actions’ by UNC football disregarded standards. Reporting with @brendanmarks.bsky.social:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Steve Belichick resigns after investigation finds ‘certain actions’ by UNC football disregarded standards (Gift Article)
UNC said the actions the investigation found were "isolated" and "not a systematic failure."
www.nytimes.com
September 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Here’s our story on Steve Belichick resigning after investigation finds ‘certain actions’ by UNC football disregarded standards. Reporting with @brendanmarks.bsky.social:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
As we mentioned on The Audible yesterday, Brian Belichick has been calling the D for UNC in the Tar Heels first two games, and we’ve been told by sources the vibe around the football building has been much better since Mike Lombardi & Steve Belichick haven’t been there. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb8T...
LSU vs Ole Miss Preview: Is Lane Kiffin the Ultimate Villain? + CFB Payroll Reveal
YouTube video by The Audible
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September 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
As we mentioned on The Audible yesterday, Brian Belichick has been calling the D for UNC in the Tar Heels first two games, and we’ve been told by sources the vibe around the football building has been much better since Mike Lombardi & Steve Belichick haven’t been there. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb8T...
“If you’re not in favor of transparency, why not? The marketplace is dictated by the agents, parents & players, and we don’t have a way to fact-check it. It could hold a fire to some of these agents who are trying to extort money because they’re trying to reset the market at every chance they get.”
Who’s in college football’s $50 million roster club? Depends on whom you ask. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
September 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
“If you’re not in favor of transparency, why not? The marketplace is dictated by the agents, parents & players, and we don’t have a way to fact-check it. It could hold a fire to some of these agents who are trying to extort money because they’re trying to reset the market at every chance they get.”
Who’s in college football’s $50 million roster club? Depends on whom you ask. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
September 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Who’s in college football’s $50 million roster club? Depends on whom you ask. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
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We here on @theathletic.com college football team spent a lot of time over the last few weeks/months trying to find the roster payroll for every P4 team. The figures are inexact, but here's what we came up with and where we think your school ranks:
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Does your college football roster cost $8M or $50M? Here's our report on 68 teams (Gift Article)
The best teams are, on average, the ones paying players the most, but there's a wide disparity between the schools at the top and the bottom of major conferences.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM
We here on @theathletic.com college football team spent a lot of time over the last few weeks/months trying to find the roster payroll for every P4 team. The figures are inexact, but here's what we came up with and where we think your school ranks:
(gift link)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
(gift link)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
New Audible: Last year Penn State went from title contender to big flop. Is Oregon on a similar path? GameDay puts Ted Cruz on for 10 minutes to talk politics? Plus our Week 3 picks vs the spread—Houston vs Texas Tech? UF or Auburn? LSU or Ole Miss? SMU or Louisville?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=karz...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=karz...
The Oregon Panic Meter: Why You Should Believe in Dan Lanning & Dante Moore
YouTube video by The Audible
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September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
New Audible: Last year Penn State went from title contender to big flop. Is Oregon on a similar path? GameDay puts Ted Cruz on for 10 minutes to talk politics? Plus our Week 3 picks vs the spread—Houston vs Texas Tech? UF or Auburn? LSU or Ole Miss? SMU or Louisville?
m.youtube.com/watch?v=karz...
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New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I dig into Texas’ big comeback win as Arch shows a lot of resiliency in leading UT all the way back; Michigan bounces back behind a dominant D—and Bryce; plus OkState stuns Oregon & Shoutouts for Week 2: m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9eR...
Texas' Statement Win vs Ohio State & Michigan Prevails Over Oklahoma | Week 2 Recap
YouTube video by The Audible
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September 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I dig into Texas’ big comeback win as Arch shows a lot of resiliency in leading UT all the way back; Michigan bounces back behind a dominant D—and Bryce; plus OkState stuns Oregon & Shoutouts for Week 2: m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9eR...
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I dig into Texas’ big comeback win as Arch shows a lot of resiliency in leading UT all the way back; Michigan bounces back behind a dominant D—and Bryce; plus OkState stuns Oregon & Shoutouts for Week 2: m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9eR...
Texas' Statement Win vs Ohio State & Michigan Prevails Over Oklahoma | Week 2 Recap
YouTube video by The Audible
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September 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew & I dig into Texas’ big comeback win as Arch shows a lot of resiliency in leading UT all the way back; Michigan bounces back behind a dominant D—and Bryce; plus OkState stuns Oregon & Shoutouts for Week 2: m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9eR...
Midway thru the second quarter, Memphis leads Boise State 17-3. The Tigers are averaging a robust 20.4 yards per play.
Memphis went to Vegas in Week 0 and upset UNLV. The game kicked off at 9 pm CT and the Tigers outscored UNLV 20-7 in the second half. How?
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
The best $20,000 this CFB coach spent wasn’t on his roster. It was on a sleep physician (Gift Article)
Sleep science is part of the "next wave" of performance enhancement, says Memphis coach Charles Huff.
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Midway thru the second quarter, Memphis leads Boise State 17-3. The Tigers are averaging a robust 20.4 yards per play.
Oregon’s Devon Jackson is the fastest LB in the country. He was No. 11 on the Freaks List, and showed that blazing speed on a 96-yard Pick-6 just now..The 6-2, 235-pounder ran a blistering 24 mph on the GPS this offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...
College football Freaks List 2026: South Carolina WR Nyck Harbor tops a list of 101 (Gift Article)
Does your school feature a super-strong, super-speedy player this season?
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September 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Oregon’s Devon Jackson is the fastest LB in the country. He was No. 11 on the Freaks List, and showed that blazing speed on a 96-yard Pick-6 just now..The 6-2, 235-pounder ran a blistering 24 mph on the GPS this offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...
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ESPN had Ted Cruz on 'College GameDay' in a conversation with Rece Davis for nearly 10 minutes.
Cruz was heavily booed by the crowd -- and heard "Ted, you suck!" chants -- in Austin.
Cruz was heavily booed by the crowd -- and heard "Ted, you suck!" chants -- in Austin.
September 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
ESPN had Ted Cruz on 'College GameDay' in a conversation with Rece Davis for nearly 10 minutes.
Cruz was heavily booed by the crowd -- and heard "Ted, you suck!" chants -- in Austin.
Cruz was heavily booed by the crowd -- and heard "Ted, you suck!" chants -- in Austin.
Asked an Ohio State coach what he sees as the biggest difference on film between Arch Manning now and Manning this time last year, the coach told us this week, “He’s fixed his throwing mechanics.”
Free story link to What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Free story link to What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
September 12, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Asked an Ohio State coach what he sees as the biggest difference on film between Arch Manning now and Manning this time last year, the coach told us this week, “He’s fixed his throwing mechanics.”
Free story link to What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Free story link to What We’re Hearing column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
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What we’re hearing in college football Week 2: Is Bryce Underwood ‘seeing ghosts’?
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
What we’re hearing in college football Week 2: Is Bryce Underwood ‘seeing ghosts’? (Gift Article)
Plus, notes on star QBs Arch Manning and CJ Carr, and some early playmakers to watch for Matt Campbell's first Penn State team.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
What we’re hearing in college football Week 2: Is Bryce Underwood ‘seeing ghosts’?
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
What we’re hearing in college football Week 2: Is Bryce Underwood ‘seeing ghosts’?
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
What we’re hearing in college football Week 2: Is Bryce Underwood ‘seeing ghosts’? (Gift Article)
Plus, notes on star QBs Arch Manning and CJ Carr, and some early playmakers to watch for Matt Campbell's first Penn State team.
www.nytimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
What we’re hearing in college football Week 2: Is Bryce Underwood ‘seeing ghosts’?
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Rival coaches on why the former No. 1 recruit is really struggling at Michigan. Why Arch has improved so much from last year; and an interesting CJ Carr comp:
Free link: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
Reposted by Bruce Feldman
Memphis went to Vegas in Week 0 and upset UNLV. The game kicked off at 9 pm CT and the Tigers outscored UNLV 20-7 in the second half. How?
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
The best $20,000 this CFB coach spent wasn’t on his roster. It was on a sleep physician (Gift Article)
Sleep science is part of the "next wave" of performance enhancement, says Memphis coach Charles Huff.
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Memphis went to Vegas in Week 0 and upset UNLV. The game kicked off at 9 pm CT and the Tigers outscored UNLV 20-7 in the second half. How?
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
Reposted by Bruce Feldman
NEW: After ESPN let her go in 2023, Suzy Kolber has never spoken in-depth about being jettisoned by her company after 27 years of service.
She does in this pod below.
On her new interview series for the Scripps Sports Network & finding life after ESPN.
LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE: swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
She does in this pod below.
On her new interview series for the Scripps Sports Network & finding life after ESPN.
LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE: swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
September 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
NEW: After ESPN let her go in 2023, Suzy Kolber has never spoken in-depth about being jettisoned by her company after 27 years of service.
She does in this pod below.
On her new interview series for the Scripps Sports Network & finding life after ESPN.
LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE: swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
She does in this pod below.
On her new interview series for the Scripps Sports Network & finding life after ESPN.
LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE: swap.fm/l/4apy5A6Fma...
Reposted by Bruce Feldman
I have a Barry Melrose memory that doubles as one of the most cherished experiences of my sports writing career.
You'll recall that when the Bruins won Game 7 in 2011 to win the Stanley Cup in Vancouver, there was rioting in the city. Media folks were told not to leave the arena.
You'll recall that when the Bruins won Game 7 in 2011 to win the Stanley Cup in Vancouver, there was rioting in the city. Media folks were told not to leave the arena.
September 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I have a Barry Melrose memory that doubles as one of the most cherished experiences of my sports writing career.
You'll recall that when the Bruins won Game 7 in 2011 to win the Stanley Cup in Vancouver, there was rioting in the city. Media folks were told not to leave the arena.
You'll recall that when the Bruins won Game 7 in 2011 to win the Stanley Cup in Vancouver, there was rioting in the city. Media folks were told not to leave the arena.
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Talked to @wired.com about a bunch of things, including: r/bald, Bluesky, Elon ruining twitter, why I live the inbox zero life, LLMs, and more.
Here it is:
www.wired.com/story/user-b...
Here it is:
www.wired.com/story/user-b...
Want to Get Off Your Phone? Mina Kimes Suggests Having a Baby
“I think that's been the most helpful thing,” says the ESPN journalist. “So there you go, Zoomers. There's a reason to have children.”
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September 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Talked to @wired.com about a bunch of things, including: r/bald, Bluesky, Elon ruining twitter, why I live the inbox zero life, LLMs, and more.
Here it is:
www.wired.com/story/user-b...
Here it is:
www.wired.com/story/user-b...
Memphis went to Vegas in Week 0 and upset UNLV. The game kicked off at 9 pm CT and the Tigers outscored UNLV 20-7 in the second half. How?
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
The best $20,000 this CFB coach spent wasn’t on his roster. It was on a sleep physician (Gift Article)
Sleep science is part of the "next wave" of performance enhancement, says Memphis coach Charles Huff.
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Memphis went to Vegas in Week 0 and upset UNLV. The game kicked off at 9 pm CT and the Tigers outscored UNLV 20-7 in the second half. How?
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
My story on the best $20,000 any college coach spent this offseason. It wasn’t on a player. It was on a sleep physician:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
Lane Kiffin vs SEC Ends! 🚨
New Audible - @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I delve into:
• Why LSU balked on its wild NFL roster quest 🏈
• Michigan "Clock Gate" appeal ⏱️
• Week 1 panic & FSU misery 📉
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypeg...
New Audible - @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I delve into:
• Why LSU balked on its wild NFL roster quest 🏈
• Michigan "Clock Gate" appeal ⏱️
• Week 1 panic & FSU misery 📉
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypeg...
Lane Kiffin vs SEC Ends: Why LSU Balked on NFL Roster Quest
YouTube video by The Audible
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September 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Lane Kiffin vs SEC Ends! 🚨
New Audible - @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I delve into:
• Why LSU balked on its wild NFL roster quest 🏈
• Michigan "Clock Gate" appeal ⏱️
• Week 1 panic & FSU misery 📉
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypeg...
New Audible - @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I delve into:
• Why LSU balked on its wild NFL roster quest 🏈
• Michigan "Clock Gate" appeal ⏱️
• Week 1 panic & FSU misery 📉
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypeg...