University of Michigan – Paul MacDonald

Let “The Game” Solve the Problem

The best college football rivalry has added spice this season. I’m not talking about the Bedlam series; there’s nothing rival about a game where one team has a 91 to 19 advantage over its opponent. It is not the Iron Bowl, although the Auburn/Alabama games have produced some entertaining results. The 2023 Egg Bowl wasContinue reading “Let “The Game” Solve the Problem”

Big Ten Football’s Coaching Carousel Going for a Spin

Big Ten football has been notorious for exceptionally competitive games, and national relevance for multiple team members. The league’s relevance took a major hit due to its commissioner, Kevin Warren. The conference’s coaching carousel (both current and future) hasn’t helped the league either. COVID has certainly added difficulty in planning for and directing a season.Continue reading “Big Ten Football’s Coaching Carousel Going for a Spin”

Big Time Fan Bases and the Media Must Lower the Bar

Many fan bases would have us think that they are perennial championship contenders year in and year out for decades on end. However, their perceptions are based upon antiquated successes of yesteryear, opportunistic media, overspending on athletes, and the forgotten reality that other teams are working to build their teams in the face of theseContinue reading “Big Time Fan Bases and the Media Must Lower the Bar”