Sunday October 12, 2014

25 snap judgments from around the college football landscape.

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Sunday October 12, 2014

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Sunday October 12, 2014

Veteran Big Ten AD Mike Bobinski is set to retire

By Doug Samuels

Jun 3, 2026

Instead of hiring a new head coach after a 7-4 season, a California HS has decided to cancel their fall season

By Doug Samuels

2 days ago

Another high school state association is on the verge of allowing one-time transfers

By Doug Samuels

4 days ago

Bill Belichick popularized game planning for "The Middle 8," recent data shows it was a myth

By Doug Samuels

May 28, 2026

Gators offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner becomes highest paid assistant in Florida history

By Doug Samuels

May 28, 2026

Veteran Big Ten AD Mike Bobinski is set to retire

By Doug Samuels

Jun 3, 2026

Instead of hiring a new head coach after a 7-4 season, a California HS has decided to cancel their fall season

By Doug Samuels

2 days ago

Another high school state association is on the verge of allowing one-time transfers

By Doug Samuels

4 days ago

Bill Belichick popularized game planning for "The Middle 8," recent data shows it was a myth

By Doug Samuels

May 28, 2026

Gators offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner becomes highest paid assistant in Florida history

By Doug Samuels

May 28, 2026