Yes, I am throwing ice-cold water in your face to start our little get-together, courtesy of Front Office Sports. Friday, I attended the Arizona State Football Kickoff lunch, which…
The Big Ten eliminated divisions when the West Coast schools arrived last year, but one has emerged nonetheless — at least unofficially. Within the new western wing, it’s Oregon and…
With Week Zero games spanning from Ireland to Hawaii and the high school season getting underway around much of the country, football is back. The recruiting dead period ends Aug….
The second season of the new Big 12 features expanded broadcast partnerships, with TNT joining ESPN and Fox as the third prong in the conference’s content-delivery machinery. Except it’s not…
On the eve of the eve of the 2025 season, the SEC delivered thunderous news that will impact the sport for many seasons. After years of discussion and consideration, the…
The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor…
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On the college football lists that generate outsized attention, the Big 12 occupies a secondary position. It did not place a team in the top 10 of the AP preseason…
Sitting in the corner office of a Valley business leader this past week, he asked, “What do you think of the Arizona sports scene right now?” An hour and a…
The Pac-12’s postseason marriage of convenience that began last summer will continue in 2025 with the 12 legacy schools, despite their scattered existence, tied to the conference’s traditional bowl partners…



