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College Football

You Can Have Money Or Sympathy, But Not Both

What’s Going On With Bama?

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Vanderbilt Commodores fans march the goal posts around the field following a game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and Alabama Crimson Tide, October 5, 2024 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Vandy Took Down Bama, And The Goalposts, Too

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Drew Magary

Scott Van Pelt watches Maryland basketball

Death To The NCAA

Scott Van Pelt, And Every Other Shithead, Is Missing The Point About Paying College Athletes

Nick Saban is seen prior to WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) on February 7, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Nick Saban Can’t Stop Complaining About NIL In The Most Annoying Way Possible

Tom Ley

Nick Saban’s Plan For Saving College Football: Uhhhhh, Hmmmmm, Buhhhh, Duurrrr

Ray Ratto

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs off the field at halftime during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game against the Michigan Wolverines at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2024 in Pasadena, California.

Nick Saban’s Biggest Win Is Leaving With His Dignity

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 26: ead coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during pregame warmups prior to facing the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Alabama’s NIL Hub Is The Future Of Silly College Football Spending

Patrick Redford

of their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jimbo Fisher And Nick Saban Are Sniping Over Who Is Better At Getting Away With Breaking The Rules

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 52-46 win over the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.