The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - The BIG 10 has separated, Colin defends dynasties in sports, is Duke still the villain?
Mar 27, 2026
Rick Neuheisel, former college head coach and NFL coordinator now coaching in spring pro football, shares candid takes. Conversation covers the Big Ten pulling ahead, quarterback value versus roster depth, where NIL money makes the biggest impact, and whether dynasties and Duke still rile fans. Short, lively, and full of coaching stories and roster strategy.
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Big Ten Has Separated From The Pack
- The Big Ten's recent tournament success shows conference balance shifting from the SEC to the Big Ten in college sports.
- Colin cites a 32-5 record for favored Big Ten teams over three years and names Michigan and Arizona as top contenders.
Spend NIL On Difference Making Positions
- Spend NIL money on difference-making positions like quarterback, pass rusher, alpha receiver, shutdown corner, and left tackle.
- Rick Neuheisel compares college position value to the NFL's premium-position spending model.
Indiana's Perfect Storm For Success
- Rick Neuheisel calls Indiana's 16-0 run a perfect storm of X-and-O coaching, culture building, 13 James Madison transfers, NIL, and Fernando Mendoza's elite play.
- He notes Mendoza nearly went to Yale and his rare back-shoulder accuracy.