NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks Fixing One of College Football’s Biggest Problems with Greg McElroy
Dec 5, 2025
Explore the evolving landscape of college football with insights from an ESPN analyst. Dive into the complexities of coaching contracts and the importance of player buy-in. Discover innovative solutions for non-conference scheduling that could spice up matchups. Hear about the underrated talent of Reuben Bain and why Alabama's Ty Simpson might need another season before the NFL. The conversation wraps up with some light-hearted travel tales that add a personal touch.
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Parity Made College Football Wildly Unpredictable
- College football has become more entertaining and unpredictable due to roster consolidation and parity.
- Greg McElroy says tighter margins made some SEC weeks look closer than NFL games.
Incentives Are Recalibrating Coaching Pay
- Coaches now face huge stress getting authentic buy-in from players amid rapid contract and NIL changes.
- McElroy notes incentive-laden contracts are emerging to align pay with team success.
Coordinator Demanded 'Thud' To Fix Tackling
- McElroy recounts a visit where a defensive coordinator insisted on thud practices to stop missed tackles.
- The team improved late in the season after reintroducing more physical, live elements.