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Michigan Wolverine Football Podcast — NCAA Wake-Up Call, Sherrone Raids Ohio State AGAIN

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Phil @pcallihan and Clint @Clint_Derringer discuss the NCAA getting on board (FORCED) to allow schools to compensate players, and Sherrone Moore raiding talent from Ohio State with audio from Head Coach Sherrone Moore and Running Back Coach Tony Alford.

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Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer on the NCAA’s (forced) decision to pay athletes, the potential benefits and challenges of direct payment, and the need for fair compensation. They also discussed the need for reform in college football, particularly in the areas of competitive balance and player welfare. Ohio State’s recruiting difficulties and Ryan Day’s paranoia were also discussed, with Derringer highlighting Ohio State’s overspending in the transfer portal and Callihan praising Michigan’s leadership and its impact on the team’s success.

NCAA paying athletes $2.7B in damages, implementing revenue sharing plan.

  • NCAA to pay athletes retroactively.
  • NCAA agrees to pay $2.7 billion in damages, share revenue with athletes.
  • NCAA faces legal oversight as athletes seek compensation for name, image, and likeness.

College athletes’ direct payment from schools, with potential legal implications.

  • NCAA would manage roster size, not scholarships, under direct payment framework.
  • Clint Derringer acknowledges positive step forward but highlights remaining challenges and unknowns.
  • NCAA faces antitrust lawsuits as revenue grows.

College football revenue distribution and potential changes to the sport.

  • Phil Callihan: NCAA revenue distribution unfair, needs change.
  • Lawsuit includes mechanism in agreement may help schools rein in third-party deals
  • Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss the potential changes in college football, including a possible leveling of the playing field among power conferences.
  • They also discuss the need for conferences to fill out full schedules and ensure competitive balance, with TV executives holding significant power in these discussions.

College sports revenue and player compensation.

  • Boosters with deep pockets may control athlete marketing opportunities.
  • Phil Callihan points out that college football players are finally gaining control over postseason and revenue distribution.

College football, Michigan’s success, and recruiting strategies.

  • Clint Derringer: Expanded playoff means more wear and tear on athletes, more revenue for schools.
  • Running Back Coach Tony Alford discuss Michigan football’s recruiting and coaching strategies.
  • Alford praises Michigan’s culture of toughness and desire to learn, while Callihan notes the significance of reaching into rival Ohio State for recruiting talent.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day’s paranoia regarding staff members leaving for Michigan.

  • Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss Ohio State’s recruiting struggles after losing to Michigan three years in a row.
  • Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss Ryan Day’s paranoia at Ohio State, including staff members leaving for Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines football team’s offseason changes and goals.

  • Sharon Moore is repositioning the program with confidence, embracing the rivalry with Ohio State.
  • Michigan football’s stability under Sharon Moore during offseason turnover critical for success.
  • Clint Derringer and Phil Callihan discuss upcoming football season with a challenging schedule.