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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 8m

Florida State continues to confuse me.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 55m

Quite a start for the game of the year

Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 56m

KENT STATE RETURNS THE OPENING KICKOFF FOR A TD!

THEY'RE ALREADY UP ON UMASS

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3h

Totally did not realize Deuce Spann was still playing and now at Pitt. Picks up a big fourth down conversion that leads to a Panthers touchdown at one of his former schools, Florida State.

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3h

Heck of a first drive for Mizzou against Bama.

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Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 15h

College Football Playoff expansion has been a boon to the Group of 5. The biggest crowd in North Texas history was another example.

Moving to 12 was great for the sport. You gotta sell hope. (Even if USF is really good)

Story from Denton: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

North Texas’ sellout crowd vs. USF shows Group of 5 football is thriving in CFP expansion era

It’s good for college football that the top of the Group of 5 has a path into the College Football Playoff field.

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 17h

Six touchdowns in the last seven minutes of game time!!

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 18h

Brilliant, gutsy play call by USF for a touchdown to tie it just before halftime.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 18h

Update: This game is now officially nuts

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 19h

Not the cleanest start to USF-UNT for either team, but I’m entertained

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 1d

"It’s the arrogance of it all."
"It’s kind of an embarrassment."
"We don’t have one pro player on the whole roster."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Bill Belichick pledged an NFL approach at North Carolina. Program insiders call it flawed

www.nytimes.com

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 1d

What has happened with Bill Belichick and North Carolina? After interviews with 20+ people, here's what my colleagues and I found out:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Bill Belichick pledged an NFL approach at North Carolina. Program insiders call it flawed

www.nytimes.com

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Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 2d

✍️ Inside Oklahoma's offseason overhaul.

Millions on an OC/QB duo. A new scouting department. A streamlined NIL.

Despite two losing seasons, OU didn't give up on Brent Venables.

"Not giving him more resources would’ve been dooming him to failure."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

How Oklahoma spent big to overhaul a blue blood and double down on Brent Venables

Tradition-rich Oklahoma had to modernize. So far, it’s working. In a state whose identity is wrapped around Sooners football, it has to.

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 2d

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Florida State's Ethan Pritchard released from hospital 5 weeks after being shot

www.nytimes.com

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 2d

Great news to report from Florida State: Linebacker Ethan Pritchard has been released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after being shot a few weeks ago. Headed to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the next step in his recovery.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 2d

The student body president at UNC is calling for an independent review of Bill Belichick's football program
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Bill Belichick says he’s ‘fully committed’ to UNC amid reports of potentially parting with program

Speculation about the UNC football program has swirled in the days following its loss to Clemson.

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 2d

On the other site.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 2d

A district attorney's office in Louisiana has released its investigative review of the Kyren Lacy case. Some details👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

What to know about the newly released Kyren Lacy crash footage

www.nytimes.com

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Amidst renewed attention on former LSU WR Kyren Lacy's involvement in a December fatal car crash, here's a look at some newly released information in the case.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

What to know about the newly released Kyren Lacy crash footage

www.nytimes.com

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Shhhhh don't let anyone hear this🤞🤞

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

We can confirm that the North Carolina/Belichick docuseries is no longer in development. Still some unanswered questions, though… www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Bill Belichick-North Carolina docuseries no longer being developed: Source

www.nytimes.com

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 3d

SOURCE: UNC CB coach suspended in relation to extra benefits allegations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

UNC CB coach suspended in relation to extra benefits allegations: Source

www.nytimes.com

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Scott Dochterman @scottdochterman.bsky.social · 4d

What a CFP selection dry run revealed about college football’s most scrutinized conference room

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Inside the CFP selection war room, the committee has plenty to think about

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 4d

My kid gave up the only hit, which is OK, all things considered! Means he threw a hittable pitch! Then he struck out the side, plus two more in the next inning before running to first to make the final out

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 4d

Proud dad moment: My kid just picked up the W in a 6-5 little league game…despite his team getting no-hit.
11 runs between the teams. One hit.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 4d

Honest question: How will this whole thing help a lineman or slot receiver "enhance" his "brand"?

Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 5d

Auburn is moving a home game vs. Baylor to Atlanta for "NIL."

Sorry, but I'm going to need to see proof and actual numbers that these money decisions by schools are actually real and not just PR spin. This game will be a near-sellout anyway. How much player marketing is needed?

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