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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 7h

when you absolutely do not want your boss' input on who you should hire, you hit 'em with the "........thank you."

email from texas a&m president to ad ross bjork recommending coach

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Steven Godfrey @stevengodfrey.bsky.social · 13h

The failure of playing by Jordon Rules: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Guest column | Who knew Bill Belichick would be a disaster at UNC? Anyone paying attention.

Tar Heels boosters intent on making a splash hired the eight-time Super Bowl winner to lead their program. An actual college football coach would have made more sense.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · 1d

NEW EXTRA POINTS:

I'm a Serious Professional Journalist, so I filed some FOIAs to learn exactly how much money Indiana Football spends on apple juice, Chick Fil A, string cheese, Uncrustables and more:

www.extrapointsmb.com/p/how-many-u...

How many Uncrustables does it take to run a Big Ten football program?

Time to empty the ol' FOIA notebook ...

www.extrapointsmb.com

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 1d

What head coach was in arrears at his swanky country club after his school forgot to pay his monthly membership dues for a few months?

Find out in this Thursday's FOIAball.

Subscribe here: subscribe.foiaball.com

Screenshot of invoice of college coach's overdue bill at country club showing he owes over $2,000.

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 1d

well shoot. i was trying to search for an archived version of it and could only find an fb post where she didn't tag anyone. thanks for catching!

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 1d

What head coach was in arrears at his swanky country club after his school forgot to pay his monthly membership dues for a few months?

Find out in this Thursday's FOIAball.

Subscribe here: subscribe.foiaball.com

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Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 5d

You’ve probably seen us ask how much trophies weigh from time to time.

Here are the Top 20 HEAVIEST KNOWN* TROPHIES IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL

*If you have more info on trophy weights, let us know ⬇️

HOW MUCH DOES THAT TROPHY WEIGH?
Heaviest Known CFB Trophies
TROPHY
GAME/AWARD WEIGHT
Fremont Cannon
Nevada/UNLV
545 lbs
The Chief
Northwestern St/Stephen F Austin
320
Great Divide
Montana/Montana State
306.1
Victory Bell
SICKOS
UCLA/USC
295
Fiesta Bowl
COMMITTEE/
Fiesta Bowl Winner
ISN
285
Beer Barrel
Kentucky/Tennessee*
200
Golden Boot
Arkansas/LSU
200
Battle Line
Arkansas/Mizzouri
180
Commander-in-Chief
Air Force/Army/Navy
170
War on I-4 Trophy
UCF/USF
160
The Rail
ETSU/Chattanooga
108
Bones
Memphis/UAB
100
Commonwealth Cup
Virginia/Virginia Tech
100
Floyd of Rosedale
Iowa/Minnesota
98
Armed Forces Bowl
Armed Forces Bowl Winner
80
Land Grant
Michigan State/Penn State
SICKOS COMMITTEE
76.2
Dakota Marker
North Dakota St/South Dakota St
75
Heartland
Iowa/Wisconsin
74
National Championship
CFP Winner
65
Heisman
Heisman Winner
65

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 5d

thank you!

David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 5d

The answer, in case you missed it, is luxury box guests at big games.

Read it about it here: foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/luxury-box...

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

Also shout out to my wife, who got me this incredible birthday gift

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know that most university presidents get a luxury box for football games?

Did you know that who they invite is a public record?

Take a peek inside presidential suites in this week's FOIAball.

foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/luxury-box...

Take a peek inside university luxury boxes at big games

FOIAball obtained attendee lists for suites school presidents use to wine and dine.

foiaball.beehiiv.com

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

This week's FOIAball also has some distressing news to reveal about the Pop-Tarts Bowl. At the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the Pop-Tarts aren't free.

foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/luxury-box...

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

Take for instance, one school, which hosted both CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins and best-selling author James Patterson for a game.

They even sat them next to each other.

foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/luxury-box...

Take a peek inside university luxury boxes at big games

FOIAball obtained attendee lists for suites school presidents use to wine and dine.

foiaball.beehiiv.com

David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

these mfers said Lenda

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

And guess what school couldn't spell Cersei Lannister's real name

guest listing showing lena headey mispelled as lenda

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know that most university presidents get a luxury box for football games?

Did you know that who they invite is a public record?

Take a peek inside presidential suites in this week's FOIAball.

foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/luxury-box...

Take a peek inside university luxury boxes at big games

FOIAball obtained attendee lists for suites school presidents use to wine and dine.

foiaball.beehiiv.com

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 7d

What do a Game of Thrones star, a famous news anchor, the guy who told George Bush about 9/11, the world's best-selling novelist, a top CIA official, and Bernie Madoff victims have in common?

Subscribe to FOIAball tonight to find out tomorrow!

subscribe.foiaball.com

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 7d

This forces me to respect Matt Patricia against my will

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 8d

sec media days in the strip club capital of america is a match made in foiaball heaven

Brett McMurphy @brettmcmurphy.bsky.social · 8d

2026 SEC Media Days is headed to Tampa July 20-23, sources told
On3. It's 1st time event will be held in Florida. Tampa also will host the 2027 Florida-Georgia game & the 2028 College Football Playoff title game on Jan. 22, 2029

www.on3.com/news/sec-med...

Location revealed for 2026 SEC football media days

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www.on3.com

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 8d

thats cheap for vegas

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 8d

And if you are from New York, please roast Mark Stoops' private jet bagel spread

mark stoops bagel orger include cinnamon, blueberry, more cinnamon, and honey walnut cream cheese

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Adam Halter @iapunk.bsky.social · 8d

Kirk spending $33 on a dinner and $16 on breakfast doesn’t surprise me a bit.

David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 8d

When you go to Las Vegas are you a Michigan State's steakhouse spurge or Kirk Ferentz's economical hotel breakfast?

Read more in last week's FOIAball: foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/acc-ditche...

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Almost A Met Newsletter @almostamet.bsky.social · 8d

This sticker is better than mine. Go get a Sluethy the Seal sticker!

David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 9d

Get your very own sticker (and get access to all our exclusive reporting!) by becoming a paid FOIAball subscriber today.

foiaball.beehiiv.com/upgrade

David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 9d

If you’re a paid FOIAball subscriber, your free sticker arrived today and will be in the mail soon!

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 8d

And if you are from New York, please roast Mark Stoops' private jet bagel spread

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David Covucci @davidcovucci.bsky.social · 8d

When you go to Las Vegas are you a Michigan State's steakhouse spurge or Kirk Ferentz's economical hotel breakfast?

Read more in last week's FOIAball: foiaball.beehiiv.com/p/acc-ditche...

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