Ralph Russo
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social
Covering college sports _ mostly football _ for The Athletic. Formerly of The Associated Press. Apologies in advance for the Mets posts.
Reach me at: [email protected]
Reach me at: [email protected]
Holly, what kind of cat is this? It was hanging out on top of our garbage can bins in Brooklyn.
September 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Holly, what kind of cat is this? It was hanging out on top of our garbage can bins in Brooklyn.
Had some thoughts about Portnoy v Ohio St
August 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Had some thoughts about Portnoy v Ohio St
No NCAA basketball tournament expansion for the upcoming season. Still, talking about 2027 and beyond.
It was pretty apparent when nothing got done during the summer meeting a few weeks ago, 2026 was not happening.
It was pretty apparent when nothing got done during the summer meeting a few weeks ago, 2026 was not happening.
August 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
No NCAA basketball tournament expansion for the upcoming season. Still, talking about 2027 and beyond.
It was pretty apparent when nothing got done during the summer meeting a few weeks ago, 2026 was not happening.
It was pretty apparent when nothing got done during the summer meeting a few weeks ago, 2026 was not happening.
Look at this unit.
July 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Look at this unit.
If you want a little taste of where Knicks fans are right now, this from the biggest one in my family.
June 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you want a little taste of where Knicks fans are right now, this from the biggest one in my family.
Update from Baclays. Good grief!
June 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Update from Baclays. Good grief!
Had tickets to the Liberty today but shockingly my 18-year-old daughter preferred going with two of her friends and not her father.
Guess I didn’t much.
Guess I didn’t much.
June 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Had tickets to the Liberty today but shockingly my 18-year-old daughter preferred going with two of her friends and not her father.
Guess I didn’t much.
Guess I didn’t much.
Official: Big 12 extends Commissioner Brett Yormark through 2029-30.
May 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Official: Big 12 extends Commissioner Brett Yormark through 2029-30.
Arcade Fire at The Met Philadelphia.
May 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Arcade Fire at The Met Philadelphia.
Statement from Steve Berman, one of the lead attorneys for the plaintiffs in House v NCAA on possible executive order on college athlete compensation.
“meddling” and “unneeded”
“meddling” and “unneeded”
May 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Statement from Steve Berman, one of the lead attorneys for the plaintiffs in House v NCAA on possible executive order on college athlete compensation.
“meddling” and “unneeded”
“meddling” and “unneeded”
Do not give me hope, damn it.
April 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Do not give me hope, damn it.
One of the great things about joining The Athletic for me is we have so many talented people covering the NFL draft they don’t need me.
First work-free draft in probably 25 years.
I’m so excited to be irrationally angry with the Jets and off the clock.
Cheers!
First work-free draft in probably 25 years.
I’m so excited to be irrationally angry with the Jets and off the clock.
Cheers!
April 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One of the great things about joining The Athletic for me is we have so many talented people covering the NFL draft they don’t need me.
First work-free draft in probably 25 years.
I’m so excited to be irrationally angry with the Jets and off the clock.
Cheers!
First work-free draft in probably 25 years.
I’m so excited to be irrationally angry with the Jets and off the clock.
Cheers!
NCAA Division I Board of Directors has conditionally approved these proposals, pending the approval of the House settlement, which will clear the way for implementation of the rev share system and other terms of the deal - again, IF the judge signs off on the settlement.
April 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NCAA Division I Board of Directors has conditionally approved these proposals, pending the approval of the House settlement, which will clear the way for implementation of the rev share system and other terms of the deal - again, IF the judge signs off on the settlement.
From former Stanford coach Troy Taylor on his dismissal.
April 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
From former Stanford coach Troy Taylor on his dismissal.
Anybody need me to pick up a shirt from the show tonight?
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Anybody need me to pick up a shirt from the show tonight?
Sweet 16 by transfers on roster.
Thanks, Timark.
Thanks, Timark.
March 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Sweet 16 by transfers on roster.
Thanks, Timark.
Thanks, Timark.
I’m eating all these Almond Joys.
March 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’m eating all these Almond Joys.
One of the best parts of covering the Big East Tournament.
March 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of the best parts of covering the Big East Tournament.