#  @hirko_scott Scott Hirko Scott Hirko posts on X about scott, money, in the, michigan state the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::1408247055542259713/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +99,085% - [--] Month [-------] +28,519% - [--] Year [-------] +1,631% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1408247055542259713/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +2,833% - [--] Month [---] +930% - [--] Year [---] +85% ### Followers: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::1408247055542259713/followers)  - [--] Week [---] +2.40% - [--] Month [---] +1.90% - [--] Year [---] +7.40% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::1408247055542259713/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 16.04% [events](/list/events) 3.77% [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) 1.89% [countries](/list/countries) 1.89% [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball) 0.94% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 0.94% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 0.94% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 0.94% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 0.94% **Social topic influence** [scott](/topic/scott) 12.26%, [money](/topic/money) 8.49%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 7.55%, [michigan state](/topic/michigan-state) 7.55%, [big ten](/topic/big-ten) #379, [football](/topic/football) 6.6%, [wrong](/topic/wrong) 4.72%, [this is](/topic/this-is) 4.72%, [out of](/topic/out-of) 4.72%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 3.77% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@hirkoscott](/creator/undefined) [@ndsufootball](/creator/undefined) [@mountainwest](/creator/undefined) [@ndsu](/creator/undefined) [@domizzowday](/creator/undefined) [@schlossmangf](/creator/undefined) [@grahamcouch](/creator/undefined) [@skar_612](/creator/undefined) [@msufootball](/creator/undefined) [@msuathletics](/creator/undefined) [@darkostatenews](/creator/undefined) [@drridpath](/creator/undefined) [@slmandel](/creator/undefined) [@dailymsu](/creator/undefined) [@gregchickphd](/creator/undefined) [@dcathletics](/creator/undefined) [@dfbarron](/creator/undefined) [@achristovichh](/creator/undefined) [@skar612](/creator/undefined) [@etkeld](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [2131KOBUSHIDE (21)](/topic/$21) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Paws at the DC Ballpark Bring your dog to .@DefianceSBall on Apr [--] and @DefianceBBall on Apr [--]. Doggie treats promotions offered. Proceeds to Humane Society. @DC_Athletics @crescentsports @The_Defender_DC @sentineltribune @defianceohio #pawsatthepark https://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com/2022/04/paws-at-ballpark-april-23-and-30-open.html https://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com/2022/04/paws-at-ballpark-april-23-and-30-open.html" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1515290617219362819) 2022-04-16T11:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I like it Andy. or you can just look at Top [--] media markets to learn about potential exposure and decisions to enter a specific market. More on that here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/different-way-look-power-5-media-deals-market-scott-hirko-ph-d-/ If you subract Big Ten teams SEC teams and Notre Dame from the equation which schools from the ACC Big [--] and Pac-12 do people watch I charted the ones with the most one million-plus viewer games. The data help explain what could happen in realignment. https://t.co/4vZCVubXS7 https://t.co/OA3CsHBtff" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1546443975720112129) 2022-07-11T10:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@msuboratisback Urban Another one to lead young men and represent the school who treats women like objects instead of with respect. That'll do wonders for MSU's reputation. Football or values first What's wrong with people And blow another $100 million with no guarantee of winning Dumb" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1705001939249824050) 2023-09-21T23:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "send #MichiganFootball fans to a psychotherapist first. If Michigan fans don't get what they want they cry anarchy & deprivation. Challenging UM fans w reason is impossible because they are holier than thou a la their leader Jesus Harbaugh. #michigancheats #collegefootball" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1717342422781526400) 2023-10-26T00:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Used a histogram to look at how much FBS schools spend on #collegefootball as a % of total expenses. @UA_Athletics and @TexasLonghorns are complete opposites. @dfbarron @gregbailey13 @achristovichh @RossDellenger @ByPatForde https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/king-football-investing-college-does-pay-off-data-lie-hirko-ph-d--umcfc/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/king-football-investing-college-does-pay-off-data-lie-hirko-ph-d--umcfc/" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2020263962458100108) 2026-02-07T22:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Going nowhere. Too much in one bill. Congress has more important things to do than clean up the mess college sports created by itself. As long as I have been involved in coll sports legislation has never worked as a solution. Schmitts proposal includes (1) NCAA antitrust safe harbor (2) NIL national standard (3) restoring 1-time transfer rule (4) protect eligibility standards (5) adoption of a true salary cap to protect non-rev sports (6) prohibit pay-for-play NIL. https://t.co/kRnxUZ27VP Schmitts proposal includes (1) NCAA antitrust safe harbor (2) NIL national standard (3) restoring 1-time" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022794426746060810) 2026-02-14T22:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Great ruling otherwise letting pro players play is disrupting competitive balance. Michigan State will ask Draymond Green Jaren Jackson Miles Bridges to come back and play or ask Magic Johnson to suit up. Gimme a break. Deeply disappointed in the Tuscaloosa courts denial of Charles Bediakos request for an injunction against the NCAA. This ruling ignores that an athletes NIL value is directly tied to his ability to play overlooks that NCAA rules do not distinguish between athletes with prior Deeply disappointed in the Tuscaloosa courts denial of Charles Bediakos request for an injunction" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021260082642600205) 2026-02-10T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Bowl games have been a waste of money for 30+ years. Look at the data. Just have a G6 playoff of [--] teams with the CFP having their title but again it will likely lose money. You can call it the "Haves" title and the "Have-Nots" title. With [--] bowl games already closing their doors this is a good time to reform the entire post-season of college football. Bowl games were a great concept for a long time but they are out dated. Been saying that for about [--] years now. Create a new post-season. G6 playoff With [--] bowl games already closing their doors this is a good time to reform the entire" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021348177958535251) 2026-02-10T22:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "#1 The Knight Commission already came up with a proposal. #2. This is not new and presidents must use their authority. #3. None of this will happen and don't ask Congress to clean up NCAA's mess. https://www.knightcommission.org/2020/12/knight-commission-recommends-a-new-governing-structure-for-the-sport-of-fbs-football/ This type plan for reorganizing college athletics discussed in @ExtraPointsMB today has a lot of merit. Division I is too big. The top is much different than everyone else and its time to stop pretending and operating as if thats not the case. https://t.co/X64z82X5Ue" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021350603184800019) 2026-02-10T22:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Thank God. Keep some semblance of competitive balance otherwise bring back Miles Bridges Draymond Green and Magic Johnson to Michigan State. Wow. A [--] over [--] upset. Wow. A [--] over [--] upset" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021351321128108339) 2026-02-10T22:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Raise ticket prices for football at UW and Oregon. That's the only way. Capacity: UW 70k Oregon 54k vs. Penn State 106k Michigan 111k Ohio State 103k Mich State 76k etc. University of Washington ticket sales: $31138233 University of Oregon ticket sales: $34920014 Ohio State ticket sales: $81650892 Iowa ticket sales: $33104198 Penn State ticket sales: $50362976 Interesting How can this gap close University of Washington ticket sales: $31138233 University of Oregon ticket sales: $34920014 Ohio State ticket sales: $81650892 Iowa ticket sales: $33104198 Penn State ticket sales: $50362976" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021764109721870757) 2026-02-12T01:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "$23 M in ticket sales in [----]. Now it's down in [----]. That's a problem with $10 M in subsidization from tuition and students. Stadium size: 51k. That's the same size as Oregon. Look at the data. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/big-ten/university-minnesota-twin-cities University of Minnesota ticket sales: $19598839 That is not good not good at all. There are some serious financial and spend problems along with a "missing" fanbase at the University of Minnesota. We may need folks from the outside taking over that place to fix things." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021765091012882625) 2026-02-12T01:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@skar_612 @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF To meet the median: NDSU generated $21 M in rev $30 of exp. $9 M from stud fees/inst & gov't support (student/taxpayer $$). NDSU needs $11 M more to compete and $20.5 M via House = $31 M of new revenue. Approx $7 M new MW media. w/ 10k students = need $2.4K MORE/student annual" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021944471907352740) 2026-02-12T13:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@WinterSportsLaw - why not instead return $15 M back to the institution or students TTU currently subsidized (non-generated) $14.8 M just to pay its bills. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/big-12/texas-tech-university Info on Texas Techs NIL plan for next year. -Max rev share payments of $21.3M -$10M in sponsorship money shifted to NIL deals -$1M in rev share $ moving from non-rev sports to 🏈 -$2.5M in new scholarships for non-rev sports -additional 3rd party NIL $ from businesses & fans https://t.co/I4hnw9Iyfj https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/big-12/texas-tech-university Info on Texas" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021949770387140883) 2026-02-12T14:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "And yet Texas Tech is getting subsidized $14.7M from students and institution each year Why not stop subsidization first then invest Give the kids their money back reduce tuition first. LMAO. Next year the revenue-share cap grows from $20.5 to $21.3 million. But in a *soft* cap world Texas Techs AD shows us that the real cap for the richest programs next year is $40 million. More in our weekly sports biz column for @On3 - https://t.co/92rLPQxH2C Next year the revenue-share cap grows from $20.5 to $21.3 million. But in a *soft* cap world Texas Techs AD shows us that the real cap for the" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021956202209718380) 2026-02-12T14:34Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Thanks; it shouldn't be adjusted. The median is based on membership in each year. Football spending includes facilities costs and that would include NDSU's rent and others ownership. You can see that in the NCAA Financial Reports. It is a consistent measure. @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF The last difference from the MWC median that need to be adjusted out is the FargoDome. Fargo owns the dome so our spending will look artificially low relative to other MWC members. @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF The last" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022345541552918706) 2026-02-13T16:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Doesn't make sense to me. If you compare the same data for each institution the same way you get consistent measurable results. Football spending is everything spent on football per NCAA Financial Reports. Definition: https://knightnewhousedata.org/about-the-data @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF I don't think you can look at the full institutional spend for NDSU as a football-only. The Summit bus league and very differenet then the MWC so the second chart doesn't do much. The first chart on football spend needs a few updates for comparison." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022346636127850893) 2026-02-13T16:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "No it did not make a profit. @UUtah athletics received $13.6 M in subsidization from school and student fees. Subtract the non-generated revenue and Utah athletics lost about $9 M needing student support to pay the bills. Look at red/orange. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/pac-12/university-utah Utah Athletics turned a $4.69 million profit in FY25 but heres why it turned to private equity https://t.co/0o6jC5zNL0 https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/pac-12/university-utah Utah Athletics turned a $4.69 million profit in FY25 but heres why it turned to private equity https://t.co/0o6jC5zNL0" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022349682358542832) 2026-02-13T16:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ncaa/finance/NCAAFIN_AgreedUponProcedures.pdf I've gotten over 100+ of this year's MFRS reports from schools but no one other than @TheIowaHawkeyes wanted to teach me about them. Thank you Hawkeyes https://t.co/O6aneHpyoC https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ncaa/finance/NCAAFIN_AgreedUponProcedures.pdf I've gotten over 100+ of this year's MFRS reports from schools but no one other than @TheIowaHawkeyes wanted to teach me about them. Thank you Hawkeyes https://t.co/O6aneHpyoC" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022352941328535598) 2026-02-13T16:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Minnesota total ticket sales always below the Big Ten median; since [----] $7 M below median each year. Too cold; lack of recent FB/BKB success. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/54d212c9 I don't know that answer. Basketball tickets revenue is down 58% since FY18. The Twin Cities metro area has a population of [---] million people. So there is a population to draw from. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/54d212c9 I don't know that answer. Basketball tickets revenue is down 58% since FY18. The Twin Cities metro area has a population of [---] million people. So there is a population to draw" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022359686612423158) 2026-02-13T17:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "OK so what is he to do now Do you have a solution izzo is completely wasting a roster spot with wojcik and i deeply hope the outrageous usage of him does not doom this team in march izzo is completely wasting a roster spot with wojcik and i deeply hope the outrageous usage of him does not doom this team in march" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022805208217047356) 2026-02-14T22:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "And you would definitely know. Agreed. @hirko_scott Bad leadership and swimming is not the problem. Lots of other fat to cut there. @hirko_scott Bad leadership and swimming is not the problem. Lots of other fat to cut there" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022806282814587172) 2026-02-14T22:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "That's pretty cool. Love to see an owner in the NBA celebrity game. Have the ticket to Mat Ishbias NCAA debut. He had four assists and three turnovers Also the college debut of Jason Richardson who had [--] points in the game. https://t.co/7s7yfQ2voY Love to see an owner in the NBA celebrity game. Have the ticket to Mat Ishbias NCAA debut. He had four assists and three turnovers Also the college debut of Jason Richardson who had [--] points in the game. https://t.co/7s7yfQ2voY" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022806772260405491) 2026-02-14T22:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@BigTenNetwork @MichiganStOnBTN @malik_w2 @chrisautmanbell @MSU_Football @DB3LL . @MSU_Football trick play. New meaning for "tight" in TE with toss into tight coverage for finger-/toe-tipped grab by QB. Critical play too" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1449743620769189890) 2021-10-17T14:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@MichiganClock Michigan has not beaten Michigan State in football for [---] days. #GoGreen .@MSU_Athletics #BeatMichigan" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1509526614412955656) 2022-03-31T13:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "A big thank you to .@petsuppliesplus and to the Fort Defiance #HumaneSociety for sponsoring the #PawsattheBallpark event this weekend Free admission: Bring your doggie for treats and prizes [--] noon this Saturday. #DefianceCollege Softball. @DC_Athletics @DCSBJACKETS" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1517139246196224001) 2022-04-21T13:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@KirkHerbstreit @KirkHerbstreit: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-did-pac-12-die-today-welcome-washington-oregon-big-hirko-ph-d-/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-did-pac-12-die-today-welcome-washington-oregon-big-hirko-ph-d-/" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1688198907107360768) 2023-08-06T14:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@SethDavisHoops is he a journalist in his role for the O's or not" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1689364601668780032) 2023-08-09T19:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@SportsBizMiss Until they get a contribution to pay for the taxes" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710031858954568118) 2023-10-05T20:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "It's not crazy. It's stupid. I hope coaches & GMs are buying NIL insurance on some of these contracts. Paying guys $3M that they can collect on without even being on the floor or playing is crazy I hope coaches & GMs are buying NIL insurance on some of these contracts. Paying guys $3M that they can collect on without even being on the floor or playing is crazy" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021750170501759307) 2026-02-12T00:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements ".@NDSUfootball @MountainWest it will cost the #Bison and students an extra $11 M a year just to be competitive at the FBS level. What's the point Prestige is expensive; students will have to help to achieve mediocrity. @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-hirko-sports_im-getting-tired-of-writing-some-of-these-activity-7427519135389122560-29VO https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-hirko-sports_im-getting-tired-of-writing-some-of-these-activity-7427519135389122560-29VO" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021762922360582407) 2026-02-12T01:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Understood. But we have guardrails/laws for competitive equity in business: monopsony/Anti Trust. There is nothing wrong with guardrails (or unionization). The problem is with HE leaders demanding more money without leadership to principle of their mission. @hirko_scott I would be fine with each school deciding or doing it by sport but either way if you restrict the athlete more than the student you will continue to have problems. If you have different standards for similarly situated things ala pros coming back-there will be problems. @hirko_scott I would be fine with each school deciding or" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021945358423884108) 2026-02-12T13:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Add in subsidization (non-generated student fees/tuition) at $9 M a year for NDSU athletics. Read on: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-hirko-sports_im-getting-tired-of-writing-some-of-these-activity-7427519135389122560-29VO Been doing some thinking about how much money NDSU is losing/not getting over the next [--] years. This is a long one. $5 mil NCAA FCS to FBS fee $12.5 mil MWC entry fee No media revenue from CBS FOX & the CW for the entirety of the current media deal They don't have to pay" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021948789825974606) 2026-02-12T14:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I agree except with the "promptly cleaned up" part. It'll be a mess for quite a while. @hirko_scott I find all these eligibility cases to be missing the forest for the trees. This is all downstream of the bigger issues in college sports - employment/collective bargaining. Once that gets settled this will all promptly be cleaned up. Very similar to the scheduling issue @hirko_scott I find all these eligibility cases to be missing the forest for the trees. This is all downstream of the bigger issues in college sports - employment/collective bargaining. Once that gets settled this will all" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021954898363830569) 2026-02-12T14:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Day [----] @hirko_scott Ha that's fair I would think once the bargaining table is breached and compensation is settled the calendar an eligibility are day [--] of negotiations but maybe it's more like day [---] haha @hirko_scott Ha that's fair I would think once the bargaining table is breached and compensation is settled the calendar an eligibility are day [--] of negotiations but maybe it's more like day [---] haha" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2021958539607179532) 2026-02-12T14:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Interesting but scholarship costs are included in football spending the same for each institution. It is a consistent measure. What you see is all-encompassing spending on football: schols facilities coaching salaries etc. Definition here: https://knightnewhousedata.org/about-the-data @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF The less visible football budget issue is roster composition; NDSU is 75% reciprocity in state tution eligble which is the inverse of say New Mexico. That is probably $1m of soft dollar difference vs the MWC spending. Run it through an LLM" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022346138419118452) 2026-02-13T16:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Agreed I don't think it is the end of days. But it will hurt $$$. Look at App State (graph below); $11 M increase in football spending joining the FBS in [----] and consistently needing more subsidy dollars over time. I see the same for NDSU. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/0b484ec7 @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF All of that said there will be a hard dollar spend increase needed but I doubt it is anywhere near the end of days stuff on X. This structural stuff is why NDSU was outside of the Hero Sports FCS football Top [--] spend list." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022347842673930375) 2026-02-13T16:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Time for unionization for workers' comp or direct $$$ dealing with more expected injuries. What about school time missed NEW: An internal Big Ten document explores a 24-team College Football Playoff. It offers a peek at what that model could look like as another off-season of CFP discussion is set to unfold. Details here: https://t.co/on2sqej1H8 https://t.co/j6twmdqyFp NEW: An internal Big Ten document explores a 24-team College Football Playoff. It offers a peek at what that model could look like as another off-season of CFP discussion is set to unfold. Details here: https://t.co/on2sqej1H8" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022348569374777657) 2026-02-13T16:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "This is why Congress won't deal with it. Let college sports clean up its own mess. But it is difficult to justify requiring students to subsidize this increasingly expensive enterprise. Anyone feeling sorry for the #NCAA consider this. They had multiple decades to get ahead of this and create a system to govern. Maybe 12-15 years ago the could have agreed to have players compensated $2500 per Semester and would not agree to that. The system is bad because of Anyone feeling sorry for the #NCAA consider this. They had multiple decades to get ahead of this and create a system to govern. Maybe" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022353400889770237) 2026-02-13T16:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Agreed but as Project Manager I can testify it was a multi-million dollar project; had to make tough decisions. I'm not in charge any longer but I know of discussions to provide team-level based upon available funding. It's an expensive project for a non-profit. @skar_612 @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF Problem with Knight Newhouse is they don't give you team level data. @skar_612 @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF Problem with Knight Newhouse is they don't give you team level data" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022356471896592808) 2026-02-13T17:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "UCLA does not have a successful track record in football; last conf title in [----]. Don't see it improving anytime soon based on W/L now in the Big Ten. And you have to factor in moving to SoFi as well as the beach distractions. Over the last [--] football seasons the following Big Ten schools are seeing a negative trajectory in attendance and below 95% capacity. Minnesota UCLA Wisconsin UCLA and Wisconsin problems can be solved by winning. Gophers's problem is a severe one - a fanbase disappearing Over the last [--] football seasons the following Big Ten schools are seeing a negative trajectory in" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022357273796894728) 2026-02-13T17:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I disagree. Rent won't go up as much as debt service but these are institutional decisions. NDSU is far behind in spending and I'm not convinced it can go "cheap" to be competitive. They will need to invest in facilities to attract talent. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/ce8e35c0 @hirko_scott It is a consistent measure for reporting. It is not a consistent measure for comparing how much a program needs to spend to be competitive. Example NDSU spends 160k in rent SJSU spends 2.7m on debt service. NDSU will not be comparable based on setup. Apples vs Oranges." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022476936585581010) 2026-02-14T01:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Congress is not naive Marc. It won't happen they have better things to do than clean up college sports own mess. You show me a bill that will get time in committee and pass Congress in this era let me know. Otherwise I'm on an island with a Mai Tai. If Congress is so naive as to pass nationwide rules on who is eligible to play college sports why not institute federal closed-book final exams for college athletes that focus on substantive classroom learning rather than athlete age Why is the #NCAA not asking for that🤔 If Congress is so naive as to pass nationwide rules on who is eligible to" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022798585331376203) 2026-02-14T22:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Just look at the finances. Marshall budget is already financed 52% through subsidization by the school and students because they don't generate enough $$$. And with only 8k students something has to give. Poor leadership. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/sun-belt/marshall-university Per a team source Marshall administrators have informed the women's swim team that the program will be cut after this season. According to the online roster there are [--] underclass women on the team. Incomprehensibly they just hired a diving coach in late January." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022804357104759185) 2026-02-14T22:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "No conflict of interest there. LOL. Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Ole Miss grad judge overrules NCAA grants Ole Miss QB a 6th season. Complain appeal and sue until you can rig a result your way. Great precedent & great system. College sports take another blow. 📉 Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Ole Miss grad judge overrules NCAA grants Ole Miss QB a 6th season. Complain appeal and sue until you can rig a result your way. Great precedent & great system. College sports take another blow. 📉" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022805034807746861) 2026-02-14T22:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Thanks for the positive vibes. Go away. Were at the point in the season where its painfully obvious that MSU just doesnt have the guys it takes to make a deep March run. Its happened around this time in four of the last five seasons. It sucks to see especially in the transfer portal era. Were at the point in the season where its painfully obvious that MSU just doesnt have the guys it takes to make a deep March run. Its happened around this time in four of the last five seasons. It sucks to see especially in the transfer portal era" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022807099445588042) 2026-02-14T22:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements ""They" aren't doing their homework. Pathetic legal defense. Its pretty simple right now in a Tennessee courtroom Judge Heagerty wants Joey Aguilars attorney to provide proof of how much other players are making in the NIL market They cant prove what the market is. Its pretty simple right now in a Tennessee courtroom Judge Heagerty wants Joey Aguilars attorney to provide proof of how much other players are making in the NIL market They cant prove what the market is" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022807359903432964) 2026-02-14T22:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Funny how the Big Ten wins championships and the SEC complains. You've won enough. If Indiana can do it anyone can. Get real. The [----] College Football Playoff was comprised of [--] teams that did not defeat a ranked out of conference opponent. Of the [--] teams that did have a ranked OOC win [--] were from the SEC. Its unfortunate but the committee has made it CLEAR that you dont need big wins. https://t.co/BhVSqWLvcg The [----] College Football Playoff was comprised of [--] teams that did not defeat a ranked out of conference opponent. Of the [--] teams that did have a ranked OOC win [--] were from the SEC." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022807927514386487) 2026-02-14T22:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "It's all about $$$$. I'm going to have to do a column timing the FOX media timeouts like with football. This ain't normal or good for the game. You only need five players with these breaks. Plenty of rest. I'm going to have to do a column timing the FOX media timeouts like with football. This ain't normal or good for the game. You only need five players with these breaks. Plenty of rest" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022808292100084086) 2026-02-14T23:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I watched the Hawks play earlier this year vs WMU. I was unimpressed. Michigan State would destroy that team. That said whatever your schedule you should aspire to win and they haven't lost. Amazing feat. But very weak schedule. Maybe one tourney win. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 25-0. Travis Steele has authored the best story in college basketball. In this current climate for the RedHawks to be doing this you really cannot overstate how healthy it is for the sport. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 25-0. Travis Steele has authored the best story in college basketball. In this current climate for" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022813547030282536) 2026-02-14T23:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The school or the athletics teams Conversation with an individual w/ no ties to Miami that drove an hour check out the game: " @MiamiRedHawks is what a college should be" Conversation with an individual w/ no ties to Miami that drove an hour check out the game: " @MiamiRedHawks is what a college should be"" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022816990545486003) 2026-02-14T23:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Great stat that took some work. Really interesting come March Madness. Hey at least we are being ethical right guys Hey at least we are being ethical right guys" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022817265649926531) 2026-02-14T23:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Dan since [----] with the Knight Commish I've seen every proposal under the sky. Congress has better things to do than clean up the mess college sports (NCAA FBS) created for itself. Ain't nothing gonna happen. Let's get real. In practicality this has zero chance of working and at times stands in contrast with itself. The NCAA needs to focus politicians on a narrow eligibility bill not these vast wishlists that wont go anywhere. Donations get made and lobbyists get paid but nothing happens. In practicality this has zero chance of working and at times stands in contrast with itself. The NCAA" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022817785500307901) 2026-02-14T23:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Easy to guard and score against the little sisters of the poor. Theres a variety of ways this @MiamiOH_BBall team can beat you offensively. RedHawks move so well off the ball and it results in high quality shots. Peter Suder and Brant Byers are dawgs that play the right way and as a result the team does. Love this team. Love this story. Theres a variety of ways this @MiamiOH_BBall team can beat you offensively. RedHawks move so well off the ball and it results in high quality shots. Peter Suder and Brant Byers are dawgs that play the right way and as a result the team does. Love this team." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022818045098377252) 2026-02-14T23:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I watched them and Michigan State play this year in person. The Spartans would beat Miami by 30+. No comparison. They absolutely should be even if the loss is to someone other than Akron imo. The committee is basically telling us teams from one bid leagues dont have a shot to make it as an at large if ONE LOSS Miami doesnt get in. Because realistically if Miami played Houston They absolutely should be even if the loss is to someone other than Akron imo. The committee is basically telling us teams from one bid leagues dont have a shot to make it as an at large if ONE LOSS Miami doesnt get in." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022818477078086052) 2026-02-14T23:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Maybe the penalty should be greater than a penalty than for a cookout for recruits or other illegal recruiting by staff under a coach's purview. Penalty for this conduct should be more than one game suspension. No place in our game for this Duncan Powell@BIGEASTMBB Penalty for this conduct should be more than one game suspension. No place in our game for this Duncan Powell@BIGEASTMBB" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022819801270194528) 2026-02-14T23:46Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I give it the eye test. I have watched Miami at home and Mich State at home. Miami beat WMU and MSU beat Maryland. I can safely say MSU would DESTROY Miami. No contest. Miami has played a week schedule and they have done their part winning But they ain't that good. If these teams suck so bad why do Big Ten teams take a bunch of their players every year Contender for most pointless comment of the year If these teams suck so bad why do Big Ten teams take a bunch of their players every year Contender for most pointless comment of the year" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022820702450061742) 2026-02-14T23:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Agreed. We have Tom Izzo Well be fine come March We have Tom Izzo Well be fine come March" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022821491994136872) 2026-02-14T23:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Look here proposal already made. Create a new NCFA spin off of football. Or whatever you like - money problem is not the issue. It is the SPENDING problem. https://www.knightcommission.org/2020/12/knight-commission-recommends-a-new-governing-structure-for-the-sport-of-fbs-football/ I got feedback on this topic during the week. It doesn't solve the money problem for schools. It just creates an artifical line. Making a new era fit the economics of a school needs to be priority. Let the schools decide what sports they want a D1 and not." [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2022831418309558764) 2026-02-15T00:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@shoesonplease That's you "we" not me. I don't say that to my children or other college women that I teach. Who are you @shoesonplease Get out of your house and actually meet people. #outoftouch #RepubliNazis #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #GodBlessAmerica" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1643738642907828224) 2023-04-05T22:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I agree with u it seems the new NCAA restraints violate antitrust law. Do you have time for a conversation I posted a #NIL scenario on my LinkedIn and am trying to get some legal feedback on its viability. I'd appreciate your time and thanks https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nil-pay-for-play-app-pay-college-athletes-live-from-tds-hirko-ph-d-/ You dont have to agree with me when I say that the new #NCAA restraints on #NIL likely violate #antitrust law. But you do have to acknowledge that I was right about American Needle and Alston even when few others were. I did practice antitrust law and I do" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1674144389197713408) 2023-06-28T19:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@JimComparoni Level [--] violations for buying a hamburger. Level [--] violation for lying about it. Follow the rules or pay the price. or change the rules. or join another association (like the NFL). Too many Harbaugh apologists" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1684993247842541569) 2023-07-28T18:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@slmandel What a lost individual. Tell him to talk to the field hockey or soccer players at Stanford. That's terrible thoughtlessness for the education of their athletes. Terrible for the athletes' well-being and inclusiveness in campus life. He's wrong" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1689390079775490049) 2023-08-09T21:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Graham_Couch Nothing like the Tigers giving up another good pitching prospect. Don't understand that trade at all always looking to the future never the present. Stuck in mediocrity" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1689613949312892928) 2023-08-10T12:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@SBJ @NFL Why is [--] a magic number Make it be [--] - the first two rounds - and then also give $1 M to each college that spends money on personnel facilities etc. to train their labor. With a $10 B media influx @NFL can afford it. @SBJ @etkeld @Graham_Couch @stoolpresidente @DanWetzel" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1699536798056067338) 2023-09-06T21:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@daily_msu What a total loser. He's an embarrassment. Of all places Michigan State with our history. Doesn't he know any better Treat women with respect and dignity not like an object. LOSER. @OdellBretthamJr @MSU_Athletics" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1700858319395565878) 2023-09-10T13:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@DavidHarns He's done. Don't suspend him. It's a $72 million decision. Fire him outright. DO NOT TOLERATE THIS BEHAVIOR. Lack of respect for women treating them like objects. What a loser. How dare he coach this team What message does it send @MSU_Football @BarstoolMSU" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1700859086185599434) 2023-09-10T13:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@DavidHarns @MSU_Football @BarstoolMSU #MelTucker = creep Get his ass out of town. I don't want an apology from him just fire his ass - no press conference. He needs to apologize to his victim and to all women Go away leave the @MSU_Football @MSU_Athletics #GoGREEN community alone. We deserve better. LOSER" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1700875576947454163) 2023-09-10T14:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Graham_Couch This is a power document. Poor judgment poor decisions and he should have known better. Regardless of this document he is not a leader we need with values espoused by higher education. We need leaders to emulate and make us proud not people who abuse their place and power" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1701363069631291785) 2023-09-11T22:32Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "LOL. The #Monopoly man showed up today behind @elonmusk on Capitol Hill #Congress and Mr. Monopoly had a message for him. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/13/elon-musk-calls-for-federal-department-of-ai-after-capitol-hill-summit.html https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/13/elon-musk-calls-for-federal-department-of-ai-after-capitol-hill-summit.html" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1702062721242386536) 2023-09-13T20:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@rstudley @rstudley is NOT a Michigander. "Chamber CEO Rich Studley told Maine Public Radio that its members supported funding pro-business candidates outside Michigan." https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/01/republican-governors-association-perry-michigan/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/01/republican-governors-association-perry-michigan/" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1702797630676336914) 2023-09-15T21:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@rstudley Corruption So says @rstudley the 1/2-million dollar man who supported the DEQ poisoning our residents and defended Rick Snyder poisoning thousands of Flint residents and children. All for greed" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1703030046246539519) 2023-09-16T12:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@DarkoStateNews @ClayTravis - masturbating to a rape victim you hired to come to campus to talk about sexual assault is UNACCEPTABLE behavior. How do you lead young men with that behavior about women As I informed my classes it is moral turpitude. Why keep him around You are wrong" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1703887553407971640) 2023-09-18T21:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@slmandel You are incorrect. Matt Ishbia gave $14 million of the $95 million contract. MSU is/was on the hook for the rest but Tucker dismissed for moral turpitude per the contract. Link here contract attached: https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2022/11/mat-ishbia-says-he-gave-14-million-to-mel-tuckers-contract-extension.html https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2022/11/mat-ishbia-says-he-gave-14-million-to-mel-tuckers-contract-extension.html" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1703897608517730472) 2023-09-18T22:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@JustinW88126951 @anwhite98 @SpartyOn70 Why do it in the first place He should know better. He needs some therapy" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1703902633235259836) 2023-09-18T22:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@SpartanWilliam Or TELL THE TRUTH. That would be better" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1705004635952435553) 2023-09-21T23:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@OdellBretthamJr Win a Natty. Be known by future students as an institution that treats everyone including women with respect. That will take time. It's about values. With values a Natty will come. Without values it will not. Or get a Natty without values and trash the school's reputation" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1705015960439042262) 2023-09-22T00:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@MSU_Football @UNISWAG Back to our roots. Does that mean we can field a defense" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1705227186968412171) 2023-09-22T14:26Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@Graham_Couch Or imagine if there was no COVID-15 and Michigan State had Cassius Winston on a run into the Sweet [--] Oh wait that happened. Pot flu bug hamburgers this is the way it is. Gotta adapt and overcome. Life. Move on" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1705322008324476983) 2023-09-22T20:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Published in the Chronicle of Higher Education today. To sum: Include women in athletics leadership hiring opportunities at @MSU_Athletics @reporterdavidj @dfbarron @barstoolsports @971theticketxyt @thesnews @Graham_Couch @etkeld #collegesports #meltucker https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/michigan-state-should-ensure-women-are-considered-for-leadership-roles-in-athletics https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/michigan-state-should-ensure-women-are-considered-for-leadership-roles-in-athletics" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707134017106321701) 2023-09-27T20:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@DarkoStateNews Met Bubba at LAX heading to Hawaii in [----]. He was crouched into a airport chair could barely fit. Largest man I've ever seen. We talked about MSU Saban and he was the nicest man" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710011875369378204) 2023-10-05T19:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@LSJNews What a loser. Is he having a long drawn out heart attack Talk to Urban Meyer" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710052463284244859) 2023-10-05T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@daily_msu no ifs ands or butts. That's his style. Michigan cries about any MSU success it has. Go back to UM being the only vote against MSU joining the Big Ten back in [----]. It's history" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710828297603485774) 2023-10-08T01:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@DWStraka49 From a @MSU_Football football fan. we went from the first CFP playoff to 3-9 the next year. Welcome to the club" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710842419757900070) 2023-10-08T02:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@JimMWeber F Notre Dame. They've won enough. Even though I bet on them" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710847285293105610) 2023-10-08T02:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@daily_msu Stop begging for a coach. Find someone who is begging to be coach at MSU. Turn the tables. It's embarrassing" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710847531075158389) 2023-10-08T02:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@ChrisVannini It is ND's choice of being independent. It's been this way for [---] years. Chris your comment doesn't make sense. It's ND. Here's an idea: join a conference" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710848089437643191) 2023-10-08T02:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@pac12 Awesome keep the clips coming since I can't get your @Pac12Network on TV here in Michigan" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710856244209103107) 2023-10-08T03:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@mabbott83 @slmandel That is malpractice. That's inexcusable. What's their salaries Wow" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1710862976817799371) 2023-10-08T03:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@MSU_Hockey Great defense" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1712985384869659073) 2023-10-14T00:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@DarkoStateNews @Condescendant_ @DrDisrespect @DemeaningF @MarriageCounse1 @RodneyDangerfld @AlphaMasculini1 @BetaList @IFEELBADWriters @hello_ouchhh Or maybe he doesn't want to single out one of his staff. Calling them all equal contributors; team guy. Figure it out. Maybe get a REAL radio show. Jealous" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1712985811660988881) 2023-10-14T00:16Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@BigGameBoomer Woops. You missed on that one. Deion Sanders and Colorado are wannabees they have a long way to go" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1713209974610952410) 2023-10-14T15:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Graham_Couch Exactly @DarkoStateNews. Only Urban Meyer can save us. There are no other coaches who know how to win. We may as well give up" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1714753747514016182) 2023-10-18T21:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The US Government doesn't have a Congressional speaker will run out of money in a month there is war in Israel and Ukraine and thousands crossing the border. And Congress should spend time on the NCAA which created their own problem Dumb. Swarbricks suggestion of a college athletics model that includes collective bargaining is a good one. But counting on Congress to make it happen via a law that creates a special status for college athletes isnt a recipe for making it happen. Its also not necessary. https://t.co/3qk3N3nVDg Swarbricks suggestion of a college athletics model that includes" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1714799008424575470) 2023-10-19T00:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Well it looks like Jesus Harbaugh @UMichFootball has done it again. How long will his rap sheet be This guy has never admitted anything wrong and the Arrogant A$$holes thinks he walks on water. What a phony" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1715110800665325861) 2023-10-19T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@RobertPet73 @dannykanell The rule impacts competitive balance. It is a competitive advantage that's why the rule is there. Don't like the rule change it. Take a course in sport economics" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1717356719540699191) 2023-10-26T01:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@bobwojnowski Then why respond Can't stand the heat get outta the kitchen" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1717376608649232823) 2023-10-26T03:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@GatorBillMSU It will be Jonathan Smith from Oregon State" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1727356986709155957) 2023-11-22T16:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Listen I said it all along. J Smith has recruiting and some real good offense cornered. Why everyone is putting $150 million in an Urban Meyer basket for [--] years with no guarantee is stupid. From two months ago: https://enlightenedspartan.blogspot.com/2023/10/new-msu-coach-jonathan-smith-from.html Everyone should go follow this up and coming MSU account. I hear they've got some good stuff coming. 👀 https://t.co/s5QZIuRAF4 https://enlightenedspartan.blogspot.com/2023/10/new-msu-coach-jonathan-smith-from.html Everyone should go follow this up and coming MSU account. I hear they've got some" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1727398441243074783) 2023-11-22T18:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "@Graham_Couch Or go back to norm which was the BCS. At least there was change When CFP expands to [--] let's talk about #13 and #14 next year. Just like Dickie V talking about those left out of March Madness every year. Doesn't change the narrative at all" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/1731109603402719310) 2023-12-03T00:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Damn straight Go GREEN Now my Michigan State Spartans have to get ready for the biggest game of the year against arch rival Michigan on Friday night Now my Michigan State Spartans have to get ready for the biggest game of the year against arch rival Michigan on Friday night" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2016590163166560759) 2026-01-28T19:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "No surprise at all. You need a good football product to sell for good money. Utah State vs. Texas State on a Thursday night ain't it. This is why the old Pac-12 imploded. Can't add value to broadcasters. Got word that the Pac-12 media rights deal is not as high as people were speculating. The speculation that people were throwing out there was $10M to $12M. The number isn't nearly that high. Got word that the Pac-12 media rights deal is not as high as people were speculating. The speculation that people were throwing out there was $10M to $12M. The number isn't nearly that high" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2016643302221565989) 2026-01-28T22:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "In football no way with Utah State vs Texas State or a Colorado State vs Fresno State tilt. It's a ratings nightmare for any network let alone the CFP. Hopefully the presidents wake up to reality. Pac-12 Presidents and ADs are meeting. This renegade conference is aiming for a CFP berth. We gotta get our champion in." Read: https://t.co/i3VI7VnmBb https://t.co/PIlGFCgDF9 Pac-12 Presidents and ADs are meeting. This renegade conference is aiming for a CFP berth. We gotta get our champion in." Read: https://t.co/i3VI7VnmBb https://t.co/PIlGFCgDF9" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2016644413393453226) 2026-01-28T22:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "About the .@Pac12 challenges to generate significant media revenue with a new contract: analysis of [----] Power 4/5 Group of [--] and #Pac12 media markets and #collegefootball success. #sportfinance #NCAA @wilnerhotline @dfbaron @achristovichh @TJAltimore https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-does-pac-12-football-media-market-fit-landscape-hirko-ph-d--m2jdc/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-does-pac-12-football-media-market-fit-landscape-hirko-ph-d--m2jdc/" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2016919905065480193) 2026-01-29T17:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Is NPR/CNN one-sided They ask/beg for info from the Trump administration without response. @toddzwillich @jaketapper @thelauracoates can NOT see the other side = Be a good liberal and LISTEN. U make the product you provide disinteresting. Now I tune into BBC SkyNews DW" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2018826599743767025) 2026-02-03T23:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "For what sport Football basketball Is it disaggregated from NCAA Financial Reports NEW: Anonymous CFB general managers say USC Texas Tech Texas A&M Oregon and Miami spent the most on their [----] recruiting classes via @PeteNakos💰 Twelve of the [--] mentioned USC as the highest-spending program. https://t.co/gFMLoU7IXi https://t.co/4VqTZJw5Gn NEW: Anonymous CFB general managers say USC Texas Tech Texas A&M Oregon and Miami spent the most on their [----] recruiting classes via @PeteNakos💰 Twelve of the [--] mentioned USC as the highest-spending program. https://t.co/gFMLoU7IXi https://t.co/4VqTZJw5Gn" [X Link](https://x.com/hirko_scott/status/2019169255430791171) 2026-02-04T22:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @hirkoscott @ndsufootball @mountainwest @ndsu @domizzowday @schlossmangf @grahamcouch @skar_612 @msufootball @msuathletics @darkostatenews @drridpath @slmandel @dailymsu @gregchickphd @dcathletics @dfbarron @achristovichh @skar612 @etkeld
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"Paws at the DC Ballpark Bring your dog to .@DefianceSBall on Apr [--] and @DefianceBBall on Apr [--]. Doggie treats promotions offered. Proceeds to Humane Society. @DC_Athletics @crescentsports @The_Defender_DC @sentineltribune @defianceohio #pawsatthepark https://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com/2022/04/paws-at-ballpark-april-23-and-30-open.html https://defiancesportmanagement.blogspot.com/2022/04/paws-at-ballpark-april-23-and-30-open.html"
X Link 2022-04-16T11:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I like it Andy. or you can just look at Top [--] media markets to learn about potential exposure and decisions to enter a specific market. More on that here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/different-way-look-power-5-media-deals-market-scott-hirko-ph-d-/ If you subract Big Ten teams SEC teams and Notre Dame from the equation which schools from the ACC Big [--] and Pac-12 do people watch I charted the ones with the most one million-plus viewer games. The data help explain what could happen in realignment. https://t.co/4vZCVubXS7 https://t.co/OA3CsHBtff"
X Link 2022-07-11T10:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@msuboratisback Urban Another one to lead young men and represent the school who treats women like objects instead of with respect. That'll do wonders for MSU's reputation. Football or values first What's wrong with people And blow another $100 million with no guarantee of winning Dumb"
X Link 2023-09-21T23:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"send #MichiganFootball fans to a psychotherapist first. If Michigan fans don't get what they want they cry anarchy & deprivation. Challenging UM fans w reason is impossible because they are holier than thou a la their leader Jesus Harbaugh. #michigancheats #collegefootball"
X Link 2023-10-26T00:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Used a histogram to look at how much FBS schools spend on #collegefootball as a % of total expenses. @UA_Athletics and @TexasLonghorns are complete opposites. @dfbarron @gregbailey13 @achristovichh @RossDellenger @ByPatForde https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/king-football-investing-college-does-pay-off-data-lie-hirko-ph-d--umcfc/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/king-football-investing-college-does-pay-off-data-lie-hirko-ph-d--umcfc/"
X Link 2026-02-07T22:30Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Going nowhere. Too much in one bill. Congress has more important things to do than clean up the mess college sports created by itself. As long as I have been involved in coll sports legislation has never worked as a solution. Schmitts proposal includes (1) NCAA antitrust safe harbor (2) NIL national standard (3) restoring 1-time transfer rule (4) protect eligibility standards (5) adoption of a true salary cap to protect non-rev sports (6) prohibit pay-for-play NIL. https://t.co/kRnxUZ27VP Schmitts proposal includes (1) NCAA antitrust safe harbor (2) NIL national standard (3) restoring 1-time"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Great ruling otherwise letting pro players play is disrupting competitive balance. Michigan State will ask Draymond Green Jaren Jackson Miles Bridges to come back and play or ask Magic Johnson to suit up. Gimme a break. Deeply disappointed in the Tuscaloosa courts denial of Charles Bediakos request for an injunction against the NCAA. This ruling ignores that an athletes NIL value is directly tied to his ability to play overlooks that NCAA rules do not distinguish between athletes with prior Deeply disappointed in the Tuscaloosa courts denial of Charles Bediakos request for an injunction"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Bowl games have been a waste of money for 30+ years. Look at the data. Just have a G6 playoff of [--] teams with the CFP having their title but again it will likely lose money. You can call it the "Haves" title and the "Have-Nots" title. With [--] bowl games already closing their doors this is a good time to reform the entire post-season of college football. Bowl games were a great concept for a long time but they are out dated. Been saying that for about [--] years now. Create a new post-season. G6 playoff With [--] bowl games already closing their doors this is a good time to reform the entire"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"#1 The Knight Commission already came up with a proposal. #2. This is not new and presidents must use their authority. #3. None of this will happen and don't ask Congress to clean up NCAA's mess. https://www.knightcommission.org/2020/12/knight-commission-recommends-a-new-governing-structure-for-the-sport-of-fbs-football/ This type plan for reorganizing college athletics discussed in @ExtraPointsMB today has a lot of merit. Division I is too big. The top is much different than everyone else and its time to stop pretending and operating as if thats not the case. https://t.co/X64z82X5Ue"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Thank God. Keep some semblance of competitive balance otherwise bring back Miles Bridges Draymond Green and Magic Johnson to Michigan State. Wow. A [--] over [--] upset. Wow. A [--] over [--] upset"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Raise ticket prices for football at UW and Oregon. That's the only way. Capacity: UW 70k Oregon 54k vs. Penn State 106k Michigan 111k Ohio State 103k Mich State 76k etc. University of Washington ticket sales: $31138233 University of Oregon ticket sales: $34920014 Ohio State ticket sales: $81650892 Iowa ticket sales: $33104198 Penn State ticket sales: $50362976 Interesting How can this gap close University of Washington ticket sales: $31138233 University of Oregon ticket sales: $34920014 Ohio State ticket sales: $81650892 Iowa ticket sales: $33104198 Penn State ticket sales: $50362976"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"$23 M in ticket sales in [----]. Now it's down in [----]. That's a problem with $10 M in subsidization from tuition and students. Stadium size: 51k. That's the same size as Oregon. Look at the data. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/big-ten/university-minnesota-twin-cities University of Minnesota ticket sales: $19598839 That is not good not good at all. There are some serious financial and spend problems along with a "missing" fanbase at the University of Minnesota. We may need folks from the outside taking over that place to fix things."
X Link 2026-02-12T01:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@skar_612 @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF To meet the median: NDSU generated $21 M in rev $30 of exp. $9 M from stud fees/inst & gov't support (student/taxpayer $$). NDSU needs $11 M more to compete and $20.5 M via House = $31 M of new revenue. Approx $7 M new MW media. w/ 10k students = need $2.4K MORE/student annual"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@WinterSportsLaw - why not instead return $15 M back to the institution or students TTU currently subsidized (non-generated) $14.8 M just to pay its bills. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/big-12/texas-tech-university Info on Texas Techs NIL plan for next year. -Max rev share payments of $21.3M -$10M in sponsorship money shifted to NIL deals -$1M in rev share $ moving from non-rev sports to 🏈 -$2.5M in new scholarships for non-rev sports -additional 3rd party NIL $ from businesses & fans https://t.co/I4hnw9Iyfj https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/big-12/texas-tech-university Info on Texas"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"And yet Texas Tech is getting subsidized $14.7M from students and institution each year Why not stop subsidization first then invest Give the kids their money back reduce tuition first. LMAO. Next year the revenue-share cap grows from $20.5 to $21.3 million. But in a soft cap world Texas Techs AD shows us that the real cap for the richest programs next year is $40 million. More in our weekly sports biz column for @On3 - https://t.co/92rLPQxH2C Next year the revenue-share cap grows from $20.5 to $21.3 million. But in a soft cap world Texas Techs AD shows us that the real cap for the"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:34Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Thanks; it shouldn't be adjusted. The median is based on membership in each year. Football spending includes facilities costs and that would include NDSU's rent and others ownership. You can see that in the NCAA Financial Reports. It is a consistent measure. @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF The last difference from the MWC median that need to be adjusted out is the FargoDome. Fargo owns the dome so our spending will look artificially low relative to other MWC members. @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF The last"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Doesn't make sense to me. If you compare the same data for each institution the same way you get consistent measurable results. Football spending is everything spent on football per NCAA Financial Reports. Definition: https://knightnewhousedata.org/about-the-data @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF I don't think you can look at the full institutional spend for NDSU as a football-only. The Summit bus league and very differenet then the MWC so the second chart doesn't do much. The first chart on football spend needs a few updates for comparison."
X Link 2026-02-13T16:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"No it did not make a profit. @UUtah athletics received $13.6 M in subsidization from school and student fees. Subtract the non-generated revenue and Utah athletics lost about $9 M needing student support to pay the bills. Look at red/orange. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/pac-12/university-utah Utah Athletics turned a $4.69 million profit in FY25 but heres why it turned to private equity https://t.co/0o6jC5zNL0 https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/pac-12/university-utah Utah Athletics turned a $4.69 million profit in FY25 but heres why it turned to private equity https://t.co/0o6jC5zNL0"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ncaa/finance/NCAAFIN_AgreedUponProcedures.pdf I've gotten over 100+ of this year's MFRS reports from schools but no one other than @TheIowaHawkeyes wanted to teach me about them. Thank you Hawkeyes https://t.co/O6aneHpyoC https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/ncaa/finance/NCAAFIN_AgreedUponProcedures.pdf I've gotten over 100+ of this year's MFRS reports from schools but no one other than @TheIowaHawkeyes wanted to teach me about them. Thank you Hawkeyes https://t.co/O6aneHpyoC"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Minnesota total ticket sales always below the Big Ten median; since [----] $7 M below median each year. Too cold; lack of recent FB/BKB success. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/54d212c9 I don't know that answer. Basketball tickets revenue is down 58% since FY18. The Twin Cities metro area has a population of [---] million people. So there is a population to draw from. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/54d212c9 I don't know that answer. Basketball tickets revenue is down 58% since FY18. The Twin Cities metro area has a population of [---] million people. So there is a population to draw"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"OK so what is he to do now Do you have a solution izzo is completely wasting a roster spot with wojcik and i deeply hope the outrageous usage of him does not doom this team in march izzo is completely wasting a roster spot with wojcik and i deeply hope the outrageous usage of him does not doom this team in march"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:48Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"And you would definitely know. Agreed. @hirko_scott Bad leadership and swimming is not the problem. Lots of other fat to cut there. @hirko_scott Bad leadership and swimming is not the problem. Lots of other fat to cut there"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"That's pretty cool. Love to see an owner in the NBA celebrity game. Have the ticket to Mat Ishbias NCAA debut. He had four assists and three turnovers Also the college debut of Jason Richardson who had [--] points in the game. https://t.co/7s7yfQ2voY Love to see an owner in the NBA celebrity game. Have the ticket to Mat Ishbias NCAA debut. He had four assists and three turnovers Also the college debut of Jason Richardson who had [--] points in the game. https://t.co/7s7yfQ2voY"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@BigTenNetwork @MichiganStOnBTN @malik_w2 @chrisautmanbell @MSU_Football @DB3LL . @MSU_Football trick play. New meaning for "tight" in TE with toss into tight coverage for finger-/toe-tipped grab by QB. Critical play too"
X Link 2021-10-17T14:26Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@MichiganClock Michigan has not beaten Michigan State in football for [---] days. #GoGreen .@MSU_Athletics #BeatMichigan"
X Link 2022-03-31T13:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"A big thank you to .@petsuppliesplus and to the Fort Defiance #HumaneSociety for sponsoring the #PawsattheBallpark event this weekend Free admission: Bring your doggie for treats and prizes [--] noon this Saturday. #DefianceCollege Softball. @DC_Athletics @DCSBJACKETS"
X Link 2022-04-21T13:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@KirkHerbstreit @KirkHerbstreit: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-did-pac-12-die-today-welcome-washington-oregon-big-hirko-ph-d-/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-did-pac-12-die-today-welcome-washington-oregon-big-hirko-ph-d-/"
X Link 2023-08-06T14:42Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@SethDavisHoops is he a journalist in his role for the O's or not"
X Link 2023-08-09T19:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@SportsBizMiss Until they get a contribution to pay for the taxes"
X Link 2023-10-05T20:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"It's not crazy. It's stupid. I hope coaches & GMs are buying NIL insurance on some of these contracts. Paying guys $3M that they can collect on without even being on the floor or playing is crazy I hope coaches & GMs are buying NIL insurance on some of these contracts. Paying guys $3M that they can collect on without even being on the floor or playing is crazy"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
".@NDSUfootball @MountainWest it will cost the #Bison and students an extra $11 M a year just to be competitive at the FBS level. What's the point Prestige is expensive; students will have to help to achieve mediocrity. @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-hirko-sports_im-getting-tired-of-writing-some-of-these-activity-7427519135389122560-29VO https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-hirko-sports_im-getting-tired-of-writing-some-of-these-activity-7427519135389122560-29VO"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Understood. But we have guardrails/laws for competitive equity in business: monopsony/Anti Trust. There is nothing wrong with guardrails (or unionization). The problem is with HE leaders demanding more money without leadership to principle of their mission. @hirko_scott I would be fine with each school deciding or doing it by sport but either way if you restrict the athlete more than the student you will continue to have problems. If you have different standards for similarly situated things ala pros coming back-there will be problems. @hirko_scott I would be fine with each school deciding or"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:51Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Add in subsidization (non-generated student fees/tuition) at $9 M a year for NDSU athletics. Read on: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-hirko-sports_im-getting-tired-of-writing-some-of-these-activity-7427519135389122560-29VO Been doing some thinking about how much money NDSU is losing/not getting over the next [--] years. This is a long one. $5 mil NCAA FCS to FBS fee $12.5 mil MWC entry fee No media revenue from CBS FOX & the CW for the entirety of the current media deal They don't have to pay"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I agree except with the "promptly cleaned up" part. It'll be a mess for quite a while. @hirko_scott I find all these eligibility cases to be missing the forest for the trees. This is all downstream of the bigger issues in college sports - employment/collective bargaining. Once that gets settled this will all promptly be cleaned up. Very similar to the scheduling issue @hirko_scott I find all these eligibility cases to be missing the forest for the trees. This is all downstream of the bigger issues in college sports - employment/collective bargaining. Once that gets settled this will all"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Day [----] @hirko_scott Ha that's fair I would think once the bargaining table is breached and compensation is settled the calendar an eligibility are day [--] of negotiations but maybe it's more like day [---] haha @hirko_scott Ha that's fair I would think once the bargaining table is breached and compensation is settled the calendar an eligibility are day [--] of negotiations but maybe it's more like day [---] haha"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Interesting but scholarship costs are included in football spending the same for each institution. It is a consistent measure. What you see is all-encompassing spending on football: schols facilities coaching salaries etc. Definition here: https://knightnewhousedata.org/about-the-data @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF The less visible football budget issue is roster composition; NDSU is 75% reciprocity in state tution eligble which is the inverse of say New Mexico. That is probably $1m of soft dollar difference vs the MWC spending. Run it through an LLM"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Agreed I don't think it is the end of days. But it will hurt $$$. Look at App State (graph below); $11 M increase in football spending joining the FBS in [----] and consistently needing more subsidy dollars over time. I see the same for NDSU. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/0b484ec7 @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF All of that said there will be a hard dollar spend increase needed but I doubt it is anywhere near the end of days stuff on X. This structural stuff is why NDSU was outside of the Hero Sports FCS football Top [--] spend list."
X Link 2026-02-13T16:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Time for unionization for workers' comp or direct $$$ dealing with more expected injuries. What about school time missed NEW: An internal Big Ten document explores a 24-team College Football Playoff. It offers a peek at what that model could look like as another off-season of CFP discussion is set to unfold. Details here: https://t.co/on2sqej1H8 https://t.co/j6twmdqyFp NEW: An internal Big Ten document explores a 24-team College Football Playoff. It offers a peek at what that model could look like as another off-season of CFP discussion is set to unfold. Details here: https://t.co/on2sqej1H8"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"This is why Congress won't deal with it. Let college sports clean up its own mess. But it is difficult to justify requiring students to subsidize this increasingly expensive enterprise. Anyone feeling sorry for the #NCAA consider this. They had multiple decades to get ahead of this and create a system to govern. Maybe 12-15 years ago the could have agreed to have players compensated $2500 per Semester and would not agree to that. The system is bad because of Anyone feeling sorry for the #NCAA consider this. They had multiple decades to get ahead of this and create a system to govern. Maybe"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Agreed but as Project Manager I can testify it was a multi-million dollar project; had to make tough decisions. I'm not in charge any longer but I know of discussions to provide team-level based upon available funding. It's an expensive project for a non-profit. @skar_612 @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF Problem with Knight Newhouse is they don't give you team level data. @skar_612 @hirko_scott @NDSUfootball @MountainWest @NDSU @DomIzzoWDAY @SchlossmanGF Problem with Knight Newhouse is they don't give you team level data"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"UCLA does not have a successful track record in football; last conf title in [----]. Don't see it improving anytime soon based on W/L now in the Big Ten. And you have to factor in moving to SoFi as well as the beach distractions. Over the last [--] football seasons the following Big Ten schools are seeing a negative trajectory in attendance and below 95% capacity. Minnesota UCLA Wisconsin UCLA and Wisconsin problems can be solved by winning. Gophers's problem is a severe one - a fanbase disappearing Over the last [--] football seasons the following Big Ten schools are seeing a negative trajectory in"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I disagree. Rent won't go up as much as debt service but these are institutional decisions. NDSU is far behind in spending and I'm not convinced it can go "cheap" to be competitive. They will need to invest in facilities to attract talent. https://knightnewhousedata.org/reports/ce8e35c0 @hirko_scott It is a consistent measure for reporting. It is not a consistent measure for comparing how much a program needs to spend to be competitive. Example NDSU spends 160k in rent SJSU spends 2.7m on debt service. NDSU will not be comparable based on setup. Apples vs Oranges."
X Link 2026-02-14T01:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Congress is not naive Marc. It won't happen they have better things to do than clean up college sports own mess. You show me a bill that will get time in committee and pass Congress in this era let me know. Otherwise I'm on an island with a Mai Tai. If Congress is so naive as to pass nationwide rules on who is eligible to play college sports why not institute federal closed-book final exams for college athletes that focus on substantive classroom learning rather than athlete age Why is the #NCAA not asking for that🤔 If Congress is so naive as to pass nationwide rules on who is eligible to"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Just look at the finances. Marshall budget is already financed 52% through subsidization by the school and students because they don't generate enough $$$. And with only 8k students something has to give. Poor leadership. https://knightnewhousedata.org/fbs/sun-belt/marshall-university Per a team source Marshall administrators have informed the women's swim team that the program will be cut after this season. According to the online roster there are [--] underclass women on the team. Incomprehensibly they just hired a diving coach in late January."
X Link 2026-02-14T22:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"No conflict of interest there. LOL. Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Ole Miss grad judge overrules NCAA grants Ole Miss QB a 6th season. Complain appeal and sue until you can rig a result your way. Great precedent & great system. College sports take another blow. 📉 Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Denied by the NCAA Ole Miss grad judge overrules NCAA grants Ole Miss QB a 6th season. Complain appeal and sue until you can rig a result your way. Great precedent & great system. College sports take another blow. 📉"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Thanks for the positive vibes. Go away. Were at the point in the season where its painfully obvious that MSU just doesnt have the guys it takes to make a deep March run. Its happened around this time in four of the last five seasons. It sucks to see especially in the transfer portal era. Were at the point in the season where its painfully obvious that MSU just doesnt have the guys it takes to make a deep March run. Its happened around this time in four of the last five seasons. It sucks to see especially in the transfer portal era"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
""They" aren't doing their homework. Pathetic legal defense. Its pretty simple right now in a Tennessee courtroom Judge Heagerty wants Joey Aguilars attorney to provide proof of how much other players are making in the NIL market They cant prove what the market is. Its pretty simple right now in a Tennessee courtroom Judge Heagerty wants Joey Aguilars attorney to provide proof of how much other players are making in the NIL market They cant prove what the market is"
X Link 2026-02-14T22:57Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Funny how the Big Ten wins championships and the SEC complains. You've won enough. If Indiana can do it anyone can. Get real. The [----] College Football Playoff was comprised of [--] teams that did not defeat a ranked out of conference opponent. Of the [--] teams that did have a ranked OOC win [--] were from the SEC. Its unfortunate but the committee has made it CLEAR that you dont need big wins. https://t.co/BhVSqWLvcg The [----] College Football Playoff was comprised of [--] teams that did not defeat a ranked out of conference opponent. Of the [--] teams that did have a ranked OOC win [--] were from the SEC."
X Link 2026-02-14T22:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"It's all about $$$$. I'm going to have to do a column timing the FOX media timeouts like with football. This ain't normal or good for the game. You only need five players with these breaks. Plenty of rest. I'm going to have to do a column timing the FOX media timeouts like with football. This ain't normal or good for the game. You only need five players with these breaks. Plenty of rest"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I watched the Hawks play earlier this year vs WMU. I was unimpressed. Michigan State would destroy that team. That said whatever your schedule you should aspire to win and they haven't lost. Amazing feat. But very weak schedule. Maybe one tourney win. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 25-0. Travis Steele has authored the best story in college basketball. In this current climate for the RedHawks to be doing this you really cannot overstate how healthy it is for the sport. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 25-0. Travis Steele has authored the best story in college basketball. In this current climate for"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:21Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The school or the athletics teams Conversation with an individual w/ no ties to Miami that drove an hour check out the game: " @MiamiRedHawks is what a college should be" Conversation with an individual w/ no ties to Miami that drove an hour check out the game: " @MiamiRedHawks is what a college should be""
X Link 2026-02-14T23:35Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Great stat that took some work. Really interesting come March Madness. Hey at least we are being ethical right guys Hey at least we are being ethical right guys"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Dan since [----] with the Knight Commish I've seen every proposal under the sky. Congress has better things to do than clean up the mess college sports (NCAA FBS) created for itself. Ain't nothing gonna happen. Let's get real. In practicality this has zero chance of working and at times stands in contrast with itself. The NCAA needs to focus politicians on a narrow eligibility bill not these vast wishlists that wont go anywhere. Donations get made and lobbyists get paid but nothing happens. In practicality this has zero chance of working and at times stands in contrast with itself. The NCAA"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Easy to guard and score against the little sisters of the poor. Theres a variety of ways this @MiamiOH_BBall team can beat you offensively. RedHawks move so well off the ball and it results in high quality shots. Peter Suder and Brant Byers are dawgs that play the right way and as a result the team does. Love this team. Love this story. Theres a variety of ways this @MiamiOH_BBall team can beat you offensively. RedHawks move so well off the ball and it results in high quality shots. Peter Suder and Brant Byers are dawgs that play the right way and as a result the team does. Love this team."
X Link 2026-02-14T23:39Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I watched them and Michigan State play this year in person. The Spartans would beat Miami by 30+. No comparison. They absolutely should be even if the loss is to someone other than Akron imo. The committee is basically telling us teams from one bid leagues dont have a shot to make it as an at large if ONE LOSS Miami doesnt get in. Because realistically if Miami played Houston They absolutely should be even if the loss is to someone other than Akron imo. The committee is basically telling us teams from one bid leagues dont have a shot to make it as an at large if ONE LOSS Miami doesnt get in."
X Link 2026-02-14T23:41Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Maybe the penalty should be greater than a penalty than for a cookout for recruits or other illegal recruiting by staff under a coach's purview. Penalty for this conduct should be more than one game suspension. No place in our game for this Duncan Powell@BIGEASTMBB Penalty for this conduct should be more than one game suspension. No place in our game for this Duncan Powell@BIGEASTMBB"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:46Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I give it the eye test. I have watched Miami at home and Mich State at home. Miami beat WMU and MSU beat Maryland. I can safely say MSU would DESTROY Miami. No contest. Miami has played a week schedule and they have done their part winning But they ain't that good. If these teams suck so bad why do Big Ten teams take a bunch of their players every year Contender for most pointless comment of the year If these teams suck so bad why do Big Ten teams take a bunch of their players every year Contender for most pointless comment of the year"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Agreed. We have Tom Izzo Well be fine come March We have Tom Izzo Well be fine come March"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:53Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Look here proposal already made. Create a new NCFA spin off of football. Or whatever you like - money problem is not the issue. It is the SPENDING problem. https://www.knightcommission.org/2020/12/knight-commission-recommends-a-new-governing-structure-for-the-sport-of-fbs-football/ I got feedback on this topic during the week. It doesn't solve the money problem for schools. It just creates an artifical line. Making a new era fit the economics of a school needs to be priority. Let the schools decide what sports they want a D1 and not."
X Link 2026-02-15T00:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@shoesonplease That's you "we" not me. I don't say that to my children or other college women that I teach. Who are you @shoesonplease Get out of your house and actually meet people. #outoftouch #RepubliNazis #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #GodBlessAmerica"
X Link 2023-04-05T22:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I agree with u it seems the new NCAA restraints violate antitrust law. Do you have time for a conversation I posted a #NIL scenario on my LinkedIn and am trying to get some legal feedback on its viability. I'd appreciate your time and thanks https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nil-pay-for-play-app-pay-college-athletes-live-from-tds-hirko-ph-d-/ You dont have to agree with me when I say that the new #NCAA restraints on #NIL likely violate #antitrust law. But you do have to acknowledge that I was right about American Needle and Alston even when few others were. I did practice antitrust law and I do"
X Link 2023-06-28T19:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@JimComparoni Level [--] violations for buying a hamburger. Level [--] violation for lying about it. Follow the rules or pay the price. or change the rules. or join another association (like the NFL). Too many Harbaugh apologists"
X Link 2023-07-28T18:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@slmandel What a lost individual. Tell him to talk to the field hockey or soccer players at Stanford. That's terrible thoughtlessness for the education of their athletes. Terrible for the athletes' well-being and inclusiveness in campus life. He's wrong"
X Link 2023-08-09T21:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Graham_Couch Nothing like the Tigers giving up another good pitching prospect. Don't understand that trade at all always looking to the future never the present. Stuck in mediocrity"
X Link 2023-08-10T12:25Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@SBJ @NFL Why is [--] a magic number Make it be [--] - the first two rounds - and then also give $1 M to each college that spends money on personnel facilities etc. to train their labor. With a $10 B media influx @NFL can afford it. @SBJ @etkeld @Graham_Couch @stoolpresidente @DanWetzel"
X Link 2023-09-06T21:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@daily_msu What a total loser. He's an embarrassment. Of all places Michigan State with our history. Doesn't he know any better Treat women with respect and dignity not like an object. LOSER. @OdellBretthamJr @MSU_Athletics"
X Link 2023-09-10T13:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@DavidHarns He's done. Don't suspend him. It's a $72 million decision. Fire him outright. DO NOT TOLERATE THIS BEHAVIOR. Lack of respect for women treating them like objects. What a loser. How dare he coach this team What message does it send @MSU_Football @BarstoolMSU"
X Link 2023-09-10T13:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@DavidHarns @MSU_Football @BarstoolMSU #MelTucker = creep Get his ass out of town. I don't want an apology from him just fire his ass - no press conference. He needs to apologize to his victim and to all women Go away leave the @MSU_Football @MSU_Athletics #GoGREEN community alone. We deserve better. LOSER"
X Link 2023-09-10T14:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Graham_Couch This is a power document. Poor judgment poor decisions and he should have known better. Regardless of this document he is not a leader we need with values espoused by higher education. We need leaders to emulate and make us proud not people who abuse their place and power"
X Link 2023-09-11T22:32Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"LOL. The #Monopoly man showed up today behind @elonmusk on Capitol Hill #Congress and Mr. Monopoly had a message for him. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/13/elon-musk-calls-for-federal-department-of-ai-after-capitol-hill-summit.html https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/13/elon-musk-calls-for-federal-department-of-ai-after-capitol-hill-summit.html"
X Link 2023-09-13T20:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@rstudley @rstudley is NOT a Michigander. "Chamber CEO Rich Studley told Maine Public Radio that its members supported funding pro-business candidates outside Michigan." https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/01/republican-governors-association-perry-michigan/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/01/republican-governors-association-perry-michigan/"
X Link 2023-09-15T21:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@rstudley Corruption So says @rstudley the 1/2-million dollar man who supported the DEQ poisoning our residents and defended Rick Snyder poisoning thousands of Flint residents and children. All for greed"
X Link 2023-09-16T12:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@DarkoStateNews @ClayTravis - masturbating to a rape victim you hired to come to campus to talk about sexual assault is UNACCEPTABLE behavior. How do you lead young men with that behavior about women As I informed my classes it is moral turpitude. Why keep him around You are wrong"
X Link 2023-09-18T21:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@slmandel You are incorrect. Matt Ishbia gave $14 million of the $95 million contract. MSU is/was on the hook for the rest but Tucker dismissed for moral turpitude per the contract. Link here contract attached: https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2022/11/mat-ishbia-says-he-gave-14-million-to-mel-tuckers-contract-extension.html https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2022/11/mat-ishbia-says-he-gave-14-million-to-mel-tuckers-contract-extension.html"
X Link 2023-09-18T22:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@JustinW88126951 @anwhite98 @SpartyOn70 Why do it in the first place He should know better. He needs some therapy"
X Link 2023-09-18T22:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@SpartanWilliam Or TELL THE TRUTH. That would be better"
X Link 2023-09-21T23:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@OdellBretthamJr Win a Natty. Be known by future students as an institution that treats everyone including women with respect. That will take time. It's about values. With values a Natty will come. Without values it will not. Or get a Natty without values and trash the school's reputation"
X Link 2023-09-22T00:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@MSU_Football @UNISWAG Back to our roots. Does that mean we can field a defense"
X Link 2023-09-22T14:26Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@Graham_Couch Or imagine if there was no COVID-15 and Michigan State had Cassius Winston on a run into the Sweet [--] Oh wait that happened. Pot flu bug hamburgers this is the way it is. Gotta adapt and overcome. Life. Move on"
X Link 2023-09-22T20:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Published in the Chronicle of Higher Education today. To sum: Include women in athletics leadership hiring opportunities at @MSU_Athletics @reporterdavidj @dfbarron @barstoolsports @971theticketxyt @thesnews @Graham_Couch @etkeld #collegesports #meltucker https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/michigan-state-should-ensure-women-are-considered-for-leadership-roles-in-athletics https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/letters/michigan-state-should-ensure-women-are-considered-for-leadership-roles-in-athletics"
X Link 2023-09-27T20:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@DarkoStateNews Met Bubba at LAX heading to Hawaii in [----]. He was crouched into a airport chair could barely fit. Largest man I've ever seen. We talked about MSU Saban and he was the nicest man"
X Link 2023-10-05T19:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@LSJNews What a loser. Is he having a long drawn out heart attack Talk to Urban Meyer"
X Link 2023-10-05T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@daily_msu no ifs ands or butts. That's his style. Michigan cries about any MSU success it has. Go back to UM being the only vote against MSU joining the Big Ten back in [----]. It's history"
X Link 2023-10-08T01:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@DWStraka49 From a @MSU_Football football fan. we went from the first CFP playoff to 3-9 the next year. Welcome to the club"
X Link 2023-10-08T02:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@JimMWeber F Notre Dame. They've won enough. Even though I bet on them"
X Link 2023-10-08T02:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@daily_msu Stop begging for a coach. Find someone who is begging to be coach at MSU. Turn the tables. It's embarrassing"
X Link 2023-10-08T02:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@ChrisVannini It is ND's choice of being independent. It's been this way for [---] years. Chris your comment doesn't make sense. It's ND. Here's an idea: join a conference"
X Link 2023-10-08T02:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@pac12 Awesome keep the clips coming since I can't get your @Pac12Network on TV here in Michigan"
X Link 2023-10-08T03:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@mabbott83 @slmandel That is malpractice. That's inexcusable. What's their salaries Wow"
X Link 2023-10-08T03:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@MSU_Hockey Great defense"
X Link 2023-10-14T00:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@DarkoStateNews @Condescendant_ @DrDisrespect @DemeaningF @MarriageCounse1 @RodneyDangerfld @AlphaMasculini1 @BetaList @IFEELBADWriters @hello_ouchhh Or maybe he doesn't want to single out one of his staff. Calling them all equal contributors; team guy. Figure it out. Maybe get a REAL radio show. Jealous"
X Link 2023-10-14T00:16Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@BigGameBoomer Woops. You missed on that one. Deion Sanders and Colorado are wannabees they have a long way to go"
X Link 2023-10-14T15:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Graham_Couch Exactly @DarkoStateNews. Only Urban Meyer can save us. There are no other coaches who know how to win. We may as well give up"
X Link 2023-10-18T21:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The US Government doesn't have a Congressional speaker will run out of money in a month there is war in Israel and Ukraine and thousands crossing the border. And Congress should spend time on the NCAA which created their own problem Dumb. Swarbricks suggestion of a college athletics model that includes collective bargaining is a good one. But counting on Congress to make it happen via a law that creates a special status for college athletes isnt a recipe for making it happen. Its also not necessary. https://t.co/3qk3N3nVDg Swarbricks suggestion of a college athletics model that includes"
X Link 2023-10-19T00:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Well it looks like Jesus Harbaugh @UMichFootball has done it again. How long will his rap sheet be This guy has never admitted anything wrong and the Arrogant A$$holes thinks he walks on water. What a phony"
X Link 2023-10-19T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@RobertPet73 @dannykanell The rule impacts competitive balance. It is a competitive advantage that's why the rule is there. Don't like the rule change it. Take a course in sport economics"
X Link 2023-10-26T01:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@bobwojnowski Then why respond Can't stand the heat get outta the kitchen"
X Link 2023-10-26T03:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@GatorBillMSU It will be Jonathan Smith from Oregon State"
X Link 2023-11-22T16:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Listen I said it all along. J Smith has recruiting and some real good offense cornered. Why everyone is putting $150 million in an Urban Meyer basket for [--] years with no guarantee is stupid. From two months ago: https://enlightenedspartan.blogspot.com/2023/10/new-msu-coach-jonathan-smith-from.html Everyone should go follow this up and coming MSU account. I hear they've got some good stuff coming. 👀 https://t.co/s5QZIuRAF4 https://enlightenedspartan.blogspot.com/2023/10/new-msu-coach-jonathan-smith-from.html Everyone should go follow this up and coming MSU account. I hear they've got some"
X Link 2023-11-22T18:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@Graham_Couch Or go back to norm which was the BCS. At least there was change When CFP expands to [--] let's talk about #13 and #14 next year. Just like Dickie V talking about those left out of March Madness every year. Doesn't change the narrative at all"
X Link 2023-12-03T00:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Damn straight Go GREEN Now my Michigan State Spartans have to get ready for the biggest game of the year against arch rival Michigan on Friday night Now my Michigan State Spartans have to get ready for the biggest game of the year against arch rival Michigan on Friday night"
X Link 2026-01-28T19:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"No surprise at all. You need a good football product to sell for good money. Utah State vs. Texas State on a Thursday night ain't it. This is why the old Pac-12 imploded. Can't add value to broadcasters. Got word that the Pac-12 media rights deal is not as high as people were speculating. The speculation that people were throwing out there was $10M to $12M. The number isn't nearly that high. Got word that the Pac-12 media rights deal is not as high as people were speculating. The speculation that people were throwing out there was $10M to $12M. The number isn't nearly that high"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"In football no way with Utah State vs Texas State or a Colorado State vs Fresno State tilt. It's a ratings nightmare for any network let alone the CFP. Hopefully the presidents wake up to reality. Pac-12 Presidents and ADs are meeting. This renegade conference is aiming for a CFP berth. We gotta get our champion in." Read: https://t.co/i3VI7VnmBb https://t.co/PIlGFCgDF9 Pac-12 Presidents and ADs are meeting. This renegade conference is aiming for a CFP berth. We gotta get our champion in." Read: https://t.co/i3VI7VnmBb https://t.co/PIlGFCgDF9"
X Link 2026-01-28T22:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"About the .@Pac12 challenges to generate significant media revenue with a new contract: analysis of [----] Power 4/5 Group of [--] and #Pac12 media markets and #collegefootball success. #sportfinance #NCAA @wilnerhotline @dfbaron @achristovichh @TJAltimore https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-does-pac-12-football-media-market-fit-landscape-hirko-ph-d--m2jdc/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-does-pac-12-football-media-market-fit-landscape-hirko-ph-d--m2jdc/"
X Link 2026-01-29T17:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Is NPR/CNN one-sided They ask/beg for info from the Trump administration without response. @toddzwillich @jaketapper @thelauracoates can NOT see the other side = Be a good liberal and LISTEN. U make the product you provide disinteresting. Now I tune into BBC SkyNews DW"
X Link 2026-02-03T23:19Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"For what sport Football basketball Is it disaggregated from NCAA Financial Reports NEW: Anonymous CFB general managers say USC Texas Tech Texas A&M Oregon and Miami spent the most on their [----] recruiting classes via @PeteNakos💰 Twelve of the [--] mentioned USC as the highest-spending program. https://t.co/gFMLoU7IXi https://t.co/4VqTZJw5Gn NEW: Anonymous CFB general managers say USC Texas Tech Texas A&M Oregon and Miami spent the most on their [----] recruiting classes via @PeteNakos💰 Twelve of the [--] mentioned USC as the highest-spending program. https://t.co/gFMLoU7IXi https://t.co/4VqTZJw5Gn"
X Link 2026-02-04T22:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
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