The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Aug 15, 2025
TJ Houshmandzadeh, a Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver, shares his unique insights on the changing dynamics of the NFL and college sports. He discusses the promising future of Shedeur Sanders, emphasizing that his confident attitude will serve him well in the league. The conversation also touches on the complexities arising from NCAA regulations and their impact on college football, highlighting the financial strains teams face. This engaging dialogue between the hosts and Houshmandzadeh reflects on both the challenges and excitement in today's sports landscape.
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Sign-Stealing Is Widespread, Not Unique
- Gottlieb explains common sign-stealing practices and compares them to longtime scouting methods used across sports.
- He notes Michigan overdid it and got caught while succeeding, which intensified the fallout.
Budget Cuts Hurt Olympic Sports Most
- Financial penalties cascade: cutting 10% of a football budget often forces reallocations from Olympic and non-revenue sports.
- That effect can shrink support for women's teams and less-visible programs even when football contracts remain intact.
Value Extended College Development
- Doug suggests longer college development benefits NFL readiness because older prospects bring more tape and maturity.
- He views extended college tenure as a net positive for players' pro readiness despite NIL's unintended effects.