The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - College Sports Needs An Attitude Adjustment, Matt Holliday Still Sees Dodgers as Team to Beat
Aug 15, 2025
In this engaging discussion, seven-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday offers insight into why he considers the Dodgers the favorite in the National League, despite recent challenges. He dives into the competitive dynamics of Major League Baseball and shares thoughts on team's health and preparation. Meanwhile, Doug Gottlieb tackles the pressing need for change in college sports, emphasizing the disparities between programs and the importance of a healthier attitude toward athlete compensation and retention. A fascinating mix of sports insights!
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Paying Players Changed College-To-Pro Path
- Doug Gottlieb observes that paying college athletes has shifted behavior, with more players staying in school longer and the NFL draft pool aging.
- He argues this increases available tape and changes scouting and draft dynamics for teams.
Transfer Portal Makes Teams More Rudimentary
- Gottlieb notes roster churn from the transfer portal leads to teams with many new players and fewer padded practices.
- He warns this could make college offenses and defenses more rudimentary and slow scheme development.
Coaching Reveals Hidden Budget Tradeoffs
- Gottlieb recounts his first year coaching and budget realities like replacing NCAA-compliant uniforms.
- He uses small-cost examples to show how coaches must reallocate funds to pay players and staff.