The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - NCAA Hit Michigan Where It Hurts, TJ Houshmandzadeh talks Shedeur Sanders
Aug 15, 2025
TJ Houshmandzadeh, a former NFL Pro Bowl receiver and insightful analyst, joins to discuss the NCAA's harsh penalties for Michigan's sign-stealing scandal and its repercussions on college athletics. He shares his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders’ promising attitude and its potential impact on his NFL future. The conversation also touches on the Rams’ concerns over Matt Stafford's injury, highlighting the intense pressure on quarterbacks and the challenges emerging athletes face in today’s competitive sports landscape.
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Money Hits Are The Real Punishment
- The NCAA punished Michigan by hitting its finances rather than erasing wins or banners.
- Doug Gottlieb argues taking money hurts programs and their Olympic sports most and is the NCAA's effective penalty.
Coaches’ Paranoia About Cameras
- Gottlieb recounts common coaching paranoia about cameras and covering practice signals.
- He likens it to youth coaches hiding plays and college coaches covering empty gyms to avoid being filmed.
Sign‑Stealing Is Common, Michigan Overdid It
- Gottlieb says sign‑stealing is widespread across levels and often done via video scouting.
- Michigan was caught overdoing it and succeeding, which intensified scrutiny and punishment.