The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - NBA chemistry can easily be ruined, college football rankings, Fernando Mendoza is ready, Joel Klatt
Nov 12, 2025
Joel Klatt, FOX College Football analyst and former college quarterback, joins the discussion to dissect the latest in college football. He shares insights on rising star Fernando Mendoza and whether he’s ready for the NFL. Klatt also examines how Pac-12 teams might struggle in cold-weather games against Big Ten rivals. The duo debates the fairness of conference scheduling and the impact of NIL on player decisions. Finally, they explore which college QBs might be first-round NFL prospects and the dynamics of program success.
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Small Locker Rooms Magnify Chemistry
- NBA locker rooms are small and one bad relationship can derail a team quickly.
- Colin uses Warriors, Poole, and other examples to show chemistry shifts hurt performance.
Jordan Poole Example Of Locker-Room Damage
- Colin recounts the Jordan Poole situation as an example of a player damaging team cohesion.
- He contrasts how veteran additions like KD or Iggy historically integrated better than young stars with agendas.
Mendoza Shows Pro Traits Under Pressure
- Joel Klatt says Fernando Mendoza showed pro-level traits despite an imperfect game.
- Klatt emphasizes Mendoza's experience and big throws under pressure as NFL-ready signals.