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Why Notre Dame said NO to the Pop-Tarts Bowl | Tennessee fires DC Tim Banks | Florida AD Scott Stricklin Joins

Dec 8, 2025
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Scott Stricklin
Scott Stricklin, Athletic Director at the University of Florida, shares insights on the recent coaching search that led to hiring John Sumrall. He discusses the challenges of keeping the search discreet, the role of a search firm, and navigating donor involvement. Stricklin also touches on Tim Banks' firing at Tennessee and what this means for their future. The conversation highlights the evolving dynamics in college football coaching, especially in light of the complexities surrounding player transfers.
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INSIGHT

TV Drama Drove Playoff Chaos

  • The College Football Playoff reveal show functioned more as TV drama than an objective ranking process.
  • Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman say the committee repeatedly produced inconsistent rankings that misled Notre Dame players and fans.
ADVICE

Give Players Time And Full Context

  • Coaches and ADs should give players fuller context before asking quick decisions about bowl acceptance.
  • Allowing more time would likely produce different choices and better long-term program outcomes.
INSIGHT

Skipping Bowls Has Real Trade-Offs

  • Opting out of a bowl carries reputational trade-offs even if short-term financial impacts are small.
  • Andy and Ari note bowl practice time and development opportunities still matter for player growth.
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