The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Oct 8, 2025
Joel Klatt, a FOX Sports college football analyst, joins to dissect Arch Manning's early struggles and Texas's woes against Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. He highlights the underperformance of Texas's offensive line and receivers while discussing the immense pressure on quarterback Manning. The conversation shifts to Lincoln Riley's NIL strategies at USC and the unique challenges teams face when traveling. Klatt also reflects on college coaches' modern roles as executives, navigating recruitment and program management.
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Judge's Signature Moment Shifted Momentum
- Aaron Judge provided the singular playoff moment the Yankees needed to swing momentum in the ALDS game.
- Colin says big-market teams rely on star power moments more than small-ball consistency.
Bullpen Velocity Hasn't Solved Postseason Woes
- Big-market bullpens have struggled in the postseason, but the Yankees' pen delivered a long scoreless stretch last night.
- Colin highlights that high-velocity arms haven't fixed postseason bullpen inconsistency.
Don't Overuse Players-Only Meetings
- Avoid overvaluing players-only meetings as a cure-all for team dysfunction.
- Colin recommends keeping such meetings short and practical rather than long grand sessions.