The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hour 2 - Changes for Baseball, Eric Mangini
Jul 15, 2025
Eric Mangini, a former NFL coach known for his work with the Jets and Browns, joins to discuss the evolving landscape of sports. He tackles the ridiculous rules of baseball and the need for innovative changes to keep fans engaged. The conversation shifts to potential coaching moves, including speculation around Nick Saban's return to college football. Mangini also highlights the challenges young basketball players face transitioning to the NBA and the importance of adapting coaching strategies in an ever-evolving sports environment.
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Restrict Minutes For NBA Rookies
- Limit NBA rookies' minutes and games to ease transition from college.
- This prevents burnout due to NBA's physicality and fast pace compared to college.
NBA's Physical Leap Is Huge
- Young NBA players face a huge leap in physicality and pace from college.
- Some players demonstrate innate skills that transcend this challenge, like Yao Hanson.
Baseball Needs More Entertainment
- Baseball leaned too much on purists which can harm the sport's growth.
- Entertainment and openness to changes like ABS system excite fans and improve appeal.