Front Office Sports Today Victor Cruz on Big 12 Kickoff, CFB Parity, Giants QB Room | Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones Double Down
Aug 22, 2025
Victor Cruz shares his insights on the upcoming Big 12 season and the widening gap in college football competitiveness. In the NFL, a dramatic contract dispute unfolds between Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons’ agent, stirring controversy. The MLB’s fragmented media deals are projected to net over $550 million. The chat also touches on the Giants' defense and quarterback dynamics as they gear up for the season, alongside the SEC’s conference changes and the NFL's crackdown on celebrations. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and uncertainty!
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SEC's Nine-Game Shift Impacts Playoff Race
- The SEC will move to nine conference games from 2026, reshaping schedules and playoff implications.
- That change pressures other conferences and affects strength-of-schedule debates for playoff bids.
Public Breakdowns In Parsons Negotiations
- Jerry Jones publicly claimed he offered Micah Parsons a record non-QB deal and blamed the agent for rejecting it.
- Renee Washington highlights the public miscommunication and confusion around the negotiation.
NFL Tightens Rules On Celebrations
- The NFL will emphasize sportsmanship and flag violent or sexual gestures more strictly this season.
- The hosts note celebrations rose 133% last year, signaling a cultural shift the league wants to curb.