The (Potential) Future World of Conference Naming Rights: Which Sponsors Fit Best?

The (Potential) Future World of Conference Naming Rights: Which Sponsors Fit Best?

By Evan Alvarez

McDonald’s Ligue 1, La Liga EA Sports, Barclays Premier League (formerly), and Serie A Enilive are recent examples of European and English soccer leagues signing title sponsors for their respective leagues - effectively changing the name of the leagues entirely when discussing them. This has been in place across the pond for several years now. While it hasn’t taken a strong hold on American sports yet, it may be coming very quickly with the new animal that is college football.

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OPINION: There is a Civil War in College Football Brewing

OPINION: There is a Civil War in College Football Brewing

Written by Ethan Roberts

The recent conference realignment has started a civil war in college sports. Ironically, the civil war is a regional rivalry between Oregon and Oregon State that may not be played anymore due to Oregon and Washington jumping ship to the Big Ten at a heavy discount starting in 2024. Nobody asked for the death of regionality in sports, but here we are.

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NCAA Removes Football Signing, Initial Counting Limits in Recruiting for Next Two Years

NCAA Removes Football Signing, Initial Counting Limits in Recruiting for Next Two Years

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The transfer portal has decimated some teams and the NCAA found it apparent to tweak the rules in recruiting by eliminating signing and initial counting limits in college football for the next two years.

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NCAA Approves Appeals Process for Targeting Calls in the Second Half of Games and Other Rule Changes

NCAA Approves Appeals Process for Targeting Calls in the Second Half of Games and Other Rule Changes

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Quotes and Official Release Taken From: https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2022-04-21/college-football-appeals-process-approved-players-called-targeting-second-half?utm_campaign=trending

Indiana fans will certainly remember the play that many consider having changed the 2021 season: Micah McFadden’s targeting ejection in the first half against Cincinnati. The rule significantly altered the momentum of the game and ultimately led to an Indiana loss, one of many in a disappointing season. Tom Allen spoke out in a more critical fashion than we have ever seen from Allen after the game.

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IU Legend Anthony Thompson on ESPN's Top 100 Running Backs in the Last 60 Years

IU Legend Anthony Thompson on ESPN's Top 100 Running Backs in the Last 60 Years

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

College football is entering ‘Talking Season’ as the sport transitions out of spring practice and into the summer work out portion of the year. On Saturday morning Bill Connelly of ESPN released his list of the top 100 backs of the last 60 years. It is a fun read and will spark debates among you and your college football fan friends.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (August 13th, 2021)

College Football Links From Across the Country (August 13th, 2021)

College Football Links (August 13, 2021)

It is Friday the 13th and we are back with other edition of College Football Links. Fall Camp is well underway for the Indiana Hoosiers and we’ll have all the updates— Follow us on Facebook, Twitter @HoosierHuddle and Instagram @Hoosier_Huddle.

Hoosier Huddle’s Official Countdown to 2021 IU Football Kickoff is motoring on as there are 43 days until the Hoosiers go head to head with the Hawkeyes in Iowa City to kick off the 2021 season. We have put together a first glance preview for the Iowa matchup, and each day until gameday we will feature a player on this year’s roster, and also remember the glorious times of some IU football greats.

If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (August 9th, 2021)

College Football Links From Across the Country (August 9th, 2021)

College Football Links (August 9, 2021)

We start another week as we approach just five weeks until the start of the college football season. Fall Camp is well underway for the Indiana Hoosiers and we’ll have all the updates— Follow us on Facebook, Twitter @HoosierHuddle and Instagram @Hoosier_Huddle.

Hoosier Huddle’s Official Countdown to 2021 IU Football Kickoff is motoring on as there are 43 days until the Hoosiers go head to head with the Hawkeyes in Iowa City to kick off the 2021 season. We have put together a first glance preview for the Iowa matchup, and each day until gameday we will feature a player on this year’s roster, and also remember the glorious times of some IU football greats.

If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (August 6th, 2021)

College Football Links From Across the Country (August 6th, 2021)

College Football Links (August 6, 2021)

We start another week as we approach just five weeks until the start of the college football season. Fall Camp Starts Today for the Indiana Hoosiers and we’ll have all the updates— Follow us on Facebook, Twitter @HoosierHuddle and Instagram @Hoosier_Huddle.

Hoosier Huddle’s Official Countdown to 2021 IU Football Kickoff is motoring on as there are 43 days until the Hoosiers go head to head with the Hawkeyes in Iowa City to kick off the 2021 season. We have put together a first glance preview for the Iowa matchup, and each day until gameday we will feature a player on this year’s roster, and also remember the glorious times of some IU football greats.

If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

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