Mismanagement, Not Players, Plagues College Football
The recent upheaval in college football reveals deep‑rooted governance issues, financial excesses and leadership missteps that eclipse on‑field performance.
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The recent upheaval in college football reveals deep‑rooted governance issues, financial excesses and leadership missteps that eclipse on‑field performance.
North Carolina’s football program hired Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi with massive guarantees, only to see the venture unravel amid a human‑resources complaint and a string of humiliating losses.

Two preseason media polls place Indiana University’s football team third in the Big Ten, citing recent titles and honoring several players on all‑conference teams.
The Southeastern Conference is exploring a split from the NCAA to run its own rules, playoffs and enforcement, leveraging its financial clout and media dominance.