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August 12, 2020
The Soapbox
Millionaire Coaches and Republican Blowhards Have Derailed the Fight for Equity in College Football
What started as a compelling push for athletes’ rights has turned into a political sideshow drowning out the players’ demands.
August 4, 2020
The Soapbox
The College Athletes Who Refuse to Die for the NCAA
With nobody else looking out for them, college athletes are banding together and taking a stand against the cash-happy league.
November 6, 2019
The Soapbox
Celebrating 150 Years of Simulated Warfare
Exploring lost causes and vicarious violence on the anniversary of America's first college football scrum
January 12, 2016
A perfectly executed onside kick may have turned the tide for Alabama, but Clemson only has itself to blame for its College Football National Championship loss.
January 8, 2016
ESPN’s college football playoff broadcasts were a ratings disaster.
December 28, 2015
New research suggests football game days are associated with a 28 percent increase in reports of rape.
September 3, 2015
Let the Market Solve the College Sports Problem
January 9, 2015
This Year's College Football Playoff Is a Sham. Blame ESPN.
No, this game won't finally determine a "true" champion
April 16, 2014
Penn State Is Still Feeling Pretty Good About Hiring Florida State's President
February 10, 2014
College Football Prospect Comes Out, Challenging the NFL to Draft Him
January 25, 1993
The Racial Ambiguities of the Roll Tide Faithful

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