Ty Duffy
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Birmingham, MI, United States
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Ten college football stories that will dominate the offseason
The college football season is over. That means narrative season has arrived. Here are 10 media stories you won’t be able to escape in the long eight months between now and more college football. Playoff Reform The playoff proved more successful than many anticipated, with two SEC teams meeting in the final. But it was Read more... → Read More
The 2018 sports media layoffs survival guide
Layoffs decimated the sports media world in 2017, whether it was outlets becoming more “versatile,” “pivoting to video,” or openly firing a bunch of people to save money. Neither talent nor hard work gave one immunity, nor did having a contract renewed months beforehand. You could even get the boot while receiving an award for Read more... → Read More
The College Football Playoff choosing Alabama over Ohio State dealt a blow to ESPN and four-team format
The College Football Playoff selection committee picking Alabama over Ohio State for the four-team field could ultimately damage ESPN's ratings. → Read More
Stoking the Tennessee-Greg Schiano uproar was classic Clay Travis, and will help his brand
The uproar and protest over Tennessee hiring Greg Schiano as its new football coach was ignited by Clay Travis, which will only help his brand. → Read More
The next three World Cups could be a disaster for Fox Sports and American soccer
With the United States failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Fox Sports attaining the World Cup rights looks like it could be a disaster. → Read More
Dear media outlets: Stop using the College Football Playoff committee rankings instead of the AP Poll
Why do media outlets cover college football based on one poll to begin the season, then switch to the College Football Playoff rankings midway? → Read More
ESPN really needs Notre Dame to reach the College Football Playoff
With Ohio State and Michigan out of the College Football Playoff picture, ESPN needs Notre Dame to make the field to broaden national appeal. → Read More
5 sports media jobs that may not exist in 10 years
The sports media industry has changed so much during the past 10 years. It will change even more in the next decade. Which jobs will be obsolete? → Read More
Be skeptical about ESPN giving up Monday Night Football
Could ESPN give up Monday Night Football when its rights deal expires in 2021? The idea has merit, but ultimately few benefits for the network. → Read More
5 potential replacements for Jim McElwain at Florida
Amidst reports that the University of Florida is exploring firing football coach Jim McElwain, who would be the best potential replacements in Gainesville? → Read More
College Football 2017 Picks Against the Spread: Week 9
Ohio State looks like a good pick against Penn State, as does Washington over UCLA. Those games lead our College Football Picks Against the Spread. → Read More
10 targets for Donald Trump's next sports media feud
Donald Trump loves to pick fights with media and sports media figures, which takes attention away from more serious matters. Who could he feud with next? → Read More
Barstool drama the latest ESPN incident to make one wonder what the heck is going on in Bristol
ESPN's partnership with Barstool Sports was bound to fall apart at some point. That it happened so quickly shows how ill-advised the pairing was. → Read More
College Football 2017 Picks Against the Spread: Week 8
Ole Miss looks like a trap for Oklahoma, while Syracuse is sure for a letdown against Miami. Those games lead our College Football Picks Against the Spread. → Read More
College Football 2017 Picks Against the Spread: Week 7
Texas looks like a good bet versus Oklahoma, following the Sooners' loss to Iowa State. That leads The Comeback's College Football Picks Against the Spread. → Read More
Three reasons why the U.S. is not going to the 2018 World Cup
The U.S. men's national soccer team losing to Trinidad & Tobago cost them a spot in the 2018 World Cup. How did this happen? → Read More
ESPN suspending Jemele Hill was about business, but it will still be political
Donald Trump is stoking controversy with ESPN, Jemele Hill and the NFL to suck away air from whatever story the president wants to deflect from him. → Read More
7 candidates who could replace Butch Jones at Tennessee
The Butch Jones is all but officially over at Tennessee after the Vols' 41-0 loss at home to Georgia. Who are the best candidates to replace him? → Read More
PSG may win the Champions League, but will the move work out for Neymar?
Neymar left Barcelona so he could eventually be recognized as the world's best player. But will he have that opportunity with Paris St. Germain? → Read More
College Football 2017 Picks Against the Spread: Week 5
We went 3-3 in our college football picks against the spread for Week 4, continuing a turnaround at The Comeback. Here are the games to pick for Week 5 → Read More