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College Sports: Follow The Money

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Texas A&M University
College Football Playoff
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Economic Costs Of College Athletics
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Florida State University
Cotton Bowl
Unionization Of College Athletes
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Follow The Money offers college sports fans a detailed and inside look into the big, BIG business of collegiate athletics ... from NIL, The Portal and opt-outs to conference realignment, the CFP and more. FTM is co-hosted by Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and Gabe Bock.

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On this episode of Follow The Money, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and host Andrew Monaco react to the Disney-Google dispute as TV carriage agreements adapt. The trio also reacts to Mike Elko's extension at Texas A&M, cultural divides in the Big T... more

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On this episode of Follow The Money, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and host Andrew Monaco react to the coaching carousel being at full speed in early November with 12 open jobs. The trio also discussed the Governor of Louisiana's insane involvemen... more

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On this episode of Follow The Money, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and host Andrew Monaco react to Penn State firing James Franklin as it comes with a $50 million buyout. The trio also discussed a possible private equity deal with the Big Ten and ... more

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As the founder of Business of College Sports and an adjunct professor at Florida, Kristi Dosh is an expert on the College Sports Commission. The author of "The Athlete's NIL Playbook" joined this episode of Follow The Money with Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, ... more

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Recent Guests

Kristi Dosh
Author of The Athletes' NIL Playbook and founder of Business of College Sports
Business of College Sports
Episode: FTM, Ep. 81: A chat with Business of College Sports founder Kristi Dosh
Jon Bishop
Vice President at Playfly Max
Playfly Sports
Episode: FTM, Ep. 73: Playfly Max's Jon Bishop on Texas A&M's new MMR deal
Zina Ahmed
Executive Vice President of Marketing and Branding at Cotton Holdings
Cotton Holdings
Episode: FTM, Ep. 69: Cotton's Zinat Ahmed speaks on Lone Star Showdown partnership
Travis Brown
Senior Texas A&M sportswriter at KBTX
KBTX
Episode: FTM, Ep. 64: NIL deep dive in Aggieland courtesy of KBTX's Travis Brown
Jason Penry
Works with baseball searches for College Sports Associates, founder of Surefire Baseball, former chair of the College Baseball Foundation
College Sports Associates
Episode: FTM, Ep. 61: College baseball topics with Jason Penry of Penry Advisors
Mike Perrin
Former interim athletic director at Texas and attorney.
Winstead
Episode: FTM, Ep 56: Former Texas interim AD and longtime attorney Mike Perrin
J.T. Higgins
Head of Texas Aggies United, the NIL Collective for Texas A&M.
Texas Aggies United
Episode: FTM, 54: J.T. Higgins of Texas Aggies United talks NIL collectives
Michael Konradi
Chief Marketing Officer of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
Goodyear Cotton Bowl
Episode: FTM, Ep. 52: Talkin' Bowl Season with Cotton Bowl CMO Michael Konradi

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Andrew Monaco
Co-host of College Sports Follow The Money, involved in sports commentary and analysis.
Dr. R. Bowen Loftin
Former president of Texas A&M University, co-host with expertise in college athletics.
Jon Heidtke
Former vice president and general manager of Fox Sports Southwest, co-host with extensive knowledge of the sports industry.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 219 ratings
  • Audio issues

    Love Gabe and follow Texags religiously but the audio issues in these podcasts make it difficult to follow in some instances. I’ve waited to comment because I figured time would allow you to work out the kinks. Hasn’t happened.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ronstead3
    United States3 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Gabe doing good work as usual. Very timely topics for all that faces college sports right now. Co hosts Dr. Lofton and John both bring phenomenal perspectives to the business side of college sports.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ak3
    United States4 years ago
  • Very Informative and Fun!

    Excellent job, Gabe! I miss not hearing you every morning but you’re doing a great job here. This information is nothing you will hear on mainstream sports media and I love it. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkTSU10
    United States4 years ago
  • I’m hooked

    Great personalities discussing the implications of the cutting edge topics in college sports. Very informative and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTH78613
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show!

    Thank you all for the fun discussions. We always enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SECAggies
    United States4 years ago

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Many listeners are excited about the depth of knowledge shared by the hosts, particularly given their backgrounds in sports management and media.
The vibrant discussions and the varied expertise among hosts resonate well, making it a popular choice among college sports enthusiasts.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions about the business side of college sports, particularly regarding NIL and multimedia rights.

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FTM, Ep. 80: Cody Campbell vs. the SCORE Act, early coach firings & more
Q: Is this a sign of impatience in college athletics?
Yes, patience is very limited now; losing makes donors and fans intolerant of poor performance.
FTM, Ep. 80: Cody Campbell vs. the SCORE Act, early coach firings & more
Q: What was it like going there as an Aggie?
It was fun being a fan; experiencing a game from a fan's perspective is different from previous executive roles.
FTM, Ep. 72: The domino effect of renewing multi-media rights & more
Q: What's it worth to have one more conference game, to go from eight to nine?
Anytime you can match up an SEC and a Big Ten team, that's going to guarantee you probably a top 20 rating for that game each season.
FTM, Ep. 72: The domino effect of renewing multi-media rights & more
Q: Does that spur Alabama? Does that spur Florida State maybe to speed up the process and say, hey, we saw what they got?
Anytime you see a new deal, everybody looks at it and says, okay, why don't I have what they have?
FTM, Ep. 71: Entering a 'post-NIL' world, creative collaborations & more
Q: If you manage it, how do you enforce the compliance with the terms of a contract across thousands of people?
Enforcement will be challenging due to the vast number of student athletes, and the ability to track whether contract obligations are being met is uncertain.

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Frequently Asked Questions About College Sports: Follow The Money

What is College Sports: Follow The Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around the commercial aspects of college athletics, with episodes frequently exploring current issues such as NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) regulations, the implications of the transfer portal, and the intricacies of conference realignment. The discussions involve expert analysis of business strategies in college sports, including revenue models from multimedia rights, the effects of executive orders on NCAA regulations, and the financial dynamics surrounding the College Football Playoff. With co-hosts who have substantial experience in sports management and media, the show provides engaging insights into the business side of college sports that are often overlooked by mainstream media. This approach likely appeals to bot... more

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1. Kristi Dosh
2. Jon Bishop
3. Zina Ahmed
4. Travis Brown
5. Jason Penry
6. Mike Perrin
7. J.T. Higgins
8. Michael Konradi

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