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The DIG podcast focuses on NCAA Defensive Football Players. We bring you some of the best interviews from some of the best players in the country. We also focus on their fantasy projection at the next level, the NFL. We also break down players for college football production. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-cook49/support
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Devy IDP Grind #91 Sunbelt Conf IDP Preview
In this episode, the guys break down all of the relevant coaching changes and IDP names to knwo
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Devy IDP Grind #90 MWC & Pac12 Changes
Transfer Portal/Coaching Changes Mountain West Conference
Devy IDP Grind EP-90
3/25/2024
News & notes
On Sunday afternoon the USC Trojans got a major recruiting flip as they got 2025 5★ DL Justus Terry to switch his commitment to the Trojans, from the Georgia Bulldogs. Terry is ranked the #2 DL at the position & #8 overall recruit in the class.
Hours later the Trojans also landed 2025 5★ EDGE Isaiah Gibson from Warner Robbins, Georgia. Gibson is ranked the 8th-best EDGE & 76th overall player and had 17 sacks with 55 QB hits last fall as a junior.
RB Trevor Etienne was charged with DUI & reckless driving early Sunday morning.
The SEC elected to stay with an eight-game conference schedule for 2025 & their first season since 1991 with no divisions
Clemson files suit against ACC to leave the conference
Alabama lands a commitment from 2025 4★ Darrell Johnson who is ranked as the 5th best LB and 48th player overall.
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Devy IDP Grind #89 MAC
Transfer Portal/Coaching Changes Mid-American Conference (MAC)
Devy IDP Grind EP-89
3/18/2024
News & notes
Rumor Mill - The Big Ten trying to steal Texas A&M away from the SEC
UMass to join the MAC in 2025
The MAC to induct Nick Saban into their HOF, who got his coaching start with Kent State & Toledo
The 2026 Arms race is in full swing
★★★★ SAF Tony Williams commits to UCF
RB Jerome Bettis Jr follows in fathers steps and committed to Notre Dame
The 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame finalized a new $1.3 billion television contract for the College Football Playoff with ESPN. The new contract is expected to pay the Big Ten and SEC 29% of the upcoming contract, sources told CBS Sports, which works out to approximately $22 million per school. The ACC will receive 17% ($13-14 million per school) and the Big 12 will sit around 15% ($12 million per school). The numbers represent a raise across the board as all Power Five institutions receive approximately $5 million per school in the previous contract. The Group of Five will split 9% of the contract, but the number may not be split evenly among the teams and five conferences. The independent schools will split 1%, while Notre Dame will get the bulk at around $12 million.
The NCAA Rules Committee expected to approve new rules on April 18th. In-helmet communication, 2-minute timeouts, tablet usage on sidelines (18), 15-yard horse-collar tackle penalties within the tackle box, uniform violations (loss of TO or penalty).
NCAA is pausing all investigations into 3rd party NIL deals after loss in court
Trev Alberts is leaving Nebraska to become Texas A & M’s new athletic director
FOX to air a package of games on Friday nights
The early three day signing period moves up three weeks, before the conference championship games. The early signing period will now start the Wednesday after Thanksgiving weekend
EA Sports has announced that over 10000 athletes have accepted NIL deal for the college video game ($600 and copy of game per player)
Johnny Manziel says he will step away from all Heisman ceremonies until Reggie Bush gets his trophy back
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Devy IDP Grind #88 CUSA Portal/Coach Changes
Transfer Portal/Coaching Changes Conference USA
Devy IDP Grind EP-88
3/4/2024
News & notes
UMass to join the MAC in 2025
Notre Dame College, a DII school in Ohio, is shutting down its football program. 90+ players have entered the transfer portal
Federal judge grants injunction against the NCAA citing antitrust laws
SEC pushing to move the early signing period up to the start of December and the dead period the rest of the month in an attempt to avoid overlap with the transfer portal
NFL Combine - no JerZhan Newton DT Illinois or CB Cooper DeJean Iowa
5-7 College Football Playoff Model approved (Big 10 and SEC tried to get 8 auto bids just for themselves)
The CFP committee is also discussing a potential 14-team bracket for 26’ and beyond
ESPN & CFP agree on a 6-year extension worth $7.8B
The LSU Tigers are planning to play Harold Perkins as an ILB
Colorado DE Sa’Vel Smalls is moving to Tight End (4-star #5 edge in 2020)
Ohio State self-reported four minor violations to the Big10 & NCAA. The violations were transfer portal and recruiting-related
EA Sports revealed a safeguard preventing gamers from manually adding players who opt out of the game. Players who opt in will receive $600 and a copy of the game. 10,000 players have already jumped on board.
Former Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel says his father had a secret deal for $3M with the Aggies for him to stay in college for two more years
League Openings
5★ Topic
Coaching Changes/Transfer Portal - Conference USA
Florida International Panthers
Coaching Changes:
Out: CB Coach, Demarcus Van Dyke
IN: DE/Outside LB Kenechi Udeze
Who’s Leaving: DL Jordan Guerad (Louisville), LB Donovan Manuel (OOE), LB Avery Huff (Louisiana Tech), S D’Verick Daniel (OOE)
Who’s Coming:
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Coaching Changes:
Out: DC, Zac Alley
In: DC, Luke Olson - SAF, Brandon Napoleon
Who’s Leaving: DL Kamari Stephens (TBD), LB Quae Drake (OOE), S Kolbi Fuqua (OOE), S Jeremiah Harris (OOE)
Who’s Coming:
Kennesaw State Owls
Coaching Changes:
Out: DE, Davern Williams
.Who’s Leaving: DB Markeith Montgorr (OOE), S Deontre Morris (Georgia Southern), S Chance Gamble (Georgia Southern)
Who’s Coming: LB Donovan Westmoreland (South Carolina)
Liberty Flames
Coaching Changes:
Who’s Leaving: DL Kendy Charles (Duke), LB Tyren Dupree (OOE), DB Brandon Bishop (OOE), S Preston Hodge (Colorado)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Coaching Changes:
Out: DC, Scott Power - DBs Myles Carelock - DBs, Nate Johnson
In: DC, Jeremiah Johnson - CBs Keelon Brookings - SAF, Jeff Burris
Who’s Leaving: LB Brevin Randle (UTSA), LB Jesford Boateng (OOE), S Myles Heard (OOE), DB Cecil Singleton Jr (OOE), lost top 4 tacklers
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
Coaching Changes:
Out: HC, Rick Stockstill
In: HC, Derek Mason - DC, Brian Stewart - SEC, Bryce Lewis - LB, AJ Reisig - DL, Vernon Hargreaves
Who’s Leaving: DL Zaylin Wood (Vanderbilt), DL Marley Cook (Miami FL), Edge Quindarius Dunnigan (Michigan State), LB Sam Brumfield (Virginia Tech), S Jakobe Thomas (Tennessee), S Tra Fluellen (OOE), S Teldrick Ross (OOE), Lose 5 of top 7 tacklers including Top 3
New Mexico State Aggies
Coaching Changes:
Out: HC, Jerry Kill - DC, Nate Dreiling - CB, Cliff Odom - SAF, Melvin Rice - DL, Chuka Noulue
In: HC, Tony Sanchez - DC, Joe Morris - CB, Jalen Ortiz - SAF, Henry Fernandez
Who’s Leaving: Edge Nikhil Webb Walker (Colorado), DL Sterling Webb (Missouri), DL Dion WIlson Jr (Syracuse), LB Keyshaun Elliott (Arizona State), LB Jamari Buddin (TBD), S Myles Rowser (Arizona State), S Mekhi Miller (Cincinnati), Lose 6 of top 7 tacklers
Sam Houston Bearkats
Coaching Changes:
Who’s Leaving: DL Markel Perry (OOE), LB Trevor Williams (OOE) top tackl -
Devy IDP Grind #87 Spring is Coming
Devy IDP Grind EP-87
2/19/2024
News & notes
Tennessee and Virginia in legal battle with NCAA over NIL
UCLA hired Deshaun Foster as their new Head Coach
Former Alabama HC Nick Saban expected to be a part of college gameday
Texas to approve contract extension to HC Steve Sarkisian thru the 2030 season. The extension includes $100,000 annual raises that will push Sarkisian's guaranteed salary to $10.9 million by the final year. He also gets a one-time $300,000 bonus payment and 20 hours of personal use every year on the school's private plane. Sarkisian is eligible to earn more than $1.5 million in bonuses if the Longhorns win a national championship. His original contract called for him to get paid $5.8 million in 2024. According to the regents' agenda, the raises are a 78% overall increase in Sarkisian's guaranteed compensation.
Michigan SAF Keon Sabb has entered the transfer portal and already has a slew of offers, including Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon, Oklahoma, Colorado, & Penn St
Penn State is moving LB Abdul Carter to Defensive End/Edge
Clemson DT DeMonte Capeheart was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm on school property and is currently away from the team
EA Sports drops the first trailer for College Football 25’, confirming the summer release
Spring games are starting to be scheduled.
Clemson & NC State April 6th
Tennessee, Old Dominion, Florida, Ohio State, Penn State, Alabama, LSU April 13th
Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas A & M, Oklahoma, UNC, & Texas April 20th
Nebraska, Colorado & Oregon April 27th
Shrine Bowl
Offensive MVP
Southern Miss, RB, Frank Gore Jr (6 rush, 87 yards, 1 TD/49 yards)
Defensive MVP
Tulane, CB, Jarius Monroe (1 tackle, 1 solo, 1 INT, 1 PBU)
Senior Bowl
Offensive MVP
South Carolina, QB, Spencer Rattler (4-4 for 65 yards, 1 TD)
Defensive MVP
Georgia, SAF, Tykee Smith (3 PBUs)
League Openings
NFL IDP Only league and 2 IDP Campus 2 Canton leagues
5★ Topic
Transfer Portal & Coaching Changes- American Athletic Conference
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Devy IDP Grind #86 The Fall Out
Devy IDP Grind EP-86
1/22/24
DIG Listener League Canton Championship - Tennessee Titans (@HollywoodTitan) vs Cincinnati Bengals (@DwightPeebles), HollywoodTitan won the 2023 Canton Championship
DIG Listener League College Championship –Florida State (Dougie) vs Old Dominion (@Justice_2318), Justice won the 2023 Campus Championship for his 2nd title in three years
We have an opening in the Devy IDP Grind Campus 2 Canton Listener League ($20 buy-in). If interested please reach out to myself or @Justice_2318
News & notes
#1 Michigan wins the FBS National Championship
#1 South Dakota St wins the FCS National Championship
Iowa Hawkeyes LB Jay Higgins wraps up the tackle title for the 23’ season with a 16 tackles 14 solo performance vs Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl
Alabama HC Nick Saban retires with a career record of 292-71-1 and 7 National Championships (Six - Alabama / 1 LSU). His record at Alabama was 201-29 with a 117-18 in the SEC.
Since Saban’s retirement 27 players have entered the portal, including superstar SAF Caleb Downs, who has since transferred to Ohio State. They have also taken a huge hit on the recruiting trail as well, as several recruits have decommitted.
Alabama hired Kalen Deboer formerly of Washington, to be their new HC
San Jose State hired Ken Nuimatalolo formerly of Navy to be their new HC
NFL Draft Declarations
EDGE, Dallas Turner, Alabama
EDGE, Jared Verse, Florida State
Edge Chop Robinson Penn State
Edge Bralen Trice Washington
DT JerZhan Newton Illinois
DT Maason Smith LSU
Safety, Javon Bullard Georgia
Safety Calen Bullock USC
Safety Jaden Hicks Washington State
Safety Kamren Kinchens Miami FL
Safety Sione Vaki Utah
LB Junior Colson Michigan
LB Edgerrin Cooper Texas AM
LB Jeremiah Trotter Clemson
CB Cooper DeJean Iowa
CB Kalen King Penn State
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Alabama
CB Quinyon Mitchell Toledo
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