Archive - Out of Bounds with Andy Wittry

Here's what's next for Out of Bounds

No, I wasn't invited to the Big 12, but the newsletter is realigning

Sep 9, 2021 •

Talking conference realignment, the NCAA's future and the 'Alliance' with longtime administrator Kevin McNamee

'The bureaucracy attached to the NCAA is just too huge. It’s outgrown itself.'

Sep 3, 2021 •

August 2021

Arizona Bowl reportedly has 'contractual oversight provisions to allay uneasiness' of sponsor Barstool Sports

'Other aspects of Barstool’s operations (e.g., gaming) are not covered [in the title sponsorship]'

Aug 27, 2021 •

Inside the disputed, uninspired and journalistic origins of college mascots

'You know, legends get to be true after a while. It’s OK.'

Aug 20, 2021 •

Rose Bowl Management Committee memo asked for 'Most Favored Nation position' in expanded playoff

'Failure to achieve such a ... contract status leaves the Rose Bowl ... to the whims of others'

Aug 13, 2021 •

Notebook: AAC's thoughts on CFP expansion, Cincinnati considers market sizes and SEC reportedly eyeing women's basketball challenge with ACC…

“Sounds like SEC is wanting to ... instead create one with ACC. Marginalization.”

Aug 6, 2021 •

July 2021

Here's what the month of July has been like for compliance officers

'I think the NCAA will see this as an institutional staff member lining a deal up for a student'

Jul 30, 2021 •

NIL, media access and the future of college sports coverage

Many athletic departments severely restrict media access and NIL deals can change that.

Jul 23, 2021 •

An examination: To what degree will NIL deals affect athletic department revenue?

A closer look at the food and beverage, auto, travel, banking and insurance industries

Jul 16, 2021 •

I tried to FOIA NIL disclosure forms. Here's what I learned

Eight percent of respondents at one mid-major were involved in NIL activities on July 1.

Jul 9, 2021 •

Out of Bounds is one year old. Here's what I've learned and what's next

A look back and a look ahead.

Jul 4, 2021 •

Sights and sounds from July 1: The start of the NIL era of college athletics

'It’s been hectic, it’s been busy, it’s been amazing, but it’s gone according to plan.'

Jul 2, 2021 •

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