AP Poll - What A Joke

[William J. Leggett]

 

[yesrutgers01]

OK- you did a tango- I can’t access the link at this moment…can you please provide some content of why I am watching this.
And being compared to TT is not a good thing and I know you are a very good poster

 

[Knight Shift]

OK- you did a tango- I can’t access the link at this moment…can you please provide some content of why I am watching this.
And being compared to TT is not a good thing and I know you are a very good poster

You did not miss anything. The 2 podcasters are a tough listen. Not sure what schools they represent.

It's NOT surprising Iowa did not make the AP or coaches top 25. However, the question is who have they beat?
Albany, UMess, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Penn State. Not exactly a murderer's row, is it? Losing to Iowa State hurts. Minnesota is their most impressive win, and while they boat rowed the boat rower in chief, no a very impressive resume. I guess no style points for losing "only" 20-15 to Indiana.

They have Oregon and USC up next.

If Rutgers was 6-2 right now with losses to Washington and Oregon, doubt Rutgers would be ranked either.

 

[William J. Leggett]

You did not miss anything. The 2 podcasters are a tough listen. Not sure what schools they represent.

It's surprising Iowa did not make the AP or coaches top 25. However, the question is who have they beat?
Albany, UMess, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Penn State. Not exactly a murderer's row, is it? Losing to Iowa State hurts. Minnesota is their most impressive win, and while they boat rowed the boat rower in chief, no a very impressive resume. I guess no style points for losing "only" 20-15 to Indiana.

They have Oregon and USC up next.

If Rutgers was 6-2 right now with losses to Washington and Oregon, doubt Rutgers would be ranked either.

The larger issue here is the persistent SEC bias that continues to shape national perception and the AP Poll. Year after year, the preseason rankings artificially inflate SEC programs, giving them an advantage that carries throughout the season — regardless of how they actually perform on the field. Then, when the postseason arrives, we see the same familiar story: several of those “top-ranked” SEC teams underperform once they’re matched against equally talented or better-coached squads from other conferences.

Meanwhile, the Big Ten doesn’t receive the same benefit of the doubt, nor does the ACC, despite comparable résumés at the top. Take this week, for instance: how can anyone justify a 7–2 Iowa and a 7–2 Washington sitting outside the rankings, while teams like Cincinnati, Memphis, and Houston — all playing significantly weaker schedules — are slotted ahead of them? And don’t even get me started on Virginia. Outside of beating a grossly inflated Florida State, what exactly have they accomplished to earn that kind of respect from voters?

This isn’t about fan allegiance — even the two analysts debating this, both Ohio State fans, would admit the imbalance. It’s about consistency, accountability, and a poll system that continues to reward perception over performance.

 

[Rutgers Chris]

The larger issue here is the persistent SEC bias that continues to shape national perception and the AP Poll. Year after year, the preseason rankings artificially inflate SEC programs, giving them an advantage that carries throughout the season — regardless of how they actually perform on the field. Then, when the postseason arrives, we see the same familiar story: several of those “top-ranked” SEC teams underperform once they’re matched against equally talented or better-coached squads from other conferences.

Meanwhile, the Big Ten doesn’t receive the same benefit of the doubt, nor does the ACC, despite comparable résumés at the top. Take this week, for instance: how can anyone justify a 7–2 Iowa and a 7–2 Washington sitting outside the rankings, while teams like Cincinnati, Memphis, and Houston — all playing significantly weaker schedules — are slotted ahead of them? And don’t even get me started on Virginia. Outside of beating a grossly inflated Florida State, what exactly have they accomplished to earn that kind of respect from voters?

This isn’t about fan allegiance — even the two analysts debating this, both Ohio State fans, would admit the imbalance. It’s about consistency, accountability, and a poll system that continues to reward perception over performance.

This guy carrying the water with that headline…

 

[Knight Shift]

The larger issue here is the persistent SEC bias that continues to shape national perception and the AP Poll. Year after year, the preseason rankings artificially inflate SEC programs, giving them an advantage that carries throughout the season — regardless of how they actually perform on the field. Then, when the postseason arrives, we see the same familiar story: several of those “top-ranked” SEC teams underperform once they’re matched against equally talented or better-coached squads from other conferences.

Meanwhile, the Big Ten doesn’t receive the same benefit of the doubt, nor does the ACC, despite comparable résumés at the top. Take this week, for instance: how can anyone justify a 7–2 Iowa and a 7–2 Washington sitting outside the rankings, while teams like Cincinnati, Memphis, and Houston — all playing significantly weaker schedules — are slotted ahead of them? And don’t even get me started on Virginia. Outside of beating a grossly inflated Florida State, what exactly have they accomplished to earn that kind of respect from voters?

This isn’t about fan allegiance — even the two analysts debating this, both Ohio State fans, would admit the imbalance. It’s about consistency, accountability, and a poll system that continues to reward perception over performance.

Let's see (first I corrected to say "NOT surprising" for Iowa. They have beaten nobody, and lost to Iowa State.

Washington? - Lost to Ohio State and Michigan, signature win is Illinois. Agree with them not being ranked.

Cincinnati-Fair point- they have beat nobody and lost to Nebraska. But they have 1 loss, not 2.
Memphis-same- only 1 loss.
Houston- same-only 1 loss.
Virginia- agree- losing to cruddy NC State hurts. Their schedule is pillow soft. They should be tossed.

Let's look at other 2 loss teams:

Notre Dame- losses to Miami and Aggies-legit. Beat USC. On a win streak. They are Notre Dame!
Tennessee-losses to Georgia and Bama- by that alone, they should be ranked!! Pretty weak wins there. Toss them.
Oklahoma- living off their name. lost to Texas and Ole Miss. Beat Michigan- OK with them.
Missouri- lost to Bama and Vanderbil. No problem with them being in, but their wins are weak.
Texas- Lost to Ohio State and Florida. Beat Oklahoma- they get points for their name. OK with them
USC- Lost to Notre Dame and Illinois. - I'd be better with Iowa instead of USC.
Utah- lost to Texas Tech and BYU. Has not really beat anyone. Toss them.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

This guy carrying the water with that headline…

Alabama barely beat a South Carolina team that was ranked #13 preseason but has wheezed it's way to #13 in the SEC.

 

[William J. Leggett]

OK- you did a tango- I can’t access the link at this moment…can you please provide some content of why I am watching this.
And being compared to TT is not a good thing and I know you are a very good poster

Does this work?

 

[yesrutgers01]

Does this work?

I meant there was no content on what you want me to watch..,

 

[Knight Shift]

I meant there was no content on what you want me to watch..,

Here you go: Two B1G homers cry about Iowa and the B1G getting disrespected.

 

[William J. Leggett]

I meant there was no content on what you want me to watch..,

Gotcha. That went my head… Pretty much how Knight Shift summed it up, but of course they give a little bit more detail on their opinions, which I happen to agree with.

 

[mdk02]

The larger issue here is the persistent SEC bias that continues to shape national perception and the AP Poll. Year after year, the preseason rankings artificially inflate SEC programs, giving them an advantage that carries throughout the season — regardless of how they actually perform on the field. Then, when the postseason arrives, we see the same familiar story: several of those “top-ranked” SEC teams underperform once they’re matched against equally talented or better-coached squads from other conferences.

Meanwhile, the Big Ten doesn’t receive the same benefit of the doubt, nor does the ACC, despite comparable résumés at the top. Take this week, for instance: how can anyone justify a 7–2 Iowa and a 7–2 Washington sitting outside the rankings, while teams like Cincinnati, Memphis, and Houston — all playing significantly weaker schedules — are slotted ahead of them? And don’t even get me started on Virginia. Outside of beating a grossly inflated Florida State, what exactly have they accomplished to earn that kind of respect from voters?

This isn’t about fan allegiance — even the two analysts debating this, both Ohio State fans, would admit the imbalance. It’s about consistency, accountability, and a poll system that continues to reward perception over performance.

And pro Notre Dame.

 

[TorontoRU]

I mean two Big Ten teams are ranked #1 and #2 in the country. What more do you want? Who cares about Iowa?

 

[RUTGERS95]

I mean two Big Ten teams are ranked #1 and #2 in the country. What more do you want? Who cares about Iowa?

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[ru109]

The larger issue here is the persistent SEC bias that continues to shape national perception and the AP Poll. Year after year, the preseason rankings artificially inflate SEC programs, giving them an advantage that carries throughout the season — regardless of how they actually perform on the field. Then, when the postseason arrives, we see the same familiar story: several of those “top-ranked” SEC teams underperform once they’re matched against equally talented or better-coached squads from other conferences.

Meanwhile, the Big Ten doesn’t receive the same benefit of the doubt, nor does the ACC, despite comparable résumés at the top. Take this week, for instance: how can anyone justify a 7–2 Iowa and a 7–2 Washington sitting outside the rankings, while teams like Cincinnati, Memphis, and Houston — all playing significantly weaker schedules — are slotted ahead of them? And don’t even get me started on Virginia. Outside of beating a grossly inflated Florida State, what exactly have they accomplished to earn that kind of respect from voters?

This isn’t about fan allegiance — even the two analysts debating this, both Ohio State fans, would admit the imbalance. It’s about consistency, accountability, and a poll system that continues to reward perception over performance.

Yes there is a lot of SEC biases but I will say the SEC has a bunch of decent to good teams. No great teams and IMO no one would would finish better than 4th in the BIG. But when in doubt vote for an SEC team. No one will give you grief for that.

 

[RUGuitarMan1]

I think the B1G is better at the very top, think OSU, IU, Oregon are a little better than Tex A&M, Georgia, Alabama. However, I think the SEC has much more depth, teams 4-10 are much better in SEC than the B1G.

 

[William J. Leggett]

I think the B1G is better at the very top, think OSU, IU, Oregon are a little better than Tex A&M, Georgia, Alabama. However, I think the SEC has much more depth, teams 4-10 are much better in SEC than the B1G.

That’s where we disagree… I don’t think that is the case anymore and you don’t really see that until the bowl games. It’s been that way the last few years. 5-10 years ago… I’m 100% with you.

 

[William J. Leggett]

I mean two Big Ten teams are ranked #1 and #2 in the country. What more do you want? Who cares about Iowa?

What truly raises concern is the structural skew embedded in the AP Poll and the broader media-voting apparatus. When a disproportionate number of media voters are concentrated in the South — in states with heavy representation by the Southeastern Conference (SEC) — it creates a perceptual tilt in favour of SEC programs. That tilt doesn’t simply shape weekly rankings; it has meaningful ripple effects once a 24-team playoff system is in effect.

Consider these findings: a 2020 honours thesis from University of California, Berkeley demonstrates that AP pollsters are statistically more likely to rank teams from their own state or from conferences represented in their state higher than equivalent peers elsewhere. Another peer-reviewed study found that AP voters gave preferential treatment to schools in the voter’s state, conference of the voter’s state, televised-games exposure and BCS-level conferences.

The implications are far from hypothetical. If the playoff expands and selection metrics lean on poll prestige and perceived strength of schedule, the structural bias could tilt the field toward eight or more SEC teams while limiting representation from the Big Ten Conference (Big Ten). That is not merely frustrating — it undermines confidence in a level playing field.

It matters because fairness matters. All stakeholders — players, programs, fans — deserve a system free of built-in regionally-tilted advantage. If the AP continues to dominate the conversation without recalibrating regional representation, the integrity of the playoff remains in question.

Here’s a suggested reform path: if the AP must persist as a weekly media poll, then restructure the voting body for regional balance (e.g., equal voters per region), ensure voters watch a minimum quota of games beyond their immediate market, and limit the use of the poll in selection decisions — or better yet, phase it out of playoff-selection metrics entirely. Instead, the leagues and television partners could rely on a computer-based model (similar to the defunct Bowl Championship Series algorithm) that omits subjective polls and focuses strictly on objective performance, opponent-adjusted metrics, and strength of schedule.

At the end of the day: yes — we want a fair shake. The system should reward performance, not regional familiarity or legacy brand name. And until the bias question is addressed, the “level playing field” remains aspirational, not actual.

 

[WillieTheSilent]

Let's see (first I corrected to say "NOT surprising" for Iowa. They have beaten nobody, and lost to Iowa State.

Washington? - Lost to Ohio State and Michigan, signature win is Illinois. Agree with them not being ranked.

Cincinnati-Fair point- they have beat nobody and lost to Nebraska. But they have 1 loss, not 2.
Memphis-same- only 1 loss.
Houston- same-only 1 loss.
Virginia- agree- losing to cruddy NC State hurts. Their schedule is pillow soft. They should be tossed.

Let's look at other 2 loss teams:

Notre Dame- losses to Miami and Aggies-legit. Beat USC. On a win streak. They are Notre Dame!
Tennessee-losses to Georgia and Bama- by that alone, they should be ranked!! Pretty weak wins there. Toss them.
Oklahoma- living off their name. lost to Texas and Ole Miss. Beat Michigan- OK with them.
Missouri- lost to Bama and Vanderbil. No problem with them being in, but their wins are weak.
Texas- Lost to Ohio State and Florida. Beat Oklahoma- they get points for their name. OK with them
USC- Lost to Notre Dame and Illinois. - I'd be better with Iowa instead of USC.
Utah- lost to Texas Tech and BYU. Has not really beat anyone. Toss them.

Why does it matter who you lost to compared to who you beat? I don't care if an SEC team lost to 2 better teams than a Big Ten team lost to. They have 6-2 records. The idea that you KNOW who is better than whom? Who represents a "good loss"... Why hasn't Alabama's bad loss to FSU hurt them more? Because the other SEC teams they beat MIGHT represent "good" wins? 8 SEC teams and only 5 BIG teams in Top 25 is nuts. Not only that, where they put Big Teams with same record below the SEC teams.. and the ones with 6-2 records outside the Top 25 will have a hard time climbing in while they have some cushion for SEC teams to lose and not fall very far.

You can see the votes of each person in the AP Poll at this link.. some crazy stuff out there.. Just click on a voter's pic.. our local Brian Fronseca has 4 Big Ten teams and 8 SEC in there. Stop buying the SEC hype. Did last year not teach them anything?

Here's your AP voter roll.. I stuck em in regions... loosely. You may find a couple you think belong elsewhere.. but this tells the story, imho.

East (10)
-Brian Fonseca
NJ Advance Media / Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)
-Dave Preston
WTOP Radio (Washington, DC)
-Javon Edmonds
Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
-Joe Arruda
The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)
-Johnny McGonigal
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA)
-Jordan McPherson
Miami Herald (Miami, FL)
-Ralph Russo
The Athletic (Brooklyn, NY)
-Rece Davis
ESPN (Bristol, CT)
-Spencer Ripchik
The Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)
-Trevor Hass
Boston.com (Boston, MA)

Midwest (14)
-Aaron McMann
MLive (Ann Arbor, MI)
-Bob Asmussen
Champaign News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)
-David Briggs
Toledo Blade (Toledo, OH)
-David Jablonski
Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH)
-Dylan Sinn
The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN)
-Eric Hansen
The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)
-Ian Kress
WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)
-Louie Vaccher
WildcatReport.com (Evanston, IL)
-Mike Hlas
Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
-Mike Jacques
WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)
-Nicole Auerbach
NBC Sports (Chicago, IL)
-Randy Johnson
Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
-Sam McKewon
Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)
-Stephen Means
Cleveland.com (Cleveland, OH)

South (29)
-Blair Kerkhoff
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)
-Bob Ballou
CBS Austin (Austin, TX)
-Brett McMurphy
Action Network (Tampa, FL)
-Chad Bishop
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA)
-Creg Stephenson
Alabama Media Group (Theodore, AL)
-Damien Sordelett
The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)
-David Paschall
Chattanooga Times Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)
-Garland Gillen
WVUE-TV FOX 8 (New Orleans, LA)
-Greg Madia
The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA)
-Jamal St. Cyr
WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
-Jerry Humphrey
AL.com (Auburn, AL)
-John Johnson
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
-Julian Mininsohn
WKRN-TV (Nashville, TN)
-Kate Rogerson
WTVD (Raleigh, NC)
-Keith Farmer
WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)
-Kevin Carter
CBS Sports (Nashville, TN)
-Kirk Bohls
Houston Chronicle (Austin, TX)
-Koki Riley
The (Baton Rouge) Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
-Mason Young
Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)
-Matt Murschel
Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
-Michael Katz
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (Tupelo, MS)
-Pat Welter
WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)
-Pete Yanity
WSPA (Spartanburg, SC)
-Robert Cessna
Bryan-College Station Eagle (College Station, TX)
-Scott Hamilton
The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)
-Steven Johnson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Arlington, TX)
-Tom Murphy
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)
-Zach Klein
WSB (Atlanta, GA)

West (14)
-Alex Taylor
Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Laramie, WY)
-Andy Yamashita
The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)
-Brenna Greene
KOIN TV (Portland, OR)
-Brian Howell
Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)
-Chris Murray
Nevada Sports Net (Reno, NV)
-Haley Sawyer
Southern California News Group (Los Angeles, CA)
-Henry Greenstein
Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)
-Jon Wilner
San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)
-Josh Furlong
KSL (Salt Lake City, UT)
-Kirk Kenney
San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)
-Michael Lev
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)
-Mike Hill
Fox Sports (Los Angeles, CA)
-Sean Reider
Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)
-Shaun Goodwin
Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID)

 

[mdk02]

Why does it matter who you lost to compared to who you beat? I don't care if an SEC team lost to 2 better teams than a Big Ten team lost to. They have 6-2 records. 8 SEC teams and only 5 BIG teams in Top 25 is nuts. Not only that, where they put Big Teams with same record below the SEC teams.. and the ones with 6-2 records outside the Top 25 will have a hard time climbing in while they have some cushion for SEC teams to lose and not fall very far.

Here's your AP voter roll.. I stuck em in regions... loosely. You may find a couple you think belong elsewhere.. but this tells the story, imho.

East (10)
-Brian Fonseca
NJ Advance Media / Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)
-Dave Preston
WTOP Radio (Washington, DC)
-Javon Edmonds
Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
-Joe Arruda
The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)
-Johnny McGonigal
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA)
-Jordan McPherson
Miami Herald (Miami, FL)
-Ralph Russo
The Athletic (Brooklyn, NY)
-Rece Davis
ESPN (Bristol, CT)
-Spencer Ripchik
The Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)
-Trevor Hass
Boston.com (Boston, MA)

Midwest (14)
-Aaron McMann
MLive (Ann Arbor, MI)
-Bob Asmussen
Champaign News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)
-David Briggs
Toledo Blade (Toledo, OH)
-David Jablonski
Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH)
-Dylan Sinn
The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN)
-Eric Hansen
The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)
-Ian Kress
WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)
-Louie Vaccher
WildcatReport.com (Evanston, IL)
-Mike Hlas
Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
-Mike Jacques
WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)
-Nicole Auerbach
NBC Sports (Chicago, IL)
-Randy Johnson
Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
-Sam McKewon
Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)
-Stephen Means
Cleveland.com (Cleveland, OH)

South (29)
-Blair Kerkhoff
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)
-Bob Ballou
CBS Austin (Austin, TX)
-Brett McMurphy
Action Network (Tampa, FL)
-Chad Bishop
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA)
-Creg Stephenson
Alabama Media Group (Theodore, AL)
-Damien Sordelett
The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)
-David Paschall
Chattanooga Times Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)
-Garland Gillen
WVUE-TV FOX 8 (New Orleans, LA)
-Greg Madia
The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA)
-Jamal St. Cyr
WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
-Jerry Humphrey
AL.com (Auburn, AL)
-John Johnson
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
-Julian Mininsohn
WKRN-TV (Nashville, TN)
-Kate Rogerson
WTVD (Raleigh, NC)
-Keith Farmer
WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)
-Kevin Carter
CBS Sports (Nashville, TN)
-Kirk Bohls
Houston Chronicle (Austin, TX)
-Koki Riley
The (Baton Rouge) Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
-Mason Young
Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)
-Matt Murschel
Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)
-Michael Katz
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (Tupelo, MS)
-Pat Welter
WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)
-Pete Yanity
WSPA (Spartanburg, SC)
-Robert Cessna
Bryan-College Station Eagle (College Station, TX)
-Scott Hamilton
The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)
-Steven Johnson
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Arlington, TX)
-Tom Murphy
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)
-Zach Klein
WSB (Atlanta, GA)

West (14)
-Alex Taylor
Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Laramie, WY)
-Andy Yamashita
The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)
-Brenna Greene
KOIN TV (Portland, OR)
-Brian Howell
Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)
-Chris Murray
Nevada Sports Net (Reno, NV)
-Haley Sawyer
Southern California News Group (Los Angeles, CA)
-Henry Greenstein
Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)
-Jon Wilner
San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)
-Josh Furlong
KSL (Salt Lake City, UT)
-Kirk Kenney
San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)
-Michael Lev
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)
-Mike Hill
Fox Sports (Los Angeles, CA)
-Sean Reider
Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)
-Shaun Goodwin
Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID)

So there are more voters in the South (SEC) than any other 2 regions combined.

 

[WillieTheSilent]

So there are more voters in the South (SEC) than any other 2 regions combined.

and who knows where the writers grew up, went to school, were front-running fans of.. worked previously.. etc

First guy I checked.. got a advanced degree at ASU and was working in Lawrence Kansas. He did undergrad in St. Louis. Where's he from? I dunno.. maybe Misouri. He had 9 SEC teams and 4 Big Ten.

I did not spend a lot of time picking regions.. Oklahoma confused me.. I figured SEC school.. so south. Same for some Texas folk. Florida was hard to place also.. I think I put Miami in the east.. but Jax and Tampa in South.. Orlando.. South.

The guy from Orlando attended Ball State. So maybe a B1G fan? His LinkedIn background photo is gators.. so SEC? 9 SEC and 5 B1G in his ballot.

 

[William J. Leggett]

and who knows where the writers grew up, went to school, were front-running fans of.. worked previously.. etc

First guy I checked.. got a advanced degree at ASU and was working in Lawrence Kansas. He did undergrad in St. Louis. Where's he from? I dunno.. maybe Misouri. He had 9 SEC teams and 4 Big Ten.

I did not spend a lot of time picking regions.. Oklahoma confused me.. I figured SEC school.. so south. Same for some Texas folk. Florida was hard to place also.. I think I put Miami in the east.. but Jax and Tampa in South.. Orlando.. South.

The guy from Orlando attended Ball State. So maybe a B1G fan? His LinkedIn background photo is gators.. so SEC? 9 SEC and 5 B1G in his ballot.

I’m researching that list now…. I never really looked into it, but actually interested now.

 

[William J. Leggett]

Northeast

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Brian Fonseca	NJ Advance Media / Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)	Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
Dave Preston	WTOP Radio (Washington, DC)	Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse).
Javon Edmonds	Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)	Temple University (per bio); now at syracuse.com/Post-Standard.
Joe Arruda	The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)	Springfield College.
Johnny McGonigal	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA)	Penn State University.
Jordan McPherson	Miami Herald (Miami, FL)	University of Florida (CJC).
Ralph Russo	The Athletic (Brooklyn, NY)	Fordham University.
Rece Davis	ESPN (Bristol, CT)	University of Alabama.
Spencer Ripchik	The Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)	Penn State University.
Trevor Hass	Boston.com (Boston, MA)	Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse).

Midwest (14)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Aaron McMann	MLive (Ann Arbor, MI)	Central Michigan University.
Bob Asmussen	Champaign News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
David Briggs	Toledo Blade (Toledo, OH)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
David Jablonski	Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH)	Ohio University (Scripps).
Dylan Sinn	The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN)	Indiana University.
Eric Hansen	South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Ian Kress	WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)	Central Michigan University.
Louie Vaccher	WildcatReport.com (Evanston, IL)	Northwestern University.
Mike Hlas	Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)	University of Iowa.
Mike Jacques	WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)	University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Nicole Auerbach	NBC Sports (Chicago, IL)	University of Michigan.
Randy Johnson	Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)	University of Minnesota.
Sam McKewon	Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)	University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Stephen Means	Cleveland.com (Cleveland, OH)	Ohio University (E.W. Scripps).

South (29)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Blair Kerkhoff	Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)	Appalachian State University.
Bob Ballou	CBS Austin (Austin, TX)	Syracuse University (Newhouse).
Brett McMurphy	Action Network (Tampa, FL)	Oklahoma State University.
Chad Bishop	Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA)	University of Kentucky.
Creg Stephenson	Alabama Media Group (Theodore, AL)	University of Alabama.
Damien Sordelett	The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)	Virginia Tech.
David Paschall	Chattanooga Times Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)	University of Georgia.
Garland Gillen	WVUE-TV FOX 8 (New Orleans, LA)	Loyola University New Orleans.
Greg Madia	The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA)	West Virginia University.
Jamal St. Cyr	WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)	University of North Florida.
Jerry Humphrey	AL.com (Auburn, AL)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
John Johnson	WXII-TV (Winston-Salem, NC)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Julian Mininsohn	WKRN-TV (Nashville, TN)	UC Santa Barbara.
Kate Rogerson	WTVD (Raleigh, NC)	North Carolina State University.
Keith Farmer	WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)	Eastern Kentucky University.
Kevin Carter	CBS Sports (Nashville, TN)	University of Florida.
Kirk Bohls	(Austin, TX) (longtime Statesman columnist)	University of Texas at Austin.
Koki Riley	The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)	Syracuse University (Newhouse).
Mason Young	Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)	University of Missouri (Missouri School of Journalism).
Matt Murschel	Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)	University of Florida.
Michael Katz	Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (Tupelo, MS)	University of Oregon.
Pat Welter	WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)	Penn State University.
Pete Yanity	WSPA (Spartanburg, SC)	George Mason University.
Robert Cessna	Bryan-College Station Eagle (College Station, TX)	Texas A&M University.
Scott Hamilton	The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Steven Johnson	Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Arlington, TX)	University of Kansas.
Tom Murphy	Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)	University of Georgia.
Zach Klein	WSB (Atlanta, GA)	University of Kansas (William Allen White J-School).

West (14)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Alex Taylor	Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Laramie, WY)	Western Michigan University; University of Tampa (listed on pro bio).
Andy Yamashita	The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)	University of Washington (student bio while writing locally); professional stops covering UNLV.
Brenna Greene	KOIN-TV (Portland, OR)	Gonzaga University.
Brian Howell	Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Chris Murray	Nevada Sports Net (Reno, NV)	University of Nevada, Reno.
Haley Sawyer	SCNG (Los Angeles, CA)	Robert Morris University (B.A., 2015).
Henry Greenstein	Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)	Washington University in St. Louis (B.A.); Arizona State University (M.A.).
Jon Wilner	San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)	University of Pennsylvania.
Josh Furlong	KSL (Salt Lake City, UT)	Weber State University (B.S., Political Science & English).
Kirk Kenney	San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)	San Diego State University.
Michael Lev	Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)	Northwestern University (Medill).
Mike Hill	Fox Sports (Los Angeles, CA) (sportscaster)	(High school listed; college not publicly listed) — note: different Mike Hill (UNC-Charlotte AD) is a UNC alum.
Sean Reider	Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)	Michigan State University.
Shaun Goodwin	Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID)	University of Kansas (’19).

 

[Knight Shift]

Northeast

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Brian Fonseca	NJ Advance Media / Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)	Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
Dave Preston	WTOP Radio (Washington, DC)	Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse).
Javon Edmonds	Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)	Temple University (per bio); now at syracuse.com/Post-Standard.
Joe Arruda	The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)	Springfield College.
Johnny McGonigal	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA)	Penn State University.
Jordan McPherson	Miami Herald (Miami, FL)	University of Florida (CJC).
Ralph Russo	The Athletic (Brooklyn, NY)	Fordham University.
Rece Davis	ESPN (Bristol, CT)	University of Alabama.
Spencer Ripchik	The Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)	Penn State University.
Trevor Hass	Boston.com (Boston, MA)	Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse).

Midwest (14)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Aaron McMann	MLive (Ann Arbor, MI)	Central Michigan University.
Bob Asmussen	Champaign News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
David Briggs	Toledo Blade (Toledo, OH)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
David Jablonski	Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH)	Ohio University (Scripps).
Dylan Sinn	The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN)	Indiana University.
Eric Hansen	South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Ian Kress	WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)	Central Michigan University.
Louie Vaccher	WildcatReport.com (Evanston, IL)	Northwestern University.
Mike Hlas	Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)	University of Iowa.
Mike Jacques	WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)	University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Nicole Auerbach	NBC Sports (Chicago, IL)	University of Michigan.
Randy Johnson	Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)	University of Minnesota.
Sam McKewon	Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)	University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Stephen Means	Cleveland.com (Cleveland, OH)	Ohio University (E.W. Scripps).

South (29)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Blair Kerkhoff	Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)	Appalachian State University.
Bob Ballou	CBS Austin (Austin, TX)	Syracuse University (Newhouse).
Brett McMurphy	Action Network (Tampa, FL)	Oklahoma State University.
Chad Bishop	Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA)	University of Kentucky.
Creg Stephenson	Alabama Media Group (Theodore, AL)	University of Alabama.
Damien Sordelett	The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)	Virginia Tech.
David Paschall	Chattanooga Times Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)	University of Georgia.
Garland Gillen	WVUE-TV FOX 8 (New Orleans, LA)	Loyola University New Orleans.
Greg Madia	The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA)	West Virginia University.
Jamal St. Cyr	WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)	University of North Florida.
Jerry Humphrey	AL.com (Auburn, AL)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
John Johnson	WXII-TV (Winston-Salem, NC)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Julian Mininsohn	WKRN-TV (Nashville, TN)	UC Santa Barbara.
Kate Rogerson	WTVD (Raleigh, NC)	North Carolina State University.
Keith Farmer	WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)	Eastern Kentucky University.
Kevin Carter	CBS Sports (Nashville, TN)	University of Florida.
Kirk Bohls	(Austin, TX) (longtime Statesman columnist)	University of Texas at Austin.
Koki Riley	The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)	Syracuse University (Newhouse).
Mason Young	Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)	University of Missouri (Missouri School of Journalism).
Matt Murschel	Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)	University of Florida.
Michael Katz	Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (Tupelo, MS)	University of Oregon.
Pat Welter	WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)	Penn State University.
Pete Yanity	WSPA (Spartanburg, SC)	George Mason University.
Robert Cessna	Bryan-College Station Eagle (College Station, TX)	Texas A&M University.
Scott Hamilton	The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Steven Johnson	Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Arlington, TX)	University of Kansas.
Tom Murphy	Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)	University of Georgia.
Zach Klein	WSB (Atlanta, GA)	University of Kansas (William Allen White J-School).

West (14)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Alex Taylor	Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Laramie, WY)	Western Michigan University; University of Tampa (listed on pro bio).
Andy Yamashita	The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)	University of Washington (student bio while writing locally); professional stops covering UNLV.
Brenna Greene	KOIN-TV (Portland, OR)	Gonzaga University.
Brian Howell	Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Chris Murray	Nevada Sports Net (Reno, NV)	University of Nevada, Reno.
Haley Sawyer	SCNG (Los Angeles, CA)	Robert Morris University (B.A., 2015).
Henry Greenstein	Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)	Washington University in St. Louis (B.A.); Arizona State University (M.A.).
Jon Wilner	San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)	University of Pennsylvania.
Josh Furlong	KSL (Salt Lake City, UT)	Weber State University (B.S., Political Science & English).
Kirk Kenney	San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)	San Diego State University.
Michael Lev	Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)	Northwestern University (Medill).
Mike Hill	Fox Sports (Los Angeles, CA) (sportscaster)	(High school listed; college not publicly listed) — note: different Mike Hill (UNC-Charlotte AD) is a UNC alum.
Sean Reider	Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)	Michigan State University.
Shaun Goodwin	Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID)	University of Kansas (’19).

Good Analysis: more than 2:1 ratio of South to Midwest. And doubt all of the Northeast writers are pulling for Rutger or Syracuse or the B1G or the ACC.

 

[Shelby65]

The larger issue here is the persistent SEC bias that continues to shape national perception and the AP Poll. Year after year, the preseason rankings artificially inflate SEC programs, giving them an advantage that carries throughout the season — regardless of how they actually perform on the field. Then, when the postseason arrives, we see the same familiar story: several of those “top-ranked” SEC teams underperform once they’re matched against equally talented or better-coached squads from other conferences.

Meanwhile, the Big Ten doesn’t receive the same benefit of the doubt, nor does the ACC, despite comparable résumés at the top. Take this week, for instance: how can anyone justify a 7–2 Iowa and a 7–2 Washington sitting outside the rankings, while teams like Cincinnati, Memphis, and Houston — all playing significantly weaker schedules — are slotted ahead of them? And don’t even get me started on Virginia. Outside of beating a grossly inflated Florida State, what exactly have they accomplished to earn that kind of respect from voters?

This isn’t about fan allegiance — even the two analysts debating this, both Ohio State fans, would admit the imbalance. It’s about consistency, accountability, and a poll system that continues to reward perception over performance.

Why care about the bottom end of polls anyway ? The Big10 will get 3 or 4 playoff spots every year. That’s all that matters.

 

[William J. Leggett]

Why care about the bottom end of polls anyway ? The Big10 will get 3 or 4 playoff spots every year. That’s all that matters.

In the 24-team playoff model that the Big Ten has been proposing, if selections were based on this year’s results so far, the SEC would land eight teams in the field while the Big Ten would only get four. That imbalance highlights exactly what’s wrong with the current perception gap in college football. Programs like Iowa and Washington absolutely deserve to be in the mix — both are more complete and fundamentally sound than several of those mid-tier SEC teams that would sneak in under the current narrative-driven system. This is all due to the inflated polls bias towards the south and SEC writers. You simply cannot have a poll setup like the AP and expect it to be a true and fair assessment.

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[Shelby65]

In the 24-team playoff model that the Big Ten has been proposing, if selections were based on this year’s results so far, the SEC would land eight teams in the field while the Big Ten would only get four. That imbalance highlights exactly what’s wrong with the current perception gap in college football. Programs like Iowa and Washington absolutely deserve to be in the mix — both are more complete and fundamentally sound than several of those mid-tier SEC teams that would sneak in under the current narrative-driven system. This is all due to the inflated polls bias towards the south and SEC writers. You simply cannot have a poll setup like the AP and expect it to be a true and fair assessment.

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Still, who cares. Only a few teams every year have any chance at a championship and you shouldn’t lose any sleep over whether # 27 should be # 22. And besides, this irrelevant for Rutgers as long as Schiano is here.

Even if the playoff expanded to 32 teams it’s more likely that you’d be attacked by a school of albino piranhas in the produce aisle at Stop & Shop than a Schiano team making the playoffs would happen.

Let it go.

 

[William J. Leggett]

Still, who cares. Only a few teams every year have any chance at a championship and you shouldn’t lose any sleep over whether # 27 should be # 22. And besides, this irrelevant for Rutgers as long as Schiano is here.

Even if the playoff expanded to 32 teams it’s more likely that you’d be attacked by a school of albino piranhas in the produce aisle at Stop & Shop than a Schiano team making the playoffs would happen.

Let it go.

Nah, you’re honestly just boring to talk to. No offense, but you’ve got to be from an older school of thought—there’s zero logic and no forward thinking in your take. Expanding access creates more parity in the sport. Instead of elite programs hoarding talent or players opting out of bowl games because their teams are irrelevant, we’d get a fairer, more competitive, and far more exciting product.

And somehow, you managed to pivot from a conversation about AP Poll fairness and the obvious built in regional bias into another random Rutgers insult. Like, seriously—what’s wrong with some of you guys? My prevailing point was the AP poll is a joke in itself and it needs to be corrected or eliminated. There is no way 8 SEC and only 4 B1G be in the Top 25 at this stage.

 

[Knight Shift]

In the 24-team playoff model that the Big Ten has been proposing, if selections were based on this year’s results so far, the SEC would land eight teams in the field while the Big Ten would only get four. That imbalance highlights exactly what’s wrong with the current perception gap in college football. Programs like Iowa and Washington absolutely deserve to be in the mix — both are more complete and fundamentally sound than several of those mid-tier SEC teams that would sneak in under the current narrative-driven system. This is all due to the inflated polls bias towards the south and SEC writers. You simply cannot have a poll setup like the AP and expect it to be a true and fair assessment.

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 10 | Fox Sports

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The discussion last evening on the broadcast is the SEC is deeper with good teams and the B1G has better elite teams. Such a dumb position.

 

[Nyagentman]

The SEC is a scam league! You get 10-11 teams in pre season top 25. Then you rearrange the deck chairs when they beat each other. The SEC is ok! They are one of the top 3 but they are certainly not a clear best conference in the NIL era!

 

[yesrutgers01]

It is pretty obvious when one conference has 5 - 2 loss teams and only 2 are ranked and another conference has 4 - 2 loss teams and all 4 are ranked…

 

[Shelby65]

Nah, you’re honestly just boring to talk to. No offense, but you’ve got to be from an older school of thought—there’s zero logic and no forward thinking in your take. Expanding access creates more parity in the sport. Instead of elite programs hoarding talent or players opting out of bowl games because their teams are irrelevant, we’d get a fairer, more competitive, and far more exciting product.

And somehow, you managed to pivot from a conversation about AP Poll fairness and the obvious built in regional bias into another random Rutgers insult. Like, seriously—what’s wrong with some of you guys? My prevailing point was the AP poll is a joke in itself and it needs to be corrected or eliminated. There is no way 8 SEC and only 4 B1G be in the Top 25 at this stage.

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No again. You’re not getting it. Parity has nothing to do with the whether 27 should be 22. NIL and paying players directly creates parity.

Speaking of jokes, the joke is our fanbase for believing in a perennial loser head coach..

 

[ru109]

That’s where we disagree… I don’t think that is the case anymore and you don’t really see that until the bowl games. It’s been that way the last few years. 5-10 years ago… I’m 100% with you.

I'm not disagreeing with you but you still need to rank the top 25 teams every week and does it matter who's ranked number 18. None of those teams are making the playoffs. Also after the top 10 the next 30 teams in college football you could probably just throw in a hat and pick them out randomly and it's be just as good.

 

[huskersalways]

That’s where we disagree… I don’t think that is the case anymore and you don’t really see that until the bowl games. It’s been that way the last few years. 5-10 years ago… I’m 100% with you.

Bowl game results won’t matter. You’re forgetting that when the SEC doesn’t win them it’s because they aren’t interested….

 

[huskersalways]

Northeast

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Brian Fonseca	NJ Advance Media / Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)	Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
Dave Preston	WTOP Radio (Washington, DC)	Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse).
Javon Edmonds	Syracuse Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)	Temple University (per bio); now at syracuse.com/Post-Standard.
Joe Arruda	The Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)	Springfield College.
Johnny McGonigal	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA)	Penn State University.
Jordan McPherson	Miami Herald (Miami, FL)	University of Florida (CJC).
Ralph Russo	The Athletic (Brooklyn, NY)	Fordham University.
Rece Davis	ESPN (Bristol, CT)	University of Alabama.
Spencer Ripchik	The Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV)	Penn State University.
Trevor Hass	Boston.com (Boston, MA)	Syracuse University (S.I. Newhouse).

Midwest (14)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Aaron McMann	MLive (Ann Arbor, MI)	Central Michigan University.
Bob Asmussen	Champaign News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
David Briggs	Toledo Blade (Toledo, OH)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
David Jablonski	Dayton Daily News (Dayton, OH)	Ohio University (Scripps).
Dylan Sinn	The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN)	Indiana University.
Eric Hansen	South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Ian Kress	WLNS-TV (Lansing, MI)	Central Michigan University.
Louie Vaccher	WildcatReport.com (Evanston, IL)	Northwestern University.
Mike Hlas	Cedar Rapids Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)	University of Iowa.
Mike Jacques	WMTV-TV (Madison, WI)	University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
Nicole Auerbach	NBC Sports (Chicago, IL)	University of Michigan.
Randy Johnson	Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)	University of Minnesota.
Sam McKewon	Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE)	University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Stephen Means	Cleveland.com (Cleveland, OH)	Ohio University (E.W. Scripps).

South (29)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Blair Kerkhoff	Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)	Appalachian State University.
Bob Ballou	CBS Austin (Austin, TX)	Syracuse University (Newhouse).
Brett McMurphy	Action Network (Tampa, FL)	Oklahoma State University.
Chad Bishop	Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, GA)	University of Kentucky.
Creg Stephenson	Alabama Media Group (Theodore, AL)	University of Alabama.
Damien Sordelett	The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)	Virginia Tech.
David Paschall	Chattanooga Times Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)	University of Georgia.
Garland Gillen	WVUE-TV FOX 8 (New Orleans, LA)	Loyola University New Orleans.
Greg Madia	The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA)	West Virginia University.
Jamal St. Cyr	WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)	University of North Florida.
Jerry Humphrey	AL.com (Auburn, AL)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
John Johnson	WXII-TV (Winston-Salem, NC)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Julian Mininsohn	WKRN-TV (Nashville, TN)	UC Santa Barbara.
Kate Rogerson	WTVD (Raleigh, NC)	North Carolina State University.
Keith Farmer	WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)	Eastern Kentucky University.
Kevin Carter	CBS Sports (Nashville, TN)	University of Florida.
Kirk Bohls	(Austin, TX) (longtime Statesman columnist)	University of Texas at Austin.
Koki Riley	The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)	Syracuse University (Newhouse).
Mason Young	Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK)	University of Missouri (Missouri School of Journalism).
Matt Murschel	Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL)	University of Florida.
Michael Katz	Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (Tupelo, MS)	University of Oregon.
Pat Welter	WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)	Penn State University.
Pete Yanity	WSPA (Spartanburg, SC)	George Mason University.
Robert Cessna	Bryan-College Station Eagle (College Station, TX)	Texas A&M University.
Scott Hamilton	The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Steven Johnson	Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Arlington, TX)	University of Kansas.
Tom Murphy	Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)	University of Georgia.
Zach Klein	WSB (Atlanta, GA)	University of Kansas (William Allen White J-School).

West (14)

Name	Outlet (City)	Alma Mater
Alex Taylor	Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Laramie, WY)	Western Michigan University; University of Tampa (listed on pro bio).
Andy Yamashita	The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA)	University of Washington (student bio while writing locally); professional stops covering UNLV.
Brenna Greene	KOIN-TV (Portland, OR)	Gonzaga University.
Brian Howell	Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)	Not publicly listed in reliable bios.
Chris Murray	Nevada Sports Net (Reno, NV)	University of Nevada, Reno.
Haley Sawyer	SCNG (Los Angeles, CA)	Robert Morris University (B.A., 2015).
Henry Greenstein	Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)	Washington University in St. Louis (B.A.); Arizona State University (M.A.).
Jon Wilner	San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)	University of Pennsylvania.
Josh Furlong	KSL (Salt Lake City, UT)	Weber State University (B.S., Political Science & English).
Kirk Kenney	San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA)	San Diego State University.
Michael Lev	Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, AZ)	Northwestern University (Medill).
Mike Hill	Fox Sports (Los Angeles, CA) (sportscaster)	(High school listed; college not publicly listed) — note: different Mike Hill (UNC-Charlotte AD) is a UNC alum.
Sean Reider	Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM)	Michigan State University.
Shaun Goodwin	Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID)	University of Kansas (’19).

Sam McKewan may have went to NU but he is not a BIG guy and he definitely does not like NU. He’s a Creighton guy.