College Football's Mixed Feelings: Indiana's Rise and Transfer Rules

Indiana's football team has been on a roll, but it's hard not to think about the role of transfer rules in their success. Without these rules, Indiana might not have had the chance to bring in the talent that helped them climb the ranks. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is still doing its thing, releasing final rankings with Indiana at number one and Miami at number two. It's all fun and games, but wouldn't it be better to have a long playoff to really decide who's on top? Curt Cignetti, the new Indiana football coach, has a straightforward attitude. He said, \"It's pretty simple. I win. Google me. \" That's confidence for you. Fernando Mendoza, with his big personality, is sure to land some TV ad deals. It's not surprising given his charisma. Looking back, it's still weird that Miami was left out of the ACC championship game. It's one of those things that just doesn't make sense. Tim Kurkjian, ESPN's baseball expert, predicts that the push for a salary cap in MLB could lead to a work stoppage. If he says it, it's probably going to happen. Instead of a salary cap, maybe MLB should consider a mandatory spending floor for small-market teams. It could help level the playing field.Carlos Beltran's lifetime batting average is . 254. That's not exactly Hall of Fame material, right? Justin Verlander, at 43, is still pitching and aiming for 300 wins. The Orioles might be a good fit for him. Josh Allen is a great player, but he can't escape blame for the Bills' loss. Four turnovers? That's a tough pill to swallow. Robert Kraft and Roger Goodell are talking about an 18-game NFL schedule like it's a done deal. But history shows that NFL players don't put up much of a fight. The Chicago Bears played in cold weather and didn't have any turnovers. All that talk about the cold affecting the game was just noise. It's been 22 years since an American man won a Grand Slam singles crown. That's a long time to wait. The Department of Homeland Security wants visitors to the U. S. to submit their social media history for the last five years. That's not exactly a warm welcome. Baylor got to welcome back James Nnaji, but Alabama coach Nate Oats has a point about how new rulings on player eligibility are affecting high school kids. But when it comes to Charles Bediako, Oats is ready to play him. It's all about self-interest, isn't it? And finally, the NFL conference championship games are coming up. Let's just hope the officials don't mess it up.