Fans eagerly wait 6-7 months for College Football to begin after the National Championship Game. Cupcake Games “Paid to Play” typically have a great atmosphere until halftime. By the end of the first half the home team is handily in control and we as fans know the outcome. Nonetheless these games serve a purpose for more than just host schools. The smaller schools earn a large payday and are able to offset their programs costs. Texas A&M just paid Appalachian State 1.75 million dollars for a game, a game the Aggies were supposed to win. Where Should Cupcake Games Fall…
Author: Hammy From Hattiesburg
Hammy From Hattiesburg
Hammy resides in the "Hub City" and enjoys attending Southern Miss, LSU, and Saints sporting events and grilling. A former college baseball player, Hammy enjoys sports and the economic impact they have on their city.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles travel to New Orleans to face off against the Tulane Green Wave in the Battle for the Bell at Yulman Stadium. The rivalry is a great one. The two schools are only two hours apart from each other, and have always traveled well to the opponent’s stomping grounds. There are ties that bind. 12 players from Mississippi are on the Tulane roster. USM has six players from Louisiana on its roster. Will Hall, Golden Eagles head coach, spent two years on the staff at Tulane with Willie Fritz as offensive coordinator in 2019 and 2020.…
College football as we know it is changing. Players are now being paid and others are transferring at will. Name Image and Likeness (NIL) has changed the world of college football. Many top young athletes find themselves with less playing time due to NIL deals. Programs like LSU, Alabama, Clemson, and Texas have a locker room full of 5 star players. Some players transfer when they feel like they are not getting what they deserve. Leaving the program is not the issue; many fans are glad to see players leave that they feel were not dedicated to the school. The…
