Bill Bender

@SportingNews senior writer. @TheFWAA past president 2025. @ohiou grad Email: [email protected]

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

Magic Johnson vs. "Dunk City?" Jim Valvano meets Sister Jean. We put together an all-time bracket by seed for the ultimate NCAA Tournament experience. Who wins it all? https://t.co/CKsTxGq5aP

[Tim May @TIM_MAYsports]

.@BillBender92 sits in again with me and we talk about how that Senate hearing the other day about the pending bipartisan bill to save major college athletics, or some such noble notion, just led to more contention.

[Bobby Carpenter Show @BobbyCarpShow]

What is Jeremiah Smith worth to Ohio State?

"The number that we really think Jeremiah Smith is worth to Ohio State? It's probably pretty steep and incredible given what he does with his talent and the attention he brings to the university."

-@BillBender92

[104.5 ESPN @1045espn]

Friday’s Off The Bench is LIVE‼️

7:30- LSU Baseball transfer portal⚾️
8:30- @BillBender92
9:15- @Bcarp3 🏈🏈

Watch: https://t.co/ssrCQP1FWz

Listen: https://t.co/6yCn5AqhEm

[Jim Coyle @jimcoyleISB]

6-5-26 Jim Coyle - LIVE from @WWTRaceway in St. Louis for the #IndyCar #Bommarito500, @BillBender92; How long until a passable Federal Bill for college sports? @zachosterman #iufb will have highest rated class ever, #iubb fills roster, more https://t.co/Rn51wqZcqt

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

.@tsnmike takes down the "Superleague" concept

https://t.co/1lVIDtdDGB

[Brett Beaird @brettbeaird]

12:00 pm CT @BillBender92 @sportingnews national college football and basketball writer guest on Boomo Bugg show WYTK @939TheScore

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

Good time with @Bcarp3 on the @BobbyCarpShow today!

[Bobby Carpenter @Bcarp3]

Early show today! But a big one with @BillBender92

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

Spoke with @Gatorade National High School Baseball Player of the Year Grady Emerson -- who might be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Fun interview here.
https://t.co/o4CiRA0Yfk

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

.@MAdamsStatGuy looks at the NBA's best player of all time by year. Fun addition to our @sportingnews 140 series. https://t.co/R9d7kwPlIt

[Trey Wallace @TreyWallace]

Nick Saban urges Senate to pass legislation on fixing college sports, sounds alarm on NIL and portal issues.

What about coaches being shopped, and the contracts that have reached over $13 million?

Wednesday was the primer, now the race begins. https://t.co/NdoQueO1az

[On3 NIL @On3NIL]

NEW: Nick Saban detailed how much Alabama’s NIL collective spent every year for the past five years in Wednesday’s hearing about the Protect College Sports Act.

(via CommerceRepublicans/TT h/t @whalexander_)

https://t.co/n91REfdssH

[Bill Trocchi @billtrocchi]

The 24-team CFP is a good idea?!?!? The Athletic's @scottdoctherman thinks so, and he's going to tell me and @billbender92 why on the podcast today. Tune it at 9 am ET LIVE (or watch later)!! https://t.co/0It5dB4Pb6

[JT The Brick @JTTheBrick]

Hosting @MadDogRadio at 8pm pt @SiriusXMSports 82.
Reaction of Game 1 of @StanleyCup Final.
#MylesGarrett introduced in LA.
More #NFL deals happening.
#CrankyYankee
Game 1 preview of #NBAFinals
Guests include:
@OldenPolynice1
@BillBender92
888-623-3646

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

.@NFFNetwork releases the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Who made the list? https://t.co/K9JFrkCIpy

[Trey Wallace @TreyWallace]

Brendan Sorsby gambled on his own team, yet the NCAA is somehow the bad guy in this case

He broke the most obvious rule in college athletics.

This time, it’s not on the NCAA. Time to face the consequences. https://t.co/PWQc5ddrHr

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

Winners and losers from the Myles Garrett trade
https://t.co/hxR5S9c9MG

[CFP @CFBPlayoff]

NEWS: The CFP, ESPN and TNT Sports have announced dates, kick times and broadcast information for the 2026-27 edition of the College Football Playoff.

🔗 Read more at https://t.co/woIFWrQKbE

#CFP

[Bill Bender @BillBender92]

@DanLynchSpurts @SIRIUSXM Congrats!

[Dan Lynch @DanLynchSpurts]

LinkedIn just reminded me I’ve officially been at @SIRIUSXM for 10 years.

From starting as an intern in NYC with NFL Radio, to Mad Dog Sports Radio, Barstool Sports Radio, Pac-12 Radio, Big Ten Radio, and now College Sports Radio in Los Angeles as a Senior Producer — I’m incredibly grateful.

I’ve grown up so much here, both professionally and personally, and I’m thankful for every opportunity and every person who has helped me along the way.

My advice to young people in the industry: say yes to things that push you out of your comfort zone. You never know which opportunity will end up changing your life.

Honored to hit 10 years at @SIRIUSXM

[Bobby Carpenter Show @BobbyCarpShow]

.@BillBender92 is buying Ohio State Heisman stock

"I would take Jeremiah Smith, I would ask can I get Julian Sayin as an either-or? Because the quarterbacks obviously win the Heisman."

The Heisman hype is already building in Columbus.

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