Zack Hubbard

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

He's a little busy when it airs but Fox & Big Noon are right there lol

[CFB Kings @CFBKings]

“The Big Ten is the best league in football… We don’t run a hype machine up here in the Midwest. We believe everything’s earned, not given. And when we fall short, we say, ‘We fell short.’ We don’t cry a river and whine and complain. And that’s why we’re the best.”

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s final statement at Big Ten Media Days 😳

[Brian Murphy @murphsturph]

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts: “I'm disappointed that we're that we're talking about this. We should be focusing on our student athletes and on their success on the field and on all of the wonderful things that happen at this university every day, providing opportunities for students from every nook and cranny of North Carolina, and so it's distressing to me and everyone else in the administration entrusted with leadership at this remarkable university that this is something that we have to have to spend time on.”

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

@briancbarbour *very* curious as to what “operate separately” means functionally lol

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

This is correct and academic is kinda lazy shorthand for “non-football person” but it remains fascinating as to what they thought they’d get out of this other than a mistake that will follow them for the rest of their careers

[Akil Guru @akillesheel17]

I think Hayes has the right point but it is simply laughable to call Roberts and Preyer "academia blowhards." It is not a high opinion of academia that makes me say such descriptors are way too good for them.

They're conservative political actors, not academics. That's the story

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

It CAN be a great job but priority #1 for the new AD has to be getting the apparatus (Chancellor/BOT/Boosters) in line and communicating alignment to future candidates

[Andy Staples @AndyStaples]

“It’s a good job. The person holding it isn’t trying very hard right now.”

If what happened today with Michael Lombardi is the first domino that leads to the end of Bill Belichick’s tenure after this season, North Carolina still would be a highly sought-after job.

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

lol embarrassing

[Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy]

B1G's Tony Petitti if league will require a nonconference P4 opponent (B1G is only P4 league that doesn't): "Our focus is seeing clarity on the playoff & access to the playoff before we make that decision."

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

CSC investigation sounds like more of a “hey, resubmit these deals with better legalese” than anything punitive lol

[Pete Nakos @PeteNakos]

North Carolina places Michael Lombardi on administrative leave: Behind the move, latest on CSC interest

More: https://t.co/x73FkIQWkg

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

They're not doing scholarship reductions or bowl games in 2026 and vacating wins is fake. They can slap on heavy fines, which matters at a place like UNC, but it's unclear how you force payment or how that would have to be structured

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

To even be investigated shows a level of stupidity/laziness but has the CSC shown itself as meaningfully enforceable thus far? What even constitutes a real punishment in 2026?

[Pablo Torre 👀 @PabloTorre]

BREAKING: In addition to the Mike Lombardi HR matter, the University of North Carolina football team is also being investigated by the College Sports Commission — the entity which handles compliance and enforcement of NCAA and NIL rules.

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

Mack Brown revisionism is funny but UNC could simply hire a football coach to win games and they’ve decided not to, twice in a row now. Hired your buddy then hired a sideshow - both unemployed senior citizens when hired

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

Neither are super serious but Deion’s done more while battling serious health issues

[Cody Nagel @CodyNagel247]

Are we at the point where Deion Sanders is a significantly better hire than Bill Belichick?

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

Bill was obviously a great coach in the past but has been clearly checked-out post-Brady - every season is just another to steal money for himself, his child bride, his kids, and his lackeys

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

Third option: hire a football coach for football reasons

[Danny Kanell @dannykanell]

UNC should've never let Mack Brown go. If they stuck with Mack Brown and gave him the resources they gave to Bill Belichick the Tar Heels would be top third of the ACC worst case. Instead they are at the bottom and probably looking for a coach in a year or two.

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

@UNC_and_CFB Not entirely, so fair enough

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

It is scary that the people who made this hire will also make the next one

[On3 @On3]

NEW: North Carolina has placed football GM Mike Lombardi on paid administrative leave, the school announced.

https://t.co/jL8eMvrKq8

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

You get this kind of treatment when you know where the metaphorical bodies are buried

[Dan Wolken @DanWolken]

They literally could have just fired him for that rather than the whole investigation song and dance

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

The wasted time was at least partially the point lol

[Dan Wolken @DanWolken]

They are on the precipice of a generational f-up that needs to cost people their jobs if they don’t get this done. After all the time wasted and money spent, it’s embarrassing that this might all fall apart

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

Pavia and Theo Von about to be hosting Sportcenter with special guest Nate Bargatze

[College Sports Only @CSOonX]

Diego Pavia's next team:

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

It’s a what?

[Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy]

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban at SEC Football Kickoff Media Days: "I actually think we should play 12 games against the Power 5. That's it. Because it's a business & people want to see those games."

[Zack Hubbard @hackzubbard2]

@CoachBeaumont It’s a different world going from THE Sexton client to just ‘a’ Sexton client lol