Saban’s Shadow: What the SEC Looks Like Without the GOAT

With Nick Saban out, the SEC’s power map is changing:

• Kirby Smart still has Georgia elite, but back-to-back playoff exits are cooling the dynasty noise.

• Lane Kiffin keeps it flashy at Ole Miss — more busy trolling Hugh Freeze than chasing rings.

• Steve Sarkisian’s Texas squad is loaded and picked to win the SEC. The Arch Manning era looms.

• Meanwhile, the Big Ten holds the crown with back-to-back titles for Michigan and Ohio State.

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☁️ Sooners: Smoke or Fire?

Oklahoma sneaks in at #25 in Sports Illustrated’s Top 25, but questions remain:

• New OC Ben Arbuckle and transfer QB John Mateer headline an offensive reset.

• Picked 10th in the SEC, Sooner Nation is holding its breath.

• The defense looks legit — but can the offense back the hype?

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💸 The Cowboys Ain’t Payin’ Nobody… Again

The star drama in Dallas continues:

• Micah Parsons is making noise about feeling unwanted.

• CeeDee Lamb warns Parsons not to fall for Jerry’s PR games.

• Dak’s restructure freed up $37M, and Dallas could be working with $100M in 2025 cap space.

• Truth is, Jerry ain’t cheap — he’s strategic. But the optics? Still ugly.

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💈 Barbershop Talk / Fan Takes

🧢 Top 5 Most Overhyped Players in Sports Right Now

1. Caleb Williams – Talented, but USC didn’t match the hype.

2. Bronny James – A great story, but still developing.

3. Jordan Love – Showed flashes, but still unproven.

4. Victor Wembanyama – Insane potential, still raw.

5. Jalen Hurts – MVP-level… but postseason regression has people talking.

🏀 All-Time 5-Man Lineups by Hometown

• Chicago: D-Rose, Isiah Thomas, D-Wade, AD, KG.

• LA: Paul George, Kawhi, Russ, Harden, Arenas.

• NYC: Marbury, Kenny Anderson, Kemba, Melo, Bernard King.