Heather Dinich

Heather Dinich is an ESPN Senior Writer who covers college football and college sports. She joined ESPN.com in 2007 and is a graduate of Indiana University. In her reporting, she often covers the Big Ten and SEC conferences, as well as any news related to Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon, Washington, USC, UCLA and their respective conferences as they join new leagues. She has also worked for ESPN Radio.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/radio/play/_/id/18045754

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • Some of the articles contain biased language or present information in a way that could be seen as favoring a particular side.
  • The author has a tendency to present both sides of an argument without clearly favoring one over the other.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the author's work.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Some of the articles contain statements that conflict with previously reported information.
  • There are instances where contradictory information is presented in the articles.

Deceptions

68%

Examples:

  • Some of the articles contain deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or statements.
  • The author sometimes presents information in a way that could be considered misleading.

Recent Articles

Nick Saban Predicts SEC Championship Showdown Between Texas and Georgia, but Alabama Players Focus on Their Team

Nick Saban Predicts SEC Championship Showdown Between Texas and Georgia, but Alabama Players Focus on Their Team

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Legendary coach Nick Saban predicts a 2024 SEC Championship Game showdown between Texas and Georgia, but Alabama players like Tyler Booker, Jalen Milroe, and Malachi Moore focus on their team rather than external factors.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Suggests Expanding NCAA Basketball Tournaments: Reexamining the 68-Team Format

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Suggests Expanding NCAA Basketball Tournaments: Reexamining the 68-Team Format

Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 SEC commissioner Greg Sankey proposes reevaluating the NCAA basketball tournament's 68-team format, with expansion a possibility. The SEC and Big Ten form an advisory group to study college athletics changes, including potential revenue sources like sponsorships and ticket price increases. Sankey believes Division I schools can adapt to pressures while his conference leads the way.
Potential Conference Rematches in Expanded College Football Playoff: A Challenge for the Selection Committee

Potential Conference Rematches in Expanded College Football Playoff: A Challenge for the Selection Committee

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 The new 12-team college football playoff format, set to debut in 2024, may face issues with first-round conference rematches due to recent conference realignments and larger league sizes. The College Football Playoff selection committee will need to avoid these rematches while maintaining fairness and value in the regular season. A rule similar to the NCAA basketball tournament's requirement for separate conference games in the first round could be implemented as a solution.
Expanded College Football Playoff Format for 2024 Season: What You Need to Know

Expanded College Football Playoff Format for 2024 Season: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 The College Football Playoff (CFP) is expanding its format to include five conference champions and seven at-large bids, with one wild card team from outside of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC starting in the 2024 season. This marks a significant change from the previous four-team format.
SEC, Big Ten Form Joint Advisory Group to Tackle Challenges in College Athletics

SEC, Big Ten Form Joint Advisory Group to Tackle Challenges in College Athletics

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The SEC and Big Ten have formed a joint advisory group to address challenges in college athletics, reflecting their growing relationship as the largest and wealthiest conferences.
The Sign Stealing Saga: Michigan vs. Ohio State

The Sign Stealing Saga: Michigan vs. Ohio State

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy estimated that 80% of college football programs are engaged in sign stealing. Ohio State was legally stealing Michigan's signs from 2019 to 2020 according to NCAA rules.