Chris Vannini
Senior Writer at The Athletic covering national college football issues and the coaching carousel. Co-winner of FWAA's Beat Writer of the Year Award in 2018.
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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
80%
Examples:
- The author has a bias towards the SEC and their expansion efforts. He also seems to have a positive view of college football as he covers it extensively.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The author does not have any clear conflicts of interest that were identified.
Contradictions
75%
Examples:
- The author contradicts himself by stating that the SEC is one step closer to widespread coach-to-player helmet communication when in fact, it has already been used by NFL teams for decades. He also claims college football is one step closer to widespread coach-to-player helmet communication when in fact, it has already been used by NFL teams for decades.
Deceptions
30%
Examples:
- The author claims college football is one step closer to widespread coach-to-player helmet communication when in fact, it has already been used by NFL teams for decades. He also claims college football is one step closer to widespread coach-to-player helmet communication when in fact, it has already been used by NFL teams for decades.
Recent Articles
Tragic Loss: Andre Seldon Jr., Promising Football Player, Dies in Cliff-Diving Accident at Porcupine Reservoir
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024Andre Seldon Jr., a 22-year-old football player with a rich athletic background, tragically lost his life in an apparent cliff-diving accident at Porcupine Reservoir on July 20, 2024. Witnesses reported that he dove into the water but did not resurface. The initial investigation suggests it was an accident. Seldon had spent two seasons each at Michigan and New Mexico State before transferring to Utah State for fall 2024. He is survived by his parents and leaves behind a legacy as an exceptional person and teammate. 
EA Sports College Football 25: Ranking the Top Players of Iowa Hawkeyes and West Virginia University
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024EA Sports College Football 25, released July 15, 2024 for preordered fans on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, features the Iowa Hawkeyes (87 overall) with top-rated players Jay Higgins (MLB, 94), Sebastian Castro (FS, 92), and Wyatt Milum (WVU's highest-rated player, 90). The game's delay resulted in improved gameplay and Dynasty mode. 
EA Sports College Football 25 Release Date: When to Expect the Long-Awaited Game
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024EA Sports College Football 25, the long-awaited college football video game, releases this week for gamers to build dynasties and create Heisman stars. Pre-order deluxe edition or have EA Play membership for early access starting a few days before official release. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25451189/image002__4_.png)
EA Sports Announces the Return of College Football Video Games with College Football 25
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024EA Sports announces the return of college football video games with College Football 25 on July 19, 2024. The game features all 134 FBS teams, popular modes like Dynasty and Road to Glory, and covers athletes Quinn Ewers, Travis Hunter, and Donovan Edwards. Student-athletes receive compensation for likeness use. Standard edition costs $70; deluxe edition retails for $100. 
Pac-12 Dominates NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Perfect Record in Second Round
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024The Pac-12 conference is dominating the NCAA men's basketball tournament, with all four of its teams advancing to the second round. Colorado won an exhilarating game against Florida on Friday, while Arizona dismantled Long Beach State earlier in the week. Oregon convincingly upset South Carolina and Washington State came back to beat Drake. 
College Football One Step Closer to Coach-to-Player Helmet Communication after 30 Years of NFL Introduction
Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024The NCAA Football Rules Committee has proposed a new rule that would allow FBS teams to use coach-to-player helmet communication between one player and their coach on the field. The green dot technology will be used, with communication cut off at 15 seconds left on the play clock or when ball is snapped, whichever comes first. Additionally, two minutes timeouts have been proposed for second and fourth quarters to emphasize rule changes. 
Michigan Football Hires New Coach After Jim Harbaugh Leaves for NFL with Los Angeles Chargers
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Michigan football is searching for a new coach after Jim Harbaugh left to join the Los Angeles Chargers. The Wolverines have been one of college football's most successful programs, winning three Big Ten championships and their first national title since 1997 this past season. However, they have also had a history of losing games in bowl games, including six straight losses before winning the Rose Bowl last year to snap an eight-game streak by Ohio State. With a strong talent edge over many teams, including those from the SEC, Michigan has produced some of the largest draft classes in recent years and been successful with NIL recruiting competition.