Stewart Mandel
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Oct 19, 2026
Adam AuslandHOST
It's not so much about how much more money the conferences will make by the playoff itself expanding.
Adam AuslandHOST
It's the money presidents and ADs will save because, listen to this, I'm going to read you an excerpt out of Stuart Mandel's column for The Athletic about the expanding playoff.
Adam AuslandHOST
"...in the age of both $50 million rosters and $50 million coaching buyouts, presidents and athletic directors now serve at the whim of impatient boosters and overzealous politicians." They're stuck on a hamster wheel of desperation, begging for donations to fund a championship roster and then begging for more to fire their coach for falling short, then begging for even more to give the next guy a guaranteed contract and an even richer championship roster.
Adam AuslandHOST
So they've convinced themselves that if twice as many schools get to make the playoff, their fan bases will stand down and they'll hand over more donations.
John WagnerGUEST
In fact, I'm sorry, I got to share, we got to lighten up just for a second here.
John WagnerGUEST
The best line I've read all week was by Stuart Mandel.
John WagnerGUEST
He also was complaining about it.
John WagnerGUEST
He had the same argument I did that I think it's a great regular season and this waters it down.
Stewart MandelHOST
Welcome to the Audible presented by Trader Joe's.
Stewart MandelHOST
I'm Stewart Mandel, joined as always by Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo for our week seven recap show.
Stewart MandelHOST
And man, do we have a lot to talk about.
Stewart MandelHOST
But first, if you're watching this on YouTube right now, and even if you're not, we encourage you to subscribe to this show at Audible Show on YouTube, Instagram.
Mike ValentiHOST
There is a podcast called The Audible.
Mike ValentiHOST
Bruce Feldman, Ralph Russo, and Stuart Mandel.
Mike ValentiHOST
And they kind of canvassed their audience, put a Twitter poll out there, etc., 70% oppose it.
Mike ValentiHOST
70.
Tim McKernanHOST
Josh Pate, totally against it.
Tim McKernanHOST
Uh, Stewart Mandel of The Athletic, totally against it.
Tim McKernanHOST
With that said, uh, I wanna know, uh, Doug and Martin, where you guys are.
Tim McKernanHOST
Doug, we'll start with you.
Ramon FosterHOST
Like hell you don't.
Will BolingHOST
Some, uh, Stuart Mandel did a column.
Ron SlayGUEST
[laughs]
Will BolingHOST
He said-
Jim DunawayHOST
It is expected to start, not official yet, but expected to start in 2027.
Jim DunawayHOST
Stuart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, just a few of the many national media people, uh, that keep asking, "Why are we doing this?" Stuart Mandel, uh, sharing some of his texts once the news was broke by Pete Thamel of ESPN.
Jim DunawayHOST
Uh, and this is from people in the business, but he doesn't put their names.
Jim DunawayHOST
One text said, "Just sickening." One text says, "A real shame." One text said, "So stupid." One text said, "What's the point of the regular season now?" Um, so let's, let's break this down.
Mike ValentiHOST
There is a podcast called The Audible.
Mike ValentiHOST
Bruce Feldman, Ralph Russo, and Stuart Mandel.
Mike ValentiHOST
And they kind of canvassed their audience, put a Twitter poll out there, etc.
Mike ValentiHOST
70% oppose it.
Mike ValentiHOST
There is a podcast called The Audible.
Mike ValentiHOST
Bruce Feldman, Ralph Russo, and Stuart Mandel.
Mike ValentiHOST
And they kind of canvassed their audience, put a Twitter poll out there, etc.
Mike ValentiHOST
70% opposed it.
Willie DonickHOST
It's already happening, and nobody seems to care.
Willie DonickHOST
There was a great article written, and I cannot remember who it was, if it was Stuart Mandel or one of those guys, but he pointed out, and you guys, see if you can answer this question.
Willie DonickHOST
Name me, besides Ohio State, Texas, a great non-conference game.
Willie DonickHOST
A great non-conference game
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