Moneyballers: Inside the College Front Office

In today's episode of Moneyballers, we're joined by Henry Davidson: the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Data Analytics at Toledo! We discuss his role in integrating data analytics into athletic decision-making--even moreso since initial recording due to staff changes! He emphasizes the importance of using data to inform decisions across the entire athletic departmnet: from ticket s...

In this episode, Dropback welcome Parker Fleming: our new VP of Football Strategy at Dropback He discusses the importance of structured thinking, the balance between qualitative and quantitative analysis, and the challenges of integrating data into decision-making processes in college football. Parker emphasizes the need for continuous learning and experimentation in analytics, as well as the sign...

We’ve made it to Episode 10! In this fireside, Jason Gandhi — the General Manager of men’s and women’s basketball at Delaware — shares his unique journey. From manager at Indiana to overseeing their NIL initiatives, and now holding the prestigious GM title at an emerging program. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between coaching and management, the challenges of roster management, and...

In today's Moneyballers episode, CJ Olson discusses his new role as the Director of Salary Cap Management at Vanderbilt University. He shares insights into the importance of data analysis in football (even in his cap-centric role). He also reflects on the unique structure of Vanderbilt's emerging front office, and how he collaborates with coaches and GMs across all rev-share sports. Our Takeaways•...

Colton Korn, the Director of Player Personnel at Liberty University, joins Luke & the Moneyballers podcast to discuss Liberty's approach to the new era of roster management--rev-share, NIL, transfer portal--emphasizing that recruiting still matters. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with players, the challenges of navigating financial aspects, and the need for a strategic...

Trey Neyer, Virginia Tech's Assistant Athletic Director of Player Personnel, discusses his evolution of player recruitment in the NIL & rev-share era, and the importance of data in decision-making. He shares insights on the transition from traditional personnel departments to modern front offices, the role of general managers, and the balance between emotional connections and business decision...

To kick off Season 2 of Moneyballers, Kelly Comarda discusses his transition as a "volunteer" at the collective to a full-time position as Director of Roster Management at Tulane. He explains the unique structure of the team, the challenges faced by G5 schools, and the importance of being aggressive in NIL and recruitment strategies. Kelly discusses the need for a competitive compensation package...

Kyle Pollock, the Associate GM for Personnel and Roster Management at Temple, joins today's episode of "Moneyballers: Inside the College Front Office."Kyle shares insights into his career journey and the evolving landscape of college football recruitment. He discusses the importance of building relationships with high school coaches and trainers, the impact of NIL and player compensation on recrui...

Gaizka Crowley, the General Manager at Arizona, joins "Moneyballers: Inside the College Front Office" to discusses the evolution of the GM role in college football, particularly in light of the changes brought about by COVID-19 and the looming revenue-sharing era. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to the changing landscape of recruitment and roster construction, the impact of agents on the...

Today's episode of "Moneyballers: Inside the College Front Office" features Ethan Young, discussing his journey in sports analytics, particularly his role as Director of Strategic Intelligence and later as Director of Player Personnel at UCLA.He shares insights on the transition from NFL to NCAA, the challenges posed by the introduction of NIL, and the evolving landscape of data and technology in...

Today, we welcome Tyler Phillips to discuss the role of Pro Football Focus (PFF) in providing comprehensive football data and analysis, which is utilized by NFL and NCAA teams for various purposes including game planning, player evaluation, and roster building. Luke & Tyler highlight the evolution of data usage in college football, the transition of NFL practices to the college level, and the...

Welcome to the first season of Moneyballers: Inside the College Front Office. Our first guest is none other... than Mit Winter. If you have a Twitter account and follow NIL, then you know who Mit is. He is one of the most prolific voices in sports law, an attorney at Kennyhertz Perry Law, and Partner at Winter Sports Law. He collaborates with athletic programs across nearly every major conference...