He piloted the 31st-ranked offense in the NFL. He was fired effectively twice in one winter. Yet, Tommy Rees remains the hottest name on Google and the coaching shortlist. What his survival says about the desperate state of modern football hiring.
In a stadium of 80,000 screaming fans, Fernando Mendoza Sr. remained seated. Beside him was Elsa, the woman who hid a degenerative disease for nearly two decades to protect her son’s dream. A story of silence, sacrifice, and a promise kept at eye level.
The hometown prince has officially abdicated. From the failed 'two-way' experiment in Minnesota to the late-night calls from Dan Lanning, here is the backstage story of how the Gophers lost their generational talent to Oregon.
While you refresh your favorite recruiting site hoping for a Top 10 badge, a chaotic reality unfolds behind the scenes. Why the "star system" is broken, manipulated by agents, and completely disconnected from what actually wins championships.
