David Cobb
@davidwcobb.bsky.social
College 🏀 and 🏈 writer for CBS Sports. Role player for ESPN 929 in Memphis.
Who are college football's 10 most overrated programs of the past decade?
The top 8 are still searching for their CFP debuts.
And it's not due to a lack of trying.
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The top 8 are still searching for their CFP debuts.
And it's not due to a lack of trying.
Full list: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
No, you're overrated: A study of college football's 10 most overhyped teams over the last decade
The money was there. The recruits were there. The wins? Over an average of the last 10 years, not so much.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Who are college football's 10 most overrated programs of the past decade?
The top 8 are still searching for their CFP debuts.
And it's not due to a lack of trying.
Full list: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
The top 8 are still searching for their CFP debuts.
And it's not due to a lack of trying.
Full list: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
In a media gaggle this week, Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart didn’t completely shut down the idea of a basketball game at Kroger Field.
It got us thinking at @cbssportscbb.bsky.social: what would be the best outdoor venues for college hoops?
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It got us thinking at @cbssportscbb.bsky.social: what would be the best outdoor venues for college hoops?
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August 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In a media gaggle this week, Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart didn’t completely shut down the idea of a basketball game at Kroger Field.
It got us thinking at @cbssportscbb.bsky.social: what would be the best outdoor venues for college hoops?
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
It got us thinking at @cbssportscbb.bsky.social: what would be the best outdoor venues for college hoops?
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
There were two Walter Claytons on a confetti-filled court. One wore a net.
The other wore the beaming expression of a parent watching their namesake reach heights that most can only dream of.
"He bet on himself, and look where we're at."
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The other wore the beaming expression of a parent watching their namesake reach heights that most can only dream of.
"He bet on himself, and look where we're at."
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Walter Clayton Jr. 'bet on himself' before the Final Four Most Outstanding Player leads Florida to NCAA title
Clayton overcame Houston's defensive effort and took over the title game late to lead the Gators to their third national title
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April 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There were two Walter Claytons on a confetti-filled court. One wore a net.
The other wore the beaming expression of a parent watching their namesake reach heights that most can only dream of.
"He bet on himself, and look where we're at."
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The other wore the beaming expression of a parent watching their namesake reach heights that most can only dream of.
"He bet on himself, and look where we're at."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
There was "no doubt" who would draw the assignment of guarding Cooper Flagg.
Just a year after shouldering some blame from a season-ending loss to Duke, J'Wan Roberts turned in a legendarily redemptive final 20 seconds.
"Hollywood can't write that."
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Just a year after shouldering some blame from a season-ending loss to Duke, J'Wan Roberts turned in a legendarily redemptive final 20 seconds.
"Hollywood can't write that."
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'Hollywood can't write that': Why Houston 'had no doubt' J'Wan Roberts was built for legendary Final Four win
Houston's sixth-year senior turned in a redemptive performance for the ages against Duke
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April 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There was "no doubt" who would draw the assignment of guarding Cooper Flagg.
Just a year after shouldering some blame from a season-ending loss to Duke, J'Wan Roberts turned in a legendarily redemptive final 20 seconds.
"Hollywood can't write that."
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Just a year after shouldering some blame from a season-ending loss to Duke, J'Wan Roberts turned in a legendarily redemptive final 20 seconds.
"Hollywood can't write that."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Pembroke, North Carolina will be cheering for Houston on Saturday.
As Kelvin Sampson nears the apex of a decades-long coaching journey, the Lumbee are nearing the apex of a long struggle for full recognition.
“He's carrying the banner for our tribe.”
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As Kelvin Sampson nears the apex of a decades-long coaching journey, the Lumbee are nearing the apex of a long struggle for full recognition.
“He's carrying the banner for our tribe.”
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As Lumbee Tribe looks for federal recognition, Kelvin Sampson is 'carrying the banner' for more than Houston
Sampson is a beloved figure in his hometown of Pembroke, North Carolina, and among the Lumbee Tribe
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April 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Pembroke, North Carolina will be cheering for Houston on Saturday.
As Kelvin Sampson nears the apex of a decades-long coaching journey, the Lumbee are nearing the apex of a long struggle for full recognition.
“He's carrying the banner for our tribe.”
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
As Kelvin Sampson nears the apex of a decades-long coaching journey, the Lumbee are nearing the apex of a long struggle for full recognition.
“He's carrying the banner for our tribe.”
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Three assistants at this Final Four have already accepted head coaching jobs but are deviating from the Jai Lucas blueprint to stick with their squads until the job is done.
Even if that means not sleeping.
"I'd rather have two jobs than no job."
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Even if that means not sleeping.
"I'd rather have two jobs than no job."
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How Florida, Houston assistants veered from Jai Lucas' blueprint at Duke to pull double duty in Final Four
A trio of assistant coaches at the Final Four are working two jobs after accepting offers to lead other programs
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April 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Three assistants at this Final Four have already accepted head coaching jobs but are deviating from the Jai Lucas blueprint to stick with their squads until the job is done.
Even if that means not sleeping.
"I'd rather have two jobs than no job."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Even if that means not sleeping.
"I'd rather have two jobs than no job."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
The obituaries for Cinderella are everywhere after a chalky first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
People are yelling about how NIL and the portal killed what we love about March Madness.
Here's my column on why that take is wrong 👇
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People are yelling about how NIL and the portal killed what we love about March Madness.
Here's my column on why that take is wrong 👇
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Don't believe the obituaries, this year's chalky first weekend didn't kill March Madness' beloved Cinderella
While the dearth of Sweet 16 underdogs seems shocking, the field isn't that different from recent seasons
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March 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The obituaries for Cinderella are everywhere after a chalky first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
People are yelling about how NIL and the portal killed what we love about March Madness.
Here's my column on why that take is wrong 👇
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
People are yelling about how NIL and the portal killed what we love about March Madness.
Here's my column on why that take is wrong 👇
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
The fact that we’re going to get Caleb Love vs. Duke in the Sweet 16 three years after he ended Coach K’s career in the Final Four is incredible.
No way he can also end the Flagg Run, right?
No way he can also end the Flagg Run, right?
March 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The fact that we’re going to get Caleb Love vs. Duke in the Sweet 16 three years after he ended Coach K’s career in the Final Four is incredible.
No way he can also end the Flagg Run, right?
No way he can also end the Flagg Run, right?
No. 15 seeds Oral Roberts, Saint Peter's and Princeton have all made Sweet 16s in the NIL era.
Cinderella isn't dead. She just missed the ball this time.
Cinderella isn't dead. She just missed the ball this time.
March 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
No. 15 seeds Oral Roberts, Saint Peter's and Princeton have all made Sweet 16s in the NIL era.
Cinderella isn't dead. She just missed the ball this time.
Cinderella isn't dead. She just missed the ball this time.
Rick Pitino built a roster good enough to dominate the Big East.
If he’s going to build one good enough to dominate college basketball, the Red Storm must go from good to great in NIL.
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If he’s going to build one good enough to dominate college basketball, the Red Storm must go from good to great in NIL.
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Rick Pitino did his part in St. John's renaissance; can New York City deliver the NIL funds a champion needs?
The Red Storm's NIL commitment will determine whether St. John's can take the next step under Rick Pitino
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March 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Rick Pitino built a roster good enough to dominate the Big East.
If he’s going to build one good enough to dominate college basketball, the Red Storm must go from good to great in NIL.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
If he’s going to build one good enough to dominate college basketball, the Red Storm must go from good to great in NIL.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
First round is in the books!
-- First time since 2017 there is no one from seeds 13-16 in 2nd round
-- The SEC tied both records for most wins (8) and most losses (5) in Round of 64 history
-- Big Ten's 8-0 = most wins without a loss by any conference in any round in NCAA Tournament history
-- First time since 2017 there is no one from seeds 13-16 in 2nd round
-- The SEC tied both records for most wins (8) and most losses (5) in Round of 64 history
-- Big Ten's 8-0 = most wins without a loss by any conference in any round in NCAA Tournament history
March 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
First round is in the books!
-- First time since 2017 there is no one from seeds 13-16 in 2nd round
-- The SEC tied both records for most wins (8) and most losses (5) in Round of 64 history
-- Big Ten's 8-0 = most wins without a loss by any conference in any round in NCAA Tournament history
-- First time since 2017 there is no one from seeds 13-16 in 2nd round
-- The SEC tied both records for most wins (8) and most losses (5) in Round of 64 history
-- Big Ten's 8-0 = most wins without a loss by any conference in any round in NCAA Tournament history
Some of these Saturday coaching matchups are going to be tasty.
March 21, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Some of these Saturday coaching matchups are going to be tasty.
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Good stuff from @davidwcobb.bsky.social in advance of sports nirvana tomorrow: David ranks all 32 first-round games.
His No. 1 would be 5, 6 or 7 for me. My No. 1 is his No. 10.
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His No. 1 would be 5, 6 or 7 for me. My No. 1 is his No. 10.
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NCAA Bracket 2025: Ranking every tournament first-round game from No. 1 to 32
Here is the 1-32 breakdown of which games should be best over Thursday and Friday
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March 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Good stuff from @davidwcobb.bsky.social in advance of sports nirvana tomorrow: David ranks all 32 first-round games.
His No. 1 would be 5, 6 or 7 for me. My No. 1 is his No. 10.
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His No. 1 would be 5, 6 or 7 for me. My No. 1 is his No. 10.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
The Greg McDermott coaching tree is having quite a moment.
Darian DeVries to Indiana
Ryan Miller to Murray State
Alan Huss is a rising star at High Point
Steve Lutz is building at Oklahoma State
Pat Sellers is winning at CCSU
Darian DeVries to Indiana
Ryan Miller to Murray State
Alan Huss is a rising star at High Point
Steve Lutz is building at Oklahoma State
Pat Sellers is winning at CCSU
March 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Greg McDermott coaching tree is having quite a moment.
Darian DeVries to Indiana
Ryan Miller to Murray State
Alan Huss is a rising star at High Point
Steve Lutz is building at Oklahoma State
Pat Sellers is winning at CCSU
Darian DeVries to Indiana
Ryan Miller to Murray State
Alan Huss is a rising star at High Point
Steve Lutz is building at Oklahoma State
Pat Sellers is winning at CCSU
Have never felt older than I did in the Florida locker room on Sunday as I watched a TikTok party unfolding.
But the Gators only let the celebration go so far. As Alijah Martin began asking for cigars, he was told to pump the brakes.
"Save 'em for the natty."
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But the Gators only let the celebration go so far. As Alijah Martin began asking for cigars, he was told to pump the brakes.
"Save 'em for the natty."
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Why smokin' hot Florida will win 2025 NCAA Tournament: Gators 'cut it' loose with big-man convoy
Florida's lineup features an element that few, if any teams, can match in the NCAA Tournament
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March 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Have never felt older than I did in the Florida locker room on Sunday as I watched a TikTok party unfolding.
But the Gators only let the celebration go so far. As Alijah Martin began asking for cigars, he was told to pump the brakes.
"Save 'em for the natty."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
But the Gators only let the celebration go so far. As Alijah Martin began asking for cigars, he was told to pump the brakes.
"Save 'em for the natty."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
The 2025 SEC had the best regular season of any league in college basketball history.
Now it must back it up in the NCAA Tournament.
"Over this next period of time, we need to win national championships."
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Now it must back it up in the NCAA Tournament.
"Over this next period of time, we need to win national championships."
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SEC sets NCAA Tournament record with 14 March Madness bids as league embraces national title expectations
The SEC has made history and is now significant embracing NCAA Tournament aspirations
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March 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The 2025 SEC had the best regular season of any league in college basketball history.
Now it must back it up in the NCAA Tournament.
"Over this next period of time, we need to win national championships."
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Now it must back it up in the NCAA Tournament.
"Over this next period of time, we need to win national championships."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Such a cool quote from Micah Handlogten:
“I guess I'm still known for being the guy that broke his leg in 2024. But now I'm also known as the guy that came back and won it in 2025. That means a lot to me.”
“I guess I'm still known for being the guy that broke his leg in 2024. But now I'm also known as the guy that came back and won it in 2025. That means a lot to me.”
March 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Such a cool quote from Micah Handlogten:
“I guess I'm still known for being the guy that broke his leg in 2024. But now I'm also known as the guy that came back and won it in 2025. That means a lot to me.”
“I guess I'm still known for being the guy that broke his leg in 2024. But now I'm also known as the guy that came back and won it in 2025. That means a lot to me.”
Todd Golden on the potential for a Tennessee vs. Florida No. 1 seed debate:
“I think we secured a 1-seed today. That’s my opinion. We’re second on KenPom right now, beat Bama twice, beat Auburn at Auburn. I don’t really think it’s a debate regardless of the results tomorrow."
“I think we secured a 1-seed today. That’s my opinion. We’re second on KenPom right now, beat Bama twice, beat Auburn at Auburn. I don’t really think it’s a debate regardless of the results tomorrow."
March 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Todd Golden on the potential for a Tennessee vs. Florida No. 1 seed debate:
“I think we secured a 1-seed today. That’s my opinion. We’re second on KenPom right now, beat Bama twice, beat Auburn at Auburn. I don’t really think it’s a debate regardless of the results tomorrow."
“I think we secured a 1-seed today. That’s my opinion. We’re second on KenPom right now, beat Bama twice, beat Auburn at Auburn. I don’t really think it’s a debate regardless of the results tomorrow."
Reposted by David Cobb
Breaking: Kyle Neptune has officially been told he's out at Villanova, sources tell CBS Sports.
March 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Breaking: Kyle Neptune has officially been told he's out at Villanova, sources tell CBS Sports.
As Tennessee dealt a potentially crippling blow to Rodney Terry, there was painful poetry for Rick Barnes.
He once sat on the same hot seat now inhabited by his protégée.
"Really you feel like you're playing against your family, and it's tough."
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He once sat on the same hot seat now inhabited by his protégée.
"Really you feel like you're playing against your family, and it's tough."
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Rick Barnes stumps for Texas as NCAA Tournament team after painfully poetic win over close friend Rodney Terry
Rick Barnes knows all too well the discomfort embattled Texas coach Rodney Terry is feeling
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March 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
As Tennessee dealt a potentially crippling blow to Rodney Terry, there was painful poetry for Rick Barnes.
He once sat on the same hot seat now inhabited by his protégée.
"Really you feel like you're playing against your family, and it's tough."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
He once sat on the same hot seat now inhabited by his protégée.
"Really you feel like you're playing against your family, and it's tough."
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
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Koby Brea likened Otega Oweh's latest heroics vs. Oklahoma to a movie's sequel.
Only, this one came with an unexpected plot twist.
The protagonist was part of a stunning downfall that made his comeback all the more spectacular.
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Only, this one came with an unexpected plot twist.
The protagonist was part of a stunning downfall that made his comeback all the more spectacular.
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Turncoat hero Otega Oweh's 'sequel' vs. Oklahoma keeps Kentucky's SEC Tournament party going another day
Otega Oweh gave Kentuky fans a postseason memory to cherish at the SEC Tournament
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March 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Koby Brea likened Otega Oweh's latest heroics vs. Oklahoma to a movie's sequel.
Only, this one came with an unexpected plot twist.
The protagonist was part of a stunning downfall that made his comeback all the more spectacular.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Only, this one came with an unexpected plot twist.
The protagonist was part of a stunning downfall that made his comeback all the more spectacular.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Turncoat hero Otega Oweh's 'sequel' vs. Oklahoma keeps Kentucky's SEC Tournament party going another day
Otega Oweh gave Kentuky fans a postseason memory to cherish at the SEC Tournament
www.cbssports.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Koby Brea likened Otega Oweh's latest heroics vs. Oklahoma to a movie's sequel.
Only, this one came with an unexpected plot twist.
The protagonist was part of a stunning downfall that made his comeback all the more spectacular.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Only, this one came with an unexpected plot twist.
The protagonist was part of a stunning downfall that made his comeback all the more spectacular.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Alabama is absolutely good enough to make another deep tournament run.
But if the Crimson Tide wish to remain on the list of teams capable of winning it all, there’s a lot to clean up.
On a team searching for the “on” switch in March yet again.
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But if the Crimson Tide wish to remain on the list of teams capable of winning it all, there’s a lot to clean up.
On a team searching for the “on” switch in March yet again.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Alabama falls to Florida, is slumping heading into March Madness to raise doubts about Tide's title chances
No. 7 Alabama has dropped four of its past six games after going down at home vs. the No. 5 Gators on Wednesday
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March 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Alabama is absolutely good enough to make another deep tournament run.
But if the Crimson Tide wish to remain on the list of teams capable of winning it all, there’s a lot to clean up.
On a team searching for the “on” switch in March yet again.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
But if the Crimson Tide wish to remain on the list of teams capable of winning it all, there’s a lot to clean up.
On a team searching for the “on” switch in March yet again.
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
Reposted by David Cobb
Just confirmed that Jai Lucas will indeed leave Duke after this weekend's North Carolina game to go full-time as Miami's coach. Wild that a national title contender is losing a key member of its staff in what could be a full MONTH before the end of the team's season, but that's the portal for you.
Miami hires Jai Lucas as coach with Duke assistant taking over Hurricanes after Jim Larrañaga's resignation
Lucas is staying in the ACC and at 36, will be the youngest high-major coach when he takes over Miami
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March 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Just confirmed that Jai Lucas will indeed leave Duke after this weekend's North Carolina game to go full-time as Miami's coach. Wild that a national title contender is losing a key member of its staff in what could be a full MONTH before the end of the team's season, but that's the portal for you.
Our squad at CBS Sports broke down where several high-major coaches stand in the hot seat conversation as March looms.
With multiple ACC jobs open and at least one blue blood in the market, how busy will this carousel get?
Full breakdown ⬇️
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With multiple ACC jobs open and at least one blue blood in the market, how busy will this carousel get?
Full breakdown ⬇️
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
College basketball hot seat rankings: Where 17 underwhelming coaches stand as high-major carousel picks up
Polling our college basketball experts on where high-major coaches stand amid shaky seasons
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February 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Our squad at CBS Sports broke down where several high-major coaches stand in the hot seat conversation as March looms.
With multiple ACC jobs open and at least one blue blood in the market, how busy will this carousel get?
Full breakdown ⬇️
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...
With multiple ACC jobs open and at least one blue blood in the market, how busy will this carousel get?
Full breakdown ⬇️
www.cbssports.com/college-bask...