Matt Brown
@MattBrownEP
Founder and publisher of @extrapointsmb, a newsletter on off-the-field stuff in college sports. Also on the other website.
Hang on a sec. Does Clawed know about this
NEW: The AAC has rebranded to the "American Conference" Dropping “Athletic” from its name, it added the American’s first-ever conference ambassador, “Soar the Eagle.” on3.com/news/no-longer…
I’ll go ahead and say it…@ncaa @CharlieBakerMA @Tim_BuckleyMA this is a false bill of sale….you both sold us and every member institution of the 28 “other” conferences on the House settlement and its parameters and then changed the game…once again
Attorneys have resolved a dispute over how the College Sports Commission handles NIL collectives, sources tell @YahooSports, revising its approach to treat them like other businesses - a major move that paves the way for continued collective operations bit.ly/4kVo5od
How are there still enough investors willing to lose money on minor league football projects in Orlando and Columbus Efficient markets my ass
SOURCES: The four new #UFL markets will be Boise (Idaho), Columbus (Ohio), Florida (likely Orlando), and Kentucky (Louisville/Lexington). Blockbuster moves to be announced by the league over the coming weeks.
Kpop demon hunters might be the worst thing to ever happen to my family
gonna write about shoe deals for tomorrow a ton of really big name schools are about to hit the free agency market, and I dont think Tennessee will be the only one that flips
arguing over CFB conference strength of schedule is maybe my single least favorite type of college football argument. It's at least easier to ignore when it becomes a media days talking point. Sucks that will dominate another November. Most of it is in bad faith or bad math!
Welcome to the CAA, @SHU__Football! The Pioneers will join the conference on July 1, 2026, and increase the league's membership to 13. 🗞️ | bit.ly/3IFrLNi
imagine offering this and Big 12 presidents STILL turning you down! Maaaaaan
In the most lucrative membership proposal in college sports history, Memphis has made a $200 million offer to enter the Big 12, sources tell @YahooSports. For now, it does not have enough support but potentially sets a standard for all future expansion. bit.ly/40uAHeJ
NEW EXTRA POINTS: Back from vacation, I wrote about toucans, college sports fandom, and trying to navigate the complicated waters of the identities we adopt for ourselves...and pass on to our children. extrapointsmb.com/p/toucans-iden…
I think this is really cool. Good for @UTSAAthletics! That is an accomplishment worth celebrating for sure. goutsa.com/news/2025/07/1…
This is not a trap question, I promise. But this came up at church today and I’m interested in the interpretation from other traditions. What do you take away from Luke:10 38-42? The story of Mariam and Martha? What do you think is the lesson to be learned?
Subscription boxes aren't just a way for athletic departments to potentially earn a little more money. They can also be a tool to help engage a fanbase when it ISN'T gameday. Here's what that could look like: extrapointsmb.com/p/a-strong-bus…
