In this episode of Flagged For Discussion, we break down the absurdity of the Winter Olympics before diving into the absolute madness of the college football coaching market. Curt Cignetti has officially entered the stratosphere of the sport’s elite earners, following a historic Rose Bowl victory over Alabama and a National Championship run that triggered a massive "good faith review" in his contract. Now making $13.2 million a year through 2033, Cignetti sits alongside Kirby Smart and Lane Kiffin as the highest-paid coaches in the country. We discuss why Indiana and schools across the nation continue to negotiate against themselves to keep their coaches home. 

Next, we tear apart Bill Connelly’s new list of the Top 100 Quarterbacks since 2000. Is Baker Mayfield truly the greatest of the century? We tackle the "Ohio State Paradox," questioning why national title-winning starters like Craig Krenzel, Cardale Jones, and recent 2025 champion Will Howard didn't even make the cut while other Buckeyes did. Plus, we debate the "Fernando Mendoza" recency surge following his Heisman campaign at Indiana and ask the age-old question: Does J.J. McCarthy’s 27-1 record mean anything if he’s barely squeaking in at #100?

Finally, we wrap things up with a high-stakes game of "Coach or Statesman?" Inspired by a viral clip of new Giants head coach John Harbaugh sounding exactly like Joe Biden, we pit the locker room against the Oval Office. Can you tell the difference between a Dabo Swinney motivational plea and an Abraham Lincoln proverb? Or a vintage Lane Kiffin quote and a Donald Trump campaign rally line? Join us for the breakdown, the laughs… and some CFB talk too!

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