In this episode, Captain Boring and co-host NotCFBIII discuss various topics surrounding college football and sports entertainment. They delve into the offseason updates, including Nico's transfer to UCLA and the financial implications of his decision. The conversation shifts to the value of college athletes and the recent retirement of Lee Corso, reflecting on his legacy in college football. The hosts also touch on WrestleMania highlights, John Cena's impact, and the recent change in kickoff time for the Rose Bowl. Finally, they discuss the NCAA settlement regarding roster limits and its implications for college athletes. The conversation delves into the complexities of college athletics, focusing on scholarship dynamics, financial burdens, and the role of faculty in addressing these issues. The discussion highlights the disparity in funding across NCAA programs, the impact of NIL on student-athletes, and the need for a reevaluation of the priorities between academics and athletics. The episode concludes with predictions for the upcoming college football season, emphasizing the passion that drives the sport beyond mere profit.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Offseason Updates01:49 Nico's Transfer and Financial Implications06:54 The Value of College Athletes08:47 Lee Corso's Retirement and Legacy14:11 WrestleMania Highlights and John Cena's Impact18:57 Rose Bowl Kickoff Time Change Discussion22:43 NCAA Settlement and Roster Limit Changes27:52 Scholarship Dynamics in College Sports29:40 Faculty Perspectives on Athletic Funding31:00 The Financial Burden of College Athletics36:33 Reevaluating the Role of Athletics in Academia42:14 The Heart of College Football: Passion vs. Profit45:51 Looking Ahead: Predictions for College Football