David Rancourt, PhD, joins our show:

·       Discussing how coaching roles have shifted from mentorship to financial motivations.

·       Reflecting on the changing dynamics of college football and the impact of online classes, commercial breaks, and regional rivalries. 

·       Offering perspectives on the future of college football and potential for preserving the original values of educational and character development. 

·       Highlighting the significance of the O’Bannon (NIL) decision and the Transfer Portal, and their contributions to the professionalization of college sports.

·       Evaluating the role of university leadership and its effect on traditional college sports.

Dr. Rancourt is the Vice Provost (VP) of Enrollment Management at New College of Florida. He captained the 1983/4 Deerfield Academy football and baseball teams, was a walk-on for the 1984 Florida State University Citrus Bowl team, Pop Warner football coach, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the FSU Seminole Boosters in 2015.