Тренеры американского футбола выступают за расширение плей-офф до 24 команд
Тренеры американского футбола обсуждают масштабные изменения в системе постсезонных плей-офф. На недавнем заседании Американской ассоциации тренеров (AFCA) обсуждались пути развития спорта и реформирования текущего формата, включающего 12 команд.Одной из ключевых тем стало расширение числа участников плей-офф до 2л4 команд. В этом вопросе наблюдается раскол между крупнейшими конференциями: Big Ten, ACC и Big 12 поддерживают формат с 24 командами, в то время как SEC склоняется к варианту с 16 участниками. При этом некоторые тренеры конференции SEC готовы поддержать расширение, если это будет сопровождаться изменениями в регулярном чемпионате.Помимо состава плей-офф, AFCA предложила ряд других реформ. В частности, обсуждается отмена финальных игр конференций и сокращение количества выходных (bye-weeks) с двух до одного. Также ассоциация выступила за завершение сезона к началу января, чтобы синхронизировать график со студенческим академическим календарем и единым окном трансферного портала.Несмотря на решительность заявлений AFCA, организация не обладает полномочиями для прямого внедрения изменений. Решения о будущем формата плей-офф зависят от консенсуса между ведущими конференциями (SEC и Big Ten), которые фактически контролируют процесс реформирования.
Coaches push for 24-Team CFP, as college football heads towards participation trophy territory
College football coaches from across the sport are calling for a change to the postseason playoff system, and how many teams should have an opportunity to receive a bid.I would imagine you’re shocked to hear that assistant coaches, and some head coaches, want to expand the current system. But once again, the conversation continues about whether the sport should abandon the current 12-team playoff format in favor of a 24-team playoff that is essentially handing out participation trophies along with a lucrative check.What's the latest fuss about, you might ask?Well, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) convened recently to share ideas on how to enhance the sport of college football, along with other conversations about the current landscape of a profession that changes on what feels like a weekly basis.It should be noted that this group has zero power, and any type of "recommendations" are not going to enact change on their own.HAIL MARY IN LUBBOCK: BRENDAN SORSBY'S LAST SHOT AT BEATING NCAA GAMBLING ALLEGATIONSThis time, coming out of their meeting, the overwhelming theme of "change" has been a hot-button topic that plenty of coaches around the sport can't seem to get over the fact that their job security is tied to a 12-team playoff that started only two years ago.TED CRUZ UNLOADS ON STATE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL AS PROGRAMS GET DECIMATED BY TRANSFER PORTAL: 'ABSOLUTE CRISIS'Sure, some of the topics discussed amid another eventful end to the season were tiered toward the change in how many transfer portal periods are now in place (one) compared to previous years.But, the overwhelming sentiment has centered around how they (assistants, analysts, head coaches) think the sport of college football could be bettered if certain changes were to be enacted.On Tuesday, the AFCA released a statement from their board that conveyed a message that there need to be immediate changes implemented to help usher college football into a new era.Mind you, we're still living within a landscape that isn’t particularly old, though that doesn’t mean coaches aren’t going to look out for themselves, rightfully.What are some of the changes to the current system that AFCA members would like to see installed in the very near future?Well, there's a number of them, starting with the elimination of conference championship games. If you are an avid college football fan, you've certainly heard this one over the past year, as the SEC and Big Ten continue to fight over how many teams should be capable of making the CFP.Right now, there is a game of "chicken" being played. The Big Ten, along with others like the ACC and Big 12, want the playoff to have 24 teams. On the other side of the coin, the SEC would rather go with the 16-team format, though plenty of coaches within the conference would be fine with 24 teams.INSIDE THE FIGHT: NIL ARMS RACE FUELING NEW PUSH FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSIONWhy the dissension? As you may have seen recently, some coaches within the SEC are starting to voice their displeasure with moving to a nine-game conference schedule without a further expansion of the college football playoff. The thought process in the coaches group chat, from some, is that if they are going to add an additional conference game, they have the cushion of a further-expanded playoff.That's a reasonable take, but getting to the point of expanding the postseason once again is going to take some finagling at this time. Given that the SEC and Big Ten control whether we see an expanded playoff, thanks to other conferences giving them that power in the last round of negotiations, coming to an agreement on how many teams should be included has been a tough argument since those two don't agree.As for the coaches who are members of the AFCA, they want to "maximize the number of participants while honoring the proposed completion date" which is essentially them saying "add more teams once the ESPN contract allows."The one thing I would imagine most of you fans won't have a problem with is the AFCA voting to end the season by the second Monday in January. Sure, we can get behind that part.Don't worry though, they are voting like this for the "student-athletes." Right, so we're going to toe the company line and continue calling the players who are being paid "students.""Structuring the season in this way will better support student-athletes by more closely matching the academic calendar and aligning with the single transfer portal window," the AFCA said in a statement. "It also elevates the quality of play during the most meaningful stretch of the season by removing unnecessary breaks and preserving competitive rhythm."For some reason though, the coaches who voiced their opinion also want to reduce the number of bye-weeks from two to one. So, are we worried about the wear and tear on the players' bodies or not?I think we all understand where we are headed in college football. There will be expansion of the playoff, which fans aren’t asking for, and there will be a season that is officially started a week earlier than the normal Labor Day weekend kickoff.But, as we continue into 'talkin' season', remember that there are plenty of voices that want to be heard regarding overwhelming changes to college football, though only a few will actually have their recommendations heard loud enough to enact real movement.Until then, it's all just noise.
ВМС Корпуса стражей исламской революции пообещали безопасный транзит через пролив при условии прекращения угроз со стороны США.
News24 | Iran says Strait of Hormuz passage to be ensured after US pauses operation
— Safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured as the United States threats end and with new procedures in place, the navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, after the US said it was pausing operations to help stranded ships pass through the waterway.
Власти Кубы заявили, что госсекретарь США Марко Рубио предоставил ложную информацию, отрицая проведение американской стороной нефтяной блокады.
News24 | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ‘has simply chosen to lie’ about oil blockade, says Cuba
— Cuba accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of lying when he denied that the United States was carrying out an oil blockade on Cuba.
Основатель телеканала CNN Тед Тёрнер скончался в возрасте 87 лет. О его смерти было объявлено в среду.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
— Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionising the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.A brash risk taker, Turner – whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday – helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century.He also made a name for himself with spectacular business deals, his ownership of professional sports clubs, a marriage to actress Jane Fonda, his leadership...
Умер создатель телеканала CNN Тед Тёрнер, изменивший облик современных новостных медиа.
CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87
— Ted Turner revolutionized news media and became one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.
В подкасте Aspire with Emma Grede дизайнер Виктория Бекхэм поделилась подробностями своего подхода к воспитанию четверых детей, включая запрет на использование телефонов во время ужина.
Victoria Beckham reveals strict no-phones rule at family dinner keeps her kids grounded
— Victoria Beckham says her kids manifest, have crystals by their beds and pursue spiritual work alongside traditional family values and close bonds.
Лидера британской партии «Зеленых» Зака Полански сравнивают с нью-йоркским политиком Зораном Мамдани из-за его сочетания экологической и социалистической программ.
Who is Zack Polanski, UK Greens leader and rising political star?
— Polanski has been likened to New York's Zohran Mamdani for his popular blend of environmental and socialist policies.
Компания BioNTech, получившая признание благодаря вакцинам против COVID-19, переживает период реструктуризации и снижения спроса.
BioNTech faces its biggest post pandemic crisis
— BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant?
Рассказ о жизни в прибрежном поселении на море Молукка, где традиционное рыболовство поддерживается благодаря экосистеме мангровых лесов.
Greetings from a sea village in Indonesia, where Indigenous fishing gets help from mangroves
— As a water taxi rounded a corner at sunset, the village of Torosiaje came into view, with its colorful stilted houses perched over the Molucca Sea.
Главный тренер баскетбольной команды Кентукки Марк Поуп столкнулся с жесткой критикой со стороны болельщиков после проведения публичной сессии вопросов и ответов в социальной сети X.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope opens up for Q&A on X, and it backfires in spectacular fashion
— Kentucky coach Mark Pope's public Q&A backfired spectacularly as frustrated Wildcats fans unloaded over transfer portal losses and recruiting woes.
Манон Кержан представляет обзор французских кинокартин, которые будут представлены на 79-м Каннском кинофестивале.
Film show: French stars set to sparkle at Cannes
— We look ahead to some of the French films making a splash on the Riviera at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, as Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the home-grown talent gracing the red carpet this year. She tells us why opening feature "The Electric Kiss" strikes the right tone with its bittersweet, supernatural elements and how Arthur Harari's "The Unknown" has revisited the body-swap genre with panache.
Бывшая сотрудница Совета национальной безопасности США Кейт Конли, претендующая на место в Палате представителей, столкнулась с обвинениях со стороны республиканцев в связи с провальным выводом американских войск из Афганистана.
Biden alum seeking Mike Lawler's NY swing seat ripped for ties to botched Afghanistan withdrawal
— Democrat Cait Conley faced GOP attacks over her ties to the Afghanistan withdrawal as she seeks to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler from his New York swing seat.
Скончался медиамагнат Тед Тёрнер, основатель телеканала CNN, изменивший индустрию кабельного телевидения.
Ted Turner, CNN creator who revolutionized the media industry, dies at 87
— Ted Turner, the media mogul who created CNN and revolutionized cable TV, has died.
Группа инвесторов оспаривает действия производителя мороженого Magnum, связанные с управлением активизмом бренда Ben & Jerry’s.
Ice cream giant faces investor revolt over Ben and Jerry’s social mission and financial transparency
— A coalition of investors is challenging ice cream giant Magnum over its handling of Ben & Jerry's social activism and a perceived lack of financial transparency, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Основатель американского медиагиганта CNN скончался в возрасте 87 лет.
CNN’s pioneering founder Ted Turner dies at 87
— Ted Turner, the founder of American media giant CNN, has died at, his network said on Wednesday. He was 87.
В Гонконге задержан финансовый директор колледжа Chu Hai из-за подозрительных транзакций на сумму около 98 тысяч долларов США. О нарушениях стало известно после уведомления от банка.
Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement
— The finance director of Hong Kong Chu Hai College has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling HK$770,000 (US$98,262) after the head of the institution reported the case to the police.Jane Zhang, president of the Tuen Mun‑based college, contacted police on April 29 after the Bank of China alerted her on April 17 to three unusual transactions from the college to the suspect’s personal account, amounting to about HK$770,000, a police source said.Zhang decided to report the matter after...
Медиамагнат, стоявший у истоков формата круглосуточного вещания новостей, ушел из жизни.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
— The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
Заведение в престижном районе Рома-Норте ввело повышенный сбор в ответ на высказывания Дональда Трампа и процессы джентрификации.
Mexican nightclub charges Americans $300 entry free in ‘response’ to Trump’s insults
— A club in Mexico City’s fashionable Roma Norte district says action is a retaliation against President Donald Trump and also a reaction to ‘gentrification and touristification’ of its neighborhood
Перевод Аун Сан Су Чжи из тюрьмы под домашний арест вызвал сдержанную реакцию международного сообщества.
Myanmar: What's behind Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest?
— The transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest has been welcomed cautiously abroad, but experts say Myanmar's military may be using it to boost legitimacy as the nation remains engulfed in civil war.
Легендарная фигура медиаиндустрии скончался в возрасте 87 лет.
Ted Turner death: Media icon behind CNN dies at age 87
— Turner founded CNN, creating the first 24-hour news channel in 1980
Пионер кабельного вещания и медиамагнат Тед Тернер скончался в возрасте 87 лет.
CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87
— CNN founder and business mogul Ted Turner has died at age 87, according to CNN.