The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It's Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. #81

The combination of the transfer portal and NIL deals has college sports in complete chaos right now, but changing NIL is NOT the solution 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why college athletics have spiraled into anarchy, why the current transfer rules are the real problem (not paying players), and why a few common-sense guardrails could immediately stabilize the sport.

From Demond Williams Jr. signing a contract and still entering the transfer portal, to midseason eligibility chaos, to professional players suiting up in college because no one wants to risk an antitrust lawsuit, Doug explains how fear of litigation has created a lawless system. NIL itself isn’t broken, it’s simply a pay raise. The real issue is unrestricted transfer freedom and the NCAA’s refusal to enforce boundaries.

Do you think NIL should stay untouched and transfer rules need fixing … or is everything broken? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“NIL is great, but the transfer freedom is the real problem … free agency of one-year contracts, it’s like recess.” — Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #81

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

00:20 – Huddle Up

🏈 Doug explains why college sports had to evolve, how NIL became inevitable, and why the current chaos isn’t proof that paying players was a mistake — but proof the system needs guardrails.

03:00 – Fear of Lawsuits Is Killing Enforcement

🏈 Doug explains how antitrust fears have paralyzed the NCAA, why no one wants to enforce rules, and how that hesitation has opened the door to complete chaos.

04:04 – The REAL Issue: Unrestricted Transfer Freedom

🏈 Doug breaks down why free-agency-style transfers are destroying roster stability, recruiting, and accountability. NIL is not the problem — it’s simply a pay raise — and Doug explains why schools are willingly paying athletes, proving players were underpaid for decades.

07:12 – Pro Players Returning to College?

🏀 Doug explains how NCAA basketball eligibility has spiraled, why drafted and overseas pros are being cleared to play, and how legal fear has replaced common sense.

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3 NFL Teams That NEED New Head Coaches | HARD PASS Ep. #80

Three NFL franchises are at a crossroads, and all of them need a new head coach, but for completely different reasons 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why the Baltimore Ravens must finally move on from John Harbaugh before they waste any more of Lamar Jackson’s prime, why the New York Giants desperately need to get their next hire RIGHT after years of coaching mistakes, and why the New York Jets have no choice but to cut ties with Aaron Glenn despite the money owed.

From Harbaugh’s repeated late-game failures and questionable personnel decisions, to the Giants’ revolving door of bad head coaches, to the Jets becoming a full-blown punchline with historically poor defense, Doug explains why all three situations demand change — and why delaying it would only make things worse.

Which team needs a new coach the MOST? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“Harbaugh did have a great start to his Ravens tenure, but since then he’s mostly been unable to make adjustments in the playoffs.” - Doug Kezirian

#nfl #football #ravens #lamarjackson #johnharbaugh #giants #jets #nflcoaches

HARD PASS Ep. #80

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

00:33 – Huddle Up

🏈 Doug breaks down why three NFL teams absolutely need new head coaches, and why each situation is completely different.

00:42 – Why the Ravens Have to Move On From Harbaugh

🏈 Doug walks through the Steelers loss, the missed field goal, and the series of coaching decisions that perfectly encapsulate Baltimore’s ongoing problem. Is it finally time to move on? Doug explains why he thinks the answer is yes.

06:25 – Is Harbaugh the Right Fit for the New York Giants?

🏈 Doug breaks down the Giants’ coaching failures over the last decade, why Brian Daboll was fired, and why a veteran presence like Harbaugh might actually make sense in New York.

07:54 – The New York Jets’ Coaching Disaster

🏈 Doug explains why Aaron Glenn is not the answer, how historically bad the Jets have become, and why contract money can’t stop them from making the right decision.

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Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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3 Changes That Will FIX The College Football Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. #79

The College Football Playoff has made a MASSIVE step in the right direction, but it’s still not perfect 👀

Doug Kezirian breaks down why the CFP is already far better than the old poll-and-computer system, why the four remaining teams prove expansion was necessary, and why three specific changes would finally make the playoff system work the way it was always intended.

Doug explains why long layoffs between games are hurting top seeds, why playoff games should be played on college campuses instead of half-empty neutral sites, and why the biggest remaining issue lies with the Playoff Committee itself. From rust after byes, to crowd issues at bowl games, to the lack of transparency and built-in bias among decision-makers, Doug lays out a clear, logical blueprint for how the CFP can crown a true champion on the field.

What changes would YOU make to the CFP? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

“We can’t have a month between games, its absolutely nonsense and the players are in fact negatively affected … it’s only been 2 years of the 12 team format and only 1 team with a bye advanced” — Doug Kezirian

#football #cfb #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoffs #cfp #ohiostate #georgia

HARD PASS Ep. #79

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 – Intro

🏈 Doug breaks down why college football HAD to move on from the old computer-based system, why the College Football Playoff was a necessary evolution, and how despite clear improvements, three specific changes can finally make it perfect.

01:38 – Change #1: The CFP Calendar Problem

🏈 Doug explains why month-long layoffs are hurting top seeds, how bye teams have consistently struggled, and why the playoff needs to start immediately after conference championship weekend.

04:45 – Change #2: Playoff Game Locations

🏈 Doug breaks down why early-round playoff games belong on college campuses, how neutral-site bowls hurt atmosphere and attendance, and why home-field advantage should reward regular-season success.

08:22 – Change #3: The CFP Committee

🏈 Doug explains why current athletic directors should NOT be on the CFP Committee, how conference affiliations create unavoidable bias, and why who selects the teams matters just as much as the format itself.

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Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

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Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

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📬 For inquiries or interviews: DKSportsNetwork@gmail.com

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