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How Buyout Clauses Work for College Coaches (October 2026)
Learn how buyout clauses work for college coaches (): the triggers, how the amount is calculated, reductions, waivers, and the state law…
How College Football Coaches Get Hired and Fired (October 2026)
How college football coaches get hired and fired in , from search committees and finalist interviews to buyouts, terminations and the search…
What Happens at the NFL Combine? A Fan’s Guide for 2026
Learn what happens at the NFL Combine in , from medical checks and interviews to pro day drills, the six timed tests,…
How AAU Basketball Affects College Recruiting (2026)
How aau basketball affects college recruiting in : exposure, better competition, game film, coach relationships, academics, and the real path to a…
How International Players Get Recruited to College Basketball 2026
Learn how international players get recruited to college basketball in : finding a coach, building a recruiting profile, NCAA eligibility and offers.
How College Football Players Prepare for the NFL Draft 2026
How college football players prepare for the NFL draft in , from eligibility planning and offseason training to Combine testing, Pro Day…
How NBA Draft Declaration Deadlines Work (October 2026)
How NBA draft declaration deadlines work in : who must declare by the annual cutoff, how NCAA eligibility differs, and how to…
How Medical Redshirts Work: Rules for Fans (October 2026)
How medical redshirts work in NCAA sports: the 30 percent rule, who files the hardship waiver, what a restored year costs, and…
How College Basketball Recruiting Differs From Football 2026
How college basketball recruiting differs from football in : calendars, roster limits, offers, official visits, NIL and the transfer portal, side by…
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Written for the people in the stands
Wild About AZ Cats is a guide to following the Wildcats and the wider college game — gameday, rivalry weeks, fan culture and the gear that survives a whole season.
It starts in Tucson and widens out to NCAA football and basketball wherever the season leads.