Mailbag! What 3 things must CFB protect as it considers a new future? Plus, Big 12 vs. ACC QBs, more! (03/14)

The Cover 3 crew talks Michigan, onside kick, quarterbacks, College Football Playoff and more. First, with the news of Trev Alberts making the move from Nebraska to Texas A&M a discussion on the importance of an athletic director in the modern era (3:30) and more reaction to Tony Alford's move from Ohio State to Michigan to be the Wolverines' new running back's coach (11:18). Then it's on to the Big Ol' Bag of Mail's big topic, with a discussion on the aspects of college football that must be protected as the sport's new future is imagined in the coming years (16:30). Plus, proposed changes to the onside kick (34:00), how a conference title game loser might get left out of the 12-team playoff (36:30), Big 12 QBs vs. ACC QBs (43:50) and reasons why we don't see as many academic eligibility issues in the mainstream college football news cycle (52:20).

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