Episode 90: What the Hell Is a Private Equity
Serena and Matt talk early Vegas lines for Michigan's notable games, touch on recruiting and whether the fan base's general angst is justified, and then look to the Man in Finance for thoughts on private equity's potential role in college football, why Florida State and the Big 12 are interested in a financial partner, and whether (or for whom) PE involvement makes sense.
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Show Notes
~1:40: Early Vegas lines for Michigan's notable games (and which seem right/wrong)
~11:45: Michigan's recent recruiting uptick, the state of the class, and whether the continued angst is justified
~18:15: Private equity in college sports: What private equity really is, why it's becoming relevant to college sports (specifically Florida State and the Big 12), why there's concern about PE involvement, and where the Man in Finance sees things heading based on what we know so far about the ongoing discussions