# Could Dave Portnoy Help Decide Michigan’s Next Head Coach? | Can a Mentalist Beat the Sportsbooks?

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Podcast: [Front Office Sports Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-office-sports-today-4120147)
Published: 2025-12-12T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the aftermath of Sherrone Moore’s dismissal as head football coach at the University of Michigan, Barstool Sports CEO and infamous school alum Dave Portnoy has become the face of Michigan fandom, utilizing his mega-platform to discuss the scandal that has engulfed the school while pitching current Barstool employee and former NFL head coach Jon Gruden for the head coach position. In a world where rich donors and personalities influence NIL (name, image, and likeness) collectives and athletic budgets, just how powerful and influential is Portnoy at Michigan? FOS media and entertainment reporter Ryan Glasspiegel joins Baker Machado to discuss. Meanwhile, the Emirates NBA Cup heads to Las Vegas to crown a new champion as the Knicks, Magic, Thunder, and Spurs all advanced to the semifinals set for this weekend. FOS reporter Colin Salao breaks down the matchups and whether the in-season tournament has met Adam Silver’s lofty expectations and whether the inclusion of NBA European league teams could be in its future. Plus, the youngest mentalist, Nevo Abutbul, tells us if he’s a sports betting ace and if he can beat the sportsbooks by predicting the biggest sporting events in 2026.Plus, the youngest mentalist, Nevo Abutbul, tells us if he’s a sports betting ace and if he can beat the sportsbooks by predicting the biggest sporting events in 2026. There are risks when investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. ETFs’ risks are similar to those of stocks. Investments in the tech sector are subject to greater risk and more volatility than more diversified investments. The Nasdaq-100 Index® includes the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. An investment cannot be made directly into an index. Consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges…

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