Miami beat Ohio State to reach the CFP semifinals, keeping its best title hopes alive since 2001. But instead of centering the players who earned it, the broadcast fixated on aging legends soaking up the spotlight.
iPINIONS argues that sideline nostalgia, especially from figures like Michael Irvin, undermines team unity, media integrity, and the moment these young Hurricanes deserve.

Read my full take on Substack:
https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/cfp-sidelines-are-no-place-for-old
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