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Rich Cirminiello

Rich Cirminiello

Joined: Sep 12, 2024

I've been the VP of College Awards for the Maxwell Football Club since 2008. I oversee and manage all aspects of the Maxwell Award (CFB Player of the Year), Bednarik Award (Defensive POY) and Munger Award (CFB Coach of the Year), including creating watch lists, steering the selection committee and choosing players of the week. I appear weekly on SportsGrid TV to discuss college football, both as a guest and a co-host of various live shows. I oversee and manage two additional college awards, outside the purview of the Maxwell Football Club - former Seattle Seahawk RB Shaun Alexander's Freshman of the Year Award & the Buddy Teevens Award, which was created by Peyton Manning, Archie Manning and Omaha Productions in honor of the late Dartmouth coach. I'm contracted out each May by Phil Steele to help edit the magazine and write select articles leading up to the publication of his annual College Football Preview in June.

Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Cornell Wheeler (44) celebrates after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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As Jalon Daniels & Jeff Grimes Tank, These Kansas Jayhawks are Thriving

The offense is in disarray. The team has dropped back-to-back games as a favorite. But these Jayhawks are playing well despite the difficult circumstances.

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Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts after a play during the second half against the UNLV Rebels at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Kansas Football is Unraveling: What Went Wrong vs. UNLV

Kansas has now lost back-to-back games as a favorite. What went wrong Friday night and where do the Jayhawks go from here?

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Aug 29, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the first half against the Lindenwood Lions at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Week 2 Big 12 FPI Rankings: Kansas Jayhawks Position and Analysis

ESPN released its updated Football Power Index rankings for the Big 12. See where Kansas is heading into the Week 3 visit from UNLV.

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Aug 29, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Mello Dotson (3) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half against the Lindenwood Lions at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Kansas vs. UNLV: The Matchup NFL Scouts Will Be Watching

When Kansas hosts UNLV, there's one head-to-head matchup every NFL scout will be watching closely.

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Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jason Bean (9) runs the ball against UNLV Rebels linebacker Jackson Woodard (7) during the second quarter in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Kansas vs. UNLV: Top 5 Rebels to Watch

The Jayhawks are looking to rebound from last week's Illinois loss. Rich Cirminiello shares the five UNLV players that Kansas must contain.

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Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) looks back after a touchdown against Lindenwood Lions in the second quarter Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Children's Mercy Park.
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Criminally Underrated Kansas Jayhawk Leads Nation in Two Key Categories

Kansas senior Devin Neal is not only one of the most underrated backs in America, but he's also the most prolific among Power 4 runners.

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