HR 2- Alex Donno Joins, NIL Explosion, Maple Leafs Hired a Con Artist?

HR 2- Alex Donno Joins, NIL Explosion, Maple Leafs Hired a Con Artist?

From The Joe Rose Show by Audacy

May 5, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

The episode discusses rising costs for sports fans, Miami Hurricanes football recruiting, and the impact of NIL deals in college sports.

Hollywood is joined by Alex Donno and Omar Kelly to revisit the ongoing discussion about rising costs for fans, including how far $200 really goes at different sporting events, with Donno pointing to Hurricanes baseball as the best bang for your buck while also noting Marlins games as an affordable option. The conversation shifts into Miami Hurricanes football recruiting and where things stand in the schedule, along with several big names being linked to the program. From there, the group previews ACC Kickoff and how the event has changed, with players now showing up in high-end suits and jewelry as college football continues to embrace its money era, while also reacting to the strange situation of Bill Belichick at North Carolina and the program’s struggles, including having no players drafted last season. They dive deeper into the recruiting landscape, including massive NIL deals, positional value, and Miami missing out on a running back who reportedly got a seven-figure offer from Auburn, before wrapping with a Dolphins debate on whether De’Von Achane deserves a major extension given the risk of paying running backs.

People in this episode

Host: Hollywood

Guests: Alex Donno, Omar Kelly

Topics covered

  • NIL deals
  • Miami Hurricanes football
  • ACC Kickoff
  • sports fan costs
  • college football recruiting
  • Dolphins debate

Keywords

  • NIL explosion
  • Miami Hurricanes
  • ACC Kickoff
  • sports costs
  • college football
  • recruiting
  • Dolphins
  • De’Von Achane

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Miami Hurricanes, Marlins, ACC, Auburn

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