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David Ubben

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David Ubben

@davidubben

National college football writer, @TheAthletic. Co-host of Bunch Formation, a CFB podcast. 2022 President, @theFWAA. Aspiring eater. DMs open.

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Joined May 2009

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David Ubben
@davidubben
Jun 26
What happened to giant shoulder pads? It's a simple question. My search for why was a little more complex. "It's scary." Gift link to read for free: nytimes.com/athletic/73941…
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Nov 5, 2024
Imagine doing something so outrageous you make a sideline full of some of the best athletes on the planet react like this 😂
NFL UK & Ireland
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NFL UK & Ireland
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Oct 27, 2024
At all times, Jameis seems like he’s shooting a scene he’s rehearsed 100x for a movie that is not being made.
Daniel Oyefusi
@DanielOyefusi
Oct 27, 2024
Browns QB1
NFL on CBS 🏈
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NFL on CBS 🏈
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Apr 30, 2025
I'm trying to think about what would happen if me being a 21-year-old idiot cost my dad $100,000 and his company $250,000
Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
Apr 30, 2025
The NFL has confirmed that the #Falcons have been fined $250,000 and DC Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the NFL Draft.
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Nov 25, 2017
OU at the coin toss. He didn't die, guys. He grabbed his crotch.
David Ubben
@davidubben
Sep 8, 2024
To me, the difference between the NFL and CFB is every single week some team is playing a game they'll remember the rest of their lives
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Jun 30, 2025
If you think he’s a star, his younger brother Availa is even more valuable
Josh Pate
@JoshPateCFB
Jun 30, 2025
Nobody is stopping Rice this year
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Jan 1, 2025
ESPN paid $7.8 billion to have literally no one watch the first quarter of the Rose Bowl. Delay the game, guys.
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Sep 6, 2025
Legitimate respect for posting this
OSU Cowboy Football
@CowboyFB
Sep 6, 2025
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Aug 3, 2018
Chase Daniel has made $24.3 million over his career and thrown 78 passes in eight seasons. Judging solely by quality of life, this is one of the greatest NFL careers in history.
David Ubben
@davidubben
Dec 29, 2024
My wife sent me this text at 4:06 pm
The Ball Is Orange
@theballisorange
Dec 29, 2024
I showed this to my wife and she said “you get to show me 3 more pop tart bowl things and then that’s it”
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Oct 12, 2024
From the starting quarterback at Army, no less. I saluted
Coach Dan Casey
@CoachDanCasey
Oct 12, 2024
This is a SAVAGE Stiff-Arm 😤
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Oct 18, 2025
People are calling the Ohtani game one of the best performances in sports history and he had zero rushing yards? Do I have that right?
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David Ubben
@davidubben
Nov 1, 2025
Again: This should be reserved for fans enduring horrific seasons and needing to find joy. North Texas is legitimately chasing a playoff spot. Oklahoma State's culture is not your costume.
ESPN College Football
@ESPNCFB
Nov 1, 2025
The lads 🟢
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