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Extra Points: Bobak Ha'Eri and Mark Branstad talk Reddit and Recruiting

The Heisman Trophy Podcast

The Heisman Trophy Podcast
Extra Points: Bobak Ha'Eri and Mark Branstad talk Reddit and Recruiting
Sep 10, 2025 Season 3 Episode 4
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This week brings a very special episode of the Heisman Trophy Podcast as we delve into the grass roots of college football and speak with innovators who help build the sport's culture. First up, the editor of the largest gathering for college football fans on the internet, Bobak Ha'Eri of r/cfb on Reddit. With over 4.4 million members, "the internet's tailgate" has influence that stretches well beyond its platform. Ha'Eri explains how r/cfb got its start and why it continues to thrive in an ever-changing college football landscape. We close with Mark Branstad, founder and CEO of TrackingFootball.com, an innovative scouting service that compiles tons of athletic data points (especially track and field marks) on high school, college and pro players. There's a good chance your school uses Mark's analytics, so you might as well get familiar. 

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