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Morning Cup Of Joe

September 17th, 2026

Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction.

Distraction of the Day

NFLPA going after NFL for banning the two LSU dudes who tried to go back to college after signing NFL contracts — and the NFL declared them ineligible for the remainder of the 2026 season. No matter how you slice it, shady Lane Kiffin screwed these guys badly. [PFT]

Will Derrick Henry break Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record? [CBS]

Father Dungy, Bill Polian get run from Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors committee. [Yahoo!]

Power rankings. [NFL]

NCAA football oversight committee rules that yes, Western Michigan got screwed. B1G officials hosed them. But, the final cannot be reversed. Western Michigan won, but lost. [On3]

No, Mike Norvell did not have moving trucks roll up to his house — though there should be. [Outkick]

Does the SEC’s cellar dweller have a Heisman Trophy candidate? Really? Mississippi State? [Sport and State]

Luxury locker rooms. [Front Office Sports]

First known AI golf analyst called boring. Can you imagine, a boring golf analyst? That’s like saying a rasslin’ analyst is loud. Boring? Well, then that’s perfect for that “sport” as there is no, um, activity broadcast on TV short of poker that is more boring. [Awful Announcing]

Kay Adams eats Graeter’s ice cream (video style!). [Instagram]

Eat! [TikTok]

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12 Responses to “Morning Cup Of Joe”

  1. Permanently Moderated Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 5:59 am

    Airport dust up – It’s always enjoyable to see a complete jerk get his comeuppance. Well done, Sir.

  2. Anyhony Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 6:48 am

    How does @EmmanuelAcho know what the he!! Arch Manning was laughing about? He should speak for himself.

  3. toopanca Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 6:49 am

    From the NFL Power Ranking Link above:

    Rank
    14
    Rank increased by
    4

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    0-1
    Yes, the Buccaneers lost on Sunday. Yes, they turned the ball over four times. There’s plenty to clean up. But there’s also a lot to like. Tampa Bay never punted, its defense bowed up in the second half to keep Cincinnati out of the end zone and rookie LB Josiah Trotter turned in one of the best debuts I’ve ever seen. For a team coming off a loss, the Bucs could feel much, much worse. Baker Mayfield needs to protect the football, though.

  4. Razorramone Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 7:41 am

    So it looks like Ira is safe.

  5. D-Rome Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 8:24 am

    Father Dungy, Bill Polian run from Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors committee.

    Hey, look at that! Ira didn’t get cut. There are some surprising cuts, most notably Mary Kay Kabot and D. Orlando Ledbetter.

    First known AI golf analyst called boring

    This is release 1.0, that’s all. It’s going to get better and better. It’s a good thing we have a leader that is “STRONG AND SMART (HIGH IQ!)”. Someone that is looking to make sure there are no guardrails, no regulation, and no safety standards.

  6. BuccoMarty Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 9:32 am

    D-Rome for the love of God, keep the politics off the page. This is supposed to be an escape from that.

  7. LANshark Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

    Cutting Mary Kay Cabot is NOT a surprise. Should never have had a vote in the first place. Not because she’s female… because she’s an idiot.

  8. Rod Munch Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 12:37 pm

    toopanca Says:
    Yes, the Buccaneers lost on Sunday. Yes, they turned the ball over four times. There’s plenty to clean up. But there’s also a lot to like. Tampa Bay never punted

    ———–

    I legit LOL’d when I read that power ranking comment.

    Of course you’re not punting when half your drives end in turnovers.

  9. John Sinclear Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 12:51 pm

    Luxury locker rooms? OK. With a barbershop? Why? One unused room there!

  10. Ultra Clodhopper Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 1:02 pm

    Something’s missing from this morning. Did we decide there was a topic that was a bit too hot? 😂

  11. Mobucs Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 2:52 pm

    Karma in Cleveland: Tony Grossi and Mary Kay Cabot being cut on the same day.

  12. Itzok Says:
    September 17th, 2026 at 5:43 pm

    Mary Kay ca ” boot”