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.

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the 3rd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo (5) dribbles down court in the second half of the game against Washburn inside Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) tackles Florida State Seminoles running back Lawrance Toafili (9) in the backfield during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) runs the ball against the Houston Cougars during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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As the Jayhawks rested in Week 10, the rest of the league got shaken up by two big upsets.

Oct 26, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) celebrates after scoring a 41 yard touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

Kansas is off this week. Which Big 12 players should the staff and players be watching in Week 10?

Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) celebrates a play against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Jayhawks are one of six Big 12 teams who are on a bye in Week 10.

Sep 21, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) catches a pass and runs for a touchhdown during the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Jayhawks senior continues to showcase why he's one of the most underrated playmakers in college football.

Oct 25, 2024; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Basketball

With the 2024-25 hoops ready to tip off, we reveal the five toughest opponents on the Jayhawks' schedule.

Oct 18, 2024; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) celebrates after a scrimmage during Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Jayhawks will once again be led by one of college basketball's most talented and experienced point guards.

Oct 26, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal (4) is tackled by Kansas State Wildcats safety Jordan Riley (6) during the third quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Neal's record-breaking run showcased his myriad skills in Saturday's game with rival Kansas State.

Oct 26, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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The Jayhawks have lost a lot of tough games this season, but nothing like Saturday night in Manhattan.

Oct 19, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) passes the ball against the Houston Cougars during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

A packed Week 9 schedule in the Big 12 includes the annual Sunflower Showdown between Kansas and Kansas State.

Kansas State junior tight end Ben Sinnott (34) drives through Kansas defenders during the first quarter of Saturday's Sunflower Showdown against Kansas inside David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The Week 9 Big 12 slate is headlined by the 122nd Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan.

Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Who are this year's Big 12 Coach of the Year contenders? And who's underachieving? We rank every league coach through the first eight weeks.

Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) runs on to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to take on TCU Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The Jayhawks' first win since the opener was highlighted by an epic individual defensive performance.