Weekend Hot Reads....

The DALLAS MORNING NEWS' Brad Townsend writes under the header, "How North Texas Became The Epicenter Of College Football." Also in Dallas, Jeff Mosier wrote Sundance Square in downtown Ft. Worth "has become a regular stop for ESPN when a national sporting event is played in North Texas." Their relationship "is now so close that Sundance Square officials consulted with ESPN about some design issues of the plaza."

The N.Y. TIMES' Ken Belson wrote under the subheader, "Arizona Cardinals And Their President, Michael Bidwill, Continue Ascent." Since Bidwill "took over day-to-day operations of the club from his father" in '07, the Cardinals "have grown into a consistent contender." They have "sold out every game" at Univ. of Phoenix Stadium since it opened in '06.

Elsewhere: 

• How Doug Marrone's "ornery disposition" turned off Bills execs.
• A look at the two execs who now "have Woody Johnson’s ear."
• Jim Harbaugh one of many coaches going from NFL to college in recent years.
• Meanwhile, "there are limits" to the economic windfall Harbaugh can bring UM.
• NFL Panthers becoming the "go-to team" for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
• Despite UAB, the "stampede has been colleges rushing to add football."
• Colleges are selling "fan experiences" and "glimpses behind" locker room doors.
• BOSTON GLOBE's Nick Cafardo: Top 10 Possible MLB Story Lines For '15.