Bootleg

Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello joins Kolby to discuss this year's team, draft prospects Garrett Crochet and Alerick Soularie, a new college baseball model, and looks ahead to the 2021 Vols.

Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool checks in to discuss a bizarre spring for the new-look Razorbacks with a little golf on the side. Plus, the band's back together, as Michael Gunter and Kyle Bratke join Kolby to talk some recruiting.

Former Tennessee Titan Damian Williams discusses the wide receiver depth of the '20 draft class, explains why he loves Jalen Hurts' fit in Philly, and has some interesting things to say about the Cowboys' decision to sign Andy Dalton.

North Texas athletic director Wren Baker discusses the work being done behind the scenes in preparation for the 2020-21 academic year + is there a chasm between athletic directors and university presidents when it comes to the likelihood of playing college football this fall?

Bratke explains why Jerry Jeudy is only the third best wide receiver in a loaded class and Kolby urges the Joneses and Will McClay to live life on the edge with, not one, but two draft day trades.

Elite MLB Draft prospect Garrett Mitchell discusses COVID-19's impact on the sport of baseball through his own lens, offers up some cooking tips, and touts his exploits on an obscure video game that is, essentially, the lovechild of FIFA and Twisted Metal.

Kyle Bratke is back in the saddle, as he joins Kolby for a lengthy discussion about college football's COVID-19 problem. As the NFL Draft approaches, All-American defensive end Ron'Dell Carter explains his current predicament.

Hofstra point guard Desure Buie discusses the abrupt end to the 2019-20 NCAA hoops season, the ensuing heartbreak for the Pride, and what it means for his professional future.

As we mourn the passing of the 2019 college football season, we recap two monumental title games, rant about hotel towel propaganda, and begin the 230ish day countdown to Notre Dame-Navy.

Towson quarterback Tom Flacco joins us to preview his upcoming appearance in the Tropical Bowl and breakdown the James Madison defense ahead of the Dukes' national title game matchup with North Dakota State.

Whole squad on the pod this week as Bratke's back from paternity leave and Gunter was just dying to discuss the SEC Championship. Kolby's entire motivational speech for the Sooners went out the window with the suspension of Ronnie Perkins — so, instead, it's on to Eliah Drinkwitz's Wikipedia page. Oh, and bowl picks, too (which turned out to be way more entertaining than it sounds). 

Stony Brook quarterback Tyquell Fields joins the show to discuss late game heroics, surpassing expectations, and this week's matchup with Richmond. Elsewhere, Chad Morris has guaranteed an Arkansas victory on Saturday and we're all in on the Hogs.

JMU defensive end Ron'Dell Carter joins the show to discuss the 2019 season to date. Plus, a discussion about which college football governments should be overthrown by former players. That, and a whole bunch more, on this week's episode of Bootleg.

Georgia looks off. Jake Fromm looks a little stale. Meanwhile, Justin Fields — don't look now, but Jacob Eason, too — excels elsewhere. Goes Kirby Smart have a Fromm problomm?  

Richmond's Maurice Jackson joins the show, it's OU-Texas week, and Tate Martell is a wide receiver or something.

On the big 3-0, Kolby and Bratke welcome Iowa Justin to the show and discuss the Fair Pay to Play Act, LeBron's involvement, and what we should expect moving forward.

Villanova running back Justin Covington is leading the FCS in rushing yards and he's officially moved into a tie for the league lead in Colonial Time appearances.

Towson safety SJ Brown joins us to discuss the undefeated, fifth-ranked Tigers' early defensive turnaround from a season ago. Michael Gunter makes his co-hosting debut, pinch hitting for Kyle Bratke, who was out driving go-karts or something.

Maine quarterback Chris Ferguson makes a guest appearance after lighting Sacred Heart on fire last week. Plus, the Pac-12 is dead and Jalen Hurts is going to win the Heisman.

With mere hours separating us from dear ol' college football, we explain why Northwestern will be good and Les Miles will not — plus, a CAA preview in our first-ever installment of Colonial Time.

James Madison cornerback Rashad Robinson spent time with Kyle and Kolby at CAA Media Day—plus, a discussion about college football's attendance "problem," how to solve it, and what sucks the most about moving.

Bratke's still home on those country roads of West Virginia, so it's a solo mission for Kolby this week with a little help from TCU's Jalen Reagor, WVU's TJ Simmons, Maine's Manny Patterson and Elon quarterback Davis Cheek.

The boys are back in the studio and back on their game, as Rivals' Nikki Chavanelle joins the show to discuss her strategy for befriending teenage football players — plus, we rank yard/drinking/tailgating games and long for the days of NCAA Football in July.

No bells and whistles. Just guys being dudes, as Kolby and Bratke discuss The Opening, Fourth of July plans and the U.S. Women's National Team.

Towson running back Shane Simpson joins the guys as the second season of Bootleg hits the ground running. Additionally, there's a plan for UConn football, a new rule for prospects who screw up commitment tweets, and a live mascot snake draft.

After a brief hiatus, the Bootleggers are back talking AAF, XFL, National Signing Day and transfers. Oh, and, of course, providing the absolute last recap of the Super Bowl you'll find anywhere in the world.

West Virginia defensive tackle Kenny Bigelow joins the show to discuss the Tropical Bowl, Dana Holgerson, and his road from Top 10 prospect, to USC assistant coach, to the cusp of the NFL Draft. Plus, we talk Clemson-'Bama, the Early Signing Period, Bratke's road trip, and preview a few additional players to watch this weekend.

Michael Gunter joins Kolby and Bratke as the trio makes confidence picks for each of the 40 FBS bowl games.

The Alamo Bowl spurned West Virginia and Bratke has declared war on Jamie Pollard. Urban Meyer is retiring (told ya), Kyler Murray is going to win the Heisman (told ya), and Kelly Bryant is going to Mizzou.

Is Oklahoma vs. Ohio State for the fourth and final playoff spot a legit debate? This may shock you, but Kolby says nay. Bratke offers up a diagnosis for what ails Aaron Rodgers (Spoiler alert: It rhymes with Panica Datrick) and, of course, the boys make another round of college football picks.

Kolby inexplicably finds a way to successfully equate members of the Dallas Cowboys to Thanksgiving dinner items. While everyone else is fixated on the top nine, Bratke ranks the nine worst teams in college football — and explains why he's still wearing shorts to outdoor football games in mid-November. Also, when is it acceptable to begin decorating for Christmas?

West Virginia beat Texas in the best ending of the college football season thus far, and folks got super mad about an inverted hand signal along the way. Georgia beat Kentucky to lock up the SEC East and a rematch with 'Bama. Michael Gunter's on the show to discuss.

On a Halloween edition of Bootleg, the boys discuss which teams have been a treat to watch this season and which have been the opposite. With the College Football Playoff rankings release, the pair looks for a dark horse final four candidate. And Kolby had a surprising Twitter altercation during the Arkansas game last Saturday.

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant visited Arkansas over the weekend, so Nikki Chavanelle joins Kolby and Bratke to discuss those details, plus the likelihood that the Hogs can win his services. Elsewhere, is Urban Meyer angling towards his second health-related retirement? And why doesn't UCF athletic director Danny White understand how college football works?

West Virginia native and diehard Mountaineers fan Kyle Bratke explains the torture of rooting annually for WVU. After which, the fellas break down exactly who still has a path to the College Football Playoff and Kolby explains why he thinks the Heisman race is far from over.

We cast judgment on the Top 10, attempt to make sense of the Cowboys' offense, and Michael Gunter joins the show to pick college football winners and weigh in on his Georgia Bulldogs.

It's Red River Rivalry week and Kolby has plenty of tips for those planning to attend. We re-assess the already budding narratives for both Kelly Bryant (me first) and Jalen Hurts (team first), and—like the rest of you—try to figure out what happened to Penn State on Saturday.

Denver Broncos' long snapper—and longtime FloWrestling fan—Casey Kreiter joins the show to discuss Von Miller, game-winning field goals, Dez Bryant's swag and much more.

We discuss first-year coaching turbulence, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron makes an appearance—sort of—and Bratke throws a fit over NFL officiating.

We discuss our Nakobe Dean revelation, Bratke explains why he momentarily canceled the NFL season and Kolby has a message for delusional Arkansas fans.

FloFootball's Kyle Bratke joins Kolby Paxton, as the the pair goes retrospective on the Freedom Bowl, examines college football's opening week, and takes a look ahead at this weekend's slate.

Milton (GA) HS athletic director Gary Sylvestri talks Freedom Bowl. North Gwinnett (GA) wide receiver Josh Downs gives us an inside look at his recruiting process and explains why everyone loves Lil' Baby.

HawgBeat managing editor Nikki Chavanelle joins Kolby to talk about Arkansas' big week of recruiting. Iowa-bound running back Tyler Goodson and Georgia Tech commit Jordan Yates discuss their respective programs, the recruiting process, and the upcoming Freedom Bowl.

RJ Young bookends former Independence CC quarterback Brandon Martinez, who joins Kolby to talk "Last Chance U," rural Kansas, and the truth about JUCO football.

Kolby & RJ chop it up from behind the south end zone of the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, during the final day of The Opening.

Kolby Paxton and RJ Young talk film previews, the NCAA's new redshirt rule, College Football Playoff odds, Nike's The Opening and more.