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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from SEC Media Days, plus Warde Manuel stepping down at Michigan.0:00 Introduction6:10 SEC Separation27:10 9 Game Schedule49:15 Warde Manuel
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest headlines coming out of ACC Media Days0:00 Introduction8:30 ACC Tampering25:45 Narduzzi Big Ten35:50 Monshun Sales49:50 Cody Campbell Again
SEC Media Days is finally here, but first, one of the biggest offseason stories has everyone talking. Reports indicate Ole Miss is exploring legal action involving two former Rebels who transferred to LSU after signing revenue-sharing agreements, adding another chapter to the growing rivalry between the two programs. We break down what it could mean moving forward before previewing the biggest storylines heading into SEC Media Days. Joining the show is Blake Ruffino of AYS Sports and 247Sports to talk LSU, Lane Kiffin, and everything happening around the SEC ahead of fall camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike and Charlie recapped the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the Pirates' decision to select LSU OF Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick. Blake Ruffino, the CEO of the Are You Serious Sports Network, broke down LSU's talented incoming freshman class after the 2026 MLB Draft concluded. Mike spoke to Jonathan Terrell, the Athletic Director at Nicholls State University, and Jono Barnes, the Director for the Urban League of Louisiana. Steve and Charlie interviewed Audacy MLB Insider Bret Boone, Pelicans reporter Oleh Kosel, and LSU writer Koki Riley.
Mike and Charlie recapped the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the Pirates' decision to select LSU OF Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick. Blake Ruffino, the CEO of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down LSU's talented incoming freshman class after the 2026 MLB Draft concluded.
Blake Ruffino, the CEO of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down LSU's talented incoming freshman class after the 2026 MLB Draft concluded.
In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest headlines from Big 12 Media Days, starting with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark refusing to speak in detail about the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech. They also react to the Big 12 announcing its highly criticized partnership with Monster Energy. Plus, they discuss the latest James Franklin, Whit Babcock, Penn State, and Virginia Tech conversation.0:00 Introduction3:20 Warde Manuel28:20 Brett Yormark Monster Energy43:50 Texas Tech/Brendan Sorsby55:55 James Franklin
In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest college football news and rumors, starting with Marcus Freeman and the growing conversation around whether the Notre Dame head coach could eventually leave college football for the NFL. They also react to Urban Meyer's comment that Lane Kiffin needs to win now at LSU. Plus, they preview SMU football for the 2026 college football season. Rhett Lashlee has built SMU into one of the most intriguing programs in the ACC, and Kevin Jennings gives the Mustangs a dynamic quarterback who could help SMU make another major jump. 0:00 Introduction 7:50 Urban Meyer on Lane Kiffin 24:35 Marcus Freeman NFL 44:30 SMU Preview
In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Houston Cougars 2026 preview. Joe and Blake also share their 2026 Heisman dark horse picks. Plus, they rank and debate the top five defensive coordinators in college football.
Mike and Charlie discussed the start of the NBA's League New Year, Toronto's splash trade for Kawhi Leonard, and LeBron James' 24th season. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino reported on LSU football's recruiting class, highlighting the upcoming decisions for multiple Tiger targets. He also emphasized Lane Kiffin's faith in following the NFL mold for defensive backs and tight ends.
Mike and Charlie discussed the start of the NBA's League New Year, Toronto's splash trade for Kawhi Leonard, and LeBron James' 24th season. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk to report on LSU football's recruiting class. Mike and Charlie interviewed former LSU basketball coach John Brady and new Nicholls basketball coach Darion Brown. Steve and Charlie spoke to Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints, about the team's upcoming training camp. Chris Dodson, an NBA reporter for ClutchPoints, broke down the NBA offseason and the 2026 World Cup.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino reported on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting the upcoming decisions for multiple Tiger targets. He also emphasized Lane Kiffin's faith in following the NFL mold for defensive backs and tight ends.
In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football, starting with Chaz Coleman leaving Tennessee. Joe and Blake also preview BYU football heading into the 2026 college football season. Plus, they discuss which college football transfers will have the biggest impact for national contenders like Miami, Indiana, Georgia, Texas, and more.0:00 Introduction8:45 Chaz Coleman29:10 BYU Preview50:00 Transfer Portal Players
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino reported on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting the upcoming decisions for multiple Tiger targets. He also emphasized Lane Kiffin's faith in following the NFL mold for defensive backs and tight ends.
In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football, starting with the NCAA's major eligibility rule changes for athletes. They also react to the Brendan Sorsby situation after the NFL denied his path into the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft. Plus, they discuss Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith reportedly being rated as a 99 overall in EA Sports College Football 27.0:00 Introduction6:40 Brian Kelly 15:20 New NCAA Rule Changes31:30 Jeremiah Smith43:55 Brendan Sorsby
Mike and Charlie discussed Kyle Pitts' extension with the Falcons, the NFL's decision to nix this summer's supplemental draft, and Miami's blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, broke down the latest on LSU football's recruiting class. Mike interviewed Doug Mouton, the WWL-TV Sports Director, and David Grubb, the host of The Post Up podcast. Steve and Charlie spoke to Jake Madison, the host of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, about the 2026 NBA Draft. Jack Chadbourne, the host of Deadball TV, shared his thoughts on the US Men's National Team's journey in the 2026 World Cup.
Mike and Charlie discussed Kyle Pitts' extension with the Falcons, the NFL's decision to nix this summer's supplemental draft, and Miami's blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino congratulated Oklahoma for winning the 2026 College World Series. Ruffino gave an update on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting WR commit Gary Burney Jr. He emphasized the Tigers' pursuit of elite athletes for their secondary.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino congratulated Oklahoma for winning the 2026 College World Series. Ruffino gave an update on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting WR commit Gary Burney Jr. He emphasized the Tigers' pursuit of elite athletes for their secondary.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino congratulated Oklahoma for winning the 2026 College World Series. Ruffino gave an update on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting WR commit Gary Burney Jr. He emphasized the Tigers' pursuit of elite athletes for their secondary.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to Dabo Swinney speaking on Clemson's tampering case against Ole Miss, after Swinney accused Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding of “blatant” tampering involving linebacker Luke Ferrelli.Joe and Blake also deliver their Washington 2026 preview, breaking down what to expect from Demond Williams and Jedd Fisch in a pivotal Big Ten season. The episode closes with Sen. Tommy Tuberville opposing the Protect College Sports Act.
Bud Elliott sits down with Blake Ruffino of 247Sports to preview LSU's 2026 season. - LSU Team Site: https://247sports.com/college/lsu/ - (00:00) Intro (1:16) Lane Kiffin Taking Over (4:37) QB Sam Leavitt (8:33) Wide Receivers / Tight Ends (14:37) Offensive Line (20:05) Defensive Line (25:29) Linebackers (27:22) Secondary (31:34) Schedule Breakdown-Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football.Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the Big 12 filing a lawsuit against Texas Tech and Texas. They also discuss the possibility of Arch Manning staying for the 2027 season.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest on the Protect College Sports Act and Brendan Sorsby
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to everything happening with the Brendan Sorbsy situation and Texas Tech.
Mike and Charlie gave an update on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility for the 2026 football season. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino shared his thoughts on Sorsby, Will Wade, and the current state of college athletics. Mike interviewed Chris Dodson, an NBA scout for ClutchPoints, and former Tulane QB Lester Ricard. Steve and Charlie broke down the 2026 NBA Finals with Ryan Chichester, the digital content lead at WFAN in New York. The guys also spoke to Matthew Paras, a Saints beat reporter for The Times-Picayune, about New Orleans' final week of voluntary OTA workouts.
Mike and Charlie gave an update on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility for the 2026 football season. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino shared his thoughts on Sorsby, Will Wade, and the current state of college athletics. He also discussed LSU football's recruiting.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino shared his thoughts on Brendan Sorsby, Will Wade, and the current state of college athletics. He also discussed LSU football's recruiting.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Greg Sankey speaking on a super league, tampering punishments handed to North Dakota and what it means for Pete Golding, and Bret Bielema calling out Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest on the Protect College Sports Act, the Tennessee quarterback battle, and Joey Mcguire's latest comments about Texas.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Joey McGuire calling out Steve Sarkisian, Eric Weddle criticizing Bryce Underwood, and the latest on the Brendan Sorsby situation.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from the SEC Spring Meetings, including college sports legislation, Pete Golding's response to tampering allegations, and the SEC's 9-game conference schedule.
Mike interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, and Stephen Watson, the President of the WWII Museum. Ruffino broke down Ed Orgeron's return to LSU as an assistant on head coach Lane Kiffin's staff. Watson promoted The History Channel's new World War II series with Tom Hanks beginning on Memorial Day.
Mike interviewed Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, and Stephen Watson, the President of the WWII Museum. Seth Lewis, a sports reporter for WWL TV, shared his thoughts on new Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley, the Saints' rookie class, and the black-and-gold's roster question marks. Steve and Charlie spoke to Jeff Palermo, the sports director of the Louisiana Radio Network, and ToyLoy Brown, an LSU men's basketball reporter for The Advocate.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down Ed Orgeron's return to LSU as an assistant on head coach Lane Kiffin's staff.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Tony Pettiti's comments about the College Football Playoff, the latest Brendan Sorsby update, and their South Carolina 2026 preview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down Ed Orgeron's return to LSU as an assistant on head coach Lane Kiffin's staff.
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Brendan Sorsby suing the NCAA, the Big Ten's 24-team CFP push, and more drama surrounding the College Sports Commission. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Mark Matthews ' commitment to Texas A&M, a bipartisan college sports bill, and their Mississippi State preview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blake Ruffino does famous postgame rant, and gives his true thoughts on the state of LSU Baseball. #lsu #lsutigers #lsubaseball #fyp #foryou To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blake Ruffino does famous postgame rant, and gives his true thoughts on the state of LSU Baseball. #lsu #lsutigers #lsubaseball #fyp #foryou To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the Week 1 matchups, the CSC's arbitration win over Nebraska, and their Kentucky preview for 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss on today's show Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair piece, their LSU 2026 Preview, the Notre Dame and USC rivalry, and potential college sports reform. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to news of the AFCA supporting the 24-team College Football Playoff. They also share their predictions for Ole Miss in 2026. 0:00 Introduction 7:20 24 Team Playoff 40:04 Ole Miss Preview To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the latest on the Brendan Srosby situation with Texas Tech and share their Tennessee preview for 2026. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike and Charlie evaluated new Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., a veteran the team signed to a one-year deal. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk to recap LSU football's Spring practice sessions. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's wide receivers, running backs, and standout defenders.
Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk to recap LSU football's Spring practice sessions. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's wide receivers, running backs, and standout defenders.
Mike and Charlie evaluated new Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., a veteran the team signed to a one-year deal. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk to recap LSU football's Spring practice sessions. Mike and Charlie reported on the NCAA Tournament's expansion, star LB Jack Campbell's situation in Detroit, and the Pelicans' coaching search. The guys interviewed legendary former DL coach Pete Jenkins about new Saints DE Anfernee Jennings and rookie DT Christen Miller. Steve and Charlie spoke to NBA scout Chris Dodson about the Pelicans' coaching search.
College football news, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech football, all in the spotlight as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down three major storylines shaping the sport right now. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave and entered a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction while the NCAA investigates potential betting violations, creating a huge offseason question for Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College football spring game reaction, Notre Dame football, Oregon football, Alabama recruiting, CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman, Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, and Elijah Haven are all in the spotlight as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest headlines from around the sport. Notre Dame's Blue-Gold game and Oregon's spring game both gave fans an early look at key 2026 storylines, while five-star quarterback Elijah Haven added another major recruiting win for Alabama by committing to the Crimson Tide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College football news, Auburn football 2026 preview, Alex Golesh, Byrum Brown, Xavier Atkins, Jeremy Pruitt, and College Football Playoff rankings show changes are all front and center as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest around the sport. Auburn enters 2026 with Alex Golesh as head coach after his move from USF, and Byrum Brown followed him to Auburn after becoming the only FBS quarterback in 2025 to top 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. Xavier Atkins is also back after a monster 2025 season in which he led Auburn with 84 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices