Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Saban

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Iowa City in front of a packed crowd after the Iowa Hawkeyes host College GameDay & Ohio State tomorrow. They react to everything happening around ball, including last night's win for the Browns against the Steelers, along with this weekend's slate of college and NFL games.  Junior NFL Insider for ESPN Ian Rapoport joins the progrum to chat about Joey Porter Jr.'s availability this Sunday following the trade to Dallas from Pittsburgh, and the injury statuses of players around the league.  The GOAT and 7X National Champion, Nick Saban, joins the show to talk about Iowa football and their fans, Iowa-Ohio State, the impact of Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, and his life away from coaching. Iowa Men's basketball Head Coach Ben McCollum stops by to talk about what it means to be the head coach for the Hawkeyes, his relationship with Kirk Ferentz, his team heading into the 2026-2027 season, and what winning at Iowa does for recruiting in an NIL driven world. Iowa Football Head Coach, living legend, Kirk Ferentz joins us to discuss the additions to his Hawkeyes offense that has made a difference this season, why his players have been successful in the NFL, his thought process and the importance of special teams, along with what it means to him to being staple over the last 28 years of Iowa football. And to finish the show Stanford Steve joins the lads to pick the entire NFL slate with Ty and the Iowa faithful picking games for charity!  Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN's YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bomani Jones & Domonique Foxworth break down a loaded NFL Week 4 coming up this weekend. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI They start with the suddenly meaningful Chiefs-Raiders matchup and whether Las Vegas has become a legitimate threat in the AFC. He also gets into Brock Purdy’s evolution, why young quarterbacks benefit from strong organizational support, and what separates sustainable offense from early-season hype. Later, Bomani and the crew discuss Mike Tomlin, the Steelers, and what could be next for one of the NFL’s longest-tenured head coaches. The episode also turns to Nick Saban and the Protect College Sports Act, with a deeper look at who would gain power under the proposed changes and what that could mean for athletes and the future of college sports. Plus, the Babyface debate continues, with a conversation about nostalgia, music criticism, and why certain cultural opinions feel so personal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thursday! We recap our visits to the Doctor's office, CBJ get underway tonight & Don Waddell has angered us, we go Around the Big Ten with ESPNs Adam Rittenberg, we recap the Ryan Day show, Nick Saban is annoying people, a woman survived 2 lethal injection attempts & we play some Too Hot Audio.

(00:00-9:39) We've covered it all. McGreevy's got quite the drive in front of him. The Oregon Trail. How far would you drive for a chicken finger? How about them White Sox? Audio of Mike Vasil's post game interview from the celebration. Erick Fedde got a little time last night. Herb's ex.(9:47-22:06) Do more people know Rick James from Superfreak or Chappelle Show? Accidental heart attacks. More audio from Murakami's celebration last night. DId Mike Vasil win a contest to get on the team? Audio of Brandon Walker talking Mizzou/Florida and he's down on the Gators. Nick Saban on First Take talking about the value of coaches vs. the value of players. Coaches' buyouts.(22:16-22:26) And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jackson is NOT in mourning. Gold is a tough color for a pale fan. Doug's losing it. Everybody's talking WNBA. Stacking the show. Doug's rooting for the White Sox. Victory lap from Tim's MLB playoff parlay. Tim makes picks, we make money. What a lil' champion. Today starts text name change week. First thing you do is find a Sizzler. Congrats to Shooter McGavin for winning a garage door. Poor Kevin Miller. Lisa is on the line and wants to congratulate Jackson on his promotion. Lisa gets fired up about Oli Marmol. TBO: The Burkett Opinion. Doggies are handing out free money. Clean sheet. Robert Thomas at 9:00. Hypocriful.Feels like a Funky Thursday. Has Martin started watching Eastbound & Down? Jackson declares Danny McBride the funniest person of the 21st century. What's in that bag? A barrel of crypto for Doug. Audio of our guy Hunter Brody pontificating on the Braves/Phillies game. Central casting for Philly sports talk radio. Audio of an unhappy Sonny Grab talking about being pulled early from last night's game. Somebody needs to blow their nose.Is this The Neutron Dance? Use your hand on Jackson and you get what you want. A fraud and a hypocrite. Stop trying to make hypocriful work. Friend of the show, Mike McGreevy hops on the phone lines with us. Moving day for Mike. Preparing to drive to Southern California. No rooting for Texas Tech. Giving us a breakdown of his 2026 season. His velocity. Pitch counts. Starting pitchers in the postseason. Growing up a Padres fan. Moving company's there, he's gotta go (or he didn't like Doug's question).Mt. Rushmore of Oakland artists. What makes something Oakland Funk? The Ice Guardians podcast. Wanna see Chaser's Number 39 hanging the rafters at Enterprise Center. Martin's not sure that's in play. Latest from Ross Dellenger's latest on the expanding College Football Playoff. Doubling of the postseason a "foregone conclusion." Logistics of the proposed 24 team playoff. Stakeholders. That pervert is fourth.Blues captain, Robert Thomas joins us from Austin. Doing a little team bonding before the season gets going tomorrow night. Shots fired at Tim's golf game. We ask Robert about the expectations for the Blues and the areas of improvement that they will try to focus on early in the season. Robert also talks about some of the young guys, including Dalibor Dvorský, and some of the advice he can give. Bad Mamma Jamma. Lil Kim and Foxy Brown. Some nerve on Robert Thomas bringing up Tim's golf game. Frankly it's uncalled for. Right again, GOAT. More audio from our favorite new guy, Hunter Brody. Hunter was made for The Sopranos. What'd you think of Tim's plays on The Spread Zone. Doesn't sound like Doug's interested. Jackson loves Clemson this weekend. Audio of Josh Pate giving his thoughts on the Mizzou/Florida game. A Ramen Noodle Express. Doug doesn't have a good feeling about Mizzou.Continuing the Funky Thursday here on 101 ESPN. The city's going crazy for it. A DiCaprio-esque delivery.Some schedule clarity from Martin. The Veiled Prophet is on the phone lines with a Doggies report. Prophet says the game was closer than the score would lead you to believe. Lots of excitement and anticipation around City right now. Cuban sandwiches. Winning this baby is possible. Don't say table. Or fixtures. Or grounds. Or pitch.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWe've covered it all. McGreevy's got quite the drive in front of him. The Oregon Trail. How far would you drive for a chicken finger? How about them White Sox? Audio of Mike Vasil's post game interview from the celebration. Erick Fedde got a little time last night. Herb's ex.Do more people know Rick James from Superfreak or Chappelle Show? Accidental heart attacks. More audio from Murakami's celebration last night. DId Mike Vasil win a contest to get on the team? Audio of Brandon Walker talking Mizzou/Florida and he's down on the Gators. Nick Saban on First Take talking about the value of coaches vs. the value of players. Coaches' buyouts.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour two, Crowder's take on how the Dolphins can counter the blitz vs. Minnesota. Hoch has never had a Chicken Tender Pub Sub. Trying to figure out the all-time Mt. Rushmore of South Florida sports athletes & we find another reason to not like Nick Saban.

Gino Torretta joins the show to preview the Canes - Clemson matchup and to help us kick off National Pizza Month. Crowder's take on how the Dolphins can counter the blitz vs. Minnesota. Giannis scares Heat fans with a weird timeline for his time in Miami. Rob Pizzola explains why it's going to be “Minnesota or nothing” vs. the Dolphins this Sunday.

Arch Manning led Texas to a win over Tennessee, but Kevin and Ciarnan aren't convinced the Longhorns' quarterback is actually good at football. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys break down a stat-line comparison that puts Manning right next to two of the season's most criticized quarterbacks, plus Ciarnan's frustration over Penn State's ugly loss to Wisconsin. Kevin and Ciarnan cover the week in college football, including: Ciarnan's crashout over Penn State's loss to Wisconsin Arch Manning's stat line compared to John Mateer and Bryce Underwood after Texas beats Tennessee An Auburn recruiting staffer arrested for leaking data under the alias "Don Julio" The Protect College Sports Act passing the Senate and what it means for NIL and the transfer portal A full AP Top 25 breakdown, this week's bets, mid-major check-ins and - Stuff Dabo Can Buy & More! 00:00 Intro and Ciarnan's Penn State "crash out" 16:05 Texas survives Tennessee 19:57 Arch Manning's stat line put to the test 21:43 Auburn recruiting data scandal: "Don Julio" 24:57 Nick Saban's tampering comments on GameDay 27:39 Protect College Sports Act passes the Senate 37:04 AP Top 25 breakdown 49:26 Winners and losers of the week 1:00:44 Mid-team check-in: UC Davis and Idaho 1:02:24 Shit Dabo Can Buy: Clemson at Miami This week's bets are brought to you by Bettor Vision. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support. Must be 21+ to gamble. Like, comment and subscribe for more college football madness! Listen to the full show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok @QuadTailgate, and check out our website for merch and bonus content. Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/ #CollegeFootball #Texas #PennState

Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in college football, and preview some of the biggest week five matchups in college football as well.

Buckle up for the weekly unfiltered roundup where no topic is safe and zero hot takes are left behind. This week on The Best of Don't@ME: Lights Out for Dante Moore: Breaking down the brutal hit that sent the QB packing and why USC is a joke of a football program. The Coaching Burn Unit: Which college and pro football head coaches are sitting on seats so hot they're currently applying third-degree burn cream? Congressman Jim Jordan Steps Into the Ring: The Ohio Representative joins Dan to reveal how Washington plans to "save" college sports—or whether Congress will just make an even bigger mess of NIL. Nick Saban's Hypocrisy Tour: Why St. Nick's latest complaints about modern college football prove he's officially lost the plot (and his own track record). Stock Up / Stock Down: Who's climbing the ladder and who needs to be immediately demoted to the bench. Boot on the Ground with Trey Wallace: OutKick's own college football insider joins live from Knoxville after covering the Texas vs. Tennessee showdown—complete with a front-row seat to the spectacle of President Trump rolling into Neyland Stadium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Downs ESPN QB rankings Did Nick Saban leave coaching because of NIL? Our SEC power rankings Trash SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Giants fans being suckers for buying into the Odell Beckham Jr. reunion, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer claiming that he and Jerry Jones are "aligned", Nick Saban banging the drum for an NCAA student salary cap, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour two we take a look at Miami's matchup with Clemson and if it is their first real test of the season, we hear from Nick Saban, and Hollywood's Headlines

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Michigan State football is at a crossroads. After a frustrating 31–13 loss, the This Is Sparta crew breaks down why this season has quickly become a fight for pride—and why the issues surrounding the program go much deeper than one game or one quarterback. Jason Strayhorn, Sedrick Irvin, Chon “SlowSippa” Taylor, Spencer, and Swerve talk candidly about: MSU's offensive struggles, injuries, quarterback play, and whether the team needs changes now Why the Spartans appear overmatched physically in Big Ten matchups The importance of culture, player development, and finding an identity under the new staff Whether Michigan State is investing enough in NIL, recruiting, and retaining talent Why former Spartans and recruits have found success elsewhere How programs such as Northwestern, Iowa, Indiana, USC, Alabama, and others are navigating the new college-football landscape Nick Saban's comments on NIL, player movement, and the changing power structure in college athletics What it will take for Michigan State to become competitive again—and why patience cannot mean accepting mediocrity The Disney goggles are off. This is an honest conversation about where Michigan State football stands, what must improve, and why the next stretch of games matters for every player, coach, and recruit in the program. Go Green. Go White. #MichiganState #MSUFootball #GoGreen #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #NIL #MichiganStateSpartans #ThisIsSpartaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

In the second hour, Mac & Bone play audio from the world of college football, including Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and Shane Beamer, former Panther Brentson Buckner joins the show, to talk about the adjustments the Panthers need to make after the Browns loss, before a Wednesday edition of Random Crap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravis discusses the Protect College Sports Act, some interesting comments from Nick Saban, and who's leading the Heisman race a month into the season! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Can Mississippi State slow down Keelon Russell? Is Florida's defense championship-ready? Coach Geoff Collins joins The Next Round to break down Alabama football, Florida's explosive offense, Georgia's dominance and the biggest questions around the SEC! Collins takes us back to his time with Nick Saban during the early days of Alabama's dynasty and shares his perspective on working alongside Curt Cignetti in Tuscaloosa. Could he see Cignetti's future coaching success coming? Then we dive into Alabama vs. Mississippi State and this weekend's ranked showdown in Starkville. What stands out about Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide offense, and how will the Bulldogs try to defend Alabama's rising quarterback? Plus, Collins brings a coach's perspective to some of college football's biggest storylines:

(00:00-14:20) The lore of Stan. Jackson had a half an egg mcmuffin in the break. Doug can't stop microwaving fish at work. If it tastes good, spit it out. AirBnb talk. A six-part docuseries on Nick Saban comes out in October. Jackson wants Nick Saban to have a little fun. The F word vs. the S word. Stanford Steve and Chris Long. Famously unmarried.(14:28-30:06) Brody Herman. Mizzou and Florida. Stumbling into hot takes. Illinois fired their DC. Blues season getting ready to get going. MLB Playoffs.(30:16-39:50) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tuesday Stew. Is Case Keenum the lede? MLB playoffs getting started today. Tim's crib situation this morning. Audio clip logistics. Chaim Bloom's extended presser yesterday. Plans going forward. The catching situation. Maybe Chaim Bloom will read a Kevin Miller email when he comes in next week. Mozeliak and Kevin Demoff. Text name change week starts soon. I tired and you pass me up. Who Iggy sure seems like a simp. Marty has a hit on his hands. Text inbox names are status symbols. Swingers looking for cottage fries. Highway and traffic talk for the olds. The Facts of Life.Audio clips from Chaim Bloom's press conference yesterday. Starting with Bloom on manager Oli Marmol. Joined by Sean Kelley, voice of the Florida Gators. What's the vibe in Gainesville? Expectations going into the year with new coach John Sumrall. The emergence of Jadan Baugh. How is Mizzou viewed in the SEC from Florida's perspective? Was there scepticism around the Sumrall hire? Going to Priory High School. Where is he going to eat in St. Louis? Toasted Ravs.Doug doesn't care for Red Bull New York. Doggies last loss back in May. Case Keenum and the Bears. Sam Bradford's career earnings. Mt. Rushmore of Kanye West songs. Brett McMurphy coming at Mizzou in some tweets yesterday. Josh Pate yaks and gabs. Audio of Josh Pate wondering how Missouri is still ranked? Tim's got an existential take. Rankings are a thing of the past. Audio of a radio host in Birmingham talking Drink's record against teams with winning records. Audio of John Sumrall talking about calling Drink when he was at Troy. Martin ranks Jackson 24th this week.Hard to believe this song is 20 years old. A modern day Rob Deere. Who's the favorite to win the World Series? Who's the biggest long shot? Everybody's rooting for the Padres because of Tim's parlay. Big Boy's and Howard Johnson's. $900 hotel room in Columbia.Buzz Killington emailed Tim directly to request an unblocking. A quick text audit. Suspended and banned. A sea of sadness. Martin's biggest takeaways from Chaim Bloom's press conference. More audio from Chaim's comments yesterday. Sticking to the plan. The devil's threesome. Why didn't they every make a play at Max Scherzer? Scherzer career earnings.The lore of Stan. Jackson had a half an egg mcmuffin in the break. Doug can't stop microwaving fish at work. If it tastes good, spit it out. AirBnb talk. A six-part docuseries on Nick Saban comes out in October. Jackson wants Nick Saban to have a little fun. The F word vs. the S word. Stanford Steve and Chris Long. Famously unmarried.Brody Herman. Mizzou and Florida. Stumbling into hot takes. Illinois fired their DC. Blues season getting ready to get going. MLB Playoffs.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDDid you catch any of the Sacramento Kings media day? Audio of an unfortunate hot mic. Hella fine and smooth skin. Are sports reporters always this horny? Mt. Rushmore of STL athletes with soft skin.Heather Dinich reporting things have never been closer to a 24 team college football playoff. Everyone agreeing to play ten Power 4 opponents. PR malarkey. Obscure tooth growth.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Michael Bratton of That SEC podcast stopped by 3 Man Front on Tuesday to share his criticism of Nick Saban's comments about Kamario Taylor on College GameDay, discuss Florida's incredible start to the season & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad and Tim analyze the implications of the 'Save College Sports Act' and Nick Saban's role in a new docuseries. They also debate the legacy of actor Dennis Haskins and share personal anecdotes about naming children after iconic TV characters.(00:01:12) Saban and College Sports(00:08:17) Dennis Haskins Career(00:11:38) Naming the Kids

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning. Jayson Stark talks Wild Card with us RedZone - Falcons ready for the Saints On Campus - Dawgs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nick Saban, ESPN College GameDay, Kamario Taylor, and the Protect College Sports Act take center stage on today's episode of Don't @ Me! Dan exposes the massive hypocrisy surrounding former Alabama head coach Nick Saban as college football's NIL and transfer portal chaos reaches a boiling point. While broadcasting live from ESPN's College GameDay inside Neyland Stadium, Nick Saban openly admitted that if he were still coaching, he would be trying to convince Mississippi State star quarterback and Heisman contender Kamario Taylor to enter the transfer portal. The blatant double standard? Saban has spent months lobbying Congress to fix the "broken" college sports model, appearing in national ads to promote the Protect College Sports Act—which just passed in the U.S. Senate late last night. Dan Dakich shreds the elite coaches and administrators who built dynasties by exploiting every system loophole imaginable, only to turn around and beg lawmakers for federal regulations the second the rules apply to everyone else. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: https://tr.ee/M6w2km Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Saban's “Importance of Nothing” speech got me thinking about entitlement—what we believe we're owed and how that mindset shapes the way we work, respond, and live.In this episode, I break down why hard work doesn't guarantee success, why process matters more than outcomes, how to remove the habits and interferences holding you back, and a simple three-part entitlement detox: audit, shift, respond.CHAPTERS00:00 Go One More Method01:56 Nick Saban's “Importance of Nothing”04:12 You Are Entitled to Nothing06:49 The Pain of Discipline vs. Disappointment08:33 Hard Work Does Not Guarantee Success11:00 When Nobody Bought From BPN13:13 The Just-World Trap14:42 Intentions vs. Outputs17:37 Process Over Outcomes20:44 Win the Next Play24:20 Stop Adding. Start Subtracting.27:07 Your Words Become Your Rudder30:03 Why People Fear Success34:17 Internal vs. External Locus of Control36:35 The Entitlement Detox: Audit, Shift, Respond41:16 Courage Requires UncertaintyJOIN THE APP AND GET READY FOR UPDATES⁠https://www.nickbarefitness.app/⁠ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210⁠FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠IG:⁠ ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠⁠YT: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitness⁠This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

Rich and the guys react to the thrilling Sunday Night Football game between the Rams and Broncos that was marred by some questionable officiating in the game's final minute. (2:53)  Michigan alum Rich reacts to the breaking news of the Minnesota Vikings trading former 1st-round pick JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants. (17:37) Seven-time national championship-winning coach/‘College GameDay' Analyst Nick Saban and Rich discuss his upcoming ESPN docuseries feature never before seen behind-the-scenes footage during his reign at Alabama, reveals why he retired from coaching when still at the height of his powers, and weighs in on the College Football Playoff and Heisman Trophy landscape.  (19:18)  Rich and the guys break down the Cowboys' late-game strategy that came under fire after Dallas' last-second loss to the Ravens in Rio. (38:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Rodak from 247 Sports gives us the latest news on the Crimson Tide and what's been happening with Nick Saban. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Braves open the playoffs against the Phillies at Truist Park, while the Falcons enjoy their bye after beating Green Bay. Plus, Baker Mayfield’s thumb injury, J.J. McCarthy joins the Giants, targeting controversy at USC, Dylan Stewart suspended, Nick Saban’s transfer portal comments, Atlanta’s new women’s soccer team, and a packed look back at sports history, including Ted Williams, Jim Abbott, the Black Sox and more. Get Pete Davis’ Book:Pete Davis’ Book on Amazon Follow XTRA 106.3:Website | YouTube | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Download the XTRA 106.3 App:iOS | AndroidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I share how humility, gratitude, giving, and receiving have shaped my approach to life and success. I reflect on losing more than $100 million, telling my mother I had lost everything, and learning to see adversity as an opportunity for growth. I explain why simple daily practices can create lasting change, how our thoughts and perceptions influence our behaviors, and why asking for help is an expression of abundance rather than weakness. I also share lessons from Nick Saban, my mother's influence on my life, and the calling that inspired my mission to empower others to make money, help people, and have fun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys get amped up for an incredible weekend of football in store with NFL football still bringing it and college ball with its best slate yet, before making their week 3 NFL picks against the spread. Joining the progrum today, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN Ian Rapoport reacts to the Falcons dominant win in Green Bay last night, gives update about Jaxson Dart and what they Giants may look to do at Quarterback, the 49ers not being able to put Nick Bosa on IR, the NFL fining of players for large amounts of money due to “offensive” celebrations.  7x National Champion Nick Saban talks about his mindset when it comes to being in big games, Texas-Tennesee Saturday in Knoxville, Trinidad Chambliss, and more on teams in this weekend's loaded slate of games.  College Gameday Bet Analyst Stanford Steve aka The Udder Guy, pops in to help pick this weekend's slate of NFL games.  Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel stops by ahead of his teams matchup versus Texas to give us some insight on preparation, defending against Arch Manning, Jim Knowles and what he's brought as the Longhorns defensive coordinator, and his mindset the night before the big game at home.  Cleveland Browns Head Coach Todd Monken joins the boys to discuss his time thus far as a first-time head coach in the NFL, their performances through 2 weeks, his relationship with Deshuan Watson, and the Browns fans. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN's YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama football is once again at the center of the college football conversation. Ryan Grubb's comments about Crimson Tide fans, Keelon Russell's rapid development at quarterback, concerns about Kane Wommack's defense, the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule and a dangerous South Carolina matchup headline a loaded discussion. We start with the controversy surrounding Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who criticized the “boo birds” after the Crimson Tide fell behind Florida State 21-6 before eventually rallying for a 50-36 win. Grubb later apologized to the Alabama fan base. How should coaches and players handle criticism in Tuscaloosa, and how different is the environment under Kalen DeBoer compared to the Nick Saban era? The conversation also turns to Keelon Russell, who continues to show why his ceiling is so intriguing. Russell threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns without an interception against Florida State, and his development, accuracy, athleticism and command of Alabama's offense are becoming major storylines as SEC play heats up. Defensively, there are still questions. Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels threw for 377 yards on just 17 completions—an average of 22.2 yards per completion. Duce Robinson finished with 135 receiving yards, while Micahi Danzy, Jayvan Boggs and Samuel Singleton Jr. all produced explosive gains. Alabama did, however, intercept Daniels three times. We break down Kane Wommack's aggressive approach, the explosive plays Alabama surrendered and why those turnovers proved so important. Plus, the SEC has officially moved to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026. Is the tougher weekly grind ultimately good for Alabama and the league, or does it make the College Football Playoff path unnecessarily difficult? We debate the impact on recruiting, NIL exposure, television value and championship contention. Then it's time to preview Alabama vs. South Carolina. The Gamecocks enter Tuscaloosa at 2-1 after a 41-34 loss to Mississippi State in which LaNorris Sellers threw for 282 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Can Shane Beamer's team threaten Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, or will the Crimson Tide's improving offense and deep running back room take control? We're also on location at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club at Pearl River Resort, home to the Azaleas and Oaks courses, with plenty of stories from the road along the way. If you love Alabama football, SEC football, college football analysis, the College Football Playoff and the biggest stories from around the sport, LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more coverage all season long! #AlabamaFootball #RollTide #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #KeelonRussell #RyanGrubb #SouthCarolinaFootball #CFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for a loaded college football Week 4 edition of the show featuring an in-depth Alabama vs. South Carolina preview, SEC betting picks, upset predictions and some incredible stories from Coker's playing days under Nick Saban. The biggest focus is No. 8 Alabama's Saturday night matchup with South Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide enters the game with freshman quarterback Keelon Russell leading the offense, while the Gamecocks come to Tuscaloosa trying to respond after blowing an early 16-0 lead in a 41-34 home loss to Mississippi State. Jake breaks down what Alabama must do against dangerous South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, why containing mobile quarterbacks requires discipline along the line of scrimmage and why establishing the running game could be critical for Russell and the Crimson Tide offense. Alabama is also getting healthier offensively. Running back AK Dear and wide receiver Noah Rogers are available after missing the beginning of the season, while the Tide will be without several defenders, including linebackers Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu. Jake also discusses how Alabama can continue finding explosive opportunities for star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. Coker takes us inside the Nick Saban era with an unbelievable practice story involving Da'Ron Payne, Ross Pierschbacher and a brutal half-line drill just before Alabama played for a national championship. It's a reminder of just how physical those legendary Crimson Tide practices could be. Then Mick and Jake turn their attention to a massive SEC Week 4 slate:

Rich and the guys debate what to make of the Ravens, Cowboys, Panthers, Steelers and Broncos after their up-and-down/down-and-up first two weeks of the NFL season, and react to struggling Blue Jays 1B Vlad Guerrero Jr. saying his new $500M contract was for what he's done in the past and not for future performance. Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding tells Rich what the job interview process was like getting hired as a Nick Saban assistant at Alabama, what sets Trinidad Chambliss apart from other QB in the SEC, how it felt for the Rebels to beat LSU and Lane Kiffin in their first matchup since he controversially jilted Oxford for Baton Rouge, and what's in store for the Rebs against the Florida Gators this weekend.      Rich, Brockman and TJ share their less-than-ringing endorsements of Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert, and Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour three Joe and Bo give their Dolphins evals and then they share some Nick Saban stories

Kirby Smart joined Kincade & Chernoff to talk about the 3-0 start, the upcoming game vs. Oklahoma, Gunner Stockton, Nick Saban, the SEC schedule and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Taylor react to NFL Week 2 including the Caleb Williams cart drama and Eagles taking over Nashville. Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas hops on the John Madden bus and talks Jimmy Johnson, Nick Saban trying to trade him, almost flunking out of Texas Tech, and pays tribute to Junior Seau. Then five-time Super Bowl champion Charles Haley joins with wild stories about Ronnie Lott, calling Joe Montana Pinocchio, the Dallas trade, and opening up about mental health. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 2:16 NFL Week 2 Injuries 11:56 Tennessee Texas Preview 16:52 Eagles Took Over Nashville 24:04 Is Bryce Young Cooked? 27:20 Caleb Williams Cart Drama 37:58 Blaney Nascar Fight 42:53 Ro Spicy Tier Talk 50:37 Zach Thomas Interview 1:05:42 Saban Tried Trading Zach 1:28:55 Jerry Jones Grandpa Story 1:44:04 Bud Light Question 1:45:57 Junior Seau Tribute 1:50:23 Run Over at Two Years Old 1:56:18 Charles Haley Interview 2:03:11 Ronnie Lott Changed Him 2:09:01 Montana Was Pinocchio 2:17:43 Charles Met Every President 2:23:12 Five Rings Never Worn 2:35:26 Bud Light QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One football weekend exposed Deion Sanders and resurrected Deshaun Watson — and somehow, those were just two of the biggest stories. Deion's Colorado Buffaloes were humiliated 41-7 by Northwestern, while Watson returned to the win column with the Cleveland Browns for the first time in more than two years. We break down the weekend's biggest winners and losers, including Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Aaron Glenn, Bill Belichick, Dabo Swinney, Trinidad Chambliss, Nick Saban, Brian Flores, Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert, Todd Bowles, Baker Mayfield, DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud. Who owns Biggest Winner — and who was the weekend's Biggest Loser? ➢​​Today's Sponsors Go to https://hometitlelock.com/fearless  and use promo code FEARLESS to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details, visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Football Weekend Winners and Losers 01:04 - Deion Sanders and Colorado Humbling Loss 02:26 - NFL Losers: Glenn Clock Management and Belichick 05:04 - Biggest Winner and Loser Debate 16:04 - Deion Sanders Biggest Loser Discussion 29:14 - Aaron Rodgers End of an Era 35:38 - Lane Kiffin Classy Defeat and LSU vs. Ole Miss 45:24 - Belichick Unlikable Behavior 50:43 - Saban Gummy Joke Controversy 55:30 - Lamar Jackson Interception and Jets Clock Management 1:13:03 - Closing Argument Profanity in Sports Culture ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 4: Dolphins have a lot of young guys and there will be growing pains plus College Football has no rules anymore.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills' dominant win over the Detroit Lions last night, and preview the entire week 2 NFL slate and make their picks against the spread. Joining the show is 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Nick Saban to talk about Joe Brady and his Bills offense, then dives into LSU and Ole Miss and what he expects from Saturday's highly anticipated game. Next, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN Ian Rapoport stops by to give the boys injury updates from around the league and what the injury report is looking like. Next, ESPN jack-of-all-trades and College Gameday Betting Analyst, Stanford Steve aka The Udder Guy, pops in to help pick this weekend's slate of NFL games. Lastly, Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding joins the progrum to chat about his mindset heading into the weekend vs. an LSU team led by Lane Kiffin, his reaction to the initial injury report, and his time with Nick Saban. Make sure to subscribe to https://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN's YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobin and Leroy break down the latest Heisman odds for Darian Mensah and Jeremiah Smith before questioning Nick Saban's honesty regarding college sports regulations. They discuss the strange apparel conflicts in NIL deals where players like Malachi Toney sign with Adidas while playing for Nike schools. Jennifer and Vlad also share personal stories from Panthers Media Day before the crew updates Chop Robinson's injury status.(00:01:34) Miami Hurricanes Heisman Odds(00:06:10) Nick Saban Criticism(00:10:07) College Football Predictions(00:15:04) Tua Tagovailoa Status(00:21:07) You're Dead To Me(00:25:40) LIV Golf Bankruptcy(00:28:42) Media Day Snub Stories(00:32:24) Chop Robinson Injury

Ike Reese shares a story about playing with a broken hand during his college career at Michigan State under Nick Saban. Nick Kostos stops by to debate the Sixers-Knicks rivalry and provide his top NFL betting picks for the upcoming weekend. They also examine Jalen Carter's status after he was seen practicing with a cast.

Alabama vs. Florida State is back — and this time the Seminoles are coming to Tuscaloosa. On a new episode of The Next Round's Last Call, Mick Gillespie and former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker preview the Crimson Tide's highly anticipated rematch with Florida State in what we're calling “Coker Bowl 2.” Florida State stunned Alabama 31-17 in Tallahassee in 2025, but the setting and circumstances are dramatically different for the rematch. No. 10 Alabama enters 2-0 and is currently favored by roughly 19.5 points as the Crimson Tide welcomes FSU to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. What does Alabama have to do differently this time? Jake explains why protecting the football and establishing the running game early could be critical for an Alabama offense led by Keelon Russell. The guys also discuss the potential return of right guard Michael Carroll, Alabama's improving offensive line and whether the Crimson Tide can impose its physicality from the opening drive. Defensively, Alabama has been dominant on third down, allowing opponents to convert just 1 of 23 third-down attempts through its first two games. That unit now faces a Florida State offense built around quarterback Ashton Daniels and running back Ousmane Kromah, with FSU needing its physical rushing attack to create manageable third downs and keep pressure off Daniels. But is this really a revenge game? Coker discusses how roster turnover and the transfer portal have changed the psychology of college football revenge games before sharing stories from his own playing career about how elite teams manufacture motivation. That includes Scott Cochran using the Kick Six as fuel, Nick Saban demanding championship-level practice intensity regardless of the opponent, Coker's memories from Florida State before a huge Clemson road game, and the kind of relentless effort that separated Alabama's best teams. Then things get lighter as the former quarterback — who spent time at both Florida State and Alabama — settles some Tuscaloosa vs. Tallahassee debates:

Bomani Jones is joined by Stephen Godfrey to examine the “Protect College Sports Act,” ESPN’s support for the legislation and the growing effort to regain control over college athletes. Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BOMANI to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/BOMANI Today, Bomani and Godfrey explain why a proposed $20 million compensation cap could benefit athletic departments while limiting what athletes can earn. They also examine Nick Saban’s advocacy for greater control, Ted Cruz’s appearance on College GameDay and the conflict between ESPN’s role as a media company and its enormous financial stake in college football. Then, the conversation turns to Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as LSU faces Ole Miss. Bomani and Godfrey break down Kiffin’s departure, Pete Golding’s unexpected opportunity, Trinidad Chambliss’ rise and why LSU–Ole Miss could become college football’s messiest revenge game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call to break down Alabama football after the Crimson Tide's 45-17 SEC road win over Kentucky — from Keelon Russell's quarterback play and Alabama's evolving rushing attack to Kane Wommack's aggressive defense and the upcoming showdown with Florida State.How should Alabama fans evaluate Keelon Russell after his first SEC road start?Russell finished the Kentucky game 16-of-23 for 188 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, but the box score only tells part of the story. Jake takes viewers inside the quarterback position and explains how play-calling, protection, practice performance and a coaching staff's confidence in its personnel can shape what a young quarterback is being asked to do.Drawing from his own experience playing quarterback at Alabama under Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin, Coker breaks down Russell's decision-making, throwing angles near the goal line, reading defensive looks, RPO execution and the mistakes that Alabama must clean up as the schedule gets tougher.The guys also take a closer look at the Alabama running back room. Daniel Hill delivered a career-high 104 rushing yards against Kentucky, while talented young backs EJ Crowell and Kevin Riley continue to give the Crimson Tide different options in the backfield. Jake explains what he sees from Hill's physical running style, Crowell's explosiveness and Riley's ability to make plays in space.Then it's time to talk Kane Wommack and the Alabama defense.The Crimson Tide held Kentucky to 209 total yards and just 1-of-14 on third down, with several Alabama defenders making major impacts. Caleb Woodson led the defense with 12 tackles and two sacks, while freshman linebacker Luke Metz delivered one of the biggest plays of the game with a 34-yard pick-six. Jake also discusses Red Morgan, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and the speed, communication and aggression Alabama is showing defensively — even drawing comparisons to the dominant 2016 Alabama defense he remembers from his playing days.But Alabama still has plenty to correct offensively.Jake explains the details behind RPOs, illegal receiver downfield penalties, offensive-line timing and quarterback execution, plus shares a hilarious story from his Alabama career involving an unintended throw that nearly drilled center Ryan Kelly against Wisconsin.Finally, Mick and Jake turn their attention toward Alabama vs. Florida State and the betting market. With Alabama sitting around a 19.5-point favorite at the time of recording, Mick tries to get Jake to reveal the pick from his betting syndicate — but Jake saves the official selection for Thursday while discussing a group he says is up 16 units on the season.

Tyler Siskey joins The Next Round to break down SEC football, Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Vanderbilt freshman quarterback Jared Curtis, Alabama QB Keelon Russell, and Auburn's matchup with Florida—plus a hilarious story about keeping Alabama's staff golf outings hidden from Nick Saban!

On today's Feel Good Friday, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys talk all things football and make their picks for a full slate of Week 1 NFL games kicking off this weekend! The progrum features a phenomenal lineup of guests, starting with seven-time national champion and undisputed GOAT Nick Saban, who previews Texas vs. Ohio State this Saturday and other key college football matchups; CBS NFL analyst, Super Bowl Champion, and Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher discusses the 49ers' dominant 27–7 victory in Australia, Mike McCarthy, and coaching in Pittsburgh, and being on site in Minnesota for Packers vs. Vikings; UFC president and CEO Dana White joins the progrum to talk about Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn for the WBC welterweight championship and tomorrow night's Noche UFC; and College football analyst and Prime Video Thursday Night Football commentator Kirk Herbstreit shares his perspective on Ohio State at Texas and helps make NFL picks with the boys. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EDT), ESPN's YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you on Monday. Enjoy this weekend's slate. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices