Podcast appearances and mentions of ralph russo

Robby and Joe open the show on Tuesday talking some college football.  What are the chances Vanderbilt makes the college football playoff?  What about Tennessee and the chances for the Vols?  Does TN need to win out?  Can Vandy hold its own during the rest of the schedule?  How much will the Vandy vs UT game mean later in the season?  Ralph Russo from The Athletic hops on the show to share his perspective on the season and playoff outlook.

Ralph Russo, CFP writer for The Athletics, joins the show.

Ralph Russo joins the show. Onsides/Offsides. Colts-Chargers preview.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to preview week 8 in college football with The Athletic's Ralph Russo. Which games should we keep an eye on this weekend as the first CFP top 12 list looms?

19:07 – 21:39 – TE Mo Alie-Cox picked his Colts starting 5, Indiana faces Michigan St, we play some sound from Curt Cignetti about his coaching staff, the changes, Colts announce Riley Leonard will be backup QB Sunday, how the backup QB market works, the Colts defensive-line has to show up Sunday 21:40 – 34:28 – Senior college football writer for the Athletic, Ralph Russo, joins the show to try to give Kevin confidence about his Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the craziness of actually talking about Indiana’s football team at this point in the season, looking at the Hoosiers remaining schedule, how comparable is Indiana’s and Penn State’s head coaching job 34:29 – 45:22 – Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs Thad Matta joins for the first of his weekly appearances on the show! What does it mean to have a good exhibition matchup against Notre Dame, what will Gordon Hayward’s role be as advisor with the teamSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:16– Josh Downs did not practice for the Colts yesterday, will AD Mitchell have to step in, how big of a game is Sunday’s against the Los Angeles Chargers, James likes when teams spend money, Jeff’s anniversary 12:17 - 21:06 – Morning Checkdown 21:07 – 42:39 – TE Mo Alie-Cox picked his Colts starting 5, Indiana faces Michigan St, we play some sound from Curt Cignetti about his coaching staff, the changes, Colts announce Riley Leonard will be backup QB Sunday, how the backup QB market works, the Colts defensive-line has to show up Sunday 42:43 – 1:06:06 – Senior college football writer for the Athletic, Ralph Russo, joins the show to try to give Kevin confidence about his Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the craziness of actually talking about Indiana’s football team at this point in the season, looking at the Hoosiers remaining schedule, how comparable is Indiana’s and Penn State’s head coaching job, what the scene in Bloomington would look like for a college football playoff game, Josh Downs in concussion protocol along with Charvarius Ward 1:17:00 – 1:26:26 – Head coach of the Butler Bulldogs Thad Matta joins for the first of his weekly appearances on the show! What does it mean to have a good exhibition matchup against Notre Dame, what will Gordon Hayward’s role be as advisor with the team 1:26:27– 1:37:13– Discrepancy between Rams and Chargers fans in LA, the potential for an IU basketball and football double-header in Indy 1:37:13 – 1:51:08 – Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins with the Indiana Pacers season-opener a week away. Scott discusses what he wants to see in the final preseason game, why there is more to playing defense then just effort, how would the media fare vs the Indiana Pacers coaches, Jim Harbaugh spoke about Jim Irsay, morning checkdown 1:51:09 - 2:01:36 – Jason Hammer from Degenerates Next Door joins to try and win us some money on the upcoming bets for the weekend, Thursday Night Football, huge college football games, Hammer’s trip 2:01:37 - 2:08:36 – What to watch for this eveningSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph Russo, national college football writer for The Athletic, joins 365 Sports to discuss the chaos shaking up college football and how the balance of power is shifting toward the West. Russo breaks down the latest playoff picture, coaching turmoil, and what Oregon, Washington, and the Big 12's contenders mean for the national landscape . #collegefootball #cfb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with a bit more with Aaron Feld, C.O.O. of Fitomics, saying how important mental AND physical health are & why Mario Cristobal is a great coach; then, Ralph Russo, from The Athletic, says why Ohio State might be the clear cut #1 team in college football and how much more of the coaching carousel is on the way; later, with SEC Media Days going to Tampa next year, the guys ask where the event should look at moving to; and finally, a quick Bad Box Score of the Day wraps up our Wednesday! "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to talk college football with The Athletic's Ralph Russo. Through six weeks we've already seen Heisman Trophy candidates rise and fall, muddying the waters in terms of who is actually leading the race right now. Is the competition just heating up?

Jeff Sackmann, founder of Tennis Abstract, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Adi Wyner to discuss his data-driven forecasts for the U.S. Open, the statistical dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and how tennis analytics is reshaping the way we understand player performance and strategy. Cade, Eric & Adi also discuss Tommy Fleetwood's long-awaited PGA victory, the statistical challenges of measuring golf performance, rising MLB fastball velocities, and the excitement surrounding one of the strongest opening weekends in college football history. In a bonus overtime interview, Cade speaks with Ralph Russo, national college football writer at The Athletic, about how data-driven insights are shaping the narratives around college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Before the 12-team College Football Playoff format went into effect, Ralph Russo of the Associated Press found that on average over the previous 10 seasons, a 12-team CFP field would have consisted of:4 of the top-5 teams in the preseason AP Poll2 of the teams ranked from 6-10 in the preseason AP Poll2 of the teams ranked from 11-20 in the preseason AP Poll1 of the teams ranked from 21-25 in the preseason AP Poll3 teams not ranked at all in the preseason AP PollLast summer, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joined host Tom Orr to take their shot at using that formula to predict the first-ever 12-team CFP field. How did the formula hold up, and how did Tony and Tom do with their predictions?And more importantly, how do they think that formula will play out in the 2025 college football season?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get the answers to all of that and more. 

Ralph Russo, Senior College Football Writer for The Athletic

Hour 1 Comparing Kyle Whittingham & Kalani Sitake's Coaching stats through the First 9 Seasons of their careers. Coaches Top 25 Poll, BYU Checks in at 23 Luka Doncic & De'Aaron Fox sign Max Contracts.  Hour 2 AP Senior College Football Writer Ralph Russo 60 in 60 Watchlist: Sonny Makasini, BYU OL Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3  BYU Defensive Coordinator Jay Hill Sports Roulette: NCAA Tournament is not expanding, Clayton Keller says playoffs are the goal next year, Shedeur Sanders missing practices.  Show Wrap Up. 

AP Senior College Football Writer Ralph Russo 60 in 60 Watchlist: Sonny Makasini, BYU OL Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News

It's hour number two of TexAgs Live! We start it off joined by Ralph Russo to talk about the upcoming football season. Then, Mark Farris calls in to discuss his unique sporting history. 

Ralph Russo of The Athletic stopped by 3 Man Front on Wednesday to discuss how many SEC teams he views as National Championship contenders, the strength of the Big Ten this season & much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Wednesday's 3 Man Front included Ralph Russo detailing his National Title contenders from the SEC, a Hugh Freeze quote taking the internet by storm & the latest MLB trade deadline news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph Russo of The Athletic joins 365 Sports to break down why the Big 12 declined Memphis' attempt to join the conference despite a reported offer worth over $200 million. Russo explains why Memphis was passed over, what the Big 12 is really looking for in expansion, and how Memphis stacks up compared to other schools. He also discusses Tulane's quarterback situation and what to expect from the Green Wave early in the season as they prepare for a potential run in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:20:00) Justin Walters, ACC Network (0:45:00) David Teel, Richmond Times-Dispatch (1:05:00) Ralph Russo, The Athletic (2:09:00) Phil Bennett, Former College Football Coach (2:40:00) Mizzou Schedule (2:51:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew is joined by his colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo, to dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion news. Will a new format be decided anytime soon? Plus, Wisconsin is suing Miami over alleged tampering in the transfer of a player. Legal expert Michael McCann joins the show to break down the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this college football podcast episode, Ralph Russo from The Athletic joins us to break down the complex College Football Playoff negotiations happening behind closed doors between the Big Ten, SEC and other conferences. Our conversation centers on how the number of SEC conference games is driving the debate, explores the Big Ten's push for automatic qualifiers, and examines why these meetings keep happening without real progress.Ralph explains the power dynamics between Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey, why ESPN might not want playoff expansion, and how Brett Yormark is trying to wedge the SEC away from the Big Ten. Plus, the "reimagined" conference championship weekend, whether a breakaway league is possible, and why this feels like college football's most charged moment since the BCS era.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction05:02 - The SEC Decision Tree16:19 - Power dynamics: Who's really running these meetings?27:26 - The Unpopularity of SEC & Big Ten Power36:35 - Reporting challenges and ESPN's actual role vs. perception42:08 - The future of playoff expansion and what's next51:19 - Outro and preview season setup_____A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom talks with Kent Spencer, Ralph Russo, and Michelle Knezovic.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by his colleagues at The Athletic, Ralph Russo and Justin Williams, to discuss the recent NCAA House settlement. The guys dive into what the landmark decision means for the future of college football, how it could reshape the financial landscape of college athletics, and what questions remain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final hour, Mac & Bone dissect a list from NBC Sports, ranking Dan Morgan as the 27th best GM in the NFL, as they explain why or why not this ranking makes sense, Ralph Russo talks about the ramifications of the House Settlement, making revenue sharing legal in college athletics, they preview the night in sports, read funny texts & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football writer, Ralph Russo, joins the show, as he talks about the ramifications of the House Settlement being passed, legalizing revenue sharing in college sports, he explains what it will do to the major college football programs & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph Russo The Athletic joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on the disagreement between the SEC and Big Ten, what this could mean for the sport of college football, his thoughts on the SEC's unwillingness to play 9 conference games, his thoughts on the power the SEC and Big Ten hold and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(1:15:00) Ralph Russo, The Athletic (1:35:00) Tyler Budge, CFB Football Magazine (2:25:00) John McClain, HOF Columnist (2:45:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SEC Spring Meetings are winding down in Destin, Florida, but Lane Kiffin didn't leave without sharing his thoughts on the state of college football and the College Football Playoff. The Ole Miss head coach suggested that the 16-field College Football Playoff should just be the best 16 teams in all of the sport. Andy & Ari find this fascinating and take a deeper look into what it would look like. (0:00-1:24) Intro(1:25-11:06) Lane Kiffin's Big Idea(11:07-22:28) All-Media CFP Committee(22:29-35:29) Brian Kelly on SEC-Big Ten Games(35:30-51:06) Ralph Russo from the Athletic joins(51:07-1:01:08) Future of the CFP(1:01:09-1:02:53) Conclusion Later in the show, Ralph Russo of the Athletic joins the show and shares his over-arching thoughts on the landscape of college football and where the Big Ten and SEC really hold the power in regards to a 16-team CFP field. Watch us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com 

Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague Ralph Russo, who's in Destin, Florida, at the SEC Meetings. The guys dive into the biggest news from the meeting and what it means for the future of college football. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is live from SEC Spring Meetings in Miramar Beach, FL as he speaks with Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated, Ralph Russo of The Athletic, Scott Woodward, LSU Athletics Director and Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Hour 2 of the show, we were joined by Michael Earley and Richard Zane, ahead of Aggie Baseball's final regular season series of the year at Georgia! Later, Ralph Russo of The Athletic joined the show!

Senior College Sports Writer for the Athletic Ralph Russo joins the show to discuss Nick Saban being the planned co-chair for president Trump's planned commission on college athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralph Russo joins The Grum to talk a little about the weird current situation of college football.

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Thursday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with Nick Saban's return to college football and Cole recalls when he was fired from his middle school coaching job; then, Ralph Russo, from The Athletic, tells us how Nick Saban becoming co-chair of the Presidential Commission on College Sports came about, what Cody Campbell brings to this Commission as co-chair, and what all this means for the sport(s) we love; later, the guys give their thoughts on the new Presidential Commission on College Sports; and finally, speaking of that College Commission, do we actually need governmental oversight, in terms of fixing College Football? "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. The guys go through the biggest headlines in college football and discuss which coaches could be in the hot seat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. The guys go through the biggest headlines in college football and discuss which coaches could be in the hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(1:05:00) Mitch Light, The Athletic (1:30:00) Ralph Russo, The Athletic (2:03:00) Eric Sondheimer, LA times (2:47:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Russo the Athletic joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on the future of automatic qualifiers in the college Football, his thoughts on if the SEC and Big Ten will break off and form its own league, his thoughts on the power that SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has in college football and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:48:00) John Gallagher Manhattan Basketball Coach (1:10:00) Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports (1:40:00) Ralph Russo, The Athletic (2:25:00) Kevin Flaherty, KC Sports Network (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew have published their top 25 coach rankings. On this week's episode, Ralph Russo joins them to break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew have published their top 25 coach rankings. On this week's episode, Ralph Russo joins them to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. Ralph is in New Orleans at the Big Ten/SEC Meeting. The guys also break down Stew's head coaching grades. Plus, Mail bag!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. Ralph is in New Orleans at the Big Ten/SEC Meeting. The guys also break down Stew's head coaching grades. Plus, Mail bag!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Russo who is a College Football writer for the Athletic kicks things off regarding the meetings taking place between Big 10 and SEC leaders on the expansion of the College Football Playoffs. Plus we start taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, and many other prominent programs are lead by coaches without a national championship to their name. Who will match Ryan Day and Ohio State as the next first-time CFB national championship coach? Chris Vannini and Ralph Russo draft three title-less coaches each, and debate whose lineup is better and why. Later, we answer your mailbag questions, including 'does recruiting even matter anymore'? Plus, what we learned from the Super Bowl and the Eagles' win.Rundown:- Drafting the next first-time CFB title-winning coach (2:30)- Mailbag question via Jeff H.: Does recruiting matter anymore in the portal era? (31:45)- Question via Kevin.brock77: Who makes the decisions about conf championship & Army-Navy dates? (35:30)- Question via Brandon S.: Whose seat is hotter: Mike Locksley or Mike Gundy? (43:00)- Super Bowl takeaways (47:15)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Ralph Russo (@ralphDrussoATH)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, and many other prominent programs are lead by coaches without a national championship to their name. Who will match Ryan Day and Ohio State as the next first-time CFB national championship coach? Chris Vannini and Ralph Russo draft three title-less coaches each, and debate whose lineup is better and why. Later, we answer your mailbag questions, including 'does recruiting even matter anymore'? Plus, what we learned from the Super Bowl and the Eagles' win. Rundown: - Drafting the next first-time CFB title-winning coach (2:30) - Mailbag question via Jeff H.: Does recruiting matter anymore in the portal era? (31:45) - Question via Kevin.brock77: Who makes the decisions about conf championship & Army-Navy dates? (35:30) - Question via Brandon S.: Whose seat is hotter: Mike Locksley or Mike Gundy? (43:00) - Super Bowl takeaways (47:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Ralph Russo (@ralphDrussoATH) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices