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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

Time to Get Up with a Monday Mauling from the Monsters of the Midway - the Bears bury the Eagles - we'll tell you what it meant for both sides! Meanwhile - a Giant leap - JJ to Big Blue - is it genius of the biggest mistake they could've made? Plus - Nick Saban, live, as you've never heard him before!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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

During the 2pm hour of today's show Kincade & Chernoff talked CFB, Bill Belichick, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the podcast and co-host of Tide Talk Live, Jake Thomas, joined us to share his knowledge of Alabama. The Tide defeated East Carolina 48-10. How will Keelon Russell fare in his first SEC road game? Can Kentucky take advantage as he attempts to settle in? Can the Cats new, competent, up-tempo offense catch Alabama's defense napping? How does everyone feel about Ryan Coleman-Williams? We also talked about the upcoming Saban documentary. Plus a little Braves talk. Go Cats! Check out our Linktree! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eight Tuesdays out, Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza open on the first midterm convention in modern American history — two nights at Dallas's American Airlines Center with 109 speakers, Trump appearing both nights, and House members getting billed $25,000 to attend. The guys are skeptical of nearly all of it: the event lands on NFL kickoff night, it butts up against the 25th anniversary of September 11th, and Politico found 45 of 70 Republican candidates and members skipping it. Their sharper point is that the whole thing is a microcosm of the party's bind — you cannot win without the MAGA base, and you cannot win with only the MAGA base — which is why swing-state nominees like Jon Husted and Mike Rogers will show up and try very hard to deliver a forgettable speech. Chuck argues nationalizing the election isn't crazy on its own terms, since the other side is going to run against Trump anyway, but doubts Trump can hit any register besides red meat, and doubts even more that he can find a second gear for the September 11th anniversary the following day. From there they dig into Texas, where MAGA Inc's first $10 million buy is running a half-negative, half-positive ad about taxes — a signal, Chuck says, that they know the target is suburban Romney Republicans, not the base. He walks through Greg Abbott's steadily declining margins, the four-to-eight-point scandal penalty that history says attaches to a candidate like Paxton, and lands somewhere that surprises Chris: he now likes Talarico's odds better than Sherrod Brown's in Ohio. They check the prediction markets, unpack the Missouri Supreme Court ruling that blocked the Republican-drawn map and effectively hands Emanuel Cleaver his seat back, and take apart Trump's request that the Supreme Court impose a national check on mail voting — a policy every Republican strategist will tell you privately hurts their own side. Then a long, unsparing conversation about the Wall Street Journal's reporting on John Fetterman and what it means for control of the Senate on January 3rd, a real case for a third Senate conference built around Murkowski and a possible independent, and a closing riff on Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, and why the Protect College Sports Act is doomed without collective bargaining. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Eight Tuesdays out — and why they actually prepare for these now 03:00 The first midterm convention since the early '80s 04:00 $25,000 a head, and Tim Burchett's surprise invoice 05:00 It lands on the opening night of the NFL season 07:00 The Trump trap — you can't afford to say no 08:00 Nationalizing the election isn't the crazy part 11:00 The convention as a microcosm of the GOP's whole problem 13:00 "Trumpapalooza" — so what's the actual message? 14:00 Conventions aren't for swing voters, and never have been 16:00 Husted, Rogers & the art of the deliberately forgettable speech 19:00 Trump as TV producer — and the 9/11 anniversary the next day 20:00 Will he turn the 25th anniversary into a political speech? 23:00 MAGA Inc's first $10M buy lands in Texas 26:00 They tried calling Talarico weird. It didn't take. 27:00 Trump throws Paxton under the bus in the Oval 29:00 Abbott's slipping margins and the blue tsunami scenario 31:00 South Texas Latinos appear to be shifting back 33:00 Clinton lost Texas by less than she lost Iowa in 2016 34:00 Blue-collar trade unions and the industrial Midwest problem 38:00 Trump asks the Supreme Court for a national mail-voting check 39:00 The rural voters his own rule would punish hardest 42:00 Democrats at 85-88% to take the House 43:00 The Missouri ruling 46:00 Why this is anti-voter, full stop 47:00 The Senate sits at 52-48 Republican. A year ago it was 71-29. 49:00 Alaska, and Dan Sullivan's troubling primary numbers 51:00 The Wall Street Journal's Fetterman story 54:00 The practical stakes: who controls the Senate on January 3rd 55:00 Does Fetterman leave the party? 58:00 He's already built the intellectual case for walking 1:00:00 January 3rd is the whole ballgame 1:02:00 Osborn, Bodner, Banks and the independent wave 1:03:00 The real case for a third Senate conference 1:05:00 Saban and McAfee push the Protect College Sports Act 1:07:00 No labor at the table means it dies in court 1:08:00 Ashley Moody's quiet ACC poison pill 1:12:00 The Nats chase the blown-save record. Sell the team. 1:13:00 Dynastic: Finebaum on why Alabama may not run it backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd and J.A. Adande sit down with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum and dive into Alabama football. Finebaum shares his perspective on Bear Bryant’s complicated legacy and the integration of Alabama football, explains why Nick Saban succeeded where so many post-Bryant coaches failed, and reveals how Saban established total control over the program from the moment he arrived in Tuscaloosa.Plus, Finebaum offers a warning about Alabama’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach, Tony Barnhart, and Dennis Dodd opened the show tackling college football's off-field chaos, with Matthews noting that in 58 seasons around SEC football, he's never seen an opening week defined more by courtrooms than kickoffs. The panel broke down the standoff between LSU and the SEC office over roster eligibility, which saw LSU back down after pushback from conference leadership, Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman, and Georgia's Attorney General. Dennis Dodd tied the episode to Texas Tech's earlier legal retreat, framing it as part of a bigger question in the NIL era: what actually separates a college athlete from a professional. From there, the hosts shifted to on-field storylines, recapping Colorado's road win over Georgia Tech behind JuJu Lewis and UMass's upset of Rutgers, while noting how the transfer portal has reshaped rosters nationwide — with roughly half of SEC teams starting transfer quarterbacks, including standouts Darian Mensah at Miami and Mateer at Oklahoma. They also previewed a high-stakes Monday clash between No. 19 SMU and Florida State, with heavy pressure on Mike Norvell. The show then flipped format as Tony Barnhart quizzed Coach Matthews on Week 1's top storylines. Matthews pegged Louisville–Ole Miss in Nashville as the weekend's most competitive game over higher-profile matchups like Clemson–LSU and Baylor–Auburn, and confirmed Vanderbilt will start Blake Boro-Wits against Austin Peay while freshman Jared Curtis works into a larger role by midseason. Among first-year coaches, he singled out Florida's Jon Sumrall as facing the most pressure given fan expectations, and called Arch Manning primed for a big year under Steve Sarkisian at Texas. On Florida State, Matthews said Mike Norvell's buyout buys him some patience, but a win over SMU is critical to slow the program's decline since its 13-0 season. The episode closed with Matthews and Barnhart discussing Nick Saban's new role fronting ad campaigns for the Save College Sports Act, which pushes for congressional oversight of NIL and the transfer portal, and reflecting on Saban's dominant 17-year Alabama tenure and seamless move into a leading media voice for the sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach, Tony Barnhart, and Dennis Dodd opened the show tackling college football's off-field chaos, with Matthews noting that in 58 seasons around SEC football, he's never seen an opening week defined more by courtrooms than kickoffs. The panel broke down the standoff between LSU and the SEC office over roster eligibility, which saw LSU back down after pushback from conference leadership, Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman, and Georgia's Attorney General. Dennis Dodd tied the episode to Texas Tech's earlier legal retreat, framing it as part of a bigger question in the NIL era: what actually separates a college athlete from a professional. From there, the hosts shifted to on-field storylines, recapping Colorado's road win over Georgia Tech behind JuJu Lewis and UMass's upset of Rutgers, while noting how the transfer portal has reshaped rosters nationwide — with roughly half of SEC teams starting transfer quarterbacks, including standouts Darian Mensah at Miami and Mateer at Oklahoma. They also previewed a high-stakes Monday clash between No. 19 SMU and Florida State, with heavy pressure on Mike Norvell. The show then flipped format as Tony Barnhart quizzed Coach Matthews on Week 1's top storylines. Matthews pegged Louisville–Ole Miss in Nashville as the weekend's most competitive game over higher-profile matchups like Clemson–LSU and Baylor–Auburn, and confirmed Vanderbilt will start Blake Boro-Wits against Austin Peay while freshman Jared Curtis works into a larger role by midseason. Among first-year coaches, he singled out Florida's Jon Sumrall as facing the most pressure given fan expectations, and called Arch Manning primed for a big year under Steve Sarkisian at Texas. On Florida State, Matthews said Mike Norvell's buyout buys him some patience, but a win over SMU is critical to slow the program's decline since its 13-0 season. The episode closed with Matthews and Barnhart discussing Nick Saban's new role fronting ad campaigns for the Save College Sports Act, which pushes for congressional oversight of NIL and the transfer portal, and reflecting on Saban's dominant 17-year Alabama tenure and seamless move into a leading media voice for the sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's College Football Thursday Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys have a STACKED show as college ball kicks off Saturday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. County Music Superstar Lainey Wilson joins the show to reveal that she will be the celebrity guest picker for College GameDay and talks about her excitement to return home, the next chapter of her career and her husband, Pittsburgh Steelers legend Duck Hodges. Also joining the progrum is 7x National Champion and the GOAT Nick Saban to talk about this weekend, LSU, and his 6-part series titled ‘Saban' coming to the ESPN app October 8th, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN Shams Charania to discuss the MASSIVE news that broke yesterday afternoon with the NBA handing the Los Angeles Clippers one of the largest punishments in league history. ESPN College Football and NFL Analyst Chase Daniel who's on the call tonight for Colorado vs. Georgia Tech, breaks down the game itself along with LSU vs. Clemson, and what QB-Offensive Coordinator duo he's looking forward to the most this NFL season, Indiana Football Head Coach Curt Cignetti reflects on last season after winning a National Championship and his outlook on this upcoming season as the team gears up for North Texas, then Kayvon Thibodeaux stops by on behalf of JP Morgan and Chase, and discusses everything with the New York Giants as he enters his 5th year with the franchise with a new staff and Head Coach Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 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

Is LSU still trying to bring NFL players back to college football? The circus in Baton Rouge hits new lows as the SEC looks ready to explode, coaches get roasted, and the only thing crazier than the rules may be the boosters' side bets. College football's wildest offseason kerfuffle lands at LSU's feet, and drags the rest of the SEC into the muck with them. This week's episode dives deep into LSU's legal loopholes, alleged betting schemes, and the ripple effects threatening the very sanity of college football. The conversation focused on disastrous attempts by SEC powerhouses to wage war with eligibility rules, why school-wide punishment isn't off the table, and how coaches like Dabo Swinney and Lane Kiffin get themselves tangled in the mess. One concept discussed was the dangerous precedent set when conferences and courts clash, opening the floodgates for more chaos. 0:00:10 – LSU's SEC disaster and legal wackiness 0:04:42 – Why school-wide bans aren't just talk 0:11:08 – Betting on bonuses, boosters gone wild 0:13:19 – Lane Kiffin's notorious side, Saban's warning 0:18:35 – Dabo Swinney finds himself… right?! 0:20:50 – Week 0 recap: Chaos from Idaho to USC 0:31:37 – TCU's off-field meltdown and media blackout 0:35:55 – Winners, losers, and attendance shame 0:40:02 – Week 1 bets + Ciarnan's weather 0:47:11 – Should we crowdfund a trip to the Kibbie Dome? 0:50:00 – Meme-worthy college football rosters  

Quick segment on the NFL and cash them or trash them continued. A look into the upcoming College Football documentaries including the upcoming "Saban". U of H Football is back this weekend and junkie of the day. A look into the punishment the L.A. Clippers received after the NBA concluded there investigation on the franchise payments to Kawhi Leonard.

Connor O'Gara and Jim Dunaway are back for Episode 10 of The Connor O'Gara Show, diving into the biggest debates surrounding how we watch — and remember — college football. ESPN is getting rid of its traditional Bottom Line ticker during college football broadcasts. Is that a welcome change, or will fans miss having scores constantly scrolling across the screen? Connor and Jim discuss the rise of YouTube TV's Quad Box, second screens and the reality that most college football fans are watching Saturdays much differently than they did a decade ago. They also debate whether Week Zero is being wasted. Should college football use the opening weekend to showcase marquee matchups and create a massive television event instead of treating it like a soft launch to the season? Then the conversation turns to ESPN's upcoming six-part Nick Saban documentary. Jim, who spent years hosting Saban's weekly show, shares insight into Saban's approach to player psychology and why the series could reveal a fascinating side of the legendary Alabama coach. Plus, which college football stories deserve their own documentary? The guys make the case for an uncensored look at Cam Newton, Auburn and the chaos surrounding the 2010 national championship season, along with the unbelievable rise and fall surrounding Ed Orgeron and LSU's historic 2019 championship team. Topics include: • ESPN eliminating the Bottom Line ticker • YouTube TV Quad Box and multi-screen football Saturdays • How college football viewing habits have changed • Why Week Zero needs bigger games • Nick Saban's upcoming ESPN documentary • Jim Dunaway's experiences covering Nick Saban • Cam Newton and Auburn's controversial 2010 season • Ed Orgeron and LSU's legendary 2019 championship run If you love college football, SEC football, Alabama, Auburn, LSU and the stories behind the sport, hit the like button, subscribe and join us for more episodes of The Connor O'Gara Show. Check out more Connor O'Gara on our channel with The OG Kickoff! 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

Hollywood's Headlines includes the backlash surrounding Good Good Golf's controversial advertisement and Callaway ending its partnership with the company. Plus, ESPN announces a six-part Nick Saban documentary, a criminal posing as a 49ers player allegedly scams 26 women out of more than $1 million, and a Miami woman is arrested for allegedly selling $1.7 million worth of counterfeit goods. The guys also react to Baywatch star Erika Eleniak reportedly making more than $10,000 a week on OnlyFans.

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 RedZone - Falcons wrap up preseason action tonight in Miami Chris Womack, Southern Company CEO joins us at East Lake On Campus - Lane Kiffin & Fansville This Week In Sports History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CFB is back.  Cedric give his season predictions for the Longhorns, goes through the roster, and Cedric wants Saban to be the CFB Commish, not Louie.

Chuck Todd and J.A. Adande pick up in Part 2 of Alabama football with Bear Bryant’s final chapter and follow the Crimson Tide through decades of dominance, decline and an eventual return to the top. They explore Alabama’s complicated integration story, Bryant’s reinvention of the program with the wishbone offense, and the championships that cemented his place as a college football icon. Then, after Bryant’s death, Alabama begins a turbulent search for the coach who could live up to the impossible standard he left behind. That journey eventually leads to Nick Saban. From the Drew Brees decision that could have changed Saban’s future to the philosophy he developed alongside Bill Belichick, the arrival of Lane Kiffin and the offensive transformation that extended Alabama’s dynasty, Chuck and J.R. break down how Saban built the defining college football program of the modern era. Plus, the Kick Six, the legendary 1992 championship team, Alabama’s greatest players and coaches, and the difficult question facing the Crimson Tide today: What happens after a legend leaves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Buster Olney joins us after a late night in Williamsport RedZone - Falcons QB issues Saban & the Dawgs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s here! The same people who told you that Indiana was the 20th best team starting in 2025 are now suggesting that the defending college football champion Hoosiers will be the sixth best team in 2026. Indiana went a perfect 16-0 last season.  They obliterated “name” football powers like Alabama 38-3 during their stampede to the national championship.  Coach Curt Cignetti is still at Indiana.  Like every other major college football program, IU went shopping to buy another group of talented transfer players using NIL bonus bucks again in 2026. So, why did the Associated Press demote last season’s undisputed champion Indiana from the top spot when they haven’t even played a game yet? This year’s projected top five teams were Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas. The top five consisted of two Big Ten schools, two SEC schools, and independent Notre Dame. Interestingly, not one SEC team received a single first place vote in this year’s 2026 preseason AP poll. Ohio State was the top pick on 40 ballots.  Oregon grabbed 14 first place votes.  Indiana (the #6 preseason pick) had eight first place votes, while Miami of Florida (#7 overall pick and last year’s national runner-up) had one first place ballot. In defense of the AP, the poll results are solely the opinions of 60+ writers and broadcasters casting their vote in this national college football beauty contest.  No employees of the Associated Press are allowed to participate. *Shameless self-promotion plug – This is yet another reason why the popular SwampSwamiSports College Football Top 25 Rankings never begins publishing its team rankings until at least four games have been played.  Come back and check-out my rankings once cooler weather and clearer minds return in early October. Preseason rankings are simply a beauty contest intended to spur interest and media hype The NCAA Transfer Portal and the advent of NIL to pay college athletes has really affected the prediction business. Did you know that an estimated 3,700 college football players put their name into the hat to change schools in early January? How could anyone know how good Indiana or LSU or any other top program is going to be this fall after their rosters have changed so much from last season? Twenty years ago, we could take a good look at which teams were returning the most top players following a good season in the previous year. Back then, we could try to assess the incoming freshman class for possible impact players.  Next, it was time to review the team’s football schedule to assess the difficulty of the upcoming opponents. Today’s transfer portal game of musical chairs makes it quite difficult to predict which teams are going to shoot to the top of the charts by season’s end. For example, LSU transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt from Arizona State is expected to provide a boost to the Tigers’ offensive output under new head coach Lane Kiffin. How can anyone estimate Leavitt’s impact until he plays a few games for the Tigers to start the season? Defending champion Indiana lost Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza to the NFL draft.  Will transfer quarterback Josh Hoover from TCU be worth the reported $2 million NIL deal he signed to come to Indiana? Here’s a surprise.  The AP’s #1 team at Ohio State has a fairly tough schedule in 2026.  The Buckeyes will visit #5 Texas in Austin in Week #2.  A three game stretch in mid-October finds Ohio State playing at #6 Indiana, at #14 USC, and at home for #2 Oregon.  Don’t forget the regular season home finale against #16 preseason pick Michigan. It seems likely that Ohio State is going to lose one or more of those games.  That makes me suspicious of why the majority of AP voters handed the Buckeyes the #1 preseason ranking.  Did they even look at the schedule first? If you like easy schedules, check out the playoff-friendly schedule for the AP’s #4 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Irish won’t play a preseason top 25 team until Week #7 at #14 BYU.  The other two ranked opponents (#7 Miami and #19 SMU) travel to South Bend for games in November. Notre Dame’s schedule appears to be deliciously easy. Alabama comes in at #13?  The heat is building in Tuscaloosa Nick Saban’s Alabama teams were nearly always ranked in the top ten during preseason.  No matter how many players Saban had lost to the NFL draft, a new layer of Alabama’s stockpile of talent was ready to be unveiled during the following season. Not anymore. Coach Saban’s replacement is busy dealing with today’s revolving door of NCAA Transfer Portal players.  More recently, he has been hitting-up Bama boosters for NIL bonus bucks in order to put a more competitive team on the field. Yes, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is feeling the heat. His 11-4 finish in 2025 included an ugly late season loss to SEC champ Georgia and a drubbing by eventual national champion Indiana.  The combined score in those two trouncings was 66-10. Ouch! Anything less than a spot in this year’s 12-team College Football Playoffs will be unacceptable to BamaFan. Should this year’s team fail to deliver, Coach Kalen DeBoer and his boss will likely be swept out of Tuscaloosa in a (wait for it) crimson tide. Alabama Athletics Director Greg Byrne inexplicably extended the contract for the increasingly unpopular head football coach Kalen DeBoer after last year’s embarrassing season-ending 38-3 loss to Indiana. Kalen DeBoer will still receive an estimated $67.5 million if he should be fired after the coming football season. For his part, Alabama AD Greg Byrne’s contract runs through the year 2031. Byrne’s buyout will be peanuts compared to the bank which will be owed to the school’s football coach. Impatient high rollers within the Bama athletics family may be getting ready to dig deep to raise funds to boot both DeBoer and Byrne should Alabama drop four or more football games again this season. This year’s #13 preseason ranking is another indicator that the proverbial hat is already being passing around the great state of Alabama before the start of the football season. Arch Who? Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning didn’t ask for all of the publicity coming out of Newman high school in uptown New Orleans. Having a legendary grandfather and two uncles who excelled at quarterback in college and the NFL is extremely hard enough to live up to.  The national media then put a bullseye squarely on the back of Arch Manning four years ago upon his signing to play college football at the University of Texas. Arch Manning sat on the bench for most of his first two years at Texas behind Quinn Ewers. Manning was finally named the starter in Austin to begin the 2025 season.  A media-fueled “Arch Manning for Heisman” campaign prior to Week #1 turned into a massive flop. Texas got off to a rocky start.  Manning eventually found his confidence later in the year to end 2025 on a positive note.  Texas finished 9-3.  Their win total included two overtime squeakers in road games at Kentucky and at Mississippi State. Texas was left out of the college football playoffs. Arch Manning now has a chance to deliver a championship season to the Longhorn faithful this fall. The preseason #5-ranked Texas Longhorns are favored to finish in the top two of the SEC along with #3 Georgia. Texas has the talent to have a terrific season. However, Texas has been loaded with talent for years in Austin. It’s time to Arch Manning, Coach Steve Sarkesian, and this year’s squad of Texas Longhorns to step-up and prove it to everyone on the field this fall. Can coach Curt Cignetti help bring a second straight title back home to Indiana? The attention to detail shown by Indiana’s national championship squad last year was reminiscent of some of former Alabama coach Nick Saban’s finest teams. Then again, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was once on Saban’s staff at Alabama.  IU’s coach took very good notes while observing the intense legendary football coach in action – both on and off the field. Indiana’s Heisman Trophy quarterback (Fernando Mendoza) and his favorite receiver (Omar Cooper, Jr.) are gone.  Both were selected early in the first round of this spring’s NFL draft.  They will be replaced by talented incoming transfers at Indiana. Coach Cignetti and his assistant coaches pay incredible attention to every detail on offense, defense, and special teams.  Last year’s 16-0 Hoosiers team played like a well-oiled machine in winning the national championship. In tough games when the talent on the field appears to be nearly equal, Indiana proved an old adage about “The 5 P’s” was still valid. Prior preparation prevents poor performance. Bet against IU this year if you wish.  Not me. The post Says who? Ohio State tops AP Preseason College Football Poll appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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Nearly 70 media members voted in the preseason AP Poll. None of them voted for an SEC team as No. 1. What gives? Why are the media out on the SEC?There's probably no conspiracy here, and this is a byproduct of the Big Ten producing three straight national champions. The B1G has reloaded, and Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana sparkle with national championship potential this season.Still, is it not odd that Georgia or Texas did not receive a single first-place vote?On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams break down the AP Poll and debate why the SEC got shut out of first-place votes. Adams makes his case for why Texas should be worthy of a first-place vote, while Toppmeyer outlines a theory as to why nobody voted Texas No. 1.Later in the episode, the hosts debate whether Alabama got snubbed in the AP Poll. The Tide are ranked No. 13, two spots lower than the US LBM Coaches Poll. Toppmeyer argues that the AP ranking might be an overreaction to the Saban dynasty being finished. Finally, Toppmeyer and Adams sound off on Jayden Daniels sending a cease and desist to LSU, his alma mater. Fair, or foul?

Nearly 70 media members voted in the preseason AP Poll. None of them voted for an SEC team as No. 1. What gives? Why are the media out on the SEC?There's probably no conspiracy here, and this is a byproduct of the Big Ten producing three straight national champions. The B1G has reloaded, and Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana sparkle with national championship potential this season.Still, is it not odd that Georgia or Texas did not receive a single first-place vote?On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams break down the AP Poll and debate why the SEC got shut out of first-place votes. Adams makes his case for why Texas should be worthy of a first-place vote, while Toppmeyer outlines a theory as to why nobody voted Texas No. 1.Later in the episode, the hosts debate whether Alabama got snubbed in the AP Poll. The Tide are ranked No. 13, two spots lower than the US LBM Coaches Poll. Toppmeyer argues that the AP ranking might be an overreaction to the Saban dynasty being finished.Finally, Toppmeyer and Adams sound off on Jayden Daniels sending a cease and desist to LSU, his alma mater. Fair, or foul?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt defines what a successful season looks like for 15 of the most intriguing programs in the country. Is it truly National Championship or bust for teams like Texas, Ohio State or Notre Dame? What should LSU, Penn State and Michigan fans be happy with in Year 1 after coaching changes? Does USC's daunting schedule tone down expectations or does Lincoln Riley need to lead the Trojans back among the elite in the sport? Does Alabama need to adjust expectations in the post-Saban world or should Tide fans expect more from Kalen DeBoer's team this season? Klatt also breaks down teams like Wisconsin and Nebraska as they try to build their programs back to what they once were. Chapters 🏈0:00-1:20 Defining Successful Season1:21-4:11 USC4:12-7:30 Michigan7:31-10:45 Ohio State10:46-12:39 Oregon12:40-15:47 Wisconsin15:48-17:45 Nebraska17:46-19:31 Penn State19:32-24:11 Alabama24:12-26:38 Texas26:39-28:47 Oklahoma28:48-31:27 LSU31:28-33:20 Clemson33:21-34:26 Miami34:27-35:54 Texas Tech35:55-37:41 Notre Dame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the monumental season 3 finale, Jason and Greta look back at the entire season. First, they sit down with the new dragonriders – Tom Bennett (Ulf White), Kieran Bew (Hugh Hammer), and Clinton Liberty (Addam of Hull) – to talk about playing Targaryen bastards and where their characters stand with Team Black and Team Green. Then, they are joined by Phia Saban (Queen Helaena Targaryen) to discuss the tragic finale and Helaena's love of beetles and embroidery. Finally, Jason and Greta talk to Director Andrij Parekh about creating the fog of war in the Battle of Tumbleton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Jessie Bates' injury status and rookie progress highlight the latest updates from Falcons training camp. Carl and Mike delve into the Braves' intense series against the Yankees, Kirby Smart's intense coaching at Georgia, and the ongoing debate over College Football Playoff expansion. The conversation also touches on record-breaking movie box office numbers and Shaquille O'Neal's candid thoughts on LeBron James' place in Lakers history. 01:50 - Falcons Camp: Injuries & Rookies 06:26 - Kirby Smart's Vocal Coaching Style 08:45 - CFP Expansion & Saban's Outlook 14:58 - Braves & Yankees Playoff Atmosphere 21:50 - Braves Roster Moves & Pitching 30:10 - Marvel's Massive Box Office Run 33:00 - Hall of Fame Game Ratings 37:36 - Shaq Critiques LeBron's Lakers Legacy

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker and co-host Mick Gillispie are back together for another episode of Last Call, featuring Alabama football analysis, unforgettable travel stories and plenty of off-the-rails conversation. The biggest question in Tuscaloosa remains the Alabama quarterback competition. With offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb expected to make a decision after the Crimson Tide's second scrimmage, Jake looks back at his own 2015 quarterback battle and explains why allowing the competition to linger can damage morale, disrupt offensive chemistry and prevent a team from developing its identity. Jake and Mick also discuss why Alabama must establish a physical, dominant running game to compete for an SEC championship and College Football Playoff berth. They evaluate the Crimson Tide's running back depth, the importance of pass protection and what separates talented players from the backs who earn meaningful snaps. The conversation also turns to Kalen DeBoer's challenge of following Nick Saban, the standard Saban established at Alabama and why defensive coordinator Kane Wommack deserves credit for keeping the Crimson Tide competitive in difficult games. Plus, Mick shares stories from a turbulent trip to Key West, Jake recalls a frightening Blackhawk helicopter flight and the guys discuss Jake's upcoming family vacation to Disney World. Like the video, share your thoughts on Alabama's quarterback battle in the comments and subscribe for more episodes of Last Call featuring Jake Coker and Mick Gillispie. #AlabamaFootball #CrimsonTide #JakeCoker #LastCall #CollegeFootball #RollTide 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

College football is finally here... well, almost. This week, Ciarnan and Kev get into everything happening before Week 0, starting with the latest scheduling drama as more home-and-home series disappear from the sport. They also discuss the growing influence of prediction markets, why that could change the way fans consume college football, and the dangers that come with it. The guys also react to Vanderbilt's latest uniform reveal, Akron's wild promotion that lets a random fan call the team's first offensive series, the preseason Coaches Poll, Nick Saban's latest comments, Paul Finebaum stirring the pot, and another round of NCAA legal drama. Plus, they debate whether Notre Dame should finally join a conference before wrapping things up with a few completely unnecessary rants. We are so back.  0:00:00 – Back in college football month! Jersey patch drama, series cancellations, hype videos, and preseason feels 0:06:00 – Home-and-home cancellations: Indiana-Notre Dame, cowardly scheduling, and rivalry returns 0:12:00 – Akron lets a fan call the first series: chaos play-calling theories and Zips marketing genius 0:18:00 – Legal news: NCAA 5th-season injunctions, transfer chaos, and conspiracies 0:24:00 – Jersey patches out of control, Vanderbilt's unbranded look, and hilarious merchandising mishaps 0:30:00 – Breaking down the preseason Coaches Poll: snubs, surges, the Penn State “sweet spot,” and portal panic 0:36:00 – Top 5 teams: Is Ohio State scary? Texas hype, Georgia trust, and Notre Dame overhype 0:42:00 – Coaching expectations: Saban “under the radar,” Paul Finebaum rants, media circus, and future of Bama 0:48:00 – Life lessons and show close: Bad drivers, Kennesaw State to the natty, and hot mascot moments

-Saban was on ESPN's “Get Up” last week and said to the panel that the best conference gets defined by how many good teams youhave from to top bottom-The SEC has most certainly had that in recent years, despite not having a national title to show for it in the last 3 seasons….is Sabanright or is a national champion all that matters?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their final thoughts coming from SEC Media Days. Joe and Blake discuss whether Arch Manning is ready to lead Texas to an SEC Championship and College Football Playoff run. They also react to Kalen DeBoer emphasizing that Alabama must improve its rushing attack. Nick Saban also pushed back against claims that the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC after Big Ten programs won three consecutive national championships.

Joey Harrington joins the program for his weekly appearance. Today, Joey talks about his reasoning for being in New York. Harrington talks about Nick Saban, because he was in a documentary about Saban that is releasing on ESPN. Joey compares Saban and some of the other coaches he played for in his career.

Hour 2 kicked off with Sunny Verma of Locked On Illini, who joined the show for an in-depth look at the Illinois football schedule and what it means for Bret Bielema's team entering the 2026 season. Verma highlighted the most challenging stretches on the schedule, the games that could define Illinois' season, and his concerns about the season. The discussion also focused on the continued momentum surrounding the program and why expectations in Champaign continue to rise after several successful seasons. The conversation then shifted to the latest debate in college football after Nick Saban made comments comparing the SEC and Big Ten, prompting a response from Bret Bielema. Sunny and the crew discussed whether the Big Ten has closed the gap—or even surpassed—the SEC in recent years, how conference strength should be evaluated, and why Bielema has become one of the league's most vocal advocates. The hour wrapped up with the always entertaining Old Man Names Draft Results, as listeners weighed in on which team assembled the best collection of classic names. To close the week, the crew shared their Friday Toasts, recognizing the people, teams, and moments that deserved a celebratory sendoff heading into the weekend.    

Sprague almost burned the house down...come on Multnomah County...lots of fodder from the final day of SEC Media Days...cafe specials from Sabrina, Saban and Scottie...when will the SEC get with the current times...LeBron is going to Philly...how cheap does Dundon have to get to bother you...a 59 on the PGA Tour.

Sabrina, Scottie and Saban all part of the menu in the cafe this morning...why can't the SEC accept the new reality of college football...and we get geared up for B1G Ten Football Media Days next week.

Gbag Nation examines SEC Media Days, specifically Nick Saban's semi-Gator status and Ryan Silverfield defending his personal aura. Guest Joey Erickson analyzes Jason Robertson's new deal with the Dallas Stars and the team's challenging offseason. Discussions also cover Joel Klatt's All-21st Century college football roster and Jake Paul's aspirations to play in the NFL. 01:53 - College Football Rivalries 06:15 - Saban's Florida Comments 09:24 - Ryan Silverfield's Aura 12:53 - Jake Paul NFL Dreams 17:24 - Jason Robertson's Contract 23:52 - Stars Offseason Grade 31:22 - All-21st Century Team 35:31 - SEC Media Day Coverage

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to 2026 SEC Media Days and explains why the SEC may have made its playoff path harder by moving to a nine-game conference schedule without gaining additional CFP access. JT also breaks down why Georgia now carries the weight of restoring the SEC's national reputation, why Nick Saban believes Alabama is being underestimated, and how Tennessee's massive recruiting win could reshape the running back market. Plus, JT discusses Shane Beamer's pressure at South Carolina, Jon Sumrall's intense approach at Florida, and whether Will Stein's Curt Cignetti-style confidence can survive Kentucky's brutal schedule. Finally, JT explains why Jason Witten and Oklahoma's rebuilt tight end room could unlock John Mateer and the Sooners offense.

Join us for a lively discussion covering the chaos of the British Open, rules controversies, and the thrill of discovering hidden gems like Waterfall Club. This episode features candid stories, expert insights, and unfiltered banter among golf enthusiasts and friends.Main Topics:British Open highlights and the Ryan Fox victoryControversial rules decisions involving Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie SchefflerThe cultural significance of golf in New Zealand and the USHumorous tales from golf courses, including Saban's surprise appearanceThe intriguing future of golf courses and tournamentsIn this episode:Breakdown of the British Open final round and Fox's clutch play (00:00 - 08:00)The Bryson DeChambeau ruling controversy and implications for golf rules (08:00 - 14:00)Scottie Scheffler and TIO rule discussions (14:00 - 20:00)Post-tournament reactions and the emotional reactions of golfers and fans (20:00 - 28:00)Waterfall Club adventures and celebrity sightings like Steve Smith and Nick Saban (28:00 - 45:00)Discussions on golf course restoration projects and upcoming tournaments (45:00 - 58:00)Personal stories: jet ski mishaps, family golf outings, and golf card collecting humor (58:00 - end)Enjoy the rich stories, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes moments shared in this episode—your ultimate golf podcast for honesty and humor on and off the course.If you like living forever, and you like golf, then you're going to LOVE Live Forever Golf.Enter discount code "LFG20" for 20% off your next order at LiveForeverGolf.comStraight Down the Middle'ish is brought to you by Live Forever Golf. Check out our Final Few collection to get great deals on our clearance inventory! Free shipping on all orders over $100.

Could the SEC actually break away from the NCAA? On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker react to Greg Sankey's eye-opening comments from SEC Media Days and discuss why college football's lack of leadership, inconsistent NIL rules and massive financial disparities could eventually lead to a new super-league. The guys examine how a potential SEC and Big Ten breakaway could reshape college football, whether programs like Clemson and Florida State could eventually join the SEC, and why the current system cannot regulate Alabama, Texas, Ohio State and Michigan the same way it regulates smaller athletic departments. Jake also revisits the legendary feud between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher, revealing how personally Fisher took Saban's comments about Texas A&M recruiting. With NIL spending now becoming the standard across college football, does Jimbo's furious response look even worse in hindsight? The conversation then turns to the culture Nick Saban built at Alabama. Jake shares inside stories about the player-led leadership of Jarran Reed, Jonathan Allen, A'Shawn Robinson, Ryan Anderson and other Crimson Tide stars—including how Scott Cochran reportedly broke a second-place trophy to reinforce Alabama's championship-or-bust mentality. Can that type of culture still exist in the transfer portal and NIL era? Plus, Alabama was picked to finish a stunning seventh in the SEC preseason poll. Are Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide being overlooked? Jake breaks down Ryan Grubb's quarterback development, Alabama's loaded QB room, Kane Wommack's defense, concerns about the offensive line and running game, and why the Tide could once again use preseason disrespect as motivation. And, of course, Jake and Mick debate what truly qualifies someone as a “redneck,” complete with stories about Jimbo Fisher, hunting, giant bucks and turkey heads.

Rusty Mansell joins to recap the latest from SEC Media Days in Tampa, focusing on Kirby Smart's leadership and his spirited defense of Mike Bobo. They break down the Dawgs' unique theme inspired by the Oklahoma City Thunder and address Greg Sankey's comments about the conference's future landscape. 01:00 - SEC Media Days Tampa 02:38 - Kirby Smart's Presence 05:04 - Defending Mike Bobo 06:51 - Learning From OKC Thunder 07:41 - Greg Sankey's Leverage

This week we're joined by bestselling author and longtime fly angler Monte Burke, whose acclaimed book Lords of the Fly chronicles the unforgettable pursuit of the world-record tarpon and the larger-than-life personalities who helped shape modern fly fishing. Monte is also the author of Saban, Sowbelly, Rivers Always Reach the Sea, and has written for The New York Times, Garden & Gun, The Drake, Outside, and many more. Our conversation goes well beyond the pages of Lords of the Fly. We dive into the history and culture of fly fishing, the places and people that have left the biggest impression on Monte, and why the stories surrounding our sport matter just as much as the fish themselves. We also talk about traveling in search of new waters, the importance of introducing kids to fly fishing, the unique community that surrounds the sport, and what keeps all of us coming back to the water.Whether you're obsessed with chasing trophy fish or simply love spending time on the water with family and friends, this episode is packed with stories, perspective, and plenty of reasons to grab a fly rod and head outside.Get your Dads On The Fly Merch in our online store .Check out our sponsors:⁠https://turtleboxaudio.com/⁠https://nativesflyfishing.com/https://saludabeads.com/https://rambler.co/https://www.advntraccessories.com/

Mac Jones sits down on the bus to break down his wild journey from childhood actor to Alabama national champion to replacing Tom Brady in New England. Mac opens up about Nick Saban landing a helicopter at his high school, the Bailey Zappe benching drama, getting traded to Jacksonville, and finding new life with the San Francisco 49ers. Plus the boys recap McGregor vs Holloway at UFC 252, preview USA vs Belgium in the World Cup, and debate the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wedding guest list. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 2:46 McGregor vs Holloway 16:12 Fourth of July Recap 19:00 Will Compton in Italy 22:15 Fantasy Football Punishment 28:27 Kelce Swift Wedding 39:02 USA vs Belgium Preview 47:38 Rippin’ With the Boys 50:52 LeBron Back to Cleveland 52:23 Ro Spicy Tier Talk 54:06 Most Pressure QB This Year 1:04:18 Mac Jones Joins the Bus 1:06:23 Childhood Actor and Model 1:09:42 Growing Up in Jacksonville 1:14:08 First Offer From Kentucky 1:18:15 Dad Drives Overnight for Saban 1:22:55 Mistaken for a Walk On 1:26:07 Jalen Tua QB Room 1:31:24 Hail Mary Audible Gone Wrong 1:33:43 Winning the 2020 Natty 1:36:39 49ers Pick Lance Over Mac 1:39:29 Drafted by New England 1:41:59 Tom Brady Return Game 1:47:03 Year Two Falls Apart 1:52:45 Zappe Benching 2:00:51 Traded to Jacksonville 2:05:55 Signing With San Francisco 2:10:18 11 Bananas vs the Rams 2:16:59 Brock Purdy QB Talk 2:31:05 Wildest Teammates Ever 2:39:44 MVP of Cabo 2:49:10 Truth About Saban 2:59:34 Bud Light Question 3:03:20 Superpower Debate 3:09:41 DMing Recruiting Sites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt lists the 5 best games in the sport since 2000 including the National Championship Game between Texas and USC at the end of the 2005 season, a thriller in Lubbock and a historic offensive outburst by 2 future Pro Bowl QBs. He then considers some of the biggest “what if” moments in College Football like if Nick Saban had gone to Texas or if Tim Tebow had not chosen Alabama over Florida out of high school or if Ohio State's Curtis Samuel had been marked short on 4th Down in OT vs Michigan in 2016 and more. Klatt also lists his favorite CFB uniforms and more viewer-submitted questions in the mailbag. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things Discussed: World Cup: When our nation needed rascally anti-slavery hicks with guns, Michigan provided. When our nation needed factories that could turn out more war machines than the rest of the world combined, Michigan provided. When our nation needs unfathomably pedantic sports lawyers, Mo Thiam returning: HUGE news for Michigan, because they needed a frontcourt. Sam: strategy is a retention domino effect: keeping Boynton helped the keep McKenney, which may have influenced Akeem Miskdeen to stick around, which means holding onto Cadeau, which was a big question for Thiam, and if everyone's here you have a shot to keep Estrella. Sam: needs to be more strategy here. Got to back Mike Boynton, let him sign his staff to long-term contracts so he can attract good people. Craig: Misrepresenting how Dusty left. Not okay with the way his players found out, don't think he left for the same reasons as Beilein, despite the interview, because the context of that interview was the NCAA issues were an aside and the main reason was the Mavs were willing to pour resources into him and it's the friggin' NBA. Seth: don't make the 2024 football mistake again by prioritizing keeping the roster together, because most of them—Cadeau, McKenney, Thiam, Estrella, McCoy, Reed—are only around for one more year. You can give Boynton a chance, but obviously Warde is working the back-channels. Sam: Need to support Boynton without boxing yourself in. Craig: Can't hamstring your current guy with less than full support. Ideally Boynton does a fantastic job, is lining up guys for beyond, wins again, and is Tom Izzo but with championships for 30 years. Craig: Schertz is this year's model. He isn't just the hot name; in Ken Pomeroy's article for VALIANT he showed which coaches were dominating in 2PAD: the top-six teams went Schertz, Schertz, Nate Oats, Dusty May, Dusty May, Dusty May. Dusty got Boynton because he defended the rim. Cason to return? Sam thinks so. Break: Craig thinks Dusty should have exited more gracefully. Seth says if you're getting a divorce because you fell in love with someone else, *how* you tell your wife isn't the reason she's mad at you. Football recruiting: Big deal that they can go into a Buckeye family in Cincinnati and get a cornerback that Ohio State wanted. Scouting report: Monsanna Torbert is FAST. Saban always talked about DBs with basketball skills because they can play the ball. Nickname is "Sookie" (sp? Suki? Sukki? Siucci?). Need to watch the film still—love when we get a kid from Cincy because the competition level is strong and the kids are so well-coached. Height: only 5'11 man in America who's really 5'11. Sam was thinking he'd be Smith Snowden's size. If Ohio State wants you that bad—was trying to get him to not even take a Michigan visit—you're probably something. Comp: DJ Turner II. Good to see how their GM is working with the coaches regarding what level they can recruit. Was an issue last year when they had Coach BJ recruiting linebackers that he didn't have the money for.

As the old axiom goes, “all the world's a stage,” and Jason explains that the stage is filled with those requiring toxic empathy — whether it's Nick Saban following other notable college head football coaches in vouching for players committing crimes, WNBA thugs Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner crying foul because the WNBA can't control social media, or the CCC's (aka Caitlin Clark Cult) incessant whining. Charles Baker and Virgil Walker opine on Saban and college athletics before Jason concludes, noting that the Caitlin victimhood has transcended sports into the mainstream social media world. ​​Today's Sponsors: Uprightly  Uprightly Spine Care Solution has spent 40 years investigating the root causes of back problems, which largely relate to spine shape and disc health. If you are tired of temporary fixes and are seeking a long-term solution for your spine health, visit https://LiveUprightly.com. Use promo code FEARLESS to receive a 5% discount. They also offer a 30-day risk-free trial! ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ 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

Nick Saban went to Capitol Hill to speak out about the future of college football, NIL, the transfer portal, and the growing concerns around the current state of college athletics. On this edition of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama quarterback Jake Coker react to Saban's testimony and discuss whether college sports has moved too far toward a pay-for-play model. Has NIL lost its original purpose? Has the transfer portal become unrestricted free agency? Should college football have salary caps, transfer limits, stronger regulations, and a return to more regional rivalries? Mick and Jake break down why Saban believes college athletics needs structure before the sport changes forever. The conversation also turns to the college baseball tournament, where Alabama, Auburn, and Troy are making noise in the postseason. The guys discuss the impact of St. John's upsetting Florida State, what it means for Alabama Baseball's path forward, and why the future of Olympic sports could be in danger if football's revenue model continues to shift. Topics include:

Aaron Murray joins the show and talks college football! Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! Myles Garrett introduced in Los Angeles PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive 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

In this June Q&A episode, we open up the Verballer mailbag and start looking ahead to preview season with some early college football summer loves. Which teams are we already talking ourselves into before the magazines arrive? Which programs are interesting, dangerous, confusing or just fun enough to pique our interest as the 2026 season gets closer? We also dig into first-time College Football Playoff possibilities, the rising risk of major transfer portal investments, and whether Curt Cignetti’s championship run at Indiana was more impressive than anything Nick Saban or Kirby Smart ever did in a single season. Plus, we talk through what fans of rebuilding teams should actually look for in Year 1, why playoff expansion arguments still feel slippery, and which players or teams are perfect for showing off at a June cookout. And, naturally, the episode eventually drifts into Brendan Fraser playing Dwight Eisenhower in a D-Day weather drama, bad old predictions, Drake Lindsey discourse, Arkansas despair, and Dan’s ongoing effort to make Ty regret his phrasing. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:00 - Summer Loves?16:08 - First-time CFP Candidates?18:36 - Vetting Transfers?30:00 - Cignetti vs Saban/Smart?38:46 - Cookout Players/Teams?41:50 - Fox's CFP Motivation?47:55 - Hope for Arkansas?55:37 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani is joined by Yahoo Sports' Steven Godfrey to break down the fallout from Lane Kiffin's comments about Oxford and Baton Rouge, why the Ole Miss vs. LSU debate is really a conversation about money, and how NIL has changed the rules for who can win in college football. They also get into why the old coach-driven model is cracking, what made the Saban era so dominant, and which major programs are facing real pressure in this new version of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices