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College football's next breakout stars and shocking disappointments are set to shake up the landscape. Can Josh Hoover redefine Indiana's offense after a tumultuous run at TCU? Will Dante Moore finally meet sky-high expectations at Oregon, or will injuries and tough competition derail the Ducks' hopes? Hot takes fly as quarterback battles—from Drew Mestemaker's transition to Oklahoma State, CJ Carr's evolution at Notre Dame, to Kevin Jennings' leadership at SMU—come under the spotlight. Coaching decisions put South Carolina's Shane Beamer and Baylor's Dave Aranda on the hot seat, while emerging programs like Washington, Missouri, and San Diego State are poised for surprise runs. The conversation focused on loaded receiver rooms (like Miami's), pivotal injuries, and whether teams like Florida State can survive brutal schedules. Key questions: Which “busts” will crumble under pressure, and which under-the-radar squads have what it takes to stun the college football world? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us for Relaunch Week! Welcome to our first conference preview of the 2026 season, where Alex and Richard discuss the ACC's 17 teams. This episode has a rose (a good thing), a bud (a point of intrigue), and a thorn (a worry) for every team in the league. Each school is covered, and then we pick some preseason awards:- 4:28: Virginia- 10:51: Duke- 16:13: SMU- 21:49: Miami- 29:28: Pitt- 34:43: Georgia Tech- 43:28: NC State- 49:05: Cal- 52:53: Clemson- 58:48: Louisville- 1:02:47: Wake Forest- 1:08:23: Stanford- 1:11:38: Florida State- 1:17:33: North Carolina- 1:23:52: Virginia Tech- 1:28:34: Boston College- 1:32:08: SyracuseProducer: Anthony Vito. Thanks to Homefield and Nokian Tyres. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Hollywood joins Joe Rose and the crew to break down the biggest headlines from around the sports world, including why the LeBron James decision feels like a return to the NBA drama of 2010. The guys discuss Dabo Swinney becoming more open to the transfer portal and the changing landscape of college football, while also looking ahead to the ACC season. Hollywood breaks down Miami's biggest challengers in the conference, including Clemson, SMU, and Louisville, discusses the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, and explains why the Bill Belichick-UNC storyline has lost much of its buzz heading into the season.

Join me as I discuss my scouting notes on receivers Can Coleman (Texas), and Duce Robinson (Florida State)! Don't forget about SMU tackle PJ Williams!

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 ACC preview with conversations about eight conference teams and Notre Dame. Is this finally the year Miami turns its loaded roster into its first conference championship? How high is the ceiling for an Irish squad with College Football Playoff expectations, a Heisman candidate at quarterback, and more talent than ever? We also examine whether SMU is ready to take another step under Rhett Lashlee, whether Virginia can build on last season’s breakthrough with defense and small ball, and whether Pitt can turn another fast start into something more sustainable. Florida State enters a defining seventh season under Mike Norvell, while North Carolina begins Year 2 of the Bill Belichick experiment with Bobby Petrino running the offense. Wake Forest remains dangerous, strange and difficult to play, while Stanford begins a patient rebuild under Tavita Pritchard. Plus: The Davis Warren Commission, Mid-Atlantic Hawkeyes, quarterback passport stamps, an unexpected amount of Train trivia, HGTV renovation metaphors, and an important reminder to wash your produce. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:11 - Virginia Cavaliers Preview17:30 - Miami Hurricanes Preview29:13 - Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview41:14 - SMU Mustangs Preview47:04 - Pitt Panthers Preview53:29 - Florida State Seminoles Preview1:03:32 - North Carolina Tar Heels Preview1:08:08 - Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview1:14:03 - Stanford Cardinal PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with Bill Embody, who covers SMU for On3 Sports, telling us what SMU has (besides QB) to challenge Miami in the ACC, how Jim Phillips sees the ACC in the landscape of CFB, and what to expect from the Mustangs this season; then, Cole & Greg don't like what Jim Phillips said about the new ACC conference tiebreakers; later, they guys are unsure if they're on board with Daylight Savings ending; and finally, as one listener tries to argue against ESPN's FPI, the boys set the record straight as to what it actually is. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Miami Hurricanes stand on the brink of a national title run, boasting elite pass rushers, a dynamic offense with Darian Mensah under center, and explosive playmakers like Malachi Toney. Can Miami's rebuilt offensive line and deep running back rotation–led by Mark Fletcher, Jr.–keep the momentum alive against ACC rivals and powerhouse opponents like Notre Dame? Brian Smith breaks down the Hurricanes' roster strengths, strategic shifts, and recruiting dominance, spotlighting key contributors—including Justin Scott and Cooper Barkate—while raising critical questions about defensive chemistry and game-day decision-making. Across the ACC, programs like SMU and Louisville offer hope with talented players like quarterback Kevin Jennings and running back Isaac Brown, while Florida State's turmoil and questionable coaching moves cast doubt on their postseason chances. Get the inside scoop on each ACC contender's trajectory, from Clemson's quarterback battle to Georgia Tech's surprise NIL surge. Will Miami finally capitalize on their loaded roster, or is another challenger poised to rise? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this college football podcast episode, we begin our three-part 2026 ACC preview by zooming out and attempting to make sense of the conference as a whole. Miami enters the season as the clear favorite, with Darian Mensah taking over at quarterback and another roster built to reach the College Football Playoff. But can the Hurricanes finally win their first ACC championship? From there, we sort the rest of the ACC into contender tiers and confront the question that defines the league this season: Who comes after Miami? We debate how much to trust Kevin Jennings and SMU, Jeff Brohm’s latest rebuild at Louisville, Clemson’s return to Chad Morris and the long list of possible challengers lurking in the conference’s crowded middle. We also examine the unusually unsettled quarterback landscape, widespread offensive line turnover, the arrival of James Franklin at Virginia Tech and the pressure facing Mike Norvell at Florida State. Plus, we identify our ACC pet teams, search for surprise storylines and hold an entirely unnecessary conference nickname draft.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We are in that brief summertime window where college athletics have gone on vacation. The men’s and women’s College World Series ended last month.  Football season begins again in late August. I have been reflecting on the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. Even just twenty years ago, the major college sports conferences looked a whole lot different than they do today.  Schools have been shifting to new conference locations primarily to maximize revenues. A few have switched conferences primarily to reduce expenses (I’m looking at you, Louisiana Tech!) The question remains as to whether the recent decades of musical chairs has resulted in improvements for college athletic fans and athletes?  Or have these changes primarily benefited the wallets of major universities and the media companies who quietly wink and nod after bigger TV markets have been added to the portfolios of the largest conferences. Let’s jump into the Wayback machine today and return 20 years to 2006.  We will take a look at each major college athletic conference as it was in 2006 and how it is structured today in 2026. Have these additions been for the better or worse for each conference? Today, let’s examine the top four (by money) major football conferences.  We will review the group of “mid-major” conferences in my next report. Southeastern Conference (SEC) New teams:  Missouri and Texas A&M (2011); Oklahoma and Texas (2024).  Interestingly, each of those four teams moved from the Big 12 Conference to the SEC. Analysis by Team: Missouri – has been a geographic misfit in the SEC from Day 1.  The Tigers have not competed at a high level in most sports nor do they have a lot of trophies to show for the past 15 years in the SEC.  Grade: D Texas A&M – made a lot of sense coming to the SEC in 2011.  The Aggies needed to move along from its constant obsession about being compared to intrastate foe “Texas University”.  SEC leaders were able to snag the huge Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth TV markets.  A&M has proven it “belongs” in the SEC over its 15 years in the league by earning several league titles and staying relevant annually.  Grade: B Oklahoma – The Sooners played in the College Football playoffs last year and just claimed the men’s College World Series title in June.  OU’s long history of athletic success has already been felt around the SEC.  Grade: B+ Texas – The Longhorns are annually contending for the College Football Playoffs in recent seasons.  Texas also brought the growing San Antonio and Austin TV markets into the SEC.  The Longhorns have quickly become top SEC competitors in basketball, baseball, and other sports.  Grade: B+ SEC overall grade for expansion: B Big Ten Conference (Big Ten) New teams: Nebraska (2011); Maryland and Rutgers (2014); Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington (2024). It took a long time for the stodgy Big Ten Conference to finally invite Penn State to become its 11th team in 1990.  Since that time, the poorly named Big Ten has grown to 18 schools today.  The league picked-up several large TV markets in New York City and Philadelphia (Rutgers), Washington DC/Baltimore (Maryland), Los Angeles (UCLA and USC), and Seattle (Washington).  Those new schools have produced relatively little in terms of sports titles for the conference, though.  Analysis by Team:  Nebraska – The Cornhuskers left the comfy confines of the Big 12 Conference in 2011 and quickly saw their national stature in sports take a beating in the Big Ten.  Despite lofty expectations, Nebraska has been a disappointment.  Grade: D Maryland – Ditto.  Just substitute “ACC” for “Big 12”.  Grade: D Rutgers – Rutgers was lousy at most major sports prior to joining the Big Ten.  They were added to the Big Ten simply to attract television viewers from the New York City and Philly TV markets.  Athletically speaking, Rutgers has been a Big Ten bust.  Grade: F Oregon – The Big Ten’s raid of the former Pac-12 snagged one of the nation’s top football teams in Oregon.  The Ducks have given the Big Ten a much needed bolt of energy.  However, I can’t give a top grade to Oregon when its athletes must travel thousands of miles just to participate in Big Ten events.  Grade: C+ UCLA – The Bruins’ women’s basketball and softball teams have been been excellent.  However, the men’s sports programs haven’t made much of a dent in the Big Ten yet.  Grade: C USC – There were lofty expectations for the Trojans’ football team.  They have under-performed.  Like UCLA, USC has not been a difference maker in the Big Ten.  Grade: C- Washington – The Huskies’ football team has regressed the past two years with a 14-11 overall mark.  Washington’s other sports teams have been nearly invisible in the 18-team Big Ten Conference.  This is yet another school spending a ton of money on jet fuel.  They are forcing student/athletes to travel across the country to play in athletic events just to grab more money from television.  Grade: D- Big Ten overall grade for expansion: D- Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) New teams: Pitt and Syracuse (2013), Louisville (2014), SMU, Stanford, and Syracuse (2024) Exiting team: Maryland (2014) to Big Ten *Notre Dame:  The Irish joined the ACC in 2013 but remained independent in football.  The current 17-team Atlantic Coast Conference has, by far, the worst geographic fit of any major college conference in America.  Twenty years ago, the ACC’s 13 teams (Maryland has since left) were located along the Atlantic coast.  Adding SMU (Texas) and West coast entries Cal and Stanford in 2024 has been one of the most puzzling decisions in recent years.  Analysis by Team: Louisville – This school (since 2013) has been surprisingly competitive in football but surprisingly non-competitive in men’s basketball recently.  Overall, the Cardinals have been a solid addition to the ACC.  Grade: B+ Syracuse – The Orange (coming aboard in 2013) has produced just four winning seasons in football after 13 years in the ACC.  Some early ACC basketball success has faded in recent years.  Grade: C- Pittsburgh – Pitt (which arrived in 2014) had a good run in football a few years ago with Kenny Pickett running the offense.  Otherwise, their addition to the ACC has been “OK” at best.  Grade: C- Cal (Berkeley) and Stanford – these two Pacific Coast schools (added in 2024) have brought zero titles to the ACC since joining the league.  They remain a waste of jet fuel.  Grades for both schools: F SMU – The Mustangs effectively bought their slot in the ACC in 2024 with the help of their wealthy financial backers.  SMU made it into the 2025 College Football Playoffs but hasn’t been a factor in other sports.  Grade: D+ *Notre Dame – The Irish baseball team made it into the College World Series in 2022.  Notre Dame’s financially prudent but quite selfish decision not to participate in football in the ACC comes with a marked-down score. Grade: D ACC overall grade for expansion: D Big 12 Conference (Big 12): Only seven of the Big 12 Conference members remain from 2006.  Within that group, Colorado left the Big 12 for the Pac-12 in 2011 but returned in 2024. Analysis by Team: Arizona – The Wildcats came to the Big 12 in 2024 as a refugee from the dying Pac-12 Conference.  Arizona went 9-4 in football last season.  It’s too early to give the Cats a good grade.  Grade: C Arizona State – Same story as Arizona.  Grade: C BYU – The Cougars came into the Big 12 in 2023.  They have rolled-off 11-2 and 12-2 football records in 2024 and 2025.  The BYU basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tourney in all three seasons after joining the Big 12.  Despite its geographic distance from other longtime Big 12 members, Brigham Young has been a positive addition to its new conference.  Grade: B+ Cincinnati – They entered the Big 12 in 2023.  The Bearcats haven’t been a major sports factor in their three years in the conference.  Cincy has been a good geographic fit for the Big 12, but a sports dud.  Grade: D- Houston – The Cougars also came into the league in 2023 along with the valuable Houston television market.  The Coogs have been competitive in football and a regular national championship contender in men’s basketball.  U of H has been a solid addition to the Big 12.  Grade: B TCU – Texas Christian joined the Big 12 in 2012.  In addition to bringing the Dallas-Fort Worth TV market into the league, the 2022 Horned Frogs’ football team played in the national championship game (and lost).  TCU’s other athletic programs have been regular contenders in the Big 12.  Grade: A- UCF – Central Florida (added 2023) hasn’t posted a winning season in football in three years in the Big 12.  The other sports teams haven’t been very competitive, either.  This school was added primarily due to its enormous size (70,000 students) and the Orlando television market.  Despite those pluses, the school is 1,000 miles east of Houston (the nearest Big 12 city).  This addition has been puzzling since Day 1.  Grade: F Utah – The Utes football team finished 11-2 in 2025 (the school’s second year as part of the Big 12).  Utah’s sports programs are generally quite competitive and bring enthusiastic fans.  Grade: B- West Virginia – Mountaineers entered the Big 12 back in 2012.  In the past 14 years, West Virginia has posted a winning football record 50% of the time.  Like Utah, this is a school with passionate sports fans who have been a plus for the Big 12.  Grade: B- Big 12 overall grade for expansion: C+ Conclusion – SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 conferences After the questionable addition of Missouri in 2011, the SEC’s expansion to add both Oklahoma and Texas in 2024 has made their conference a bit stronger.  OU and Texas jumped from the Big 12 to the SEC in 2024 after huge piles of money were being pushed in their direction to incentivize the move.  It still saddens me that these two long-time anchor tenants of the Big 12 Conference aren’t around any longer. Speaking of the Big 12, let’s give that conference credit for adding several new schools within relatively proximity of the league’s Midwestern stalwarts.  However, the addition of UCF (Central Florida) made absolutely no sense in 2023.  It is still puzzling today. Both the Big Ten and ACC moved to add schools located west of the Mississippi River in recent years.  The Big Ten’s addition of four former Pac-12 universities still feels odd.  Meanwhile, Cal and Stanford have brought zero value to the ACC. Instead of buying their way into the ACC, SMU should have remained patient.  The Mustangs could have bought their way into the Big 12 at some point and be competing with nearby TCU and other regional rivals instead of jetting their athletes up and down the Atlantic seaboard. All in all, expansion has generally served to water-down the four major college conferences – at least on the playing field.  The recent moves have all centered on universities pocketing more money from television and media companies. Let’s examine the American, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, and Sun Belt conferences during our next visit! The post Grading the College Conference expansions – Part 1 appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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(3:00) Man, we went long on baseball...in July (10:00) Bring back ____ (21:00) Coaches tapping out, asking for help...relitigating how we got here (31:00) SMU or bust? (43:00) Who or what would be the biggest surprises if this things turnaround this year? Music: Adorn - Pass The Pulse Follow CumminsLifestyle on IG   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff and Charlie reviewed the Saints' official training camp schedule for the 2026 offseason. Scott Garner, the color analyst for SMU basketball, joined Sports Talk. Garner evaluated new Pelicans guard Jaron Pierre Jr., the team's 58th overall pick from the 2026 NBA Draft. Jeff and Charlie listened to Andrew Lopez's exclusive interview with Pelicans Summer League coach God Shammgod.

Mike and Charlie discussed the potential changes to the MLB Draft's future, explaining how proposals could impact college baseball. Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked on SEC podcast, joined Sports Talk to share his thoughts on the MLB Draft and college football season. Mike interviewed Cooper Petagna, a college football reporter for CBS Sports, and Eric Henry, a Texas football reporter for 247Sports. Jeff and Charlie spoke to Scott Garner, the color analyst for SMU basketball, about Pelicans rookie guard Jaron Pierre Jr.

Scott Garner, the color analyst for SMU basketball, joined Sports Talk. Garner evaluated new Pelicans guard Jaron Pierre Jr., the team's 58th overall pick from the 2026 NBA Draft.

Louie and Zach open the hour with where the locals rank among the teams that can win a national championship, and why they both need to capitalize on their opportunities. Their daily CFB segment looks at Kevin Jennings as Louisville will play SMU week 3, and why Alabama could be a breakout game for UK. Jokic turning down an extension and Sophie Cunningham vs the Empire State building memes, and why does Zach sound old? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest college football news and rumors, starting with Marcus Freeman and the growing conversation around whether the Notre Dame head coach could eventually leave college football for the NFL. They also react to Urban Meyer's comment that Lane Kiffin needs to win now at LSU. Plus, they preview SMU football for the 2026 college football season. Rhett Lashlee has built SMU into one of the most intriguing programs in the ACC, and Kevin Jennings gives the Mustangs a dynamic quarterback who could help SMU make another major jump. 0:00 Introduction 7:50 Urban Meyer on Lane Kiffin 24:35 Marcus Freeman NFL 44:30 SMU Preview

In the final hour of the show, Kyle and Smoke delve into the pre-season expectations for every team in the ACC, and if all signs are pointing to a showdown between Miami and SMU in Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dallas College has chosen Matthews Development, a firm that has led several large projects in Dallas, to oversee its planned $500 million campus and mixed-use development downtown. In other news, financial behemoth JPMorgan Chase is laying off hundreds in Plano; the Canadian rock trio, Rush, postponed its Wednesday night concert at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth “due to unforeseen travel and border-related delays impacting our touring production"; and in place of the former New York Sub in University Park, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' nephew plans to open a coffee shop and music hangout called Rollin Joe's across from the SMU campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does faith look like in a time of rising Islamophobia, Christian nationalism, and division? In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald sits down with Rev. Mara Richards Bim and immigration attorney Zainab Khan for an honest conversation about what's happening in North Texas and across the country. Together, they explore how fear and misinformation are fueling anti-Muslim hate, why Christian nationalism is growing, and what people of faith can do to build stronger communities. They talk about: Islamophobia in Texas Christian nationalism and its impact on faith communities Immigration, belonging, and religious freedom How Christians, Muslims, and people of all faiths can stand together Simple ways to support your neighbors and make a difference in your community About Rev. Mara Richards Bim: Rev. Mara Richards Bim is a pastor, writer and spiritual director. Mara graduated from SMU's Perkins School of Theology in 2024 with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction. After graduation, she served as the Program Director at Faith Commons. Mara was ordained to the Gospel Ministry by Royal Lane in 2025. Previously, Mara had a 20-year career as an award-winning theatre artist. She founded the nationally acclaimed Cry Havoc Theater Company which operated in Dallas from 2014-2023. In 2020 Mara received the Holloway Family Foundation's Visionary Leadership Award and in 2021 she was named one of D Magazine's "78 Women Changing the Face of Dallas." Mara is a Clemons Fellow at Baptist News Global where she regularly writes about the intersection of religion and politics, focusing on the threats posed by Christian fascism. She serves on the Leadership Council of Texas Impact and is also an active volunteer with Christians Against Christian Nationalism. She is the first Justice & Advocacy Fellow in the newly-launched Prophetic Leadership Program at Royal Lane. Mara and her family reside in Plano, Texas. About Zainab Khan: Zainab Khan serves as the Managing Attorney for the Immigration Detention Project that is funded by Dallas Area Interfaith and housed in the Texas A&M University School of Law Legal Clinic. The Immigration Detention Project helps eligible detainees seek release form immigration detention, whether through bond hearings in immigration court or habeas petitions in federal court. Prior to joining Texas A&M Law, Ms. Khan was a federal public defender, first in the Southern District of California, and most recently in the Northern District of Texas, defending the rights of the accused. Before that, she was a fellow at the Muslim Legal Fund of America, where she worked on criminal cases and civil rights cases affecting Muslim Americans. Ms. Khan is a graduate of the Southern Methodist University School of Law and the University of Texas at Dallas.

Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview trial lawyers Bill Horton and D'Arcy L.R. Rapp about their Dallas trial of Davis v. NCAA, arising from SMU lineman JT Davis's repeated head impacts from 1955–1959, his later dementia, and a postmortem Boston University diagnosis of stage four CTE after his 2016 death.   CASE SUMMARY: They discuss securing a $140 million verdict ($30M compensatory, $110M punitive), the NCAA's historical knowledge of concussion risks through decades of medical literature and internal documents (including a 1933 medical handbook), and how the team simplified complex science and governance evidence using timelines, boards, and themes like control, competitive disadvantage, and “recommendations vs rules.” They address defenses including Alzheimer's, vascular factors, APOE4 genetic predisposition (framed as eggshell plaintiff), statute-of-limitations discovery issues, and trial strategy, cross-examinations, and damages presentation. (READ MORE)   GUEST BIOS BILL HORTON: Bill Horton has spent his career fighting for people who the system often overlooks—delivering results that stand among the largest in his field, including a $140 million verdict against the NCAA. Since earning his law degree in 2001, Bill has helped clients across Arkansas and the country secure justice against corporations, insurers, and powerful institutions. His work spans catastrophic injury, wrongful death, trucking litigation, class actions, and complex cases where the stakes are highest. Raised in Van Buren, Arkansas, Bill's path into law was shaped early. “Growing up poor, it became clear that the system wasn't fair for folks like me—and I wanted to change that,” he says. That perspective still drives his work today. (READ MORE)   D'Arcy L.R. Rapp: D'Arcy L.R. Rapp is an attorney at Shrader & Associates, LLP. She focuses her practice on mesothelioma, neurodegenerative disease, and toxic exposure. She has more than a decade of experience in fighting for people who have been injured by the negligence of corporations. She is an experienced trial lawyer with an extensive history in mesothelioma cases and has been involved at every stage of litigation, trying cases in more than eleven states. With well over fifty-million-dollars recovered on the behalf of her clients, she is dedicated to fighting for justice While a majority of D'Arcy's litigation experience is related to mesothelioma, she has handled cases across a variety of practice areas. Her expert opinion has been sought after by multiple publications. She was published in the Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law on her work, as well as in Gender Race & Just on the subject of non-biological, non-adoptive parents in Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, and Utah. (READ MORE)   CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: MEET BILL HORTON Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  MEET D'ARCY L.R. RAPP Facebook Instagram LinkedIn   LISTEN TO PREVIOUS EPISODES & MEET THE TEAM: Great Trials Podcast Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services  Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com Production Team: Dee Daniels Media Podcast Production   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:41 Case Overview and Verdict 03:34 Meet Bill and D'Arcy 05:39 JT Davis Story and Diagnosis 08:26 Building the CTE Case 13:19 Simplifying for the Jury 17:51 Trial Team Dynamics 21:38 NCAA Knowledge Timeline 28:25 Who Controls the NCAA 33:45 Statute of Limitations Fight 39:55 BU CTE Brain Donation 41:51 Defense Alternate Causes 42:22 APOE4 Eggshell Strategy 45:54 Recommendations Versus Rules 46:40 Cross Exam Admissions 50:59 In Court Out Of Court 53:26 Unpaid CTE Expert 56:25 Medical Historian Timeline 58:32 Sticker Timeline Method 01:01:15 Damages Storytelling 01:05:56 Punitive Damages Pitch 01:08:54 Jury Feedback Credibility 01:11:11 Simplify Complex Trials 01:12:54 Closing Thanks Credits  

Longtime friend of the show and veteran ESPN play-by-play voice Roy Philpott joins the show to help us figure out the current state of college football, what we should expect from Clemson and the new look offense in 2026, SMU, Miami and more! Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GM2026 for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver

Former college athletes often spend years chasing goals on the court, but what happens when the game ends? In this episode of It's Just Different, Ashley Roberts sits down with former SMU and Wake Forest basketball player Tamia Jones to discuss the challenges of college athletics, overcoming injuries, building confidence, and transitioning into entrepreneurship.Tamia shares how her experiences as an athlete shaped her approach to training and led her to create TJ Elite Performance. From navigating adversity to helping young athletes train smarter and stay healthy, this conversation is full of valuable lessons for athletes, parents, and coaches alike.This Conversation Dives Into:- Life as a student-athlete at SMU and Wake Forest- Overcoming injuries and building mental resilience- Navigating the challenges and growth opportunities in college athletics- Transitioning from basketball to entrepreneurship- Developing young athletes while prioritizing injury prevention- Balancing training, recovery, and long-term development- Why trusting yourself and your journey matters- Mental resilience is one of the most important skills athletes can develop.- Individualized training helps athletes maximize performance while reducing injury risk.- Life after sports can create uncertainty, but pursuing your passions can lead to new opportunities.- Recovery and long-term development should be prioritized over short-term results.- Trusting yourself and staying committed to your goals are essential for long-term success.About the GuestTamia Jones is a former collegiate basketball player who competed at both SMU and Wake Forest. Following her playing career, she turned her passion for athlete development into a business by founding TJ Elite Performance.Drawing from her own experiences as an athlete, Tamia focuses on helping players improve performance, prevent injuries, and build confidence both on and off the court.Key Takeaways- Mental resilience is one of the most important skills athletes can develop.- Individualized training helps athletes maximize performance while reducing injury risk.- Life after sports can create uncertainty, but pursuing your passions can lead to new opportunities.- Recovery and long-term development should be prioritized over short-term results.- Trusting yourself and staying committed to your goals are essential for long-term success.Resources for Basketball ParentsJoin the Basketball Parent Community:https://www.ashleynroberts.com/communityShop DIFFERENT merch (Use code Podcast for 15% off):https://itsjustdifferentapparel.comKeep in TouchAshley: https://www.instagram.com/_thisisashleyr/Tamia: https://www.instagram.com/tamia.jones14/

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt reveals his favorite Over/Under Win Total bets for this season and kicks things off by discussing Ohio State and Texas and why he believes their early season matchup will determine which one will reach 10 wins this season. Klatt also considers whether Notre Dame will go undefeated this season based on the Irish's schedule. He also goes through each Power 4 Conference and picks out 2 Over bets that he likes and 1 Under bet that he likes including teams like Miami, Nebraska, Georgia, LSU, Michigan State and SMU.   Get 50% off your first Factor box + Free Breakfast for 1 Year → https://factor-partner.com/49G0oNX   Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters 🏈 0:00-1:22 College football win total over/under picks  1:23-7:04 Ohio State over 9.5/Texas under 9.5  7:05-9:55 Notre Dame under 11.5 9:56-15:58 Big Ten win totals  15:59-21:08 ACC win totals 21:09-27:19 SEC win totals  27:20-32:53 Big 12 win totals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ansh Singhal is 18 years old, a senior at Coppell High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the founder and CEO of A1 Media, a digital marketing agency he's been growing for two and a half years. His client roster already includes Adidas and Paiwan Football, who recently flew him to Japan to lead marketing for an international tournament. He's headed to SMU's Cox School of Business in the fall. In this episode of DGTL Voices, Ansh sits down with Ed for one of the show's occasional non-healthcare conversations. He talks about the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, 1% better every day, and how it changed his trajectory. He shares why every high schooler trying to start something should start with a co-founder, what reverse mentoring looks like from the other side, and what he thinks executives twice his age are missing about social media and AI. Ed also asks him to weigh in on the future of healthcare from a tech-forward Gen Z perspective.

In this episode, I break down how I'd physically prepare for SMU selection over a 12-month timeline, covering running, rucking, strength training, land navigation, injury prevention, and how to structure your training from one year out all the way to selection day.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 10 Juni 2026Bacaan: Pencobaan-pencobaan yang kamu alami ialah pencobaan-pencobaan biasa, yang tidak melebihi kekuatan manusia. Sebab Allah setia dan karena itu la tidak akan membiarkan kamu dicobai melampaui kekuatanmu." (1 Korintus 10:13)Renungan: Ketika seorang guru memberi pertanyaan kepada muridnya, sesungguhnya guru tersebut bertanya bukan karena tidak tahu. Sang guru bertanya untuk menguji seperti apa pemahaman muridnya. Guru tersebut sebenarnya sudah punya jawaban dari pertanyaan yang ia berikan. Demikian juga halnya dengan hidup kita. Ketika Tuhan mengizinkan masalah, pergumulan, dan persoalan hidup datang dalam hidup kita, sesungguhnya Tuhan pun sudah punya solusi untuk tiap masalah yang kita hadapi. Dalam 1 Korintus 10:13 dikatakan, "Pencobaan-pencobaan yang kamu alami ialah pencobaan-pencobaan biasa, yang tidak melebihi kekuatan manusia. Sebab Allah setia dan karena itu la tidak akan membiarkan kamu dicobai melampaui kekuatanmu. " Artinya, Tuhan sudah menakar masalah kita dan memastikan bahwa ujian hidup itu sudah terukur. Seorang guru tidak mungkin memberikan soal siswa SMU kepada siswa SD, bukan? Demikianlah Tuhan sudah mengetahui bahwa masalah kita ada di dalam kesanggupan kita. Berikutnya dikatakan bahwa, "Pada waktu kamu dicobai la akan memberikan kepadamu jalan ke luar, sehingga kamu dapat menanggungnya." Kita yang dicobai, tapi Tuhan yang memberikan jalan keluar. Itu sebabnya, saat kita menghadapi masalah maka sudah seharusnya alamat pertama yang kita tuju adalah Tuhan. Ayat tersebut berkata dengan jelas bahwa Tuhanlah yang akan memberi jalan keluar, bukan orang lain, bukan juga diri kita sendiri. Tuhan memberi jalan keluar karena jawaban dari segala persoalan hidup kita sudah ada di tangan-Nya. Jika kita masih mencari-cari jawaban di luar Tuhan, alangkah bodohnya kita. Apakah saat ini kita sedang berhadapan dengan masalah besar? Jangan takut. Jangan khawatir. Serahkan masalah kita kepada Tuhan. Percayalah kepada-Nya dan jangan bersandar pada pengertian kita sendiri. Ketika kita mengandalkan Tuhan, kita akan melihat bagaimana dengan cara ajaib Tuhan akan menolong dan memberikan jalan keluar kepada kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih untuk firman-Mu yang menguatkan hatiku. Tambahkanlah imanku agar aku semakin percaya dan mengandalkan Engkau saat masalah melanda hidupku. Amin. (Dod).

SMU has emerged as one of the ACC's most successful programs since joining the conference, and this episode takes a deep dive into the Mustangs' rise under head coach Rhett Lashley. We discuss Lashley's impact on the program, how SMU has built a winning culture in Dallas, and why the Mustangs continue to outperform expectations despite often being overlooked in the Texas football landscape. The conversation begins with quarterback Kevin Jennings and his importance to SMU's success. We look back at the Mustangs' 2024 ACC Championship season and College Football Playoff appearance, evaluate Jennings' development, discuss the injuries that impacted his 2025 campaign, and examine what a healthy senior season could mean for SMU's championship aspirations. We also break down one of the ACC's most productive offenses. The discussion includes SMU's league-leading scoring offense, their efficiency in the red zone, the departure of key contributors such as running back Rashard Smith and wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr., and how the Mustangs plan to replace that production heading into 2026. Defensively, we analyze a unit that quietly ranked among the ACC's best. We discuss the pass defense numbers, the ability to generate turnovers and sacks, and why SMU continues to win despite not receiving the same national attention as many of the traditional powers in college football. Finally, we preview the 2026 schedule game-by-game, discuss Vegas' 8.5-win total, and debate whether the Mustangs can return to the ACC Championship Game and potentially make another run at the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week I sat down with the cutest, most multi-layered human I've ever met — Mia Blanton. She's a recent SMU Kappa grad, content creator, woman of faith, biohacking girlie, and the founder of the Mia Method. And honestly?? She came in and completely delivered.We talk about going from a Christian ranch girl who had never heard of a sorority to full-on SMU baddie, her journey with faith, quitting Adderall, social anxiety, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, and what it really means to figure out who you are in your early 20s.Oh, and we opened the episode with a prayer. Because that's just who we are now.Send this to your friend who just graduated and has no idea what they're doing with their life. They'll feel so seen.Subscribe, leave a review, and comment why YOU'RE literally not OK

Could Aaron Donald really come out of retirement and immediately dominate alongside Myles Garrett? Are the Giants building the oldest wide receiver room in football? And are we actually getting closer to a LeBron James and Steph Curry super team? This week on Craft Brewed Sports, comedian and Man on the Mat creator Hayden Arrington joins the show to discuss how he went from stand-up comedy to interviewing MMA fighters while actively getting punched in the face. We talk about the origins of the channel, how he prepares for interviews, and what comes next if the channel takes off. This episode covers:

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with SMU starting a crypto currency, and how there could be an age limit in college football. We then talk with The Film Guy Brooks Austin about the Elite 11 QBs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - The Nashville Predators hired Chris MacFarland to be their President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. Joe Sakic will now be the Avs GM "for the foreseeable future." How long is the "foreseeable future"? Do the Avalanche even need to hire a new GM or can they let Sakic re-take the reigns entirely? Also, if the roster doesn't need that much tweaking to begin with, do they need a brand new GM? You know Sakic was involved with every decision Chris MacFarland signed off on anyway.(Also, for what it's worth, the song I bumped in with was "I Like It, I Love It" by Tim McGraw)17:54 - The Broncos paid PSII a cool $5 million bonus yesterday. It's good work if you can get it! But the problem is...does that set a precedent? How good does a Broncos player need to be to earn a bonus? Are other guys on the defense going to be jealous?31:43 - Oh, by the way...former Angles/Orioles outfielder Jordyn Adams is leaving pro baseball to go...back to college? He was a 5-star WR recruit in 2018. He's now a 26-year-old freshman at SMU.Oh, by the way...TJ "Donald Rumsfeld" Rumfield hit a home run that only cleared the wall because it bounced off Jo Adell's head. The ol' Jose Canseco special.Oh, by the way...Steph Curry just signed a $400 million, 10-year shoe deal with a Chinese company called Li-Ning. 

Join nationally-credentialed journalist Thomas Christopher in this action-packed episode of Mr. Gridiron - discussing the hottest topics in college football.While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!Today's episode is built around the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame now that the ballots and names have been revealed.This morning's Morning Huddle highlights the SMU's latest recruit, Eric Weddle standing behind his criticism of Bryce Underwood, MAC commissioner rips the Power 4 conferences, and much more.Today's Film Room Flash segment features Maryland Terrapins EDGE Sidney Stewart.Follow along for that, and much more in the latest edition of Mr. Gridiron!The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#MrGridiron #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast #NCAAFootball #CFBPodcast #NCAA #Football #SportsPodcast #CFB26 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CollegeFootballHOF #SidneyStewart #MarylandFootball #MACFootball #MAC #MarylandTerrapins #TerpsFootball #DeionSanders #EricWeddle #BryceUnderwood #MichiganFootball #MichiganWolverines #SMUFootball #SMUMustangs #ACCFootball #BIigTenFootball #BigTen #SECFootball #BIG12Football

Rob, Ed, and Jeremy discuss the news that Jordyn Adams will play football at SMU after spending a few years in professional baseball.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews analyzes some programs whose coaches he's spoken with as he puts together this year's magazine. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big 12 putting replay deliberations on TC this fall like the ACC did. Kolby Crawford of 247 Sports discusses the latest news involving Virginia Tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comHost emeritus Steven Godfrey joins Richard and Alex for a look back at the Big 12's extremely public flirtation with expansion a full decade ago. It was a strange spring and summer in 2016, as the Big 12 basically put on realignment tryouts for a long list of schools including several (BYU, UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati) who did get into the conference — but not until years later, when others dominoes had fallen. Let's revisit the summer of realignment that wasn't, and then let's think about how it changed the next decade of college football.In this episode:* 0:00: Why the realignment fashion show became so public* 8:10: The now-quaint factors that drove realignment decisions back then* 12:28: The candidate pool, including Houston and Cincinnati's very different campaigns, BYU's many complications, UCF before the Scott Frost/Josh Heupel run, and SMU before it became an ACC playoff team* 32:02: Why the process came down to BYU, Cincinnati, and Houston. (Also, why the Big 12 was genuinely scared of Houston)* 43:48: Counterfactuals: whether earlier expansion would have changed Texas and Oklahoma's exit, the Pac-12's collapse, or the expanded playoff's politics around non-power teams* 56:08: The afterlife of the public audition, from Memphis and Sacramento State to the next round of conference-movement anxiety.Everyone can hear a free preview of this episodeTo get the whole thing, become a paid subscriber today. For $10 a month (or you can get a free month with an annual subscription), subscribers get about twice as many Split Zone Duo podcasts, as well as our coach carousel reporting, deep dives on college football history, Q&A opportunities, and many more goodies as we think of them. You also help keep this show independent and ensure we're making a podcast that puts our listeners, not anyone else, first.Producer: Anthony Vito

Professor C. Paul Rogers III has spent more than four decades shaping lawyers, preserving baseball history, mentoring students, navigating college athletics, and collecting stories that somehow sound too good to be true — except they are. In this episode of Counsel Brew, Nicola and Shereen sit down with one of the most beloved and legendary figures from SMU Dedman School of Law just as he prepares to retire at the end of the semester after an extraordinary career.Both Nicola and Shereen recently attended Professor Rogers' final lecture at SMU, making this episode especially meaningful for two former students who were lucky enough to learn from him firsthand.Professor Rogers' formative years stretched from Wyoming and West Texas to the East Coast before he eventually landed at the University of Texas at Austin during the chaos and culture shifts of the late 1960s. He shares the unlikely path that led him into law, academia, and eventually into becoming one of the defining figures in SMU law school history. Along the way, he reflects on lessons learned working the graveyard shift in Vegas, realizing small-town life was not for him, and how a letter to a professor opened the door to a life-changing opportunity at Columbia Law School that launched his academic career and ultimately brought him to Dallas. The conversation is packed with hilarious stories and classic Professor Rogers moments — including the infamous Playboy Bunny classroom interruption, students arriving to class in full costume presentations, bad margaritas at the AAC, and the reality that some of the best career advice boils down to one simple lesson: if you want something, you actually have to do something. But beneath the humor is the story of a professor who genuinely loves teaching, deeply values his students, and never stopped learning. In this episode, Professor Rogers reflects on the evolution of legal education over the decades and the importance of mentorship and relationships in the practice of law. Along the way, the conversation wanders through baseball history, vintage baseball cards, West Texas sports culture, and the continuing importance of a properly made margarita.An accomplished scholar, former dean, NCAA leader, baseball historian, published author, and mentor to generations of lawyers, Professor Rogers leaves behind an extraordinary legacy at SMU Dedman School of Law — though after hearing this episode, “retirement” sounds a lot more like a new chapter than a final inning.Grab your favorite brew and join us for a conversation full of wisdom, humor, and unforgettable stories with the incomparable Professor C. Paul Rogers III.Listen now:  Find Professor C. Paul Rogers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-paul-rogers-iii-5936ab45/Find Professor Rogers last lecture at https://youtu.be/jM1vt-btYv8?si=e6UL2d88weJUEsNjMessage us at hello@counselbrew.com  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow us @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.

This episode with Victoria Callier is a great one to close out a guest's law school chapter on. Victoria is a recent graduate of UNLV School of Law and a semi-finalist for Rhetoric's Moot Court Madness competition. Victoria takes us down her journey, from being a kid in Las Vegas who would pick an animal of the week and force her parents to sit through a full persuasive presentation on why it was the best one, to studying English at SMU, to coming back home to UNLV and heading off to clerk for the Nevada Supreme Court in Reno right after the bar.What I appreciated most about this conversation is Victoria's honesty. She did not love 1L, and she says so plainly. She went into her first semester treating everyone as competition before a study group completely turned her mental well-being around. She also walked into law school set on immigration and asylum work, then realized through her internships that she did not have the emotional bandwidth for it, and was self-aware enough to pivot toward the corporate research and writing she actually loves. Oh, and somewhere in the middle of all of that, she was Miss Nevada and runs a mental health nonprofit she started back in high school called More Than You Think.Victoria also gets into Moot Court Madness and how the AI feedback from her first run, which she was handing over information without actually persuading anyone, reshaped the way she reads cases and builds arguments. Her closing advice is simple, but it stuck with me: find what you love about the law and hold onto it, because that “why” is what carries you through the moments you want to quit.A genuinely fun and honest conversation, and a fitting send-off as Victoria heads into her clerkship.Victoria's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriacallierBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - Empowers your teaching and training with AI that strengthens learning, protects integrity, and proves authentic understanding, for students and professionals alike, with CICERO. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 22-year-old superstar, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110, you get the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10, you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use codeLITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

The 2026 College Football season is already shaping up to be chaos… and some of the biggest programs in the country are sitting right on the edge between playoff contender and major disappointment. In this episode of Winning Cures Everything, we break down my preseason power rankings for teams #25 through #21 — including Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, Louisville, and SMU.Can Oklahoma finally pair an elite SEC defense with a championship-caliber offense under Brent Venables and John Mateer? Is Florida about to become one of the most dangerous high-variance teams in the SEC under Jon Sumrall? Can Missouri finally beat elite competition and break through nationally with Austin Simmons at quarterback? And are Louisville and SMU legitimate College Football Playoff threats in the ACC?We dive deep into:Key transfer portal additions and returning production- Win totals, betting leans, schedule swing games, and CFP ceilings0:00 Intro0:47 Florida's explosive roster rebuild and QB battle14:12 Missouri's offensive transition under Chip Lindsey28:37 Louisville's playoff path under Jeff Brohm44:05 SMU's rise from surprise contender to ACC heavyweight58:56 Oklahoma's SEC title upside and brutal 2026 scheduleThis episode is packed with college football analysis, SEC predictions, ACC rankings, transfer portal talk, playoff projections, and betting insight for the 2026 season.If you love College Football previews, SEC football, ACC football, CFP predictions, and team-by-team breakdowns, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Winning Cures Everything and hit the LIKE button to support the channel!#CollegeFootball #OklahomaSooners #FloridaGators #SMUFootball #LouisvilleFootball #MissouriTigers #SEC #ACC #CFB

Inflation sticky like old pine sap… Another round of China meetings. Universal Basic Income –hints and whispers. And our guest – Ed Easterling, Founder and President of Crestmont Research NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Ed Easterling is the founder and President of Crestmont Holdings, an Oregon-based investment management and research firm that publishes provocative research on the financial markets at www.CrestmontResearch.com. He has over thirty years of alternative investment experience, including financial markets, private equity, and business operations. Mr. Easterling is the author of recently-released Probable Outcomes: Secular Stock Market Insights and Unexpected Returns: Understanding Secular Stock Market Cycles (Cypress House; 2005). In addition, he is contributing author to Just One Thing (John Wiley & Sons; 2005) and co-author of chapters in Bull‘s Eye Investing by John Mauldin. Mr. Easterling is a Senior Fellow and a Board Member at the Alternative Asset Management Center at SMU‘s Cox School of Business in Dallas, and previously served as a member of the adjunct faculty teaching the course on alternative investments and hedge funds for MBA students. Mr. Easterling holds a BBA in business, a BA in psychology, and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz  Stocks mentioned in this episode: (META), (CAT), (IONQ), (SLV), (BND)

Kansas Citians will be “shocked in a good way” by the FIFA World Cup when it arrives here in June, says Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt.He should know. He's been going to games of the world's most popular sporting event since 1974, when he was 9.Hunt sat down with SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM) to discuss his World Cup experience and career in soccer. Hunt played in college at SMU and became one of the driving forces behind the formation of Major League Soccer, which was born after the last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup in 1994.The Hunt family made their wealth in the oil business, and Lamar Hunt founded the American Football League and the Dallas Texans, the forerunner to the Chiefs. But the Hunts also were pioneers in U.S. soccer, and Kansas City likely wouldn't be part of the World Cup without their influence.Rundown (timestamps are approximate)1:16 - Clak Hunt breaks down why KC will be shocked by World Cup tourism 12:30 - How this stadium soccer stadium saved Major League Soccer 14:22 - Why Kansas City won its World Cup host city bid 15:59 - What else is on Blair's radar? SportsBeat KC is the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, hosted by Blair Kerkhoff. It's produced by Hannah Wise, Suzanne Hogan, and Gabriella Lacey, and edited by Jeff Rosen and Scott Chasen.   

-SMU, Penn State and Florida are the other schools that will be participating in the event which is set to take place at AT&T Stadium on August 27th -Also, former Nebraska WR, Maurice Purify's son signed his Letter Of Intent with the Huskers last night. What do we know about this sudden development? Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coming out of spring practice as we enter May, Crain & Cone re-rank college football with their Post-Spring Top-25 for 2026. -- -- -- 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/BOOSTER  -- -- -- AURA Frames: Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BOOSTER. Promo Code BOOSTER -- -- -- Fitbod: https://fitbod.me/BOOSTER/ -- -- -- For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com -- -- -- Intro: 0:00-2:27 1. Ohio State: 2:28-4:19 2. Georgia: 4:20-6:40 3. Texas: 6:41-11:14 4. Notre Dame: 11:15-13:45 1st Phorm: 13:45-14:51 5. Indiana: 14:52-19:41 6. Oregon: 19:42-21:34 Indiana vs. Oregon: 21:35-23:04 7. Miami: 23:05-28:20 8. Texas A&M, 9. Ole Miss, 10. LSU: 28:21-35:41 AURA Frames: 35:42-37:10 11. Oklahoma, 12. Alabama, 13. Michigan, 14. USC: 37:11-44:15 15. BYU, 16. Texas Tech, 17. SMU, 18. Washington, 19. Louisville, 20. Penn State: 44:16-53:09 FitBod: 53:10-54:42 21. Missouri, 22. Houston, 23. Iowa, 24. South Carolina, 25. Florida, Honorable Mentions: 54:44-1:02:38 Wrapping Up 2026 Post-Spring Top-25: 1:02:39-1:02:58 -- -- -- Follow Our Socials: X / Twitter: @CrainandCone Instagram: @CrainCompany TikTok: @CrainandCone #CrainandCo #CrainandCone#News #Sports #football #collegefootball #sportsshow #sportsnews #cfb Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 2044, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian, musician, author of The Advice King Anthology, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Kash Patel Is Somehow Even More Incompetent Than We Thought and more! The FBI Director Is MIA The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials’ Loyalty Keystone Kash Unravels Over ‘Hit Piece Lies’ About Boozing Kash Patel says he is filing defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic Monday Bartiromo: “Tomorrow you will be dropping a lawsuit against The Atlantic ?” Patel: “Yes I will. For defamation.” Keystone Kash’s Attorney Outs Even More Devastating Claims FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences LISTEN: Ganja Farmer by Marlon AsherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

➢ Join the excitement of March Madness with the "Fearless Bracket Challenge"! The winner will receive $1,000! Free to join, just click the link below to join the action. ⁠https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/86837/invitation?key=62fca04e5b14f99d⁠  Nepotism and sports have long been joined at the hip. Jason discusses Houston coach Kelvin Sampson telling the school that unless he could hire his son and daughter, he'd pass on the job. Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, and Skap Attack share their takes on nepotism in sports; whether the Lakers are emerging as NBA title contenders; whether Steve Kerr ranks among the elite NBA coaches of all time; and Alabama hoops again mired in off-court issues. Miami basketball coach Travis Steele discusses the RedHawks earning an at-large bid and their first-round matchup against SMU. Lastly, Wisconsin-Green Bay Coach Doug Gottlieb talks about a plethora of basketball topics. ​​Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit ⁠https://ReliefFactor.com⁠ or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony⁠  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG⁠  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  ⁠https://x.com/WhitlockJason⁠ ⁠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

CBS and the NCAA Tournament have a Bruce Pearl problem. Jason discusses the NCAA bracket selection and how Bruce Pearl was caught advocating for Auburn during the selection show, suggesting that the Tigers should have been included over SMU. Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, and Skap Attack join the conversation to further discuss Bruce Pearl, Taylen Green playing the race card, and the possibility of A.J. Brown being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Lastly, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and Akron coach John Groce appear on the show to share what to expect from their respective teams in this year's NCAA Tournament. ​​Today's Sponsors: SelectQuote SelectQuote simplifies choosing the right life insurance policy. Their services are FREE for you. Act now—life insurance is more affordable than ever. Discover the right coverage for YOU and potentially save over 50% at https://selectquote.com/fearless.  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason 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