Saturday Down South Podcast
715 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe fastest growing college football podcast out there. Saturday Down South has been the leading voice in SEC football for years, and is now giving college football fans a "go to" podcast for weekly commentary and discussion. It's SEC football, but for your ears.
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The 10 non-negotiables for the 2024 season, Lance Taylor talks 5 favorite over/unders
July 12, 2024 10:20 - 1 hourIt's non-negotiables time! Connor borrowed an idea from "The Bear" and came up with the 10 non-negotiables for the 2024 college football season (0:30). The Next Round's Lance Taylor joined the show to discuss his wild gambling past, his favorite over/unders and Lincoln Riley (37:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: Why your team has a path to Atlanta (1:11:00).
Don't overlook Georgia's (continued) path to history, Josh Snead talks all things SEC Shorts
July 09, 2024 09:03 - 1 hourLet's talk Dawgs. Specifically, the guys talk about why Georgia, as it pursues 3 titles in 4 years, is trying to accomplish history (1:00). SEC Shorts founder Josh Snead joined the show to discuss the roots of the ever-popular videos and what the future holds (43:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:08:00).
Drafting America's team for 2024, Pitch Me: Will Texas or Oklahoma be better in the SEC?
July 05, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourHappy Independence Day, America! In honor of the 4th of July, the guys drafted America's team (2:00). Who made the cut? Who did we leave out? And most importantly, who had the better draft? The guys close with Pitch Me: Will Texas or Oklahoma be better in the SEC (1:13:00)?
Perfectly predicting the 12-team Playoff, Jalen Milroe on DeBoer, post-Saban life & toughest venues
June 28, 2024 09:50 - 1 hourEA Sports dropped its top offenses for the new college football video game, and Connor got a touch triggered. The guys discuss the lack of love for Ole Miss and Tennessee (0:15). In the first year of the 12-team Playoff, Connor attempts to do the unthinkable and perfectly predict the 12-team Playoff (8:00). Who's in? Who was just left out? And what would those first-round matchups look like? Alabama QB Jalen Milroe joined the show on behalf of Six Star Pro Nutritrion to talk all things post-S...
Breaking down Brent Venables' extension, Jesse Simonton talks Heisman, Walter Nolen and Ole Miss
June 25, 2024 10:40 - 1 hourThe guys are back after a mini break. We got news on Friday that Brent Venables got a "significant" raise and an extension. The guys discuss that in depth (5:00). Plus, On3's Jesse Simonton joined the show to talk Heisman, Walter Nolen's impact at Ole Miss, ESPN's FPI (46:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:16:00).
Conner Weigman as QB1 for the 2025 Draft? John Nabors talks Sam Pittman's future & Bobby Petrino's return
June 18, 2024 08:54 - 1 hourIt's prediction season, which means we have to dissect into one from our guy Trevor Sikkema at PFF. Could Conner Weigman really be QB1 for the 2025 NFL Draft? The guys dig into that take with what that path is and why there are fewer arguments against it than some might think (3:00). Locked On Razorbacks host John Nabors joined the show to discuss all things Hogs, including Sam Pittman's future, Bobby Petrino's return, potential replacements for Pittman and an interesting Lane Kiffin sliding ...
Eli Drinkwitz's 2 seconds of cringe, Derek Peterson on Oklahoma being SEC-ready & why the Big 12 is America's conference
June 14, 2024 09:05 - 1 hourEli Drinkwitz had 2 seconds go viral, which feels like a record. The guys discuss that and why it speaks to how comfortable the Mizzou coach currently is (0:30). SDS' Derek Peterson joined the show to talk about Oklahoma's SEC readiness, the Big 12 as America's conference and some gambling futures (28:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: Why we should hate your rival (1:14:00).
The lost CFB seasons I want back, JD PicKell talks media path, Kalen DeBoer's recruiting, A&M-Texas return
June 11, 2024 09:53 - 1 hourIs it too much to want some college football seasons back? It's not. Connor and Will dig into the guys who sat a year because of NCAA transfer rules, and why it would be fun to see them operate under the current landscape (7:00). On3's JD PicKell joined the show to discuss his atypical media roots, Kalen DeBoer's recruiting, Texas A&M-Texas being back and more (1:08:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:41:00).
Drafting SEC teams from the 21st century, Pitch Me: Who has the SEC's smartest fanbase?
June 07, 2024 08:42 - 1 hourIt's Draft Day! Will is back, and with it being the first Thursday of the month, the guys have a draft. They select 21st century SEC teams. Who goes No. 1 overall? Who got left off the board? The guys make their picks (3:00). They close the show with "Pitch Me: Who has the SEC's smartest fanbase?" (1:07:00).
Disclosing all of my college football biases, Colby Newton on the SEC's roots, pivotal moments & future
June 04, 2024 08:56 - 1 hourLet's get the biases out of the way. Connor gave a full rundown of all of his college football biases (0:30), some of which are a bit tougher to manage than others. Author Colby Newton joined the show to discuss his new book, "SEC Football: How a Regional League Became a National Obsession." Listeners can get 30% off pre-orders by using promo code RLFANDF30 at rowman.com (42:00). Connor closes with a family story in Lad of the Week (1:10:00).
What came out of the SEC Meetings, Tom Zbikowski talks 1-of-1 career, boxing and his new path
May 31, 2024 08:54 - 1 hourWe've got some actual relevant things to discuss after the SEC Meetings in Destin. Connor breaks down all of the notable takeaways (0:30). Former Notre Dame legend and current Brown University safeties coach Tom Zbikowski joined the show to discuss his unique career, including his time as a versatile standout at Notre Dame, boxing professionally, coaching in the Ivy League and much more (28:00). Connor closed with some thoughts on Lincoln Riley wanting to back out of USC's season-opening matc...
Pre-2010 Country Songs for every SEC team entering 2024
May 28, 2024 08:46 - 47 minutesIt's a special episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. Connor flies solo and offers up his 4th annual installment of a country music-SEC football collab. This time, he offers up pre-2010 Country Songs to describe every SEC entering 2024 (0:30). He closes with a tip of the cap to Bill Walton in Lad of the Week (43:00).
Creating a new SEC tiebreaker, Matt Baker talks Jaden Rashada lawsuit & the future of Florida's Big 3 programs
May 24, 2024 08:48 - 1 hourThere's a TON going on in college sports. The guys start with the idea of private equity involvement and why it has such low approval rating (0:30). In the SEC's first division-less season with Texas and Oklahoma on board, a new tiebreaker system is needed so Connor offers one up (8:00). The Tampa Bay Times' Matt Baker joined the show to discuss the messy Jaden Rashada lawsuit and the Big 3 programs in the state of Florida (47:00). The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC tailgates" (1:13:00).
10 chaos scenarios for 2024, Scott Dochterman talks Kadyn Proctor saga, transfer portal reform & SuperLeague hurdles
May 21, 2024 09:19 - 1 hourIt's chaos time! The guys outline 10 chaos scenarios for 2024 (2:00). Which are most realistic? And why would each one have national impact? Connor and Will discuss all of them. The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joined the show to discuss Iowa's side of the Kadyn Proctor saga, transfer portal reform, SuperLeague hurdles and more (1:08:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:39:00).
An appreciation of Luther Burden III, Brad Crawford talks Dabo cringe, SEC QB rankings & CFB video game
May 17, 2024 08:57 - 1 hourLet's give Luther Burden III some flowers. The guys do just that for the Mizzou receiver, who somehow didn't make the cover of the new EA Sports college football video game (2:00). 247sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss Dabo Swinney's cringe comments about the transfer portal, SEC QB rankings and the new CFB video game (41:00). The guys close with some thoughts on the SEC schedule for Week 1 being released for the headliners (1:03:00)
Who will lead the SEC in rushing? Trey Wallace talks Heupel-Oklahoma relationship & Pruitt stories
May 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourNow is the PERFECT time of year for some predictions. The guys ask the ever-important question — who will lead the SEC in rushing in 2024 (5:00)? They handicap the field and settle on a running back to plant their flag on (46:30). Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss a comment from Hugh Freeze about player contracts and what that could mean for college football, as well as the Josh Heupel-Oklahoma relationship and looking back on the Jeremy Pruitt fallout (51:00). The guys close ...
Dissecting Brian Kelly's viral comments, Justin Hokanson talks Payton Thorne, Cam Coleman & Auburn expectations
May 10, 2024 08:18 - 1 hourBrian Kelly went viral again, and we've got some thoughts. Connor and Will dig into what Kelly said and why some of it was regrettable while some of it wasn't (2:00). On3's Justin Hokanson joined the show to discuss all things Auburn in 2024 (39:00). Which portal QB nearly ended up on The Plains? Is Hugh Freeze properly handling the patience vs. panic dilemma? And what's a fair expectation for the Tigers? The guys close with Pitch Me: Easiest SEC Schedule in 2024 (1:06:00).
When will an SEC coach leave for another conference? Shane Beamer talks Spencer Rattler narrative, Nyck Harbor & 2024
May 07, 2024 09:20 - 1 hourIt's a coach-heavy episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. The guys discuss how long it's been since an SEC coach left for another conference and why the sport is set up for that streak to continue well into the 2020s. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joined the show to discuss the Spencer Rattler Draft narrative, Nyck Harbor, LaNorris Sellers, 2024 expectations and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week.
The QB episode! Drafting QBs for 2024, Pitch Me: The best SEC QB for 2024
May 03, 2024 10:49 - 1 hourIt's the QB episode! It's QB content galore today from Connor and Will. They start with drafting QBs for 2024 (1:00). Who goes No. 1? Who didn't make the cut? Who had the better draft? The guys close with Pitch Me: The best SEC QB for 2024 (1:15:00).
SEC Post-Draft Superlatives, Tom Hart talks Mizzou's rise, Jordan Rodgers and tales from the booth
April 30, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThe NFL Draft came and went, so the guys have some SEC superlatives to hand out (1:20). The guys recap a bunch of things, including the coldest take, strangest pick, favorite fit, most damning draft stats, most frustrating fall, most egregious whiffs from way too early mocks, betting the farm on a 2025 SEC first-rounder and more. ESPN's Tom Hart joined the show to discuss Mizzou's rise, Jordan Rodgers and tales from the booth (1:09:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:38:00).
The SEC flexes in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, Rome Odunze talks Kalen DeBoer, career & Draft
April 26, 2024 09:09 - 1 hourRound 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and yes, the SEC dominated once again. What were the takeaways from the first night? The guys break that down. On behalf of Sharpie, former Washington and new Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze joined the show to talk about playing for Kalen DeBoer, his career, the NFL Draft and more. The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Uniforms.
5 new SEC names to know after Saturday, Tom Luginbill talks Arch Manning, Jaden Rashada & sideline stories
April 23, 2024 09:07 - 1 hourThe SEC spring slate is officially closed. The guys have a breakdown of the action over the weekend with 5 new SEC names to know. Or rather, guys who didn't start in this conference last year who could have a major say in defining the 2024 season. ESPN's Tom Luginbill joined the show to discuss Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, fixing recruiting, the Jaden Rashada and stories from the sideline. The guys close with Lad of the Week.
Thoughts on a quiet portal (so far), Jacob Hester talks LSU defense concerns, Garrett Nussmeier & NFL Draft
April 19, 2024 09:06 - 1 hourThe transfer portal hasn't really gotten going yet. Why is that the case? And what should we make of the moves and non-moves we've seen so far? The guys break that down (1:00). LSU great Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss LSU's defensive concerns, Garrett Nussmeier expectations, the Josh Heupel offense, RBs in the NFL Draft and a classic story from Hester's draft day experience (40:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: SEC Mascots (1:10:00).
Actual SEC spring game takeaways, Josh Pate talks portal chaos, storm-chasing team & Year 2 Hugh Freeze
April 16, 2024 09:10 - 1 hourIt's a fully loaded slate of spring games and the guys break down all of them (1:00). Connor and Will discuss all 8 spring games with thoughts on Georgia's pass-catchers, Germie Bernard, Ty Simpson, Nico Iamaleava, DJ Lagway, LSU's woeful secondary, Ole Miss' party in The Sip, new-look offenses for UK and Arkansas, and much more. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to discuss his expected portal chaos, his spring tour takeaways, his storm-chasing team and much more (1:15:00). The guys close ...
Re-ranking the Top 10 QBs from 2021, Brooks Austin talks Trevor Etienne, Carson Beck's growth, and Kirby Smart's legacy
April 12, 2024 08:56 - 1 hourLet's use hindsight to re-rank some quarterbacks. Connor and Will re-rank the top 10 QBs in the 2021 class based on their college careers (2:00). Who is No. 1? And can the guys even get to 10? Sports Illustrated's Brooks Austin joined the show to discuss all things Georgia (53:00). Is Carson Beck making tweaks to his game? Is Trevor Etienne going to be D'Andre Swift 2.0? And is Kirby Smart capable of joining the Mt. Rushmore of college coaches? The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Stadiums edit...
What's realistic for Cam Coleman, Arkansas TE Luke Hasz talks new QB, Bobby Petrino and atypical football roots
April 09, 2024 09:05 - 1 hourIt's a loaded April pod! The guys start with some brief thoughts on John Calipari leaving for Arkansas (0:30). After Cam Coleman went off in Auburn's spring game, Connor thought it would be timely to dig into the challenging road that often await freshmen receivers in the SEC (6:15). Arkansas TE Luke Hasz joined the show to discuss his breakout Year 1, his new QB, playing for Bobby Petrino, his atypical football journey and more (49:00). The guys close with their new "Pitch Me" segment idea (...
Drafting non-SEC head coaches, Alex Golesh talks Bama game, Year 1 success and USF's momentum
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourIt's Draft Day! Before the guys dig into that, they discuss the proposed Super League (0:30). Connor and Will draft non-SEC coaches (14:00). Who comes off the board? Who doesn't? USF head coach Alex Golesh joins the show to discuss his experience in Year 1 in Tampa. He talked the Bama game, calling plays, being the CEO of a program and much more (1:16:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest Championship (1:50:00)!
The basketball dream at a football school, Michael Katz on Pete Golding, the unique Jaxson Dart and Lane's pivotal year
April 02, 2024 09:27 - 1 hourWait ... we're talkin' hoops? Alabama's first ever Final Four run sparked an interesting topic — what is the basketball dream at a football school (2:00)? The Daily Journal's Michael Katz joined the show to discuss all things Pete Golding, Jaxson Dart's unique path to Year 4, Lane Kiffin's pivotal year and more (49:00). The guys close with a Jersey Story and Lad of the Week (1:12:00).
Florida gets called out, Ryan Fowler on the early days of Kalen DeBoer era
March 29, 2024 07:13 - 1 hourWe've got a loaded pod! The guys dig into Florida getting called out by the comments by former defensive standout Princely Umanmielen (2:00). What does that say about Florida? And is there any reason to push back on that? The Game's Ryan Fowler joined Connor to discuss all things Alabama at the start of the Kalen DeBoer era (45:00). They finish with an update on The Jersey Contest (1:23:00).
The 2024 villains of college football, David Hale discusses future of FSU, Clemson & ACC lawsuits
March 26, 2024 10:34 - 2 hoursLet's talk villains. The guys dig into the villains of college football (2:00). Which players qualify? Which coaches or organizations are villains? Who could eventually be a villain? ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss his takeaways from the lawsuits involving Florida State, Clemson and the ACC. What's next and what's the path for all parties (1:23:00)? The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:48:00) and Lad of the Week (1:53:00).
The 2024 All-Bang The Drum Team, SEC stays at 8-game conference schedule for 2025
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIt's a LOADED pod. No interview today, but the guys have plenty to discuss. They open with the news that the SEC is sticking with an 8-game conference schedule for 2025 (0:30). What does that mean? Will the SEC ever get to a 9-game conference schedule? The guys break that down. Plus, Connor rolls out his 2024 All-Bang The Drum Team (11:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:45:00).
The top 5 SEC DCs, Trevor Sikkema talks Daniels vs. Maye, Brock Bowers slip & SEC WR prospects
March 19, 2024 10:15 - 1 hourIn honor of March Madness, the guys have a seeding of sorts. They rank the top 5 SEC defensive coordinators (3:00). WIth the NFL Draft around the corner, PFF's Trevor Sikkema joined the show to discuss Brock Bowers' perceived slip in mock drafts, Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye, SEC WR prospects and more (1:04:00). The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:32:00) and Lad of the Week (1:38:00).
Nick Saban's misperceived message, Nick Roush on Mark Stoops' future, Brock Vandagriff expectations & disliking SEC coaches
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIt's a solo pod! Connor outlined why Nick Saban's message on Capitol Hill was wildly misperceived by many and in reality, a much more direct way to find a solution than some care to realize (0:30). On3's Nick Roush joined the show to discuss all things UK, including Mark Stoops' future, Brock Vandagriff expectations, SEC coaches he dislikes and so much more (16:00). Connor closed with a Tracy McGrady story in the Jersey Contest (54:00).
Projecting the post-spring QB market, Bobby Carpenter on Ryan Day, Ohio State QB battle & Maurice Clarett
March 12, 2024 11:12 - 1 hourLet's discuss the post-spring QB market in the transfer portal (3:00). Who could be in there? And which teams could be looking for an addition? Ohio State great Bobby Carpenter joined the show to discuss all things Ryan Day, Ohio State's QB room, Chip Kelly, Maurice Clarett and more (1:03:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:41:00) and Lad of the Week (1:46:00).
The 2nd annual SEC OC Draft, Chris Plank talks all things Oklahoma
March 08, 2024 10:04 - 1 hourIt's SEC OC Draft time! The guys have their 2nd annual SEC Offensive Coordinator Draft (1:00). Who comes off the board 1-1? The guys each draft 5 current SEC OCs. Mr. Oklahoma Chris Plank joined the show to discuss all things Sooners (59:45). Is Jackson Arnold and Seth Littrell an upgrade? What's the vibe surrounding Brent Venables? And what do SEC fans need to know about Oklahoma as it enters the conference? The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:37:00).
SEC thoughts out of the NFL Combine, Chris Doering talks managing Lagway, Napier's future and SEC WRs
March 05, 2024 10:51 - 1 hourThe NFL Combine came and went. Connor and Will have plenty of thoughts on that. Joe Milton dazzled on a stage built for him (2:03), Ladd McConkey isn't about those lazy stereotypes (5:10), Brian Thomas Jr. and Edgerrin Cooper would have top-10 slots if this were 2004 (11:00), why Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers not working out isn't a big deal (18:15), the 10 SEC players who will go in Round 1 (25:00), Terrion Arnold is awesome (32:00), Connor's Caleb Williams thoughts as a Bears fan (36:10),...
Let's talk about Harold Perkins, Geoff Collins on his new UNC role, working for Mack Brown & his year away
March 01, 2024 11:47 - 1 hourLet's get defensive! It's an all-defense episode. The guys discuss Harold Perkins staying at inside linebacker (2:05). What does it mean and how can new LSU DC Blake Baker still maximize his off-the-charts ability to rush the passer? New UNC defensive coordinator Geoff Collins joined the show (37:21) to discuss his first few months on the job, working for Mack Brown, what he learned in his year away from coaching and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest (0:59:20).
Since I've been gone, Jim Cavale on the significance of Tennessee beating the NCAA
February 27, 2024 10:30 - 1 hourAfter Connor was away in Lexington/Indianapolis, he offers up takes on all the stuff he missed since the guys last recorded. That included thoughts on the new NCAA football video game, the Playoff possibly expanding to 2024 (already), Alabama's play-caller, Shawn Elliott returning to South Carolina, James Coley returning to Georgia, Desiree Reed-Francois oddly leaving Mizzou for Arizona, Brock Bowers' Draft stock and some unfortunate news at SDS. Athletes.org's Jim Cavale joined the show to d...
The 2019 college football time capsule, George Somerville talks loving SEC football from The UK, bucket list experiences
February 20, 2024 16:16 - 2 hoursLet's go back in time! The guys go back to Dec. 31, 2019 to relive where the sport was at in those moments. What awaits for so many people at the top of the sport? The guys dig into all of that. George Somerville, host of the College Chaps Podcast, joined the show to talk all things consuming college football from across the pond. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.
SEC thoughts in percentage of returning production, Ben Portnoy talks ACC's future, pay for play & Playoff contract
February 19, 2024 19:43 - 1 hourIt's a solo pod, but Connor has plenty to dig into. He talks about Bill Connelly's percentage of returning numbers. What do they mean and how could they apply to the SEC in 2024? Sports Business Journal's Ben Portnoy joined the show to talk about a bunch of financial elements of the sport, including the future of the ACC, the pay-for-play era and the Playoff contract. Connor closes with a spin-off of the Jersey Contest. Email him [email protected] for your jersey stories.
The significance of Ryan Grubb not coming to Bama, Barrett Sallee talks Chip Kelly's wild move & longevity of coaching cycle
February 13, 2024 10:38 - 1 hourThe guys have a fully loaded mid-February pod. They talk a little Super Bowl at the top and why this game checked a lot of boxes. They discuss Ryan Grubb turning down Alabama (again) and what it means for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1. Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss Chip Kelly leaving UCLA for Ohio State's OC job, his A&M 180, breaking down the longevity of this current coaching cycle and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.
The Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each SEC coach, Herbstreit-Raiola drama, T-Bob Hebert on all things LSU
February 09, 2024 11:14 - 2 hoursWe lost a legend of the music industry with the death of Toby Keith. Naturally, the guys had to come up with the Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each current SEC head coach. Former LSU great and current ESPN Baton Rouge radio host T-Bob Hebert joined the show to discuss Year 3 of the Brian Kelly era, Harold Perkins' role, Garrett Nussmeier and more. The guys close with thoughts on the Kirk Herbstreit-Dylan Raiola drama, the Jersey Contest and a Super Bowl prediction.
Mark Stoops is entering his final chapter at UK, Matt Hayes on Big Ten-SEC union, Muschamp, Durkin and DeBoer's Year 1
February 06, 2024 09:42 - 1 hourThe guys have an interesting question to discuss on this week's pod. Is Mark Stoops entering his final chapter at Kentucky? The guys dig into why the Liam Coen departure shed some light on that. They discuss where/when Stoops could decide his final chapter will be. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a bunch of coaching things, as well as the Big Ten-SEC merger. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.
The real concern for CFB coaches, Billy Liucci talks Jimbo fallout, Elko's hurdles & Weigman-Klein relationship
February 02, 2024 11:55 - 1 hourIt was a weird week in college football. We had DJ Durkin getting another SEC DC job, a Tennessee-NCAA beef and a Power 5 head coach taking an NFL coordinator job. Connor explains how in a weird things, those are all related with what's worrisome for the concern of CFB coaches. TexAgs' Billy Liucci joined the show to discuss all things A&M, including the Jimbo Fisher fallout, Mike Elko's hurdles, Conner Weigman and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.
The atypical Year 2 progression for 5-star SEC QBs, Adam Sparks talks Nico, Heupel and Vols' CFP path
January 30, 2024 08:47 - 1 hourIn the last pod of January, the guys discuss a bunch of quarterback-related things. They start with the history of the Year 2 progression for 5-star QBs in the SEC, and why it's all over the place. The guys dig into how that shapes expectations for Nico Iamaleava, Arch Manning and Jackson Arnold. The Knoxville News' Adam Sparks joined the show to discuss Iamaleava's progression, the talented Tennessee pass-catchers, Josh Heupel, the Vols in the CFP and more. The guys close with The Jersey Con...
Ranking SEC coaches but with hater facts, Fozzy Whittaker on Ewers, Texas in the SEC & Cam stories
January 26, 2024 09:22 - 1 hourJim Harbaugh is off to the NFL. The guys discuss that and whether Will is worried about a potential Brian Kelly departure for the Michigan job. The guys discuss Connor's ranking of SEC head coaches in a post-Saban world, but only with hater facts. Former Texas great and Sirius XM host Fozzy Whittaker joined the show to discuss Texas' return to relevance, Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers' rise and Cam Newton stories. The guys close with the Jersey Contest.
Ohio State is the 2024 agent of chaos, Paul Finebaum talks Saban retirement, Harbaugh 180 & Kiffin's future
January 23, 2024 13:31 - 1 hourIt's been a wild few weeks in Columbus. The guys dig into all things Ohio State after a slew of splashy personnel moves and discuss why this feels like a make-or-break year for Ryan Day. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss Nick Saban's retirement, his Jim Harbaugh 180, Lane Kiffin's future and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.
The 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectations, Aaron Murray talks Beck, Ewers and Bobo's Year 1
January 19, 2024 10:19 - 1 hourIt's a loaded mid-January pod! The guys dig into the 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectations with thoughts at the end on Bama's portal losses. Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss Carson Beck's return, why he loves Quinn Ewers, Mike Bobo's Year 1 and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and a mini announcement.
Kalen DeBoer's path to success at Alabama, Jim Dunaway talks replacing the G.O.A.T., DeBoer impressions, realistic Bama expectations
January 16, 2024 10:53 - 1 hourAlabama has a Nick Saban replacement and the guys have all sorts of thoughts. They dig into the path of Kalen DeBoer and what could stand in his way of successfully replacing Saban. The guys run through some interesting historic comps and talk about DeBoer in Year 1. Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss replacing Saban, his early DeBoer impressions and more. The guys closed with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.
In case you/I missed it, Kris Budden talks Saban, Mizzou emergence & working with RG3
January 12, 2024 10:10 - 1 hourIt's a loaded pod coming off the Nick Saban retirement news. The guys weigh in on some of the developments to find his replacement. In addition to that, Connor and Will run through some significant SEC personnel developments in the last few weeks. ESPN's Kris Budden joined the show to discuss her Saban experiences, Mizzou's emergence and working with Robert Griffin III. The guys close with The Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week.