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The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football

The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football

Andy Staples breaks down the beautiful mess that is college football with his friends from The Athletic's loaded college football staff. He'll celebrate the walk-ons, break down all the fat guy TDs and freak out every time a coach punts on fourth-and-1 from the opponent's 45.

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Stars Matter: Washington & Florida State back on track?

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light are back to discuss the latest news in CFB recruiting. Christian Caple, The Athletic?s University of Washington beat writer joins the show! The Huskies are off to a great start on the field but how are they recruiting? FSU gets a huge commitment. Is Mike Norvell turning things around in Tallahassee? The guys discuss the success of first-year coaches on the trail, look a the newest job opening, answer mailbag questions and do trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-28
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Power Auer: Cheers to the transfer QBs & second acts

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini are back for another edition of Power Auer! Georgia Tech fires Geoff Collins, Kansas is 4-0, TV ratings are up & the future of CFB is up for debate. Audrey Snyder joins the show to discuss Penn State's hot start and improved rushing attack. How different are 2022 expectations at 4-0 compared to the preseason? The state of Colorado is having a tough football season so far. Plus, cheers to the QBs who are having successful second acts to their college careers thanks to the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-28
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Is your undefeated team actually good & Georgia Tech head coach candidates

Andy, Ari and Scott Dochterman talk about the newest early opening on the college football coaching carousel: Georgia Tech. Who should the Yellow Jackets target? Do they need to hire an athletic director first? Later, they play the game that's sweeping the nation: Are They Good? Kansas, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Iowa, Florida State, Syracuse, Minnesota They're all two wins from bowl eligibility and it's still September, but which of these teams are actually good? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WnADXtPXW0U Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-27
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SEC Weekend Review - Is Tennessee for real? | Football & Grits

David Ubben and Brody Miller recap another SEC Saturday. Tennessee beats Florida and is now ranked #8. How far can the Vols go this season? Anthony Richardson threw for an amazing 453 yards in the Florida loss. Auburn's miracle win vs. Mizzou keeps Bryan Harsin employed for at least another week. Texas A&M's offense still isn't impressive but has enough firepower to beat Arkansas. Plus, a look at a loaded week 5 SEC slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-26
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College Football Week 4 Reaction: USC and Clemson survive, Oklahoma stunned & Tennessee tops Florida

Andy and Ari break down a wild Saturday that included Ari seeing a top-of-the-upright doink live and in person at the Arkansas-Texas A&M game. Adrian Martinez led Kansas State to a win against Oklahoma. Tennessee beat Florida for the second time since 2005, Plus, KANSAS IS 4-0. Meanwhile, Michigan survived Maryland. Minnesota whipped Michigan State. Middle Tennessee stunned Miami. Ohio State is a scoring machine. And at the end of the night, Oregon State pushed USC. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-meMlF3JX9o Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-25
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College Football Week 4 Picks: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M, Florida at Tennessee & can KU stay perfect?

Andy, Ari and Nicole return to pick some really intriguing games. Can Texas A&M keep winning against Arkansas? Can Marcus Freeman get his second win as Notre Dame's coach, or will North Carolina QB Drake Maye put on another show? Can Tennessee cover a double-digit spread against Florida, will fans at a sold-out stadium in Lawrence, Kansas go home happy? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kZravRXCyPU Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-23
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Kansas' 3-0 start, Oklahoma's CFP chances & the low-key game of the week | Max & Sam

The Athletic's Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. are back for their weekly dose of college football. Max spent time with the Kansas football program this week as the Jayhawks head into conference play at 3-0. Can Oklahoma make the CFP? The guys react to Bedlam being taken off the schedule thanks to the Sooners move to the SEC. Texas A&M and Arkansas play their annual game this Saturday in Dallas. Plus, the low-key game of the week and a lookahead to Red River.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-22
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Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson joins the show & Kansas leads Texas in our week 4 FPI

In an exciting new Andy Staples Show, Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson sits down with Andy and Ari to discuss the Hogs' season thus far. The trio chats about Sam Pittman, KJ's most memorable recruiting story, the Razorbacks' squaring off against Texas A&M, KJ's Walmart NIL deal, and how he's helping his home state of Mississippi (24:15). Before then, Andy and Ari reveal their latest ASSCLOWN rankings. Which surprise team is among the top 10 in our latest FPI, and why is it Kansas (who ranks ahead of Texas, by the way)? Proceeding our interview with KJ Jefferson is an excerpt from the latest 'Prospects to Pros' podcast, which is co-hosted by Andy and The Athletic's Dane Brugler. The pair discuss college football players who might have elevated their draft stock after week 3. Make sure to check out Prospect to Pros, in its entirety, in The Athletic Football Show feed (41:30). Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-22
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Stars Matter: Recruiting panic index, Arizona State's ceiling & mailbag

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light have the latest on recruiting. Does Arizona State have a high recruiting ceiling if they hire the right coach? The Athletic's Grace Raynor joins the show to discuss her story on the ACC and its effort to recruit the country's top QB prospects. The CFB recruiting 'panic index'. Plus, mailbag questions and trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-21
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Power Auer: Cheers to the blue bloods who are undefeated in CFB

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini discuss the latest news in college football with the weekly power five. Traditional college basketball programs are looking great on the football field to start the season including a rejuvenated Kansas. Plus, Arizona State fires Herm Edwards. What went wrong in Tempe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-21
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Arizona State & Nebraska jobs are open, are Auburn and Georgia Tech next?

Three weeks into the college football season, two Power 5 jobs are open. And it's possible more open soon. Andy, Ari and The Athletic's Scott Dochterman discuss why these firings happened so early and if it will affect the rest of the coaching carousel. Put it this way: Bryan Harsin and Geoff Collins should not feel comfortable in this climate. The guys talk candidates for the Arizona State job, including Kenny Dillingham, Jim Leonard, and Deion Sanders, who seems like a shoo-in for every head coaching vacancy. The guys also guess who the College GameDay guest picker will be in Knoxville. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q2G1UwwgeEw Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-20
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SEC weekend review: Florida survives, Auburn a mess + more reaction | Football & Grits

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller recap another Saturday of SEC football. The Jekyll and Hyde Gators survive USF. Which version of Florida will we get vs. Tennessee? Beat writer G. Allan Taylor joins the show to discuss. Plus, stock up, down or hold for all 14 SEC programs after three weeks of play.  Watch on YouTube and subscribe to the channel: https://youtu.be/54bC1ZzagIU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-19
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College Football Week 3 Reaction: Texas A&M tops Miami; App State madness & is Kansas...good?

Andy and Ari react to a fun week 3 of CFB action: A Hail Mary lifts Appalachian State over Troy; Texas A&M and Max Johnson score enough to beat Miami; Notre Dame survives Cal and Marcus Freeman gets his first win; Penn State whips Auburn; USF?s bad snap and bad hold save Florida; Arkansas escapes a visit from Bobby Petrino; lightning does strike twice in Iowa, and more! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8P17a_OxsQs Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-18
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College Football Week 3 Picks: Miami vs. Texas A&M, Oklahoma at post-Scott Frost Nebraska & Oregon or BYU?

Andy, Ari, and Nicole get together to pick week three games against the spread. But first, Andy lost a bet to Ari. And it's payoff time. During the show, Andy must consume an entire bottle of Dijon Mustardson -- Texas RB Bijan Robinson's dijon mustard. Nebraska fired Scott Frost on Sunday, and now Oklahoma shows up to Lincoln as a 10.5-point favorite. Georgia is a 24.5-point favorite at South Carolina. Oregon is a 3.5-point favorite against BYU. Is it the Max Johnson or Haynes King show in College Station? Either way, Texas A&M needs an answer on offense versus Miami and Tyler Van Dyke. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gQTC-W-Ftm8 Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-16
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Low-key game of the week, Arkansas in the top 10 + salty Sark

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. discuss whether Texas and Texas A&M can bounce back after losses vs. Alabama and Appalachian State, respectively. The Red River Rivalry is only a few weeks away and he Texas state fair has announced its newest menu items for 2022. This week's "low-key game of the week. Plus, The Athletic's Miami beat writer Manny Navarro joins the show to preview the 'Canes visit to College Station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-16
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Prospects to Pros: Standout week 1 NFL rookies & 2023 Draft stock report

Prospects to Pros with Andy Staples and Dane Brugler joins The Athletic Football Show feed as the intersection between the NFL and college football. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect this season in The Athletic Football Show feed: From Travon Walker to Cade York, they discuss the rookies who stood out the most in Week 1 of the NFL season. Plus, they dive into a big weekend of college football. They discuss Bryce Young and Will Anderson?s performance against Texas, as well as what they saw from Anthony Richardson versus Will Levis. Follow The Athletic Football Show feed: https://apple.co/3U4rxk2 Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-15
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Stars Matter: How recruiting created 'Sun Belt Saturday'

Ari and Mitch are joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini to discuss how programs like App State, Marshall and Georgia Southern strategize their recruiting efforts to be able to compete with Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Nebraska. The guys give an update on this week's commitments and decommits, do rapid fire mailbag questions and trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-15
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Power Auer: Cheers to the upsets and surprise teams

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini cover college football's week 2 hot topics! Power 5: Nebraska fired Scott Frost. Michigan names a QB, Iowa's offensive struggles, CFB TV viewership is up & important FBS business meetings. Happy Hour: The new EA Sports College Football game is scheduled to be released in July 2023. On the Rocks: Marcus Freeman is 0-3 as the Notre Dame Head Coach and Texas A&M loses to App State. Last Call: Cheers to the Sun Belt, upsets and surprise teams like Kansas, Oregon State, Duke and Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-14
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Iowa and Texas A&M's woeful offenses, how can they be fixed + Bob Stoops' diabolical Cameo

Iowa and Texas A&M's offenses have been comically ineffective. Andy, Ari, and Scott chat about what makes both of these offenses lackluster. They also brainstorm how to fix that side of the ball for the Hawkeyes and Aggies. Plus, a diabolical Bob Stoops Cameo that may or may not hold the answer for one of the above programs. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-13
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SEC weekend review | Football & Grits

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller recap week 2 of the SEC football season. What did Bama's close win at Texas tell us? Kentucky takes down Florida at The Swamp. Texas A&M stunned at home by App State. Tennessee beats Pitt in overtime. What is Arkansas' ceiling? Why isn't Mississippi State ranked? Plus, the inexact science of hiring coaches. Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Follow Brody on Twitter: @BrodyAMiller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-12
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Nebraska fires Scott Frost; who are head coach candidates for the Cornhuskers?

Andy and Ari discuss Nebraska's firing of Scott Frost less than a day after the Cornhuskers lost 45-42 to Georgia Southern. Frost was in his fifth season and finished his Nebraska tenure with a 16-31 record. Who could Nebraska target? Andy and Ari start the waaaay-too-early discussion. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LtavOk-S3BE Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-11
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College Football Week 2 Reaction: UPSET MANIA! Notre Dame, Nebraska, Texas A&M & more fall!

Andy and Nicole discuss an incredible Saturday of games that included the following (but no limited to): Appalachian State beats Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher has some questions to answer on offense; Marshall beats Notre Dame; Marcus Freeman is 0-3 to start his head coaching tenure; Alabama survives Texas behind late heroics from Bryce Young, and Andy has to drink mustard next week, and so much more. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fXB9SsV1wOc Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-11
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College Football Week 2 Picks: Alabama vs. Texas mustard bet & Anthony Richardson, Florida vs. Will Levis and Kentucky

Andy and Ari pick the week 2 games against the spread. Can Nick Saban and Alabama cover 20.5 at Texas. Will Iowa and Iowa State stay under 40.5 in the Cyhawk showdown? Will Andy side with Pittsburgh and Kedon Slovis, or has he learned his lesson and will lean towards Hendon Hooker and Tennesse? Plus, Kansas State vs. Missouri; USC vs. Stanford; Baylor vs. BYU, and more! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kptvt9D8LGA Compete against us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-09
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A big weekend of CFB in Texas + the Cyhawk | Max & Sam

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. preview Texas vs. Alabama, Baylor at BYU, Iowa State vs. Iowa, Texas A&M vs. App State and Texas Tech vs. Houston. Plus, Houston QB Clayton Tune joins the show! The Cougars beat in-state foe UTSA week 1 at the Alamodome. Tune talks about the life of a college QB a the fraternity of signal callers across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-08
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The Nick Saban coaching tree game, was Brian Kelly dissed by a reporter & Big 12 western expansion?

Steve Sarkisian discussed what lessons he learned while under Nick Saban and which traits he admired most from the Alabama head coach. That gave Andy and Ari the idea to play a game, which Saban disciples have learned from the man the best have been able to apply his wisdom most effectively? The guys examine and chat about Sark, Billy Napier, Kirby Smart, and more. The duo then share their thoughts on Brian Kelly and a reporter taking jabs at each other. From Andy and Ari's experience, is a coach-reporter exchange like that all right? Plus, is the Big 12 looking out west? Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-08
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Stars Matter: In-state recruiting update + mailbag & trivia

In-state recruiting means a lot in college football. Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light discuss the programs that are doing well and doing poorly in that endeavor. The guys discuss how the current season is impacting recruiting across the country. Plus, mailbag questions and trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-08
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Football & Grits: SEC weekend review + overreactions

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller react to the first SEC football weekend of the season. LSU loses at home to Florida State in New Orleans. Can Florida contend for the SEC East? Is Anthony Richardson a Heisman contender? The SEC started 13-1 on the season. Will the middle of the league be better than people thought? Kentucky at Florida is the gem of the week two slate. Plus, who is the third best team in the league behind Alabama and Georgia?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-06
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Power Auer: Top five CFB stories of the weekend + CFP expansion

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini are back for Power Auer after week 1. Power Five: Top 5 stories of the weekend Happy Hour: College football playoff expansion On the Rocks: The Pac-12 is 1-8 vs. SEC in the last 9 week one games Last Call: Vandy, Duke & Rutgers all win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-06
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Clemson, LSU & Iowa's questions on offense & 12-team CFP deep dive

After a brutal offensive display by Iowa in Saturday's win versus South Dakota, Andy, Ari, and Scott Dochterman discuss if Kirk and Brian Ferentz can flip the script in Iowa City. Before then, Andy reacts to Clemson's win over Georgia Tech. Despite the final score, the Tigers' offense seems suspect. Brian Kelly dropped his debut game for LSU against Mike Norvell and FSU. The trio chat about FSU topping an SEC opponent for the first time since 2017, and the Tigers' shortcomings. Plus, a closer look at the 12-team expanded CFP. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-06
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College Football Week 1 Reaction: How good is Ohio State actually, Anthony Richardson's Heisman-like performance & Georgia dominates

Andy and Ari discuss a magical first (real) Saturday of the season. Ohio State survives Notre Dame (translation: Notre Dame covered). Florida beats Utah, and Ari?s new crush is Anthony Richardson. Georgia crushes Oregon. Iowa?s D scores more than South Dakota State and Iowa?s offense. Appalachian State scores 40 in the fourth quarter and still loses to North Carolina. NC State escapes East Carolina because college kickers, and more! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IG_yJIFJ0Yk Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-04
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Backyard Brawl & Thursday night recap + College Football Week 1 Picks

We have college football games to pick (finally)! Before then, Andy and Ari recap Thursday night's games, including The Backyard Brawl. The guys and Nicole then pick against the spread from the biggest matchups of week 1. Can Flordia upset Utah; how does Notre Dame cover against Ohio State; is North Carolina in trouble; what can we expect from Quinn Ewers in his Texas debut, and will Georgia continue their march of dominance versus Oregon? Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-02
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Stars Matter: Will CFP expansion impact recruiting?

Mitch Light and Ari Wasserman discuss the latest news in the world of college football recruiting. The guys discuss recruiting truths/myths. Does making the college football playoff significantly impact a programs ability to land top prospects? Plus, Mitch's weekly trivia question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-01
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College Football Playoff expansion vote, Big 12 TV negotiations & Week 1 Thursday games preview

WE HAVE FOOTBALL TO TALK ABOUT! But first, presidents who manage the College Football Playoffs are set to meet to vote on potential expansion. Andy and Ari discuss the possibility of an expanded postseason. The Big 12 is expediting its TV deal negotiations. Could there be an exit agreement for Texas and Oklahoma in lieu of the Big 12 and SEC's TV deals? Kedon Slovis debuts for the Panthers in The Backyard Brawl between Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Plus, previewing Oklahoma St. vs. Central Michigan, Purdue vs. Penn State, and so much more! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7O-1LpFPva0 Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-01
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Backyard Brawl preview + five things to watch in Week 1 w/ Max & Sam

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. are back to kick off their coverage of the 2022 season! The guys discuss five things to watch during week one. Plus, West Virginia Head Coach Neil Brown joins the show ahead of Thursday night's "Backyard Brawl" vs. Pittsburgh. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-31
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Power Auer: Cheers to a new college football season

Nicole Auerbach is back for another season of Power Auer! Nicole and The Athletic's Chris Vannini kick things off with the "Power 5", five quick topics every CFB fan should know about. Scott Frost is "on the rocks" once again at Nebraska after an opening weekend loss vs. Northwestern. A new season of college football is bringing a feeling of hope to fans across the country. Plus, "Last Call". Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-30
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Jim Harbaugh got biblical on the Michigan QB situation & Jess Sims of ESPN College Gameday joins the show

Jim Harbaugh analogized King Solomon, The Old Testament, and Ecclesiastes to his QB situation at Michigan. Steve Sarkisian said his team's "culture is at an all-time high" even though he's only entering his second season. Andy and Ari discuss these filler comments at each coach's press conference and voices online decrying the lack of depth charts. Plus, Jess Sims, the newest member of College Gameday, joins the show to discuss her new work with ESPN, her Peloton workouts, and recommendations on food per Andy while she travels with Gameday. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Jess on Twitter: @jess_sims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-30
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SEC season preview | Football & Grits

David Ubben is back on Football & Grits, The Athletic's SEC football podcast! Brody Miller joins David every Monday this season to discuss the latest SEC news and notes. A historic offseason of transfers has made the 2022 season more unpredictable than usual. It's the year of the "plug and play". Who are the most interesting players in the league this year? Kentucky QB Will Levis is on the list. Plus, a look at SEC win totals. Which programs will overperform and underperform? Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow David on Twitter: @DavidUbben Follow Brody on Twitter: @BrodyAMiller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-29
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Michigan, Texas A&M's QB plans, Auburn needs an AD & more Nebraska fallout

Andy and Ari discuss Jim Harbaugh's QB plan at Michigan as well as Auburn's signal-caller of choice. Plus, Jimbo Fisher gives Haynes King the nod at Texas A&M. Auburn is looking for a new athletic director after parting ways with Allen Greene. Also, a shocking Scott Frost, Nebraska football stat. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qOVWYr3nr4I Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-29
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College football week 0: Nebraska vs. Northwestern from Dublin & coaching tiers

One more sleep until college football! Andy kicks off the podcast with Chris Vannini, as the two discuss 2022 coaching tiers. Which coach made a surprise appearance in the third tier? Mitch Sherman then joins the show from Dublin, Ireland to preview Nebraska vs. Northwestern. Can Scott Frost and co. live up to expectations? Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Follow Mitch on Twitter: @mitchsherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-26
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Stars Matter: The genesis of modern recruiting

Ari and Mitch are back to discuss the latest in college football recruiting with special guest Braden Gall. Braden worked at Rivals.com and was around during the early years of what we now refer to as the modern era of recruiting. The guys talk about his time at Rivals and what it was like to be in on the ground floor. Plus, noteworthy commitments, mailbag questions & trivia!  Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-25
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Nick Saban signs $93.6 million extension with Alabama, Ohio State check-in & trying liquid steak

We try Kansas State QB, Adrian Martinez's, blended steak meal, or 'liquid steak', which Max Olson wrote about. Andy, Ari, and Max also discuss Nick Saban's extension at Alabama. When will he call it quits for the Crimson Tide? Ari shares Ryan Day and Ohio State's expectations for 2022. Could the new Big Ten TV money lift some of the conference's middle-class teams to the Buckeyes' level? Plus, comparing Alabama and OSU, and the guys chat aliens. Watch today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p9pqjbCluF8 Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-24
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Heisman Odds and revisiting Manti Te'o And The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist

Andy and Ari take a look at Heisman candidates heading into the 2022 season! If Will Anderson is the best player in college football and has a great season can a defensive player finally win the award? QBs are always on the shortlist. Where is the value in the betting market? Plus, the guys review Netflix's new documentary "Untold: The Girlfriend Who Doesn't Exist" which revisits the Manti Te'o story. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-22
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America's most interesting college football walk-on, Grant Frerking

Grant Frerking, a sixth-year walk-on at Tennessee, CEO of a multi-million dollar company, Metro Straw, and president of NIL U at On 3 Sports is the most interesting walk-on in the nation. He joins Andy on today's show and discusses balancing all the different hats he wears, and what began each individual endeavor. He talks about his time at Tennessee; the transitional period from Butch Jones to Jeremy Pruit, and his thoughts on this year's team. Grant also shares how he's helping Vols players earn NIL opportunities. When does he sleep?! Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantFrerking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-22
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Texas names Quinn Ewers as starting quarterback

Andy and Ari discuss Steve Sarkisian naming Quinn Ewers as the Longhorns' starting quarterback. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ek2c-PVEla0 Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-19
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8 billion dollar Big Ten - new TV deal with CBS, NBC & Fox official

Andy Staples and Nicole Auerbach discuss the Big Ten making its new TV deal with CBS, Fox and NBC official. Nicole has all the details about a historic deal in college sports. CBS used its famous theme song in a social media post to celebrate the new partnership. Plus, one of the funniest taglines for a NIL deal yet. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-19
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Stars Matter: QBs coming off the board

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light have the latest on college football recruiting. It's been a big week for the Florida Gators and Tennessee Vols. QB prospects are coming off the board. Penn State continues to get it done in Virginia. Plus, mailbag and trivia. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-18
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Transfers we're most looking forward to watching in 2022 & the best NIL ads

The Portal Authority returns. Max Olson and Andy discuss which transfers they're most looking forward to watching in 2022, including Bo Nix, Adrian Martinez, Jayden Daniels, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more! Plus, the guys share the joy of Decoldest Crawford's NIL commercial. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-17
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LSU QB Myles Brennan leaves football & hope for the hopeless CFB fans

Brody Miller joins Andy and Ari in discussing LSU QB Myles Brennan walking away from football. What played into Brennan's decision, and how will it affect the Tigers? Afterward, Andy and Ari supply hope to, seemingly, hopeless CFB fanbases, including Arizona State, Kansas, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, Northwestern, Indiana, and more! Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Brody on Twitter: @BrodyAMiller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-16
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College football Freezing Cold Takes w/ Fred Segal

Fred Segal, the mind behind Freezing Cold Takes, joins Andy in discussing arctic college football takes. Fred shares the genesis of his Old Takes Exposed account, and the pair chat about personalities that manufacture controversial opinions and those who actually believe what they say. Fred shares his process finding takes to put on his Twitter feed, his new book, and more! Check out Fred's new book 'Freezing Cold Takes: NFL: Football Media?s Most Inaccurate Predictions?and the Fascinating Stories Behind Them': https://amzn.to/3JVF9cP Join us on Run Your Pool this season!: play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Fred on Twitter: @Frizz527 & of course @OldTakesExposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-15
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Is Kentucky a football school? John Calipari & Mark Stoops feud

Andy and Ari discuss the "feud" between Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops and Wildcats basketball coach John Calipari that stemmed from a quote Calipari gave to The Athletic's Kyle Tucker regarding a new basketball practice facility. Could Kentucky become a football school? What fan/program expectations would change that thinking? If the football program does supersede the basketball program, what would be expected from Stoops? Would it be a similar situation to Mel Tucker and Michigan State? Plus, Alabama boasts the greatest recruiting video of all time. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YyStZHEvmS4 Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-12
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