The great Phillip Dukes of the Five Star Flex (on the On3 Recruits channel, like and subscribe) joins Andy to discuss the flood of new information about the EA Sports College Football game that has every college football fan buzzing. (0:00-1:40) Intro (1:41-14:29) Phillip Dukes joins - EA Sports Anticipation (14:30-24:09) Any 99 Overalls in the Video Game? (24:10-35:59) Nicknames in College Football (36:00-51:43) A Look at Dabo and the Transfer Portal (51:44-1:04:35) Doug Gottlieb Coaching and H...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 237
It’s a Dear Andy show! But before Andy answers your questions, he has an announcement: He has chosen a dynasty mode team for EA Sports College Football. Hint: It’s the new team of a certain high-ranking quarterback who just emerged from the transfer portal. (0:00-6:25) Intro - General Booty to ULM (6:26-25:42) Dear Andy Intro - Kalen DeBoer's Outlook at Alabama (25:43-34:19) Billy Napier's 2024 Outlook (34:20-45:12) Best In-Game Coaches (45:13-57:26) ACC Falls Apart - Where do they go? (57:27-1:...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 236
This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. As the ACC Spring Meetings continue in Amelia Island, Andy breaks down everything that is happening and the discussions being held. It also raises the question: Does the ACC itself have a perception issue? (0:00-1:24) Intro - ACC Meetings Continue (1:25-13:52) ACC's Perception Issue (13:5...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 235
Andy is on the scene at the ACC meetings in Amelia Island, Fla., and the scene is… weird. (0:00-3:05) Intro - Live from ACC Spring Meetings! (3:06-9:41) Kickoff Times Announced (9:42-23:12) North Carolina, Board of Trustees Update (23:13-48:40) Florida State Update with Ira Schoffel (48:41-53:44) NFL vs CFP Games on TV (53:45-1:02:33) NCAA president speaks on House Settlement (1:02:34-1:03:09) Conclusion Two ACC schools (Florida State and Clemson) are suing the conference, and the conference is ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 234
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-2:58) Intro - Big Ten Preview (2:59-9:52) Michigan Wolverines (9:53-14:13) Washingto...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 233
Andy and Phillip Dukes are talking Auburn on a glorious spring Friday. Hugh Freeze said this week that he decided to roll with the QBs the Tigers had — including incumbent starter Payton Thorne and incoming freshman Walker White — rather than spending big on a QB in the transfer portal. Was that the correct choice, and how much will Freeze’s decision to call plays again change the course of the offense? Also, how good is freshman receiver Cam Coleman? (0:00-0:59) Intro (1:00-2:09) Phillip Dukes ...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 232
It’s a Dear Andy episode, so your questions drive the show. … Did Andy overreact to what LSU coach Brian Kelly said? … Is Florida State the biggest roadblock to an undefeated Notre Dame season? … Will coaches salaries decline when players are paid directly by schools? … Which of the new members of the ACC will fare the best? (0:00-5:42) Intro - Spencer Danielson Comments (5:43-9:21) Congressional Bill Proposed (9:22-13:18) Washington State NIL Beer (13:19-14:23) Dear Andy Intro (14:24-32:09) Bri...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 231
Thanks to Rhoback — the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts — for sponsoring this episode. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. That’s 20 percent off all Performance hoodies, polos, and shorts with code “ANDY”. Should your team be preparing for the first 12-team College Football Playoff? Or should you be bracing yourself for disappointment? Have no fear, because today we’re going to delig...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 230
The transfer portal is closed, and the last of the entrants are finding new teams. On3’s Pete Nakos joins to break down the action. (0:00-5:49) Intro (5:50-25:44) Pete Nakos Joins to Breakdown Transfer Portal (25:45-37:48) Future of College Football, Court News (37:49-41:19) LSU Intro (41:20-1:04:10) Billy Embody from the Bengal Tiger joins (1:04:11-1:06:10) Conclusion Amorion Walker is the latest Boomerang transfer. Walker played at Michigan last year, transferred to Ole Miss in January and now...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 229
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-5:27) Intro - Colorado, Dukes the Scoop Intro (5:28-27:44) Dukes the Scoop joins LIV...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 228
The spring transfer portal window is closed, but there’s still drama. Oklahoma landed one of the most sought-after players in the spring window on Thursday when TCU transfer Damonic Williams committed. Williams started every game in his two seasons at TCU and was an honorable mention All-Big 12 player in 2023. Few defensive linemen with this resume had entered the portal this spring, and a lot of schools wanted Williams. It came down to Oklahoma and Texas. (0:00-9:09) Intro - Transfer Portal New...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 227
It’s a Dear Andy edition, and you have some great questions. Specifically, you have some very interesting questions about Deion Sanders. (0:00-7:37) Intro - Opt Outs, State of CFB (7:38-21:59) Introducing On3 - Her with Talia Goodman (22:00-24:09) Dear Andy Intro (24:10-45:31) Deion Sanders and Colorado (45:32-59:46) Coaches Hired to Win Championships (59:47-1:03:34) Group of 5 to Power 4 Transfers Idea (1:03:35-1:06:41) 4 New Conferences to Pick New Teams (1:06:42-1:09:49) Nick Saban's Retireme...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 226
Thanks to Rhoback — the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts — for sponsoring this episode. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. That’s 20 percent off all Performance hoodies, polos, and shorts with code “ANDY”. On3 national scout Cody Bellaire joins Andy for the 2024 Ultimate College Football Team draft. (0:00-2:21) Intro (2:22-14:50) Cody Bellaire Joins to Introduce the Draft (14:51-18:1...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 225
The hype train for Nebraska freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola is leaving the station, and Andy climbs aboard with Sean Callahan of On3’s Husker Online. Raiola’s spring game performance got the Nebraska fanbase pumped for the future. So what happens next? How does coach Matt Rhule handle the quarterback situation going into preseason camp? And who will help Raiola on offense when fall arrives? (0:00-4:29) Intro (4:30-13:49) Leaders Discussing Settlement of Antitrust Case (13:50-35:14) Sean Callah...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 224
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. We’re talking about what Oregon should expect from the Big Ten and what the Big Ten should...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 223
Andy and Philip Dukes break down the first round of the NFL draft. Dukes is Atlanta born and bred, so he has many, many thoughts on the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. after just signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. (0:00-3:34) Intro - Falcons Draft and a Rant (3:35-13:16) Phillip Dukes Joins (13:17-15:42) Who Could Have the Falcons gottens? (15:43-25:13) Draft Recap (25:14-27:15) Mock draft Recap (27:16-29:52) Joe Alt to Chargers (29:53-33:54) Arizona State talent (33:55-37:36) Back to Back He...
Apr 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 222
It’s a Dear Andy show, and we have a question that will ignite debate throughout the audience. (0:00-2:08) Intro (2:09-4:50) Reggie Bush's Heisman Returns (4:51-6:39) CFP Selection Update - Army/Navy (6:40-21:26) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the portal (21:27-22:05) Dear Andy Intro (22:06-26:47) Top 10 High School Tapes (26:48-28:02) Kyler Murray (28:03-28:55) Allen Iverson (28:56-30:57) Derrick Henry (30:58-32:03) Tavon Austin (32:04-33:53) Vince Young (33:54-36:12) Sam McGuffie (36:13-37:05) Noel...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 221
This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. We’re a day away from the NFL draft, so it’s time for Andy to break down his mock draft. But first, there’s a lot of transfer portal news. 0:00 Intro - Reggie Bush Gets his Heisman Back! 12:56 Intro 14:24 Transfer Portal Update - Colorado 22:08 Other Portal News 27:02 Jesse Simonton joins...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 220
Yes, Caleb Williams was always that good. But he wasn’t the top-ranked quarterback in the recruiting class of 2021. (That guy is still in college.) Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy was as polarizing a college recruit as he is a potential NFL draft pick. (0:00-3:50) Introduction - NFL Draft (3:51-7:52) Charles Power and Cody Bellaire Join, Covid's Impact (7:53-13:29) Caleb Williams, USC (13:30-17:35) Drake Maye, UNC (17:36-19:28) Quinn Ewers Discussion (19:29-24:36) JJ McCarthy, Michigan (24:37-26:49) Ja...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 219
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-9:07) Intro - Texas Spring Game (9:08-13:15) Michigan Spring Game (13:16-17:09) USC ...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 218
This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Fanduel recently released odds on which teams will make the 12-team College Football Playoff. Is your team favored? (0:00-4:06) Introduction (4:07-15:28) Transfer Portal Update - Jaden Rashada (15:29-21:50) Damien Martinez Visit (21:51-37:37) LSU WR Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. Joins (37:38-1:03:22) On3's National Scout Cody Bellaire Joins...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 217
It’s a Dear Andy show, but first, a transfer portal update. We’ve got a player of consequence alert at Louisville. Meanwhile, a few quarterbacks jumped in Wednesday. (0:00-5:30) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal (5:31-6:46) Dear Andy Intro (6:47-13:35) Why the underwhelming spring portal cycle? (13:36-36:59) Which teams NEED to win a national title? (37:00-48:59) Deion's Recruiting Strategy (49:00-53:49) Number of wins or Strength of Schedule? (53:50-56:21) Scholarship Limits? (56:22-59:53) NCAA's ...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 216
Texas and Oklahoma are headed into the SEC this season, and both wrap spring football this weekend. (0:00-7:08) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal's MOST IMPACTFUL Player Enters (7:09-15:58) Shilo Sanders Instagram Story, Analysis on Colorado (15:59-22:03) Super League Divisions (22:04-40:53) Deep Dive into Texas Football (40:54-1:03:16) Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game Preview (1:03:17-1:15:02) Michigan Cheeseburger-Gate settled (1:15:03-1:16:46) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! andystapleson3@gmail.co...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 215
The transfer portal is open again, and On3 national writer Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss which players jumped in and which teams will be shopping. (0:00-8:25) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal is OPEN (8:26-25:53) Pete Nakos joins to layout the Transfer Portal (25:54-47:36) Tim Watts from Bama Online joins (47:37-1:04:03) UNLV OC Brennan Marion joins (1:04:04-1:09:11) Conclusion - Ole Miss Spring Game Recap Plus, Tim Watts of On3’s Bama Online joins Andy to discuss Alabama’s spring game, which f...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 214
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-7:42) Intro - Spring Ball Whiparound (7:43-23:49_ Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row Joins (23:50-36:29) Nick De La Torre from gators online joins (36:30-56:41) Pete Nakos joins to preview the spring transfer portal (56:42-57:45) Conclusion - See you tomorrow! A lot of schools wrapped spring pr...
Apr 15, 2024•58 min•Ep. 213
This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Get signed up now and be ready for both Final Fours! Scott Drew is staying at Baylor, Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and Kentucky is bringing one of its own back to Lexington. After Chip and Joanna Gaines bested the Big Blue Nation and Drew chose to remain Baylor’s coach, the Wildcats hired BYU coach Mark Pope, the captain of Kentucky's 1996 national title team. (...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 212
It’s a very special Dear Andy, because we’re joined by On3’s newest star. Steve Wiltfong, the greatest recruiting reporter on the planet, has joined the company as the VP of recruiting and transfer portal. Steve and Andy will answer your questions, including… (0:00-2:02) Intro with Steve Wiltfong (2:03-5:42) Bear Alexander - Transfer Portal Update (5:43-9:02) John Calipari Introduced at Arkansas (9:03-16:35) NIL with 4 & 5 Stars (16:36-24:38) Keeping Up with Spring Football (24:39-32:31) Dab...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 211
John Calipari has said goodbye to Kentucky but has yet to officially say hello to Arkansas. Andy breaks down farewell videos from John and Ellen Calipari and handicaps the Kentucky hoops coaching search. (0:00-20:05) Intro - Calipari Confirms He's Leaving Kentucky (20:06-24:17) Transfer Portal Ramping Back Up - Bear Alexander (24:18-28:49) Oregon State RB Damien Martinez to enter (28:50-30:40) Indiana State's Robbie Avila to enter portal (30:41-37:14) Florida State vs ACC Update (37:15-1:05:49) ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 210
UConn is the national champion for the second consecutive season after dominating Purdue in the national title game on Monday night. Boilermakers star Zach Edey scored 37 points, but the Huskies held Purdue to only seven 3-point shots all game, and Purdue only made one. Meanwhile, four UConn starters scored in double figures. Guard Tristen Newton led the way with 20 points. (0:00-4:18) Intro - UConn wins back to back titles (4:19-27:09) James Fletcher III Joins to recap UConn's run (27:10-30:14)...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 209
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Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
