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Football & Grits: A daily podcast about SEC football

Football and Grits is now in The Andy Staples Show & Friends podcast feed. To subscribe to that feed follow this link: http://listen.theathletic.com/andystaples?sid=t-o-l

Episodes

SEC East preview + important message

David Ubben and Andy Staples preview the 2021 SEC East season. Is this the year Georgia can run the table? Week 1 vs. Clemson could set the tone for the entire season. How does Florida replace Kyle Trask at QB? After the Dawgs & Gators which program ranks 3rd in the SEC East pecking order? South Carolina, Tennessee & Vandy all have first year coaches in Shane Beamer, Josh Heupel and Clark Lea, respectively. Plus, Eli Drinkwitz enters year 2 at Mizzou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Aug 09, 202150 min

The rich get richer. Bama picks up impact transfers at LB & WR

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles joins David Ubben to discuss Henry To'o To'o transferring from Tennessee to Alabama. Will he be eligible to play in 2021? All signs are pointing to yes. The Crimson Tide linebacking corps could be the best in the country. Ohio State WR Jameson Williams is also transferring to Alabama & the rich just continue to get richer. How long will Nick Saban reign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 202141 min

State of the Program: Georgia

Andy and Georgia Bulldogs scribe for The Athletic Seth Emerson discuss the state of affairs in Athens. Georgia's win-loss record since the beginning of Kirby Smart's tenure is among one of the best in college football, so why aren't the Bulldogs top dog yet? Had Jamie Newman officially taken the reigns at UGA would they have earned a berth to Atlanta? 'Why did Smart choose that QB to start over the actually good one' epitomizes his run as Georgia's head honcho. Does Georgia face a fatal flaw yea...

May 11, 202142 min

Tennessee might be fun again

Andy is joined by The Athletic’s Tennessee beat writer and Football & Grits co-host David Ubben. Year 1 on Rocky Top for new head coach Josh Heupel is underway after what was one of the wildest 6 month stretches in Tennessee football history because of scandal, investigation & turnover. Will Heupel and new AD Danny White bring the Vols program back to glory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 07, 202139 min

Post spring SEC storylines

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall talk all things SEC after the conclusion of spring practice. Florida QB Emory Jones will make a big impact in the SEC East. Could Bryce Young be the best Bama QB ever? It will be interesting to see Bill O'Briens impact on the Crimson Tide offense. Georgia needs to score more points. Is JT Daniels the guy to do it? Which 1st year coach will have the best debut? The guys set up the 2021 SEC season on a silver platter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

May 05, 20211 hr 5 min

Special Guest: Josh Heupel

The Athletic's David Ubben sits down with Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel. How has adapting to life in Knoxville been? What improvements need to be made? Plus, Heupel discusses his relationship with Mike Leach and his mentors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202122 min

Bonus Episode: The Andy Staples Show ranks SEC jobs

The Athletic's Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman rank SEC jobs. Alabama isn't in Ari's top 2? Where does Florida check-in? Which job is more desirable: Kentucky or Auburn? What omen of ill-fortune has befallen College Station? Controversy alert in Rocky Top! Could Ole Miss scrape their way out of the bottom five soon? Subscribe to The Andy Staples Show: http://listen.theathletic.com/andystaples?sid=t-o-l Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 202158 min

SEC signing day recap & EA Sports fever

The Athletic's David Ubben & Aaron Suttles recap National Signing Day in the SEC. Alabama continues to dominate on the recruiting trail. Is Jimbo Fisher creating a monster at Texas A&M? The new crop of SEC coaches have landed their 1st class. Plus, EA Sports announces its CFB video game will return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 04, 202142 min

SEC schedule release & Josh Heupel to Tennessee

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall react to Tennessee's hiring of Josh Heupel. Plus, the 2021 schedule has been released & the guys share their takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 202134 min

Tennessee fires Jeremy Pruitt with cause to avoid buyout

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples go inside Tennessee's decision to fire Jeremy Pruitt with cause. In an unprecedented move, the school investigated itself to avoid paying Pruitt's massive buyout. Athletic Director Phil Fulmer also announced his decision to retire. Who are the candidates to replace both departures & what is the path forward for the Vols? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202132 min

Alabama caps SEC season with a National Championship

Alabama caps the season with another National Championship. Heisman winner DeVonta Smith went for over 200 yards with 3TDs ... in the first half! Texas A&M fans used last night as an opportunity to remind people why they deserved to be in the playoff. LSU officially hires a Jake Peetz as offensive coordinator in an effort to recreate Joe Brady's 2019 magic. Tennessee is in full self-destruct mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202131 min

The SEC coaching carousel by the numbers

The Athletic's Mitch Light joins David Ubben to share his research on SEC coaching trends. Over the last 10 years, there have been 25 SEC hires & only 4 were standing P5 head coaches. What other trends are out there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 202129 min

DeVonta Smith wins a historic Heisman

David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the latest news in the SEC. Alabama WR DeVonta Smith wins the Heisman trophy! The situation at Tennessee is getting more ominous by the day. Why is Dan Mullen's name mentioned for every job opening? Is he a serious candidate for the NFL? The guys give their take on the National Championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 202133 min

Building programs & maintaining success in the SEC

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions about SEC football! Is it easier to build a program in the SEC or maintain success? Where do current SEC coaches fall on that scale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202127 min

Bama vs. Ohio State for the Natty. Dan Mullen to the NFL?

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples give their initial thoughts on the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. Will the Crimson Tide be able to take advantage of a banged up Justin Fields? Florida Coach Dan Mullen's name has popped up for NFL job openings. DeVonta Smith deserves to be the SEC player of the year. Will he win the Heisman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202131 min

SEC bowl season kickoff

Would CFB Playoff expansion lead to more talent dispersion across the landscape of college football? Mitch Light & David Ubben preview the full slate of SEC bowl games. Alabama vs. Notre Dame (Sugar Bowl) Mississippi State vs. Tulsa (Armed Forces Bowl) Georgia vs. Cincinnati (Peach Bowl) Kentucky vs. NC State (Gator Bowl) Auburn vs. Northwestern (Citrus Bowl) Ole Miss vs. Indiana (Outback Bowl) Texas A&M vs. North Carolina (Orange Bowl) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Dec 31, 202027 min

Professor Ubben & Josh Kendall

New South Carolina HC Shane Beamer is retaining 40-50% of Will Muschamp's staff. Is that the right move? The Texas Bowl is canceled meaning Arkansas' season is over. Should Urban Meyer take an NFL job? Would the former Florida coach be successful at that level? Plus, Professor Ubben grades Josh's take on Power 5 Head Coaching jobs not being what they used to be from a lifestyle perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 202029 min

What's happened to the Heisman trophy?

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions about SEC football! Will Gus Malzahn land a head coaching job this offseason? Which seniors will return to Alabama and use the extra year of eligibility offered due to the pandemic? Is the Heisman going to DeVonta Smith or Kyle Trask? Is it better for Texas A&M to beat UNC in the Orange Bowl than taking another beating from Alabama? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202024 min

9 SEC bowl games scheduled this week

David Ubben & Andy Staples welcome you to SEC bowl season. Alabama vs. Notre Dame is the main event on Friday but Florida, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Georgia & Auburn will all be in action beforehand. Plus, Kentucky, Texas A&M & Ole Miss will play Saturday. Andy gives his take on the Bryan Harsin hire at Auburn. Dane Brugler's latest mock NFL draft is out & 3 SEC players are in the top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 202031 min

Auburn hires Boise State's Bryan Harsin

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the latest news in the SEC. Auburn hires Boise State Head Coach Bryan Harsin to take over on the plains. Florida is hit with recruiting violations & head coach Dan Mullen receives a 1-year show cause. South Carolina opts out of the Gasparilla Bowl. What SEC bowl game is the most intriguing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202030 min

College football's Christmas wish list

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions! What is on Alabama's Christmas wish list? Does Dabo Swinney not want to play Ohio State? Who should get the Auburn job? Is the hiring process making the school look bad? Would Steve Sarkisian be a good fit at Tennessee? Why was the national media so dismissive about Texas A&M's college football playoff resume? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202026 min

Bama vs. Notre Dame, rumors at Tennessee & bowl matchups

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples dive into Alabama's matchup with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semi-final. The SEC Championship was highlighted by 3 Heisman hopefuls. Clark Lea is introduced at Vanderbilt. The Auburn coaching search rolls on. Rumors are swirling at Tennessee. Is Jeremy Pruitt's job on the line? Bowl season is here and the SEC is well represented. The guys reveal the matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202040 min

Championship Saturday

The Athletic's John Hayes & Josh Kendall pick the SEC Championship game ATS. Plus, the guys pick the 3 undercard matchups. The Board: Alabama vs. Florida (+17) Texas A&M @ Tennessee (+14) Ole Miss @ LSU (+2.5) Mizzou @ Mississippi State (+1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202036 min

Silly season in the SEC

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light rank the 11 remaining SEC head coaches in terms of job security. The guys breakdown this weekend's SEC Championship between Alabama & Florida. Plus, Texas A&M finishes up the regular season vs. Tennessee in Knoxville. If Lane Kiffin got offered the Auburn job should he take it? Kevin Steele doesn't seem like the right fit on The Plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 202037 min

National Signing Day, CFP rankings & SEC title

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall try to make sense of National Signing Day. The CFP Rankings are more confusing than ever in 2020. Does Florida have a chance vs. Bama in Saturday's SEC title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202030 min

Where does 2020 Alabama rank among Nick Saban coached teams?

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions! Is Jeremy Pruitt the next SEC head coach to get fired? Auburn parts ways with Gus Malzahn. Even with all of the off-field news, there are still games to be played this weekend! What does the future look like at LSU for Ed Orgeron? Where does this Alabama team rank among Nick Saban coached teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202025 min

Auburn fires Malzahn, upset of the year & SEC title week

Auburn fires Gus Malzahn. Andy Staples & David Ubben react to the news & discuss who is on the shortlist to replace him. LSU upsets Florida in the fog. What once looked like a great SEC Championship game is somewhat losing its luster because of Florida’s recent form. Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith & Kyle Trask all in the Heisman discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 202031 min

The penultimate SEC weekend

The Athletic's John Hayes is back to pick 5 SEC games this weekend ATS. The board: Alabama @ Arkansas (+32.5) Georgia @ Mizzou (+13) Tennessee @ Vanderbilt (+16) LSU @ Florida (-23) Auburn @ Mississippi State (+6.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202024 min

Only 2 more weekends of SEC football

The Athletic's David & Ubben and Mitch Light discuss the college football playoff picture. It's never been more clear that so many of the rules in college football are made up. Mitch updates some interesting SEC statistics heading into the final 2 weeks of the season. Plus, a look at this weekend's slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202034 min

Texas A&M vs. Ohio State, CFB free agency & professor Ubben

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall debate whether Texas A&M and Ohio State should schedule a game this weekend. Arik Gilbert is expected to leave LSU and enter the transfer portal. Is free agency in college football coming sooner than we think? Plus, Professor Ubben grades Josh's take on the Heisman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 202031 min