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Neutral Site: College Football Podcast

The College Football podcast for the most passionate college football fans. You already know what's going on week-to-week and that's why we bring you more than just scores & schedules, we go deeper with you into the best sport in the world
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Episodes

Metrics that Matter: Passer Efficiency & ESPN's Total QBR

This week's Metrics that Matter episode builds upon the Estimated Points & Estimated Points Added metrics. Passer Efficiency was the primary metric used to evaluate quarterbacks for years until ESPN developed their Total QBR metric, which many consider an updated metric for evaluation the new age of athletic QBs that can do more than throw. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 201924 min

Metrics that Matter: Estimated Points & Estimated Points Added

Just in time for the serious start to CFB Bowl Season, we return to our Metrics that Matter series, where we dive deeper into the metrics that truly matter in College Football. Today's episode covers Estimated Points & Estimated Points Added, two key metrics that are used by the leading analytics experts in College Football to evaluate the chances of a team at any point in a game and the effectiveness of teams against average performance. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Dec 21, 201923 min

Army-Navy, Enough Said

Houston riding solo for this episode. He explores the beauty that is the Army vs. Navy game. If you are not paying attention to this rivalry, you are missing out. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 201929 min

Reaction to College Football Playoff Rankings and Bowl Game Match Ups

In this episode, Glenn & Houston give their reactions to the CFP rankings (what does playing in a conference title game REALLY mean?!). They also dive into some of the more interesting bowl game match ups. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 201935 min

Hot Take Houston's "10 @ 10" WK 15

Going into Championship Week of College Football, Houston tackles another ten hot takes. Glenn brings the heat with some great questions in this episode. This was a fun one! Submit any hot takes you have for next week's Hot Take Houston's 10 at 10 by tweeting us at @NeutralSiteCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 201913 min

Championship Week Preview, Beyond Trophies, G5 Independence, & Shocker Football?

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston preview Championship week. They also discuss something good happening at FSU, what would happen if the Group of 5 broke off, and look into a possible attempt to get Shocker football back on the map. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Dec 05, 201945 min

CFB Week 14 Review, LSU is the Future, the Sweet Combo of CFB & Beer

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston review week 14. They also dive into the new (ridiculous) facilities at LSU, and discuss the sweet, sweet intersection of CFB and beer. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 201947 min

College Football Week 13 Review, The Costs of the SEC, Tua’s Injury, and a QB’s One Last College Play

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston review week 13 of College Football before digging into our overlooked stories. We discuss the building battle for broadcasting rights of the SEC, consider how player insurance fits into the broader ‘pay the players’ debate, and end the show on a high note with your feel-good-story of the day. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitt...

Nov 26, 201942 min

Hot Take Houston's "10 @ 10"

Going into Week 13 of College Football, Houston tackles another ten hot takes, touching on the best team in Texas, if the Big Ten can get two teams in the CFP, the BCS vs. Playoff system, and much more. Submit any hot takes you have for next week's Hot Take Houston's 10 at 10 by tweeting us at @NeutralSiteCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 201913 min

College Football Week 13 Preview, the Woes of the AAC and ACC, and “Give ‘Em the Axe!”

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston preview week 13 in College Football, take a quick look at the ugly side of sports, discuss if the AAC has legitimate reasons to dispute the CFP rankings, and dive into a dilemma for the Orange Bowl. They finish with an interesting and entertaining story about the 1960 heist of the Stanford Axe (“Give ‘em the Axe”). Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and c...

Nov 21, 201954 min

College Football Week 12 Review, the Cost of Depreciating ‘Good Wins’ and the Mantra Minnesota Needs Most

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston review week 12 in College Football, highlight new opportunities for athletes at service academies, dig into the mantra that Minnesota needs most now, and discuss the depreciating value of what were considered ‘good wins’ for teams at the start of the year. They even end on a high note of a feel-good story to help you get into the week in the right mood. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at ...

Nov 18, 201948 min

Hot Take Houston's 10 @ 10

Going into Week 12 of College Football, Houston tackles another ten hot takes, touching on the top four rankings in the CFB playoffs, a possible snub in the top 25, the Heisman race, who's got a bigger chip on their shoulder as an underdog this weekend, and even touch on Hot Take Houston's style. Submit any hot takes you have for next week's Hot Take Houston's 10 at 10 by tweeting us at @NeutralSiteCast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 201914 min

College Football Week 12 Preview, Saban Has Always Been Saban, and the Loyalty of Rivals

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston take a look at the games ahead in College Football’s week 12, they take a walk down memory lane of the GOAT and see how Saban was always Saban. They then lament the poor (and much deserved) ranking of one of the worst stadiums in CFB, celebrate the return of a CFB championship game, and highlight the deep roots beneath the respect held by both teams in the Notre Dame-Navy Rivalry. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of cho...

Nov 15, 201940 min

College Football Week 11 Review and the Best Scout Team Defense in College Football History

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston review an exciting Week 11 in College Football before recognizing a veteran who walked off the battlefield and onto the football field, his committed team mate, and Houston’s potentially Elite Scout Team Defense. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad c...

Nov 12, 201936 min

College Football Analytics with SportSource Analytics' Stephen Prather

In this special episode, Glenn discusses College Football analytics with SportSource Analytics' co-founder Stephen Prather. They discuss situational vs. strategic use of data, the '3 C's' of data, and the core '4 Dimensions' of evaluating a football team, along with a number of interesting topics. SportSource Analytics provides relevant data and guidance to college football coaches, athletic directors and the College Football Playoff Ranking Committee. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad...

Nov 11, 20191 hr 7 min

Hot Take Houston's '10 at 10'

In Hot Take Houston's 10 at 10 (10:00 Pacific Time for all our PAC-12 fans out there), Glenn asks Houston for "hot takes" on wide ranging topics across the College Football Landscape. Let's see how many Houston can get in for Week 11. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 201912 min

Week 11 Preview, SMU's "Transfer Express", CFB in the Blood, and the CFP Rankings

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston preview Week 11, look into the success SMU has had with the transfer portal, discuss how sometimes CFB is literally in our blood, and dive into the CFP rankings vs. predictions. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Nov 07, 201939 min

College Football Week 10 Review & Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of CFB before the First Playoffs Rankings

In this week’s episode, with the first CFB Playoff Rankings looming, Glenn & Houston review Week 10 of College Football before digging into the rich history College Football’s birth. They consider the debate around when the beginning of CFB actually was, and recognize Teddy Roosevelt’s contributions to it, which may have saved the sport from a premature demise. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes...

Nov 05, 201939 min

Hot Take Friday!

In Hot Take Houston's 10 at 10 (10:00 Pacific Time for all our PAC-12 fans out there), Glenn asks Houston for "hot takes" on wide ranging topics across the College Football Landscape. Let's see how many Houston can get in for Week 10. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 201912 min

College Football Week 9 Review, 2nd Chances, and Bonus Time for Coaches!

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston take a look at week 9 in review for college football, share one player’s 2nd chance in football, look at the bonuses some coaches got, dig into the geographic breadth of college football fan bases, and consider what the NFL Players Association is looking for in a recent joint venture. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @Neut...

Oct 30, 201948 min

It's Hot Take Friday!

In Hot Take Houston's 10 at 10, a weekly event for the remainder of the season, Glenn asks for Houston's "hot takes" on as many questions as possible within the 10 minute time limit. This is a fun episode. Enjoy! #HotTakeHouston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 201912 min

College Football Week 9 Preview, Salary Databases, Heisman Auctions, and the Canadian Cowboy

In this episode, Glenn & Houston preview week 9 of college football - which is an exciting week. They also have a Neutral Site Announcement (NSA), discuss Heisman trophies being auctioned, how much head coaches make, and focus on an elite talent at Oklahoma State. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite. Enjoy! Learn more abo...

Oct 24, 201940 min

College Football Week 8 review, the PAC-12’s ‘easy wins’ issue, and some economics of sports gambling.

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston review a surprisingly good week of College Football, look at the narrowing gap of Group of 5 va Power 5 records,touch on UCLA’s player/coaching concerns, and share a story on the economics of sports gambling. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choic...

Oct 21, 201953 min

College Football Week 8 Preview, a Brief History of Beaver Stadium, and the Seminole’s Sod Cemetery.

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston preview a weaker week 8 in College Football before sharing some unique overlooked stories. We highlight how Eric LeGrand is maintaining his motivational momentum 9-years later (38:56), dig into the underused data behind the Big 10’s offensive woes (35:07), and explain the Sod Cemetery at Florida State (42:35). Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connec...

Oct 18, 201948 min

College Football Week 7, the Best Week Yet, and the Overlooked Story of the Bacardi Bowl

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston review Week 7 before sharing some of the most interesting overlooked stories of the year. One player’s journey from civil war to the Maize & Blue, one university takes action against legal gambling, and the history of College Football in Cuba. Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast.com/shownotes, and connect with us on Twitter @NeutralSiteCast and Instagram @NeutralSite...

Oct 16, 201944 min

College Football Week 7 Preview, the Red River Rivalry, UGA raises 3 in the 3rd for Hilinski’s Hope, and the Minnesota Marching Band keeps Rowing

In this week’s episode, Glenn & Houston preview the best weekend yet this College Football season, week 7. They then share the stories of Mike Leach’s lost game script (34:23), wonderful WiFi in CFB stadiums (38:15), while share appreciation for South Carolina’s Forever to Three movement (42:13), and highlight Minnesota Football’s appreciation for Backing the Band (47:57). ’Don’t forget to subscribe, review and rate on your podcast player of choice, find our show notes at NeutralSitePodcast....

Oct 11, 201951 min

College Football Review of Week 6, Enter for Tix to ACC/SEC ‘Ship, Superheros in Atlanta, & Risky Redshirting

In Episode 15, Glenn & Houston review a great Week 6 in College Football. They also discuss some overlooked stories- Georgia Tech recognizing the real superheros of Atlanta, the risky new world of redshirting, and how one school's domination of DIII took them to a higher level. They also share an opportunity to win tickets to the ACC or SEC Championship games. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 201943 min
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