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Saturday Down South Podcast

Saturday Down Southwww.saturdaydownsouth.com
The 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. Hosted by Connor O'Gara and co-hosted by Will Ogburn. College Town Series, Out Now - https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/college-town/
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Episodes

AP Top 25 Reactions, SEC East Crystal Ball, Neil Blackmon Interview (ep. 216)

GAME WEEK IS HERE, Y'ALL. The guys have plenty of stuff to get to, including some instant reactions to the preseason AP Top 25, (4:04) the SEC East Crystal Ball and a few updates from fall camp. (21:57) To preview Florida-Miami this weekend, the guys brought on SDS' own Neil Blackmon to break down what to expect from the Gators in Orlando. (48:38) They closed with 4th and Wrong and a twist on #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:07:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20191 hr 29 min

SEC West Crystal Ball, Kash Daniel Interview (ep. 215)

It's the dog days of summer, but we've got the heat for y'all. The guys got into a ton, including a debate of the best programs of all-time, (4:02) a peak inside the SEC West Crystal Ball (19:01) and some SEC fall camp updates. (40:13) They also welcomed on Kentucky linebacker/legend Kash Daniel, who provided insight on everything from him playing quarterback to Black Sabbath. (50:00) The guys closed with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:11:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Aug 16, 20191 hr 29 min

Brenton Cox's Georgia-to-Florida Move, Tate Martell Isn't QB1, Dari Nowkhah Interview (ep. 214)

Ooooooh boy, y'all. Fall camp headlines dominated the discussion. The guys talked about the impact of a couple of key injuries, as well as the strange situation that unfolded with Brenton Cox leaving Georgia for Florida. (2:45) Tate Martell isn't starting for Miami (FL) against Florida in the opener, which the guys weighed in on. (23:50) Uncle Chris offered up his expertise on some interesting moving lines, too. (35:49) SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah joined the podcast for an all-time interview...

Aug 13, 20191 hr 48 min

It Just Meant More: 2003 Arkansas vs. Kentucky, AKA the 7-OT Game (ep. 213)

The guys are back at it with their final "It Just Meant More" of the offseason. This week, they relive the 7-overtime thriller between Arkansas and Kentucky. The guys set the scene with the A-Listers, the directors, the breakout performers and the prominent extras. They break things down from the game with superlatives for "favorite line from the broadcast," "coldest take," "The Jadeveon Clowney reminder that normal people don't play this sport" and "The Trent Richardson I can't believe they did...

Aug 09, 20191 hr 34 min

Early SEC Fall Camp Developments, Rachel Baribeau Interview (ep. 212)

Fall camp is off and running and so are we. The guys recap an eventful Bachelor Party weekend and why a certain former Ohio State coach was in the news. (0:00) Also, the guys discuss Tom Herman's "Mecca" comment about Texas, as well as updates from SEC fall camps. (12:25) Rachel Baribeau joined the pod at SEC Media Days to discuss her #ChangingTheNarrative initiative and the 2019 season. (36:00) The guys closed with 4th and Wrong and an overdue #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (46:56) Learn more about your ...

Aug 06, 20191 hr 7 min

Creating the SEC Super Team for 2019, Tony Barnhart Interview (ep. 211)

The guys are back with a loaded slate of topics, including some (brief) Bachelorette discussion, and how they'd build the SEC Super Team for 2019, (3:21) as well as reactions to Sports Illustrated's list of top 100 players in college football. (29:34) College football writer/TV personality Tony Barnhart joined the guys to talk all things Georgia, hosting the Paul Finebaum Show and much, much more. (50:56) To wrap things up before they each go to bachelor parties this weekend, the guys did a spec...

Aug 01, 20191 hr 42 min

SEC Position U, Bold SEC Fall Camp Predictions, Tom Hart Interview (ep. 210)

Fall camp is here, y'all! A blessed time it is. We've got a loaded show complete with why Arkansas fans flooded Connor's mentions, (2:00) bold SEC takes for fall camp and "Position U" in the SEC. (16:53) The guys interviewed their good friend, SEC Network announcer Tom Hart, at SEC Media Days. (59:52) They close things out with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:15:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20191 hr 36 min

It Just Meant More: 2007 Florida vs. LSU (ep. 209)

Take a stroll down memory lane and look back on one of the classic 21st century SEC games with us. In 2007, No. 9 Florida was trying to defend its national title. But that road went through No. 1 LSU, more specifically Death Valley at night. The guys set the scene with the A-List stars, the directors, the breakout performers, and the prominent extras. They dug into their favorite lines from the broadcast, the best cold takes from the broadcast, the Jadeveon Clowney reminder that normal human bei...

Jul 26, 20191 hr 39 min

Preseason All-SEC Team Reactions, Interview with Nick Saban’s Daughter (ep. 208)

Media Days are over, but the fun is just beginning. LSU was in the news for a couple of reasons (one good and one sad). (0:00) The guys have some thoughts about the media’s preseason All-SEC teams. Lots of thoughts. 6:02) Also, Uncle Chris has some interesting early rivalry and SEC lines that the guys dig into. (19:23) And believe it or not, Nick Saban’s daughter came on the podcast to discuss all things Bachelorette, her dad’s future and what it was like growing up with the G.O.A.T. (31:26) The...

Jul 24, 20191 hr 31 min

SEC Media Days Recap, Chris Doering Interview (ep. 207)

The guys closed things down in Hoover with a recap of the weekend that was. They talked about their Alabama-Clemson disagreement, Kash Daniel being a legend, what their interesting Wednesdays included and much, much more. SEC Network analyst Chris Doering stopped by to catch up with the guys to talk all things Media Days, Gators and Marler's Bachelor Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 201958 min

SEC Media Days Are Off and Running (ep. 205)

We’re at SEC Media Days to recap everything from Monday in Hoover. The guys talked about a variety of topics, including what we learned from Florida, LSU and Mizzou. They also broke down the plethora of quarterbacks in Hoover, specifically the 3 who we heard from on Monday. Can Feleipe Franks take the next step? Is Kelly Bryant ready to shine? Is Joe Burrow the greatest? Also, the guys discussed some interesting nuggets like what Greg Sankey said about transparency with officiating and what Ed O...

Jul 16, 201953 min

SEC Media Days Preview, Cole Cubelic Interview (ep. 204)

SEC Media Days are here, y'all. The guys have a full preview of the week ahead in Birmingham, including their favorite things about Media Days, (4:16) 1 question they wish they could ask every coach if they had to take truth serum (16:00) and some media days predictions. (40:10) The guys caught up with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic, who talked all things Auburn, Gus, having access to the transfer portal and more. (49:28) They closed out with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:11:30) Le...

Jul 10, 20191 hr 32 min

SEC's Most Explosive Players, Danny Kanell Interview (ep. 203)

Yes, it finally happened. We went in-depth with Mr. Anti-SEC, Danny Kanell. But before we did that, we hit on some Georgia receiver talk with Demetris Robertson suddenly becoming the country's biggest and most important 2019 wild card. (3:07) Because it's Fourth of July, we talked about the SEC's most explosive players and we revisited the discussion about America's team in college football. (11:44) The guys talked about a ton of different things with Kanell, including what was at the root of hi...

Jul 03, 20191 hr 40 min

It Just Meant More: Alabama vs. Georgia, 2012 SEC Championship (ep. 202)

The guys stepped inside their SEC time machine and went back to an iconic moment in the conference's history. The premiere episode of "It Just Meant More" was devoted to the 2012 SEC Championship, which saw Georgia come up just short of taking down Alabama in an instant classic. The guys looked back on that day by breaking it down into a variety of categories. We've got the quick rundown of what happened and what was on the line, the A-Listers (star players), the Directors (coaches), the breakou...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 32 min

SEC fans hate Phil Steele's Bowl Projections, Stephen Garcia Interview (ep. 201)

We've got an all-time episode with an all-time guest this week. The guys talked about Phil Steele's bowl projections and which SEC fanbases should hate them the most. (5:00) With the NBA Draft on Thursday, the guys discussed a couple of interesting SEC trends and why it's weird that nobody flexes about draft numbers. (22:40) On the subject of historic SEC games, the guys broke down some of the program-changing wins in the 21st century. (28:31) Speaking of that, the guys talked with former South ...

Jun 19, 20191 hr 42 min

Way-Too-Early Week 1 SEC Lines, Freezing Cold Takes Interview (ep. 200)

The SEC might’ve had a slow news week, but the guys have a LOADED pod for y’all. They break down names for Urban Meyer’s new bar, (3:00) they made some early calls on Week 1 SEC lines and they had some Peak Offseason Content. (10:20) The guys also caught up with Fred Segal (AKA the guy who operates the Freezing Cold Takes Twitter account) to talk all things Florida and Cold Takes. (50:00) The guys closed out with Marler doing his homework by coming up with actors for SEC West coaches and #ItMigh...

Jun 12, 20191 hr 43 min

Alcohol in Stadiums, "Winning and Boozing" Introduction (ep. 199)

The SEC is officially old enough to drink. Rather, alcohol is coming to SEC stadiums this fall. (0:00) The guys discussed all things alcohol in the SEC with reaction to the news out of Destin, plus a timely introduction to "Winning and Boozing." (17:43) The guys break down the Jerrion Ealy situation and other MLB/college football decisions. (48:00) Also, they have some Peak Offseason Content, a special edition of 4th and Wrong and an alcohol-related edition of #ItMightMeanTooMuch. (1:29:44) Lear...

Jun 05, 20191 hr 37 min

Tweaking the Transfer Portal, Jayson Swain Interview (ep. 198)

It’s the end of May, but we’re in midseason form with offseason storylines. We’ve got a way to fix the transfer portal that coaches are complaining about, (2:30) Plus why you shouldn’t bet on Tua Tagovailoa or Trevor Lawrence to win the Heisman Trophy right now and an interesting countdown of SEC schools to experience as a student in the 21st century. (17:46) We’ve also got a great interview with former Vol great and current Tennessee radio host Jayson Swain to talk all things Jeremy Pruitt era ...

May 29, 20191 hr 42 min

SEC Quarterback Carousel Spins, Jacob Hester Interview (ep. 197)

The quarterback carousel is in midseason form, y'all. We talked about Connor being wrong about Malik Willis and Tommy Stevens deciding to reunite with Joe Moorhead at Mississippi State. (2:45) The guys dug into an odd comment from Willie Taggart over the weekend and what it says about the current state of Florida State. (13:33) The new annual segment "Peak Offseason" had its second showing, which meant the guys gave jobs for every SEC coach if football wasn't a thing. (34:23) Former LSU star and...

May 22, 20191 hr 34 min

Florida's Messy Chris Steele Situation, Peak Offseason Content Introduction (ep. 196)

Florida kept us busy the last week with the bizarre Chris Steele situation. (4:53) The guys talk about the short- and long-term implications for Dan Mullen and Florida in the wake of that story hitting the masses. (8:51) Because it's ranking season, the guys rank their top 10 Power 5 head coaches. (19:00) They also introduced a new segment called "Peak Offseason Content" wherein they poke fun at an odd column from a writer in Alabama, and with the NCAA Softball Tournament here, the guys list the...

May 15, 20191 hr 19 min

The 2-year anniversary of the Jim McElwain shark photo going viral (ep. 195)

Yes, it's already been two years. And yes, we had to celebrate Jim McElwain's viral shark photo (that really wasn't him) in SDS Pod fashion. Before we took a trip down memory lane, we discussed South Carolina having the toughest schedule in the country, (5:07) Will Muschamp's future in Columbia, (14:13) some horrific ACC/SEC coach rankings that we definitely didn't come up with (25:51) and why the Florida-Georgia offseason trolling war keeps getting better. (33:48) We interviewed SDS' Neil Black...

May 09, 20191 hr 25 min

The SEC Flexes at the NFL Draft (again), Mocking the Mocks (ep.194)

The NFL Draft is in the books, and guess what? The SEC owned draft weekend once again. The guys break down all the SEC nuggets that came from draft weekend. They also discuss the interesting tweet from Terrell Lewis that appeared to be about a couple of Alabama players falling in the NFL Draft, as well as which un-drafted SEC players were the biggest surprises. The guys look back at some wild projections from last year's way-too-early mock drafts and talk about some early 2020 projections. With ...

May 01, 20191 hr 27 min

SEC Preview of the NFL Draft, Matt Miller Interview (ep. 193)

The 2019 NFL Draft is here and the guys are back to break all of it down. Before they talked about the SEC's outlook for the weekend, they closed some thoughts about spring football. They talked about Georgia's spring game and some post-spring quarterback rankings in the SEC. (2:11) The guys also dug into an SEC quarterback trend in the draft, draft over/unders and some prop bets with Uncle Chris. (38:18) Bleacher Report's Matt Miller joined the pod to talk about all the action we're expecting t...

Apr 24, 20191 hr 35 min

SEC Spring Game Overreactions, The 30/15 Club (ep. 192)

Spring football is all but over, but not before the guys look back on a loaded weekend of scrimmages. They have an overreaction from each SEC spring game last weekend. (4:08) The guys discussed what’s wrong with Tua Tagovailoa and how close the gap between he and Jake Fromm is. (33:14) Speaking of Fromm, the guys also broke down the exclusive 30/15 club and why Fromm and D’Andre Swift could join it. (41:18) Hewitt-Trussville coach Josh Floyd joined the podcast to talk about what it was like to p...

Apr 17, 20191 hr 38 min

SEC Spring Football Fire Take Season (ep. 191)

It's been a hot minute, but the guys got back to some SEC football talk. Before they did that, they discussed Rick Barnes turning down UCLA and staying at Tennessee. (1:28) The guys also dug into why Nick Saban and Ronnie Harrison were both right about their opposing viewpoints regarding early NFL draft entries. (18:51) With spring football in full swing, Connor and Chris dished out a fire take for every scrimmage from last weekend. (28:51) They also offered up some things that they want to see ...

Apr 10, 20191 hr 12 min

The Office Episode Bracket Special (ep. 190)

Auburn lost to Virginia in the Final Four, which meant that the guys devoted the entire podcast to The Office Episode Bracket. Well, Chris and Connor broke down the devastating Auburn loss to start, but everything after that was all Office-related. (2:37) The guys discussed the bracket’s biggest surprise matchup, which episode should’ve made the cut that didn’t and some trends that they noticed. (16:00) They also dug into their Bottom Four episodes, how Connor beefed up with “Stress Relief,” a f...

Apr 08, 20191 hr 43 min

Mark Stoops Interview, Predicting SEC Opening Day Quarterbacks (ep. 189)

We've got a huge, huge pod. The SEC Coach of the Year, Mark Stoops, joined the show to talk all things Kentucky, tattoo sleeves, Benny Snell, Kash Daniel and more. (38:50) The guys also got into discussing the demise of the AAF, (4:58) and they predicted every SEC opening day starting quarterback. (12:10) Speaking of predictions, the guys made their final Auburn-Virginia predictions. (1:01:40) They broke down some early Week 1 lines in the SEC, as well. (1:05:12) After a brief, 1-pod hiatus, 4th...

Apr 03, 20191 hr 28 min

Auburn in the Final Four, SEC Hoops Weekend Recap (ep. 188)

History. Auburn is moving on to the Final Four for the first time ever and the guys have plenty of takes on the Tigers' incredible run to Minneapolis. (0:00) How did Auburn take down Kentucky? What should we make of the Cats missing the Final Four for the fourth year in a row? (3:37) Also, the guys dispelled the belief that Auburn is a Cinderella because of the path it took in beating blue bloods galore. (16:53) The guys share their opinions on what the weekend meant for the SEC (24:46) and clos...

Apr 01, 20191 hr

The New Villain for SEC Fans, Candler Cook Interview (ep. 187)

There's big, big news for SEC fans. There's a new villain in the house, and he goes by the name "Sam Ehlinger." The guys explain why the Texas quarterback is the perfect villain for SEC fans. (3:40) They also discuss an interesting comment from Gus Malzahn and what it could mean for his quarterback situation. (12:13) With the basketball coaching carousel in full swing, the guys rank the SEC hoops coaching vacancies. (18:47) They caught up with former Georgia walk-on Candler Cook and discussed hi...

Mar 27, 20191 hr 34 min
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