The guys have another pod live from Atlanta to discuss the developments of Media Days, including a rundown of everything you might’ve missed. Connor shared his hit and Miss day firing questions. The guys also discussed the impact of Ainias Smith’s arrest. Tim Tebow and Jordan Rodgers discussed their quarterback rankings and why they have everyone mad with their top 5. The guys close with Lads of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min
A live pod in Atlanta? YESSSSSIIRRRRR. The guys recap the first day of SEC Media Days, including what Lane Kiffin and Brian Kelly said about expansion. Also, Greg Sankey had a non-comment comment about the Big Ten’s move to add USC and UCLA. Connor was joined by Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz in Atlanta, and new Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson joined the show, as well. The guys closed with hotels in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Connor is back after a week in Utah. He opens with a question that many people are asking — what are college football fans getting in this new era? CBS Sports' Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss what the future of CFB holds, the Dawgs' chances of repeating, projecting the SEC East's order of finish and what Bryan Harsin needs to do in order to save his job. The guys close with neighbors in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 15 min
It's 4th of July and the guys have a TON to discuss. USC and UCLA are reportedly set to join the Big Ten. The guys break down what it means for the SEC and college football as a whole. Connor outlines why Arkansas is America's team ahead of 4th of July. Former LSU star Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss all things Tigers, Phil Rivers, Jimbo Fisher, Nick Saban and more. The guys close with #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 49 min
It's a stacked late-June pod. The guys offer up some perspective on Ole Miss winning the College World Series and lay out the SEC expectation for baseball/football titles in the 2020s. Florida recruiting has been a hot topic of discussion, so the guys dig into what Billy Napier's open letter means in the grand scheme of things. With Arch Manning expectations running wild, Connor did a deep dive on 5-star QBs in the 21st century. SEC Network's Mike Morgan joined the show to discuss Will Levis' ri...
Jun 28, 2022•2 hr 9 min
And just like that, Arch Manning is off the board. The ultimate SEC legacy committed to Texas, where he theoretically won’t face the SEC until 2025. Connor and Will offer a full breakdown of what that means and why it makes sense. What could’ve hurt Alabama and Georgia in the recruiting process? And what does it mean for Steve Sarkisian and future SEC team Texas? The guys have it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2022•36 min
The guys have a stacked late-June pod. Worried about talking about a random Power 5 team at your next function? Fear not. Connor has you covered with 1-sentence outlooks for every Power 5 team. Also, Extra Points' Matt Brown joined the show to discuss the return of the EA Sports college football video game. What will it look like? Can athletes make money off it? Will it be even better than the original? The guys end with #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 27 min
It's a loaded show of "firsts." We've got a first-time game with SEC Would You Rather, wherein the guys discuss a bunch of made-up hypotheticals. Former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg joined the show to discuss his wild college career, including why he didn't end up at Alabama, what his career could've been like if Bill O'Brien had stayed at Penn State and much, much more. The guys closed with brunch in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Jun 14, 2022•2 hr 11 min
The guys have a fully loaded pod filled with future SEC scheduling debate. They explain the long pros and cons list with all the moving pieces of the 1-7 and 3-6 models. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to discuss a variety of relevant college football topics, including Bryan Harsin's future, Sam Pittman's contract and much, much more. The guys close with an Arch Manning edition of Bold & Brash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 46 min
The guys have a Memorial Day pod for y'all. The first-year coach takes are going to be all over the place. Connor discussed why there will be an all-time year for those bad takes, and why a vow to them is necessary. Play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle joined the show to discuss his SEC on CBS experiences, growing up with the ultimate mentor, why he loves Sam Pittman, calling the Nickelodeon games for the NFL and much, much more. The guys close with what they wanted to be when they grew up in #Figu...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 37 min
The guys have settled down from the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher beef. But there's still some cleanup from that and much more to discuss. Connor offered up his early Playoff picks and dug into his title game winner. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joined the show to discuss NIL in recruiting (whatever that is), Brian Kelly's talent acquisition, his infamous tweet during the 2019 title game and much, much more. The guys end with grudges in #FiguringItOut, PLUS a new segment! Learn more about your ad choi...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 57 min
We HAD to hop on for an emergency podcast to discuss the lightning rod comments from Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher. Saban claimed that Fisher "bought" players. Fisher claimed that Saban's words were "despicable" and that people should "go look where he's been." Wild. The guys dissect all of it and what it means for their rivalry and beyond as it relates to NIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2022•37 min
Drum roll please ... it's the 2022 All-Bang The Drum Team! Connor and Will go through the SEC guys that they're going to bat for. Plus, former Georgia running back Keith Marshall discussed the what-ifs of his playing career, Todd Gurley and his new venture. FOX Sports' RJ Young joined the show to discuss his way-too-early rankings, Kevin Sumlin sliding doors, Deion Sanders, HBCUs and much more. The guys close with coffee in #FiguringItOut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
May 17, 2022•2 hr 25 min
It's an interview-heavy, loaded pod. Connor caught up with Action Network's Brett McMurphy to discuss conference realignment issues and what it could mean for Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC, plus if Playoff expansion will actually happen and reliving the Zach Smith-Urban Meyer story he broke in 2018. Former Penn State tight end and current media personality Adam Breneman joined the show to discuss the Jordan Addison news he broke, the future of NIL, why he's such a big Bill O'Brien supporter...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 57 min
The guys have a TON of NFL Draft things to recap after the SEC dominated yet again. They discuss the Nakobe Dean slide, UGA's dominance, the receivers trend, the guys who fell surprisingly, the way-too-early mocks and Bryce Young's NFL Draft conversation. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss what to make of Jordan Addison's potential move to USC to cash some massive NIL checks and what it means for CFB. The guys close with the beach in #FIguringItOut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 42 min
The guys have a loaded draft-heavy pod. They recap the first round, including why Kirby Smart got a unique flex with Travon Walker at No. 1 overall, plus some superlatives about the opening night of the 2022 NFL Draft. FOX Sports' Geoff Schwartz joined the show to discuss SEC OL prospects, the future of the Pac-12, Oregon and much more. The guys closed with Nashville in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 34 min
The guys are back with a whole lot of pigskin talk. LSU and Ole Miss both had some interesting spring game developments that caused Connor to pull a 180 on his thinking. CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss a ton, including what Oklahoma and Texas will bring to the SEC and whether he believes in Jimbo Fisher long term. The guys closed with an NFL Draft edition of Bold and Brash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 46 min
It's a loaded, detailed pod. The guys dig into the early Heisman odds and where the best bets are with Connor's yearly mantra. What about Will Anderson's Heisman odds? And Stetson Bennett? The Next Round's Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss his semi-new platform, his unique relationship with Nick Saban and the Bryan Harsin situation at Auburn. The guys close with Bold and Brash: 2022 SEC WR edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2022•2 hr 5 min
A loaded slate of spring games is in the books and Connor has takeaways galore. He and Will discuss 1 thing they liked from each SEC spring game. Longtime Chicago Tribune writer Teddy Greenstein joined the show to discuss his new book "Quarterback Dads" with stories from Archie Manning, Greg Vandagriff, Phil Simms and many more. The guys close with runaway pets in #FiguringItOut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 39 min
It's a loaded pod to close the week. QB rankings are all the rage this week, so Connor and Will discussed why Spencer Rattler being ranked as high as he was ruffled feathers, and they discussed what's fair for his preseason evaluation. PFF's Trevor Sikkema joined the show to break down a ton of SEC draft prospects, including the rising Travon Walker, Derek Stingley Jr. and many more. The guys closed with "the best advice you've ever received" in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 36 min
SEC spring games are off and running, and Connor has plenty of observations from Kentucky, A&M and Auburn. The guys dig into that and what it means for those specific QB situations. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including who he thinks could be the successor to Nick Saban one day, his skepticism about Mike Leach, his beef with Jim Harbaugh and much more. The guys closed with being sick as an adult in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 59 min
Let's get weird. The guys have something a little different for today's pod. Connor came up with a country song for the vibe of every SEC team because why not? Forbes' Kristi Dosh joined the show to discuss all things NIL as we approach the 1-year anniversary of its existence. The guys close with working out with your significant other in #FiguringItOut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 41 min
The best sports week of the year? Eh, maybe not. But the guys have a ton of football-related topics to dig into. They discuss Dabo Swinney's refusal to recruit the transfer portal and why it's holding Clemson back. Former Georgia QB Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss UGA QBs, the Mark Richt sliding door and recruitment stories. The guys close with an SEC running back edition of Bold and Brash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 26 min
The guys have a discussion about the intrigue of Mississippi State this year. What about Mike Leach's extension? And is Will Rogers in for a historic season? Former Michigan running back talked about the NFL Draft, beating Ohio State and the Georgia buzzsaw. The guys close with talking about the Eric Church concert and dogs in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Brian Kelly made waves again for a comment about star receiver Kayshon Boutte. The guys discuss the significance of that and why it's been frustrating to see Boutte's career play out the way it has so far. Adam Spencer joins the show to put a bow on the SEC's basketball season, including what Eric Musselman's future holds and whether the SEC can end its title drought in the near future. The guys close with Fighting in #FiguringItOut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min
It's the USC pod! Connor opens by reacting to Colin Cowherd's tweet about USC and why the Trojans are like the rich kid. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer made his return to the show and discussed the story of Spencer Rattler's commitment, his expectations, the honeymoon phase, celebrating with his parents, mayo and a whole lot more. The guys close with a 2022 SEC QB edition of Bold and Brash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 29 min
The NCAA Tournament opening weekend is in the books and the guys have plenty of takes. Specifically, Connor laid out the worst NCAA Tournament to take after the SEC had a dreadful first 2 rounds. Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss the collapse he saw from Kentucky and Tennessee, plus what the weekend meant for SEC hoops in general. He also dug into Hendon Hooker's potential and Josh Heupel's Year 1 in Knoxville. The guys closed with video games in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about ...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
The madness is here. The guys are ready to get cold-taked with all of it. Connor lays out what would happen if common sense ruled college football instead of money, optics or anything else. Former Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel joined the show to discuss a bunch of stuff he's got going on, plus his recruiting story and the Kentucky offense. The guys close with an NCAA Tournament edition of Bold and Brash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 32 min
It's a hoops-heavy pod with March Madness in full swing. There were huge takeaways from the lack of recognition the SEC Tournament yielded. Connor and Will broke down why the SEC's quest for basketball relevance continued in a major way with A&M and Tennessee both getting slighted. ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to discuss his new contract, Jayden Daniels to LSU and much more. SDS' own Adam Spencer closed the show by previewing the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Let the madness begin! Connor and Will dig into the top football-basketball coach combos in the SEC. And who has the best in the country? Joey Mulinaro joined the show to discuss meeting Nick Saban, how his career coincided with LSU's rise under Ed Orgeron and much, much more. The guys close with college drinking vs. adult drinking in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 53 min
