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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

NFL Combine revelations, Sam Pittman on his new coordinators, KJ's progression & Rocket (ep. 543)

Will is back in town and the guys have plenty to discuss. They break down the SEC revelations from the NFL Combine and discuss the overreactions galore. What did Bryce Young's weight mean? Should Anthony Richardson's blistering showing matter? And what about Jalin Hyatt only running a 4.4-second 40? The guys discuss it all. Arkansas coach Sam Pittman joined the show to discuss how he went about hiring his new coordinators, finding the right guy to develop KJ Jefferson, Rocket Sanders' rise and m...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 31 min

The Jalen Carter drama, Clark Lea on Vandy growth, his coaching tree & awarding numbers (ep. 542)

It's a fully loaded pod in the first week of March. Connor breaks down the takeaways from the Jalen Carter arrest and what it means for the highly regarded former Georgia star. Vanderbilt's Clark Lea joined the show for the first time. He discussed all things Year 2 growth, his coaching tree, awarding numbers and much, much more. Connor closed by chatting with his buddy Perry about his weight loss journey in #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 20231 hr 12 min

Nate Oats' handling of Brandon Miller, Dari Nowkhah on his rare OU optimism & Venables (ep. 541)

It's late February, but there's plenty to discuss. Connor breaks down the messy situation involving Nate Oats and his handling of Alabama star Brandon Miller after he was named in the ongoing murder investigation involving former Alabama player Darius Miles. SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah joined the show to discuss all things Sooners ahead of their SEC arrival in 2024. Former Navy SEAL John Richards joined Connor to close the show with #FiguringItOut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 15 min

The 6 teams in CFB hell, USF coach Alex Golesh on Vols, Russian roots & his first HC gig (ep. 540)

Let's talk hell. Specifically, college football hell. Who is in it? Who is nearing it and why? The guys break that down. USF coach Alex Golesh joined the show to discuss his new gig at USF, growing up in Russia and having an atypical path to coaching, all things Tennessee and more. The guys close with self-care in #FiguringItOut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20231 hr 54 min

Drafting SEC OCs, John Nabors talks Sam Pittman's future & weird Arkansas vibes (ep. 539)

The guys did something a bit different. They held a draft for SEC offensive coordinators. With 10 new OCs in the conference, they dug into the backgrounds of each and how much they like/question about what they bring to the table. The Buzz's John Nabors joined the show to discuss all things Hogs. What's Sam Pittman's future? Is KJ Jefferson an NFL player? And what's a realistic expectation with a favorable schedule in 2023? The guys close with work travel in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. L...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 51 min

Let's talk about Mike Bobo, Joe Moorhead on Hendon Hooker, Akron Year 1 & scouting QBs (ep. 538)

It's a fully stacked mid-February pod. Connor and Will break down Georgia's move to promote Mike Bobo to OC. Was it the right move? Or are UGA fans just selling themselves on it. Akron coach and Connor's ride-or-die Joe Moorhead joined the show to discuss his extension after a promising finish to Year 1, why he loves Hendon Hooker, losing the Justin Fields commitment, scouting QBs and dad advice. In a special edition of #FiguringItOut, Iron Tribe Fitness founder and former Auburn cheerleader For...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 19 min

Oklahoma & Texas in the new SEC, Adam Spencer on No. 1 Bama, UK & all things SEC hoops (ep. 537)

We got significant conference expansion news late last week. Texas and Oklahoma are coming to the SEC in 2024. The guys break down what that means and what future changes will be impacted by that. SDS' Adam Spencer joined the show to discuss a bunch of SEC hoops topics, including newly No. 1 Alabama, Arkansas figuring things out, Year 1 coaches, Tennessee's offensive woes, fixing Kentucky and potential John Calipari replacements if he were to leave. The guys close with adult injuries in #Figurin...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 35 min

The No. 1 offseason metric, T-Bob Hebert on Kelly, Perkins & tales from the trenches (ep. 536)

The guys have a key offseason metric to discuss. They dig into what percentage of returning production means and how it could impact SEC teams in 2023. ESPN Baton Rouge and Snaps host T-Bob Hebert joined Connor to discuss Brian Kelly expectations, Harold Perkins' future and potential, the FSU opener and much, much more. The guys closed with Bold and Brash: Super Bowl edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 20231 hr 39 min

Bama's new coordinators, PFF's Trevor Sikkema on Carter vs. Anderson & Draft sleepers (ep. 535)

Alabama made not 1, but 2 underwhelming coordinator hires. The guys break down Kevin Steele and Tommy Rees to the Tide. What does it mean? Also, is the spread dead? Will and Connor discuss the coordinator movement and why it's often so difficult to understand. Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema joined the show to discuss all things Senior Bowl, Will Levis, Anthony Richardson, draft sleepers, Brock Bowers and more. The guys closed with road trips in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more ...

Feb 07, 20231 hr 47 min

How to threaten Alabama, Aaron Murray on UGA QB battle, his SEC QB1 & Stetson drama (ep. 534)

How does one actually threaten Alabama? Connor lays out the 3 parameters and why it's been a struggle for so many SEC West teams to actually be a threat. Can anyone actually do that outside of Georgia? SEC Network announcer and Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss the Stetson Bennett drama, a bold Hendon Hooker take, how he thinks the Georgia QB battle will play out and 1936 Minnesota. The guys close with SEC QBs in the NFL Draft in Bold and Brash. Learn more about your ad choi...

Feb 03, 20231 hr 25 min

Bulletin board material for each SEC team, Zach Arnett talks his atypical path to MSU (ep. 533)

The guys have their hater hats on. Connor and Will hand out bulletin board material for each SEC team so that nobody has to search for disrespect in 2023. New Mississippi State coach Zach Arnett joined the show to discuss his atypical path to Starkville, how he almost played college baseball, hiring coordinators, the 3-3-5 and much, much more. The guys close with streaming services in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 20231 hr 34 min

Bill O'Brien's exit, can any SEC coach be on the hot seat? David Hale on FSU, Dabo & ACC (ep. 532)

It's a fully stacked late-January pod for the people. The guys discuss Bill O'Brien's strange tenure at Alabama and why there was such a unique public perception of him, plus who could potentially succeed him as Alabama's OC. Connor and Will dig deep into the proverbial "hot seat" question in the SEC and use buyouts as important context for each coach. ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss all things FSU, Dabo Swinney and the direction of the ACC. The guys closed with Bold and Brash: Way-...

Jan 27, 20231 hr 46 min

Writing off QBs, Cole Cubelic talks SEC O-Lines, Robby Ashford & Hugh Freeze's rebuild (ep. 531)

There's a pretty clear takeaway college from watching the way things have played out in the NFL Playoffs. Connor and Will dig into exactly what that is and how it changes QB evaluation. SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joined the show to discuss all things SEC O-line play, A&M's bounce-back potential, Robby Ashford's potential, Hugh Freeze's rebuild and much more. The guys close by checking in on New Year's Resolutions in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 41 min

Lane's big QB moves, a Big Ten rant, Edgar Thompson on Rashada mess, & Napier's future (ep. 530)

Offseason? What offseason? Lane Kiffin shook up the portal in fitting fashion by plucking Walker Howard AND Spencer Sanders. The guys discuss what those moves mean. Connor tees off on the Big Ten and what a disappointment the conference has been since Ohio State won the first Playoff title. The Orlando Sentinel's Edgar Thompson joined the show to make sense of the Jaden Rashada mess, what Billy Napier's future holds and all things Gators. Bowl Mania group winner Donald Hughes joined the show to ...

Jan 20, 20231 hr 45 min

SEC things I can't wait to see in 2023, Liam Coen talks UK return, Levis & Leary (ep. 529)

It's the first offseason pod of 2023, but the guys have a loaded show. Connor outlines his "SEC things I can't wait to see in 2023" list, which included thoughts on Spencer Ratter, Juice Wells, Harold Perkins, Bobby Petrino, Pete Golding, Carson Beck, Joe Milton, Jalen Milroe, Quinshon Judkins, Rocket Sanders and more. Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen joined the show to talk about his return to UK after his year with the Los Angeles Rams, Will Levis, Devin Leary, UK's young WRs and much ...

Jan 17, 20231 hr 59 min

Demolition Dawgs repeat! Stetson Bennett IV & Kirby Smart legacies, way-too-early top 10 (ep. 528)

Mercy, those Dawgs dropped the hammer on poor TCU. The guys recap a totally 1-sided national championship and what to take away from Georgia becoming the first team to repeat in a decade. Where does Stetson Bennett IV belong in college football lore? And what did this feat say about Kirby Smart's legacy? The guys put a bow on Georgia's 2022 run and turn it to 2023 with some way-too-early top 10 rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 20231 hr 1 min

The Ultimate Natty Preview w/ Josh Pate & Shehan Jeyarajah, LSU & MSU bowl takeaways (ep. 527)

The national championship is upon us. The guys have a full breakdown of that, as well as a recap of what we learned from LSU and MSU in their very different bowl game victories. 247sports Josh Pate and CBS Sports Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to provide both sides of the UGA-TCU spectrum and to offer up predictions. The guys close with Bold and Brash and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 20232 hr 22 min

How did Georgia do that? Early natty talk, takeaways from a wild SEC bowl season (ep. 526)

Saturday was absolutely bananas. Connor tried to make sense of the stunning Georgia comeback and why it felt so unique for the Dawgs. He previewed some early national championship talk with Georgia-TCU set. Connor shared his takeaways from Arkansas' 3-overtime head-scratcher against Kansas, Ole Miss' letdown vs. Texas Tech, South Carolina's "close but no cigar" thriller against Notre Dame, Joe Milton's moment against Clemson, Alabama's flipped switch vs. Kansas State and Kentucky's woeful showin...

Jan 01, 20231 hr 9 min

The Ultimate 2022 SEC Bowl Preview, Gary Stokan talks all things Peach Bowl & 12-team CFP (ep. 525)

Bowl season is now REALLY here. The guys have a full rundown of that. Connor starts with a bit of a rant on Eli Drinkwitz's new contract and how ridiculous it already looks. The guys go through each of the remaining SEC bowl games with the usual over/unders, picks against the spread. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined the show to discuss all the details surrounding Saturday's Peach Bowl matchup with Georgia and Ohio State. The guys close with some 2022 holiday travel horror stories in...

Dec 28, 20222 hr 34 min

Telling SEC QB portal additions, Ari Wasserman on all things Early Signing Period (ep. 524)

The Early Signing Period is (mostly) in the books. The guys share some takeaways from that and what it said about the landscape of the sport. With Devin Leary off to Kentucky and Graham Mertz off to Florida, the guys have some strong opinions about what those moves said about where each program is at. The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joined the show to discuss all things Early Signing Period. The guys close with Bold and Brash: SEC Bowl Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 30 min

Year 1 Napier takeaways, Trey Wallace on Vols QBs, Heupel & Early Signing Period (ep. 523)

Florida played in a bowl game ... sort of? The guys put a bow on a weird Year 1 of the Billy Napier era. What takes are fair? What takes are premature? The guys preview the Mizzou bowl game and provide their usual picks and over/unders. Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss all things Tennessee. Does Joe Milton have pressure on him in the Orange Bowl? Would the Vols pursue a transfer QB? Is Nico Iamaleava coming in with too high of expectations? The guys close with Holiday Parties in...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 45 min

Honoring Mike Leach, Vegas Bowl preview, all things Leach w/ Matt Hayes & Brian Stultz (ep. 522)

The guys pay tribute to the late Mike Leach. Connor and Will discuss some of their favorite memories of the MSU coach.They also discuss the Las Vegas Bowl and what Florida's chances are to end the season with a win against a top-15 Oregon State team. Matt Hayes joined the show to talk all things Leach. Brian Stultz joined Connor to discuss his unique Leach experience, plus some insight on the early days of the Hugh Freeze era at Auburn. The guys close with their favorite Leach stories from the F...

Dec 16, 20221 hr 53 min

Connor's Heisman ballot breakdown, former Arkansas QB Matt Jones on KJ, Hogs & his career (ep. 521)

The guys kick things off with offering some perspective on Mike Leach and his critical condition. With the Heisman Trophy ceremony in the books, Connor went through his process to decide his first ballot. Former Arkansas QB Matt Jones joined the show to discuss all things Hogs, his career and what he's currently up to. The guys closed with baby announcements in #FiguringItOut and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20222 hr 2 min

1 Important Thing, Interviews w/ Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt & 247Sports' Brad Crawford (ep. 520)

No games to preview? No problem. Will is under the weather, but it's still a loaded pod. Connor broke down some key personnel decision with "1 Important Thing" for each SEC team. 247Sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss all things Shane Beamer, Spencer Rattler, Dabo Swinney, the transfer portal, country music and much more. Tennessee receiver Jalin Hyatt came on to break down his monster year, his potential NFL future and his new NIL deal with Hyatt. Connor closed with Holiday Shoppin...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 28 min

Playoff is set! SEC Championship recap, Heisman discussion and early CFP thoughts (ep. 519)

The Playoff field is officially locked in. The guys have a full breakdown of the final top 4. Did they get it right? And what can we look forward to with these matchups. The guys recap the SEC Championship. What did it mean for Georgia? What’s Garrett Nussmeier’s future? The guys close with Heisman Trophy thoughts after a wild weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 20221 hr 15 min

SEC Championship! Hugh Freeze-to-Auburn thoughts, Jacob Hester on all things LSU & UGA (ep. 518)

It's SEC Championship week! The guys have a ton to talk about, including Hugh Freeze heading to Auburn. What does it mean and what should we make of Auburn's future? The guys have a full preview of the SEC Championship with picks and over/unders. Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss LSU's weird year, whether the Tigers have a shot and whether Georgia can ... 3-peat? The guys close with Bold and Brash, Lad of the Week and a little announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 57 min

Unstoppable Gamecocks, A&M "messes" with LSU's Cornflakes & Lane drama ends (ep. 517)

Rivalry Week was bananas. The guys have a full breakdown of all the festivities, including ... LSU's stunning collapse at A&M, South Carolina taking down Clemson in epic fashion, what to make of Lane Kiffin staying at Ole Miss, the Iron Bowl flirted with being thrilling, UGA grinded out a win against Georgia Tech, Florida's microcosm at FSU, Kentucky owns Louisville, Tennessee's get-right game at Vandy and Mizzou clinches bowl eligibility against inconsistent Arkansas. Learn more about your ...

Nov 27, 20222 hr 5 min

Rivalry Week! Matt Barrie talks Dan Mullen, Jayden Daniels & CFP scenarios (ep. 516)

Rivalry Week! The guys have a full breakdown of every single SEC rivalry week game. Who wins? Who covers? Connor offers up an update on Lock of the Week and who is his bounce-back pick. ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to discuss all things Dan Mullen, Jayden Daniels, Playoff scenarios and much more. The guys close with Bold and Brash: Rivalry Week edition and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 20222 hr 6 min

South Carolina did WHAT to Tennessee?!? Cake Week drama, Playoff & Heisman takes (ep. 515)

Cake Week was anything but sleepy. A wild, weird Saturday included some stunning results, most notably South Carolina blowing the doors off Tennessee to end the Vols' Playoff hopes. The guys have a full breakdown of that, plus thoughts on Georgia grinding out a win at Lexington, Vandy stunning Florida to continue to live up to Clark Lea's promise and Arkansas trucking Ole Miss. The guys close with thoughts on the Playoff, the Heisman and Rivalry Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Nov 20, 20221 hr 35 min

Cake Week! The LSU-Tennessee debate, Bold & Brash: SEC Hoops Edition w/ Adam Spencer (ep. 514)

Cake Week is here! Yes, it's Cake Week, not Cupcake Week. The guys have a full breakdown of the latest Playoff rankings and why the LSU-Tennessee Playoff debate is maddening, as well as the 4 SEC vs. SEC games with all the picks and over/unders. SDS hoops expert Adam Spencer joined the show for an SEC basketball edition of Bold and Brash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 20221 hr 28 min
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