It's a solo pod, but Connor has plenty to dig into. He talks about Bill Connelly's percentage of returning numbers. What do they mean and how could they apply to the SEC in 2024? Sports Business Journal's Ben Portnoy joined the show to talk about a bunch of financial elements of the sport, including the future of the ACC, the pay-for-play era and the Playoff contract. Connor closes with a spin-off of the Jersey Contest. Email him cogara@saturdaydownsouth.com for your jersey stories. Learn more a...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The guys have a fully loaded mid-February pod. They talk a little Super Bowl at the top and why this game checked a lot of boxes. They discuss Ryan Grubb turning down Alabama (again) and what it means for Kalen DeBoer in Year 1. Barrett Sallee joined the show to discuss Chip Kelly leaving UCLA for Ohio State's OC job, his A&M 180, breaking down the longevity of this current coaching cycle and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min
We lost a legend of the music industry with the death of Toby Keith. Naturally, the guys had to come up with the Ultimate Toby Keith Game for each current SEC head coach. Former LSU great and current ESPN Baton Rouge radio host T-Bob Hebert joined the show to discuss Year 3 of the Brian Kelly era, Harold Perkins' role, Garrett Nussmeier and more. The guys close with thoughts on the Kirk Herbstreit-Dylan Raiola drama, the Jersey Contest and a Super Bowl prediction. Learn more about your ad choice...
Feb 09, 2024•2 hr 15 min
The guys have an interesting question to discuss on this week's pod. Is Mark Stoops entering his final chapter at Kentucky? The guys dig into why the Liam Coen departure shed some light on that. They discuss where/when Stoops could decide his final chapter will be. Matt Hayes joined the show to discuss a bunch of coaching things, as well as the Big Ten-SEC merger. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 40 min
It was a weird week in college football. We had DJ Durkin getting another SEC DC job, a Tennessee-NCAA beef and a Power 5 head coach taking an NFL coordinator job. Connor explains how in a weird things, those are all related with what's worrisome for the concern of CFB coaches. TexAgs' Billy Liucci joined the show to discuss all things A&M, including the Jimbo Fisher fallout, Mike Elko's hurdles, Conner Weigman and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest. Learn more about your ad c...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 42 min
In the last pod of January, the guys discuss a bunch of quarterback-related things. They start with the history of the Year 2 progression for 5-star QBs in the SEC, and why it's all over the place. The guys dig into how that shapes expectations for Nico Iamaleava, Arch Manning and Jackson Arnold. The Knoxville News' Adam Sparks joined the show to discuss Iamaleava's progression, the talented Tennessee pass-catchers, Josh Heupel, the Vols in the CFP and more. The guys close with The Jersey Contes...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Jim Harbaugh is off to the NFL. The guys discuss that and whether Will is worried about a potential Brian Kelly departure for the Michigan job. The guys discuss Connor's ranking of SEC head coaches in a post-Saban world, but only with hater facts. Former Texas great and Sirius XM host Fozzy Whittaker joined the show to discuss Texas' return to relevance, Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers' rise and Cam Newton stories. The guys close with the Jersey Contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 45 min
It's been a wild few weeks in Columbus. The guys dig into all things Ohio State after a slew of splashy personnel moves and discuss why this feels like a make-or-break year for Ryan Day. Paul Finebaum joined the show to discuss Nick Saban's retirement, his Jim Harbaugh 180, Lane Kiffin's future and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 46 min
It's a loaded mid-January pod! The guys dig into the 8 SEC teams who deserve Playoff expectations with thoughts at the end on Bama's portal losses. Georgia legend Aaron Murray joined the show to discuss Carson Beck's return, why he loves Quinn Ewers, Mike Bobo's Year 1 and much more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest and a mini announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 56 min
Alabama has a Nick Saban replacement and the guys have all sorts of thoughts. They dig into the path of Kalen DeBoer and what could stand in his way of successfully replacing Saban. The guys run through some interesting historic comps and talk about DeBoer in Year 1. Jim Dunaway joined the show to discuss replacing Saban, his early DeBoer impressions and more. The guys closed with the Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 55 min
It's a loaded pod coming off the Nick Saban retirement news. The guys weigh in on some of the developments to find his replacement. In addition to that, Connor and Will run through some significant SEC personnel developments in the last few weeks. ESPN's Kris Budden joined the show to discuss her Saban experiences, Mizzou's emergence and working with Robert Griffin III. The guys close with The Jersey Contest and Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 39 min
The day has finally come. Nick Saban is calling it a career. Connor and Will have full reactions to that. What's his legacy? Who is the new king of college football? What will Alabama look like? And most interestingly, who replaces him? The guys dig into all of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2024•49 min
The national championship is a wrap! Michigan stands alone. What does that mean as the NCAA investigation unfolds and how should people feel about the Wolverines? Is Jim Harbaugh gone? The guys weigh in on that and offer up thoughts from the game. The guys also dig into Connor's way-too-early Top 10 for 2024. How many SEC teams are in there? Who is No. 1? Connor and Will close with a new tradition that they'll be doing every episode to kick off the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 39 min
It's a national championship preview pod! The guys dig into a bunch of big-picture storylines from the first national championship without an SEC team since 2014. Who wins between Washington and Michigan? SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including Quinshon Judkins in the portal, Alabama's OL issues and the respect earned for Washington ahead of the title game. The guys close with Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 49 min
It's the final countdown! Chris Marler, Bob Wankel and Connor O'Gara have a full gambling breakdown ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship between Michigan and Washington. What stands out with the spread? Is the over/under worth a play and could there be parlay opportunities? Which props could make you some money? And of course, the guys offer up a score prediction to close things out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 04, 2024•52 min
It's a full SEC bowl recap! The guys dig into a wild SEC bowl season, which included an instant classic Rose Bowl wherein Michigan knocked off Alabama. What did that mean? And how weird is it that there's not an SEC team in the national championship? The guys dig into that, as well as Georgia's historically lopsided win against Florida State, Ole Miss and Mizzou taking care of the Big Ten elite in New Year's 6 Bowls, LSU and Tennessee both got sparked by their young signal-callers and what went ...
Jan 02, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Finally, we've got a full slate of SEC bowl games to preview! The guys break down every SEC bowl game (with the exception of Texas A&M-Oklahoma State). They talk over/unders, spreads, storylines and much, much more. 247Sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss all things fixing bowls, the transfer portal, South Carolina, Mack Brown and more. The guys close with a housekeeping note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Betting the Bowls is back! We're down to the 2 semifinal Playoff games. Connor and Chris cover all things gambling for the Sugar Bowl (Washington-Texas) and Rose Bowl (Michigan-Alabama). What does the spread tell us? Which side should you take on the over/unders? What props are interesting? And how should you approach a confidence pool with the Playoff games? The guys dig into all of that ahead of Monday's showdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Bowl season is finally here for the SEC. Connor and Will dig into the Texas Bowl to discuss all things A&M-Oklahoma State. They go in-depth on a question as it relates to Kirby Smart's legacy as it relates to Nick Saban. Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joined the show to discuss all things Penn State-Ole Miss, as well as the future of college football. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 40 min
The Early Signing Period is in the books, or close to it. The guys have thoughts on the 1-of-1 situation that DJ Lagway is in at Florida. What's in store for his future and can he be the savior? Washed Media's Brett Merriman joined the show to discuss all things "fixing college football" and Lane Kiffin. Connor reads 'Twas The Night Before Christmas and closes with a housekeeping note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Connor, Chris and Bob are back with another edition of Betting The Bowls. This time, the guys are digging into the 4 non-Playoff New Year's 6 Bowls (Ole Miss-Penn State, Ohio State-Mizzou, Georgia-Florida State and Liberty-Oregon). They tackle all things spread, confidence pool, props, live betting and everything in between! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Ahead of the Early Signing Period, Connor fires off a whole lot of thoughts about why that perspective has drastically changed and what can be done to shift how fans view it in this era of the transfer portal. Former Mizzou star Sean Weatherspoon joined the show to discuss his latest venture in the Atlanta area, stories from his career and his surging Mizzou Tigers. The guys close with Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 42 min
It's a loaded mid-December pod and the guys have a ton to discuss. The 2024 SEC schedule is out and Connor has a bunch of superlatives to hand out. Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan star Jake Butt joined the show to discuss Michigan's chances against Alabama in the Rose Bowl. The guys close with thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's maddening Twitter rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min
It's a special edition of The Saturday Down South Podcast/Saturday Football Uncensored! Connor O'Gara, Chris Marler and Bob Wankel have you prepped for bowl season with the first of 4 gambling episodes to help you win all of your bets. In this first episode, the guys break down all 22 of the Power 5 non-New Year's 6 Bowls. That's thoughts about the spread, confidence pool insights and juicy props. Betting The Bowls will be released once a week throughout bowl season! Learn more about your ad cho...
Dec 13, 2023•2 hr
Jayden Daniels is your 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. Connor revealed his ballot and the thought process of how he filled it out. The guys discuss whether 4 SEC head coaches are screwed before the season even starts. CBS Sports Shehan Jeyarajah joined the show to discuss way-too-early Heisman candidates, Texas' rise to the CFP, Dave Aranda's weird 2 years and the coaching carousel. The guys finish with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 57 min
No games to preview? No problem. The Heisman Trophy ceremony is this weekend and the guys have plenty of thoughts on why the field explains the current portal market for QBs. LSU legend Jacob Hester joined the show to talk all things Jayden Daniels' legacy, his Cody Schrader love and evaluating RBs. The guys close with Lad of the Week and a special announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 51 min
The dynasty isn't dead yet. Alabama knocked off Georgia in an SEC Championship that was an epic clash, which earned the Tide the last Playoff spot ahead of unbeaten FSU. The guys discuss all the takeaways from the last Playoff field of the 4-team era, as well as what the Tide did to hand Georgia its first loss in 2 years. What should we make of UGA coming up short? And will these teams be back next year in the same spot? The guys recap all of that and more to close out the regular season. Learn ...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min
It's a fully loaded pre-SEC Championship pod. The guys start with the big news in the SEC ... Bobby Petrino is BACK at Arkansas to run the offense. The guys weigh in on Mike Elko to A&M and Jeff Lebby to Mississippi State. The SEC Championship stage is an epic one. Who wins the showdown between Alabama and Georgia? ESPN's Matt Barrie joined the show to talk all things Dan Mullen, Jayden Daniels and the Pac-12 sendoff. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Rivalry Week was bananas! Connor recapped a crazy Iron Bowl that had a see-it-to-believe-it finish. Kentucky had one of the wildest days in program history with the upset of top-10 Louisville and the Mark Stoops-to-A&M move that had life for about 3 hours. Connor discussed UGA's "survive and advance" win against Georgia Tech and why the 1-loss UGA Playoff scenarios are complicated. Connor blasted Billy Napier for Florida's second-half collapse against FSU. Did Jayden Daniels lock up the Heis...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min
It's an absolutely loaded Rivalry Week pod. Connor and Will from Italy break down a full slate of SEC Rivalry Week games with all of their usual picks and over/unders. SEC Network's Peter Burns joined the show to discuss late-season storylines, Jayden Daniels, SEC awards and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 15 min
