Let's get the biases out of the way. Connor gave a full rundown of all of his college football biases (0:30), some of which are a bit tougher to manage than others. Author Colby Newton joined the show to discuss his new book, "SEC Football: How a Regional League Became a National Obsession." Listeners can get 30% off pre-orders by using promo code RLFANDF30 at rowman.com (42:00). Connor closes with a family story in Lad of the Week (1:10:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min
We've got some actual relevant things to discuss after the SEC Meetings in Destin. Connor breaks down all of the notable takeaways (0:30). Former Notre Dame legend and current Brown University safeties coach Tom Zbikowski joined the show to discuss his unique career, including his time as a versatile standout at Notre Dame, boxing professionally, coaching in the Ivy League and much more (28:00). Connor closed with some thoughts on Lincoln Riley wanting to back out of USC's season-opening matchup...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 14 min
It's a special episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. Connor flies solo and offers up his 4th annual installment of a country music-SEC football collab. This time, he offers up pre-2010 Country Songs to describe every SEC entering 2024 (0:30). He closes with a tip of the cap to Bill Walton in Lad of the Week (43:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2024•48 min
There's a TON going on in college sports. The guys start with the idea of private equity involvement and why it has such low approval rating (0:30). In the SEC's first division-less season with Texas and Oklahoma on board, a new tiebreaker system is needed so Connor offers one up (8:00). The Tampa Bay Times' Matt Baker joined the show to discuss the messy Jaden Rashada lawsuit and the Big 3 programs in the state of Florida (47:00). The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC tailgates" (1:13:00). Learn m...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 55 min
It's chaos time! The guys outline 10 chaos scenarios for 2024 (2:00). Which are most realistic? And why would each one have national impact? Connor and Will discuss all of them. The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joined the show to discuss Iowa's side of the Kadyn Proctor saga, transfer portal reform, SuperLeague hurdles and more (1:08:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:39:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Let's give Luther Burden III some flowers. The guys do just that for the Mizzou receiver, who somehow didn't make the cover of the new EA Sports college football video game (2:00). 247sports' Brad Crawford joined the show to discuss Dabo Swinney's cringe comments about the transfer portal, SEC QB rankings and the new CFB video game (41:00). The guys close with some thoughts on the SEC schedule for Week 1 being released for the headliners (1:03:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Now is the PERFECT time of year for some predictions. The guys ask the ever-important question — who will lead the SEC in rushing in 2024 (5:00)? They handicap the field and settle on a running back to plant their flag on (46:30). Outkick's Trey Wallace joined the show to discuss a comment from Hugh Freeze about player contracts and what that could mean for college football, as well as the Josh Heupel-Oklahoma relationship and looking back on the Jeremy Pruitt fallout (51:00). The guys close wit...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Brian Kelly went viral again, and we've got some thoughts. Connor and Will dig into what Kelly said and why some of it was regrettable while some of it wasn't (2:00). On3's Justin Hokanson joined the show to discuss all things Auburn in 2024 (39:00). Which portal QB nearly ended up on The Plains? Is Hugh Freeze properly handling the patience vs. panic dilemma? And what's a fair expectation for the Tigers? The guys close with Pitch Me: Easiest SEC Schedule in 2024 (1:06:00). Learn more about your...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 37 min
It's a coach-heavy episode of The Saturday Down South Podcast. The guys discuss how long it's been since an SEC coach left for another conference and why the sport is set up for that streak to continue well into the 2020s. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer joined the show to discuss the Spencer Rattler Draft narrative, Nyck Harbor, LaNorris Sellers, 2024 expectations and much more. The guys close with Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•1 hr 23 min
It's the QB episode! It's QB content galore today from Connor and Will. They start with drafting QBs for 2024 (1:00). Who goes No. 1? Who didn't make the cut? Who had the better draft? The guys close with Pitch Me: The best SEC QB for 2024 (1:15:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2024•1 hr 46 min
The NFL Draft came and went, so the guys have some SEC superlatives to hand out (1:20). The guys recap a bunch of things, including the coldest take, strangest pick, favorite fit, most damning draft stats, most frustrating fall, most egregious whiffs from way too early mocks, betting the farm on a 2025 SEC first-rounder and more. ESPN's Tom Hart joined the show to discuss Mizzou's rise, Jordan Rodgers and tales from the booth (1:09:00). The guys close with Lad of the Week (1:38:00). Learn more a...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and yes, the SEC dominated once again. What were the takeaways from the first night? The guys break that down. On behalf of Sharpie, former Washington and new Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze joined the show to talk about playing for Kalen DeBoer, his career, the NFL Draft and more. The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The SEC spring slate is officially closed. The guys have a breakdown of the action over the weekend with 5 new SEC names to know. Or rather, guys who didn't start in this conference last year who could have a major say in defining the 2024 season. ESPN's Tom Luginbill joined the show to discuss Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, fixing recruiting, the Jaden Rashada and stories from the sideline. The guys close with Lad of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 39 min
The transfer portal hasn't really gotten going yet. Why is that the case? And what should we make of the moves and non-moves we've seen so far? The guys break that down (1:00). LSU great Jacob Hester joined the show to discuss LSU's defensive concerns, Garrett Nussmeier expectations, the Josh Heupel offense, RBs in the NFL Draft and a classic story from Hester's draft day experience (40:00). The guys close with Pitch Me: SEC Mascots (1:10:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 50 min
It's a fully loaded slate of spring games and the guys break down all of them (1:00). Connor and Will discuss all 8 spring games with thoughts on Georgia's pass-catchers, Germie Bernard, Ty Simpson, Nico Iamaleava, DJ Lagway, LSU's woeful secondary, Ole Miss' party in The Sip, new-look offenses for UK and Arkansas, and much more. 247sports' Josh Pate joined the show to discuss his expected portal chaos, his spring tour takeaways, his storm-chasing team and much more (1:15:00). The guys close wit...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 57 min
Let's use hindsight to re-rank some quarterbacks. Connor and Will re-rank the top 10 QBs in the 2021 class based on their college careers (2:00). Who is No. 1? And can the guys even get to 10? Sports Illustrated's Brooks Austin joined the show to discuss all things Georgia (53:00). Is Carson Beck making tweaks to his game? Is Trevor Etienne going to be D'Andre Swift 2.0? And is Kirby Smart capable of joining the Mt. Rushmore of college coaches? The guys close with "Pitch Me: SEC Stadiums edition...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 55 min
It's a loaded April pod! The guys start with some brief thoughts on John Calipari leaving for Arkansas (0:30). After Cam Coleman went off in Auburn's spring game, Connor thought it would be timely to dig into the challenging road that often await freshmen receivers in the SEC (6:15). Arkansas TE Luke Hasz joined the show to discuss his breakout Year 1, his new QB, playing for Bobby Petrino, his atypical football journey and more (49:00). The guys close with their new "Pitch Me" segment idea (1:1...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 37 min
It's Draft Day! Before the guys dig into that, they discuss the proposed Super League (0:30). Connor and Will draft non-SEC coaches (14:00). Who comes off the board? Who doesn't? USF head coach Alex Golesh joins the show to discuss his experience in Year 1 in Tampa. He talked the Bama game, calling plays, being the CEO of a program and much more (1:16:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest Championship (1:50:00)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 05, 2024•2 hr
Wait ... we're talkin' hoops? Alabama's first ever Final Four run sparked an interesting topic — what is the basketball dream at a football school (2:00)? The Daily Journal's Michael Katz joined the show to discuss all things Pete Golding, Jaxson Dart's unique path to Year 4, Lane Kiffin's pivotal year and more (49:00). The guys close with a Jersey Story and Lad of the Week (1:12:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 32 min
We've got a loaded pod! The guys dig into Florida getting called out by the comments by former defensive standout Princely Umanmielen (2:00). What does that say about Florida? And is there any reason to push back on that? The Game's Ryan Fowler joined Connor to discuss all things Alabama at the start of the Kalen DeBoer era (45:00). They finish with an update on The Jersey Contest (1:23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Let's talk villains. The guys dig into the villains of college football (2:00). Which players qualify? Which coaches or organizations are villains? Who could eventually be a villain? ESPN's David Hale joined the show to discuss his takeaways from the lawsuits involving Florida State, Clemson and the ACC. What's next and what's the path for all parties (1:23:00)? The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:48:00) and Lad of the Week (1:53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Mar 26, 2024•2 hr 5 min
It's a LOADED pod. No interview today, but the guys have plenty to discuss. They open with the news that the SEC is sticking with an 8-game conference schedule for 2025 (0:30). What does that mean? Will the SEC ever get to a 9-game conference schedule? The guys break that down. Plus, Connor rolls out his 2024 All-Bang The Drum Team (11:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 51 min
In honor of March Madness, the guys have a seeding of sorts. They rank the top 5 SEC defensive coordinators (3:00). WIth the NFL Draft around the corner, PFF's Trevor Sikkema joined the show to discuss Brock Bowers' perceived slip in mock drafts, Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye, SEC WR prospects and more (1:04:00). The guys close with Jersey Contest (1:32:00) and Lad of the Week (1:38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 46 min
It's a solo pod! Connor outlined why Nick Saban's message on Capitol Hill was wildly misperceived by many and in reality, a much more direct way to find a solution than some care to realize (0:30). On3's Nick Roush joined the show to discuss all things UK, including Mark Stoops' future, Brock Vandagriff expectations, SEC coaches he dislikes and so much more (16:00). Connor closed with a Tracy McGrady story in the Jersey Contest (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Let's discuss the post-spring QB market in the transfer portal (3:00). Who could be in there? And which teams could be looking for an addition? Ohio State great Bobby Carpenter joined the show to discuss all things Ryan Day, Ohio State's QB room, Chip Kelly, Maurice Clarett and more (1:03:00). The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:41:00) and Lad of the Week (1:46:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 48 min
It's SEC OC Draft time! The guys have their 2nd annual SEC Offensive Coordinator Draft (1:00). Who comes off the board 1-1? The guys each draft 5 current SEC OCs. Mr. Oklahoma Chris Plank joined the show to discuss all things Sooners (59:45). Is Jackson Arnold and Seth Littrell an upgrade? What's the vibe surrounding Brent Venables? And what do SEC fans need to know about Oklahoma as it enters the conference? The guys close with the Jersey Contest (1:37:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 44 min
The NFL Combine came and went. Connor and Will have plenty of thoughts on that. Joe Milton dazzled on a stage built for him (2:03), Ladd McConkey isn't about those lazy stereotypes (5:10), Brian Thomas Jr. and Edgerrin Cooper would have top-10 slots if this were 2004 (11:00), why Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers not working out isn't a big deal (18:15), the 10 SEC players who will go in Round 1 (25:00), Terrion Arnold is awesome (32:00), Connor's Caleb Williams thoughts as a Bears fan (36:10), wh...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Let's get defensive! It's an all-defense episode. The guys discuss Harold Perkins staying at inside linebacker (2:05). What does it mean and how can new LSU DC Blake Baker still maximize his off-the-charts ability to rush the passer? New UNC defensive coordinator Geoff Collins joined the show (37:21) to discuss his first few months on the job, working for Mack Brown, what he learned in his year away from coaching and more. The guys close with the Jersey Contest (0:59:20). Learn more about your a...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
After Connor was away in Lexington/Indianapolis, he offers up takes on all the stuff he missed since the guys last recorded. That included thoughts on the new NCAA football video game, the Playoff possibly expanding to 2024 (already), Alabama's play-caller, Shawn Elliott returning to South Carolina, James Coley returning to Georgia, Desiree Reed-Francois oddly leaving Mizzou for Arizona, Brock Bowers' Draft stock and some unfortunate news at SDS. Athletes.org's Jim Cavale joined the show to disc...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Let's go back in time! The guys go back to Dec. 31, 2019 to relive where the sport was at in those moments. What awaits for so many people at the top of the sport? The guys dig into all of that. George Somerville, host of the College Chaps Podcast, joined the show to talk all things consuming college football from across the pond. The guys close with the Jersey Contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2024•2 hr 5 min
