Today on The Hard Count, what does it take to win a national championship in 2023? J.D. breaks down what the top teams in the country NEED to do to hoist the hardware. LSU DL, Maason Smith, will not be available for game 1 vs FSU. What does this mean for the Tigers? Staying in the SEC, Nick Saban shed some light on where things stand in the QB room in Tuscaloosa. Finally, what are we fired up for in Week 0? Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 127
Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https:...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 126
Today on the Hard Count, fall camp finished through the line with a lot of high-profile scrimmages from this past weekend. J.D. breaks down the latest intel and notes from around the country. Ohio State's QB battle continues to roll on. J.D. breaks down what the continuation of the QB derby in Columbus means for the Buckeyes. Michigan is putting a, self-imposed, 3-game suspension on Jim Harbaugh. J.D. gives his thoughts on the weird situation in Ann Arbor. The # 1 QB in the class of 2026, Julian...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 125
Today on The Hard Count, you can practically smell Week 1 (and it smells ELITE)! J.D. breaks down what's at stake for some of the top matchups, including Florida State vs LSU in Orlando. Not sure if you heard but a fight broke out at Colorado practice. J.D. gives his thoughts on Coach Prime's response to his players getting into scuffle. As always, y'all brought the heat on Twitter. We unpack Quinn Ewer's ceiling is at Texas and whether Georgia or Ohio State's next QB1 is better set for success....
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 124
Today on The Hard Count, we are 10 days away from the college football season kicking off! What a beautiful thing. We have fall camp intel all over the map as well as a quick check-in on some of the nation's most high-profile QB derbies at Ohio State, Alabama, and Auburn. J.D. takes to Twitter (still calling it that) to unpack some of your most surprising headlines that you believe are on the table in 2023. Does Texas have a winning culture? Is USC's defense or Alex Grinch the problem? J.D. unpa...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 123
Today on The Hard Count, we have actual football games to talk about! With Week 0 right around the corner, J.D. breaks down his games that will are statement making opportunities for teams all over the country. As long as we got fall camp, we are going to have intel. J.D. unpacks the latest from scrimmages from Eugene, OR to Auburn, AL. Finally, we get into the latest in the recruiting world and which players, in college football, J.D. believes are set for a breakout season in 2023. Let's have a...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
Today on The Hard Count, it is prediction season! J.D. call his shot for each of the conference championships and who he believes is going to take home the national title when the confetti drops in Houston. Fall camp is still rolling right along and plenty of intel with it. We get you the latest buzz from Austin, TX to Clemson, SC. Finally, with the AP Poll coming out Sunday, J.D. gives you his own poll, fittingly, titled as The "0 Games Played Poll." It's a beautiful thing to get together and t...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 121
Today on The Hard Count, fall camp is rolling right along! J.D. breaks down the latest intel from Athens to Tallahassee to the fight that occurred at LSU's practice in Baton Rouge. This season has a TON of sneaky games. We make sure we're all ahead of the curve together. Finally, we take a look at some of your most surprising headlines for this season and National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg, joins the show to unpack the latest on 5-⭐️ EDGE Colin Simmons before his commitment this Thursday....
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 120
Today on The Hard Count, camp has officially begun! We whip around the country with camp intel from Knoxville to Lincoln! Conference realignment is, conveniently, in the news. J.D. spends some time predicting what will happen with Florida State, Oregon, and Washington (but not too much time because we have real football to talk about). With fall camp comes QB battles. As we get things rolling, J.D. calls his shot on who he believes will win some of the most high-profile QB competitions across co...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 119
Today on The Hard Count, we are less than a month away from BALL! With that being said, how far away are some of these year 1 head coaches from competing for a conference title? J.D. gives you his timeline. We heard from you on Twitter (still calling it that) on what would be some of the most shocking headlines this coming season. J.D. gives his thoughts on some of your answers. Finally, J.D. breaks down the pulse of the Progrum for the Oklahoma Sooners as well as what to make of Dan Lanning abs...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 118
Today on The Hard Count, we have got some shifting in the tectonic plates of college football. Colorado is headed to the Big 12 and we will break it all down. There are still a lot of 5-star recruits that are yet to commit. What's the latest on these young star's recruitment and what would their commitment mean to some of these schools? The 2023 college football slate has no shortage of big time matchups but what are some of the sneaky games on the schedule? J.D. gives you 4 in the first month o...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 117
Today on The Hard Count, with media days in the rearview mirror, it's time we take a look at Week 1. J.D. breaks down some of the key questions we need to ask as we get ready for games like LSU vs Florida State, Florida at Utah, and others. Summer means we got recruiting news. We unpack the most impactful recruits and what they mean/would mean to a future Progrum. Speaking of Progrum, the Pulse of the Progrum series rolls in Lincoln, NE to check-in with the Cornhuskers as the Rhule era is underw...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 116
Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE from SEC Media Days! The most powerful man in college football and the commissioner of the SEC, Greg Sankey, joins the show! Tennessee landed a MASSIVE commitment from 5-star WR Mike Matthews last night. What does this mean about the state of the Vols? The Pulse of the Progrum series rolls on to Columbia, SC. What is the pulse of the Gamecock football? J.D. breaks it down. Finally, J.D. gives you his players in the SEC are set to have a breakout season! Let's...
Jul 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 115
Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE in living color from SEC Media Days in beautiful Nashville, TN. It's about time for some ball and we are joined by ESPN's Greg McElroy to break down the Bama QB battle (he has a pick) and what it would take to beat Georgia. Speaking of Georgia, the Pulse of the Progrum rolls through Athens as we take a pulse of where the Dawgs are at after snatching the national title crown in back-to-back seasons. We also talk through the real questions in the SEC as well as...
Jul 18, 2023•55 min•Ep. 114
Today on The Hard Count, SEC Media Days are right around the corner! We will be live from the scene next week. J.D. previews what he's watching for in Nashville. Who will be the top QBs at the end of November. J.D. calls his shot and gives you his projected top 5 by the end of the regular season. Finally, the Pulse of the Progrum series rolls into Ann Arbor Michigan to take the pulse of the Wolverines and J.D. addresses if Texas not winning the Big 12 would be considered a FAILURE of a season. L...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 113
Today on The Hard Count, Pat Fitzgerald is out at Northwestern. J.D. gives his immediate thoughts and reacts to the current mess in Evanston. Who are the top 5 coaches in college football TODAY? We heard a lot of your great responses via Twitter. J.D. gives you his top 5. Finally, J.D. breaks down the future of offenses in college football and the pulse of the USC Trojans Progrum. Let's have a DAY! birddogs.com/JD or enter promo code at checkout Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_co...
Jul 11, 2023•54 min•Ep. 112
Today on The Hard Count, the newest member of the On3 team, 5-star college football host, Andy Staples joins the show to talk some ball and unpack some of the top questions we have going into the beautiful thing that is the 2023 season. The Pulse of the Progrum series is BACK! First up, J.D. takes the pulse of what's going in Knoxville with the Tennessee Vols looking to keep the 2022 magic rolling into 2023. July is off a HOT start when it comes to the wild world that is recruiting in college fo...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 111
Today on The Hard Count, it's the 4th of July! Before you enjoy the fireworks tonight, J.D. breaks down who he believes are some of the most explosive players in college football (his "Firework Players"). Mario Cristobal and Miami are up next in the record prediction series. How many wins for the Canes in 2023? J.D. gives his answer. Finally, we run through the major misconceptions we need to address heading into the college football season and take a look at more of your great unknowns. Let's h...
Jul 04, 2023•44 min•Ep. 110
Today on The Hard Count, college football season is 58 days away (Stay strong. We're almost there)! J.D. breaks down his list of some of the best games ahead of us in the 2023 season. Michigan has a "Beat Georgia" period during their practice? J.D. gives his thoughts. Finally, USC is up to bat in schedule prediction season and we go unpack another round of your takes on the greatest unknowns for the 2023 season. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Wel...
Jun 29, 2023•59 min•Ep. 109
Today on The Hard Count, we took to Twitter to get your thoughts and you answered in full force! What are college football's greatest unknowns heading into 2023? J.D. unpacks your answers. June is for RECRUITING! J.D. breaks down who has been hot on the trail from Lincoln, Nebraska to Athens, Georgia. Schedule prediction season rolls on as J.D. gives his win-loss total for the Alabama Crimson Tide and we take a look at some of the top performers from the Manning Passing Academy. Finally, we have...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 108
Today on The Hard Count, which teams in college football are set-up to make a STATEMENT in 2023? J.D. gives you his teams to watch for. Who holds the keys to the College Football Playoff race? J.D. breaks down his thoughts on what needs to click for teams like Clemson, LSU, and several others to make that final four. Finally, J.D. gives his win-loss prediction for Florida State and Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire joins the show! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?su...
Jun 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 107
Today on The Hard Count, we are less than 100 days away from the greatest regular season in sports! J.D. breaks down who holds the keys to this year's College Football Playoff. While the importance of 2023 cannot be overstated, who are some teams that will make noise for years to come? J.D. tells you which teams he's buying stock in for the next 5 years. Finally, schedule prediction season rolls on. J.D. predicts Ohio State's regular season record and Josh Newberg breaks down the importance/stra...
Jun 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 106
Today on The Hard Count, Ohio State Head Coach, Ryan Day joins the Progrum to talk about his 5-star QB battle, defensive depth, and the chip on the Buckeyes' shoulder heading into the 2023 season. The 2024 SEC Schedule dropped last night! J.D. gives you his unfiltered thoughts and reactions to where Oklahoma and Texas stand and what this schedule means for the SEC for the expanded playoff. Finally, J.D. breaks down the pressure on new QBs playing for contenders as well as record predictions for ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 105
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. breaks down this year's teams in college football that will see an impact from the 2023 season for years to come (for better or worse). Summer is the time where we need to keep a proper pulse on the wild world that is recruiting. J.D. takes a look at the current team recruiting rankings and breaks down some of his highlights up to this point. Finally, J.D. gives his prediction for Tennessee's record in 2023 and his thoughts on USC's schedule their first year in the ...
Jun 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 104
Today on The Hard Count, we are that much closer to Week 1 of the college football season! J.D. gives you his "IF" factor teams who could make some national noise if just one thing falls into place. The Sunshine State is home to some of the country's top talent! What is the status of FSU, Florida, Miami going into the 2023 season? (don't forget UCF). Are we ever going to get this new NCAA football video game. Sounds like players are organizing a boycott...? J.D. gives his thoughts on the situati...
Jun 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 103
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. breaks down the teams in college football that are saying "this is the year" and why the stakes are so high for these Progrums in 2023. As we get closer to the season, a lot of people are starting to murmur, "can anyone beat Georgia?" J.D. gives his thoughts on some candidates on Georgia's schedule that could provide some resistance. Finally, Clemson seems to be on a recruiting HEATER and people are talking down on Nick Saban for wanting more regulation in NIL. We h...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 102
Today on The Hard Count, Kirk Herbstreit sits down with J.D. and gives his thoughts on some of the top teams across the country, as well what offense he would've best in during his playing career. Our guy and National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg, join the show to unpack the On3 NIL Elite Series and what we learned from talking to the nation's TOP prospects and where their recruitments stand right now. Finally, J.D. takes a deep dive on what questions we need answered in the SEC West and wha...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 101
On today's episode of The Hard Count, National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg joins the show to preview the buzz around the On3 NIL Elite Series event and what we're wanting to learn from siting down with country's top prospects that will be in attendance. J.D. breaks down which QBs are under pressure to elevate their Progrums in 2023. The SEC East is a gauntlet with Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina all on that side of the conference. J.D. goes through the key questions that we need answ...
May 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 100
Today on The Hard Count, Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin joins the show to talk about the outlook is for the Nittany Lions in 2023 and his expectations fo,r his new QB, Drew Allar. J.D. breaks down what the big questions are in the Big Ten conference (on the field). Georgia is on a ROLL on the recruiting trail. J.D. gives his thoughts on how the Dawgs are on a hot streak and what it means for the future in Athens. Finally, J.D. gives his games of the year in the SEC and what CFB progrums q...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 99
Today on The Hard Count, ESPN released a list of the top QBs since the year 2000. J.D. gives his thoughts on the changes he would make to the top 10. We are less than 100 days away from Week 0! J.D. breaks down the most hyped teams in the country and what to make of the excitement around these teams. Oregon has been rolling on the recruiting trail! J.D. explains why this is a big deal and what this means for the Ducks as the CFB world continues to turn. Finally, J.D. talks win totals in the Big ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 98
