Today on The Hard Count, recruiting is the gift that keeps on giving in college football! National Recruting Analyst Josh Newberg joins the show to talk through the latest on the recruiting trail including USC Trojans football HEATER, the visits set up for 5-Star QB Julian Lewis, and his thoughts on Colorado Buffs football Head Coach Deion Sanders decision to not do in-home visits. J.D. also previews the glorious matchup in Week 1 with Georgia Bulldogs football and Clemson football set to get af...
Mar 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 217
Today on The Hard Count, a former Florida Gator football player had some things to say about his old team that raised some eyebrows. J.D. gives his thoughts and why Billy Napier just needs games to be played. Staying in the Sunshine State, Miami Hurricane football has a golden opportunity this college football season. J.D. breaks down why 2024 is massive year for Mario Cristobal and Cam Ward at The U. J.D. responds to one of your "unpopular" takes about Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Crimson Tide foot...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 216
Today on The Hard Count, with a new year comes new expectations, who's feeling the most PRESSURE in college football? J.D. sounds off on teams like Tennessee Vols football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida Gators football and MORE! For those that have kept tabs on the recruiting trail, Lincoln Riley and USC Trojans football have been getting AFTER IT! J.D. unpacks USC's success and why he believes Lincoln Riley is one of the more misunderstood coaches in CFB. J.D. answers one of your though...
Mar 26, 2024•52 min•Ep. 215
Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders addressed that he does not go to recruits homes for visits of Colorado Buffs football recruits? J.D. gives his thoughts. It's absolute madness that's about to happen in college basketball but who could cause chaos in college football this year? J.D. talks through agents of chaos teams like Florida Gators football, Auburn Tigers football, and more. Oklahoma Sooners football avoided madness by keeping Demarco Murray as their RB coach. J.D. breaks down the imp...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 214
Today on The Hard Count, college football is madness! Former 5-Star OT Kaydn Proctor transferred to Iowa in January and is now transferring BACK to be part of Alabama Crimson Tide football where he was a Freshman All-American last season. What does this mean for the future of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts. In other news, is Clemson about to end the ACC? Pete Nakos joins to break down the impact of Florida State and Clemson's lawsuit against the conference. Spring ball is starting to ...
Mar 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 213
Join Hard Count Community Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a Progrum shirt!: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=240&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=486c7a63-f0b1-46a1-9d8d-20594561ff96 Today on The Hard Count, the eyes of the college football world are on Alabama Crimson Tide football as we move from the Nick Saban era to the Kalen DeBoer era. J.D. breaks down how Bama can win in year 1 with their new head coach. Nebraska Cornhusker footbal...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 212
Today on The Hard Count, it is NEVER too early to preview the Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes in Week 1 of the wonderful thing of the college football season! J.D. breaks down the matchup for both sides and the impact for Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal. There is no rivalry that can match the intensity of the Ohio State Buckeyes football and Michigan Wolverines football. J.D. sounds off on, Ohio State RB Coach, Tony Alford's decision to leave for the same role at Michigan. Finally, who else ...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 211
Today on The Hard Count, we have MORE spring football and that means more spring 1st impressions. J.D. breaks down the latest from Miami Hurricanes football, Auburn Tigers football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. Speaking of Alabama National Recruiting Analyst and host of the 5-Star Flex, Phillip Dukes, joins the show to break down the latest for Kalen DeBoer on the recruiting trail. As we sit here in March, we look at overall roster. With that being said, Georgia Bulldogs football and Ohio ...
Mar 13, 2024•59 min•Ep. 210
Today on The Hard Count, we've got the man in charge of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, Marcus Freeman joining the show! We talk to Coach about the new playoff format, Riley Leonard, "challenging everything," and MORE. Spring has sprung and that means we've got spring intel. We check out Progrums like Florida Gators football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football to give you the early buzz/impressions from the first few practices. 2024 is a leap year. With that...
Mar 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 209
Today on The Hard Count, we've got the Tennessee Vols football Head Coach Josh Heupel joining the show! Coach Heupel talks everything from evolving the offense with Nico Iamaleava, adapting from 2022 to 2023, and what he's expecting from the new faces in his secondary. J.D. answers one of your questions surrounding college football's "sleeping giants" (including Nebraska, Texas A&M, Florida, and MORE) and checks in on how Steve Sarkisian has recruited as the head coach of Texas Longhorns foo...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 208
Today on The Hard Count, South Carolina Gamecocks football Head Coach Shane Beamer joins the show! Coach Beamer talks everything from the QB battle, hiring new staff members and how he's building the trenches. We got a great article from ESPN's Chris Low on Alabama's hiring of Kalen DeBoer and how it almost impacted Florida State Seminoles football, Mike Norvell, and Lane Kiffin. J.D. gives his thoughts. Spring What Ifs are BACK as we ask the big questions for Ohio State Buckeyes football, Nebra...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 207
Today on The Hard Count, we have the pleasure of talking ball, life, Dylan Raiola and everything in between with, Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach, Matt Rhule. Spring ball is HERE! J.D. unpacks some of the biggest "what ifs" for teams like Michigan Wolverines football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Alabama Crimson Tide football and others. The 2021 head coaching carousel was one of the most impactful and wild cycles we've had in the modern era. We got new coaches ...
Mar 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 206
Today on The Hard Count, Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal joins the show! J.D. gives his ACC Projection rankings, including teams like the Florida State Seminoles. Finally, J.D. talks through how we should evaluate the NEW era for Alabama Crimson Tide football under Kalen DeBoer. Let's have a DAY! 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 X: https://twitter.com...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 205
Today on The Hard Count, LSU Tigers Head Football Coach Brian Kelly joins the show! Coach Kelly talks Garrett Nussmeier taking over, utilizing Harold Perkins, and the feeling around year 3 in Baton Rouge. It is finally time for spring ball to get rolling! J.D. talks through areas of focus we need to lock in on across the SEC with teams like Auburn Tigers football, Georgia Bulldogs football, Texas Longhorns football and MORE! There's no shortage of high-impact individuals in the Big Ten conferenc...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 204
Today on The Hard Count, Florida State Seminole Head Coach Mike Norvell joins the show to talk everything from DJU and the transfer portal to FSU vs the ACC. Projection Rankings are BACK! This time, J.D. takes a look at the Big Ten. Where do the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and Oregon Ducks all rank? J.D. sounds off. J.D. breaks down some massive moves within the coordinator carousel at Auburn, Texas A&M, LSU and others! Finally, the who are the top QBs in the the 2025 recruitin...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 203
Today on The Hard Count, we have the Head Coach of USC Trojans football, Lincoln Riley joining the show to talk his new defensive staff, QB room, and their move to the Big Ten. The SEC is full of powerhouse Progrums there's Georgia Bulldogs football, Tennessee Vols football, Texas Longhorns football, LSU Tigers football, but who are most impactful coaches/players in the conference? J.D. sounds off. We also get to your surprising headlines for the 2024 season including one take on Florida State S...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 202
Today on The Hard Count, what does the future hold? None of us know for sure but J.D. gives his "Projection Rankings" for the future top 5 teams in the SEC over the course of the next 3 seasons. Where do teams like the Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns and others rank? J.D. gives his list. The best in the game, Pete Nakos joins the show to gives his thoughts on where things stand with the NEW College Football Playoff Format and the latest with the Florida State ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 201
Today on The Hard Count, the ORIGINAL Progrum Guy and Head Coach of the Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning joins the show! J.D. and Coach talk everything from culture to the Ducks move to the Big Ten. It's that time of year where "punchline culture" is running rampant. J.D. gives his thoughts on why the Miami Hurricanes, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Texas A&M Aggies are all set to dunk on some folks this fall. Finally, J.D. breaks down the latest in Florida State vs the ACC. It sounds like the door may b...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 200
Today on The Hard Count, the Sunshine State is absolutely STACKED with high school talent. Where do things stand for the big 3 in the Sunshine State? J.D. gives his thoughts on the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators. We have reached the ACC chapter of our book when it comes to unpacking preseason win totals. J.D. analyzes the most intriguing numbers from Vegas for teams like the Clemson Tigers, NC State Wolfpack, and others. Finally, 2025 recruiting is already off a...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 199
Today on The Hard Count, the College Football Playoff and ESPN have agreed to massive extension for the expanded playoff that will be worth $7.8 BILLION. What does this say about the current state of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts and also provides a warning. Big Ten preseason win totals are out! J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the most intriguing numbers including Ohio State Buckeyes football, Michigan Wolverines football, Oregon Ducks football, Nebraska Cornhuskers football, USC ...
Feb 14, 2024•56 min•Ep. 198
Today on The Hard Count, we've got some piping hot college football preseason win totals fresh for your spring. J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the most intriguing numbers in the SEC for the Georgia Bulldogs football, Tennessee Vols football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Texas A&M Aggies football and Alabama Crimson Tide football. It has been a busy winter for Ohio State Buckeyes football and Michigan Wolverines football. How has this offseason impacted one of the greatest rivalries in spor...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 197
Today on The Hard Count, it is National Signing Day round 2! National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg, joins the show. Who won the 2024 recruiting cycle? J.D. and Josh talk through the recruiting classes for the Georgia Bulldogs, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, and MORE. J.D. and Josh also talk through QB superlatives for some of the top QBs, including Dylan Raiola and DJ Lagway. Finally, the guys also breakdown the impact of Jeremiah S...
Feb 07, 2024•42 min•Ep. 196
Today on The Hard Count, who are the top 5 coaches in college football TODAY? Do they coach LSU Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Florida State Seminoles, or the Texas Longhorns? What about the Ohio State Buckeyes? J.D. gives his thoughts as well as his criteria for his top 5? National Signing Day is tomorrow! Josh Newberg joins to break down what to expect from our second Signing Day. Finally, J.D. breaks down his expectations for Auburn Tigers football in 2024 and what Missouri's anonymous donation me...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 195
Today on The Hard Count, the NCAA took a swing at Tennessee Vols football and now the NCAA has a lawsuit on their hands. J.D. breaks down why this could be the end of the NCAA. The college football off-season has been anything but quiet. J.D. gives a few predictions for what could be ahead for Michigan Wolverines football and Florida State Seminoles football before we even kick the season off in 2024. Finally, Hard Count Meetings continue as J.D. takes a look at what's going on with Alabama Crim...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 194
Today on The Hard Count, what is going on with Tennessee Vols and the NCAA? J.D. gives his thoughts on why Donde Plowman bringing the heat was ELITE! Pete Nakos joins the show to make sense of this lawsuit vs the NCAA. Finally, we get to your "unpopular" takes about Nebraksa Cornhusker football, Ohio State Buckeyes football quest for a National Championship, and the state of college football. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The be...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 193
Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Tigers football made moves last night in hiring DJ Durkin to be their new defensive coordinator. What does this say about where Hugh Freeze has the Tigers headed? J.D. gives his thoughts. Yesterday was a massive day in the recruiting world as we released our final 5-star rankings for On3 yesterday. J.D. highlights a handful of the top prospects from Tennessee Vols football, Florida State Seminoles football, Florida Gators football, and others. The Texas Longhorns ...
Jan 30, 2024•59 min•Ep. 192
Today on The Hard Count, the new era of Michigan Wolverines football is upon us! UM Head Coach, Jim Harbaugh is leaving for the NFL to be the new head coach of the LA Chargers. Who will be the next head coach in Ann Arbor? J.D. gives his thoughts and unpacks why the timing for Michigan could not have been better. Alabama Crimson Tide football and Kalen DeBoer made some noise on the recruiting trail yesterday by landing a commitment from 5-Star WR Ryan Williams. J.D. breaks down this massive win ...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 191
Today On The Hard Count, there has been a lot of moving and shaking since the end of the college football season. With the transfer portal slowly coming to a close, and Nick Saban no longer coaching at Alabama, who are the top 12 teams in the country? J.D. gives his thoughts on where Progrums like Georgia Bulldogs football, the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Texas Longhorns and the Florida State Seminoles stand heading into next college football season. Nebraska Cornhusker football is going into year ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 190
Today on The Hard Count, Ohio State Buckeyes football has added a TON of talent via the Transfer Portal. Ryan Day landed Caleb Downs and 5-star QB Julian Sayin via the Portal over the weekend. What does the Portal Combat in Columbus mean for the 2024 season? J.D. breaks it down. With that being said, who won the Transfer Portal. Was it the Texas Longhorns? Oregon Ducks? Georgia Bulldogs? Florida State Seminoles? J.D. gives his Portal winners (so far). Tennessee Vols football landed another big t...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 189
Today on The Hard Count, the new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football has gotten off to a rocky start with north of 20 players entering the Transfer Portal. What is going on at Bama? J.D. breaks it down. It looks like a two horse race for Caleb Downs. Will it be the Ohio State Buckeyes or the Georgia Bulldogs? J.D. gives his thoughts on his landing spot and his impact at each school. The Transfer Portal is out of control! J.D. explains why major changes are inevitable. Finally, who benefits the ...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 188
