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Chuck opens with thoughts on how great this weekend of college football is after a relatively uninspiring first few weeks. Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate joins to update the health crisis for LSU safety Greg Brooks, who had surgery for a brain tumor, as well as preview the Arkansas game. Brad Senkiw of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson shares thoughts on the Tigers facing an unusually high pressure game against FSU. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with a look at how the PAC-12 has made itself so much better this season - transfer quarterbacks start for almost every school in the conference. Tyler Waldron from the Anniston Star joins to preview Auburn’s trip to College Station. Drew DeArmond of ESPN 97.7 in Huntsville shares thoughts on Alabama trying to pull things together at home against Ole Miss. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heath Cline takes the mic for hour two with Chuck having to attend a business meeting. Opens with thoughts on Lincoln Riley coming off as thin skinned and small for how he’s handling a situation involving the media in Los Angeles. Beau Bishop of 97.1 the Fan in Columbus shares thoughts on what the Buckeyes need to do to get a win in their huge game against Notre Dame this week. Chris Doering of the SEC Network looks at several key games this week including Auburn at Texas A&M and Ole Miss at Bama. Plus, a player is asking for a ninth year of eiligibility. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Ole Miss establishing who they are this year. Rebels may be a second half team, and he loves Jaxson Dart’s toughness. Eli Savoie of Sports 56 in Memphis joins to discuss 3-0 Memphis heading into an undefeated matchup with Mizzou as well as the Ole Miss Bama game. Connor Riley looks at a very beaten up Georgia team trying to get healthy with an easier game against UAB on the schedule this week. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Hugh Freeze doing well at Auburn thus far, but the reality is most non Auburn fans having seen much of them and might be overestimating them heading toward this week’s game with Texas A&M. Tony Morrell of TheBigSpur.com weighs in on South Carolina’s efforts to to move forward after a 1-2 start and tough loss at Georgia. Ryan Callahan of GoVols247 shares thought on Tennessee trying to regroup after a huge disappointment in Gainesville. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Ole Miss and how the schedule is setting up perfectly for Lane Kiffin to achieve his goals. Nick Saban’s named Jalen Milroe starting QB again - Chuck and Heath discuss why he didn’t play last week. Dave Bartoo joins for his weekly visit and discusses Alabama’s staff. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Alabama’s ongoing questions at the QB spot. Joe Giglio of the “Ovies and Giglio” podcast joins to discuss UNC and Duke both being 3-0 and having a chance to make noise in the ACC. Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa shares what the fallout has been from Alabama’s continued offense failings. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with praise for Florida putting together a comprehensive victory over Tennessee after the rough start to their season. Pat Dooley of WRUF radio in Gainesville joins to provide firsthand perspective on that Gator win. Sonny Shipp of Geaux247 adds thoughts on LSU demolishing Mississippi State. Chuck notes Colorado is doing something differently than one piece of teams with a similar image have. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens discussing this weekend’s action, including the South Carolina - Georgia game that opens the CBS SEC schedule, with Brian Jones of CBS Sports. Chuck notes how many of the SEC radio analysts have been in their job for decades, and why that is a mixed bag for fans. Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune joins to share a look at Missouri heading into a challenging home game against Kansas State. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Florida having a path to spring the upset against Tennessee. Wes Rucker of GoVols247 shares his thoughts on Tennessee’s preparation for the Gators. Jay Phillips of 107.5 the Game in Columbia SC joins to describe what needs to happen for South Carolina to stun Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on how the SEC schedule is carrying college football this weekend. Even a game like BYU -Arkansas that isn’t one of the featured games is still among the better in the country this week. Tom Murphy from the Arkansas Democract-Gazette joins to preview that Razorbacks game and look at Raheim Sanders injury situation. Kaelen Jones of the Messenger takes a look at the national picture. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on SEC quarterback play largely not being special so far this season. Jake Rowe of Dawgs HQ joins to preview Georgia’s SEC opener with South Carolina. Gator radio network color analyst Shane Matthews previews Florida hosting Tennessee to open conference play. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heath opens hour 2 with a history of scandals in the Big 10 before talking Georgia Tech with Kelly Quinlan from Jackets Online. We then talk the Mel Tucker situation at Michigan State with Adam Rittneberg from ESPN. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heath Cline in for Chuck today as he starts off with the diminished authority of the NCAA before talking LSU with Hunt Palmer from ESPN 104.5 in Baton Rouge. We then get a national perspective on college football so far with Kelley Ford from TheLines.com. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck shares some thoughts on the Mel Tucker saga at Michigan State. Mark Passwaters from AggieYell.Com joins to dissect the aftermath of Texas A&M losing to Miami. Drew DeArmond from ESPN 97.7 Huntsville shares insights on how Alabama can try to regroup for SEC play after their loss to Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on the 2023 SEC having likely already lost the benefit of the doubt that has helped the conference get two into the playoffs in previous seasons. Chuck also feels Tennessee’s been playing possum with their offense heading into the Florida game. Dave Bartoo joins for his weekly appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on the Mel Tucker scandal at Michigan State. Richard Cross of Super Talk Mississippi joins to look at Ole Miss winning at Tulane. Brian Howell of Buffzone.com weighs in on the Colorado phenomenon to start the season. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on how Ole Miss winning a top 25 game at Tulane might be the SEC’s best non conference win so far this season, which isn’t how things are supposed to go. Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer shares insights on Auburn after. Sloppy win at Cal. John Michaels of the State of Miami podcast has thoughts on Miami’s win against Texas A&M. Plus, some good news from the TV world for CFB fans. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Mack Brown and North Carolina going off on the NCAA’s final denial of wide receiver Tez Walker’s appeal to be able to play this season after a second transfer. Saturday Down South’s Chris Marler shares thoughts on the upcoming weekend in CFB. Plus, why LSU fans have already won this week. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on the way big games like Texas and Alabama have shifted back to campus recently but have varied wildly on locations through the years. Brian Hadad from Super Talk Mississippi shares what challenges Miss State faces from Arizona this Saturday. Olin Buchanan from Texags.com tells Chuck what Texas A&M needs to do to handle their trip to Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
* > Chuck opens nothing the attention James Franklin has gotten for Penn State scoring very late in a settled game to cover the point spread against West Virginia. Could more talk about daily fantasy or point spreads be a future part of college broadcasts? Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel shares thoughts on the Miami Hurricanes preparation for Texas A&M. Jayna Bardahl of the Athletic’s “Until Saturday” newsletter joins to discuss a busy week two around college football. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with an appreciation of the ACC Network forcing Vandy and Wake Forest to kickoff at 11 AM Eastern Saturday - more football, less pregame show viewing time makes him happy. Brett Norsworthy of the Ole Miss radio network joins to preview their top 25 battle with Tulane Saturday. Aaron Gershwin of the Cats Pause shares insights into how Kentucky’s revamped offense is coming together during the easier portion of the Wildcats schedule. Plus, what offensive coordinator compared his QB to spaghetti sauce? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Clemson’s loss and how Dabo Swinney reacted to it. Conor O’Neill from both Devils Illustrated and Deacons Illustrated shared thoughts on Duke and what they’re capable of after the Clemson win, as well as Wake Forest preparing for Vandy. Anwar Richardson from Orangebloods.com discusses Texas preparing for a trip to Tuscaloosa. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on FSU having radically changed the perception of what kind of season they can have - it’s playoff or bust now after the win over LSU. Matt Cohen from AL.com joins to preview an unusual road trip to Cal for Auburn. David Cloninger of the Charleston Post and Courier shared news on a serious injury situation already cropping up for South Carolina. Also, why are the Miami Hurricanes already offering two for one specials on tickets for Texas A&M game? See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on how old is too old to be playing college football in the aftermath of seven year seniors playing this past week. Gordy Rush of the LSU Radio Network joined to size up what Brian Kelly’s squad needs to work on in the aftermath of the FSU loss. Jacob Rudner, Florida beat reporter for 247 Sports/CBS Sports, shares thoughts on Billy Napier’s guys trying to regroup after a brutal opener. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on Monday’s Duke win over Clemson, and what matters beyond just the outcome. Dave Bartoo from CFB Matrix joins for his weekly segment, including thoughts on the staffing issues that are impacting Dabo Swinney’s guys and Florida’s issues. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck discusses some of the major issues presented for teams coming out of losses, whether it’s South Carolina’s OL struggles or LSU having to win against Alabama to have any playoff chance now. Lawton Swann of ClemsonSportsTalk.com previewed Clemson’s game at Duke Monday night. Graham Coffey of DawgsCentral.com reacted to Georgia’s easy but offensively unsatisfying win against Tennessee-Martin. Plus, Chuck pays tribute to Jimmy Buffett. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with thoughts on an uninspiring opening weekend for the SEC, with South Carolina getting physically dominated by North Carolina and LSU trounced in the second half by LSU. Ira Schoffel of Warchant joined to discuss FSU’s huge win. Tyler McComas from KREF the Ref in Norman shared they Oklahoma looked so much better opening Brent Venables year two. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck continues with thoughts on Thursday’s action. Bill Gunter from 107.5 the Game in Columbia joins to preview South Carolina’s opener with North Carolina. Ben Jones of StateCollege.com shares insights on Penn State, Chuck’s sleeper playoff pick, opening with West Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck opens with disbelief over how sloppy Florida looked in its opener with Utah. Can Graham Mertz be the kind of quarterback to rally them if it looks like that in future weeks? Blake Toppmeyer, SEC Columnist for the USA Today Network, joined to assess why things looked so bad for the Gators. David Paschall from the Chattanooga Times Free-Press shared thoughts on what a successful opener looks like for Tennessee against an overmatched Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
