Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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What is the hold up for the Big Ten + college hoops has a start date Sep 15, 2020

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It's the new Tuesday edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron discusses the two biggest topics in college sports. He goes into the situation in the Big Ten, and why we still don't have a decision on football, then discusses college hoops' proposed start date and what to expect from the season. Here is a rundown of today's show:

What is holding up the Big Ten? Aaron opens the show giving an update on the Big Ten (4:00). They were supposed to decide on the future of their football season on Sunday, so why is there still no decision? Aaron explains the answer, as well as what the next steps will be. He then passionately explains why the presidents need to make a decision immediately.

College hoops has a start date: Aaron wraps this quick, rapid-fire show by discussing college hoops having a proposed start date! He explains why November 21st makes logical sense, and then discusses what the season may look like. Finally, he takes fans behind the scenes on what college "bubbles" could potentially look like, and why college basketball coaches are working overtime to make them happen.

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Will the Big Ten actually return + College Football weekend recap Sep 14, 2020

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It's an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast -- and for the first time this fall, we have Power 5 football to recap! Aaron opens the show by giving the latest on the Big Ten, why he's now optimistic they will return -- he's just not sure when. Then he transitions to Week 2 to recap a wild weekend for the Sun Belt and more. Here is a rundown of the show:

The latest on the Big Ten: Aaron opens the show by updating the audience on everything going on in the Big Ten, and discusses whether or not he believes the league will actually return or not (6:00). If the league returns he tells you the reasons that they will use to explain their overturned decision, as opposed to what the real reasons actually are. He also explains why he believes that the league is considering both an October and Thanksgiving return, and why he is not confident that the league will actually make the right decision.

A full recap of the first full weekend of college football: Aaron turns his attention to the actual on the field product. He explains why we shouldn't freak out about no fans in the stands, why it won't feel the same until the SEC comes back and why the MLB, (yes, the MLB!) deserves credit for getting football on the field this weekend (29:30). Finally, he discusses a big day for the Sun Belt which also doubled as a disastrous day for the Big 12 (38:00) and asks "How did Florida State football get so bad" after a fourth straight season opening loss {42:00).

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Expanded NCAA Tournament + Billy Donovan + College Football Preview Sep 10, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Even with football kicking off, Aaron opens by discussing the idiotic conversation about expanding the NCAA Tournament and then wonders if Billy Donovan could actually return to college hoops. Then he closes by discussing week one of the college football season.

Expanded NCAA Tournament: Aaron opens the show by discussing the idiotic conversation about potentially including all 346 teams in college basketball in the NCAA Tournament (5:00). He explains why it's something that TV networks would reject, ruin the absolute fiber of college hoops and doesn't make sense for anyone involved.

Could Billy Donovan return to college hoops? Torres turns his attention to Billy Donovan who is out in OKC (27:00). Aaron explains why, even if Donovan might want to stay in the NBA, college might be the better fit. Also, what schools could make sense? And how many schools would fire their coaches to hire Donovan if they could afford to?

Week 2 CFB Preview: Aaron wraps the show by discussing the return of ACC and Big 12 teams in Week 2 of the college football season (35:00). He explains why he believes both the Clemson and Notre Dame games are stay aways, while sharing his favorite bets of this weekend.

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Harbaugh fights for Big Ten, CFB Playoff Picks and Bold Predictions Sep 08, 2020

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After a long holiday weekend, it's time for a new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses Jim Harbaugh fighting for the Big Ten, and a new person that could be holding up the league's return. Then he gives his College Football Playoff picks, bold predictions and plays a little "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong." Here's a rundown of today's show:

Jim Harbaugh fights for the Big Ten: Aaron opens the show by talking about the latest drama in the Big Ten. Aaron discusses Jim Harbaugh's comments that Michigan would be "ready to play in two weeks" then also explains why it's now Michigan's President who may be holding up the whole conference. He wraps by explaining why the Pac-12 could be holding up the Big Ten, and why if they do return by October, it could be without all their teams.

College Football Playoff Picks and Predictions: Aaron wraps the show by discussing some actual on the field college football talk. He gives us his final four and national champion this season, as well as some bold predictions for what we will see on the field. Finally, it's another segment of "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron was wrong" where he shares some of his best and worst predictions from the summer, including what the college football season would look like, the NBA bubble and if and when we'll get college hoops.

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President vs. Big Ten + Jamie Newman + Jay Wright + Carole Baskin Sep 03, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron breaks down the biggest stories in college sports on the first day of FBS football, including the President fighting for Big Ten football, the Pac-12's incompetence and Jamie Newman's decision to leave Georgia. Then he discusses Jay Wright staying at Villanova and Carole Baskin making headlines once again. Here is a rundown of today's show:

The President and the Big Ten: Aaron opens the show with the stunning news this week that President Donald Trump is fighting to save Big Ten football (5:00). Aaron explains why, whether the president's decision is political or not, it's still a good thing for college football. He also explains why no one is fighting for the Pac-12 (22:00). Also, on the day that Georgia starting QB Jamie Newman left the program, Aaron explains why there might be more to the story than meets the eye (31:00).

Jay Wright stays at Villanova -- Aaron wraps the show by discussing Jay Wright's decision to return to Villanova, and why it wasn't a tough decision at all (37:00), Carole Baskin's return to the spotlight (40:30) and finally, a very special shoutout for long-time listeners of the show.

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Dabo to the NFL, John Thompson, Jai Lucas + Bobby Cremins joins the show Sep 01, 2020

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It's another edition of the new Tuesday, Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron recaps a busy Monday in sports. He discusses another body blow for the Big Ten and also a Dabo Swinney to the NFL rumor that popped up. Then he transitions to basketball where he talks about the legacy of John Thompson and new Kentucky assistant Jai Lucas. Finally, he is joined by legendary Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins.

Another body blow for the Big Ten, Dabo to the NFL and college hoops: Aaron opens the show by discussing another bad look for the Big Ten. How can the league justify not playing this season when Notre Dame will have fans in the stands (5:30)? He then talks about a wild, Dabo Swinney to the NFL rumor that can't possibly be true, can it (20:30)? Then he transitions to basketball where he discusses the legacy of legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson (30:30) and the impact that Jai Lucas will have at Kentucky (37:30).

Legendary Georgia Tech coach Bobby Cremins joins the show: Legendary Georgia Tech Bobby Cremins joins the show to discuss old school college hoops (47:00). The guys talk about his time at Georgia Tech, recruiting in the old days, and coaching against Coach K and Dean Smith. They also discuss the recruitments of Kenny Anderson and Stephon Marbury and a near Final Four upset of the famed UNLV national championship team.

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College football is back + Big Ten embarrasses itself (again) + RIP Lute Olson Aug 31, 2020

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It's Monday and you know what that means -- an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. With college football returning this weekend, Aaron discusses another embarrassing weekend for the Big Ten and LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's decision to declare for the NFL Draft. He then remembers legendary Arizona coach Lute Olson who passed away this weekend. Here is a rundown of today's show:

College football is back, even as Big Ten embarrasses itself again: Aaron opens the show by discussing the return of college sports, after six long months without a game (5:30). He then quickly transitions to the Big Ten, which now may try to start around Thanksgiving -- a plan that is somehow worse than waiting until the winter (8:30). Aaron explains why it makes no sense, and why there is no reason that the Big Ten can't kick off the season by early October and play with the SEC, ACC and Big 12. Finally, he talks about LSU wide receiver JaMarr Chase's decision to go pro - and explains why it isn't as big as some in the media are making it, and won't be a trend this season (25:00).

RIP Lute Olson: Aaron closes the show by talking about the life and legacy of legendary Arizona coach Lute Olson, who passed away last week at the age of 85 (35:00). He explains why Olson is one of the great program builders in college basketball, and why all the success that Arizona has right now can be attributed to Olson. No program West of Lawrence, Kansas takes basketball more seriously than Arizona, and it's because of Lute Olson.

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NBA Player Protest + Will Wade + Did Notre Dame save college football? Aug 27, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means: Time for an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses a surreal day in the NBA, then transitions to college hoops where Will Wade is again in hot water. Finally, he discusses another scathing article against the Big Ten, which explains how Notre Dame largely saved the college football season. Here is a recap of today's show:

NBA players boycott: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday's player protests in the NBA (4:05) by asking what the players' demands are and what the next steps will be. He also explains what is at stake if the players refuse to play and why if they do leave the bubble -- don't expect NBA basketball for a long time.

Will Wade, Jay Wright and CFB: Next up Aaron discusses the big story in college hoops where Will Wade is once again in hot water with the NCAA. Aaron explains what happened, how Wade still has a job and why this might finally be the end for the LSU head basketball coach. He also explains why the Jay Wright to the NBA rumors make no sense, and discusses an SI article which explains how Notre Dame essentially saved football this fall.

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AP Poll, college hoops update + Big Ten parent protest leader Randy Wade Aug 25, 2020

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We've got another bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing college football's first AP Poll of the year and the latest on when college hoops could start. Then he is joined by Randy Wade, the father of Ohio State DB Shaun Wade, who is leading the Big Ten parent protests. Here is a rundown of the day's show:

AP Poll + the latest with College Hoops: Aaron opens discussing the first AP Poll of the year. He wonders why the AP decided to include teams that won't be playing this year, shares why this is an extra big gut punch for Ohio State and explains that Kentucky is the team with the biggest gripe for being left out of the first poll. Then he discusses a report that says college hoops is likely to start around November. He explains why that makes the most sense and why college basketball would be idiotic to wait until January to tip off.

Big Ten parent protest leader Randy Wade: Randy Wade, the parent who is leading the parent protests in the Big Ten, joins the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Randy discusses his reaction to the decision to cancel football, what Ohio State is doing to keep players safe and why he believed he needed to start this protest. He then explains what is at stake for players who don't play this year and how you can help if you want to fight against the Big Ten.

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More Big Ten Mess, Paolo Banchero + Fantasy Sports Expert John Frascella Aug 24, 2020

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It's Monday -- time for an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron explains how the situation has somehow gotten messier in the Big Ten and talks college hoops recruiting as Duke and Kentucky pick up commitments. Then he welcomes fantasy sports guru John Frascella to get you ready for fantasy football season. Here is a rundown of today's show:

The Big Ten mess drags on + college hoops recruiting: Aaron opens the show by discussing Omaha.com's scathing report on the Big Ten, in which they discovered that the Big Ten Presidents decided to cancel football without consulting any medical or athletic personnel (6:00). Aaron explains why, as bad as we thought the decision was, it has turned out even worse, and the long-term ramifications it will have on both players and local communities. Next, he talks about Paolo Banchero committing to Duke, the impact the he believes Banchero will have on the 2021-2022 college hoops season and why Kentucky and Tennessee were hurt by the lack of travel in recruiting (30:20). Finally, he discusses Kentucky recruiting and gives a unique reason why he believes Kentucky has been quiet on the recruiting front this spring (38:00).

Fantasy football guru John Frascella: Aaron welcomes in fantasy football guru John Frascella, host of the John Frascella Podcast to the show (50:00). Frascella gets you caught up on all the storylines in fantasy football, including the best players, biggest sleepers and stars who are both under and overvalued. Also, what do we make of a team like the Cleveland Browns, that have a ton of talent but not the results on the field?

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