Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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SEC Football pushes forward + Archie Miller joins the show Aug 20, 2020

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It's another mega Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron discusses all the latest across college football before he is joined by Indiana head coach Archie Miller for a long-form interview that covers a ton of ground. It's an action-packed show, and here is a full rundown:

SEC football pushes forward as Big Ten falters: Aaron opens the show by discussing the fascinating dynamic in college football right now between the SEC and Big Ten. Aaron gives the one reason that he is more confident than ever that the SEC plays this fall, all while there is revolt in Big Ten land. James Franklin called out the league and parents are protesting outside the league offices. Is there any way the Big Ten can recover?

Archie Miller joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by Indiana head coach Archie Miller for a fascinating long form interview. Are players really safer on campus? Miller explains all the protocols Indiana basketball is doing to keep its players healthy. He also discusses if college hoops can pull off a bubble and why football's decisions shouldn't impact hoops. Finally, he discusses his beef with Joe Lunardi and answers the question: Will Indiana and Kentucky ever play again in college basketball's regular season?

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SEC schedule release, North Carolina closes campus + the Big Ten is in deep trouble Aug 18, 2020

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For the second straight week we've got ourselves a bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron returns to recap a busy Monday across sports. He goes in-depth on the SEC schedule release and what it means for college football, as well as UNC shutting down campus and the Big Ten's growing trouble with players and parents. He closes with some quick basketball conversation, discussing Isaiah Joe's shocking decision to leave Arkansas and a good sign for the season ahead. Here is a rundown of the show:

SEC schedule release, UNC and more trouble in the Big Ten: Aaron opens the show by breaking down all aspects of the SEC schedule release (5:30). He recaps all the big storylines heading into the off-season, before discussing some of the biggest games, matchups and how exciting a 10-game conference schedule will be. He then discusses North Carolina's decision to shut down in-person classes on campus (26:00) and why it could be a surprisingly good thing for college football. Finally, he discusses another disastrous day in the Big Ten, where parents and players have hired high-powered lawyer Tom Mars, and are ready to fight the league (33:00). Is it possible the Big Ten could flip their decision and play college football this fall?

Isaiah Joe opts out: Aaron closes by chatting about Isaiah Joe's shocking decision to leave Arkansas for the NBA Draft at the last minute (46:00) and how a big, out of conference matchup could be proof we're getting college basketball.

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Big Ten parents push back + What's next for the SEC + What about hoops? Aug 17, 2020

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It's Monday and Aaron Torres is catching you up on all of the fallout around college football. The parents of players are protesting in the Big Ten, what's next for the SEC and what does it all mean for college hoops? Aaron has you covered. Here is a rundown of today's show:

Big Ten parents push back: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Big Ten parents who are pushing back on the decision to cancel the football season (6:30). He explains why the group finally had enough, and is asking for answers to the questions the Big Ten doesn't currently have. He then goes into the situation in the SEC, where the league is set to release its schedule (28:00). More importantly, he explains why public perception and negative headlines are the biggest hurdle the league will have to overcome to get games on the field this fall.

What's next for college hoops? Aaron closes the show by discussing what the impact of everything going on in football has for college hoops (36:30). While there is plenty of talk of "bubbles" in college hoops, Aaron explains why every college hoops fan should be rooting for college football to get onto the field. Finally, he wraps by discussing a big week in recruiting at Tennessee, where Rick Barnes landed the No. 1 point guard in high school basketball.

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The Big Ten and Pac-12 Cancel 2020 College Football Season Aug 12, 2020

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For the third day in a row a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast is in your feed, as Aaron reacts to the news that the Big Ten and Pac-12 have both canceled their seasons. Aaron breaks it down from every angle, and here is a full recap:

The Big Ten cancels college football: Aaron discusses the shocking news that the Big Ten has canceled its season (7:00). He explains why the frustration from players and coaches isn't that the season is canceled, but that it was done without even attempting to play. He also explains why the biggest determining factor "player safety" is a crock of crap (14:00). Torres also discusses the long-term ramifications for the Big Ten, ranging from hits to their football programs, to loss of non-revenue sports and in some cases, major economic harm to the communities. Finally, Aaron discusses the decision by the SEC, ACC and Big 12 to hold their ground and what's next for those three.

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BONUS EPISODE: Big Ten backpedals + UCLA's Mick Cronin joins the show Aug 11, 2020

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In what has truly evolved into a wild and crazy week in the world of college sports, Aaron drops a bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. He gives you an update on how college football players, fans and coaches fought back against the Big Ten, and might have saved the season in the process. Then he is joined by UCLA head basketball coach Mick Cronin. Here is a rundown of today's show:

The Big Ten is forced to backpedal: Aaron opens the show by discussing a wild day in college football, where college football players, coaches and fans pushed back against the Big Ten's attempts to cancel the season (5:30). He explains how it all started with players, but how when coaches like Jim Harbaugh and Ryan Day stepped up, it really changed the narrative of the conversation (12:30) and put the pressure on the school presidents. He also explains how you as a fan can make a difference, and why as good as Monday was, it's impossible to know what will happen going forward.

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin joins the show: In addition to the football talk, Aaron is joined by a very special guest: UCLA head coach Mick Cronin (35:00). Cronin discusses how he has passed the time during quarantine, how he found out that leading scorer Chris Smith would return, and why he has high hopes for his 2021 team. The guys also explain black market haircuts and why its time for UCLA's players to return to campus. Note: This interview was recorded late last week, before the craziness in college sports of the last few days.

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College Football is on the brink -- can we do anything to save it? Aug 10, 2020

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It's an all new Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron spends the entire episode focusing exclusively on the growing sentiment that the Big Ten will postpone its football season to the spring and that other conferences will follow suit. Aaron breaks it down from every angle. Here is a full rundown of today's show:

A look at the Big Ten's looming decision from every angle: Aaron breaks down the Big Ten's looming decision to cancel the football season from every angle (6:30). He explains how the conference botched this from the start by releasing the schedule last week and how the school presidents -- not coaches or players -- are the ones pushing for the canceled season (12:00). He also wonders why we would cancel football when both youth sports and professional sports returned and when 13 of 14 Big Ten campuses are planning on having students in class (16:00). Finally he wraps why explaining why players are actually safer playing football than not playing (22:00), why spring football won't work (28:30) and why he hopes the other power conferences don't cave to the Big Ten's pressue.

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UConn football canceled, Top 25 + NBA Draft deadline recap with Rob Dauster Aug 06, 2020

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It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres podcast is live. Aaron discusses UConn's decision to cancel its football season -- and why it's not a reason for other fans to worry yet. Then he discusses the NBA Draft deadline and Top 25 following the declaration period. Finally, Aaron is joined by college hoops analyst Rob Dauster to recap the deadline and look ahead to the sport in 2020-2021.

UConn football cancels its season: Aaron opens the show by discussing his alma mater's decision to cancel their football season (7:00). He explains why UConn almost had no choice but to make this decision and why it isn't a sign that the rest of college football is in trouble. He then turns his attention to the NBA Draft deadline passing on Monday and his Top 25 heading into 2021 (26:00). He explains why the sport of college basketball was the biggest winner, why LSU had a better deadline than any other team and asks, how low should Kentucky be ranked if Olivier Sarr cant get eligible?

Rob Dauster joins the show (43:30): Next up, college basketball analyst Rob Dauster joins the show, where he and Aaron nerd out on the 2021 college hoops season. They discuss how many teams can actually win a national title, should Villanova be the consensus No. 1 and share more thoughts on Sarr and Kentucky. They finish with rapid fire, discussing whether UConn should be ranked, is Florida State ranked too low and why Penny Hardaway might redeem himself in 2021.

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SEC football schedule, Pac-12 boycott + NBA Draft deadline update Aug 03, 2020

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Start the week with a LOADED new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses why he loves the SEC's 10-game league-only schedule and why he hates this reported Pac-12 boycott. Then, with the NBA Draft deadline Monday, discusses who has decided to return, who is leaving and who still has a decision to make. Here is a rundown of today's show.

SEC football schedule and Pac-12 boycott: Aaron opens the show by discussing a busy weekend in college football. He starts with the SEC's decision to go to a 10-game league schedule, why he loves it, and why postponing the start of the season until September 26th was the smartest thing the league could do (6:30). Aaron then goes off on the Pac-12 football players and their boycott from this weekend (27:00). While some of their requests are completely reasonable, Aaron explains why quite a few others are absolutely ridiculous.

The NBA Draft deadline is approaching: Also, it was a busy weekend in college hoops with the NBA Draft deadline approaching. Aaron explains why a couple of Big Ten teams and Arkansas were the winners this weekend (47:00) and also previews which teams are waiting on decisions come Monday. Finally, he gives details on what his Preseason Top 25 will look like when it drops on Monday.

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ACC update + Jake Paul and Nate Robison preview their boxing match Jul 30, 2020

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It is Thursday and we have a very special edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing the ACC's decision to go to an 11-game football schedule and wonders if the SEC is next. Then he is joined by two very special guests, as former NBA guard Nate Robinson and YouTube star Jake Paul join the show to promote their upcoming boxing match. The match is on the undercard of the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones fight later this fall. Here is a complete rundown of today's show:

The ACC alters its schedule -- is the SEC next? Aaron opens by discussing the ACC's decision to go to a schedule that includes 10 league games and one out of conference matchup (6:00). He explains why he likes the setup, how the league could shake up the college football playoff race and asks the question, is the SEC next? Then he briefly touches on one player's decision to skip college football this season and explains why he doesn't believe this will be the norm -- at least for now.

Nate Robinson and Jake Paul preview their upcoming boxing match: Next up, Aaron welcomes both YouTube star Jake Paul and Nate Robinson to preview their upcoming boxing match (44:00). The two guys discuss their training methods and why they fully expect to knock the other out. They also give predictions to the fight and discuss the honor of fighting on the same card as Mike Tyson (**** Please note, the interview does contact explicit language.)

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The Truth on College Football, Rupp Arena + Cole Cubelic joins the show Jul 27, 2020

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It's Monday and for the first time in five months we can say.... SPORTS ARE BACK! Aaron discusses the return of sports and why it's good for college football, as well as what the media isn't telling you when it comes to college sports, as well as some thoughts on the proposed Rupp Arena name change. Then, Aaron is joined by SEC Network and ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic for a candid conversation about where we are with college football. Here is a rundown of today's show:

The truth about where we are with college football + Rupp Arena name change: Aaron opens the show by discussing the return of sports and why it's good for college football (6:30) before going off on the media that is only sharing negative news about sports. Aaron explains what the real conversations are right now in college sports, and why people behind the scenes are -- at least for now -- optimistic games will be played in college football. Then he turns his attention to the hot topic in basketball, a potential name change at Rupp Arena and explains why doesn't believe the name should be changed (29:00).

SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by SEC Network and ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic for a candid, honest and raw interview about the return of college football (42:00). The two guys discuss why college football needs to come back, and the impact on communities, schools and players if it doesn't come back. Cole explains why it's OK for games to be played if students aren't on campus and the guys go in on certain media members who aren't sharing a fair narrative. This is must listen stuff.

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