Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Arkansas FINALLY gets SEC win - can they BUILD ON IT? College Football Ratings Plummet + Torres makes weekend NFL picks Jan 24, 2025

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On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas finally winning an SEC game - and asks, can they build on it?! Then he looks at the rest of the Wednesday college hoops slate from Wednesday, including Rick Pitino and St. John's cooking in the Big East. From there he looks at plummeting College Football Playoff ratings and explains what's gone wrong - and hands out his weekend NFL picks!

Arkansas gets its first SEC win (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas getting its first SEC win over Georgia - is this something that John Calipari can *actually* build on? Plus, Torres discusses the rest of a big middle of the week in college hoops - including two big rallies in the SEC, and Rick Pitino doing *historic* things at St. John's!

College Football Playoff TV ratings + NFL Picks (30:00): From there, Torres talks a little football - College Football Playoff rankings plummeted this year - and Torres believes there's an obvious reason why. Also, Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL - but has to make his picks for Bills-Chiefs and Eagles-Commanders,

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Mid-week Hoops: Arkansas injury woes, Dan Hurley's latest rant, Louisville's rise + final prediction on 5-star Caleb Wilson Jan 23, 2025

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On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Tuesday night of college hoops. Arkansas star Boogie Fland out for the year - is all hope lost for John Calipari's first Arkansas team?! An interesting look at Dan Hurley's latest tirade - and if this time he went too far? Plus, why Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final prediction on five-star Caleb Wilson

Arkansas star out for the year - what now? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas star Boogie Fland being out for the year - is ALL hope lost for the Razorbacks this season?

Dan Hurley's latest rant (18:00): Next up, Torres discusses Dan Hurley's latest rant - plays some of his postgame sound and discusses whether the coach crossed the line - or is he right to be mad at officials?!

Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final thought on 5-star Caleb Wilson (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show explaining why Louisville might just be the best story in college hoops right now - as they improve to 15-5 on the year. And finally, he gives his final thoughts as five-star Caleb Wilson gets set to make his college decision on Thursday.

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Ohio State WINS THE NATIONAL TITLE: How should Ryan Day's critics feel + is the SEC's run of dominance over? Jan 21, 2025

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On today's show Torres talks about Ohio State's national title run! How should Ryan Day's critics feel?! Is it bad for college football that the Buckeyes "bought" a national title? And is the SEC's run of dominance officially over - and is college football ready to enter its "Big Ten era?!"

Ohio State wins the natty - how should Ryan Day's critics feel (2:00): Ohio State has won the national title and Torres wonders: How should Ryan Day's critics feel right now? Should they be embarrassed for calling for his job? Or vindicated that he turned things around and got the job done?

Should we care that Ohio State "bought" a national title (21:00): From there, Torres switches gears and turns his attention to another topic: It is known that Ohio State spent $20 million on its roster. Should we care that they "bought" a title - or is this just the new norm in college football?

Is the SEC's run of dominance in college football over (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the state of college football. For a second year in a row a Big Ten team won a title and the SEC didn't even have a team in the title game? Is the SEC's run of dominance in college football officially over?!

Torres also wraps with your questions - and shares his thoughts on Caleb Williams, who officially got a new head coach on Monday!

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College Hoops Saturday INSANITY: Bama-Kentucky thriller | Panic at UNC? | John Calipari future? Jan 20, 2025

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On today's show Torres reacts to a GREAT Saturday of college hoops - as he discusses the Alabama-Kentucky thriller and if Auburn is legitimately unbeatable. Plus, North Carolina loses to... Stanford as questions about Hubert Davis emerge. Speaking of future, how should John Calipari move forward as Arkansas continues its historically bad start?

Alabama topples Kentucky in a thriller (): Torres opens with talking a Top 10 thriller between Alabama and Kentucky. Alabama gets a win it desperately needs while the Wildcats come up just short at home. Is the Wildcats defensive effort officially starting to become a concern - or is Alabama's offense just that good?!

Auburn keeps rolling (): From there, Torres talks about two other teams going in different directions. Auburn is now 17-1 and 2-0 since losing the best player in college basketball in Johni Broome, and Torres explains why it might be time for Tiger fans to start booking tickets for the Final Four.

Time to panic at North Carolina (): Then he switches gears to North Carolina and asks - at 12-7 and on the verge of potentially missing their second NCAA Tournament in three years Torres wonders if Hubert Davis' seat is a little bit hotter than people realize.

Arkansas loses again - what's John Calipari's future + the rest of the weekend in hoops (): Finally Torres wraps by hitting on the rest of the big games. A controversial call mars the end of the UConn-Creighton game, while West Virginia pulls off a stunning upset. Are Gonzaga's best days behind them? And finally, Arkansas is 0-5 and John Calipari looks miserable. Is it time for him to seriously think about stepping aside?!

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College Football Title Game PREVIEW + PICK + Mailbag - Mid-season Final Four, next Indiana coach, Kentucky what if? Jan 17, 2025

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On today's show Torres makes his college football national title game pick - before diving into the college hoops mailbag. Who is in Torres' mid-season Final Four? Who will be the next coach at Indiana? Plus, a WILD what if at Kentucky!

College Football Championship Game Preview + Pick (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Monday night's college football title game - Notre Dame-Ohio State. Who wins and how does it go down? Torres shares his thoughts!

Mailbag (18:00): Next up, Torres opens up the mailbag and answers your questions! What is his mid-season Final Four picks - Torres has some surprise selections? Plus, who should replace Mike Woodson when the Indiana job opens up?! And a great HYPOTHETICAL Kentucky question. Also, Torres gets "Old Takes Exposed" by Purdue fans! You won't BELIEVE what he said and how Boilermakers responded!

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College Hoops REACTION: Arkansas falls to 0-4 in SEC play - is the season over? Mike Woodson done at Indiana + is Kentucky a title contender? Jan 15, 2025

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On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD night of college hoops. Arkansas is 0-4 in the SEC, as their season spirals out of control! Plus, Indiana gets embarrassed at home. Is Mike Woodson done? Upsets at Florida and Alabama + Arizona is hitting its stride. Finally, Kentucky gets another Top 15 win - and this one is quietly maybe its most impressive yet!

Arkansas falls to 0-4 in SEC play - is all hope lost for John Calipari (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari falling to 0-4 in SEC play at Arkansas. Is all hope lost for the Hogs and how did it get so bad?!

Indiana suffers embarrassing loss - is this the beginning of the end for Mike Woodson (18:00): From there, Torres discusses Indiana suffering the worst home loss in program history. Mike Woodson is already on the hot seat - was this the unofficial end for the Hoosiers head coach?!

The rest of college hoops (34:00): Finally Torres wraps talking a crazy night where Ole Miss and Missouri pulled upsets, Arizona played its best basketball and Auburn just keeps rolling. Finally, Buzz Williams says Kentucky is a title contender - is he right?

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SEC Basketball Power Rankings - who is the BEST team in college hoops toughest league? Plus, a MAJOR announcement! Jan 14, 2025

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In this bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast - Aaron answers the question: Who is the best team in a LOADED SEC basketball conference?

Torres drops his first ever SEC Basketball Power Ranking.

Plus, a MAJOR announcement to lead the show.

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How WORRIED should SEC football be after abysmal postseason + Kentucky win, Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome + the rest of a WILD college hoops weekend Jan 13, 2025

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On today's show Torres talks about the SEC's disappointing postseason - and how worried should the league be?! Then he talks about a LOADED college hoops weekend as Kentucky wins a thriller, Cooper Flagg BALLS OUT, Auburn deals with injury issues + is Arkansas an NIT team?!

Texas loses in the playoff - capping a disappointing season for the SEC (): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas' loss in the Cotton Bowl and an end to a disappointing season for the SEC. For the first time since 2005, we have gone back-to-back years with no SEC team playing for a title - how did we get here? And should the league be concerned?

LOADED college hoops weekend (26:00): Torres then does a deep dive on a LOADED college hoops weekend, discussing Kentucky winning a thriller, why Alabama is the most underappreciated elite team in the country (39:00) + Cooper Flagg balls out (46:00) and why Johni Broome's injury isn't the worst thing for Auburn (48:00). Finally, he talks about the disappointing Arkansas Razorbacks, and a shocking stat that shows just how bad John Calipari's team really is (54:00).

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Notre Dame-Penn State THRILLER + midweek college hoops (Arkansas, UConn lose, Mick Cronin goes OFF + MORE!) Jan 10, 2025

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On today's show Torres reacts to the THRILLER between Notre Dame and Penn State, before turning his attention to mid-week college hoops. He talks Arkansas, UConn and others lose, while Mick Cronin has a WILD press conference rant.

Notre Dame beats Penn State in a playoff THRILLER (2:00): Torres opens the show with quick reaction to Notre Dame beating Penn State in an Orange Bowl thriller, including the single most impressive thing about the Irish's victory.

Mid-week college hoops (): From there, Torres does a DEEP dive into mid-week college hoops (20:00): John Calipari says he hasn't lost faith in Arkansas, but what about fans? UConn loses again, as a strange narrative emerges (36:00). Is Illinois the most underrated team in the land and what about Mick Cronin going OFF in a WILD postgame press conference (1:00:00)?

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College Football Semifinal Picks, Kirk Herbstreit says ESPN doesn't have SEC bias + Shedeur Sanders draft stock tumbling?! Jan 08, 2025

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On today's show Torres makes his final CFP semifinal picks, before talking about Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN has no SEC bias. Should we believe him?! Plus, should Carson Beck consider returning to school - and Shedeur Sanders, second round pick?!

College Football Playoff picks (2:00): Torres opens by making his College Football semifinal playoff picks, sharing thoughts and predictions on Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State.

Kirk Herbstreit claims ESPN doesn't have SEC bias - should we believe him (21:00): From there, Torres responds to Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN doesn't have SEC bias, after the network has been criticized for their college football coverage. Should we believe him?!

Odds and ends (33:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few odds and ends. He wonders if Carson Beck could or should consider a return to school - and what a realistic transfer option might look like. Also, could Shedeur Sanders fall to the second round of the NFL Draft - one expert says yes!

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