Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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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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Weekend Recap: Kentucky wins Top 10 thriller, John Calipari BIG blunder + Will Shedeur/Deion say no to the Titans?! Jan 06, 2025

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On today's show Torres talks the first GREAT weekend of the college hoops season, as Kentucky tops Florida in a Top 10 thriller + John Calipari makes a big, public gaffe. Plus big wins for UConn, Arizona, Bama and Duke. Finally, will Shedeur Sanders and Deion Sanders say no to the Tennessee Titans - who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft?!

Kentucky wins a Top 10 thriller (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the game of the day Saturday - a Top 10 thriller between Kentucky and Florida. The Wildcats get the win, and Torres learned one BIG thing about them this season. Plus, why he came away more impressed than expected on the Gators.

John Calipari's gaffe after the Tennessee blowout (19:00): From there, Torres talks about a BIG gaffe from John Calipari after Arkansas lost to Tennessee. What did he say?! And just how big of a deal was it?! Also, was the blowout more about Tennessee being good or Arkansas being bad?! Torres also talks the rest of the college hoops weekend, as UConn, Alabama, Duke and Arizona pick up big wins.

Tennessee Titans get the No. 1 pick - but will Shedeur and Deion Sanders say no?! (50:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the Tennessee Titans landing the No. 1 pick! Deion Sanders has already said that Shedeur won't go to just any team - so will Shedeur say no to the Titans?!

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BONUS: Previewing Florida-Kentucky and Arkansas-Tennessee - two MAJOR Top 25 matchups in college hoops Saturday Jan 03, 2025

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On today's show Torres previews two MEGA Top 25 college hoops matchups in the SEC - as Kentucky hosts Florida in a Top 10 matchup, plus John Calipari makes his SEC debut as Arkansas travels to Tennessee in a Top 25 matchup

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Notre Dame tops Georgia - has the SEC been overrated all year?! Arizona State-Texas fiasco + Ohio State DOMINATES Oregon Jan 02, 2025

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In this first episode of 2025, Torres recaps the full College Football Playoff. He discusses Marcus Freeman outcoaching Kirby Smart in the Sugar Bowl, and does Georgia's loss prove the SEC was overrated all year?! Plus, he shares his thoughts on the Arizona State-Texas refereeing fiasco and the PROOF the refs got it wrong. Finally, he talks Ohio State's dominant win over Oregon and also, the most interesting thing about Penn State that no one is talking about!

Notre Dame beats Georgia - has the SEC been overrated all year (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing the Sugar Bowl, as Marcus Freeman outcoached Kirby Smart to victory. Also, does this prove the SEC was overrated all year?!

Arizona State-Texas officiating fiasco (25:00): From there Torres talks the officiating fiasco between Texas and Arizona State - and proof that the Sun Devils got screwed. Finally, he wraps with Ohio State's dominant win over Texas, and also - why Penn State advancing in the College Football Playoff is a good thing - sort of?!??!

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Second Round College Football Playoff picks, biggest college hoops stories for 2025 + FSU players sue Leonard Hamilton over NIL, Dec 30, 2024

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On today's show Torres makes his College Football Playoff picks for all of Tuesday and Wednesday's games, then discusses a WILD story of players suing a coach over NIL. Finally, he gives you the 10 biggest stories for college hoops heading into 2025.

College Football Playoff Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his second round College Football Playoff picks, previewing Ohio State-Oregon, Notre Dame-Georgia, Texas-Arizona State and Penn State-Boise State.

Leonard Hamilton being sued by FSU players over unpaid NIL (24:00): From there, Torres hits on the WILD story of Florida State players suing coach Leonard Hamilton over unpaid NIL money. Is this a sign of how crazy college sports is? Or a one-off deal?!

The biggest stories in college hoops heading into 2025 (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the biggest stories in college hoops heading into 2025 - including the SEC's dominance, UConn's pursuit of a 3-peat, plus how do the first years for Mark Pope and John Calipari end at Kentucky and Arkansas? Also, the one big coach on the hot seat - and which legend is next to retire?!

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College Football Playoff REACTION: Did Ryan Day + Ohio State prove everyone wrong? Why so many playoff blowouts? Lane Kiffin's Twitter meltdown Dec 23, 2024

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On today's show Torres reacts to the opening round of the playoff - did Ryan Day and Ohio State prove everyone wrong? Plus, Torres has an explanation as to why there were so many playoff blowouts. Finally, he discusses Lane Kiffin's Twitter behavior during the playoff

Did Ryan Day and Ohio State prove everyone wrong (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Ohio State's beat down of Tennessee. It was one of the finest days of Ryan Day's career - and we finally saw the best version of Ohio State. The question now - can they keep it up?! And if so, are the Buckeyes the favorite to win it all?

Why were there so many blowouts in the College Football Playoff (22:00): Next, Torres talks about the fact that all four playoff games were blowouts. He believes there are two obvious reasons that this happened. One obvious, and one not.

Lane Kiffin's social media meltdown (36:00): Finally, Torres talks about Lane Kiffin's Twitter meltdown, and says that Kiffin's whining is everything that's wrong with the new College Football Playoff format.

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College Football Playoff picks, Bama AD begs for money, the return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" + Poptarts Bowl CEO Steve Hogan previews this year's game! Dec 20, 2024

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It's a LOADED Friday show as Aaron makes his College Football Playoff Round 1 picks and talks about Alabama's AD begging fans for money. Plus, Ohio State embarrasses itself again before the playoff, the return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" and Poptarts Bowl CEO Steve Hogan previews what will again be an eventful game!

College Football Playoff picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his Round 1 playoff picks, previewing Indiana-Notre Dame, SMU-Penn State, Clemson-Texas and Tennessee-Ohio State.

Alabama's AD begs for money - are the Tide losing their grip atop college football (21:00)? From there, Torres talks about Alabama AD Greg Byrne BEGGING fans for money - are the Tide losing their grip atop college football!? Then he discusses a fascinating court ruling as a judge ruled in favor of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, essentially saying that junior college doesn't count against NCAA eligibility. Will junior colleges become a new minor league for college football (34:00)?!

PopTarts Bowl CEO Steve Hogan joins the show (45:00): Next up, PopTarts CEO Steve Hogan joins the show to preview the game and talk about innovation during bowl season - including the first ever "edible mascot" from last year's game!

Ohio State goes soft + the return of "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" (1:08:00): Finally, Torres discusses a new, sad low for Ohio State football - plus, the return of "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" talking the biggest stories he's gotten right AND wrong the last few months (1:15:00)!

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Alabama's portal problems, tampering gone WILD, USC meltdown + former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith joins the show Dec 18, 2024

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On today's show Torres discusses a tough day for Alabama in the portal - are the Tide's coaching getting BULLIED by their own players? Plus, tampering gone wild and Michael Vick college coach! Plus, Menace2Sports host and former Ohio State/Florida assistant Zach Smith joins the show to discuss Ohio State-Tennessee and just how toxic Columbus will get if the Buckeyes lose this weekend?!

Also, as the show ends we get late-breaking news that USC lost another star to the portal - as Lincoln Riley's meltdown continues.

Alabama's portal woes (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Alabama's portal woes - as a five-star enters and overall 15+ players have left the school. Is it just modern college football? Or are there bigger issues that need to be addressed?

Tampering gone wild (23:00): From there, Torres discusses a player named Kewan Lacy - who entered the portal Monday morning and committed by Monday night. He explains how it's an obvious example of tampering in the transfer portal - but can anything *actually* be done?!

Former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith joins the show (41:00): From there Torres is joined by former Ohio State assistant and current host of the Menace2Sports show Zach Smith. Zach discusses if Bill Belichick is really built for college football, and also what the temperature is like in Columbus right now. If Ohio State actually loses to Tennessee - would Ryan Day be fired?!

Late-breaking news - USC loses star Zachariah Branch to the portal (1:05:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with late-breaking news as USC star Zachariah Branch hits the portal. Is this proof that Lincoln Riley is destined to fail as 'SC head coach!

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