Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Georgia football players KEEP getting arrested - why no criticism for Kirby Smart? UK/Louisville TBT + Calipari lands 5-star Jul 29, 2024

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On today's show Torres breaks down shocking arrest numbers from Georgia football - and wonders why Kirby Smart isn't under fire. Plus, Lincoln Riley wants to end the Notre Dame series? And an interesting recruiting note from Nebraska. Plus, Torres talks Arkansas landing a 5-star and a WILD story from "TBT" where Kentucky will play Louisville in front of a record crowd Monday!

Georgia football players can't stop getting arrested - why no criticism for Kirby Smart (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking about another MAJOR arrest for Georgia football - and wonders, after over two dozen arrests in a year, why is there no criticism for Kirby Smart?!

Lincoln Riley wants to cancel the Notre Dame series + a big recruiting note (19:00): From there, Torres shares two more college football stories. Lincoln Riley wants USC to cancel the Notre Dame series - is it proof he's too soft to be a big-time head coach?! Also, a VERY interesting recruiting note out of Nebraska

John Calipari lands a five-star + Kentucky + Louisville TBT is about to be CRAZY: Finally, we wrap the show by discussing two hoops topics. First, John Calipari lands his first 5-star in 2025 - and Aaron explains why it won't be the last (40:00). Plus, Monday's Louisville vs. Kentucky matchup is the most anticipated game in TBT history - and proves that no one loves college hoops like folks in Kentucky (53:00).

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BONUS POD: Arkansas and John Calipari land commitment from 5-star SUPERSTAR Darius Acuff - what's it mean? And who's next for Coach Cal? Jul 26, 2024

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On today's show ‪Torres‬ reacts to Arkansas landing 5-star SUPERSTAR Darius Acuff on Friday - and why it won't be the last 5-star in the class of 2025 for Razorbacks basketball

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Big Ten Media Day FIREWORKS! Mark Stoops talks NIL + MAJOR college hoops recruiting updates Jul 25, 2024

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On today's show Torres talks Big Ten Media Days - where Lincoln Riley makes a bold claim, and one school makes its case as the most underrated in college football. Plus, he responds to Mark Stoops NIL comments - is Stoops whining? Or does he have a point? Plus, recruiting updates on several high school stars - as Jasper Johnson, Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas and others close in on decisions.

Big Ten Media Days fireworks (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing fireworks at Big Ten Media Days! Lincoln Riley makes a bold claim, and it shows what's at stake for USC this season! Plus, one coach makes the case why his team is one of the most underrated in college football.

Mark Stoops NIL whining (23:00): From there, Torres reacts to some VERY interesting comments from Mark Stoops on NIL. The coach says that his whole life has become about raising money for football - is that part of the job?! Or does he have a point!?

MAJOR college hoops recruiting updates (33:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking college hoops recruiting! Several star players - Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, Jasper Johnson - are nearing decisions. What's the latest? And where will they end up?! Torres shares some thoughts!

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SEC Preseason Football Poll - and the three teams voters got wrong, Big Ten Media Day questions + Team USA basketball keeps struggling - time to panic?! Jul 23, 2024

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Torres opens the show talking another Team USA basketball struggle - after struggling again to win on Monday, is it officially time to panic?! Then, he turns his attention to football. The SEC Preseason football poll is out - and Torres believes there are three teams voters got WAY wrong, and Big Ten media days opens Tuesday - and Torres hits on the biggest storylines. Finally, there's a documentary coming out about... Michigan sign-stealing expert Conor Stalions?!

Team USA struggles again - is it time to panic (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing another disappointing effort from Team USA basketball. The US squad struggled to beat Germany on Monday after nearly losing to South Sudan on Saturday - is it time to panic?!

SEC Preseason Football Poll is out - and they missed on three teams (19:00): From there, the SEC Preseason Poll came out on Friday! Torres discusses it, and explains why he believes there are three teams voters got WAY wrong.

Big Ten Media Days begins - here are the biggest questions (38:00): Finally, with Big Ten Media Days beginning, Torres discusses the biggest questions in the league coming into the year. Including, will Ryan Day's NIL spending spree pay off? Is Lincoln Riley destined to fail again at USC? Who is the actual favorite and what to make of Michigan post Jim Harbaugh?

Plus, we learned on Monday there will be a documentary dropping soon on Netflix - about Michigan sign-stealing expert Conor Stalions!

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Peach Jam Reaction: Projecting where EVERY FIVE-STAR in the class of 2025 will play college hoops (Peach Jam Reaction!) Jul 22, 2024

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We'll get back to football later this week - but today, following Peach Jam, Torres projects where every 5-star in the class of 2025 ends up playing college basketball. Thoughts on AJ Dybantsa, Camron Boozer, Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas AND MORE!

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SEC Media Days GETS WILD! AJ Dybantsa surprise leader? An INTERESTING Kentucky basketball report Jul 19, 2024

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On today's show Torres talks an explosive final few days of SEC Media Days - as Lane Kiffin goes after Paul Finebaum and Greg Sankey gets REAL on Florida State rumors. Plus, has a surprise leader emerged for top prospect AJ Dybantsa? And a VERY interesting Kentucky basketball story!

SEC Media Days gets explosive (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing an explosive SEC Media Days! Lane Kiffin goes after Paul Finebaum! Plus, Kirby Smart is fining his players and Mark Stoops talks the Texas A&M job!

Greg Sankey gets REAL on Florida State to the SEC (25:00): From there, more realignment talk - as SEC commish Greg Sankey gets REAL on any further expansion. What did Sankey say? And would Florida State ever ACTUALLY be under consideration?

A surprise leader for AJ Dybantsa (37:00): Next, Torres switches to basketball - has a surprise leader emerged for the top player in America, AJ Dybantsa?! Torres talks about a shocking report - and whether there's truth or not!

An interesting Kentucky basketball story (49:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show discussing a report that Kentucky basketball beat a team of pros in an exhibition! Did it happen and what's it mean for the season ahead!

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Nick Saban SHAKES UP SEC Media Days! A MAJOR, new twist in FSU/Clemson realignment rumors + Bama can't stop picking up 5-stars! Jul 16, 2024

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On today's show, its all football! Torres discusses Nick Saban's two bold takes that SHOOK UP SEC Media Days! Also, we have a BIG, new twist in the Florida State/Clemson realignment rumors, and Alabama football can't stop picking up 5-star recruits!

Nick Saban's bold picks shake up SEC Media Days (3:00): Torres opens by discussing the breakout star of Day 1 of SEC Media Days - Nick Saban! You have to hear what he said about Texas - plus he picked against Bama! Does he really doubt the team? Or is this the best reverse psychology ever?!

A BIG, new realignment update involving Florida State and Clemson (22:00): From there - Torres talks about a BIG, new realignment update involving Florida State and Clemson. He discusses an intriguing new report about the Big 12, if they could actually land there, and the hurdles it will take to get there!

Kalen Deboer can't stop picking up 5-stars! (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking Kalen Deboer's recruiting surge! After adding two five-stars over the weekend, Alabama has the No. 1 class in the country. Deboer has already proved the naysayers wrong in recruiting - and could the class get even better?!

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Shedeur Sanders "Super Bowl" comments + Duke is the college hoops title favorite in Vegas - SHOULD THEY BE?! Jul 12, 2024

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Torres has a quick Friday show for you - he reacts to Shedeur Sanders saying Colorado is "everyone's Super Bowl" and then reacts to Duke being the national title at FanDuel - did they get it wrong?!

Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders shake up Big 12 Media Day (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing both Shedeur and Deion Sanders shaking up Big 12 Media Day! Shedeur says Colorado is "everyone's Super Bowl" - but does he have a point?!

Duke is the college hoops title favorite - should they be (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Duke being the national title favorite in FanDuel Sportsbook, as part of his "off-season grades" series. He explains why he thinks the Blue Devils should NOT be the title favorite - but does wonder if Cooper Flagg is the kind of player who can elevate Duke to a potential Final Four next season.

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More college realignment coming? Mike Gundy, AJ Dybantsa recruiting update, Cooper Flagg's big week Jul 11, 2024

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On today's show - Torres talks about the possibility of more realignment news coming in college sports and Mike Gundy's wild comments at Big 12 Media Days. Plus, an AJ Dybantsa recruiting update and Cooper Flagg's big week!

More college sports realignment news coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing interesting news out of the Big 12 Media Days - as realignment is again the buzz. Florida State and Clemson are unhappy - but can they get out of the ACC?! And what's it mean for the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12? Plus, Torres discusses Mike Gundy's very strange comments on star running back Ollie Gordon's arrest.

Cooper Flagg's big week (25:00): From there, Torres switches gears and talks about a big week for Duke star Cooper Flagg. After impressing against the US Olympic team - is it possible that Flagg is better than we thought? Does that mean Duke will be better? And why this is all GREAT news for college hoops

AJ Dybantsa recruiting update (39:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with two more big hoops stories. One, the top player in America AJ Dybantsa gave a recruiting update - we have a timeframe on his recruitment, but is there a leader? Plus, Torres reacts to the news that his old buddy Zach Edey is officially the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year next season!

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SEC Media Days is a WEEK away - everything you need to know, Dan Hurley extension, a crazy Oregon NIL story Jul 09, 2024

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We're back from the 4th and football season is coming - Torres gets you ready! A week away from SEC Media Days - here's everything you need to know, from Texas/Oklahoma's arrival, to Bama's coaching change and Georgia's revenge tour. Plus, Dan Hurley's extension and a CRAZY Oregon/NIL story

SEC Media Days is a week away - here's everything you need to know (4:00): With SEC Media Days just a week away - Torres gets you ready with all the big storylines and everything else to know. He talks Texas and Oklahoma - and is either actually ready?! How will Kalen Deboer do in his first year and Georgia's revenge tour. Plus, the one question no one is asking!

A crazy Oregon/NIL story (): From there, Torres switches gears - and discusses a crazy Oregon/NIL story. Do the Ducks' have unlimited NIL funds - and ultimately, does it even matter?! Torres says its complicated.

Dan Hurley contract extension (): Finally, Torres wraps with two hoops notes - Dan Hurley officially has his contract extension and the rest of college hoops should be terrified? Plus, Torres talks Team USA hoops in Vegas - and why he's fired up for this summer's Olympics!

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