Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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BONUS POD: Kentucky loses at home again to Gonzaga - is it OFFICIALLY time for John Calipari to step aside at UK?! Feb 11, 2024

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With Super Bowl Sunday coming - Torres drops a quick, bonus pod reacting to Kentucky suffering a historic third straight loss at Rupp Arena, this time to Gonzaga. With the loss, and UK's disastrous mistakes down the stretch, and another lost season - is it officially time for John Calipari to step aside at UK?!

Torres breaks it all down.

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Torres makes his Super Bowl pick, Nick Saban joins College GameDay, SEC hoops officiating crisis, Kentucky-Gonzaga preview + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Feb 09, 2024

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On today's show Torres makes his Super Bowl pick, talks Nick Saban going to College Gameday, discusses an officiating crisis in the SEC, previews Gonzaga-Kentucky and plays "Aaron Right, Aaron" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week:

Torres makes his Super Bowl pick (2:00): Torres opens by sharing his thoughts on the Super Bowl and making his Super Bowl pick.

Nick Saban joins College Gameday (13:00): From there he discusses Nick Saban to College Gameday, explains why he likes the move, and wonders - who will be on set with him?! And who will (hopefully) be let go?!

SEC basketball officiating crisis + Gonzaga-Kentucky preview (21:00): Next Aaron hits on college hoops - discussing a debacle in the Alabama-Auburn game, where a total of 85 foul shots were taken. What can the league do to fix this? Also, he previews the big game of the weekend - as Gonzaga travels to Kentucky (33:00).

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment, Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong - sharing his best and worst takes of the week!

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Vegas Super Bowl, Chip Kelly rumors, Tuesday college hoops + a new NIL power emerging, a NEW SEGMENT ON THE SHOW! Feb 07, 2024

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On today's show Torres discusses the excitement for a Vegas Super Bowl and what's REALLY going on with Chip Kelly - before turning to Tuesday night college hoops. He discusses Carolina's loss, UConn and Kentucky's big wins + two prominent programs who could be looking for new head coaches this spring. Also, he rips around the rest of the major stories in sports, including a new NIL power emerging and more!

Vegas Super Bowl + Chip Kelly rumors (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing one quick thought on the Super Bowl being held in Las Vegas, before turning to all the wild Chip Kelly rumors. Why is he REALLY trying to get out of UCLA? The answer is more complicated than you think.

Tuesday night college hoops (19:30): From there, Torres switches gears and reacts to Tuesday college hoops. North Carolina loses to Clemson - is that more about Clemson or Carolina?! Kansas lost again on Monday - is it time to panic and UConn and Kentucky roll. Plus, are two major Big Ten programs both going to be looking for new head coaches at the same time?!

A new segment!!!! (40:00): Finally Torres drops a new segment to wrap the show. He hits on all the little news in sports, including Steven Belichick coming to college football, a new NIL power emerging and the NFL making a surprise decision. Plus, you won't believe who made a surprise appearance in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday!

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Death of the NCAA coming? Kentucky falling apart, Tennessee a contender, UConn and UNC roll - plus the rest of a LOADED weekend in college hoops Feb 05, 2024

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On today's show, Aaron opens with a story from the weekend that may be proof that the NCAA is about to collapse. Plus, he hits on a WILD weekend of college hoops as Kentucky takes another disastrous loss, is Tennessee a title contender + UConn and UNC roll!

Death of the NCAA? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a very interesting story - as it appears as though the NCAA is on the verge of collapse. Torres explains, as well as what the next iteration of college sports may look like.

Tennessee destroys Kentucky, UConn and UNC roll + the rest of a WILD weekend in college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres takes a quick break and reacts to an INSANE weekend of college hoops. Tennessee destroys Kentucky. Just how broken are the Wildcats - and the one big problem they face that NO ONE is talking about. Plus, is Tennessee a contender? Then he talks UConn dominating St. John's and UNC dominating Duke and asks - are these the two best teams in college hoops right now?!

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Who should be Louisville's next basketball coach? Previewing a crazy college hoops weekend, sign of trouble in college football? Plus Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong Feb 02, 2024

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On today's show Aaron discusses the realistic candidates for Louisville's next head coach and previews a loaded weekend of college hoops. Plus, a concerning problem for college football and "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong."

College football's new concern (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a new concern for college football, after a head coach leaves for an NFL coordinator position - is this a sign that the best coaches are leaving college football? Or just the reality of the new world?!

Who should be Louisville's coach previewing a LOADED weekend of college hoops (13:00): From there, Torres turns his attention to college hoops. With Louisville basketball on the verge of opening, he discusses who he would hire as the next head coach. Also, who are realistic candidates and who aren't? Also, he previews a loaded weekend of college hoops which includes Duke-Carolina, Tennessee-Kentucky, UConn-St. John's and more (23:00)!

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (37:00): Finally, Torres wraps the week giving his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong!"

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Wednesday college hoops: Kentucky falls to Florida, Purdue bailed out by the refs, UConn survives, how many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament?! Feb 01, 2024

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We have a little bonus Aaron Torres Pod - as Aaron does immediate reaction to a wild Wednesday in college hoops. Kentucky fell at home to Florida - how worried should fans be? Plus, Purdue is bailed out by the refs in an unspeakable way. Finally, UConn survives, Arkansas wins and how many SEC teams make the Big Dance?! Here's a quick rundown

Kentucky loses - how worried should fans be (2:00) - Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's overtime home loss to Florida. It was a game the Wildcats should have had - but they fall anyway. Time to panic? Or life in the SEC? Also, how good is Florida? And why can't UK ever stay healthy?!

Purdue is bailed out by the refs, how many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament and UConn survives a sloppy game against Providence - From there, Torres reacts to the rest of the night in college hoops. Purdue shot an insane 38 more foul shots than their opponent as they escape, and you know Torres has thoughts (12:00). Plus, Arkansas gets a win, Georgia has an all-time meltdown + how many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament (23:00). Finally, UConn survives an ugly game against Providence to get the win (27:00)!

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A new NCAA/Tennessee football investigation, Tuesday night college hoops + Bruce Pearl joins the show! Jan 31, 2024

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On today's show Torres discusses a NEW investigation of Tennessee football by the NCAA - does it have warrant? He also discusses Tuesday night college hoops, UNC and Tennessee losing - and explains why 2024 is the year the portal has flattened the playing field in college hoops. Finally, Torres is joined by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl to discuss the loaded SEC, the Tigers recent skid and the state of college hoops as a whole.

A new Tennessee football investigation (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing yet another NCAA investigation into Tennessee football - what happened? And is it the NCAA, not Tennessee that's crossing the line?

Tuesday night college hoops (19:00): From there, Torres reacts to Tuesday night college hoops - as North Carolina and Tennessee both fall. Plus, Torres explains how NIL and the portal have created parity in the sport like nothing we've ever seen before.

Bruce Pearl joins the show (35:00)!: Finally, Torres is joined by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, to discuss the loaded SEC, his struggling Auburn Tigers and how they get back on track - plus, his thoughts on the state of college hoops in 2024!

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Dan Campbell's meltdown + AFC/NFC title game reactions, full college hoops weekend recap + is Dan Hurley already the best coach in college hoops?! Jan 29, 2024

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On today's show Aaron shares thoughts on the two wild, conference title games, including: Did Dan Campbell cost the Lions a trip to the Super Bowl? Then, he rips through a wild weekend in college hoops, explaining why he can't quit Arizona, Kentucky rallying at Arkansas and the wild scene in Arkansas. Plus, is Dan Hurley already the best coach in college hoops?!

NFC/AFC title game reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing thoughts on the two conference championship games. Did Dan Campbell cost the Lions a trip to the Super Bowl with his big fourth down call? Plus, why it's time to stop talking about "rivals" with Patrick Mahomes. Also, a quick thought on the upcoming Super Bowl.

Whipping through college hoops (19:30): From there, Torres reacts to a crazy weekend in college hoops, talking about the crazy scene in Providence, Kentucky rallying at Arkansas and why he just can't quit Arizona. Also, Torres is asked: Is Dan Hurley already the best coach in college basketball and shares his thoughts (35:00).

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Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers, what's next at Michigan, CRAZY Kayshon Boutte/Gambling story + previewing the weekend ahead Jan 26, 2024

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On today's show Torres shares his thoughts on Jim Harbaugh officially leaving for the Chargers, why he's excited for Harbaugh in the NFL and what's next at Michigan. From there, he discusses the WILD Kayshon Boutte/gambling story and wraps the show with a weekend preview, giving his AFC/NFC title game picks as well as his thoughts on a busy weekend in college hoops.

Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers + what's next at Michigan (2:00): Torres opens by discussing the news that Jim Harbaugh is officially headed to the NFL. He explains why he's sad for college football, but also excited to see Harbaugh try and turn the Chargers around. Also, why this news isn't surprising - and finally, what should Michigan do next? Hire Sherrone Moore? Or look outside the program?!

Crazy Kayshon Boutte gambling story (18:00): From there, did you see the crazy Kayshon Boutte gambling story? The former LSU star placed over 8,000 bets at both LSU and the NFL - and Torres has a LOT of thoughts.

Weekend look ahead (28:00): Finally, Torres wraps with his weekend preview. He makes picks on the AFC and NFC championship games and shares some thoughts on college basketball, including a very intriguing Big East game - and will Kentucky bounce back at Arkansas?!

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CFB updated "Too Early Top 25," Kentucky hoops gets smoked by South Carolina - time to panic? Plus, who will be DePaul's next head coach?! Jan 24, 2024

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On today's show Aaron updates his "Too Early Top 25" after all the chaos of the last few weeks, then switches to college hoops. Kentucky gets smoked - is it time to panic, plus the rest of the night in college hoops. Plus, DePaul started off the carousel - who will be their next coach? Torres has some thoughts!

An updated College Football Top 25 - after the chaos of the off-season (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing shakeups in college football's "Way Too Early Top 25" after two weeks of the off-season. There's a new No. 1 + how does Nick Saban's retirement impact Bama's ranking? Plus, all the other big moves up and down! Torres dives in!

DePaul fires its coach to start the hoops carousel - who's next?! (23:00): From there, Torres reacts to the news that DePaul has fired coach Tony Stubblefield. The first job is open - and Torres has the scoop on who's next!

Kentucky gets smoked + the rest of Tuesday night in college hoops (36:00): Finally, Torres reacts to Kentucky getting destroyed by South Carolina - how worried should Wildcats fans be? Plus, his thoughts on the rest of a busy Monday and Tuesday in the sport!

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