Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Recapping two INSANE CFP SEMIFINALS! Full thoughts on Michigan-Bama, Washington-Texas and EARLY LOOK AT THE NATIONAL TITLE GAME! Jan 02, 2024

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On today's show Aaron does a full deep dive into both insane semifinals - talking Bama-Michigan and Washington-Texas, talking all the big storylines from both games. Plus, an early look at Washington-Michigan for the championship!

Michigan-Bama (1:30): Torres opens the show talking Michigan-Bama, and why this game encapsulated both team's seasons. What to make of the Wolverines sloppy - but incredible win - and the coaching job Nick Saban did with this Alabama squad.

Washington-Texas (17:30): From there, Torres recaps Washington-Texas. Did Michael Penix have the best ever College Football Playoff performance, and should Kalen Deboer *already* be considered one of the top coaches in the sport?!

Plus, a first look at the Michigan-Washington national championship a week from now!

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BONUS POD: Ohio State gets embarrassed by Missouri in Cotton Bowl - as frustration grows with Ryan Day's big game struggles! Dec 30, 2023

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On this bonus pod, Torres shares quick reaction to Ohio State's embarrassing loss to Missouri - as Ryan Day loses another big game and frustration grows in Buckeye land!

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Final College Football Playoff thoughts, can bowl season be saved, NBC college football analyst Joshua Perry + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Dec 29, 2023

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In the final show of 2023, Aaron gives his final thoughts on the 2023 College Football Playoff and who wins and how. He also asks - can bowl season be saved (and does it need to be?!). Then, NBC analyst and former Ohio State Buckeye Joshua Perry joins the show to talk Ohio State, Michigan, Jim Harbaugh's future and more, and we wrap with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong.

College Football Playoff final thoughts (2:00): Torres opens by the show by giving his final thoughts on the College Football Playoff - and why his opinion has changed on one of the two big games. Also, he explains why everyone is looking at non-playoff bowl games wrong, and why no, bowl season does not need to be "saved."

NBC Analyst Joshua Perry joins the show (25:00): Next up, Aaron is joined by NBC analyst and former Ohio State Buckeye Joshua Perry to break down all the big games. He explains just how crushing a bowl game loss would be for Ryan Day at Ohio State, and gives new perspective on Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. Plus, are we all looking at Michigan-Ohio State wrong and he shares funny Urban Meyer stories.

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (1:02:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with America's favorite podcast segment "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" revealing his best and worst takes of 2023!

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Torres makes his COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PICKS + PREVIEWS THE ORANGE, COTTON, PEACH BOWLS AND MORE! Dec 26, 2023

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On this post-holiday edition of the Aaron Torres Pod - Torres previews and makes his picks on the two College Football Playoff games: Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas, plus previews the Orange Bowl (Georgia-FSU), Cotton Bowl (Missouri-Ohio State), Peach, Alamo bowls and more!

Michigan vs. Alabama - Rose Bowl (2:00)

Texas vs. Washington - Sugar Bowl (13:00)

Florida State vs. Georgia - Orange Bowl (25:00)

Ohio State vs. Missouri - Cotton Bowl (35:00)

Ole Miss vs. Penn State - Peach Bowl (44:00)

Arizona vs. Oklahoma - Alamo Bowl (53:00)

Plus, all the other big bowl games (59:00)

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BONUS EPISODE: The LEGEND Jim Calhoun joins to discuss his glory days, his best recruiting stories, UConn past and present + thoughts on the current Huskies and college basketball Dec 22, 2023

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In this bonus episode, Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun discusses his career at UConn, what he thinks of the current team, comparisons to Dan Hurley, recruiting Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and how he nearly got Kevin Durant to UConn AND MORE!!!

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National Signing Day REACTION AND HEADLINES, Mick Cronin NIL comments, UConn gets smoked + the rest of a busy week in college hoops Dec 21, 2023

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Torres opens the show the show by reacting to a crazy signing day, including a disastrous day for Florida, and all the big winners and losers of the day. Plus, what's going on with 5-star Jordan Seaton - who might not sign with Colorado after all? Then from there he switches to college hoops, where he talks Mick Cronin's lame NIL comments, UConn losing its first Big East game and a busy week in college hoops. Here's a full rundown:

National Signing Day recap and reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing National Signing Day recap and reaction. He discusses the debacle at Florida, where the Gators' class fell from No. 3 to No. 15 - and just how bad have things gotten for Billy Napier. Plus thoughts on the big winners and losers, plus - what the heck is going on at Colorado, where five-star Jordan Seaton might not be signing with Deion Sanders after all?

Mick Cronin's lame NIL comments, UConn loses + the rest of a busy weekend in college hoops: From there, Torres reacts to a busy week in college hoops. He opens with Mick Cronin complaining about UCLA's NIL and explains why its so lame, before switching to the rest of the week in the sport. UConn lost its Big East opener, continuing a BAD trend for the Huskies, while UNC bounces back from their loss to Kentucky and Duke rolls. Plus, is Memphis actually underrated after destroying Virginia earlier in the week?!

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National Signing Day preview, Nebraska lands the No. 1 QB in America + chaos at USC - what is going on with the Trojans, as star players keep transferring?! Dec 20, 2023

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On a busy National Signing Day show - Torres whips around college football. He discusses chaos at USC, which has lost several high profile players in the portal? What's going on and how blame should USC get?! Plus, Nebraska officially landed the top QB in America - what does it mean for the Huskers? Plus, a full National Signing Day preview talking about the big players, potential flips and everything you need to know!

What's going on at USC (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking the question - what the heck is going on at USC?! A five-star quarterback has transferred out, plus several key defensive players. Has Lincoln Riley completely lost control of this program?!

The top QB is headed to Nebraska + the rest of all the big Signing Day stories (17:00): From there, Torres reacts to the huge piece of news of the week - as Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 QB in HS football has flipped from Georgia to Nebraska! Why it's both surprising and not surprising, and what does it mean for Nebraska going forward?! Also, he looks at all the big stories heading into National Signing Day Wednesday, including big flips, potential players changing teams and much, MUCH more.

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Georgia football in trouble?! Kentucky-UNC, Purdue-Arizona, UConn-Gonzaga and the rest of a WILD weekend in college hoops! Dec 18, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses Georgia football - which keeps losing players to the portal. Is it time to panic for Dawgs fans? Plus a quick update on what happened in the portal this weekend. Then he turns his attention to Kentucky's mega win over UNC - and the one lesson we learned about the Cats, plus Purdue-Arizona, UConn-Gonzaga and more!

Is Georgia football falling apart (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing a wild few days with Georgia football. The Dawgs have now lost 18 players to the portal, and their top recruit visited Nebraska this weekend - is it time to panic for Kirby Smart?!

Portal updates from the weekend (15:00): From there, Torres updates some big portal moves from the weekend, including Auburn makes moves, Lane Kiffin revamping his roster, more work from Coach Prime and Colorado + much, much more.

Kentucky beats Carolina and the rest of a WILD weekend in college hoops (29:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky beating North Carolina - and the one thing we learned about the Cats in the process. Also, Torres shares his thoughts on Purdue beating Arizona, UConn smacking Gonzaga and more (44:00)!

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SEC Schedule release takeaways, Louisville basketball meltdown, previewing a MEGA weekend of college hoops, Right/Wrong + Intersport's Mark Starsiak Dec 15, 2023

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On today's show Aaron shares takeaways from the SEC schedule drop this week, then discusses Louisville basketball's meltdown this week. He previews a mega weekend on the court before welcoming in Intersport's Mark Starsiak to discuss how the games comes together. Finally, it's a WILD edition of Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong:

SEC football schedule release (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Wednesday's SEC schedule takeaways. Why divisions hurt Georgia and help Bama, plus why Billy Napier is screwed at Florida. Also, who has it tougher - Texas or Oklahoma?! And could Arkansas lose enough early where Bobby Petrino ends up as interim?!

Louisville basketball disaster + a preview of a LOADED weekend (21:00): Next up, Torres talks about Louisville's meltdown - the worst parts, and who could one day replace Kenny Payne. Plus, he previews Gonzaga-UConn, Purdue-Arizona, Indiana-Kansas and Kentucky-UNC (35:00).

Intersport's Mark Starsiak joins (48:00): Next, Torres welcomes his buddy Mark Starsiak from Intersport. Intersport is the promoter of big games like Kentucky-Carolina and UConn-Gonzaga - how do these games come together?! Mark has your answer!

Finally, Torres wraps the show with "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing Draymond Green, Patrick Mahomes and the one college football coach he was dead wrong on (1:05:00)

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Is the No. 1 recruit in America about to flip to... NEBRASKA?! BIG CFB Portal updates! Plus, Purdue fans COME AFTER TORRES! Dec 13, 2023

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On today's show Torres reacts to the news that the No. 1 QB recruit in America may flip to... NEBRASKA?! Plus, some big portal updates and he reads angry tweets from angry Purdue fans and loser media members after he criticized Zach Edey on Monday's show.

Is the No. 1 recruit in America about to flip to Nebraska (2:00): Torres opens the show with a discussion on if the No. 1 recruit in America, Dylan Raiola is about to flip from Georgia and commit to Nebraska. He shares the history, what it would mean for Nebraska and Matt Rhule and if it could actually happen!

Big college football transfer portal updates (17:00): From there, Torres switches gears and hits on some of the marquee portal updates from the last couple days. The quarterback carousel is spinning - and we know where some big names will end up. Ole Miss, Kentucky and others make their moves. Plus, will Coach Prime's rebuilt o-line actually work at Colorado?!

Tweets from angry Purdue fans and loser media members (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by sharing an update from Monday. After questioning whether Purdue star Zach Edey gets a beneficial whistle - he heard from thousands of Purdue fans. He reads the craziest tweets and calls out the losers and keyboard warriors in the media who are wrong on this topic.

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