Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Crazy college hoops weekend, Heisman controversy, college football portal updates + Baseball's $700 million man! Dec 11, 2023

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On today's show Torres talks a crazy college hoops weekend, including, does Zach Edey get preferential treatment, Arizona's dominance and Kentucky coming into form. Plus, was there REALLY controversy with the Heisman and Torres shares major updates from college football's transfer portal. Also, a quick thought on baseball's $700 million man! Here's a full rundown:

Baseball's $700 million man, Heisman controversy + all the updates in college football's transfer portal: Torres had to share some quick thoughts on the insane $700 million/ Ohtani contract (2:00), before getting to some college football news. Was there REALLY controversy with Jayden Daniels winning the Heisman or was it manufactured (9:00)? Plus, updates from the portal with big weekends from Oregon, A&M, Colorado and more

A DEEP dive into a wild weekend in college hoops (31:00): From there, Torres does a deep dive into college hoops from the weekend. Does Zach Edey get preferential treatment, after another foul-filled Purdue win?! Arizona is No. 1 - and this is the most impressive thing about them. Plus, Kentucky gets a great game out of Aaron Bradshaw - what is their ceiling with him in the lineup?!

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Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan? Marvin Harrison Jr. coming back for another year? Deion Sanders does it again + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong - best and worst takes of the week! Dec 08, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses whether Marvin Harrison Jr., could actually come back for another game - and if Jim Harbaugh is ready to stay at Michigan long-term. Then he breaks down Deion getting another major commit - and if it'll be enough to improve Colorado next year. Finally he plays "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" with his best and worst takes of the college football season.

Could Marvin Harrison Jr. actually come back for another year + Jim Harbaugh set for an extension?: Torres opens the show by discussing a report that Marvin Harrison Jr. could come back for another season at Ohio State. Torres explains why it might just happen. Also, Jim Harbaugh is ready to sign an extension - with one catch. Will it happen?!

Deion Sanders gets another mega-recruiting win - who's next?!: Next up, Torres talks about Deion Sanders' shocking recruiting win - getting the commitment from the top offensive lineman in high school football, Jordan Seaton. What impact does this have on Colorado? And who is the next big player to end up at Colorado?!

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong: Finally, we have a special "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" hitting on Torres' best and worst takes of the college football season. He discusses his playoff hits and misses, and the one team that totally exceeded his expectations. Also, why he was dead wrong about the Heisman race - but also right at the same time. Torres explains!

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Wild CFB transfer portal updates, crazy Texas A&M/NIL comments + UConn smacks UNC and the rest of Tuesday night college hoops! Dec 06, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses some crazy after the college football transfer portal opened, and a Texas A&M star dropping some wild comments on the NIL situation in Aggieland. Plus, he discusses a busy Tuesday in college hoops with UConn smacking UNC and Michigan State and Villanova losing again. Here is a full rundown:

All the wild updates after one day in the college football transfer portal (2:00): Torres starts, by discussing all the wild updates after the CFB transfer portal has been open for just one day. Included are updates on star QB's Dillon Gabriel, Riley Leonard, Brock Vandagriff, Dante Moore and Kyle McCord.

Shocking Texas A&M/NIL comments (21:00): Next up Torres discusses a wild story out of Texas A&M, where star wide receiver Evan Stewart made some shocking comments about NIL. But while many perceived the comments to mean one thing - Torres says they meant something completely different.

UConn-UNC and the rest of Tuesday night college hoops (37:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing a busy Tuesday night in college hoops. UConn bounced back from their loss at Kansas with a big win over North Carolina - and Torres says there's one big takeaway for the Huskies. Plus, thoughts on Illinois-FAU and more losses for Villanova and Michigan State.

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BONUS POD: College football's transfer portal is OPEN - here are the big names that entered Monday and where they could end up Dec 05, 2023

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We have a bonus pod! The college football transfer portal opened and some BIG names entered on Monday. Who are the big names to know, and where could they end up?! Torres dives in, discussing like Ohio State's Kyle McCord, Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel and more.

Plus, a bonus segment breaking down the recruitment of Washington State star Cam Ward, who already has a final list of schools (22-minute mark).

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FSU vs. Bama - did the committee get right? Torres recaps his first trip to Phog Allen Fieldhouse + a WILD weekend in college hoops Dec 04, 2023

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Torres opens by reacting to the College Football Playoff committee's stunning decision to take Alabama and leave Florida State out of the playoff. Did the committee get it right? Then, Torres breaks down his first trip to Phog Allen Fieldhouse and his thoughts on UConn-Kansas, plus the rest of a crazy weekend in college hoops, where Duke, Kentucky, Purdue and Villanova were all stunned.

College Football Playoff committee chooses Bama over Florida State - did they get it right?! (2:00) Torres opens the show by discussing the committee's stunning decision to take Alabama for the final playoff spot over Florida State. Did they get it right? Torres breaks down the debate from all angles - and says there is one very simple answer.

Torres recaps his first trip to Phog Allen Fieldhouse + the rest of a wild weekend of college hoops: Next, Torres wraps the show by sharing his thoughts on his first trip to Phog Allen Fieldhouse, as Kansas survived UConn on Friday night (21:00). From there, he rips through the rest of a wild weekend in college football where Duke, Kentucky, Purdue and Villanova all took stunning losses. Will Arizona be the new No. 1 come Monday (36:00)?!

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Torres makes his SEC, Pac-12 and title game picks, College football portal on FIRE + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong! Dec 01, 2023

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On today's show Aaron makes his conference title game picks and discusses how the portal is ALREADY getting crazy in college football. Plus, he plays America's favorite podcast game "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong."

Conference championship game preview and picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing his picks on all the conference title games. Who wins the SEC showdown between Georgia and Bama and how about in the Pac-12 between Oregon and Washington? Plus, thoughts on the Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC title games!

College football portal is ALREADY on fire (21:00): Next up, Torres discuss major moves already being made in the transfer portal. A former five-star is in the portal, as is a potential first round QB. Plus, the other big names who've entered!

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps by giving his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong

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INSTANT REACTION to Arkansas' win over Duke + Torres' shares the experience of his first trip to Bud Walton Arena!!!! Nov 30, 2023

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On today's show Torres shares thoughts on Arkansas' big win over Duke - and an inside look at his trip to Fayetteville and Bud Walton Arena! Included: Thoughts on the Hogs' big win, their ceiling, is Duke even good + his thoughts on his first trip to Bud Walton Arena!

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CFB Playoff committee sends LOUD message, Kentucky hoops dominates Miami, Arkansas-Duke preview + Bobby Petrino back to Arkansas! Nov 29, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses the playoff committee sending a very loud message - and what it means for the final four, and Bobby Petrino returning to Arkansas. Then he talks college hoops, speaking on Kentucky's dominant win and previews of Duke-Arkansas and UNC-Tennessee. Finally, an NBA play-in tournament hot take to end the show.

The Playoff committee sends a loud message (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the College Football Playoff committee sending a loud message on Tuesday night. Plus, Bobby Petrino is back at Arkansas, as college football officially goes crazy.

Kentucky dominates Miami + previewing Duke-Arkansas and Tennessee-UNC (20:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing Kentucky's dominant win over Miami - and if this proves the Wildcats are a legit title threat. Plus, his thoughts on Tennessee-UNC and Duke-Arkansas, a game he'll be at live!

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Mark Stoops/A&M drama, Mike Elko to A&M, Michigan smacks Ohio State again, Iron Bowl and Playoff scenarios heading into the final week of the season Nov 27, 2023

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We've got ourselves a mega episode on the final Monday of the college football season, as Torres discusses a wild weekend in College Station - what happened with the Mark Stoops/Texas A&M stuff + why Torres thinks Mike Elko is a great hire for A&M. Plus, thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, the Iron Bowl and all the crazy playoff scenarios heading into the final week of the season.

Mark Stoops/A&M Drama + A&M hires Mike Elko (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas A&M's decision to hire Mike Elko - and why he is the perfect fit for Aggieland after the disappointing Jimbo Fisher era. Plus, Torres dives deep into all the Mark Stoops drama from the weekend, why it went wrong and why it all worked out for the best that Stoops is still in Lexington.

Michigan-Ohio State reaction (22:00): From there, Torres reacts to a third straight win from Michigan over Ohio State. The Buckeyes appear lost and Torres wonders how much of that falls on Ryan Day. Are we sure he's the right coach for the gig? Plus, why Jim Harbaugh would be crazy to go to the NFL given the current landscape of the Big Ten.

Iron Bowl + the playoff picture heading into conference championship weekend (42:00): Finally, reaction to the rest of the weekend in college football. Aaron discusses a classic Iron Bowl win, Jalen Milroe becoming a legend, and why Auburn is quietly showing signs of improvement under Hugh Freeze. Plus, a quick look at the conference title games - and what happens to the playoff picture if all the favorites win this weekend?!

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Feast Week thoughts on Maui, Empire Classic + Picks on Ohio State-Michigan, Iron Bowl and all the big rivalry week games! Nov 23, 2023

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On today's show Aaron makes his preview and picks on all the big Thanksgiving college football games including Ohio State-Michigan, the Iron Bowl and more. Plus, Feast Week hoops thoughts on the Maui Invitational and UConn's dominant win at the Empire Classic.

Ohio State-Michigan, Iron Bowl + the rest of Aaron's rivalry week picks (2:00): Torres opens by sharing his preview and picks on why Michigan wins even without Jim Harbaugh, the Iron Bowl and the rest of his rivalry week picks. Games included: Oregon State-Oregon, Kentucky-Louisville, Texas A&M-LSU and more

Feast Week reaction (26:00): Next up is Feast Week reaction to all the big news across college basketball. Including Marquette knocking off Kansas, and if Kansas is overrated, Purdue's foul fest vs. Tennessee and is Gonzaga underrated. Plus, can UConn go back-to-back after dominating the Empire Classic in New York.

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