Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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College football's most intriguing storylines Part II, Johnny Manziel documentary review + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Aug 11, 2023

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On today's show Torres shares Part II of his "most intriguing college football storylines, including Alabama under the radar, Notre Dame with a real QB, and who's more likely to have a disappointing season Steve Sarkisian and Texas or Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher. Speaking of which, Torres then does a deep dive on the Johnny Manziel documentary sharing his thoughts and wraps with another edition of "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" with his best and worst takes of the week! Here's a full rundown:

College football's Most Intriguing Storylines Part II (2:00): After sharing Part I of his "Most Intriguing Storylines" on Monday, Torres drops Part II, including Alabama under the radar, Notre Dame with a real QB, and who's more likely to have a disappointing season Steve Sarkisian and Texas or Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher?

Johnny Manziel documentary review (22:00): Next up, Torres shares his thoughts on the Johnny Manziel documentary, including the best, most interesting and wildest stories from the movie. Also, why it was better than Torres expected

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (39:00): Finally, Aaron shares his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" - including thoughts on realignment, the first coaches poll and what he got dead wrong on Johnny Manziel. Plus, the biggest winner of summer football recruiting and a surprise winner in basketball as well.

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Reaction to the first coaches poll, is the ACC on the verge of collapse + Greg Sankey calls out the Big Ten - did he go too far? Aug 09, 2023

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On today's show Aaron shares his thoughts on the first coaches poll, then asks if the ACC is on the verge of collapse with news out this week. Finally, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey calls out the Big Ten - but is he right? Here are the full details:

Reaction to the first coaches poll (3:00): Aaron opens the show by reacting to the first Coaches Poll of the season. What did voters get right and wrong? Also, who is the most underrated and overrated teams heading into the year?

Is the ACC on the verge of collapse (23:00): Next, Torres talks the latest out of the ACC. There are whispers that Cal and Stanford want to join the league - but the bigger question is, how soon will Florida State leave? And what does that mean for the rest of the league?

Greg Sankey calls out the Big Ten - but did he go too far? (36:00): Finally, Aaron reacts to Greg Sankey calling out the Big Ten for their role in the demise of the Pac-12 - but did he take it too far? Torres explains.

Plus, a homework assignment for listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod!

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College football's most intriguing storylines Part 1, realignment fallout + what's next for the "Pac 4" + UCLA hoops goes on an international recruiting tear Aug 07, 2023

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Torres opens the show by sharing the 5 most intriguing storylines heading into the college football season, then discusses realignment fallout and what's next for the remaining Pac-12 teams. Finally, UCLA hoops has gone on an international recruiting tear - is this the next big wave of college hoops recruiting?

College football's most intriguing storylines Part 1 (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing college football's most intriguing storylines Part 1, including, what happens if Ohio State loses to Michigan again, Texas and Oklahoma's final year in the Big 12, and the one game that is absolutely must watch this season.

The fallout from realignment - what's next for the "Pac-4": Next Aaron discusses the fallout from realignment, and what's next for the "Pac-4" - Oregon State, Washington State, Cal and Stanford. Can they survive? And could other schools like them get left out in the dark?

UCLA's international recruiting tear: Finally, Torres reacts to UCLA hoops picking up a pair of international superstars this weekend, including one projected lottery pick. Is this the next big wave in college hoops recruiting?

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Oregon and Washington officially leave for the Big Ten - reaction, how it went down, what's next and is there anything the Pac-12 could've done differently? Aug 04, 2023

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On today's show, Torres reacts to the bombshell news that Oregon and Washington are officially leaving for the Big Ten.

He discusses how it went down, wades through the brief moment on Friday where we thought the Pac-12 could be saved. Plus, what's next for the remaining schools? Why the Pac-12 has no one to blame but itself.

Plus, the positives and negatives of Oregon and Washington's move on them and college sports as a whole.

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Bonus Episode: Realignment CHAOS CONTINUES - Big Ten flirts with Oregon and Washington + Florida State wants out of the ACC Aug 03, 2023

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So much is happening in the world of realignment that we had to do a quick, bonus Thursday episode of the show. Torres reacts to news that the Big Ten is now interested in poaching Oregon, Washington and maybe more from the Pac-12. Also, is Florida State wants out of the ACC - but can it happen? Here's a rundown of today's show:

The Big Ten has reached out to Oregon and Washington (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the latest twist in realignment, as the Big Ten has now contacted some Pac-12 schools. Could Oregon and Washington (and maybe a few others) join the league? If so, how soon? And what are the potential roadblocks?

Florida State wants out of the ACC (18:00): From there, Torres talks about Florida State again saying they want out of the ACC. Could it actually happen? As Torres explains... it's complicated.

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Can the Pac-12 be saved (realignment update)? + Kentucky hoops lands international star Aug 02, 2023

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On today's show, Torres reacts to the Pac-12's disastrous Tuesday meeting - can they survive? And if not, how soon will the next team leave? Also, Kentucky added an international superstar, and Aaron has some thoughts:

Pac-12 held its meeting Tuesday - but will it be enough to save the league (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the latest with the Pac-12. The commissioner finally presented a deal to the league's members on Tuesday, but is it enough to keep them together? If not, when does the next school leave?

Kentucky adds an international superstar (18:00): Next up, Aaron discusses Kentucky adding international superstar Zvonimir Ivisic. How did this happen? How good can the Cats be? And why this is proof of John Calipari taking back his program and the narrative around it.

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The Big 12's next big move (Weekend realignment update), Auburn football on a recruiting roll + John Ruiz in trouble Jul 31, 2023

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On today's show, Torres has a major weekend realignment update, as the Big 12 continues to make moves. Plus, Auburn football is on a recruiting run - proof, Hugh Freeze was the right man for the job. Finally, Miami super booster John Ruiz is in BIG trouble:

Weekend Big 12 realignment update (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the latest on the Big 12? Has a new favorite emerged for the 14th spot, and what does it mean for everyone else? Also, Torres points to the exact moment the Pac-12 made a mistake which might cost them their future

Auburn football's insane recruiting run (21:00): From there, Torres talks about Auburn's insane recruiting run in football - that has landed them two five-stars in the past week. He also explains why its proof Hugh Freeze was the right man for the job

John Ruiz in trouble (36:00): Finally, Torres has a troubling update on Miami super-booster John Ruiz, and explains why NIL isn't always as it appears

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What's the Pac 12 + Big 12 with Colorado officially in the Big 12, Right/Wrong + former Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer joins to discuss his new show Jul 28, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron shares what's for Oregon, Arizona, the Pac-12 and UConn - now that Colorado is in the Big 12. Then, former green beret, Texas star and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer joins to discuss his new show "Survive the Raft." Finally, we wrap with America's favorite podcast segment "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong."

What's the next big realignment move - now that Colorado is in the Big 12 (2:00): With Colorado officially in the Big 12, Aaron discusses the next big realignment move. What's next for Oregon, Arizona and UConn... and what's the next move for the Big 12? Also, can the Pac-12 survive?

Military vet and former Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer joins the show (25:00): Next up, Aaron has a very special guest - as former Army Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer joins the show. Boyer talks about his new show "Survive the Raft" which debuts on Discovery this Sunday, plus his time playing for Mack Brown at Texas and Pete Carroll in the NFL.

Right/Wrong (44:00): Finally, Aaron goes through his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong."

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BONUS Pod: Colorado set to leave for Big 12 - which school is next and what does it mean for the future of the Pac-12? Jul 26, 2023

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In this bonus episode, Aaron reacts to the news that Colorado is (unofficially) leaving the Pac-12 for the Big 12.

Why did this happen (2:00)?

Which school is next for the Big 12 (10:00)?

And what does this mean for the future of the Pac-12 (17:00)?

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Bronny James reaction, Jim Harbaugh four-game suspension + UNC-Kansas set home-and-home, college hoops recruiting whispers Jul 26, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron reacts to the shocking Bronny James story, as well as Jim Harbaugh potentially looking at a four-game suspension to start the 2023 season. Is it fair or not? Also, Torres discusses Kansas and UNC setting a home-and-home, the loaded 2023 Maui Invitational field and an interesting recruiting rumor. Here is the full rundown:

Bronny James (2:00): Aaron opens the show with quick reaction to the crazy Bronny James story, and the medical heroes who never get credit in moments like this one.

Jim Harbaugh four-game suspension - is it fair (10:00)? From there, Torres switches gears to the biggest story in college football - Jim Harbaugh looking at a four-game suspension over... cheeseburgers? Torres dives in, discusses whether its fair or not and why the cover-up is always worse than the crime. Also, is this the push Harbaugh needs to leave Michigan for good to go to the NFL?

UNC-Kansas set to play home-and-home, loaded Maui field, recruiting whispers (23:00): Finally, Torres closes the show with some college hoops news. UNC and Kansas set a home-and-home, in a piece of news that's great for college hoops. Also, the loaded 2023 Maui Invitational matchups are set, plus an interesting piece of recruiting news pops as well.

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