Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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New twist in Pac-12's uncertain future (Media Day reaction), other Pac-12 thoughts/predictions + UConn hoops is on a recruiting roll Jul 24, 2023

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On today's show Aaron reacts to Pac-12 Media Day, where the commissioner spoke - but does anyone believe him on the league's uncertain future? From there, Torres talks on the field predictions in the Pac-12, where the league is actually set to have its best season in years. Plus, did Caleb Williams tamper with a new teammate and UConn hoops is on a recruiting roll. Here's a full rundown of today's show:

The Pac-12 commissioner discusses league's uncertain future (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the Pac-12 commissioner speaking about the league's uncertain future at Media Day on Friday. The commish painted a picture of confidence, and promised the league will stick together - but should we believe him?

Other reaction to Pac-12 Media Day - how good can this league be (17:00)? From there, Torres actually talks the on-the-field Pac-12 football product, which should be as good as its been in years. USC is the favorite - but should they be? Oregon and Washington are coming off 10+ win seasons, and Torres buys one but not the other. Also, the one surprise pick that Torres has for this league.

UConn hoops remains on a recruiting roll (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing UConn basketball on a recruiting roll, adding another big-time commit. More importantly, is this program about to take its recruiting to another level over the next year or two?

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More SEC Media Days reaction (Kiffin, Saban + more), Cooper Flagg recruiting update + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Jul 21, 2023

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On today's show Aaron has reactions from the second half of SEC Media Days, talking Lane Kiffin's wild NIL/portal comments, Nick Saban on his team + the latest twist in the Georgia vs. The AJC battle. Then, he asks - is there a new leader for top hoops prospect Cooper Flagg and he wraps with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong with his best and worst takes on SEC Media Days, college hoops, Pitino and more

SEC Media Days reaction Part II (2:00): For a second straight show, Torres reacts to the latest news at SEC Media Days. He discusses Lane Kiffin's wild NIL/portal comments, and what parts Kiffin got right and wrong. From there, he discusses Nick Saban's quiet confidence, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution firing the reporter that wrote the reports on Georgia football scandal. What does Torres make of this latest twist?

Is there a new leader for hoops super prospect Cooper Flagg (29:00): From there, Torres switches gears and asks if a new leader has emerged for basketball super-prospect Cooper Flagg. Who is the school, and why that school - cough, the reigning national champion - could be in line for a historic recruiting run

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (42:00): Finally, Torres gives his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing SEC Media Days good and bad, the one college football program he might have been wrong on + Rick Pitino does it again, and more.

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SEC Media Days reaction, Greg Sankey talks expansion, positive news for the Pac-12 + Deion vs. Venables Jul 19, 2023

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On today's show, Torres talks the first two days of SEC Media Days, reacting to interesting comments from Jimbo Fisher, Brian Kelly and Kirby Smart. Then, Greg Sankey shares some interesting thoughts on SEC expansion and is the Pac-12 actually going to get good news? Finally, Brent Venables calls out Deion - who is right?

SEC Media Days reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by talking SEC Media Days reaction, sharing thoughts on Jimbo Fisher's comments on Bobby Petrino, plus what Kirby Smart had to say about his team's arrests and Brian Kelly on LSU

Greg Sankey on SEC expansion + good news for the Pac-12 (21:00): From there, Torres two more expansion and realignment stories. Greg Sankey had some interesting comments on SEC expansion - and Torres believes him. Also, reports are that the Pac-12 is set to get good news - should we believe them?

Finally, Torres wraps by discussing Brent Venables calling out Deion Sanders - who's right and who's wrong on this one (40:00)?

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SEC Media Days preview + storylines, wild Jeremy Pruitt/Tennessee NCAA investigation + Kentucky wraps a dominant summer tour Jul 17, 2023

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On today's show Torres previews SEC Media Days with the biggest storylines in Nashville, then discusses all the WILD allegations in the Jeremy Pruitt/Tennessee/NCAA report. Finally, Kentucky absolutely dominated its foreign tour in Canada - is this team better than we thought?

SEC Media Days preview (2:00): SEC Media Days starts today, and Torres opens by discussing the biggest storylines! Why Georgia has an uphill battle going for a three-peat, has LSU *really* surpassed Alabama in the SEC West and could A&M possibly be better than expected? Also who is the second best team in the SEC East? Torres has an answer that might surprise you.

All the wild narratives from the Tennessee/Jeremy Pruitt case (29:00): From there Torres switches gears. On Friday the NCAA investigation into Jeremy Pruitt came out, and Torres has all the crazy details. Plus, was Tennessee's punishment fair or not?

Kentucky hoops wraps its foreign tour in Canada undefeated (49:00): Finally, Kentucky hoops dominated the "Globl Jam" in Canada this weekend. Is this proof that the Wildcats might be better than many expected going into next year?

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Big 12 expansion takes an interesting new twist, Kentucky hoops dominates Summer Tour + Miami Heat forward Orlando Robinson joins the show Jul 14, 2023

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On today's show Aaron discusses a fascinating new twist on Big 12 expansion - and what the next move might be. Also, Kentucky is 2-0 on a Summer Tour - could the Wildcats possibly be underrated? Plus a fun sitdown with Miami Heat forward and NBA Summer League breakout star Orlando Robinson. Here's a full rundown:

Big 12 expansion takes an interesting new twist (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing an interesting new twist on Big 12 expansion. Commissioner Brett Yormark admits he wants wo more teams - who could they be?

Kentucky basketball dominates its summer tour so far (19:00) Next up, Torres talks about Kentucky's dominant early start to their summer tour. What's gone right - and is this group underrated?

Miami Heat forward Orlando Robinson joins the show (34:00): Finally, Torres is joined by Miami Heat forward and NBA SUmmer League breakout star Orlando Robinson. He talks about his unique path to the NBA, his rookie year, interactions with Erik Spoelstra - and what's gone right in Summer League so far.

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Northwestern football scandal, Bob Huggins creates more drama at West Virginia + Kirby Smart addresses Georgia's crazy off-season Jul 12, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron dives into the Northwestern scandal and explains whether Pat Fitzgerald *actually* should've been fired. Then he hits on Bob Huggins latest refusal to leave West Virginia and Kirby Smart alks about Georgia's wild off-season - what did he say and can Georgia's problems be fixed? Here's a full rundown:

Northwestern football scandal (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Northwestern's football scandal - and whether Pat Fitzgerald actually deserved to be fired based on the facts of the case

Bob Huggins creates more drama at West Virginia (17:00): Next up Torres talks the Bob Huggins saga - which took a new twist Monday. You won't believe what Huggins is now saying.

Kirby Smart speaks out about Georgia football's embarrassing off-season (28:00): Finally, Kirby Smart *finally* addressed Georgia's off-season - but is it too little, too late for the Dawgs coach?

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Victor Wembanyama's debut, Bob Huggins mess + Peach Jam recruiting notes Jul 10, 2023

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On today's show, Torres discusses Victor Wembanyama's debut, the mess with Bob Huggins at West Virginia and shares some recruiting news and notes from Peach Jam on star players like Cooper Flagg, the Boozer brothers and more. Here's a full rundown of today's show:

Thoughts on Victor Wembanyama's debut (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing his thoughts on Victor Wembanayama's debut, including the good, the bad and what needs work. Also, why Torres was more impressed than he expected.

Bob Huggins creates a mess at West Virginia (14:00): From there, Torres switches gears and discusses the mess at West Virginia. Bob Huggins claims he never resigned and now wants his job back - there's no way he can get it... right?

Peach Jam recruiting notes (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the biggest recruiting notes from this week's "Peach Jam" event - the biggest AAU event on the circuit. He discusses whether Cooper Flagg is really a lock for Duke (and the one school that could steal him), thoughts on the Boozer twins, plus the top two players in the class of 2024, Tre Johnson and Dylan Harper are nearing commits. Where could they end up?

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MAILBAG EPISODE: College football's most overrated team, college hoops reclassification rumors, Joey Chestnut, Kentucky underrated, UConn recruiting + more Jul 07, 2023

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On today's episode Aaron answers your listener questions! Here is the rundown:

College football's most overrated team (2:00)

Is the best high school basketball player in America about to reclassify (13:00)?

Is Kentucky basketball actually underrated going into next year (24:00)?

Is Joey Chestnut an athlete (34:30)?

Will UNLV ever be good at basketball again (39:00)?

UConn recruiting (45:00)?

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College football recruiting goes wild this weekend, the craziest college sports realignment story yet + is change coming with the transfer portal? Jul 05, 2023

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It's a post July 4th edition of the Aaron Torres Pod - as Aaron reacts to a wild weekend in college sports. We had the wildest weekend in college football recruiting this year - what do you need to know? Plus, we have the craziest realignment story ever - did San Diego State get kicked out of the Mountain West? Plus, John Calipari advocates for changes to the transfer portal - is he right?

College football recruiting goes wild (2:00): Aaron opens the show by talking about the craziest college football recruiting weekend of the year so far. Ohio State and USC loaded up on big-time commits - and it could mean something big for each program going forward. Texas A&M steals a five-star and Miami, Arkansas and Kentucky also go strong over the holiday.

San Diego State is part of the wildest conference realignment story ever (19:00): From there, Torres switches gears - where San Diego State was part of maybe the craziest college sports realignment story we've ever seen. Did the Aztecs just get kicked out of the Mountain West? It sure seems like it.

Finally, John Calipari wants a change to the transfer portal - is he right (37:00)

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Shocking new report on Georgia football - why is no one holding Kirby Smart accountable? New NIL rules coming? Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong Jun 30, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the most shocking report on Georgia football yet - and asks: Why is Kirby Smart not under more fire for Georgia football's wild culture problem? He also discusses an interesting new Jim Harbaugh story and if NIL change is coming? Finally he wraps with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong, sharing his best and worst takes of the week.

Shocking new report on Georgia football - should Kirby Smart be held more accountable? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a shocking new report on Georgia football. The facts of the case are jarring, and it's worth asking: Does Kirby Smart need to be held more accountable as his players continue to break the law with no consequences in Athens?

Interesting Jim Harbaugh story + new NIL rules coming (22:00)? From there, Torres shares two other interesting college football stories. One, Jim Harbaugh has instituted a "beat Georgia" segment to every practice - is that smart or corny from the Michigan coach? Also, the NCAA is trying to come down on NIL rules' violators - and one major AD laughed in their face.

Finally, Aaron wraps with America's favorite segment, "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week, with thoughts on Lincoln Riley, John Calipari and Kyrie Irving, plus the emergence of Arkansas hoops and the latest scandal in the NFL (37:00).

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