Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Chris Beard fired - will he ever coach again and who's next at Texas + an update on Rick Pitino and St. John's Jan 06, 2023

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It's all an hoops show, as Aaron reacts to Chris Beard's firing, wonders if he'll ever coach in college basketball again and explains why the Texas could attract some big name candidates. Plus, a VERY interesting update on the Rick Pitino/St. John's conversation from a few days ago. Here's a full rundown:

Chris Beard fired - will he ever coach again? (5:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the news that Chris Beard was fired. He discusses whether Beard will ever coach college basketball again, and if Texas basketball can rebound and meet expectations this year.

Who's next at Texas? (23:00): From there, Aaron goes through the list of candidates who could end up at Texas. He explains why the job is better than most realize, and might even be better since Beard took over two years ago. Who are the candidates? And the one national championship winning coach who might say yes to the job.

Finally, on the last episode, Aaron explained why St. John's needs to fire Mike Anderson and pursue Rick Pitino - and he has a VERY interesting update on that topic (39:00).

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Damar Hamlin, Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors pick up + should St. John's pursue Rick Pitino and the rest of the week in college hoops Jan 04, 2023

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Aaron opens the show sharing quick thoughts on the awful Damar Hamlin situation before turning his attention to the rest of the sports world as a whole. Jim Harbaugh is flirting with the NFL and it feels like he could go this time, plus the week in college hoops. Purdue and UConn lose - also in the midst of another disappointing season, should St. John's consider Rick Pitino.

Damar Hamlin thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the awful Damar Hamlin news and sharing his thoughts.

Jim Harbaugh to the NFL (14:30): Next, Aaron shifts to Jim Harbaugh, where there are now multiple reports that he is seriously considering a return to the NFL. Aaron explains why this time feels different, and why it really feels like he may have coached his last game at Michigan.

College hoops notes - including, should St. John's pursue Rick Pitino? (33:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing college hoops. In the midst of another disappointing season, Aaron explains why Rick Pitino is the only man who can save them. Also, Purdue and UConn lose - should fans be worried about either? And finally, Kentucky bounces back with a much-needed win.

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Reaction to two CLASSIC College Football Playoff semifinals - Georgia-Ohio State and TCU-Michigan Jan 02, 2023

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On today's show, Aaron shares his thoughts on the two College Football Playoff semifinals, and what Saturday meant for Ohio State, Georgia, TCU and Michigan. Here's your full recap:

Georgia vs. Ohio State reaction: Aaron opens by discussing the Georgia-Ohio State classic, and why even in defeat, Ohio State, Ryan Day and CJ Stroud showed him more than expected.

Michigan vs. TCU and the rest of the big bowl games: From there, Aaron discusses another classic, TCU-Michigan. Why there's one big positive for Michigan football despite the loss, and why TCU is *already* one of the best stories in recent college football history. Also, he shares quick thoughts on Clemson's Orange Bowl loss, Alabama's dominating win in the Sugar Bowl and more

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College Football Playoff preview, other bowl games, Kentucky hoops meltdown + the rest of college hoops Wednesday Dec 30, 2022

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron previews the College Football Playoff and the other major bowl games, before looking back on Wednesday's college hoops slate. He discusses a Kentucky meltdown, sharing reaction from fans, plus shares his thoughts on the rest of the evening's games. Here's a full rundown:

College Football Playoff + bowl preview: Aaron opens the show by sharing his thoughts on the two College Football Playoff semifinals and making his picks. He also shares quick thoughts on the other major bowl games this weekend.

Kentucky melts down + the rest of the college hoops week that was: From there, Aaron switches gears and talks a loaded Wednesday college hoops slate. He discusses yet another embarrassing game from Kentucky, reading listener e-mails and DM's about the performance. Then he wraps by talking Villanova-UConn, Arkansas-LSU and more.

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College hoops reset heading into conference play: Contenders, disappointments and more + author Steve Rivera discusses his new book on Arizona hoops Dec 28, 2022

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With conference play ramping up this week, Aaron catches you up on what you need to know - sharing his No. 1 team, national title contenders, biggest disappointments and more. Then, author Steven Rivera discusses his new book on Lute Olson, the state of Arizona hoops and more. Here's the full rundown:

College Hoops Reset Part I: Who's No. 1 + other title contenders (3:00): Aaron opens the show with the first of two parts in his college hoops reset. He tells you the three teams he believe have a case for "best team in college hoops" then lists off the other teams that he thinks are good enough to win it all.

College Hoops Reset Part II: Bad blue bloods, SEC rising, Big East falling and more (23:00): From there, Aaron goes through Part II of his college hoops reset, discussing how concerned we should be about Duke, UNC, Kentucky and Villanova. He then talks about the surprising depth in the SEC, and a disappointing year so far for the Big East, and if Villanova, Creighton and others can be fixed.

Author Steve Rivera discusses his new book on Arizona hoops (46:00): Finally, author Steven Rivera discusses his new book on legendary Arizona coach Lute Olson. After covering Olson for years, Rivera discusses what kind of coach he was, the glory days of the Wildcats and what he sees from second-year coach Tommy Lloyd.

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Signing Day reaction: Alabama's historic class + winners and losers + end of 2022 version of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" Dec 23, 2022

Show notes

It's a pre-Christmas edition as Aaron discusses National Signing Day in college football, chatting about Alabama's historic class, and the biggest winners and losers of Signing Day as well. Finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of 2022!

National Signing Day reaction - Bama's historic class + winners and losers: Aaron opens the show by discussing college football's National Signing Day. He explains why this is maybe Nick Saban's most impressive effort yet (6:00) and also picks the winners and losers of Signing Day, including a big day for Auburn and Oregon and another disastrous afternoon for Ohio State and Ryan Day (18:00).

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong - best and worst of 2022 edition (28:30): Finally, Aaron wraps by playing "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of 2022. Included - picking both national title contenders a season ago, but why he was dead wrong heading into 2023. Also, the worst college football prediction maybe ever!

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Crazy Drake Maye NIL rumors, Devin Leary to Kentucky, National Signing Day preview + NIL expert Luke Fedlam Dec 21, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses some crazy Drake Maye NIL rumors and why Kentucky just got the steal of the transfer portal, Devin Leary. He then previews National Signing Day, including UCLA stealing a star. Finally, he welcomes sports attorney and NIL expert to discuss NIL, and separate fact from fiction.

Drake Maye NIL rumors (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the crazy rumor that UNC quarterback Drake Maye was offered $5 million in NIL. He explains why he believes it could've happened and wonders why some schools and players are treated differently when discussing NIL.

Devin Leary commits to Kentucky + National Signing Day Preview (17:00): From there, Aaron discusses Kentucky getting the star of the portal, former NC State quarterback Devin Leary. What does it mean for UK and what is their ceiling next year? He also discusses UCLA flipping five-star QB Dante Moore and previews all the big stories heading into National Signing Day

Lawyer and NIL expert Luke Fedlam joins the show (31:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by welcoming sports attorney and NIL expert Luke Fedlam. Luke consults players and families on NIL and discusses the positives, negatives and what the future of college sports will look like, now that NIL is here to stay! This is a wild conversation you do not want to miss.

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Kentucky basketball melts down vs UCLA, the rest of the weekend in college hoops + more bad news for Ohio State football Dec 19, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses Kentucky's meltdown vs. UCLA and why it's time to ask tough questions about John Calipari. He also chats about the rest of the weekend slate including Gonzaga-Bama, Tennessee-Arizona, UNC-Ohio State and more. Finally, he wraps by discussing another frustrating moment for Ohio State football over the weekend.

Kentucky basketball melts down vs. UCLA (3:00): Aaron opens teh show by discussing Kentucky melting down against UCLA. After the Wildcats take yet another big loss to a good opponent, is it time to say that John Calipari isn't the right man for the UK job?

The rest of the weekend slate: From there, Aaron discusses the rest of the college hoops weekend, chatting about Gonzaga's impressive win over Alabama, Arizona beating Tennessee + UNC-Ohio State, Indiana-Kansas and Virginia-Houston.

Ohio State takes more brutal news: Finally, some college football as Ohio State loses a commitment from one of the best players in high school football - as Aaron wonders if Ryan Day is really up for the task of being the Buckeyes' long-term head coach

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Mega announcement, Arizona hoops investigation gets resolved, college hoops weekly recap + weekend lookahead and "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" Dec 16, 2022

Show notes

Torres opens the show with a major announcement, before explaining why Arizona basketball was largely exonerated with this week's NCAA ruling. From there he talks about the big stories of the week in college hoops including Louisville's first win, Memphis playing tough at Alabama and what's wrong with Creighton, before previewing the weekend ahead. Finally, we wrap with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong"

Mega announcement + Arizona basketball NCAA ruling: Aaron opens the show with a mega announcement and how you can hang with AT New Year's Day (2:00) before transitioning to Arizona hoops. The Wildcats got their ruling and were largely unpunished - and Aaron explains why that was the totally right decision (5:00).

College hoops week recap and look ahead (21:00): From there, Aaron recaps college hoops this week, discussing Louisville's first win of the season, why he was impressed with Memphis in a loss, UCLA's win and what's wrong with Creighton. Then he discusses a loaded weekend, including Kentukcy-UCLA, Alabama-Gonzaga, Indiana-Kansas and more!

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (43:30): Finally, Aaron wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking college football recruiting, the portal, Arizona hoops and the one program he was DEAD WRONG about.

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RIP Mike Leach + Chris Beard arrested - is he done at Texas? Dec 14, 2022

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron remembers Mike Leach, discusses his legacy and shares audio of some of his best commentary. Then he discusses the arrest of Chris Beard, what's next and explains why he believes Beard will never coach at Texas again.

RIP Mike Leach: Aaron opens by discussing the passing of Mike Leach. He explains why Leach truly was one of a kind, but why he was also was a way better coach than he's given credit for it. Also, Aaron ends the segment sharing audio of some of Leach's best quotes through the years.

Chris Beard arrested - is he done at Texas?: From there, Aaron discusses the shocking arrest of Chris Beard, shares all the details, and thoughts on what it means for Texas and Beard's career - is he done at Texas?

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