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Caleb Williams wins the Heisman, Deion gets his first big commit + Crazy college hoops weekend: Bama, Arizona, Arkansas and more! Dec 12, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses Caleb Williams' Heisman Trophy win - but also wonders if it's time to revamp voting, then discusses Deion Sanders' first big commit at Colorado. Then he talks about a wild college hoops weekend, where Bama, Arizona, Arkansas and others made statements!

Caleb Williams wins the Heisman - but is it time to revamp voting (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the Heisman. Caleb Williams wins (and deserves it) but with Hendon Hooker and Blake Corum at home, he wonders if its time to revamp voting?

Deion Sanders gets his first big commit - and it won't be the last (17:00): From there, it's back to Boulder, where Coach Prime is in the news with his first big commit as Colorado head coach. Torres has the details, and explains why it won't be Deion's last big recruiting win.

Wild college hoops weekend (30:00): Finally, it was the first big college hoops weekend and Torres has thoughts. He discusses Bama's big win over Houston, why Arizona might be better than last year and Arkansas' impressive victory over Oklahoma.

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Portal not as crazy as expected? Best players available, Brittney Griner, Right/Wrong + CFB Writer Garrett Carr joins the show Dec 09, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron comes full circle talking Brittney Griner, then explains why the portal isn't as crazy as expected and rips through the best players available. He then welcomes on college football writer Garrett Carr to talk about the landscape of the sport and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong."

Brittney Griner (2:00): After discussing the topic at length during the summer, Aaron circles back in on the Brittney Griner story with the announcement she'll return home. Aaron explains why he's happy for Griner and her family, but that there's still work to be done.

Portal not as crazy as expected + Best players (13:00): From there, Torres talks portal. He explains why things haven't been as crazy as most people initially expected, and why that's a good sign for college football. From there, he goes through the 10 players you need to know - as well as where they're currently projected to commit.

College football writer Garrett Carr joins the show (29:00): Next, Aaron welcomes Aaron Torres Online college football writer Garrett Carr to the show. The guys discuss the impact of Deion Sanders, if Ohio State really might be heading in the wrong direction as a program despite their playoff berth and much more.

Aaron Right/Wrong (1:03:00): Finally, we wrap with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing why he was correct on college football conspiracy theories, but dead wrong on one college hoops conference. Plus, the NFL, college hoops and maybe the greatest "Aaron Right" ever.

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Jeff Brohm to Louisville, Deion *already* making moves + UConn the best team in college basketball, Trevon Brazile injury Dec 08, 2022

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Aaron discusses Jeff Brohm to Louisville and all the moves Deion has made on his coaching staff and in the portal since taking over. Then he talks college hoops, where Arkansas and Michigan suffered big injuries - and is UConn the best team in college basketball?

What Jeff Brohm to Louisville really means: Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild week at Louisville, where Scott Satterfield left and Jeff Brohm took over as head coach. What does this mean for Louisville, the ACC, and Louisville's rivalry with Kentucky - Torres discusses it all.

Deion Sanders already making moves: Yes, up next it's another Deion Sanders segment - as Deion has made moves on both his coaching staff and in the portal this weekend.

Injuries at Arkansas and Michigan + is UConn the best team in college basketball?: Finally, Aaron wraps talking some college hoops. He discusses injuries at Arkansas and Michigan, Texas and Maryland taking their first losses - and if UConn is the best team in college basketblal after another resounding win improved them to 10-0.

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Heisman voters get it wrong, Deion CALLS OUT his players + Transfer portal Day 1 craziness Dec 06, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron explains why Heisman voters are sending the wrong people to New York, why he is totally OK with Deion calling out Colorado's players and gets you caught up on everything you missed on Day 1 of the transfer portal. Here's a full rundown:

Heisman voters get it wrong: Aaron opens by discussing the Heisman Trophy announcing its five finalists - and why they got their picks dead wrong!

Deion calls out his team - and that's a GOOD thing: Next, Aaron discusses a viral video of Deion Sanders calling out his new Colorado players - and explains why that's a good thing for Colorado

Day 1 transfer portal craziness: Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing the craziness of Day 1 in the transfer portal, hitting on all the big names who announced they'll transfer, and the early expectations on where they could end up.

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CFB Playoff REACTION: First look at the playoff and other big bowl games + Deion to Colorado official + college hoops weekend recap Dec 05, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the College Football Playoff field, whether the committee got things right or wrong and his first thoughts on these games. Also, Deion Sanders is at Colorado - Aaron explains why he loves the hire and why he believes Deion can win quickly. Finally, he discusses the college hoops weekend, chatting about Kentucky's win, more losses for UNC and Gonzaga and a busy week in the Big Ten. Here's a full rundown:

College Football Playoff field is set - did the committee get it right, first look + other big bowl games (2:30): Aaron opens the show with his first look at the College Football Playoff. Did the committee get it right, plus his first thoughts on the two semifinals and all the big bowl games

Deion to Colorado is official - how good will he be? (28:00) From there, Aaron discusses the big coaching news of the weekend, as Deion Sanders is headed to Colorado. Aaron explains why fans shouldn't blame Deion for leaving Jackson State, then explains why Deion can win quickly at Colorado. Plus, what happens with star recruit Travis Hunter?

College hoops weekend recap (51:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by doing a college hoops weekend recap, talking a must-win for Kentucky, a great story out of the Big Ten and more concerning losses for North Carolina and Gonzaga.

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College Football Playoff expansion thoughts, title game picks, college hoops week recap + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong Dec 02, 2022

Show notes

On today's show, Aaron discusses College Football Playoff expansion and makes his picks for this weekend's conference championship games. Then he discusses a busy week in college hoops and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown:

College Football Playoff expansion thoughts (3:00): Aaron opens by discussing his thoughts on the College Football Playoff expansion, the positives and negatives, and why expansion won't have the impact on the sport you think.

Championship game picks (18:00): Next, he quickly rips through his picks for the college football conference championship games, discussing whether USC and TCU advance to the playoff and the one game where an upset may happen.

College hoops week review (27:00): From there, Aaron discusses the big results from across college hoops this week, as Mike F***ing Woodson and Indiana get a win over North Carolina, and whether Tar Heels fans should be concerned. Also, Syracuse's sad fall, a Top 10 matchup Thursday night between Texas and Creighton.

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (42:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong, discussing his thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, North Carolina hoops and the one college football coach he was dead wrong on.

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Robert Griffin III JOINS THE SHOW + The Deion Sanders rumors pick up steam Dec 01, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the latest Deion Sanders, which hit overdrive on Wednesday - and welcomes Robert Griffin III to the show, to discuss his career, why he almost quit football for track and did Texas really recruit him as a DB?

The latest on Deion Sanders (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest on Deion Sanders. There appear to be several schools after him, and Aaron explains why one key piece of information may indicate that he's leaving Jackson State.

Robert Griffin III joins the show (23:00): Next up, Aaron welcomes a legendary guest - former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Robert Griffin III. The guys discuss his days at Baylor, why he almost quit football for track and whether Texas really recruited him as a DB or not. Then they discuss his broadcasting career, his charity work and more!

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Reaction to Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze + the best and worst of "Feast Week" - talking UConn, Duke, North Carolina and more Nov 29, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron reacts to Hugh Freeze's official hiring at Auburn, and why this is the right move for the school. Then he hits on the best teams of Feast Week (UConn, Purdue, Tennessee) and the worst, and wonders which fan-base should be most concerened - Duke, UNC or Villanova?

Reaction to Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze hiring at Auburn (2:00): Aaron opens the show by reacting to Auburn's hiring Hugh Freeze, explains why it was the right move for the Tigers, and wonders how quickly he can turn things around at Auburn.

The best of "Feast Week" (17:00): Next, Aaron talks about the most impressive teams in Feast Week, hitting on UConn, Purdue, Alabama, Iowa State, Tennessee and others.

The worst of "Feast Week" (34:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing three disappointing teams this week, wondering which fan-base should be the most concerned - Duke, Villanova or North Carolina?

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Michigan crushes Ohio State, updated CFB Playoff picture, Auburn coaching mess, carousel updates + Deion has a Power 5 offer? Nov 28, 2022

Show notes

It's a loaded all-football Monday, as Aaron discusses the fall out from a second straight dominant win for Michigan over Ohio State, and what the updated playoff picture looks like after the weekend. Then a mega-coaching carousel update, with more drama at Auburn, several schools filling their spot and Deion with a power five offer? Here's a full rundown:

Fall out from Michigan-Ohio State: Aaron opens by discussing a second straight dominant win for Michigan over Ohio State. What do we make of Ryan Day and what's next for Ohio State (2:00). Plus, why Aaron was dead wrong on Michigan QB JJ McCarthy, Jim Harbaugh and what this means for the future of the Big Ten (14:00)

Updated College Football Playoff and Heisman races: Next, we update the playoff race, talking about how Saturday's results impacted the race to the Final Four. And did Caleb Williams lock up the Heisman on Saturday (27:00)

Coaching carousel chaos: Finally, Aaron looks at the coaching carousel. Why there's more chaos at Auburn (45:00), thoughts on Nebraska, Wisconsin and Arizona State's hires (58:00) + Deion Sanders has a Power 5 offer - will he take it (1:08:00)

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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Michigan-Ohio State preview + recapping the Maui Invitational, talking Arizona, Creighton, Arkansas and more Nov 25, 2022

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We have a special Black Friday episode, as Aaron makes his official Ohio State-Michigan pick and previews the rest of the Rivalry Week college football slate. Then he recaps the Maui Invitational talking Arizona, Arkansas, Creighton and more. Here's a full rundown:

Michigan-Ohio State preview + the rest of Rivalry Week college football (2:00): Aaron opens the show sharing his thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, making his official pick and previewing the rest of the rivalry week college football games.

Maui Invitational recap (22:00): The Maui Invitational was an all-time classic, and Aaron shares thoughts on if Arizona is the new Gonzaga, why Creighton needed a week like this and what makes Arkansas so dangerous coming out of this tournament.

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