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The Most Intriguing Teams in College Football Part I and II + previewing Kentucky and Arkansas summer basketball tours Aug 08, 2022

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With three weeks until college football, Aaron discusses the eight most intriguing teams in the sport in two parts, hitting on USC, Texas, Michigan, A&M and two playoff contenders (not named Alabama or Ohio State). Then he previews two big summer hoops tours starting this week - Kentucky and Arkansas. Here's a full rundown:

Most intriguing teams in college football Part I (2:00): With three weeks until the start of college football, Aaron opens the show by discussing Part I of the eight most intriguing teams in college football. What are realistic expectations in Year 1 for Lincoln Riley at USC, how safe is Steve Sarkisian at Texas and is this finally the year Scott Frost figures things out at Nebraska? Plus, Vegas sees LSU as a six-win team - how patient will Tigers fans stay if that happens?

Most intriguing teams in college football Part II (24:00): From there Aaron continues with part II of most intriguing teams - and opens the segment with an audible. After meeting an angry Oklahoma fan he decides to discuss the Sooners, as well as if Jim Harbaugh has already lost all his goodwill after last year's playoff run. Plus, thoughts on A&M, Clemson and more!

Previewing Kentucky and Arkansas's hoops summer tours (50:00): Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing summer tours for Kentucky and Arkansas that kick off this week. He explains why the reigning National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe is the least interesting thing about Kentucky basketball this year, and also wonders: How will Eric Musselman juggle a loaded 13-man roster. Plus early thoughts on Auburn and Oklahoma, who have already played games overseas.

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Nick Saban sends a message to college football, Brittney Griner, Vin Scully + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" Aug 05, 2022

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Aaron explains why Nick Saban's about "rebuilding" are a message to college football, then hits on Brittney Griner and the passing of Vin Scully. Finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing Deshaun Watson, football recruiting and frustration on Gonzaga-Kentucky. Here's a full rundown.

Nick Saban sends a message to college football (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Nick Saban's comments about last year being a "rebuilding" season. He explains why it was a rebuild, but more importantly, why Saban is sending a message to the sport as a whole - be scared college football fans. Be very scared.

Brittney Griner and Vin Scully (15:30): Next, Aaron hits on two serious topics from the week. He starts by addressing Brittney Griner's prison sentence, and why it's now on athletes to continue to speak out until she returns. He also addresses the passing of Vin Scully, discussing his insane, 67-year career.

"Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" (34:00): Finally, Aaron plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing Deshaun Watson, John Calipari's refusal to play at Gonzaga's on-campus arena and some college football notes at Florida, Oklahoma and on the Pac-12's future.

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The uncomfortable truth on Deshaun Watson, Gonzaga-Kentucky schedule home-and-home, loaded Maui Invitational bracket + Phil Steele joins the show Aug 03, 2022

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Aaron opens the show by discussing the uncomfortable truth about the Deshaun Watson report and his six game suspension. He wraps the show by discussing Kentucky and Gonzaga booking a home-and-home and a loaded Maui Invitational bracket. He also welcomes iconic college football writer Phil Steele to the show to preview the college football season. Here's a full rundown:

The uncomfortable truth on Deshaun Watson (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing the uncomfortable truth about Deshaun Watson after the NFL suspended him for six games. Aaron goes through the league's report and explains just how egregious and embarrassing this suspension is.

Phil Steele joins the show (27:00): Next, Aaron is welcomed by a legend, as Phil Steele, from Phil Steele magazine joins the show to preview the college football season. The guys talk all the big stories, including expectations for USC and Texas and if Michigan can repeat as Big Ten champ. Also, is Texas A&M a legit title contender? And of course, Aaron asks about his UConn Huskies.

Gonzaga vs. Kentucky, Maui Invitational bracket + two five-stars commit (52:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing some college hoops odds and ends. He hits on Kentucky and Gonzaga scheduling a home-and-home, the Maui Invitational bracket being revealed and the commitments of five-stars Ugonna Kingsley and KJ Evans.

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RIP Bill Russell, Pac-12 in better shape than we thought, wild CFB recruiting weekend + Bronny James' strange college recruitment Aug 01, 2022

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Aaron opens the show by honoring Bill Russell, before moving to a busy weekend in college sports. Does the Pac-12 have a brighter future than we thought, why this was the wildest college football recruiting weekend in years, and Bronny James' strange college recruitment. Here's a full rundown:

RIP Bill Russell (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the passing of Bill Russell. Aaron explains why he was more than a sports legend, but a cultural icon whose impact is more off the court and will be felt long after his passing.

Is the Pac-12 in better shape than we thought? (12:30): Aaron transitions to an interesting weekend for the Pac-12. The league's commissioner got feisty at media days Friday, and Aaron wonders if the league has a better chance to survive than we thought. If the Big 12 was so intriguing to certain teams, why haven't they already jumped? Plus, Aaron explains why the Pac-12 has certain advantages with TV partners that no one else is talking about.

The wildest college football recruiting weekend in years (29:30): Next up, Aaron sticks with college football, talking the wildest recruiting weekend in years. He chats about how a slew of commits proves that Alabama hasn't missed a beat, why Texas A&M is again proving the doubters wrong and why USC's star QB commit visiting A&M is a sign of bigger problems for the Trojans. Plus, big weekends for Oklahoma and Florida prove their first-year head coaches have the chops to compete at the highest level.

Why is Bronny James' recruitment so quiet? (51:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with an interesting article from the New York Times on why Bronny James - the son of LeBron James - has such a quiet college recruitment entering his senior year. There are several factors, and Aaron breaks them all down here

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What we learned from Big Ten Media Days, Aaron Right/Wrong + Rafer Alston joins the show Jul 29, 2022

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On this Friday edition of the show, Aaron explains why we actually learned a lot about Big Ten Media Days, including the confident Michigan Wolverines, James Franklin speaking his mind and Kevin Warren being full of-you-know what. Then he welcomes in 10-year NBA vet Rafer Alston to talk about the And1 MixTape Tour and a new documentary and wraps with "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown of the show:

What we learned at Big Ten Media Days (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Big Ten Media Days takeaways. He explains why the event proved Kevin Warren is full of it, and why he doesn't buy any expansion rumors. Also, confident Jim Harbaugh, swaggy James Franklin and why Scott Frost saying nothing, meant everything.

Rafer Alston joins the show (24:00): Next up, Aaron welcomes on 10-year NBA vet Rafer Alston to the show to discuss the new Showtime documentary "Point Gods." The guys discuss growing up in New York, playing for Jerry Tarkanian, the And1 Mixtape tour and more.

Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (57:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with America's favorite segment - Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong. Among the topics include SEC football projections, LIV Golf, Jeremy Pruitt, John Calipari's recruiting and more.

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Bill Self and Kansas in trouble? Five-star Justin Edwards commits + Mailbag on 16-team playoff proposals Jul 27, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses Kansas pulling Bill Self off the recruiting market - and whether this means the Jayhawks are about to get punished by the NCAA. Also, what five-star Justin Edwards commitment means to Kentucky and a mailbag where Aaron discusses Gene Smith's 16-team playoff comments and whether Aaron is nicer to people who appear on the podcast. Here's a full rundown:

Bill Self and Kansas in trouble (4:00)?: Aaron opens the show by discussing a surprising story out of Kansas. Bill Self is no longer recruiting for KU - does this mean that the NCAA hammer is coming down on the Jayhawks soon?

What five-star Justin Edwards means for Kentucky (19:30): Next up, Aaron reacts to the commitment of five-star Justin Edwards to Kentucky. Aaron explains why the decision of the top five prospect is so big for UK, what impact he could have on college basketball, and also, why this could be the start of a wild recruiting month for UK. Who's next in Lexington? Torres discusses.

Mailbag segment (32:15): Finally, Aaron wraps with a mailbag segment, discussing Gene Smith's 16-team College Football Playoff proposal, which college basketball programs would he "buy or sell" stock in, and answers an important question: Is he too nice to coaches who appear on his podcast? He discusses.

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Tennessee's wild recruiting violations, GG Jackson commits to South Carolina + Jerry West crushes JJ Redick Jul 25, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses Tennessee getting hit with major recruiting violations - but why the school might be OK even if Jeremy Pruitt goes down hard. He then discusses top high school player GG Jackson committing to South Carolina, and also Jerry West absolutely crushing Aaron's arch enemy JJ Redick.

What's next for Tennessee following wild recruiting violations (2:00): On Friday, we learned that Tennessee had some wild recruiting violations under previous coach Jeremy Pruitt. Aaron goes through all the crazy accusations, shares his reaction and also explains why Tennessee might be able to avoid major punishment - even if Pruitt will probably never coach college again.

GG Jackson commits to South Carolina - here's what it means (23:00): Next up, Aaron follows up on a story from last week, as top high school basketball player GG Jackson commits to South Carolina. Aaron explains why this story doesn't mean what you think it means, shares why star players often struggle at non-traditional schools and discusses why this does *not* make South Carolina a threat in the SEC.

Jerry West crushes JJ Redick (35:00): Finally, Aaron reacts to NBA legend Jerry West crushing his arch nemesis JJ Redick. Aaron shares the West audio, explains why it's dumb to compare eras - but also why West is dead right in his assessment of Redick.

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Kirby Smart gets paid, is Kentucky basketball about to go on a historic recruiting run + Aaron Right/Wrong Jul 22, 2022

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On today's show Aaron discusses Kirby Smart's massive contract extension, and why he is getting some pushback for NIL comments. Also, he discusses DJ Wagner's new Nike deal, and if Kentucky is about to land him, and go on a historic recruiting run. Finally he plays, "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing conference realignment, John Calipari, and his best and worst NFL takes. Here's a full run down of the show:

Kirby Smart gets PAID (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the news that Kirby Smart has become the highest paid coach in college football. Kirby is facing some backlash because of comments he made about NIL - but Aaron separates fact from fiction and tells you what Kirby *really* said about NIL.

Is Kentucky basketball about to go on a historic recruiting run? (17:00): Next, Aaron switches gears to discuss college hoops recruiting. We got a *very* interesting story surrounding the No. 1 recruit in the country DJ Wagner - and now it appears as though Kentucky is his leader. Is this just part of a massive recruiting run Kentucky is about to go on, with multiple Top 20 prospects committing in the next few weeks?

Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (36:00): Finally, we wrap with America's favorite segment - "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong." Aaron hits on college football realignment, Notre Dame's crazy TV contract demands and why he was dead wrong on John Calipari. Also, his best NFL take in recent years... and his worst one.

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Greg Sankey just told you the future of college football, Big 12/Pac-12 merger dead (or is it?) + Notre Dame wants crazy money to stay independent Jul 20, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron explains how Greg Sankey told us at media days what the future of college football looks like - and why it's bad for certain teams. Also, the Big 12-Pac-12 merger is dead - or is it? And Notre Dame wants crazy money to stay independent. Here's a full rundown of today's show:

Greg Sankey just told you what the future of college sports looks like (2:30): Aaron opens the show by explaining how SEC commissioner told you *exactly* what the future of college sports looks like - and why it isn't pretty for most schools not affiliated with the Big Ten and SEC. A deep dive on the present, future and postseason!

Big 12-Pac-12 merger is dead? (21:00): Next up, Aaron discusses the ESPN report that a Pac-12-Big 12 merger is dead - and explains why realignment is only just beginning. Could the corner schools - Arizona, Arizona State, Utah and Colorado - still end up in the Big 12? Aaron thinks so, and why there are a lot of things yet to be determined.

Notre Dame wants crazy money to stay independent - and may be worth it (35:30): Finally, Aaron wraps the show, by chatting about the crazy money Notre Dame wants to stay independent. Aaron tells you why the numbers make sense, why Notre Dame has the power, and why a decision might *not* by coming any time soon.

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SEC Media Days preview, Jordan Addison and broken NIL promises + top high school recruit GG Jackson decommits from North Carolina Jul 18, 2022

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SEC Media Days starts Monday, and Aaron opens by giving his seven biggest storylines in the SEC this year. Then he transitions to a crazy story about potential broken NIL promises to star USC receiver Jordan Addison - and why this is college sports' newest NIL problem. Finally, he wraps discussing the crazy story of top high school hoops recruit GG Jackson who decommitted from UNC and appears to be headed to a surprise school. Here's a full rundown:

SEC Media Days preview (2:30): SEC Media Days starts on Monday, and Aaron opens by giving his seven biggest SEC storylines heading into the season. What does Georgia have in store for an encore and how scary will Alabama's revenge tour be? What should be expected of first year head coaches at LSU and Florida, can Bryan Harsin save his job, and which team will fall after last year - Ole Miss, Kentucky or Arkansas?

Jordan Addison and broken NIL promises (34:00): From there, Aaron switches gears, hitting on the crazy report that USC star wide receiver Jordan Addison is frustrated over broken NIL promises. Aaron shares some information on USC's NIL program that few know, and also says why NIL lies (whether they happened at USC or not) is the newest problem for college football.

Star high school basketball player GG Jackson decommits from UNC - and has a surprise new school (55:30): Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing the wild story surrounding top high school player GG Jackson, who decommitted from UNC, and now appears set to reclassify and play at South Carolina next year. Aaron explains why he's not a fan, and why the adults in Jackson's life may be putting his future at risk.

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