Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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Marcus Freeman to Notre Dame, Championship Week CFB Preview + Memphis basketball stinks Dec 03, 2021

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It's Friday and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron discusses Marcus Freeman's pending hire at Notre Dame, previews Championship Week in CFB and also discusses the week in college hoops - including the Memphis Tigers, which took another bad loss to Tom Crean's Georgia Bulldogs. Here's a full rundown:

Marcus Freeman to Notre Dame + Full CFB Championship Week Preview: Aaron opens the show by discussing Marcus Freeman's pending hire at Notre Dame - and explains why this was the right move at the right time for the Irish (2:00). Then he previews Championship Week in college football, explaining what Alabama needs to do to keep things close against Georgia, plus thoughts on the Big Ten, Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC title games (18:00).

Memphis basketball stinks + the rest of the week in college hoops: Aaron discusses the week that was in college hoops. He explains why Memphis' worst fears are coming true after a loss to Georgia, and why the Tigers are in big trouble going forward. Plus, why there's no reason to worry about Duke's loss to Ohio State, is Purdue the best team in the country and why it's time to officially start worrying about the Michigan Wolverines (40:00).

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Who wins a title first: Lincoln Riley or Brian Kelly? Who is next at Oklahoma and Notre Dame? Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong Dec 01, 2021

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We have a loaded show, as Aaron takes a deep dive on both the Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly hires and asks - who wins a title first? Then he discusses who is next at Notre Dame and Oklahoma and plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" talking coaching carousel, title games and college hoops.

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Brian Kelly to LSU! Spencer Rattler landing spots + full "Feast Week" college hoops thoughts Nov 30, 2021

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We have a BONUS episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, recapping a wild Monday in college sports - Aaron talks the insane Brian Kelly to LSU hire, where Spencer Rattler could end up and finally gets to a little college hoops - here is the full rundown:

Brian Kelly to LSU: Aaron talks about the shocking development late Monday night as Brian Kelly is your new head coach at LSU. He discusses the shocking turn of events, and why he is EXACTLY the coach that LSU needs following Coach O. Finally, what the heck does Notre Dame do in the post Brian Kelly era (2:00)?

Spencer Rattler landing spots: Next up, Aaron explains how the transfer portal has changed college football - before getting into the biggest name to hit the portal Monday, former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler. Aaron explains why Rattler has actually become a bit *underrated* over time, and which schools make the most sense to land the former No. 1 quarterback in high school football (18:45).

College hoops "Feast Week" recap: Aaron rips through the busy "Feast Week" college hoops slate, discussing why Duke was actually *more* impressive than expected in person and why Gonzaga might be more complete than they were last year. Also, is UCLA in trouble, and other news and notes from a busy Thanksgiving week in the sport (31:30)?

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Lincoln Riley to USC FULL REACTION! Plus Michigan beats OSU, Iron Bowl + Billy Napier/Florida reaction Nov 29, 2021

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We had to drop Monday's Aaron Torres Pod early - with IMMEDIATE reaction to the shocking news that Lincoln Riley is headed to USC. Plus thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, the Iron Bowl and Billy Napier heading to Florida (we'll have a bonus basketball show on Tuesday!). Here is a full rundown of today's show:

LINCOLN RILEY TO USC SHOCKER: Aaron opens the show the shocker of ALL shockers - Lincoln Riley is headed to USC (1:30). Aaron discusses the stunning move - what it means for USC, would Riley have left OU if they stayed in the Big 12 and most importantly - why this move could COMPLETELY change college football over the next decade.

Michigan-Ohio State reaction + Iron Bowl thoughts: Next up, Aaron recaps the great games of the weekend. He opens with Michigan's stunner of Ohio State (19:00). He explains why it wasn't just about Michigan's win, but how it happened. Also why he's happy for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverine players and is what Michigan did sustainable going forward? Finally, some thoughts on the Iron Bowl and why he has a newfound respect for this Crimson Tide team and Bryce Young (38:20).

Billy Napier to Florida: Finally, we wrap with the other big coaching move of the day - Billy Napier to Florida. He explains who Napier is, why he likes the hire, and believes that Napier understands what it takes to compete with Nick Saban and Kirby Smart atop the SEC. Also, the one thing that Napier does that will separate him from Florida's previous head coach Dan Mullen (48:30).

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Special announcement, Mega extensions, Lane Kiffin underrated and the "Rivalry Week" college football preview Nov 26, 2021

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Aaron opens today's show with a special announcement, before discussing what mega extensions for James Franklin, Mel Tucker and others mean for them and the openings at USC and LSU. Also, is Lane Kiffin the most underrated coach in college football and finally a Rivalry Week college football preview

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Dan Mullen fired, Florida candidates, playoff picture after Saturday + Feast Week college hoops preview Nov 22, 2021

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It's a loaded Monday Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron reacts to Dan Mullen being fired and lists the best candidates for the Florida job. He also discusses how Saturday impacted the playoff picture and why Cincinnati might be in. Finally, he previews "Feast Week" in college hoops, talking Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis and more

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Mel Tucker mega deal, Week 12 CFB preview + Early College Hoops Thoughts - Loaded Big East, Jim Calhoun retires Nov 19, 2021

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Aaron runs the full gauntlet of stories on the Aaron Torres Pod - opening with Mel Tucker's mega extension, before getting into the Week 12 CFB slate. Then he talks early thoughts on college hoops, including the Big East's incredible week, the Big Ten being down, Mark Pope as the next Kentucky head coach and Jim Calhoun's retirement.

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CFB Coaching carousel reset: Crazy rumors at LSU, new leader at USC, should Florida keep Mullen + Va Tech now open Nov 17, 2021

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With an otherwise slow week in college sports, Aaron does a monster coaching carousel reset. He talks about all the crazy rumors at LSU - and what is true and what isn't. Has a new leader emerged at USC? Should Florida keep Dan Mullen. And why Virginia Tech is more than just a "sleeping giant."

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Impact of Oklahoma loss, who's to blame for Texas loss to Kansas + Nova-UCLA and Texas-Gonzaga recap Nov 15, 2021

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On today's show Aaron discusses what Oklahoma's loss means for the playoff picture - and two potential playoff teams we aren't talking about. Then he discusses Texas losing to Michigan and explains why someone you might not expect is to blame. Finally, Aaron shares thoughts after attending UCLA-Villanova on Friday and watching Texas-Gonzaga Saturday.

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Jim Mora to UConn, Odell Beckham to the Rams + your Full Week 11 CFB Preview Nov 12, 2021

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It's a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron jumps all over the place, talking UConn's hiring of Jim Mora, the Rams signing Odell Beckham + a fun Week 11 slate in college football. Today's show is presented by DraftKings Sportsbook - and here is your full rundown:

UConn hires Jim Mora: In a piece of shocking news, UConn has hired Jim Mora as its next football coach (1:30). Before he gets into the hire Aaron explains the psyche of UConn fans and why this hire is so important to them. He then gets into the hire, explains why he thinks Mora will work, and gives you the one x-factor in whether he will success or not. He also explains what "success" is, at a school like UConn.

Odell Beckham to the Rams + Week 11 CFB slate: The Odell Beckham-to-the-Rams news broke right as he was recording, so Aaron decides to quickly discuss the shocking decision (20:20). He explains why he loves the Rams "all in" approach, in a sports world where far too many franchises are conservative. Then from there, he previews the Week 11 slate, chatting about Michigan-Penn State, Oklahoma-Baylor, Texas A&M-Ole Miss and much, much more!

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