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The State of Officiating Mar 03, 2020

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Former NFL official and college coordinator of officials Terry McAulay has made the transition to TV rules expert, but he still keeps a close on officiating at all levels of football.McAulay joins AP’s Ralph Russo to talk about the state of college football officiating and what _ if anything _ can be done to build credibility at a time when fans are so skeptical and critical.McAulay talks targeting, replay reviews and what to do about players faking injuries to slow down the fast-pace offenses.

Smart Move by Georgia Feb 26, 2020

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The most fascinating coaching move of the offseason might involve a man who has never been an on-field college coach. Georgia hired longtime Alabama strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran away from Nick Saban and the Tide and is making him an on-field coach.Max Olson from The Athletic joins AP’s Ralph D. Russo to discuss the intriguing news and what it means for everyone involved.Plus, Colorado has a new coach and it is not someone anybody would have expected.Also, Max wrote about how loosening restrictions on transferring college football players might also mean some tweaks are needed to rules about how many scholarships a school can hand out each year. Is it possible for NCAA rules to accommodate more players stepping into the portal and help teams that might lose a plethora of transferring players at once?

Never-Ending Coaching Carousel Feb 18, 2020

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It is the middle of February and still a major college football team is trying to hire a head coach. This week on the AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg joins AP's Ralph Russo to discuss Michigan State’s hiring of Mel Tucker, Colorado’s reaction to Tucker leaving and why schools seem to be overpaying for coaches with limited head coaching experience. Plus, the NCAA moves toward more freedom for transfers and Adam explores what the road back to glory looks like for Nebraska and Southern California.

From NCAA Investigator to Athlete Advocate Feb 11, 2020

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Tim Nevius is a former Division I baseball player who worked for five years as an NCAA investigator after graduating from law school. Now he works to change college sports by representing athletes and pushing for reforms to NCAA rules regarding things like transfers, and compensation for name, image and likeness. Nevius joins AP’s Ralph Russo to talk about what he believes are the reasons NCAA rules are often inherently unfair to the athletes. And why changing them won’t mean the end of football Saturdays and March Madness.

Transfer of Power Feb 04, 2020

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The transfer rules could be changing in a big way in college athletics within the next two years. Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports reported last week the Big Ten athletic directors are planning to put forth a proposal that would allow all college athletes to transfer once without sitting out a season. That would be a major change in the sports of football and basketball. Dodd joins AP’s Ralph Russo to talk about how college sports got to a place where an idea once thought to be too radical is now being endorsed by the Big Ten. Also, how can there be more parity in college football? Plus, did anybody who covers college football see this coming from Patrick Mahomes?

Andy Who? Andy Reid the Champion Feb 03, 2020

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Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their third straight postseason comeback win from a double-deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl 54, giving Andy Reid his first championship as head coach. AP Pro Football Writers Teresa Walker and Dennis Waszak joined Rob Maaddi to discuss the Big Game.

From One GOAT To Another Jan 31, 2020

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The 49ers and Chiefs got a break from the media and we moved closer to Super Bowl 54 with a star-studded list of guests on Radio Row.Joe Montana talked about being forced to leave the 49ers and join the Chiefs and offered Tom Brady advice. Cowboys tight end Jason Witten said he's leaning toward playing next season. Saints quarterback Taysom Hill discussed his pending free agency and his desire to be a starting quarterback. Former Texans star receiver Andre Johnson, Raiders rookie Josh Jacobs, former Alabama receiver Jerry Jeudy, Katie Couric and Gary Vaynerchuk also joined Rob Maaddi to discuss various topics.

Prankster Eli Has A Secret Jan 30, 2020

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While the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs get ready for Super Bowl 54, Radio Row is filling with athletes, entertainers and anyone who wants to be part of the Big Game hype. Former Giants running back Rashaad Jennings revealed that he and newly retired two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning have a running prank on players still on the team. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talked about his excitement playing for new coach Mike McCarthy. Super agent Leigh Steinberg updated quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's health status ahead of the draft and much more. Hall of Famers Jerome Bettis and Tim Brown, receiver Allen Robinson, Vikings defensive backs Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes, former running back Ronnie Brown and Martha Stewart also joined Rob Maaddi to discuss various topics.

Rooney Rule Isn't Working Jan 29, 2020

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The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs hit the practice field to prepare for Super Bowl 54 while current players, former stars and various entertainers made their way to Radio Row to discuss the Big Game and much more. Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk expressed his frustration with the lack of minorities hired for NFL head coaching vacancies. XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck said his son, Andrew Luck, hasn't given him any indication he wants to return to the NFL. Bears running back Tarik Cohen, Seahawks twins Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin, former Giants standout Victor Cruz, and actors Lilly Singh and Busy Phillips also joined Rob Maaddi to discuss various topics.

Kicking Off Super Bowl in Miami Jan 28, 2020

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Super Bowl kicked off in Miami with a more subdued Media Night Monday that opened with a tribute to Kobe Bryant. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have two of their four media sessions out of the way and now can start to focus on practice. Chiefs coach Andy Reid seemed to be enjoying this trip to the Super Bowl far more than his last appearance with the Eagles 15 years ago. Radio Row was jumping with former players, entertainers and other celebrities in town to talk about the Big Game and more. Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings, Hall of Famer Rod Woodson, and former players Solomon Wilcots and Lofa Tatupu joined Rob Maaddi to discuss various topics ranging from the upcoming game to what they're doing off the field.

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