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Dan Hurley turns down Los Angeles Lakers to remain at UConn & was Caitlin Clark snubbed for Team USA? Jun 11, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Monday's midday news of UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley turning down the opportunity to coach the Los Angeles Lakers.

They discuss the reasons why Hurley may not have been a great fit to leave the Northeast to coach on the West Coast. Forde and Wetzel recount his journey to becoming a top coach, sharing stories of his father's legacy as a legendary high school coach in New Jersey. They also speculate if Hurley will remain at UConn for good because of his roots.

After the break, they analyze the recent news of Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark being snubbed from the Olympic women's basketball roster. They each explain why it's a far more difficult process to make the team than many think, and why Clark will likely be picked for the next Olympics.

(0:39) Hurley turns down the Lakers

(10:00) Future of UConn basketball

(27:45) Caitlin Clark snubbed

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Who will replace Nick Saban as the best coach in the SEC? Jun 05, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde share their thoughts on the future of the SEC after a very eventful offseason. Following spring meetings, they discuss the noticeable vibe shift among coaches and administrators now that Oklahoma and Texas have joined the conference.

They also unpack the glaring question of who will be the next great head coach to dominate the SEC after Nick Saban retired in January. Delleneger shares his favorite names to pay attention to, particularly Steve Sarkisian at Texas, Kirby Smart at Georgia, and Josh Heupel at Tennessee.

After the break, they reacted to recent news of pending legislation in North Carolina that would require UNC and NC State to play smaller programs in the state yearly. Wetzel shares an opportunity for UNC and NC State to proposition the state to give them more money to agree to this.

To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a story of a woman in Nebraska who turned out to be alive after being brought to a funeral home. They laugh over her resurrection being sparked by the Nebraska football program.

0:57 Who replaces Nick Saban?

31:15 UNC and NC State scheduling

49:22 Resurrection in Nebraska

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College football competing with the NFL & corporate sponsors on uniforms Jun 03, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the uncertain outlook for college football's future TV exposure. Wetzel opens by pointing out how the 2024 college football season could be the most dramatic ever because of conference realignment and other massive off-season changes.

They shift the conversation to how the College Football Playoff will directly compete head-to-head with the NFL for viewership. They point out the recent scheduling change for the Egg Bowl between Mississippi State and Ole Miss no longer being played on Thanksgiving night.

Dellenger points out how revenue sharing with college football players could create competition with the NFL for top talent. They discuss how many elite college players with questionable NFL chances will opt to stay in college because of more financial certainty.

After the break, they react to the latest rumor regarding college football programs potentially featuring corporate sponsors on their fields and uniforms.

They wrap the show with the story of a serial thief in England who admitted to stealing a ridiculous amount of Pringles.

(0:56) College football's TV exposure

(24:20) Competing with the NFL

(47:47) Uniform and field sponsors

(1:01:35) People's Court: serial Pringles thief

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How the House v. NCAA settlement will impact the future of college football May 29, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the news of the House v. NCAA settlement being approved by the power conferences at the end of last week. They discuss how the new funds to recruit players will impact the college football landscape and which football programs will benefit from it the most. They also break down how revenue sharing will relate to NIL and collectives going forward.

After the break, Wetzel shares a quote from Greg Sankey at SEC meetings regarding it being the best time ever to be a college athlete. They dissect how this all could change in the near future. Wetzel also questions why there is a future possibility of walk-ons being removed from college football

They wrap the show with the story of a battle being waged on humans by orcas. Wetzel shares the details of killer whales who are strategically tipping over boats

(0:47) College football revenue sharing

(41:29) SEC meetings

(51:37) Are walk-ons done?

(1:02:26) Orcas causing problems

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Jaden Rashada's lawsuit & private capital funding college football May 22, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde start off the show with a recap of current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada's lawsuit against Florida head coach Billy Napier and Florida collectives. They discuss the implications of the lawsuit, and how it will impact future NIL guardrails.

After, they react to the release of the Big Ten's revenue and how they overtook the SEC as the highest earning conference. Wetzel ties this in with the latest on small conferences fighting having to foot part of the bill for the House case settlement.

They shift their focus to a recent article by Dellenger about the potential for private capital funding college football programs and athletic departments. They cover the misconception of how the general public is perceiving the use of private funds to stimulate growth.

To wrap the show, Wetzel shares the story of a man in Nebraska who trashed a brand new DMV office by throwing fish and carrots in the facility.

(0:45) Jaden Rashada's Lawsuit

(27:03) Revenue for big conferences

(48:32) Private capital funding college football

(1:09:26) People's Court: A fishy situation

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Dabo Swinney downplays the transfer portal & the House settlement nears May 20, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde kick off the show with the incident that happened at the PGA Championship with Scottie Scheffler. Forde share his first hand account of what the situation was like while he was covering the event.

They move on to the latest comments made by Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney about the transfer portal. They question if his apprehension to recruiting transfer portal prospects will eventually lead to his downfall.

Later, Wetzel brings up complaints made by fans across college football for early kickoffs to help cater to TV networks. They pitch which time slot they feel is best for attending a college football game.

After the break, Dellenger shares an update on the House case settlement, and how smaller conferences are fighting back on having to foot part of the bill. He recaps a recent story he wrote focusing on the Big East's unwillingness to pay the same as P4 teams.

The show wraps with a rant by Wetzel on an article written in the New York Times on landscaping and a story of a poorly planned beer theft.

1:00 Aftermath of Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship

5:54 Dabo Swinney's transfer portal avoidance

27:52 Why noon kickoffs are bad

36:30 Big East fights back on House settlement

49:04 Dan's war with the New York Times

58:17 People's Court: Beer bandits risk serious jail time

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UNC creates commotion at ACC Meetings & the latest NCAA settlement update May 15, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to UNC sharing their grievances at ACC meetings this week. They cover how North Carolina would be the highest sought after ACC program if it were to leave the conference.

Then, they take time to make fun of what is left of the Pac-12 and it's recent announcement of broadcasting games on the CW.

After the break, Dellenger shares an update on where the current NCAA settlement stands. Dellenger unpacks new details of aiming to eliminate collectives and a proposed employment model.

They shift their focus to media personality Doug Gottleib being announced as Green Bay's next men's basketball coach, and determine if it's possible for Gottleib to continue to host his radio show while coaching.

Wetzel wraps the show with news of Red Lobster announcing financial troubles due to an over consumption of shrimp by its customers.

0:44 UNC causes commotion at ACC Meetings

32:55 The Pac-2 on the CW

40:29 NCAA settlement update

49:51 Doug Gottlieb to coach Green Bay

1:02:50 Red Lobster in trouble

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Can the Big Ten overtake the SEC? And UCLA to pay Cal for Pac-12 departure May 13, 2024

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On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react to the parting shots made by outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith towards Michigan. The discuss Smith's comments regarding if there should be an asterisk next to the Buckeyes losses to Michigan during the past few seasons.

Wetzel poses the question of if the Big Ten can soon overtake the SEC for college football dominance after Michigan has created a blue print for success.

After the break, they react to the news of UCLA likely needing to pay $10 million over the next six years to Cal due to their departure from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten. Dellenger points out that this newly added expense limits the return for UCLA leaving the Pac-12.

They then discuss top 2025 recruit Julian Lewis taking a recruiting visit to the unlikely destination of Indiana. Forde projects how the Hoosiers could be in the market to sign bigger recruits.

They wrap the show with the story of a woman who is suing Cold Stone Creamery for falsely claiming their pistachio ice cream contains real pistachios.

0:00 Introduction

1:02 Parting shots from Ohio State's AD towards Michigan

34:36 UCLA paying "Cal-imony"

48:02 Julian Lewis visits Indiana

58:11 People's Court: "Pistachi-no" ice cream

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College athletics revenue sharing, Brian Kelly cries about portal recruiting & The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl May 08, 2024

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On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde break down a recent update to the House v. NCAA case. Dellenger digs deeper on revenue sharing and where funds will come from to share with athletes.

Wetzel directs their focus to recent comments made by LSU head coach Brian Kelly about his team's failures to secure top defensive tackle recruits in the spring portal window. They discuss how NIL is impacting how coaches recruit players to build proper team culture.

After the break, they touch on four teams that are currently struggling in recruiting for the 2025 class. Dellenger brings up Arkansas adding a 28 year old MLB player to their squad.

Later, they react to the news of rapper Snoop Dogg and his new beverage line being named as the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl.

Wetzel wraps the show with the story of a man who was the commencement speaker at Ohio State, and claims he took psychedelics to write his speech.

0:56 College athletics revenue sharing

27:28 Brian Kelly fails in the transfer portal

42:48 Teams struggling to recruit

51:21 The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl

57:11 A psychedelic commencement speech

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Colorado's social media squabble, athlete compensation models and fried chicken battery May 06, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde start off today's show with a brief recap of the Kentucky Derby and Mystik Dan's unexpected victory.

They open their college football discussion with a deeper dive into the events that unfolded on social media for Deion Sanders and Colorado football. They discuss the positive and negative ramifications of Coach Prime's roster shuffling and handling of former players. Dellenger expresses his frustration with how aggregation impacts journalism, and was a catalyst for this whole ordeal.

After the break, Dellenger recaps his recent article on athlete compensation in the House v. NCAA settlement. The group pokes holes in some of the approaches, particularly how increasing scholarships for other sports will over complicate everything.

They wrap the show with the story of a man who was arrested for throwing fried chicken at his sister.

1:50 Colorado social media drama

28:36 Athlete compensation models

59:47 People's Court: Fried chicken battery

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