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House v. NCAA settlement heats up, more drama at Colorado and the worst Kentucky Derby names May 01, 2024

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On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde dive deep on the latest update for the House v. NCAA case. Dellenger provides the most recent details from the settlement, as negotiations heat up.

During this discussion, they analyze what this would mean for college football revenue sharing and how athletic programs will need to downsize to continue to fund their football programs.

Later, they shift their focus to the current drama surrounding Colorado football and the Sanders family. They share thoughts on Colorado's spring game, and eventually recount the comments being made by former players who were pushed out of the program.

With the Kentucky Derby around the corner, they wrap the show with Forde's list of worst horse names in the history of the event.

0:51 House v. NCAA Settlement heats up

45:37 Colorado Twitter beef

58:03 The worst Kentucky Derby names ever

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Recent College Football Playoff complaints, Dylan Raiola shines and Damien Martinez picks Miami Apr 29, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Delleneger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on in the aftermath of the 2024 NFL Draft, reliving the national excitement for the event. Wetzel brings up how a college athletics administrator asked him how college football could create a similar event that receives national coverage. The crew pitches ideas of how National Signing Day could follow in the NFL Draft's footsteps.

They then break down a recent article written by Dellenger of the most recent complaints about the College Football Playoff by decision makers across college football. Dellenger shares the issues of rematches occurring and G5 teams receiving a bid to the playoff

Wetzel then shifts the focus back to the NFL Draft, sharing which teams and conferences had the most prospects. He acknowledges how the Pac-12 went out with a bang with the amount of prospects they had selected.

They turn to recent transfer portal news, as former Oregon State running back Damien Martinez picked Miami as his new team. Following this, they react to Nebraska star freshman Dylan Raiola's spring game performance. They wrap their college football discussions with the news of former Iowa offensive coordinator Brain Ferentz being hired by Maryland as an analyst.

The show concludes with the story of a man who is filing a lawsuit against a minor league baseball team in Fresno, California that discriminated against him for offering a "Ladies Night" promotion.

1:01 Can college football create their own event similar to the NFL Draft?

23:09 Issues and complaints with the College Football Playoff

34:04 How college teams and conferences fared in the NFL Draft

46:05 Damien Martinez to transfer to Miami

48:42 Dylan Raiola's impressive Spring Game

51:51 Brian Ferentz joins Maryland staff

55:00 People's Court: A ladies night lawsuit

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Falcons surprisingly select Michael Penix Jr. and best 2024 NFL Draft picks Apr 26, 2024

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Immediately following the 2024 NFL Draft, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest headlines from the night.

They open the show by assessing the destinations for top quarterback prospects, starting with the shocking pick of Michael Penix Jr. to the Atlanta Falcons. Forde bemoans the Denver Broncos decision to take Oregon's Bo Nix.

They then evaluate the broadcasting debuts of coaching legends Bill Belichick and Nick Saban on the ESPN broadcasts. Dellenger points out the under appreciated charisma Saban brings the broadcast that will make College Gameday exciting in the fall.

Later, the gang shares their favorite picks on the draft. They break down which selections think were the best fits and project to have the best careers.

They wrap the show with the story of a man who was arrested for a DUI because of his Auto-brewery syndrome.

6:51 1st Round Quarterbacks

29:25 Nick Saban and Bill Belichick's broadcasting debuts

43:26 The best picks in the 2024 NFL Draft

50:24 Auto-brewery syndrome

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Reggie Bush finally gets his Heisman back, Dylan Edwards hits the portal and Shrinkflation Apr 24, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on before the 2024 NFL Draft to share some of their favorite memories covering the event in years past.

They later analyze freshman running back Dylan Edwards entering the transfer portal to leave Colorado, and acknowledge the departure of quarterback Deacon Hill at Iowa.

Midway through the show, they react to the breaking news of former USC running back Reggie Bush re-accepting his Heisman Trophy. They recount his legendary career with the Trojans and why the award should have never been taken away from him in the first place.

Later on in the show, they discuss a recently proposed playoff format for Group of 5 teams, that is spearheaded by former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley. Dellenger shares why the proposed plan is unlikely, and what he is hearing at the College Football spring meetings.

They wrap up the show up with a deep dive on "shrinkflation" and how it's ruining many of their favorite food and beverage products.

0:55 NFL Draft Memories

13:42 Dylan Edwards and Deacon Hill hit the Transfer Portal

20:03 Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back

33:26 NFL Draft Trivia

40:07 A Group of 5 Playoff

50:51 Beer and Oreo Shrinkflation

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Arch Manning dominates in the Texas spring game, and Jaden Rashada enters the transfer portal Apr 22, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde begin the show by reacting to the Arch Manning buzz coming from the Texas spring game. They share why head coach Steve Sarkisian has the luxury of having two future NFL quarterbacks, and what the real expectations should be for Manning.

They continue their spring game observations with thoughts on the performances by Notre Dame and Michigan. Wetzel pokes fun at Harbaugh's recent tattoo for being too bland, as Forde projects Notre Dame's offense to be improved in 2024.

Wetzel then focuses in on the circus that was the Ole Miss spring game, that featured a dunk contest and a hot dog eating contest instead of actual on field action. They also analyze if this version of spring football could be the future.

Wetzel later shares a clip from Next Round Live, that poses the question "Is Nick Saban or Abraham Lincoln more important to America."

The crew shifts back to the transfer portal, reacting to former five-star quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada seeking a new home. Forde points out Rashada's constant changing of teams from high school until now.

Dellenger later shares the background of Jeffrey Kessler, and how his lawsuit is reshaping the future of college football, and creating compensation opportunities for athletes.

Wetzel caps off the show with a deep dive on the historic career of legendary athlete Joey Chestnut.

1:00 Arch Madness

15:43 Michigan and Notre Dame spring games

35:24 Nick Saban or Abraham Lincoln?

38:33 Jaden Rashada enters the transfer portal

46:00 Jeffrey Kessler's plight to fix college football

59:12 Joey Chestnut's legacy

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Coach Prime loses Cormani McClain and more to the portal, Michigan is penalized for recruiting violations Apr 17, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the show by dissecting the difference between the spring Transfer Portal window and the winter one. They analyze why less big name players are entering, and how large programs are purging their teams of back end roster depth.

They then shift their focus to Colorado, as Coach Prime loses more players to the portal. They discuss if there's concern for losing former 5-star DB Cormani McClain, and if fans should worry about their overall roster turnover.

Later, Dan brings up the final result of Michigan's recruiting investigation. They joke about how during all of this, Jim Harbaugh is out in Los Angels living his best life in an RV.

They wrap up the show with two People's Court incidents: a group of train car beer bandits, and an elephant on the loose in Montana.

1:30 Spring Transfer Portal movement

29:30 Colorado loses large group of players to the portal

41:42 Michigan receives their punishment for their recruiting investigation

1:01:52 People's Court: a beer stealing ring, and a loose elephant in Montana

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Spring game takeaways, transfer portal QBs, and Mark Pope's Kentucky introduction Apr 15, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the top headlines arising from spring games across college football. They dive in on the QB battle happening at Ohio State, the focus on the dynamic between Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, and Cam Rising being back for Utah.

The guys then discuss if Michigan and Auburn should be in the market for adding a transfer portal quarterback. Forde points out the regression by Payton Thorne, and the guys pitch why they need to add competition to the room.

After the break, they dissect the enormous celebration event by Kentucky to introduce their new basketball coach, former player Mark Pope. Wetzel brings up comments made by former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and how Pope shouldn't spurn old players.

Wetzel and Dellenger then recount their excursion to Augusta, Georgia to cover the Masters, as Wetzel shares his attempts to introduce Dellenger to UFC and slap fighting.

They cap off the show with the story of a woman who is suing Disney World because she was trampled by Goofy.2:49 Ohio State, Alabama, and Utah spring game reactions

28:40 Will Michigan and Auburn pursue Transfer Portal quarterbacks?

37:02 Kentucky welcomes Mark Pope

54:12 Ross and Dan's Masters adventures

58:42 People's Court: Goofy causes trouble

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Ross meets with Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Coach Prime’s team building & is Kentucky locking in on Scott Drew? Apr 11, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the war being waged by Chip Gaines and the Baylor community against Kentucky fans over Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew.

They then evaluate the possibility of a college football “super league” existing based on reporting last week by The Athletic. Dellenger shuts down the possibility based on the advancement of the College Football Playoff’s new media rights deal.

Their focus shifts to Dellenger’s recent visit with new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. Forde and Wetzel discuss how a completely different vibe will work for the Crimson Tide, as Dellenger explains all of the changes he’s witnessed.

After the break, they react to the latest quotes from Colorado head coach Deion Sanders regarding his recruiting and handling of his roster. They discuss if they think there is a chance that Coach Prime hangs around after his son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter leave.

To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a story of a man who stole guacamole from a Chipotle in Michigan and how it got ugly quick.

4:05 - Will Baylor lose Scott Drew to Kentucky?

7:35 - Possibility of a college football super league

19:10 - Ross’ meeting with new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer

37:45 - Deion Sanders’ team building strategies at Colorado

49:50 - The People’s Court: Guacamole thief

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UConn goes back-to-back, Kentucky-Calipari divorce ripple effects and Women's tourney breaks TV records Apr 09, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to UConn's dominant performance in the National Championship game. The trio puts into perspective the historic back-to-back title run from UConn and how Dan Hurley has built the best program in college basketball. The three ponder what Hurley's current legacy is and what his ceiling could be.

The guys then react to John Calipari's exit from Kentucky to become the head coach at Arkansas. The three debate if Calipari can still succeed in the modern college basketball game and do so at Arkansas. Wetzel believes this move is a win-win-win for Calipari, Arkansas and Kentucky. Forde looks back at what went wrong down the stretch for Calipari's tenure in Lexington. Wetzel ponders what big-time head coach Kentucky can land next.

After the break, the guys break down the historic Women's Tourney and the record TV viewership. Wetzel wonders if there will be continued growth for the women's game with Caitlin Clark leaving for the WNBA. Forde believes programs like South Carolina and stars like JuJu Watkins will be intriguing storylines next season but it's hard to know what exactly the Caitlin Clark void will be. Wetzel is very interested to see how Clark's career starts out in the WNBA.

To end the show, Dellenger brings the football talk back to the pod and provides an update on potential guardrails, or lack thereof, coming to the transfer portal and NIL.

1:15 - Putting into perspective UCONN's historical dominance the last two years in college basketball

13:40 - The guys react to John Calipari heading to Arkansas and all the ripple effects it will have in the sport

41:30 - Women's Tourney breaks TV viewership records... How much of that is the growth of the sport versus Caitlin Clark phenomena?

52:11 - Ross provides a potential important update in 'guardrails' for NIL and transfer portal

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Greatest weekend of college basketball ever? Both Final Fours set up for enthralling finishes Apr 03, 2024

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest March Madness TV ratings for both the Women's and Men's tournament. The trio dissects how both tournaments have stars and storylines that have captivated the country. Wetzel marvels at the basketball powerhouse that UCONN has become for both the women's and men's sports. Forde tries to put into historical perspective the impact Caitlin Clark has had on the women's tourney this year.

Starting on Friday with the Women's Final Four and ending with the Men's national title game on Monday, Wetzel believes we could see a four day stretch of college basketball we've never seen before. The trio then discuss how the excitement around the Women's tourney this year should help the game move forward but Forde explains that there's still warts in the way people talk, cover and consume the women's game.

After the break, the trio breakdown the Alabama-UCONN and NC State-Purdue matchups. Forde explains how Alabama and NC State need to play in order to pull off the massive upsets. The trio also discuss the tantalizing matchup between Purdue's Zach Edey and NC State's DJ Burns in the paint. The three also debate if Burns' size and talent could translate to an NFL career.

The three then share their Final Four predictions and Wetzel ends the pod with a 'People's Court' about two police pursuits that sound too crazy to be real. But of course, they are.

1:30 - March Madness TV ratings (for Men and Women) have been phenomenal... why is that?

9:55 - Is this the most anticipated Women's Final Four... ever?

28:25 - Men's Final Four preview: How Alabama and NC State can pull off massive upsets

45:30 - Final Four predictions

46:50 - People's Court: These police pursuit chases are literally comical

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