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Grading the offseason (02/21) Feb 21, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson compare who had the best and worst offseason in college football. After a brief discussion trying to identify the Zion Williamson of college football (3:00), the offseason analysis begins with a typical Clemson offseason (5:34), tons of turnover at Alabama (8:20), why Oklahoma had the best offseason (20:03) and how Tennessee won the assistant coaching carousel (29:20). Then, what Justin Fields' move means for Georgia (34:07) and Ohio State (37:20), how USC responds from offseason setbacks (51:15) and more, including grades for Miami, Auburn, Oregon, Virginia Tech and Florida State.

Signing Day Live (02/06) Feb 07, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the winners and losers from February's National Signing Day. First, thoughts on the impact of the Early Signing Period on 2019 and beyond (2:39), Florida State's uncharacteristic struggles on the trail (6:00) and the cost of being picky at UCLA (14:04). Plus, Florida as one of the day's big winners (18:45) along with Tennessee (22:40) and the SEC battles that defined the day (30:45), including big wins for Alabama and Georgia.

1st Annual Transfer Portal Draft (01/31) Jan 31, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson draft college football teams based exclusively on players in the transfer portal. Tune in to find out what quarterback was taken first and who didn't pick a quarterback in the first round (3:51), the pros and cons to Tennessee picking up former five-star Aubrey Solomon (10:55), the former Penn State and USC linebackers taken early in the draft (16:15) and hear a discussion on the different reasons for players transferring (21:00). Plus, the high-ceiling Oklahoma State wide receiver that caught Barton's eye (28:43), Tom's defense of a trenches-first drafting technique (35:28), the former Florida State player to start Tom's run on the skill positions (44:53) and Justin Fields' team getting the top running back available late in the draft (53:20). Finally, Barton, Tom and Chip run through their 22-man rosters with a pitch to their listeners that their team is the ultimate Transfer Portal champion (1:15:05).

Ranking hires and grading pressers (01/22) Jan 22, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down every coaching change of the 2018-19 offseason. The hires are ranked 1-26 and every ceremonial press conference gets a grade. After getting things rolling with a couple of new faces in the MAC and Tyson Helton's return to WKU (2:40), Les Miles' hire at Kansas is put under the microscope (13:36). That's followed by a spotlight on new hires at UMass (17:37), Texas State (20:54) and Temple (22:37), Mack Brown's return to Chapel Hill (25:49), Chip Lindsey's enthusastic introduction at Troy (30:54), Matt Wells' charm at Texas Tech (42:44) and Jim McElwain's return to ranks of the head coaches at Central Michigan (48:40). Plus, Geoff Collins' fit at Georgia Tech (52:45), Neal Brown channeling Dabo Swinney at West Virginia (58:30), Holgo at Houston (1:03:07), Manny Diaz at Miami (1:07:10) and Hugh Freeze's ceiling with Liberty (1:10:25).

QB transfers are making CFB better (01/17) Jan 17, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Jalen Hurts' move to Oklahoma and more. First, why Hurts' decision to join the Sooners is the perfect fit for both sides (5:07) and Lincoln Riley's about-face on blocking Austin Kendall's transfer to West Virginia (15:45). Then, how free movement of elite quarterbacks makes the sport, as a whole, better (22:13), what Tate Martell brings to Miami (31:43) and Nick Saban has yet another position to fill after the departure of defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi (40:11).

Kyler, the spread bubble in the NFL, more with Dennis Dodd (01/15) Jan 15, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to react to Kyler Murray declaring for the NFL Draft. First, the latest from the 2019 recruiting cycle and why the Early Signing Period has proven to be more advantageous for coaches than players (2:35), Jalen Hurts visiting Miami, Maryland and Oklahoma (11:12), the latest on the assistant coaching carousel (16:08) and teams most impacted by the NFL Draft early entry deadline (34:29). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to talk Kyler and whether the spread revolution is wrapping up or just beginning in the NFL (44:25), share what Baylor coach Matt Rhule told his team about NFL interviews and explain what the 2018 season-long statistics across the country say about the best offenses in college football (1:03:20).

Enter the portal (01/10) Jan 10, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson update the coaching carousel and track the latest transfer news in college football. First, what's next for USC after Kliff Kingsbury's exit to the NFL (1:49) how it impacts Kyler Murray's NFL Draft future (11:20). Then, what it means for Jalen Hurts and others to be in the transfer portal (24:47), what's next for Georgia and Tennessee after Jim Chaney's return to Knoxville (36:55) and the latest on from a never-ending assistant coaching hiring cycle (45:18).

Live Clemson-Alabama reaction from Santa Clara (01/07) Jan 08, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap Clemson's national championship game win against Alabama on Monday night. Recorded in Levi's Stadium (1:51), the conversation covers why Alabama lost (6:30), why Clemson won (9:07), Trevor Lawrence fulfilling championship potential (14:51), whether we should consider this the beginning of the end for the Nick Saban Alabama dynasty (23:27) and much more.

Title game preview (01/05) Jan 06, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson preview Alabama and Clemson in the College Football Playoff national championship game. As Chip checks in from the scene in California, Barton starts the show off with observations and news from the All-American Bowl in San Antonio (1:45). Then its onto the biggest news of the week with Justin Fields' transfer to Ohio State (7:18) and West Virginia hiring Neal Bown as Dana Holgorsen's replacement (17:20). Then the title game preview (22:55), including a breakdown of the quarterback battle (36:00) and why Nick Saban is already the GOAT even if he doesn't win his seventh title on Monday night (41:55).

What coaches might make the NFL jump (01/02) Jan 03, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson react to the latest from the coaching carousel and more. First, the keys to Manny Diaz succeeding at Miami (3:40), why Dana Holgorsen's hire at Houston works for all involved parties (14:11), what coaches are receiving NFL interest (23:21), whether there are any big-picture takeaways from Texas' Sugar Bowl win against Georgia (36:08), and many more highlights from the bowl season.

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