First Down South

Interview with Auburn transfer Donovan Kaufman May 25, 2021

Auburn continues to clean up in the transfer market and one of their biggest additions this offseason is former Vanderbilt defensive back Donovan Kaufman who joins us on this week's episode of First Down South. We also discuss former LSU quarterback TJ Finley and his decision to join Kaufman and others at Auburn.

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How Bryan Harsin is rebuilding Auburn's roster rapidly May 19, 2021

Transfers are helping Bryan Harsin rapidly change the face of Auburn football.

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How the transfer portal has impacted the SEC May 13, 2021

On this week's First Down South, we take a look at the latest movements in the NCAA transfer portal and how it's impacting the SEC and the rest of college football.

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A closer look at Alabama's new star receiver May 04, 2021

Join the First Down South crew as they interview the high school coach of Alabama's new wide receiver transfer Jameson Williams and recap a huge NFL Draft for the SEC.

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Draft Week! Apr 28, 2021

The First Down South crew takes a look at this week's NFL Draft and the role the SEC might play in determining the story of the 1st Round and beyond.

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What did we learn from spring football? Apr 20, 2021

The First Down South crew discusses what we learned from spring football and what it tells us about what we can expect in the 2021 SEC season.

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A-Day Preview & Basketball Recruiting Moves Apr 13, 2021

On this episode of First Down South, we look ahead to this weekend's spring football games for Alabama and Auburn and discuss the big moves for Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl on the basketball recruiting front.

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Alabama scrimmage intel, IMG Academy coach Cris Dishman Apr 06, 2021

First Down South is joined by IMG Academy assistant coach and former NFL star Cris Dishman to discuss the Crimson Tide's two incoming freshmen stars from IMG plus Dishman's time around Nick Saban. Later, the crew breaks down Alabama's first spring scrimmage.

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The Best SEC Team of the Decade Mar 09, 2021

The First Down South crew gives their picks for the best SEC team of the decade and discusses the latest news on Les Miles and his firing from Kansas.

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Which SEC stars have the best shot at NFL success? Feb 24, 2021

Matt Scalici, John Talty and Matt Zenitz discuss the latest additions to Auburn's roster and give their picks for the outgoing SEC stars with the best chance at a long NFL career.

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Which coaches are waiting in the wings for their shot at an SEC job? Feb 16, 2021

UCF's hiring of Gus Malzahn became one of the most surprising and splashiest hires of the offseason and positions Malzahn to potentially become one of the hottest names on the market in the coming years. Which other coaches are in position to become top targets for SEC schools in search of a new head coach? Matt Scalici, John Talty and Matt Zenitz discuss on this week's First Down South.

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Evaluating the new coaching staffs in the SEC Jan 27, 2021

The First Down South crew breaks down the revamped coaching staffs at Auburn and Alabama predicts where Tennessee may look next in their ongoing coaching search.

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Chaos at Tennessee, turnover at Alabama Jan 19, 2021

Tennessee football descends into chaos and Alabama looks to replace multiple assistant coaches once again. We talk about this and more on this week's episode of First Down South.

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Alabama's 2020 National Championship Legacy Jan 12, 2021

Matt Scalici, John Talty, and Matt Zenitz discuss Alabama's dominant win in the 2021 National Championship Game and the legacy the 2020 Crimson Tide leave on the sport. We also look ahead to the 2021 football season. Presented by Andrews Sports Medicine.

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National Championship Preview Jan 11, 2021

Matt Scalici, John Talty, and Matt Zenitz preview the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Alabama and Ohio State in this special episode of First Down South, brought to you by our sponsors at Andrews Sports Medicine.

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Jaylen Waddle's possible return, Sark's replacement at Alabama, Heisman race Jan 05, 2021

This week on First Down South:

-Sizing up Alabama & Ohio State

- Jaylen Waddle set to practice; Could he suit up vs. Ohio State?

- Replacing Sarkisian; Who could be the next OC for Bama?

- Handicapping the Heisman Trophy

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Can Notre Dame upset Alabama? What will the Bryan Harsin Era look like? Dec 29, 2020

First Down South: Chances of an Irish upset in Rose Bowl?

- Rewinding Auburn's coaching search

- Could Notre Dame really upset Alabama?

- SEC jobs that might be open next year

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Auburn Coaching Search Madness and Alabama's playoff landscape Dec 22, 2020

It’s been 9 days since Auburn relieved Gus Malzahn of head coaching duties and the Tigers’ brass has yet to name a replacement.

Multiple high-profile names have already come & gone (Steve Sarkisian, Mario Cristobal, Bill Clark), so why hasn’t Auburn locked up a coach yet at such a crucial time in the college football calendar?

After the Rose/Sugar bowl matchups were announced on Sunday, No. 1 Alabama opened as the biggest favorite ever in the history of the College Football Playoff, with a 20-point spread against No. 4 Notre Dame.

It begs the question: Is there anyway to avoid another Alabama/Clemson title game? If the teams do meet in Miami, it will be the fourth time in six years the Tide & Tigers have met for the National Championship.

Today on First Down South, Matt Scalici, John Talty, and Matt Zenitz discuss:

- Auburn football looks desperate in search for coach

- Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Tide look to roll in Rose Bowl

- Should the CFB Playoff have gone to eight teams this year?

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The latest on the Auburn coaching search and previewing the SEC Championship Dec 15, 2020

- Bama takes on Florida for SEC Championship

- Top candidates to replace Gus Malzahn at Auburn?

- Alabama vs. Florida: SEC Championship preview

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Gus Malzahn’s Expectation Problem and Heisman Hopes in Tuscaloosa Dec 08, 2020

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn stated “If you had a normal non-conference schedule, it’d be a solid year.” after the Tiger’s 31-20 loss against No. 5 Texas A&M, but is that really the case down on The Plains?

From National Champs to a sinking ship, how did LSU fall so far, so fast? And will the Heisman Trophy be decided during the SEC Championship when Mac Jones faces Florida & Kyle Trask?

Today on First Down South, Matt Scalici, John Talty, and Matt Zenitz discuss:

- Gus Malzahn & Auburn’s Expectation Problem

- Major issues in Baton Rouge: LSU’s trending down

- Alabama’s Heisman chances with DeVonta emerging as a dark-horse

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What the Iron Bowl taught us about Saban and Bama’s future Dec 01, 2020

With Nick Saban watching from TV at home, Steve Sarkisian assumed head coaching duties for the Tide and guided Alabama to a 42-13 win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The former Washington/USC head coach continues to see his stock rise, so what’s that say about Sark’s future stock at Alabama?

Today on First Down South, Matt Scalici, John Talty, and Matt Zenitz discuss:

- What the Iron Bowl taught us about Saban, Sarkisian & Alabama’s future

- Should Auburn fans be disappointed in this unique season?

- Fading Out: Are some SEC teams shutting it down early?

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