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Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round.
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The Audible is back with a loaded episode. Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo break down the Big 12's escalating legal battle with Texas Tech, discuss what comes next for Brendan Sorsby, and examine the ripple effects across college football. Then, Stewart Mandel joins the show as the crew makes their favorite SEC over/under picks, debates conference contenders, and discusses whether Arch Manning and Texas are ready to take the next step.The episode opens with the latest fallout from the Brendan Sorsby case as the Big 12 pushes back against Texas Tech's plans surrounding the star quarterback. Bruce and Ralph discuss the conference's legal response, the possibility of sanctions, how the College Football Playoff could view the situation, and whether Sorsby's future could ultimately lie in the NFL rather than college football.The Audible crew continues their conference win-totals draft with a deep dive into the SEC. Stew, Bruce and Ralph identify the teams they believe are poised to exceed expectations and those facing difficult paths ahead.Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC Championship? Is Georgia's favorable schedule the biggest advantage in the conference? The panel debates the outlook for the SEC's top contenders while breaking down the impact of quarterback play, coaching changes, roster turnover, and schedule strength on the race to reach the College Football Playoff.Plus, the guys explain the logic behind their strongest SEC projections, discuss why South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Alabama could outperform expectations, and examine whether programs like Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and Mississippi State can surprise this season. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Audible. Which team is your pick to win the SEC? Let us know in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling continues to send shockwaves across college football. On this episode of The Audible, Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo discuss the growing backlash to the Texas Tech quarterback's injunction, why Big 12 administrators are furious, and what it could mean for the future of NCAA eligibility, conference governance, and the College Football Playoff. Is this simply a Texas Tech issue, or a defining moment for college sports?The crew dives into reporting from Big 12 athletic directors and administrators following the ruling, including questions about Texas Tech's relationship with the conference, potential responses from the Big 12, and whether Commissioner Brett Yormark faces the biggest challenge of his tenure.Then it's time for Big 12 win totals. With Texas Tech viewed by many as the conference favorite, how much does the uncertainty surrounding Brendan Sorsby impact the Red Raiders' outlook? The guys debate whether Texas Tech can still win the Big 12, whether the controversy becomes a distraction, and if the program's loaded roster is enough to overcome the noise surrounding the quarterback situation.Stew, Bruce and Ralph also make their favorite over/under picks across the conference. Which teams are being overlooked, which programs are primed to surprise, and who has the clearest path to Arlington and the Big 12 Championship Game?Plus, listener mailbag questions spark discussions about the most valuable assets in college football, whether Ohio State's program model is the gold standard in the sport, and which historic rivalries deserve to be revived.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Audible.Do you think Texas Tech should play Brendan Sorsby if he remains eligible, and which team will ultimately win the Big 12 championship this season?Let us know in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a monumental moment for college football, a Lubbock County judge ruled that Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play at Texas Tech this season, despite betting on his own team. People around the league are outraged that the games brightest red line may no longer exist, and some schools have suggested they’ll refuse to play Texas Tech. Could the Big 12 step in to levy a harsher penalty? And does this mean that all rules in college football are negotiable? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ralph, Bruce, and Stew draft Big Ten win totals. Before that, they explore if there’s any reason to worry about Bryce Underwood at Michigan. Eric Weddle's blunt comments echo what some are quietly saying. Then, they make their picks. They also provide a 60-second explainer on the Cantwell-Cruz college sports bill that’s moving through the Senate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ralph, Bruce, and Stew turn the ACC win totals into a competition by drafting their favorite overs and unders. Plus: an(other) update on Brendan Sorsby, Mike Leach's Hall of Fame case, and Bruce's Elite 11 quarterback takeaways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ralph joins from Destin, Florida to help break down the biggest storylines from the SEC spring meetings. Playoff expansion, a rumored SEC breakaway, and a new bipartisan Senate bill that could reshape college sports governance. Later, the Brendan Sorsby gambling eligibility case, and a mailbag exploring whether bowl games and the very concept of a "successful season" have been permanently redefined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ralph, Stew, and Bruce draft their top five quarterbacks for a season-long competition. Rotisserie scoring, three categories: total yards, total TDs minus interceptions, and wins. Who went first overall? Who went undrafted? Where did Chambliss, Manning, and Maiava go? Plus, Sark takes shots at Texas Tech, and Coach O returns to Baton Rouge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tony Petitti made an impassioned public case for the 24-team playoff, and Ralph thinks he’s operating from a position of strength. Is this inevitable? With the Big Ten and SEC threatening to leave the NCAA, Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard says, figuratively “Hey man, go for it.” Plus, mailbag on the best position groups in college football history, whether recruiters still matter in the age of NIL, and why administrators can seem to work against their own fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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