
Aaron Torres Sports Podcast
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Ep 514Is a "blue blood" Final Four good or bad for college hoops, are people actually *rooting* for Coach K + Arkansas picks up 5-star Anthony Black
On today's show live from New Orleans, Aaron discusses whether a "blue blood" Final Four is actually good or bad for college basketball, and wait, are non-Duke fans actually rooting for Coach K? Finally, Arkansas picks up another five-star - as the Hogs look like a favorite in 2022-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 513FINAL FOUR IS SET: Duke, crediting Hubert Davis, how crazy will Duke-UNC be, Jay Wright underrated + Torres' dust-up with JJ Redick
The Final Four is set and Aaron has a LOADED show - he talks about why this Duke team is unlike any he has seen, and why he owes an apology to Hubert Davis. Also, is Jay Wright underrated, and Aaron discusses his dust-up with NBA Twitter - as JJ Redick came after him this weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 512Sweet 16 RECAP: Gonzaga overrated? Arkansas already an elite program? Is Duke the team to beat? Kelvin Sampson the best coach in college hoops?
On today's show, Aaron rips through all the Sweet 16 headlines: Was Gonzaga overrated all along, and has Arkansas emerged as one of college hoops' elite programs? Also, is Duke now the team to beat and is Kelvin Sampson the best coach in the sport, bringing Houston to another Elite Eight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 511Tennessee's (alleged) $8 million QB, ranking the SEC basketball coaching hires + Sweet 16 preview
We have a loaded episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron talks about the report that Tennessee's quarterback recruit is getting a huge NIL deal, and also ranks the six SEC basketball coaches who were hired this spring. Finally, he goes game-by-game making his Sweet 16 picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 510Opening Weekend NCAA Tournament REACTION: Arizona thriller, SEC falls apart, Rick Barnes blame, Duke wins + coaching carousel news
We are down to 16 teams! Aaron has full opening weekend reaction discussing Arizona's survival, the SEC's meltdown and how much blame should Rick Barnes get for Tennessee's loss? Plus thoughts on Duke, the Big Ten struggling again and some coaching carousel thoughts on Florida's hire and others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 509NCAA Tourney Day 1 REACTION: Tough Calipari questions, crushing UConn loss, overrated Big Ten + Kenny Payne to Louisville
On today's podcast, Aaron recaps Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament. He asks if the best days are behind John Calipari after losing to Saint Peter's and why UConn's loss to New Mexico State was especially frustrating. Plus thoughts on all the other big games, including Iowa's stunning loss to Richmond and Kenny Payne's hire at Louisville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 508Aaron makes his NCAA Tournament bracket, Final Four and national title picks
JOIN THE AARON TORRES BRACKET CHALLENGE BY CLICKING HEREIt's a special episode of the Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron picks every game of the NCAA Tournament, giving you his Final Four and national title picks! Here's a full rundown: West Region (2:00): Aaron opens in the West Region, where Gonzaga is favored but has a tough path. Will UConn and Arkansas get to Round 2 and what could that matchup look like, and could Memphis pull off the upset against the Zags? Also, what about the bottom half of this bracket, and where will the Coach K retirement tour end? East Region (23:00): Next, Aaron goes to the East - where he wonders whether the No. 2, 3 and 4 seed are actually better equipped to win this region than the No. 1. He hits on whether Kentucky is versatile enough to get to New Orleans and should the Wildcats be worried about a second round date with Murray State. Finally, he shares the double-digit seed he believes will make a run to the second weekend. South Region (39:00): Next, Aaron goes to the region of death, the South, with four elite teams at the top. How worried is he about Kerr Kriisa's ankle, the one team being undervalued and also, why the entire NCAA Tournament bracket could rest on a potential Villanova-Tennessee Sweet 16 game. Midwest Region (55:30): Finally, a discussion on the Midwest Region. Is Kansas due for an early exit, and if so, who could get them? Also, is Auburn better-suited for a run than most expect, and could a surprise team end up in New Orleans? Today's show is brought to you by BracketFanatics! Create your own account at BracketFanatics Also, sign up for the Aaron Torres Podcast Bracket Challenge here The show is also brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook - new users, make a $5 moneyline bet on an NCAA Tournament game, and if you win, you automatically win $200 in free cash. You can access the promo here. And of course, today's episode is brought to you by ManScaped.com - use promo code "TORRES" for 20 percent off + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 507BONUS EPISODE: Aaron and Zac Krull take a deep dive into the NCAA Tournament bracket field
With the NCAA Tournament now 48 hours from beginning in full, Aaron welcomes on writer Zac Krull for a bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Pod, to focus exclusively on the bracket. The guys take a deep dive into all four regions, projecting potential upsets, tough matchups for top seeds and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 506FULL Bracket Reaction, Tennessee screw job, Will Wade fired, Mike White to Georgia + Tom Brady
WHAT A SHOW! Aaron opens by quickly talking Tom Brady's return before hitting bracket reaction. Why Tennessee got screwed, why only one bubble team has a gripe - plus Aaron goes GAME BY GAME talking bracket. Finally he wraps on shocking coaching news, as Will Wade has been fired, and Mike White is headed to Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 505Who gets the No. 1 seeds, bubble teams, Tom Crean fired, next at Georgia + Murray State coach Matt McMahon joins the show
It's March and we have a jam-packed show LOADED with college hoops. Aaron goes through the No. 1 seed picture, talks about winners and losers in the bubble world, and discusses who's next after Tom Crean was fired. Also, Murray State head coach Matt McMahon joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 504Russell Wilson, Calvin Ridley, Will Wade + your FULL conference-by-conference "Champ Week" preview
We have a loaded Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron discusses the Russel Wilson trade and Calvin Ridley's idiotic decision to gamble on games. Then Aaron hits on college hoops, quickly discussing the Will Wade "update" before doing a deep dive into "Champ Week" in college hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 503Duke loses to UNC in Coach K send off, crying Duke fans, credit to Penny Hardaway/Memphis, Sister Jean + Skyy Clark decommits from Kentucky
Aaron is back, with a loaded Monday Aaron Torres Pod. He talks Duke falling to UNC in Coach K's final game, crying Duke fans, and why college hoops *needs* Jon Scheyer to be good. Also, Aaron talks about Memphis' signature win, the return of Sister Jean and Skyy Clark decommitting from Kentucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 502MLB cancels games, Tuesday night college hoops + college football's attendance has an attendance problem - can it be fixed
We have a loaded mid-week show, as Aaron goes off on the MLB after they cancel the first week of the season, talks Tuesday night college hoops, and finally discusses college football's attendance problems - and wonders if it's a problem that can't be fixed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 501Top 6 college hoops teams all lose - who's the most concerning, Arkansas' rise, time for Jim Boeheim to retire + Art Briles
We have a loaded Monday show - the top six teams in college hoops all lost on Saturday - who is the team you should be most worried about? Plus, Aaron explains why Arkansas basketball proves that college sports is changing, why it is officially time for Jim Boeheim to hang it up at Syracuse and some thoughts on Art Briles returning to college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 500Potentially historic weekend for SEC hoops, good and bad college hoops title bets + weekend preview
On episode 500 of the Aaron Torres Pod, Aaron discusses a potentially historic weekend for SEC hoops (and why the SEC may be the new "Big East"), gives his best and worst college hoops title bets with two weeks left, plus previews the weekend. Potentially historic weekend for SEC hoops (2:00): With Auburn visiting Tennessee and Kentucky visiting Arkansas, Aaron talks about a potentially historic weekend in SEC basketball. He also explains how, with elite players, teams and the game's most eccentric coaches, the SEC is as close to the old school Big East as anything in college hoops these days.Picking the best and worst bets in the updated college hoops title odds (27:00): With DraftKings releasing updated college hoops title odds, Aaron runs through the best and worst bets available. He shares his thoughts on all the top teams, including Gonzaga, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas and Duke, as well as a couple of long shots. Finally he wraps by previewing the weekend ahead, discussing Kentucky-Arkansas, Auburn-Tennessee, Purdue-Michigan State and much, much more (48:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 499Was Juwan Howard's suspension enough? Outlaw handshake lines? Plus, UConn's WILD win over Villanova
We have a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron wonders if the Juwan Howard suspension was enough, discusses the idiotic conversation about handshake lines, and then takes a deep dive into UConn's wild win over Villanova and what it means for the Huskies program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 498Why no College Football Playoff expansion is *good* for the sport, Juwan Howard reaction + is it time to worry about Auburn hoops?
Aaron discusses the news that the College Football Playoff will *not* expand - and why it's a good thing for the sport. He also discusses the one thing that will fix college hoops that no one is talking about. Then from there he hits on the crazy Juwan Howard deal and whether its time to worry about Auburn basketball after a loss to Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 497Update on Louisville + Maryland coaching jobs, other college hoops coaching carousel jobs + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong and weekend preview
Aaron opens the show by discussing the impending college hoops coaching carousel - what's the latest at Louisville and Maryland and what other jobs could open? Then he plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing the Super Bowl, college football and Hubert Davis - plus a weekend preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 496EXCLUSIVE: Sean Miller joins the show for a one-on-one interview + reaction to Kentucky-Tennessee, Villanova-Providence and more
It's a loaded Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron reacts to a wild Tuesday in college hoops, with thoughts on Kentucky-Tennessee, Providence-Villanova and more. Then he is joined by Sean Miller for a rare one-on-one interview to discuss his time at Arizona, thoughts on this year's team and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 495Full reaction to a wild Super Bowl, Bryan Harsin returns to Auburn + the only five teams that can win the college hoops title
It's Monday, and we have a loaded Aaron Torres Pod! Aaron has immediate reaction to Sunday's Super Bowl, Bryan Harsin's return to Auburn, and says with a month left in the season, there are only five teams that he believes can win college hoops' national title - here is a full rundown:Super Bowl reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the Rams' Super Bowl title. He explains why you shouldn't blame the refs, and why the Rams' strengths and the Bengals' weaknesses all season long, were on display in crunch time Sunday. He then shares thoughts on Matthew Stafford, the Bengals' future, the halftime show and why everyone should get to Super Bowl week if they can.Bryan Harsin is back at Auburn (28:00): From there, Aaron transitions to discuss the plot twist at Auburn, where Bryan Harsin will return as head coach. Aarone explains what happened, why he's surprised and why he wonders if there's any way for Harsin to put a winning football team on the field this fall. The five teams that can win the college hoops title (35:30): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with a MEGA college hoops segment. He explains why history tells us that it's only a small group of teams that can win the college hoops title - and shares the five teams that he thinks are capable of winning it this year. Who are they? What are their strengths and weaknesses and also - he lists the two or three contenders that are *NOT* good enough to win it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 494Latest on the Bryan Harsin/Auburn mess, Super Bowl preview and pick + Bill Polian joins the show
It's Friday and we've got a loaded show for you! Aaron discusses the never-ending saga between Auburn and Bryan Harsin - how did we get here, and will it get solved. He then gives his Super Bowl preview and pick before welcoming on former Super Bowl winning GM Bill Polian to discuss his career, new book and what it's like to build a Super Bowl contender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 493BONUS EPISODE: Arkansas coach Eric Musselman joins the show to talk the upset of No. 1 Auburn and storming the court shirtless
On this bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, Aaron is joined by Arkansas head basketball coach Eric Musselman to talk about the Razorbacks' upset of No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday. Coach Muss describes the atmosphere in the crowd, what the win means for his program, and how he ended up shirtless in the middle of the crowd. Also, just how hard is it to win eight straight in the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 492How to fix NIL and the one-time transfer rule, wild Arkansas Auburn game, other Tuesday night college hoops + Shaedon Sharpe thoughts
We have a loaded Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron opens the show explaining his two-step process to fix NIL and the one-time transfer. From there he talks about Tuesday's wild games, including a deep dive into Arkansas' upset over Auburn. Finally, he discusses the news that Shaedon Sharpe won't play this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 491Auburn football mess, Josh Gattis/Jim Harbaugh and Michigan, reaction to Duke-UNC, Kentucky-Bama, Baylor-Gonzaga and more
It's a jam-packed Monday, as Aaron separates fact from fiction with the mess at Auburn, before discussing why Jim Harbaugh is to blame for losing his top coordinator to Miami. Then he talks college hoops, where North Carolina takes another bad L, Alabama's struggles continue, Kentucky may have established itself as the No. 1 team in the country and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 490Crazy Texas A&M "NIL" rumors, Jim Harbaugh "returns" to Michigan + reaction to UCLA-Arizona Thursday
It's a busy episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron reacts to the wild Jimbo Fisher/Texas A&M "NIL" rumors and also wonders if the window has closed on Jim Harbaugh as an NFL head coach for good. He also discusses Thursday's insane Arizona-UCLA game which he attended Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 489Caleb Williams to USC, Harbaugh/Minnesota rumors, Tom Brady, Texas-Texas Tech basketball + Danny Wuerffel joins the show
It's a loaded Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron discusses Caleb Williams' commitment, Jim Harbaugh flirting with the Vikings, Tom Brady and the wild environment in the Texas Tech-Texas basketball game. Also, former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 488Thoughts on the AFC and NFC title games, Kentucky rocks Kansas, rest of the weekend in college hoops
Aaron opens the show sharing quick thoughts on the NFC and AFC title games as the Rams and Bengals - BENGALS! - are headed to the Super Bowl. Then he discusses Kentucky's dominant win at Kansas and the rest of the weekend in college hoops: NFC and AFC title game thoughts: Aaron opens the show by discussing the two, incredible, down-to-the-wire NFC and AFC title games. He explains why the Rams prove that in sports, you should always "go for it" and why San Francisco's biggest mistake happened months before they took the field (2:30). He also talks about the Bengals incredible run, why the defense deserves more credit than they've received and why the Bengals are proof of why the NFL is No. 1 in American sports (21:00). Also, should Aaron Rodgers reconsider any move away from Green Bay to the AFC (33:00). College hoops weekend review: From there, Aaron breaks down the weekend that was in college hoops. He discusses Kentucky's dominant win at Phog Allen, why this win proves he was right all along on the Cats and why this game once and for all proved that John Calipari is the perfect coach for UK (36:30). Then he discusses the rest of the Big 12-SEC Challenge, highlighting wins by Alabama over Baylor, Arkansas over West Virginia and Texas over Tennessee (54:00). Finally, he discusses America's most underrated team, the 18-2 Providence College Friars and tells you the one reason why he believes they're not getting the credit they deserve (59:30). Today's episode is brought to you by ManScaped. Visit ManScaped.com for a VERY SPECIAL Deal for listeners of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Use Promo code "TORRES" to get 20 percent off + free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 487Bruce Pearl to Louisville rumors, college hoops and NFL weekend preview + Nick Coffey on Louisville mess
We have a loaded Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron reacts to the latest news that Louisville has contacted Bruce Pearl. He then is joined by his old friend Nick Coffey to discuss the Louisville mess, before previewing the college hoops and NFL weekend! The Bruce Pearl to Louisville rumors (2:20): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest report that Louisville has contacted Bruce Pearl. Aaron explains why he doesn't buy the story - but why if it is true, this is actually *good* news for Auburn fans. Aaron revisits his list of Louisville candidates as well. Nick Coffey joins the show (28:30): Next up, our old friend and Louisville radio host Nick Coffey joins the show to talk about the Louisville situation. The guys discuss Chris Mack's downfall, what went wrong, and how different things would have been if the 2020 NCAA Tournament hadn't been cancelled. Nick also discusses which candidates are realistic and which ones aren't and what are the next steps for Louisville. Finally, will Rick Pitino ever get a Power 5 head coaching opportunity again? Preview and picks of college hoops and NFL this weekend (1:09:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by previewing the weekend ahead. He discusses all the "Big 12-SEC Challenge" games including Kentucky-Kansas, West Virginia-Arkansas, Baylor-Alabama, Tennessee-Texas and more. Also, he makes his NFC and AFC title game picks. Today's show is presented by DraftKings Sportsbook - make a $5 bet money line bet on either football game this weekend and automatically win $280 in free bets. You can take advantage of the offer here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 486BONUS EPISODE: Bruce Pearl joins the show to discuss Auburn's No. 1 ranking, what's ahead for the Tigers, job rumors and more
It's a bonus episode, as Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl joins the show to discuss the Tigers' No. 1 ranking, why he believes Auburn hasn't come close to peaking yet, what they need to improve on - and his name being mentioned for open coaching jobs in college hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 485Chris Mack out, who's next at Louisville, wild Caleb Williams Rumors + Aaron Right/Wrong
We have a loaded show, discussing Chris Mack's inevitable departure from Louisville, who are realistic candidates for the Cardinals, and two new Caleb Williams rumor - including one that is crazy. Then, "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing Sean Payton, Joe Burrow and the NFL Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 484Thoughts on all four historic NFL Playoff games, Kentucky-Auburn + did UNC make a mistake hiring Hubert Davis
It's a loaded Monday show as Aaron shares thoughts on all four, historic NFL playoff games, the Kentucky-Auburn thriller, and whether North Carolina made a mistake hiring Hubert Davis - after the Tar Heels lost again on Saturday night. Here's a rundown: Wild weekend in the NFL playoffs: Aaron shares thoughts on all four NFL playoff games. Why we shouldn't blame dumb OT rules for the Chiefs thrilling win over the Bills (2:00) and why it was the Rams' defense, not one big play on offense, which led them to victory late (9:30). Also, thoughts on the 49ers win at Lambeau, Aaron Rodgers' future (16:30) and why we should have never believed in the Titans to begin with (26:00)?Auburn vs. Kentucky highlights college hoops slate: Aaron continues the conversation discussing Saturday's wild Kentucky-Auburn thriller on the Plains. Aaron explains why Saturday proves who the No. 1 team in the country is, and why he wishes we could see Kentucky at full strength in a meaningful game. Also, why Saturday proved there's no coach like Bruce Pearl, and whether Kentucky's loss makes it more or less likely that we see star freshman Shaedon Sharpe, who is currently redshirting (31:00)?Did North Carolina make a mistake hiring Hubert Davis: Finally, after North Carolina suffered another embarrassing loss on Saturday, Aaron wraps the show by discussing whether UNC made a mistake in hiring Hubert Davis. In a world where USC and LSU spent a ton of money to get the right football coach, could Carolina have lured an elite coach from another job (53:00)? Today's episode is brought to you by ManScaped. Visit ManScaped.com for a VERY SPECIAL Deal for listeners of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Use Promo code "TORRES" to get 20 percent off + free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 483Why hasn't Michigan locked up Jim Harbaugh, Shaedon Sharpe, Indiana beats Purdue + Penny Hardaway meltdown
Aaron rips through a busy Aaron Torres Podcast, opening with football - and wondering, why isn't Michigan doing everything they can to lock in Jim Harbaugh? Then he talks about Shaedon Sharpe drama at Kentucky, Mike Woodson getting his signature win, Penny Hardaway's meltdown and previewing Kentucky-Auburn this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 482A crazy idea to save the Dallas Cowboys, Caleb Williams update + What's wrong with Texas hoops (and Duke and UNC lose too)
It's a LOADED Wednesday show, as Aaron reacts to a wild week in sports. He has a one-point plan to save the Dallas Cowboys, updates the Caleb Williams situation and wonders what does USC do if Williams goes elsewhere? Also, Duke, UNC and Texas all lose in a busy night in college hoops - and Aaron is officially worried about one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 481Jim Harbaugh update, Kentucky peaking, Chris Mack hot seat + UConn coach Jim Mora joins the show
It's a loaded show, as Aaron explains why he thinks Jim Harbaugh might just end up back at Michigan, why John Calipari owes his *fans* credit for Kentucky's success and just how hot is Chris Mack's seat? Plus, new UConn football coach Jim Mora joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 480Who's the next "new" team to win the CFB Playoff + Auburn makes its case for No. 1 in college hoops and time to respect Will Wade?
After Georgia and LSU have won the College Football Playoff in the last three years, Aaron wonders which team is the next "new" team to win the playoff - he has thoughts on seven teams. Then he discusses college hoops where Auburn makes its case for No. 1 and is it time to respect what Will Wade is doing at LSU? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 479National title game reaction - what this win means for Georgia, what's next for Bama and why its good for CFB + season-ending edition of "Aaron Right/Wrong"
Aaron discusses Georgia's title game, what it means for Georgia, why Bama fans shouldn't be disappointed and why it's good for college football as a whole. Then he plays "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing the entire college football season, coaching carousel and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 478What's at stake for Georgia and Bama Monday, national title game pick + more thoughts on Caleb Williams
Aaron discusses what a win Monday would mean for both Georgia and Alabama, and makes his official title game pick. Then he wraps by discussing Caleb Williams' transfer and why - in the new world of college sports - there's one school you should be hoping that he picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 477Georgia-Bama first look preview, ACC hoops is historically bad + college hoops weekend preview
Aaron shares his opening thoughts on Georgia-Alabama and talks about potentially the worst season ever for ACC basketball. Then he talks a big win for his boy Mike Woodson and previews the weekend ahead in college hoops. Here is a full rundown: Georgia-Alabama opening thoughts: Aaron opens the show with his first thoughts on Monday's title game between Alabama and Georgia. What does Georgia have to do different to get the win, and why nothing we saw from Alabama against Cincinnati matters. Plus, why Aaron believes this game will be more competitive than the SEC title game (2:00) Awful ACC hoops: Aaron transitions to college hoops by talking about the historically bad ACC - is this the worst the conference has ever been, and is there any reason to think things will improve (27:00)? Finally, he wraps by talking a big win for his boy Mike Woodson (39:45) and previews the weekend ahead (45:00). **** We're nearing the playoffs and our partners at DraftKings Sportsbook has an INCREDIBLE offer for first time users. We also have an INCREDIBLE offer for listeners in New York - where you can sign up before the launch Saturday morning. Now, first time users can make a $5 moneyline bet on any team, and if that team wins, you win an automatic $200 in free bets via our partners at Draftkings. That's right, one $5 money line bet - and if it hits, you win $200 in free cash. Here's how it works: 1. Click this link and sign up for a new account with DraftKings Sportsbook and make your first deposit. 2.) Make a $5 bet on any team 3.) And if your team wins, you get an automatic $200 thanks to our friends at DraftKings. It's the best offer going in sports betting - so act now! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ) or call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN). *21+ (18+ WY). AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min $5 deposit. Min $1 wager. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 476Caleb Williams transfer, Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors, is there a "best" team in college hoops + Tuesday night results
Aaron rips through a busy week in college sports, discussing Caleb Williams transfer, the Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors and why there really isn't a true "No. 1" in college hoops this year. Then he goes through Tuesday's college hoops games including Kentucky-LSU, another impressive win, a bad Michigan loss and what's wrong with Auburn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 475College Football Playoff reaction, Matt Corral injury + an all-time classic at the Rose Bowl
It's 2022 and Aaron has a full recap of the last few days in college football - he talks two College Football Playoff duds and looks ahead to the championship game, discusses the overreaction to Matt Corral's decision to play in the Sugar Bowl + an all-time Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 474College Football Playoff preview, other big bowl games + Aaron's Playoff Picks - presented by DraftKings
It's the final episode of 2021, as Aaron has a full playoff preview and makes his playoff picks. He also previews the other big bowl games and plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" - talking "meaningless bowl games," TV ratings, Bama football, Kentucky hoops and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 473Did the NFL just take Christmas Day from the NBA? First thoughts on the CFB Playoff + Who's No. 1 in college hoops?
It's Monday and Aaron has three things to get off his chest post Christmas: First off, did the NFL officially steal the Christmas Day from the NBA (and will they ever give it back)? His first thoughts on Friday's College Football semifinals + Who is No. 1 in college hoops? He has the answer (sort of). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 472CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: 20 sports-related topics Aaron is grateful for this holiday season
Rather than breaking down games and stories, Aaron has a special Christmas episode for you - listing off the 20 sports related things he's most grateful for this holiday season. From the chaos of the coaching carousel, to meaningless bowl games and several college hoops and NFL topics, here is what has Aaron excited this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 471NFL finally adjusts Covid policy, will Urban Meyer ever coach college again, A&M's historic recruiting + Kentucky hoops gets its signature win
It's a loaded Monday Aaron Torres Pod, as Aaron discusses the NFL finally changing its Covid policies (and what it means for all sports), will Urban Meyer will ever get another shot in college, and why Texas A&M's No. 1 ranked class means more than you think. Plus, Kentucky gets its signature win against UNC. Here is a full rundown:NFL changes its Covid policies + will Urban Meyer ever get another shot in college: Aaron opens the show by updating a story from last Friday's episode - as the NFL has FINALLY changed its Covid policies. He explains why this is great for sports and society and wonders when other sports will follow suit (2:30). From there he transitions on the field, where he answers the question - Will Urban Meyer ever get another shot to coach in college football? The answer is more complicated than you think (10:45). Why Texas A&M's No. 1 recruiting class is bigger than you think: From there Aaron dives deeper into Texas A&M - where the Aggies signed the No. 1 class on Wednesday, and then added three - THREE - mega talents over the weekend. He explains why history tells us that, whether you're ready or not, A&M could end up as the next superpower in college football (24:40). From there he talks about the first mega recruit for Lincoln Riley at USC and a few other big transfer portal moves. Kentucky gets its signature win, plus the rest of the weekend in college hoops: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing a little college hoops - Kentucky finally gets its signature win and it's looking like the Wildcats have finally put last season's disaster behind them. Plus, is Western Kentucky a loss Chris Mack can never recover from, what Providence's win over UConn means, plus the rest of the weekend in college hoops ( Today's episode is brought to you by ManScaped. Visit ManScaped.com for a VERY SPECIAL Deal for listeners of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Use Promo code "TORRES" to get 20 percent off + free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 470Stop cancelling sports because of Covid, Deion flips top player to Jackson State, Urban Meyer fired + Jeff Culhane previews FCS playoff
It's a LOADED show, as Aaron explains why it's officially time to stop cancelling games because of covid, and why Deion flipping the top player in the country to Jackson State is NOT as big a deal as you think. Then he discusses Urban Meyer's firing and welcomes in Jeff Culhane to the podcast to discuss the FCS playoffs, Deion and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 469Memphis beats Alabama, Spencer Rattler, Ryan Day/Chicago Bears rumors + Bill Snyder joins the show
We have a loaded show as Aaron talks about Penny Hardaway's signature win over Bama, Spencer Rattler's transfer choice and the Ryan Day/Chicago Bears rumors. Then, "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" and special guest, legendary Kansas State coach Bill Snyder joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 468Quinn Ewers commits to Texas, Oregon has a new coach + is Arizona hoops No. 1, Bama hoops rolls and is Kentucky in trouble?
We have yet another loaded Monday Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron discusses the Quinn Ewers commitment and what it means for Texas, and why hires at Oregon, Duke and Virginia are bigger than you think. Plus, college hoops thoughts on Arizona, Bama and if Kentucky is in trouble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 467Chip Kelly back to Oregon? Biggest CFB transfer portal rumors + No. 1 Purdue falls, is Texas in trouble, Indiana + full weekend preview
On today's show, Aaron discusses Chip Kelly's potential return to Oregon and all the biggest college football transfer portal rumors. Then he talks college hoops as No. 1 Purdue falls, is Texas in trouble, poor Indiana and a loaded weekend of college hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 466Mario Cristobal to Miami - will it work? Plus "Aaron Right/Wrong" on the playoff, Mike White, Scott Satterfield and more
Aaron opens the show by discussing Mario Cristobal at Miami - and why it's not certain that he's the guy who will turn around "The U." Also, what does Oregon do and what are the trickle-down effects? Finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" on Michigan football, Mike White, Shaka Smart and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 465CFB Playoff field is set, Oklahoma makes its hire, Miami football mess, Quinn Ewers + Bama hoops is rolling
Aaron rips through a jam packed Monday episode - reacting to the College Football Playoff field, Oklahoma's hire and the mess at Miami. Then he discusses Quinn Ewers (not surprising transfer) and recaps college hoops where Alabama basketball rolled and Memphis continues to struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices