Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's Wednesday, it's Champ Week and it's time for a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron asks if we should be worried following Gonzaga's struggles on Tuesday night, then looks at the biggest "Champ Week" questions. He also switches to football to discuss Les Miles' firing and the crazy comments about Kirby Smart and Nick Saban from a legendary high school football coach. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Cause for concern with Gonzaga + "Champ Week" questions: Aaron opens the show by discussing Gonzaga's narrow, sloppy win over BYU on Tuesday (3:30). Aaron explains why yes, BYU did expose Gonzaga's biggest weakness and their biggest concern for them heading into the NCAA, even with a win. Then he talks about all the biggest stories of "Champ Week" from who gets No. 1 seeds, to teams on the rise and will Duke and Kentucky actually make a run (19:00)? Les Miles fired + Rush Propst comments: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the bizarre firing of Les Miles. Is this the end for Les Miles as we know it, how did Kansas not know about his past indiscretions and can anyone win in Lawrence (33:30)? Then he discusses the wild audio from Georgia high school legend Rush Propst who accused Nick Saban and Kirby Smart of both cheating in recruiting. He also wonders, does anyone care anymore if college recruits are paid (50:00)? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the best weeks of the year, "Champ Week" and Aaron celebrates with a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. He previews all the major conference tournaments and then welcomes in Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin to the show! Here is a full preview: Previewing all the major conference tournaments: It's Champ Week, and Aaron previews all the major conference tournaments, looking at the favorites, biggest storylines, best long shot to bet and bubble teams. Things start with the ACC (4:00), then go to the Big East (11:30), Big 12 (18:30), Big Ten (24:00), Pac-12 (31:000 and SEC (34:30). Then he discusses the other storylines to watch heading into one of the best weeks of the entire calendar year. Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show: Fresh off clinching an NCAA Tournament bid, Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show (42:30). Spradlin discusses getting the Morehead State job at 30 years-old, the rebuild of the program and when he knew this 2020-2021 team had a chance to be special. He also discussed how early games against Kentucky, Ohio State and Clemson prepared this team for success, what it was like working for John Calipari and what he expects from his team when they tip off in the tournament next week. Today's episode is sponsored by BracketFanatics.com. Use promo code "TORRES" when you sign up and start your bracket and you're automatically entered to win a $1,000 cash prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and we are about to enter the final weekend of the college hoops season! And with it, we have a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast: Aaron looks back at big wins for Villanova, UConn and Oregon, and then turns his attention to college basketball's coaching carousel. Are these Sean Miller's final few days at Arizona - and what other jobs could open? Finally, he previews a loaded weekend starting Thursday! Wednesday recap: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday night college hoops (2:30). He discusses Villanova clinching another Big East title - but with a cost as starting point guard Collin Gillespie could be done with an injury. What does it mean for Nova's title chances? He also discusses UConn coming into form (8:30) and Oregon turning into a dangerous team for March (12:00). Sean Miller and the coaching carousel: From there, Aaron turns his attention to Sean Miller - with just one year left on his deal, there is real talk that Miller might be out at Arizona (15:00). Is this his final week at the school, does he survive one more season and who would even take the job in this climate? Then Aaron does a deep dive on the rest of the college hoops coaching carousel, looking at Indiana, Minnesota and what other jobs could open and which coaches could be on the move (25:00). Finally, Aaron previews a loaded final weekend of the season, which includes conference tourneys kicking off and daytime college hoops, in addition to games from all the major conferences (40:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses a wild Tuesday night in college hoops, gives you a few teams that are being overlooked going into the NCAA Tourney and talks about the possibility of full college football stadiums - are sports about to finally start looking "normal" again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday, it's March and that means one thing: It's time to lock into the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the NCAA's weird new tournament protocols which were announced last week, a wild weekend, Gonzaga finishing the regular season undefeated and could Archie Miller really be fired at Indiana. Here is a full recap: Weird NCAA Tournament protocols, wild weekend: Last Thursday, the NCAA announced some strange new protocols for the NCAA Tournament and Aaron opens by discussing them all. You will not believe what will happen if a team gets Covid during the Big Dance and how they'll be replaced (2:30). Aaron also explains why this wild weekend - where five Top 11 teams lost - is reflective of what he expects from the NCAA Tournament this year (14:30). Baylor loses, Gonzaga undefeated, Archie Miller hot seat: After a brief note from our sponsor, Aaron comes back to discuss Baylor's loss - and explains why this could mean something big... and why it might not (23:00). Finally he talks Gonzaga finishing undefeated, and why would should appreciate what they did this season - regardless of their conference affiliation (35:00). And he wraps by discussing a potential mega coaching carousel development: After Indiana lost to fall to 12-12 overall, could Archie Miller really be fired at Indiana (47:00). And what two massive names could replace him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and what better way to get ready for a LOADED weekend of hoops than by listening to the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recaps the big Alabama-Arkansas game, explains why the ACC stinks and previews a great weekend ahead. He also welcomes in Oklahoma State Mike Boynton to the show as well. Here is a full rundown: Alabama-Arkansas thoughts + the ACC stinks: Aaron opens the show recapping Wednesday's first place showdown in the SEC between Alabama and Arkansas (3:00). Aaron explains why Arkansas has officially entered the "team you don't want in your bracket" picture in the NCAA Tournament and why the future remains bright under Eric Musselman. He also discusses what Bama needs to do to regroup, and why any fan-base hoping to get Nate Oats out of Tuscaloosa has no chance for a while. Finally, he talks about a really bad performance by Virginia, and why the ACC - outside of Florida State - stinks (20:00). Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes in old friend, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton (30:00). Will Oklahoma State still receive its tournament ban or play in this year's Big Dance? Boynton explains. He then discusses why his team's success this year, the Cowboys future and what it's like to go against Baylor. Finally, he answers the question: How would he pitch a recruit considering the G-League after Cade Cunningham's success this season? Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing a loaded weekend slate that includes Iowa-Michigan on Thursday, plus Duke-Louisville, Florida State-North Carolina, Kentucky-Florida, Arkansas-LSU and more on Saturday (49:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron discusses the scary Tiger Woods situation, then tells you why you shouldn't have been surprised by all the upsets in college hoops on Tuesday. Then he is joined by ESPN star college hoops analyst Sean Farnham, who came out spitting fire talking all of the sport's big storylines. Here is a rundown of today's show: Tiger Woods + Tuesday college hoops: Aaron opens the show on a serious topic, discussing the biggest story in sports Tuesday's Tiger Woods car crash (2:30). He gets you up to date on what you need to know, what's next for Tiger and why this is again a reminder of how fragile life is. After Tiger, Aaron transitions to a much lighter topic, which is of course Tuesday's upset filled college hoops slate (11:30). And he explains the one reason you shouldn't have been surprised by Tuesday's upset-filled slate, with Illinois falling and Baylor playing its closest game of the season! Sean Farham joins the show: Next up, ESPN's Sean Farnham returns to the show for the second time this season to discuss all the big picture topics in college hoops (23:00). The guys discuss the national scene, wonder if Gonzaga's schedule has been too easy for their own good and whether the future of college hoops looks more like Gonzaga and Baylor than Duke and Kentucky? Then they look ahead to what this March Madness will look like and wonder how many teams can actually win it all. Finally, Sean explains why he appreciates all the sacrifices players and coaches have made this year to get a season in! This is a must-listen to interview from Sean Farnham! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Sunday night... and why wait until Monday for a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron talks about the weekend that was, discussing the thrilling Ohio State-Michigan game, the viral Chris Mack video that made the rounds and the latest with Jalen Johnson -- as Jay Bilas and Jim Boeheim fought publicly in the media. He also discusses all the big results from the weekend Ohio State-Michigan was the game college hoops fans needed + Chris Mack video: Aaron opens the show with reaction to not only the Game of the Weekend, but possibly the Game of the Year in college hoops: Michigan-Ohio State (3:00). Aaron explains why this is the game college hoops fans deserved and needed, what it says about Michigan and Ohio State in the chase for the title and why it proves Juwan Howard is your National Coach of the Year. Then Aaron discusses the crazy Chris Mack video that went viral and why he believes there is genuine hatred back in the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry(22:30). Finally, Aaron talks about both Kentucky and Louisville's games from the weekend, explaining why he believes the Wildcats are the team "no one wants to see" in Nashville for the SEC Tournament and why its officially time to give up on Tennessee as a title contender (34:00). Jim Boeheim vs. Jay Bilas and why Duke is better without Jalen Johnson: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the newest chapter of "as Jalen Johnson turns." Aaron explains Jim Boeheim's reaction to the Johnson news, Jay Bilas's reaction to Boeheim and why this incident proves that we live in a world where no one can ever criticize anyone without pushback (41:00). Finally he wraps by talking about how Duke is better without Johnson, why Arizona could be worth watching next year and both Illinois-Minnesota and UConn-Villanova recaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and we've got an ALL-TIME Aaron Torres Podcast as "The Boz," Brian Bosworth joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging interview. Aaron also talks Wednesday night hoops explaining why USC - yes, USC basketball - deserves our respect, why Duke might be better without Jalen Johnson and why Kentucky is a team that no one will want to face at the SEC Tournament. Here is a full rundown: Wednesday night college hoops + coaching carousel: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday night college hoops. He opens with the most underrated team in college hoops USC (Yes, USC basketball). The Trojans are 18-3 and still don't get any respect. Aaron explains why they're a team you need to know come March (3:00). He also discusses how Duke all of a sudden looks much better without Jalen Johnson (15:00) and why Kentucky is a team that you won't want to see come SEC Tournament time after a second straight win (21:00). Finally he talks coaching carousel. Boston College is the first big time job to open up, and Aaron explains what to expect in this year's coaching cycle and what could be next for the ACC school. . "The Boz," Brian Bosworth joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes an all-time guest as "The Boz" Brian Bosworth joins the show (41:00). The guys discuss his new college football TV show available for download now, as well as his entire career. He tells stories of being recruited by Barry Switzer, when he went from Brian to "The Boz" and how he became a "brand" before anyone knew what a "brand" was. This is an ALL-TIME, must listen segment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the "opt out" of Duke forward Jalen Johnson and recaps Tuesday night's games before a visit from his old friend Nick Coffey. He concludes the show discussing Gus Malzahn heading to UCF. Here is a full rundown: Jalen Johnson "opt out" and Tuesday games: Aaron opens the show by discussing Jalen Johnson's decision to "opt out" at Duke (2:00). He breaks down the entire situation, whether Johnson's draft stock will be hurt or not, and asks one important question, why do we keep calling it "opting out" when it's actually just "quitting." Then he transitions to the games of the night, discussing another bizarre loss for Missouri, and big wins for Arkansas, UConn, St. John's and Illinois (13:30). Nick Coffey joins the show: Next up, Aaron gets a visit from his old buddy, Louisville area radio host Nick Coffey (27:00). The guys discuss the college hoops season so far, what the tournament will look like this year and whether or not we can safely get through March Madness without incident. They also discuss the world at whole, how weird it will be having conference tournaments after the way they ended last year, and finally: How much is too much to pay someone to shovel your driveway? Hmmmm.... Finally, Aaron concludes the show by talking about the big college football news of the day: Gus Malzahn has become the new head coach at Central Florida (57:00), a spot that Aaron believes Malzahn - and the school - can thrive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only February but it's beginning to feel like March, and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast: Aaron discusses the NCAA Tournament mock bracket reveal and why Michigan has the goods to beat Baylor and Gonzaga. He then discusses big wins by several teams across college basketball. Here is a full rundown: Mock bracket reveal and Michigan makes a statement: Aaron opens the show by discussing the NCAA's mock bracket reveal on Saturday (2:30). He explains the one big complaint he has with it, and just how shocking it was to see a bracket with none of the big name teams like Kentucky, Duke, UNC or Michigan State. Then he discusses a team that deserves more credit than they're getting, Michigan, which beat Wisconsin straight out of a Covid pause (22:00). Aaron explains why he believes the Wolverines have the goods to beat either Baylor or Gonzaga and shake up the college hoops world. A look around the rest of college hoops: From there, Aaron then whips around the rest of college hoops discussing the big games that caught his eye. He discusses Creighton's dominant win against Villanova with the Jays finally making a statement against the team that everyone believed was the best in the Big East (31:00). Speaking of Big East, he hits briefly on UConn getting a win that will help both their tournament resume and confidence (37:00). Then he wraps with a busy weekend across the SEC, where Kentucky won and may be finally - finally! - starting to play to its potential (41:00), Arkansas getting a victory that all but puts them into the NCAA Tournament (44:00) and finally he wraps with what's wrong with Tennessee, after another up-and-down, disappointing loss to LSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron debuts a new segment called "How to enjoy college hoops even if your team stinks," discusses UConn's struggles and some other stuff Wednesday. Then he welcomes in Alabama head coach Nate Oats to the show for a fun interview on his team's success and style of play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and we have a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast for you! Aaron discusses Tuesday night in college hoops, breaking down the Arkansas-Kentucky game, an impressive win by West Virginia and a wild meltdown by Chris Beard. Then he welcomes in "Joey Brackets," Joe Lunardi for his first ever appearance on the Aaron Torres Podcast. Arkansas-Kentucky thoughts + credit to Bob Huggins: Aaron opens the show by discussing the most entertaining game of the night - Arkansas-Kentucky. Aaron starts with the Arkansas perspective explaining why yes, this was an important win for this team, and explaining how in this strange season, if they just keep doing what they're doing, the Hogs will make the NCAA Tournament (2:00). Then he talks Kentucky, which took another loss. He explains why fans shouldn't blame a foul call late for a loss, but also wonders if there were positives that can be taken from this victory going forward (10:00). Finally, he discusses West Virginia's win over Texas Tech, Chris Beard's meltdown and why it's time to appreciate the "coaching" that Bob Huggins has done this season (17:30). Joe Lunardi joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes the legend himself, Joe Lunardi to the show, for a fun, long-form, wide-ranging interview (27:30). The two discuss the origins of bracketology, how Lunardi got started and the first time he knew it was a big deal. He also explains how much time goes into his bracket and how many adjustments go in on a day-in, day out basis as games go final. Finally, they go over some bubble teams (UConn, Indiana, Arkansas) and thoughts on the 2021 tournament in general. You don't have to be a fan of a bubble team to enjoy this interview with the man, the myth, the legend, Joey Bracketz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and you know what that means, a loaded edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron shares some thoughts on the Super Bowl, before transitioning to the weekend in college hoops. He discusses Duke-UNC, Tennessee-Kentucky, Iowa and Alabama's struggles and much, much more. Here is a rundown: Super Bowl talk: Aaron comes on immediately after the Super Bowl, sharing some thoughts on the Bucs win over the Chiefs (1:30). He explains why the Chiefs were probably due for a loss like this after coasting through the regular season and the impact that injuries on the offensive line had on Kansas City. Then he discusses the GOAT Tom Brady, and wonders why, beyond celebrating Brady, more people aren't crushing Bill Belichick for letting him leave New England. Duke-UNC, Kentucky-Tennessee and the college hoops weekend recap: Aaron then transitions to the weekend that was in college hoops. He starts with Duke-Carolina, discussing the Tar Heels win, why they aren't on the Duke/Kentucky/Michigan State level and could be a dangerous team going forward (20:00). He then transitions to Tennessee-Kentucky: Was the emergence of Keon Johnson *finally* the spark Tennessee needed to get rolling this season (33:00)? And why, after weeks of criticizing John Calipari, Aaron realizes you can't entirely blame Calipari for all of Kentucky's struggles? He shares an interesting story to illustrated it (38:00). Finally, he wraps on Alabama and Iowa's struggles and explains why there is starting to be separation in the Big Ten (50:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses a wild Wednesday, shares some insight on a potential Gonzaga-Houston game that didn't happen and John Calipari's comments on star freshman Terrence Clarke. Then he welcomes former UNC head coach Matt Doherty to the show for a compelling interview, and wraps with a weekend preview. Here is a full show rundown: Wild Wednesday, Houston-Gonzaga, Terrence Clarke: Aaron opens the show by discussing a wild Wednesday in college hoops, where Villanova, Houston, Florida and Creighton all lost (3:30). He explains why seeing teams struggle makes his appreciate Gonzaga and Baylor more and says college hoops is starting to remind him of college football (7:00). He then shares some insight that will interest college hoops fans: How Houston had the chance to play Gonzaga this weekend and passed on what could've been a marquee matchup for college hoops (11:00). Finally, he discusses John Calipari's comments on freshman star Terrence Clarke - and why Calipari's comments reflect people across college hoops who wonder just how "injured" Clarke really is (17:30). Former UNC head coach Matt Doherty joins the show: Next, Aaron has a really fun interview with former head coach Matt Doherty (24:50). Doherty discusses his playing days at Carolina, what Dean Smith was like and shares some incredible Michael Jordan stories, before transitioning to his coaching career. He discusses the depression that came with losing the Carolina job and his new book and career, which helps people overcome adversity. Finally, he gives his thoughts on this weekend's Duke-Carolina game. Finally, Aaron returns to preview the weekend ahead, Duke-Carolina, Kentucky-Tennessee as well as the upcoming Super Bowl (1:09:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and we have a jam-packed Aaron Torres Podcast for you. Aaron recaps a wild Tuesday night in college hoops, discusses which blue bloods will actually make and miss the tournament and is joined by SEC Network's Tom Hart for a fun interview. Here is a full recap of the show: Wild Tuesday night of college hoops + Blue Bloods on the brink: Aaron opens the show by whipping around college hoops for a fun recap of a loaded night. Aaron opens by talking about another dominant win by Baylor, and wondering: We've spent so much time talking about Gonzaga entering the tournament undefeated, but could Baylor do the same (3:00). Then from there he transitions to Tennessee, which suffered another crippling loss. Is it finally time to give up on the Vols turning the corner and becoming an elite team (13:00)? Also, how bad must it be to be an Indiana fan after another brutal loss on Tuesday (21:30)? Finally Aaron wraps by looking at the resumes of Kansas, North Carolina, Duke, Michigan State and Kentucky and asks: Which of these teams make the tournament and which don't (26:30)? SEC Network's Tom Hart: Finally, the SEC Network's Tom Hart makes his inaugural appearance on the Aaron Torres Podcast (40:30). He discusses coming up in broadcasting and his crazy first job, before transitioning to SEC hoops. He explains just how different this season is for coaches and players, what's wrong with Kentucky (and can it be fixed) and whether what Alabama is doing is sustainable. It's a fun interview you don't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and we've got a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast for you. Aaron talks about the struggles of Kansas and Michigan State, recaps all the marquee games in the Big 12-SEC Challenge and explains why conference tournaments may look different this year - and why some teams might not show up at all. Here is a full rundown of the show: Kansas and Michigan State both stink (too): After weeks of talking about how bad Duke and Kentucky are, Aaron finally discusses the other two elite programs that are really struggling: Kansas and Michigan State. Aaron explains why the FBI might have finally caught up to Kansas - and why things might only get worse from here (3:00) and then transitions to Michigan State (16:00). He explains why the Spartans are largely struggling from the same problems Duke and Kentucky are, and why he wonders if it might just be time to give up on the Spartans this season. Big 12-SEC Challenge Recap, conference tournament opt outs?: Aaron then recaps a busy weekend in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. He discusses Texas Tech's wild win at LSU and why Mac McClung has reshaped the Red Raiders this season (36:00), why Tennessee may have finally turned a corner, and quick thoughts on the Oklahoma-Alabama and Arkansas-Oklahoma State games (40:30). Finally, he explains why conference tournaments may look different this year, why marquee teams might opt out and why it's a problem with no easy solution for schools and the NCAA (48:30). It's a loaded Monday show - download now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an ALL-TIME Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron welcomes "Beast Mode" Marshawn Lynch to the show!!! He also discusses Tennessee's surprising (and uninspiring) hire of Josh Heupel and previews the Big 12-SEC Challenge this weekend. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Was Josh Heupel really the best Tennessee could do: Aaron opens the show by discussing the surprising, and somewhat underwhelming hire of Josh Heupel at Tennessee (4:30). Aaron explains why the hire could work out based on Heupel's high-scoring offense, but also explains why Heupel's success at Central Florida was less impressive than you think. He also wonders what kind of "search" new Vols AD Danny White (who came from Central Florida) actually did to get him. From there, Aaron looks at a loaded Big 12-SEC Challenge this weekend, breaking down the biggest and best games (24:00). Marshawn Lynch joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes a bucket list guest to the show: Marshawn Lynch (30:00)!! The guys discuss some charity work Lynch is involved in, before transitioning to some of the highlights of his career. Included, Lynch discusses the time he stole a golf cart during a Cal football game and the famous "Beast Quake" run which was 10 years ago this week. It was an ALL-TIME Aaron Torres Podcast, download now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: An all new, Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses Kentucky-Bama (and where does Kentucky go from here), Bama essentially wrapping up the SEC in January, an ACC update, a Pac-12 update and a wild move by Nick Saban that not enough people are talking about. Here is a rundown of today's show: Kentucky's missed opportunity, Bama and more: Aaron opens the show by talking about Kentucky's mega showdown with Alabama on Tuesday and the Wildcats' missed opportunity (4:00). Aaron discusses what went wrong for the Cats and whether anything is fixable or is this just the Wildcats team for all of 2021? He then discusses Sharife Cooper at Auburn, Alabama essentially clinching the SEC at the end of January (20:00) and gives an update on the ACC where it's finally time to show love for Virginia (25:00). His final basketball topic is on the Arizona Wildcats. Whether you like Sean Miller or not, this team is one of the best stories in college hoops (34:30). Finally, Aaron ends the show with a little bit of football, discussing an incredible move that Nick Saban pulled off this week that not enough people are talking about (43:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and you know what that means: A loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses controversial comments from both Coach K and Jerry Stackhouse and an argument with the entire Villanova fan-base over "what's a blue blood." He also hits on Indiana's struggles, Tennessee's struggles and gives an update on Tennessee football. Here is a rundown: Classless Coach K, Stackhouse, Blue Blood Debate and more: Aaron opens the show by discussing Coach K's run in with a student reporter (4:30). While some said the comments were "no big deal" Aaron explains why they were classless, unnecessary and again, reflective of a coach that doesn't want to coach a season. He then discusses Jerry Stackhouse's own controversial comments (21:00) and an argument Aaron got into with the entire Villanova fan-base when he refused to acknowledge them as a "blueblood" (28:00). Indiana struggles, Tennessee and more: From there, he also discusses another Indiana loss and why he understands the frustration of the fan-base (38:00), wonders what's wrong with Tennessee hoops after a second straight loss (46:00) and discusses the future of Tennessee football now that they've hired a new coach (57:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron talks about the firing of Larry Scott and what's next for the Pac-12, the fact that we are about to see an NCAA Tournament without Duke and Kentucky and Alabama hoops' dominance in the SEC. Then, he is joined for a fun interview with a star of one of college basketball's best teams, Baylor's MaCio Teague. Here is a full rundown of the show: Larry Scott fired, UK/Duke done, Bama basketball rolls: Aaron opens the show with the breaking news that Larry Scott is out as Pac-12 commissioner (3:30). He goes through the laundry list of issues the league has dealt with under Scott, from 9am games, to the Pac-12 Network to the teams stinking and explains what needs to happen for the league to become relevant again. He then recaps college hoops, where he explains how, after losses by Duke and Kentucky this week, it's time to accept that neither is going to the NCAA Tournament (21:00). Finally, he circles back on the Alabama basketball program, which crushed LSU and is looking like a legit national title contender (34:00). Baylor star MaCio Teague joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by one of the stars, on one of the hottest teams in college basketball: Baylor's MaCio Teague (45:30). The guys discuss Baylor's incredible start, whether they're actually flying under the radar at 13-0 and the start and stop nature of the season. Then Teague described what happened behind the scenes when the Baylor-Gonzaga game was cancelled, and whether the Bears are extra motivated to try and play the Zags down the road in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a short getaway Aaron is... BACK with a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. He talks Jeremy Pruitt's shocking firing, whether Urban Meyer will have NFL success and is Baylor actually close to surpassing Gonzaga as college hoops' best team? Then he wraps by discussing the always frustrating Kentucky Wildcats, who suffered back-to-back losses since the last show. Here is a rundown of the entire episode: Jeremy Pruitt's shocking departure + will Urban Meyer have NFL success: Aaron opens the show with the huge news from Monday, as Jeremy Pruitt was shockingly fired at Tennessee (3:00). Aaron explains what happened and how it went down, and then wonders, can Tennessee hire a half-decent coach without an AD and with NCAA sanctions looming? Then he looks at last week's story from the NFL, where Urban Meyer officially became Jacksonville's head coach. Will Meyer have success in the pros (21:00). Baylor rolls + Kentucky bottoms out again: After a short break, Aaron wraps on some college hoops. He discusses whether Baylor is closing in on Gonzaga as "best team in college basketball" and why he believes the Bears are already a more balanced team than the Zags (36:00). Then he talks about some other stories from the weekend and wraps once again with the struggle of blue bloods and specifically, frustration on Kentucky (49:00). Why won't John Calipari play his best players? And after losing to Auburn over the weekend is it finally time to say that this team just won't turn a corner or make a serious run towards the NCAA Tournament? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron is on vacation, so he gets straight to an interview with ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, to get you caught up with all the big storylines in college basketball so far. Here is a quick rundown. Sean Farnham joins Aaron to discuss college hoops: Aaron is joined by ESPN's Sean Farnham to discuss all the big stories in college hoops so far. The guys discuss a season amid a pandemic (4:00), playing the entire NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis (12:00) and why Sean believes that the only team that can slow down Gonzaga, is Gonzaga itself (18:00). Then they debate who has the higher upside, Duke or Kentucky (29:30) and why Michigan really is a title contender (34:30). Get caught up on all things college hoops with Aaron and one of the best analysts in the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses another Alabama national title, why the Tide may have just put together the most impressive regular season ever and why Nick Saban proved unquestionably to be the greatest ever. Aaron also applauds players and coaches for completing a successful season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron drops Monday's podcast early because there's just so much to talk about! He opens the show by previewing Alabama-Ohio State in the college football title game, then turns his attention to college hoops. He talks about how Kentucky has seemingly turned a corner after a dominant win at Florida, then discusses the Cats getting a commitment from the best player in the transfer portal Oscar Tschiebwe. Finally, he discusses why Alabama may be a threat in SEC hoops and the rest of the college hoops scene from the weekend. Ohio State vs. Alabama national title game preview: Aaron opens the show by previewing Monday night's national championship game (3:30). He explains why this game is so hard to handicap with Ohio State's Covid issues and Justin Fields' injury, but why he believes the Buckeyes can win none the less. He explains why this reminds him an awful lot of the lead-up to the Clemson game, and wonders if this game will be won in the trenches. Finally he makes his prediction, and explains why this will be a fitting end to a college football season we've ever seen. Kentucky basketball turns a corner, Oscar Tshiebwe + watch out for Bama hoops: Next, Aaron turns his attention to college hoops. He discusses Kentucky's wild win in Gainesville, and explains why he has never seen a team turn a corner faster than the Wildcats have in the past week and the impact of Keion Brooks (26:00). He then talks about Oscar Tshiebwe's commitment to Kentucky and what it means for the Wildcats (43:30) and wraps by talking Alabama hoops and why Nate Oats' team might be an SEC contender (51:00). He wraps the weekend by sharing quick thoughts on UConn, Creighton, Tennessee and Andrew Jones's game-winner for Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses Michigan's dominant win against Minnesota and wonders if the Wolverines - not Villanova, Texas or anyone else - is the third best team in college hoops and then recaps a wild SEC game between Arkansas and Tennessee. Finally, he welcomes in his buddy, Tuscaloosa radio host Ryan Fowler to preview next week's national championship game between Ohio State and Alabama. Here is a rundown of today's show: Who's No. 3 in college hoops + Arkansas-Tennessee recap: Aaron opens the show by asking: We know Gonzaga and Baylor are at the top of the sport, but who's No. 3? He believes the answer might be Michigan, which is the only undefeated team in the Big Ten and dominated a good Minnesota team on Wednesday night (3:30). He explains who the Wolverines are, what makes them special and wonders if Juwan Howard should be the early National Coach of the Year favorite. Then he transitions to the big tilt Wednesday in the SEC between Arkansas and Tennessee, and explains why there is a lot to like and a few concerns for each team moving forward (19:00). Alabama radio host Ryan Fowler previews the college football title game: Finally, Aaron wraps the show with a look ahead to Monday's national title game with Alabama radio host and longtime friend Ryan Fowler (30:30). Ryan explains the mood in Tuscaloosa right now, where Alabama just claimed another Heisman Trophy, lost Steve Sarkisian to Texas and are trying to win a title all at the same time. He then tells you what the key matchups are in Monday's game and what this title would mean for the Tide and SEC if they were to win Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and we've got a loaded episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the NCAA Tourney heading entirely to Indianapolis, UConn's wild Tuesday night comeback, Kentucky going 2-0 in 2021, DeVonta Smith and Urban Meyer's NFL interest. Here is a full rundown of the show: NCAA Tournament headed to Indianapolis + Tuesday college hoops: Aaron opens the show by discussing the big news in college hoops, where the NCAA Tournament is headed to Indianapolis (3:30). He explains why this was the only decision the NCAA could make and what to expect come March. From there, he gets into Tuesday's games, breaking down UConn's wild, 18-point comeback against Marquette and why the Huskies are ahead of schedule in Dan Hurley's rebuild (14:00) and Kentucky beating Vanderbilt to improve to 2-0 in 2021 (22:30). Devonta Smith wins the Heisman + Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors: After a short break, Aaron joins again to recap to discuss everything going on in college football. He quickly discusses the fear that Ohio State will have to postpone the College Football national championship game before turning his attention to DeVonta Smith's historic Heisman Trophy win (34:00). Finally, he discusses NFL rumors involving Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh (37:00). We've got a loaded show... so be sure to download... NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first Monday of the New Year and what better way to get things started than with an all new Aaron Torres Podcast! Aaron recaps the College Football Playoff and a wild weekend for Texas football. He then discusses an even wilder weekend in basketball, which included a surreal performance from Kentucky's Dontaie Allen and Arkansas reeling after an injury to one of its most important players. Here's a rundown: College Football Playoff Recap + Texas Football's Wild Weekend: Aaron opens the show by recapping the story of the weekend: The College Football Playoff. He wonders why exactly we all doubted Ohio State so much and also asks, just how much should Dabo Swinney's comments and actions of the last week be blamed for Clemson's loss (3:30)? Then he transitions to Notre Dame-Alabama and explains why, no, Notre Dame isn't overrated and Brian Kelly just might be as good as it gets for the Irish (14:30). Finally he talks about Texas's wild weekend, and the decision to fire Tom Herman and bring in Steve Sarkisian to replace him (26:30). Dontaie Allen's incredible night + Justin Smith's awful injury: After a short break, Aaron transitions to college hoops. He opens by giving credit to Shaka Smart, after another impressive win for Texas (41:30) before moving onto the surreal performance by Dontaie Allen on Saturday night (52:30). Aaron explains why the win was about much more than just one victory for Kentucky fans and why this really might be the start of a brand new season for the Wildcats. Finally, Aaron asks what happens next for Arkansas, which is 9-1, but coming off a loss, with a key injury to Justin Smith (1:03:00). Get your 2021 started off right with an all new Aaron Torres Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and for the final time in 2020, you've got an all new Aaron Torres Pod in your feed. Aaron discusses Arizona's decision to self-impose an NCAA Tournament ban, previews the College Football Playoff then welcomes on his old buddy Zach Smith to preview the big bowl games and talk college football in general. Here is a rundown of today's show: Arizona postseason ban + College Football Playoff preview: Aaron opens the show by discussing Arizona's decision to self-impose an NCAA Tournament ban (4:00). Aaron explains why he hates the concept of self-imposed bans, but also why it's time for the NCAA to get moving and wrap up all these FBI cases, not just at Arizona, but Kansas, Louisville, Auburn and others so that these schools can move on. Then he gives his quick thoughts on the College Football Playoff, explains the only way Notre Dame can even attempt to keep things close and why he thinks Dabo Swinney might regret poking at Ohio State (18:00). College football analyst Zach Smith joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by his old friend and one of the best college football analysts in the business, Zach Smith to preview the College Football playoff and talk football in general (34:00). The guys discuss the two games, Jim Harbaugh's extension at Michigan and Zach explains what it's like to be on a dysfunctional staff in college football. Zach shares some incredible stories from his time at Ohio State, shares whether he believes Urban Meyer will end up as an NFL head coach and explains why the changing landscape of college sports may push more college coaches to the pros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron recaps a busy week across college sports, discussing Kentucky's loss to Louisville (and whether it's time to give up on John Calipari), recapping what you need to know in college basketball so far, Bryan Harsin's hire at Auburn + Urban Meyer to the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After saying he was done with podcasts until after Christmas, Aaron is back, to talk about the state of Kentucky basketball after freshman Cam'Ron Fletcher left the team. Aaron shares his thoughts on Kentucky basketball and whether its problems are fixable, before welcoming Kentucky Sports Radio's Jack Pilgrim to the show, to go even more in-depth. Can Kentucky basketball be fixed: Before welcoming in Jack Pilgrim, Aaron discusses what he believes is wrong with Kentucky basketball (2:00). He discusses Cam'Ron Fletcher's departure and John Calipari's surprising comments, before discussing both the present and future of Kentucky basketball. Aaron also explains why in the changing world of college basketball, it might be time for John Calipari to change as well.Jack Pilgrim joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by Kentucky Sports Radio's Jack Pilgrim to take a deeper dive into the Cats (24:00). The guys talk about Cam'Ron Fletcher's actions on Saturday, John Calipari's comments and what it means for both the present and future of this program. Also, are Fletcher's actions an isolated incident, or a sign of turmoil in the locker room? Finally, the guys question John Calipari's recruiting approach, and wonder if Kentucky's problems are not only fixable this season - but if they can be fixed in teh future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the committee's decision to give the final spot to Notre Dame over Texas A&M the right decision, and was this year proof the little guy will never get a shot? Also, Aaron discusses Gonzaga's dominant win and *another* embarrassing loss for Kentucky basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron discusses an embarrassing moment for the College Football Playoff committee, previews championship weekend and talks about a loaded slate of weekend college hoops. Here is a rundown of today's show: College football playoff committee gets it wrong + a preview of the weekend ahead: Aaron opens the show by discussing another embarrassing showing for the playoff committee (4:00). Florida dropped only one spot for losing as a 24-point underdog, while Cincinnati dropped another spot and didn't even play? It makes no sense, and Aaron thinks its time to re-evaluate how we rank teams. Then he previews all the conference championship games (15:00) and explains why he thinks Alabama rolls, Notre Dame-Clemson will be closer than expected and why USC can make a case for a playoff berth with a win. College hoops weekend preview: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by talking about a loaded college hoops slate (31:00). He previews the mega-showdown with Gonzaga and Iowa and explains why Kentucky actually caught a break facing North Carolina instead of UCLA. Finally, thoughts on Sunday's Illinois-Rutgers and Creighton UConn games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Aaron Torres Podcast, Aaron takes a spin around the coaching carousel, reads fun quotes from Auburn message boards and wonders - are we sure Jim Harbaugh is coming back to Michigan? Then Nick Coffey joins the show to discuss college football, Coach K and college hoops' lack of sizzle early Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and you know what that means, it's time for an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses a wide-ranging list of topics across college sports, ranging from Gus Malzahn's firing to Florida's loss and the impact it had on the playoff picture. He then transitions to hoops to talk Keyontae Johnson, Coach K vs. Nate Oats and Kentucky hoops losing again. Here is a rundown of today's show. Gus Malzahn fired, Florida loss + Dan Mullen comments: It was a busy weekend in college football, and Aaron opens the show with the somewhat shocking firing of Gus Malzahn at Auburn (3:30). He wonders what it means big picture - would Auburn *really* be willing to fire a guy and pay him $21 million if they didn't have a back-up plan? And is that back-up plan Hugh Freeze? From there he talks about Florida's shocking loss to LSU, it's impact on the playoff picture (19:30). Also, is Dan Mullen right - are we really punishing teams that have played more games, when Ohio State is line to make the playoff with just six games played (26:00)? Keyontae Johnson, Coach K vs. Nate Oats and Kentucky loses again: Finally, Aaron hits on a wild weekend on college hoops. He touches on the terrifying, scary situation with Keyontae Johnson at Florida, but also explains why we shouldn't rush to conclusions on what happened or what it means for college hoops going forward (34:30). He then discusses Nate Oats comments about Coach K, why Oats is right and why more people like him need to speak out (41:30), and wrap on Kentucky basketball losing again (54:00) - but actually showing signs of life in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses Coach K trying to cancel college hoops, Ohio State being allowed into the Big Ten title game, and a bizarre LSU season ending with a bowl ban. Here's a rundown of the show: Coach K tries to cancel college hoops: Aaron opens the show with the story of the day on Wednesday, Coach K trying to cancel the college basketball season (3:30). He explains why it makes no sense, and why if Coach K really cared about his player's mental and physical health he would be pushing to continue to play season. If Coach K doesn't want to coach this season, that's fine. But he shouldn't ruin for the rest of us.College football lookahead: Finally, Aaron discusses the two big topics of the day in college football. He explains why the Big Ten did the right thing by letting Ohio State into the conference title game (25:30) and discusses LSU self-imposing a bowl ban (35:00). After this disastrous season, it is looking more and more like LSU struck lightning in a bottle a season ago, that they were a one-year wonder and not built to compete for the SEC championship regularly under Coach O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the flawed College Football Playoff rankings, what's next after Ohio State and Michigan have to cancel and Urban Meyer's future after turning down Texas. Then he transitions to college basketball where Duke was once again blown out of the gym by Illinois. Here's a rundown of today's show: CFB Playoff ranking mess, Ohio State-Michigan canceled, Urban Meyer: Aaron opens the show by taking a quick spin across the world of college football. He begins with the flawed playoff rankings, where Ohio State held steady but Cincinnati dropped a spot after missing a game, and Iowa State moves up after beating nobody. Clearly the system is rigged against the little guy and Aaron is frustrated about it (3:30). From there he transitions to the cancellation of Ohio State-Michigan (15:00). With the game off, will the Big Ten make an exemption to get them in the Big Ten title game and how strong is their resume really? Also, was Tuesday's press conference the last time we see Jim Harbaugh as Michigan coach? Finally Aaron discusses Urban Meyer turning down Texas and why this probably really does signal the end of his college coaching career (33:30). Duke stinks, and the rest of the college hoops night: Finally, Aaron turns to basketball, where Duke lost again and it became official: The Blue Devils flat out stink (43:00). Aaron explains why Duke has similar problems to Kentucky, and just frankly isn't all that good. He also wonders why everyone doubted Illinois after their loss to Baylor, whether Iowa is the most explosive offensive team in college hoops and discusses the vastly improved North Carolina Tar Heels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron recaps another busy weekend in sports. He details the college football playoff picture, discusses the wild BYU-Coastal Carolina game, Shane Beamer to South Carolina and could Jim Harbaugh head back to the NFL? Then he recaps another embarrassing Kentucky hoops loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recorded immediately after Wednesday's Jimmy V Classic, where Gonzaga and Baylor won convincingly and appear to be separating themselves from the rest of the pack in the sport. Then he discusses the mess with Big Ten football and previews a light weekend in college football. Here is a rundown of the show: Baylor and Gonzaga win at the Jimmy V - are they starting to separate themselves?: Aaron open the show by discussing the two big games on Tuesday night: Baylor-Illinois and West Virginia-Gonzaga. He starts with Baylor and asks, is it possible that a team that won 22-straight games is better this season than last (3:30)? He then transitions to Gonzaga, which survived a scary injury to Jalen Suggs and a surprising performance from Andrew Nembhard to get the win (13:00). It also leads to this: Are the Zags and Bears are beginning to separate themselves as the two best teams in college basketball. Then he shouts out Shaka Smart and the Texas Longhorns, which clinched the Maui Invitational on Wednesday (24:30). The Big Ten's football mess + a weekend preview: Next up Aaron discusses the mess in the Big Ten. As Kirk Herbstreit predicted, Michigan is out this weekend and could be out for next week's Ohio State game - yet now it appears as though the Big Ten is willing to bend their rules to get Ohio State in the conference title game (28:00). While Aaron is in favor of it, he wonders: Why is Ohio State allowed to bend the rules, but not Nebraska which tried to schedule a non-conference game and got media backlash earlier this year (34:30). Finally, he previews a light Saturday slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recorded immediately after the Champion's Classic, and recaps sloppy losses from both Kentucky and Duke, as well as a busy day in the Maui Invitational. He then talks the College Football Playoff rankings, what late-season outcomes could shake up the playoff and Kirk Herbstreit's comments on Michigan "ducking" Ohio State. Here is today's rundown: Champions Classic recap: Aaron opens the show by discussing what is usually a joyous college hoops event, the Champions Classic, that turned sloppy, with ugly performances from Kentucky, Kansas and Duke. He starts by discussing another embarrassing performance by Kentucky, where poor shooting and sloppy turnovers cost them again on Tuesday night (2:30). Can it be fixed? And at what point do this team's stars start playing like it? After a brief conversation about Kansas (19:00), he then transitions to Duke, which looked just as bad as Kentucky (25:00). Just how bad are the Blue Devils, and do they have any stars on this year's team, or just a bunch of role players who are forced into roles they're not ready for? Also, what was up with the sound at Cameron Indoor? Finally, he briefly touches on the Maui Invitational and a solid performance by Louisville against Western Kentucky. College Football Playoff Rankings + Kirk Herbstreit said what?: Next up, Aaron transitions to college football, where he discusses the most recent playoff rankings (38:00). With the same Top 7 as a week ago, Aaron asks the question: What scenarios could shake up the playoff race? Also, will Ohio State get in if they don't play for the Big Ten title, and what needs to happen for Texas A&M to get into the final four. Finally, he discusses Kirk Herbstreit's comments, after Herbstreit said that he could see Michigan refusing to play Ohio State next week (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Sunday, and we are releasing the normal Monday episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast early - after a crazy weekend in sports. Aaron opens with the college hoops opening weekend, discussing Kentucky's loss to Richmond, Gonzaga's domination and why the Zags played after a player tested positive for Covid-19. Then he transitions to college football, talking Ohio State on the brink, Alabama's domination and why Notre Dame deserves some respect. Here is a rundown of today's show: Kentucky loses, Gonzaga dominates on the opening weekend of college hoops: Aaron opens the show by discussing the opening weekend of college hoops, opening with Kentucky's stunning loss to Richmond (3:30). Aaron explains why this game was about Richmond simply being the better team, and why Kentucky's loss (along with Virginia and Villanova) proves that the crazy circumstances of this season could lead to some crazy results. He then transitions to Gonzaga, and begins with one simple question: Why did the Zags play a game after a player tested positive for Covid-19 (20:00)? The answer is simpler than you think. He then discusses the Zags as a team, and why they have proven to be the most balanced and best team in college hoops early in the season (34:00). He also explains why freshman Jalen Suggs is the X-factor in Spokane. The college football weekend recap: After a short break, Aaron then transitions to college football, and starts by talking about Ohio State (41:00). After a couple positive Covid tests, Ohio State may now not be eligible for the Big Ten championship game, and it could put their playoff chances at risk - and Aaron explains how the entire Big Ten has let them down. He then closes the show by explaining how this might be the most dominant Alabama team of the Nick Saban era (57:00) and why this Notre Dame can compete for a title like no Irish team of the modern era (1:08:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Tuesday and you know what that means: Your bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. With college hoops season here, Aaron previews all the big teams, welcomes in Rob Dauster and makes his Final Four and national championship picks. Here is a rundown of today's show: Your full college hoops preview: Aaron opens the show by quickly recapping everything that happened in all the major conferences a season ago, and what you need to know about this season (3:00). He discusses key players and teams in the ACC (5:30), Big East (10:00), Big 12 (17:00), Big Ten (23:30), Pac 12 (30:00) and SEC (35:00). Rob Dauster joins: Aaron then welcomes in Rob Dauster, a college hoops analyst formerly of NBC Sports, now the owner of the "Field of 68" podcast network (42:00). The guys discuss the upside and fatal flaws of college basketball's preseason top three teams (Villanova, Gonzaga and Baylor), why Rob loves Tennessee, Aaron loves Texas Tech and how excited should we be about Kentucky. Also, some other odds and ends you need heading into the season. Finally, Aaron makes his Final Four and national championship picks (1:25:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and after a VERY busy weekend, it's time for an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses Dabo Swinney's comments about Florida State (and why he's right), Indiana's football arrival plus Auburn self-imposing basketball sanctions. Here is a full rundown of the show: Dabo Swinney goes off + The rest of college football: : Aaron opens the show by discussing Dabo Swinney going OFF on Florida State (4:00). He explains why Dabo was right to question Florida State's motivations and why the Seminoles set a bad precedent for all of college sports by trying to cancel under the circumstances they did. Aaron then transitions to the rest of college football, where he discusses Indiana proving they belong against Ohio State (28:30), whether Buckeyes fans should be concerned after Indiana almost pulled the upset (36:00) and what the heck is going on at Penn State, where the Nittany Lions are 0-5 for the first time in school history (44:30). Finally, Aaron discusses Auburn's decision to self-impose NCAA sanctions on its basketball program and what it means for the 2021 season and beyond (56:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an ALL-TIME episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron recaps the entire NBA Draft, and is joined by Liberty coach Hugh Freeze to talk about the Flames' dream season, as well as tough questions about job openings across college football. Here is a rundown of today's show: Your full NBA Draft recap: Aaron opens the show by discussing the story of the night, the 2020 NBA Draft (3:00). He starts with the opening picks, and wonders how could the Timberwolves take a guy who admitted that he doesn't "love basketball" at No. 1 overall. He then moves to the Knicks, who had the steal of the night with Obi Toppin at No. 8. If there had been an NCAA Tournament, would Toppin have gone No. 1 overall (15:00). Finally Aaron asks: Did RJ Hampton cost himself millions by going to Australia (25:00)? After his draft stock tumbled, where are all the media who raved about that decision now? Hugh Freeze joins the show: Next up, Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze makes his debut on the Aaron Torres Podcast (39:30). Coach Freeze and Aaron discuss Coach Freeze's past at Ole Miss, Liberty's meteoric rise and whether he is able to enjoy the "small stuff" now more than before. They also discuss why Liberty is a better job than people realize, this weekend's game against NC State and the role that Nick Saban has played as a mentor to him. Finally, just days after the South Carolina job opened, Aaron asked if Freeze will consider other jobs this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Tuesday and it's a bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast! With the NBA Draft on Wednesday, Aaron previews the event, then shares interviews with some of his favorite players in this year's draft (most of which were recorded in the spring). Here is a full rundown of today's show: NBA Draft Preview: Aaron opens the show by previewing Wednesday's NBA Draft (4:30). He explains why he believes that LaMelo Ball and Obi Toppin are the only players in the draft with star potential, and why he is selling on Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman. He also discusses why he'd rather have a pick in the 15-30 range, than in the 5-15 range. Interviews with of the drafts biggest stars: Next up, Aaron re-runs interviews that he did in the spring with some of the draft's biggest stars. Dayton's Obi Toppin shares his incredible journey from high school player with zero scholarship offers to National Player of the Year (26:30) and Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley re-lives his SEC Player of the Year season (55:00). Arkansas's Mason Jones discusses the incredible story of how he went from over 300 lbs. and out of basketball to All-American (1:14:30) and Nevada's Jalen Harris looks back on an incredible season at Nevada where he was one of college basketball's top scores (1:48:30). If you love college hoops, nothing will get you ready for the draft like this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and you know what that means, another episode of the Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron leads with the big news from the weekend: Will Muschamp being fired, and then bounces around to the rest of the big stories including Florida's rise and Michigan's continued fall to the pits of the Big Ten. Here is a rundown of today's show: Will Muschamp is out at South Carolina: After taping the entire show, late breaking news came Sunday night as Will Muschamp was fired at South Carolina, and so Aaron opens there (3:00). He explains why the news was both surprising, but also not surprising and why losing to a first-year head coach in Lane Kiffin might've been the final nail in Muschamp's coffin. He then discusses who could be next for the Gamecocks as head coach. The rest of the weekend in college football: Following the Muschamp news, Aaron chats about the rest of the weekend in college football. He explains why, despite a bunch of cancellations last week, the season won't be pushed back (25:00) before turning to the games on the field, where Florida was more impressive than anyone this weekend (40:00). Do the Gators have enough juice to make a playoff push? Aaron also discusses the latest chapter of the never-ending Jim Harbaugh saga, where it's a matter of if, not when Harbaugh is out in Ann Arbor (49:30). He wraps with what is shaping to be one of the best Heisman races college football has seen in a long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast is live. Aaron discusses the chaos in college football (where four SEC games were canceled) previews Week 11 and discusses the end of the Gregg Marshall era at Wichita. Then he is joined by Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman to discuss the season ahead and coaching college hoops in the Covid era. Here is a rundown of today's show: College football chaos, Week 11, Gregg Marshall: Aaron opens the show by discussing chaos in college football, where four SEC games have been canceled this week (3:30). He explains why it happened and why things won't get better if college sports don't loosen their contact tracing protocols. He then discusses the light Week 11 slate (18:30) and discusses what looks like the end of the Gregg Marshall era at Wichita (28:30). Aaron explains why when Wichita does move off of Gregg Marshall, he believes why it would be smart to wait until after the season to pursue the school's next permanent coach. Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman joins the show: With the college hoops season now just a few weeks away, Aaron is welcomed by his old friend, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman to preview the season ahead (40:00). Coach Muss discusses what it is like to coach college hoops in the Covid era, and how his program has adjusted practices, scheduling and eventually game days. He also described the strength of SEC hoops, why it's the league that most resembles the NBA, and explains the inspiration he has gotten from watching Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman work his magic this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a busy Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron discusses the Covid outbreak in the SEC, Hugh Freeze's chance to return to the SEC and the teams that were ranked too high and too low in the first college hoops poll. Then, he is joined by preseason All-American Cade Cunningham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday and you know what that means, another loaded edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast, recapping a loaded weekend of college football. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Notre Dame thriller and is it time for Jim Harbaugh to go: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Game of the Year in college football, Clemson-Notre Dame (4:30). He explains why this game shouldn't be about Trevor Lawrence's absence but instead, Notre Dame's physical dominance and why it's time we finally give Brian Kelly the credit he deserves. Then for the third week in a row he transitions to Michigan, where, after an embarrassing loss to Indiana, it feels like it's finally time for Jim Harbaugh to go in Ann Arbor (23:30). Aaron explains why it could happen, but contact stuff is complicating it. Georgia-Florida, Tennessee meltdown and the rest of Week 10: After a short break, Aaron is back to break down the rest of the weekend. He explains why the Georgia-Florida game wasn't really about Florida, but instead Georgia, where he wonders, has the Bulldogs title window already closed (36:30). Finally he discusses Tennessee's meltdown (47:00) an unimpressive win for USC and what the heck is Chip Kelly doing exactly at UCLA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you know what that means, an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron tells you what you need to know with the return of the Pac-12, then discusses this weekend's biggest games and makes his gambling picks. Here is a rundown of today's show. The Pac-12 is back + the rest of the weekend preview: After 10 months the long national nightmare is over: Pac-12 football is back and ready to put you to bed on Saturday's. Aaron gets you caught up on what you might have forgotten about the league, discusses key teams and explains why the league might be in the middle of a massive College Football Playoff debate come November (4:00). Then he previews all the big games, including Georgia-Florida, Clemson-Notre Dame and more (20:00) and hands out his gambling picks (31:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices