
Aaron Torres Sports Podcast
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College Hoops Weekend REAX: Auburn-Kentucky, Bama-Tennessee | | Big 12 Risers | Arkansas dud | Bubble Movers
On today's show Torres rips through a MONSTER weekend of college hoops. Auburn makes its statement at Rupp, and how should we look at Year 1 of the Mark Pope era as Kentucky's injuries continue to mount. Then, did Tennessee's thrilling win shake up the No. 1 seed line. BYU and Texas Tech are Big 12 teams no one wants to see, Torres reacts to Arkansas dud + this weekend's bubble winners and losers Auburn wins at Rupp, Tennessee buzzer beater tops Alabama (2:00): Torres opens the show talking two wild results in the SEC. He started with Auburn topping Kentucky, why this was another statement by the Tigers and should UK fans be mad at the Tigers celebrating on the court at Rupp Arena?! Then, a buzzer beater at Tennessee gives the Vols a win over hated rival Alabama. What does this mean for the No. 1 seed picture in the Big Dance. Big 12 risers (): Next, Torres explains why a pair of Big 12 schools - Texas Tech and BYU - are OFFICIALLY the teams no one wants to see come NCAA Tournament time. Arkansas gets destroyed + more bubble winners and losers (): Finally, Torres talks about Arkansas getting crushed by South Carolina and why it might not be as bad as it seems. Plus, who were the other bubble winners and losers of the weekend! Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mid-Week College Hoops INSANITY: Buzzer beaters | Who's off the bubble? | Will Wade JOINS THE SHOW!
On today's show Torres recaps the CRAZIEST night of college hoops yet! Michigan State and Kentucky win by buzzer beater! Did Arkansas play itself off the bubble? What about Indiana and who hurt their bubble chances?! Torres also previews the BIG games this weekend, including Auburn at Kentucky and Alabama at Tennessee - and finally, McNeese coach Will Wade joins the show!!!! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does Rick Pitino have an argument as college hoops' GOAT? Matt Painter hypocrisy + big recruiting notes
On today's show Torres asks the question: Is Rick Pitino coach hoops' ACTUAL GOAT?! Plus, he talks Matt Painter's hypocrisy and Hubert Davis officially coming back to UNC. Plus, two VERY interesting recruiting twists - with Jai Lucas set to take the Miami job, are the Boozer twins coming with him?! And 5-star Nate Ament cuts his list! Is Rick Pitino ACTUALLY college hoops GOAT (2:00): Earlier in the week, an expert labeled Rick Pitino the greatest college hoops coach of all-time. Does Pitino have an argument - as St. John's is just one win away from the Big East crown?! Matt Painter hypocrisy + Hubert Davis returns (21:00): From there, Torres talks about some VERY interesting quotes from Purdue coach Matt Painter. He criticized Indiana fans - but should he worry about his own, out of control fans. Plus, Torres reads angry Purdue tweets. Also, Hubert Davis will return for another year at UNC - is that the right move?! Two BIG recruiting notes (43:00): Finally, Torres wraps with two big recruiting notes. Five-star Nate Ament has cut his list to five - but is a new leader quietly emerging? Plus, Duke assistant Jai Lucas appears set to take the Miami job. Will five-star twins Cam and Cayden Boozer come with him?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Hoops Weekend REAX: Duke, St. Johns make MSG statements | UConn's lost season | Arkansas/BYU big wins | Rick Pitino discusses Indiana coaching job
On today's show we talk about the best college hoops weekend of the year! Duke and St. John's both made statements at Madison Square Garden + Torres discusses UConn's lost season. Then, Arkansas and BYU pick up emphatic wins - are both off the bubble? And are both dangerous in March?! Finally, some VERY interesting sound on Rick Pitino - who is calling for a certain someone to get the Indiana job! Duke and St. John's make MSG statements (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Duke and St. John's getting statements at Madison Square Garden just a few hours apart. Has Duke officially surpassed Auburn as the best team in college hoops?! And why St. John's continues to be one of the best stories in the sport. UConn's lost season (18:00): From there, Torres talks about the other side of UConn-St. John's - as the Huskies get blown out by St. John's. Torres explains why it's quickly turning into a lost season - and why there is no fix coming before March. Arkansas and BYU play themselves off the bubble?: From there, Torres talks about two of the wildest wins of Saturday. Arkansas stunned Missouri at Bud Walton and BYU beat Arizona in a thriller (30:00). Torres asks if both teams are officially off the bubble, why the Hogs are better than people realize and why fans shouldn't blame the refs for BYU's win (42:00). Rick Pitino shares his thoughts on the Indiana coaching job (54:00): Finally, Rick Pitino shared his thoughts on the Indiana coaching job - and who they should hire?! Does Torres agree?! And will it actually happen?! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NCAA Tournament/College Football Playoff Expansion are COMING and set to RUIN college sports, Wednesday Hoops Recap, Weekend Lookahead
On today's show Torres explains why NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff expansion are coming and could RUIN college sports. Plus, a look at Wednesday night with big wins from Missouri and Kentucky, and time to panic at Alabama?! Finally, a preview of a LOADED weekend, including Kentucky-Alabama, Michigan State-Michigan, Iowa State-Houston, BYU-Arizona, UConn-St. John's AND MORE! NCAA Tournament + College Football Playoff expansion are coming - and BAD for college sports (2:00): Torres opens the show with reports that both the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff expansion are coming. He explains what's next and why more expansion is BAD for college sports. College hoops Wednesday night recap (26:00): From there, Torres reacts to a busy Wednesday night in college hoops. Missouri makes a statement against Alabama, and is it time for the Tide to panic. Arkansas *almost* gets another signature win - but needs to start closing out games. Plus, why Mark Pope is doing maybe his best coaching job the last few weeks, as Kentucky's injuries continue to mount! Weekend preview (48:00): Finally, a preview of a LOADED weekend, including Kentucky-Alabama, Michigan State-Michigan, Iowa State-Houston, BYU-Arizona, UConn-St. John's AND MORE! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BYU DESTROYS Kansas (Live reaction from Provo), Is Kansas dead? Rick Pitino's epic rant + final thoughts on Provo
On today's show Torres has reaction of BYU's DESTRUCTION of Kansas - LIVE from Provo. Plus, he talks Rick Pitino's epic rant, and his final thoughts on Provo, Utah! Torres was LIVE in Provo for BYU's DESTRUCTION of Kansas (2:00): Torres was live in Provo for the biggest game and story of the night - as BYU DESTROYED Kansas 91-57. It proves that BYU - after a slow start - has the chance to have a special season and be a special program. Plus, why have things gotten so bad at Kansas - and can they be fixed? Rick Pitino's EPIC rant (): From there, Torres talks about the viral Rick Pitino rant from St. John's docu-series on Vice - and why Pitino is singlehandedly bringing toughness and masculinity back to sports! Finally, Torres wraps with final thoughts on Provo and explains why it's NOTHING like most people think it is. Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday hoops recap: Auburn makes its statement against Bama, Kansas stinks again + Kentucky/UConn struggles
On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD college hoops Saturday. Talking Auburn's statement win over Alabama, and Kansas losing to a bad Utah team. Why do the Jayhawks stink so bad... again?! Finally, a UConn player makes a shocking statement after a loss, Kentucky gives away a loss to Texas and more from a busy day of hoops! Auburn topples Alabama (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup as Auburn faced Alabama and beat them on the road! Torres explains why it's FULLY time to appreciate this Auburn team. Why does Kansas stink so bad (17:00): While you were sleeping, Kansas lost at Utah - and is now 17-8 and in the middle of the pack in the Big 12. This is the second straight disappointing season for the Jayhawks and Torres thinks there's an OBVIOUS reason why. A shocking comment by a UConn star (31:00): Next up, Torres talks about UConn's stunning loss to Seton Hall, the last place team in the Big East - and a stunning statement by star Alex Karban after the loss. Is it time to give up on the idea of this Huskies team reaching its potential. Kentucky falls at Texas + the rest of the weekend in college hoops (40:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the rest of the college hoops weekend. Kentucky falls at Texas - and here's the truth on how we should react to it. Plus, Houston topples Arizona in a Big 12 thriller, and a surprise team makes BIG moves in the Big Ten. Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Dakich joins the show to talk Indiana coaching search + Kentucky injury history, Calipari's big tweak + Matt Patricia to Ohio State?!
On today's show Torres is welcomed by a very special guest - as former Indiana coach and media personality Dan Dakich joins the show to talk the Indiana coaching search! From there, Aaron talks a busy few days in college sports as John Calipari makes one of his famous tweaks, Kentucky has injury woes + Matt Patricia... to Ohio State?! Dan Dakich joins the show to talk Indiana's coaching job (2:00): Torres opens the show with a special guest as former Indiana player, coach and now media member Dan Dakich joins the show. The guys talk the Indiana coaching search, is IU still a good job and his thoughts on Brad Stevens and other candidates. Plus, he tells INSANE Bob Knight stories. The rest of a busy week in college basketball (43:00): From there, Torres talks about the best of a busy few days in college hoops. John Calipari implemented one of his famous "tweaks" and Arkansas keeps winning. Plus, a very bad injury update at Kentucky - will it hold them back the rest of the year. Finally, Torres reacts to the strange story that former Lions coach and Patriots assistant Matt Patricia is headed to Ohio State. Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mid-Week HOOPS: Kentucky sweeps Tennessee, Liam McNeeley legacy game, Streaming hurting Big Ten + First look at Alabama-Auburn
Torres reacts to an insane Tuesday night in college hoops - as Kentucky sweeps Tennessee, as a promising trend emerges for UK. Plus, Liam McNeeley has a "legacy" game for UConn with 38 points in a must-win victory. Is the Big Ten being hurt by streaming? Plus, a first look at Saturday's MEGA showdown between Auburn and Alabama! Kentucky sweeps Tennessee - and one positive emerges (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky sweeping Tennessee. Injuries are mounting - but Torres believes there are positives emerging that are more important. Liam McNeeley legacy game at UConn (15:00): Next, Torres talks Liam McNeeley's huge night for UConn - as the freshman puts up 38 points in a must-win game for UConn. What's it mean for the rest of the season? Plus, some incredible audio from Dan Hurley! Is Big Ten coverage being hurt by streaming (31:00): From there, Torres talks about three big games in the Big Ten that virtually no one watched - because they were all on streaming. Is a streaming only mid-week package hurting coverage of this league? Finally, Torres has a first look at the HUGE game on Saturday between Alabama and Auburn. Who wins the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup (44:00) Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How many college hoops teams can ACTUALLY win it all? + How good of a job is Indiana?
With football done - it's time to turn our full attention to college hoops with this LOADED Aaron Torres Pod. Torres shares the only 7 teams he can win a national championship this year and also asks the question: How good of a job is Indiana ACTUALLY in this modern era?! The only seven teams that can win the college hoops national title (2:00): With football over it's time to turn to college hoops - and Torres opens the show with a simple question: How many teams are actually good enough to win the national title? Torres says the answer is MUCH smaller than you think and explains who are the only 7 teams to win the title, and realistically why it's probably a 5-team race at this point! How good of a job is Indiana in the modern era (29:00): Also, with the Indiana job officially open - Torres asks a simple question: How good is the Indiana job in the modern era. The school has plenty of history - but little recent success. Is it good, better or worse than people think?! Also, does NIL and the portal help or hurt coaching interest? Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Super Bowl REACTION: Torres talks Eagles dominant win, Kansas City's meltdown and more
In a rare-NFL only pod - Torres talks the Super Bowl! We'll return to college hoops later in the week - but today Torres talks America rejoicing with Philadelphia's win over KC, were KC and the AFC overrated all year and why it's time to stop comparing Patrick Mahomes to Tom Brady Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Woodson "retirement" - who's next at Indiana? Better built for a run: Arkansas or Kentucky? St. John's-UConn preview + Torres makes his Super Bowl pick!
We have a two-part Aaron Torres Pod: First, Torres opens with the news that Mike Woodson is "retiring" at Indiana. What really happened and who's next at IU? Then Torres dives into the main show talking about who is more built for a run in February - Kentucky or Arkansas and he previews a loaded weekend slate highlighted by St. John's hosting UConn. Finally he wraps with his Super Bowl pick! Mike Woodson "retires" who is next at Indiana (2:00): In a special bonus segment - Torres reacts to the news that Mike Woodson is "retiring" at Indiana! What really went down - plus why this isn't a "retirement." Plus, who is next for one of the most coveted jobs in the sport? Who is better built for a run - Kentucky or Arkansas + previewing a LOADED weekend slate (33:00): From there, Torres gets into the main show, discussing two of the most polarizing teams in college hoops - Kentucky and Arkansas. After Arkansas picked up another win Wednesday and with UK coming off a loss - who is better built for a run these next few weeks? Kentucky or Arkansas? Plus, Torres previews St. John's-UConn and a LOADED weekend slate (55:00). What's REALLY going on with the recruitment of 5-star Nate Ament (1:15:00): Next, Torres talks the recruitment of 5-star Nate Ament. he continues to add schools and visits - so what's REALLY going on? Finally, Torres makes his Super Bowl pick (1:24:00) Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kentucky's defensive struggles continue - how much blame is on Mark Pope?! Rick Pitino and St. John's has their moment + Who's next at Indiana?
On today's show Torres recaps an INSANE night in college hoops. Kentucky's defense fails them - is there any fixing the Cats?! St. John's and Rick Pitino had their big moment knocking off Marquette, plus thoughts on Arizona, Texas Tech and Auburn getting big wins. Finally, Torres talks about the sad state of Indiana hoops - where a coaching change seems inevitable. The question: Who's next?! Kentucky's defensive issues continue - how much is on Mark Pope (): Kentucky had another frustrating display Tuesday night, getting blown out Ole Miss. How much can be blamed on injuries + how much falls on Mark Pope? Rick Pitino + St. John's has its moment + the rest of Tuesday night hoops (): From there, Torres talks about St. John's having a historic moment beating Marquette, and why this is one of the most special basketball stories we've seen. He also talks about wins for Auburn and Arizona. Who's next at Indiana (): After another ugly loss for Indiana - it's clear Mike Woodson won't be back. So how attractive is this job? And who could be next?! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why John Calipari + Arkansas CAN make a run to the NCAA Tourney | Changes coming at UNC? | Previewing Kentucky-Ole Miss, Marquette-St Johns + Arizona-BYU
On today's show Torres explains why Arkansas CAN make an NCAA Tourney run after beating Kentucky. Then he talks about Hubert Davis admitting changes are needed at UNC. Plus, he previews a MONSTER Tuesday slate, talking Kentucky-Ole Miss, Marquette-St. John's, Arizona-BYU AND MORE! Why John Calipari + Arkansas CAN make a run to the NCAA Tournament (2:00): Torres opens the show following up on the big story from the weekend. After Arkansas beat Kentucky people said it was a fluke - but as Torres explains, history and the data say the Hogs actually have a clear path to the NCAA Tournament. Big changes coming at North Carolina (22:00): From there, Torres talks about an interesting update at North Carolina. Hubert Davis admits changes are coming - but will it be enough?! Previewing a loaded Tuesday slate (37:00): Finally Torres wraps by discussing a LOADED Tuesday slate, sharing thoughts on Kentucky-Ole Miss, Marquette-St. John's, Arizona-BYU and more! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arkansas STUNS Kentucky at Rupp: Calipari Revenge's, Questions about Mark Pope + UConn beats Marquette, UNC etc.
On today's show Torres reacts to a LOADED Saturday of college hoops. Arkansas STUNS Kentucky at Rupp. What this says about John Calipari. Also, questions about Mark Pope? Then, Torres talks the rest of a big day of hoops, hitting on UConn's big win over Marquette, Duke-UNC AND MORE! John Calipari gets his revenge on Kentucky (3:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' stunning win over Kentucky - and why this proves you can never really give up on Cal's teams How worried should we be about Mark Pope (23:00): While Arkansas wins, Kentucky takes the stunning loss and looks flat and unprepared. Should UK fans at all be worried about Mark Pope's long-term fit? Duke smashes UNC - as Tar Heels hit rock bottom (42:00): From there Torres talks Duke-UNC and explains why this has to be rock bottom for the Tar Heels program UConn beats Marquette - and will only get better (53:00): UConn beats Marquette on the road - and Torres believes we're about to see the best version of UConn going forward Bob Hurley goes crazy on Arizona + the rest of the weekend (1:03:00): From there, Torres wraps with Bobby Hurley going crazy in the Arizona-Arizona State game, the Wildcats' rise + the rest of the weekend in hoops. Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Calipari's RETURN to Rupp - how will Kentucky fans react? Previewing a LOADED weekend + John Nabors joins the show
On today's show Torres discusses John Calipari's return to Kentucky as Arkansas Razorbacks head coach. How will Wildcat fans react. John Nabors from "Inside Arkansas" joins to preview the game. And finally, Torres looks ahead to an INSANE Saturday slate, including Arkansas-Kentucky, Duke-North Carolina, UConn-Marquette AND MORE! John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena - how will fans react (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari's return to Arkansas - and whether he believes fans will cheer or boo the Arkansas head coach. Arkansas insider John Nabors joins the show (24:00): From there, Torres is joined by John Nabors of "Inside Arkansas" to preview the game from the Hogs perspective. How do Arkansas fans REALLY feel about their slow start under John Calipari and how much time will he get to fix things. Also, there's no way the Hogs can ACTUALLY beat Kentucky... right? Previewing a LOADED slate of games (59:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing a LOADED slate of Saturday games, giving thoughts and predictions on Arkansas-Kentucky, Duke-UNC, UConn-Marquette AND MORE! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mid-Week College Hoops: Kentucky stuns Tennessee, UNC loses again - Hubert Davis future + the rest of Tuesday night action
On today's show as Torres looks back at a BUSY Tuesday in college hoops - Kentucky stuns Tennessee, as Mark Pope's insane start continues. UNC loses again - what is Hubert Davis future? Plus, big wins for Louisville, Michigan State and BYU and a look back at Arizona's stunner on Monday. Plus, an intriguing college football recruiting story?! Kentucky beats Tennessee - in Mark Pope's best win at UK (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky stunning Tennessee in Knoxville. Torres dives deep, explains why this is Mark Pope's most impressive win at UK and why the Vols may not quite be who we thought they were. UNC loses - what's Hubert Davis future + the rest of Tuesday college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about a busy Tuesday in college hoops. UNC loses to fall to 13-9 - if they miss the tournament what is Hubert Davis' future?! Plus, he talks Arizona's thrilling Monday night win, as well as Louisville, Michigan State and BYU picking up wins. Also, a VERY interesting recruiting story out of the world of college football! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Get your "Hope in Pope" tees HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Pod: Bruce Pearl of No. 1 ranked Auburn joins the show + previewing Kentucky-Tennessee Tuesday night
On this bonus Aaron Torres Pod - Torres welcomes in coach Bruce Pearl of the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers! The guys talks his team's rise, star Johni Broome and just how far this team can go in March! Plus, Torres previews Tuesday night's MEGA showdown between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville Bruce Pearl joins the show (2:00): Torres opens by welcoming Bruce Pearl to the show, head coach of No. 1 ranked Auburn. The guys talk Auburn's historically great start, win over Tennessee Saturday and why star Johni Broome deserves National Player of the Year. Plus, why Pearl believes his team won't have any letdowns deeper in the season and why he is no where near retirement even in his mid-60's. Kentucky-Tennessee preview (19:00): From there, Torres previews Tuesday night's mega showdown between Kentucky and Tennessee. Both teams are coming off a loss with big games to come - and can't afford to fall here. So who gets the win!? Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AFC/NFC title game reaction + Weekend college hoops - Auburn/Houston survive, Kentucky stunned by Vanderbilt!
On today's show Torres talks NFL playoffs - before switching gears to college hoops. The Bills choke again and it falls on Sean McDermott - should he be back?! Plus, weekend college hoops as Auburn and Houston survive and Kentucky is stunned by Vanderbilt. Plus, more proof Dan Hurley is college hoops new villain - and why that's a good thing! AFC/NFC title game reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking NFL Playoffs! Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL, but has to react to the Bills choking again against the Chiefs - losing for a fourth time in the playoffs. Torres dives deep and wonders if this should be it for Sean McDermott. Plus, is the Eagles win proof Saquon Barkley should be the NFL MVP - even if he won't get it?! Weekend college hoops (): Plus, weekend college hoops as Auburn (23:00) and Houston survive (34:00) and Kentucky is stunned by Vanderbilt (46:00). Is Kentucky just banged up or regressing?! Plus, more proof Dan Hurley is college hoops new villain - and why that's a good thing. Also, how worried should UConn fans be after another loss (56:00)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Arkansas FINALLY gets SEC win - can they BUILD ON IT? College Football Ratings Plummet + Torres makes weekend NFL picks
On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas finally winning an SEC game - and asks, can they build on it?! Then he looks at the rest of the Wednesday college hoops slate from Wednesday, including Rick Pitino and St. John's cooking in the Big East. From there he looks at plummeting College Football Playoff ratings and explains what's gone wrong - and hands out his weekend NFL picks! Arkansas gets its first SEC win (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas getting its first SEC win over Georgia - is this something that John Calipari can *actually* build on? Plus, Torres discusses the rest of a big middle of the week in college hoops - including two big rallies in the SEC, and Rick Pitino doing *historic* things at St. John's! College Football Playoff TV ratings + NFL Picks (30:00): From there, Torres talks a little football - College Football Playoff rankings plummeted this year - and Torres believes there's an obvious reason why. Also, Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL - but has to make his picks for Bills-Chiefs and Eagles-Commanders, Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mid-week Hoops: Arkansas injury woes, Dan Hurley's latest rant, Louisville's rise + final prediction on 5-star Caleb Wilson
On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Tuesday night of college hoops. Arkansas star Boogie Fland out for the year - is all hope lost for John Calipari's first Arkansas team?! An interesting look at Dan Hurley's latest tirade - and if this time he went too far? Plus, why Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final prediction on five-star Caleb Wilson Arkansas star out for the year - what now? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas star Boogie Fland being out for the year - is ALL hope lost for the Razorbacks this season? Dan Hurley's latest rant (18:00): Next up, Torres discusses Dan Hurley's latest rant - plays some of his postgame sound and discusses whether the coach crossed the line - or is he right to be mad at officials?! Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final thought on 5-star Caleb Wilson (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show explaining why Louisville might just be the best story in college hoops right now - as they improve to 15-5 on the year. And finally, he gives his final thoughts as five-star Caleb Wilson gets set to make his college decision on Thursday. Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ohio State WINS THE NATIONAL TITLE: How should Ryan Day's critics feel + is the SEC's run of dominance over?
On today's show Torres talks about Ohio State's national title run! How should Ryan Day's critics feel?! Is it bad for college football that the Buckeyes "bought" a national title? And is the SEC's run of dominance officially over - and is college football ready to enter its "Big Ten era?!" Ohio State wins the natty - how should Ryan Day's critics feel (2:00): Ohio State has won the national title and Torres wonders: How should Ryan Day's critics feel right now? Should they be embarrassed for calling for his job? Or vindicated that he turned things around and got the job done? Should we care that Ohio State "bought" a national title (21:00): From there, Torres switches gears and turns his attention to another topic: It is known that Ohio State spent $20 million on its roster. Should we care that they "bought" a title - or is this just the new norm in college football? Is the SEC's run of dominance in college football over (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the state of college football. For a second year in a row a Big Ten team won a title and the SEC didn't even have a team in the title game? Is the SEC's run of dominance in college football officially over?! Torres also wraps with your questions - and shares his thoughts on Caleb Williams, who officially got a new head coach on Monday! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Hoops Saturday INSANITY: Bama-Kentucky thriller | Panic at UNC? | John Calipari future?
On today's show Torres reacts to a GREAT Saturday of college hoops - as he discusses the Alabama-Kentucky thriller and if Auburn is legitimately unbeatable. Plus, North Carolina loses to... Stanford as questions about Hubert Davis emerge. Speaking of future, how should John Calipari move forward as Arkansas continues its historically bad start? Alabama topples Kentucky in a thriller (): Torres opens with talking a Top 10 thriller between Alabama and Kentucky. Alabama gets a win it desperately needs while the Wildcats come up just short at home. Is the Wildcats defensive effort officially starting to become a concern - or is Alabama's offense just that good?! Auburn keeps rolling (): From there, Torres talks about two other teams going in different directions. Auburn is now 17-1 and 2-0 since losing the best player in college basketball in Johni Broome, and Torres explains why it might be time for Tiger fans to start booking tickets for the Final Four. Time to panic at North Carolina (): Then he switches gears to North Carolina and asks - at 12-7 and on the verge of potentially missing their second NCAA Tournament in three years Torres wonders if Hubert Davis' seat is a little bit hotter than people realize. Arkansas loses again - what's John Calipari's future + the rest of the weekend in hoops (): Finally Torres wraps by hitting on the rest of the big games. A controversial call mars the end of the UConn-Creighton game, while West Virginia pulls off a stunning upset. Are Gonzaga's best days behind them? And finally, Arkansas is 0-5 and John Calipari looks miserable. Is it time for him to seriously think about stepping aside?! Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Title Game PREVIEW + PICK + Mailbag - Mid-season Final Four, next Indiana coach, Kentucky what if?
On today's show Torres makes his college football national title game pick - before diving into the college hoops mailbag. Who is in Torres' mid-season Final Four? Who will be the next coach at Indiana? Plus, a WILD what if at Kentucky! College Football Championship Game Preview + Pick (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Monday night's college football title game - Notre Dame-Ohio State. Who wins and how does it go down? Torres shares his thoughts! Mailbag (18:00): Next up, Torres opens up the mailbag and answers your questions! What is his mid-season Final Four picks - Torres has some surprise selections? Plus, who should replace Mike Woodson when the Indiana job opens up?! And a great HYPOTHETICAL Kentucky question. Also, Torres gets "Old Takes Exposed" by Purdue fans! You won't BELIEVE what he said and how Boilermakers responded! Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Hoops REACTION: Arkansas falls to 0-4 in SEC play - is the season over? Mike Woodson done at Indiana + is Kentucky a title contender?
Support pets that have been displaced by the California Wildfires - Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD night of college hoops. Arkansas is 0-4 in the SEC, as their season spirals out of control! Plus, Indiana gets embarrassed at home. Is Mike Woodson done? Upsets at Florida and Alabama + Arizona is hitting its stride. Finally, Kentucky gets another Top 15 win - and this one is quietly maybe its most impressive yet! Arkansas falls to 0-4 in SEC play - is all hope lost for John Calipari (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari falling to 0-4 in SEC play at Arkansas. Is all hope lost for the Hogs and how did it get so bad?! Indiana suffers embarrassing loss - is this the beginning of the end for Mike Woodson (18:00): From there, Torres discusses Indiana suffering the worst home loss in program history. Mike Woodson is already on the hot seat - was this the unofficial end for the Hoosiers head coach?! The rest of college hoops (34:00): Finally Torres wraps talking a crazy night where Ole Miss and Missouri pulled upsets, Arizona played its best basketball and Auburn just keeps rolling. Finally, Buzz Williams says Kentucky is a title contender - is he right? Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEC Basketball Power Rankings - who is the BEST team in college hoops toughest league? Plus, a MAJOR announcement!
In this bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast - Aaron answers the question: Who is the best team in a LOADED SEC basketball conference? Torres drops his first ever SEC Basketball Power Ranking. Plus, a MAJOR announcement to lead the show. Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How WORRIED should SEC football be after abysmal postseason + Kentucky win, Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome + the rest of a WILD college hoops weekend
On today's show Torres talks about the SEC's disappointing postseason - and how worried should the league be?! Then he talks about a LOADED college hoops weekend as Kentucky wins a thriller, Cooper Flagg BALLS OUT, Auburn deals with injury issues + is Arkansas an NIT team?! Texas loses in the playoff - capping a disappointing season for the SEC (): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas' loss in the Cotton Bowl and an end to a disappointing season for the SEC. For the first time since 2005, we have gone back-to-back years with no SEC team playing for a title - how did we get here? And should the league be concerned? LOADED college hoops weekend (26:00): Torres then does a deep dive on a LOADED college hoops weekend, discussing Kentucky winning a thriller, why Alabama is the most underappreciated elite team in the country (39:00) + Cooper Flagg balls out (46:00) and why Johni Broome's injury isn't the worst thing for Auburn (48:00). Finally, he talks about the disappointing Arkansas Razorbacks, and a shocking stat that shows just how bad John Calipari's team really is (54:00). Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Notre Dame-Penn State THRILLER + midweek college hoops (Arkansas, UConn lose, Mick Cronin goes OFF + MORE!)
On today's show Torres reacts to the THRILLER between Notre Dame and Penn State, before turning his attention to mid-week college hoops. He talks Arkansas, UConn and others lose, while Mick Cronin has a WILD press conference rant. Notre Dame beats Penn State in a playoff THRILLER (2:00): Torres opens the show with quick reaction to Notre Dame beating Penn State in an Orange Bowl thriller, including the single most impressive thing about the Irish's victory. Mid-week college hoops (): From there, Torres does a DEEP dive into mid-week college hoops (20:00): John Calipari says he hasn't lost faith in Arkansas, but what about fans? UConn loses again, as a strange narrative emerges (36:00). Is Illinois the most underrated team in the land and what about Mick Cronin going OFF in a WILD postgame press conference (1:00:00)? Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Semifinal Picks, Kirk Herbstreit says ESPN doesn't have SEC bias + Shedeur Sanders draft stock tumbling?!
On today's show Torres makes his final CFP semifinal picks, before talking about Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN has no SEC bias. Should we believe him?! Plus, should Carson Beck consider returning to school - and Shedeur Sanders, second round pick?! College Football Playoff picks (2:00): Torres opens by making his College Football semifinal playoff picks, sharing thoughts and predictions on Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State. Kirk Herbstreit claims ESPN doesn't have SEC bias - should we believe him (21:00): From there, Torres responds to Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN doesn't have SEC bias, after the network has been criticized for their college football coverage. Should we believe him?! Odds and ends (33:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few odds and ends. He wonders if Carson Beck could or should consider a return to school - and what a realistic transfer option might look like. Also, could Shedeur Sanders fall to the second round of the NFL Draft - one expert says yes! We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend Recap: Kentucky wins Top 10 thriller, John Calipari BIG blunder + Will Shedeur/Deion say no to the Titans?!
On today's show Torres talks the first GREAT weekend of the college hoops season, as Kentucky tops Florida in a Top 10 thriller + John Calipari makes a big, public gaffe. Plus big wins for UConn, Arizona, Bama and Duke. Finally, will Shedeur Sanders and Deion Sanders say no to the Tennessee Titans - who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft?! Kentucky wins a Top 10 thriller (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the game of the day Saturday - a Top 10 thriller between Kentucky and Florida. The Wildcats get the win, and Torres learned one BIG thing about them this season. Plus, why he came away more impressed than expected on the Gators. John Calipari's gaffe after the Tennessee blowout (19:00): From there, Torres talks about a BIG gaffe from John Calipari after Arkansas lost to Tennessee. What did he say?! And just how big of a deal was it?! Also, was the blowout more about Tennessee being good or Arkansas being bad?! Torres also talks the rest of the college hoops weekend, as UConn, Alabama, Duke and Arizona pick up big wins. Tennessee Titans get the No. 1 pick - but will Shedeur and Deion Sanders say no?! (50:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the Tennessee Titans landing the No. 1 pick! Deion Sanders has already said that Shedeur won't go to just any team - so will Shedeur say no to the Titans?! We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS: Previewing Florida-Kentucky and Arkansas-Tennessee - two MAJOR Top 25 matchups in college hoops Saturday
On today's show Torres previews two MEGA Top 25 college hoops matchups in the SEC - as Kentucky hosts Florida in a Top 10 matchup, plus John Calipari makes his SEC debut as Arkansas travels to Tennessee in a Top 25 matchup We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Notre Dame tops Georgia - has the SEC been overrated all year?! Arizona State-Texas fiasco + Ohio State DOMINATES Oregon
In this first episode of 2025, Torres recaps the full College Football Playoff. He discusses Marcus Freeman outcoaching Kirby Smart in the Sugar Bowl, and does Georgia's loss prove the SEC was overrated all year?! Plus, he shares his thoughts on the Arizona State-Texas refereeing fiasco and the PROOF the refs got it wrong. Finally, he talks Ohio State's dominant win over Oregon and also, the most interesting thing about Penn State that no one is talking about! Notre Dame beats Georgia - has the SEC been overrated all year (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing the Sugar Bowl, as Marcus Freeman outcoached Kirby Smart to victory. Also, does this prove the SEC was overrated all year?! Arizona State-Texas officiating fiasco (25:00): From there Torres talks the officiating fiasco between Texas and Arizona State - and proof that the Sun Devils got screwed. Finally, he wraps with Ohio State's dominant win over Texas, and also - why Penn State advancing in the College Football Playoff is a good thing - sort of?!??! We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Second Round College Football Playoff picks, biggest college hoops stories for 2025 + FSU players sue Leonard Hamilton over NIL,
On today's show Torres makes his College Football Playoff picks for all of Tuesday and Wednesday's games, then discusses a WILD story of players suing a coach over NIL. Finally, he gives you the 10 biggest stories for college hoops heading into 2025. College Football Playoff Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his second round College Football Playoff picks, previewing Ohio State-Oregon, Notre Dame-Georgia, Texas-Arizona State and Penn State-Boise State. Leonard Hamilton being sued by FSU players over unpaid NIL (24:00): From there, Torres hits on the WILD story of Florida State players suing coach Leonard Hamilton over unpaid NIL money. Is this a sign of how crazy college sports is? Or a one-off deal?! The biggest stories in college hoops heading into 2025 (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the biggest stories in college hoops heading into 2025 - including the SEC's dominance, UConn's pursuit of a 3-peat, plus how do the first years for Mark Pope and John Calipari end at Kentucky and Arkansas? Also, the one big coach on the hot seat - and which legend is next to retire?! We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Playoff REACTION: Did Ryan Day + Ohio State prove everyone wrong? Why so many playoff blowouts? Lane Kiffin's Twitter meltdown
On today's show Torres reacts to the opening round of the playoff - did Ryan Day and Ohio State prove everyone wrong? Plus, Torres has an explanation as to why there were so many playoff blowouts. Finally, he discusses Lane Kiffin's Twitter behavior during the playoff Did Ryan Day and Ohio State prove everyone wrong (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Ohio State's beat down of Tennessee. It was one of the finest days of Ryan Day's career - and we finally saw the best version of Ohio State. The question now - can they keep it up?! And if so, are the Buckeyes the favorite to win it all? Why were there so many blowouts in the College Football Playoff (22:00): Next, Torres talks about the fact that all four playoff games were blowouts. He believes there are two obvious reasons that this happened. One obvious, and one not. Lane Kiffin's social media meltdown (36:00): Finally, Torres talks about Lane Kiffin's Twitter meltdown, and says that Kiffin's whining is everything that's wrong with the new College Football Playoff format. Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Playoff picks, Bama AD begs for money, the return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" + Poptarts Bowl CEO Steve Hogan previews this year's game!
It's a LOADED Friday show as Aaron makes his College Football Playoff Round 1 picks and talks about Alabama's AD begging fans for money. Plus, Ohio State embarrasses itself again before the playoff, the return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" and Poptarts Bowl CEO Steve Hogan previews what will again be an eventful game! College Football Playoff picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his Round 1 playoff picks, previewing Indiana-Notre Dame, SMU-Penn State, Clemson-Texas and Tennessee-Ohio State. Alabama's AD begs for money - are the Tide losing their grip atop college football (21:00)? From there, Torres talks about Alabama AD Greg Byrne BEGGING fans for money - are the Tide losing their grip atop college football!? Then he discusses a fascinating court ruling as a judge ruled in favor of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, essentially saying that junior college doesn't count against NCAA eligibility. Will junior colleges become a new minor league for college football (34:00)?! PopTarts Bowl CEO Steve Hogan joins the show (45:00): Next up, PopTarts CEO Steve Hogan joins the show to preview the game and talk about innovation during bowl season - including the first ever "edible mascot" from last year's game! Ohio State goes soft + the return of "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" (1:08:00): Finally, Torres discusses a new, sad low for Ohio State football - plus, the return of "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" talking the biggest stories he's gotten right AND wrong the last few months (1:15:00)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alabama's portal problems, tampering gone WILD, USC meltdown + former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith joins the show
On today's show Torres discusses a tough day for Alabama in the portal - are the Tide's coaching getting BULLIED by their own players? Plus, tampering gone wild and Michael Vick college coach! Plus, Menace2Sports host and former Ohio State/Florida assistant Zach Smith joins the show to discuss Ohio State-Tennessee and just how toxic Columbus will get if the Buckeyes lose this weekend?! Also, as the show ends we get late-breaking news that USC lost another star to the portal - as Lincoln Riley's meltdown continues. Alabama's portal woes (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Alabama's portal woes - as a five-star enters and overall 15+ players have left the school. Is it just modern college football? Or are there bigger issues that need to be addressed? Tampering gone wild (23:00): From there, Torres discusses a player named Kewan Lacy - who entered the portal Monday morning and committed by Monday night. He explains how it's an obvious example of tampering in the transfer portal - but can anything *actually* be done?! Former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith joins the show (41:00): From there Torres is joined by former Ohio State assistant and current host of the Menace2Sports show Zach Smith. Zach discusses if Bill Belichick is really built for college football, and also what the temperature is like in Columbus right now. If Ohio State actually loses to Tennessee - would Ryan Day be fired?! Late-breaking news - USC loses star Zachariah Branch to the portal (1:05:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with late-breaking news as USC star Zachariah Branch hits the portal. Is this proof that Lincoln Riley is destined to fail as 'SC head coach! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travis Hunter Heisman, CRAZY college hoops weekend + is the SEC trending as the best college hoops conference EVER?!
On today's show Torres talks the college football portal going CRAZY over the weekend, why Deion Sanders deserves more credit for Travis Hunter's Heisman than we realize + one of Bill Belichick's assistants calling OUT another team! Plus, a busy weekend in college hoops - UConn beats Gonzaga, Kentucky beats Louisville and Tennessee knocks off Illinois at the buzzer. PLUS, why the SEC is trending to have one of the greatest college hoops seasons we've EVER seen. Travis Hunter wins the Heisman and why Deion Sanders should get MORE credit than you think (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Travis Hunter winning the Heisman - and why Deion Sanders deserves more credit than you think for Hunter taking home the award! College football transfer portal + did Belichick's assistant call out another school (18:00)? From there, Torres reacts to a WILD weekend in the college football transfer portal, discussing big wins for several SEC schools. Also, did one of Bill Belichick's assistants ALREADY call out another school?! Is the SEC trending as the best college hoops conference ever? Plus reacting to a WILD weekend in college hoops (43:00): Finally Torres wraps with some hoops. Why the SEC is trending to have one of the greatest college hoops seasons we've EVER seen. Plus, UConn beats Gonzaga, Kentucky beats Louisville and Tennessee knocks off Illinois at the buzzer. Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Belichick's FIRST BIG MOVES at UNC + Kentucky-Louisville + UConn-Gonzaga Preview
On today's show Torres explains the big moves Bill Belichick MUST make to succeed at North Carolina, plus previews a MONSTER slate of college hoops on Saturday, including Kentucky-Louisville, Gonzaga-UConn and more! Bill Belichick's first BIG MOVES (2:00): Bill Belichick is officially North Carolina's coach and Torres goes through the new coach's first big moves. What does he need to do with staff, roster construction and NIL - Torres weighs in! Plus, some quick thoughts on Rich Rodriguez going to West Virginia and Dan Mullen accepting the UNLV job (25:00). Previewing a LOADED college hoops weekend - Kentucky-Louisville, UConn-Gonzaga and more (32:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing a LOADED college hoops weekend - talking Kentucky-Louisville, UConn-Gonzaga, Illinois-Tennessee and more! We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EMERGENCY POD: Bill Belichick ACCEPTS THE NORTH CAROLINA JOB - WILL IT WORK?!
On today's show Torres discusses Bill Belichick accepting the North Carolina job - will it actually work?! Torres breaks it down from all angles! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Belichick/UNC rumors go WILD + No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU - was it ALL NIL related?!
On today's show Torres talks the commitment of No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa to BYU - just how crazy was his NIL deal? Then he discusses the Bill Belichick whispers - is he really going to North Carolina? And finally, are Colorado and Deion Sanders about to go on an INSANE recruiting run?! AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU - fact and fiction on his NIL (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the commitment of top prospect AJ Dybantsa to BYU! There are crazy reports on his NIL offer - but what's the truth? Is there REALLY a reason to commit to BYU if it isn't NIL related? Bill Belichick/UNC rumors heat up (24:00): From there, Torres talks the CRAZY Bill Belichick NIL rumors. He explains why he still doesn't totally believe them. Also - if Belichick is only taking the job so his son can replace him, is he worth the hire?! Plus, is Colorado and Deion Sanders about go on an INSANE recruiting run (38:00)?! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS Pod: College football's transfer portal is OPEN - a recap of the big names that entered on Day 1
On this bonus pod, Torres takes a look at the first day of college football's transfer portal being open! He discusses the big names who've entered, visits, commits and much, MUCH more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Playoff Reaction: Did the Committee get it RIGHT + Kentucky beats Gonzaga in A THRILLER!
On today's show Torres has FULL reaction to the College Football Playoff selection! Did the committee get it right?! Why SMU vs. Alabama was NOT the real debate of the weekend and did the ESPN propaganda machine take things too far?! Plus, thoughts on the changes that need to be made going forward. And Torres also reacts to the THRILLING Kentucky win over Gonzaga on late Saturday night College Football Playoff Reaction - did the committee get it right (2:00)? Torres opens by reacting to the College Football Playoff bracket reveal. He discusses the big "SMU vs. Alabama debate" and explains why that wasn't actually the debate at all. Then he discusses why the committee got it right + ESPN's EMBARRASSING coverage on Sunday afternoon What changes need to be made to the playoff + an early look at the matchups (25:00): From there, Torres explains why there are still flaws in the new playoff structure. He explains what changes have to be made, and then from there also which teams have the easiest and toughest paths College hoops - Kentucky beats Gonzaga in a thriller (56:00): Finally, we wrap the show by discussing Kentucky's thrilling win over Gonzaga late Saturday night and why it proves this Kentucky team really is DIFFERENT! We welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alabama vs SMU: Who gets last CFP spot? Championship Week picks + who's *actually good* in college hoops this year?!
We have a LOADED Friday show, as Torres asks - if SMU loses the ACC title game who deserves the last playoff spot: Two-loss SMU or three-loss Alabama? Plus, what are Aaron's official conference title game picks? Finally, he talks about a crazy few days in college hoops where 4 of the top 5 teams lost - and asks: Who is actually good? He has a list of 8 teams. Finally he previews this weekend's mega showdown between Gonzaga and Kentucky. SMU vs. Bama who deserves the last CFP Playoff spot (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking a simple question: If SMU loses the ACC title game, who deserves the last playoff spot - a two-loss SMU or three-loss Bama?! Torres discusses resumes and why he thinks the choice is easy. He also makes picks on all the big conference title games including the SEC, ACC, Big Ten and more (25:00). Auburn, Kansas, Kentucky all lose - who's actually good in college hoops this year (37:00): In a week where four of the top five teams in college lost (including Kansas, Auburn and Duke), Torres re-evaluates who he believes the best teams in college basketball are. He believes eight teams have separated from the pack. Finally, he previews a BIG showdown between the Top 10 showdown between Kentucky and Gonzaga on Saturday (52:00) Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College Football Playoff CORRUPTION? Urban Meyer back to OSU? Kentucky loses, Arkansas wins in a WILD Tuesday in college hoops
On today's show Torres talks the College Football Playoff... and if there is corruption on the committee! Plus, is Urban Meyer trying to get back to Ohio State?! Plus, he recaps a WILD Tuesday night of college hoops, as Kentucky takes its first loss of the Mark Pope era, Arkansas rallies and much, MUCH more College Football Playoff reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking College Football Playoff reaction. Alabama appears to have the inside track for the final spot - but should they?! Is it proof that bias exists on the committee? Urban Meyer back to Ohio State (): From there, Torres reacts to a report that Urban Meyer is angling to get the Ohio State coaching job?! Torres explains why he believes the story and answers the question... could it actually happen!? Kentucky loses, Arkansas wins in Tuesday night college hoops (): Finally, Torres reacts to Tuesday night college hoops. Kentucky lost its first game of the Mark Pope era - and we learned one important thing about the Cats! Also, Arkansas wins - are they turning a corner?! And Tennessee rolls Tuesday night as well! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing an INSANE few days of college hoops, College Football Portal ALREADY CRAZY, Coach Calls Out Ryan Day!
On today's show Torres discusses the CFB transfer portal - which is ALREADY getting crazy. Plus, another power conference coach calls out Ryan Day! Finally, he previews an absurd few days of college hoops, talking Auburn-Duke, UConn-Baylor, Alabama-North Carolina, Kentucky-Clemson AND MORE! College Football Transfer Portal ALREADY crazy (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the college football transfer portal, which isn't even open yet - and is ALREADY crazy. Who are the biggest names that have entered so far, and where are their early potential destinations?! Another coach calls out Ryan Day (23:00): From there, Torres talks about another college football coach calling out Ryan Day - and why he's DEAD RIGHT! College Hoops Tuesday/Wednesday preview (35:00): Finally, he previews an absurd few days of college hoops, talking Auburn-Duke, UConn-Baylor, Alabama-North Carolina, Kentucky-Clemson AND MORE! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rivalry WEEK REAX: Ohio State- Michigan Fallout, Ryan Day Future's, On-Field Brawls, Coaching Carousel + Updated Playoff Picture
On today's show Torres reacts to an insane rivalry weekend! After doing instant reaction he has more on the Ohio State-Michigan fallout, including if Ryan Day should be looking for a new job? Plus, Torres shares his thoughts on the on-field brawls at Ohio State-Michigan + Florida and coaching carousel news at UCF, West Virginia and Purdue! Finally, he gives an updated playoff picture heading into the final weekend! Ohio State-Michigan fallout + what's next for Ryan Day (2:00): After doing an immediate reaction pod after the game, Torres has more fallout from Michigan-Ohio State. What went wrong for Ohio State and why can't they get over the hump?! Plus, should Ryan Day be looking for another job!? On-field brawls, rivalry week + coaching carousel news (24:00): From there, Torres whips around the rest of college football. He discusses his thoughts on brawls involving Ohio State-Michigan, Florida-Florida State and more, before sharing quick thoughts on Bama-Auburn and Texas-Texas A&M. Finally, he hits on the latest carousel news with UCF and Purdue open. Plus, will West Virginia land a big name to take the gig?! Updated playoff picture (47:00): Finally, Torres discusses the updated College Football Playoff picture and asks - have 11 of 12 spots in the playoff field already been decided?! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
INSTANT REACTION: Ohio State with an ALL-TIME CHOKE JOB AGAINST MICHIGAN - what's Ryan Day's FUTURE?!
Torres has a quick, instant reaction to Ohio State getting stunned by Michigan for a fourth straight year - what is Ryan Day's future after an ALL-TIME choke job?! Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kansas-Duke reaction LIVE from Vegas + are Dan Hurley's sideline antics too much? And does UConn stink this year?!
On today's show Torres has immediate reaction of Duke-Kansas from Las Vegas, as Duke chokes away another game and Kansas picks up a big win. Plus, Torres talks Dan Hurley's sideline antics. Is he just an animated coach? Or is it too much? Also, UConn has lost two straight games - what's wrong with the Huskies and how worried should fans be?! Kansas-Duke reaction (2:00): Torres was at the Duke-Kansas thriller - and has LIVE reaction from the arena on Tuesday night. Duke chokes away another game late - how much is on Jon Scheyer?! Also, what the win means for Kansas? Are Dan Hurley's sideline actions OUT OF CONTROL (19:30): From there, Torres talks about Dan Hurley's sideline antics. Are they all part of the plan? Or do they cross a line? Torres shares his thoughts UConn loses two straight - what's wrong with the Huskies?! Do they just stink (31:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing UConn's back-to-back losses. After a 17-game win streak the Huskies are playing in the 7th place game in Maui. Does this team just stink? How worried should Husky fans be?! Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFB Rivalry Week DEEP DIVE: Preview + Picks on Texas-Texas A&M, Michigan-Ohio State, Auburn-Alabama, Notre Dame-USC AND MORE!
On today's show, Torres gives an early week preview and picks on all the big games in college football rivalry week, including: Texas-Texas A&M (3:00) Michigan-Ohio State (14:30) Auburn-Alabama (22:00) Notre Dame-USC (31:00) South Carolina-Clemson AND MORE (40:00) Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 13 CFB CHAOS: Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M + Indiana lose - WHAT'S IT MEAN FOR PLAYOFF PICTURE?
On today's show Aaron Torres reacts to the wildest weekend of college football YET! Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Indiana all lose - what's it mean for the playoff picture?! Alabama loses what do we make of Kalen Deboer's first year (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Alabama's loss to Oklahoma, which essentially eliminates them from the playoff picture. Torres explains why there is one reason that Kalen Deboer deserves blame - but one reason he doesn't as well! Ole Miss, Indiana and Texas A&M lose too - Torres talks playoff ramifications (17:00): From there, Torres reacts to the other big three losses from Saturday, as Ole Miss fell to Florida, Indiana lost to Ohio State and Texas A&M fell at Auburn. What does it mean for each playoff chances going forward?! What's the playoff picture going into the last weekend of the regular season (37:00): With all of the carnage across college football this weekend, Torres takes you through all the different playoff scenarios. Who is in? Who has work to do?! And is there any chance, Alabama, Ole Miss or anyone else who lost this weekend can get back in the picture?! Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices