
Aaron Torres Sports Podcast
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NCAA Tourney Day 1: Kentucky STUNNED BY OAKLAND! Is it time for John Calipari to resign as Wildcats head coach?! Who could be next? Plus the rest of the opening night of the NCAA Tournament
On today's show Torres reacts to Kentucky getting stunned by Oakland. Should this be the end of the Calipari era? Would he actually resign? Plus, who could be the next head coach? Plus, the rest of Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament! Torres has your FULL REACTION! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Torres makes his OFFICIAL NCAA TOURNEY PICKS: Game-by-game tourney predictions + Torres Final Four and national championship selections!
On today's show - Torres goes game-by-game, making his Final Four and national championship picks! Grab your pen and paper. Here's a full rundown: East Region Full Preview and Prediction (2:00) West Region Full Preview and Prediction (20:00) South Region Full Preview and Prediction (35:00) Midwest Region Full Preview and Prediction (48:00) Torres Final Four and national title pick (59:00) JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UConn's Hassan Diarra RETURNS: Talking Huskies Big East Tourney run, prepping for the NCAA's, winning Big East 6th Man of the Year AND MORE
It's time for another weekly visit with UConn guard Hassan Diarra! The guys talk UConn's Big East Tournament run, the emergence of star freshman Jaylin Stewart, winning Big East Sixth Man of the Year and the prep for the NCAA Tournament! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FULL BRACKET REACTION: What the committee got wrong + EARLY BRACKET THOUGHTS ON ALL FOUR REGIONS!
We have a bracket and Torres has reaction! He tells you why it was a bad day for the committee and frustrating day for fans, before giving his first thoughts on all four regions in the bracket! Plus plans for a busy week of content on the show and YouTube! What the committee got wrong (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the reveal of the bracket - and everything the committee got wrong. He explains the debacle of the Big East only getting three teams and misses across the bubble. First thoughts on all four regions: From there, Torres shares first thoughts all four regions, talking top seeds, potential upsets and more in the East (19:00), West (27:00), South (34:00) and Midwest (40:00). JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FRIDAY NIGHT REACTION: Kentucky, Tennessee lose - who is more concerning? UNC lock up a No 1 seed? (LIVE FROM STADIUM SWIM)
On today's show Aaron talks about Kentucky, Tennessee and Arizona all losing - and who's loss is the most worrisome! Plus, with Tennessee and Arizona falling - did UNC lock in a No. 1 seed? Plus Houston rolls, a UConn-St. John's war and who will be the next head coach at Michigan after Juwan Howard is fired! Kentucky and Tennessee lose - who's loss is more concerning (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing two stunners at the SEC Tournament, as Tennessee and Kentucky both fall. Torres explains why they're both disappointing, what each team can learn, and which team should be more concerned following the loss?! Arizona loses too - did North Carolina clinch the final No. 1 seed? (18:00) Next, Torres reacts to more Friday hoops. A day after praising Arizona, they lose to Oregon. With Arizona and Tennessee losing - does that mean that North Carolina has clinched the fourth No. 1 seed?! The rest of a busy Friday + who will be the next head coach at Michigan (28:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing another crazy Champ Week day in college hoops. Houston rolls - are they actually underrated? Plus, a war between UConn and St. John's - are the Johnnies built to win a game or two in March? Finally, Torres discusses Juwan Howard being fired and who could potentially be the next Michigan head coach?! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Night REACTION: Duke loses - were they always overrated, Arizona and UConn roll, bubble talk + coaching carousel updates (LIVE FROM CIRCA SPORTSBOOK)
Torres reacts to a WILD Thursday night live from Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas! He talks Duke losing to NC State - and if they've actually been overrated all season, plus Arizona rolls - are they actually still a title contender and UConn goes Godzilla mode. Finally Torres talks the big bubble winners and losers and coaching changes at Vanderbilt and DePaul! Duke loses to NC State (2:00) - Torres opens the show by talking Duke's loss to NC State. With one good win all season - have the Blue Devils actually been overrated all year?! Plus, a weird move from their social media team. Arizona and UConn roll (13:00): Next, Torres talks about the two most impressive teams of the day - Arizona and UConn. After seeing Arizona in person, Torres wonders if they are still good enough to win it all - and the one thing that could hold them back. Plus, UConn's insane second half run - and what would actually take to beat the Huskies this year. Bubble talk and coaching carousel (26:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking all the big bubble winners and losers, hitting on St. John's, Providence, Virginia and others, as well, as the losers like Wake Forest and Villanova. Then, he talks coaching changes at Vanderbilt and DePaul! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE FROM STADIUM SWIM - Kenny Payne - fired, who's the next coach at Louisville, West Virginia next coach + bubble chaos on Wednesday and Thursday preview!
We have a LIVE show from Stadium Swim in Vegas, as Torres talks about Kenny Payne being fired, and what's next at Louisville + who is the next West Virginia coach! Plus, Torres talks a crazy bubble Wednesday - talking all the big winners and losers from Wednesday! Louisville and West Virginia fire coaches - who's next (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kenny Payne being fired at Louisville and who's next for the Cards?! Also, West Virginia has fired its coach. Where will the Mountaineers turn?! A wild Wednesday on the bubble (23:00): Next, we talk bubble, as Torres talks Villanova surviving DePaul, and the biggest winners and losers from Wednesday's bubble talk! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A MAJOR announcement, Torres makes his CONFERENCE TOURNEY PICKS + Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin discusses their tourney bid!
On today's show Torres opens with a major announcement - before making his picks for the SEC, Big East, ACC - and all the major conference tournaments! Plus, Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show, to discuss the Eagles NCAA Tournament berth, coaching at the low major level + what do teams do with a week off after clinching a tourney bid?! Torres makes his conference tourney picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his conference tournament picks. He talks Big East, ACC, Big 12, SEC and more - who wins and how it goes down! Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin joins the show (): From there, Torres welcomes Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin to the show. The guys talk Morehead State's OVC title, coaching at a small school, and what does a team do with a week off after clinching a tourney bid?! JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UConn guard Hassan Diarra RETURNS: Talking the Providence win, Hurley's game-changing technical and what it would mean to win the Big East Tournament!
For a third week in a row - UConn guard is BACK! He's talking UConn's win over Providence, Dan Hurley's tech and previewing the Big East Tourney! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyle Filipowski trip, Kentucky beats Tennessee, South Carolina-LSU women's brawl + Will Wade JOINS THE SHOW!!!!!
On today's show, Torres reacts to an insane weekend - discussing the South Carolina-LSU women's brawl, Kyle Filipowski's trip (and why there wasn't more outrage) and Kentucky beating Tennessee. Then he is joined for a lengthy sit down with McNeese head coach Will Wade, as they talk about his LSU days, life at a small school and how his image has changed with his success this season. South Carolina-LSU brawl (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the South Carolina-LSU brawl, what happened, what's next, and why this is quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in all of sports Kyle Filipowski trip and Duke fans act crazy (17:00) From there, Torres takes a quick break before discussing chaos at Duke. The Blue Devils lost but the big story was Kyle Filipowski tripping a player and Duke fans throwing ice and water at UNC players. A week after there was national outrage over court storming, why does no one seem to care when Duke players and coaches are acting out of control! Kentucky beats Tennessee plus the rest of the weekend (37:00): Torres wraps his segment by talking Kentucky beating Tennessee, UConn and all the auto bids that have been clinched, in a wild weekend in college hoops. Will Wade joins the show (49:00): Finally, Torres is joined by McNeese State and former LSU head coach Will Wade for an in-depth, 40-minute interview. The guys discuss the LSU days, how the perception of him has changed + his team at McNeese. Plus he shares thoughts on NIL, why players should be able to transfer when they want and if the NCAA Tournament selection process is actually fair. JOIN THE AARON TORRES POD BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The only 8 teams that can win college hoops national title, a new leader for the Louisville job + previewing a LOADED weekend slate
On a loaded Friday show, Torres tells you the only eight teams that can win the college hoops national title and discusses a report that Louisville has a NEW leader for its next head coach. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend talking Duke-Carolina, Tennessee-Kentucky AND MORE! The only 8 teams that can win college hoops national championship (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the ONLY eight teams that he believes can win the college hoops national championship this year. Plus, the 2-3 elite teams that can't win and what's holding them back! Does Louisville basketball have a new favorite for their coaching job (27:00): Next, Torres, reacts to a report that there is a new favorite for Louisville's next head coach. Who is it? And how likely is it that he'd say yes? Previewing a LOADED weekend slate (40:00): Finally, Torres rips through a loaded weekend slate, talking Duke-Carolina, Kentucky-Tennessee and more! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Get your "March Is For Day Drinking" tee - HERE: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/merchandise?scrollToProduct=march-is-for-day-drinking-madness-t-shirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday night COLLEGE HOOPS: Tennessee clinches the SEC, Kentucky smacks Vandy, UConn beats Marquette + other news and notes as the regular season winds down!
Torres reacts to a WILD Wednesday night in college hoops. He discusses Tennessee clinching the SEC regular season title, Kentucky putting up 90 on an off night vs. Vandy and UConn winning at Marquette. Plus, he talks mid-majors, a major coaching piece of news and answers your questions! Here's a full rundown: Tennessee wins the SEC (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Tennessee's SEC regular season title, can they get a No. 1 seed, and the dumb reaction of one of the Vols' biggest haters. Kentucky rolls Vanderbilt (16:00): From there, Torres reacts to Kentucky rolling Vandy - and explains why the Wildcats scoring 93 on an "off-night" shows you just how dangerous this team can be. UConn beats Marquette + the rest of the night in college hoops (22:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing UConn's win over Marquette and why this team might just *now* be peaking at the back end of the year. Also, thoughts on the bubble, Will Wade has McNeese State rolling + a big piece of coaching carousel news. Get your "March Is For Day Drinking" tee - HERE: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/product-page/march-is-for-day-drinking-madness-t-shirt GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday night hoops: Was Torres wrong on Purdue? The most sneaky dangerous team in the country + the most underrated team + has Caitlin Clark taken the women's game past men's college hoops?!
Torres opens the show by reacting to a report that said that Caitlin Clark has taken the women's game beyond men's college basketball. Is that true?! Then he reacts to Tuesday hoops - was he wrong on Purdue as they clinch a second straight Big Ten title? Then he talks Florida smacking Alabama, and if the Gators are a sneaky Final Four threat and the one team that deserves more respect nationally. Plus, he previews a LOADED Wednesday slate Caitlin Clark and the women's game passed men's hoops? (2:00): Torres opens the show by reacting to one reporter who says that Caitlin Clark has helped women's college basketball pass the men's game - is it true? Torres dives in! Tuesday night college hoops and previewing Wednesday (17:00): From there Torres reacts to a loaded Tuesday night in college hoops. Purdue clinches a Big Ten title - is Torres ready to admit he was wrong on the Boilermakers? Plus, Florida crushes Bama - are the Gators a sleeper in March?! Also, the curious case of South Florida, which has lost one game in 2024 - but isn't even on the bubble, and a preview of a loaded Wednesday slate which includes Tennessee-South Carolina, UConn-Marquette and Vanderbilt-Kentucky and more (44:00)! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UConn guard Hassan Diarra is BACK - talking Huskies Big East title run, Dan Hurley showing up at the bar postgame, the week ahead and more (presented by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar)
For the second straight week, UConn guard Hassan Diarra visits the show! He talks the Huskies Big East clinching win on Sunday, what it was like to do it in front of the home fans, what's next and yes, the viral video of Dan Hurley showing up at the bar after the game! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! This show is also brought to you by BetUS Sportsbook - GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Caleb Williams/NFL Draft conspiracy theory, Tennessee beats Bama, will Kentucky's defense cost them in March?
On today's show Torres drops a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory after this week's combine - then switches gears to college hoops. Tennessee beats Bama and Torres explains why he's rooting for Rick Barnes this March. Plus, will Kentucky's defense cost them come tourney time? UConn wins the Big East, Gonzaga surging AND MORE! Caleb Williams conspiracy theory (3:00): Torres opens the show by dropping a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory coming out of the NFL Combine - and explains why he doesn't believe Williams will end up a Chicago Bear. Tennessee beats Bama - is this finally the Vols year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks the big game of the weekend - as Tennessee beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Torres asks if this is finally the Vols year, and why he's rooting for Rick Barnes in march! Kentucky wins - but will their defense cost them in March (28:00): From there talks the rest of college hoops. Kentucky puts up 111 on Arkansas, but will their defense cost them in March? Plus, did Gonzaga punch its ticket and UConn wins the Big East title - Torres talks about the hidden impact for the Huskies. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Reed Sheppard actually return to Kentucky for another season? Why isn't Dalton Knecht getting more National Player of the Year love. Plus a full weekend preview and "Aaron Right/Wrong"
On today's show Aaron wonders why Tennessee star Dalton Knecht isn't getting more National Player of the Year love - and explains why it's more likely than you think that Kentucky star Reed Sheppard returns for another year of school. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" Why isn't Dalton Knecht getting more National Player of the Year love (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking a simple question - after Tennessee star Dalton Knecht dropped another 39 points in another Vol win Wednesday, why isn't he getting more National Player of the Year love? Could Reed Sheppard return to Kentucky for another season (16:00): From there, Torres switches gears and asks a simple question: With NIL money through the roof, could Kentucky star Reed Sheppard consider returning for another season? It sounds crazy - but Torres explains why it's maybe more likely than you think! Previewing a loaded weekend + "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong": Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing a loaded weekend of college hoops, as Tennessee visits Bama, Kansas goes to Baylor, Creighton hosts Marquette and more (28:00). Plus, Torres plays "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week (44:00)! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kentucky wins a THRILLER at Miss State, Bronny James NBA Draft lies + recapping the rest of Tuesday night college hoops and previewing a LOADED Wednesday slate
On today's show Torres talks about the big Bronny James NBA Draft conversation - and explains who is to blame for his plummet in the rankings. Then he gets to a wild night college hoops where Kentucky wins at the buzzer and Kansas falls at BYU. Finally, he previews an insane Wednesday night, highlighted by Auburn-Tennessee and a half a dozen games with MAJOR bubble implications. Bronny James draft narrative - and who is REALLY to blame for his struggles (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the story of Bronny James plunging draft stock - and explains why Bronny shouldn't be blamed for his fall, but instead LeBron James himself and ESPN for creating unrealistic expectations. Kentucky wins at the buzzer highlighting an insane night of college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's buzzer beating win at Mississippi State, Reed Sheppard's historic performance and if Kentucky really is built for a Final Four run after all. Plus, Kansas falls again, Houston rolls and Indiana shocks Wisconsin. Wednesday preview (39:00): Then he previews Wednesday night, including a huge Auburn-Tennessee game and several bubble implications. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS POD: UConn guard Hassan Diarra JOINS THE SHOW- talking Huskies season, back-to-back, Dan Hurley AND MORE!
On this bonus podcast, Torres welcomes UConn guard Hassan Diarra to discuss another incredible season for the Huskies! Can UConn go back-to-back? Differences between this year and last year? How they bounced back from the loss to Creighton, Dan Hurley, lessons from UConn legends and much, MUCH more GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duke/court storming drama, Kentucky beats Bama and the rest of Saturday in college hoops, gripes with the NET + Eric Bienemy to UCLA
On today's show Aaron reacts to the Duke court storming drama - and asks a simple question: Can court storming actually be stopped? Plus, a busy college hoops weekend - as Kentucky beats Bama, Tristen Newton's triple double + Torres has a gripe with the NET. Finally, Eric Bienemy is headed to UCLA and Torres has thoughts! Duke/court storming drama - can court storming actually be stopped (2:00): Torres opens with the Duke court storming drama - and asks the question: Everyone complains, but can court storming actually be stopped?! Kentucky beats Bama, UConn bounces back, a NET gripe + the rest of the weekend in college hoops (15:00): From there, Torres reacts to a busy weekend in college hoops. Kentucky bounces back - and Torres believes they might have turned a corner this time. Plus, UConn bounces back, are we underrating Houston + Torres has a gripe with the NET! Eric Bienemy heads to UCLA (40:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with the surprising story that Eric Bienemy is headed to UCLA. What it means for UCLA, but also the ripple effects of what it means for Bienemy as well. Plus, Torres takes your questions! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More College Football Playoff expansion coming? EA Sports game details, previewing the weekend in college hoops + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong"
On today's show Torres talks about a bizarre story - are the powers of college football ready to ALREADY expand the playoff? Plus, we learned more details about the EA Sports college football game, Torres discusses Johnny Manziel's interview with Shannon Sharpe and previews Nova-UConn, Arizona-Kentucky and the rest of the weekend ahead. Finally he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Are we about to expand the playoff AGAIN (2:00): On today's show Aaron discusses reports that the powers that be in college football already want to expand the playoff from 12 to 14 - and Torres explains why this is just the tip of the iceberg? Also, are we headed towards a world where the college football regular season is irrelevant and like college hoops it becomes all about the postseason?! Weekend college hoops preview (18:00): From there, Torres looks ahead to the weekend in college hoops, talking Alabama-Kentucky, Villanova-UConn, Houston-Baylor the rest of a loaded slate. Last Call + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with "Last Call" hitting on new details emerging on EA Sports College football game, and also Johnny Manziel's interview with Shannon Sharpe. Finally, he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week! We have a NEW PARTNER - as the Aaron Torres Pod is working with BetUS Sportsbook for the remainder of the season. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday COLLEGE HOOPS: Kentucky STUNNED AT THE BUZZER TO LSU, Mike Woodson hot seat at Indiana?! Plus, Florida-Bama thriller and the rest of a WILD night
Torres has another IMMEDIATE college hoops reaction, opening with Kentucky's stunning buzzer beater loss to LSU - as one big problem has RE-EMERGED for UK. Plus, is Mike Woodson creeping toward the hot seat at Indiana as the Hoosiers season is free falling? And finally, Torres talks the Florida-Bama thriller, a busy Wednesday night + he takes your questions! Kentucky stunned at the buzzer (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's stunning loss at the buzzer to LSU. He also explained why one MAJOR problem has popped up again for these Cats! Mike Woodson on the hot seat (17:00): Next, Torres switches gears and talks another frustrating Indiana loss. The Hoosiers are falling apart and Indiana fans are getting restless. With a dynamic young coach itching to take the IU job - is Indiana ready to make a move on Mike F***ing Woodson? The rest of a busy college hoops Wednesday (26:00): Torres reacts to the rest of the college hoops Wednesday, talking the Florida-Bama overtime thriller, other big games + he takes your questions! We have a NEW PARTNER - as the Aaron Torres Pod is working with BetUS Sportsbook for the remainder of the season. GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday College Hoops Reaction: UConn stunned by Creighton - any reason to be concerned? Bubble teams go wild + looking ahead to a LOADED Wednesday night in college hoops
Torres dives deep into Tuesday college hoops - talking UConn's stunning loss to Creighton. Is there any reason to panic for Husky fans? Plus, the good and the bad of the bubble with several big games. From there, Aaron takes your questions and wraps by previewing two big games on Thursday, Florida-Alabama and Kentucky-LSU. UConn stunned by Creighton (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking UConn's shocking loss to Creighton. Did we learn anything about the Huskies that should have us worried?! Bubble mania (14:00): From there, Torres rips through bubble implications from Tuesday's college hoops. He discusses the strange Texas A&M Aggies, who have wins over Tennessee and Kentucky - but also lost to Arkansas at home on Tuesday night. Did their bubble burst? Plus, more bubble talk from around the country and Torres answers some questions from the YouTube live chat. Previewing Wednesday's big games (30:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing the two marquee games in college hoops on Wednesday - as Florida travels to Alabama - is there any chance for an upset? And can Kentucky keep rolling against LSU?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UConn stomps Marquette, Purdue loses, Kentucky stuns Auburn + "Giannis" director Kristen Lappas joins the show to discuss her new documentary
On today's show Aaron looks back on a LOADED college hoops weekend - UConn stomps a Top 5 Marquette team, and can anyone beat the Huskies? Purdue loses - are they headed for more March disappointment? Plus, Kentucky stuns Auburn on the road - have they turned the corner? Finally, Torres wraps with a special guest, as the director of the new Amazon Documentary "Giannis" joins the show: UConn's historic win + Purdue takes brutal loss (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing a tale of two weekends for the top two teams in college hoops. UConn puts forth a historic beatdown of Marquette - what will it take to actually beat the Huskies this year?! Meanwhile - Purdue lost to a bad Ohio State team. Just a bad day - or another sign of March disappointment to come?! Kentucky stuns Auburn (27:00): From there, Torres talks a stunner on the Plains as Kentucky beats Auburn at Auburn. Is this just a one-off victory for the Wildcats? Or have they turned a corner? Plus, other results from the day, including another dominant win for Bama. Director Kristen Lappas joins the show (45:00): Finally, Torres is joined by a special guest - as Kristen Lappas, the director of "Giannis: The Marvelous Journey" which debuts on Amazon Prime on Monday joins the show. They discuss the documentary, what it was like to be embedded with Giannis and his family, and the story of one of the most unique athletes on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's No. 3 in college hoops? Hoops weekend preview + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong!
On today's show Torres asks - who's No. 3 in college hoops behind UConn and Purdue? Torres says there's an obvious answer. Then he previews a loaded weekend including Top 25 matchups between Marquette-UConn and Kentucky-Auburn. Finally he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment, "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week! Who's No. 3 in college hoops (2:00)?!: Torres opens the show by asking: Behind UConn and Purdue, who's No. 3 in college hoops? He says there's a simple and obvious answer! Previewing a busy college hoops weekend (16:00): From there, Torres previews a BIG weekend in college hoops, including a Top 5 matchup between Marquette and UConn and a Top 25 showdown with Kentucky traveling to Auburn. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps with America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS POD: Ohio State FIRES COACH CHRIS HOLTMANN!! Who will be the NEXT head coach of the Buckeyes!!!!!!
Torres drops his second bonus pod of the week, discussing the surprise move of Ohio State firing head coach Chris Holtmann - Torres explains why this is a better job than people realize, and run through the big candidates who could be next in Columbus!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NCAA Tournament expansion coming? Tuesday night college hoops, should UConn be getting more credit for their insane title defense? Florida football is broke!
On today's show Torres discusses a report that says NCAA Tournament expansion is coming - and what it could look like. Also, some updates on the College Football expanded playoff. Then he talks about a big night of college hoops, as Kentucky gets a needed win and North Carolina loses. He also asks - is UConn's insane title defense not getting enough credit? Finally he hits "Last Call" discussing UCLA's new football coach and a report that Florida football is broke! NCAA Tournament expansion coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a report that the NCAA Tournament is set to expand! What could it look like and why this is unavoidable. Also, an interesting new twist on the new 12-team College Football Playoff as well. Tuesday night college hoops + should UConn be getting more credit (17:00): From there, Torres reacts to a big Tuesday of college hoops - as Kentucky gets a much-needed win and Carolina takes a brutal loss. What does it mean for each? He also discusses if UConn should be getting more credit, as they sit atop the polls and in good position to actually defend their national championship! Last Call (40:00): Finally, he gets to some odds and ends in "Last Call" hitting on UCLA's new football coach, a milestone for Michigan's title team + is Florida football's NIL broke?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Super Bowl, John Calipari potential replacements at Kentucky + Chip Kelly leaves for Ohio State, Ryan Grubb and mroe
On today's show Aaron shares Super Bowl thoughts, then asks the question: If John Calipari somehow wasn't back at Kentucky next year, who are realistic replacements? Finally he wraps with a busy weekend in college football, as Chip Kelly leaves for Ohio State and Alabama's offensive coordinator leaves for the NFL. Super Bowl thoughts (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking Super Bowl, if San Francisco made a mistake taking the ball first in OT, and if the Chiefs didn't lose this year - will anyone else have a chance going forward?! Who could (one day) replace John Calipari (20:00): Next up, Torres has a follow up on Saturday's bonus podcast - where he reacted to Kentucky's loss to Gonzaga. The Calipari era is again flat-lining, with a third straight home loss - and Torres asks: If John Calipari somehow stepped aside after the season, who are realistic candidates - and who aren't? College football odds and ends (41:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few college hoops odds and ends, discussing Chip Kelly leaving for Ohio State and what it means for the Buckeyes. Also, Alabama's offensive coordinator goes to the NFL - is it a big deal?! If you missed Saturday's BONUS EPISODE reacting to Kentucky-Gonzaga - click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS POD: Kentucky loses at home again to Gonzaga - is it OFFICIALLY time for John Calipari to step aside at UK?!
With Super Bowl Sunday coming - Torres drops a quick, bonus pod reacting to Kentucky suffering a historic third straight loss at Rupp Arena, this time to Gonzaga. With the loss, and UK's disastrous mistakes down the stretch, and another lost season - is it officially time for John Calipari to step aside at UK?! Torres breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Torres makes his Super Bowl pick, Nick Saban joins College GameDay, SEC hoops officiating crisis, Kentucky-Gonzaga preview + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong
On today's show Torres makes his Super Bowl pick, talks Nick Saban going to College Gameday, discusses an officiating crisis in the SEC, previews Gonzaga-Kentucky and plays "Aaron Right, Aaron" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week: Torres makes his Super Bowl pick (2:00): Torres opens by sharing his thoughts on the Super Bowl and making his Super Bowl pick. Nick Saban joins College Gameday (13:00): From there he discusses Nick Saban to College Gameday, explains why he likes the move, and wonders - who will be on set with him?! And who will (hopefully) be let go?! SEC basketball officiating crisis + Gonzaga-Kentucky preview (21:00): Next Aaron hits on college hoops - discussing a debacle in the Alabama-Auburn game, where a total of 85 foul shots were taken. What can the league do to fix this? Also, he previews the big game of the weekend - as Gonzaga travels to Kentucky (33:00). Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment, Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong - sharing his best and worst takes of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vegas Super Bowl, Chip Kelly rumors, Tuesday college hoops + a new NIL power emerging, a NEW SEGMENT ON THE SHOW!
On today's show Torres discusses the excitement for a Vegas Super Bowl and what's REALLY going on with Chip Kelly - before turning to Tuesday night college hoops. He discusses Carolina's loss, UConn and Kentucky's big wins + two prominent programs who could be looking for new head coaches this spring. Also, he rips around the rest of the major stories in sports, including a new NIL power emerging and more! Vegas Super Bowl + Chip Kelly rumors (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing one quick thought on the Super Bowl being held in Las Vegas, before turning to all the wild Chip Kelly rumors. Why is he REALLY trying to get out of UCLA? The answer is more complicated than you think. Tuesday night college hoops (19:30): From there, Torres switches gears and reacts to Tuesday college hoops. North Carolina loses to Clemson - is that more about Clemson or Carolina?! Kansas lost again on Monday - is it time to panic and UConn and Kentucky roll. Plus, are two major Big Ten programs both going to be looking for new head coaches at the same time?! A new segment!!!! (40:00): Finally Torres drops a new segment to wrap the show. He hits on all the little news in sports, including Steven Belichick coming to college football, a new NIL power emerging and the NFL making a surprise decision. Plus, you won't believe who made a surprise appearance in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Death of the NCAA coming? Kentucky falling apart, Tennessee a contender, UConn and UNC roll - plus the rest of a LOADED weekend in college hoops
On today's show, Aaron opens with a story from the weekend that may be proof that the NCAA is about to collapse. Plus, he hits on a WILD weekend of college hoops as Kentucky takes another disastrous loss, is Tennessee a title contender + UConn and UNC roll! Death of the NCAA? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a very interesting story - as it appears as though the NCAA is on the verge of collapse. Torres explains, as well as what the next iteration of college sports may look like. Tennessee destroys Kentucky, UConn and UNC roll + the rest of a WILD weekend in college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres takes a quick break and reacts to an INSANE weekend of college hoops. Tennessee destroys Kentucky. Just how broken are the Wildcats - and the one big problem they face that NO ONE is talking about. Plus, is Tennessee a contender? Then he talks UConn dominating St. John's and UNC dominating Duke and asks - are these the two best teams in college hoops right now?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who should be Louisville's next basketball coach? Previewing a crazy college hoops weekend, sign of trouble in college football? Plus Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong
On today's show Aaron discusses the realistic candidates for Louisville's next head coach and previews a loaded weekend of college hoops. Plus, a concerning problem for college football and "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." College football's new concern (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a new concern for college football, after a head coach leaves for an NFL coordinator position - is this a sign that the best coaches are leaving college football? Or just the reality of the new world?! Who should be Louisville's coach previewing a LOADED weekend of college hoops (13:00): From there, Torres turns his attention to college hoops. With Louisville basketball on the verge of opening, he discusses who he would hire as the next head coach. Also, who are realistic candidates and who aren't? Also, he previews a loaded weekend of college hoops which includes Duke-Carolina, Tennessee-Kentucky, UConn-St. John's and more (23:00)! Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (37:00): Finally, Torres wraps the week giving his best and worst takes of the week in "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday college hoops: Kentucky falls to Florida, Purdue bailed out by the refs, UConn survives, how many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament?!
We have a little bonus Aaron Torres Pod - as Aaron does immediate reaction to a wild Wednesday in college hoops. Kentucky fell at home to Florida - how worried should fans be? Plus, Purdue is bailed out by the refs in an unspeakable way. Finally, UConn survives, Arkansas wins and how many SEC teams make the Big Dance?! Here's a quick rundown Kentucky loses - how worried should fans be (2:00) - Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's overtime home loss to Florida. It was a game the Wildcats should have had - but they fall anyway. Time to panic? Or life in the SEC? Also, how good is Florida? And why can't UK ever stay healthy?! Purdue is bailed out by the refs, how many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament and UConn survives a sloppy game against Providence - From there, Torres reacts to the rest of the night in college hoops. Purdue shot an insane 38 more foul shots than their opponent as they escape, and you know Torres has thoughts (12:00). Plus, Arkansas gets a win, Georgia has an all-time meltdown + how many SEC teams make the NCAA Tournament (23:00). Finally, UConn survives an ugly game against Providence to get the win (27:00)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new NCAA/Tennessee football investigation, Tuesday night college hoops + Bruce Pearl joins the show!
On today's show Torres discusses a NEW investigation of Tennessee football by the NCAA - does it have warrant? He also discusses Tuesday night college hoops, UNC and Tennessee losing - and explains why 2024 is the year the portal has flattened the playing field in college hoops. Finally, Torres is joined by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl to discuss the loaded SEC, the Tigers recent skid and the state of college hoops as a whole. A new Tennessee football investigation (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing yet another NCAA investigation into Tennessee football - what happened? And is it the NCAA, not Tennessee that's crossing the line? Tuesday night college hoops (19:00): From there, Torres reacts to Tuesday night college hoops - as North Carolina and Tennessee both fall. Plus, Torres explains how NIL and the portal have created parity in the sport like nothing we've ever seen before. Bruce Pearl joins the show (35:00)!: Finally, Torres is joined by Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, to discuss the loaded SEC, his struggling Auburn Tigers and how they get back on track - plus, his thoughts on the state of college hoops in 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Campbell's meltdown + AFC/NFC title game reactions, full college hoops weekend recap + is Dan Hurley already the best coach in college hoops?!
On today's show Aaron shares thoughts on the two wild, conference title games, including: Did Dan Campbell cost the Lions a trip to the Super Bowl? Then, he rips through a wild weekend in college hoops, explaining why he can't quit Arizona, Kentucky rallying at Arkansas and the wild scene in Arkansas. Plus, is Dan Hurley already the best coach in college hoops?! NFC/AFC title game reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing thoughts on the two conference championship games. Did Dan Campbell cost the Lions a trip to the Super Bowl with his big fourth down call? Plus, why it's time to stop talking about "rivals" with Patrick Mahomes. Also, a quick thought on the upcoming Super Bowl. Whipping through college hoops (19:30): From there, Torres reacts to a crazy weekend in college hoops, talking about the crazy scene in Providence, Kentucky rallying at Arkansas and why he just can't quit Arizona. Also, Torres is asked: Is Dan Hurley already the best coach in college basketball and shares his thoughts (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers, what's next at Michigan, CRAZY Kayshon Boutte/Gambling story + previewing the weekend ahead
On today's show Torres shares his thoughts on Jim Harbaugh officially leaving for the Chargers, why he's excited for Harbaugh in the NFL and what's next at Michigan. From there, he discusses the WILD Kayshon Boutte/gambling story and wraps the show with a weekend preview, giving his AFC/NFC title game picks as well as his thoughts on a busy weekend in college hoops. Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers + what's next at Michigan (2:00): Torres opens by discussing the news that Jim Harbaugh is officially headed to the NFL. He explains why he's sad for college football, but also excited to see Harbaugh try and turn the Chargers around. Also, why this news isn't surprising - and finally, what should Michigan do next? Hire Sherrone Moore? Or look outside the program?! Crazy Kayshon Boutte gambling story (18:00): From there, did you see the crazy Kayshon Boutte gambling story? The former LSU star placed over 8,000 bets at both LSU and the NFL - and Torres has a LOT of thoughts. Weekend look ahead (28:00): Finally, Torres wraps with his weekend preview. He makes picks on the AFC and NFC championship games and shares some thoughts on college basketball, including a very intriguing Big East game - and will Kentucky bounce back at Arkansas?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CFB updated "Too Early Top 25," Kentucky hoops gets smoked by South Carolina - time to panic? Plus, who will be DePaul's next head coach?!
On today's show Aaron updates his "Too Early Top 25" after all the chaos of the last few weeks, then switches to college hoops. Kentucky gets smoked - is it time to panic, plus the rest of the night in college hoops. Plus, DePaul started off the carousel - who will be their next coach? Torres has some thoughts! An updated College Football Top 25 - after the chaos of the off-season (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing shakeups in college football's "Way Too Early Top 25" after two weeks of the off-season. There's a new No. 1 + how does Nick Saban's retirement impact Bama's ranking? Plus, all the other big moves up and down! Torres dives in! DePaul fires its coach to start the hoops carousel - who's next?! (23:00): From there, Torres reacts to the news that DePaul has fired coach Tony Stubblefield. The first job is open - and Torres has the scoop on who's next! Kentucky gets smoked + the rest of Tuesday night in college hoops (36:00): Finally, Torres reacts to Kentucky getting destroyed by South Carolina - how worried should Wildcats fans be? Plus, his thoughts on the rest of a busy Monday and Tuesday in the sport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bills melt down against KC, Big Z's INSANE DEBUT for Kentucky, Ohio State killing the transfer portal + the rest of a WILD WEEKEND IN SPORTS!
Torres rips across the sports world, talking about ANOTHER meltdown by the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City, "Big Z's" INSANE debut for Kentucky and Ohio State crushing the portal. Plus, Arizona football keeps its stars, Florida football gets more bad news and a WILD weekend in college hoops. Buffalo Bills melt down again vs. KC (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the game of the weekend in the NFL - as Buffalo melted down again against Kansas City. Why do we keep believing in Buffalo when they keep letting us down?! Ohio State crushes the portal, Florida football sanctions, Arizona keeps its stars (14:00): From there, Torres gets to a busy weekend in football as well. Ohio State continues to CRUSH the portal, as two more stars sign up, and Florida football gets hit with an NCAA investigation -but is that the worst thing?! Plus, Arizona stars spurn their former head coach and return to Tucson - are the Wildcats favorites in the new Big 12 next year?! Big Z headlines a WILD weekend in college hoops (39:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking a wild weekend in college hoops. He does a deep dive into "Big Z" taking the floor for Kentucky, his wild debut and what it means for UK? Plus, Kansas and Duke lose, and the Big East rolls. Plus, a key star makes a surprising return to the court! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bama football crushed by the portal, can UConn hoops go back-to-back + What the heck is going on with Kentucky star recruit Zvonimir Ivisic? Plus, Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong
On today's show, Aaron discusses Bama football getting crushed by the portal - and can the Tide stop it? Plus, college hoops: Can UConn actually repeat, what the heck is going on with Kentucky star recruit "Big Z" Zvonimir Ivisic and Rodney Terry's "Horns Down" comments. Finally, we play "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown: Bama football is getting crushed by the portal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Bama football getting crushed by the portal, with several players leaving - including two superstars. How worried should Bama fans be? Plus, Torres shares some quick thoughts on the Cowboys bringing back coach Mike McCarthy. College hoops - Can UConn go back-to-back + what the heck is going on with star Kentucky recruit Zvonimir Ivisic (18:00): From there, Torres shares some college hoops thoughts. Can UConn actually go back-to-back, after yet another dominant win on Wednesday? Plus, what the heck is going on with star freshman Zvonimir Ivisic? Torres has the latest. Finally, what the heck to make of Texas coach Rodney Terry complaining about the "Horns down" sign, following another loss for the Longhorns?! Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (41:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with America's favorite podcast segment "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes in college football, college hoops - and the biggest NFL topic he's been wrong on in years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
College hoops three BEST TEAMS at the midway point, a new Jim Harbaugh twist + Arizona has a new football coach!
On today's show Aaron discusses a new twist on Jim Harbaugh - could he potentially return to Michigan? Plus, Torres discusses a new head coach at Arizona and Kalen Deboer's staff coming together at Bama. Plus, he discuses the three teams he believes are the best in college hoops right now + Tuesday nights results across the country. A new twist in the Jim Harbaugh/NFL rumors - is he returning to Michigan?! (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a new twist in the Jim Harbaugh/NFL rumors. Harbaugh has interviewed for a couple jobs - but a new clause in his Michigan contract may convince him to return to Ann Arbor. Torres has the details. Arizona has a new football coach + Kalen Deboer puts together a monster staff (17:00): From there, Torres discusses Arizona settling on a coach to replace Jedd Fisch + Kalen Deboer putting together a monster first staff at Alabama. Is it already the best in college football? The three best teams in college hoops right now + Tuesday night results (36:00): Finally Torres wraps with his assessment of college hoops - as we approach the midway point of the season. He discusses the three best teams in the country at the midway point of the year + why others have fallen off. Also, he recaps a wild Tuesday night in the sport, hitting on all the big results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cowboys debacle (and who's the next coach), Kalen Deboer to Alabama thoughts + Jedd Fisch sneaks away to Washington
On today's show Aaron discusses the debacle with the Dallas Cowboys, why its time to fire Mike McCarthy and the one man who can save them. Plus, he shares thoughts on Kalen Deboer heading to Alabama and also, what to make of Jedd Fisch's suprising decision to leave Arizona to Washington. Dallas Cowboys debacle (and the one coach who can save them (2:00): Torres opens the show with a rare NFL take - as he had to hit on the Cowboys debacle against the Packers. What went wrong? Is Mike McCarthy the guy? And if not, the one name who should absolutely replace him. Kalen Deboer to Alabama (14:00): From there, Torres shares his thoughts on Kalen Deboer officially becoming Alabama's next head coach. Torres explains why he likes the move and why talks of his "fit" are overrated? Also, what to make of Deboer's opening press conference - and what's next now that he's officially at Bama?! Jedd Fisch leaves Arizona for Washington (29:00): From there, Torres wraps by discussing the shocker on Sunday - as Washington found Deboer's replacement in Arizona coach Jedd Fisch. How did this happen? Is Fisch making a mistake bailing on the Wildcats? What does Arizona do from here? And also, why this hire is a bigger picture conversation on big trend in college football - that no one is discussing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest, WILD twists in the Alabama coaching search + craziest week of college hoops this season?!
On today's show Torres talks the latest wildest twists in the Bama coaching search + Nick Saban explains why it was time to step away. Finally, he talks the craziest college hoops week in years, as No. 1, 2, 3 and 5 all lost this week! Nick Saban speaks (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Nick Saban talking retirement. Torres discusses Saban's comments about his first day of retirement and what's next and explains why Saban is WAY different than most people make him out to be. Also, is there any parallel between Saban and Bill Belichick and Pete Carool, who are all in their 70's and all of out jobs this week?! The latest in the Alabama coaching search (18:00): Next up, Torres talks about the latest in the Alabama coaching search. He discusses the one coach who said no - and the handful of names that seem to be emerging as the legitimate candidates to replace Saban! Wildest college hoops week of the season (32:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the wildest week of college hoops of the season. No. 1 Purdue, No. 2 Houston, No. 3 Kansas and No. 5 Tennessee all lose - who is Torres most worried about?! Plus, what to make of UConn, Kentucky and Carolina, who all picked up big wins?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EMERGENCY POD: Nick Saban is RETIRING!!!!! FULL REACTION, why now, his legacy + WHO WILL BE THE NEXT COACH AT BAMA?!
On today's show Aaron reacts to the shocking news that Nick Saban will retire! We break down his legacy, why he decided to do it now, and most importantly... who will be NEXT at Bama?! Torres' initial reaction (2:00) Why did he decide to do it now (6:00)? What's his legacy (10:00)? Who will replace Nick Saban (16:00) Plus, just overall thoughts on the greatest coach to ever live + your questions (30:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE REACTION: Michigan wins the national title! Thoughts on the game, Harbaugh's legacy + TORRES TAKES YOUR QUESTIONS LIVE!
On today's show Aaron has immediate reaction to Michigan's national championship win over Washington! What went right (and wrong) for the Wolverines + why Michigan proved to be a worthy national champion. Plus, what's next for Harbaugh, is his legacy cemented at the school + Torres takes your questions live on air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final title game thoughts, Jim Harbaugh's future + an asterisk next to a Michigan title? Plus, Kentucky and UNC pick up big wins on a WILD Saturday of college hoops
On today's show Torres talks title game: Should there be an asterisk if Michigan wins + what factors weigh into Harbaugh's future. Then he looks at a crazy weekend of college hoops where Kentucky picked up a signature road win, UNC looks its best in years, controversy in Lawrence, Auburn stomps Arkansas and much, much more! Jim Harbaugh's future after the title game + should there be an asterisk next to a Michigan title: After making his national title pick on Friday's show, Torres shares big picture thoughts on Monday's title game. Should sign stealing allegations put an asterisk next to a Michigan title? Plus, what factors will weigh in on whether Jim Harbaugh stays or goes to the NFL?! Kentucky, UNC big wins + controversy at Kansas headline a wild weekend in college hoops: From there, Torres talks college hoops, discussing impressive road wins for Kentucky and UNC + another controversial victory for Kansas at Phog Allen. Plus, St. Johns and UConn roll in the Big East and what's wrong with Arkansas after getting embarrassed by Auburn at home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Torres makes his title game pick, the craziest transfer portal story so far + Previewing a mega weekend of college hoops
On today's show, Torres makes his title game pick between MIchigan and Washington and shares a wild portal story. Plus, Ohio State has another QB - is this one actually the guy? And he wraps by previewing a mega weekend in college hoops! Torres makes his title game pick: Torres opens by making his title game pick, and sharing his thoughts on Michigan-Washington, who will and how it will go down. The craziest portal story yet + Ohio State finally has its QB (17:00): Next up, Torres shares the wildest portal story we've seen so far - plus, Ohio State adds *another* QB out of the portal. Is this one the one who will actually fix Ryan Day's squad?! College hoops weekend preview (35:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing all the big games in college hoops this weekend, including big showdowns in the SEC, ACC, Big East and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MAILBAG: JJ McCarthy calls out OSU, Kentucky hoops' historic talent, Pitino vs. Dan Hurley + Would Georgia have won it all if they'd made the playoff?!
On today's show Aaron answers mailbag questions, discussing Michigan star JJ McCarthy calling out Ohio State and would Georgia have won it all if they were in the playoff? Plus, Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley go at it and is Kentucky basketball headed for another historic draft night?! Here's a full rundown: JJ McCarthy calls out Ohio State (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Michigan star JJ McCarthy calling out Ohio State for sign stealing - and explains what he thinks the comments REALLY means about Michigan and Ohio State. He also discusses internet chatter about if Georgia would've actually won it all if they'd made the playoff - and why it's a flawed conversation to begin with (18:00). Pitino vs. Hurley + Kentucky's potentially historic draft class (28:00): Next, he switches to college hoops where he discusses this week's public dust-up between Dan Hurley and Rick Pitino and also discusses if Kentucky is headed towards a potentially historic NBA Draft class this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping two INSANE CFP SEMIFINALS! Full thoughts on Michigan-Bama, Washington-Texas and EARLY LOOK AT THE NATIONAL TITLE GAME!
On today's show Aaron does a full deep dive into both insane semifinals - talking Bama-Michigan and Washington-Texas, talking all the big storylines from both games. Plus, an early look at Washington-Michigan for the championship! Michigan-Bama (1:30): Torres opens the show talking Michigan-Bama, and why this game encapsulated both team's seasons. What to make of the Wolverines sloppy - but incredible win - and the coaching job Nick Saban did with this Alabama squad. Washington-Texas (17:30): From there, Torres recaps Washington-Texas. Did Michael Penix have the best ever College Football Playoff performance, and should Kalen Deboer *already* be considered one of the top coaches in the sport?! Plus, a first look at the Michigan-Washington national championship a week from now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS POD: Ohio State gets embarrassed by Missouri in Cotton Bowl - as frustration grows with Ryan Day's big game struggles!
On this bonus pod, Torres shares quick reaction to Ohio State's embarrassing loss to Missouri - as Ryan Day loses another big game and frustration grows in Buckeye land! KENTUCKY - Sports betting has come to your state! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app - bet $5 on any game and get $150 in free bets when you use the code "TORRES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final College Football Playoff thoughts, can bowl season be saved, NBC college football analyst Joshua Perry + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong
In the final show of 2023, Aaron gives his final thoughts on the 2023 College Football Playoff and who wins and how. He also asks - can bowl season be saved (and does it need to be?!). Then, NBC analyst and former Ohio State Buckeye Joshua Perry joins the show to talk Ohio State, Michigan, Jim Harbaugh's future and more, and we wrap with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong. College Football Playoff final thoughts (2:00): Torres opens by the show by giving his final thoughts on the College Football Playoff - and why his opinion has changed on one of the two big games. Also, he explains why everyone is looking at non-playoff bowl games wrong, and why no, bowl season does not need to be "saved." NBC Analyst Joshua Perry joins the show (25:00): Next up, Aaron is joined by NBC analyst and former Ohio State Buckeye Joshua Perry to break down all the big games. He explains just how crushing a bowl game loss would be for Ryan Day at Ohio State, and gives new perspective on Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. Plus, are we all looking at Michigan-Ohio State wrong and he shares funny Urban Meyer stories. Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (1:02:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with America's favorite podcast segment "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" revealing his best and worst takes of 2023! KENTUCKY - Sports betting has come to your state! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app - bet $5 on any game and get $150 in free bets when you use the code "TORRES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices