Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent $2.8 billion settlement for athletes and the implications of the NCAA's new College Sports Commission. They explore the challenges of player valuation, the impact on Title IX and gender equity, and the potential risks to Olympic sports funding. The conversation also touches on the state of US Men's Soccer and the broader landscape of college athletics, highlighting the ongoing debates about fairness and accountability in sports. In this engaging conversation, the hosts play a game of 'Kiss, Marry, Kill' with college football quarterbacks, discussing their potential and performance. They analyze various groups of quarterbacks, debating who to start, bench, or cut based on experience, athleticism, and potential. The discussion is filled with humor and camaraderie, making for an entertaining exploration of college football talent. In this episode, the hosts discuss various college football quarterbacks, their records, and coaching changes. They evaluate quarterback prospects and make final selections for their teams. The conversation shifts to dark horse teams for the upcoming playoffs and concludes with a preview of future episodes focusing on win totals and storylines in college football.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Dynamics

02:32 NIL Settlement and NCAA Changes

06:12 The Role of the College Sports Commission

10:46 Concerns Over Player Valuation and Performance

14:52 Title IX and Gender Equity Issues

17:06 Impact on Olympic Sports and Future of College Athletics

20:47 US Men's Soccer and Broader Sports Discussion

24:36 Introduction to the Game

26:05 Quarterback Selection: Group One

28:05 Quarterback Selection: Group Two

29:36 Quarterback Selection: Group Three

32:25 Quarterback Selection: Group Four

36:08 Quarterback Selection: Group Five

38:21 Quarterback Selection: Group Six

40:25 Quarterback Records and Coaching Changes

41:12 Evaluating Quarterback Prospects

42:44 Final Quarterback Selections

45:21 Comparing Top Quarterbacks

47:30 Dark Horse Teams for Playoffs

51:21 Future Episode Preview