The new season is here! Demetri and Lauren tell you why they are optimistic and what still has them concerned.

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01:27 - Can an optimist bully coach succeed?

04:39 - Does God hate #DaveTepper?

05:13 - Why does faith work in football?

09:02 - Is Ickey this team’s X factor?

12:08 - Canales’s offense is tackle friendly

14:33 - 33 friggin’ percent!

19:16 - Did #NickSaban throw #BryceYoung under the bus?

20:20 - #Bryce doesn’t need this right now!

22:41 - Nick left out some facts

27:05 - Are we ready to be hurt again?

29:51 - This team is better but don’t be dumb

31:12 - 5-12 would be great

33:34 - Lauren has defense anxiety