Out of Bounds with Bo Bounds

Former ESPN producer Russell Baxter joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about his favorite memories of the late SportsCenter legend Chris Mortenson live in the BankPlus Studio. Russell talks about how he first met Chris and he remembers how kind and friendly he was. Russell breaks down the history between he and Chris and how they both worked at the same paper before Chris started at ESPN. Russell talks about how Chris set and standard and became a mentor for so many in the industry. Bo asks Russell about Chris's schedule and how he brought credibility to the network. Russell tells a story about how broadcasting legend Chris Berman was impressed with Mortenson's prep and how precise he was. Russell talks about how special SportsCenter was in the 90's and how no one expected the NFL Prime Time show to get as big as it did. Bo asks Russell about the changing of the times and he remembers what it was like before people had sports coverage 24/7. Russell tells a story about an inside joke with Chris Berman and the kind of connection everyone had in the early days. Russell tells Bo that the biggest key to their success was the fact they were unrestricted creatively.

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Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about all of the news surrounding the upcoming season live in the BankPlus Studio. Bo asks Ryan if there is a QB competition in Tuscaloosa and Ryan talks about the possible quarterback for Alabama next season. Ryan looks at how Jalen Milroe progressed last year but he took too many sacks by holding on to the ball. Ryan mentions that people in T-town get mad at him for backing up Lane Kiffin and how he doesn't talk to media. Ryan talks about the Crimson Tide fixing their problems on the offensive line and Milroe growing in the offseason.

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Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about all of the news surrounding the upcoming season live in the BankPlus Studio. Bo asks Ryan about the possible QB's to give Jalen Milroe a competition and he gives some names that could push the Alabama QB. Ryan compares covering Alabama under Nick Saban and Kalen Deboer and he talks about the differences in communicating. Ryan tells a story about Nick Saban being friendly then realizing he was talking to a recruit.

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Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about all of the news surrounding the upcoming season live in the BankPlus Studio. Ryan talks about finally getting to talk to assistant coaches at Alabama and what it's been like in a new era. Ryan mentions that Nick Saban kept separate from the media and how different Kalen Deboer treats the reporters. Ryan talks about how willing to speak Kalen Deboer is and how Nick Saban would only let loose on his coaches show.

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In the SEC Insider Hit Bo and the crew talk about the biggest worry for Mississippi State's baseball team, the main guy for each baseball team and high shorts in basketball live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys talk about Iowa basketball's Caitlin Clark beating Pistol Pete Maravich's scoring record and the difference in the two eras. Bo talks about Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball and he thinks neither team looks good this far into the season. The guys talk about the offensive struggles for both teams and if it could just be temporary. Bo reminisces about SportsCenter in the 90's and the effect Chris Mortenson had on everyone he crossed paths with.

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Bo and the crew talk about the tough football schedule for Mississippi State in 2024, Pistol Pete vs Caitlin Clark and which college baseball coaches could be on the hot seat in the third hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys look at Mississippi State's football schedule next season and how they are running the gauntlet on the road. Bo listens to audio from LSU women's head basketball coach Kim Mulkey comparing Iowa's Caitlin Clark to Pistol Pete Maravich and saying how they are too different to compare. In the SEC Insider Hit Bo and the crew talk about the biggest worry for Mississippi State's baseball team, the main guy for each baseball team and high shorts in basketball live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys talk about Iowa basketball's Caitlin Clark beating Pistol Pete Maravich's scoring record and the difference in the two eras. Bo talks about Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball and he thinks neither team looks good this far into the season. The guys talk about the offensive struggles for both teams and if it could just be temporary. Bo reminisces about SportsCenter in the 90's and the effect Chris Mortenson had on everyone he crossed paths with.

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In the SEC Insider hit Bo and the crew talk about the pitching changes for MSU, March Madness possibilities and if it's too early to make any judgements on the baseball teams live in the BankPlus Studio. Jason asks Bo if you can feel the difference with a new pitching coach in Starkville and Bo mentions how there has been obvious progress on the mound. The guys listen to audio from MSU basketball coach Chris Jans about why they changed defenses against Auburn and if he could continue to make adjustments. Bo looks at how Mississippi State finally has an elite shooter and he thinks about the last time the team had an elite shooter. Bo thinks the Bulldogs have created a recipe to be a real problem in the NCAA Tournament and he talks about the talent level of the team.

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Bo and the crew talk about the glory days of SportsCenter, who is the best player on Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball and March madness coming up in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys talk about who "the dude" is for Mississippi State and Ole Miss and if you can make a judgement just yet. Bo talks about the glory days of SportsCenter and how big it was to be able to watch a program only about sports. In the SEC Insider hit Bo and the crew talk about the pitching changes for MSU, March Madness possibilities and if it's too early to make any judgements on the baseball teams live in the BankPlus Studio. Jason asks Bo if you can feel the difference with a new pitching coach in Starkville and Bo mentions how there has been obvious progress on the mound. The guys listen to audio from MSU basketball coach Chris Jans about why they changed defenses against Auburn and if he could continue to make adjustments. Bo looks at how Mississippi State finally has an elite shooter and he thinks about the last time the team had an elite shooter. Bo thinks the Bulldogs have created a recipe to be a real problem in the NCAA Tournament and he talks about the talent level of the team.

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Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about all of the news surrounding the upcoming season live in the BankPlus Studio. Ryan talks about finally getting to talk to assistant coaches at Alabama and what it's been like in a new era. Ryan mentions that Nick Saban kept separate from the media and how different Kalen Deboer treats the reporters. Ryan talks about how willing to speak Kalen Deboer is and how Nick Saban would only let loose on his coaches show. Bo asks Ryan if there is a QB competition in Tuscaloosa and Ryan talks about the possible quarterback for Alabama next season. Ryan looks at how Jalen Milroe progressed last year but he took too many sacks by holding on to the ball. Ryan mentions that people in T-town get mad at him for backing up Lane Kiffin and how he doesn't talk to media. Ryan talks about the Crimson Tide fixing their problems on the offensive line and Milroe growing in the offseason. Bo asks Ryan about the possible QB's to give Jalen Milroe a competition and he gives some names that could push the Alabama QB. Ryan compares covering Alabama under Nick Saban and Kalen Deboer and he talks about the differences in communicating. Ryan tells a story about Nick Saban being friendly then realizing he was talking to a recruit.

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Bo and the crew talk about how Mississippi State can still make the NCAA tournament, a tribute to an ESPN legend and the latest with Alabama football in the first hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Bo talks about Mississippi State losing to Auburn over the weekend and what it will take for them to make the NCAA tournament. The guys talk about the passing of ESPN legend Chris Mortenson and what it was like watching him in the 90's. Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about all of the news surrounding the upcoming season live in the BankPlus Studio. Ryan talks about finally getting to talk to assistant coaches at Alabama and what it's been like in a new era. Ryan mentions that Nick Saban kept separate from the media and how different Kalen Deboer treats the reporters. Ryan talks about how willing to speak Kalen Deboer is and how Nick Saban would only let loose on his coaches show. Bo asks Ryan if there is a QB competition in Tuscaloosa and Ryan talks about the possible quarterback for Alabama next season. Ryan looks at how Jalen Milroe progressed last year but he took too many sacks by holding on to the ball. Ryan mentions that people in T-town get mad at him for backing up Lane Kiffin and how he doesn't talk to media. Ryan talks about the Crimson Tide fixing their problems on the offensive line and Milroe growing in the offseason. Bo asks Ryan about the possible QB's to give Jalen Milroe a competition and he gives some names that could push the Alabama QB. Ryan compares covering Alabama under Nick Saban and Kalen Deboer and he talks about the differences in communicating. Ryan tells a story about Nick Saban being friendly then realizing he was talking to a recruit.

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