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Blake fills in for Bo talking SEC football in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Blake continues the discussion around the expectations for Mississippi State football in Zach Arnett's first season as head coach. Listeners weigh in with their thoughts on the Bulldogs win total. Blake makes the case for why tempering your expectations as a fan is difficult, but necessary, heading into the season. In the SEC Insider Hit, LSU insider Mike Detillier joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking Tigers football. Mike talks about the LSU program heading into Brian Kelly's second season in Baton Rouge and what to expect from quarterback Jayden Daniels, who might be the best returning starter in the SEC. Mike takes a deep dive into the Tigers football team, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the ball. Mike gives his thoughts on whether or not this LSU team is poised to not only get back to Atlanta for a second straight season but compete for a National Championship. Mike discusses the latest on the SEC scheduling format changes. Finally, Mike talks about the quarterback battle at Ole Miss and how Lane Kiffin will handle having three players for one position.

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Blake fills in for Bo talking college football and the NBA in the first hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Blake starts the show discussing breaking news out of Washington State, where the WSU president has announced the University is broke following mistakes from the Pac 12 office and media partners. With Lebron James and the Lakers being swept in dominant fashion by the Denver Nuggets, Blake closes the book on the GOAT debate between Lebron and Michael Jordan. Blake makes the case that conference realignment and disparity between the have's and have not's is ok as long as the end goal is to create entertaining matchups at every level. In the SEC Insider Hit, college football guru Dave Bartoo joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking SEC football predictions. Dave starts the conversation with the latest from his headquarters in Oregon, where he has become a basketball betting junkie and met up with Nick Fulton of USA Pawn. Dave takes a deep dive into the Mississippi State football program as new head coach Zach Arnett gets set to enter his first season leading the Bulldogs. Dave discusses how a new staff plays a role in predicting wins and losses, and gives his thoughts on the high expectations being put out by MSU fans. Dave walks us through the 2023 football schedule game by game and gives us his prediction for how Mississippi State will fare in a season with eight home games. Dave talks about everything that plays a role in his predictions, from the TLC model to scoring efficiency, and gives his final win total for the Bulldogs.

Blake fills in for Bo talking postseason baseball in Mississippi, Ole Miss football recruiting and Mississippi craft beer in the third hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Blake talks about the college teams from Mississippi playing postseason baseball and those sitting at home. With another commitment from a top five player in Mississippi, Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss are putting together an impressive 2024 recruiting class before the season starts. On National Craft Beer Distillery Day, Blake asks listeners to weigh in with their favorite craft beers brewed right here in Mississippi. In the SEC Insider Hit, SEC Network football analyst Chris Doering joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking Florida Gators football. Chris takes a deep dive into the Gators program and the fall from grace over the last decade after dominating the SEC East since Steve Spurrier's arrival in Gainesville. Chris talks about the inability to get back into college football's elite circle even when they hired good coaches like Jim McElwain and Dan Mullen. Chris looks ahead at Billy Napier entering his second season and what to expect from the Gators against a tough schedule, and why it's asinine to have him on the proverbial hot-seat after just one season. Chris talks about the new dynamic between Florida and Georgia now that Kirby Smart has the Bulldogs running like the Alabama dynasty of old. Chris gives his thoughts on the potential schedule changes coming in the SEC and why he believes keeping the in-state rivalry game with Florida State is important.

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Blake fills in for Bo discussing Ole Miss and MSU baseball, Tolu Smith's return to Mississippi State, and getting into shape in the second hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. Blake talks about the situations in Starkville and Oxford that result in MSU and Ole Miss missing the postseason. Blake discusses the power of NIL and how it may have played a roll in bringing All-SEC forward Tolu Smith back to Starkville for one more year. In an effort to get the perfect summer bod, Blake asks listeners for tips and tricks on getting into shape without having to workout too much. In the SEC Insider Hit, Florida State athletics director Michael Alford joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the latest from the ACC meetings. Michael discusses how the ACC meetings played out as the member programs continue to debate changes to the conference media rights and potential expansion opportunities. Michael talks about how the league, led by commissioner Jim Phillips, is attempting to close the gap between their TV revenue and what the Big 10 and SEC are currently making. Michael talks about the potential that FSU could leave the ACC for other opportunities. Michael talks about the state of the Seminoles football program under head coach Mike Norvell. Michael talks about schedule changes coming to college football and the potential that the rivalry with Florida could go by the wayside. Michael discusses how FSU is utilizing NIL to grow their athletics programs. Finally, Michael talks about his time working for Jerry and Stephen Jones with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Blake fills in for Bo talking college baseball and the Cinderella story at the PGA Championship in the first hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. With Ole Miss and MSU not making the SEC Tournament, Southern Miss is carrying the banner for the state of Mississippi in postseason ball. Blake talks about breaking news from Starkville as All-SEC forward Tolu Smith has announced he is returning for one more season at Mississippi State. Blake discusses an incredible story at the PGA Championship where club pro Michael Block, a former Mississippi State golfer, captured the hearts of fans with his incredible hole-in-one. In the SEC Insider Hit, Southern Miss baseball alum Mason Irby joins the show live in the BankPlus Studio talking about playing for Scott Berry and Christian Ostrander. Mason shares his baseball story, from high school to college, where he won a couple championships and made a ton of memories. Mason talks about what playing for Coach Berry was like, from his rough demeanor to the way he connected on a personal level with players. Mason shares stories from his time playing for Coach Ostrander at Jones Junior College, where he won a National Championship as a sophomore, and how they met up a few years later at Southern Miss. Mason talks about some of the more memorable moments from his time with the Golden Eagles, including playing Mississippi State and Arkansas in a pair of exciting regionals. Mason shares a little insider information from the time Coach Berry was ejected at the end of the regional against MSU and tore his hamstring in the process. Mason gives his thoughts on the potential that current USM pitching coach Christian Ostrander could be the next head coach for the Golden Eagles.

Mississippi State super-fan Brooks Bryant joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about his summer internship. Brooks gives us his favorite to win the PGA Championship this weekend, and it's a name nobody has ever heard of before. Brooks discusses his Summer internship in Big Sky, Montana, where he gets to work on a golf course that celebrities like Tom Brady and Bill Gates have homes. Brooks shares some stories from his time there in 2021, where he got a big tip from Tom Brady and almost upset Justin Timberlake.

Mississippi State super-fan Brooks Bryant joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking Bulldogs baseball. Brooks recaps the exciting walk-off win for MSU and the incredibly slim chances of playing in the SEC Tournament. Brooks talks about rooming with first base coach Stone Simmons and some of the funny interactions they have had during the season.

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Vegas insider Lee Sterling with Paramount Sports joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about sports betting. Lee talks about the action going on down in Florida as they have two franchises competing in the NBA and NHL Playoffs. Lee gives us his favorite mobile book to bet on and his favorite books in Las Vegas.

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Vegas insider Lee Sterling with Paramount Sports joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the trends in sports betting. Lee talks about how streaming games is affecting betting patterns and what might play out as more and more streaming options become the norm. Lee discusses the increase in in-game betting and how it's evolving with time.

Vegas insider Lee Sterling with Paramount Sports joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the trends in sports betting. Lee takes a deep dive into the numbers and trends behind sports betting since it became legal in the US. From mobile gaming to in-game betting, Lee discusses where books and bettors alike are spending their money, and where the industry is heading as more states legalize sports betting.