Preferred Walk-Ons

By Michael McGraw and Michael Shutt

The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.... more

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How many episodes does Preferred Walk-Ons have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

Preferred Walk-Ons episodes:

November 30, 2023At Least Carolina Lost
Following a one-sided loss to Virginia Tech, UVA supporters now face a long offseason with substantial questions. We talked about the state of the Virginia football program, then looked ahead to conference championship weekend. Topics for discussion included:
Evaluating the good and bad from the Virginia football season and where the school goes from here
Dunking on North Carolina after another rivalry loss to NC State
Analyzing the initial dominoes of the transfer portal and coaching carousel
Assessing the current state of the Heisman race
Previewing the Power 5 conference championship games
...more
1h 20min
November 22, 2023Throw Out the Record Books
Rivalry week is upon us, which means it's time for bulletin board material, obscure trophies, and a whole lot of hatred. This episode has everything you need to get ready for a weekend of turkey and regional conflict. Topics for discussion included:
Mike Woodson's "trickery"
How wins from NC State and UVA set up a more meaningful Commonwealth Clash
The biggest storylines of Week 12 games, including a shocking Auburn upset and close wins from title contenders
College Football Playoff scenarios
Whether Mack Brown's return to UNC is good for Carolina haters
Predictions and best bets for every ACC game in Week 13
Picks for the "Civil War", "The Game", and other rivalry games of interest
...more
1h 16min
November 15, 2023Corygate, Coaching Debates, and the Week 12 Slate
Even with two weeks remaining in the college football regular season, programs are starting to make coaching changes for the future. In this episode, we discussed the kickoff of the 2024 coaching carousel, Jim Harbaugh's suspension, and what to expect this weekend. Topics included:
Virginia basketball starting the season 2-0 despite "Corygate"
The firing of Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M
The James Franklin tenure at Penn State and Michigan winning without its head coach
Jayden Daniels' Heisman-worthy performance and Arkansas locker room shenanigans
Predictions and analysis of every Week 12 ACC game
Top 25 matchups to watch this Saturday
...more
1h 13min
November 08, 2023The Ball Is Tipped
Shutt was on vacation last week, but there are no more days off for the foreseeable future. College football enters the final stretch of the season, while basketball returned on Monday. We discussed what to watch this weekend on the gridiron and previewed the season ahead on the hardwood. Topics for discussion included:
Shutt's trip to the last remaining Blockbuster video store
High-profile wins from Washington and Alabama and how it impacts Heisman voting
The state of ACC football and a preview of every conference game in Week 11
Predictions for the top national games of the Week 11 slate
Reactions to opening night of the college basketball season and expectations for ACC teams and players
Potential Final Four teams and the most intriguing teams to watch this season
...more
1h 24min
October 26, 2023Nothing Is Finer Than Beating Carolina
It was all smiles this week on the podcast after Virginia's stunning victory at North Carolina, the program's first win over a top ten ranked program on the road. We spent some time basking in the glow of this unexpected victory, then recounted other things that brought us joy during Saturday's slate of games. Topics for discussion included:
UVA football's upset of UNC and what it means for the rest of the season
The developing sign-stealing scandal at Michigan
Moments that brought us joy and laughter during Week 8
Previews and best bets for every ACC game in Week 9, as well as some of the most interesting national games for this Saturday
...more
1h 12min
October 17, 2023GTHC Week
After a crazy weekend of epic comebacks and high drama, we enter the first major rivalry weekend of the season. For Virginia fans, this means renewing its oldest rivalry with the hated Tar Heels. However, this Saturday also has major implications for conference races and the College Football Playoff. In this episode, we discuss:
A brief history of "The South's Oldest Rivalry"
The biggest storylines from Week 7 of college football, including an instant classic in Seattle, USC's disastrous trip to South Bend, and another offense-less (offensive?) win for Iowa
Growing angst among NC State fans after a deflating loss to Duke
Storylines and best bets for every ACC game in Week 8
Predictions for the biggest national games, including Penn St.-Ohio St., Tennessee-Alabama, and Utah-USC
...more
1h 14min
October 11, 2023Take a Knee (CFB Week 7 Preview)
Both of us were already in a good mood for this one after UVA's first victory of the season and NC State's high-scoring win against Marshall. But then Mario Cristobal provided us with mind-blowing content. We discussed:
Virginia football's first victory of the season over William and Mary
The insane ending to the Georgia Tech-Miami game
The biggest games of Week 6, including a pause in declaring that "Texas is back", USC's narrow victory against Arizona, and the stubborn persistence of undefeated Louisville
The weird resolution to the feud between UNC and the NCAA over Tez Walker's eligibility
Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 7
National games between Top 25 opponents
...more
1h 7min
October 03, 2023Deep Fried Fun (CFB Week 6 Preview)
Conference races are heating up across the college football landscape. This means the arrival of some of football's greatest rivalries. In this episode, we discuss:
The most outrageous food entries for this year's Big Tex Awards
Our biggest takeaways from Week 5 of the college football season
Every ACC football game on the slate in Week 6, providing predictions and best bets
The most intriguing Top 25 games on tap for Saturday, including the Red River Rivalry
...more
1h 10min
September 26, 2023The Human Side of NIL with Brian Burnsed
Sports Illustrated contributor Brian Burnsed returns to discuss his story on Julian Lewis, now the youngest football player to be featured on the magazine's cover. We discuss how athletes are navigating NIL rules, fame, and the weight of expectations. We also recap a strange weekend of college football and preview the biggest Week 5 games. This episode includes:
An in-depth discussion of Virginia's agonizing defeat against NC State
Analysis of Colorado's first loss, Florida State's rivalry victory, and the most unhinged moments of Week 4 in college football
Brian's perspective of the ever-changing landscape of NIL and the pressures that come with being a teenage football prodigy
Predictions and best bets for every ACC game in Week 5 and the most anticipated Top 25 games
...more
1h 41min
September 19, 2023Made It Personal (CFB Week 4 Preview)
After a weekend filled with close calls for several ranked teams, we now approach one of the most exciting regular season Saturdays in recent college football history. In this episode, we outline everything you need to know about an exciting slate of games in Week 4. We discuss:
Poor performances from heavy favorites in the SEC
Reactions to UVA's performance against Maryland, angst within the Cavalier fanbase, and fan patience across ACC schools
Colorado's 3-0 start and media coverage of head coach Deion Sanders
Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 4
The most intriguing Top 25 games in an action-packed Week 4
...more
1h 10min

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