The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

Stew is finally back from his Maui vacation and joins Bruce to catch up the latest college football news, including another twist in a really ugly Baylor sexual assault scandal (6:30); Red shirt rule proposal (11:00); The return of The Mailbag (14:00); Which college coaches would make the best NFL coaches? (27:00); Which college football program would go after Lonzo Ball and which coach would he be the least compatible with? (42:30); Plus many more of your email questions answered.

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Bruce is joined by former NFL QB and current FOX football analyst Brady Quinn as his fill-in co-host while Stew continues to surf in Maui. Bruce and Brady discuss some of the big name college quarterbacks getting a ton of hype, like Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen and what to expect from them this season (5:00); Can putting a talented QB in a bad situation or team “ruin” him? (16:00); What schools are most appealing to QBs right now and which schools would Brady consider now? (24:00); and more.

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Bruce is joined by four-time NFL Pro Bowler and FOX college football analyst — Chris Spielman. They discuss the Ohio State Buckeyes and the most intriguing parts of the roster heading into the season (7:00); Urban Meyer as a coach and broadcaster and what it was like working with him (10:00); Chris tells Bruce how his NFL career led him to become a broadcaster and shares some of his experiences (16:00); How his football and broadcasting careers have helped him as a parent (40:00) and much more.

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Bruce and Stew discuss the past week at the spring coaches and athletic director meetings in Phoenix, including the new redshirt rule proposal (5:30); How Kansas State coach Bill Snyder is doing with his cancer recovery and the future for K-State (16:30); They check in with Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema and talk recruiting, the upcoming season and competing in the SEC (22:00); And a look at coaches that could potentially be on the hot seat in 2017 (40:00).

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Bruce and Stew begin the show by discussing the news of Nick Saban’s substantial salary and how it affects the rest of the sport (5:00); They are then joined by Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck (9:00), who talks about his transition from Western Michigan and the MAC to his new opportunity in the Big Ten. Fleck discusses what he’s seen from his team so far in spring practice, what to expect from the Gophers this upcoming season and he shares some of his inspirations and role models that have made him successful so far.

Next up, the guys answer your emails in the ever popular Mailbag, including questions about the recent layoffs at ESPN (25:00), As possible solution to college football’s current bowl system, and players sitting out (40:00); and much more.

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Bruce and Stew give a quick recap on last week’s NFL Draft and take a look at which conferences had the most players drafted (9:00); Stew explains his post-spring Top 25 teams — and Bruce debates him on a few (17:00); Plus, a discussion on next week’s conferences meetings, and what to expect. (26:00).

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Bruce and Stew navigate a tough day around the sports media industry and ESPN goes through yet another round of layoffs, this time to many writers and reporters. Plus, why would a lot of fan bases NOT want Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson at QB for their team? Which QB's next season would you rather have under center. Butch Davis and Lane Kiffin are taking over programs in Florida, who will have the most success? The guys also discuss challenges they face reporting and giving opinion with relationships amongst players and coaches, and an outlook on TCU and the entire Big 12 next season.

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Bruce and Stew discuss some interesting notes and takeaways from the weekend's spring games, including their impressions of Alabama's freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa (4:00); Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football team's excursion to Italy (11:00); Georgia releasing four-star offensive lineman and signee D'Antne Demery after he was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident -- and how other football programs are handling these types of issues (14:00).

The guys switch gears to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft with FOX Sports' NFL insider Peter Schrager (23:00), who dives deep into the ins-and-outs of the scouting process, how information is obtained, who the most reliable draft talk sources are and gives his takes on the top prospects and what could happen Thursday night.

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Bruce and Stew discuss Bruce’s visit to Texas, where he talked to Tom Herman about his new — and very expensive — locker room and how it helps with recruiting (1:00); Stew’s visit to Oregon and his conversation with Willie Taggart (8:00); Could Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs sneak into the first round (18:00); And your emails answered in The Mailbag (31:00).

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Bruce and Stew are joined by Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated to discuss some interesting spring football storylines, including what’s in store for the defending champion Clemson Tigers this upcoming season (1:00); Can LSU or Auburn close the gap on Alabama in the SEC West this year? (16:00); Texas A&M’s QB battle and their up-and-coming offensive weapons (25:00); Will Washington pick up right where they left off? (32:00); Former Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial bid (54:00); and more.

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