Former Alabama coach Nick Saban testified before the Senate Commerce Committee as lawmakers debated the proposed Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping bill designed to regulate NIL, transfer portal movement, athlete compensation, eligibility, and the overall future of college athletics. The bill has support from the ACC and Big 12, but the SEC and Big Ten are already pushing back publicly.In other words...The people who broke college football are all standing in the same room arguing about how to fix it.Tonight we're taking a deep dive into the State of College Football:🏈 What the House Settlement actually changed🏈 Why Congress is suddenly involved in college sports🏈 NIL, transfer portal, revenue sharing, and athlete pay🏈 Nick Saban's testimony on Capitol Hill🏈 Why the SEC and Big Ten oppose the current proposal🏈 Winners and losers if this bill becomes law🏈 Is college football headed toward a super league?

Jeremy is off making the dream livable, so the inmates are running the asylum.Today, Tank Spencer is joined by our favorite Canadian, David Smith, for a full-blown sports buffet featuring hockey, basketball, baseball, and yes... we'll eventually get back to football.The NFL world got turned upside down with the blockbuster trade sending star wide receiver A. J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots, reuniting him with head coach Mike Vrabel and giving young quarterback Drake Maye a true WR1. We'll break down what it means for both franchises and the fantasy football fallout from one of the biggest moves of the offseason.

The Sportsocracy drops its BOLDEST 2026 NFL season predictions LIVE on ESPN Radio Asheville! Who wins the Super Bowl? Who's overrated? Who surprises everyone? We're taking our shots — and you drive the conversation in the chat!Join The Sportsocracy LIVE every weekday at Noon EST on ESPN Radio Asheville and YouTube. Today we're breaking down our most daring 2026 NFL predictions — from Super Bowl picks and division winners to bold calls on the Eagles, Lions, Ravens, Bills, Chiefs, and more. No talking heads, no corporate takes — just fan-fueled NFL analysis straight from Asheville, NC.

LIVE on ESPN Radio Asheville — it's time for our 2026 NFL Head Coach Power Rankings! We're ranking ALL 32 NFL head coaches from worst to first and we want YOUR input to shape the list. Who's the best coach in the NFL right now? Who's overrated? Who's on the hot seat? The chat decides!🏈 TOP TIER — THE ELITE:Andy Reid — Is the Chiefs' legend still the gold standard, or is the gap closing?Sean McVay — Can the Rams' mastermind stay at the top after another deep playoff run?Mike Vrabel — The Patriots' new era begins — does Vrabel instantly reclaim elite status?Kyle Shanahan — Is Shanahan the best offensive mind in football, or do the losses in big games haunt his ranking?🏈 CONTENDERS — PROVEN WINNERS:John Harbaugh — Where does the Ravens' Super Bowl champion land?Mike Tomlin — Never had a losing season — but is that enough for a top-5 ranking?Dan Campbell — Has the Motor City Messiah earned elite status after Detroit's rise?DeMeco Ryans — Is the Texans' young coach the next big thing?🏈 THE NEW WAVE — RISING STARS:Ben Johnson — The Bears' new head coach was the hottest hire of 2026 — where does he start?Jayden Daniels' Commanders — Can Dan Quinn build on a stunning rookie QB season?Shane Steichen — Is the Colts' offensive guru ready to break through?Dave Canales — Can he unlock Bryce Young and the Panthers?🏈 HOT SEAT — COACHES WHO NEED TO WIN NOW:Who's coaching for their job in 2026? Which fanbases are already looking ahead to the next hire? We debate the coaches on the thinnest ice — and you tell us if we're right or wrong.From Andy Reid to the newest hires, we rank every single NFL head coach for 2026. Drop YOUR top 5 and bottom 5 in the chat — we're reading the hottest takes LIVE! That's what The Sportsocracy is all about!

The 2026 NFL Draft is over. Free agency has reshaped rosters across the league. Now it's time for our NFL Offseason Two-a-Days — where we break down every move, every draft pick, and every storyline that matters.Today we're covering TWO teams AND the biggest contract news of the week:👉 Seattle Seahawks — Sam Darnold under center, Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba locked in, and a draft class headlined by Jadarian Price. Is Mike Macdonald building a dynasty in the NFC West?👉 New England Patriots — Mike Vrabel's Year 2, Drake Maye's development, Caleb Lomu on the O-line, and Gabe Jacas coming off the edge. Are the Patriots still ahead of schedule?👉 BREAKING: Devon Achane Signs $64 MILLION Extension with the Miami Dolphins — 4 years, $32M guaranteed, making him the 3rd-highest-paid RB in the NFL. Is this a smart investment or an overpay? We break it down.

The 2026 NFL Draft is over. Free agency has reshaped rosters across the league. Now it's time for our NFL Offseason Two-a-Days — where we break down every move, every draft pick, and every storyline that matters.Today we're diving into TWO teams with completely different expectations:👉 Arizona Cardinals — Jeremiyah Love, Carson Beck, and a draft class full of upside. Is Jonathan Gannon building a winner in the desert? Can Kyler Murray take the next step?👉 Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and a defense rebuilt through the draft with Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods. Are the Chiefs reloaded for another Super Bowl run?

Who is the #1 quarterback in the NFL heading into 2026? We're power ranking every starting QB LIVE — and we've got AEW Tag Team Champions Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler in the building to weigh in! 🏈🤼Join The Sportsocracy LIVE on ESPN Radio Asheville as we break down the NFL QB landscape for 2026. Where does your guy land? Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, Hurts, Daniels — we're ranking them all, and the YouTube chat determines where they go!AEW's Dax & Cash stop by to talk tag titles, football fandom, and maybe settle a few debates along the way. Two worlds collide on today's show!⏱️

The Rated R Superstar, Adam Copeland, joins us ahead of AEW Dynamite in Asheville next Wednesday

The 2026 NFL Draft is over. Free agency has reshaped rosters across the league. Now it's time for our NFL Offseason Two-a-Days — where we break down every move, every draft pick, and every storyline that matters.Today we're diving into TWO teams at very different stages of their rebuilds:👉 Carolina Panthers — Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and a brand-new draft class including Monroe Freeling and Lee Hunter. Is Dan Morgan finally building something sustainable in Charlotte?👉 Denver Broncos — Bo Nix Year 2, Sean Payton's master plan, the Jaylen Waddle trade, and a draft class headlined by Tyler Onyedim. Can Denver take the AFC West?

The 2026 NFL Draft is over. Free agency has rewritten rosters across the league. Now it's time for our NFL Offseason Two-a-Days — where we break down every move, every draft pick, and every storyline that matters.Today we're diving into TWO teams with playoff expectations on completely different trajectories:👉 Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Can Baker Mayfield and the Bucs build on last year and take the NFC South? Or did they miss their window?👉 Baltimore Ravens — Lamar Jackson is back, Derrick Henry is in the building, and the Ravens are all-in. Is this finally their year in the AFC?

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Free agency has reshaped rosters across the league. Now it's time for our NFL Offseason Two-a-Days — where we break down every move, every draft pick, and every storyline that matters.Today we're diving into TWO teams that made massive offseason noise:👉 Washington Commanders — Did they fix the mistakes that led to last year's disappointment? Are the draft picks enough to push them into NFC East contention?👉 New York Jets — New direction, new hope... or same old Jets? We're grading every move.This is a LIVE ESPN Radio broadcast on The Sportsocracy — and the chat drives the show! Drop your questions, your grades, your gripes, and we'll take them on the air.🔴 Watch live every weekday at Noon EST on YouTube!🎧 Listen on the iHeart Radio app — ESPN Radio Asheville, NC