Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Andy welcomes new South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer to the program. Beamer starts by providing insight into virtual visits, and what's it's like to recruit over Zoom (:30). Beamer discusses his history at South Carolina and what it was like being a part those late-2000, early-2010 teams that featured players like Stephon Gilmore and Alshon Jeffery (3:00). Also, is there an advantage to having coached in Columbia before, and being able to relay those experiences to recruits? Andy then focuses on South Carolina's multiple transfer additions and how those seasoned players will help the Gamecocks in Beamer's first year (12:30). Though still early in his tenure, according to Beamer, what's his squad's offensive identity, and what knowledge gained from his time in Norman can he apply to this team (17:15)? The pair also discuss South Carolina's quarterback room; Beamer making a name for himself and players' ethos (24:30).

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Your annual post-Super Bowl reminder: those guys on the field are genetic and physical freaks. Andy and Ari react to the Tom Brady Buccaneers' Super Bowl win over Kansas City. The two take time to zero in on each teams' roster composition, and how players' star rankings factored into the outcome (6:30). There are few discussions with your child more important than that of star rankings, ambitions and odds. Andy recalls his conversation with his kids about pursuing their dreams, but to remember the probability of success and that fallback plans are a must (11:30). Which type of team is more likely to succeed: one loaded with physical freaks with little football sense, or a squad with average athleticism and incredible football knowledge (16:45)? In talking about talent, what made Iowa State's season all the more incredible was accomplishing what they did with few highly-ranked players (30:00). Also, which future, and young, former college coaches gone pro are going to succeed because of their ability to get the most out of their team's talent?

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The Earth is healing. EA Sports' college football video game will one day be in our hands, that is now a fact. Andy and The Athletic's Oklahoma Sooners scribe Jason Kersey have longed for the days of Dynasty Mode (2:00). With everyone caught up in the moment, it's important to revisit how we arrived here (4:00). Assuming we snag a PS5, which player during the game's hiatus do we want to play as the most (12:15)? The guys swap their favorite football video game stories (14:15) before chatting about Oklahoma's recent big name transfers (17:00). Arkansas-Arkansas St. is finally coming to Little Rock, and an obituary for the history books is shared (25:00).

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Executive Director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins Andy as the two discuss Senior Bowl practices and Saturday's game (1:15). Nagy shares how he and his team managed the number of Covid-19 cases during the week. He also discusses the importance of players being seen in front of scouts and talent evaluators. Who was Nagy's favorite player at the Senior Bowl? *cough* Quinn Meinerz *cough* (4:45). How did Mac Jones fair during the week, and which of his skills stood out to coaches (12:00)? How were participants put in the best situation to succeed by Nagy and other personnel, and how were their skills assessed? (15:45)? Who should we be on the lookout for in 2022, and which player(s) stand to gain the most from their bowl appearance (19:45)?

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You ask it, Andy and Ari (might) answer it! In this edition of 'Dear Andy', the guys discuss if program-building experience is a requisite for being a head coach and if Josh Heupel can pull Tennessee up from the depths of the SEC (1:15). Also, where do the Volunteers rank among SEC football programs (15:30)? Can we please stop photoshopping recently hired coaches in their new school's drip before they even step a foot on campus (24:15)? What's the probability Steve Sarkisian flips Quinn Ewers back to Texas (28:30), and how can you possibly judge a coach's ability to run an organization by what he orders at a steakhouse ( but we did it anyways - 33:30)? Segueing seamlessly into this iteration of Random Rankings, what are the guys' favorite steakhouse sides (36:15)?

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Sound the siren! There's a new head coach in Knoxville! It's, it's...Josh Heupel? Andy reacts to Rocky Top-bound Heupel and what lead to the former UCF head coach's hiring (:15). Andy then welcomes David Ubben, The Athletic's Tennessee Volunteers chronicler, to analyze the Vols' newest coach (4:00). Was Heupel Tennessee's realistic first choice (6:30)? Will Knoxville's newest resident win in the SEC (8:15)? Andy and David list coordinators that could fill Heupel's staff, including a name from a intraconference school (15:00). The Athletic's Group of Five wordsmith Chris Vannini chats with Andy about Heupel's departure from UCF, a move that isn't particularly to fans' chagrin (22:45). The duo discuss the program's AD opening, and why it's so coveted (25:45). What's the potential profile of the Knights' next head coach (28:45), and what sitting coaches could be up for the gig?

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Andy and National College Football Insider for The Athletic Bruce Feldman discuss the biggest names and storylines in this year's Senior Bowl. Ex-Georgia and Wake Forest quarterback, Jamie Newman, has a chance to put his talents on display in Mobile (1:45). With all the talent at signal caller in this year's Senior Bowl, how will Newman respond? Could the intrigue and questions surrounding Kylin Hill be answered on Saturday (5:45), and which player would best fit into the Kansas City Chiefs offense right now? The depth of talented defensive tackles in this year's draft is shallow, so who could make a name for themselves in front of NFL scouts this weekend (14:30)? Andy and Bruce converse about which players who opted out this college football season could use a solid outing in Alabama (19:15). Lastly, the duo discusses Tennessee's (still) vacant head coaching position (25:45).

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