Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Andy and analytically inspired head football coach of Pulaski Academy Kevin Kelley joins the podcast! Andy and coach Kelley cover the basics of Pulaski's philosophy, including (almost) never punting and attempting two-point conversions every score (1:00). The psychology of Pulaski's approach is nearly shoulder-to-shoulder with its analytically-driven gameplans (2:15). What inefficiencies does coach Kelley seek to exploit each game (6:15), and how do they affect opposing teams' psychology (10:30)? What changes to his approach would he make at the collegiate level (13:30)? Kelley describes his relationship with New England Patriots head football coach, Bill Belichick, and discusses what he's gleaned from the coach's game preparation (15:30). How will Pulaski graduate and recent Patriot signee, Hunter Henry, be used in coach Belichick's 12-personnel scheme (21:00)? How have positional considerations changed over the years (23:15)? And, ALL HE WANTS IS $90K A WIN, KANSAS, MAKE IT HAPPEN (28:15).

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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 'Game of the Century' between Nebraska and Oklahoma, the Cornhuskers and Sooners are scheduled to square off this season. However, Nebraska tried to avoid the matchup earlier this month, though they've since reaffirmed their commitment to the contest. Why did Scott Frost's unit try to duck OU? Mitch Sherman joins Andy to dissect the controversy (1:00). What were fans', and the guys', initial reactions when reports surfaced (8:00)? If Big Red had remained steadfast in their retreat, would that have been an admission that this team is not competitive (14:00)? Could fans have responded by ended the sellout streak (18:30), and what are fair expectations this year (21:00)? Lastly, the guys chat Frost's job security and how his squad's trajectory his year (23:30).

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Noted ranking sorcerers and bracketologists Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman educate you on this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament...even though they don't know anything about this season's participants. Which team will win it all because of their mascot's unparalleled brilliance and meat-serving capacity (4:45)? Are we on the Illinois bandwagon (10:15)? Vaulting from one Big Ten school to another, how will Michigan fair this season, and what about LSU, and what about their football programs (16:30)?! Could we see a Louisville v. Rick Pitino matchup (27:00)? Plus, Bridgerton talk before we share our uninformed Final Four picks (35:15).

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Before being joined by Oklahoma University head football coach Lincoln Riley, Andy reacts to a deluge of news, including Texas and the "Eyes of Texas" controversy; Jeff Long out as KU's AD, and Michigan State and NIL (:15). Riley and Andy begin by discussing his recruiting strategy as well as dipping into the transfer portal and the 1-time transfer rule (10:15). Riley speaks on DC Alex Grinch's contributions and the Sooners' defensive improvement (18:30). The two also confabulate over Spencer Rattler's development, and what characteristics does Riley look for in a quarterback (24:30)?

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Andy and The Athletic's Matt Fortuna react to Kansas and Les Miles parting ways following reports of alleged sexual harassment of female employees while Miles was at LSU. Is Jeff Long's firing soon to follow? Where do the Jayhawks go from here? The guys highlight candidates for KU's vacancy, and Andy proposes an unconventional, though potentially effective, solution in Kevin Kelley.

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Andy and Ari cap their weekly series of ranking Power-5 jobs based on a 5-year projection by honing in on the Big 12 and Pac-12. Wait, there's controversy right from the jump? Which Power-5 job is more fecundatory, Texas or Oklahoma (2:15)? As challenging ranking the top-two spots were, positions three through five is a monolithic undertaking (13:30). Where does Iowa State fall after its impressive year (17:00)? Kansas State has a blueprint to success (21:30). Which program has impressed both guys' thoroughly, however, they aren't keen on its continued/future success (25:30)? Lastly, Andy and Ari discuss KU's stretch of lackluster performance and the Les Miles scandal (31:00). The duo then ranks the top Pac-12 positions, starting with USC (34:00). Which two Pac-12 programs have developed a reputation for being "cool" (37:00)? Arizona State should be far better than where they are currently (47:45). Which school skyrockets up Andy's rankings mid-discussion (56:30)? Which school checks in last (1:10:00)?

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Andy welcomes Coastal Carolina University head football coach Jamey Chadwell to the show! The two chat about CCU's spring practices, and the cadre of veterans on this year's team (:30). Has playing in primetime and against household-named opponents help the Chanticleers' reputation (2:00)? Chadwell then shares his story of becoming CCU's head coach (5:00). The duo discusses the minutia of Coastal Carolina's option offense and Grayson McCall's 2020 campaign (8:00). Was there any doubt CCU would beat Troy? Chadwell breaks down the Chanticleers' last-minute, game-winning drive against the Trojans (16:30). Lastly, CCU's steward reflects on the lead-up to the BYU contest, and he and Andy kibbitz about Sonny's BBQ (19:30).

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Andy and the latest candidate for "Dad of the Year" (who are we kidding, he's a shoo-in), Max Olson, discuss 2020 FBS stop rate standings. Which units topped college football in stopped drives percentage and why wasn't it Alabama (3:45)? Oklahoma is gradually building its defense into a top-tier clamp-down squadron (7:45). The Sooners weren't the only Big 12 school to frustrate offenses (13:30). What factors contributed to Iowa being the nation's best stop rate team (18:00)? Can LSU right last year's wrongs (20:30), and Mississippi State and Ole Miss are two intriguing SEC teams that, when/if their defenses improve, could cause problems (25:00). Amid the late-night diaper changes and feedings, you have to find a way to distract yourself. Max found that time-eater in "Billions". He and Andy rank their favorite characters from the series, plus, when Max's boy turns six, he'll be hearing a lot of Clancy Brown, that ol' salty dog (31:15).

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