Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta is rather boring as the New England Patriots and Tom Brady capture their sixth world title.  Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam steps on a blackface landmine; and he's now repelling overwhelming calls for resignation.  Jerry Short connects this latest political blunder to Trent Lott's fall from grace in 2002.  And Walmart is changing its sick leave policy for employees.  

Friday Free-for-Y'all.  Jon Rawl looks back on a chilly week in the South.  Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Lincoln Riley is being awarded lots of money for his effort on the field.  And cajun-country musical act Jackie Callier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins provides the soundtrack for a fun-filled Super Bowl LIII weekend.

LSU insider Billy Gomila discusses Ed Orgeron's strategy as Feb. 6 (National Signing Day) is less than a week away.  The managing editor of AndTheValleyShook.com also weighs in on Will Wade's Top 20 Tiger basketball team.  Michelle Obama and John Grisham have best sellers on the New York Times' list of books.  And during this bone-chilling week host Jon Rawl shares the lowest temps ever recorded for the 16 Southern states.

Lynyrd Skynyrd goes cruising with fans.  Preshias Harris reports on the '70s Southern Rock icons, as well as other happenings on Music Row.   ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares the latest college football recruiting developments, as the Feb. 6 signing date is only days away.   Plus, host Jon Rawl has fun sharing info on woolly worms in today's #HashtagHullabaloo.  

Barbecue sauces are kind of a big deal down in Dixie.  Matt Heermans, "The Barbecue Barrister," explains.   SB Nation releases its list of best college football teams in each state – and there are some definite surprises in the South.  Also, Palmetto State political pundits debate the 2020 primary on WLTX-TV's "The Insiders."