Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres discusses a tough day for Alabama in the portal - are the Tide's coaching getting BULLIED by their own players? Plus, tampering gone wild and Michael Vick college coach! Plus, Menace2Sports host and former Ohio State/Florida assistant Zach Smith joins the show to discuss Ohio State-Tennessee and just how toxic Columbus will get if the Buckeyes lose this weekend?!

Also, as the show ends we get late-breaking news that USC lost another star to the portal - as Lincoln Riley's meltdown continues.

Alabama's portal woes (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Alabama's portal woes - as a five-star enters and overall 15+ players have left the school. Is it just modern college football? Or are there bigger issues that need to be addressed?

Tampering gone wild (23:00): From there, Torres discusses a player named Kewan Lacy - who entered the portal Monday morning and committed by Monday night. He explains how it's an obvious example of tampering in the transfer portal - but can anything *actually* be done?!

Former Ohio State assistant Zach Smith joins the show (41:00): From there Torres is joined by former Ohio State assistant and current host of the Menace2Sports show Zach Smith. Zach discusses if Bill Belichick is really built for college football, and also what the temperature is like in Columbus right now. If Ohio State actually loses to Tennessee - would Ryan Day be fired?!

Late-breaking news - USC loses star Zachariah Branch to the portal (1:05:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with late-breaking news as USC star Zachariah Branch hits the portal. Is this proof that Lincoln Riley is destined to fail as 'SC head coach!

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On today's show, Aaron explains why Tom Brady's mega-TV deal isn't as surprising as you think, and on Jim Calhoun's 80th birthday, ranks the Top 5 coaches in college hoops history. Then he hits a mailbag, discussing Mike Leach's crazy playoff tweet, Kentucky recruiting, NIL and more. Here's a full rundown:

Tom Brady's mega-TV contract (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the news of Tom Brady's mega, $375 million contract to broadcast games for FOX. Aaron explains why the money isn't as crazy as you think, and why Brady could end up worth every penny.

The Top 5 coaches in college hoops history: On Jim Calhoun's 80th birthday, Aaron rips through his list of college hoops greatest coaches. He explains why Calhoun is higher than you think, Dean Smith is lower and what about Coach K? Aaron's definitive list is here.

Mailbag on Mike Leach's tweet, NIL, Kentucky recruiting and more: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by hitting a mailbag segment. He answers your questions, on whether Nick Saban and Kirby Smart will lose recruits for their anti-NIL stance and why Mike Leach's tweet about College Football Playoff expansion makes no sense. Plus, who should be the next President of the NCAA and what should Kentucky basketball's recruiting plan be after a disappointing end to the season.

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We have a loaded Monday show, as Aaron shares quick thoughts on the two NBA Game 7's - and also, a sad end to the burgeoning friendship between him and JJ Redick. What went wrong! Also, thoughts on the NFL schedule release and the biggest "stay or go" NBA Draft decisions!

Game 7's reaction + Torres breaks JJ Redick (2:30): Aaron opens the show by sharing quick reactions to the pair of NBA Game 7's on Sunday. Then he discusses the latest twist in his friendship with JJ Redick - as Redick blocked him on Sunday, because he was mad at Aaron for bringing up the tweet that he sent months ago.

Thoughts on the NFL schedule (21:00): From there, Aaron continues - and after spending the weekend reviewing everything, he shares his thoughts on the NFL schedule release. He explains why the NFL is officially taking over Christmas Day, why the Chiefs are doomed to underachieve and why one of the NFL's worst teams in destined for success. Also, what the schedule tells us about Tom Brady's future - and are we about to get too much Belichick?

Biggest "Stay or Go" NBA Draft decisions (47:30): Finally, it's a big week in NBA Draft circles - where the NBA Combine takes place, and the NBA lottery is Tuesday. Aaron hits on the biggest "stay or go" decisions that could impact college hoops next year, including Shaedon Sharpe, Jaylin Williams, Dalen Terry, and several other big name players

Aaron opens Wednesday's show discussing his reaction to the NBA Draft lottery - and who he would take No. 1. Then he hits on Jordan Addison and his best landing spot, between USC, Texas and Alabama. Finally, he answers mailbag questions, including the five most underrated college hoops towns, if its "Final Four or bust" at Arkansas, and could Urban Meyer one day replace Steve Sarkisian at Texas?

NBA Draft Lottery reaction: Aaron opens the show, with some quick reaction to the NBA Draft lottery. He explains why the Magic can't screw up this pick, the one top prospect he isn't sold on, and the one top player with major boom/bust potential. Also, he explains why it seems clear who the No. 1 pick in the draft should be.

Best landing spot for Jordan Addison?: Next up, Aaron hits on the recruitment of star transfer wide receiver Jordan Addison. It appears as though Addison is down to Texas, USC and Alabama - and Aaron shares his thoughts on the three schools, and which school he would recommend to Addison, if he were advising him.

Mailbag on noon kick-offs, "Final Four or bust" for Arkansas + Top five most underrated college hoops cities: Finally, Aaron wraps hitting on your listener-submitted questions. he shares his thoughts on "Big Noon Kickoff" with Alabama playing Texas at noon ET, and whether Urban Meyer will one day replace Steve Sarkisian at Texas. Also, are "Final Four or bust" expectations fair at Arkansas - and Aaron names his five most underrated college hoops towns.

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It's a loaded Monday show as Aaron shares thoughts on all four, historic NFL playoff games, the Kentucky-Auburn thriller, and whether North Carolina made a mistake hiring Hubert Davis - after the Tar Heels lost again on Saturday night. Here's a rundown:

Wild weekend in the NFL playoffs: Aaron shares thoughts on all four NFL playoff games. Why we shouldn't blame dumb OT rules for the Chiefs thrilling win over the Bills (2:00) and why it was the Rams' defense, not one big play on offense, which led them to victory late (9:30). Also, thoughts on the 49ers win at Lambeau, Aaron Rodgers' future (16:30) and why we should have never believed in the Titans to begin with (26:00)?
Auburn vs. Kentucky highlights college hoops slate: Aaron continues the conversation discussing Saturday's wild Kentucky-Auburn thriller on the Plains. Aaron explains why Saturday proves who the No. 1 team in the country is, and why he wishes we could see Kentucky at full strength in a meaningful game. Also, why Saturday proved there's no coach like Bruce Pearl, and whether Kentucky's loss makes it more or less likely that we see star freshman Shaedon Sharpe, who is currently redshirting (31:00)?
Did North Carolina make a mistake hiring Hubert Davis: Finally, after North Carolina suffered another embarrassing loss on Saturday, Aaron wraps the show by discussing whether UNC made a mistake in hiring Hubert Davis. In a world where USC and LSU spent a ton of money to get the right football coach, could Carolina have lured an elite coach from another job (53:00)?

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