Nick Saban’s newest NIL comments, Texas’ starting quarterback battle & why the Pac-12 should follow the Big East
03/08/23 • 60 min
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger review all of the biggest stories to come out of Nick Saban’s latest one-on-one interview including the new rule changes and NIL guardrails.
Ross got to speak with Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban, who gave plenty for the podcast to discuss. The topic of creating value for the student athletes sparked ideas of what a university values compared to the students. Saban was also unhappy with the premise of having to outbid another coach in order to get a player to commit to Alabama.
With quarterback Arch Manning arriving on campus at the University of Texas, the competition for the starting spot is heating up. Quinn Ewers is trying to hold onto the position while Arch Manning is getting settled into the college environment. The guys discuss college football’s biggest QB battle.
In other quarterback news, top prospect Dylan Raiola took an official visit with the University of Southern California, in what the show deems: the best weekend a person could have. The Trojans have now emerged as the top school to land Raiola after Heisman-winner Caleb Williams likely departs for the NFL next spring.
Pat has some advice for the Pac-12 during their search for expansion: follow the Big East’s lead. After finding their conference identity, the Big East was able to get rid of the distractions while fortifying competitiveness and rivalries for years.
Lastly, in news of the weird, Mexico’s president tweeted a picture of a famous mythological figure.
1:00 The impact of Nick Saban on an interviewer
9:15 Nick Saban’s thoughts on the current NIL landscape
32:00 The Quinn Ewers & Arch Manning derby has begun
38:30 Dylan Raiola took an official visit to USC
41:42 The Pac-12 should learn from the Big East
50:10 Mexico’s president took a photo of a famous mythological figure
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Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger review all of the biggest stories to come out of Nick Saban’s latest one-on-one interview including the new rule changes and NIL guardrails.
Ross got to speak with Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban, who gave plenty for the podcast to discuss. The topic of creating value for the student athletes sparked ideas of what a university values compared to the students. Saban was also unhappy with the premise of having to outbid another coach in order to get a player to commit to Alabama.
With quarterback Arch Manning arriving on campus at the University of Texas, the competition for the starting spot is heating up. Quinn Ewers is trying to hold onto the position while Arch Manning is getting settled into the college environment. The guys discuss college football’s biggest QB battle.
In other quarterback news, top prospect Dylan Raiola took an official visit with the University of Southern California, in what the show deems: the best weekend a person could have. The Trojans have now emerged as the top school to land Raiola after Heisman-winner Caleb Williams likely departs for the NFL next spring.
Pat has some advice for the Pac-12 during their search for expansion: follow the Big East’s lead. After finding their conference identity, the Big East was able to get rid of the distractions while fortifying competitiveness and rivalries for years.
Lastly, in news of the weird, Mexico’s president tweeted a picture of a famous mythological figure.
1:00 The impact of Nick Saban on an interviewer
9:15 Nick Saban’s thoughts on the current NIL landscape
32:00 The Quinn Ewers & Arch Manning derby has begun
38:30 Dylan Raiola took an official visit to USC
41:42 The Pac-12 should learn from the Big East
50:10 Mexico’s president took a photo of a famous mythological figure
Stay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.
Follow Dan @DanWetzel
Follow Pat @ByPatForde
Follow Ross @RossDellenger
Check out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Previous Episode
Anthony Richardson’s stellar NFL combine, Nick Saban is unhappy with proposed SEC rivals & will the Pac-12 crumble?
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down Anthony Richardson’s electric combine along with new SEC schedule developments & Pac-12 conjecture on today’s podcast.
Outgoing Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson had a record setting day in Indianapolis where he displayed his athleticism and throwing prowess at the 2023 NFL scouting combine. The show discusses how much this weekend’s performance will impact his draft stock compared to the other quarterbacks in this year’s draft class.
A new proposal for future SEC scheduling includes an extra in conference game with 3 permanent rivalry games set every year. Alabama’s Nick Saban felt like the Crimson Tide drew the short straw with the rumored rivals of the LSU Tigers, Auburn Tigers & Tennessee Volunteers. The guys determine if Saban’s latest gripe holds any water.
The impending decisions surrounding the Pac-12 expansion are starting to get closer. The conference is in purgatory with UCLA and USC set to leave for the Big Ten in the coming years. With the Big-12 looking to expand as well, the Pac-12 is fighting to stay afloat and keep their cornerstone schools a part of their conference.
In Texas school news, Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams was suspended due to some inappropriate comments made to the team. Also, Texas A&M started their new NIL initiative that warranted an official reminder from the NCAA on the rules and regulations surrounding the payment of players.
Lastly, in news of the weird, a man in Peru committed a very odd crime & the National Parks Service gave a warning ahead of bear season.
1:00 Anthony Richardson had a phenomenal performance at the NFL combine
9:45 The SEC is expected to go to 9 conference games with 3 rivalry games
22:15 The latest on Pac-12 expansion
37:25 Who is the coach of the year & player of the year in the SEC?
42:50 Texas Tech's Mark Adams was suspended
48:00 Texas A&M stays on the forefront of NIL discussions
52:00 A food delivery guy in Peru had a mummy in his delivery bag
55:50 The national parks service gave bear advice
Stay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.
Follow Dan @DanWetzel
Follow Pat @ByPatForde
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Selection Sunday bracket reaction: how far will Duke go, can Rodney Terry secure the Texas job & who is the most interesting person in the tournament?
Dan Wetzel & SI’s Pat Forde give their reactions to the 2023 NCAA tournament bracket reveal. The guys break down who has the most to gain and the most to lose in the upcoming tournament including some pretty big names.
The podcast starts by discussing how the coverage of Alabama’s Brandon Miller will unfold throughout the tournament. The Alabama faithful aren’t helping the team by getting shirts banned at the SEC tournament, but that didn’t seem to affect one of the best teams in the nation.
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self had to miss the Big-12 tournament due to a health condition, but he is ready to take his team on a deep run. Purdue’s Matt Painter is trying to finally get the Boilermakers over the hump & the gang believes he has a team that can make some noise. The Houston Cougars fall into the Purdue category with a disciplined team that plays hard defense, but Kelvin Sampson will have to figure out a way to score in a very competitive division.
The blue chip teams are complex this year with Kentucky having all the tools, but being unable to make it all click when they need it. On the other side of the spectrum, the Duke Blue Devils are white hot and Jon Scheyer could use a deep run to solidify himself as the guy for Duke.
Lastly, in news of the weird, our neighbors up north in Canada have provided clarity to whether or not flipping someone the bird is illegal, and there is a new drinking guidance for the country.
2:30 How will Alabama fare in the tournament among the distractions?
17:00 Bill Self is returning from medical leave to lead the #1 seed Kansas Jayhawks
21:00 It is finally the Purdue Boilermakers time to shine
26:02 Is John Calipari feeling the heat after a cold streak in the tournament?
29:55 Can Shaka Smart make it past the 1st round?
33:05 Jon Scheyer lead Duke to a #5 seed
36:30 Rodney Terry is looking to secure the Texas job with tournament wins
41:00 Rick Pitino and Iona are back in the tournament
47:50 Kelvin Sampson and Houston are looking to make a deep run
49:30 A legal trial in Quebec determined that a man who flipped his neighbor the bird is not a crime
52:30 Canada has updated their alcohol consumption guidance
Stay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.
Follow Dan @DanWetzel
Follow Pat @ByPatForde
Follow Ross @RossDellenger
Check out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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