The NFL’s Backup Quarterback Carousel, Plus the Long-Term College Football Realignment Problems With Chris Vannini

Aug 29, 2023

The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins Ryen Russillo to discuss the long-term effects of college football conference realignment. They explore the challenges faced by the Big 12 and the Pac-12, the impact on historic rivalry games, and concerns about the sport losing its essence. They also touch on the limited opportunities for backup quarterbacks in the NFL and answer listener-submitted life advice questions.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Dynamics of Backup Quarterbacks in the NFL

03:40 • 6min

NFL Teams and the Flawed Approach to Backup Quarterbacks

09:33 • 7min

College Football Realignment and Conference Dynamics

16:18 • 27min

The Impact of College Football Realignment

42:53 • 9min

To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb

52:15 • 22min

Comparing the Experiences of the Waste Management Tournament and Alabama Football Games

01:14:13 • 5min