Until Saturday: A show about college football

The Athletic
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Mar 4, 2020 • 38min

Dear Andy + Random Ranking

The Athletic's Andy Staples answers your questions on conference realignment, Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan & the highest pressure job in college football. Plus, Andy ranks the worst supervillains.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 2, 2020 • 33min

Big Interview: Cincinnati's Luke Fickell

The Athletic's Andy Staples sits down with Cincinnati Head Coach Luke Fickell to discuss the decision to turn down Michigan State, his future at Cincinnati & why he didn't want to be a head coach after his tenure as Ohio State Interim Head Coach. SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples and please take this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2020 • 40min

Bonus Episode: Andy Staples joins 'The Audible at the NFL Combine

Stew and Bruce are live at the 2020 NFL Combine. The guys set the scene and react to seeing college stars and NFL coaches in Indy. Andy Staples joins the show to discuss Scott Cochran leaving Alabama to become the special teams coordinator at Georgia under Kirby Smart. Was this a calculated move by Coach Smart to cripple Alabama’s strength and conditioning program? Plus, does Mario Cristobal have a better chance to win a National Championship at Oregon or Miami? At the combine, Henry Ruggs has a chance to break John Ross’ 40 yard dash record & Oklahoma’s Neville Gallimore (DT) is another freak-athlete prospect to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 26, 2020 • 40min

Key Assistant leaves Alabama for UGA & Dane Brugler talks NFL Combine

Longtime Nick Saban assistant Scott Cochran is leaving his job as strength coach at Alabama to become special teams coordinator at Georgia. It's a move that could tip the balance of power in the SEC. Colorado hires Karl Dorrell to replace Mel Tucker. Plus, The Athletic's Dane Brugler is in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. Will 4 QB's come off the board in round 1?SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 24, 2020 • 45min

NCAA Changes, Greg Schiano's Rebirth at Rutgers & a new SEC Head Coach

The Athletic's Andy Staples is joined by Nicole Auerbach to discuss her stories on NCAA reform & Greg Schiano's return to Rutgers. Plus, Peter Baugh does a profile on new Mizzou coach Eliah Drinkwitz.SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 19, 2020 • 36min

Marcus Spears' Journey from LSU to the Dallas Cowboys to ESPN

Andy Staples is joined by ESPN's Marcus Spears. The guys discuss Marcus' rise at ESPN, his alma mater winning the National Championship and what it's like leaving Stephen A. Smith speechless. Plus, the Big Ten and ACC have both taken a stance on a new transfer policy.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 17, 2020 • 41min

Big Interview: Miami Head Coach Manny Diaz

Andy Staples welcomes special guest Manny Diaz to the show. The Miami Head Coach talks about landing D'Eriq King, hiring Rhett Lashlee as OC and bringing back Ed Reed as Chief of Staff. Plus, now that Mel Tucker has been introduced in East Lansing, the pressure is on to live up to the massive contract he couldn't turn down. Should college football adopt the XFL's new kickoff rule?Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 12, 2020 • 31min

Special Guest: Washington Head Coach Jimmy Lake

Andy Staples is joined by new Washington Head Coach Jimmy Lake. Coach Lake talks about taking over for Chris Petersen and how his former boss prepared him for the job. He also shares why his time in the NFL was paramount to his development as a coach. Lake tabbed John Donovan as offensive coordinator after getting the job. What will the Huskies look like on offense? Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 10, 2020 • 35min

A Wild February Coaching Search

Andy Staples is joined by The Athletic's National College Football Writer Matt Fortuna. Michigan State's February coaching search is becoming zanier by the day. Will Luke Fickell take the job? Internet sleuths are dissecting photos and tracking flights. Matt also talks about his story on Minnesota's 2016 signing class and how it set the program up for success under P.J. Fleck. Plus, the debut edition of 'draft analysis or erotic fiction?'Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 5, 2020 • 23min

Special Guest: Florida State Head Coach Mike Norvell

Andy Staples sits down with new 'Noles Head Coach Mike Norvell. The 38 year old talks about replacing Willie Taggart, leaving Memphis and signing his first recruiting class. Plus, a story about how a handshake changed his career.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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