

Andy & Ari On3
On3, Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
Welcome to “Andy & Ari On3” the ultimate daily podcast for college football fans! Join National College Football hosts Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman as they deliver the latest news, analysis, and insights from the captivating world of college football. Get in-depth coverage of teams, transfer portal, NIL, and recruiting with interviews featuring coaches, players, and experts. Tune in daily for your college football fix! Dropping on YouTube and podcast services at 3 pm et, Monday-Thursday!
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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 7min
The top 10 recruit highlight videos of all time | It's NFL draft day! | Transfer portal update
It’s a Dear Andy show, and we have a question that will ignite debate throughout the audience.(0:00-2:08) Intro(2:09-4:50) Reggie Bush's Heisman Returns(4:51-6:39) CFP Selection Update - Army/Navy(6:40-21:26) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the portal(21:27-22:05) Dear Andy Intro(22:06-26:47) Top 10 High School Tapes(26:48-28:02) Kyler Murray(28:03-28:55) Allen Iverson(28:56-30:57) Derrick Henry(30:58-32:03) Tavon Austin(32:04-33:53) Vince Young(33:54-36:12) Sam McGuffie(36:13-37:05) Noel Devine(37:06-38:39) Reggie Bush(38:40-40:24) Jadeveon Clowney(40:25-45:24) Sport Wrongs to Right?(45:25-49:18) NFL Draft Philosophy?(49:19-54:35) Any team, Any player, at Any time(54:36-58:29) Covid Athletes and Transfer Portal Era(58:30-1:02:48) Cold Weather in CFP Games?(1:02:49-1:06:14) ESPN TV Deals and the ACC(1:06:15-1:06:48) Conclusion - Happy Draft Day and Congrats to all that get Drafted tonight!But first, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins us for a transfer portal update. And the portal has been busy. On Wednesday, Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller announced his intention to enter the portal. This is another player of consequence entering the portal. The question now is which non-SEC team will land Miller. Also, former Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith committed to Auburn.Now it’s time for your questions, including a leadoff question that is sure to ignite debate…In honor of Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, does Reggie have the greatest high school highlight video of all time? Andy will rank the top 10.Also in honor of Bush getting his Heisman back, what other sports wrongs need to be righted?It’s draft night, and a viewer wants to know how Andy would build a team if he were an NFL general manager.Another viewer wants Andy to match perfect players with perfect teams/situations in the draft.Also, how will weather affect first-round College Football Playoff games?Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/lmbj5yFJF1s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 16min
Coach Prime's leading rusher hits the portal | Reggie Bush Heisman Returned |Andy's mock draft | Top 25 college football coaches
This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week.We’re a day away from the NFL draft, so it’s time for Andy to break down his mock draft. But first, there’s a lot of transfer portal news.0:00 Intro - Reggie Bush Gets his Heisman Back!12:56 Intro14:24 Transfer Portal Update - Colorado22:08 Other Portal News27:02 Jesse Simonton joins to talk the NFL Draft51:57 Jesse Simonton breaks down his top head coaches in college football1:14:42 Conclusion, Dear Andy Tomorrow - Andystapleson3@gmail.comThe most interesting name is Dylan Edwards, the Colorado tailback who led the Buffaloes in rushing last season. Edwards was one of Deion Sanders’ first big flips, choosing Colorado over Notre Dame out of high school. But now Edwards plans to hit the portal. Where will he go? We’re not quite sure, but Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson posted a photo of he and Edwards playing together in pee-wee football.Next, Andy and On3 national writer Jesse Simonton have things to argue about. Andy released his mock draft, while Jesse released his All-College Football team of potential NFL draftees.Jesse also revealed his top 25 college football coaches this week. That topic certainly won’t create any debate in the chat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
How 2024 NFL first-round draft picks stacked up as college football recruits
Yes, Caleb Williams was always that good. But he wasn’t the top-ranked quarterback in the recruiting class of 2021. (That guy is still in college.) Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy was as polarizing a college recruit as he is a potential NFL draft pick.(0:00-3:50) Introduction - NFL Draft(3:51-7:52) Charles Power and Cody Bellaire Join, Covid's Impact(7:53-13:29) Caleb Williams, USC(13:30-17:35) Drake Maye, UNC(17:36-19:28) Quinn Ewers Discussion(19:29-24:36) JJ McCarthy, Michigan(24:37-26:49) Jayden Daniels, LSU(26:50-29:25) Overall QB's(29:26-31:31) Jayden Daniels and Innovation in Technology(31:32-34:51) Favorite Prospect - Brock Bowers, Georgia(34:52-36:05) Jonathon Brooks, Texas(36:06-40:36) Can't Miss Recruits: Byron Murphy, Texas(40:37-43:35) Offensive Line Class: Joe Alt, Notre Dame(43:36-46:23) Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma(46:24-49:06) Gary Patterson at TCU(49:07-53:22) Guys Not in the Draft (53:23-56:59) Significance of Age(57:00-1:01:00) Guys Not in the Draft, Re-Visited(1:01:01-1:02:05) ConclusionOn3 director of ranking Charles Power and national scout Cody Bellaire join Andy to share stories about the players who will be drafted beginning this Thursday when they were high schoolers trying to choose where they would play their college ball.Cody, who used to work in the personnel department at LSU, offers a plausible alternate history where Williams winds up in Baton Rouge playing for Ed Orgeron. Charles discusses how low-key Jayden Daniels' recruitment to Arizona State was. Charles also explains how the Joe Alt who came out of high school in Minnesota was not nearly as easy to project as the version of Alt who is leaving Notre Dame and heading to anchor some NFL team’s offensive line for the next 10 years. Plus, the guys pay tribute to the Patron Saint of Projection — former TCU coach Gary Patterson.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 2min
BRING ON the Arch Manning hype | Who is QB1 at Michigan? | Is J.J. McCarthy really a top-five pick?
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.(0:00-9:07) Intro - Texas Spring Game(9:08-13:15) Michigan Spring Game(13:16-17:09) USC Spring Game(17:10-18:45) Transfer Portal Update - Cormani McClain(18:46-38:31) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the overall transfer portal(38:32-59:39) Trevor Sikkema Joins to preview the NFL Draft(59:40-1:02:13) ConclusionAnother set of spring games is over, and it’s time to TOTALLY OVERREACT ABOUT ARCH MANNING. Sure, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made it abundantly clear that Quinn Ewers is the Texas starter and that he just really wanted to give Manning a chance to play significant snaps in the spring game. But that’s not how the Internet works, Sark.Meanwhile, Michigan wrapped spring practice, and it appears the Wolverines’ QB competition will come down to Alex Orji and Davis Warren — unless Michigan coaches decide to dip into the transfer portal for a QB. So far, no QB that would appear worthy of Michigan’s starting job has entered the portal.That brings us to a transfer portal update from On3 national writer Pete Nakos. The weekend brought a lot of official visits, a few commitments and a few new entries.Next, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins to break down Thursday’s NFL Draft. Trevor is a massive college football fan who also happens to be a draft analyst, and he’ll help explain some of the more interesting swings in draft conventional wisdom. For instance, former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is now being mocked as a likely top-10 pick. How did he climb draft boards so fast?Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/6tylO-YDous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
How two LSU receivers grew into 1st rounders | QB Jaden Rashada might go where? How the Portal Works
This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Fanduel recently released odds on which teams will make the 12-team College Football Playoff. Is your team favored?(0:00-4:06) Introduction(4:07-15:28) Transfer Portal Update - Jaden Rashada(15:29-21:50) Damien Martinez Visit(21:51-37:37) LSU WR Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. Joins(37:38-1:03:22) On3's National Scout Cody Bellaire Joins to discuss how the transfer portal ACTUALLY works(1:03:23-1:04:55) ConclusionThe transfer portal is expecting a very interesting entrant soon. Quarterback Jaden Rashada, whose original signing with Florida disintegrated after a collective reneged on a contract that purported to be worth $13.8 million over four years, is leaving Arizona State after one season in Tempe. Where might he wind up? On3’s Pete Nakos reported he possibly could be headed to an SEC school.Next, LSU receivers coach/co-offensive coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. joins the show. Hankton will be in the green room at the draft next week with former Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., who are expected to be picked in the first round. Hankton, who came to LSU from Georgia and who could have as many as six former players drafted next week, discusses how those two developed into first-rounders.Later, On3 national scout Cody Bellaire explains how college personnel departments are handling the transfer portal window. Bellaire, who worked in the personnel departments at LSU, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, breaks down exactly how the process works from a player deciding to enter the portal to choosing a new school.Want to watch the show instead? Join us live on YouTube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/mmwTheMEUIQMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas StarCasino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 firstdeposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania,Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visitccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP inLouisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope ishere. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or textHOPENY in New York Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 11min
Which programs NEED to win a national title most? | Why is the spring transfer portal so tame?
It’s a Dear Andy show, but first, a transfer portal update.We’ve got a player of consequence alert at Louisville. Meanwhile, a few quarterbacks jumped in Wednesday.(0:00-5:30) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal(5:31-6:46) Dear Andy Intro(6:47-13:35) Why the underwhelming spring portal cycle?(13:36-36:59) Which teams NEED to win a national title?(37:00-48:59) Deion's Recruiting Strategy(49:00-53:49) Number of wins or Strength of Schedule?(53:50-56:21) Scholarship Limits?(56:22-59:53) NCAA's rules on tampering/contacting players(59:54-1:03:28) Matt's Detailed Realignment Proposal(1:03:29-1:10:42) Interest in College Football as a whole(1:10:43-1:11:26) ConclusionNext, it’s time to answer your questions…Why is the spring portal window less lively than (some people) advertised?Which programs need to win a national title the most?Are Deion Sanders’ sons better recruiters than Coach Prime himself?Which will be more important to the College Football Playoff selection committee — wins or strength of schedule?Plus much more…Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube or Twitter (@Andy_Staples) and join us LIVE from 8-9 am et https://youtube.com/live/amHDpFDxJ48 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
How SEC-ready are Texas and Oklahoma? | We digest the NCAA-Michigan settlement for Cheeseburgergate
Texas and Oklahoma are headed into the SEC this season, and both wrap spring football this weekend.(0:00-7:08) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal's MOST IMPACTFUL Player Enters(7:09-15:58) Shilo Sanders Instagram Story, Analysis on Colorado(15:59-22:03) Super League Divisions(22:04-40:53) Deep Dive into Texas Football(40:54-1:03:16) Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game Preview(1:03:17-1:15:02) Michigan Cheeseburger-Gate settled(1:15:03-1:16:46) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! andystapleson3@gmail.comBobby Burton of On Texas Football joins to discuss how the Longhorns can tweak an already loaded roster as they prepare for year one in their new league. Plus, will a spring game that might feature only cameo appearances from a lot of starters — including QB1 Quinn Ewers — mean big playing time for backup QB Arch Manning?Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia III of On3’s Sooner Scoop break down Oklahoma as the Sooners prepare to wrap their third spring practice under Brent Venables. Offensive line remains a question mark. What does that mean for the development of new starting quarterback Jackson Arnold?Also, how much different is Oklahoma’s roster makeup since the Sooners decided three years ago to join the SEC?Andy updates the transfer portal, which opened Tuesday. A few players who could contribute to contending teams have tossed in their names now.Plus, Sportico obtained a potential conference breakdown from a pitch deck for the college football super league idea that arrived with a thud a few years ago. It helps explain why the idea got zero traction with the people who make the decisions.Michigan and the NCAA have negotiated a resolution to (mostly) wrap up the case commonly known as Cheeseburgergate. The school and some current and former coaches have agreed to punishments for recruiting violations committed during the pandemic. The one former coach who did not agree to any sort of resolution? Jim Harbaugh. The former Michigan and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach did not take part in the settlement and has continued to fight the accusations against him. Clayton Sayfie of On3’s The Wolverine joined to discuss what this means for the Wolverines and for Harbaugh.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, where you can join us LIVE at 8 am et M-Fhttps://youtube.com/live/ltuXoj1oYss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
The transfer portal is OPEN FOR BUSINESS | Kalen DeBoer isn't missing a beat at Alabama
The transfer portal is open again, and On3 national writer Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss which players jumped in and which teams will be shopping.(0:00-8:25) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal is OPEN(8:26-25:53) Pete Nakos joins to layout the Transfer Portal(25:54-47:36) Tim Watts from Bama Online joins(47:37-1:04:03) UNLV OC Brennan Marion joins(1:04:04-1:09:11) Conclusion - Ole Miss Spring Game RecapPlus, Tim Watts of On3’s Bama Online joins Andy to discuss Alabama’s spring game, which featured Nick Saban as a spectator and our first look at Jalen Milroe in Kalen DeBoer’s offense.Next, UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion joins the show to talk about the Go Go Offense, a two-back, triple-option based scheme that features frequent deep shots down the field. Yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. Marion discusses his first season calling the offense in the FBS and how it can evolve in year two in Las Vegas.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE from 8 am et to 9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/52MUcWGceik Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 15, 2024 • 58min
Is Ohio State ready to re-take the Big Ten? | The spring transfer portal window is opening
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.(0:00-7:42) Intro - Spring Ball Whiparound(7:43-23:49_ Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row Joins(23:50-36:29) Nick De La Torre from gators online joins(36:30-56:41) Pete Nakos joins to preview the spring transfer portal(56:42-57:45) Conclusion - See you tomorrow!A lot of schools wrapped spring practice Saturday, and Andy breaks down some of the most interesting elements from the spring games at Georgia, Penn State, Miami, LSU and others.Spencer Holbrook of On3’s Lettermen Row joins to break down the Ohio State spring game. Does the QB1 job belong to Will Howard, or does Devin Brown still have a chance. Is freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith as good as advertised?Next, Nick De La Torre of On3’s Gators Online joins to talk Florida’s spring game. Fans got their first look at freshman QB D.J. Lagway. How exciting was his debut? Can Florida’s defense improve enough to help the Gators manage a brutal schedule?Finally, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins the show to preview the spring transfer portal window. We already know some names (Oregon State RB Damien Martinez, Penn State WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith) likely headed into the portal when it opens Wednesday. But how many players will jump in, and how radically will that affect some teams?Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/e9RtF-YXktc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 18min
Kentucky hires Mark Pope after Scott Drew STAYS at Baylor | Spring football EXTRAVAGANZA
This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Get signed up now and be ready for both Final Fours!Scott Drew is staying at Baylor, Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and Kentucky is bringing one of its own back to Lexington. After Chip and Joanna Gaines bested the Big Blue Nation and Drew chose to remain Baylor’s coach, the Wildcats hired BYU coach Mark Pope, the captain of Kentucky's 1996 national title team.(0:00-26:04) Intro - Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as new head coach(26:05-32:47) Spring Football Previews(32:48-46:27) Miami's Mishael Powell joins(46:28-58:50) Ole Miss Preview with Zach Berrry(58:51-1:01:50) UCF Knights Preview(1:01:51-1:10:13) RB RJ Harvey Joins(1:10:14-1:17:14) UCF WR Kobe Hudson(1:17:15-1:18:16) ConclusionNext, it’s a spring football extravaganza as we do a deep dive into three teams having spring games this weekend.First, Miami safety Meesh Powell joins the show to explain why he decided to transfer to the Hurricanes from Washington shortly after starting the national title game. Powell talks about his new teammates, including former Apple Cup rival Cam Ward.Next, Zach Berry of On3’s OM Spirit joins to discuss an Ole Miss spring game that will embrace a very different format. How different? Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is prominently involved.Later, Andy talks to UCF tailback R.J. Harvey and receiver Kobe Hudson about returning to a team that could improve a lot in its second season in the Big 12.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/vwiJaFH84O8Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas StarCasino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 firstdeposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania,Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visitccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP inLouisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope ishere. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or textHOPENY in New York Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


