Andy & Ari On3

On3, Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 13min

Utah QB Cam Rising Out | Thursday Night Predictions | FSU Offensive Linemen Join | Andy Staples On3

Utah QB Cam Rising Out | Thursday Night Predictions | FSU Offensive Linemen Join | Andy Staples On3Thank you to BirdDogs for sponsoring this episode of Andy Staples On3. Don't look anywhere else for the best shorts or pants ahead of football season! Visit BirdDogs.com/Staples and use promo code Staples at checkout for a free hydro flask style water bottle!Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube - don't forget to subscribe!https://youtu.be/ln3DFqMcXwAThursday Night Games are upon us, and there's some news regarding a QB we were hoping to see.Utah's QB Cam Rising is expected to be OUT for Game 1 vs. Florida. Rising is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in last year's Rose Bowl Game. (0:00-3:06)The College Football Playoff Committee met for the first time since all of the realignment, and nothing really crazy came out of it. (3:07-6:10)Oklahoma QB General Booty has established a new NIL deal, and well... it's fitting. (6:11-9:45)Next up, we head back down to Tallahassee to talk to our favorite position group, the offensive line. Florida State's center Maurice Smith and guard D'Mitri Emmanuel joins to discuss their coach Alex Atkins, what it's like in the trenches, and how excited they are for the upcoming season. (9:46-23:48)We have Thursday night games right ahead of us and we link up with On3's J.D. Pickell of the Hard Count. We first start off with what potential storylines would cause chaos amongst the fan bases. Huge shoutout to the CFB Subreddit for this one. (23:49-50:00)Next, Thursday night games! First off, we discuss the marquee matchup on ESPN: Florida and Utah (50:01-53:30). We then discuss Matt Rhule's debut at Nebraska against PJ Fleck and Minnesota (53:31-56:20)Dave Doeren and the NC State Wolfpack also kickoff their season Thursday night as they head up to UConn for a match with the Huskies. (56:21-59:00)For the Extra Point, Andy reviews the wild Bishop-Sycamore documentary on Max (59:01-01:12-48) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 10min

QB's Named, NCAA Blamed | Paul Finebaum Joins | Bold Predictions for the Season | Andy Staples On3

QB's Named, NCAA Blamed | Paul Finebaum Joins | Bold Predictions for the Season | Andy Staples On3Today’s show is brought to you by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable polos, hoodies, Q-zips, joggers and shorts. Freshen up your wardrobe by visiting rhoback.com and using the promo code ANDY for 20 percent off your order.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and don't forget to subscribe!https://youtu.be/iLAWJk2Hoq4It’s Hot Take Tuesday, featuring the Godfather of hot takes Paul Finebaum of the SEC Network and ESPN.Before Paul joins, Andy discusses Colorado coach Deion Sanders ripping the NCAA for denying a transfer waiver for Buffaloes offensive lineman Tyler Brown. Andy also discusses Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh asking schools to share revenue with college football players. (0:00-9:44)In non-NCAA news, Ohio State coach Ryan Day announced that Kyle McCord will start at quarterback for the Buckeyes against Indiana on Saturday. Meanwhile, UCLA coach Chip Kelly announced Ethan Garbers will start at QB for the Bruins’ season-opener against Coastal Carolina. (9:45-11:55)Next up is Paul Finebaum, the dean of college football takes. Paul explains why he found it silly that Nick Saban didn’t release a depth chart, and he offers some intel on Alabama’s quarterback situation heading into the season opener against Middle Tennessee. (11:55-27:34)Later, Paul explains how Hollywood stood between him and a chance to bury the hatchet with occasional verbal sparring partner Harbaugh. (27:35-40:50)After talking to Paul, Andy unleashes a few bold takes of his own.He makes predictions about the Heisman race, the Big 12 title game, the SEC title, the Big Ten title and caps it off with his 2023 College Football Playoff Prediction. (40:51-1:07:18)For Today's Extra Point, we're going to the movie theaters to watch.... College Football! That's right, ESPN reaches a deal to show ACC and CFP games at the movies (1:07:19-1:10:16) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 5min

Week 1 on the Horizon | Florida State DE Jared Verse | Week 1 Lines | Dear Andy: Your Questions

Week 1 on the Horizon | Florida State DE Jared Verse | Week 1 Lines | Dear Andy: Your QuestionsThank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Week 1 is days away, don't miss your chance to watch your favorite team. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube to watch the show, don't forget to subscribe!https://youtu.be/s28vMAbPIjsIt's a Dear Andy Show, but first, we have some news coming out of the Monday press conferences.In no surprise to anyone, Alabama's head coach Nick Saban has elected to not announce his starting quarterback. What may come as a shock is that he isn't releasing a depth chart at all before the Crimson Tide's week 1 matchup against Middle Tennessee State. West Virginia has also decided not to announce their starting quarterback as they face the Nittany Lions of Penn State in Week 1. Following the trend, Indiana has elected not to announce their..... kicker. That's right, Tom Allen has decided to not name his starting kicker before their season opener against Ohio State and the Buckeyes (0:00-4:58)We head on over to Tallahassee where Andy meets up with Jared Verse to discuss his transition from TE to DE, how he managed to gain 40 pounds in 2020, and his expectations for himself and the Seminoles in 2023. (4:59-18:10)Before we get to your questions, the lines for Week 1 have been released. Does Vegas know something we don't? Andy takes a look at the lines for Florida-Utah, ECU-Michigan, UTSA-Houston, and LSU-Florida State (18:11-26:51)It's Dear Andy time and we answer some GREAT fan questions. Questions all across the board about Sam Hartman's debut performance at Notre Dame, the battle for SEC supremacy between Alabama and Georgia, and a potential repeat field of a previous College Football Playoff. (26:52-01:01:44)For Andy's Extra Point, a fan asks for a random ranking of the song "Ironic" to go from the least ironic line to the most ironic line in the song. (01:01:45-01:04:44) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 15min

College football is BACK! Notre Dame rolls | USC figures it out | TCU QB Chandler Morris joins

College football is BACK! Notre Dame rolls | USC figures it out | TCU QB Chandler Morris joinsToday's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, where they make daily fantasy sports easy. Use the promo code ANDY to get a 100 percent instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. If youdeposit $50, PrizePicks will give you $50.Download the PrizePicks app or visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDYWant to watch us on YouTube instead? Click the link, and don't forget to subscribe!https://youtube.com/live/VoXrSYtzLWAWE'VE GOT GAMES TO TALK ABOUT!Former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman looked great in his Notre Dame debut in Ireland. Meanwhile, USC mixed dazzling offense with some defensive questions (sound familiar?) in a season-opening win against San Jose State. Plus, RichRod and Jacksonville State are undefeated as an FBS team. (0:00-15:49)This episode is brought to you by PrizePacks. Thank you to PrizePacks for sponsoring this episode. (15:50-20:04)Next, TCU quarterback Chandler Morris joins the show to discuss going from opening-day starter to watching as Max Duggan led the Horned Frogs to the national title game. Now Morris is QB1 again and ready to apply the lessons he learned from Duggan and the 2022 team. (20:05-35:55)Later, Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth joins to break down the good and troubling from USC's win against San Jose State. QB Caleb Williams looked awesome, and WR Zachariah Branch is going to be a star, but is the defense any better than it was last year? Plus, Yogi handicaps a LOADED Pac-12. He believes five different teams have a real shot to win the league. (35:56-01:11:29)Andy's Extra Point celebrates a historic win for UMass. 01:11:30-01:14:58) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 8min

ESPN’s Stanford Steve makes some picks | Notre Dame is ready to roll in Dublin | Week 0 is Next!

ESPN’s Stanford Steve makes some picks | Notre Dame is ready to roll in Dublin | Week 0 is Next!Want to watch the show and the Stanford Steve Interview? Head on over to YouTube and Subscribe!https://youtube.com/live/211N7BnD38sWeek 0 is almost upon us, but we’ve already got drama surrounding a week 13 game. To open the show, the NCAA has suspended LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith for the season-opener against Florida State for participating in a paid autograph signing before NIL deals were allowed. (0:00-5:20)Meanwhile, Speaking at the Red Raider Club luncheon in Lubbock on Wednesday, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark told Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire to “take care of business” when his team closes the regular season against Texas in Austin. (5:21-12:24)This created quite a stir, and Andy can’t quite understand why. Andy breaks down the issues at hand when a commissioner of a spurned league openly roots against one of the schools that spurned the league. Also, Jim Harbaugh has named four(!) interim coaches for the three games in which he’ll be suspended. (12:25-14:59)Next, ESPN’s “Stanford” Steve Coughlin joins the show to discuss his new role as the gambling analyst on College GameDay. Stanford Steve has thoughts on Notre Dame-Navy, and he throws out a few choice win totals including Ohio State, N.C. State and Houston. (15:00-52:53)BlueAndGold.com’s Tyler Horka then joins the show to prep us for the biggest game of Week 0 — Notre Dame-Navy in Dublin. What will the Fighting Irish offense look like with Sam Hartman at the helm? Will the defense be able to keep Navy from limiting possessions in the game by taking advantage of the new clock rules. (52:54-1:05:08) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 1h 10min

SEC PREVIEW | Devin Leary Joins Describes "No Brainer" Decision to Kentucky | Peter Burns Joins | Andy On3

SEC PREVIEW | Devin Leary Joins Describes "No Brainer" Decision to Kentucky | Peter Burns Joins | Andy On3This episode of Andy Staples On3 is brought to you by Gametime! Find all your tickets for the lowest prices, guaranteed. Download the Gametime app and use code: STAPLES for $20 off your purchase. Terms apply.Want to watch this episode instead? Head on over to YouTube to watch - don't forget to subscribe:https://youtu.be/AZZIjNlHSdMIt’s SEC preview day, but first we have to talk about yet another attempt to shoehorn Cal and Stanford (and SMU) into the ACC. The league is seriously discussing the possibility, and try as he might, Andy still can’t make it make sense. (0:00-9:00)Next, the SEC Network’s Peter Burns joins to discuss the final year of divisions and the possibility that Auburn may throw for more yards than Alabama. Who will win the West, Alabama or LSU? Will Texas A&M finally put everything together? Who will be the most improved team in the East? (9:01-41:58)If you guessed Kentucky as the answer to that last question, then you’ll love our interview with new Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary. Leary had an excellent career at N.C. State, but after a shoulder injury derailed his 2022 season, he decided to try his hand at playing in the SEC. He wound up being one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal, and he explains why he decided to spend his final collegiate season in Lexington. (41:59-54:32)This interview with Devin Leary is brought to you by Gametime! Find all your tickets for the lowest prices, guaranteed. Download the Gametime app and use code: STAPLES for $20 off your purchase. Terms apply.Andy’s Extra Point is a review of the four-part Netflix documentary Untold: Swamp Kings. Andy was a beat writer covering those Urban Meyer Florida teams, so he might not be the target audience. But he can certainly point out what the filmmakers left out. (54:33-1:08:58) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 2min

ACC PREVIEW | Roddy Jones Breaks It ALL Down | Wake Forest QB Mitch Griffis Joins | Andy Staples On3

ACC PREVIEW | Roddy Jones Breaks It ALL Down | Wake Forest QB Mitch Griffis Joins | Andy On3This episode is brought to you by BirdDogs. Don’t even THINK about wearing cargo shorts to a game this season. Go to BirdDogs.com/Andy and enter promo code: ANDY for a FREE tech hat at checkout.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and don't forget to subscribe!https://youtu.be/fKvp-XqQsMYIt’s ACC preview day, but first Andy and On3’s Matt Zenitz have to discuss the news that true freshman Jaden Rashada will be the opening-day starter at quarterback for Arizona State. Yes, the same Jaden Rashada who was the subject of so much offseason NIL drama. Now, we’re finally talking about him as a football player again. (0:00-8:17)Andy starts the ACC preview with a test. Could artificial intelligence produce a better conference preview than Andy? After an AI-generated Clemson preview puts Andy’s fears to rest, he plows ahead with a more conventional conference preview. (8:18-13:30)ESPN’s Roddy Jones joins to help break down the ACC, and he and Andy start by discussing the teams not named Clemson or Florida State that could wind up playing for an ACC title (North Carolina, Pittsburgh, N.C. State). Of course, the talk eventually turns to the Tigers and the Seminoles, who are the clear favorites. Roddy also discusses Miami, Georgia Tech, Louisville and Wake Forest. This interview is brought to you by BirdDogs. Don’t even THINK about wearing cargo shorts to the games this season. Go to BirdDogs.com/Andy and enter promo code: ANDY for a FREE tech hat at checkout. (13:31-46:10)Next up is new Wake Forest starting QB Mitch Griffis, who discusses replacing Sam Hartman and being the old guy who also happens to have three years of eligibility remaining. Mitch is a massive Sopranos fan, so Andy asks this: “Who would make the better teammate: Paulie Walnuts or Christopher Moltisanti?” (46:11-59:40)Andy’s Extra Point focus on new Georgia Tech QB1 Haynes King, who will always hold a special place in Andy’s heart. (59:41-1:02:29) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 10min

Jim Harbaugh to sit for Three Games | Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy | Dear Andy

Jim Harbaugh to sit for three games | Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy | Dear AndyWant to watch us on YouTube? Check it out here and subscribe!https://youtube.com/live/MvPIyrySMv8It's a Dear Andy show, but first we've got to address some big news.Just now on On3's YouTube channel, Vestavia Hills, Ala., edge rusher Jordan Ross committed to Tennessee. In Big Ten-on-Big Ten poaching, USC swiped Washington's athletic director. Also, Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he's open to playing QBs Kyle McCord and Devin Brown in the season opener against Indiana. (0:00-6:51)The biggest news, of course, is that Michigan self-imposed a three-game suspension on head coach Jim Harbaugh as Cheeseburgergate continues. Chris Balas of The Wolverine joins to explain why the Wolverines took this step. (06:52-14:02)Next, Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy joins the show to talk about draft prospects from around the country. Andy asks if Harbaugh's estimation of 20 Michigan players drafted next year is accurate. Nagy also discusses the talent level at Texas A&M and what makes Texas Tech edge Steve Linton (a Syracuse transfer) such an intriguing prospect. (14:03-35:23)Then it's time for your questions:Why all the Wisconsin love? (35:47-43:01)Give us one thing to look for in each Week 0 game. (43:02-53:39)Could College Football adopt the premier style model? (53:40-56:09)Which programs need to win to survive the upcoming Great Culling? (56:10-1:01:57)Should Georgia fans be worried the Bulldogs don't have more in-state commits? (1:01:58-1:06:13)Extra Point: We get a question from a fan to make the Ultimate fast food combination (1:06:14-1:10:02) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 6min

Pardon My Take's Big Cat on College Football Realignment & NEW Wisconsin | Georgia Names Beck QB1

Pardon My Take's Big Cat on College Football Realignment & NEW Wisconsin | Georgia Names Beck QB1Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and be sure to subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szuWOhv9NOoBefore Big Cat, Georgia announces their starting quarterback, Missouri teases that they will run with two quarterbacks, and FSU Athletic Director Michael Alford releases a statement. (0:00-5:52)Dan "Big Cat" Katz is one of the hosts of the world's biggest sports podcast, and he's also a massive college football fan. He joined Andy to talk about how realignment will (or won't) change his viewing habits and how badly he wants the schools to just get to the end. (5:53-15:55)Big Cat went to Wisconsin, and he's thrilled with the hire of Luke Fickell. Why? Because for the first time in his life, he has no idea what to expect from the Badgers. (15:56-23:15)Big Cat wants to be known as the "scholarship guy" on college campuses. He and his crew loaded up to Toledo where they surprise a walk-on with a scholarship, which then leads to a conversation about the joys of MAC football. (23:16-26:46)Big Cat gives his thoughts on the state of NIL in College Football and why it's good for the game. (26:47-30:30)Andy also ran Big Cat through season win totals for Wisconsin, Tennessee and Toledo. Big Cat also discussed going to a recent Toledo practice where he and co-host PFT Commenter gave a scholarship to a Rockets walk-on. (30:31-39:25)Later, Andy discusses the Front Office Sports story about Apple potentially buying ESPN and what that might mean for college football.(39:26-50:50)Then Tim Watts of On3's Bama Online joins to provide some intel on Alabama's QB competition and discuss the increasing likelihood that the Crimson Tide will start a true freshman at left tackle. (50:51-1:03:40)For the Extra Point, Andy makes all of us feel old with Nick Saban attaining his first legacy committment at Alabama. (1:03:41-1:05:53) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 12min

Greg McElroy Praises Oklahoma and Breaks down Alabama's QB competition | Georgia aims for a 3-peat

Greg McElroy praises Oklahoma and breaks down Alabama's QB competition | Georgia aims for a 3-peatThis episode is brought to you by Gametime! Download the Gametime app or go to Gametime.co and use code: STAPLES for $20 off your purchase. Best deals, guaranteed. Terms apply.We begin with some QB news. Auburn has named Michigan State transfer Payton Thorne as the starting QB. Meanwhile, On3's Matt Zenitz is reporting that freshman Jaden Rashada has a chance to win the starting job at Arizona State. (0:00-7:14)Next, ESPN analyst and former Alabama QB Greg McElroy joins to discuss why Oklahoma could be better than everyone expects and what Texas has to do to overcome its underachieving reputation. (7:15-31:23)Greg, who has been through a QB competition at Alabama himself, then breaks down the three candidates competing for the starting job. Will it be Jalen Milroe, Ty Simpson or Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner? (31:24-42:56)Greg gives us his surprise team of the 2023 season with high hopes in the Wisconsin Badgers (42:57-49:08)Later, Jake Rowe of On3's Dawgs HQ provides some intel from Georgia camp. Can Carson Beck hold off Brock Vandagriff at QB? Which receiver will emerge as a top target alongside tight end Brock Bowers? Which defensive lineman will be the next household name? (51:09-1:08:33)Andy's Extra Point is on Florida State transfer Darrell Jackson, who has been deemed ineligible by the NCAA due to transfer rules (1:08:34-1:12:09) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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