

The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football
The Athletic
Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 9, 2020 • 1h 2min
Playoff Expansion, Win Totals, Mailbag & Tim Brando
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are joined by Fox Sports' Tim Brando. Is there a need for better leadership in college sports? A report on playoff expansion says 88% of FBS ADs are in favor of an 8-team system. Vegas sets 2020 season win totals. The guys pick some of their favorite over/unders. Plus, mailbag questions! Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2020 • 39min
Athletic departments feeling impact of COVID-19
Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork joins the show to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting his athletic department in College Station and others around the country. Plus, who are the top 10 college football coaches Bruce and Stew have covered during their respective careers? Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2020 • 1h
ABC News Correspondent Kaylee Hartung & Mailbag
Hartung & Mailbag Stew & Bruce are joined by Kaylee Hartung to discuss her personal battle with COVID-19 and the reporting she has done on the global pandemic. Motivational speaker Jon Gordon gives insight on how you can improve your mental health during social isolation. Plus, your mailbag questions on college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2020 • 51min
Special Guest: George Schroeder
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are joined by George Schroeder. George shares his unique perspective on COVID-19 & the Nashville tornado. After recently being laid off by USA Today, George talks about landing on his feet at the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He reflects on leaving the sports media business and projects what the future of the business looks like. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2020 • 46min
Coronavirus' Impact on College Sports + Mailbag
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the news that this year's NCAA Tournament will be played behind closed doors because of coronavirus. College campuses across the country have transitioned to online classes & are telling students to stay at home after spring break. Spring football games are at risk of being cancelled. Plus, mailbag questions on North Carolina, Florida State, Notre Dame & cheating in college football.SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2020 • 59min
Ranking the Top 25 Coaches in College Football
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman discuss their annual ranking of the top 25 coaches in college football. Plus, with the Pac 12 in a downward spiral, is USC looking to get out? 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.

Feb 28, 2020 • 40min
College Stars at the Combine, Scott Cochran Leaving Alabama & Mailbag!
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.

Feb 20, 2020 • 54min
Historic Change Coming to College Football
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is joined by famous Attorney Thomas Mars to discuss NCAA transfer policy. College Football is on the precipice of changing a rule that has been in place for the last 127 years! Mars represented high profile athletes like Ohio State's Justin Fields and Michigan's Shea Patterson. The Athletic's Chris Vannini talks about his story on a Division III school that is making an unprecedented jump into Division I. Plus, Vannini gives his take on whether his alma mater Michigan State overpaid for Mel Tucker.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2020 • 51min
Michigan State hires Mel Tucker away from Colorado
Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to Michigan State hiring Mel Tucker away from Colorado. Bruce goes behind-the-scenes and explains how it all went down while Stew shares his opinion on the coaching search as a whole. Who is on the shortlist to replace Tucker in Boulder? Is the Pac 12 being left behind the rest of power 5 college football? The guys answer mailbag questions on Notre Dame & Oklahoma. Plus, the new coaches hotseat game titled 'Mild, Medium or Helton'.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2020 • 51min
Mark Dantonio Steps Down & Georgia Lands the #1 Class
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman are joined by The Athletic Detroit's Nick Baumgardner to discuss Mark Dantonio's abrupt exit in East Lansing. Plus, Georgia's late push landed Kirby Smart the #1 recruiting class for the 2nd time in 3 years. Can the Dawgs capitalize on that and win a National Championship? Signing Day winners and losers.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


