Cover 3 College Football

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson break down the ways college football teams have addressed last season's issues heading into the 2019. First, why Scott Satterfield is the perfect antidote for Louisville after the end of the Bobby Petrino era (2:30), UCLA's hopes in an improved offensive line (16:25) and whether Alabama had any issues prior a mass changes on the coaching staff (22:15). Then, the many ways Josh Gattis can help Michigan (30:50), the first challenge for Oklahoma on defense (41:00), Graham Harrell's impact on J.T. Daniels at USC (47:25) and whether a new quarterback is the antidote for Gus Malzahn and Auburn (52:30).   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Dennis Dodd to recap SEC spring meetings. First, what to make of Bru McCoy's USC-to-Texas-to-USC move (6:30) as well as how the transfer portal has changed the player personnel role for programs around the country (13:10) and some post-draft inside-info on how the NFL viewed the 2019 QBs (22:16). Then Dennis Dodd joins the show to discuss newfound stability at LSU (28:45), alcohol in SEC stadiums (43:00) and what Geoff Collins has done to change the image of Georgia Tech (47:30). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss some of the burning questions of the offseason. First, the turnover in Ohio State's quarterback room (3:34), pressure on Jim Harbaugh to beat Ohio State (10:28), Florida's potential leap in year two with Dan Mullen (18:25) and whether the Pac-12 will make the playoff in 2019 (34:15). Then, the future for players making money off their name and likeness (43:45), what to expect from Auburn (48:50) and what we can learn from tracking the transfer portal (54:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share notes from their ballots and the final CBS Sports coach rankings. First, everyone's methodology for ranking the coaches (2:40), whether there validity in a Saban vs. Dabo debate and other notes from the top of the consensus rankings (8:34). Then, how the Big Ten coaches stack up against each other (18:00), what to expect from Ryan Day (34:15), how the experts weighed prior success in their rankings of coaches like Les Miles and Chip Kelly (46:20) and much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by Stephen Prather of SportSource Analytics to discuss how coaches are evaluated. First, the reactions to our AAC-only rankings (3:30), news from the recruiting trail with Clemson's latest five-star commitments (10:00) and what's next now that Tigers have moved from underdog to big dog, blue blood status in the sport (15:00). Then Stephen Prather joins the show, sharing common misconceptions from what makes a good coach (23:45), the difficulties in evaluating assistant coaches (33:50), the most valuable coaching traits (43:15) and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dennis Dodd joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to talk USC, Trevor Lawrence, Ryan Day and more. First, recapping Barton's experience as part of the NFL Draft coverage in Nashville (04:30) including a handful of players that took surprising falls down the draft board. Then Dennis joins the show (14:28) to bring context to Reggie Bush's claim that he's ready to "recruit" Urban Meyer to USC (15:00), share takeaways from recent conversations with Trevor Lawrence (27:00) and Ryan Day (36:00) and finally what it was like as a side judge for Georgia's spring game (44:45). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson offer final thoughts on the college stars about to make the jump to the NFL. First, hoping for a true quarterback competition in Arizona with Kyler Murray and Josh Rosen (6:05), why scouts seem divided on Dwayne Haskins (15:10) and the two players that are locks to be Hall of Famers from the 2019 class (19:35). Plus, how to evaluate Jeffrey Simmons (29:07), why AJ Brown should be picked ahead of DK Metcalf (38:00) and what Noah Fant's stock says about the NFL and Iowa (47:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson discuss takeaways from spring ball. First, how Justin Fields looked in his first spring game with Ohio State (1:50), takeaways from seeing a new offense on display at Michigan (12:00) and the ceiling for Jalen Hurts and Oklahoma (23:20). Plus, Dan Mullen's impact on Feleipe Franks (33:04), what Tennessee needs to make a jump in the SEC East (41:00), Cam Newton comparisons coming out of Auburn (46:15) and other notes from Texas A&M, Miami and Penn State (50:55). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson talk Clemson, USC, LSU and more in this spring game recap. First, how Clemson has reloaded (3:00) and if there might be a Clemson fatigue coming (11:00). Then, what the new offense looks like at USC (18:00), what to expect from Joe Burrow in year two at LSU (22:55) and notes from Ole Miss, South Carolina and more (32:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson check in on the latest from spring practice across the country. First, reviewing Barton's scouting trip to Amsterdam (4:00) and why the offensive coordinator changes at USC and Michigan could have an impact on all of college football (15:00). Then, checking in on the potential freshman quarterback starters at Auburn (32:00), Arizona State (37:32) and North Carolina (45:00). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices