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Dec 2, 2024 • 53min

Is Flag Planting Going Too Far?! Disrespect During Rivalry Weekend

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss flag planting being insulting, why it became a trend this year and what to do about it. They also get into Ohio State's collapse to Michigan, why their $20 million roster couldn't pull in a win and their missing key factor. Then they talk about Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord and his sweet revenge, not just on Miami but on Ohio State. Lastly, the guys get into playoff bids and the decision to choose between an SEC three-loss team or Miami.0:00 - Welcome1:14 - Ohio State scoreless in second half against Michigan7:39 - Beating Michigan: What Ohio State is missing17:10 - Flag planting is insulting, invites conflict22:18 - Why is flag planting a rivalry week theme this year?24:12 - Flag planting calls one's character into question30:11 - Best In Game: Syracuse Quarterback Kyle McCord34:28 - Miami's questionable strategy against Syracuse35:47 - Throwback to the final play of the 2013 Iron Bowl (Kick Six lore)39:09 - College Football Playoff decisions: SEC three-loss team or Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 27, 2024 • 57min

Are THREE-LOSS SEC Teams REALLY THAT GOOD?

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dissect the resumes of three-loss SEC teams and ruminate on Tulane (In the AAC) and if they could make it into the CFP over a Big 12 team with three losses. Next, Pete talks about the days leading up to moment when North Carolina fired coach Mack Brown. He also lays out Brown's possible replacements. Lastly, they look at Week 14 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top! 0:00 - CFP Week 14 Rankings: Two Big Winners2:30 - Is the SEC similar to the Big Ten?7:47 - How should teams be ranked?12:23 - CFP final bids: Big 12 three-loss champ or AAC two-loss champ15:11 - Coming up: Preview of a CFP-related crucial game16:39 - North Carolina fires football coach Mack Brown26:57 - Rivalry from the Big 12 to SEC: Texas vs Texas A&M32:16 - ACC teams meet: Georgia Tech vs Georgia34:22 - High CFP stakes game: South Carolina vs Clemson38:57 - Will Syracuse upset Miami's ACC title game hopes?41;01 - Ohio State to beat rival Michigan, who won last three years?43:58 - Iowa State trying to stay atop Big 12 with Kansas State win45:15 - Notre Dame vs USC: One team climbing, another falling49:06 - Ranking the top Thanksgiving dishes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 25, 2024 • 54min

Which Teams LOOK Like Playoff Teams? + The SEC Teams That Collapsed

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Ohio State's high caliber game, Indiana getting caught, and how they each fit into the College Football Playoff picture. Do both teams look like playoff teams? Is Indiana deserving of a CFP spot? They also get into the Alabama - Oklahoma game where a penalty robbed Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams of a top moment this year, which brings into question the usefulness of instant replay. Will the game eventually see robot umps on the field? Lastly, they talk about Ole Miss' chances of getting into the CFP, Big 12 teams battling for a conference title, and the CFP format fix that could remedy a glaring issue.0:00 - Welcome1:26 - Do Indiana & Ohio State Look Like Playoff Teams?8:52 - CFP Spot Wasted If A Team Is Not A Natty Contender?15:18 - How To Evaluate Nonconference Schedules?19:06 - Best In Game: Nebraska Takes Win Against Wisconsin20:02 - Alabama's Lack Of Depth Exposed Against Oklahoma22:02 - The Egregious Call In The Alabama-Oklahoma Game30:40 - Ole Miss Blew Opportunities To Beat Florida38:30 - Big 12 Chaos: Nine Teams Vying For Title Game Bid44:22 - CFP Fix: No Automatic Bye For Top Conference Champs47:26 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Greg Schiano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 21, 2024 • 50min

Who's About To Clinch Their Title Game Spot? + Teams Trying To Stop The Free Fall

Rece Davis and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 13 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the reason Ohio State is shuffling their offensive line around, who Cam Skattebo is, why The Swamp is a dangerous spot for Ole Miss, and the uniforms the guys are looking to forward to seeing on the field!3:48 - Indiana vs. Ohio State10:22 - Colorado vs. Kansas15:00 - Wisconsin vs. Nebraska20:02 - BYU vs. Arizona State23:37 - Alabama vs. Oklahoma28:11 - Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Draft Status30:43 - Ole Miss vs. Florida35:29 - Army vs. Notre Dame40:20 - GameDay Deep Cut: UNLV vs. San José State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 20, 2024 • 50min

Should An Undefeated Team BENCH Their Quarterback For Biggest Game In History?

Rece Davis and Joey Galloway, former Ohio State wide receiver, discuss the importance of protecting a quarterback. They get into the heated debate on whether or not it makes sense for Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti to bench Kurtis Rourke this weekend as the Hoosiers take on Ohio State. The guys also take a look at the College Football Playoff Week 13 rankings and give their thoughts on the competitive state of the SEC and which teams could make it to the conference title game. They end the show with some early predictions on which teams could come out on top of the Big 12, ACC, Mountain West and the American conference!1:51 - Should Indiana sit quarterback Kurtis Rourke for Ohio State game?9:04 - Bigger game for Indiana: Ohio State or CFP first round?18:50 - Rankings issue brewing amongst two loss SEC teams24:04 - Is the SEC having their greatest season ever?32:08 - The steep impact of taking on a single loss36:36 - Ohio State adjusts to offensive line injuries40:45 - Rapid fire: Which team is the best team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 18, 2024 • 56min

Which Conference Is TRULY Elite? + Big 12 Scoreboard Whiplash

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Oregon coach Dan Lanning's bold calls, Kansas disrupting BYU's perfect season, Arizona State's shot at a conference title, the lack of statement wins in Texas' and Indiana's schedules, Tennessee coach Josh Heupel's clever press conference move, and Louisville's botched game against Stanford.0:00 - Welcome3:10 - Are SEC Teams A Cut Above Everyone Else?5:31 - Oregon Won Against A Formidable Wisconsin Team14:14 - A Big 12 Scoreboard Whiplash22:14 - Resume Comparison: Texas vs Indiana31:30 - Does Intent To Schedule Matter?38:58 - Tennessee Penalty & Subsequent Press Conference42:22 - Best In Game: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty47:45 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Louisville  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 14, 2024 • 47min

Tennessee OPTIMISTIC Nico Iamaleava Will Play? + Colorado To Be PUSHED AROUND By Utah?!

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider, look at Week 12 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out Pete's update on Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and if he will be cleared from concussion protocols to play Georgia. Also, tune in to find out about Georgia quarterback Carson Beck's tanking draft stock, why Rece picked Washington this week around, their thoughts on if Texas-Arkansas is really a rivalry, and if Navy will be eliminated from the AAC title game!0:00 - Tennessee vs. Georgia11:07 - Michigan State vs. Illinois12:59 - Kansas vs. BYU17:29 - Cincinnati vs. Iowa State20:46 - Utah vs. Colorado24:45 - Texas vs. Arkansas30:21 - Friday game preview: UCLA vs. Washington34:22 - GameDay deep cut preview: Tulane vs. Navy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 13, 2024 • 35min

CFP DOESN'T CARE For Georgia's Losses?? + Miami Finally Got Caught

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and EJ Manuel, former Florida State quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick, discuss the values they consider when it comes to ranking teams, Georgia's deep drop in the rankings, Miami's fall to Georgia Tech, and what is going on with Florida State's quarterback, coordinators and head coach Mike Norvell.Timecodes0:00 - Welcome 7:00 – When Ranking Teams, What Values Do You Consider?14:00 – CFP Committee Valuing Strength Of Schedule Enough? 22:15 – CFP Question: Is The ACC A One-Bid League?26:25 – What’s Going On With Florida State? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 11, 2024 • 54min

LSU's JARRING Home Loss To Alabama + Georgia In Or Out Of The CFP?

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss LSU being unable to contain Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia's chances of taking on a third loss, Miami finally finding its first loss, Florida State's loss of both of coordinators and the fallout from the Holy War game between Utah and BYU. Utah's athletic director Mark Harlan says the game was "stolen" from them!Timecodes0:00 - Welcome 3:30 - LSU Jarring Night Game Home Loss To Alabama19:03 - Best In Game Alabama QB Jalen Milroe22:17 - Utah AD Says Game Against BYU Was ‘Stolen’30:09 - Big 12 Title Game TO Include Colorado?38:37 - Miami Finally Found A Loss, Fell To Georgia Tech46:30 - Dumb Loses More Than Smart Wins: Gov Jeff Landry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 7, 2024 • 53min

The DESPERATION For Alabama, LSU & Ole Miss To Stay Alive This Weekend + CFP Hopes For South Carolina & Vanderbilt!

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve, who all appear on the "College GameDay" broadcast show, look at Week 11 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out the non-quarterback difference makers in the Alabama-LSU game, whether Ole Miss can clip Georgia, and if Vanderbilt can continue their competitive streak in the SEC!1:08 - Alabama vs. LSU8:34 - Georgia vs. Ole Miss17:30 - Iowa State vs. Kansas20:41 - South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt27:10 - Colorado vs. Texas Tech31:57 - Friday Game: Iowa vs. UCLA37:22 - Under The Radar Game: Miami vs. Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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