Plus, Boise's branding success, and how can they sustain this level of success?įollow Andy on Twitter: Chris on Twitter: and Nicole Auerbach react to George Kilavkoff being named Pac-12 commissioner. What was the most vital part to BSU's run? Why isn't Boise State the same powerhouse in the G5 that it was a decade-plus ago? The program's approach to recruiting and ability to identify talent is almost like a cheat sheet for Power 5 schools. Was Boise's victory an eye-opener for athletic donors? How did Hawkins stimulate facility upgrades and donations? Chris Petersen's greatest accomplishment was, arguably, his ability to maintain and improve upon BSU's culture. Dan Hawkins producing results in his first season was impressive. The duo discuss Fresno's success in 2001, and how the WAC's top dog performed leading up to its confrontation with Boise State. Plus, Andy and Sam perform a temperature check of the Big 12 and weigh where Texas ranks among the conference's best clubs can Sarkisian, who was in close proximity to Alabama's success, impart what he learned in Tuscaloosa to his program, and why won't Andy give Texas the benefit of the doubt?įollow Andy on Twitter: Sam on Twitter: and The Athletic's Group of Five word-furnisher Chris Vannini reminisce about Boise States' 2001 upset of Fresno State, and how the Broncos' shocker catapulted them to nearly 20 years of dominance. What criteria will Sarkisian use when choosing his starting signal-caller? The guys consider how Texas will handle its school song "The Eyes of Texas" and how it relates to players, fans, and recruits' reservations. What will it take from Steve Sarkisian to help restore UT to its former luster? Is cultivating and nurturing talent Sarkisian's top task as head coach? How many first-round picks will the program produce in time for next year's draft? Hudson Card was the prohibitive favorite to take Texas' first snap of the year, but Casey Thompson's Alamo Bowl performance places him square in the running for the starting QB job. Who would win? Would Team Superpower be the underdog? If so, why? Lastly, more adulting tales from Ari.įollow Andy on Twitter: Ari on Twitter: and The Athletic's Texas Longhorns penman Sam Khan Jr. Will Penn State rebound from a forgettable 2020 season to become the most improved team in college football by beating Wisconsin? In a fun reader-recommended exercise, Andy and Ari construct their 'Team Superpower' and 'Team Field' from, respectively, their top-four college football programs and the remaining teams and players in the sport before pitting them against one another. Would North Carolina be considered the early-season ACC favorite if they beat Virginia Tech? What if the Hokies were to win, where would they be in the conference hierarchy? Recognized as the podcast's 'Mascot Game' to start the year, LSU-UCLA will be a telling matchup for both teams. Also, is Sanders distracting from his team with, presumably, these publicity stunts? Lastly, the guys help an overseas listener pick a college football team to root for.įollow Andy on Twitter: David on Twitter: another glamorous Monday podcast with Andy and Ari, the college football pundits pick early-season games that could change their opinions of the teams playing. Andy and David remind us that there was a similar controversy in the SEC not too long ago. How do flag throwers intend to judge whether a player is truly injured? Deion maybe just Coach, dipped out of SWAC media day after being referred to by his first name. John McDaid, SEC coordinator of officials, expressed conference adjudicators' intent to crackdown on players faking injuries. Who has been the most entertaining coach so far according to David? Bryce Young might make HOW MUCH MONEY from his NIL partnerships? Tennessee receiver, Grant Frerking, is among few others who is completely exploiting NIL benefits to its fullest. Andy and The Athletic's University of Tennessee keyboard clacker, David Ubben, react to storylines from the opening days of SEC Media Days.