Sons of the Shoe

Spencer wraps the show by pondering whether or not Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is worth a first round pick in next month's NFL Draft? 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

As Chip Kelly opened up about joining Ohio State this week, Spencer ponders who will call the plays in crucial moments of a tight game for the Buckeyes? 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

Spencer shares some of Devin Browns comments about embracing a QB competition with the Buckeyes this spring. Would you blame him if he and Lincoln Kienholz wound up transferring at some point? 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

Spencer German is riding solo for this one as he talks about Marvin Harrison Jr. not participating during the NFL Combine and why he and some other players can get away with it. Later he gets fired up about the potential 14-team playoff that's being discussed and the injunction filed against the NCAA regarding their NIL governance. He wraps up with the Michigan Panic Meter and a convo about Nick S...

It's NFL Combine week and Nick Wilson and Spencer German start the show with a discussion on what Justin Fields' future holds in the NFL. After Fields made headlines for naming a controversial Ohio State Mount Rushmore, things get a little testy as the guys try to create their own. Later, they discuss whether or not it matters that Marvin Harrison Jr. is skipping the combine. To learn more about l...

Nick and Spencer discuss what the future holds for Justin Fields as the NFL Combine week commences. 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

Nick and Spencer debate who belongs on the Ohio State Mount Rushmore after Justin Fields revealed a controversial list of his own. Who would make your list? 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

Nick and Spencer discuss whether or not it's a big deal that Marvin Harrison Jr. has decided to skip the NFL Combine this week? 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

Nick Wilson and Spencer German are back to discuss College Football officially adopting the 12-team playoff. What does the new format means for the future of schools like Notre Dame and College Football in general? Meanwhile, Sherrone Moore added some spice to the rivalry this week and the guys discuss whether or not that was wise. Are Moore's words enough to sway the guy's Michigan Panic Meter? P...

Nick and Spencer discuss College Football officially adopting a 12-team playoff and how the 5 conference champions + 7 highest ranked additional teams format will impact the landscape of the sport, particularly Notre Dame. 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/ad...

Nick and Spencer react to Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore already smack talking Ohio State thus adding a little spice to the rivalry. 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

After checking their Michigan Panic Meters, Nick and Spencer get into a fun discussion on the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. After admitting the trailer for the game made them feel things, Spencer then shares his biggest concern for the reboot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Nick Wilson and Spencer German welcome Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch to the show after his piece that explored some of Ross Bjork's controversies from his time at Ole Miss. They also ask Bill about the coaching staff changes and what Chip Kelly brings the Buckeyes. Later, Nick shares his thoughts on James Franklin's remarks on the state of college football and more. To learn more about...

Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch joins Nick and Spence to talk about his piece on Ross Bjork and some of the controversies of his past stops as an AD, most notably at Ole Miss. Bill also shares some thoughts on the coaching staff changes. 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...

Spencer plays Nick the audio from this week of Penn State head coach James Franklin talking about the state of College Football and Nick gets riled up while admitting that Franklin explained things more eloquently than most coaches. 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://podcastchoi...

Nick and Spencer check the Michigan Panic Meter then discuss Ohio State's recent coaching staff changes and extensions. 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

Spencer German goes solo for the latest episode of Sons of the Shoe as he explains why Chip Kelly may actually be a better fit for offensive coordinator at Ohio State than Bill O'Brien. Later he reflects on some of the comments made at Ryan Day's press conference last week, updates the Michigan Panic Meter and, a show first, gives Penn State head coach James Franklin some credit. To learn more abo...

Bill O'Brien is on his way to Boston College, is Chip Kelly next up for Ohio State's offensive coordinator job? Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss the implications and whether or not O'Brien is making the right decisions from a football standpoint. Later, does Kirk Herbstreit wield so much power he's swaying college football recruit's decisions? Plus, can Marvin Harrison Jr. make it 3 straight...

With Bill O'Brien set to leave Ohio State for Boston College just several weeks removed from coming on as the program's offensive coordinator, Nick and Spencer explore the idea of Chip Kelly taking on the job. Is that Would that hire move the needle for you? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....

On a Rivals podcast, Dominic Raiola, the father of highly touted QB recruit Dylan Raiola, shared a story about Kirk Herbstreit helping convince his son to sign with Nebraska, which has Herbstreit in some hot water. Nick and Spencer react to just how bad of a look it is for Herbstreit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

Nick and Spencer update share the latest status of their Michigan Panic Meters and discuss a new addition to the Wolverines' coaching staff. Then, they ask if Marvin Harrison Jr. can make it three straight years that a Buckeye win Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...

Nick Wilson and Spencer German are back, but the same can't be said for new Buckeyes OC Bill O'Brien. According to reports, O'Brien is the top candidate to land the Boston College head coaching job, which would leave Ryan Day and the Buckeyes looking for another OC. The guys list their top candidates for the job. Later, they update the the Michigan Panic Meter and discuss the impact of the SEC and...

Reports suggest Bill O'Brien is set to leave Ohio State after less than a month as the program's new OC to potentially take the Boston College head coaching job. Nick and Spencer discuss the reasons he's considering the role and debunk the suggestion it has anything to do with job security. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

With news of Bill O'Brien potentially taking the Boston College head coaching job and leaving Ohio State, Nick and Spencer discuss their favorite, potential offensive coordinator replacements for O'Brien. Who would you want Ryan Day to bring in if O'Brien leaves? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...

Nick and Spencer update their Michigan Panic Meters, then get into a deeper discussion on the SEC and Big Ten coming together to form a join advisory committee to save college sports. What does it mean for the long-term future of College Football and NCAA Athletics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...