The Any Given U Podcast

Forgive me folks! Recorded this one late at night and got a little squirly 😂. We’re talking the ACC baby! Tigers, Canes, Wolfpack….Orange???

In this episode I'm joined by CPT Derrick Ball. Derrick is an old friend and mentor of mine and we are breaking down some of the best to ever do it in college football. If you had to immortalize the game's icons on a college football Mt. Rushmore...Who's in? Plus Derrick issues an interesting challenge for new subscribers...😏

In this episode we break down the conference where “every game matters” unless you’re in Lawrence Kansas 😂. Big 12 win totals for 2021 are sure to turn some heads!

In this one we are talking Big 10 conference football for the 2021 season! From first to worst checkout how many Ws and Ls we’re predicting for these leaders and legends 😂

We're talking win totals for the SEC!!! Check it out!

IT'S OUR 25th EPISODE!!! This episode features a former teammate of mine from Florida International University. Mr. John Ellis is a business owner and family man today. But in the early 2000s John was a gritty do-it-all ball player for the Golden Panthers! John was a guy I tried to emulate in my short college career, he was wholesome and never treated me like an outsider. It was players like John...

In this episode my Ranger Buddy Victor Black and I discuss the Tennessee Vols. Victor is a truly loyal UT fan and brings a unique perspective as to what the Hell is going on in Rocky Top! From national champs to national chumps and everywhere in between!

Hold on to your hats people! 🚨TRIGGER WARNING!!!🚨 Today we talk top coaches in college football. LTC(RET) Robert Risdon joins the Pod to discuss and dissect what the "experts" have to say about some of the the top coaches in the game. Bob and I pull no punches while unpacking this topic! Plus we put our own list of top coaches together!

In this episode, we are discussing the lack of parody in the current CFP model. Are you tired of seeing the same damn teams playing for the Natty every year? If you're a BAMA fan probably not, but the rest of us are sick of it! Here are some whacky ideas on how to Make College Football Great Again! Oh yeah, and if you haven't heard, the playoff may be expanded 😁👀

The Triple B Affect's Craig Boone Jr. rejoins the podcast for an exciting episode! In this one, Craig and I discuss some teams that are getting a lot of preseason hype, and whether or not it's deserved. We're talking some legitimate contenders and some well disguised pretenders ahead of the 2021 season! 

On this episode we get to tell the story of Erik Harris. A man from humble beginnings who never lost faith in his destiny. From division II walk-on to an NFL starter, Mr. Harris has kept the faith and put in the work. Come with us on a journey full of setbacks, detours, problems, and triumphs! Erik Harris went from working 11 hours a day in a potato chip factory to signing with the Atlanta Falcons...

They might be sleeping, but don't sleep on them...In this episode we discuss 5 teams, one from every Gof5 conference, that could awaken to their full potential. It's a bookie's nightmare! Listen out for these teams from C-USA, MAC, MWC, American and Sunbelt, so you can look like the smartest kid in the room when they explode on to the scene...I told you so 😉 

Shhhhh...Don't wake them. On today's episode we are discussing the Power 5s sleeping giants. One team from each conference will be analyzed for their potential ceiling if the conditions allowed for it. Listen up to hear the Big10, Big12, ACC, Pac-12, and SEC's SLEEPING GIANTS!  

In this episode we break down ESPN's new post-spring-too-early-top-25! We will be comparing it to our own too early top 25 from back in February. If you want to hear Any Given U's too early top 25 again, check out the episode: "This will age well". 

In this episode we discuss the Football Power Index (FPI). How do the 130 teams in FBS stack up? We talk the top 10 and a few teams that landed well outside of there. 20,000 computer simulations can't possibly be wrong, right???

In this episode we're discussing the NCAA's new one-time transfer rule and what it means for the college football universe. We'll take you through the pros and cons of this brave new age in the sport as we sail into uncharted waters. 

In this episode we discuss some teams that aren't getting much hype right now...But I'd be careful picking them as your 2021 homecoming opponent. We've got some little guys that punch above their weight class, some teams that bring back some exciting talent and a few former  powerhouses looking to get back to former glory!

This episode is for the boys. Matthew Fletcher is a former college football player and US Army Ranger at 2/75. Listen to his journey from the battlefield to the football field, and everywhere in between. He shares it all in a raw uncensored perspective. His story has many peaks and valleys. He has battled through a life that would crush many people. If you're in a fight right now, refill your tank...

In this episode we chat with Coach Jackson Dean. Coach Dean is the current OC at East Coweta HS in Sharpsburg, GA. Coach Dean was also a member of Valdosta State's 2007 National Championship Team! Coach, educator, father and.... moonlighting webpage designer?

This is the 2nd installment of Any Given U's 32 for 32 Championship Tournament! Tonight we crown the "Grunge Era" champ of 1989-1992! Don't miss this battle-royal between '89 Miami, '90 Colorado, '91 Washington and '92 Notre Dame! 🏈💥❗

In this episode we talk with Deylan Buntyn. Deylan has an incredible journey he shares with us. From being academically ineligible and unable to play major college football, to being signed by the New England Patriots! Talk about a road less traveled! We discuss his time in the desert, literally and figuratively, and his road to glory.  

Welcome to Any Given U's 32 for 32 championship tournament! Were here to discuss and determine the best 32 teams of the past 32 seasons. Then were going to play them off tournament bracket style! So move over March Madness. Now that we have covered all that. Let us meet the contestants for the years 1989-1992!  '89 Miami, '90 Colorado, '91 Washington and '92 Notre Dame...

In this episode we sit down with Ulric Jones. Ulric was a defensive standout for coach Will Muschamp's South Carolina Gamecocks. He shares his journey with us as we discuss wins, lessons, triumphs and setbacks Mr. Jones has experienced. Oh BTW, did you know that the best Chic-fil-a on the planet is in Oxford, Alabama? 

In this episode, The Real Build's Bill Reiman joins us to talk about his experiences as a high school kid, collegiate athlete, business owner and entrepreneur. From Sacred Heart to FIU, Mr. Reiman has a story or two. We talk about lessons learned, accepting challenges, the value of hard work, taking risks and accomplishing goals. Make sure to catch his podcast: The Real Build for top notch advise...

In this episode we are joined by Marquez Williams. He shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to playing major college football and beyond. We talk about playing the Fullback position, moving from Division-II to the University of Miami, the "Brawl in the Orange Bowl" and we also talk family and whacky socks!