The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count, we always say on this show, “If you’ve got a QB, you’ve got a chance.” Who are the teams who could make massive national noise if their QB is able to play at a high-level? J.D. gives his thoughts on the QB situations for Tennessee Vols football, Miami Hurricanes football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. June is for RECRUITING! Who are the Progrums that are making moves...

Today on The Hard Count, who are the most disrespected teams in college football? J.D. breaks down his list including Florida Gators football, Michigan Wolverines football and others. In the new era of college football, winning a national title takes the ability to be prepared when DISASTER hits. J.D. unpacks which contenders he believes are the most disaster proof heading into 2024 ( (including G...

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. goes back to the well that is your “What Ifs” that will shape the 2024 college football season! J.D. unpacks the best and worst case for Ohio State Buckeyes football (including their season finale against Michigan), how Jalen Milroe could fit in Alabama Crimson Tide football’s offensive scheme under new head coach Kalen DeBoer, and the impact of losing in modern colle...

Today on The Hard Count, it's the month of June and we have the privilege and honor to talk college football for a full hour! We put out the call to action and you responded. What are the big "What Ifs" that will shape the 2024 college football season? J.D. unpacks your answers around Florida State Seminoles football, Oklahoma Sooners football, and USC Trojans football. The "State Of..." series co...

Today on The Hard Count, sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow. J.D. and Andy Staples unpack the truths in college football that will set us all free including a few takes on Ohio State Buckeyes football and Ryan Day as well as LSU Tigers football and Brian Kelly. Continuing the "State of..." series, J.D. breaks down the current state of the Transfer Portal in college football. Texas Longh...

Today on The Hard Count, it's an electric day to talk some college football! The "State Of..." series rolls on as J.D. unpacks the current state of recruiting in the world of college football. Nebraska Cornhusker football has a massive amount of buzz around them with Dylan Raiola's 1st year on campus and year 2 of the Matt Rhule era getting rolling. What would be a win total that would satisfy the...

Today on The Hard Count, every college football season brings its own level of pressure but who are the teams that have the "now or never" vibe to them ahead of 2024. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and MORE! Florida Gators football has had a lot of buzz this offseason but what win total would the good folks in Gainesville be content/happy with i...

Today on The Hard Count, Will Compton from Bussin With The Boys joins the Progrum! We talk his Nebraska Cornhuskers and how many wins he would be content with as well Alabama Crimson Tide football, Oregon Ducks football and the CFB tour BWTB took this spring. The guests don't stop there. Tennessee Vols QB commit George MacIntyre also joins us to talk where things stand with Tennessee Vols football...

Today on The Hard Count, narratives run rampant during this part of the year in college football. However, who are the teams that may have an incorrect narrative around them? J.D. gives his thoughts on Florida Gators football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Clemson Tigers football, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. 2023 was a great year on paper for Florida State Seminoles football. But what'...

Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE on location from the On3 Elite Series at The W Hote! With some of the top prospects in America in Nashville this week, J.D. breaks down the big storylines we're watching in the world of college football recruiting. In college football, a year can make all the difference. What could be the big differences we see in the SEC this year in 2024? J.D. unpacks his pre...

Today on The Hard Count, there's a lot of talk around more "parity" exisiting in college football as we move into the expanded playoff era... but is there really? J.D. gives his thoughts. We asked and you answered. J.D. unpacks some of your great unknowns for the 2024 college football surrounding Colorado Buffs football, Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee Vols football, as well as Michigan Wolverines fo...

Today on The Hard Count, Jaden Rashada suing Billy Napier, a former staffer, and a high-level booster was not on our college football bingo card. However, what does this mean for the 2024 season of Florida Gators football? J.D. gives his thoughts. September is absolutely STACKED with great college football games. J.D. breaks down the games that he believes are playoff...ish in nature, including Te...

Today on The Hard Count, college football is an absolutely wild sport and we are living in the middle of a 30 For 30. Jaden Rashada is suing Billy Napier, Florida Gators former Director of Player Engagement and NIL, and a high-level booster. Pete Nakos joins the show to break it down and J.D. gives his take on the situation . With an expanded College Football Playoff, on paper, there is more teams...

Today on The Hard Count, it's a rankings special! With the dust has settled on the college football and the transfer portal, J.D. ranks his top 25 teams in college football headed into the 2025 season. J.D. reveals how he sees Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Miami Hurricanes football, Florida State Seminoles football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and OTHERS! You know we...

Today on The Hard Count, it's only May but it's NEVER too early to talk about the College Football Playoff. With the expanded field, could we see a 3-loss team make the dance, J.D. gives his thoughts on potential 9-3 teams that could find their way in (including Florida Gators football). Georgia Bulldogs football has been the standard in modern college football over. Are expectations too high for...

Today on The Hard Count, who will be the top QBs in college football in 2024? J.D. gives you his prediction (not current rankings) of the top QBs in the sport from teams like Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Texas Longhorns football, Oregon Ducks football, and more! The transfer portal is wrapping up but a few big names are still on the board. Pete Nakos AKA Portal Pete jo...

Today on The Hard Count, with the dust settled on college football's transfer portal, J.D. gives his thoughts on who were the best gets from the spring portal cycle. In 2024, Georgia Bulldogs football is going to be DIFFERENT. J.D. breaks down why. It is Nico Iamaleava time for Tennessee Vols football. How good can the Vols be in 2024? J.D. gives his thoughts. Is Florida State Seminole football un...

Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal has calmed down enough for us to talk through who the big winners are. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, Auburn Tigers football, and MORE. Speaking of Auburn, J.D. believes the Hugh Freeze coached offense could make a massive leap in 2024. Another transfer portal cycle has come and gone without...

Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal had itself a weekend! Where did some of the big names land and how will they impact their next team? J.D. talks Oklahoma Sooners football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, and MORE! Next, J.D. unpacks why there needs to be more nuance when discussing Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football. With a new season, and an e...

Today on The Hard Count, it's May and we're you would think it's mid October with how much college football there is to talk. Anything Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football does makes waves. Regardless, J.D. gives his thoughts on the tweets from Coach Prime. The transfer portal in college football saw several late entires. J.D. unpacks the latest movement. Ohio State Buckeyes football has won...

Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football are in the news for the aftermath of 2023's transfer portal exodus. J.D. gives his thoughts on the article written about it and how big of a deal it is/isn't. Speaking of the transfer portal, college football's transfer portal window is now closed but that does not mean the action has stopped. J.D. breaks down the latest moves and...

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is about to close up shop? What's the latest from the transfer portal in college football for the grand finale? J.D. breaks down some of the latest news and, Transfer Portal Authority, Pete Nakos joins the Progrum to unpack what he's hearing. Speaking of the transfer portal, Miami Hurricanes football was on a HEATER this past weekend. J.D. gives his tho...

Today on The Hard Count, we've got more transfer portal juice as some of the top guys are starting to make their commitments. J.D. unpacks the latest. Speaking of the transfer portal, the Auburn Tigers have been absolutely on FIRE! How/why is it happening? J.D. breaks it down. We've got the last major weekend of spring games on deck! What are we watching for from Deion Sanders & Colorado Buffs foo...

Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal has seen it's fair amount of entries. J.D. breaks down the latest with some of the high-profile names (including KeAndre Lambert-Smith zeroing in on Texas A&M Aggies football and Auburn Tigers football). Unpopular takes are BACK! J.D. unpacks the thought around Ohio State Buckeyes football QB room and Alabama Crimson Tide football avoid...

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. unpacks the latest from the transfer portal in college football, spring game takeaways from FSU, Texas, USC, and MORE. Finally, WHY was Arch Manning's performance so impressive in the Texas spring game? J.D. breaks it down. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Redeem Code "JD" at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Subsc...