The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal in college football is continuing to roll. What's the latest with the big names (like KeAndre Lambert Smith, Cormani McClain, Damien Martinez, and MORE) J.D. unpacks the latest intel. Volume 2 of CFB transfer portal "Who Needs What?" premiers as J.D. breaks down the needs at Progrums like Oklahoma Sooners football, Auburn Tigers football, Miami Hurrican...

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal in college football continues to churn, buzz, and everything in between. J.D. breaks down the latest intel on some of the top names (like Damien Martinez and KeAndre Lambert Smith) and addresses some of the latest movement. As the college football transfer portal opens up, who needs to address what? J.D. unpacks what he would like to see of the top Prog...

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is OPEN in College Football. Who's on the move? Who will be a major buyer? What's the latest intel? J.D. breaks down all of it with Pete Nakos AKA Portal Pete. We had our first round of spring games across the CFB landscape this past weekend. J.D. unpacks his takeaways from spring games played by Georgia Bulldogs football, Miami Hurricanes football, Flo...

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is starting to get rolling. J.D. provides the latest update with Bear Alexander! We went to Tuscaloosa yesterday to sit down with the Head Coach of Alabama Crimson Tide football, Kalen DeBoer! Coach talked to us about everything from his A-Day attire to recruiting to how he plans to utilize Jalen Milroe's unique skillset. Speaking of spring games, there...

Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Transfer Portal is already buzzing with activity and "intends" to enter. J.D. breaks down the latest. Jalen Milroe is a different style of QB than Kalen DeBoer has utilized the past few seasons but J.D. breaks down why the formula is absolutely there for Alabama Crimson Tide football in 2024! Fresh off of our visit with Tennessee V...

Today on The Hard Count, it’s April and college football is still the greatest sport on the face of the planet. J.D. unpacks some of the narratives we need to guard against in college football. These narratives pertain to Alabama Crimson Tide football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida Gators football, and Auburn Tigers football. Don’t let “Big CFB” tell you what to think. In the same vein as...

Today on The Hard Count, are we about to enter into a college football super conference era? An article came out yesterday talking about the idea. J.D. gives his thoughts. Who are the most INTERESTING college football teams in the world/ 2024 season? J.D. gives his shortlist including teams like Oklahoma Sooners football, Florida State Seminoles football, Texas A&M Aggies football, and USC Trojans...

Today on The Hard Count, Georgia Bulldogs football Head Coach, Kirby Smart did a very interesting interview with ESPN's Chris Low. They covered a variety of topics, including the new path to a national title in college football. Today, J.D. breaks down what is now going to be required to win it all in CFB and who, as we sit here in April, has the chops to do it? (hint: Georgia Bulldogs football, T...

Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Tigers football Head Coach, Hugh Freeze, joins the show! J.D. made the trip down to Auburn, Alabama to sit down with Hugh Freeze and get his thoughts on Payton Thorne, Auburn's internal standard, and just how good, 5-star freshman WR, Cam Coleman can be. J.D. breaks down the latest intel from spring ball with at Auburn as well as other top Progrums like Florida Gato...

Today on The Hard Count, recruiting is the gift that keeps on giving in college football! National Recruting Analyst Josh Newberg joins the show to talk through the latest on the recruiting trail including USC Trojans football HEATER, the visits set up for 5-Star QB Julian Lewis, and his thoughts on Colorado Buffs football Head Coach Deion Sanders decision to not do in-home visits. J.D. also previ...

Today on The Hard Count, a former Florida Gator football player had some things to say about his old team that raised some eyebrows. J.D. gives his thoughts and why Billy Napier just needs games to be played. Staying in the Sunshine State, Miami Hurricane football has a golden opportunity this college football season. J.D. breaks down why 2024 is massive year for Mario Cristobal and Cam Ward at Th...

Today on The Hard Count, with a new year comes new expectations, who's feeling the most PRESSURE in college football? J.D. sounds off on teams like Tennessee Vols football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida Gators football and MORE! For those that have kept tabs on the recruiting trail, Lincoln Riley and USC Trojans football have been getting AFTER IT! J.D. unpacks USC's success and why he bel...

Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders addressed that he does not go to recruits homes for visits of Colorado Buffs football recruits? J.D. gives his thoughts. It's absolute madness that's about to happen in college basketball but who could cause chaos in college football this year? J.D. talks through agents of chaos teams like Florida Gators football, Auburn Tigers football, and more. Oklahoma So...

Today on The Hard Count, college football is madness! Former 5-Star OT Kaydn Proctor transferred to Iowa in January and is now transferring BACK to be part of Alabama Crimson Tide football where he was a Freshman All-American last season. What does this mean for the future of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts. In other news, is Clemson about to end the ACC? Pete Nakos joins to break down t...

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Today on The Hard Count, it is NEVER too early to preview the Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes in Week 1 of the wonderful thing of the college football season! J.D. breaks down the matchup for both sides and the impact for Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal. There is no rivalry that can match the intensity of the Ohio State Buckeyes football and Michigan Wolverines football. J.D. sounds off on, Oh...

Today on The Hard Count, we have MORE spring football and that means more spring 1st impressions. J.D. breaks down the latest from Miami Hurricanes football, Auburn Tigers football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. Speaking of Alabama National Recruiting Analyst and host of the 5-Star Flex, Phillip Dukes, joins the show to break down the latest for Kalen DeBoer on the recruiting trail. As we sit...

Today on The Hard Count, we've got the man in charge of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, Marcus Freeman joining the show! We talk to Coach about the new playoff format, Riley Leonard, "challenging everything," and MORE. Spring has sprung and that means we've got spring intel. We check out Progrums like Florida Gators football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football...

Today on The Hard Count, we've got the Tennessee Vols football Head Coach Josh Heupel joining the show! Coach Heupel talks everything from evolving the offense with Nico Iamaleava, adapting from 2022 to 2023, and what he's expecting from the new faces in his secondary. J.D. answers one of your questions surrounding college football's "sleeping giants" (including Nebraska, Texas A&M, Florida, and M...

Today on The Hard Count, South Carolina Gamecocks football Head Coach Shane Beamer joins the show! Coach Beamer talks everything from the QB battle, hiring new staff members and how he's building the trenches. We got a great article from ESPN's Chris Low on Alabama's hiring of Kalen DeBoer and how it almost impacted Florida State Seminoles football, Mike Norvell, and Lane Kiffin. J.D. gives his th...

Today on The Hard Count, we have the pleasure of talking ball, life, Dylan Raiola and everything in between with, Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach, Matt Rhule. Spring ball is HERE! J.D. unpacks some of the biggest "what ifs" for teams like Michigan Wolverines football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Alabama Crimson Tide football and others. The 2021 head coaching car...

Today on The Hard Count, Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal joins the show! J.D. gives his ACC Projection rankings, including teams like the Florida State Seminoles. Finally, J.D. talks through how we should evaluate the NEW era for Alabama Crimson Tide football under Kalen DeBoer. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best o...

Today on The Hard Count, LSU Tigers Head Football Coach Brian Kelly joins the show! Coach Kelly talks Garrett Nussmeier taking over, utilizing Harold Perkins, and the feeling around year 3 in Baton Rouge. It is finally time for spring ball to get rolling! J.D. talks through areas of focus we need to lock in on across the SEC with teams like Auburn Tigers football, Georgia Bulldogs football, Texas...

Today on The Hard Count, Florida State Seminole Head Coach Mike Norvell joins the show to talk everything from DJU and the transfer portal to FSU vs the ACC. Projection Rankings are BACK! This time, J.D. takes a look at the Big Ten. Where do the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and Oregon Ducks all rank? J.D. sounds off. J.D. breaks down some massive moves within the coordinator carousel...

Today on The Hard Count, we have the Head Coach of USC Trojans football, Lincoln Riley joining the show to talk his new defensive staff, QB room, and their move to the Big Ten. The SEC is full of powerhouse Progrums there's Georgia Bulldogs football, Tennessee Vols football, Texas Longhorns football, LSU Tigers football, but who are most impactful coaches/players in the conference? J.D. sounds off...