The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count, Kirk Herbstreit sits down with J.D. and gives his thoughts on some of the top teams across the country, as well what offense he would've best in during his playing career. Our guy and National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg, join the show to unpack the On3 NIL Elite Series and what we learned from talking to the nation's TOP prospects and where their recruitments stand r...

On today's episode of The Hard Count, National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg joins the show to preview the buzz around the On3 NIL Elite Series event and what we're wanting to learn from siting down with country's top prospects that will be in attendance. J.D. breaks down which QBs are under pressure to elevate their Progrums in 2023. The SEC East is a gauntlet with Georgia, Tennessee, and Sout...

Today on The Hard Count, Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin joins the show to talk about the outlook is for the Nittany Lions in 2023 and his expectations fo,r his new QB, Drew Allar. J.D. breaks down what the big questions are in the Big Ten conference (on the field). Georgia is on a ROLL on the recruiting trail. J.D. gives his thoughts on how the Dawgs are on a hot streak and what it means fo...

Today on The Hard Count, ESPN released a list of the top QBs since the year 2000. J.D. gives his thoughts on the changes he would make to the top 10. We are less than 100 days away from Week 0! J.D. breaks down the most hyped teams in the country and what to make of the excitement around these teams. Oregon has been rolling on the recruiting trail! J.D. explains why this is a big deal and what thi...

Today on The Hard Count, we are 100 days from some college football! J.D. takes a peek at some of the key matchups for Week 1! National Recruiting Analyst for On3, Josh Newberg, joins the show to break down the ripple effect of Dylan Raiola picking Georgia on the rest of the recruiting landscape. Keon Coleman is headed to Florida State! What does this mean for the Seminoles as Mike Norvell continu...

Today on The Hard Count, Georgia landed the #1 QB in the country! J.D. breaks down the impact of Dylan Raiola's commitment to the Dawgs! The ACC has 7 teams that are taking a look at how unbreakable the grant of rights deal is. J.D. gives his thoughts on what this means for the future of college football. Finally, J.D. gives his dark horses he likes from each P5 conference and the win totals we ca...

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. gives his winners and losers as transfer portal season begins to come to a close. Vegas put out some win totals. Naturally, we have to talk about the ones that we can all profit off of. With several big name Progrums in contention for a national title in 2023, what are the question marks that could make or break their championship hopes? Finally, J.D. breaks down the...

Today on The Hard Count, Urban Meyer had some high-praise for the Texas Longhorns and the talent they have on their roster. J.D. gives his thoughts on what Coach Meyer had to say and what he wants to see for Texas to translate their talent into wins. The playoff will get here when it gets here but there's some games with playoff importance in the month of September! J.D. breaks down which games he...

Today on The Hard Count, Payton Thorne or Casey Thompson for Auburn. J.D. breaks down the situation as well as who he thinks Auburn should take. Also, who has the opportunity to take a major leap in 2023? Who's this year's Tennessee? Speaking of Tennessee, everyone keeps saying they have a "QB friendly" offense. What does that actually mean? J.D. breaks down the X's and O's. Let's have a DAY! Subs...

Today on The Hard Count, would Casey Thompson be a fit for the Auburn Tigers? J.D. breaks down the situation in Auburn, AL as well the rest of what's happening in the wild world that is the transfer portal. Dylan Raiola's RPM continues to trend towards Georgia. J.D. breaks down what landing a commitment from the top QB in 2024 would mean for the Dawgs. Finally, J.D. gives his top impact transfers...

Today on The Hard Count, Tyler Buchner committed to Alabama while we were on the air! J.D. gives his thoughts on the situation and what he believes is going on behind the scenes. Coach Prime has cleaned house! Which players will Colorado look to add now with the portal window closing. USC's newest DL, Bear Alexander, joins the show and J.D. breaks down the latest happenings in the transfer portal....

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. breaks down what he believes is the reason for the mass exodus from Colorado and what it means for 2023. With the second transfer portal window coming to an end this weekend, J.D. breaks down some of the big names that have found a new home and others are still available. Spring camp, for most, has concluded and J.D. tells you which freshman made a strong first impres...

J.D. breaks down the latest buzz for what's going on in the wild world that is the transfer portal in college football. With spring games on TV, J.D. gives his thoughts and even makes some predictions on the spring games set to get rolling this Saturday for Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Notre Dame. We appreciate y'all. We love y'all. Let's have a DAY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cW... Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple....

Today on The Hard Count, Minnesota Head Coach, PJ Fleck joins the show to talk about spring football, direction of the Big Ten conference, and installing a good culture. We have a TON of spring games this Saturday. J.D. previews what we're watching at Florida State, Ohio State, and Texas A&M. Finally, J.D. gives his freshman we NEED to be watching this weekend. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3!...

Today on The Hard Count, College Football Analyst for ESPN, and former Alabama QB, Greg McElroy joins the show to give his thoughts on the Crimson Tide's QB battle, the state of Alabama football, and the wild race for the SEC for the 2023 season. It is Spring Game SZN! J.D. previews the spring games that are set to get rolling at Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee this coming Saturday. Finally, USC mad...

Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Head Coach, Hugh Freeze, joins the show to talk spring football, the QB battle, and what Auburn is going to do in the 2nd portal window. J.D. gives his thoughts on what selling out the spring game means for Deion Sanders and Colorado. J.D. also tells you who he believes will be the first to an SEC title between Texas and Oklahoma! Finally, J.D. breaks down the stocl...

Today on The Hard Count, Brent Venables joins the show to talk through spring football, his QB room, and how Oklahoma's future move to the SEC impacts how he builds his roster. With multiple big time coaches headed into year 2 at new schools, J.D. breaks down where these coaches stand in 2023. Finally we got a TON of spring intel from Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to...

Tennessee Head Coach, Josh Heupel, joins J.D. to break down the latest on Rocky Top and what he expects from his team (and QB room) in 2023. Spring football is heating up and J.D. provides the latest from Florida, Miami and, Tennessee's camp. 5-star, TE Duce Robinson is set to commit TONIGHT. National recruiting analyst, Josh Newberg, joins the show to talk about what we can expect and where Robin...

Today on The Hard Count, Head Coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal joins the show to talk about bringing "The U" back to prominence in college football. With spring camp rolling all over the map, J.D. provides some spring intel from Ohio State, Texas, and Auburn. Finally, J.D. breaks down which freshman you need to know about before everyone else does! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on...

Today on The Hard Count, Wisconsin Head Football Coach, Luke Fickell joins the show to talk spring practice, his potential QB for 2023, and why Wisconsin was the job for him. J.D. also breaks down what's at stake for the Texas Longhorns in 2023 along with power rankings for QB rooms across the Big 12. Finally, with the Coach Prime era under way in Boulder, CO, J.D. gives his thoughts on the coachi...

Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://po...

Today on The Hard Count, Urban Meyer joins J.D. to talk the Ohio State QB battle, the state of the Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry, and where Nebraska is headed under Matt Rhule. J.D. power ranks the best QB ROOMS in the Big Ten. Finally, J.D. gives his thoughts on what the transfer portal QB market could look like after spring practice concludes. Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_con...

Today on The Hard Count, David Pollack joins J.D. to gives his thoughts on the Georgia QB battle, where he sees Alabama in 2023, and the progress of Tennessee and LSU after their 2022 campaigns. With spring practice getting rolling, J.D. power ranks the top QB rooms in the SEC. Finally, J.D. gives his thoughts on the teams we NEED to be focusing on during spring practice and what MIGHT be on the h...

Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://po...