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Its more Phil in the Blank to open things up. The guys handle JB's thought-provoking blanks with some fun chat about what the biggest storylines and least talked about folks in the program as we head into the preseason, officially. The guys get into some fun QB depth talk, and what they are hearing about the guys in that room that don't wear glasses. JC and Phil wrap with some discussion on the si...

Hale McGranahan joins the guys at the top of the hour to give his thoughts as we head into preseason practice. They dig into the latest on recruiting scoop, and shift gears to Hale's expectations in what we will get to see out of the practice facility. They bring Hale into the position battle discussion, and project a couple of starters and individual battles they expect. The O-Line obviously begi...

The guys come hot right out the gate talking some players and expectations for JC as we enter preseason camp. They get in to some of the misinformation being spread around following the Ray Tanner interview on The Show specifically the apparel contract statements. UGA actually dismissing a player for conduct, and an intersting depth issue there make the chat, and they talk some on Heather Dinich's...

It's Drive Around the SEC time for us this week. Mike has us talking Whit Merrifield, a top-100 list of players from the 00's, and a way too early draft board of 843 eligible players in our deep dive into players and teams around the SEC. They talk the inflation for QB salaries in the NFL as well as some more Braves chat before having a discussion on the weird little blue laws in SC when they were...

Mike Morgan is in for our second installment of Power Hour this week. Football is over a month away. Facilities improvements, and raised exposure are top of mind. Mike reminds us all that Columbia has some real advantages over other SEC cities. Jaiden Braker officially, decommits from the Gamecocks for LSU. The guys get into some football talk with an emphasis on the offense, and how Loggains will...

Athletics Director, Ray Tanner, joins The Show right at the top. We get his thoughts on the hiring of Paul Mainieri to kick things off, and dive into his leadership style. They get some thoughts from Tanner on the new scholarship and NIL settlement. JC asks Coach Tanner to speak on the Paris hire, and JB hits him with one on Beamer. They talk about a range of things from the soccer match, moving t...

The guys dig into the discussion of the Palmetto Bowl to kick things off and look at the slate of games Thanksgiving weekend this season up against a few NFL offerings. Buy or Sell drops for the week with a heavy dose of offense on JB's mind in a fun wrap to The Show

Brad Crawford joins the guys to open the second hour fresh from the pickleball court. He comes in with some of his top storylines heading in the Gamecocks preseason camp. JC asks him about his most recent QB rankings, he gives some intel on Kentucky and Florida. They talk LSU coming to town early, which teams to keep an eye on, and who is getting overhyped in Talkin' Season. They wrap with Brads t...

The guys clean up some programming business at the top with some guests lined up for the week, and reveal the full football season lineup of regular guests before diving into a list of the most anticipated games in the SEC this season. Alex Jones of The Big spur joins for his weekly segment, and he tells us about being with Mike Furrey for Birdies With Beamer when Malik Clark made his FSU decision...

Mike, JC, and Phil bring things home in the final hour with some more Gamecocks chat, and take a look at the hot off the presses JP Poll from Josh Pate. They give their thoughts on the rankings and some teams, in general. Mike has a burning question, and takes a look through the Chat Box.

Mike Morgan joins the guys for Power Hour. Lot's of general discussions ensues with some wing talk, coaches' shows, and Dave Odom as Mike tells some stories to kick things off. Ellis Johnson comes up in the discussion and some interesting nuggets about that time for Carolina football. Rattler's first looks as a Saint are a hot topic, and the guys get into some of their expectations for him moving...

JB, JC, and Phil open things up with some talk on the preseason camp schedule. They talk the odds times, and hit on the Call-in show firing back up before John Whittle joins them. They get into his coverage of the call-in show, and then get right to business. They talk Kyle Kennard to kick things off and dive into the EDGE position. They talk how to defeat the Kentucky D-line, and then change thei...

John Strickland joins The show for his weekly appearance. We find out that he knows Juju McDowell's family well, and they get his thoughts on the coaches' statements from the Birdies with Beamer event. JC offers his thought on McDowell with John, and speculate where his talents will be best utilized. The guys round out the week with a fun look at John Strickland's personal SEC stadium rankings to...

JC is back from his shuttle duties, and the guys continue the look at the news coming from the Birdies with Beamer event. They dig deep into the D-Line and Travian Robertson's comments. A bigger chat on depth and talent ensues with expectations continuing to gain momentum for the transfer class. They get into some discussion on Mike Furrey, and how his group will look coming out of the gate. JC gi...

JB and Phil dive into the news of the day. They talk the discipline issues continuing in Athens. Some major questions are popping up surrounding the number one team. On to some Athletics Department updates, and a quick program up date for next week. An update from Austin, TX regarding a certain special teams coach with a penchant for exotic pets and dancers is discussed, and they get into some of...

The guys convince Stephen Garcia to hang around for another segment in the final hour. They talk the impact of team guys on the morale of the roster. Garcia gives his thoughts on Coach Elliott, and they have some gut-churning memories about the 2010 Auburn regular season game before Stephen takes his leave, and the guys continue to talk that pivotal loss for the eventual SEC East winner. The fello...

Malik Clark makes his commitment decision for FSU, and they guys have their immediate reaction following the public display. The Gamecocks took the L on this one, and the guys have their thoughts on the loss. It hurts, but classes are made or broken on single players as JC reminds us. Stephen Garcia joins the conversation after hosting QB camp, and has some great insight into the QB/WR chemistry....

JB, JC, and Phil hit the ground running today with Malik Clark on commitment watch. They get into the social posts from Dylan Stewart showing great results what dedication to a nutrition and strength program. JB has his eyes on a defensive player to make a breakout this season, and they talk some Ole Miss in conjunction with his pick.

Matt Anderson joins Mike, JC, and Phil to wrap The Show. The chat box threw a couple basketball questions at Matt, and he was happy to oblige. They talk the roster and some expectations for the upcoming hardwood season before giving way to Teddy Heffner to discuss the news of Bob Marcum's passing. They get into some interesting stories about the steroid era, Marcum, Joe Morrison, and much more to...

JC and Phil get things started cleaning up some Chat Box items before Mike Morgan finds his way back for a third time this week. They talks some media and near misses for basketball before welcoming in Dennis O'Keefe to talk some officiating. Dennis and Mike go way back, and they dig into officiating, Dennis's career, and some more memorable calls/no calls in recent memory. They wrap with some of...

The guys open things up with a look at the national calendar, and have questions about fast food metrics. After the break JB hits them with some Gamecocks in the NFL, and some surprising facts about position groups. They get into the bigger picture with recruiting and recruiter successes. Some of the past failures are discussed as pertains to team/position development versus individual player deve...

Mike Morgan kicks things off with his first Love Chevy Drive Around the SEC of the new season. Mike has been keeping his ear to the ground and eye on the records for some interesting stats and analysis from across the league. They wrap with some on how awkward the ACC Media Days will be, and how confident do you feel about picking a correct six teams out of the eventual 12 in the upcoming playoff?

Mike Morgan is back for his second of three appearances this week and more Power! They hit Mike with one of the previous rapid fire questions to get his thoughts on the toughest road game for Carolina. They talk some of the preseason darlings with some notable games and a look at the B1G versus previous perceptions of the league. JB has his Buy or Sell segment for the week with a heavy South Carol...

JB and Phil open things up talking about the week zero slate for CFB, and touch on the latest addition to the baseball staff before Alex Jones of the Big Spur joins to talk some football recruiting. Malik Clark and Jared Smith make the chat before taking a look at the transfer class set to make an impact on the field this season. JB hits Alex with some rapid fire questions to wrap the hour.

The conversation continues with Mike Morgan as they have some ACC discussion, and look at what it takes to be a top team in college football. Sanders and Sellers enter the conversation before they wrap, and they have some fun kicking discussion starting with a fun stat in a taste of a numbers filled Drive Around the SEC on tomorrow's Show.