Until Saturday: A show about college football

Mitch and Ari are joined by The Athletic's Sam Khan Jr. to discuss all things recruiting in the state of Texas. Things kick off with Arch Manning's future, and how that could affect Quinn Ewers. Plus, what is Texas Tech's recruiting ceiling under Joey McGuire? And, has Jimbo Fisher locked down the Houston area? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats Luke Fickell to the show! Coach Fickell discusses the growing use of the transfer portal and if it's needed to keep up with the rest of the nation. Is it possible to construct a winning program with developmental players who have been in a school's system for multiple years? What qualities is Coach Fickell looking for in his next starting qua...

In this latest edition of 'Dear Andy' (wherein Andy answers your questions submitted to him via his mailbag on The Athletic or on Twitter), Andy describes what a betting scandal in college football would look like. Why is an entity like the NFL more concerned with exercising a heavier hand against players who gamble on games than those who commit more serious offenses, a la Calvin Ridley? Andy als...

Andy recently received an absurd amount of suggestions for a Random Ranking topic. Well, after sorting and determining which recommendations were his favorite, he decided on one: Songs about bodies of water. How much more random can you get? Join Andy as he unveils his list of favorite songs about bodies of water. The songs run the gamut of genres, so we hope everyone's musical preference is met a...

Andy and Ari welcome you to 'Focus Group Friday' where the duo evaluates the feedback and reaction from a guest about a range of topics. The guys invite Michael Crystal, one of the Great Stewart Mandel's interns at Northwestern University, onto the podcast to discuss podcasts; why we, as spectators of sports, are so enamored by the industry; balancing one's love for sports with being a journalist;...

Our very own Jason Kersey is putting down his beat writing pen and pad and is moving on from the media profession. He'll soon be pursing a career in law! Max Olson, Sam Khan Jr. and special guest Eddie Radosevich send Jason off with some laughs, stories and good times. Everyone here at The Athletic wish Jason the best of luck on his new journey, and he'll always remain an important part of One Tru...

Mitch and Ari take a look at Notre Dame's 2023 class and if it's possible for the Irish to keep up this elite pace. Plus, why does New Jersey seem to have more high-end prospects than New York? And, which schools are the best at developing prospects for each position? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes former Iowa State Cyclones QB and NFL Draft hopeful, Brock Purdy, to today's show! The pair discuss Purdy's time preparing for the NFL Draft, including working with a performance coach to fortify his mechanics and maintain arm health. Brock chats about his time at Iowa State and what makes Matt Campbell so great. Plus, the duo converse about Ames as a college football town. Follow An...

Andy and Max Olson unite to form a stoppable, though it takes effort to stop them, tandem as the Room Temperature Takes Team. The guys serve up tepid opinions in this episode, as the duo discusses the levels of support for Bryan Harsin and Scott Frost. Should fans be backing their respective head coach more than they currently are? Kyler Murray's tenure in Arizona seems muddled. What's worse for A...

In a fun-filled edition of Dear Andy and Ari, the guys run the gamut giving their opinion on Miami's ceiling and debating if they can win the Coastal. Should programs play two quarterbacks at once to mitigate, or eliminate the possibility entirely, the chances of one of them leaving? Can less talented programs challenge the nation's best teams by embracing a 'Moneyball '/analytical system? Lastly,...

The Panchakarma sounds intimidating, and it is. A professional athlete like Aaron Rodgers is able to endure the colon-vacating procedure, but could and/or would Ari handle it? Andy and Ari discuss Rodgers' cleanse, their exercise routines, and more of their health tips on today's show. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/...

Mitch and Ari open up the show with Arizona and their recruiting expectations. The state of Alabama is talent-rich in the 2023 cycle; how many in-state 5-stars will Nick Saban sign? What is the path for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame’s recruiting to be on par with the top 3 in college football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes The Athletic's Kentucky basketball scribe Kyle Tucker to a college basketball edition of ASSF! Kyle shares his story about Kentucky center, Oscar Tshiebwe, using NIL to pave a path for his mom to come to America from the Dominican Republic of Congo. The duo examines how NIL can continue to impact Tshiebwe's life, and how it may affect other college basketball and football players in...

Andy is joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini to discuss the lack of overarching leadership in college football in the aftermath of the failed experiment to expand the playoff. How does this decision impact group of five programs and potential conference realignment? The Sun Belt is gaining popularity and is becoming "SEC Junior". The future of the sport is up in the air during these uncertain ti...

It's a spirited debate edition of The Andy Staples Show! Andy and Ari exchange their thoughts about College Football Playoff expansion discourse stalling between commissioners. Though a playoff with more depth appears inevitable, Ari believes the current four-team field has its benefits and is more entertaining than others think it to be. Andy disagrees. The pair defend their respective positions...

Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, hide yo husband because Q-tips are out to get ya! Ari relives his harrowing ear wax experience for our entertainment before he and Andy discuss proper ear maintenance. Afterward, Jayden Daniels will reportedly enter the transfer portal, where could he wind up, and what's up with Arizona State? Is UCLA the most likely landing place for him, if not, then where? Andy then...

Mitch and Ari are joined by The Athletic’s Bill Landis to discuss the quality of Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class. Will the Buckeyes keep up their elite recruiting in the 2023 cycle? Plus, the guys dive into NIL and how that has and will affect recruiting. And, Mitch hosts The Newlywed Game between Ari and Bill to see how well they know each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Whether you agree with it or not, college football is changing. Andy and David discuss CFB's transformation because of name, image, and likeness, and how college sports collectives are providing the weapons needed in the never-ending arms race for talent. Are markets different for players based on their skill and caliber? How are programs equipping themselves to handle this new wave of talent acqu...

Max Olson joins Andy to discuss his recent re-ranking of the 2018 recruiting class. Max describes the process that goes into this annual project and explains why coaches jump at that opportunity to participate. Hop in the recruiting time machine and put today's sport of college football in perspective by understanding the past. Read the full story on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3128181/...

Wings, parties, trucks, commercials, and many other elements associated with the Super Bowl are brought to the table by Andy and Ari in today's show! Did the "twisty" method work for Ari, and why did Andy ingest 75+ wings at one time once when he was in college? What is Bryan Harsin supposed to do for Auburn now? How will he pitch recruits? Is there any way he and Auburn can salvage their relation...

Aaron Suttles joins Andy to react to Auburn retaining Bryan Harsin as its head football coach. Did Auburn's leadership bungle this whole situation? Should they have been as public as possible about their proceedings as they were? Why didn't they just pay the man? Plus, what does the future hold for the Tigers program with Harsin still at the helm? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Aaron...

Andy and Ari help kick off your Super Bowl weekend with their ongoing reaction to the Bryan Harsin-Auburn drama. Will Harsin's approach to recruiting lead to his undoing at AU? How does he stack up against the likes of Billy Napier's, among others, first full recruiting cycle? Ari's at it again. The state of Oklahoma is fed up with him. But why? Plus, we need sponsoring by a truck brand, and Andy...

Mitch and Ari kick off this week’s episode with Arch Manning and his list. The 5-star QB has eliminated Clemson; Texas, Ole Miss, Alabama and Georgia remain. Plus, Lincoln Riley’s comments on the transfer portal has raised some eyebrows; the guys give their opinions on it. And, which programs do the most with least? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another rollicking episode of 'Dear Andy'! Andy responds to a listener question about Auburn's current coaching predicament. Should the Tigers appoint an interim head coach to bridge the program through next season, or hire a new coach to steward the club? When negotiating with a new head coach, should ADs include safeguards to protect their respective program/university from gargant...

The AP's Ralph Russo joins Andy to give his take on the latest news in college football. Is Auburn close to making a decision about Head Coach Bryan Harsin? Have college football coaching hires become more about short-term PR rather than long-term success? The guys chat about Brian Kelly at LSU, Mario Cristobal at Miami and other recent new hires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...