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Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast

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The Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast previews and reviews every aspect of the greatest sport on the planet. Join Athlon’s editorial team every week of the preseason, regular season, postseason and offseason for a breakdown of the entire circus that is college football.

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00:35:01

Ranking the Programs: Big Ten

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/04/02

Steven Lassan fills in for Mitch as we rank every Power 5 program in the nation, based on attractiveness of the head coaching position. We take into account things like access to talent (geography), history and tradition (proof of concept) and support (money, fanbase). Michigan vs. Penn St? What is Nebraska? Michigan St vs. Wisconsin? The West vs. the East? Urban versus rural locations? We also added some thoughts on Jim Delany and what he means to college football.

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00:29:46

Ranking the Programs: Pac-12

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/03/27

Steven Lassan fills in for Mitch as we rank every Power 5 program in the nation, based on attractiveness of the head coaching position. We take into account things like access to talent (geography), history and tradition (proof of concept) and support (money, fanbase). Oregon, Washington and UCLA are all chasing USC but which one is closest to catching the Trojans as the best program in the Pac-12? What do we make of the Arizona schools and new comers Colorado and Utah? And how the hell do you win

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00:02:50

Quick Update on Mitch

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/03/21

We just wanted to quickly update you on what is going on. Mitch current status is day-to-day and apologize for our last minute schedule changes. The Cover 2 is perfectly fine and will be back shortly but we wanted to give you guys all an update. Thanks for sticking with us!

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00:34:14

Ranking the Programs: Big 12

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/03/05

We are ranking every Power 5 program in the nation, based on attractiveness of the head coaching position. We take into account things like access to talent (geography), history and tradition (proof of concept) and support (money, fanbase). Texas and Oklahoma a cut above everyone else but who is best between the two powerhouses? Is there a clearcut No. 3? How do outposts like Morgantown and Lubbock factor in? What's the difference between TCU and Baylor?

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00:42:14

Ranking the Programs: ACC

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/03/01

We are ranking every Power 5 program in the nation, based on attractiveness of the head coaching position. We take into account things like access to talent (geography), history and tradition (proof of concept) and support (money, fanbase). Florida State or Clemson at the top? How good is Miami and where would Notre Dame slot? What do we make of the muddled middle of the ACC? Big cities vs. small towns? Pitt and Syracuse have been hurt by modernization and why has BC overachieved.

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00:43:03

Ranking the Programs: SEC

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/02/27

We are ranking every Power 5 program in the nation, based on attractiveness of the head coaching position. We take into account things like access to talent (geography), history and tradition (proof of concept) and support (money, fanbase). What is the best job in the SEC? How do we differentiate between Auburn, Tennessee and LSU? Texas A&M has everything except winning. Oxford vs. Starkville? Arkansas vs. South Carolina?

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00:45:26

Gambling in College Sports and Coaches Running their...

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/02/20

In light of the in-depth study into the NBA gambling scandal of 2007, are college sports more corrupt as it pertains to gambling than we think? Is football tougher to fix than basketball? Which players are susceptible? One current coach is talking junk about another league while a former coach is running his mouth about a current coach. Oh, the off-season. The SEC coordinator carousel has finally stopped spinning and we take a look at the best 15 rosters in the country for 2019.

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00:54:34

Scare Tactics, Poaching Players and The AAF

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/02/14

College football coaches are trying to scare fans into thinking that free agency is upon us. We explain why this is flawed logic and a ploy. Meanwhile, Barry Odom is pissed at coaches for recruiting his players - should we be upset too? Is the launch of the AAF a legit option for high school players and a potential solution to saving the amateur model? How big of a loss is Jim Leavitt for Oregon?

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00:53:50

National Signing Day from 10,000 Feet

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/02/08

The 2019 recruiting cycle is in the books and the guys break down National Signing Day from a broad perspective. What do you need to know about the rankings? In less than 18 months, the entire state of Florida has been flipped on its head. The Pac-12 is falling further and further behind the rest of college football. And programs like Nebraska, Georgia Tech, Purdue, Iowa St and Maryland have become fascinating to track on the trail. Also, Mitch and Braden comment on the Art Briles-Southern Miss

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00:51:35

The QB: Transfers, Projected Starters and Development

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/01/31

We focus on the QB position today as the NCAA multi-dimensional transfer portal is heating up. Fans should change their perception of "the transfer." Who is projected to have a transfer starter in 2019 and who is doing the best job of developing talent at the position. Who lives (or dies) by the transfer? Which league will have the best and most interesting signal callers in 2019?

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00:51:11

Stock Report: First-Year Head Coaches

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/01/23

How did the first year guys fare in 2018 and how much does that impact they way we view their futures moving forward? Should expectations now be changed at Nebraska, Florida, UCLA, Texas A&M or Florida State? And who in the new coach class of 2019 is best set up for success right away? Urban is back working, is Clemson the best of all-time and Texas-TAMU might be ramping up?

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00:53:33

Your Playoff Expansion PhD

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/01/16

No, we aren't debating the merits of expansion. What we do talk about is why is this happening now? What are the next steps fans can expect? Who is the driving force behind expansion talks and who will be making the decisions? Lastly, predictions on what will happen BEFORE expansion takes place. The guys also cover transfer news, coaching changes and the NFL Draft underclassmen as well.

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00:48:07

Apology Tour 2018: What We Got Wrong

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/01/11

The guys look back on 2018 and our predictions that went horribly wrong. We apologize for overhyping some teams (Auburn, Miami) while downplaying others (LSU, Wazzu). We apologize to certain quarterbacks and certain head coaches. This group therapy session is all about holding ourselves accountable (and not taking it too seriously!)

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00:51:18

Clemson, We're Sorry

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/01/08

Mitch and Braden were dead wrong about Clemson and Alabama and are sorry. The guys talk about the players, plays, coaches and decisions that have removed Bama from the top of the college football mountain. How has Dabo done it and what can others learn from Clemson? And a quick look at what a preseason 2019 Top 25 may look like - because, here's a shocker, Alabama and Clemson will be good next year.

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00:46:20

Clemson-Alabama IV (w/ coaching tidbits)

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2019/01/03

Clemson and Alabama will meet for the third time in the national title game. But what will a title game in Santa Clara look like? Is this game the most talented combo since Miami-Ohio St 2002? Which do you prefer: Aerial assaults or trench warfare? And which style will win Monday night? Which QB plays better (or makes the fewest mistakes)? Which outcome is better for college football? Coaching Tidbits: What in the hell is Holgo thinking? Did Miami settle? Will UT ever hire an offensive

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00:48:32

Semifinal Recap: We told you in April

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2018/12/30

Alabama and Clemson have done what they were supposed to do as we told you back in April (and August and December) and won their way into the Playoff. How did they do it? Both teams switched QBs and both Tua and Trevor starred for their teams, but who is better? Why does Notre Dame's loss mean they need to join a league? Why are people tired of greatness in the championship game? We breakdown both national semifinal outcomes.

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00:42:01

Playoff Preview-Palooza!

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2018/12/24

What would a win mean for Notre Dame and/or Oklahoma? How do narratives (take a shot) change should either pull the upset? Just how do we think those upsets could take place? Is the Irish defense better than we think? Will Bama get stops? Can Ian Book avoid Clemson's killer D-Line? Will Alabama gash the Sooners on the ground like Georgia? What else does last year's semis teach us about this year? Lastly, we make very boring picks and praise the TV layout for this year's playoff.

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00:37:42

Mini-Pod: National Signing Day Recap

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2018/12/21

Is the early signing day now just THE national signing day? Did Alabama sign the best class ever or is the rest of the SEC catching up with Nick Saban? What the hell is happening in the Pac-12 as both USC and UCLA struggle while Oregon dominates. The state of Florida also saw winners (Florida) and major losers (Florida St, Miami). Is Nebraska setting itself up for a run in the Big Ten West? The guys cover all things Signing Day in this impromptu mini-pod!

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00:57:12

Justin Fields, Playoff Expansion and Early Signing...

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2018/12/18

Justin Fields is exploring a transfer from Georgia. How much does his decision change the landscape in 2019 should he be eligible? There are conversations swirling around playoff expansion. Why are we getting conflicting reports and what should the power brokers be talking about? How big of a role has UCF played in this movement? Lastly, early signing period is this week. Who does it help and what storylines are we tracking.

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00:45:01

Kyler Murray wins and why bowl results are dangerous

Athlon Sports Cover 2 College Football Podcast ·

2018/12/11

Kyler Murray won the Heisman! Braden releases his ballot and why he voted for who he did. Did Tua deserve to win and who the hell left him off their ballots? Georgia Tech and Kansas State have made two solid hires as well as Liberty! (Yes, Liberty) The coordinator carousel is spinning. And bowl games: Do the results matter or tell us anything about how good a team or league is? And do we have an issue with all these star players sitting out their team's bowl game?

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