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Andy and Jesse Simonton review George Kliavkoff’s explanation at Pac-12 media day that the league wasn’t announcing a media rights deal so that the focus would remain on football. That, of course, led to a logical question about whether the media rights deal was done. (Spoiler alert: It wasn’t.) We then honor Kliavkoff’s request to talk about football by examining USC coach Lincoln Riley’s assertion that he and the Trojans have a responsibility to the west coast to be nationally relevant. He’s not

0:00-10:20 Andy and Jesse discuss how Lane Kiffin livens up SEC Media Days with some outstanding quotes and a doppelgänger in the crowd 10:20-19:45 Andy and Jesse discuss Tennessee's outlook on the 2023 season to see if the Volunteers can continue their momentum after a strong campaign in 2022 21:39-27:04 Tennessee's Head Coach Josh Heupel joins the show to discuss his "sexy" offense with his athletic offensive linemen and standout quarterback, Joe Milton -- Can the Vols build on their success

Andy and Jesse Simonton react to Alabama’s appearance at SEC Media Days. The Crimson Tide contingent introduced the concept of “negative rat poison,” and Nick Saban revealed his favorite kind of cake. (0:00-17:13) Florida coach Billy Napier joins the show to discuss year two in Gainesville. Andy also asks Napier about his part in the viral collage of SEC coaches if they grew their hair long. (Thanks again to Birmingham photojournalist Brooks Carter for a work of art worthy of the Louvre.)

0:00-21:27 Andy and Jesse Simonton point out just how difficult it is to win three consecutive national titles in college football and then handicap whether 2023 Georgia can win its third consecutive title. The schedule is favorable, but will it prepare the Bulldogs for potential matchups against Alabama, LSU, Ohio State or Michigan? 21:28-26:30 Georgia coach Kirby Smart joins the show to talk about pickleball, the crazy retention (and contribution) rate of the 2021 recruiting class and focusing on

0:00-4:47 Andy and Jesse Simonton discuss Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher’s reaction to a hot seat question at SEC Media Days. 4:48-21:39 Cole Cubelic (ESPN/SEC Network/Cube Show podcast) joins to talk LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M. LSU won the West last season, but do the Tigers have the depth to truly compete for the SEC and national titles? Andy and Cole also explain how Texas A&M feels more talented than the non-Alabama/LSU West teams, but the Aggies need to win the games they’re supposed to win

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