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As the ACC Spring Meetings continue in Amelia Island, Andy breaks down everything that is happening and the discussions being held. It also raises the question: Does the ACC itself have a perception issue?

(0:00-1:24) Intro - ACC Meetings Continue
(1:25-13:52) ACC's Perception Issue
(13:53-21:21) More Kickoff Times Announced
(21:22-45:57) Ralph Russo joins to talk CFB Future
(45:58-1:11:56) David Hale from ACC Network Joins
(1:11:57-1:14:01) Dear Andy tomorrow! Get your questions to andystapleson3@gmail.com

More and more kickoff times were announced on Tuesday, and this round of kickoff times may give us a SCORCHER in Gainesville.


Ralph Russo, a friend of the show, joins us to discuss the overall landscape of college football today and what the future looks like.

ACC Network’s finest David Hale joins Andy to give a mini teaser on all things ACC amidst the spring meetings

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Producer: River Bailey
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Andy is on the scene at the ACC meetings in Amelia Island, Fla., and the scene is… weird.

(0:00-3:05) Intro - Live from ACC Spring Meetings!
(3:06-9:41) Kickoff Times Announced
(9:42-23:12) North Carolina, Board of Trustees Update
(23:13-48:40) Florida State Update with Ira Schoffel
(48:41-53:44) NFL vs CFP Games on TV
(53:45-1:02:33) NCAA president speaks on House Settlement
(1:02:34-1:03:09) Conclusion

Two ACC schools (Florida State and Clemson) are suing the conference, and the conference is suing those schools back. And everyone is meeting ahead of a potentially exciting 2024 football season because no one can do anything about the court cases right now.

Meanwhile, the board of trustees at North Carolina made a very public statement that the Tar Heels need to consider membership in another conference. Unlike at Clemson and Florida State, where the president and athletic director were very much on board with the anti-ACC sentiment, the trustees spent part of their meeting Monday criticizing athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who was headed to the meeting in Florida when they met. Cunningham, at least publicly, has been supportive of the ACC.

Also, NCAA president Charlie Baker met with ACC ADs and coaches Monday to brief them on some of the big changes heading their way. The NCAA is negotiating a settlement in a class action lawsuit (House v. NCAA) that likely will change the business model for college sports. And Baker is talking like a person who wants that multi-billion dollar settlement done so the schools can start preparing for the future.

Later, Andy and Ira Schoffel of On3’s Warchant discuss Florida State’s position in the ACC right now as the Seminoles sue the league in Florida and the league sues the Seminoles in North Carolina. Plus, Andy and Ira discuss what Florida State will look like on the football field this year after losing some very important players to the NFL.

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(0:00-2:58) Intro - Big Ten Preview
(2:59-9:52) Michigan Wolverines
(9:53-14:13) Washington Huskies
(14:14-18:14) Oregon Ducks
(18:15-21:56) Iowa Hawkeyes
(21:57-26:54) Nebraska Cornhuskers
(26:55-32:11) Minnesota Golden Gophers
(32:12-35:12) Rutgers Scarlet Knights
(35:13-38:56) Purdue Boilermakers
(38:57-43:10) Indiana Hoosiers
(43:11-47:14) Northwestern Wildcats
(47:15-51:52) Ohio State Buckeyes
(51:53-55:57) Penn State Nittany Lions
(55:58-1:00:02) Maryland Terrapins
(1:00:03-1:07:01) USC Trojans
(1:07:02-1:12:02) UCLA Bruins
(1:12:03-1:16:10) Wisconsin Badgers
(1:16:11-1:19:44) Illinois Fighting Illini
(1:19:45-1:24:38) Michigan State Spartans
(1:24:39-1:25:46) Conclusion

Andy and On3 national scout Cody Bellaire identify the floor and the ceiling for every team in the Big Ten.

 Is Ohio State’s season a failure if the Buckeyes can’t win a national title?

What does Michigan need to replace to contend for another title?

Can Oregon reach the Big Ten Championship Game in its first season in the league?

Does a 12-team College Football Playoff make Penn State’s season feel different?

What did Purdue do to anger Big Ten schedule makers?

What did Rutgers do to please Big Ten schedule makers?

Can USC learn to play defense in time to be competitive in its first season in the Big Ten?

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Andy and Phillip Dukes are talking Auburn on a glorious spring Friday. Hugh Freeze said this week that he decided to roll with the QBs the Tigers had — including incumbent starter Payton Thorne and incoming freshman Walker White — rather than spending big on a QB in the transfer portal. Was that the correct choice, and how much will Freeze’s decision to call plays again change the course of the offense? Also, how good is freshman receiver Cam Coleman?

(0:00-0:59) Intro
(1:00-2:09) Phillip Dukes Joins
(2:10-21:32) Auburn's Outlook
(21:33-26:42) Notable Offenses
(26:43-38:59) Juju Lewis Visiting Indiana
(39:00-47:28) Dukes shows off his shoe collection
(47:29-1:01:57) Austin Rivers comments
(1:01:58-1:03:51) Wrapping Up, Conclusion


JuJu Lewis, a top class of 2025 quarterback recruit from Dukes' neck of the woods is committed to USC and being pursued by Auburn, but he has scheduled a visit to Indiana. How did that happen, and what does it say about how serious new Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti is about turning around that program?

The guys also discuss which teams improved their rosters the most now that the spring transfer portal window has closed. Miami kept adding players, but will those additions help the Hurricanes win more come fall?

Andy and Dukes also discuss former NBA guard Austin Rivers’ comment that there were about 30 NBA players who could play in the NFL. Which is the more difficult sport? Also, which NBA stars would we have loved to see in college football?


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It’s a Dear Andy episode, so your questions drive the show.

… Did Andy overreact to what LSU coach Brian Kelly said?

… Is Florida State the biggest roadblock to an undefeated Notre Dame season?

… Will coaches salaries decline when players are paid directly by schools?

… Which of the new members of the ACC will fare the best?


(0:00-5:42) Intro - Spencer Danielson Comments
(5:43-9:21) Congressional Bill Proposed
(9:22-13:18) Washington State NIL Beer
(13:19-14:23) Dear Andy Intro
(14:24-32:09) Brian Kelly on Transfer Market
(32:10-43:19) Notre Dame and an Undefeated Season?
(43:20-51:59) Coaches Salaries
(52:00-55:25) Georgia since 2019
(55:26-1:03:37) Desperate Schools paying up?
(1:03:38-1:04:24) General Booty in EA Sports
(1:04:25-1:07:22) Favorite Topics/People to Cover
(1:07:23-1:09:38) Conclusion

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Should your team be preparing for the first 12-team College Football Playoff? Or should you be bracing yourself for disappointment?

Have no fear, because today we’re going to delight and enrage you as Andy and On3 national scout Cody Bellaire pinpoint the ceiling and the floor for EVERY SEC team in 2024.

(0:00-11:47) Intro - Brian Kelly on transfer market
(11:48-12:14) SEC Preview
(12:15-16:29) Cody Bellaire Intro - Doppelgängers
(16:30-25:26) Alabama Crimson Tide Floor/Ceiling
(25:27-35:00) Florida Gators Floor/Ceiling
(35:01-41:18) LSU Tigers Floor/Ceiling
(41:19-47:52) Auburn Tigers Floor/Ceiling
(47:53-52:47) Ole Miss Rebels Floor/Ceiling
(52:48-58:05) Oklahoma Sooners Floor/Ceiling
(58:06-1:04:37) Texas Longhorns Floor/Ceiling
(1:04:38-1:08:03) Georgia Bulldogs Floor/Ceiling
(1:08:04-1:13:58) Tennessee Volunteers Floor/Ceiling
(1:13:59-1:17:18) Missouri Tigers Floor/Ceiling
(1:17:19-1:22:38) Kentucky Wildcats Floor/Ceiling
(1:22:39-1:27:03) South Carolina Gamecocks Floor/Ceiling
(1:27:04-1:31:00) Texas A&M Aggies Floor/Ceiling
(1:31:01-1:33:54) Mississippi State Bulldogs Floor/Ceiling
(1:33:55-1:36:12) Arkansas Razorbacks Floor/Ceiling
(1:36:13-1:39:16) Vanderbilt Commodores Floor/Ceiling
(1:39:17-1:40:52) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! andystapleson3@gmail.com

But first we have to dive into Brian Kelly's comments on the transfer portal, particularly the defensive tackle position

Alabama, Georgia, Texas and Ole Miss look like CFP contenders, but should others — looking at you LSU, Missouri and Tennessee — dream just as big?

Just how dire are the situations at Arkansas and Florida?

And which SEC quarterback does Cody think will shock the nation in 2024?

The ULTIMATE SEC Preview for 2024

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