The Quick Game Podcast Jarrett Stidham, Hayden Ellis, and Cole Weeks

First NFL start against the best defense in the league? Not worried. The QGP discusses Jarrett's first two professional starts. Jarrett details his week, including his preparation and consistent mindset to get himself ready to play. Toward the end of the episode, we briefly discuss Georgia's dominant run to the National Championship, Alabama's 2023 Offensive and Defensive Coordinators, and the NFL Playoff picture.

Cole Weeks breaks his long hiatus and returns to the podcast to talk with Hayden about a variety of topics. Is Lane Kiffin going to Auburn? Is Steve Sarkisian doing enough at Texas? We ponder these questions and more in episode 15.

Auburn Football's Head Coaching position is wide open. Anything could happen. Hayden and Seth Alford, who worked together in player personnel for Auburn Football, discuss the most likely candidates for the job, the candidates' coaching history, and if they are a fit for the Auburn Tigers.

ESPN/SEC Network Analyst Cole Cubelic joins the show to recap Auburn-LSU. Jarrett, Hayden, and Cubelic discuss the limitations of Auburn's offense and where the coaching staff has to turn to create production. The crew takes time to discuss the position that Auburn's Administration is put in considering an underperforming team coupled by a lethargic fan base. Lastly, a case is made for the SEC East being better than the West. Enjoy the show!

00:00 - Intro

06:30 - Cole Cubelic talks through his career journey

20:45 - Auburn-LSU analysis

40:00 - Auburn's continued 2nd half struggles

48:15 - Coaching grace period / Bryan Harsin's clock

57:25 - If you're going to fire a coach, when is the best time to do it?

1:03:10 - SEC East vs SEC West

1:11:25 - We revisit how much NIL $ Jarrett is "worth"

In this episode, Hayden goes solo and breaks down how much of the blame of Auburn's poor play is the fault of Bryan Harsin. Hayden analyzes the talent Harsin inherited, what Harsin has done to try and bolster the roster, and who Harsin is as a head coach and recruiter.

Brett Whiteside joins the QGP to de-mystify NIL and provide insight on what his role will look like as the Executive Director of "On to Victory", Auburn's recently launched NIL collective. Brett has held a variety of titles in the football world including the Director of Football Operations and most recently the Chief Recruiting Officer for Missouri Football. He discusses those opportunities and exactly how his career and experience has led him to this new role.