Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's Sunday night... and why wait until Monday for a LOADED Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron talks about the weekend that was, discussing the thrilling Ohio State-Michigan game, the viral Chris Mack video that made the rounds and the latest with Jalen Johnson -- as Jay Bilas and Jim Boeheim fought publicly in the media. He also discusses all the big results from the weekend Ohio State-Michigan was the game college hoops fans needed + Chris Mack video: Aaron opens the show with reaction to not only the Game of the Weekend, but possibly the Game of the Year in college hoops: Michigan-Ohio State (3:00). Aaron explains why this is the game college hoops fans deserved and needed, what it says about Michigan and Ohio State in the chase for the title and why it proves Juwan Howard is your National Coach of the Year. Then Aaron discusses the crazy Chris Mack video that went viral and why he believes there is genuine hatred back in the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry(22:30). Finally, Aaron talks about both Kentucky and Louisville'

It's Thursday and we've got an ALL-TIME Aaron Torres Podcast as "The Boz," Brian Bosworth joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging interview. Aaron also talks Wednesday night hoops explaining why USC - yes, USC basketball - deserves our respect, why Duke might be better without Jalen Johnson and why Kentucky is a team that no one will want to face at the SEC Tournament. Here is a full rundown: Wednesday night college hoops + coaching carousel: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday night college hoops. He opens with the most underrated team in college hoops USC (Yes, USC basketball). The Trojans are 18-3 and still don't get any respect. Aaron explains why they're a team you need to know come March (3:00). He also discusses how Duke all of a sudden looks much better without Jalen Johnson (15:00) and why Kentucky is a team that you won't want to see come SEC Tournament time after a second straight win (21:00). Finally he talks coaching carousel. Boston College is the first big time job to open up, and Aaro

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the "opt out" of Duke forward Jalen Johnson and recaps Tuesday night's games before a visit from his old friend Nick Coffey. He concludes the show discussing Gus Malzahn heading to UCF. Here is a full rundown: Jalen Johnson "opt out" and Tuesday games: Aaron opens the show by discussing Jalen Johnson's decision to "opt out" at Duke (2:00). He breaks down the entire situation, whether Johnson's draft stock will be hurt or not, and asks one important question, why do we keep calling it "opting out" when it's actually just "quitting." Then he transitions to the games of the night, discussing another bizarre loss for Missouri, and big wins for Arkansas, UConn, St. John's and Illinois (13:30). Nick Coffey joins the show: Next up, Aaron gets a visit from his old buddy, Louisville area radio host Nick Coffey (27:00). The guys discuss the college hoops season so far, what the tournament will look like this year and whether

It's only February but it's beginning to feel like March, and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast: Aaron discusses the NCAA Tournament mock bracket reveal and why Michigan has the goods to beat Baylor and Gonzaga. He then discusses big wins by several teams across college basketball. Here is a full rundown: Mock bracket reveal and Michigan makes a statement: Aaron opens the show by discussing the NCAA's mock bracket reveal on Saturday (2:30). He explains the one big complaint he has with it, and just how shocking it was to see a bracket with none of the big name teams like Kentucky, Duke, UNC or Michigan State. Then he discusses a team that deserves more credit than they're getting, Michigan, which beat Wisconsin straight out of a Covid pause (22:00). Aaron explains why he believes the Wolverines have the goods to beat either Baylor or Gonzaga and shake up the college hoops world. A look around the rest of college hoops: From there, Aaron then whips around the rest of college hoops discussing the big game

Aaron debuts a new segment called "How to enjoy college hoops even if your team stinks," discusses UConn's struggles and some other stuff Wednesday. Then he welcomes in Alabama head coach Nate Oats to the show for a fun interview on his team's success and style of play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday and we have a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast for you! Aaron discusses Tuesday night in college hoops, breaking down the Arkansas-Kentucky game, an impressive win by West Virginia and a wild meltdown by Chris Beard. Then he welcomes in "Joey Brackets," Joe Lunardi for his first ever appearance on the Aaron Torres Podcast.  Arkansas-Kentucky thoughts + credit to Bob Huggins: Aaron opens the show by discussing the most entertaining game of the night - Arkansas-Kentucky. Aaron starts with the Arkansas perspective explaining why yes, this was an important win for this team, and explaining how in this strange season, if they just keep doing what they're doing, the Hogs will make the NCAA Tournament (2:00). Then he talks Kentucky, which took another loss. He explains why fans shouldn't blame a foul call late for a loss, but also wonders if there were positives that can be taken from this victory going forward (10:00). Finally, he discusses West Virginia's win over Texas Tech, Chris Beard's meltdown and

It's Monday and you know what that means, a loaded edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron shares some thoughts on the Super Bowl, before transitioning to the weekend in college hoops. He discusses Duke-UNC, Tennessee-Kentucky, Iowa and Alabama's struggles and much, much more. Here is a rundown: Super Bowl talk: Aaron comes on immediately after the Super Bowl, sharing some thoughts on the Bucs win over the Chiefs (1:30). He explains why the Chiefs were probably due for a loss like this after coasting through the regular season and the impact that injuries on the offensive line had on Kansas City. Then he discusses the GOAT Tom Brady, and wonders why, beyond celebrating  Brady, more people aren't crushing Bill Belichick for letting him leave New England. Duke-UNC, Kentucky-Tennessee and the college hoops weekend recap: Aaron then transitions to the weekend that was in college hoops. He starts with Duke-Carolina, discussing the Tar Heels win, why they aren't on the Duke/Kentucky/Michigan State level and cou

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses a wild Wednesday, shares some insight on a potential Gonzaga-Houston game that didn't happen and John Calipari's comments on star freshman Terrence Clarke. Then he welcomes former UNC head coach Matt Doherty to the show for a compelling interview, and wraps with a weekend preview. Here is a full show rundown: Wild Wednesday, Houston-Gonzaga, Terrence Clarke: Aaron opens the show by discussing a wild Wednesday in college hoops, where Villanova, Houston, Florida and Creighton all lost (3:30). He explains why seeing teams struggle makes his appreciate Gonzaga and Baylor more and says college hoops is starting to remind him of college football (7:00). He then shares some insight that will interest college hoops fans: How Houston had the chance to play Gonzaga this weekend and passed on what could've been a marquee matchup for college hoops (11:00). Finally, he discusses John Calipari's comments on freshman star Terrence C

It's Wednesday and we have a jam-packed Aaron Torres Podcast for you. Aaron recaps a wild Tuesday night in college hoops, discusses which blue bloods will actually make and miss the tournament and is joined by SEC Network's Tom Hart for a fun interview. Here is a full recap of the show: Wild Tuesday night of college hoops + Blue Bloods on the brink: Aaron opens the show by whipping around college hoops for a fun recap of a loaded night. Aaron opens by talking about another dominant win by Baylor, and wondering: We've spent so much time talking about Gonzaga entering the tournament undefeated, but could Baylor do the same (3:00). Then from there he transitions to Tennessee, which suffered another crippling loss. Is it finally time to give up on the Vols turning the corner and becoming an elite team (13:00)? Also, how bad must it be to be an Indiana fan after another brutal loss on Tuesday (21:30)? Finally Aaron wraps by looking at the resumes of Kansas, North Carolina, Duke, Michigan State and Kentucky and ask

It's Monday and we've got a LOADED Aaron Torres Podcast for you. Aaron talks about the struggles of Kansas and Michigan State, recaps all the marquee games in the Big 12-SEC Challenge and explains why conference tournaments may look different this year - and why some teams might not show up at all. Here is a full rundown of the show: Kansas and Michigan State both stink (too): After weeks of talking about how bad Duke and Kentucky are, Aaron finally discusses the other two elite programs that are really struggling: Kansas and Michigan State. Aaron explains why the FBI might have finally caught up to Kansas - and why things might only get worse from here (3:00) and then transitions to Michigan State (16:00). He explains why the Spartans are largely struggling from the same problems Duke and Kentucky are, and why he wonders if it might just be time to give up on the Spartans this season.  Big 12-SEC Challenge Recap, conference tournament opt outs?: Aaron then recaps a busy weekend in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. H

It's an ALL-TIME Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron welcomes "Beast Mode" Marshawn Lynch to the show!!! He also discusses Tennessee's surprising (and uninspiring) hire of Josh Heupel and previews the Big 12-SEC Challenge this weekend. Here is a full rundown of today's show: Was Josh Heupel really the best Tennessee could do: Aaron opens the show by discussing the surprising, and somewhat underwhelming hire of Josh Heupel at Tennessee (4:30). Aaron explains why the hire could work out based on Heupel's high-scoring offense, but also explains why Heupel's success at Central Florida was less impressive than you think. He also wonders what kind of "search" new Vols AD Danny White (who came from Central Florida) actually did to get him. From there, Aaron looks at a loaded Big 12-SEC Challenge this weekend, breaking down the biggest and best games (24:00). Marshawn Lynch joins the show: Next up, Aaron welcomes a bucket list guest to the show: Marshawn Lynch (30:00)!! The guys discuss some charity work Lynch is involved

It's Wednesday and you know what that means: An all new, Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses Kentucky-Bama (and where does Kentucky go from here), Bama essentially wrapping up the SEC in January, an ACC update, a Pac-12 update and a wild move by Nick Saban that not enough people are talking about. Here is a rundown of today's show: Kentucky's missed opportunity, Bama and more: Aaron opens the show by talking about Kentucky's mega showdown with Alabama on Tuesday and the Wildcats' missed opportunity (4:00). Aaron discusses what went wrong for the Cats and whether anything is fixable or is this just the Wildcats team for all of 2021? He then discusses Sharife Cooper at Auburn, Alabama essentially clinching the SEC at the end of January (20:00) and gives an update on the ACC where it's finally time to show love for Virginia (25:00). His final basketball topic is on the Arizona Wildcats. Whether you like Sean Miller or not, this team is one of the best stories in college hoops (34:30). Finally, Aaron ends the s

It's Monday and you know what that means: A loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses controversial comments from both Coach K and Jerry Stackhouse and an argument with the entire Villanova fan-base over "what's a blue blood." He also hits on Indiana's struggles, Tennessee's struggles and gives an update on Tennessee football. Here is a rundown: Classless Coach K, Stackhouse, Blue Blood Debate and more: Aaron opens the show by discussing Coach K's run in with a student reporter (4:30). While some said the comments were "no big deal" Aaron explains why they were classless, unnecessary and again, reflective of a coach that doesn't want to coach a season. He then discusses Jerry Stackhouse's own controversial comments (21:00) and an argument Aaron got into with the entire Villanova fan-base when he refused to acknowledge them as a "blueblood" (28:00). Indiana struggles, Tennessee and more: From there, he also discusses another Indiana loss and why he understands the frustration of the fan-base (38:00), wonde

It's Thursday and we've got a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron talks about the firing of Larry Scott and what's next for the Pac-12, the fact that we are about to see an NCAA Tournament without Duke and Kentucky and Alabama hoops' dominance in the SEC. Then, he is joined for a fun interview with a star of one of college basketball's best teams, Baylor's MaCio Teague. Here is a full rundown of the show: Larry Scott fired, UK/Duke done, Bama basketball rolls: Aaron opens the show with the breaking news that Larry Scott is out as Pac-12 commissioner (3:30). He goes through the laundry list of issues the league has dealt with under Scott, from 9am games, to the Pac-12 Network to the teams stinking and explains what needs to happen for the league to become relevant again. He then recaps college hoops, where he explains how, after losses by Duke and Kentucky this week, it's time to accept that neither is going to the NCAA Tournament (21:00). Finally, he circles back on the Alabama basketball program, which crushe

After a short getaway Aaron is... BACK with a loaded Aaron Torres Podcast. He talks Jeremy Pruitt's shocking firing, whether Urban Meyer will have NFL success and is Baylor actually close to surpassing Gonzaga as college hoops' best team? Then he wraps by discussing the always frustrating Kentucky Wildcats, who suffered back-to-back losses since the last show. Here is a rundown of the entire episode: Jeremy Pruitt's shocking departure + will Urban Meyer have NFL success: Aaron opens the show with the huge news from Monday, as Jeremy Pruitt was shockingly fired at Tennessee (3:00). Aaron explains what happened and how it went down, and then wonders, can Tennessee hire a half-decent coach without an AD and with NCAA sanctions looming? Then he looks at last week's story from the NFL, where Urban Meyer officially became Jacksonville's head coach. Will Meyer have success in the pros (21:00). Baylor rolls + Kentucky bottoms out again: After a short break, Aaron wraps on some college hoops. He discusses whether Bay

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron is on vacation, so he gets straight to an interview with ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, to get you caught up with all the big storylines in college basketball so far. Here is a quick rundown. Sean Farnham joins Aaron to discuss college hoops: Aaron is joined by ESPN's Sean Farnham to discuss all the big stories in college hoops so far. The guys discuss a season amid a pandemic (4:00), playing the entire NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis (12:00) and why Sean believes that the only team that can slow down Gonzaga, is Gonzaga itself (18:00). Then they debate who has the higher upside, Duke or Kentucky (29:30) and why Michigan really is a title contender (34:30).  Get caught up on all things college hoops with Aaron and one of the best analysts in the game!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses another Alabama national title, why the Tide may have just put together the most impressive regular season ever and why Nick Saban proved unquestionably to be the greatest ever. Aaron also applauds players and coaches for completing a successful season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron drops Monday's podcast early because there's just so much to talk about! He opens the show by previewing Alabama-Ohio State in the college football title game, then turns his attention to college hoops. He talks about how Kentucky has seemingly turned a corner after a dominant win at Florida, then discusses the Cats getting a commitment from the best player in the transfer portal Oscar Tschiebwe. Finally, he discusses why Alabama may be a threat in SEC hoops and the rest of the college hoops scene from the weekend. Ohio State vs. Alabama national title game preview: Aaron opens the show by previewing Monday night's national championship game (3:30). He explains why this game is so hard to handicap with Ohio State's Covid issues and Justin Fields' injury, but why he believes the Buckeyes can win none the less. He explains why this reminds him an awful lot of the lead-up to the Clemson game, and wonders if this game will be won in the trenches. Finally he makes his prediction, and explains why this will b

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses Michigan's dominant win against Minnesota and wonders if the Wolverines - not Villanova, Texas or anyone else - is the third best team in college hoops and then recaps a wild SEC game between Arkansas and Tennessee. Finally, he welcomes in his buddy, Tuscaloosa radio host Ryan Fowler to preview next week's national championship game between Ohio State and Alabama. Here is a rundown of today's show: Who's No. 3 in college hoops + Arkansas-Tennessee recap: Aaron opens the show by asking: We know Gonzaga and Baylor are at the top of the sport, but who's No. 3? He believes the answer might be Michigan, which is the only undefeated team in the Big Ten and dominated a good Minnesota team on Wednesday night (3:30). He explains who the Wolverines are, what makes them special and wonders if Juwan Howard should be the early National Coach of the Year favorite. Then he transitions to the big tilt Wednesday in the SEC between Ark

It's Wednesday and we've got a loaded episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron discusses the NCAA Tourney heading entirely to Indianapolis, UConn's wild Tuesday night comeback, Kentucky going 2-0 in 2021, DeVonta Smith and Urban Meyer's NFL interest. Here is a full rundown of the show: NCAA Tournament headed to Indianapolis + Tuesday college hoops: Aaron opens the show by discussing the big news in college hoops, where the NCAA Tournament is headed to Indianapolis (3:30). He explains why this was the only decision the NCAA could make and what to expect come March. From there, he gets into Tuesday's games, breaking down UConn's wild, 18-point comeback against Marquette and why the Huskies are ahead of schedule in Dan Hurley's rebuild (14:00) and Kentucky beating Vanderbilt to improve to 2-0 in 2021 (22:30). Devonta Smith wins the Heisman + Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors: After a short break, Aaron joins again to recap to discuss everything going on in college football. He quickly discusses the fear