Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's Monday and you know what that means -- an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. With college football returning this weekend, Aaron discusses another embarrassing weekend for the Big Ten and LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's decision to declare for the NFL Draft. He then remembers legendary Arizona coach Lute Olson who passed away this weekend. Here is a rundown of today's show: College football is back, even as Big Ten embarrasses itself again: Aaron opens the show by discussing the return of college sports, after six long months without a game (5:30). He then quickly transitions to the Big Ten, which now may try to start around Thanksgiving -- a plan that is somehow worse than waiting until the winter (8:30). Aaron explains why it makes no sense, and why there is no reason that the Big Ten can't kick off the season by early October and play with the SEC, ACC and Big 12. Finally, he talks about LSU wide receiver JaMarr Chase's decision to go pro - and explains why it isn't as big as some in the media are

It's Thursday and you know what that means: Time for an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses a surreal day in the NBA, then transitions to college hoops where Will Wade is again in hot water. Finally, he discusses another scathing article against the Big Ten, which explains how Notre Dame largely saved the college football season. Here is a recap of today's show: NBA players boycott: Aaron opens the show by discussing Wednesday's player protests in the NBA (4:05) by asking what the players' demands are and what the next steps will be. He also explains what is at stake if the players refuse to play and why if they do leave the bubble -- don't expect NBA basketball for a long time. Will Wade, Jay Wright and CFB: Next up Aaron discusses the big story in college hoops where Will Wade is once again in hot water with the NCAA. Aaron explains what happened, how Wade still has a job and why this might finally be the end for the LSU head basketball coach. He also explains why the Jay Wright to the NBA

We've got another bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing college football's first AP Poll of the year and the latest on when college hoops could start. Then he is joined by Randy Wade, the father of Ohio State DB Shaun Wade, who is leading the Big Ten parent protests. Here is a rundown of the day's show: AP Poll + the latest with College Hoops: Aaron opens discussing the first AP Poll of the year. He wonders why the AP decided to include teams that won't be playing this year, shares why this is an extra big gut punch for Ohio State and explains that Kentucky is the team with the biggest gripe for being left out of the first poll. Then he discusses a report that says college hoops is likely to start around November. He explains why that makes the most sense and why college basketball would be idiotic to wait until January to tip off. Big Ten parent protest leader Randy Wade: Randy Wade, the parent who is leading the parent protests in the Big Ten, joins the Aaron T

It's Monday -- time for an all new Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron explains how the situation has somehow gotten messier in the Big Ten and talks college hoops recruiting as Duke and Kentucky pick up commitments. Then he welcomes fantasy sports guru John Frascella to get you ready for fantasy football season. Here is a rundown of today's show:   The Big Ten mess drags on + college hoops recruiting: Aaron opens the show by discussing Omaha.com's scathing report on the Big Ten, in which they discovered that the Big Ten Presidents decided to cancel football without consulting any medical or athletic personnel (6:00). Aaron explains why, as bad as we thought the decision was, it has turned out even worse, and the long-term ramifications it will have on both players and local communities. Next, he talks about Paolo Banchero committing to Duke, the impact the he believes Banchero will have on the 2021-2022 college hoops season and why Kentucky and Tennessee were hurt by the lack of travel in recruiting (30:20).

It's another mega Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron discusses all the latest across college football before he is joined by Indiana head coach Archie Miller for a long-form interview that covers a ton of ground. It's an action-packed show, and here is a full rundown: SEC football pushes forward as Big Ten falters: Aaron opens the show by discussing the fascinating dynamic in college football right now between the SEC and Big Ten. Aaron gives the one reason that he is more confident than ever that the SEC plays this fall, all while there is revolt in Big Ten land. James Franklin called out the league and parents are protesting outside the league offices. Is there any way the Big Ten can recover? Archie Miller joins the show: Next up, Aaron is joined by Indiana head coach Archie Miller for a fascinating long form interview. Are players really safer on campus? Miller explains all the protocols Indiana basketball is doing to keep its players healthy. He also discusses if college hoops can pull off a bubble an

For the second straight week we've got ourselves a bonus edition of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron returns to recap a busy Monday across sports. He goes in-depth on the SEC schedule release and what it means for college football, as well as UNC shutting down campus and the Big Ten's growing trouble with players and parents. He closes with some quick basketball conversation, discussing Isaiah Joe's shocking decision to leave Arkansas and a good sign for the season ahead. Here is a rundown of the show: SEC schedule release, UNC and more trouble in the Big Ten: Aaron opens the show by breaking down all aspects of the SEC schedule release (5:30). He recaps all the big storylines heading into the off-season, before discussing some of the biggest games, matchups and how exciting a 10-game conference schedule will be. He then discusses North Carolina's decision to shut down in-person classes on campus (26:00) and why it could be a surprisingly good thing for college football. Finally, he discusses another disast

It's Monday and Aaron Torres is catching you up on all of the fallout around college football. The parents of players are protesting in the Big Ten, what's next for the SEC and what does it all mean for college hoops? Aaron has you covered. Here is a rundown of today's show: Big Ten parents push back: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Big Ten parents who are pushing back on the decision to cancel the football season (6:30). He explains why the group finally had enough, and is asking for answers to the questions the Big Ten doesn't currently have. He then goes into the situation in the SEC, where the league is set to release its schedule (28:00). More importantly, he explains why public perception and negative headlines are the biggest hurdle the league will have to overcome to get games on the field this fall. What's next for college hoops? Aaron closes the show by discussing what the impact of everything going on in football has for college hoops (36:30). While there is plenty of talk of "bubbles" in co

For the third day in a row a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast is in your feed, as Aaron reacts to the news that the Big Ten and Pac-12 have both canceled their seasons. Aaron breaks it down from every angle, and here is a full recap: The Big Ten cancels college football: Aaron discusses the shocking news that the Big Ten has canceled its season (7:00). He explains why the frustration from players and coaches isn't that the season is canceled, but that it was done without even attempting to play. He also explains why the biggest determining factor "player safety" is a crock of crap (14:00). Torres also discusses the long-term ramifications for the Big Ten, ranging from hits to their football programs, to loss of non-revenue sports and in some cases, major economic harm to the communities. Finally, Aaron discusses the decision by the SEC, ACC and Big 12 to hold their ground and what's next for those three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what has truly evolved into a wild and crazy week in the world of college sports, Aaron drops a bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. He gives you an update on how college football players, fans and coaches fought back against the Big Ten, and might have saved the season in the process. Then he is joined by UCLA head basketball coach Mick Cronin. Here is a rundown of today's show: The Big Ten is forced to backpedal: Aaron opens the show by discussing a wild day in college football, where college football players, coaches and fans pushed back against the Big Ten's attempts to cancel the season (5:30). He explains how it all started with players, but how when coaches like Jim Harbaugh and Ryan Day stepped up, it really changed the narrative of the conversation (12:30) and put the pressure on the school presidents. He also explains how you as a fan can make a difference, and why as good as Monday was, it's impossible to know what will happen going forward. UCLA head coach Mick Cronin joins the show: In a

It's an all new Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron spends the entire episode focusing exclusively on the growing sentiment that the Big Ten will postpone its football season to the spring and that other conferences will follow suit. Aaron breaks it down from every angle. Here is a full rundown of today's show: A look at the Big Ten's looming decision from every angle: Aaron breaks down the Big Ten's looming decision to cancel the football season from every angle (6:30). He explains how the conference botched this from the start by releasing the schedule last week and how the school presidents -- not coaches or players -- are the ones pushing for the canceled season (12:00). He also wonders why we would cancel football when both youth sports and professional sports returned and when 13 of 14 Big Ten campuses are planning on having students in class (16:00). Finally he wraps why explaining why players are actually safer playing football than not playing (22:00), why spring football won't work (28:30) and why he hop

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new Aaron Torres podcast is live. Aaron discusses UConn's decision to cancel its football season -- and why it's not a reason for other fans to worry yet. Then he discusses the NBA Draft deadline and Top 25 following the declaration period. Finally, Aaron is joined by college hoops analyst Rob Dauster to recap the deadline and look ahead to the sport in 2020-2021. UConn football cancels its season: Aaron opens the show by discussing his alma mater's decision to cancel their football season (7:00). He explains why UConn almost had no choice but to make this decision and why it isn't a sign that the rest of college football is in trouble. He then turns his attention to the NBA Draft deadline passing on Monday and his Top 25 heading into 2021 (26:00). He explains why the sport of college basketball was the biggest winner, why LSU had a better deadline than any other team and asks, how low should Kentucky be ranked if Olivier Sarr cant get eligible? Rob Dauster j

Start the week with a LOADED new edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses why he loves the SEC's 10-game league-only schedule and why he hates this reported Pac-12 boycott. Then, with the NBA Draft deadline Monday, discusses who has decided to return, who is leaving and who still has a decision to make. Here is a rundown of today's show. SEC football schedule and Pac-12 boycott: Aaron opens the show by discussing a busy weekend in college football. He starts with the SEC's decision to go to a 10-game league schedule, why he loves it, and why postponing the start of the season until September 26th was the smartest thing the league could do (6:30). Aaron then goes off on the Pac-12 football players and their boycott from this weekend (27:00). While some of their requests are completely reasonable, Aaron explains why quite a few others are absolutely ridiculous. The NBA Draft deadline is approaching: Also, it was a busy weekend in college hoops with the NBA Draft deadline approaching. Aaron ex

It is Thursday and we have a very special edition of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron opens the show by discussing the ACC's decision to go to an 11-game football schedule and wonders if the SEC is next. Then he is joined by two very special guests, as former NBA guard Nate Robinson and YouTube star Jake Paul join the show to promote their upcoming boxing match. The match is on the undercard of the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones fight later this fall. Here is a complete rundown of today's show: The ACC alters its schedule -- is the SEC next? Aaron opens by discussing the ACC's decision to go to a schedule that includes 10 league games and one out of conference matchup (6:00). He explains why he likes the setup, how the league could shake up the college football playoff race and asks the question, is the SEC next? Then he briefly touches on one player's decision to skip college football this season and explains why he doesn't believe this will be the norm -- at least for now. Nate Robinson and Jake Paul preview th

It's Monday and for the first time in five months we can say.... SPORTS ARE BACK! Aaron discusses the return of sports and why it's good for college football, as well as what the media isn't telling you when it comes to college sports, as well as some thoughts on the proposed Rupp Arena name change. Then, Aaron is joined by SEC Network and ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic for a candid conversation about where we are with college football. Here is a rundown of today's show: The truth about where we are with college football + Rupp Arena name change: Aaron opens the show by discussing the return of sports and why it's good for college football (6:30) before going off on the media that is only sharing negative news about sports. Aaron explains what the real conversations are right now in college sports, and why people behind the scenes are -- at least for now -- optimistic games will be played in college football. Then he turns his attention to the hot topic in basketball, a potential name change at Rupp Arena and expl

It's Thursday and you know what that means, not only a new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, but a throwback edition! Aaron is joined by his old friend Nick Coffey to discuss college football and college basketball, before a fun sit-down with Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner to close the show. Here is a full rundown. Nick Coffey joins to discuss football and hoops: Old friend of the show Nick Coffey (once a regular) makes his triumphant return to talk the biggest stories in sports. The guys explain why they're both optimistic that football will be back, and what it could look like when it returns. They then discuss why they each expect basketball to not only be back, but look somewhat normal. Also, do they believe that some media members are actually rooting against sports to return? Josh Pastner joins the show: Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner joins the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast to discuss last season's surprise Yellow Jackets squad and how he will handle big expectations after the team finished in f

It's Monday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron says that we actually got some good news regarding the 2020 college football this season, before discussing Jonathan Kuminga and why he is actually hearing mixed things about the G-League pathway program. He closes by discussing his college hoops off-season winners, which he wrote about last week. Here is a rundown of today's show: Positive college football news from the weekend? Aaron opens by discussing the latest in college football. He tells you why college coaches and administrators are a lot like your friend group, before then transitioning to news this weekend that makes him optimistic college football will be played, on time this fall. He also explains why - despite negative media coverage - college football's on-campus "bubble" has worked so far.  Jonathan Kuminga, the G-League + College Hoops off-season winners: Aaron closes by discussing some college hoops news. Jonathan Kuminga committed to the G-Leag

It's an all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, as Aaron recaps a busy few days in hoops. He discusses Moussa Cisse's commitment to Memphis and why it was so important for Penny Hardaway, before discussing anonymous quotes on Kentucky players. He wraps by discussing all the random questions that could pop up heading into college football season. Here is a recap of today's show:   Moussa Cisse Commits + Anonymous Kentucky quotes: Aaron opens by discussing a few hot topics in college hoops, including Moussa Cisse's commitment to Memphis, why it's the first big win for Penny Hardaway in a while long time, and why the pressure is back on Penny to perform in 2020-2021. Then he switches gears to the anonymous quotes on Kentucky basketball players which surfaced on Wednesday. He explains why, despite the frustration of fans, this is something that is just part of the media climate in 2020. He also explains why the negative comments are actually a compliment to Kentucky and its coaching staff.   Random Co

It's Monday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast. Aaron reacts to the Big Ten and Pac-12's decision to play league-only games in football and explains why it isn't all bad news. Then he turns his attention to basketball, with a fun interview with NBA Draft expert Matt Babcock. Here is a rundown of today's show: What the Big Ten's decision means for the rest of College Football: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Big Ten and Pac-12's decision to play only league games in college football. Aaron explains why this actually could be viewed as a good sign for getting football on the field, and why it doesn't necessarily mean that other conferences will follow suit. Also he explains why he believes why football will still likely happen in the fall, and why players have more to lose than anybody if a game doesn't get played. NBA Draft expert Matt Babcock: Aaron then turns his attention to basketball, where he is joined by NBA Draft expert Matt Babcock. Aaron asks Matt wher

It's Thursday and you know what that means: An all new episode of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast. Aaron discusses the mega-news on Wednesday of the Ivy League postponing football, and why it isn't necessarily all doom and gloom for both major college football and basketball. He also discusses the fallout at Stanford after 11 sports were cut. Here is a rundown of today's show: What does the Ivy League's decision mean for major college football and basketball? Aaron spends the bulk of the show discussing the fallout following the Ivy League's decision to cancel its football season in the fall. He explains why this doesn't necessarily mean that major college football will be impacted, but why fans could see changes in the coming weeks. Stanford cuts Sports: Aaron also explains the differences between college football and college basketball and why he's cautiously more optimistic about a semi-normal college hoops season, and explains why the situation at Stanford -- where 11 sports were cut -- could be a sign of

It's Monday and after a long holiday weekend, Aaron returns with an all new Aaron Torres Podcast. He opens the show by discussing Makur Maker's decision to attend Howard and why he still has some questions about the decision, before transitioning to some reader mail. Here is a full rundown of Monday's show: Makur Maker commits to Howard: It was the news that shook up the entire college hoops world: Makur Maker's decision to commit to Howard. Aaron explains why this is great for both Howard and all HBCU's, but also has real questions as to if Maker ever makes it to campus. Also, Aaron explains why, if Maker does go to college, he is putting himself at major risk, and why there are some real downsides to the decision. Also, will more high-profile players choose HBCU's going forward? College Basketball Programs on the Rise: Next up, Aaron answers a listener question about college hoops programs on the rise. He explains why he expects big things both from Alabama and Arkansas in the SEC, and why UConn could get b