Andy & Ari On3

On3, Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
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Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 2min

Your ULTIMATE guide to the 2025 March Madness tournament

Hosting a party for the big game? Are you about to have a house full of hungry people with painted faces looking to you for food? Have no fear, nothing saves a party from hunger like the Burger Box from Whataburger. It comes with 10 single or double patties (with or without cheese), all the fixings (like lettuce and tomatoes — which you can customize) and sauces. Perfect for whenever, whatever, whoever. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. There is only one way to describe Rhoback – Best Fit, Best Feel. Rhoback has released so many items within their new licensed gameday collection and it’s our favorite. With novel polo designs and clean hoodie and q-zip designs for some of your favorite schools – it’s definitely worth checking out. Nobody else on the market is pairing these level of custom designs with this quality of activewear. Use the code ANDY on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers. (0:00-1:10) Intro(1:09-4:09) James Fletcher III joins: How UNC got in(4:10-7:01) Must Watch Games(7:02-8:53) Which teams can go on a run?(8:54-12:40) Favorites ahead of the tournament(12:41-16:59) Upsets in the Tournament(17:00-17:45) Whataburger(17:46-19:40) Can Alabama get BACK to the Final Four?(19:41-20:59) Players to Watch in the tourney(21:00-26:31) Cinderella? Best Draw: Florida(26:32-27:23) Arizona's Run?(27:24-28:54) Tennessee's FIRST Final Four?(28:55-31:19) Final Four Picks(31:20-32:42) Worst Draw? Wrapping up with James(32:43-33:49) Rhoback(33:50-35:08) Jonas Williams at USC Preview(35:09-43:26) Jonas Williams sits down with Ari(43:27-45:25) Ari's Fractured Toe(45:26-49:09) Arizona's Version of a Spring Game(49:10-1:00:53) Colorado & Syracuse Spring Game? Top Pairings(1:00:54-1:01:55) Conclusion - Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Now that we are officially one day away from the full Round of 64 commencing, On3's bracketologist James Fletcher III joins the show to give us the FULL preview of this year's incredible bracket. Which favorites will make a run? Who will be the Cinderella in this year's field? What players do we need to watch for? Are all four #1 seeds destined for the Final Four? Find out all of these questions and more with James Fletcher! Later, highly touted QB Jonas Williams joins Ari from Dallas and explains what he is expecting at USC now that he is committed to Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. Afterwards, Andy & Ari wrap up discussing Ari's fractured toe along with the talks of Colorado & Syracuse doing a spring game event. It also got the guys thinking of what other schools should partner up for a spring game. Watch us LIVE on YouTube at 9:30 am et/8:30 am ct: https://youtube.com/live/Q4WDV8CUjv0 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 9min

West Virginia governor BATTLES the NCAA over March Madness snub

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. Hosting a party for the big game? Are you about to have a house full of hungry people with painted faces looking to you for food? Have no fear, nothing saves a party from hunger like the Burger Box from Whataburger. It comes with 10 single or double patties (with or without cheese), all the fixings (like lettuce and tomatoes — which you can customize) and sauces. Perfect for whenever, whatever, whoever. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. (0:00-12:04) Intro - West Virginia vs NCAA(12:05-12:59) Whataburger(13:00-24:18) Why 5-Star QBs stay silent on NIL Compensation(24:19-25:54) PaniniAmerica.net(25:55-1:03:54) Dennis Dodd from CBS Sports Joins(1:03:55-1:08:09) Dennis Dodd's Rules for Life(1:08:10-1:09:19) Wrapping up, Conclusion As the First Four matchups begin tonight in Dayton, Ohio, West Virginia's governor Patrick Morrisey took a stand on Monday against the NCAA, using the words "National Corruption Athletic Association." With the snub for the Mountaineer basketball program, Andy & Ari discuss this piece of news. Also, we revisit Monday's interview with Ryder Lyons, who discussed NIL compensation, and Andy & Ari take a deep dive into top-tier recruits discussing their compensation. More from Ari on this here: https://www.on3.com/news/if-you-do-you-get-labeled-as-chasing-money-why-5-star-qbs-refuse-to-discuss-nil-compensation-during-their-recruitments/ Later, Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joins the show. Last week, Dodd announced his retirement upon the conclusion of the basketball tournament in April. Andy & Ari check in with Dennis to discuss his storied career, discussing the highlights along the way. He also provides some incredible rules for life. On Tomorrow's show, James Fletcher III will join us to discuss the NCAA Tournament. Send in your questions regarding football, basketball, and everything else in between to andystapleson3@gmail.com or ari.wasserman@on3.com. Watch us on YouTube instead! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h

The SEC dominance argument INVADES the NCAA basketball tournament

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.Hosting a party for the big game? Are you about to have a house full of hungry people with painted faces looking to you for food? Have no fear, nothing saves a party from hunger like the Burger Box from Whataburger. It comes with 10 single or double patties (with or without cheese), all the fixings (like lettuce and tomatoes — which you can customize) and sauces. Perfect for whenever, whatever, whoever. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-1:25) PaniniAmerica.net(1:26-3:21) Intro: We have a Bracket!(3:22-7:40) Diving Into the Bracket(7:41-9:51) Ari Sees Cam Newton(9:52-13:49) Basketball Players as Football Players(13:50-19:49) Any Lower Seeded Favorites?(19:50-21:17) Gametime(21:18-26:21) McNeese State Manager, Characters of College Sports(26:22-30:49) Last Four In: UNC Discussion(30:50-39:17) First Four Games(39:18-40:57) Whataburger(40:58-48:24) Ari's Weekend In Dallas(48:25-57:23) 5 Star 2026 QB Ryder Lyons Joins the Show(57:24-1:00:02) Conclusion Cue the theme music! March Madness is HERE and we break down the biggest highlights and storylines of the field! Are there any lower seeds favored by Vegas? How did North Carolina get in? Also, Andy gives his thoughts on the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio. Later, Ari revisits his big weekend in Dallas. Tasked to do an interview solo, Ryder Lyons joins the show from Dallas from the OT 7-on-7 this past weekend. Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/JjwqI4ZafIo Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 25min

Will Cooper Flagg's Injury HURT Duke's seeding for March Madness?

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off your first purchase of $75 or more with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES (0:00-8:55) Cooper Flagg's Injury on Thursday(8:56-26:00) Comparing Flagg's Injury to Football(26:01-28:20) Story Time(28:21-31:47) PaniniAmerica.net(31:48-37:26) Texas Departing Talent(37:27-45:46) Power 4 -> Power 2?(45:47-47:22) Story Time with Ari(47:23-49:27) TV Rights(49:28 -58:02)Suck-ccessories(58:03-1:00:14) Timothée Chalamet as Steve Spurrier?(1:00:15-1:03:37) Ari Tries to Buy a Car(1:03:38-1:05:30) Ari's Update with the Pest Control Company(1:05:31-1:21:16) Limited Fast Food Promos(1:21:17-1:25:10) Conclusion - See you Monday with a Bracket!Watch us on YouTube instead! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 18min

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire is DETERMINED to get the Red Raiders over the hump

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE(0:00-4:49) PaniniAmerica.net(4:50-11:15) Intro: Previewing Texas Tech(11:16-38:46) Texas Tech's Joey McGuire joins(38:47-41:30) Joey McGuire's rules for life(41:31-47:18) Discussing Texas Tech, Ari's Lens Flare(47:19-1:03:58) EA Sports College Football Cover Leak?(1:03:59-1:07:26) Story time with Ari(1:07:27-1:10:49) Wrapping Up EA Sports Discussion(1:10:50-1:16:32) The Greatest Sports Quote Ever?(1:16:33-1:17:41) Conclusion - Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire joins the show to talk about the Red Raiders’ historic transfer portal haul and huge expectations for 2025. He also gives Andy and Ari a great rule for life. Later, Andy and Ari break down the EA Sports College Football 26 cover leak. Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/SnQVT441BIY Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 6min

Clemson's Dabo Swinney IGNORES the haters: "We just keep winning"

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE(0:00-5:00) Intro(5:01-18:37) Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney Joins(18:38-27:46) Tom Allen Hiring, Cade Klubnik's Development(27:47-32:52) Dabo Swinney's Rules for Life(32:53-38:03) Closing out with Dabo Swinney(38:04-45:07) The CJ Spiller Story(45:08-1:01:48) In Depth Discussion on Clemson(1:01:49-1:05:05) Conclusion: Ari's Cowboy Hat? Clemson coach Dabo Swinney joins the show to explain why he doesn’t listen to Ari — or anyone else who thinks he should change the way he builds his roster. Swinney explains why Clemson dipped its toe in the transfer portal and why he still believes the best way to build a football program is with good high school players who remain bought in to the school they originally chose. Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/1kd1y-piUxQ Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 3min

Why Texas A&M can be the ultimate agent of CHAOS in 2025

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE(0:00-3:44) PaniniAmerica.net(3:45-9:39) Intro: Texas A&M, Agent of Chaos?(9:40-26:34) Deep dive into Texas A&M Ahead of 2025(26:35-40:05) Texas A&M Win total: 7.5(40:06-54:11) Rich Rodriguez's Rule for TikTok(54:12-1:02:41) Coach Calipari and the SEC Tournament(1:02:42-1:03:19) Conclusion When Andy and Ari made their list of the toughest schedules in the country, one team kept popping up on those schedules: Texas A&M. And because there are so many teams on the Aggies’ schedule facing pivotal seasons, it means that if Texas A&M is good, then the Aggies can wreak havoc across the SEC. Texas A&M fans are still starved for a College Football Playoff run. Can Marcel Reed and a revamped group of skill position players get the Aggies there? And what happens everywhere else if they do? Plus, Ari has made his predictions for the biggest quarterback battles of the offseason. How accurate will he be?  Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/RZ5GV5i9xMc Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 12min

BURNING college football spring practice questions

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off your first purchase of $75 or more with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE(0:00-1:37) Tickets Punched for the Big Dance(1:38-2:08) Huel(2:09-4:38) March Madness Update(4:38-13:55) IATA, Spring Break and Ari(13:56-18:12) True Freshman QB1?(18:13-20:33) Deuce Knight, Auburn(20:34-30:05) Keelon Russell, Alabama(30:06-34:18) Bryce Underwood, Michigan(34:19-37:45) PaniniAmerica.net(37:46-51:44) Penn State's WR Problem, Remodeling(51:45-52:36) State & Liberty(52:37-1:01:29) In depth on Miami before Spring(1:01:30-1:07:35) Ari's Cleveland Browns Fandom(1:07:36-1:10:57) DJ Lagway's Status before Spring Ball(1:10:58-1:12:08) Conclusion: Texas A&M Promo for tomorrow Spring practice has either begun or is about to begin at schools across the country, and Andy and Ari have questions. Are any of the early enrollee true freshman quarterbacks (Michigan’s Bryce Underwood, Auburn’s Deuce Knight, USC’s Human Longstreet, Alabama’s Keelon Russell, Ohio State’s Tavien St. Clair) in a position to compete for the starting job at their new schools? Can a transfer or freshman wide receiver at Penn State finally make that position group productive again? Will we see Carson Beck throwing at Miami this spring? LSU killed it in the portal, but can the Tigers develop a run game? Watch the show on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/gn9Rl5xcb-s Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 19min

The 10 TOUGHEST college football schedules in 2025

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.  State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE(0:00-3:25) PaniniAmerica.net(3:26-9:11) Intro: Teasing Name that Logo(9:12-12:27) Kent State's 2025 Schedule(12:28-15:52) Mississippi State's 2025 Schedule(15:53-19:22) Arkansas' 2025 Schedule(19:23-22:46) Kentucky's 2025 Schedule(22:27-26:57) Wisconsin's 2025 Schedule(26:58-27:51) State & Liberty(27:52-33:48) LSU's 2025 Schedule(33:49-38:08) Syracuse's 2025 Schedule(38:09-40:38) South Carolina's 2025 Schedule(40:39-44:37) Florida's 2025 Schedule(44:38-49:35) Oklahoma's 2025 Schedule(49:36-52:17) Easy Draws: Maryland's 2025 Schedule(52:18-54:37) North Carolina's 2025 Schedule(54:38-57:44) Big 12's Best Draw(57:45-1:00:44) SEC's Best Draw(1:00:45-1:07:28) Grabass Friday: Name That FCS Logo(1:07:29-1:15:29) 2nd Half of Name That Logo(1:15:30-1:18:57) Conclusion: See you next week! Andy and Ari break down the most difficult schedules in college football in 2025, and there are some doozies. Oklahoma, Florida, LSU and Arkansas all face nasty slates in pivotal years. What did Syracuse do to deserve the hardest possible ACC draw? Andy and Ari break down those and they reveal which teams got the easiest draw from their megaconferences. Later, it’s Grabass Friday! Andy and Ari face off to see who can correctly identify the most FCS logos.  Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/IKiFd08gIscHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 22min

Jedd Fisch is ready for a RESURGENCE at Washington

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off your first purchase of $75 or more with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE Washington coach Jedd Fisch joins the show! Fisch discusses why he’s still having a spring game, why the college general manager job still isn’t the same as the NFL general manager job and why we should get excited about Huskies sophomore quarterback Demond Williams Jr. playing behind a beefed-up offensive line. Andy also asks Fisch if he realized former boss Bill Belichick was taking notes with a plan to move into college football.  It’s a great discussion with a coach who can speak authoritatively on the recent flow of NFL people and NFL ideas into college football because. Fisch has worked extensively at both levels. It’s also a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and as always you’ve asked some tremendous questions… Should Arizona State be offended by the level of uncertainty from the national media following Cam Skattebo’s departure? What is the potential of Maryland football? Could Iowa or Nebraska be the teams that surprise everyone next year?(0:00-6:04) Intro: Washington ahead of Year 2 with Jedd Fisch(6:05-7:14) Huel(7:15-26:50) Jedd Fisch joins the show(26:51-35:25) Jedd Fisch on CFB and NFL(35:26-37:24) Jedd Fisch's Rules for Life(37:25-41:24) North Carolina's Practice Jerseys(41:25-47:21) Andy & Ari's College Days(47:22-49:03) PaniniAmerica(49:04-54:27) Nebraska, Under the Radar?(54:28-1:01:17) Iowa's Potential, Ari's Pitch to Dominos(1:01:18-1:10:07) Maryland's Potential?(1:10:08-1:16:36) Coverage of Smaller Market Teams(1:16:37-1:20:47) Oregon and Dan Lanning Agree to 6-Year Contract(1:20:48-1:22:11) Conclusion: Guessing logos tomorrow Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/60-VLy2t_I4 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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