Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show, Aaron discusses the fallout around the Pac-12 from USC and UCLA's decision - and a surprising reaction from across the league. He also hits on the next two realignment moves that could shake up college sports, and discusses the sad fall of Emoni Bates who committed to Eastern Michigan last week. Fallout from the USC/UCLA move (2:00): Aaron opens the show by sharing some conversations he had from across the Pac-12 this weekend. He explains why USC and UCLA are *not* worried about travel in their move to the Big Ten, and why they believe this move is only a benefit. Also, the one Pac-12 school he believes can join them in the Big Ten (hint, it's not Oregon) and if the Pac-12 can do anything to salvage the league. The next two big realignment moves that could change college sports forever (22:00): Next, Aaron discusses what could be next in realignment. He explains why this finally might be the time for Notre Dame to join a league, and also if ACC teams are really willing to wait to make their

Aaron drops an emergency Thursday podcast, with full reaction to the news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. Here is his full reaction: Why this news is not shocking - and why it's all about money and stability in the future of college sports (3:00) Why this move changes college sports forever - and is a sign that super conferences are near (10:00) Is there a next move for the SEC? Is there a next move for the Pac-12? Or do they simply stay as they are? (14:00) Why this is not a good day for college sports, and why this hurts, fans, the products and athletes across the sports world (21:00) Make sure to... Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses Miami snagging an elite QB, the NIL rumors and explains why this is the best example yet of why people in college sports are frustrated with NIL. From there he talks about how Arch Manning is *already* having an impact at Texas, and answers the question "Is it North Carolina, Gonzaga and everyone else" in college hoops in 2022-2023. Here's a full rundown: The rumors around Miami's $9.5 million QB (2:00): Aaron opens by discussing the crazy story of four-star QB Jaden Rashada's commitment to Miami, and how his lawyer/agent may have admitted to an NCAA rules violation for taking NIL money. Is it true? What's next? And why this is the best example yet of why administrators, coaches and fans are frustrated with the state of NIL. Arch Manning's impact being felt at Texas (23:00): Next up, Aaron discusses how, just days after committing, Arch Manning's impact is already being felt at Texas. The Longhorns had a hectic weekend full of good news, and Aaron explains why it's directly

On today's show, Aaron goes through the biggest and most important Week 1 college football games, and asks whether Florida coach Billy Napier is in over his head after a disastrous few weeks for the Gators. Then he talks about two big college hoops commits as five-star Rob Dillingham commits to Kentucky and four star Layden Blocker to Arkansas. Here's a full rundown: The most important Week 1 college football games (2:30): With three weeks until SEC Media Days, Aaron rips through the most important games of Week 1. He explains why Clemson and Nebraska have something to prove, and why Utah-Florida and Cincinnati-Arkansas are bigger than you think. Plus, are we overhyping Ohio State-Notre Dame and Georgia-Oregon, and why the most important game isn't one you might think. Is new Florida coach Billy Napier in over his head? (31:00) Next, Aaron discusses new Florida head coach Billy Napier. Napier had a tough week, losing players to the portal, issuing an "open letter" to UF fans and losing a couple key recruits

On today's show, Aaron reacts to the 2022 NBA Draft, sharing his thoughts on the best picks, worst picks and much more. From there he reacts to Arch Manning committing to Texas, and what it means for the Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian. Finally, he plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" giving his all-time best and worst NBA Draft takes: Full reaction to the NBA Draft (2:30): Aaron opens the show with full reaction to the NBA Draft. He explains why he actually agrees with most of the top picks, why there were no egregious misses, but the one Top 10 pick he totally agrees with. Then he rips through the rest of the best first round picks, and the second round steals that he absolutely loves. Arch Manning commits to Texas (34:00): Next up, Aaron reacts to the mega-news, as Arch Manning has committed to Texas. He explains why the news isn't surprising, what it means for Texas, and why it has zero impact on Quinn Ewers. Also, Aaron explains why this one move is either going to make or break the Steve

On today's show, Aaron talks about Louisville football's sudden success in recruiting (and whether they'll be covered the same as Texas A&M). Also, he discusses whether Shaedon Sharpe's draft stock is tumbling after a couple of bizarre interviews. Finally, an NBA Draft deep dive with college hoops writer and friend of the show Zac Krull. Louisville's surprise recruiting success (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing Louisville football's surprise recruiting success. After getting two five-stars in the last few weeks, including the nation's No. 1 running back, is the Cards' success all about NIL? And will they be covered the same as Texas A&M and other schools accused of taking full advantage of NIL?! Is Shaedon Sharpe's draft stock falling (19:30): Next up, Aaron turns to the 2022 NBA Draft and asks a simple question - following several bizarre interviews, is Shaedon Sharpe's draft stock falling? How one comment from Sharpe changed the whole narrative on everything to do with him. College hoops writer

With SEC Media Days a month away, Aaron hits on the 10 biggest questions heading into the college football season, including Alabama's revenge tour, Georgia's encore, Lincoln Riley at USC, Texas, Texas A&M and more. Then he discusses a mega transfer commit for UNC hoops - which might establish them as the best team in 2022-2023, The 10 biggest questions heading into college football season: With SEC Media Days (college football's unofficial start) a month away, Aaron hits on the 10 biggest questions coming into the season. In Part I (2:00) he hits on Bama's revenge tour, Georgia's encore, Lincoln Riley + the rest of college football's new head coaches at Notre Dame, Miami, Oklahoma, Florida and more. In Part II he discusses expectations at Texas A&M, what Steve Sarkisian needs to do to be successful, hot seat coaches and big seasons ahead at Michigan and Ohio State (26:00). UNC picks up mega transfer help + a legend retires (52:00): Aaron wraps the show by turning his attention to college hoops. North Carol

On today's show, Aaron shares his thoughts on the Warriors clinching another NBA title, before welcoming back an old friend of the show: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Finally, he plays "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing the NBA Finals, boosters gone crazy in the NIL world and bad college baseball picks. Here's a full rundown of today's show: NBA Finals thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show with some quick thoughts on Golden State winning another NBA title. He explains why he has a newfound appreciation for the Warriors and Steph Curry after these Finals. Also, did Boston blow their best chance at a title? Bruce Pearl joins the show (21:00): Next up, Aaron welcomes in old friend, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl to the show. The guys discuss Auburn's summer tour to Israel, and why Coach Pearl takes the responsibility of being a "teacher" for his young players seriously. Also, he explains why Jabari Smith should be the No. 1 pick in this NBA Draft and previews his 2023-2023 Tiger squad.

On today's show, Aaron answers the 10 biggest questions on the 2022 NBA Draft, discussing Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and biggest boom/bust prospects. Then he hits the mailbag, talking about his favorite announcers, college football's most underrated player and what would Arch Manning's impact be on Georgia? The 10 biggest questions of the 2022 NBA Draft (2:20): Aaron opens the show by discussing the 10 biggest questions of the 2022 NBA Draft. He shares his thoughts on Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, prospects with the biggest boom/bust potential and potential second round sleepers. Also, the one team that could totally shake up the draft Mailbag: Next, Aaron answers your mailbag questions, discussing his favorite announcers (shout out Verne Lundquist!), Arch Manning's potential impact on Georgia and college football's most underrated player. Plus, college basketball games on aircraft carriers are SO back! Today's episode is brought to you by DraftKings - new users can make a $5 moneyline bet on any team and

On today's show, Aaron explains why Tennessee baseball's loss - and opposing fan's excitement about it show just how important Tennessee is for the sport, then wonders if the college baseball tournament can one day match the excitement of March Madness. Finally, he turns to the NBA Draft and asks whether teams should pass on Shaedon Sharpe or not after the fiasco at Kentucky. Tennessee loses and America rejoices (2:20): Aaron opens the show by discussing the top seeded Tennessee Vols losing in the Super Regionals. After fan-bases across the sport celebrated the loss is it proof that Tennessee is good for college baseball? Also, are they officially the Duke basketball or UConn women of college baseball? Can the college baseball tournament ever catch March Madness (18:30)? Next up, Aaron explains why college baseball remains America's most underrated sport and asks a question: Could the college baseball tournament one day catch March Madness in terms of fan interest? Aaron has some interesting thoughts? Shou

On today's episode, Aaron discusses the media's overreaction to Boston fans chanting vulgarities at Draymond Green, why LIV Golf is here to stay and Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong on Lincoln Riley, the NBA Finals, college hoops ratings and an all-time recruiting miss by Jim Harbaugh Draymond Green vs. Boston overreaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the overreaction to Boston fans chanting vulgarities at Draymond Green. Aaron explains why he sees no problem with what Boston fans did, and whether this is proof that Golden State and its players are soft LIV Golf here to stay (16:30): Next up, for the first (or maybe second) time, Aaron discusses golf on the show, with the fascinating LIV golf tour. Aaron goes into detail on why LIV is here to stay, how the PGA messed up and if this is sport's version of "Blockbuster vs. Netflix." Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing Lincoln Riley's SEC comments, college hoops NC

On today's show, Aaron previews college baseball's "Super Regionals." Here is a full list of topics: * Was last weekend the first time college baseball went "mainstream" * What's it like to win a regional on the road like Arkansas did against Oklahoma State last weekend * Is Tennessee good for college baseball - and why there's no one in sports quite like them * Does UConn get enough respect as a baseball program? * The biggest storylines and most intriguing matchups from this weekend's Super Regionals Follow Aaron on Twitter Follow Aaron on Instagram Follow Aaron on Facebook Follow Aaron on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses the Deshaun Watson mess and what the NFL could do, a potential list of replacements for John Calipari at Kentucky, and historic (and game-changing) move for new Duke head coach Jon Scheyer. Here is a full rundown of today's show: The Deshaun Watson mess - and what the NFL should do (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing the Deshaun Watson mess, as a new accuser and a scathing New York Times report cast new light on this wild story. Will the NFL force Watson to miss more time as new information keeps coming out. Who could potentially replace John Calipari at Kentucky? (14:00): Next up, Aaron hits on the topic that everyone has asked him all off-season: Who could potentially replace John Calipari at Kentucky. After The Athletic (shout out Kyle Tucker!) put out its list, Aaron shares who he believes is realistic, and who isn't. Jon Scheyer continues to make huge moves (39:00): Finally, Aaron discusses the move that new Duke coach Jon Scheyer has hired a "general manager" t

On today's show, Aaron discusses an interesting Brian Kelly comment at SEC Media Days, before digging into the NBA Draft deadline. He hits on winners and losers, including Gonzaga, Kansas, Duke, Houston and more, then updates his "Top 25" with rosters set for the 2022-2023 season. Where did your team land? Brian Kelly drops a fascinating quote (2:00): Aaron opens today's show with an update from Destin, where Brian Kelly had a fascinating quote about NIL. Have the unintended consequences of NIL officially outweighed the good - and if not, how soon will we get there? NBA Draft Deadline winners and losers (21:30): Wednesday night was the NBA Draft deadline, and Aaron discusses his winners and losers from all the players who decided to stay in college or go pro. Among the teams discussed - Gonzaga, Houston, Duke, Kansas, Michigan and more! An updated "Way Too Early Top 25" for 2022-2023 (44:30): Finally, with rosters now basically set for next season, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25." Where did school

On today's show, Aaron discusses the SEC coaches meetings, and why Jimbo vs. Saban was *not* the biggest story to emerge. Plus, the NBA Draft deadline nears, Aaron talks about what big decisions have already been made and which ones are to come. Finally, he talks about a busy day at Kentucky, where Jacob Toppin returns, a new assistant was hired and we got a juicy DaJuan Wagner rumors. What we learned at SEC coaches' meetings: Tuesday was the big day, as we got Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban at the SEC Coaches Meetings. Aaron explains why he was once again disappointed in Saban's response, thoughts on the SEC scheduling model + why the biggest story of the day came from a very unlikely place - Florida head coach Billy Napier. NBA Draft Deadline nears: With the NBA Draft decision coming, Aaron hits on all the big stories. He discusses some big "stay or go" decisions that have already happened at Gonzaga, Kansas and Arizona, plus the big names that have still yet to decide. With Wednesday's deadline to declare n

It's a loaded pre-Memorial Day weekend edition of the Aaron Torres Pod. Aaron opens by discussing the biggest winners from the college hoops transfer portal, including Arkansas, UConn, LSU, Providence and another SEC school who stood out. Then he hits "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing the NBA Playoffs, Jon Gruden, Golden State Warriors, Arch Manning and more Biggest winners in college hoops transfer portal (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the biggest winners in college hoops' transfer portal. He hits on all the big moves from Arkansas, UConn, LSU and more, plus hits on the teams who added one key piece like Kansas, Gonzaga and Kentucky. Also, what this year's portal cycle taught us about the present and future of college hoops. Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (33:00): Next up we end the week with America's favorite segment, "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong." He discusses the Golden State Warriors, Jon Gruden's NFL lawsuit and also a bit on Colin Kaepernick. Then it's discussing DJ Wagner,

On today's show, Aaron discusses the SEC considering an "SEC only" college football playoff and the news that Louisville has hired Milt Wagner, the grandfather of the No. 1 high school player in America - does that mean he's a lock for Louisville and what does it mean for Kentucky? Plus, mailbag questions on most overrated/underrated NBA Draft prospects, a potential Arkansas-Memphis game + college baseball picks! SEC only college football playoff? Aaron opens the show by reacting to an ESPN report that the SEC could stage its own playoff. Aaron explains why he doesn't buy that story - but why it speaks to something else going on in college football no one is talking about. Plus, what will SEC schedules look like once Texas and Oklahoma join the league? Louisville hires Milt Wagner, grandfather of top high school player: Next up, Aaron hits on the report that Louisville has hired Milt Wagner, the grandfather of the No. 1 high school player in America, DJ Wagner. Does that guarantee DJ is going to Louisville?

We have a loaded show, as Aaron discusses the fallout from Jimbo vs. Saban - and if Nick Saban is protected by the media like Coach K. From there, he talks a twist in Arch Manning's development and where he should go. Plus, some college hoops news as Indiana gets mega news (and might be the Big Ten favorite), plus news on a key transfer Jimbo vs. Saban fallout: Aaron opens the show by sharing some updated thoughts on the Jimbo vs. Saban fallout. Including - is Saban unfairly protected by the media? Torres discusses. Arch Manning recruitment heats up: From there, Aaron hits on an update on one of the most highly-touted recruits in recent history, Arch Manning, who announced three visits for June. Aaron breaks down the three schools, is anyone else involved and why only one of the three actually makes sense for his college football future. Indiana gets huge college hoops news + could one transfer alter college hoops in 2023?: Finally, we wrap with a little college hoops news. Indiana got big news on Trayce J

We have a WILD Friday show, as Aaron breaks down the Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban spat from all angles. Who was right? Who was wrong? And what Nick Saban could've done differently. Plus, we play "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" discussing the Jordan Addison, Shaedon Sharpe, the draft lottery and a star college football coach who needs more love: Breaking down Nick Saban vs. Jimbo Fisher from all angles (2:00): The meat of today's show is all things Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban. Aaron gives the background, explains why he thinks this is the rare time Nick Saban looks bad and explains why both Jimbo and Saban have more in common than people realize. Also, why Nick Saban's points on NIL are important - but absolutely could've been handled differently. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (25:30): We wrap the show by playing America's favorite game - "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" hitting on several topics from across college football. We discuss Jordan Addison's commitment, Shaedon Sharpe's suc

Aaron opens Wednesday's show discussing his reaction to the NBA Draft lottery - and who he would take No. 1. Then he hits on Jordan Addison and his best landing spot, between USC, Texas and Alabama. Finally, he answers mailbag questions, including the five most underrated college hoops towns, if its "Final Four or bust" at Arkansas, and could Urban Meyer one day replace Steve Sarkisian at Texas? NBA Draft Lottery reaction: Aaron opens the show, with some quick reaction to the NBA Draft lottery. He explains why the Magic can't screw up this pick, the one top prospect he isn't sold on, and the one top player with major boom/bust potential. Also, he explains why it seems clear who the No. 1 pick in the draft should be. Best landing spot for Jordan Addison?: Next up, Aaron hits on the recruitment of star transfer wide receiver Jordan Addison. It appears as though Addison is down to Texas, USC and Alabama - and Aaron shares his thoughts on the three schools, and which school he would recommend to Addison, if he