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 It's time for the Valley's exclusive FM Sports Voice.

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 The Boomo Bugg Show.

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 Your exclusive inside track to the Tigers, Tennessee and the rest of the SEC.

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 Now, your host, Harold Bugg on 93.9 The Score.

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 Good afternoon and welcome here to the Boomo Bugg Show.

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 I'm Harold Bugg, normally joined by Brett Beaird.

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 Today he's on the racks.

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 Hopefully he'll be back in action as soon as he gets his oil changed.

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 But in the meantime, it's just me and you and a dog named Boo plus Mega Man James.

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 He is driving the bus.

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 He's at the wheel.

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 Welcoming this Friday.

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 What a night for the Atlanta Braves.

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 Some more on that and the cusp of opening day for UNA and the rest of college football about to go boom.

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 But what better way to kick things off than hooking up with a man who's always locked on Bama.

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 Jimmy Stein is co-host of, get this, locked on Bama, part of the Locked On Network.

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 Jimmy, welcome in.

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 Oh, I'm doing great, Harold.

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 I appreciate being back.

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 Man, we appreciate you taking time.

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 Have you got all your Z's?

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 Are you ready?

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 Because this is the last weekend coming up before you hit the ground running.

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 Or I got a feeling, Jimmy, you've already been hitting your ground running, trying to keep up with this Alabama team.

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 Where is it, in your view, one week and one day away from opening day?

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 With some teams playing tomorrow, this kind of feels like a bye week, right?

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 I think the team's in a really good spot.

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 I know that there's been a lot of discussion about the injuries and how the injuries have piled up.

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 But a couple of interesting things about these injuries, that they all happen to significant players that most Alabama fans know and know these are kids that they expected to see play, right?

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 But the good news is, in terms of just strictly looking at, hey, who are your 22 starters, they haven't really lost any of those guys.

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 In the huddle again, Jimmy Stein, locked on Bama.

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 Jimmy, since the last time we talked, there's been some pretty big news involving one Keelan Russell.

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 I don't think anybody obviously is shocked by the news.

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 I think the news coming after that is, all right, now that he knows he's in, he's young by comparison.

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 But from everything we're able to gather, Jimmy, it seems like this kid is not sitting here and reading all the headlines.

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 He's still going to work, putting in the work, and trying to keep his feet on the ground and his head out of the sky.

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 But Keelan Russell is probably making the smallest jump possible in the sense that when you play at Duncanville,

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 which is the largest school classification in the state of Texas, in Dallas, Texas, against Dallas teams every week,

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 in front of 20,000-plus in the stands every Friday, winning two state championships at Duncanville while doing it,

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 he was more ready to play college football than the vast majority of quarterback prospects out there.

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 Jimmy, you get the impression, too, that this coaching staff, they've got a lot of money and a lot of, if you will, equity already invested, as they do everybody.

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 But let's face it, it all starts and ends with a quarterback for most people.

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 Let's remember that in their freshman seasons, Julio Jones, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, and Jalen Waddell,

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 Jimmy, this is money here for him.

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 If he goes to draft early, he knows it's on him to improve.

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 The other one, I'm sure no one's asked you about, let me see here, it's called the offensive line.

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 Where are you with this offensive line, Jimmy?

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 It's a question mark.

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 It remains a question mark.

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 Guys like Michael Carroll, Jackson Lloyd, these are future potential first-round picks.

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 Too many new pieces, too many new guys.

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 How will it gel?

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 I appreciate you saying that because it's easy sometimes when the competition is not relative to what your standard is and what you will be facing for people to buy in too much in the front end only to set themselves up for disappointment.

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 But let me ask you this, Jimmy.

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 I don't think anybody was too surprised with that.

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 Your thoughts about on the other side of the ball, the Georgia boy, Luke Metz, getting one of those starting spots.

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 Last year at inside linebacker, Alabama played three guys, Deontay Lawson, Justin Jefferson, and Akai Hill Green.

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 All were veteran players, a six-year player and two fifth-year players.

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 As we mentioned, a week and a day away, your biggest concern, that you'd like to see this team kind of polish up before the opening act a week from tomorrow against East Carolina?

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 You've got to get, how are you, you know, a great way to lose close games is penalties.

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 It doesn't have to be great.

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 It just can't be bad, you know, and because in a game decided by one score or less, how many times is a penalty or a special teams play going to affect the outcome?

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 This segment brought to you by your local cardiologist.

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 I guarantee if you're in the Bama Nation.

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 Jimmy, you're about to get busy.

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 I don't think that's shocking news.

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 For the folks who want to follow, Jimmy Stein, where can you take us?

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 Locked on Bama.

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 Got a new show six days a week with my partner, Luke Robinson.

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 Also on Mondays and Wednesdays, I'm on with Travis Reier on Cover Crimson.

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 Jimmy, listen, man.

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 Thanks so much again.

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 Get some rest this weekend.

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 Going to need it down the road.

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 And thanks so much for your time today.

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 Hey, I appreciate it, Harold.

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 Have a great weekend.

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 You too.

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 Here are thoughts from Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer as Alabama wraps up its final week of fall camp.

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 Yesterday, we did some two-minute again, and we got a number of those situations that we're setting up all week long.

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 This week, we'll filter in a little bit less, but some more again in game week.

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 But today, the last part of practice, half of them, maybe not half, but the last third of practice was all these different scenarios that you're throwing at them and, you know, getting them a chance to think under pressure, process the moments that we might be in.

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 You know, it's good for the whole offense, but obviously, your quarterback is the one that runs the show.

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 So, today was just one example of how we got to continue to develop and help him grow.

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 Welcome back in.

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 If you want it all into one roof around the SEC,

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 I highly recommend checking out Blake Lovell there at Southeastern 16.

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 Blake, welcome in.

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 How are you?

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 Hopefully be hooking up with Blake here in a second.

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 I thought about him last night.

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 He's in Nashville.

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 If you're just brand new, that's his home base.

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 And I thought about him last night with a team that kind of opened the can on the college football season last night.

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 Austin Peay.

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 When you see the banner, let's go, Peay.

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 You know college football is right around the corner and a lot of entry store lines,

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 not only there in Clarksville, but also down the road from Blake there at Vanderbilt.

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 Remember Diego Pavia.

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 And a lot to get to as far as some of the news, a judge out in Texas about that.

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 But also Vanderbilt coming up and naming their quarterback.

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 So let's go back and see if Blake is now with us.

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 Hey, I'm good to talk to you as always.

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 There we go.

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 There we go.

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 I was just joking here, Blake.

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 I thought it would be last night because you've got football cropping up all over you.

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 When you see that the banner says, let's go, Peay, you know it's time for Austin Peay to help get the ball rolling in the college football season.

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 Yeah, no doubt.

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 Obviously, I think, you know, a game that's not going to capture a lot of national attention.

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 But for Vanderbilt, it's a big game just because, you know, you're kind of starting a new era,

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 but you're trying to build off the previous one.

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 And I think, you know, it's going to be interesting for people.

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 Obviously, the quarterback situation, all eyes are on that.

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 And, yeah, it should be fascinating.

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 Talk to us about that decision because everybody pretty much had Curtis already penciled in there because he basically, if you will, stole him from Georgia.

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 He's all that in a bag of chip.

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 I mean, how many times is Vanderbilt still a five-stars, certainly from somebody like Kirby?

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 What would you need to think in there, Blake, for Vandy?

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 Yeah, I mean, I think, you know, I've kind of joked, I'm like, well, if you're Vanderbilt, you see the success that a previous New Mexico State quarterback had,

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 and you're like, well, we're getting a little antsy here to start things off, and maybe let's just try to replicate that.

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 You know, easier said than done, but I do think it's one where they felt like at least on the grasp of the offense, it seems, you know, that they at least want to start here.

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 And not that they don't think that Jared Curtis can be ready to go by game two or anything, but I think they felt like it was someone, you know, who was able to adapt to the offense pretty well.

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 And, again, they didn't bring this guy in just to necessarily sit.

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 They brought him in to have a chance to come back for the starting job.

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 And so I think from that standpoint, they clearly liked what they saw towards the end of the, you know, the offseason here.

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 And, yeah, so I don't know if this is going to be the long-term thing because we know what kind of pressure comes from having the highest-rated recruit ever.

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 So I do think it's one where they want to kind of wait and see how it plays out.

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 And that's the first thing I thought of.

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 I guess they know who the future is, but we don't want to rush them too much because, let's face it, if he goes out and he flops, that gets into a kid's head.

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 So that can, long-term, that can do a lot of damage.

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 So I agree with that.

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 Let's go down I-40 to your east of Knoxville and another brand-new QB at UT.

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 I think he is definitely the fan's favorite.

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 And, Mr. Brandon, is he going to be able to live up to his expectations at Tennessee?

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 Yeah, that's a big question.

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 I mean, that's obviously the one that we usually don't have with Josh Eiffel when it comes to their offense each year.

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 But this is kind of that year where, you know, you do have some questions that are warranted because you're having someone that's new to the mix here.

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 And, you know, you're trying to see if they can work their magic the same way they have in past years.

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 And so I think it's going to be interesting to see how they can do that.

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 Obviously, he has a different skill set than McIntyre does.

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 And, you know, it's kind of the same thing we talked about with Alabama's QB race.

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 You've got two quarterbacks at different strengths.

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 And I think that they're going to kind of bank on that upside and some of those things with Brandon and they've seen with previous guys, you know, whether it's a hand and hooker or whoever else that's been able to succeed, I think, under Josh Eiffel.

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 And so it does feel like Tennessee feels pretty good about where they're at.

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 And like we said, that is having the pressure of having a guy like this.

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 So kind of highly heralded coming into the program here.

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 Let's stay with that theme, new faces at the quarterback spot.

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 How does the news out of Tuscaloosa change your take on Alabama's season going forward?

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 Yeah, I mean, I don't know that it changes all that much just because I think we obviously still have some questions.

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 You know, it would be different maybe if we were looking at this and it felt like, you know, this was just going to be the one thing that just completely changes everything for Alabama.

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 Obviously, it's a significant development.

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 And I do think it's going to do something that, you know, you know as well as I do, Alabama fans want them to run the ball.

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 And I think by having Russell in there, it's going to help unlock that a little bit in terms of his style of play.

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 And, again, defense is having to adapt to what he is able to do, which, again, should open up some of the things that they want to be running the ball.

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 So I think that's probably the most significant part.

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 If they can get off to a good start doing that, which they should be able to, I think, with their early season schedule.

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 I think that will be the biggest sort of positive for Alabama as they start to get into the grind of their SEC slate.

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 Blake Lovell, Southeastern 16.

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 Blake, before we jump off here, your thoughts about here comes the judge.

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 Another day, another wrinkle in this ongoing rift between the NCAA, the SEC, and the courtrooms.

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 A judge out in Texas saying, not so fast, my friend, Greg Sankey.

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 I am going to put a restraining order to those guys that they thought was going to be sitting that's gone on to NFL camps and elsewhere.

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 At least 20 of them will now have the door opened up for them.

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 24, I think it is, including the safety out of Georgia, Corey Thomas.

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 What they're saying, in effect, is thank you.

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 You have a right here.

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 But if you challenge this, you've got to go to court and prove it, which means more time, more money, or you can just let them play.

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 Blake, what is the answer to this mess?

439
00:28:10,340 --> 00:28:19,940
 Yeah, it's a good question because, you know, again, I saw a lot of people cheerleading online the other day when it came to, hey, some of these rulings, and we're done here.

440
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 And I'm like, we are not even close to done here.

441
00:28:22,780 --> 00:28:25,760
 This is going to take a while to play out.

442
00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:37,300
 And, you know, again, I think that's where, obviously, football starts this weekend, you know, basketball starts in a couple months, and you still don't have rosters that feel like they're fully finalized everywhere.

443
00:28:37,640 --> 00:28:42,900
 And that's just kind of the name of the game right now is seeing exactly how all this is going to shake out.

444
00:28:42,960 --> 00:28:45,600
 And I do think there's a lot more legal battles to come.

445
00:28:45,980 --> 00:28:59,520
 Like you said, you're going to have people in different states that are going to try to push back on the conference a bit and see what kind of legal precedent there is to challenge conferences, challenge the NCAA, and even specific schools, potentially.

446
00:28:59,520 --> 00:29:04,020
 And so I think it really is something that I don't have a great answer on.

447
00:29:04,100 --> 00:29:12,580
 And remember, we're talking about this particular set of circumstances when you've still got all this international stuff out there, too, especially on the basketball front and other sports.

448
00:29:12,760 --> 00:29:16,660
 So there's just a lot of time left before we get this done.

449
00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:18,560
 Well, you jump off, Blake.

450
00:29:18,780 --> 00:29:27,580
 The first big weekend as far as names coming up tomorrow morning, matter of fact, North Carolina and TCU just called it the drama bow.

451
00:29:28,840 --> 00:29:30,940
 That's a soap opera in real flesh.

452
00:29:31,020 --> 00:29:32,160
 Your take on that game?

453
00:29:33,280 --> 00:29:37,640
 Yeah, I think it's one where, boy, there's as big of a mess as North Carolina has been.

454
00:29:37,860 --> 00:29:38,680
 Oh, man.

455
00:29:38,680 --> 00:29:44,400
 It's kind of hard to have any confidence, I think, in what they're going to be able to do right now.

456
00:29:44,700 --> 00:29:54,960
 And, again, whether it's just all the off-the-field drama where you don't have guys there that you thought you were going to have coaching-wise, GM-wise, and now you're playing a TCU team, I think that's pretty good.

457
00:29:55,160 --> 00:30:02,880
 So, you know, I'm not a betting man necessarily, but, boy, I think TCU's in a pretty good spot here.

458
00:30:03,500 --> 00:30:06,060
 Yeah, that's why you have two nickels rubbing together.

459
00:30:06,140 --> 00:30:07,020
 You're not a betting man.

460
00:30:07,020 --> 00:30:11,200
 All right, Blake, for the folks that want to bet on good coverage 24-7, where can you take us online?

461
00:30:12,120 --> 00:30:13,100
 Yeah, I appreciate it, Errol.

462
00:30:13,160 --> 00:30:15,920
 Yeah, check out all of our SEC staff over at Southeastern 16 on YouTube.

463
00:30:16,100 --> 00:30:21,960
 Lots of stuff to get you ready for next week, of course, and, again, a lot of SEC basketball off-season stuff as well.

464
00:30:22,640 --> 00:30:23,280
 Sounds great.

465
00:30:23,340 --> 00:30:24,260
 Listen, man, kick back.

466
00:30:24,320 --> 00:30:25,780
 Have a great and safe weekend, all right?

467
00:30:26,520 --> 00:30:27,020
 Thanks, Errol.

468
00:30:27,040 --> 00:30:27,380
 You too.

469
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 Blake Lovell hooking up with us.

470
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 He's busy there at Southeastern 16.

471
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 Coming up, man, I hope you caught that game last night with the Atlanta Braves.

472
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 One for the books.

473
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 The big dog, Bill Shanks.

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544
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545
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546
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 He is the king of the hill.

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 And it comes talking radio in the Peachtree state of Georgia.

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 Bill Shanks, host of The Bill Shanks Show.

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 They're on 93.1 FM in Macon.

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 Online at thesuperstations.com and, of course, on The Tube at 41 NBC.

599
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 Bill Shanks, welcome in.

600
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 It's just me and you and a dog named Boo today.

601
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 Brent Beard is on the shelf.

602
00:37:02,740 --> 00:37:04,140
 Can you give him a get-well wish?

603
00:37:05,240 --> 00:37:06,540
 Well, I hope he does feel better.

604
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 He sounded good on my show yesterday, so maybe he got sick when he came on my show.

605
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 We've got to send a doctor to his house to get him well, Bill.

606
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 I'll tell you what he's probably doing right now.

607
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 He's trying to recover from a night for the books for the Atlanta Braves.

608
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 He's break out the broom, doing what they had to do.

609
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 They swept the two-time World Series champs from the Dodgers.

610
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 And what a way to do it with the score.

611
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 And what a pitching job of Mr. Sale.

612
00:37:32,180 --> 00:37:33,000
 Bill, where do you start?

613
00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:36,440
 Well, it was an excellent performance, obviously.

614
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 He was about one of the best performances you've ever seen.

615
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 I mean, no walks, 11 strikeouts, five hits, and he was just in control.

616
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 He kept his pitch count down early, which is always important, of course.

617
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 And he was great.

618
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 He was, you know, that's an ace pitcher right there.

619
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 You've got a game you want to win to kind of sweep a team that you're trying to beat

620
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 and trying to catch in the overall standings.

621
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 And he goes out there and does that.

622
00:38:05,140 --> 00:38:08,020
 That's quite a performance by that guy.

623
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 And he's been tremendous since he's been to Atlanta.

624
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 There's no question that's been a great acquisition.

625
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 And the thing is, you never know what that's going to do as far as building the confidence down.

626
00:38:19,980 --> 00:38:24,920
 Now under 30 games to go in the regular season, playing, obviously, for the best position in the postseason.

627
00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:26,240
 But what an irony.

628
00:38:26,740 --> 00:38:30,160
 You have a catcher to lead off, which is rare in itself.

629
00:38:30,320 --> 00:38:32,200
 He hits a home run, and that's it.

630
00:38:32,560 --> 00:38:39,240
 I was looking, according to what was the Alliance Sports Bureau, and they said that's the first time since 1900

631
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 that a catcher led off a game with a home run, and that was it.

632
00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:44,500
 So it's been a while.

633
00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:45,960
 Bill, what a night.

634
00:38:45,960 --> 00:38:50,540
 Is it one of those scenes where if you're a Braves fan, okay, now I'm back on track.

635
00:38:50,920 --> 00:38:52,960
 They pick up a half game on the Idlefields.

636
00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:55,560
 They're back to an even, even five games.

637
00:38:56,040 --> 00:38:59,880
 You've got to feel better on this Friday than you did this time last Friday about this team.

638
00:39:00,460 --> 00:39:02,800
 By the way, Brett was covering that game in 1990.

639
00:39:03,260 --> 00:39:04,220
 I think he was.

640
00:39:05,060 --> 00:39:06,240
 That's why he's not feeling too good.

641
00:39:06,240 --> 00:39:06,880
 That's why he's sick.

642
00:39:08,080 --> 00:39:08,680
 That's right.

643
00:39:09,160 --> 00:39:10,360
 Well, excuse me.

644
00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:15,140
 Yeah, you know, a week ago, they were getting ready to lose two straight to Milwaukee.

645
00:39:15,800 --> 00:39:21,200
 I tell you, that game on Sunday night was big because they averted the sweep, and then they'd

646
00:39:21,200 --> 00:39:27,380
 go back home, have a day off, kind of a whirlwind road trip with going from Chicago to Milwaukee

647
00:39:27,380 --> 00:39:35,120
 to Williamsport back to Atlanta, and then they had a day off, and then boom, it really kind

648
00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:39,020
 of worked out where they just were refreshed, came out, and played good ball.

649
00:39:39,020 --> 00:39:43,080
 Got big hits on Tuesday with Ozzie Albies.

650
00:39:43,740 --> 00:39:49,520
 Hassan Kim woke from the dead on Wednesday and got a big hit there, and then, of course,

651
00:39:49,560 --> 00:39:50,540
 the game last night.

652
00:39:50,740 --> 00:39:51,860
 Look, you know what?

653
00:39:51,920 --> 00:39:54,260
 Those kind of games require big performances.

654
00:39:54,520 --> 00:39:55,460
 They require heroes.

655
00:39:56,140 --> 00:40:03,040
 Well, Ozzie Albies, Hassan Kim, Sean Murphy on Wednesday as well, and then Chris Sell,

656
00:40:03,200 --> 00:40:05,000
 and that's what you have to have.

657
00:40:05,040 --> 00:40:06,120
 You have to have that in October.

658
00:40:06,560 --> 00:40:10,160
 It's like, you know, both times the Braves won the World Series, they've had heroes.

659
00:40:10,580 --> 00:40:17,660
 They've had guys go above and beyond, and, you know, in 2021, it was Freddie Freeman in

660
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 the Milwaukee Series, Eddie Rosario, Tyler Maxick in the Dodger Series, Jorge Soler, Max

661
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 Freed in the Astro Series.

662
00:40:27,180 --> 00:40:29,220
 That guy, Will Smith, was the hero the whole time.

663
00:40:29,280 --> 00:40:31,220
 He didn't give up an earned run the entire postseason.

664
00:40:31,500 --> 00:40:35,160
 You've got to have those kind of performances to do something special, and that's what they

665
00:40:35,160 --> 00:40:37,920
 did the last three games to sweep a very good team.

666
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 TheSuperstations.com is going to check out the Mr. Bill show.

667
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 You've got to give a shout-out to Walt Wise, too, because obviously they got off to a good

668
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 start.

669
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 It's easy to sit here and overdo it, get too confident, and then when the pendulum swings

670
00:40:52,940 --> 00:40:56,720
 the other way, sometimes you start pointing fingers and lose the locker room when things

671
00:40:56,720 --> 00:40:57,360
 go south.

672
00:40:58,380 --> 00:41:03,260
 It's been a good ride for Walt Wise to be able to sit here and basically help this team

673
00:41:03,260 --> 00:41:03,860
 get to the middle.

674
00:41:05,420 --> 00:41:10,880
 Well, Walt's the same as Ryan Sitker and Bobby Cox, Freddie Gonzalez, as far as an even-keeled

675
00:41:10,880 --> 00:41:11,600
 situation.

676
00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:14,020
 It's got a whole lot of emotion.

677
00:41:14,480 --> 00:41:16,520
 It's pretty, it's just even-keeled.

678
00:41:16,740 --> 00:41:21,100
 That's the best way to describe it, and I think when you have someone like that, when

679
00:41:21,100 --> 00:41:23,880
 you have a pitfall, there's no panic.

680
00:41:24,040 --> 00:41:25,980
 There's no, oh, God, what are we going to do?

681
00:41:26,060 --> 00:41:27,160
 Can we bounce out of this?

682
00:41:28,380 --> 00:41:29,100
 That's critical.

683
00:41:29,240 --> 00:41:35,620
 That's what's critical for every team as a pit at hope, so I think you've got to give

684
00:41:35,620 --> 00:41:40,020
 him credit for what he's been able to do, because there's been a lot of ups and a couple

685
00:41:40,020 --> 00:41:45,520
 of downs, and the downs have been dramatic, so to be able to withstand that is a great thing.

686
00:41:46,180 --> 00:41:50,820
 And the thing is, remember, they had the all-star break, and they came back out on fire.

687
00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:52,480
 They had the day off, they came back on fire.

688
00:41:52,540 --> 00:41:53,480
 Maybe that's a secret.

689
00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:54,780
 Bill, let me ask you this.

690
00:41:54,780 --> 00:41:59,020
 Your thoughts about the latest move on this back-and-forth game, it's almost like tennis

691
00:41:59,020 --> 00:42:01,280
 in college football now.

692
00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:05,900
 You thought this thing was put to rest as far as bringing guys back from the various NFL

693
00:42:05,900 --> 00:42:07,860
 camps and contracts, et cetera.

694
00:42:07,920 --> 00:42:09,480
 I won't go through all the boring fine print.

695
00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:13,640
 Bottom line is, they thought they had it settled the early part of the week, and then a judge

696
00:42:13,640 --> 00:42:16,000
 out in Texas, it's not so fast, my friend.

697
00:42:16,240 --> 00:42:19,400
 Restraining order, that's a favorite two words these days, the legal eagles.

698
00:42:20,140 --> 00:42:28,520
 And about two dozen guys now can come back under this order, including a dog, a safety by the

699
00:42:28,520 --> 00:42:30,220
 name of Ja'Cory Thomas.

700
00:42:31,080 --> 00:42:34,040
 Bill, what's your reaction overall, and what does this do for Georgia?

701
00:42:34,800 --> 00:42:36,040
 Well, he's not coming back to Georgia.

702
00:42:36,340 --> 00:42:37,900
 They don't have room for him.

703
00:42:38,460 --> 00:42:39,680
 They just don't have room for him.

704
00:42:39,740 --> 00:42:42,000
 He started a good number of games last year.

705
00:42:42,120 --> 00:42:43,240
 He was a good player for them.

706
00:42:43,960 --> 00:42:44,740
 That's the past.

707
00:42:45,400 --> 00:42:48,100
 Kirby Smart's not going to deal with that.

708
00:42:48,660 --> 00:42:49,020
 Smart.

709
00:42:49,260 --> 00:42:49,660
 Smart.

710
00:42:50,140 --> 00:42:50,800
 Pardon the pun.

711
00:42:50,800 --> 00:42:54,540
 Not going to be part of the equation here.

712
00:42:54,820 --> 00:43:00,460
 And so, you know, I think that's, it's a circus is what it is.

713
00:43:00,540 --> 00:43:01,080
 It's a d*** circus.

714
00:43:01,080 --> 00:43:01,460
 It is.

715
00:43:01,700 --> 00:43:03,620
 And it's embarrassing.

716
00:43:04,220 --> 00:43:06,860
 And I'm just glad that college football is starting.

717
00:43:07,400 --> 00:43:08,880
 Well, it started last night.

718
00:43:09,040 --> 00:43:10,500
 I mean, there were some games last night.

719
00:43:10,980 --> 00:43:11,620
 Let's go, P.

720
00:43:13,100 --> 00:43:13,580
 Yep.

721
00:43:13,700 --> 00:43:15,840
 Austin Peay played and West Georgia played.

722
00:43:16,200 --> 00:43:19,040
 And so, we saw some games last night.

723
00:43:19,160 --> 00:43:22,300
 And I think, you know, obviously there's week zero tomorrow.

724
00:43:22,540 --> 00:43:30,820
 So, I'm glad there's, I'm glad there's games starting because, you know, Harold, I don't

725
00:43:30,820 --> 00:43:33,620
 want to get too bogged down on my show about it.

726
00:43:33,640 --> 00:43:38,060
 I know you probably don't either on your show because we, we're so focused now with the

727
00:43:38,060 --> 00:43:40,160
 calendar on August 28th on the game.

728
00:43:40,340 --> 00:43:47,660
 But, I mean, you know, going to court and having these judges that are, are you a, who are you a fan of?

729
00:43:47,720 --> 00:43:48,560
 You've got to ask the judge.

730
00:43:48,620 --> 00:43:49,520
 Who are you a fan of?

731
00:43:49,580 --> 00:43:50,660
 Who are you trying to help you?

732
00:43:51,240 --> 00:43:51,380
 Right.

733
00:43:51,380 --> 00:43:51,440
 Right.

734
00:43:51,900 --> 00:43:53,800
 You know, it's embarrassing.

735
00:43:54,220 --> 00:43:55,320
 It is ridiculous.

736
00:43:56,320 --> 00:43:58,080
 Look, I understand a coach.

737
00:43:58,080 --> 00:44:01,000
 I said this earlier this week on my show and I kind of ticked somebody off.

738
00:44:01,700 --> 00:44:02,480
 I don't care.

739
00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:02,940
 I don't care.

740
00:44:03,320 --> 00:44:12,220
 But, but I understand a coach who's in a position of needing talent to say, hey, if there's any way I can get talent, I'm going to get it.

741
00:44:12,300 --> 00:44:12,580
 Okay.

742
00:44:12,700 --> 00:44:14,220
 I understand that to a point.

743
00:44:14,660 --> 00:44:15,140
 But you know what?

744
00:44:15,160 --> 00:44:16,180
 You also have to be smart.

745
00:44:16,340 --> 00:44:19,180
 You have to be smart about what you do to your locker room.

746
00:44:19,320 --> 00:44:28,720
 And if you think you're going to get somebody that's come off the d*** field of the NFL training camp and walks in your locker room and p*** somebody else off by taking a kid's job.

747
00:44:29,260 --> 00:44:30,300
 Go ahead, Lane.

748
00:44:30,620 --> 00:44:31,380
 Go ahead, Lane.

749
00:44:31,460 --> 00:44:32,160
 Go ahead, do that.

750
00:44:32,240 --> 00:44:33,940
 I think that's a good thing for Lane Kiffin to do.

751
00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:35,020
 I think that's very smart.

752
00:44:35,140 --> 00:44:36,220
 I think he should do that.

753
00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:44,300
 I'm proud you brought up Lane's name because it looks like LSU obviously is the bad boy, bad boy of what you're going to do.

754
00:44:44,340 --> 00:44:45,260
 It's not only football.

755
00:44:45,520 --> 00:44:46,140
 It's basketball.

756
00:44:46,760 --> 00:44:49,800
 From afar, it seems like LSU just saying, you know what?

757
00:44:49,820 --> 00:44:51,920
 We're going to make a deal with the devil here and go all in.

758
00:44:52,020 --> 00:44:53,240
 Are you getting that same perception?

759
00:44:53,920 --> 00:44:54,340
 Oh, yeah.

760
00:44:54,880 --> 00:44:55,620
 But you know what?

761
00:44:55,640 --> 00:44:57,200
 That's what happens when money's involved.

762
00:44:57,580 --> 00:45:03,160
 I mean, it's like people in business are ruthless because of money.

763
00:45:03,320 --> 00:45:09,760
 People in business do things they may not do if money were not involved, but if money's involved, my gosh, they're going to do it.

764
00:45:10,120 --> 00:45:13,380
 So, you know, I think we should have expected it.

765
00:45:13,440 --> 00:45:14,060
 We should know.

766
00:45:14,320 --> 00:45:19,580
 I keep on saying, Harold, though, you know, it's like I'm sitting there Monday doing my show, and here's a tweet on my phone.

767
00:45:20,580 --> 00:45:26,400
 Daquan Wright released from the Browns looking at LSU, and I'm like, what kind of world are we living in now?

768
00:45:26,400 --> 00:45:26,760
 Right.

769
00:45:26,900 --> 00:45:31,840
 There's somebody who's been released by an NFL team and now looking at a college team.

770
00:45:32,000 --> 00:45:33,780
 It's just, it's craziness.

771
00:45:33,940 --> 00:45:34,580
 It's nuts.

772
00:45:34,980 --> 00:45:37,820
 I keep on saying, too, you know, what's going to be next to shock us.

773
00:45:38,220 --> 00:45:40,660
 I'm telling you, the first trade's coming, you watch.

774
00:45:40,720 --> 00:45:42,100
 There's going to be a trade in the SEC.

775
00:45:42,400 --> 00:45:43,020
 I can't wait.

776
00:45:44,700 --> 00:45:47,680
 In the meantime, Bill, we can't wait for your show today.

777
00:45:47,680 --> 00:45:52,640
 For the folks who want to jump on board and get the latest with you online, where can you take us?

778
00:45:52,640 --> 00:45:55,240
 TheSuperstations.com.

779
00:45:55,240 --> 00:45:57,980
 That is the website, TheSuperstations.com.

780
00:45:58,520 --> 00:46:01,900
 And if Brett's listening right now, tell him flowers are not on the way.

781
00:46:01,960 --> 00:46:02,460
 Okay, Bill?

782
00:46:02,960 --> 00:46:04,380
 I hope he feels better.

783
00:46:05,240 --> 00:46:05,640
 Absolutely.

784
00:46:05,760 --> 00:46:06,480
 Thanks so much for your time.

785
00:46:06,540 --> 00:46:07,180
 Have a great weekend.

786
00:46:07,260 --> 00:46:07,580
 All right?

787
00:46:08,100 --> 00:46:08,460
 All right.

788
00:46:08,500 --> 00:46:09,100
 You too, Harold.

789
00:46:09,180 --> 00:46:09,500
 Bye-bye.

790
00:46:10,000 --> 00:46:13,060
 Bill Shanks, TheSuperstations.com.

791
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866
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 Welcome back in.

867
00:49:52,000 --> 00:49:56,080
 So what do you do for an encore if you're the Florence High Falcons?

868
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 Kevin Johnson on that and more.

869
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 He's the fine voice of the high-flying Falcons from Florence High.

870
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 We'll be coming your way later on tonight right here on 93.9 The Score.

871
00:50:04,480 --> 00:50:07,320
 But first, KJ, welcome in for the hors d'oeuvres today.

872
00:50:07,440 --> 00:50:08,000
 How are you?

873
00:50:08,700 --> 00:50:09,920
 Doing well, Harold.

874
00:50:10,020 --> 00:50:14,480
 I'm sitting here at Raleigh Stadium right now setting up for tonight's game.

875
00:50:14,560 --> 00:50:19,020
 And it's a highly new, renovated Raleigh Stadium that only belongs to Florence High School.

876
00:50:19,520 --> 00:50:22,820
 It is quite impressive to see what this administration has done.

877
00:50:23,380 --> 00:50:26,840
 Is that not going to be shocking for a lot of folks who haven't perused it yet?

878
00:50:26,960 --> 00:50:31,280
 I mean, compared to this place, that that place has a history with UNA and Florence High.

879
00:50:31,820 --> 00:50:33,300
 Well, what's the big thing?

880
00:50:33,300 --> 00:50:38,600
 I know the list is too long to go through here, but what's one of the things that stands out to you, KJ, about the new look?

881
00:50:39,700 --> 00:50:46,220
 Well, first of all, it's a great thing for both University of North Alabama and their new stadium, Bank Independent Stadium.

882
00:50:46,660 --> 00:50:49,500
 And it's a great day for the Florence Falcons to have their own home.

883
00:50:49,680 --> 00:50:52,460
 You shared this stadium for 23 years.

884
00:50:52,660 --> 00:50:56,080
 And then, even before that, at City Schools, you shared it for many other years.

885
00:50:56,520 --> 00:50:58,600
 And now you put your logo, center field.

886
00:50:58,780 --> 00:50:59,280
 There it is.

887
00:50:59,400 --> 00:51:00,500
 I mean, it stands out broad.

888
00:51:00,540 --> 00:51:01,720
 You put your name in the end zone.

889
00:51:01,900 --> 00:51:04,100
 You put your – it's blue all over.

890
00:51:04,220 --> 00:51:05,060
 I mean, it's unbelievable.

891
00:51:05,220 --> 00:51:06,420
 It's freshly coated paint.

892
00:51:06,640 --> 00:51:12,500
 It's – I mean, it's really – it's really one of those things where you're like, can this old lady look good again?

893
00:51:12,580 --> 00:51:13,520
 And my goodness, it can.

894
00:51:13,880 --> 00:51:15,740
 And it's a beautiful thing.

895
00:51:15,880 --> 00:51:18,040
 So, it's a beautiful thing to see.

896
00:51:18,300 --> 00:51:21,520
 And hats off to Athletic Director Myrick Miles.

897
00:51:21,700 --> 00:51:25,340
 Coach Miles has done an amazing job putting this all together.

898
00:51:25,500 --> 00:51:26,700
 And it is phenomenal.

899
00:51:26,900 --> 00:51:30,480
 And the folks that come tonight are going to see a transformed Broadway stadium.

900
00:51:30,720 --> 00:51:34,220
 And I think they're going to see a transformed Farx-Falcons football team as well.

901
00:51:34,780 --> 00:51:37,760
 I might need to get out there if that makeover can make miracles like that happen.

902
00:51:37,860 --> 00:51:39,660
 But, KJ, what do you do for an encore?

903
00:51:39,840 --> 00:51:42,320
 That was a pretty good opening act, was it not, for the Falcons?

904
00:51:43,160 --> 00:51:43,720
 It was.

905
00:51:43,780 --> 00:51:45,040
 You go down to Pinson Valley.

906
00:51:45,260 --> 00:51:48,680
 You haven't defeated Pinson Valley in four tries, really, on the field.

907
00:51:48,680 --> 00:51:53,080
 And, you know, you knew it wasn't the Bo Nix-Pinson Valley.

908
00:51:53,300 --> 00:51:56,040
 I mean, let's be honest, there wasn't an NFL quarterback playing for him this time.

909
00:51:56,440 --> 00:51:59,280
 There was no Kool-Aid McKinstry over there at defensive back this time.

910
00:51:59,420 --> 00:52:00,800
 But it's still Pinson Valley.

911
00:52:00,980 --> 00:52:01,460
 They're talented.

912
00:52:01,620 --> 00:52:03,080
 They've got great kids, great players.

913
00:52:03,500 --> 00:52:07,460
 And for Florence to come out and to play four quarters of really good football,

914
00:52:07,600 --> 00:52:08,860
 and to be honest, they didn't.

915
00:52:09,000 --> 00:52:11,980
 Florence didn't play their best game by far, and the coaching staff would say it.

916
00:52:12,280 --> 00:52:15,120
 But they did show glimpses of what they can be.

917
00:52:15,600 --> 00:52:16,840
 And it was impressive.

918
00:52:17,220 --> 00:52:21,640
 It's the first time Florence has won an opener in over 10 years.

919
00:52:22,160 --> 00:52:22,940
 You don't think about that.

920
00:52:23,060 --> 00:52:26,800
 But they have scheduled some of the great opponents to start off the season.

921
00:52:27,420 --> 00:52:31,260
 And this is the first time they've put a victory in that column for the first time on the field.

922
00:52:31,420 --> 00:52:33,260
 So a great win on the road.

923
00:52:33,580 --> 00:52:35,140
 And, you know, it was a team win.

924
00:52:35,300 --> 00:52:36,240
 You scored on defense.

925
00:52:36,980 --> 00:52:38,900
 You had a great offensive quarterback.

926
00:52:39,480 --> 00:52:40,280
 Only threw for a cup.

927
00:52:40,360 --> 00:52:41,720
 Costa Mahan did a great job.

928
00:52:41,800 --> 00:52:43,300
 He only threw for 27 yards.

929
00:52:43,700 --> 00:52:44,920
 But he threw two touchdowns.

930
00:52:44,920 --> 00:52:46,380
 I mean, he didn't throw any receptions.

931
00:52:46,480 --> 00:52:47,320
 He didn't fumble the ball.

932
00:52:47,820 --> 00:52:50,860
 It was just a ground game that really was big.

933
00:52:50,940 --> 00:52:53,160
 And that defense was outstanding for Florence.

934
00:52:53,360 --> 00:52:54,280
 So team win.

935
00:52:54,440 --> 00:52:55,940
 I know Coach Kenny Marson's pleased.

936
00:52:56,120 --> 00:53:01,080
 But a whole new animal coming to Florence and to Brawley Stadium tonight in the Jasper Vikings.

937
00:53:02,920 --> 00:53:05,520
 I think we know where we're going to start.

938
00:53:05,900 --> 00:53:12,340
 You get the feeling that when you have folks coming in, probably from Ohio State and major colleges all over the country,

939
00:53:13,080 --> 00:53:15,940
 and you look over there and your defense has got to stop him.

940
00:53:16,320 --> 00:53:17,700
 I won't steal your thunder, KJ.

941
00:53:17,940 --> 00:53:19,840
 Your thoughts about tonight's opponent?

942
00:53:20,840 --> 00:53:23,120
 Yeah, Zion Coger is the name to listen to.

943
00:53:23,600 --> 00:53:27,460
 He really probably, I believe, is being recruited more for the defensive side.

944
00:53:27,520 --> 00:53:31,240
 It's a defensive back where he played as a freshman and a sophomore.

945
00:53:31,540 --> 00:53:32,940
 But he's been moved to tailback.

946
00:53:33,080 --> 00:53:34,660
 And with that talent, you know he's going to be good.

947
00:53:35,220 --> 00:53:36,400
 He is just an athlete.

948
00:53:36,600 --> 00:53:38,040
 5'10", 180 pounds.

949
00:53:38,160 --> 00:53:40,580
 Has offers from Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon.

950
00:53:41,080 --> 00:53:41,920
 Do I need to go any further?

951
00:53:42,200 --> 00:53:42,900
 I mean, my goodness.

952
00:53:43,460 --> 00:53:48,320
 And so that tells you for a kid to get that offer as a junior, he is an outstanding player.

953
00:53:48,320 --> 00:53:52,720
 One of the best that we'll see on the field at Brawley Stadium this year in an opposing jersey.

954
00:53:53,340 --> 00:53:55,980
 So it's going to be a measuring stick game.

955
00:53:56,260 --> 00:53:58,020
 They're not just Mr. Coger, though.

956
00:53:58,400 --> 00:54:00,720
 They have a tremendous quarterback, E.J. Oliver.

957
00:54:01,420 --> 00:54:03,220
 He's a sophomore, 6'3".

958
00:54:03,220 --> 00:54:05,700
 He led them in rushing last week and passing.

959
00:54:05,900 --> 00:54:09,920
 And he, like our sophomore quarterback, Kosta Mayan, did not turn the ball over.

960
00:54:10,020 --> 00:54:13,440
 That's hard to believe from a sophomore quarterback on the road.

961
00:54:13,440 --> 00:54:19,840
 So two outstanding sophomore quarterbacks, an outstanding running back for the Vikings,

962
00:54:20,060 --> 00:54:23,260
 and three outstanding running backs for Florence that are going to be special.

963
00:54:23,560 --> 00:54:24,580
 So it's going to be a great night.

964
00:54:25,780 --> 00:54:29,140
 Your thoughts, your gut, we've been talking all preseason.

965
00:54:29,260 --> 00:54:30,480
 You're considering to kind of get a feel.

966
00:54:30,580 --> 00:54:35,120
 But now that you've seen with live bullets and it's all relative, you don't want to get too high nor too low.

967
00:54:35,680 --> 00:54:40,320
 But objectively, if that's possible, KJ, where's the gut with this team right now after game one?

968
00:54:41,620 --> 00:54:47,780
 The ceiling is higher than they realize, but they're not anywhere close to it yet.

969
00:54:48,300 --> 00:54:49,780
 And that's a good thing.

970
00:54:49,980 --> 00:54:51,780
 You know, sometimes you can see the ceiling.

971
00:54:51,980 --> 00:54:54,400
 It may be even higher than I realize.

972
00:54:54,600 --> 00:54:58,080
 But right now, they've just got to learn to take it one step at a time.

973
00:54:58,300 --> 00:55:04,260
 And they've got an old veteran coach, Coach Kenny Morrison, who knows how to bring them down to earth.

974
00:55:04,260 --> 00:55:06,700
 And trust me, this week they brought them down to earth.

975
00:55:07,220 --> 00:55:11,320
 It was one of those things that an old veteran, Fox, knew how to handle this team, and he did.

976
00:55:11,780 --> 00:55:14,140
 And so I think this team has potential, yes.

977
00:55:14,520 --> 00:55:18,080
 But they also have the potential to show that there's still some weaknesses.

978
00:55:18,440 --> 00:55:20,200
 There's still some youthfulness.

979
00:55:21,060 --> 00:55:24,160
 And so it's going to be interesting to see how this team responds.

980
00:55:24,340 --> 00:55:27,120
 I do like the chemistry, and that's a great thing.

981
00:55:27,220 --> 00:55:28,100
 I do like the chemistry.

982
00:55:28,300 --> 00:55:29,180
 I like the leadership.

983
00:55:29,760 --> 00:55:32,280
 And there's something about when you have chemistry and leadership,

984
00:55:32,280 --> 00:55:34,560
 that usually pays dividends down the road.

985
00:55:35,220 --> 00:55:38,080
 You've got a good chemistry on that call for the team tonight.

986
00:55:38,240 --> 00:55:39,400
 You're on 93-9, the scoring.

987
00:55:39,520 --> 00:55:40,300
 Give it up, KJ.

988
00:55:40,440 --> 00:55:43,680
 Talk to us about the pregame and all your teammates there.

989
00:55:44,840 --> 00:55:45,820
 It's going to be a fun one.

990
00:55:45,920 --> 00:55:47,980
 I mean, it's going to be a great day.

991
00:55:48,100 --> 00:55:52,500
 And I want to take just 30 seconds to say tonight, the stadium is going to be packed, I think.

992
00:55:52,560 --> 00:55:56,660
 But it's also going to be a night where they dedicate the field to Charles C. Anderson, Sr.,

993
00:55:56,660 --> 00:56:01,480
 who just passed away recently, that has given so much to Florence City Schools

994
00:56:01,480 --> 00:56:03,240
 and to all schools in the city of Florence.

995
00:56:03,700 --> 00:56:09,080
 But tonight we're going to dedicate the field after him here because if anyone's ever been a quiet,

996
00:56:09,180 --> 00:56:13,140
 behind-the-scenes giver of so much to this school, it has been him.

997
00:56:13,300 --> 00:56:17,260
 And his kids played on this field, his grandkids played for Florence High School.

998
00:56:17,800 --> 00:56:19,320
 Well, what a fitting tribute to him.

999
00:56:19,480 --> 00:56:21,120
 And so tonight that's going to be pregame.

1000
00:56:21,200 --> 00:56:22,040
 That's going to be really exciting.

1001
00:56:22,380 --> 00:56:23,600
 So make sure you're here for that.

1002
00:56:23,860 --> 00:56:26,540
 But then also the game starts at 7 p.m., pregame at 6.

1003
00:56:26,700 --> 00:56:30,960
 Obviously, it's the TNT fireworks pregame show, and our whole crew will be here with Kevin Johnson,

1004
00:56:31,080 --> 00:56:32,940
 Mike Albertson, Jeffrey Jones, and John McDaniel.

1005
00:56:33,340 --> 00:56:34,100
 Should be a fun one.

1006
00:56:34,240 --> 00:56:35,580
 Brawley Stadium, beautiful night.

1007
00:56:35,700 --> 00:56:36,360
 No excuses.

1008
00:56:36,560 --> 00:56:37,860
 Come out and let's pack this place.

1009
00:56:38,580 --> 00:56:42,000
 Smell of new paint, ready to rock and roll with a brand new look.

1010
00:56:42,200 --> 00:56:44,880
 Kevin, thanks so much, and have another great call tonight, okay?

1011
00:56:45,500 --> 00:56:46,180
 Thanks, Harold.

1012
00:56:46,180 --> 00:56:49,140
 And, hey, folks, don't forget, get out and support high school football tonight.

1013
00:56:49,140 --> 00:56:49,320
 There you go.

1014
00:56:49,880 --> 00:56:50,500
 Well said.

1015
00:56:50,620 --> 00:56:51,220
 Amen, brother.

1016
00:56:51,400 --> 00:56:54,060
 K.J., Kevin Johnson, voice of the Florence High Falcons.

1017
00:56:54,580 --> 00:56:58,300
 Coming up the next time, what's going on down in the plains, Justin Ferguson on that,

1018
00:56:58,400 --> 00:57:02,480
 Zach Pounders with high school ashes throughout the entire shows and coast to coast with Mike Huganen

1019
00:57:02,480 --> 00:57:03,800
 and more straight ahead.

1020
00:57:03,860 --> 00:57:04,360
 Stay with us.

1021
00:57:10,880 --> 00:57:12,000
 1819 News.

1022
00:57:12,180 --> 00:57:17,580
 This past Thursday, the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority approved a plan

1023
00:57:17,580 --> 00:57:20,920
 to issue more bonds that will pay for a new prison in Escambia County.

1024
00:57:21,200 --> 00:57:24,540
 The bond issuance will be up to $195 million.

1025
00:57:25,040 --> 00:57:28,260
 State Senator Greg Albritton is a member of this finance authority.

1026
00:57:28,500 --> 00:57:32,880
 Albritton said after the meeting that he expects construction to begin on the Escambia facility

1027
00:57:32,880 --> 00:57:35,780
 as early as this October once those bonds are issued.

1028
00:57:36,020 --> 00:57:40,480
 Albritton also said that the state has enough cash on hand to begin the project.

1029
00:57:40,480 --> 00:57:43,080
 That cash comes in at around $690 million.

1030
00:57:43,560 --> 00:57:48,160
 The first of the two mega prisons in Elmore County is in the final stages of construction.

1031
00:57:48,160 --> 00:57:52,160
 That prison project is over budget, coming in at $1.2 billion.

1032
00:57:52,720 --> 00:57:55,460
 This facility will hold about 4,000 inmates.

1033
00:57:55,740 --> 00:57:58,140
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1034
00:57:58,400 --> 00:58:00,700
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1041
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 A Jefferson County judge has awarded a woman $20,000 in a civil case that was filed against Church's Chicken.

1042
00:58:33,760 --> 00:58:37,000
 Yolanda Jackson filed the lawsuit against the restaurant back in 2022

1043
00:58:37,000 --> 00:58:43,660
 after she was burned by a chicken pot pie on her face, lips, chest, and wrists, which left her with scars.

1044
00:58:43,660 --> 00:58:46,160
 Jackson said the food item was too hot for consumption.

1045
00:58:46,500 --> 00:58:49,820
 The pot pie that Jackson ordered was at a restaurant located in Midfield.

1046
00:58:50,380 --> 00:58:56,220
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1047
00:58:56,440 --> 00:58:59,220
 These nonstop flights will begin in November of this year.

1048
00:58:59,540 --> 00:59:00,320
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1049
00:59:00,760 --> 00:59:05,020
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1050
00:59:05,220 --> 00:59:08,060
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1051
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1052
00:59:18,760 --> 00:59:21,860
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1053
00:59:22,620 --> 00:59:28,540
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1054
00:59:28,620 --> 00:59:32,780
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1055
00:59:32,920 --> 00:59:33,960
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1056
00:59:34,300 --> 00:59:34,540
 Wow.

1057
00:59:34,880 --> 00:59:35,200
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1058
00:59:35,260 --> 00:59:37,060
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1059
00:59:37,380 --> 00:59:38,320
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1060
00:59:38,920 --> 00:59:40,760
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1061
00:59:41,000 --> 00:59:42,600
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1062
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1063
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1064
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1065
00:59:49,420 --> 00:59:50,780
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1066
00:59:50,920 --> 00:59:51,740
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1067
00:59:51,740 --> 00:59:55,840
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1068
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1069
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1070
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1071
01:00:05,160 --> 01:00:06,560
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1072
01:00:06,780 --> 01:00:08,560
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1073
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1074
01:00:09,720 --> 01:00:13,520
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1075
01:00:14,520 --> 01:00:16,800
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1076
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1077
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1078
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1079
01:00:24,920 --> 01:00:27,360
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1080
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1081
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1082
01:00:38,640 --> 01:00:41,060
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1083
01:00:41,280 --> 01:00:47,380
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1084
01:00:48,020 --> 01:00:51,360
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1085
01:00:54,160 --> 01:00:56,720
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1086
01:00:57,220 --> 01:00:59,340
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1087
01:00:59,500 --> 01:01:02,440
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1088
01:01:03,260 --> 01:01:08,620
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1089
01:01:09,300 --> 01:01:10,280
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1090
01:01:10,320 --> 01:01:11,540
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1091
01:01:11,640 --> 01:01:13,920
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1092
01:01:14,020 --> 01:01:25,400
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1093
01:01:25,560 --> 01:01:26,800
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1094
01:01:26,800 --> 01:01:34,780
 And for Mike Hugan, taking time out of his busy schedule there is National College Football slash Basketball Analyst down in Orlando, Florida.

1095
01:01:34,960 --> 01:01:36,080
 Mike, welcome in.

1096
01:01:36,160 --> 01:01:38,020
 The wait is finally over.

1097
01:01:38,120 --> 01:01:38,860
 How are you?

1098
01:01:39,520 --> 01:01:41,360
 Yeah, doing quite well.

1099
01:01:42,120 --> 01:01:42,720
 Football started.

1100
01:01:42,800 --> 01:01:46,900
 College football started last night with FCS and Division II games.

1101
01:01:47,000 --> 01:01:53,940
 There's a game on tonight, FCS game, and then tomorrow we actually have FBS teams playing.

1102
01:01:54,200 --> 01:01:58,160
 And, yeah, you can watch football for 13 hours tomorrow.

1103
01:01:58,660 --> 01:02:00,680
 And I will be doing just that.

1104
01:02:01,460 --> 01:02:06,040
 Mike, isn't it amazing for especially folks of a certain age, let's put it that way.

1105
01:02:06,500 --> 01:02:08,900
 Remember back in the day there was basically one game.

1106
01:02:08,980 --> 01:02:11,320
 That was Keith Jackson, and that was about it.

1107
01:02:11,420 --> 01:02:18,600
 Now, if you have these different apps from ESPN, you can watch Slippery Rock and everything in between, can you not?

1108
01:02:18,600 --> 01:02:22,460
 I mean, there's no limit to how many games you can actually watch, which is good exposure.

1109
01:02:22,920 --> 01:02:29,300
 For a lot of teams back in the day, we'd never thought about being able to have access to being on television wherever you may be on this globe.

1110
01:02:30,200 --> 01:02:38,200
 Yeah, and I think last night it included a game you could watch on, I think it was ESPN Plus, that had Ohio Dominican playing.

1111
01:02:38,720 --> 01:02:38,920
 Yeah.

1112
01:02:38,920 --> 01:02:44,040
 And tonight I think there's Rochester Tech, or maybe that was last night.

1113
01:02:44,040 --> 01:02:44,680
 There you go.

1114
01:02:45,380 --> 01:02:52,900
 Yeah, it is, if you're a college football fan, game day is awesome.

1115
01:02:52,920 --> 01:02:54,800
 Because your team is on the air.

1116
01:02:55,580 --> 01:03:00,020
 The other six days of the week are tiresome, to say the least.

1117
01:03:00,400 --> 01:03:04,840
 But game day is special, and tomorrow we get a game day.

1118
01:03:05,620 --> 01:03:11,820
 Well, obviously, Mike, you know the game that folks are going to be watching for better or worse.

1119
01:03:11,820 --> 01:03:12,820
 Is it a football game?

1120
01:03:13,560 --> 01:03:14,780
 Is it a soap opera?

1121
01:03:15,040 --> 01:03:16,720
 Or are they being played in Dublin?

1122
01:03:16,820 --> 01:03:18,360
 They say the Irish are crazy.

1123
01:03:19,280 --> 01:03:26,180
 Your thoughts about the Belichick family, or at least the ones who show up, representing North Carolina in that game.

1124
01:03:27,180 --> 01:03:34,780
 Yeah, North Carolina, obviously, last year was a huge story, and they were unobjectively horrendous.

1125
01:03:35,540 --> 01:03:38,120
 I don't know if they're going to be that much better this year.

1126
01:03:38,680 --> 01:03:42,240
 There is a lot of soap opera aspects to the program.

1127
01:03:42,240 --> 01:03:46,000
 You've got the defensive coordinator, Steve Belichick, on medical leave.

1128
01:03:46,100 --> 01:03:58,420
 You've got the highest-paid GM in college football suspended while they looked through some, evidently, some stuff he did human resources-wise.

1129
01:03:58,540 --> 01:04:01,980
 And he may have even done some illegal NIL stuff.

1130
01:04:03,100 --> 01:04:10,280
 You know, Belichick, I still am thinking he regrets this, though he's getting $5 million a year.

1131
01:04:10,800 --> 01:04:13,760
 But this team on paper does not look very good again.

1132
01:04:15,180 --> 01:04:17,740
 The quarterback situation, you've got Billy Edwards.

1133
01:04:18,140 --> 01:04:19,480
 I don't think he's very good.

1134
01:04:20,600 --> 01:04:22,820
 They don't have a lot of high-level talent.

1135
01:04:23,000 --> 01:04:29,340
 They went heavily into the high school ranks to bring in new players, which is interesting in this era.

1136
01:04:30,020 --> 01:04:37,040
 When you can go out and get veteran transfers, instead, North Carolina leaned heavily into the freshman pool.

1137
01:04:37,460 --> 01:04:39,120
 So it's bizarre.

1138
01:04:40,240 --> 01:04:42,520
 TCU, I think, should beat them rather handily.

1139
01:04:42,520 --> 01:04:51,620
 But TCU's soap opera of its own, you don't often see starting players kicked off the team for beating up a teammate.

1140
01:04:52,000 --> 01:04:53,200
 And that's what happened to TCU.

1141
01:04:55,240 --> 01:05:01,140
 He's called it the Drama Bowl in Dublin again, 11 o'clock our time, 12 years there on the Eastern time zone.

1142
01:05:01,740 --> 01:05:06,020
 Mike, in your opinion, as far as week zero, I still don't understand that week zero business.

1143
01:05:06,140 --> 01:05:10,600
 To me, if you play the game, well, it should be week one, but that's another story for another day.

1144
01:05:10,600 --> 01:05:14,700
 But what is the most intriguing game on week zero schedule?

1145
01:05:15,040 --> 01:05:17,600
 I think it's the Memphis UNLV games.

1146
01:05:18,760 --> 01:05:22,340
 Yeah, tomorrow, I think it's, what is it, August 29th.

1147
01:05:22,340 --> 01:05:32,900
 And in November, or actually in early December, we could be looking back and saying that week zero game between Memphis and UNLV

1148
01:05:32,900 --> 01:05:38,180
 actually helped determine the group of six entrance into the college football playoff.

1149
01:05:38,580 --> 01:05:40,800
 Memphis has a legitimate chance to win the American.

1150
01:05:41,660 --> 01:05:45,100
 UNLV has a more than legitimate chance to win the Mountain West.

1151
01:05:46,220 --> 01:05:55,040
 A loss is going to make, the loser tomorrow is going to have a tough time making the field because they're basically going to have to be perfect the rest of the way.

1152
01:05:55,720 --> 01:05:59,720
 A very interesting game, UNLV, obviously, with Dan Mullen.

1153
01:06:00,240 --> 01:06:05,600
 Jackson Arnold, the well-traveled Jackson Arnold, is going to be the starting quarterback for UNLV.

1154
01:06:06,020 --> 01:06:08,120
 Memphis has a new coach and a new quarterback.

1155
01:06:08,740 --> 01:06:13,460
 So, there's a lot at stake in that game, even if it is a week zero game.

1156
01:06:13,560 --> 01:06:16,880
 And the same goes for NC State Virginia.

1157
01:06:17,140 --> 01:06:19,780
 Virginia played in the ACC title game last year.

1158
01:06:20,640 --> 01:06:23,320
 This game was supposed to be in Rio de Janeiro.

1159
01:06:24,120 --> 01:06:26,400
 It did not sell tickets.

1160
01:06:27,060 --> 01:06:28,680
 So, now they're playing in Charlottesville.

1161
01:06:28,820 --> 01:06:32,940
 But that's a very important ACC game right out of the chute.

1162
01:06:34,540 --> 01:06:40,520
 Let's talk about a team that is basically now being talked about a little bit more than when we were all kids.

1163
01:06:40,660 --> 01:06:41,360
 And that's USC.

1164
01:06:41,660 --> 01:06:43,660
 They opened up against San Jose State.

1165
01:06:43,740 --> 01:06:45,140
 Should be much of a game.

1166
01:06:46,160 --> 01:06:48,780
 38-and-a-half is the pick there for USC.

1167
01:06:49,240 --> 01:06:49,840
 Your thoughts?

1168
01:06:49,920 --> 01:06:50,760
 Forget that game.

1169
01:06:51,440 --> 01:06:56,240
 But, to me, it's an intriguing, if this is week zero, an intriguing week one game for the Trojans.

1170
01:06:56,360 --> 01:06:56,960
 Your thoughts?

1171
01:06:57,020 --> 01:06:58,500
 Are you buying or selling USC?

1172
01:06:59,700 --> 01:07:06,220
 I think I'm buying the talent level and buying the offense because it is a Lincoln-Riley offense.

1173
01:07:06,660 --> 01:07:12,000
 But, that's another team that's spent a lot of money on it in high school class.

1174
01:07:12,460 --> 01:07:14,520
 They spent a ton of money in the high school class.

1175
01:07:14,720 --> 01:07:16,660
 Also brought in a sprinkling of transfers.

1176
01:07:16,660 --> 01:07:20,360
 A ton of pressure on Lincoln-Riley.

1177
01:07:20,480 --> 01:07:21,540
 They're going to start 4-0.

1178
01:07:22,260 --> 01:07:28,480
 Then comes the toughest six-week stretch for anybody in the nation, or six-game stretch.

1179
01:07:28,880 --> 01:07:29,900
 They've got Ohio State.

1180
01:07:30,040 --> 01:07:30,880
 They've got Indiana.

1181
01:07:31,120 --> 01:07:32,060
 They've got Washington.

1182
01:07:32,300 --> 01:07:32,980
 They've got Oregon.

1183
01:07:33,200 --> 01:07:34,200
 They've got Wisconsin.

1184
01:07:35,980 --> 01:07:37,080
 They've got Penn State.

1185
01:07:37,240 --> 01:07:38,840
 That is a monster schedule.

1186
01:07:40,200 --> 01:07:43,980
 I think they are a preseason top 20.

1187
01:07:44,720 --> 01:07:48,860
 If they go 8-4, I don't think Lincoln-Riley is back next year.

1188
01:07:49,260 --> 01:07:51,180
 So, they need to look.

1189
01:07:52,720 --> 01:07:55,700
 Yeah, they're worth watching tomorrow just to see what the offense looks like.

1190
01:07:55,980 --> 01:08:02,600
 They brought in a new defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson, who we last saw about five or six years ago at TCU.

1191
01:08:03,120 --> 01:08:07,140
 So, a lot of pressure on Lincoln-Riley, and I think he knows that.

1192
01:08:07,640 --> 01:08:09,200
 How sharp is their offense?

1193
01:08:10,260 --> 01:08:13,960
 And what does the defense look like with Gary Patterson as the coordinator?

1194
01:08:15,080 --> 01:08:17,420
 In the huddle of man, again, with Mike Huguenin.

1195
01:08:17,900 --> 01:08:18,980
 Very intriguing game.

1196
01:08:19,040 --> 01:08:20,500
 It's not going to make a lot of headlines.

1197
01:08:20,680 --> 01:08:23,360
 Maybe it will because of some of the novelty aspects of it.

1198
01:08:23,400 --> 01:08:30,460
 But North Dakota State, I should say, moving on up, they're going to be entering the history books tomorrow at this level.

1199
01:08:30,660 --> 01:08:36,840
 Taking on a team that, back in the day, that made a lot of noise in their neck of the woods with Old Gov South Conference foe, UNA.

1200
01:08:37,800 --> 01:08:42,080
 Jack State at North Dakota State, to me, that's a very intriguing ballgame.

1201
01:08:42,140 --> 01:08:50,200
 Not only here, but this is one of those programs, if you follow football, North Dakota State, they've earned themselves a reputation, but also the Gamecocks have, too.

1202
01:08:51,080 --> 01:08:58,120
 Yeah, Jacksonville State made the move to FBS, and I think a lot of people were like, that is just not very smart.

1203
01:08:58,260 --> 01:08:59,000
 No, right.

1204
01:08:59,100 --> 01:08:59,740
 But it's paid off.

1205
01:09:00,500 --> 01:09:05,060
 Rich Rodriguez got them on the map quickly in the FBS ranks.

1206
01:09:05,200 --> 01:09:06,380
 Charles Kelly now, the coach.

1207
01:09:07,260 --> 01:09:11,640
 That is, yeah, I think everybody, oh, North Dakota State, they were the FCS power.

1208
01:09:12,080 --> 01:09:12,400
 Right.

1209
01:09:13,220 --> 01:09:14,220
 I don't think so.

1210
01:09:14,280 --> 01:09:16,620
 I think this will be a very interesting game.

1211
01:09:17,040 --> 01:09:22,860
 I mentioned UNLV earlier as being one of the, maybe the leading contenders in the Mountain West.

1212
01:09:23,200 --> 01:09:27,060
 I think there are some people out there who think North Dakota State can win the Mountain West.

1213
01:09:27,640 --> 01:09:28,920
 We'll see how that translates.

1214
01:09:29,460 --> 01:09:34,500
 But Jacksonville State, that is a very underrated game.

1215
01:09:34,940 --> 01:09:41,160
 I think that if you think that North Dakota State is going to blow Jacksonville State out, you're not, you're very naive.

1216
01:09:41,960 --> 01:09:47,400
 That is an extremely interesting game, and you're right, Jacksonville State, they made the move a couple years ago.

1217
01:09:47,500 --> 01:09:48,640
 It paid off big for them.

1218
01:09:48,940 --> 01:09:51,260
 Will it pay off the same way for North Dakota State?

1219
01:09:52,380 --> 01:09:57,360
 Mike, obviously, since the last time we talked, one of the worst-kept secrets in college football is now out.

1220
01:09:57,620 --> 01:09:59,800
 Mr. Russell is the starting quarterback at Alabama.

1221
01:09:59,800 --> 01:10:01,480
 We love your national perspective.

1222
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 We think we know, but we never take anything for granted here.

1223
01:10:04,820 --> 01:10:12,260
 Your thoughts about the news for Alabama, and I'm looking at, I've been following this program since I think the dinosaurs fell off the earth.

1224
01:10:12,800 --> 01:10:15,200
 And I've never seen a year where it's more intriguing.

1225
01:10:15,200 --> 01:10:21,200
 I see anywhere from, well, they're going to get in the top eight to maybe not even making the playoffs.

1226
01:10:21,580 --> 01:10:28,260
 I saw this morning where a lot of folks got him in the postseason ranked as a number eight seed or even number nine seed, taking on Texas Tech,

1227
01:10:28,680 --> 01:10:32,720
 but then only getting a cup of coffee, bowing out to Texas Tech in the playoffs.

1228
01:10:32,820 --> 01:10:35,160
 This is projection, so just keep that in mind.

1229
01:10:35,820 --> 01:10:39,140
 Mike, your thoughts about the news of Russell coming on board?

1230
01:10:39,200 --> 01:10:42,740
 I don't think you're shocked, but what's your perspective on this team coming in?

1231
01:10:42,740 --> 01:10:46,920
 To what is, I think a lot of folks are describing as a very interesting year in Tuscaloosa.

1232
01:10:47,480 --> 01:10:53,140
 Yeah, I think it makes it more interesting that they gave DeBoer the contract extension in the offseason,

1233
01:10:53,360 --> 01:10:57,880
 and I have to admit, I don't know why you needed to give him the extension.

1234
01:10:59,000 --> 01:11:00,920
 Russell, five-star recruit.

1235
01:11:01,500 --> 01:11:08,240
 I was a little bit surprised that he beat out Austin Mack just because Austin Mack has been with DeBoer for a while,

1236
01:11:08,320 --> 01:11:09,160
 and he came with a ball.

1237
01:11:10,160 --> 01:11:12,440
 So, Mack's well-versed in the offense.

1238
01:11:12,620 --> 01:11:15,060
 Keelan Russell obviously has an extremely high ceiling.

1239
01:11:16,160 --> 01:11:22,340
 They're going to be, I think, it's a very easy early season schedule for Alabama,

1240
01:11:22,640 --> 01:11:26,500
 which will help immensely for Keelan Russell.

1241
01:11:27,020 --> 01:11:28,520
 Can they get the running game going?

1242
01:11:29,520 --> 01:11:34,160
 How well does the offensive line mesh early in the season?

1243
01:11:35,920 --> 01:11:40,900
 Does Pierre indeed become the star pass rusher?

1244
01:11:41,020 --> 01:11:42,600
 I think a lot of folks want him to be.

1245
01:11:43,320 --> 01:11:49,140
 So, you look at the early season schedule, East Carolina, Kentucky, FSU, South Carolina, Mississippi State.

1246
01:11:49,600 --> 01:11:51,560
 If they're not 5-0, I'll be shocked.

1247
01:11:52,080 --> 01:11:54,880
 But their schedule is a heck of a lot tougher.

1248
01:11:55,380 --> 01:11:57,160
 Georgia, Tennessee, A&M, LSU.

1249
01:11:57,320 --> 01:12:02,360
 And those four games will determine the course of the Alabama season because the end of the season,

1250
01:12:02,500 --> 01:12:05,420
 Vandy, Chattanooga, Auburn, I don't think is going to be that difficult.

1251
01:12:06,000 --> 01:12:06,440
 It's the middle.

1252
01:12:06,660 --> 01:12:12,120
 If you're breaking in a new quarterback, the way to break him in is play teams.

1253
01:12:12,260 --> 01:12:14,780
 You can beat, work on your weaknesses.

1254
01:12:15,520 --> 01:12:21,640
 And I think Alabama's schedule gives them ample opportunity to do just that.

1255
01:12:22,120 --> 01:12:27,500
 Now, if Russell struggles, if they bring in Austin Mack, that will be something to watch as well.

1256
01:12:27,640 --> 01:12:32,060
 But, again, against that schedule, I'm not sure that Russell's going to struggle.

1257
01:12:33,000 --> 01:12:35,180
 Well, Vegas agrees with you out of the box.

1258
01:12:35,180 --> 01:12:38,440
 They got Bama favored by 25-and-a-half over East Carolina.

1259
01:12:38,560 --> 01:12:41,040
 The question is what a difference the year makes.

1260
01:12:41,180 --> 01:12:47,380
 Your thoughts about last year's opening opponent, Florida State, what's on the table there for the Seminoles?

1261
01:12:48,060 --> 01:12:54,540
 Well, if you're an Auburn fan, the idea that they're counting heavily on Ashton Daniels to turn them around,

1262
01:12:54,700 --> 01:12:57,680
 I think if you're an Auburn fan like me, you're laughing.

1263
01:12:58,680 --> 01:13:01,120
 Ashton Daniels has not been a good college quarterback.

1264
01:13:02,000 --> 01:13:03,200
 He can run the ball.

1265
01:13:03,800 --> 01:13:04,900
 Not a good passer.

1266
01:13:04,900 --> 01:13:06,560
 His accuracy is off.

1267
01:13:06,640 --> 01:13:08,920
 His consistency has been nowhere to be found.

1268
01:13:09,360 --> 01:13:11,520
 Throws a lot of bad passes that lead to mistakes.

1269
01:13:12,900 --> 01:13:14,120
 FSU opens tomorrow.

1270
01:13:14,540 --> 01:13:15,920
 That's a game you can watch.

1271
01:13:16,200 --> 01:13:19,780
 They play in Mexico State, which they're big favorites.

1272
01:13:19,880 --> 01:13:20,580
 They should win.

1273
01:13:20,780 --> 01:13:27,320
 But I know Florida State beat Alabama last year, and everybody thought, okay, this is going to be another good FSU team.

1274
01:13:27,760 --> 01:13:29,720
 That 2-and-10 season was an aberration.

1275
01:13:30,260 --> 01:13:31,380
 Well, they ended up 5-7.

1276
01:13:31,380 --> 01:13:37,440
 And you look back at the end of the season and wondered how in the world Alabama lost to that FSU team.

1277
01:13:37,980 --> 01:13:43,940
 I think FSU will be better this year, but 6-6, 7-5 is kind of better.

1278
01:13:45,540 --> 01:13:51,060
 And I presume that might be enough to keep Norvell on the job because they can't afford to get rid of him.

1279
01:13:51,060 --> 01:13:51,540
 That's right.

1280
01:13:51,760 --> 01:13:56,300
 But I don't think FSU is going to be that good.

1281
01:13:56,440 --> 01:13:58,280
 I'm not a believer in Ashton Daniels.

1282
01:13:58,600 --> 01:13:59,840
 They have a good running back.

1283
01:13:59,940 --> 01:14:01,600
 They have good running back core.

1284
01:14:01,980 --> 01:14:03,520
 They've got some nice receivers.

1285
01:14:04,900 --> 01:14:08,140
 But the rest of their team I don't think is very good.

1286
01:14:08,220 --> 01:14:12,560
 Their defensive line especially is not very good at all.

1287
01:14:13,580 --> 01:14:17,120
 And they're also counting heavily on Xavier Chaplin to be their left tackle.

1288
01:14:17,760 --> 01:14:22,320
 And I think if you're an Auburn fan, you're like, that dude was way overpaid last year when he was at Auburn.

1289
01:14:23,700 --> 01:14:30,640
 So two guys who were massively disappointing at Auburn last season are two of the most important players on FSU's roster,

1290
01:14:30,820 --> 01:14:32,960
 which I think should say a lot about FSU's roster.

1291
01:14:33,660 --> 01:14:35,380
 Mike, as always, you bring it.

1292
01:14:35,460 --> 01:14:36,840
 Thanks so much for your time today.

1293
01:14:37,040 --> 01:14:37,520
 Kick back.

1294
01:14:37,740 --> 01:14:42,080
 Enjoy Friday night, Saturday, college football all the way into January.

1295
01:14:42,340 --> 01:14:43,760
 Enjoy the heck out of the weekend.

1296
01:14:44,220 --> 01:14:45,540
 And let's do it again soon, okay?

1297
01:14:46,100 --> 01:14:46,420
 Excellent.

1298
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 Thank you, sir.

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 Mike, you can unhook it up with us.

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1365
01:18:40,520 --> 01:18:42,320
 So what makes you think law enforcement can't?

1366
01:18:42,740 --> 01:18:43,500
 I can tell.

1367
01:18:44,040 --> 01:18:45,800
 If you feel different, you drive different.

1368
01:18:46,300 --> 01:18:47,760
 Drive high, get a DUI.

1369
01:18:48,180 --> 01:18:49,200
 Paid for by NHTSA.

1370
01:18:49,440 --> 01:18:54,080
 Women Life and Feeding America are having their Fight Hunger Charity Golf Tournament

1371
01:18:54,080 --> 01:18:55,800
 to benefit school backpack programs.

1372
01:18:56,000 --> 01:18:58,860
 Monday, October 12th at Blackberry Trail Golf Course in Florence.

1373
01:18:59,440 --> 01:19:01,680
 Calls for the four-man scramble is $400 per team,

1374
01:19:01,760 --> 01:19:03,560
 and breakfast, lunch, and mulligans are included.

1375
01:19:03,900 --> 01:19:06,600
 It's a 9 a.m. shotgun start with prizes for longest drive,

1376
01:19:06,600 --> 01:19:09,880
 closest to pin, hole-in-one, and first through third place teams.

1377
01:19:10,280 --> 01:19:14,600
 Call 256-760-1581 for more information or to register.

1378
01:19:15,080 --> 01:19:17,860
 That's the Women Life and Feeding America Fight Hunger Charity Golf Tournament

1379
01:19:17,860 --> 01:19:20,860
 from Blackberry Trail Golf Course, Monday, October 12th.

1380
01:19:21,080 --> 01:19:23,700
 It's time for a Florence Falcons one-minute timeout

1381
01:19:23,700 --> 01:19:27,580
 with head coach Kenny Morrison following Florence's 45-0 winning

1382
01:19:27,580 --> 01:19:29,300
 at Pinson Valley last Friday night.

1383
01:19:29,420 --> 01:19:30,420
 I'm really proud of our guys.

1384
01:19:30,560 --> 01:19:31,860
 Boy, they played extremely hard.

1385
01:19:32,200 --> 01:19:33,860
 We got a lot of guys in the game tonight.

1386
01:19:34,220 --> 01:19:35,720
 That's what I'm excited about as well.

1387
01:19:35,720 --> 01:19:37,520
 So a good win for us tonight.

1388
01:19:37,720 --> 01:19:39,520
 What would you say was the best highlight tonight?

1389
01:19:39,960 --> 01:19:41,700
 Well, our kicker set the tone.

1390
01:19:42,260 --> 01:19:45,120
 Greenhawks kicking it in the end zone, making teams drive 80 yards.

1391
01:19:45,200 --> 01:19:45,880
 That's hard to do.

1392
01:19:46,220 --> 01:19:47,740
 Our three running backs, phenomenal.

1393
01:19:48,160 --> 01:19:48,420
 Wow.

1394
01:19:48,860 --> 01:19:51,400
 We've said we've had a three-headed monster with those three guys.

1395
01:19:51,700 --> 01:19:52,620
 We just got to keep working.

1396
01:19:53,060 --> 01:19:55,020
 45-0, we didn't really expect that.

1397
01:19:55,120 --> 01:19:59,000
 How do we keep these guys kind of grounded going into a tough couple weeks ahead?

1398
01:19:59,240 --> 01:20:01,120
 We got to start getting ready for Jasper City.

1399
01:20:01,540 --> 01:20:04,260
 Hey, they got a running back been offered by Ohio State.

1400
01:20:04,700 --> 01:20:05,640
 They got some players.

1401
01:20:05,980 --> 01:20:06,700
 We got to be ready.

1402
01:20:06,700 --> 01:20:08,760
 And it's a home opener, youth night.

1403
01:20:08,940 --> 01:20:11,800
 So we'll be ready, but we got to get back down to earth first.

1404
01:20:12,120 --> 01:20:14,200
 Join us this Friday for the Falcons' home opener

1405
01:20:14,200 --> 01:20:16,220
 as they welcome Jasper to Brawley Stadium.

1406
01:20:16,620 --> 01:20:18,780
 Airtime is 6 p.m. with a kickoff at 7,

1407
01:20:19,100 --> 01:20:23,080
 right here on your home for Florence Falcons athletics, 93.9 The Score.

1408
01:20:23,620 --> 01:20:24,440
 Hey, it's Michelle Smallman.

1409
01:20:24,500 --> 01:20:27,540
 And coming up Monday from the NFL preseason to week one in college football

1410
01:20:27,540 --> 01:20:31,260
 and everything in between, we'll react to it all during my Upon Further Review.

1411
01:20:31,260 --> 01:20:35,680
 It's on Sportsman, like 6 a.m. Eastern, right here on ESPN Radio, ESPN2, and ESPNU.

1412
01:20:36,180 --> 01:20:37,340
 The Score.

1413
01:20:37,780 --> 01:20:42,400
 Now, back with Boomo Bugg on 93.9 The Score.

1414
01:20:43,100 --> 01:20:46,940
 Welcome back in, the man who's got an eye on just about every game you can imagine

1415
01:20:46,940 --> 01:20:49,420
 throughout the entire Shoals area, Zach Pounders.

1416
01:20:49,540 --> 01:20:52,000
 He's the founder and editor of Shoals Sports Report.

1417
01:20:52,120 --> 01:20:52,900
 Zach, welcome in.

1418
01:20:52,960 --> 01:20:53,460
 How are you?

1419
01:20:54,340 --> 01:20:55,080
 Good, how are y'all?

1420
01:20:55,740 --> 01:20:56,900
 Man, we're doing all right, Zach.

1421
01:20:56,940 --> 01:20:58,360
 We appreciate you taking time out.

1422
01:20:58,540 --> 01:21:01,960
 Obviously, it's – are we officially – it's a week one.

1423
01:21:02,080 --> 01:21:04,700
 I thought maybe last week would have been week one, but silly.

1424
01:21:04,780 --> 01:21:05,620
 My math is silly.

1425
01:21:06,240 --> 01:21:10,960
 Your impressions of week zero, and how is week one already off and running for you?

1426
01:21:11,640 --> 01:21:14,880
 Yeah, coming off last week, the big impression is

1427
01:21:14,880 --> 01:21:16,940
 Russell will be just fine with Coach Higgins.

1428
01:21:17,100 --> 01:21:23,300
 I think the jumping class, the new 5A, they'll be just fine with the WNP, I think.

1429
01:21:23,360 --> 01:21:24,760
 I think it'll be hard to stop initially.

1430
01:21:25,700 --> 01:21:29,080
 But the WNP is one of those, if you can't stop it, it's hard to stop.

1431
01:21:29,800 --> 01:21:32,640
 And they took a seven and a half minutes off the clock to start the game last week.

1432
01:21:32,740 --> 01:21:34,320
 He had a deshler and scored.

1433
01:21:34,520 --> 01:21:36,400
 It was seven nothing on the first drive.

1434
01:21:36,500 --> 01:21:37,780
 It's seven and a half minutes off the clock.

1435
01:21:38,500 --> 01:21:41,760
 You get in that 5A region, if you take a seven and a half minutes off the clock

1436
01:21:41,760 --> 01:21:44,960
 and they can get a stop for defense, quick to stop, three, four, play, drive,

1437
01:21:45,040 --> 01:21:47,340
 if you get a stop and get right back in that WNP,

1438
01:21:47,860 --> 01:21:51,620
 you can just mentally grind and drain it down to where they can't do nothing

1439
01:21:51,620 --> 01:21:52,840
 as far as the offensively goes.

1440
01:21:53,480 --> 01:21:55,240
 And they're both begging for halftime.

1441
01:21:55,660 --> 01:21:59,440
 Because they don't be kicking off the field because they keep getting first downs.

1442
01:21:59,800 --> 01:22:02,400
 And they threw it probably ten times, which is not a whole lot,

1443
01:22:02,540 --> 01:22:06,280
 but when they threw it, it was very unexpected on the third and long ones.

1444
01:22:06,760 --> 01:22:08,500
 So it wasn't like they were throwing it off the field.

1445
01:22:08,660 --> 01:22:10,680
 They just ran the pound and you to the best.

1446
01:22:12,340 --> 01:22:15,640
 Well, that's one of the books, another program.

1447
01:22:16,080 --> 01:22:18,900
 It's very interesting for Russellville.

1448
01:22:18,960 --> 01:22:19,960
 I won't steal your thunder.

1449
01:22:20,520 --> 01:22:24,840
 Zach, talk to us about Russellville's next opponent and why that might be interesting.

1450
01:22:25,840 --> 01:22:29,920
 Well, Martin Hill now has the longest winning streak in the state as a West Morgan loss last week.

1451
01:22:30,620 --> 01:22:33,740
 West Morgan had a 34-game winning streak in the regular season.

1452
01:22:34,120 --> 01:22:36,640
 Sterling now has a 30-game winning streak in the regular season.

1453
01:22:37,100 --> 01:22:40,560
 But Martin Hill's 21 straight is the longest consecutive streak in the state.

1454
01:22:41,620 --> 01:22:43,120
 It's going to be a tough one tonight going to Russellville.

1455
01:22:43,620 --> 01:22:46,160
 Russellville has over the 60 to 70 guys.

1456
01:22:46,360 --> 01:22:48,000
 Martin Hill has about 40 guys this year.

1457
01:22:48,460 --> 01:22:53,860
 It could be a depth issue late, but Martin Hill's offense is also new during the spread offense this year

1458
01:22:53,860 --> 01:22:55,940
 where Russell is in the winning team now.

1459
01:22:56,800 --> 01:22:59,120
 It's almost a contrast of style from the past few years,

1460
01:22:59,400 --> 01:23:01,260
 but I just think Martin Hill will hang around.

1461
01:23:02,120 --> 01:23:05,780
 And if they can hang around in that low scoring range and not make it a shootout,

1462
01:23:05,920 --> 01:23:07,100
 I like Martin Hill's chances.

1463
01:23:07,240 --> 01:23:12,820
 They had a comeback win last week over Madison Academy 24-21 after being down 21-10 around halftime.

1464
01:23:13,300 --> 01:23:18,020
 Came back to win 24-21, but it's going to be a tough one for Martin Hill before Rachel play starts.

1465
01:23:18,460 --> 01:23:18,940
 Yeah.

1466
01:23:19,500 --> 01:23:25,040
 If you love high school tradition, does it get any better, Zach, than Colbert County and Deshler tonight?

1467
01:23:26,040 --> 01:23:30,700
 Yeah, one of the older rivalries in the Shoals area as far as history goes.

1468
01:23:31,400 --> 01:23:35,020
 But for this one, Colbert County looked really good last week in the 58-12 winner of Colbert Heights.

1469
01:23:35,740 --> 01:23:39,040
 Deshler came up to just a word at Russellville, missing a two-week conversion late.

1470
01:23:39,660 --> 01:23:42,140
 Controversial flag called, then waved off.

1471
01:23:42,140 --> 01:23:47,540
 But I do like this matchup for both sides as far as competitive fire goes

1472
01:23:47,540 --> 01:23:48,920
 before regional play starts.

1473
01:23:49,040 --> 01:23:50,380
 Scarborough Canis is in that two-air region.

1474
01:23:50,640 --> 01:23:54,120
 We had Lexington and Faultville and J.J. Pennington and Tanner.

1475
01:23:54,760 --> 01:23:58,960
 Deshler is in that four-air region with Hamilton, Lawrence County, Ardmore, Prystable,

1476
01:23:59,280 --> 01:24:00,540
 Brooks, West Morgan.

1477
01:24:01,300 --> 01:24:03,500
 A group of Desh basically did that four-air region.

1478
01:24:04,860 --> 01:24:06,400
 Zach Pounder is in the huddle with us.

1479
01:24:06,460 --> 01:24:07,780
 The Shoals Sports Report.

1480
01:24:08,320 --> 01:24:12,220
 You've got to believe the respective principals and the folks writing the checks.

1481
01:24:12,320 --> 01:24:13,220
 They love this matchup.

1482
01:24:13,280 --> 01:24:14,320
 They save on gas.

1483
01:24:15,000 --> 01:24:19,860
 Waterdale County and Brooks, that's neighbor versus neighbor, and both of them looking for

1484
01:24:19,860 --> 01:24:20,640
 their first win.

1485
01:24:21,600 --> 01:24:22,880
 Yeah, ironically enough, too.

1486
01:24:22,960 --> 01:24:26,720
 Both of them first-year head coaches also, and both coaches looking for their first wins.

1487
01:24:26,820 --> 01:24:27,380
 That's head coaches.

1488
01:24:28,700 --> 01:24:29,760
 Don't know the last time that's happened.

1489
01:24:29,880 --> 01:24:32,320
 It's been a while since both teams have had a first-year head coach.

1490
01:24:32,580 --> 01:24:35,120
 But Brooks last week had a close loss to Hatton.

1491
01:24:35,880 --> 01:24:40,780
 Florida County had a tough week last week with Lexington with the delays, and it's in the

1492
01:24:40,780 --> 01:24:41,440
 halftime.

1493
01:24:42,240 --> 01:24:45,840
 But this matchup seemed to be really interesting as far as setting the tone for the rest of

1494
01:24:45,840 --> 01:24:47,680
 the season for whichever side wins this game.

1495
01:24:48,260 --> 01:24:52,220
 Being 1-1 in the region play and 0-2 in the region play makes a big difference.

1496
01:24:52,840 --> 01:24:58,740
 People may remember Deshler two years ago, start off 0-2 in the region play, finished 6-4,

1497
01:24:58,840 --> 01:24:59,540
 but missed the way off.

1498
01:25:00,820 --> 01:25:08,180
 And then for a 1-1 team, you kind of reset that tone to make it 0-0 again.

1499
01:25:10,520 --> 01:25:17,000
 The interesting twist on this Clements and Lexington game, I know a lot of schedules go out early.

1500
01:25:17,000 --> 01:25:22,660
 Are we to understand this game has been moved to Lexington between the Colts and the Golden Bears?

1501
01:25:23,720 --> 01:25:25,480
 Yes, these are renovations at Clements Field.

1502
01:25:25,620 --> 01:25:29,480
 It's not done yet, so they move the game to Lexington the other night, forward tonight.

1503
01:25:31,440 --> 01:25:31,760
 Gotcha.

1504
01:25:31,900 --> 01:25:35,180
 I know a lot of folks say if they look at their schedule earlier, they may go to the wrong place.

1505
01:25:35,240 --> 01:25:36,300
 Appreciate you sharing that.

1506
01:25:36,380 --> 01:25:37,880
 Let's talk about Wilson and Haleyville.

1507
01:25:37,880 --> 01:25:38,960
 That's a bit of a road trip.

1508
01:25:39,100 --> 01:25:40,660
 Wilson and Haleyville tonight.

1509
01:25:41,760 --> 01:25:45,820
 Yes, one of the more interesting games this week as far as you wouldn't expect it to be a big game.

1510
01:25:45,900 --> 01:25:46,500
 It kind of is.

1511
01:25:47,080 --> 01:25:50,640
 Wilson and Haleyville have a history the last 30 years of playing each other.

1512
01:25:51,000 --> 01:25:53,260
 Haleyville has won nine straight meetings in this matchup.

1513
01:25:53,400 --> 01:25:55,660
 They were in the same region way back when in 4A.

1514
01:25:56,200 --> 01:26:00,280
 You had that region of Wilson, Central, Haleyville, and Brooks and all of them.

1515
01:26:01,280 --> 01:26:03,440
 But they also had history from last year in basketball.

1516
01:26:03,680 --> 01:26:08,240
 The girls in basketball, Wilson beat Haleyville at Haleyville to make regionals last year for the first time ever.

1517
01:26:08,900 --> 01:26:14,680
 And this is one of those, Coach Lange in his fourth year at Wilson, Coach Lange in his first year at Haleyville,

1518
01:26:15,600 --> 01:26:17,360
 both trying to rebuild a program.

1519
01:26:18,420 --> 01:26:23,040
 And Wilson's on the up and up, but can they get that season up and to win to set the tone this year?

1520
01:26:23,080 --> 01:26:25,880
 So, Red Bay off to a good start.

1521
01:26:26,040 --> 01:26:27,780
 Sheffield still trying to get that good start.

1522
01:26:27,880 --> 01:26:30,320
 Your thoughts about Sheffield and Red Bay?

1523
01:26:30,960 --> 01:26:35,780
 Yeah, last week, Red Bay had a really good show in against – a field camp, well, yes.

1524
01:26:36,320 --> 01:26:39,440
 Dave O'Coburn had 300-plus all-purpose yards.

1525
01:26:39,980 --> 01:26:41,660
 That's a really great add-in for week one.

1526
01:26:41,820 --> 01:26:45,620
 That's usually something you don't see until about week five or six when the audiences are rolling and going.

1527
01:26:46,360 --> 01:26:50,180
 But it had 300 yards against a playoff team from last year, a really impressive stat line to start.

1528
01:26:51,180 --> 01:26:53,720
 Sheffield played Haleyville last week, came up short.

1529
01:26:53,920 --> 01:26:59,040
 But Sheffield's also going out there and playing in two really good teams to start the season with us before each and play.

1530
01:26:59,720 --> 01:27:00,820
 To set them up for each and play.

1531
01:27:00,900 --> 01:27:03,360
 When you get in that Phil Campbell-Wayton and Carbacayton region.

1532
01:27:04,960 --> 01:27:07,660
 You got Coach Suggs versus Coach Vic.

1533
01:27:08,000 --> 01:27:13,120
 Colbert Heights, the Wildcats, on the road to East Lawrence and the Eagles tonight, Zach.

1534
01:27:14,120 --> 01:27:18,500
 Yeah, in our preseason previews, we mentioned that Colbert Heights started undefeated the last two years

1535
01:27:18,500 --> 01:27:20,140
 and they had a losing streak to finish the season.

1536
01:27:20,260 --> 01:27:23,420
 It was 4-0, 4-6, and 5-0, 5-5.

1537
01:27:23,880 --> 01:27:24,940
 This year, it's different, though.

1538
01:27:24,980 --> 01:27:25,880
 They're 0-1 already.

1539
01:27:26,460 --> 01:27:29,140
 Can they get a win to get reset back to 1-1?

1540
01:27:30,140 --> 01:27:39,920
 You know, I guess you could call this the Iron Bowl of Lawrence County.

1541
01:27:40,280 --> 01:27:42,500
 Lawrence County taking on Hatton.

1542
01:27:42,840 --> 01:27:45,760
 These two fan bases, they don't exactly love each other, do they?

1543
01:27:46,800 --> 01:27:47,460
 I don't think so.

1544
01:27:48,960 --> 01:27:51,260
 Your thoughts about the matchup on the field.

1545
01:27:52,260 --> 01:27:57,600
 One of those interesting games where Lawrence County's a 4-8 now, coming down from 5-8.

1546
01:27:57,600 --> 01:28:02,140
 Lexington's a 3-8, coming up from 2-8, and then coming down from 4-8 the last few years.

1547
01:28:02,900 --> 01:28:08,080
 But one of those also where the winner of this gets a big boost in the region play.

1548
01:28:08,760 --> 01:28:14,760
 The Lakers shouldn't feel shorted, but you feel like, okay, we're almost there.

1549
01:28:15,960 --> 01:28:19,640
 And Hatton this year should be really good as far as all the preseason hype goes for Hatton.

1550
01:28:20,340 --> 01:28:24,520
 Playing in the 4-8 region, coming out in the 3-8 now, playing in that Winfield, Curry, Oakman region,

1551
01:28:24,880 --> 01:28:29,980
 is a lot easier, respectfully, than playing in that region with 4-8, West Morgan, Deshler, Brooks, and so on.

1552
01:28:30,780 --> 01:28:36,380
 Well, the folks who missed it earlier with KJ, Kevin Johnson, it'll be an interesting night at Brawley.

1553
01:28:36,500 --> 01:28:40,980
 Your thoughts about a new-look stadium, a new classification.

1554
01:28:41,560 --> 01:28:43,700
 Florence, a good show last week on the road.

1555
01:28:43,800 --> 01:28:47,280
 Tonight, they take on an extremely talented Jasper team.

1556
01:28:47,960 --> 01:28:49,980
 Your thoughts about the Falcons and Jasper?

1557
01:28:50,980 --> 01:28:54,580
 I think for Florence, whatever happens tonight, it happens oh well.

1558
01:28:55,060 --> 01:28:57,820
 I think for Florence, the big guy should be on next week, most of the shows.

1559
01:28:58,460 --> 01:29:00,580
 That's where we go next week, it's Florence, most of the shows.

1560
01:29:01,220 --> 01:29:04,780
 Florence in year five with Coach Morrison, and Coach Jordan in year one, most of the shows.

1561
01:29:05,040 --> 01:29:07,120
 0-1 for the first time in a long time, most of the shows.

1562
01:29:08,420 --> 01:29:11,660
 But it could be 0-2 for the first time in a really long time, most of the shows.

1563
01:29:11,860 --> 01:29:19,160
 If they lose that game to Florence, most of the shows have not lost to Florence in 11 years on the field.

1564
01:29:19,340 --> 01:29:21,800
 I lost in 2020, but it was a 4-5.

1565
01:29:22,620 --> 01:29:27,320
 But can Florence do that high-level against most of the shows and then run the show the week after that?

1566
01:29:28,780 --> 01:29:31,080
 Well, as always, you bring it, Zach.

1567
01:29:31,140 --> 01:29:33,340
 Where are you going to be tonight with the coverage?

1568
01:29:34,200 --> 01:29:35,680
 We're headed to Wilson High Level tonight.

1569
01:29:37,160 --> 01:29:40,180
 On the road again for the folks who want to follow you tonight.

1570
01:29:40,180 --> 01:29:43,480
 And no matter what time it is online, where can you take us?

1571
01:29:45,080 --> 01:29:51,420
 Facebook, Shull Sports Report, and on Twitter, at lowercase, S-H-O-A-L-S-P-O-R-T-S.

1572
01:29:51,900 --> 01:29:56,680
 And on Twitter, if you'll turn on our post notifications, it will send you your phone all our posts tonight.

1573
01:29:57,300 --> 01:29:58,260
 Lock the ESPN app, Will.

1574
01:29:59,160 --> 01:29:59,840
 Amazing night.

1575
01:29:59,900 --> 01:30:01,100
 Hope the weather cooperates.

1576
01:30:01,180 --> 01:30:01,800
 Safe travels.

1577
01:30:01,920 --> 01:30:03,160
 And let's do it again soon, okay?

1578
01:30:03,960 --> 01:30:04,700
 Thank you, y'all too.

1579
01:30:05,600 --> 01:30:09,800
 Zach Patterson is hanging out with us, the founder and editor of Shull Sports Report.

1580
01:30:09,800 --> 01:30:13,580
 Coming up, speaking of brand new errors, Auburn on the Costco, a new one.

1581
01:30:14,020 --> 01:30:16,560
 The latest coming in with Justin, Justin Ferguson next.

1582
01:30:16,640 --> 01:30:17,160
 Stay with us.

1583
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 Hello, Shulls.

1584
01:30:22,560 --> 01:30:24,300
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1585
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 Here on 93.9, The Score, it's The Coach's Breakfast.

1646
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1652
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 North Alabama and Sam Furter set to kick off the season tomorrow night in Huntsville at Joe Davis Stadium.

1653
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 The NASCAR Cup Series is back in action tomorrow night under the lights at Daytona International Speedway.

1654
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1655
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 The Atlanta Braves were winners yesterday.

1656
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 They beat the Dodgers 1-0, just four hits in the victory.

1657
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1659
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1660
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1661
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1664
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 NFL preseason action tonight.

1665
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 The Falcons are on the road in Miami.

1666
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1667
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 The Saints will play tonight.

1668
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 They're in Arlington as they take on the Dallas Cowboys.

1669
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 Tune in tonight for high school football as Florence hosts Jasper.

1670
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 Pregame at 6 o'clock.

1671
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 Kickoff at 7.

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1702
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1703
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1709
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1711
01:36:39,660 --> 01:36:41,660
 Welcome back here in case you missed you, UNA fans.

1712
01:36:41,760 --> 01:36:43,560
 The lid comes off tomorrow night.

1713
01:36:43,980 --> 01:36:46,260
 And you say, well, I've been out and about.

1714
01:36:46,360 --> 01:36:47,260
 Tell me a little bit more about it.

1715
01:36:47,260 --> 01:36:49,960
 It's going to be over in Huntsville, the old Joe Davis Stadium.

1716
01:36:50,040 --> 01:36:50,940
 It's been renovated.

1717
01:36:51,500 --> 01:36:54,740
 Built back in 85 for baseball, double-A stars.

1718
01:36:55,680 --> 01:36:57,260
 Obviously, they've moved out to Madison.

1719
01:36:57,440 --> 01:36:58,420
 So, now it's been renovated.

1720
01:36:58,480 --> 01:37:00,360
 It's actually a soccer stadium now.

1721
01:37:00,760 --> 01:37:03,320
 This is the first ever college football game to be played there.

1722
01:37:03,480 --> 01:37:06,460
 So, again, 6.02 tomorrow night against Sanford.

1723
01:37:06,560 --> 01:37:10,160
 If you can't make it over, you can check it out on the ESPN Plus app.

1724
01:37:10,860 --> 01:37:14,660
 Time for us to check out the very latest Auburn Tiger Talk with Justin Ferguson.

1725
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 Got it all covered there with the Auburn Observer.

1726
01:37:16,900 --> 01:37:17,880
 Justin, welcome in.

1727
01:37:17,920 --> 01:37:18,380
 How are you?

1728
01:37:19,320 --> 01:37:20,220
 I'm all right, how are you?

1729
01:37:20,840 --> 01:37:21,820
 Man, we're doing okay.

1730
01:37:22,080 --> 01:37:24,220
 Obviously, a week and a day away.

1731
01:37:25,000 --> 01:37:28,920
 Justin, obviously, your thoughts about the state of the Tigers.

1732
01:37:29,100 --> 01:37:30,840
 You're just over a week away coming in.

1733
01:37:31,720 --> 01:37:33,980
 Yeah, I think this is an Auburn team that's pretty confident.

1734
01:37:33,980 --> 01:37:37,160
 And, you know, they're preparation so far.

1735
01:37:37,500 --> 01:37:40,320
 They went through a kind of a mock game week this week,

1736
01:37:40,320 --> 01:37:46,260
 which will conclude tomorrow with a kind of a rehearsal game at Jordan Air,

1737
01:37:46,660 --> 01:37:49,020
 trying to do kind of everything to simulate what they're going to do

1738
01:37:49,020 --> 01:37:51,520
 in the schedule-wise next week when they get ready to play Baylor.

1739
01:37:52,140 --> 01:37:55,260
 And it sounds like it's been a very effective week for Auburn.

1740
01:37:55,400 --> 01:37:58,440
 This is a team that feels like they've got a lot of confidence in fall camp.

1741
01:37:58,980 --> 01:38:03,220
 They hit this game week with a clear idea of who they wanted to rely on,

1742
01:38:03,540 --> 01:38:05,100
 you know, on both sides of the ball.

1743
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 And it's about just getting, you know, that extra prep and ready for a Baylor team

1744
01:38:09,300 --> 01:38:11,020
 that is going to throw some new stuff at them,

1745
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 with D.J. Lagway being the new starting quarterback,

1746
01:38:13,860 --> 01:38:16,880
 a new defensive coordinator, a lot of new defensive personnel as well.

1747
01:38:16,880 --> 01:38:22,540
 So, you know, it's been a pretty positive week around here for Auburn,

1748
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 and they look to kind of run that back same schedule next week to get ready for Atlanta.

1749
01:38:28,800 --> 01:38:32,940
 You know, Justin, if you're on this team, and any team for that matter,

1750
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 and a coach signals you out, that means you must be doing something right

1751
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 because most times these coaches walk around in a bad mood.

1752
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 No one is ever doing anything right.

1753
01:38:41,620 --> 01:38:43,620
 That's just coaching whether it's goal or anybody else.

1754
01:38:44,000 --> 01:38:46,820
 But when they do, you've got to say, let me hear that name again.

1755
01:38:46,880 --> 01:38:50,840
 Your thoughts about some of the names that Golesh is actually talking about.

1756
01:38:51,860 --> 01:38:54,560
 Yeah, I really, really pleased with Byron Brown, obviously.

1757
01:38:55,000 --> 01:38:58,820
 You know, he's been a guy that's gotten a lot of praise for the way he's led this team

1758
01:38:58,820 --> 01:39:01,300
 and just how sharp he's looked here in fall camp.

1759
01:39:01,380 --> 01:39:03,820
 Just a guy who's got all that familiarity with this offense.

1760
01:39:04,660 --> 01:39:07,800
 You know, and that's definitely something they really, really like.

1761
01:39:08,000 --> 01:39:13,440
 You know, probably the position group that's gotten the most love from Alice Golesh, you know,

1762
01:39:13,480 --> 01:39:15,800
 over this past couple weeks has been the pass rushers.

1763
01:39:16,040 --> 01:39:20,960
 And this is a group that you had to replace Keldrick Falk and Kieron Crawford, who are now in the NFL.

1764
01:39:21,960 --> 01:39:25,400
 But, you know, Jared Smith and Deshaun Womack have both had really, really good camps.

1765
01:39:25,900 --> 01:39:28,820
 And he keeps bringing up how just impressed he's been with that pass rush.

1766
01:39:28,920 --> 01:39:32,080
 That was one of the question marks going in to the season for this team.

1767
01:39:32,140 --> 01:39:38,520
 So it's a good sign, you know, a step in the right direction for sure to have that kind of, you know,

1768
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 kind of have that stability there.

1769
01:39:40,180 --> 01:39:45,720
 And I would also say, you know, the other thing to watch, or I guess the guys that have been pleased with,

1770
01:39:45,960 --> 01:39:51,360
 defensive front, some veterans up there, Dallas Walker at nose tackle and Cody Sigler at defense tackle.

1771
01:39:51,420 --> 01:39:52,580
 Those are probably going to be your two starters.

1772
01:39:53,020 --> 01:39:55,540
 Both of those guys have been really, really good throughout the preseason.

1773
01:39:56,020 --> 01:39:59,500
 And Gullis is really, really pleased about where those guys are at right now.

1774
01:40:00,220 --> 01:40:02,180
 You mentioned Mr. Sigler.

1775
01:40:02,260 --> 01:40:06,560
 And the reason we bring it up is, in effect, in the greater area, he's a hometown boy.

1776
01:40:06,660 --> 01:40:07,500
 He comes out of New Hope.

1777
01:40:07,600 --> 01:40:11,240
 If you've ever been to New Hope, Alabama, it ain't the biggest place in the world.

1778
01:40:11,520 --> 01:40:14,220
 It's a stopover between Huntsville and Guntersville.

1779
01:40:14,540 --> 01:40:17,080
 But it's not the first time they've had a star come out of there.

1780
01:40:17,280 --> 01:40:21,780
 A lot of Alabama fans and New York Giants fans remember the name of Howard Cross.

1781
01:40:21,860 --> 01:40:22,960
 He came out of New Hope.

1782
01:40:23,540 --> 01:40:28,220
 It's amazing to see, normally in this modern era, you see these kids come out of these factories,

1783
01:40:28,420 --> 01:40:32,260
 IMG and places out in Texas, et cetera, the greater Atlanta area.

1784
01:40:32,840 --> 01:40:39,180
 How refreshing is to see truly, and I mean truly, a country boy come out with no fanfare out of high school, per se,

1785
01:40:39,760 --> 01:40:41,420
 and to come this far for him?

1786
01:40:42,080 --> 01:40:44,080
 No, it's a really incredible story.

1787
01:40:44,300 --> 01:40:46,840
 And, you know, he started his career at West Alabama.

1788
01:40:47,140 --> 01:40:51,740
 So, I mean, you're talking about a guy that had to play Division II ball to get his opportunity to come up.

1789
01:40:51,880 --> 01:40:56,620
 And he looks like he belongs, and he looks like he's been one of the best guys on this defense.

1790
01:40:56,860 --> 01:40:58,760
 And, yeah, I mean, it's really cool to see, right?

1791
01:40:58,820 --> 01:41:00,140
 You know, you can find talent anywhere.

1792
01:41:00,540 --> 01:41:02,040
 You know, I mentioned Gilbert Falk earlier.

1793
01:41:02,240 --> 01:41:04,260
 You know, he came from island home in South Alabama.

1794
01:41:04,380 --> 01:41:05,320
 It's a little 1A school.

1795
01:41:06,200 --> 01:41:13,040
 So, yeah, Auburn's been able to find some guys who have kind of taken the long route to, you know, to this level.

1796
01:41:13,260 --> 01:41:14,700
 And it's worked for them in the past.

1797
01:41:14,760 --> 01:41:15,980
 They like these small school kids.

1798
01:41:16,980 --> 01:41:24,920
 You know, it's been a little while, but when I first started covering the team, Rudy Ford, who ended up playing in the NFL as a DB,

1799
01:41:25,380 --> 01:41:29,320
 he was a running back who became probably one of the better nickels that Auburn had had under Gus Malzahn.

1800
01:41:29,440 --> 01:41:30,540
 He was from New Hope as well.

1801
01:41:30,820 --> 01:41:34,060
 So, you know, it's really cool to hear those kind of stories of that.

1802
01:41:34,280 --> 01:41:40,660
 And, you know, he's a guy that I think when you hear, hey, little small-town kid, country boy trying to work his way up,

1803
01:41:41,000 --> 01:41:41,820
 he fits that bill.

1804
01:41:41,820 --> 01:41:42,980
 But, you know, that's the thing.

1805
01:41:43,080 --> 01:41:50,100
 He's got a really, really, really high motor, and it's going to be a guy that I think a lot of Auburn fans are going to really enjoy watching play this year.

1806
01:41:50,640 --> 01:41:57,620
 It's always fun when you have a coaching change to see guys who may say, man, I could not make it out of that old system.

1807
01:41:58,180 --> 01:41:59,860
 We've got a brand-new sheriff in town.

1808
01:41:59,940 --> 01:42:00,860
 I like his system.

1809
01:42:01,220 --> 01:42:03,520
 Your thoughts about who that might fit?

1810
01:42:03,880 --> 01:42:07,980
 And as far as the old proverbial breakout players, where do you start with that list?

1811
01:42:08,820 --> 01:42:10,420
 Yeah, it's an interesting question.

1812
01:42:10,420 --> 01:42:17,720
 I think, you know, I think the first thing that comes to mind is when Auburn hit the, you know, he had this coaching change.

1813
01:42:17,840 --> 01:42:20,160
 It was interesting to see who would stay on this offense.

1814
01:42:20,500 --> 01:42:24,960
 And, you know, running back is kind of the one position with continuity in Jeremiah Cobb.

1815
01:42:25,000 --> 01:42:27,320
 And we all know he was a really good running back for Auburn last season.

1816
01:42:27,400 --> 01:42:27,740
 He's back.

1817
01:42:27,880 --> 01:42:33,060
 But, you know, Omar Mamsen was a guy that didn't get a ton of touches last season as a freshman.

1818
01:42:33,660 --> 01:42:36,980
 But he stayed at Auburn, and he's probably going to be their number two running back this year.

1819
01:42:37,440 --> 01:42:44,880
 He's a really good pick for breakout player just because, you know, he has really emerged, even without a ton of touches,

1820
01:42:44,880 --> 01:42:48,220
 in his past season, he's emerged as probably their most physical running back.

1821
01:42:48,660 --> 01:42:51,120
 A very versatile guy, had a great preseason.

1822
01:42:51,320 --> 01:42:56,840
 So, Mamsen's the one that really, you know, immediately jumps to mind for me there, you know,

1823
01:42:56,840 --> 01:43:01,800
 on the offensive side for these guys that have kind of stayed back and, you know, proven themselves.

1824
01:43:02,460 --> 01:43:08,400
 You know, elsewhere, I would say, you know, I'm really interested in seeing, you know,

1825
01:43:08,400 --> 01:43:15,640
 just what Auburn is going to be able to kind of unleash, you know, in certain spots this year with their cornerbacks.

1826
01:43:16,580 --> 01:43:21,680
 You know, Rayshon Pleasant was a guy that, you know, was a guy that got in the rotation last year.

1827
01:43:22,020 --> 01:43:23,540
 But it was more of a kick return guy.

1828
01:43:23,600 --> 01:43:26,820
 He's going to have to be their number one corner probably this season, number one or number two.

1829
01:43:27,340 --> 01:43:29,360
 I think this coaching staff changed.

1830
01:43:29,480 --> 01:43:30,800
 Obviously, D.J. Durkin's still there.

1831
01:43:31,260 --> 01:43:34,640
 But DeMarcus Van Dyke, his new cornerbacks, because they brought forever from USF,

1832
01:43:35,060 --> 01:43:38,180
 he really likes long, physical, kind of aggressive corners.

1833
01:43:38,460 --> 01:43:40,200
 That's the way Rayshon Pleasant plays.

1834
01:43:40,380 --> 01:43:44,380
 So, he's a guy that I think is going to do a really good job with this new kind of staff change.

1835
01:43:44,480 --> 01:43:49,460
 So, yeah, those are two guys that I think are going to be guys who, you know, right now you would look at and say,

1836
01:43:49,880 --> 01:43:54,160
 hey, you didn't get as many opportunities, you know, last season under this staff.

1837
01:43:54,260 --> 01:43:59,600
 But, you know, maybe a new change of coaching staff might help them out.

1838
01:44:00,040 --> 01:44:03,820
 All right, those names down there with Justin Ferguson, the Auburn Observer.

1839
01:44:04,020 --> 01:44:08,500
 Justin, we all know, I don't care what color jersey you wear, there's a secret to the sauce,

1840
01:44:08,720 --> 01:44:12,320
 and it's called good line play, offense, defense.

1841
01:44:13,000 --> 01:44:16,480
 And the common theme that we have, I don't care who it is across the board,

1842
01:44:16,860 --> 01:44:21,060
 it seems to be in 2026, it's always been, but it seems like it's even more so now,

1843
01:44:21,620 --> 01:44:23,420
 questions over the respective lines.

1844
01:44:23,480 --> 01:44:26,420
 And the reason is, those are expensive positions.

1845
01:44:26,580 --> 01:44:28,620
 The budget has to be trained to go out and get them.

1846
01:44:29,140 --> 01:44:31,900
 Your thoughts where Auburn is right now, and let's face it,

1847
01:44:31,900 --> 01:44:34,300
 you can have a lot of money and a lot of talent up there,

1848
01:44:34,860 --> 01:44:37,780
 but you also hope you better have some depth just in case.

1849
01:44:37,780 --> 01:44:42,280
 How do you address the respective lines and the depth on both sides of the ball?

1850
01:44:43,000 --> 01:44:46,880
 Yeah, I think Auburn's defensive front, from a depth and talent perspective,

1851
01:44:46,980 --> 01:44:48,060
 is in a really good spot.

1852
01:44:48,160 --> 01:44:50,840
 I think those edge rushers stepping up have been really good.

1853
01:44:50,920 --> 01:44:53,740
 And then you look at tackle, you mentioned Walker and Sigler,

1854
01:44:53,800 --> 01:44:57,480
 but then you have that next wave of Malik Autry, Jordan Crawford, Darian Smith,

1855
01:44:57,960 --> 01:45:04,280
 just a good laundry list of guys that I think have been really impressive here in the preseason.

1856
01:45:04,280 --> 01:45:06,320
 So I think this defensive line is deep.

1857
01:45:06,500 --> 01:45:07,660
 They're going to be able to rotate.

1858
01:45:08,080 --> 01:45:10,600
 They're going to be able to stay fresh, and that's exactly where they want.

1859
01:45:11,140 --> 01:45:14,660
 On the offensive side, this is going to be an interesting offensive line this year

1860
01:45:14,660 --> 01:45:16,600
 because I think they're pleased with the progress they've made.

1861
01:45:16,680 --> 01:45:20,340
 I think they have found their top five or six that they want up there, their starters,

1862
01:45:21,000 --> 01:45:22,960
 and guys have been able to stay healthy.

1863
01:45:23,340 --> 01:45:27,400
 So you've got Stanton Ramil out there staying healthy.

1864
01:45:27,480 --> 01:45:28,780
 He'll probably be your right tackle.

1865
01:45:29,740 --> 01:45:33,940
 You've got Cole Skinner and Cole Best coming in from USF to have some continuity there.

1866
01:45:34,520 --> 01:45:37,220
 Jacob Strand was kind of the surprise of the preseason.

1867
01:45:37,600 --> 01:45:39,500
 He's going to end up probably being your starting left guard.

1868
01:45:39,960 --> 01:45:43,280
 Joe Simmons has been the guy left tackle all preseason long.

1869
01:45:43,500 --> 01:45:45,200
 So they've got a good five.

1870
01:45:45,680 --> 01:45:48,000
 Derek Plas is a guy who can move around a little bit.

1871
01:45:48,400 --> 01:45:50,380
 I'm interested to see what their depth looks like at tackle.

1872
01:45:51,220 --> 01:45:53,940
 Much deeper at guard, for sure, this team is.

1873
01:45:54,620 --> 01:45:56,700
 They've got more interior options.

1874
01:45:56,700 --> 01:45:59,200
 So they really need Simmons and Ramil to stay healthy.

1875
01:45:59,620 --> 01:46:02,600
 I think if they do, you know, that's a big plus for Auburn this season.

1876
01:46:02,700 --> 01:46:04,260
 Otherwise, you're going to have to do a little bit of shuffling.

1877
01:46:04,420 --> 01:46:07,040
 So that offensive line, still going to be a question mark.

1878
01:46:07,140 --> 01:46:12,280
 But I will say that's probably the group that has probably made the most strides of anybody here in preseason camp.

1879
01:46:12,440 --> 01:46:14,860
 They kind of sounded a little iffy about it earlier in the year.

1880
01:46:15,080 --> 01:46:17,260
 Right now, they're kind of talking with a little bit more confidence.

1881
01:46:18,000 --> 01:46:20,380
 Overall, how's the health at this point in the camp?

1882
01:46:21,340 --> 01:46:23,440
 Yeah, pretty good health for Auburn.

1883
01:46:23,920 --> 01:46:26,160
 You know, they've got a couple guys that have been a little bit banged up.

1884
01:46:26,160 --> 01:46:29,600
 They're kind of further down on the depth chart right now.

1885
01:46:29,660 --> 01:46:33,660
 None of the big-name starters or anything like that kind of worrying about injuries.

1886
01:46:33,840 --> 01:46:37,520
 So they've been able to stay healthy, been able to kind of protect some of their key guys.

1887
01:46:37,800 --> 01:46:41,600
 You know, they'd like to get a little bit more healthy between now and the start of the season.

1888
01:46:41,740 --> 01:46:47,780
 But you're really looking at, you know, reserve defensive backs, a couple of reserve receivers that are a little bit down there right now.

1889
01:46:48,040 --> 01:46:50,040
 Other than that, they've been able to stay healthy.

1890
01:46:50,240 --> 01:46:52,840
 And so they should be close to full strength next Saturday against Baylor.

1891
01:46:53,700 --> 01:46:57,340
 Next Saturday at the Dome, I'm looking at the line here.

1892
01:46:57,420 --> 01:47:01,580
 Vegas says Auburn's going to walk away a winner by 6'6 1⁄2".

1893
01:47:01,580 --> 01:47:02,700
 Your thoughts on the line?

1894
01:47:02,700 --> 01:47:08,940
 And I would imagine that on this neutral site game, Auburn fans will dominate the seats.

1895
01:47:09,580 --> 01:47:10,740
 Yeah, 100%.

1896
01:47:10,740 --> 01:47:15,920
 You know, I know Auburn fans are a little frustrated because they're not going to be able to have this game at home.

1897
01:47:16,040 --> 01:47:21,700
 But, you know, the NIL move, the money move that they made a year and a half ago, so they're sticking to it.

1898
01:47:22,280 --> 01:47:27,880
 But, yeah, I mean, I think, you know, the case for this home, it should feel like a home-field advantage.

1899
01:47:28,060 --> 01:47:31,980
 Auburn always shows up really well in Atlanta, and they should be able to bring that.

1900
01:47:32,180 --> 01:47:34,460
 So, in terms of the line, I think it's a pretty decent line.

1901
01:47:34,720 --> 01:47:39,780
 I think Auburn's got more talent on paper than this Baylor team does, for sure, on both sides of the ball.

1902
01:47:40,620 --> 01:47:43,720
 You know, I think Auburn's a little bit more explosive on the offensive end.

1903
01:47:43,800 --> 01:47:46,580
 We've got to see what D.J. Lagway looks like in this Baylor offense.

1904
01:47:47,560 --> 01:47:51,400
 First, they're completely hitting the reset button on defense, which needed to happen

1905
01:47:51,400 --> 01:47:53,040
 because they were pretty bad there last year.

1906
01:47:53,760 --> 01:47:57,120
 So, yeah, I think, you know, early on, you don't want to sit here and say,

1907
01:47:57,220 --> 01:47:59,100
 hey, Auburn, by double digits or anything like that.

1908
01:47:59,140 --> 01:48:01,600
 I think that's a little too aggressive because there's so much unknown.

1909
01:48:02,180 --> 01:48:05,740
 But I do think Auburn's got a real talent advantage and home-field advantage, so to speak.

1910
01:48:05,820 --> 01:48:08,740
 So, I think they should be pretty solid favorites heading into next Saturday.

1911
01:48:09,560 --> 01:48:12,680
 Quickly, before you jump off, where can we get the very latest with you, Justin?

1912
01:48:13,380 --> 01:48:14,600
 Yep, AuburnObserver.com.

1913
01:48:14,740 --> 01:48:15,300
 Check it out there.

1914
01:48:15,340 --> 01:48:16,720
 Got a lot of stuff on the website.

1915
01:48:16,840 --> 01:48:19,140
 Mailbag came out today, podcast as well.

1916
01:48:19,420 --> 01:48:23,400
 We'll have a ton of coverage next week as we get ready for the start of the season.

1917
01:48:23,400 --> 01:48:28,240
 So, we've got, you know, practice reports and interviews and all that good stuff at the Observer.

1918
01:48:28,420 --> 01:48:31,480
 Go sign up there, and everything we do gets sent to your email inbox.

1919
01:48:31,700 --> 01:48:34,900
 So, check us out, and we'll have plenty of coverage all week.

1920
01:48:35,160 --> 01:48:38,440
 And then we'll be heading to Atlanta at this time next week, probably.

1921
01:48:39,100 --> 01:48:40,000
 Good job, Justin.

1922
01:48:40,100 --> 01:48:40,580
 Safe travels.

1923
01:48:40,680 --> 01:48:41,880
 Thanks so much for your time today.

1924
01:48:42,540 --> 01:48:43,080
 Yep, thank y'all.

1925
01:48:43,880 --> 01:48:45,700
 Justin Ferguson, the Auburn Observer.

1926
01:48:45,760 --> 01:48:49,940
 And if you want to go to the game in style, Elmer Pierce may just have the answer for you next.

1927
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1928
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1938
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1939
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1940
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1941
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1942
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1943
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1944
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1960
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1961
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1963
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1964
01:51:37,320 --> 01:51:40,840
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1965
01:51:42,100 --> 01:51:44,380
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1966
01:51:44,480 --> 01:51:49,240
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1967
01:51:49,260 --> 01:51:51,680
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1968
01:51:51,680 --> 01:51:53,080
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1969
01:51:53,140 --> 01:52:01,780
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1970
01:52:01,780 --> 01:52:07,980
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1971
01:52:08,640 --> 01:52:18,900
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1972
01:52:19,180 --> 01:52:22,280
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1973
01:52:22,480 --> 01:52:22,780
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1974
01:52:24,060 --> 01:52:25,160
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1975
01:52:25,600 --> 01:52:30,220
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1976
01:52:30,660 --> 01:52:31,540
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1977
01:52:31,660 --> 01:52:32,960
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1978
01:52:33,100 --> 01:52:36,120
 Again, UNA taking the lid off tomorrow night on the road to Huntsville.

1979
01:52:36,240 --> 01:52:38,660
 6-0-2, the official kickoff there with Sanford.

1980
01:52:39,240 --> 01:52:41,260
 By the way, these two teams have a history.

1981
01:52:41,360 --> 01:52:45,220
 This is actually the 13th all-time meeting between the two.

1982
01:52:45,380 --> 01:52:47,080
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1983
01:52:47,200 --> 01:52:54,220
 But the first time since 2002, UNA actually leads that series 6-4-2 against the Bulldogs.

1984
01:52:54,360 --> 01:52:59,420
 Again, you can catch a game on ESPN Plus tomorrow night at 6-0-2.

1985
01:52:59,740 --> 01:53:03,380
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1986
01:53:03,460 --> 01:53:08,560
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1987
01:53:09,080 --> 01:53:11,320
 And then, of course, what about the Atlanta Braves?

1988
01:53:11,320 --> 01:53:13,800
 I don't know what they're going to do for an encore after last night.

1989
01:53:13,880 --> 01:53:19,260
 Chris Sale, first time over 100 miles an hour, I think, since 2018.

1990
01:53:19,580 --> 01:53:21,820
 So, right now, the Braves coming into this weekend.

1991
01:53:21,900 --> 01:53:26,460
 About a month away, left in the regular season with a five-full game lead over the Fiddle, if he feels.

1992
01:53:26,580 --> 01:53:30,200
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1993
01:53:30,300 --> 01:53:31,600
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1994
01:53:31,680 --> 01:53:35,840
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1995
01:53:35,900 --> 01:53:37,420
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1996
01:53:37,680 --> 01:53:42,940
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