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Casual Friday: Power Ranking Characters From "T...
In their first-ever "Casual Friday" podcast, the guys do something that's in their wheelhouse — power rank the characters on "The Office." There was some healthy debate, and ultimately a consensus on who the best characters on the show were. Who had the better list? Also, the guys answer 10 questions in an extended 4th and Wrong to close out the week.Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It Just Meant More: 2008 Georgia Basketball's P...
Because you're probably missing college basketball right now, the guys offered up something that will hopefully ease the pain. They looked back at the bizarre circumstances that led to Georgia's 2008 SEC Tournament run. The unprecedented tornado that ripped through downtown Atlanta and hit the Georgia Dome meant that the Dawgs, as the worst team in the SEC, had to win 3 games in 2 days. The SEC Storied documentary "Miracle 3" set the stage for the recap the guys offered up. They dug into the ...
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Debates Down South: 2015 Heisman Trophy (Derric...
Y'all, we've got you covered during #SocialDistancing. In a revamped SDS Podcast, we have some exciting news to share. In our first installment of this sport-less time, we've got an all-time debate to discuss. The guys break down the 2015 Heisman Trophy with Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey. Why was/is it such a great debate? What did people say at the time? Where does Marler stand on it? Also, the guys break down the worst takes about the debate and what they didn't know/forgot until re...
65 min
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The Ultimate SEC Tournament Preview, Florida's ...
Spring Break is here and so are the guys to get you through wherever you're going ... even if that's at home in front of your TV.The SEC Tournament is set and the guys have all sorts of storylines to break down, including the Ashton Hagans absence, Mike White's future at Florida, possible NCAA Tournament bubble teams, predictions and more.(10:00)On the gridiron, the guys break down a prediction from Urban Meyer about Florida's 2020 season. That prompted a — wait for it — beard bet!(40:14)Form...
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Post-Combine SEC Draft Stock Movers, Kentucky H...
The guys are back with a loaded post-combine episode. They break down some combine storylines, including the timing of the event and why it rubbed certain people the wrong way.(5:38)Plus, Joe Burrow's non-combine showing actually carried plenty of intrigue and what to make of Henry Ruggs' 4.27-second 40. The guys dig into their guys who helped and hurt their draft stocks the most. (18:59)And with Kentucky hoops locking up another SEC title, the guys discuss the Cats' upside.(42:43)ESPN Arkans...
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It Just Meant More: 2001 Tennessee vs. Florida ...
The guys are turning back time and going into the archives to discuss 2001 Tennessee-Florida. They dig into a game that had massive implications for a variety of reasons. It had a pair of teams with national championship aspirations, and it turned out to be Steve Spurrier's last game at The Swamp. The guys break down the cast (The Directors, A-Listers, Breakout Performers and Notable Extras), and they go through the plot of the game with their favorite line from the broadcast, coldest take fr...
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Scott Cochran's Move, 5 SEC Guys To Watch At Th...
Marler is healthy again (sort of) and the guys are back at it. They discuss a whole bunch of coaching news, including the surprising announcement that Scott Cochran left Alabama for Georgia. Steve Sarkisian's decision to stay at Alabama instead of taking the Colorado job was also broken down, as was the increasingly likely possibility that Bret Bielema's days as a Power 5 head coach are done. The NCAA's announcement that it'll vote on the 1-time transfer rule prompted takes from the guys (and...
105 min
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The New Power 2 (Plus Clemson), How Will Muscha...
The guys have a bunch to discuss this week, including the aftermath of the Mel Tucker news.The guys break down why that was evident of a new Power 2 (plus Clemson).(6:20)Also, they talk about the future of Will Muschamp and what it'll take for him to keep his job beyond 2020.(25:51)Connor drops some SEC hoops knowledge (sort of) with his "5 things I know about SEC basketball in 2020."(40:00)SEC Network's Alyssa Lang joined the pod to talk about a variety of topics, including bulldogs, Nickelb...
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The XFL's Debut, SEC Quarterback Groups, Tom Ha...
The guys hit on, well, pretty much everything this week.They discuss their takeaways from the opening weekend of the XFL with what worked and what didn't.(8:16)They also lay to rest New Gus and discuss why the Auburn coach's comments raised some eyebrows.(22:41)The guys have some SEC quarterback talk with some new groups for each of them, as well as which freshmen quarterbacks could start a game in 2020.(38:34)XFL announcer/SEC basketball announcer Tom Hart joined the guys to talk about the n...
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Pre-Late Signing Day Storylines, SEC Takeaways ...
The Super Bowl is over, but football isn't. The guys had some SEC Takeaways from Super Bowl LIV, plus the SEC's revenue for 2018-19 brought on an ever-relevant question.(4:06) The guys mapped out some weird SEC pre-Late Signing Day Storylines, and what to watch for on Wednesday.(27:00)With the XFL starting this weekend, the guy talk about the new league's SEC standouts and some of the new rules.(42:30)Matt Miller joined the guys to talk all things NFL Draft.(52:44)They closed with 4th and Wro...
106 min
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Updated SEC Coach Rankings, Thoughts On Bo Peli...
The guys are back after an atypical weekend. The Senior Bowl yielded several SEC takeaways, including thoughts on who made themselves some money and what to make of Jalen Hurts' week.(6:10)The guys had some big-picture things to discuss with Feleipe Franks' move to Arkansas and what lies ahead.(17:43)Where should the SEC coaches rank heading into 2020? The guys discuss that, as well as the news that Bo Pelini is returning to LSU.(26:14)Adam Spencer joined the guys to talk all things SEC hoops...
86 min
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SEC Early Draft Departure Impact, Major SEC Ass...
The guys have their first offseason pod, but it's a loaded one. They broke down some big news in the SEC with early NFL Draft departures, as well as the coaching shakeup we saw at Georgia and LSU.(2:45)The guys dug into their top 5 SEC quarterbacks and broke down why this year is unique.(40:31)College Bowl Mania runner-up Alex Cooper called in and shared insights of his interesting background.(1:04:45)The guys shared their thoughts on the Aaron Hernandez documentary and then closed out with 4...
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LSU's G.O.A.T. Season, Way-Too-Early Top 25 For...
LSU did it, and the guys have a bunch of things to talk about.They break down the night that was in New Orleans with takes on LSU's all-time great season, why Joe Burrow earned the right to have the best season in college football history and what this LSU team will be remembered for.(0:00)The guys have a full recap, and they spin it forward to 2020 with a way-too-early Top 25.(57:35)Plus, 4th and Wrong and there's a special treat at the end of the episode.(1:05:51)Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris...
90 min
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Mike Leach To The SEC, How UGA's Weird Day Impa...
Hoooooooo boy, the guys have a ton to get to. Instead of just talking all things national championship, they've got so much more to get to. Mike Leach is officially coming to the SEC thanks to Mississippi State, and the guys have plenty of reactions to that.(2:07)Also, Jake Fromm's NFL departure began a strange day for Georgia that also included Cade Mays transferring (to Tennessee) and his dad suing the university after he had his finger severed? Yeah, it's weird stuff that the guys put some...
99 min
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Tua Tagovailoa Declares For NFL Draft, Joe Moor...
It's been a busy few days in the SEC and the guys have all the breakdowns.Fresh off the news of Tua Tagovailoa declaring for the NFL Draft, the guys discuss what it means for him, Alabama and college football as a whole.(1:50)With the news that Joe Moorhead was fired at Mississippi State, the guys have many thoughts on a weird situation in Starkville.(23:00)Plus, they dig into some interesting SEC All-Decade discussion.(45:15)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
116 min
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SEC Bowl Recap, Tim Tebow Interview (ep. 255)
The guys are back to recap all the non-LSU bowls in the SEC. They've got breakdowns of the conference's successful postseason, plus some big-picture topics on each SEC team who played in a bowl game.The guys also caught up with Tim Tebow, who talked all things SEC, avocados and wedding planning.(36:43)Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
112 min
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Witnessing LSU's Peach Bowl Destruction of Okla...
The guys got to see LSU absolutely dominate Oklahoma. They shared their takeaways from the experience in Atlanta, and offered up some perspective on the day that was. The guys discussed the tragedy that Steve Ensminger dealt with on Saturday, and what it meant to LSU players that he coached the way that he did. With the national championship set, the guys spin it forward to Jan. 13 and talk about some keys for LSU to cap off this storybook year with a title. They close with #ItMightMeanTooMuc...
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The Ultimate SEC Bowl Preview, Interviews with ...
Merry Christmas, y'all! We've got a loaded holiday pod complete with breakdowns of every single SEC bowl game.We've got matchup breakdowns, over/unders and picks for each of the 9 SEC bowl games.(7:50)We've also got interviews with Kentucky quarterback/receiver/All-American Lynn Bowden(46:47)...and SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah.(1:42:43)The guys close out with 4th and Wrong and #ItMightMeanTooMuch.(2:07:38)Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
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Early Signing Day Takeaways, SEC's New All-Name...
Early Signing Day is in the books, and the guys have all the takes from the great viral moments and 5-star splashes.That included some big news out of South Carolina with the Jordan Burch signing.The guys also had takes on a surprising announcement that a 5-star receiver flipped from LSU to ... Maryland?What to make of up and down days from Alabama and Georgia was discussed.Plus, being a new coach in the SEC isn't fun in terms of recruiting. Baylor made the guys LOL and speaking of the Big 12...
85 min
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Joe Burrow's Ridiculous Heisman, Early Signing ...
Its HeismanSZN in the SEC and the guys are here to break down Joe Burrow's historic margin of victory for college football's most prestigious award.With this season winding down and early signing period just ahead, the guys take a look at recruiting the potential stars of tomorrow with SDS's own Michael Wayne Bratton.Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reactions To SEC Coaching Hires, SEC Bowl Excit...
The regular season is over, but the guys have a ton of things to discuss. Among them, Connor talks about his lost bet.(0:00)Also, the guys react to the new hires in the SEC, including vacancies filled at Mizzou and Arkansas.(8:38)Some historical context for Joe Burrow's inevitable Heisman Trophy. (31:33)Also, it's time for SEC Bowl Excitement Rankings.(50:31)Chick-fil-A President and CEO Gary Stokan joined the guys to talk about LSU-Oklahoma.(1:13:16)The guys close with 4th and Wrong and #ItM...
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SEC Championship Takeaways, Playoff Thoughts An...
The guys have a bunch of post-conference championship weekend takes.They recapped the live pod in Atlanta with all the details of how the experience went.Plus, they shared takeaways from an SEC Championship that they had a unique from.What should we make of Georgia? How unstoppable is LSU now? The guys talk Playoff and yes, most importantly, they talk Lane Kiffin to Ole Miss.Hosts: Connor O'Gara, Chris MarlerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
76 min
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The SDS Pod LIVE w/ Peter Burns, Jacob Hester, ...
On the eve of the SEC Championship, the guys recorded live from the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA. with special guests Peter Burns, Jacob Hester, and Tom Hart.This episode is full of tons of behind the scenes stories from the lives of Connor, Marler, and the guests, plus some of the best football analysis you'll find anywhere.The guys also took questions and did a bit of an impromptu #FourthAndWrong with listeners in the audience.Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
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SECG Preview With Picks & Over/Unders, Playoff ...
It's conference championship week, and the guys have all the talk to get you to Saturday.Before they talk LSU-Georgia, the guys break down some Playoff poll reactions and talk some potential scenarios this weekend.(6;00)With 3 SEC coaching vacancies, the guys discuss candidates for each gig, as well as rank which job is most attractive and which is least. (20:03)The guys have a FULL SEC Championship preview, complete with storylines, over/unders and picks.(41:27)They close with 4th and Wrong ...
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Marler Reacts To The Iron Bowl, Rivalry Week Re...
Rivalry Week is in the books and the guys have all the reactions.They break down what happened in the Iron Bowl and what it means for Alabama, with full reactions from Marler on some controversial plays.(10:45)Also, the guys have "One Thing They Liked" from every Rivalry Week game in the SEC.(37:15)With the SEC Championship just around the corner, the guys look ahead to the matchup in Atlanta.(1:06:30) Also, the guys react to the news that Barry Odom is out at Mizzou. They close with #ItMight...
89 min