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Longshore and McKnight: Alabama’s path to the playoffs starts with Mercer, Auburn’s ongoing QB dilemma, and more

In Episode 60 of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts cover Alabama and Auburn athletics, featuring insights from Tider Insider’s Rodney Orr and Auburn Undercover’s Jason Caldwell.

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Rodney Orr discusses Alabama’s playoff hopes and quarterback Jalen Milroe’s standout performance against LSU, crediting Alabama’s adjustments by Deboer and Nick Sheridan. Orr emphasizes Alabama’s need to stay focused, starting with Mercer, to secure a playoff spot if they finish 10-2.

Jason Caldwell analyzes Auburn’s quarterback dilemma, with Peyton Thorne potentially sidelined, and discusses Auburn’s field position struggles. He previews Auburn High School’s playoff showdown against Thompson High School, a marquee matchup with statewide interest, and he also shares Auburn recruiting updates.

In the Victoryland Topic Wheel segment, the hosts highlight basketball updates for Alabama, Auburn, and Troy, previewing Alabama’s upcoming game against Purdue. They also comment on media seating changes at sports venues, criticizing the trend of moving press from premium seating areas.

The episode wraps with a shoutout to Chucks, a Montgomery restaurant that recently reopened, and a preview of future guest Bart Heisch’s college basketball insights.

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