On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kicked it off with Auburn’s decision to retroactively claim additional national titles setting off a wave of reaction across the state, with attention quickly turning to the legitimacy of past seasons.
Hosts highlighted the 1983 and 2004 teams as prime examples, noting how Auburn’s case mirrors Alabama’s history of adding disputed titles. The move sparked debate over whether the program should celebrate such honors or focus on the challenges of winning in the present.
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While Auburn reveled in history, Alabama’s basketball future came under the microscope. Questions around Coleman Coliseum’s outdated facilities were met with blunt assessments that NIL dollars matter more than new arenas, especially with Kalen DeBoer pushing for more physical practices in Tuscaloosa.
That shift comes with injuries but was framed as necessary preparation for SEC play. Beyond the state, the CBS returning production rankings underscored how roster experience tilts the 2025 landscape — boosting programs like Clemson, Penn State, and Arizona State, while exposing others with heavy turnover. Against that backdrop, speculation about Florida State and Clemson eventually joining the SEC fueled broader conversations about where the balance of power in college football is heading.
