On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight’s recent recognition as Alabama Sportscaster of the Year took center stage!
McKnight was honored at the NSMA Awards in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he received the trophy from NBC’s Mike Tirico. The show also marked a pivotal date for college athletics, as July 1 ushered in a new era of direct revenue sharing with athletes. Hosts discussed the complexities surrounding NIL compliance, enforcement, and the uncertainty facing schools and attorneys navigating the new system.
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The conversation turned to the future of college football, with a bold prediction that a “super conference” will emerge within two years, consolidating the sport’s elite programs.
Meanwhile, Auburn’s official transition to Nike from Under Armour sparked talk about branding and potential uniform changes. Brian Matthews of AuburnSports.com joined to share recruiting updates, including the flip of Penn State commit Peyton Palzone and the signing of a raw but promising offensive lineman from New Zealand.
Matthews also recounted his top three non-rivalry Auburn games—including the 1994 LSU “interception game”—while co-host Gurn reflected on playing pickleball with former Auburn kicker-turned-pastor Matt Hawkins, a humble standout from the Terry Bowden era.
