On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry opened the show by discussing the reported death of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, praising his long, storied life and reflecting on his cultural influence.
With college football season just a month away, they reviewed the countdown milestones, noting SEC and Sun Belt Media Days had wrapped and preseason camps were about to begin. They also confirmed the return of analyst Lee Sterling starting August 22 and ESPN’s Tom Luginbill for Monday segments throughout the season.
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The show pushed back hard against recent comments by SMU head coach Rhett Lashley, who downplayed the SEC’s depth by suggesting only a few schools had won national titles. John and Barry argued this criticism stems from jealousy, asserting that the SEC remains the top draw for TV networks and fans. They then welcomed fraternity consultant Kyle Hall, who discussed helping students navigate the competitive rush process at Alabama and other SEC schools.
Finally, the duo lamented reports that the Birmingham Stallions — and multiple other UFL teams — are being shut down or relocated due to low attendance and visibility, adding to the city’s long history of struggling to sustain professional football teams.
