In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts tackled the latest from the SEC spring meetings, focusing on the looming shift to a 12-team College Football Playoff and the widening divide between the SEC, Big Ten, and the rest of college football. Barry McKnight expressed frustration with the current direction of postseason access, saying, “If you’re not in the big two, you’re just along for the ride,” as they discussed how new structures could leave programs like Troy on the outside looking in. They also broke down Alabama and Auburn’s NCAA baseball regional matchups, noting that Auburn will host while Alabama heads to a tough draw in Tallahassee.

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The show also included a spirited discussion on Minor League Baseball promotions and listener-driven barbecue debates. A Dreamland prize pack giveaway added local flavor, and the duo responded to a flood of listener texts, many poking fun at Barry’s dislike for ranch dressing and John’s loyalty to certain fast-food chains. With updates on Braves injuries and the latest in NIL policy uncertainty, the episode closed with predictions, shoutouts, and a preview of upcoming summer storylines.