On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into sweeping changes to the College Football Playoff calendar, highlighting the Rose Bowl’s shift to an earlier kickoff and speculating about broader postseason reforms, including expansion to 16 teams. The show also discussed the impact of NIL money on college athletics, with John and Barry noting the explosion of the basketball transfer portal and the emergence of Texas Tech as a major spender.
NFL Draft anticipation was high, with commentary on Alabama’s Jalen Milroe and Pittsburgh’s interest, while Nick Saban’s budding billionaire business ventures—highlighted in a Forbes article—sparked further conversation about his growing empire in luxury auto dealerships and potential pro sports investments. Everything this man touches turns into gold!
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The episode also featured analysis of booming NBA playoff ratings, concerns about small-market team visibility, and local speculation surrounding the Birmingham Stallions possibly relocating. Former Vanderbilt player CJ Duncan joined to break down NFL Draft strategies and the transfer portal’s consequences, emphasizing how fit and culture often outweigh draft position.
