On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the show centered around the eagerly anticipated release of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine! The hosts dissected Steele’s rankings, noting Alabama and Auburn’s alarmingly low placements in the top quarterback rooms — Alabama at No. 36 and Auburn barely cracking the list at No. 49.
The duo previewed Steele’s insights into the SEC, with particular interest in Alabama, Auburn, and Troy’s trajectories for the upcoming season. Amid a slower sports weekend post-July 4th, the hosts lamented the state of current viewing options, including the NBA Summer League and niche events like the Tour de France and WNBA matchups, while also noting the start of Wimbledon semifinals and the MLB Draft.
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The show also touched on recent off-field headlines, including Auburn linebacker DJ Barber’s arrest, which added an unexpected jolt to an otherwise uneventful offseason. In a nostalgic segment, the hosts reminisced about the steroid-era Home Run Derby and the debate over performance enhancement’s role in baseball, setting up a spirited back-and-forth comparing Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders as the greatest two-sport athlete. While acknowledging Bo’s legendary strength and presence, they highlighted Deion’s versatility, suggesting he remains underappreciated. The conversation concluded with speculation about Lane Kiffin potentially returning to USC if Lincoln Riley falters, a hypothetical that prompted deeper reflection on coaching retreads and the volatile nature of fan expectations.
