As fall camp kicks off across college football, John and Barry discussed the start of acclimation week for teams like Auburn, Alabama, and Troy!

The hosts discussed the growing trend of morning practices to help beat the heat and optimizing player recovery. Much of the discussion centered on the uncertainty surrounding Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, who was scheduled to hold a press conference amid speculation that health concerns might prompt his early retirement.

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The hosts also examined MLB’s declining TV presence and ESPN’s decision to pivot toward novelty entertainment, like the Savannah Bananas, which drew John’s rare attention to baseball for a full 12 minutes. The show criticized the WNBA’s lackluster ratings and ESPN’s perceived obligation to promote it, despite minimal public interest.

They also took aim at ESPN’s Pat McAfee, who recently issued a delayed apology for repeating a false rumor involving an Ole Miss student. The episode closed with a broader reflection on modern sports media consumption, noting the rise of shock-value personalities like McAfee and Barstool’s Dave Portnoy as evidence that networks are shifting toward entertainment over insight.