On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into a packed lineup, starting with a preview of the NFL Hall of Fame game between the Chargers and Lions. Despite featuring mostly backups, they predicted the game would dominate TV ratings.
Troy University made headlines as athletic director Brent Jones stepped down to accept a deputy AD position at Georgia Tech. Jones, who joined Troy in 2017 and had led the department since 2019, earned praise for elevating the program and building strong institutional support. His departure, announced on the first day of fall camp, surprised many. Kyle George will serve as interim AD as a national search begins.
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The episode also tackled several Auburn headlines, most notably wide receiver Malcolm Simmons’ presence at practice despite recent assault allegations.
Jason Caldwell of Auburn Undercover explained Simmons was cleared to return by Title IX officials, not the football staff. The hosts then speculated broadly on how the NIL era could open the door for false accusations against athletes.
In some lighter Auburn news, Jordan-Hare Stadium’s planned foray into hosting major concerts was welcomed as a smart revenue move. Caldwell also provided insight on promising newcomers Elijah Melendez and Keldrick Falk, while offering behind-the-scenes observations on Auburn’s fall camp and coach Hugh Freeze’s media approach.
