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(0:00-3:22) PaniniAmerica.net
(3:23-6:49) Intro
(6:50-30:57) West Virginia Head Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show
(30:58-33:09) Wrapping up with Rich Rod
(33:10-48:22) Deep Dive into West Virginia before 2025
(48:23-49:04) Huel.com
(49:05-51:22) Fuel your morning with Huel
(51:23-1:01:46) North Carolina to be featured on Hard Knocks: Offseason
(1:01:47-1:06:23) Ari vs the MAC, Discussion on Toledo
(1:06:24-1:10:27) Ari goes to a Hockey Game
(1:10:28-1:13:43) Tate Ratledge's Incredible 40 Yard Dash
(1:13:44-1:15:10) Conclusion: Ari with a mullet?

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New (former?) West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez joins Andy and Ari to talk about returning to Morgantown after 17 years since he last coached there.

His coaching odyssey took him to Michigan, Arizona, Oxford, Monroe, La., and Jacksonville, Ala., and brought him back on those country roads.

Later, Andy and Ari discuss the NCAA college football rules committee’s proposal to try to curb faking injuries.

Plus, Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge ran what might be the greatest combine 40-yard dash of all time.

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/VdlPgHBoPnA

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars.

Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

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(0:00-0:36) Wendy's
(0:37-6:11) Ari's All American List, DJ Lagway or Lanorris Sellers?
(6:12-10:26) Arch Manning or Cade Klubnik for 2nd Team QB?
(10:27-17:49) Look at Florida
(17:50-21:33) Ari's Defensive All Americans
(21:34-24:49) Any Rules Changing in 2025?
(24:50-31:56) Scott Loeffler leaving Bowling Green, Is Coaching in the MAC worth it?
(31:57-34:48) PaniniAmerica.net
(34:49-41:03) Jeff Goodman joins the show
(41:04-46:01) New Orleans Gambling Investigation
(46:02-49:56) Is the SEC that good in hoops?
(49:57-52:28) North Carolina with Hubert Davis
(52:29-57:04) Indiana Basketball Job
(57:05-1:02:21) This weekend in hoops, closing out with Jeff
(1:02:23-1:16:15) Grabass Friday: Ari vs the Ants

Ari unveils his 2025 Way Too Early All-America Team, and of course there are questions. The biggest one?

D.J. Lagway over LaNorris Sellers at QB?

Later, Jeff Goodman from The Field of 68 joins to talk college basketball. He explains gambling investigations in the low majors. He also breaks down the top of the SEC and sheds some light on Hubert Davis’ situation at North Carolina.

Finally, we bring you the shocking conclusion of Ari vs. The Ants.

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/MtHdigksRFI

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars.

Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh

(0:00-4:34) PaniniAmerica.net
(4:35-12:22) Intro: Oklahoma Hires Jim Nagy as General Manager
(12:23-26:42) How the Nagy hire effects CFB
(26:43-31:19) Looking at the General Manager position in CFB
(31:20-32:09) Teasing Ari and the Pest Control Co.
(32:10-32:50) Wendy's
(32:51-42:46) Why is Ari Convinced on a 10-2 SEC Team in CFP?
(42:47-48:18) Comparing Basketball to Football
(48:19-56:44) Is College Football going down like Nascar?
(56:45-1:01:50) The New Voice Amongst College Football Coaches
(1:01:51-1:03:58) Can Illinois Sustain Success in the Long Haul?
(1:03:59-1:17:02) IATA: Ari and the Pest Control Company

It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and your questions are the stars…

Friend of the show Jim Nagy was hired as the general manager at Oklahoma. What does that mean for the Sooners?

Who are the most outspoken coaches in this era of college football?

Is Ari SURE a 10-2 SEC team (or two) would have gotten in over SMU?

Is college football in danger of doing what NASCAR did?

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/VTDwrS1JN3I

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars.

Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off your first purchase of $75 or more with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today!

huel.com/STAPLES15

State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI or when they go to this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE

(0:00-3:45) PaniniAmerica.net
(3:46-11:11) Georgia's Upset win over Florida in Basketball
(11:12-25:25) Looking at Kirby Smart with Georgia
(25:26-26:30) Huel Ad
(26:31-28:13) 2 Minute Recap
(28:14-38:25) Hubert Davis' Contract Extension with UNC
(38:26-39:52) State & Liberty
(39:53-56:14) Recapping CFP Meeting on Tuesday
(56:15-1:16:49) What Happened to the sport we love?
(1:16:50-1:17:37) Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart helped keep the school from getting fined by asking students to wait to storm the floor after the Bulldogs beat Florida in basketball.

Ari covered the College Football Playoff meeting Tuesday, and he came away frustrated that no one will just say what they’re doing or what they’d prefer.

The ACC and Big 12 commissioners said they needed to run the numbers to determine how they might vote on the seeding rules for the 2025 season. Andy ran the numbers Tuesday night, and the answer seems pretty clear as to what those two leagues in particular should do.

As the NFL combine ramps up, news emerged that former Texas QB Quinn Ewers is prepared to throw for scouts. Ewers was dealing with an oblique injury for most of the season.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/2gTV1DR6brk

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars.

Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code ANDYARI, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/4gVLuUE

(0:00-0:43) Wendy's Fresh Moves of the Week
(0:44-2:40) Intro: Back from vacation!
(2:41-5:04) CFP Meeting happening today in Dallas
(5:05-17:38) What Should you ask the commissioners?
(17:39-29:12) What result do people want to see from the meeting?
(29:13-31:46) PaniniAmerica.net
(31:47-36:28) Jayden Daniels' Biggest Rookie Card Pulled
(36:29-47:28) Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders?
(47:29-1:02:56) Luke Fickell extended through the 2031 season
(1:02:57-1:09:24) Ari and his All-Inclusive Vacation
(1:09:25-1:12:30) Conclusion; See you tomorrow!

Ari is headed to the College Football Playoff meeting in Dallas on Tuesday, and he wants to know two things:

1) What should he ask conference commissioners about the potential changes to the CFP?

2) What result would everyone most like to see from the meeting?

Andy and Ari break down some of the possible questions and answers…

Plus, Andy and Ari discuss Wisconsin’s decision late last week to extend football coach Luke Fickell even though Fickell hasn’t been particularly successful in Madison so far. This is apparently standard procedure for Wisconsin across multiple sports, but the question is why? Why bid against yourself for a coach no one else is trying to hire when your money would be better spent buying better players?

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/qjSgLoxjRVs

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

(0:00-0:56) Wendy's
(0:57-2:11) Intro: SEC Mike Joins
(2:12-9:10) How many CFP spots for SEC teams?
(9:11-16:11) Who NEEDS to make the CFP from the SEC?
(16:12-23:26) Pulse of Tennessee heading into 2025
(23:27-29:24) Auburn's Vibe
(29:25-34:33) Concerns for Alabama?
(34:34-41:25) Belief Meter in Texas?
(41:26-48:50) Will Texas A&M change the narrative?
(48:51-56:33) Is Oklahoma BUILT for success?
(56:34-59:14) SEC's Boogeyman?
(59:15-1:00:04) Conclusion

Happy Monday! On this edition of Andy & Ari On3, JD Pickell fills in for the two as Andy & Ari wrap up their vacation. JD is joined by SEC Mike and the two go through the SEC as a whole. Who is your SEC champ heading into the season? Let us know in the comments below!

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/8hd3mtoXAtM

Hosts: JD Pickell, Michael Bratton (SEC Mike)

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today!

huel.com/STAPLES15

(0:00-1:02) Wendy's

(1:03-5:54) Introduction with Ralph

(5:55-7:07) Reviewing the 2024 Season

(7:08-19:34) Did we talk too much Arch?

(19:35-26:31) Ari's ID of Notre Dame

(26:32-31:31) Notre Dame in 2025

(31:32-33:04) Huel

(33:05-50:31) 12-Team CFP Discussions

(50:32-56:07) Summary with Ralph

(56:08-57:25) Conclusion; See you Monday!

It's time for our year-in review with our honorable ombudsman from the Athletic, Ralph Russo. As Ralph is a frequent listener of the show, Andy & Ari sit down with him to give a fair review of our 2024 College Football Season. Did we talk about Arch Manning too much? How impressive was it for Ari to stick with Notre Dame from the beginning? Did the 12-team playoff work? Let us know your thoughts on our 2024 season in the chat! Is Ralph right?

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/Un4qocvNtUM

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

When it comes to making the best hamburgers around the basics matter and Wendy’s?... well they’ve really got those burger basics on lock and boy does it show. So what’s the secret to all those hot and juicy hamburgers? Simple. Wendy’s always crafts their hamburgers with that fresh, never frozen beef they’re famous for. The result? Hot and juicy beefy hamburger perfection - every time. No matter which hamburger you order from the Wendy’s menu, you already know that thanks to those Wendy’s burger basics, it’s gonna be exactly what you were craving. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada; not available in Hawaii.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football’s brightest former and current superstars.

Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

(0:00-4:58) PaniniAmerica.net
(4:59-5:55) Intro - Jake Dickert
(5:56-26:29) Wake Forest Head Coach Jake Dickert
(26:30-42:52) Dear Andy & Ari, Name the best player you've seen
(42:53-57:56) $40M to Buy a title team out of the portal?
(57:57-1:05:05) Indiana in year 2 with Curt Cignetti
(1:05:06-1:06:24) Conclusion; See you tomorrow!

Happy Thursday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari show but first we head on over to Winston Salem, North Carolina. to catch up with new Wake Forest Head Coach Jake Dickert. Coming from Washington State, Dickert joins Andy to discuss the state of college football, handling conference realignment at WASU, and why the Demon Deacons can compete right now in the ACC.

Next, it's time to get Dear Andy & Ari started, and we have a great question from Reed that send Andy & Ari into the archives.

After that, Andy & Ari see a question from Bud Elliott that got Andy & Ari wondering: Could you a buy a national title contender using only players in the portal?

Later, Andy & Ari look at Indiana and Coach Cignetti ahead of the 2025 season after making the first ever 12-Team CFP.

Watch us on Youtube instead! https://youtube.com/live/4Oh8h0f4gxI

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
Producer: River Bailey