Phil Steele

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend sweep of the San Diego Padres. When San Diego acquired Juan Soto at the trade deadline, the running narrative was that the Pads were at least on par with the Dodgers; the lie detector determined that was a line. The NL West - and the the National League as a whole - still runs through Los Angeles. Later, publisher of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine and college football analyst Phil Steele swings by to discuss why he believes Alabama and Ohio State should be viewed as heavy favorites to make the College Football Playoff, why he views Utah as a dark horse national championship contender, why we can expect Michigan State to be the top-10 team that takes the biggest step back in 2022, how the transfer portal has re-shaped teams like Alabama and USC, why Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Alabama’s Will Anderson are two long-shot Heisman candidates that could pay off big, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a quick thought on the Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend sweep of the San Diego Padres. When San Diego acquired Juan Soto at the trade deadline, the running narrative was that the Pads were at least on par with the Dodgers; the lie detector determined that was a line. The NL West - and the the National League as a whole - still runs through Los Angeles. Later, publisher of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview magazine and college football analyst Phil Steele swings by to discuss why he believes Alabama and Ohio State should be viewed as heavy favorites to make the College Football Playoff, why he views Utah as a dark horse national championship contender, why we can expect Michigan State to be the top-10 team that takes the biggest step back in 2022, how the transfer portal has re-shaped teams like Alabama and USC, why Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Alabama’s Will Anderson are two long-shot Heisman candidates that could pay off big, and much more! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron opens the show by discussing the uncomfortable truth about the Deshaun Watson report and his six game suspension. He wraps the show by discussing Kentucky and Gonzaga booking a home-and-home and a loaded Maui Invitational bracket. He also welcomes iconic college football writer Phil Steele to the show to preview the college football season. Here's a full rundown:The uncomfortable truth on Deshaun Watson (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing the uncomfortable truth about Deshaun Watson after the NFL suspended him for six games. Aaron goes through the league's report and explains just how egregious and embarrassing this suspension is.Phil Steele joins the show (27:00): Next, Aaron is welcomed by a legend, as Phil Steele, from Phil Steele magazine joins the show to preview the college football season. The guys talk all the big stories, including expectations for USC and Texas and if Michigan can repeat as Big Ten champ. Also, is Texas A&M a legit title contender? And of course, Aaron asks about his UConn Huskies.Gonzaga vs. Kentucky, Maui Invitational bracket + two five-stars commit (52:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing some college hoops odds and ends. He hits on Kentucky and Gonzaga scheduling a home-and-home, the Maui Invitational bracket being revealed and the commitments of five-stars Ugonna Kingsley and KJ Evans.Today's show is sponsored by DraftKings - bet $5 on any team and DraftKings gives you $100 in free bets. It's a limited offer so act now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude the "2022 Season Preview Series" as Chris talks SPECIAL TEAMS including a look at how the unit fared a season ago, key departures/returners, notable newcomers, top storylines, why they'll be better, why they'll be worse, season will be successful if, prediction for the 2022 unit and more. Plus, Phil Steele joins the show to talk his preseason magazine, takeaways from year one of Shane Beamer, Spencer Rattler's addition, outlook for the Gamecocks 2022 season, SEC projections, thoughts on "mega conferences" and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kirk Barton is joined on the SWO by the GREAT Phil Steele and they talk about his projections for the Buckeyes. Phil, a proud Ohio native, has big projections for the Buckeyes and you gotta tune into this one to see the bet he LOVES on Ohio State this season!

Gabe is joined by Phil Steele to preview the upcoming college football season, touch on some futures, and much more!