The Audible With Stew & Bruce

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman discuss which college football stars are can't miss prospects at the next level. Will presumed #1 pick Joe Burrow have a successful career in Cincinnati? The 2020 WR class is absolutely loaded. Bruce has a list of players that could be a bargain in the late rounds. Stew has a plan for how to save the college football season if students aren't allowed back on campus this fall. Plus, mailbag questions! Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman discuss two stories that were published this week about VP Mike Pence's conference call with conference commissioners & the legend of former Hawaii defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga. Plus, listener mailbag questions on the college football playoff, Ohio State's national championship hopes, Auburn vs. Florida State in 2013, Texas A&M, Will Muschamp & Curb Your Enthusiasm! Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are joined by Fox Sports' Tim Brando. Is there a need for better leadership in college sports? A report on playoff expansion says 88% of FBS ADs are in favor of an 8-team system. Vegas sets 2020 season win totals. The guys pick some of their favorite over/unders. Plus, mailbag questions! Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork joins the show to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting his athletic department in College Station and others around the country. Plus, who are the top 10 college football coaches Bruce and Stew have covered during their respective careers? Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Hartung & Mailbag Stew & Bruce are joined by Kaylee Hartung to discuss her personal battle with COVID-19 and the reporting she has done on the global pandemic. Motivational speaker Jon Gordon gives insight on how you can improve your mental health during social isolation. Plus, your mailbag questions on college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are joined by George Schroeder. George shares his unique perspective on COVID-19 & the Nashville tornado. After recently being laid off by USA Today, George talks about landing on his feet at the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. He reflects on leaving the sports media business and projects what the future of the business looks like. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the news that this year's NCAA Tournament will be played behind closed doors because of coronavirus. College campuses across the country have transitioned to online classes & are telling students to stay at home after spring break. Spring football games are at risk of being cancelled. Plus, mailbag questions on North Carolina, Florida State, Notre Dame & cheating in college football.SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman discuss their annual ranking of the top 25 coaches in college football. Plus, with the Pac 12 in a downward spiral, is USC looking to get out? SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples and please take this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are live at the 2020 NFL Combine. The guys set the scene and react to seeing college stars and NFL coaches in Indy. Andy Staples joins the show to discuss Scott Cochran leaving Alabama to become the special teams coordinator at Georgia under Kirby Smart. Was this a calculated move by Coach Smart to cripple Alabama’s strength and conditioning program? Plus, does Mario Cristobal have a better chance to win a National Championship at Oregon or Miami? At the combine, Henry Ruggs has a chance to break John Ross’ 40 yard dash record & Oklahoma’s Neville Gallimore (DT) is another freak-athlete prospect to watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel is joined by famous Attorney Thomas Mars to discuss NCAA transfer policy. College Football is on the precipice of changing a rule that has been in place for the last 127 years! Mars represented high profile athletes like Ohio State's Justin Fields and Michigan's Shea Patterson. The Athletic's Chris Vannini talks about his story on a Division III school that is making an unprecedented jump into Division I. Plus, Vannini gives his take on whether his alma mater Michigan State overpaid for Mel Tucker.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to Michigan State hiring Mel Tucker away from Colorado. Bruce goes behind-the-scenes and explains how it all went down while Stew shares his opinion on the coaching search as a whole. Who is on the shortlist to replace Tucker in Boulder? Is the Pac 12 being left behind the rest of power 5 college football? The guys answer mailbag questions on Notre Dame & Oklahoma. Plus, the new coaches hotseat game titled 'Mild, Medium or Helton'.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman are joined by The Athletic Detroit's Nick Baumgardner to discuss Mark Dantonio's abrupt exit in East Lansing. Plus, Georgia's late push landed Kirby Smart the #1 recruiting class for the 2nd time in 3 years. Can the Dawgs capitalize on that and win a National Championship? Signing Day winners and losers.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Baylor Head Coach and former LSU Defensive Coordinator Dave Aranda joins Stew & Bruce. Coach Aranda talks about becoming a Power 5 head coach for the first time, who helped mold his coaching philosophy and what the new offense will look like with OC Larry Fedora. Plus, Coach Aranda talks about his time with LSU and tells the guys how the 2019 team came together to accomplish the unthinkable. Mailbag questions! Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman give their takes on the best and most underwhelming coaching hires during silly season. Who will have more success in the Magnolia State, Lane Kiffin or Mike Leach? Bobby Petrino is lands at Missouri State. After winning the title, LSU has had a mass exodus on and off the field. D’Eriq King & Quincy Roche transfer to Miami. Should 'Canes fans get excited or temper expectations? Mailbag!Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theatheltic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman react to the 2020 National Championship Game and proclaim LSU's offense as the greatest of all-time. Joe Burrow's 60 TDs set a new single-season record. What's next for LSU? Is Joe Brady headed to the NFL? Stew reveals his way-too-early top 25 for next season. With Trevor Lawrence returning, Clemson is expected to be preseason #1. Plus, Bruce breaks news from the sideline with 5 minutes left in the game.Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are LIVE at the House of Blues in New Orleans! Special guests include former LSU FB Jacob Hester, former Alabama QB Greg McElroy & Stanford Steve Coughlin. Plus, Mailbag LIVE!Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the news that Tua Tagovailoa will skip his Sr. season and go pro. Should the Bengals draft Tua or Joe Burrow? The National Championship is a week away & Travis Etienne is flying under-the-radar because of the QB matchup. The guys expect a high scoring affair. Plus, mailbag questions on LSU, Oregon, Miami, Tennessee & Nebraska.The Athletic is LIVE in New Orleans on Saturday, January 11th. For tickets go to www.theathletic.com/houseofblues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officiating controversy surrounds the Fiesta Bowl where Clemson and Ohio State played an instant classic. LSU's historic performance in the Peach Bowl was something we've never seen before. Oklahoma is now 0-4 in playoff games. The balance of power in college football lies in the South and the top tier of the sport is a very exclusive group. Many people used the Peach Bowl to criticize playoff expansion. Plus, a coaching carousel update that includes Baylor Coach Matt Rhule interviewing for the Panthers opening, Kellen Moore leaving the Cowboys to go back to college football and other potential names to keep an eye on. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holiday's from The Audible! Stew and Bruce react to early bowl games, preview this weekend's College Football Playoff & do an exit interview with outgoing Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany.Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce react to National Signing Day and welcome Oregon Head Coach Mario Cristobal to the show. Plus, ATS picks for the Bahamas Bowl, Frisco Bowl, Boca Raton Bowl & the Las Vegas Bowl.Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.