Ringer Tailgate

A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break.

(0:00) Intro(15:45) Manning Passing Academy(32:14) Did John Mateer get too buff?(51:40) 'EA Sports CFB 27' ratings reveal(55:48) World Cup sh-t talk(01:09:38) Unfair expectations for Arch Manning last year?(01:21:04) CFL closes the door on Brendan Sorsby(01:25:54) Return of the Pac-12(01:40:42) Chris Johnson's ALS announcement(01:49:00) The white Lakers and LeBron leaving

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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It’s the offseason (and a slower news week). The fellas hit on a variety of topics, so buckle up.

(0:00) Intro

(4:31) NBA draft reactions

(23:00) Eva Longoria and Hallmark movies

(41:46) The Stacey Dash and Ben Carson tangent

(1:05:36) Brian Kelly calling games for CBS

(1:07:25) Age-based eligibility

(1:09:31) Lane Kiffin headed to the top?

(1:11:42) QBs at Manning camp

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments.

(0:00) Intro(10:26) Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft(28:38) Sorsby worth a first-round pick?(30:58) Jeffrey Kessler joins the show(01:21:23) Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027?(01:23:47) Dabo Swinney on the state of CFB(01:31:10) SMU’s title chances(01:36:47) James Franklin’s vision(01:46:28) Army's football sponsorship(01:47:32) One Big Debate: Jalen Brunson and the salary cap

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Jeffrey KesslerProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics.

(0:00) Intro(02:44) Did Sinbad invent "raise the roof"?(07:50) A Drake and Sauce Walka tangent(15:15) Wemby a dirty player?(18:21) Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby decision(43:26) Jay Bilas joins the show(01:20:24) Schools not playing Texas Tech?(01:26:53) Pat McAfee’s paycheck(01:30:34) Preseason rankings(01:37:58) Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?(01:42:39) Clemson ready to be back on top?

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Jay BilasProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) NBA Finals favorites

(20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover

(27:30) Curt Cignetti: The sport is in danger

(44:59) A political tangent

(1:00:36) Texas Tech responds to Texas

(1:06:10) 2027 HOF Ballot

(1:11:23) USC’s Jayden Maiava

(1:12:26) Paul Finebaum on Brendan Sorsby

(1:16:24) Pete Golding on Lane Kiffin

(1:19:41) NC State's international game moved

(1:26:58) Beef of the Week: Joel vs. Jay-Z fans

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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