Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

With football done - it's time to turn our full attention to college hoops with this LOADED Aaron Torres Pod. Torres shares the only 7 teams he can win a national championship this year and also asks the question: How good of a job is Indiana ACTUALLY in this modern era?! The only seven teams that can win the college hoops national title (2:00): With football over it's time to turn to college hoops - and Torres opens the show with a simple question: How many teams are actually good enough to win the national title? Torres says the answer is MUCH smaller than you think and explains who are the only 7 teams to win the title, and realistically why it's probably a 5-team race at this point! How good of a job is Indiana in the modern era (29:00): Also, with the Indiana job officially open - Torres asks a simple question: How good is the Indiana job in the modern era. The school has plenty of history - but little recent success. Is it good, better or worse than people think?! Also, does NIL and the portal help or

In a rare-NFL only pod - Torres talks the Super Bowl! We'll return to college hoops later in the week - but today Torres talks America rejoicing with Philadelphia's win over KC, were KC and the AFC overrated all year and why it's time to stop comparing Patrick Mahomes to Tom Brady Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a two-part Aaron Torres Pod: First, Torres opens with the news that Mike Woodson is "retiring" at Indiana. What really happened and who's next at IU? Then Torres dives into the main show talking about who is more built for a run in February - Kentucky or Arkansas and he previews a loaded weekend slate highlighted by St. John's hosting UConn. Finally he wraps with his Super Bowl pick! Mike Woodson "retires" who is next at Indiana (2:00): In a special bonus segment - Torres reacts to the news that Mike Woodson is "retiring" at Indiana! What really went down - plus why this isn't a "retirement." Plus, who is next for one of the most coveted jobs in the sport? Who is better built for a run - Kentucky or Arkansas + previewing a LOADED weekend slate (33:00): From there, Torres gets into the main show, discussing two of the most polarizing teams in college hoops - Kentucky and Arkansas. After Arkansas picked up another win Wednesday and with UK coming off a loss - who is better built for a run these next f

On today's show Torres recaps an INSANE night in college hoops. Kentucky's defense fails them - is there any fixing the Cats?! St. John's and Rick Pitino had their big moment knocking off Marquette, plus thoughts on Arizona, Texas Tech and Auburn getting big wins. Finally, Torres talks about the sad state of Indiana hoops - where a coaching change seems inevitable. The question: Who's next?! Kentucky's defensive issues continue - how much is on Mark Pope (): Kentucky had another frustrating display Tuesday night, getting blown out Ole Miss. How much can be blamed on injuries + how much falls on Mark Pope? Rick Pitino + St. John's has its moment + the rest of Tuesday night hoops (): From there, Torres talks about St. John's having a historic moment beating Marquette, and why this is one of the most special basketball stories we've seen. He also talks about wins for Auburn and Arizona. Who's next at Indiana (): After another ugly loss for Indiana - it's clear Mike Woodson won't be back. So how attractive is

On today's show Torres explains why Arkansas CAN make an NCAA Tourney run after beating Kentucky. Then he talks about Hubert Davis admitting changes are needed at UNC. Plus, he previews a MONSTER Tuesday slate, talking Kentucky-Ole Miss, Marquette-St. John's, Arizona-BYU AND MORE! Why John Calipari + Arkansas CAN make a run to the NCAA Tournament (2:00): Torres opens the show following up on the big story from the weekend. After Arkansas beat Kentucky people said it was a fluke - but as Torres explains, history and the data say the Hogs actually have a clear path to the NCAA Tournament. Big changes coming at North Carolina (22:00): From there, Torres talks about an interesting update at North Carolina. Hubert Davis admits changes are coming - but will it be enough?! Previewing a loaded Tuesday slate (37:00): Finally Torres wraps by discussing a LOADED Tuesday slate, sharing thoughts on Kentucky-Ole Miss, Marquette-St. John's, Arizona-BYU and more! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious

On today's show Torres reacts to a LOADED Saturday of college hoops. Arkansas STUNS Kentucky at Rupp. What this says about John Calipari. Also, questions about Mark Pope? Then, Torres talks the rest of a big day of hoops, hitting on UConn's big win over Marquette, Duke-UNC AND MORE! John Calipari gets his revenge on Kentucky (3:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' stunning win over Kentucky - and why this proves you can never really give up on Cal's teams How worried should we be about Mark Pope (23:00): While Arkansas wins, Kentucky takes the stunning loss and looks flat and unprepared. Should UK fans at all be worried about Mark Pope's long-term fit? Duke smashes UNC - as Tar Heels hit rock bottom (42:00): From there Torres talks Duke-UNC and explains why this has to be rock bottom for the Tar Heels program UConn beats Marquette - and will only get better (53:00): UConn beats Marquette on the road - and Torres believes we're about to see the best version of UConn going forward Bob Hurley goes craz

On today's show Torres discusses John Calipari's return to Kentucky as Arkansas Razorbacks head coach. How will Wildcat fans react. John Nabors from "Inside Arkansas" joins to preview the game. And finally, Torres looks ahead to an INSANE Saturday slate, including Arkansas-Kentucky, Duke-North Carolina, UConn-Marquette AND MORE! John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena - how will fans react (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari's return to Arkansas - and whether he believes fans will cheer or boo the Arkansas head coach. Arkansas insider John Nabors joins the show (24:00): From there, Torres is joined by John Nabors of "Inside Arkansas" to preview the game from the Hogs perspective. How do Arkansas fans REALLY feel about their slow start under John Calipari and how much time will he get to fix things. Also, there's no way the Hogs can ACTUALLY beat Kentucky... right? Previewing a LOADED slate of games (59:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing a LOADED slate of Saturday games, giving thoug

On today's show as ‪Torres‬ looks back at a BUSY Tuesday in college hoops - Kentucky stuns Tennessee, as Mark Pope's insane start continues. UNC loses again - what is Hubert Davis future? Plus, big wins for Louisville, Michigan State and BYU and a look back at Arizona's stunner on Monday. Plus, an intriguing college football recruiting story?! Kentucky beats Tennessee - in Mark Pope's best win at UK (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky stunning Tennessee in Knoxville. Torres dives deep, explains why this is Mark Pope's most impressive win at UK and why the Vols may not quite be who we thought they were. UNC loses - what's Hubert Davis future + the rest of Tuesday college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about a busy Tuesday in college hoops. UNC loses to fall to 13-9 - if they miss the tournament what is Hubert Davis' future?! Plus, he talks Arizona's thrilling Monday night win, as well as Louisville, Michigan State and BYU picking up wins. Also, a VERY interesting recruiting story o

On this bonus Aaron Torres Pod - Torres welcomes in coach Bruce Pearl of the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers! The guys talks his team's rise, star Johni Broome and just how far this team can go in March! Plus, Torres previews Tuesday night's MEGA showdown between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville Bruce Pearl joins the show (2:00): Torres opens by welcoming Bruce Pearl to the show, head coach of No. 1 ranked Auburn. The guys talk Auburn's historically great start, win over Tennessee Saturday and why star Johni Broome deserves National Player of the Year. Plus, why Pearl believes his team won't have any letdowns deeper in the season and why he is no where near retirement even in his mid-60's. Kentucky-Tennessee preview (19:00): From there, Torres previews Tuesday night's mega showdown between Kentucky and Tennessee. Both teams are coming off a loss with big games to come - and can't afford to fall here. So who gets the win!? Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over you

On today's show Torres talks NFL playoffs - before switching gears to college hoops. The Bills choke again and it falls on Sean McDermott - should he be back?! Plus, weekend college hoops as Auburn and Houston survive and Kentucky is stunned by Vanderbilt. Plus, more proof Dan Hurley is college hoops new villain - and why that's a good thing!  AFC/NFC title game reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking NFL Playoffs! Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL, but has to react to the Bills choking again against the Chiefs - losing for a fourth time in the playoffs. Torres dives deep and wonders if this should be it for Sean McDermott. Plus, is the Eagles win proof Saquon Barkley should be the NFL MVP - even if he won't get it?! Weekend college hoops (): Plus, weekend college hoops as Auburn (23:00) and Houston survive (34:00) and Kentucky is stunned by Vanderbilt (46:00). Is Kentucky just banged up or regressing?! Plus, more proof Dan Hurley is college hoops new villain - and why that's a good thing. Also, ho

On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas finally winning an SEC game - and asks, can they build on it?! Then he looks at the rest of the Wednesday college hoops slate from Wednesday, including Rick Pitino and St. John's cooking in the Big East. From there he looks at plummeting College Football Playoff ratings and explains what's gone wrong - and hands out his weekend NFL picks! Arkansas gets its first SEC win (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas getting its first SEC win over Georgia - is this something that John Calipari can *actually* build on? Plus, Torres discusses the rest of a big middle of the week in college hoops - including two big rallies in the SEC, and Rick Pitino doing *historic* things at St. John's! College Football Playoff TV ratings + NFL Picks (30:00): From there, Torres talks a little football - College Football Playoff rankings plummeted this year - and Torres believes there's an obvious reason why. Also, Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL - but has to make his picks for

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Tuesday night of college hoops. Arkansas star Boogie Fland out for the year - is all hope lost for John Calipari's first Arkansas team?! An interesting look at Dan Hurley's latest tirade - and if this time he went too far? Plus, why Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final prediction on five-star Caleb Wilson Arkansas star out for the year - what now? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas star Boogie Fland being out for the year - is ALL hope lost for the Razorbacks this season? Dan Hurley's latest rant (18:00): Next up, Torres discusses Dan Hurley's latest rant - plays some of his postgame sound and discusses whether the coach crossed the line - or is he right to be mad at officials?! Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final thought on 5-star Caleb Wilson (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show explaining why Louisville might just be the best story in college hoops right now - as they improve to 15-5 on the year. And fina

On today's show Torres talks about Ohio State's national title run! How should Ryan Day's critics feel?! Is it bad for college football that the Buckeyes "bought" a national title? And is the SEC's run of dominance officially over - and is college football ready to enter its "Big Ten era?!" Ohio State wins the natty - how should Ryan Day's critics feel (2:00): Ohio State has won the national title and Torres wonders: How should Ryan Day's critics feel right now? Should they be embarrassed for calling for his job? Or vindicated that he turned things around and got the job done? Should we care that Ohio State "bought" a national title (21:00): From there, Torres switches gears and turns his attention to another topic: It is known that Ohio State spent $20 million on its roster. Should we care that they "bought" a title - or is this just the new norm in college football? Is the SEC's run of dominance in college football over (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the state of college football. For a sec

On today's show Torres reacts to a GREAT Saturday of college hoops - as he discusses the Alabama-Kentucky thriller and if Auburn is legitimately unbeatable. Plus, North Carolina loses to... Stanford as questions about Hubert Davis emerge. Speaking of future, how should John Calipari move forward as Arkansas continues its historically bad start? Alabama topples Kentucky in a thriller (): Torres opens with talking a Top 10 thriller between Alabama and Kentucky. Alabama gets a win it desperately needs while the Wildcats come up just short at home. Is the Wildcats defensive effort officially starting to become a concern - or is Alabama's offense just that good?! Auburn keeps rolling (): From there, Torres talks about two other teams going in different directions. Auburn is now 17-1 and 2-0 since losing the best player in college basketball in Johni Broome, and Torres explains why it might be time for Tiger fans to start booking tickets for the Final Four. Time to panic at North Carolina (): Then he switches ge

On today's show Torres makes his college football national title game pick - before diving into the college hoops mailbag. Who is in Torres' mid-season Final Four? Who will be the next coach at Indiana? Plus, a WILD what if at Kentucky! College Football Championship Game Preview + Pick (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Monday night's college football title game - Notre Dame-Ohio State. Who wins and how does it go down? Torres shares his thoughts! Mailbag (18:00): Next up, Torres opens up the mailbag and answers your questions! What is his mid-season Final Four picks - Torres has some surprise selections? Plus, who should replace Mike Woodson when the Indiana job opens up?! And a great HYPOTHETICAL Kentucky question. Also, Torres gets "Old Takes Exposed" by Purdue fans! You won't BELIEVE what he said and how Boilermakers responded! Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details

Support pets that have been displaced by the California Wildfires - Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD night of college hoops. Arkansas is 0-4 in the SEC, as their season spirals out of control! Plus, Indiana gets embarrassed at home. Is Mike Woodson done? Upsets at Florida and Alabama + Arizona is hitting its stride. Finally, Kentucky gets another Top 15 win - and this one is quietly maybe its most impressive yet! Arkansas falls to 0-4 in SEC play - is all hope lost for John Calipari (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari falling to 0-4 in SEC play at Arkansas. Is all hope lost for the Hogs and how did it get so bad?! Indiana suffers embarrassing loss - is this the beginning of the end for Mike Woodson (18:00): From there, Torres discusses Indiana suffering the worst home loss in program history. Mike Woodson is already on the hot seat - was this the unofficial end for the Hoosiers head coach?! The rest of college hoops (34:00): Finall

In this bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast - Aaron answers the question: Who is the best team in a LOADED SEC basketball conference? Torres drops his first ever SEC Basketball Power Ranking. Plus, a MAJOR announcement to lead the show. Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks about the SEC's disappointing postseason - and how worried should the league be?! Then he talks about a LOADED college hoops weekend as Kentucky wins a thriller, Cooper Flagg BALLS OUT, Auburn deals with injury issues + is Arkansas an NIT team?! Texas loses in the playoff - capping a disappointing season for the SEC (): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas' loss in the Cotton Bowl and an end to a disappointing season for the SEC. For the first time since 2005, we have gone back-to-back years with no SEC team playing for a title - how did we get here? And should the league be concerned? LOADED college hoops weekend (26:00): Torres then does a deep dive on a LOADED college hoops weekend, discussing Kentucky winning a thriller, why Alabama is the most underappreciated elite team in the country (39:00) + Cooper Flagg balls out (46:00) and why Johni Broome's injury isn't the worst thing for Auburn (48:00). Finally, he talks about the disappointing Arkansas Razorbacks, and a shoc

On today's show Torres reacts to the THRILLER between Notre Dame and Penn State, before turning his attention to mid-week college hoops. He talks Arkansas, UConn and others lose, while Mick Cronin has a WILD press conference rant. Notre Dame beats Penn State in a playoff THRILLER (2:00): Torres opens the show with quick reaction to Notre Dame beating Penn State in an Orange Bowl thriller, including the single most impressive thing about the Irish's victory. Mid-week college hoops (): From there, Torres does a DEEP dive into mid-week college hoops (20:00): John Calipari says he hasn't lost faith in Arkansas, but what about fans? UConn loses again, as a strange narrative emerges (36:00). Is Illinois the most underrated team in the land and what about Mick Cronin going OFF in a WILD postgame press conference (1:00:00)? Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon

On today's show Torres makes his final CFP semifinal picks, before talking about Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN has no SEC bias. Should we believe him?! Plus, should Carson Beck consider returning to school - and Shedeur Sanders, second round pick?! College Football Playoff picks (2:00): Torres opens by making his College Football semifinal playoff picks, sharing thoughts and predictions on Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State. Kirk Herbstreit claims ESPN doesn't have SEC bias - should we believe him (21:00): From there, Torres responds to Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN doesn't have SEC bias, after the network has been criticized for their college football coverage. Should we believe him?! Odds and ends (33:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few odds and ends. He wonders if Carson Beck could or should consider a return to school - and what a realistic transfer option might look like. Also, could Shedeur Sanders fall to the second round of the NFL Draft - one expert says yes! We welcom