John Calipari's RETURN to Rupp - how will Kentucky fans react? Previewing a LOADED weekend + John Nabors joins the show

Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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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 thoughts and predictions on Arkansas-Kentucky, Duke-UNC, UConn-Marquette AND MORE!

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MAILBAG: Teams You Don't Want to See in March | Final No. 1 seed | Jai Lucas/Boozer twins whispers | Arkansas vs. Duke 1:27:17

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Mid-Week MADNESS: BYU-Iowa St. THRILLER | Arkansas, UNC + Bubble Winners | Nate Ament TWIST? 1:11:17

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On today's show - Torres is talking a VERY March-feeling Tuesday night. BYU beats Iowa State in a thriller, Arkansas and UNC are among the big bubble winners + Auburn falls, Kentucky wins on Senior Night and Indiana loses a crucial bubble game. Plus, did we get a NEW twist in the recruitment of 5-star Nate Ament?! BYU-Iowa State thriller (): T orres opens discussing BYU's double-overtime thrilling win over Iowa State - and why the Cougars have a chance to do things in the NCAA Tournament that no one could've imagined a month ago. Arkansas and UNC are the big bubble winners (19:00): From there, Torres switches gears to the bubble. He explains why Arkansas picked up arguably its most impressive win of the season and why UNC deserves the benefit of the doubt in the bubble conversation. Plus, other bubble winners, Indiana's crucial loss, Auburn stunned by A&M and Kentucky's Senior Night dominance. Five-star Nate Ament NEW Twist (47:00): Finally, Torres wraps with a new twist in the recruitment of five-star Nate Ament! Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer ! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store 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…

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On today's show - Torres asks if the MEDICORE ACC will hurt Duke come tourney time plus he drops a Cooper Flagg conspiracy theory. Then he talks good news at Kentucky, the ACC sticking together... for a few more years + other odds and ends from the world of sports! Will the MEDIOCRE ACC hurt Duke come NCAA Tournament time (2:00): Duke won again on Monday - but the ACC is terrible and may only send three teams to the Big Dance. Will the mediocre ACC hurt Duke once they get to March Madness?! A Cooper Flagg conspiracy theory (18:00): From there, Torres talks more Cooper Flagg. There is speculation that he will return to college - well, that isn't happening. BUT Torres shares a conspiracy theory on why the NEXT generational superstar might turn down the NBA for another year of college basketball. Kentucky gets good injury news + the ACC stays intact... for now (30:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with two more stories, as Kentucky finally gets some GOOD injury news. Plus, it appears as though the ACC will stay intact ending realignment talk - but Torres says the end of the ACC is coming soon... and we may even know the date already! Thank you to our partners BetUS - and remember, you can get a 150 percent deposit match on your first deposit - and then, a 125 percent deposit match on your second and third deposit when you use code "YouTube150" at checkout! Click HERE to take advantage of the offer ! Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store 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…

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NCAA Tournament/College Football Playoff Expansion are COMING and set to RUIN college sports, Wednesday Hoops Recap, Weekend Lookahead 1:19:50

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BYU DESTROYS Kansas (Live reaction from Provo), Is Kansas dead? Rick Pitino's epic rant + final thoughts on Provo 1:08:50

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On today's show Torres has reaction of BYU's DESTRUCTION of Kansas - LIVE from Provo. Plus, he talks Rick Pitino's epic rant, and his final thoughts on Provo, Utah! Torres was LIVE in Provo for BYU's DESTRUCTION of Kansas (2:00): Torres was live in Provo for the biggest game and story of the night - as BYU DESTROYED Kansas 91-57. It proves that BYU - after a slow start - has the chance to have a special season and be a special program. Plus, why have things gotten so bad at Kansas - and can they be fixed? Rick Pitino's EPIC rant (): From there, Torres talks about the viral Rick Pitino rant from St. John's docu-series on Vice - and why Pitino is singlehandedly bringing toughness and masculinity back to sports! Finally, Torres wraps with final thoughts on Provo and explains why it's NOTHING like most people think it is. Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store 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…

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Saturday hoops recap: Auburn makes its statement against Bama, Kansas stinks again + Kentucky/UConn struggles 1:08:15

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On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD college hoops Saturday. Talking Auburn's statement win over Alabama, and Kansas losing to a bad Utah team. Why do the Jayhawks stink so bad... again?! Finally, a UConn player makes a shocking statement after a loss, Kentucky gives away a loss to Texas and more from a busy day of hoops! Auburn topples Alabama (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup as Auburn faced Alabama and beat them on the road! Torres explains why it's FULLY time to appreciate this Auburn team. Why does Kansas stink so bad (17:00): While you were sleeping, Kansas lost at Utah - and is now 17-8 and in the middle of the pack in the Big 12. This is the second straight disappointing season for the Jayhawks and Torres thinks there's an OBVIOUS reason why. A shocking comment by a UConn star (31:00): Next up, Torres talks about UConn's stunning loss to Seton Hall, the last place team in the Big East - and a stunning statement by star Alex Karban after the loss. Is it time to give up on the idea of this Huskies team reaching its potential. Kentucky falls at Texas + the rest of the weekend in college hoops (40:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the rest of the college hoops weekend. Kentucky falls at Texas - and here's the truth on how we should react to it. Plus, Houston topples Arizona in a Big 12 thriller, and a surprise team makes BIG moves in the Big Ten. 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…

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Dan Dakich joins the show to talk Indiana coaching search + Kentucky injury history, Calipari's big tweak + Matt Patricia to Ohio State?! 1:33:11

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On today's show Torres is welcomed by a very special guest - as former Indiana coach and media personality Dan Dakich joins the show to talk the Indiana coaching search! From there, Aaron talks a busy few days in college sports as John Calipari makes one of his famous tweaks, Kentucky has injury woes + Matt Patricia... to Ohio State?! Dan Dakich joins the show to talk Indiana's coaching job (2:00): Torres opens the show with a special guest as former Indiana player, coach and now media member Dan Dakich joins the show. The guys talk the Indiana coaching search, is IU still a good job and his thoughts on Brad Stevens and other candidates. Plus, he tells INSANE Bob Knight stories. The rest of a busy week in college basketball (43:00): From there, Torres talks about the best of a busy few days in college hoops. John Calipari implemented one of his famous "tweaks" and Arkansas keeps winning. Plus, a very bad injury update at Kentucky - will it hold them back the rest of the year. Finally, Torres reacts to the strange story that former Lions coach and Patriots assistant Matt Patricia is headed to Ohio State. 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…

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Mid-Week HOOPS: Kentucky sweeps Tennessee, Liam McNeeley legacy game, Streaming hurting Big Ten + First look at Alabama-Auburn 1:11:40

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Torres reacts to an insane Tuesday night in college hoops - as Kentucky sweeps Tennessee, as a promising trend emerges for UK. Plus, Liam McNeeley has a "legacy" game for UConn with 38 points in a must-win victory. Is the Big Ten being hurt by streaming? Plus, a first look at Saturday's MEGA showdown between Auburn and Alabama! Kentucky sweeps Tennessee - and one positive emerges (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky sweeping Tennessee. Injuries are mounting - but Torres believes there are positives emerging that are more important. Liam McNeeley legacy game at UConn (15:00): Next, Torres talks Liam McNeeley's huge night for UConn - as the freshman puts up 38 points in a must-win game for UConn. What's it mean for the rest of the season? Plus, some incredible audio from Dan Hurley! Is Big Ten coverage being hurt by streaming (31:00): From there, Torres talks about three big games in the Big Ten that virtually no one watched - because they were all on streaming. Is a streaming only mid-week package hurting coverage of this league? Finally, Torres has a first look at the HUGE game on Saturday between Alabama and Auburn. Who wins the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup (44:00) 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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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 hurt coaching interest? 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…

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Super Bowl REACTION: Torres talks Eagles dominant win, Kansas City's meltdown and more 40:45

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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…

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