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Earlier this week Nathan Bond had boots on the ground in Dallas for the American Athletic Conference Media Days and welcomed USF Football Coach Alex Golesh back to the pod. Then he interviewed QB1 Sophomore Byrum Brown and Senior Cornerback Ben Knox (23:02.) A Patreon exclusive from earlier in the week, now available! Due to the recording conditions some of Nate's audio may be more difficult to hear. bayareaexaminer.com

Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore are experiencing FOMO waiting to play the game on Friday, but start by discussing some notable USF Football player ratings. Then, the guys talk AAC football media days next week and what they expect as the season gets closer. http://bayareaexaminer.com

It's been awhile fellas! With the fast approaching release of the new EA Sports College Football '25 Video Game Seth, Nate, Nick, and Vito reunite to reminisce about the old games and have a little player draft of the best players in the video game era. It's a fun exercise of guys remembering dudes.

Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore are joined by ON3's Mike Singer to discuss USF recruiting. Mike covers Notre Dame for ON3 but has recently been putting out some great USF content. The fellas discuss Mike's background, his relationship with USF and why the Bulls have been so hot on the recruiting trail. Find all your Bay Area Examiner Content at: BayAreaExaminer.com Get exclusive content at Patreon.com/TheBayAreaExaminer Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeTSinger

It might be early June, but Seth Varnadore and Robert Steeg have a lot to discuss on this week's Pod by the BAE. The fellas talk record breaking track and field in Eugene, New Women's Golf Head Coach AJ Newell, and New Baseball Coach Mitch Hannahs. Then they discuss football and recruiting. https://bayareaexaminer.com/

A lot has happened the last two days in USF athletics and neither has to do with the gridiron or the hardwood. Billy Mohl has been relieved of his duties for baseball and women's golf head coach Erica Brennan moves on to Georgia as Michael Kelly and Associates boots back up for two national searches. Seth, Steeg, and Vito react to the departures and more to discuss what the future of these programs will be in the future. Tune in for more information on Patreon and in the Ponderosa section of the Discord as more details unfold. Visit bayareaexaminer.com to access all of our offerings.

As we turn the calendar to May, Seth Varnadore and Robert Steeg bring a huge round-up edition of Pod by the BAE. The fellas start with the latest portal combat in football and men's and women's basketball and wrap-up softball and women's golf's seasons with their respective knock-outs in postseason play. Then they talk men's golf, baseball, and track and field. Check us out on bayareaexaminer.com

Nathan Bond, Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore welcome a new addition to the BAE, Vanessa Wenzl! Vanessa has been covering sports in the Bay Area and USF and will be joining the team as a photographer and reporter. They talk about her journey to USF and her work as a photo journalist and covering sports in the area. Then they discuss more portal combat for USF men’s basketball and football. Also, the group discusses if Cormani McClain is a realistic possibility and what the Bulls may be looking for before the portal closes up next week. Finally, we end with a look at a successful week on the golf course for the Bulls. Be sure to visit www.bayareaexaminer.com

On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nathan Bond, Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore recap another week in USF sports. The fellas all went to the Bulls spring game. They discuss their impressions and who stuck out to them. The portal is now open for football. The guys talk about what USF has lost so far and what their plan is for the portal. On the hardwood, Chris Youngblood committed to Alabama and Selton Miguel has moved on to Maryland. What is being done to replace those minutes? Check out www.bayareaexaminer.com for all of our content and

On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nathan Bond, Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore recap another week in USF sports. The men’s basketball team lost two of their top players, Chris Youngblood and Selton Miguel, to the transfer portal. Will AAR be able to replace their production? Softball and baseball both had winning weeks and the guys discuss some positive momentum in the bat and ball sports. Finally, the spring game is coming up. Do the guys have any expectations for the contest? Check out BayAreaExaminer.com

On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Robert Steeg and Seth Varnadore recap another week in USF sports. Jose Fernandez decided to stay at USF after his name was linked to the Miami job. The fellas discuss what they heard about that process and the fallout from that decision. The fellas then discuss the transfer portal heating up for both basketball teams. Then, they discuss what they have heard about spring football, bat sports and finish with a look at the track program. Check out all of our content, exclusives, and merch at bayareaexaminer.com

Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore recap the end of the USF Men's Basketball season in the second round of the NIT against VCU. Sometimes the shots fall and sometimes they don't. Then, the fellas discuss the rumors of Miami showing interest in Women's Basketball Coach Jose Fernandez. Plus, Seth briefly talks spring football with Coach Golesh's most recent press conference during spring practice. Check out our patreon, substack, merch and more at bayareaexaminer.com

USF goes into Oviedo to beat C. 83-77 to advance to the second round of the NIT. Seth Varnadore and Anthony Vito deliver an instant reaction late night live version of Pod by the BAE to discuss the victory, who their opponent might be in the next round, and take your questions. Watch the full live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25DVTfmPPk

USF is playing a postseason game in Men's Basketball for the first time since the CBI Championship in 2019. After losing to UAB in the AAC Semifinals, the Bulls are NIT bound heading to Oviedo to play a familiar foe in the first round. Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore discuss the loss to UAB, the NCAA Tournament committee's selection criteria, and what making a run in the NIT can be for this team. Visit us at bayareaexaminer.com

On this week’s episode of Pod By The BAE, Nathan Bond and Seth Varnadore recap another week in USF sports. USF Basketball lost their first game in a long time, but they are still the #1 seed in the AAC Tournament. How does the bracket set up for the Bulls and can they win that automatic bid to the NCAA tournament? The guys also discuss the Green & Gold Gala along with a look at women’s basketball, softball and baseball. Find Everything BAE related at BayAreaExaminer.com

This time of year we normally can't wait for Spring Practice to start, but with the hype and excitement around Men's Basketball, it started faster than we expected. Nate, Seth, and Steeg open by discussing the start of Spring Football and Golesh's opening press conference. Then, the fellas quickly preview the regular season finale vs. Tulsa for Men's Basketball and their unprecedented regular season conference title. Check out www.bayareaexaminer.com for an all inclusive look at everything BAE has to offer - and new merch!

What a time to be alive! For the first time in program history the USF Men's Basketball program is ranked in the AP Top 25 and the Coach's Poll coming in at #25 after their victory against SMU on Sunday. We celebrate the amazing turnaround for this team with a first-year head coach before looking towards the next game at Charlotte at Saturday. Then, the fellas talk women's basketball, a baseball sweep, softball, and round-up with the AAC CHAMPION track and field at the conference indoor championships. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Another Top-25 victory for the Bulls as they take down FAU in a thrilling game that came down to the wire in a sold out Yuengling Center. Nate, Seth, and Steeg give their instant reactions right after the game in a livecast recorded on Sunday. This aint the same old South Florida. Watch the full stream on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXKeMNXiplQ&t=1054s

Nate, Seth, and Vito headline this week's edition of Pod by the BAE with an action packed discussion of all sports around the department as softball joins the rotation and opening day for baseball this weekend. We start with some football news as Marquez Valdes-Scantling becomes the first USF player to ever score points in a Super Bowl and the fellas discuss some coaching shuffling on the staff. Then, we talk about how Men's Basketball keeps getting away with it ahead of a huge homestand vs. Tulsa and a ranked FAU this week. Men's Basketball indeed keeps getting away with it ahead of a huge week vs. Tulsa and a ranked FAU at home. Plus, a quick round-up of the olympic sports. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

It's a victory Wednesday with Pod by the BAE as Nate, Seth, and Steeg discuss USF Men Basketball's thrilling 17-point comeback victory vs Charlotte to improve their conference standing to 9-1 and claim sole possession of first place in the AAC. This team is so exciting that they even got Seth into basketball! Then, (21:23) the fellas discuss women's basketball and women's golf action from the last few days. Oh wait, and it was also National Signing Day (31:23)! We talk about the final five players who signed in the class of 2024 which ended as the top class in the conference. Plus, more football assistant coaching news and other odds and ends. It's an exciting time for the Bulls. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer