The Southern Beat with Dan Mathews

It is actually episode 102... I'm just moving scatter brained! In this episode I talk about the many different ways to motivate players. The initials DPI are used. Auburn picks Payton Thorne. Viva Las Vegas for the B1G. Guests: Hunt Palmer, ESPN 104.5 Baton Rouge Rusty Mansell, DawgsHQ My thoughts on the Oher/Tuohy Situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dan talks about the SEC's response to the most recent round of college conference expansion. Nick Saban had an interesting guest speak to the Alabama program. Steve Sarkisian might be taking a play out of Kirby Smart's playbook. Guests: Jack MacGuire of Barstool Sports Steve Maltepes, The Philly Godfather. Plus, what to make of the "training camp fight." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 100! Pop the champagne! We are that much closer to the season! We talk VERY little about conference realignment in this episode. We talk optimism in Tuscaloosa. Hugh Freeze is trying to set the program to his standards. Javon Bullard handled this question very well. But, also why does one group feel a certain way about the situation than the other one? Michael Bratton from That SEC Podcast joins to preview the 2023 SEC season. Then yes... I'll talk a little realignment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a LONG but GREAT week in Charlotte for ACC Kickoff! Dan Mathews opens the show by talking about some national headlines, like Colorado making the move to the Big 12. What will that mean for the PAC-12? Also, Jim Harbaugh's suspension at Michigan. GUESTS: Dan ends the show by giving his pick to win the ACC in 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEC Media Days in Nashville is in the rearview mirror! Dan talks about the week from radio row in Nashville. Plus, what he expects from next year in Dallas. We talk to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. GUESTS on This Episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is back with this episode of the Southern Beat! He talks Georgia's response to the AJC and his issue with it. Pat Fitzgerald is out at Northwestern. What should we think of Texas A&M in 2023? Is Texas actually back? We talk more of the Aggies with David Nuño of TexAgs.com. Barrett Sallee of CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ and SiriusXM joins the show. Plus, this guy will have a good week at SEC Media Days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS: GUESTS: CLOSE: - STOP DOING THIS TO NICK SABAN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is back on time this week! He talks about Dylan Raiola moving to play his final year of high school football at Buford. Bill Hancock leaves the CFP on top. Dan thinks we're going to follow NFL coaches for a different path. Also Nick Saban takes an approach that he normally doesn't do. GUESTS: Graham Coffey, DawgsOutWest.com Zach Abolverdi Gators Online. Dan also gives a hat tip to one of the best in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Covered: Guests: Dave Bartoo of College Football Matrix Chris Gordy of the Locked On SEC podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm back! We do talk some college football. But, we'll also get into some college baseball and yes... LIV/PGA Tour merger. Dan gives his thoughts on the SEC deciding to stay at playing eight conference games when Texas and Oklahoma get to the league. Clemson has found recruiting success. Dan also talks the new spring league that is coming in 2024 for top high school prospects in football. Bud Elliott of 247Sports breaks down his Blue-Chip Ratio. Ben Upton from 11Point7.com talks the upcoming NCAA Baseball Super Regional weekend. Peter Burns recaps last week's SEC Spring Meetings in Destin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preview magazines are out! Dan is joined by Braden Gall of Athlon Sports to talk about one of the best periodicals there is in the business. Plus, Bill Connelly of ESPN.com just came out with an interesting list that people either love or hate. Also, Dan talks more driving troubles in Athens, ACC new money idea and Big Ten TV troubles/struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACC is going through some issues with money. Dan talks about who might be the ones to blame. Georgia picks up a huge commitment in five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola. Dan says this guy needs credit, after getting a lot of guff from Dawg fans. Plus, The Battery Atlanta is coming to a college football stadium nearest you. Radi Nabulsi of UGASports.com talks Raiola and the 2023 Georgia Bulldogs. Ross Dellenger fills us in on what is happening with the ACC. Dan closes out the show by talking about Stetson Bennett not graduating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is back to talk some college football with you! Georgia-Florida might be in Athens and Gainesville! Hugh Freeze is bottom line about quarterbacks. Jimbo Fisher yet again is tone deaf. Brad Powers from BradPowersSports.com talks the gambling odds for the 2023 college football season. Jesse Simonton weighs in on who is to buy or pass on this college football season. Dan wraps by talking about Georgia's decision to pass on going to the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was excited about this one! I had a chance to catch up with Florida State head coach Mike Norvell. He talks about dealing with expectations and also getting ready for that tough first game of the season against LSU. I then talk about Alabama's expectations this year and how a couple of roadblocks could be tough on them in 2023. Plus, Tyler Buchner is not in Tuscaloosa by mistake. Plus, the CFP has given us a sense of nostalgia with their announcement this week. Connor O'Gara from Saturday Down South (@CJOGara) joins the show. It was also fun to bring on Kelley Ford of KFordRatings.com (@KFordRatings) for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Mathews is here to get you ready for the NFL Draft. Plus, get a recap of the spring action from around college football. Chris Gordy of the Locked On SEC podcast joins to talk SEC spring practice coming to a close. Mike Detilier of The Big 870, WWL in New Orleans joins to talk NFL Draft . Plus, Dan talks the new clock rules in CFB, Bear Alexander to USC and the proposed harsh penalties for SEC programs if fans rush the field. He closes out by talking about Deion Sanders at Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is getting you ready this week for the LSU and Alabama spring games. He talks Tigers with Matt Moscona of ESPN 104.5 in Baton Rouge. He talks Crimson Tide with Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the Georgia quarterback situation. Also, he appreciates something Steve Sarkisian did. Then, he takes Jimbo Fisher to task again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One coach has another great idea for college football's offseason and Dan Mathews loves the idea. One coach told another fanbase you just weren't pretty enough. One coach might have just gotten insulted. Plus, one coach has found the perfect home. Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com joins to talk Georgia Tech's White and Gold game. Jordan Hill from Dawgs247 talks Georgia's G-Day. Finally, Dan agrees wholeheartedly with one SEC writer. He finishes by telling people to not follow this line of thinking anymore with the draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS! BONUS BONUS! You get some Masters talk on this episode! My good buddy Cullen Madden from the 680 The Fan Golf Show joins to preview the weekend at Augusta National! Dan also talks Auburn's spring game with Justin Hokanson of Auburn Live (On3.com). Plus, Dan talks Hugh Freeze's spring game idea. He also talks Texas improving at a key spot. Kirby does something different at the quarterback option. One NFL Draft analyst has an interesting take about Jalen Carter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirby Smart is talking to someone in regards to SEC scheduling... But it's not who you think. Plus, Dan Mathews both criticizes and defends this ACC coach. Lane Kiffin continues to show growth as a coach. We preview the Final Four with Adam Spencer of Saturday Down South. Blake Toppmeyer of USA Today talks spring practice in the SEC. Oh yeah... HAPPY OPENING DAY EVERYONE!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia had an interesting visitor at practice. Nick Saban fired one (with purpose). Jimbo Fisher failed the test. Adam Spencer of Saturday Down South joins to talk March Madness. Mark Passwaters from AggieYell.com talks Texas A&M Aggies spring practice. College football can learn from the World Baseball Classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.