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CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi
The ESPN College Football Podcast with Herbie & Pollack is hosted by Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi. They will kick off each week on Monday discussing the games from that weekend. On Wednesday's, they react to the rankings and Friday's look forward to the biggest matchups ahead. This is the place to get all your college football info from the top analysts in the sport.
Archived Podcasts
Lock and Load Mode: 1/13/21
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the offensive clinic Alabama put on in the National Championship, Pollacks vindication, DeVonta Smiths insane first half performance, Alabamas 2017 recruiting class, Herbies phone call with Saban after the game, the Tides defense likely to improve next season, how to fix the gap between the haves and have-nots in the sport and reflections on the 2020 college football season.
Tackling a Tree Trunk: 1/6/21
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing whether well see Jaylen Waddle in the National Championship game, Justin Fields attacking the middle of the field against Clemson, the Tigers flaws, why the Buckeyes should emulate Arkansas defensive game plan against Alabama, Trey Sermon opening up Ohio States offense, what will decide the title and Pollacks thoughts on Texas hiring Steve Sarkisian.
These Guys are Legit: 1/4/21
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing how Herbies feeling after being diagnosed with COVID-19, calling Ohio State-Clemson from home, Ohio State mixing up its offensive tempo, what went wrong for Clemson, where playoff win will be remembered in Buckeye lore, Alabamas dominant win over Notre Dame, Herbies initial read on the national championship game, and Texas firing Tom Herman and hiring Steve Sarkisian.
In Memoriam 2020: 12/29/20
Ivan Maisel and Ryan McGee take the reins of The CFB Podcast for their annual in memoriam show, remembering the college football figures we lost in 2020. The guys reflect on the lives of... Chris Doleman Paul Hornung Johnny Majors Lee Grosscup Pat Dye Don Shula Ray Perkins Gale Sayers Rickey Dixon Tavaris Jackson Markus Paul Willie Davis Osia Lewis Merritt Norvell Jim Lambright Paul Schmidt Bill Yeoman John Najarian
I Love Bowl Games: 12/28/20
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Herbies son committing to Ohio State, how teams manage the layoff between conference championships and the playoff, why bowl games matter, how Notre Dame can hang with Alabama, the Clemson-Ohio State rematch and why the Buckeyes are at a disadvantage having played less games.
Best Point You've Ever Made: 12/21/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing if the College Football Playoff committee selected the four best teams, if Ohio State deserved a spot after only playing six games, Trevor Lawrence proving to be the difference against Notre Dame, Alabama outlasting Florida in the SEC Championship, teams dodging Army, Cincinnati disrespect and the New Years Six.
Welcome to the Party: 12/16/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the latest head-scratching College Football Playoff rankings, no one mentioning Texas A&M, Davids Dude and their conference championship picks. Then, Paul Finebaum hops on to discuss Alabama-Florida, if this is Nick Sabans best team, the favorite to land the Auburn job and if Hugh Freeze will return to the SEC (29:04). Next, Andrea Adelson stops by to talk about Clemson-Notre Dame, why this game will be very different from the first and the improvement the Irish have shown throughout the season (44:16). Finally Tom Luginbill talks National Signing Day, hitting on the toughest recruiting cycle ever in college football, Maryland and Ole Miss trending upward, Michigan and Texas trending downward, and the role the transfer portal will play this offseason (54:28).
Gee Willikers: 12/14/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing College GameDays visit to West Point, Herbies chopper ride, Florida losing to LSU and the shoe toss seen round college football, coaches griping about games played, which teams could sneak into the playoff, the Heisman race coming down to the final weekend, and Auburn firing Gus Malzahn.
Four-Star General: 12/9/20
Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg discussing the Big Tens rule change to slot Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. Then Negandhi and Pollack talk about the latest round of College Football Playoff rankings, Davids Dude of the Week, North Carolina-Miami and their week 15 picks. Later, Wright Thompson hops on to get into how this season was just an exhibition season for Ole Miss, the future of the Rebels under Lane Kiffin, Archie Manning moving next door to his mom and why hes more starstruck by Manning than Michael Jordan.
Thank You Mullets, Thank You Mormons: 12/7/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing an exciting game between Coastal Carolina and BYU, if Ohio State would schedule another game if Michigan is unable to play, playoff Armageddon, the complete toss-up of a Heisman race and love for Tom Allen.
This is Saucy: 12/2/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing College Football Playoff scenarios, who has the edge between Alabama and Notre Dame, College GameDay showcasing Coastal Carolina-Liberty, Jaret Patterson, and their Week 14 picks. Then, Andrea Adelson hops on to talk about the ACCs schedule change, the possibility of Clemson and Notre Dame both making the playoff, and watching Sarah Fullers debut with her daughters (36:00). Later, Ivan Maisel drops by to talk about a very different Alabama-LSU matchup and the lack of diversity among head coaches (52:27).
Bludgeon Your Face: 11/30/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Notre Dames impressive win over North Carolina and how the Irish may be the No. 1 team in the country. Then, the guys get into Alabamas continued dominance and Mac Jones pulling a Joe Burrow,the Big Tens playoff complications with more canceled games, the health of the sport with players leaving their teams mid-season, and the barrier broken by Vanderbilts Sarah Fuller.
Bad*** Rece Davises: 11/25/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings, Notre Dame heading to North Carolina down two offensive linemen, Northwestern surprisingly smashing Wisconsin, Davids Dude of the Week, Coastal Carolinas offense, Maryland-Indiana, JT Daniels impressing in his Georgia debut and their Week 13 picks. Later, Rece Davis hops on to talk about being in the spotlight with Northwesterns success, BYU landing at No. 14, a nightmare playoff scenario for Cincinnati, the deck being stacked against the Pac-12 and the start of the college basketball season (48:39).
It's Not A Cute Little Story: 11/23/20
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing what they might see in the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings, BYU turning down a game against Washington, Notre Dame-UNC, Dabo Swinneys raging against Florida State, Indianas near comeback against Ohio State, Northwestern having Wisconsins number and the Iron Bowl.
Buncha Humpies: 11/18/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Bedlam, Oklahoma States defense, Spencer Rattlers prolific play outside of the pocket, Oklahoma States offensive line getting pushed around, Cincinnatis Jarrell White, Wisconsins offense, Ohio State-Indiana and their Week 12 picks. Later, Jesse Palmer stops by to talk Mac Jones, Kyle Trask, Ian Book, if College Football Playoff expansion is possible this season, Cincinnati-UCF, Northwestern and Steve Spurrier playing quarterback in practice.
Thief at Heart: 11/16/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast recapping the College GameDay experience at Augusta National with Herbie name-dropping Peyton Manning and Pollack fending off attacks from viewers for his on-camera look. Then, the guys discuss Jim Harbaughs unraveling at Michigan, Wisconsin looking sharp after two games, Kyle Trask lighting up Arkansas and what comes next for South Carolina after firing Will Muschamp.
Protocul: 11/11/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the rash of cancelations across college football this weekend, if there should be a minimum number of games to make the playoff, Davids Dude of the Week and their Week 11 picks. Later, Joey Galloway joins the show after more than a year of ducking Negandhis invites to discuss the Pac-12, slotting Cincinnati just outside of the playoff picture and Justin Fields.
Back to Normal: 11/9/20
Herbie and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the excitement of the back-and-forth in Notre Dames win over Clemson, the Pac-12s return, Kyle Trask playing with emotion, Alabama being Alabama, if Michigan and Penn States poor play, other surprises in the Big Ten, Liberty upsetting Virginia Tech and BYU continuing to impress.
Baby Alien: 11/4/20
Pollack and Negnadhi kick off the show discussing the need to expand the College Football Playoff for this season, Clemson being in a good spot whether it wins or loses to Notre Dame, playoff hypotheticals, Davids Dude of the Week, how much Jamie Newman opting out really hurt Georgia, why you cant double Kyle Pitts every snap, Arizona State-USC and their Week 10 picks. Then, Mark Sanchez stops by to talk about his time on The Masked Singer, his love for karaoke, his takeaways from D.J. Uiagaleleis debut, the Pac-12 kicking off and life after football (47:02).
Context Matters: 11/2/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Clemson holding off Boston College in D.J. Uiagaleleis debut, the Tigers impeding matchup against Notre Dame without Trevor Lawrence, if Ohio State is the best team in the country, Michigan losing to Michigan State, the brawl between Florida-Missouri, the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, what theyll be watching for as the Pac-12 gets underway and the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats.
Wordsmith: 10/28/20
The podcast kicks off with the breaking news of Wisconsin-Nebraska being canceled because of an outbreak amongst the Badgers. Heather Dinich hops on the pod with Negandhi to talk about the cancelation and if Oklahoma State has the makings of a championship team. Then, Pollack and Negandhi discuss Pollack staying up late to watch Rutgers tape, not being overly impressed with Ohio State, what theyre watching for in Oklahoma State-Texas, Trevor Lawrence leaving the door open to stay for another season and their Week 9 picks (9:35).
Running Back Room Service: 10/26/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the return of the Big Ten, Michigans strong start, Indianas big overtime win over Penn State, Ohio States questions at running back, Oklahoma States defense and what changes for Alabama with the loss of Jaylen Waddle.
Kick Rocks: 10/21/20
Pollack and Negnadhi kick off the podcast discussing what looks to be a competitive week of football, whats up with Bo Nix, Pollack doling out gambling advice, Florida State playing hard, Iowa State rediscovering its identity and their Week 8 picks. Then, Bill Connelly joins the show to talk about potential defensive weaknesses for Ohio State, Penn State missing Micah Parsons, Michigans high-potential sophomore class and who can give Wisconsin a run in the West (30:45). Later, Adam Rittenberg hops on to get into pressure facing the Wolverines, how close the Nittany Lions are to the Buckeyes and the intrigue surrounding Indiana and Minnesota (42:00).
Gone Are The Days of 9-6: 10/19/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabamas win over Georgia, Mac Jones flying under the radar, Steve Sarkisian changing up the Tides offense, why defense no longer wins championship, if Stetson Bennett IV should remain the starter in Athens, Clemson dropping 73 against Georgia Tech, and what to expect from Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Tens opening weekend.
You Dont Play the Game: 10/14/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Davids Dude of the Week, team defense across the sport improving as the season goes on, what Georgias offense needs to do against Alabama, the issues with LSUs defense, why Mississippi State has gone 20 straight possessions without a score and their Week 7 picks. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the pod to talk about what has stood out during the early part of the season, Mack Browns turnaround at UNC, Tom Herman being in a tough spot at Texas and Spencer Rattlers growing pains.
Shut Up and Sit Down: 10/12/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabamas defense trying to find itself, their idea for LSUs maligned defense, heartbreak for Arkansas against Auburn, still not knowing how good Oklahoma and Texas really are, Clemson sending Miami back to the kids table, North Carolina and Notre Dame lagging behind the Tigers in the ACC, and Georgia-Alabama.
Bleeding Eyes: 10/7/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast talking about the Red River Rivalry, Davids Dude of the Week Gervon Dexter from Florida, a sneaky good UNC-Virginia Tech game and their Week 6 picks. Next, David Hale joins the pod to discuss Clemson-Miami, Dabo Swinney to the Texans chatter and the second rung of teams in the ACC (34:43). Later, Alex Scarborough hops on to get into Alabamas balance, the quarterback situation at Georgia and Jimbo Fisher not turning the corner at Texas A&M (48:25).
A Lot of Average: 10/5/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Alabama looking like Alabama, Georgia playing with an edge, Tennessees continued improvement, Floridas offense, Arkansas thwarting Mississippi State for a vintage Mike Leach letdown, Oklahomas loss to Iowa State, the pressure on Texas and Clemson-Miami this weekend in Death Valley.
Date Night: 9/30/20
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the show by discussing Davids Dudes of the Week Myles Murphy and Bryan Bresee, Oklahomas nonexistent margin for error, Iowa States disappointing to start the season, Georgia-Auburn, the Trey Lance showcase game, and their Week 5 picks. Later, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about his new book Sidelines and Bloodlines,how the book came together, learning the game through his dad refereeing college football and the Hall of Screaming.Plus, McGees thoughts on Alabama, Florida and the Bottom 10.
Full Kitchen: 9/28/20
Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing Mississippi States win over LSU in Mike Leachs first game, the reality check for a post-championship LSU, Oklahomas collapse against Kansas State, Texas struggles against Texas Tech, the Kyle Trask-Kyle Pitts connection at Florida, Pollacks take on Georgia and DEriq King continuing to looking scary.
Give Me The Pirate: 9/23/20
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg (1:07) as they discuss the postponement of Notre Dame-Wake Forest and Adams belief that all FBS leagues will have some variation of a fall season. Then, David Pollack joins Negandhi to talk about Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders as its head coach, LSUs freshman tight end Arik Gilbert, year three for Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee, Oklahoma States struggles, Army-Cincinnati and Pollacks Dude of the Week. Plus, the guys make their picks for the week (11:50).
Popularity Contest: 9/21/20
Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi kick off the podcast by discussing the new-look Miami with Rhett Lashlee and DEriq King at the helm of the offense, but arent ready to declare the Hurricanes backjust yet. Then the guys give the American some love and ponder what it would take for a team to get into the playoff. Later, they talk about expanding the playoff for this season, the newly revealed Big Ten schedule and what theyre looking forward to this weekend as the SEC gets underway.
Its Gonna Be Nuts: 9/16/20
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg after the breaking news of the Big Ten playing an eight-game season starting October 24. The guys get into how rapid testing was the game changer in the conferences decision, the lack of flexibility with the shortened timeline of the season and if players will consider opting back in. Then, Pollack and Negandhi discuss how the Big Ten screwed this whole thing up, why the Pac-12 is even more behind in college football, how the conference stacks up behind Ohio State and DEriq King looking ready to scare ACC defenses.
Sun Belt > Big 12: 9/14/20
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast with the news of Ohio State corner Shaun Wade opting out of the season as it looks increasingly likely the Big Ten will start in mid-October. Then, the guys get into the big weekend for the Sun Belt against the Big 12, Spencer Rattlers dazzling debut, the slow starts in the ACC and Florida State losing to Georgia Tech.
No Crayons Involved: 9/11/20
David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast by talking about the vibe in Winston-Salem for the first on-campus edition of College GameDay, hobbies they picked up during the pandemic, the quarterback battle at Georgia, a possible Big Ten re-vote on football and the ACC matchups this weekend. Later, Booger McFarland drops (25:13) by to discuss motivations for teams in this pandemic season, the outlook for Trevor Lawrence, a Joe Burrow-less LSU, the SEC East, Notre Dame playing in the ACC and his love of riding a Peloton.
Passionate Plea: 9/8/20
Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi kick off the podcast asking Herbie what it was like calling Navy-BYU in an empty stadium, if Navy did its defense a disservice by not hitting during practice and what couldve been if BYU had played its original schedule. Then, the guys discuss how the Big 12 could be a four-team race (15:49) and the depth in the ACC (26:01). Later, Herbie explains his unplanned statement on College GameDay on racial equality in America (39:59).
They're Actually Doing This: 9/3/20
Kevin Neghandhi kicks off the podcast with The Athletics Nicole Auerbach, talking about the in-stadium experience for both teams and fans, and the Big Ten deciding on its medical benchmarks that have to be cleared to restart play (3:21). Then, The Athletics Andy Staples on whats different about covering games in a pandemic, Jamie Newman opting out, the possibility of players opting out mid-season, and the outlook for Florida and Alabama (16:48). Later, Rob Gilmore stops by to discuss how the NCAA has made football players essential employees, why he thinks a spring season is a horrible idea, Black athletes being in the prime demographic for police harassment and brutality, his own experience with police harassment, and his bout with cancer (37:57).
The Return of Herbstreit: 8/31/20
Herbie makes his glorious return to the podcast, talking with Negandhi and Pollack about the need for a unified voice in college football, Pac-12 coaches lining up behind the conferences decision not to play, the widespread dissent inside the Big Ten, the challenge of keeping players in the Big Ten and Pac-12 engaged and not depressed, the lost opportunity for Ohio State, JaMarr Chase opting out, what football is going to look like this year, and Pollacks disdain for baseball.
Exhaustion: 8/28/20
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast talking to Desmond Howard about his advocacy for player empowerment, why arent we hearing any fallout from the Pac-12s postponing football, Nebraska players suing the Big Ten, the communication breakdown between the Big Ten, school presidents and the athletic directors, and the 2020 Heisman race (3:26). Later, Harry Lyles Jr. joins the show to discuss players across the country refusing to practice following the shooting of Jacob Blake, where college football goes from here, the need for college administrators to understand why theyre telling students to vote, the importance of Black mental health and white voices on teams speaking about issues of racial justice (27:42).
Tax Free Envelopes: 8/21/20
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast discussing Davids optimism that the season will get off the ground, athletes already making sacrifices to play pre-pandemic, the podcast they recorded but had to scrap, university presidents going quiet and how college football should crown a champion. Next, Andrea Adelson hops on to talk about how North Carolina and Notre Dame are handling preparations for the football season with spikes in coronavirus cases on campus (32:24). Finally, Adam Rittenberg calls in from the Big Ten headquarters after hearing from parents who are speaking out against the conferences decision to postpone the season (44:40).
Lack of Cooperation: 8/12/20
The Big Ten and Pac-12 postponed their college football seasons, while the Big 12 joins the SEC and ACC in choosing to forge ahead. Kevin Negandhi talks to Mark Schlabach about what changed for the Big Ten between putting out a schedule and postponing the season, the lack of information sharing between conferences, the NCAAs role in these decisions, and the feasibility of spring football (2:17). Next, Rece Davis hops on to discuss the Big 12s decision to start the season, why he thinks the notion of spring football is ludicrous and why hes slightly optimistic the season will start (23:38). Later, Ivan Maisel stops by to put the postponements into historical context, explain he doesnt think the power structure in college football will change and detail Kevin Warren dealing with dissent among Big Ten programs (40:39).
Spinning The Wheel: 8/5/20
Kevin Negandhi spins the wheel of college football news, first with Heather Dinich as they discuss UConn canceling its season, the Big Ten revising its schedule to accommodate teams potentially quarantining, the role of the NCAA Board of Governors and if this is the the start of the Power Five schools breaking off from the NCAA (1:07). Then, Adam Rittenberg joins the podcast to talk about #BigTenUnited, how #BigTenUnited differs from the Pac-12s player unity group, the potential for more NFL-caliber players to opt out of the season and the Pac-12 planning a loan program to rescue athletic departments if the season doesnt happen (14:56). Later, Harry Lyles Jr. goes deep on the Pac-12 players demands for the conference and the blueprinttheyve created (28:00).
Tom Herman on the State of His Team, Players Pushing for Change, Elinghers Quiet Confidence: 7/23/20
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by getting into Davids idea of the FCS playing permanently in the spring. Then, Texas head coach Tom Herman drops by to discuss going to college with Dave Aranda, swapping notes with coaches all over the country during the pandemic, his optimism level that games will be played in the fall, his players pushing for change on campus and Sam Elinghers return giving the team a quiet confidence (7:34). Later, Heather Dinich hops on to talk about the what Notre Dame might do for scheduling games with teams playing conference-only schedules, the upcoming NCAA Board of Governors meeting and the in case of emergency break glassscenario for the college football (32:57).
Kirby Smart on Cleaning the Weight Room, Hoops with Pollack, Jamie Newman: 7/7/20
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart joins Kevin Negandhi and David and Pollack to discuss players taking personal responsibility during the pandemic, the uncertainties that remain about practice protocol, Jamie Newman, being the Chick-Fil-A of recruiting and playing basketball with Pollack (27:27). Plus, The Athletics Bruce Feldman talks to Kevin about what hes hearing as players return to campus, the Ivy League considering moving football to the spring, the lack of attractive of scenarios for college football with the pandemic still ongoing, and the misunderstanding behind a letter players wrote to the UCLA coaching staff (1:57).
James Franklin on His Family Living in Florida, Transparency, Micah Parsons: 6/28/20
Penn State head coach James Franklin joins Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack to discuss his decision to leave his family in Florida during the college football season, being transparent with players and parents, supporting athletes who take their issues public, Micah Parsons and his on the field outlook for the 2020 season (14:52). Plus, Kevin and David catch-up and talk about the high number of COVID-19 positives among college football teams returning to campus (00:00).
Mike Locksley on Empowering Young Men, Second Chances, "Late Night With Locks": 6/17/20
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley joins Kevin Negandhi to discuss empowering the young men on his team, getting a second chance at head coaching, health protocols on campus, being transparent with recruits and the latest with Taulia Tagovailoa's waiver (18:33). Plus, Adam Rittenberg and Kevin get into players speaking their minds publicly, Mike Gundy's relationships at Oklahoma State and if coaches will continue to take players seriously as the season gets closer (1:23).
Dan Mullen on Being Apart From His Team, Players Finding Their Voices: 6/15/20
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast talking about the college football players finding their voices and how it's playing out in places like Iowa and Clemson. Then, Florida head coach Dan Mullen joins the guys to discuss being apart from his team, the message to his team amidst the pandemic and protests following George Floyd's death, and what to expect from the Gators in the fall (12:49). Later, Paul Finebaum on why football coaches need greater accountability and refusing to walk back his comments that Nick Saban's window is closing (34:04).
Herm Edwards on George Floyd, Social Distancing for Defense, Jayden Daniels: 6/8/20
Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards joins Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack to discuss what he's experienced over the last week following the death of George Floyd and the movement it has sparked, his idea for social distancing when the Sun Devils' offense is on the field, the overall youth of his team, and the serenity of Jayden Daniels.
Lincoln Riley on the Message to His Players Amidst Civil Unrest, the Pandemic, Coaching Quarterbacks: 6/3/20
Lincoln Riley joins David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi to discuss the message to his players following the death of George Floyd and protests across the country, bringing players back to campus during a pandemic, getting players back up to speed without spring practice, and his success coaching quarterbacks. Later, David and Kevin talk about what to expect from Oklahoma in the fall and if they can make it back to the College Football Playoff.
Ballet Contracts: 5/29/20
Laura Rutledge joins Kevin Negandhi to talk about doing TV at home with a baby, the differing opinions she's heard on how football comes back, what the pandemic could mean for the Group of Five, player concerns that may be overlooked, what changed for conference commissioners after a call with Roger Goodell, and her path to ESPN.
Mack Brown on the Coaching During the Pandemic, His Second Act at UNC, His Dance Moves: 5/21/20
North Carolina head coach Mack Brown kicks off the podcast with Kevin Negandhi, talking about how he's dealing with coaching a football team and focusing on his own health during the pandemic, figuring out protocol for when went players and coaches return (10:04), and the options being examined for fans in the stands. They also get into his second act at UNC, Sam Howell, his dance moves (28:14), what's changed the most since he left coaching, what he would change about college football (37:25), his relationship with Michael Jordan and naming a play after Kevin he used against Temple in last season's bowl game.
Something They Can't Control: 5/8/20
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the College Football Podcast with Heather Dinich to talk about what college football decision makers are saying about the 2020 season, scenarios where some teams can play and others can't, the interesting case of Notre Dame, and what the NCAA's role is in all of this (4:45). Later, Mel Kiper, Jr. hops on to chat about his 2021 NFL draft big board, Trevor Lawrence v. Justin Fields, North Dakota State's Trey Lance, what he's up to now that the draft is over and his love of pumpkin pie (26:47).
The Godfather, The Original: 4/19/20
Mel Kiper, Jr. joins Kevin Negandhi on the week of the NFL Draft to discuss what a virtual draft process means for talent evaluation, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert, the abundance of high-end defensive talent, how he nearly landed a job with the Colts early in his career and urging Frank Caliendo to do a Todd McShay impression.
7th Round Pick Spouse: 4/12/20
Todd McShay joins Kevin Negandhi to talk NFL draft. The guys discuss how the NFL is handling the draft process during a pandemic, the two things every team is worried about, the latest on the class of quarterbacks, a $5,000 Jordan Love bet (11:06), the three things that distinguish Joe Burrow (19:44) and players no one is talking about. Plus, Todd on his relationship with Mel Kiper, Jr. (36:06), the skit he did with Frank Caliendo and reporting on the draft from an empty house.
Sleepovers: 2/6/20
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN national recruiting analyst Gerry Hamilton to discuss National Signing Day, including Clemson's big recruiting haul, the Jordan Burch saga, how the new coaches fared, Mack Brown's fence around North Carolina, Penn State's ability to recruit in Maryland, how the transfer portal plays a role in signing day and much more. Later, ESPN college football reporter Dan Murphy joins the pod to talk about Mark Dantonio's retirement from Michigan State, what might've led to his stepping down, candidates for the job and the culture in East Lansing.
Rutgers Circle of Life: 1/31/20
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN.com senior college football writer Andrea Adelson, rundowning all of the big offseason coaching moves. They get into Ed Reed's hiring as chief of staff at Miami, the surprising hires of Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss and Mike Leach at Mississippi (11:57), Greg Schiano's return to Rutgers, Mike Norvell attempting to turn around Florida State (20:29), Nick Rolovich providing continuity at Washington State, Baylor picking a defense-oriented coach in Dave Arranda, and why Eli Drinkwitz going to Missouri is Andrea's most intriguing hire of the offseason. Later, Kevin and Andrea remember their friend ESPN college football reporter Ed Aschoff (31:51) with memories, the Ed Aschoff Memorial Fund at the University of Florida and his love for Godzilla.
Trying to Disappear: 1/20/20
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast talking to executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl Jim Nagy about the process of inviting players, how they divvy up snaps for the six quarterbacks, his best advice for the players (11:50), the scene in Mobile surrounding the game and two players he's excited to watch on Saturday. Then Ivan Maisel joins the show to discuss where LSU stands among the best modern-era teams (20:51), Joe Burrow's place among the best modern-era quarterbacks, Travis Etienne and Chuba Hubbard returning to school, and the top teams heading into the 2020 season (35:51).
Big Boy Stuff: 1/16/20
Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi kick off the podcast by discussing LSU's win over Clemson in the national championship, the team's legacy, Joe Burrow's mind working at 5G speeds (13:18), Odell Beckham Jr. handing out cash on the field, who will be the top teams in 2020 (20:35), how Clemson moves forward (35:00) and Pollack's new endorsement deal he tried to hide from the gang (44:43).
Sloppy, Beautiful, Controversial: 1/8/20
Kevin Negandhi and Chris Fowler kick off the podcast by discussing Fowler's Instagram Nightcap Recap, what it's like bouncing between the three biggest games in college football (8:36), what he thinks will decide the national championship (17:11), Clemson's legacy if it wins, the added pressure on LSU playing in New Orleans, Joe Burrow's emotional Heisman Trophy speech, life after College GameDay (29:43), people confusing him and Rece Davis and his advice for aspiring broadcasters (39:17).
A Totally Different Show: 1/7/20
The gang's all here! Kirk Herbstreit, David Pollack and Kevin Negandhi get together to discuss Matt Rhule leaving Baylor for the Carolina Panthers, Tua Tagovailoa's decision to turn pro (7:40), the trend of the NFL utilizing quarterbacks' athleticism and winning cultures in football. Then the guys get into what Clemson might do to stop Joe Burrow (23:54), LSU's defensive backs versus the Clemson offense, the probability of a lot of points (35:55) and how Herbie helped Pollack land a job at ESPN (37:45).
Sneaking Into The Rose Bowl: 1/3/20
Kevin Negandhi and ESPN college football analyst Ryan Leaf kick off the podcast talking about how Ryan snuck into last year's Rose Bowl with Kirk Herbstreit, his thoughts on Baker Mayfield, how he was impressed by Clemson responding to Ohio State's early dominance (7:17), seeing a little Tom Brady in Joe Burrow (13:40), why Clemson has been his No. 1 team all year, Oregon's big Rose Bowl win (21:10) and Ryan's journey to ESPN.
Nothing to Write About Here: 12/30/19
Ivan Maisel, Andrea Adelson and David Hale kick off the podcast by looking back at the College Football Playoff semifinals, talking about LSU's ability to demoralize the other team, Oklahoma's defense having no answers for the Tigers, why Ohio State lost the game before the targeting call and how Clemson doesn't get rattled. Then the gang looks ahead to the national championship (12:30), getting into how Clemson's defensive line is not at dominant as last season, the necessity of pressuring Joe Burrow, LSU's renewed defensive dynamic and Trevor Lawrence showcasing his next-level running ability. Finally, Ivan, Andrea and David express concern over the increasing gap between the haves and have-nots in college football (27:58).
The Path to the College Football Playoff: 12/26/19
Paul Finebaum voices a look-back at how LSU (0:30), Oklahoma (9:44), Ohio State (20:00) and Clemson (28:15) got to the College Football Playoff, plus a preview of what to expect in the games.
Christmas Trap Game: 12/23/19
It's here. The College Football Podcast's College Football Playoff semifinal preview. Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack first dive into the Peach Bowl (9:01), asking how many points Oklahoma needs to score to beat LSU and if a Sooner victory would be the biggest upset of the CFP-era. Later, the guys get into the Fiesta Bowl (18:36), hitting on if there's reason for concern that this is the Tigers' first true test of the year, Justin Fields' chill in the pocket, Ohio State's secondary vs. Clemson's wide receivers, the star running backs and the most underrated player on the field.
Ivan Maisel and Ryan McGee take over this edition of The College Football Podcast to remember the figures in college football who passed in 2019. The guys kick things off discussing the three Heisman Trophy winners, a pillar of HBCU football Willie Brown, and athletic directors Bump Elliott and Sam Jankovich. Next, Ivan and Ryan get into the world of media (21:21) remembering Sports Illustrated's Dan Jenkins, Auburn's play-by-play announcer Rod Bramblett and ABC Sports' Donn Bernstein. Then, they talk about (32:28) SMU coach Forrest Gregg, referee James "Bud" Robertson and the first African American athletic director in the SEC David Williams.
I'm Just Bored: 12/18/19
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ACC reporter David Hale discussing his article on the most entertaining bowl games of the season, why it's fun to watch random bowl games (6:38), how a statement in a bowl games can carry weight for the whole offseason, rooting for the Group of 5 team in the New Year's Six (20:43), what's at stake for Manny Diaz and Miami, and his thoughts on Clemson going into the playoff (32:09).
Remove the Term "Early": 12/16/19
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with ESPN's National Recruiting Director Tom Luginbill to discuss why the early signing period is THE signing period these days, the defensive front being the strongest point of this year's class, how new coaches start recruiting at this point in the cycle (10:21) and how the transfer portal has impacted recruiting in December. Later, ESPN's College Football National Recruiting Coordinator Craig Haubert joins the pod (24:39) to talk about the competitive race to score the top recruiting class, Oregon and Tennessee making big moves, why Jordan Burch is the most interesting unsigned player in the country (33:51), and Mike Norvell's quarterback conundrum at Florida State.
Backflip: 12/13/19
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with College GameDay host and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard to discuss why Justin Fields didn't get more of a Heisman-push, how his Heisman ceremony was different than the ceremonies today, the famous story behind his "Heisman moment," why he almost transferred from Michigan and much more. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the podcast (42:02) to talk about the Heisman finalists, why he's not worried about "Heisman moments," what schools do to push a candidate, how he would tweak the award and Lane Kiffin getting hired at Ole Miss.
Father Time Fighters: 12/11/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing the College Football Playoff semifinals, which playoff quarterback they'd take to win one game, and the head coaches and assistants on the move. Next, Heather Dinich hops on (34:48) following the last CFP ranking to talk about how championship games are very important to the committee, why she can't imagine the playoff expanding anytime soon and the changes she'd make to college football. Later, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins the pod (53:31) to discuss the bowl selection process, LSU-Oklahoma and his thoughts on playoff expansion.
400 Steps: 12/9/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing Herbie's insane travel schedule last week, if the committee got it right between No. 1 and No. 2, LSU's defensive awakening, why Clemson might be even better this season than last, Jalen Hurts' playoff experience and Joe Burrow running away with the Heisman (20:32). Later, the guys get into their initial thoughts on the playoff matchups (29:14), which other bowl games jumped off the slate, Herbie's interview with Tua Tagovailoa and his parents (35:39), coaching moves (45:20) and listener questions.
Who Has The Bigger Mouth?: 12/6/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing David's appearances across ESPN, their thoughts on championship games and Kevin's eight-team playoff idea. Then the guys preview the conference championship games (8:25), hitting on Utah-Oregon, Baylor-Oklahoma, Cincinnati-Memphis, Georgia-LSU, Clemson-Virginia and Ohio State-Wisconsin. Later, they take listener questions (33:43) on the Group of 5, bowl game swag bags and Christmas. Next, Jonathan Vilma joins the podcast (41:22) to talk about scenarios for the No. 4 seed, his thoughts on Clemson, if he could play college football right now and be the same player he was, and the moment he knew his Miami team was going to beat Nebraska in the national championship game.
Pour Coffee On My Head: 12/4/19
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Heather Dinich discussing the latest College Football Playoff rankings, why the results of the champion games matter for the top three teams, and the difference between Utah and Oklahoma in the committee's eyes. Next, Dari Nowkhah joined the show (14:29) to talk about his "work" assignment covering Oklahoma-Georgia in the playoff, watching Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts in consecutive seasons as an Sooner grad, and why he doesn't think Oklahoma is a playoff team as currently constructed. Later, Ivan Maisel hopped on (30:31) to chat about Chris Petersen giving up the Washington head coaching job, what it says about this sport at this moment in time and the Oklahoma-Baylor rematch.
Very Few Talents: 12/2/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by talking about College GameDay's first trip to Minnesota, Wisconsin's Big Ten West clinching victory, a classic Iron Bowl (8:27), Auburn fans wanting Gus Malzahn fired early in the season and whether Nick Saban will make changes to his defensive staff. Then, the guys get into Ohio State's two-decades long domination of Michigan (22:49), the Wolverines' conundrum and Jim Harbaugh needing to close the talent gap. Next, Kevin and Herbie discuss Dabo Swinney's postgame rant (38:45), playoff scenarios going into championship weekend (51:11) and the already spinning coaching carousel.
The Right Time x Banner Society Collab: Sideline: 11/29/19
In a collaboration between Banner Society and The Right Time, Bomani is joined by Spencer Hall of Banner Society (5:38), Marcus Spears of ESPN (29:21), Steven Godfrey also of Banner Society (52:25) and Joel Anderson of Slate (1:23:25) for the first edition of the new series "Sideline: Boosters in CFB". They discuss who boosters are and how they exercise their power, the dark side of recruiting and what you are "agreeing to" when you take money from "bag men", who "bag men" are and what their impact is on the sport's economy at-large as well as how boosters factor into the hiring/firing of coaches.
Leaky Oil: 11/27/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by sharing their thoughts on Ohio State and LSU swapping spots in the rankings, the great fourth seed debate, the Dude of the Week and what's on the menu for David's Thanksgiving dinner. Then, they preview (31:45) Virginia Tech-Virginia, Iowa-Nebraska, Cincinnati-Memphis, Ohio State-Michigan, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State, Alabama-Auburn and Minnesota-Wisconsin. Next, Heather Dinich joins the pod (43:38) to discuss the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the critical battle for the No. 1 seed, a scenario that would get Baylor in the mix and the Group of 5 race. Later, Kevin talks to Maria Taylor (54:04) about the different hats she wears at ESPN, her mom handling her schedule, bucket list interviews, her relationship with Nick Saban and advice for young broadcasters.
Family Friends: 11/25/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by talking about the reverberations of Oregon's loss around college football, why Utah shouldn't be slept on, playoff seeding scenarios and Georgia's style of play. Next, the guys get into Ohio State-Michigan (24:30) including, what's at stake for the Buckeyes outside of the playoff implications, the keys to the game, and Herbie having Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler as family friends growing up. Later, the guys react to Urban Meyer's comments from Courtside about missing coaching (36:53), and get to listener questions (45:24) on Travis Etienne, Minnesota-Wisconsin, and what they're having for Thanksgiving.
Kellen Mond is Joe Burrow: 11/22/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by talking about David pushing Rece Davis to change his diet and how David changed the entire snacking culture on College GameDay. Then, the guys get into the latest College Football Playoff rankings, different endgame scenarios, how Penn State's secondary has been exposed the last two weeks (18:16) and David's Dude of the week. Next, Kevin and David run through the Week 13 slate (25:19) including, Georgia-Texas A&M, Baylor-Texas, USC-UCLA, Navy-SMU, Temple-Cincinnati, Michigan-Indiana, Kansas St-Texas Tech and Ohio State-Penn State (45:06).
More Severe Consequences: 11/20/19
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with College GameDay host Rece Davis to discuss his ESPN origins, why the College Football Playoff rankings are an art not a science, how he'd improve the playoff system, separating himself from his Alabama fandom, his GameDay routine and his advice for aspiring broadcasters. Then, Heather Dinich hops on (44:06) to share the sneaky lesson she learned from the latest batch of rankings, and why LSU and Ohio State want to avoid the No. 2 seed. Later, Ivan Maisel joins the pod (54:47) to talk about Nick Saban and Tua Tagovailoa's relationship, what's next for the Tide with Mac Jones, and an old soul in Jalen Hurts.
Belly Flop: 11/18/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by discussing Herbie's reaction to Tua Tagovailoa going down, Nick Saban's mindset in starting Tua and not holding him out until Auburn and how the College Football Playoff committee should treat Alabama. Later, the guys talk about Ohio State-Penn State and why the Buckeyes look so complete (20:27), Minnesota falling victim to Iowa on the road, Oklahoma's huge comeback over Baylor (29:13), Clemson and Georgia humming along (35:01), and listener questions (40:22).
Saturday Trash Talk: 11/15/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing how David's wife picks his outfits for College GameDay. Then it's time for picks, including Michigan State-Michigan, Navy-Notre Dame, Texas-Iowa State, Georgia-Auburn, Minnesota-Iowa and Oklahoma-Baylor. Later, Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins the pod (29:31) to discuss the origin of his nickname, his TV debut, the pressure to pick winners, his favorite places to eat on the road, and his close friendships with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit.
U12 Football Champions: 11/13/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing David's triumphs in his youth football championships and their reactions to the Week 12 College Football Playoff rankings. Then, they get into LSU's awesome play calling, why the Tigers shouldn't want to see the Crimson Tide again in the Playoff, Minnesota's win over Penn State, David's Dude and listener questions. Next, Heather Dinich joins the show (33:18) to explain why this is the first time in the CFP-era it feels like Alabama could be left out of the Playoff, the Pac-12's overall resume and why Baylor might be doomed no matter what. Finally, Ivan Maisel hops on the pod (44:13) to talk about why he thought Minnesota should've been higher in the rankings and why it's hard to know when a dynasty ends.
Pickup Trucks vs. Cadillacs: 11/11/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast with their initial reactions to Week 11, who they think will land at No. 4 in the rankings and concern that Alabama might be out of playoff contention. Then the guys get into LSU keeping its foot on the gas in Tuscaloosa (14:48), the video of Ed Orgeron in the locker room, and the possibility of the Tigers playing all of their postseason games in Atlanta and New Orleans. Next, Herbie explains what's going on with Chase Young (22:40) and how the NCAA investigative process will unfold, why this is the most complete Ohio State team he's seen in years, and what's up with Oklahoma (33:20). Later, Herbie talks about working with Lee Corso for 24 seasons on College GameDay, what he's learned about business and life from him, and a text from Bill Belichick on his respect for Coach Corso (38:15).
We Interrupt This Season: 9/20/19
Ivan Maisel tells the story of two college football teams who found themselves marooned on Oahu on December 7, 1941, the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
LSU @ Alabama: How the New Tigers Offense Is Upping the Rivalry's Stakes: 11/8/19
College football has a storied history of epic rivalries, and none bigger than LSU taking on Alabama. The two powerhouses face-off this Saturday, and the stakes have never been higher. ESPN reporter Ryan McGee joins Mina Kimes to discuss how LSU's newly developed high powered offense could turn the tide and write the next chapter in this glorious SEC showdown.
Nothing To Do But Football: 11/8/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by talking about David changing his picks from the podcast on College GameDay and game planning at 5 a.m. for his youth football teams. Then the guys dive into the Week 11 slate previewing Penn State-Minnesota (7:41), Baylor-TCU, Kansas State-Texas, Iowa State-Oklahoma, Missouri-Georgia and Wake Forest-Virginia Tech and Iowa-Wisconsin. Then Kevin and David preview LSU-Alabama (18:33), look at the chess match at cornerback and ask if LSU can get after the quarterback. Later, College Football Insider Brad Edwards joins the pod to discuss what he learned about the College Football Playoff selection committee after the first week of rankings (29:00), if a one-loss Penn State team could make the playoff, how poll voters have been influenced by the selection committee and what Brad thinks will be the difference in LSU-Alabama.
Freaky Good, Ok Good: 11/6/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast with reactions to the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings and debate whether the Pac-12 teams are properly ranked (7:42). Then, the guys get into Georgia bouncing back against Florida (13:48), Wake Forest's beautiful offense (17:54) and Terrell Lewis as David's Dude of the Week. Next up, Heather Dinich joins the pod from Texas to share her biggest takeaways from the first rankings (31:58), how LSU-Alabama factors into the equation and what Clemson coming in at No. 5 means for the Tigers going forward. Later, Ivan Maisel hops on to discuss why the first ranking resets how we view the college football landscape (41:39), why he doesn't think Florida State is a blue blood, college football turning 150 years old and why the bye week came at a good time for Nick Saban.
Afternoon Snow Showers: 11/4/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing the scene in Memphis for College GameDay, an exciting nightcap with Memphis' win over SMU and why the American Athletic Conference deserves more love. Then the guys get into Florida State's firing of Willie Taggart, what led to Taggart's ousting and potential candidates for the job (9:43). Next up they cover Herbie's Top 6 teams (24:23), whether Georgia or Oregon scored the bigger win on Saturday (28:36), and the keys to LSU-Alabama and Penn State-Minnesota (37:35). Plus, listener questions for Herbie (49:28).
Leading the Nation in Transfer Portals: 11/1/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack preview the Week 10 slate, kicking off the podcast by previewing SMU-Memphis with College GameDay visiting Memphis for the first time. Then the guys get into Michigan-Maryland, why they can't talk about Michigan State anymore, Notre Dame getting beatdown last week (7:46), their thoughts on Oregon and Utah at this point in the year (14:33), Oregon-USC, Utah-Washington, Kansas State-Kansas, and a full preview of Florida-Georgia (27:00).
Blame Kobe Bryant: 10/30/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast with David discussing his defensive game plan for his son's football team and their upcoming championship game. Then they dive into whether Chase Young has a shot at the Heisman, Joe Burrow facing Auburn's Tower Package and Michigan's offensive identity (6:40). Later, David's Dude of the Week is obviously Chase Young, Baylor could run the table in the Big 12 and the guys share what they're handing out for Halloween(16:33). Next, Ivan Maisel returns to the podcast from Tuscaloosa to give the vibe around the Alabama football facility with LSU looming. Plus, his thoughts on two teams from the same conference making the playoff and the Heisman race - all while shaking hands with Nick Saban and running into Tua Tagovailoa (30:06). Finally, Ryan McGee joins the show to discuss this week's Bottom 10, his visit to Appalachian State and the dad jokes he leaves in his daughter's lunches (49:18).
This Sport Never Gets Old: 10/28/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast with Herbie talking about his Saturday at South Dakota State and how College GameDay decides its location each week. Next, the guys get into Notre Dame's no-show at Michigan (14:41), Kirk's top six teams after week nine (12:46) and why Chase Young should be considered the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy (24:23). Later, Kirk shares his thoughts on the "Nick Bosa model" of sitting out before the draft (27:54) and the most surprising things he saw on Saturday (34:36). Finally, they close the show with Kirk detailing his travels from Brookings, S.D., to Ann Arbor, Mich., and what the guys are up to on Halloween (44:06).
My Favorite Analyst: 10/25/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the show by settling their bet from the Penn State-Michigan game with Kevin singing David's praises for the world to hear. Then they preview the Week 9 slate (3:36) starting with Ohio State-Wisconsin, Penn State-Michigan State, how David views the Nittany Lion offense and Texas-TCU. Later, the guys dig into Michigan-Notre Dame and the latest Jim Harbaugh drama (12:42), LSU-Auburn (12:27), Oregon-Washington State, and how the Pac-12 gets back in the College Football Playoff conversation (19:20).
Surgically Picking People Apart: 10/23/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack look back on Week 8, discussing how Wisconsin got caught looking ahead to its date with Ohio State, why Alabama won't get a mulligan for the College Football Playoff if it loses to LSU (4:10), Joe Burrow as the best quarterback in the country (8:28) and the guys playing ball with their kids in the house (14:34). Plus, how the Buckeyes will will exploit the Badgers' defense and why Michigan's offense looked great even in a loss (18:15). Finally, David's Dude of the Week honors goes to K.J. Hamler of Penn State (27:01).
I'm Glad You Fought Back: 10/21/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast by talking about Wisconsin's loss to Illinois, followed by Michigan's near comeback against Penn State and the Nittany Lions' improving offense (8:26). Then, the guys dive into what Tua Tagovailoa's injury means for Alabama, Florida scoring 21 fourth quarter points against South Carolina and Jeremy Pruitt grabbing Jarrett Guarantano's face mask (19:16). Later, they look at the Pac-12 with Oregon and USC both winning big games (34:21), Herbie answers listener questions (41:57), and they talk about College GameDay visiting South Dakota State (51:15).
Who Ate David Pollack?: 10/17/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack do it all this week, looking back at Week 7 and making their Week 8 picks. First, the guys dive deeper in David's clean diet, how he looks like a different human than when he played football and how he stops his kids from eating candy on Halloween. Then they discuss Georgia's loss to South Carolina (14:33) and what needs to change on offense, how the "new" LSU uses the passing game to open up the run (20:40), and what's drastically different about Oklahoma's defense this year (29:10). Later, they pick the biggest games of the week, including Oregon-Washington, Arizona State-Utah and Penn State-Michigan (34:25).
Meeting of the Minds: 10/14/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit take a look back at Week 7, with Kirk sharing his top-six teams, (3:54) and his thoughts on a wild bout between LSU and Florida (6:30). Next the guys cover Georgia's loss to South Carolina, what it means for the Dawgs going forward and why they're both picking the Gators to win the SEC East (14:39). Later, they discuss their disappointment with Michigan State and how impressed they are with Wisconsin (23:23), the improved Oklahoma defense (27:17), next week's Penn State-Michigan tilt (34:05), and listener questions for Herbie (37:43).
Taste is Overrated: 10/11/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack look ahead to a loaded Week 7, previewing Virginia-Miami (2:09), Oregon-Colorado (5:00), Oklahoma-Texas (6:33), Memphis-Temple (11:22), Alabama-Texas A&M (14:12), Clemson-Florida State (18:13), Michigan State-Wisconsin (20:39), Texas Tech-Baylor (23:53), USC-Notre Dame (25:18), Penn State-Iowa (27:20) and Florida-LSU (29:36). Later, Marcus Spears joins the pod to share what to expect in Death Valley on Saturday night (35:11), his favorite moment in Tiger Stadium (38:18) and his thoughts on LSU-Florida (44:00).
The Donkey's the One Protecting the Cows?: 10/9/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack breakdown Florida's complete demolition of the Auburn offense and how the Gators now prepare for a totally different LSU team (2:58), why David is dumbfounded by Washington getting pounded by Stanford (13:46), David's Dude of the Week in Texas A&M's Justin Madubuike (17:15) and their initial read on Texas-Oklahoma (19:46). Later, Heather Dinich joins the pod to share her biggest takeaways from the first six weeks (26:03), why Notre Dame is hoping for chaos and why Clemson is not (31:22), who to root for in the Pac-12 the conference wants a playoff spot, and bowl hopes for Florida State, West Virginia, Maryland, Louisville, Oregon State and South Carolina (39:23).
In The Middle of The Ring: 10/7/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit look back on a sweaty weekend in Gainesville and the Week 6 slate. First, Kirk expresses his excitement for this weekend's Florida-LSU tilt and gushes about the atmosphere in Baton Rouge (4:22). The guys circle back to Florida-Auburn, discussing an old school SEC duel between the Gators and Tigers, and the performances from Kyle Trask and Bo Nix (10:22). Then they talk about Virginia Tech's win over a floundering Miami team and which ACC teams can still be frisky against Clemson (19:22). Later, disappointment over Washington's loss to Stanford, why Oregon needs more from Justin Herbert and the Pac-12 having six pretty good teams but not one great team (29:22). Finally, the guys debate whether Wisconsin or Penn State is the second best team in the Big Ten (36:51), the probability Oklahoma-Texas will be a shootout (44:19) and Apple Podcast review questions for Kirk (47:20).
Give Me Your Pick, Bro: 10/4/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack preview the biggest games on the week six college football slate, including UCF-Cincinnati (1:55), Michigan-Iowa (4:10), Ohio State-Michigan State (9:27), Oklahoma State-Texas Tech (13:18), Cal-Oregon (19:22) and Auburn-Florida (22:05). Plus, checking the pulse on the Heisman race (16:30).
Hit The Eject Button: 10/2/19
Kevin and David wonder if any team will go undefeated (1:40), discuss what David's seeing in the film room ahead of Auburn and Florida (8:49), shares why Tigers LB K.J. Britt is someone you need to keep an eye on (15:11) and where things stand in the Big Ten at the moment (21:40). Plus, Ivan weighs in on California's passage of the "Fair Pay To Play Act", which allows college athletes to profit off of their likeness (24:20) and why Penn State and Iowa are conference contenders not pretenders (36:36).
Locked In: 9/30/19
Kevin and Kirk discuss should be number one in the land, including breaking down how impressive Ohio State has been (1:18), why Clemson is "missing" the chip on their shoulder (9:31) and how high of a level Jalen Hurts can take Oklahoma (16:53). Plus, why we shouldn't feel bad for Auburn ahead of their matchup with Florida (23:46), how UNC is trending up with Mack Brown (33:43) and Kirk takes your questions from the world of college football (39:10).
The Missing Linc-oln: 9/27/19
Kevin and David discuss who they'd have #1 in the country right now (1:16) and the biggest games to come in Week 5 of the CFB season, including Penn State-Maryland (6:20), ASU-Cal (8:11), Virginia-Notre Dame (11:10), USC-Washington (12:36) and Ohio State-Nebraska (16:32). ESPN's Gene Wojciechowski also joined to discuss his Bob Stoops book "No Excuses: The Making of a Head Coach", including if he will ever coach again and his sentiments regarding passing off the program to current HC Lincoln Riley (24:07). Plus, if we've seen a "sea change" from giving coaches across CFB "time" in their jobs (36:55).
Hippo Formation: 9/25/19
Kevin and David touch on what Georgia's win over Notre Dame says about each of their futures (1:10) and Houston QB D'Eriq King's decision to redshirt and sit out the rest of the season (12:49). Plus, breaking down Wisconsin's "hippo formation" from the film room (20:09) and why you need to keep an eye out for LB Evan Weaver from Cal (26:51). Ivan also shares his thoughts on King (30:57) and ponders which team is going to be left standing in the race for the Pac-12 (36:24).
Sooner Sabotage: 9/20/19
Ivan Maisel describes how the greatest dynasty in the modern history of college football came apart one night in 1959. The culprit? Fruit salad.
Right The Ship: 9/23/19
Kirk and Kevin discuss UCLA's comeback against Washington State (1:09), why Georgia's win over Notre Dame doesn't quite count out the Fighting Irish (3:06), how the Michigan-Wisconsin game was both the best thing Kirk saw this weekend (9:50) and the most disappointing (22:15) as well the game he "can't wait" to see from next weekend (38:04). Plus, Kirk takes listener questions, including a potential "dark horse" for the CFP (41:32).
The Tie that Wasn't: 9/20/19
Ivan Maisel tells the story of the most controversial game in one of college football's greatest rivalries - the 1973 tie between Bo Schembechler's Michigan and Woody Hayes's Ohio State University.
Shoot Your Shot: 9/20/19
David and Kevin discuss the biggest games to come in Week 4 of the CFB season, including what is "on the line" for Utah when they come out west to play USC (1:45) and is it fair to wonder about Michigan's identity ahead of their Top 25 showdown with Wisconsin (5:57)? Plus, notes on Auburn-Texas A&M (10:37), Notre Dame-Georgia (17:06), Tennessee-Florida (20:12) and Oklahoma State-Texas (26:38).
In the Trenches: 9/18/19
David tells Kevin why Ohio State impressed him the most this past weekend (1:50), how contrasting styles in the SEC make make for a tougher fight to win it all (6:10), why Penn State's defense stood out to him "in the film room" (14:32) and why Nolan Smith of Georgia should be on your radar ahead of their matchup with Notre Dame (18:49). Ivan dishes on Alabama's recent injuries on the defensive side of the ball (27:51), some surprise teams in the ACC and the Pac-12 (34:17) as well as the passing of former Stanford coach John Ralston, including the impact that he made on college football (42:19).
Orange Crushed: 9/16/19
Kirk and Kevin discuss Clemson's big win up at Syracuse, including a breakdown of the performances by Trevor Lawrence and Amari Rodgers (1:34). Plus, why Iowa's win over Iowa State had a bigger impact on Kirk than he anticipated (16:50), why UCF topping Stanford shows they deserve more respect nationally (24:59) and the game he "can't wait" to see from next weekend (33:50).
Too Late To Say Sorry?: 9/13/19
David and Kevin discuss the biggest games to come in Week 3 of the CFB season. Why does Trojans QB Kedon Slovis deserve an apology from Pollack ahead of USC-BYU (1:43)? Plus, what it's like to play in a rivalry game with Penn State-Pitt is coming to a close (5:04). Also, notes on Alabama-South Carolina (15:09), Stanford-UCF (19:18), New Mexico-Notre Dame (22:38) and Florida-Kentucky (27:32).
Seeing Red: 9/11/19
David tells Kevin what he saw in LSU-Texas (1:21), why Nebraska-Colorado stood out to him "in the film room" (7:40), why Tyreke Smith of Ohio State should be on your radar (19:13) as well as his take on the "Top 10" teams in the CFB 150 rankings (25:16). Ivan dishes on his recent story about Ryan Hilinski, QB for South Carolina who lost his brother and fellow college QB Tyler (31:55). Plus, Lynn Swann resigns from post as USC AD (44:00) and Ivan talks about how CFB 150 rankings were generated (55:25).
Surprise, Surprise: 9/9/19
Kevin and Kirk recap LSU's win over Texas from GameDay and where it puts them amongst the top teams in the country (2:32). Kirk shares what surprised him the most from the weekend, including Maryland's offensive explosion (12:42), Michigan's slow start (18:15), Cal's upset of Washington (22:35), USC's big win over Stanford (24:40) and more. Plus, what he's looking forward to most in Week 3 (40:06).
Prove It Time: 9/6/19
David Pollack checks in with Kevin Negandhi from Austin, the site of College GameDay, for LSU-Texas (1:26). They discuss how important the opposing QB's are to the progress of their programs, what a win would mean to each and what position group is the most important in deciding the outcome. David shares wants to learn from Week 2 (9:38), including why Clemson has a lot to prove (17:20). Plus, father of the late Tyler Trent, Tony, joins Kevin to discuss what Purdue is doing to honor his son this weekend (30:57).
The Fall Of Troy: 9/5/19
Ivan Maisel explores how the USC Trojans came within 19 seconds of making college football history with three back to back championships - and then slowly receded from the top.
Window Of Opportunity : 9/4/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack talk about the job that Lincoln Riley has done getting Jalen Hurts integrated at Norman (1:20), the evolution of LSU's offense ahead of their matchup with Texas (5:04), the devastating injury to JT Daniels at USC (14:07), the opportunity that Missouri blew against Wyoming (22:35) and more. Plus, Ivan Maisel on the "end of the USC dynasty" in the latest episode of his podcast series "Down & Distance" (33:17), Notre Dame's poor start to the season despite being victorious (37:22) and an underwhelming performance by Trevor Lawrence (41:46).
Week 1 Reactions: 9/2/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit react to Jalen Hurts' picture perfect debut for Oklahoma (2:30) and JT Daniels' injury for USC (8:00). Plus, they discuss the significance of a difficult weekend for the SEC East (11:45) and Florida State (29:30). Then they look ahead to LSU vs.Texas next week (34:05) and a special moment for the Herbstreit family (37:40).
Winning Ugly: 8/30/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack react to Thursday night's openers, including a win for Clemson (1:05) and a loss for UCLA (9:22). Highlighted by Travis Etienne's standout performance for the Tigers (4:10). Plus, they share their boldest takes for the upcoming season (23:22) and preview Oregon vs. Auburn (35:50).
Question Marks: 8/28/19
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack dish on the potential season-ending injury to Alabama defensive signal caller Dylan Moses (5:29). Plus, why Pollack feels the Pac-12 may have the most question marks of any Power 5 conference (9:20) and Georgia can ease your fatigue over Clemson-Alabama (21:32). ESPN CFB writer Ivan Maisel also stops by to discuss the CFB 150 project and his serialized podcast "Down & Distance" that includes episodes on Jimmy Johnson's Miami and Michael Vick at Virginia Tech (30:32).
The Big Preview: 8/26/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit react to Florida's victory over Miami in Week 0 (1:45) and take a pass at previewing each Power 5 conference and more. They cover how the ACC may shape up (12:20), the pressure on Jim Harbaugh and how it'll effect the race for the Big Ten (21:07), Oklahoma's prospects in the Big 12 (26:15), how they view the contenders in the Pac-12 (34:57) and what's at stake for the SEC early in the season (44:10). Plus, they wrap with Herbie's CFP picks (59:10) and Heisman contenders (1:04:05).
Let's Get It Started: 8/23/19
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit set the table for this upcoming season of "The College Football Podcast with Herbie & Pollack" by discussing their excitement at kicking College Game Day off from Disneyworld in Orlando for Miami-Florida including Manny Diaz opting for Jarren Williams at QB over Tate Martell (7:42) and what Dan Enos will bring to the Hurricane's offense (11:50). Plus, the role of "analysts" in CFB like at Alabama (16:25), Dan Mullen's work with Felipe Franks (19:05) and what to make of the transfer portal and coaches' roles in it (25:20).
The College Football Podcast With Herbie & Pollack: 8/22/19
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It was a time and a place for heroes. Hollywood in the 1990s delivered a decade-long stretch of historical adventure movies; films with big budgets, big action and even bigger mullets.
Kevin Reynolds' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves kicked things off with quite the (gunpowder fuelled) bang. The '90s served up all manner of rip-roaring offerings, exemplified by Reynolds' 1991 adaptation of the classic English folk tale.
Following in the footsteps of numerous cinematic outings for the arrow-shooting tree-dwelling do-gooder, the big budget '90s version became quintessential for film-lovers of the era. I was nine when it hit cinemas in the UK and have since revisited it countless times (often around Christmas; Michael Kamen's score still gives me goosebumps and a craving for a turkey sandwich).
The film dishes up massive star power including Kevin Costner as our titular hero, Morgan Freeman as his companion Azeem, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lady Marian, Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham (in a turn that gifted us one of cinema's truly great villains), Christian Slater as Will Scarlet, Geraldine McEwan as the witch Mortianna, Michael Wincott as Guy of Gisborne, Brian Blessed as Lord Locksley, Michael McShane as Friar Tuck and, in a jaw-dropping cameo, Sean Connery as King Richard.
As Robin Hood (nee. Of Locksley), Costner is a proper Hollywood leading man, perfectly equipped to carry such a massive blockbuster title. His accent may not be flawless (he delivers the line "This is English courage" with a recognisably Californian twang) but he gives an assured, emotional and charming performance.
Robin (Kevin Costner) and Marian (Mary Mastrantonio) looking at home in Sherwood Forest in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
It's also devastatingly romantic, and more than a little sexy; the chemistry between Costner and Mastrantonio is strong, plus both Marian and the audience are treated to a glimpse of Costner's bare bum, not for the first time in the '90s – see the epic Western Dances With Wolves (1990). No really, see it.
Perhaps one reason that this movie has endured as a favourite above other 90s historical adventures for me, horror obsessive that I am, is that the romance and action and Hollywood gloss are balanced with a healthy dose of medieval bleakness. We get Rickman's Sheriff and his live-in witch, allowing the plot to explore some occult themes, plus a decent amount of mortal violence, attempted rape, and body horror. And even a classic feline jump scare at one point from Marian's cat Nicodemus.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves gives us all this, while also serving up some simple messages about racial and religious tolerance, and – even if Marian, Fanny Little and Mortiana are literally the archetypal Maiden, Mother and Crone – female power in various forms.
It's no wonder I keep going back. But you were promised a decade full of this stuff… let's see what else was on offer.
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Michael Mann's acclaimed colonial epic stars Daniel Day-Lewis (nominated for a BAFTA for his performance as the white Mohawk Nathaniel "Hawkeye" Poe), Madeline Stowe and Russell Means. Mann's movie – characteristically detailed in its execution – is based on the 1826 novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper but actually owes more to an earlier adaptation directed by George B. Seitz in 1936. Like Prince of Thieves, The Last of the Mohicans embodies sweeping romance and emotion, but with a much more earnest tone.
The Three Musketeers (1993)
In '93, the world had thrust upon it another movie adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel about swashbuckling French swordsmen D'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, directed by Stephen Herek, and starring Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry and Rebecca De Mornay. This was more akin to Prince of Thieves, with its huge cast, sumptuous costuming and less realistic tone, but without the heart. It also had its own Bryan Adams banger (only this time he was joined by Rod Stewart and Sting, and it only reached number 2). The film, too, never reaches the same heights, and is a damp squib considering the production values.
Telling the story of legendary Scottish warrior William Wallace, Braveheart helped (briefly) solidify Mel Gibson as one of Hollywood's hottest properties after he produced, directed and starred in this historical epic. It swept that year's Oscars, taking home Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography, amongst others. Again, the film is all action, drama and romance, and like The Last of the Mohicans has more of a realistic bent, despite being riddled with historical inaccuracies; historian Seán Duffy famously remarked that "the battle of Stirling Bridge could have done with a bridge."
Still one of the biggest movies ever made, James Cameron's Titanic had almost as much historical impact as the 1912 real life shipping disaster upon which it's based. Well, not quite, but it was BIG. Thanks to their lead roles as class-crossed lovers Jack and Rose, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet were catapulted to stratospheric stardom. Titanic became the highest-grossing film of all time and stayed in the top-spot for 11 years. It was the first film to earn more than $1 billion worldwide, is cited as the first foreign-language film to be successful in India, and ties Ben Hur and The Return of the King for the most Oscar wins. It's also another example of a 90s historic adventure film that had its own ridiculously popular theme song: Celine Dion's soaring 'My Heart Will Go On' sold around 18 million copies and is the second best-selling single by a female artist. She's flying, Jack.
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
More big-named swashbuckling, this time executive produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Set in the 1820s, it follows two generations of Zorro, a masked vigilante who – not unlike Robin Hood – defends the poor from oppression. Initially, Robert Rodrigez was down to direct and I would've happily slashed someone with a stylised 'Z' to see his version! But Martin Campbell does a fine – if edgeless – job, and Banderas shines as the charismatic younger Zorro, especially when flanked by his excellent co-stars, to entertaining effect.
1998 also produced The Man in the Iron Mask (Leo is back and this time there are two of him) and in 1999 we got The 13th Warrior (Banderas is back and this time he's doing Beowolf), but seeing out the decade in true style was Ridley Scott's swords-and-sandals powerhouse Gladiator.
Let's bookend things with another 5-star all-timer. Russell Crowe gives the performance of his career (so far) as Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. (Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife). Gladiator takes what Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves did – lush production, smart script, heart-crushing romance and rousing action set pieces, and cranks the whole thing up to 12 under Scott's confident steer. Reinvigorating an appetite for Roman epics, it paved the way for movies like Troy (2004), Alexander (2004) and 300 (2006) – make of that what you will. Because, like any genre, historical adventure movies come in all shapes and standards, but I could watch Gladiator and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves back-to-back and on loop for the rest of time and never tire of the situation.
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I'm always looking for new ways to become more productive in my life + biz. I hate the feeling of having a bunch of stuff to do and not getting any of it done. But, what I've learned, is that when we try to do everything we end up doing nothing!
So, I've come up with a list system I use to organize all the things I want/need to do every week.
You can download my free printable NOW by signing up at the bottom of this post!
This system has really helped me achieve better work-life balance and become more productive than ever!
FIRST, I create a master goal list. This is a running list where I write down ALL the things, big + small, that I want to do.
THEN, every Sunday I prepare my weekly goals. I choose 3-5 items from my master list and tackle them. I make sure to choose one of my bigger goals each week. Trying to get them all done at once is not possible, but tackling them one at a time becomes much more doable.
FINALLY, every morning I wake up and prepare my list for the day. I've started using this day designer planner which helps me stay organized. But, in general, I write down all the scheduled calls/appointments/meetings I have planned in one color (this helps with my time management so I don't double-book). Then, I write down all the things I need to do. I like to make separate columns for work + life, as I've found this helps me reach a much better balance between the two.
why I keep my master goal list). But, when I pick a few each week to focus on, I get waaay more accomplished and make space to become more productive.
These weren't things I "wanted" to do. These are things I promised myself I would do. And, if you read this story of mine, you'll know when there's a will, there's a way (spoiler alert: it took a ratty old futon for me to come to this revelation).
Now, below is that same list. Expect this is what it looked like on the following Sunday, after updating it with HOW I crossed each one of my list and before starting my new list for the coming week. It's super helpful to write down how you accomplished each goal/task. For one, it holds you accountable and keeps you honest. But, more importantly, it reminds you if there's something you weren't able to get done completely (or if one task multiplied into 5 more, as they do) so you can add it to next week's list.
HOW: I went to all my doctor appointments and scheduled more for next week!
HOW: I had a call with my planner and she let me know I'm totally on track. Just a few bits and pieces to still nail down (hotel & invites) which are already on next week's list.
HOW: Done and done. Amazon, goodwill and creative thinking!
HOW: Still in the process, but I'm more than half-way through. It's tedious but SO worth it. Up next: Boardbooster!
It's wild how much creating this list system has calmed me down and helped me to become more productive. I'm usually so anxious to do ALL THE THINGS, all at once. But knowing that I just had these 5 to work toward a) let me get them all done right and b) helped me not stay distracted by all the other things I want to do. I know I'll have next week and the week after and so on to finish all the things. Taking them on a few at a time has helped tremendously.
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I love this! I have a similar schedule for my weekly "to-do's" and it's amazing how much more productive I am when I actually follow it!
Hey! So glad you liked it 🙂 I am so much more productive after incorporating this list system into my practice.


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Benin Technical College: Work intensifies as Obaseki assures project 'll be near completion by year end
April 7, 2018April 7, 2018
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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the reconstruction and expansion work ongoing at the Benin Science and Technical College (BSTC) will be near completion by the end of the year.
Obaseki gave the assurance during his meeting with the delegation from the European Parliament in Benin City, at the weekend.
According to him, "The Benin Science and Technical College is a work in progress and we anticipate that it would be near completion before the end of the year. When the project is completed, it will enable victims of human trafficking and others acquire technical and vocational skills which will offer them hope."
The state government is embarking on reconstruction and expansion work at the College which would also as a vocational centre in the state to engage youths on vocational skills and discourage them from illegal migration.
Noting that his administration will continue to engage youths on vocational skills to protect them from modern day slavery, Obaseki said, "the state government is making effort to provide reliable data and projects in the areas of agriculture, logistics and vocational training to create employment opportunities for youths in the state."
He noted: "The state government is working to reach a common ground with the European Union (EU) on strategies to halt human trafficking, illegal migration and modern day slavery, which include support for skills development programme for victims of human trafficking and other youths in the state."
Explaining that the state government requires support, he said, "What we require is not necessarily cash, but support for skills development programmes through which our youths can gain practical knowledge and skills to lead better lives."
Obaseki said, the BSTC is one among the state government's initiatives put in place to tackle human trafficking and illegal migration, adding, "The state government requires additional support to sustain the initiatives. Just imagine, if we need to give technical or vocational training to 3,000 to 5,000 young men and women, where are the teachers, where are the facilities? Much as we are not discouraged, we need support to provide these structures.
"The state government needs support to furnish workshops and laboratories; we have to recruit teachers, who have to be sent abroad for training. These are some of the areas the EU could provide technical support to assist the government and provide support for skills acquisition for young people," he added.
At the meeting, Dr. Josef Weidenholzer, who led the EU delegation assured the governor that the European Union Parliament is ready to provide support for the Edo State Government to curb illegal migration, noting, "The state and the EU share in the problem. This will strengthen the existing ties between EU and Nigeria to resolve illegal migration and human trafficking."
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León's Cathedral was not raised only to be contemplated. Its origin and meaning is, above all, to have been conceived as a work for divine worship. This Pulchra Leonina (beautiful of León) was designed and built at Medieval times when Cathedrals were the epicenter of religious, social and political life. Everything in this Cathedral, its orientation, the floor's shape, its height, the reliefs of the stones, the stained glass windows, its history and legend… all in this marvel of Gothic art allows to admire the human work and to recognize all divine inside it.
Dear reader, the magazine in your hands offers a different view of León's Cathedral, a temple which we want to tell you with a look lent from León's people, casual visitors, architects, bishops, kings, pilgrims on route to Compostela, canons, popes, saints and faithful who rest here… people who, over time, have dreamed, loved and lived León's Cathedral.
Walking inside and outside invites us to discover, in each of its corners, passages of the biblical history of Salvation, of Catholic tradition and of the life of man in this part of the world. Unique works which have survived the passage of generations, hidden images carved in stone, hundreds of anecdotes, famous people and saints of the Church.
We will discover ancient rites and shed light on what happened, now happens and it will happen in a Cathedral which, far away from what the passing of history makes one suspect, is more alive than ever. Do not stop reading us. REVISTA CATEDRAL DE LEÓN which borns today thanks to the Cathedral's Chapter will certainly help you to feel the Pulchra Leonina as your own.


Below you will discover Sonoma State University through the lens of a variety of facts and statistics. These stats were taken from the SSU 2016 Fact Book (PDF).
Sonoma State University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. SSU is also a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, an association of public colleges and universities whose primary mission is ensuring that fine undergraduate liberal arts and sciences education is available to students in the public systems of higher education. SSU is the only California member of COPLAC.
The SSU Alumni Association is a non-profit corporation designed to support and further the development of SSU. The Association's mission is to provide service to Sonoma State University alumni as well as encourage and enhance their life-long relationship with the university. The Association sponsors alumni programs and events and provides student scholarships. Membership is open to graduates, former students, and friends of SSU.
The SSU Intercollegiate Athletics Program participates in the California Collegiate Athletic Association as a Division II program of the NCAA. Currently, five men's and nine women's intercollegiate teams compete. In addition, there is a wide variety of sports clubs and an active intramural and recreational sports program.
Each year, SSU sponsors hundreds of seminars, workshops, lectures, conferences, exhibits and other public programs. In addition, thousands of North Bay residents attend public performances on campus each year, produced or sponsored by the Center for Performing Arts. The University Art Gallery and University Library Galleryare major attractions for local artists, hosting numerous exhibits each year. Additionally, with the opening of the Green Music Center in 2012, great strides have been made in bringing culturally significant atists, lecturerers and workshops to North Bay residents and students.
Within SSU's 36 academic departments, degrees are offered in 46 majors and 49 minors at the bachelor's level and 15 at the master's level. The university offers a joint master's degree in mathematics with San Francisco State University and a joint doctorate in educational administration with Sacramento State University and the University of California, Davis. There are nine credential programs and eight undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. SSU also offers the one of the only Wine Business programs in the country. Basic teaching credential programs in education include multiple subject, multiple subject BCLAD, single subject, administrative services, reading/language arts (certificater specialist), special education (mild/moderater moderate/severe), pupil personnel services (via the counseling department).
SSU offers upper-division BA degree completion programs in Liberal Studies at the Mendocino College campus in Ukiah; the Napa Valley College campus; and the Solano Community College campus in Vallejo.
SSU's School of Extended and International Education provides access to Sonoma State University's intellectual, cultural and educational resources to the community and to international students. In addition to summer and winter intersessions, which provide general education and major courses for earlier graduation, the school offers a variety of coursework for professional development and licensure, along with degree programs designed for working adults. Among its community-based programs are the summer youth enrichment program EXCEL, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for older adults (with classes at SSU, Oakmont and Healdsburg). International students can acquire the English language skills they need for business or academics at the Sonoma State American Language Institute.
Sonoma State College was founded in 1961 when Governor Edmund G. Brown signed Senate Bill 43 establishing the college as a member of the California State College system. The college opened in temporary quarters in 1961 under the leadership of founding president Ambrose R. Nichols, Jr. with an enrollment of 265 upper-division students. Most of the faculty and administrators of the Santa Rosa Center of San Francisco State College, which had served the region since 1956, joined the new college. Sonoma State College moved to its present 269-acre site in 1966 when its first two buildings, Stevenson and Darwin Halls, were completed. By then there were more than 1,000 students enrolled. In 1978, University status was granted and the name of the college was changed to Sonoma State University.
2005 The newly-constructed Recreation Center receives the Outstanding Sports Facilities Award by the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association for its functional use of space and incorporation of sustainable building techniques.
Sonoma State is a residential campus, with 90 percent of the freshmen class and 37 percent of all undergraduate students choosing to live on campus. Nationally recognized in the Princeton Review for "Dorms Like Palaces," SSU's housing goes above and beyond the typical dorm experience by providing suite-style living within six residential villages, with a total of 3,100 units. All suites and apartments are fully furnished and carpeted with their own living rooms and bathrooms, and all apartments have their own kitchens and provide wireless connectivity to the University's computer network.
The library has a collection of more than 670,000 volumes, with 8,000 new titles added each year. Current periodical subscriptions number over 35,000 (in both print and electronic formats).
Roughly 275,000 items each year.
There were more than 630,000 visits by students, faculty, staff, and community users in 2012.
From the library web site, students, faculty, and staff have access to the library catalog, more than 160 databases covering all academic subject areas, and a continuously increasing number of full-text journal articles.
269 acres, located in Rohnert Park at the foot of the Sonoma Mountains. The campus is an hour's drive north of San Francisco and centrally located between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the wine country to the north and east.
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3D printers are now available at a price that's affordable for home users to experiment, but the sheer choice of printers can be confusing. XYZprinting has a lot of models in its range, but the da Vinci mini W+ is the one which will surely appeal most.
Unlike many 3D printers at this level, you don't have to assemble the mini W+. Aside from removing some packing materials and protective tape, it's basically ready to print.
And while others have a steep learning curve to get good prints, the da Vinci is largely automatic and doesn't require the user to dial in the best settings.
It does have some drawbacks, but as a first 3D printer, there's a lot to like.
You can buy the mini w+ from Amazon for £225. In the US, it's $199.95 from XYZprinting.
This is more than the Creality Ender 3 which costs £195 from Amazon. But the da Vinci is cheaper than the Creality in the US, which costs $229.99 from Amazon US.
600g reels of filament cost around £16 / $27 and come in various colours. They're derived from corn starch, making them bio-compostable and non-toxic.
If you're willing to upgrade to hardened steel nozzle – or buy the printer with one fitted to start with – you can use the metallic PLA which offers a metal-like finish to prints.
Unlike many 3D printers which look like industrial machines, the da Vinci could be (and has been) mistaken for a sewing machine. We were sent the black version, but the orange finish will stand out a lot more.
There is a small amount of assembly required: you have to install the extruder, attach the ribbon cable and the filament guide. A 300g starter reel is supplied, and it's easy to load this onto the machine once you've removed a plastic panel and extracted the hanger.
The printer is designed to be hooked up to a PC via USB, although you can enable Wi-Fi if you really don't want to use a wire. You'll have to use a USB cable initially to set up a wireless connection. We didn't test this but have seen several recent reports that it can be a faff to get working and, since you risk wasting the costly PLA filament, it's more sensible to just plug in the supplied USB cable.
The instructions are, unfortunately, out of date and tell you to download XYZMaker, but the up-to-date advice is to get XYZPrint and XYZWare.
However, XYZMaker includes a 3D creator / editor and uses XYZPrint as a plugin for slicing (the process of making a 3D model printable) and handling the actual printing and maintenance. Annoyingly, both apps nag you to log in to your XYZ account, but you can dismiss the window and carry on anyway.
The mini w+ has a printable area of 150 x 150 x 150mm, or 5.9 x 5.9 x 5.9in if you work in old money. The bed is aluminium and isn't heated. To compensate for this, several sheets of tape – like masking tape – are included in the box and XYZ recommends you apply Pritt Stick-type glue if the room temperature is below 25C.
It's capable only of printing with PLA filament from XYZ: it won't work with other brands because of the RFID chip in the official XYZ reels.
There's no display on the printer, nor any way to print from a memory card or USB stick: everything must be sent from a computer.
It would be much more useful for first-time users if there were a step by step guide to making your first 3D print, but the instructions skip over how to place one of the stock 3D objects on the canvas and then print it. But once you've figured that out for yourself, you can re-join the instructions and learn how to start the print plugin, prepare it for printing (that's the slicing process) and actually start printing.
The mini w+ calibrates itself, so you don't have to worry about such things as the z-offset or whether the bed is perfectly level. And we were impressed with quality of the first couple of prints.
You will quickly find the limitations of the mini w+, and 3D printing in general, though. It doesn't like printing very small objects with fine detail, so you'll have to experiment with scaling until you know what is the minimum size you can print a section of a piece.
You can change the size by entering dimensions in mm or inches, but there is no option in the XYZ software to scale by percentage, which is a bit annoying.
As soon as you print anything which needs supports – a 3D printer cannot print into thin air of course – you'll realise you need to put some effort into learning how the settings work in the XYZPrint app. Here you'll find toggles to enable supports, rafts and brims along with settings for each.
Supports are generated automatically, but they can be difficult to remove from the final print if there's poor access, or it's very small. Rafts and brims can be useful if your print won't remain stuck to the bed for the duration of the print.
The software tells you how long a print will take at your chosen settings, and if you return to the right tab after hitting 'PRINT' you can track its progress.
We printed various test models and found the print quality generally good. However, quality does vary depending on the complexity of the model, and it is common to find 'spaghetti' hanging where there isn't sufficient support and 'zits' or blobs of plastic where the extrusion isn't perfect.
Another issue was adhesion to the bed. In cooler temperatures, you run the risk of the model coming unstuck from the bed in the middle of printing. When this happens unsupervised, the extruder spews out filament like a spider's web and wastes it. So it's a good idea to keep an eye on prints so you can stop them if they fail.
We printed a good selection of models and found that some printed well, such as the well-known 3DBenchy boat, while others, including a 3D Surprise Egg, failed. In particular, the articulated sections were welded together instead of being separate, so it was impossible to open the printed egg.
The button on the front can be used to pause printing, and you can clear any problem areas before resuming. Don't leave it paused for over three minutes, though, as the print will be cancelled.
There are lots of free apps for 3D printing and slicing, but you'll struggle to use any of them with the mini w+. That's because it uses a proprietary protocol and doesn't install a printer driver in Windows: the software communicates directly.
So when XYZ's tech support told us to use Microsoft 3D Builder to print a model which caused XYZprint to crash, we discovered that it isn't actually possible to do that: it can't 'see' any 3D printers installed.
It's tempting to liken the da vinci mini w+ to an Apple product, as you're effectively in a walled garden, limited to using XYZ's own filament and software. There are pros and cons of this approach: it's easy to use, but you'll fairly quickly feel the limitations of those walls and potentially wish you'd picked a different printer.