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In hour three, the crew turns its attention to the Senior Bowl as Jake, Matt, and Alondra head to Mobile to take OTB on the road. Along the way, Jake manages to completely stump the room’s one shared brain cell with a geography question that spirals into chaos. We close out the show with an extended Ask the Bench to wrap things up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two, the crew dives into what the Saints should prioritize in the upcoming NFL Draft, focusing on which wide receivers would be the best fit to pair with Chris Olave in the first round. We also hit the latest on the NFL coaching carousel as teams continue to reshuffle leadership across the league. Things get a little spicy when Jake and Matt go back and forth over Matt’s refusal to wait on Jake at the Senior Bowl, turning the conversation into some classic OTB tension.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB, we dive back into the transfer portal and debate whether Jordan Seaton is actually worth the headache. We talk Bob Chesney landing at “Cowboy U”, and somehow the hour also turns into Jake confronting a possible midlife crisis… complete with a commitment to growing his hair out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU landing the No. 1 EDGE in the transfer portal, Princewell Umanmielen, breaking down what the elite pass rusher brings to Baton Rouge and how he impacts the Tigers’ defense moving forward.The guys also run through the latest updates in the NFL coaching carousel, discussing openings, potential hires, and how the league’s offseason is taking shape. Plus, they answer your questions in another edition of Ask the Bench, covering LSU football, the NFL, and everything in between.From LSU transfer portal news and Princewell Umanmielen analysis to NFL coaching rumors and fan Q&A, this episode delivers can’t-miss insight from Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Dr. Stephen Etheridge to break down the latest on Denver Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix’s injury. Dr. Etheridge explains how NFL team doctors evaluate injuries, determine a player’s availability, and make game-day status decisions at the quarterback position.The show also features LSU Women’s Basketball assistant coach Bob Starkey, who joins the guys to discuss the Tigers’ two recent Top 15 wins, what has fueled LSU’s success, and a preview of the upcoming matchup at Texas A&M.From NFL injury insight and Bo Nix updates to LSU Women’s Basketball analysis and SEC hoops, this episode delivers expert perspective from the field, the sideline, and the locker room.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jacob Hester is back from Miami and joins Matt Flynn to break down the biggest stories in college football. The guys react to Indiana’s stunning CFP National Championship victory, with Jake sharing his thoughts on what the Hoosiers’ title means for the future of the College Football Playoff.They also dive into the latest LSU transfer portal updates, discussing key departures, potential additions, and what it all means for Brian Kelly and the Tigers heading into next season. Plus, Jake recaps his trip to Miami and offers insight from around the college football landscape.Don’t miss this episode packed with CFP National Championship reaction, LSU football news, and transfer portal analysis from Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three of OTB, we’re joined by Nick Underhill to talk Saints and where things stand heading into the offseason. We get into OTB Mailbag, and we react to Danny Etling being hired by the Commanders as an assistant quarterbacks coachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two of OTB, we dive into the money side of college football, breaking down NIL, how it’s reshaping the sport, and what it means for programs trying to keep up. We also shift to the NFL and talk through the coaching carousel, discussing the latest openings, firings, and where some of the top candidates could land.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Richard Dickson joins Matt to co-host in place of Jake as we spend hour one recapping the national championship. We break down Indiana winning its first-ever national title and discuss how the changing landscape of college football helped make a moment like this possible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three of OTB, Matt goes on another rant about the current state of college football after Darian Mensah announced he was staying at Duke — only to enter the transfer portal at the last minute. We roll through Weekend Winners, and Jake joins us from Miami to talk about the national championship and the scene around the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We kick off hour two with a transfer portal update, breaking down who LSU picked up over the weekend and how those additions fit the roster. We then react to the breaking news that the Bills are moving on from Sean McDermott, and we close out the hour by talking about tonight’s national championship game and what we’re watching for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB, we recap all the NFL action from the weekend — breaking down each game, the biggest storylines, and which teams impressed (or didn’t). We also talk about who we think is ultimately going to win it all. Plus, Alondra tells us about her half marathon and how the race went.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three of OTB, we make our picks for the NFL playoff games this weekend and spend most of the hour breaking down the matchups and storylines across the postseason. We also react to the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker to a massive, eye-popping deal, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We kick off hour two with a rant from Matt about NIL, the lack of real rules, and young athletes coming into serious money without guidance on how to handle it. We talk about the upcoming NFL Draft and just how bad the quarterback class looks right now, and we explain why Garrett Nussmeier may not have actually hurt his draft stock as much as people think.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour one of OTB, we talk NFL playoffs and debate which quarterback is under the most pressure to get it done this postseason. We also hit on a few new LSU portal additions and how they fit into the roster, and we tease a deeper conversation coming later about NIL and businesses donating money in college athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour three of OTB, we get nostalgic talking about old MTV shows and the era that raised us. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another round of Munchies, and Coach Jay Johnson stops by to preview the upcoming LSU baseball season and what to expect from the Tigers this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour two of OTB, we start by talking about LSU men’s basketball, where the program currently stands, and whether it’s time to consider moving on from Matt McMahon. Matt then reads a letter Bobby Bowden wrote in the 1970s to his team reporting to camp. We wrap up the hour with Blake Baker joining the show to talk LSU footballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.




