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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It's been awhile on the Blog Boy Roundtable and Seth, Nate, Steeg, and Nick have a lot to discuss from Nick Saban's replacement at Alabama, to the coaching carousel, and lawsuits against the NCAA. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Seth, Steeg, and Vito talk about a great week of dubs from Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball. Then, Steeg and Vito bring back the USF Round-Up and discuss tennis and track. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Nate, Seth, and Steeg have a lot to talk about with football making a few additions on the staff and recruiting trail and basketball breaking records and securing a couple huge wins (16:35). Plus, a few fun announcements coming up. Be sure to join our discord server and be a part of the community. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Nate, Seth, and Steeg discuss recent USF Football news and notes including a bullish way-too-early prediction on the national beat. Then, they talk Men's Basketball and their success under Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim so far in the early part of conference play (17:11) and wrap-up with women's basketball (34:52). A tale of two trajectories.  This is not the same South Florida, folks. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

Just a couple days after Michigan wins the National Championship, another bombshell goes off - Nick Saban announces his retirement from Alabama. We have a full table of Blog Boys here to discuss both topics including possible candidates for the Crimson Tide, and the domino effect it could have on college football. Watch the full live stream on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTHqLr8O1fs

A special edition of Pod by the BAE reflects on what Russ Wood (@RussHoops) did for USF Men's Basketball, USF Athletics, and the College Basketball world in general. Chris Torello (@TorelloSports) joins us to share stories about the man who was so plugged into Men's Basketball we didn't dare compete with him. Rest in Peace Russ, our hearts go out to you and your loved ones.

The Bay Area Examiner wishes everyone a happy new year and after a couple week hiatus for the holidays Nate, Seth, and Steeg are back to discuss their best, worst, and funniest moments of the USF football season. Then, we hand out our MVPs and what we want to see going into 2024. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer

The Blog Boys took a break for the holidays, but now Seth, Nate, Steeg, and Nick are back at it to discuss the entire bowl season and what the opt-outs have meant to it. Then, the fellas discuss the New Year Six Bowls, the Playoff, and discuss the National Championship.  Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBayAreaExaminer