Digest

The Cover Three Podcast begins with a discussion about the transfer portal and whether top wide receivers like Isaiah Bond, Evan Stewart, and Juice Wells would be starters for Clemson. The hosts agree that Clemson's wide receiver room is already strong and that the offensive line is a bigger need. They then move on to discuss Garrett Riley's coaching stock, with the hosts agreeing that his stock has suffered due to Clemson's inconsistent offense last year, but that he could bounce back if Clemson has a successful season. The hosts then delve into a discussion about the best era of college football, with Chip Patterson arguing for the late 80s through the early 2000s, Tom Fernelli favoring the pre-realignment era, and Danny Cannell arguing for the 1980s and 90s. The podcast concludes with a debate on the best enforcers in college football history, with the hosts discussing players like Brian Bosworth, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Ruben Foster. They also discuss the potential for three undefeated teams in the SEC this year, with the hosts debating how conference championship participation would be decided in such a scenario.

Outlines

00:00:00

Intro and Transfer Portal Discussion

This Chapter begins with the hosts introducing themselves and the podcast. They then discuss the transfer portal and whether top wide receivers like Isaiah Bond, Evan Stewart, and Juice Wells would be starters for Clemson. The hosts agree that Clemson's wide receiver room is already strong and that the offensive line is a bigger need.

00:01:28

Garrett Riley's Coaching Stock

This Chapter focuses on Garrett Riley's coaching stock. The hosts agree that his stock has suffered due to Clemson's inconsistent offense last year, but that he could bounce back if Clemson has a successful season. They discuss the factors that could influence his stock, including Clemson's win-loss record and whether they win the ACC and make the playoffs.

00:11:17

The Best Era of College Football

This Chapter delves into a discussion about the best era of college football. Chip Patterson argues for the late 80s through the early 2000s, Tom Fernelli favors the pre-realignment era, and Danny Cannell argues for the 1980s and 90s. They discuss the factors that make each era unique, including the dominance of certain programs, the style of play, and the overall national appeal of the sport.

00:28:20

College Football Enforcers

This Chapter focuses on the best enforcers in college football history. The hosts discuss players like Brian Bosworth, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Ruben Foster. They discuss the qualities that make a good enforcer, including physicality, intimidation, and leadership.

00:41:13

Conference Expansion and Undefeated Teams

This Chapter discusses the potential for three undefeated teams in the SEC this year, with the hosts debating how conference championship participation would be decided in such a scenario. They discuss the potential for tiebreakers and the impact of conference expansion on the playoff system.

00:48:22

First-Time FBS Coaches

This Chapter focuses on first-time FBS coaches and which one is most likely to make the biggest jump in next year's rankings. The hosts discuss coaches like Fran Brown, Jeff Levy, Deshant Foster, and Brent Brennan, considering their experience, the strength of their programs, and the potential for their teams to have successful seasons.

00:52:55

Summer School and Upcoming Episodes

This Chapter concludes the podcast with a reminder about the upcoming summer school episodes and a preview of an upcoming conversation with Aaron Taylor, a CBS Sports college football analyst. The hosts also discuss the upcoming college football season and their predictions for some of the top teams in the country.

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Q&A

• What are some of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal?

  Some of the top wide receivers in the transfer portal include Isaiah Bond, Evan Stewart, Juice Wells, Colby Young, Noah Rodgers, Deon Berks, and Julian Fleming.

• What is Garrett Riley's coaching stock like after his first year at Clemson?

  Garrett Riley's coaching stock has suffered due to Clemson's inconsistent offense last year, but he could bounce back if Clemson has a successful season. His stock could be influenced by Clemson's win-loss record and whether they win the ACC and make the playoffs.

• What is the best era of college football?

  The best era of college football is a matter of opinion, but some of the most popular choices include the late 80s through the early 2000s, the pre-realignment era, and the 1980s and 90s. Each era has its own unique characteristics, including the dominance of certain programs, the style of play, and the overall national appeal of the sport.

• Who are some of the best enforcers in college football history?

  Some of the best enforcers in college football history include Brian Bosworth, Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Ruben Foster, Troy Palomolo, and Dallas Turner.

• What would happen if three teams in the SEC went undefeated this year?

  If three teams in the SEC went undefeated this year, the conference championship participation would likely be decided by tiebreakers. These tiebreakers could include head-to-head matchups, conference record, common opponent win-loss record, and even the College Football Playoff rankings.

• Which first-time FBS coach is most likely to make the biggest jump in next year's rankings?

  The hosts believe that Fran Brown at Syracuse or Brent Brennan at Arizona are the most likely first-time FBS coaches to make the biggest jump in next year's rankings. They cite their experience, the strength of their programs, and the potential for their teams to have successful seasons.

Show Notes