The Solid Verbal: College Football Podcast
Summary: College football in all its glory. Ditch the mainstream and break the huddle with The Solid Verbal. Since 2008, Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein have been shaking up the college football podcasting scene with their fun and unique blend of commentary. Whether you're a diehard or a casual observer, the show taps into your fandom with spirited debates, fresh perspectives, and segments you won't hear anywhere else. Recognized as trailblazers in the podcasting world, The Solid Verbal isn't just another college football show—it's America's College Football Podcast. Become a Verballer today and join thousands of others who don't just love college football, they live it!Each week brings a new story and The Solid Verbal is your best national podcast to stay up to date as the college football narrative whipsaws from week to week. From massive conference realignment to an expanded College Football Playoff and the constant uncertainty created by NIL and the Transfer Portal, the sport is chock full of important topics that drive the discussion ahead of the 2024 college football season. With two episodes per week in the offseason, Ty and Dan keep you up to date on the latest happenings and entertained with their unique brand of themed content and banter.
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Podcasts:
Ty and Dan pull back the curtain and make a handful of major announcements that are sure to animate the Verballerhood. Plus, another deep dive into an overflowing inbox, featuring questions about Nick Saban's eventual replacement at Alabama, LSU's benefit-of-the-doubt, bachelor party college football matchups, Shohei Ohtani, and much more.
Ty and Dan field questions from the Verballerhood on which teams will be most affected by their schedules in 2021, the ideal combination of Saturday college football things, very specific TCU and Kansas State musings, Group of Five standouts, unorthodox game venues, and much more. Plus, a candid discussion about the best Summer Olympics events for moderately athletic people.
Ty and Dan touch base with ESPN's Bill Connelly to get an early look at what the numbers are saying about the 2021 college football season. Also, how seriously should college football fans take the statistics that came out of the 2020 Covid season?
Ty and Dan take a look at way-too-early point spreads for some of the biggest games on the 2021 college football schedule and make their gut reaction picks.
Ty and Dan discuss the major news of the day as NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules are adopted, at long last, by the NCAA and all student athletes are immediately eligible to profit from their likenesses. With help from Ross Dellenger of Sports Illustrated and Michael Felder of Stadium and the Hand in the Dirt Podcast, they discuss how NIL will impact college football, how the NCAA was forced into action, how schools might lean into the new rules, how the open market will react to college athletes as brands, and much more.
Ty and Dan ponder the answers to ten important questions, ranging from the true No. 1 team this fall to the programs best positioned to take a big jump. Why is LSU's opening game at UCLA so tricky? What's a realistic expectation for Steve Sarkisian in Year One at Texas? And which new coaches aren't going to work out? Plus, digital sabbaticals and recruitment by snack food.
Ty (representing TCU) and Dan (representing Oklahoma State) spar for the services of an imaginary wide receiver recruit by highlighting the advantages of both programs.
Ty and Dan hop in the time machine and go back to the early years of the four-team playoff and talk through how an expanded, 12-team model would've changed the dynamics. Plus, which teams were the "jumpers" that prove how the new format could actually mean more late season drama.
Ty and Dan enter the virtual recruiting arena and compete for the services of Chase Chase, a make-believe edge rusher from suburban Chicago with ideal size, speed and strength, and his pick of Big Ten schools for his college experience. Ty recruits on behalf of Ohio State; Dan on behalf of Michigan.
Ty and Dan react to the news that the College Football Playoff may be on the verge of expanding to 12 teams, with a system that rewards the six highest ranked conference champions and six at-large teams. Who are the winners and losers? What are the lingering questions? And would this proposal be good for the sport?
Ty and Dan try their luck at recruiting Gunner Simpson, a fictitious, five-star quarterback recruit from suburban Atlanta. Ty makes the case for Georgia; Dan pitches Alabama. The Verballerhood will decide who presented the most persuasive case for their respective SEC powerhouse.
Ty and Dan immerse themselves in an overflowing inbox of college football questions, ranging from the plan after Jim Harbaugh to possible losses for Ohio State and Clemson to teams swapping conferences. Plus, Dan's adventures as a cheese smuggler.
Ty, Dan and a trusted panel of Verballers turn the page on 2020, discuss what lessons they learned, and forge ahead into a (hopefully) more normal 2021.
With help from an esteemed panel of Verballers, Ty and Dan take one more look back at the awkward fan experience during the 2020 college football season.
Ty and Dan learn more about the challenges facing college football broadcasters and wonder how telecasts may change as a result. With help from Anish Shroff of ESPN, a look back at more of the obstacles from 2020 and a brief glimpse ahead at 2021 and beyond.
