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 chat with Dave Waters from Gators Breakdown Podcast about Billy Napier's first year with the Florida Gators. How does he grade out the job that Napier did after taking over for Dan Mullen? What was the source of the week-to-week inconsistency in Gainesville? What's being done to fix the defense in 2024? And what effect, if any, did the Jaden Rashada debacle have on recruiting?
Ty and Dan welcome Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast back to the show to recap Lincoln Riley's first year at USC. How should the Trojans be graded after an exciting 11-win season, led by a pyrotechnic offense and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in Caleb Williams? What made the USC defense such a liability and is Alex Grinch the guy who can fix it? Plus, what has the last year been like to cover USC football amid the high profile coaching chance and impending move to the Big Ten?
Ty and Dan talk their way through the second half of their Coach Bracket in the spirit of March Madness. Has Dabo Swinney's star faded? How good is Ryan Day? How high is too high for Lance Leipold? Would you rank Kirby Smart over Nick Saban?
In the spirit of March Madness, Ty and Dan put together a bracket of 32 coaches and debate which should move on and which should go home.
Ty chats with Pete Sampson about an intense couple months at Notre Dame, as Sam Hartman transferred in, Tommy Rees left for Alabama, and Gerad Parker was promoted to offensive coordinator from within. How did the Hartman transfer come to be and was there ever a concern he might change his mind? What was the relationship like between Marcus Freeman and Rees? And with bigger names rumored as the next playcaller, is it a disappointment that Parker got the nod?
Ty and Dan examine the NFL scouting reports for Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, CJ Stroud, Will Levis, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs and relive the experience of watching each play in college. Would you want to draft them if you ran an NFL team?
Ty and Dan pay homage to their roots and go for a ride on an alternate version of the Oregon Trail, chock full of pivotal moments for potential conference realignment around college football. What happens if Oregon and Washington bolt for the Big Ten? What happens if the "corner schools" join the Big 12? Is there any way Florida State can free itself from the ACC? What's the deal with Notre Dame?
Brett McMurphy from The Action Network on the latest news on the Pac-12's ongoing negotiations for new media rights and the impossible situation in which the conference finds itself. Can commissioner George Kliavkoff find a way to keep the remaining schools happy? Are Oregon and Washington destined to join the Big Ten? How likely is more conference realignment?
Is the media too critical of Dabo Swinney at Clemson? How would you structure a Brian Ferentz-style contract stipulation? Will the upcoming EA Sports video game add to your enjoyment of college football?
Are Games Too Long? More Conference Realignment? Optimal SEC Schedule Format?
Ty and Dan continue their discussion from last episode and take an even closer look at the art of college football fandom. What your highest, lowest and most heartbreaking moments as a fan of your team? Who are your favorite players of the last 15 years? What don't fans of other teams understand about your school?
Ty and Dan deep dive the emotional whipsaw of being a college football fan and unpack the baggage involved with rooting for the weirdest sport in the world. What game situations bring you joy? What makes you want to throw the remote control? How do you cope with the lows and react to the highs?
Ty and Dan revel in Brian Ferentz's new contract stiuplations at Iowa, react to Tommy Rees's hiring at Alabama, and stage a draft of 10 new head coaches going into the 2023 college football season. Will Team Ty or Team Dan finish with more regular season wins? You be the judge.
Following up last Thursday's episode, Ty and Dan take a look back at the 2022-2023 recruiting cycle and evaluate how Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and USC addressed their most pressing needs. Where did each school focus its recruiting efforts and which players stand to make the biggest impact in their freshman seasons?
On National Signing Day, Ty and Dan take a look back at the 2022-2023 recruiting cycle and evaluate how Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Texas and Oklahoma addressed their most pressing needs. Where did each school focus its recruiting efforts and which players stand to make the biggest impact in their freshman seasons?
