Alabama QB battle, Florida & Tennessee spring recap + 1-on-1 with Pete Golding

Alabama held its spring game over the weekend and McElroy’s big takeaway is the quarterback competition between Mack and Russell is a LOT closer than anticipated. Florida and Tennessee also held spring games and McElroy breaks down the QB competitions and tells you why the Gators O-Line must improve this summer and why Tennessee’s defense will be the story for the Vols this fall. Plus, McElroy talks with Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding and the two discuss how Golding got buy-in from the Ole Miss team during the CFP, when he knew he was going to be the Ole Miss head coach, his support for Trinidad Chambliss, the Ole Miss transfer portal class and so much more.

0:00 There is no offseason in college football
2:13 Alabama Spring Recap - QB Battle Mack vs Russell
7:50 Florida Spring Recap - Philio the favorite, WR’s are deep, O-line needs work
13:37 Tennessee Spring Recap - The Vols defense is legit, offense has questions, QB battle
18:52 Pete Golding Interview
20:35 When did Golding believe he was going to be a D1 head coach
23:00 How has Golding’s philosophy evolved has a coach
25:00 Golding tells the story of how he became the Head Coach at Ole Miss
28:05 What Golding did to get buy-in from everyone during the CFP run
30:15 Golding goes through the Trinidad Chambliss situation
33:15 What new OC John David Baker brings to the table
35:15 Golding explains how he had to adjust during the CFP as a head coach
37:50 Pete Golding breaks down defenses like you have never heard before!
42:28 The portal class at Ole Miss is gelling
48:00 How Golding has maintained his personality through a whirlwind couple of months
50:57 There is a lot to like about Ole Miss this season
51:53 Hot Take - The Alabama quarterback race is a LOT closer than anticipated
53:42 Hot Take - If Ole Miss stays healthy they’re back in the CFP
55:00 Hot Take - Jon Sumrall wins SEC Coach of the Year within 3 years
56:05 Hot Take - Knowles defense gives Tennessee a chance, but the offense is what decides if Tennessee is actually good

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