Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

For a third week in a row - UConn guard is BACK! He's talking UConn's win over Providence, Dan Hurley's tech and previewing the Big East Tourney! This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! Check out Hassan's store: https://22threads.com/collections/hassan-diarra Join the Aaron Torres Pod BRACKET CHALLENGE: Bracket Fanatics GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Torres reacts to an insane weekend - discussing the South Carolina-LSU women's brawl, Kyle Filipowski's trip (and why there wasn't more outrage) and Kentucky beating Tennessee. Then he is joined for a lengthy sit down with McNeese head coach Will Wade, as they talk about his LSU days, life at a small school and how his image has changed with his success this season. South Carolina-LSU brawl (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the South Carolina-LSU brawl, what happened, what's next, and why this is quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in all of sports Kyle Filipowski trip and Duke fans act crazy (17:00) From there, Torres takes a quick break before discussing chaos at Duke. The Blue Devils lost but the big story was Kyle Filipowski tripping a player and Duke fans throwing ice and water at UNC players. A week after there was national outrage over court storming, why does no one seem to care when Duke players and coaches are acting out of control! Kentucky beats Tennessee plus

On a loaded Friday show, Torres tells you the only eight teams that can win the college hoops national title and discusses a report that Louisville has a NEW leader for its next head coach. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend talking Duke-Carolina, Tennessee-Kentucky AND MORE! The only 8 teams that can win college hoops national championship (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the ONLY eight teams that he believes can win the college hoops national championship this year. Plus, the 2-3 elite teams that can't win and what's holding them back! Does Louisville basketball have a new favorite for their coaching job (27:00): Next, Torres, reacts to a report that there is a new favorite for Louisville's next head coach. Who is it? And how likely is it that he'd say yes? Previewing a LOADED weekend slate (40:00): Finally, Torres rips through a loaded weekend slate, talking Duke-Carolina, Kentucky-Tennessee and more! GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Get your "M

Torres reacts to a WILD Wednesday night in college hoops. He discusses Tennessee clinching the SEC regular season title, Kentucky putting up 90 on an off night vs. Vandy and UConn winning at Marquette. Plus, he talks mid-majors, a major coaching piece of news and answers your questions! Here's a full rundown: Tennessee wins the SEC (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Tennessee's SEC regular season title, can they get a No. 1 seed, and the dumb reaction of one of the Vols' biggest haters. Kentucky rolls Vanderbilt (16:00): From there, Torres reacts to Kentucky rolling Vandy - and explains why the Wildcats scoring 93 on an "off-night" shows you just how dangerous this team can be. UConn beats Marquette + the rest of the night in college hoops (22:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing UConn's win over Marquette and why this team might just *now* be peaking at the back end of the year. Also, thoughts on the bubble, Will Wade has McNeese State rolling + a big piece of coaching carousel news. Get

Torres opens the show by reacting to a report that said that Caitlin Clark has taken the women's game beyond men's college basketball. Is that true?! Then he reacts to Tuesday hoops - was he wrong on Purdue as they clinch a second straight Big Ten title? Then he talks Florida smacking Alabama, and if the Gators are a sneaky Final Four threat and the one team that deserves more respect nationally. Plus, he previews a LOADED Wednesday slate  Caitlin Clark and the women's game passed men's hoops? (2:00): Torres opens the show by reacting to one reporter who says that Caitlin Clark has helped women's college basketball pass the men's game - is it true? Torres dives in! Tuesday night college hoops and previewing Wednesday (17:00): From there Torres reacts to a loaded Tuesday night in college hoops. Purdue clinches a Big Ten title - is Torres ready to admit he was wrong on the Boilermakers? Plus, Florida crushes Bama - are the Gators a sleeper in March?! Also, the curious case of South Florida, which has lost one

For the second straight week, UConn guard Hassan Diarra visits the show! He talks the Huskies Big East clinching win on Sunday, what it was like to do it in front of the home fans, what's next and yes, the viral video of Dan Hurley showing up at the bar after the game!  This episode is brought to you by Shea's Pizzeria and Sportsbar - the best place to watch UConn when the Huskies are on the road. Located at 103 Tolland Turnpike in Manchester, CT, Shea's - come for the food, stay for the fun! This show is also brought to you by BetUS Sportsbook - GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres drops a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory after this week's combine - then switches gears to college hoops. Tennessee beats Bama and Torres explains why he's rooting for Rick Barnes this March. Plus, will Kentucky's defense cost them come tourney time? UConn wins the Big East, Gonzaga surging AND MORE!  Caleb Williams conspiracy theory (3:00): Torres opens the show by dropping a Caleb Williams conspiracy theory coming out of the NFL Combine - and explains why he doesn't believe Williams will end up a Chicago Bear. Tennessee beats Bama - is this finally the Vols year? (17:00): From there, Torres talks the big game of the weekend - as Tennessee beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Torres asks if this is finally the Vols year, and why he's rooting for Rick Barnes in march! Kentucky wins - but will their defense cost them in March (28:00): From there talks the rest of college hoops. Kentucky puts up 111 on Arkansas, but will their defense cost them in March? Plus, did Gonzaga punch its ticket and

On today's show Aaron wonders why Tennessee star Dalton Knecht isn't getting more National Player of the Year love - and explains why it's more likely than you think that Kentucky star Reed Sheppard returns for another year of school. Plus, he previews a loaded weekend and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment "Where Aaron Was Right, Where Aaron Was Wrong" Why isn't Dalton Knecht getting more National Player of the Year love (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking a simple question - after Tennessee star Dalton Knecht dropped another 39 points in another Vol win Wednesday, why isn't he getting more National Player of the Year love? Could Reed Sheppard return to Kentucky for another season (16:00): From there, Torres switches gears and asks a simple question: With NIL money through the roof, could Kentucky star Reed Sheppard consider returning for another season? It sounds crazy - but Torres explains why it's maybe more likely than you think! Previewing a loaded weekend + "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong":

On today's show Torres talks about the big Bronny James NBA Draft conversation - and explains who is to blame for his plummet in the rankings. Then he gets to a wild night college hoops where Kentucky wins at the buzzer and Kansas falls at BYU. Finally, he previews an insane Wednesday night, highlighted by Auburn-Tennessee and a half a dozen games with MAJOR bubble implications. Bronny James draft narrative - and who is REALLY to blame for his struggles (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the story of Bronny James plunging draft stock - and explains why Bronny shouldn't be blamed for his fall, but instead LeBron James himself and ESPN for creating unrealistic expectations. Kentucky wins at the buzzer highlighting an insane night of college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky's buzzer beating win at Mississippi State, Reed Sheppard's historic performance and if Kentucky really is built for a Final Four run after all. Plus, Kansas falls again, Houston rolls and Indiana shocks Wiscon

On this bonus podcast, Torres welcomes UConn guard Hassan Diarra to discuss another incredible season for the Huskies! Can UConn go back-to-back? Differences between this year and last year? How they bounced back from the loss to Creighton, Dan Hurley, lessons from UConn legends and much, MUCH more GET A 125% SIGN-UP BONUS WITH BETUS HERE: https://bit.ly/AaronTorres125SU3xYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron reacts to the Duke court storming drama - and asks a simple question: Can court storming actually be stopped? Plus, a busy college hoops weekend - as Kentucky beats Bama, Tristen Newton's triple double + Torres has a gripe with the NET. Finally, Eric Bienemy is headed to UCLA and Torres has thoughts! Duke/court storming drama - can court storming actually be stopped (2:00): Torres opens with the Duke court storming drama - and asks the question: Everyone complains, but can court storming actually be stopped?! Kentucky beats Bama, UConn bounces back, a NET gripe + the rest of the weekend in college hoops (15:00): From there, Torres reacts to a busy weekend in college hoops. Kentucky bounces back - and Torres believes they might have turned a corner this time. Plus, UConn bounces back, are we underrating Houston + Torres has a gripe with the NET! Eric Bienemy heads to UCLA (40:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show with the surprising story that Eric Bienemy is headed to UCLA. What it mean

On today's show Torres talks about a bizarre story - are the powers of college football ready to ALREADY expand the playoff? Plus, we learned more details about the EA Sports college football game, Torres discusses Johnny Manziel's interview with Shannon Sharpe and previews Nova-UConn, Arizona-Kentucky and the rest of the weekend ahead. Finally he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Are we about to expand the playoff AGAIN (2:00): On today's show Aaron discusses reports that the powers that be in college football already want to expand the playoff from 12 to 14 - and Torres explains why this is just the tip of the iceberg? Also, are we headed towards a world where the college football regular season is irrelevant and like college hoops it becomes all about the postseason?! Weekend college hoops preview (18:00): From there, Torres looks ahead to the weekend in college hoops, talking Alabama-Kentucky, Villanova-UConn, Houston-Baylor the rest of a loaded slate. Last Call + Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (34:00): Final

Torres has another IMMEDIATE college hoops reaction, opening with Kentucky's stunning buzzer beater loss to LSU - as one big problem has RE-EMERGED for UK. Plus, is Mike Woodson creeping toward the hot seat at Indiana as the Hoosiers season is free falling? And finally, Torres talks the Florida-Bama thriller, a busy Wednesday night + he takes your questions! Kentucky stunned at the buzzer (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky's stunning loss at the buzzer to LSU. He also explained why one MAJOR problem has popped up again for these Cats! Mike Woodson on the hot seat (17:00): Next, Torres switches gears and talks another frustrating Indiana loss. The Hoosiers are falling apart and Indiana fans are getting restless. With a dynamic young coach itching to take the IU job - is Indiana ready to make a move on Mike F***ing Woodson? The rest of a busy college hoops Wednesday (26:00): Torres reacts to the rest of the college hoops Wednesday, talking the Florida-Bama overtime thriller, other big games

Torres dives deep into Tuesday college hoops - talking UConn's stunning loss to Creighton. Is there any reason to panic for Husky fans? Plus, the good and the bad of the bubble with several big games. From there, Aaron takes your questions and wraps by previewing two big games on Thursday, Florida-Alabama and Kentucky-LSU. UConn stunned by Creighton (3:00): Torres opens the show by talking UConn's shocking loss to Creighton. Did we learn anything about the Huskies that should have us worried?! Bubble mania (14:00): From there, Torres rips through bubble implications from Tuesday's college hoops. He discusses the strange Texas A&M Aggies, who have wins over Tennessee and Kentucky - but also lost to Arkansas at home on Tuesday night. Did their bubble burst? Plus, more bubble talk from around the country and Torres answers some questions from the YouTube live chat. Previewing Wednesday's big games (30:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing the two marquee games in college hoops on Wednesday - as Florida tra

On today's show Aaron looks back on a LOADED college hoops weekend - UConn stomps a Top 5 Marquette team, and can anyone beat the Huskies? Purdue loses - are they headed for more March disappointment? Plus, Kentucky stuns Auburn on the road - have they turned the corner? Finally, Torres wraps with a special guest, as the director of the new Amazon Documentary "Giannis" joins the show: UConn's historic win + Purdue takes brutal loss (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing a tale of two weekends for the top two teams in college hoops. UConn puts forth a historic beatdown of Marquette - what will it take to actually beat the Huskies this year?! Meanwhile - Purdue lost to a bad Ohio State team. Just a bad day - or another sign of March disappointment to come?! Kentucky stuns Auburn (27:00): From there, Torres talks a stunner on the Plains as Kentucky beats Auburn at Auburn. Is this just a one-off victory for the Wildcats? Or have they turned a corner? Plus, other results from the day, including another dominan

On today's show Torres asks - who's No. 3 in college hoops behind UConn and Purdue? Torres says there's an obvious answer. Then he previews a loaded weekend including Top 25 matchups between Marquette-UConn and Kentucky-Auburn. Finally he wraps with America's favorite podcast segment, "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" hitting on his best and worst takes of the week! Who's No. 3 in college hoops (2:00)?!: Torres opens the show by asking: Behind UConn and Purdue, who's No. 3 in college hoops? He says there's a simple and obvious answer! Previewing a busy college hoops weekend (16:00): From there, Torres previews a BIG weekend in college hoops, including a Top 5 matchup between Marquette and UConn and a Top 25 showdown with Kentucky traveling to Auburn. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps with America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" sharing his best and worst takes of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres drops his second bonus pod of the week, discussing the surprise move of Ohio State firing head coach Chris Holtmann - Torres explains why this is a better job than people realize, and run through the big candidates who could be next in Columbus!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres discusses a report that says NCAA Tournament expansion is coming - and what it could look like. Also, some updates on the College Football expanded playoff. Then he talks about a big night of college hoops, as Kentucky gets a needed win and North Carolina loses. He also asks - is UConn's insane title defense not getting enough credit? Finally he hits "Last Call" discussing UCLA's new football coach and a report that Florida football is broke!  NCAA Tournament expansion coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a report that the NCAA Tournament is set to expand! What could it look like and why this is unavoidable. Also, an interesting new twist on the new 12-team College Football Playoff as well. Tuesday night college hoops + should UConn be getting more credit (17:00): From there, Torres reacts to a big Tuesday of college hoops - as Kentucky gets a much-needed win and Carolina takes a brutal loss. What does it mean for each? He also discusses if UConn should be getting more c

On today's show Aaron shares Super Bowl thoughts, then asks the question: If John Calipari somehow wasn't back at Kentucky next year, who are realistic replacements? Finally he wraps with a busy weekend in college football, as Chip Kelly leaves for Ohio State and Alabama's offensive coordinator leaves for the NFL. Super Bowl thoughts (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking Super Bowl, if San Francisco made a mistake taking the ball first in OT, and if the Chiefs didn't lose this year - will anyone else have a chance going forward?! Who could (one day) replace John Calipari (20:00): Next up, Torres has a follow up on Saturday's bonus podcast - where he reacted to Kentucky's loss to Gonzaga. The Calipari era is again flat-lining, with a third straight home loss - and Torres asks: If John Calipari somehow stepped aside after the season, who are realistic candidates - and who aren't? College football odds and ends (41:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few college hoops odds and ends, discussing Chip K

With Super Bowl Sunday coming - Torres drops a quick, bonus pod reacting to Kentucky suffering a historic third straight loss at Rupp Arena, this time to Gonzaga. With the loss, and UK's disastrous mistakes down the stretch, and another lost season - is it officially time for John Calipari to step aside at UK?! Torres breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices