Saban’s Shadow: What the SEC Looks Like Without the GOAT

With Nick Saban out, the SEC’s power map is changing:

• Kirby Smart still has Georgia elite, but back-to-back playoff exits are cooling the dynasty noise.

• Lane Kiffin keeps it flashy at Ole Miss — more busy trolling Hugh Freeze than chasing rings.

• Steve Sarkisian’s Texas squad is loaded and picked to win the SEC. The Arch Manning era looms.

• Meanwhile, the Big Ten holds the crown with back-to-back titles for Michigan and Ohio State.

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☁️ Sooners: Smoke or Fire?

Oklahoma sneaks in at #25 in Sports Illustrated’s Top 25, but questions remain:

• New OC Ben Arbuckle and transfer QB John Mateer headline an offensive reset.

• Picked 10th in the SEC, Sooner Nation is holding its breath.

• The defense looks legit — but can the offense back the hype?

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💸 The Cowboys Ain’t Payin’ Nobody… Again

The star drama in Dallas continues:

• Micah Parsons is making noise about feeling unwanted.

• CeeDee Lamb warns Parsons not to fall for Jerry’s PR games.

• Dak’s restructure freed up $37M, and Dallas could be working with $100M in 2025 cap space.

• Truth is, Jerry ain’t cheap — he’s strategic. But the optics? Still ugly.

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💈 Barbershop Talk / Fan Takes

🧢 Top 5 Most Overhyped Players in Sports Right Now

1. Caleb Williams – Talented, but USC didn’t match the hype.

2. Bronny James – A great story, but still developing.

3. Jordan Love – Showed flashes, but still unproven.

4. Victor Wembanyama – Insane potential, still raw.

5. Jalen Hurts – MVP-level… but postseason regression has people talking.

🏀 All-Time 5-Man Lineups by Hometown

• Chicago: D-Rose, Isiah Thomas, D-Wade, AD, KG.

• LA: Paul George, Kawhi, Russ, Harden, Arenas.

• NYC: Marbury, Kenny Anderson, Kemba, Melo, Bernard King.

Run Ya Mouf Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1: “Back Like We Never Left”

🎙️ Hosted by Worm & Tone

We’re back in the booth and coming in hot for Season 2 of Run Ya Mouf! This episode dives headfirst into the High School & College Football scene and closes with a full-court press on NFL, NBA, and WNBA headlines.

🏈 High School / College Focus

1. “The Real Ones in 7A” We drop early predictions on which Arkansas high school squads will be running the table this season. From powerhouse programs to dark horse sleepers, we’re calling it like we see it.
2. “Hogs Reload or Rebuild?” Is it another year of heartbreak for Razorback fans, or is Sam Pittman quietly stacking a comeback? We break down the roster, the schedule, and the energy in Fayetteville.
3. “Sooner or Later?” With OU stepping into SEC territory, is Brent Venables finally CFP-ready? Or will the Sooners find out the hard way that SEC ball is different?
4. Player Spotlight We shine a light on a standout high school athlete from Arkansas or Oklahoma who’s turning heads on the recruiting trail. Future D1 star? We think so.
5. “Friday Night Lights or Friday Night Likes?” Social media is changing the game. We debate whether it’s boosting exposure or building egos. Likes don’t equal scholarships—do kids and parents know the difference?

🏆 NFL / NBA / WNBA Talk

“Pay That Man!” Are these new contracts genius or just wild? We chop it up on Tua’s price tag, Jordan Love’s bet on himself, and whether Jerry Jones is being cheap with Dak.

“WNBA Gets Respect, Finally?” With Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and others pulling eyes to the league, is the WNBA finally getting the love it deserves—or are we just caught in the hype?

We covered the latest NCAA Playoff rankings and highlighted some of the top college football matchups this week, including Florida vs. Texas, Alabama vs. LSU, Oklahoma vs. Missouri, and Colorado vs. Texas Tech. In the NFL, we also discussed key games such as Steelers vs. Commanders, Eagles vs. Cowboys, Jets vs. Cardinals, and Lions vs. Texans.