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Episode 303: Canadian Made
On this edition, Mike and Josh discuss the moves the Tiger-Cats made after the negotiation window closed, including inking three-time Grey Cup champ DaShaun Amos and releasing one of last year's free agency splashes, Brandon Barlow. They also talk about the surprising jump in the 2025 salary cap and how the CFL might be able to capitalize on this newfound wave of Canadian patriotism.
Episode 301: It's Not a Streak
On this edition, Mike and Josh discuss their likes and dislikes of the recently revealed 2025 Hamilton Tiger-Cats' schedule, the first of hopefully many CFLPA team grades and the bizarre couple of days where a former NFL tight end pretended to care about the CFL.
Episode 298: Grey Cup Blues
On this edition, Mike and Josh discuss the recently released list of pending Tiger-Cat free agents and who they would like to see stay and who they wouldn't mind to see go, the chances that either Bo Levi Mitchell or Shemar Bridges leaves awards night with some hardware and what they think will happen in the 111th Grey Cup on Sunday.
Episode 296: A Farewell to the 2024 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On this edition, Mike and Josh get back together to discuss the symbolic end to the Tiger-Cats' 2024 season, why a certain CFL colloquialism should be buried forever and the Ticats' award winners and how they could fare both divisionally and league wide. They also co-opt one of Josh's old bits from his days writing about the CFL and rank the six CFL playoff team on their likability.
Episode 288: M-Bo-P
On this edition, Mike and Josh recap Hamilton's thrashing of the Edmonton Elks and look ahead to Friday's big divisional matchup with the 6-1 Montreal Alouettes.
Kirkpatrick Released From Bengals
Former first-round draft pick Dre Kirkpatrick has been released by the Cincinnati Bengals. Kirkpatrick started in 67 of his 99 games with the Bengals over the last eight years. Kirkpatrick was drafted with the 17th overall pick in the 2012 draft. The cornerback amassed 302 tackles, 65 passes defended, 10 interceptions, three fumble recoveries, three sacks, returned two interceptions for touchdowns and forced one fumble in his eight-year career in Cincinnati.
Who To Keep Your Eyes On In Alabama's 2020 Class
Wednesday morning, Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to react to and discuss COVID-19's affect on the University of Alabama, how Coach Nick Saban and his staff are handling the pandemic, and who to keep your eyes on in the Crimson Tide's 2020 class. "I think that Timothy Smith, Brian Branch and Quandarrius Robinson," Orr told Host Harris who to keep an eye on in Alabama's 2020 class.
How Alabama Football Is Adjusting To COVID-19 And More With Cecil
Wednesday morning Cecil Hurt, sports editor of The Tuscaloosa News, joined senior analyst for BamaOnline Host Travis Reier to discuss how Alabama is adjusting under the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the virus affected college basketball. "I'm sure he's doing all that he can do to stay in contact," Hurt discussed with Host Reier how Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban is adjusting to COVID-19's affect on college football.
Breaking Down the Importance of Alabama's 2008 Season
Host Gary Harris caught up with Scott Moore of "iTalkSEC" Wednesday morning to discuss COVID-19's effect on the world of sports, as well as breakdown the important milestones of Alabama's 2008 season. "That was a great recruiting class," Moore told host Harris. "Saban's first great recruiting class that came in." "I remember running into Kirk Herbstreit," Moore continued. "We had done a speech together the night before.
How Many First-Rounders Will Alabama Produce In The 2020 Draft
Monday morning Jordan Reid, Senior NFL Draft Analyst for The Draft Network joined Host of "Southern Fried Sports" Travis Reier to discuss his Mock Draft and how many Alabama players he's projecting to go in the first three rounds. "There is going to be mixed reviews about Tua," Reid told Host Reier. "Of course it's going to be his durability. Not just his hip, but both of the ankle injuries he had suffered during his time at Alabama.
Reacting To Tom Brady Leaving Patriots And NFL Free Agency Updates With Drew DeArmond
Tuesday morning, Drew DeArmond of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball" joined "The Gary Harris Show" to react to Tom Brady's decision to leave New England and former Alabama players' free agencies. "Dallas has made him their number one wide receiver," DeArmond told Host Harris about Dallas' five-year, $100 million dollar contract with Amari Cooper.
COVID-19's Effect On College Football Recruiting
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris to provide The Bama Recruiting Report. Discusses the COVID-19's pandemic's effect on college football recruiting, and how the Crimson Tide is adjusting. "Alabama is having to wait at this time," Bone told Host Harris. "As long as they can get these guys on campus as some point, but a lot of their top tier prospects they were going to visit this month, or next month.
COVID-19's Effect On Alabama Sports With Rodney Orr
Monday morning, Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to react to and discuss COVID-19's effect on the University of Alabama and its athletic programs, including what that means for Alabama football for the time being. "You think about those athletes," Orr told Host Harris about the Winter and Spring athletes effected by seasons cancelling due to COVID-19.
The Bama Recruiting Report With Andrew Bone
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris to provide The Bama Recruiting Report. The two discussed some of the in-State and out-of-State guys on Alabama's radar. "You want to get Dylan Brooks the outside linebacker out of Handley," Bone told Host Harris. "Look at Tim Keenan III and Jeremiah Williams, both defensive players from Ramsey High School in Birmingham.
Previewing Alabama's Spring Practices with Rodney Orr
Monday morning, Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to preview Alabama's upcoming spring practices, and discuss which areas need the most improvement. "A lot of people are very excited to see Bryce Young," Orr told Host Harris. "Also, you have Taulia Tagovailoa and Paul Tyson in the mix.
Lacing Up For The SEC Tournament And Talkin' Spring Football
Tuesday morning, Drew DeArmond of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball" joined "The Gary Harris Show" to look ahead to Alabama's match-up against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament and talk some spring football. "Certainly it proves to you," DeArmond told Harris about Alabama dropping their last two regular season games, ending with a record of 16-15.
Early Spring Recruiting Update From Hank South
Monday morning Hank South, recruiting analyst for BamaOnline, joined Host of "Southern Fried Sports" Travis Reier to talk some ball and provide a recruiting update for the Crimson Tide after their most recent Junior Day. "If it were July, or August," South reassured Host Reier not to worry just yet that Alabama only has one hard commit so far for the 2021 class in Deontae Lawson.
Cecil Hurt On David Ballou And Dr. Rhea; What's Next For Bama Bas
Wednesday morning Cecil Hurt, sports editor of The Tuscaloosa News, joined senior analyst for BamaOnline Host Travis Reier after Bama's 87-79 loss to Vanderbilt to discuss what's next for the Tide on the court, and react to the hiring of David Ballou and Dr. Rhea. "You got the power guy," Hurt told Host Reier. "You got the speed guy, the tag-team dynamic. I think that is the direction that NFL teams have gone, and I think that is the direction Nick Saban wanted to go all along." Not in Tuscaloosa?
Alabama Basketball Asst. Coach Bryan Hodgson Previews Bama-Vandy
Tuesday morning, a little under ten hours out from Alabama's last regular season home game of the 2020 season against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Alabama Men's Basketball assistant coach Bryan Hodgson joined Host Gary Harris to preview tonight's game and provide and insight on his transition from Buffalo with head coach Nate Oats. "Even when we had those injuries," Hodgson told Harris about how Oats faced adversity head on this season. "It never once crossed our minds to slow down.
Looking Ahead to 2021 In Andrew Bone's Bama Recruiting Report
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris to provide The Bama Recruiting Report. Looking ahead to 2021, evaluating some of the guys Alabama has their eyes on, and discussing who will be on campus this month. "A lot of them wait and take visits during their Spring Break," Bone told Host Harris.
Can Bama Make The NCAA Tournament? UA Staff Update
Tuesday morning, Drew DeArmond of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball" joined "The Gary Harris Show" to debate Alabama's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, and discuss the importance of David Ballou and Dr. Matt Rhea joining the Crimson Tide staff. "There is a sense of Urgency and they need that tonight," DeArmond told Harris about the Tide's match-up against Vanderbilt.
Parrish Alford On What's It Like To Cover Lane Kiffin and Leach
Parrish Alford, Ole Miss beat reporter for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, joined Host Gary Harris to discuss what it's like to cover both Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach as we look ahead to the 2020 season. "You gotta have somebody that knows what they are doing and run a program," Alford told Harris about the Ole Miss' decision to hire Lane Kiffin.
Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr On Scott Cochran's Replacement
Monday morning, Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to react to and discuss Alabama replacing strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran with David Ballou and Dr. Matt Rhea from Indiana University. "I'm really looking forward to the speed aspect of it," Orr told Host Harris about the dual effort from Dr. Rhea and Ballou. "With the success that he (Dr. Rhea) has had with players improving their speed, not only are you enhancing the current players you have.
DraftTek's Kennedy Paynter's Top 5 QBs Heading To The NFL Draft
Kennedy Paynter, writer for DraftTek and Hogs Haven, joined Gary Harris to provide a NFL Combine update, evaluate the quarterbacks, and declare which ones are apart of his top five heading to the 2020 NFL Draft. "I still value Tua over Joe Burrow," Paynter told Host Harris who he thinks the top QB at the NFL Combine is. "Now the issue is the medical, we still don't know what teams know about the medicals." "If there is going to be more lower extremity injuries going forward," Paynter continued.
Previewing Wilder-Fury II with Boxing Insider Mike Coppinger
Thursday morning, just two days away from the Heavyweight World Championship rematch between Deontay "Bronze Bomber" Wilder and Tyson Fury. Boxing Insider, co-host of "The Pug and Copp Boxing Show", Mike Coppinger joined Host of "Southern Fried Sports" Travis Reier to preview the rematch at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "They are two outlandish characters, two great heavyweights" Coppinger told Reier about Wilder and Fury's pre-fight antics.
Is Cochran More Valuable to Georgia or Alabama?
Brent Beaird, college football analyst for First Coast News joined Host of "Southern Fried Sports" Travis Reier Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of Scott Cochran leaving Alabama for Georgia in his weekly Tour de SEC. "He has endless energy," Beaird told Host Reier. "At some point he will be a very good recruiter.
The Importance Of Steve Sarkisian Staying In Tuscaloosa
Monday morning Mr. Tider Insider, Rodney Orr, joined Host Gary Harris to discuss the importance of Steve Sarkisian staying at Alabama, continue to debate if Alabama will change their offensive play-style, as well as dig a little into the NFL Combine measurements released thus far. "Having him back," Orr told Host Harris. "His knowledge of the personnel, the personnel's knowledge of him, their familiarity with his system, and all those things.
Who's Bama Got An Eye On Offensively In The 2021 Class
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris to provide The Bama Recruiting Report. Looking ahead to 2021, evaluating some of the guys Alabama has their eyes on offensively. "Big recruiting month for Alabama," Bone told Host Harris about Coach Nick Saban's recruiting schedule.
Evaluating Jah-Marien Latham
Tuesday morning Drew DeArmond, of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball", joined "The Gary Harris Show" to span the Bama beat and provide an insight on Alabama commit and recently named 1A Northwest Regional MVP Jah-Marien Latham. "He has such a great resume," DeArmond discussed the hiring of Charlie Strong to the Alabama coaching staff as a defensive analyst. "You'd think he'd be a strong candidate.
How Much Will Alabama's Offensive Play-Style Change In 2020
Monday morning Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to discuss college football coaching staff changes (or possibilities), debate if Alabama will change their offensive play-style, as well as discuss where the defense needs to improve and who needs to step up "They probably now have more strength in that area," Orr told Host Harris about Alabama's offensive game-plan for 2020. "Versus last year when they had so many strengths at wide receiver.
Andrew Bone Recaps National Signing Day and Evalautes Alabama's 2020 Class
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris a week after National Signing Day to provide The Bama Recruiting Report. Recapping and Discussing Alabama's 2020 class, as well as looking ahead to 2021. "I've been covering recruiting for 17 years," Bone told Host Harris. "Definitely seems like one of the best classes that I've seen.
Alabama Baseball Head Coach Brad Bohannon's Preseason Update
Thursday morning, a little over a week away from Alabama Baseball's opening series against the Northeastern Huskies February 14th, Head Coach Brad Bohonnan joined Host Gary Harris to provide as preseason update. "We have a really good team," Coach Bohannon told Harris. "I get really excited when I think about them. We've got a lot of talent, we've got a very good team and play in the toughest division in all of amateur sports.
Previewing Bama-Tenn and National Signing Day With Drew DeArmond
Tuesday morning Drew DeArmond, of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball", joined "The Gary Harris Show" to talk some Alabama basketball, preview their match-up against Tennessee tonight at 6 p.m. and look ahead to the second period of National Signing Day tomorrow Wednesday, February 5th. "Alabama does need to push the tempo," DeArmond told Host Harris. "This is a Tennessee team without their best starter, they are a bigger team so they are going to want to slow the tempo down.
Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr Previews National Signing Day 2020
Monday morning Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to look ahead to and discuss who the Crimson Tide could possibly add on National Signing Day 2020 coming up Wednesday, February 5th. "I do think that Alabama could certainly make a strong push here in the very end," Orr told Host Harris about Ennis Rakestraw the three-star cornerback. "I know that he has a great relationship with the defensive coordinator from Missouri, so I'd keep an eye on them.
Gearing Up For National Signing Day With Andrew Bone
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris a week away from National Signing Day to provide The Bama Recruiting Report. Discussing who he believes Alabama has the best chance of signing on the round out the 2020 class, as well as look ahead to the 2021 class. "If they can get McKinnley Jackson and Ennis Rakestraw," Bone told Host Harris.
Previewing Bama-LSU and National Signing Day With Drew DeArmond
Tuesday morning Drew DeArmond, of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball", joined "The Gary Harris Show" to talk some Alabama basketball, preview their match-up against LSU Wednesday night, and look ahead to National Signing Day. "They are going to be very difficult to play against," DeArmond told Host Harris about Alabama's upcoming match-up against LSU.
Remembering The Legendary Coach "Bear" Bryant With Rodney Orr
Monday morning Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to remember the legendary Coach "Bear" Bryant, who passed away January 26, 1983. Before providing a recruiting update. "I've got a different perspective from the whole thing," Orr told Host Harris. "Because, being born in Mobile, and then moving to Corpus Christi, Texas, in the mid-60's. Having Coach Bryant, these teams that he put on the field in the late-60's.
Coaching Contracts and Draft Expectations with ESPN's Adam Amin
Friday morning ESPN play-by-play analyst Adam Amin joined "The Gary Harris Show" to span the world of sports. Taking a peak at Ed Orgeron's contract extension with LSU, looking ahead to the Reese's Senior Bowl, and discussing Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa's draft expectations. "I don't think Tua nor his family would make a decision like this if they hadn't got good information," Amin told Host Harris.
Previewing Wilder vs. Fury II with Trainer Jay Deas
Thursday morning trainer and owner of Skyy Boxing Gym Jay Deas joined Host Gary Harris to preview Wilder vs. Fury II the Heavyweight World Championship rematch between WBC Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and unbeaten lineal Champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury. "Our focus is just on Deontay," Deas told Host Harris. "I think going into the first fight, he'll tell you, he was anxious to prove to the world everything that he can do.
Alabama Recruiting Update From Hank South
Monday morning Hank South, recruiting analyst for BamaOnline, joined Host of "Southern Fried Sports" Travis Reier to talk some ball and provide a recruiting update for the Crimson Tide. "Adding Mckinnley jackson to that visitors list," South told Host Reier about the four-star defensive tackle from Mississippi.
Analyst Bryan Passink On Kansas St Kansas Brawl And Bama-Vandy
Bryan Passink, former player now CTSN color analyst for Alabama Men's Basketball, joined sports director for WVUA-23 Host Gary Harris to discuss the brawl between Kansas and Kansas State, an insight to Alabama's match-up tonight against Vanderbilt. "The way it all played out," Passink told Harris about the brawl. "Just a terrible situation, hated that two class programs, both class head coaches, obviously a lot of embarrassment." Not in Tuscaloosa?
Bama Recruiting Report: Recent and Upcoming Recruiting Visits
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris with The Bama Recruiting Report. Discussing recent recruiting visits, and previewing what potentially lies ahead with National Signing Days two weeks away on February 5th. "Alabama had four visitors over the weekend," Bone told Host Harris.
Talkin' Senior Bowl and Men's Basketball With Drew DeArmond
Tuesday morning Drew DeArmond, of 97.7 ESPN's "Talkin' Ball", joined "The Gary Harris Show" to talk some college football and men's basketball, as well as look ahead to the Reese's Senior Bowl this weekend. "What Alabama has a chance to do," DeArmond told Host Harris where Alabama could improve the most this off-season.
Gearing Up For the Reese's Senior Bowl With Chase Goodbread
Monday Morning Chase Goodbread, NFL Draft analyst, co-host of the "Talkin' Tide" podcast and Host of Crimson Cover on WVUA 23, joined Host of "Southern Fried Sports" Travis Reier en route to Mobile, Alabama for Senior Bowl week. "I think Raekwon Davis has a lot to show," Goodbread told Host Reier. "Here is a guy that just built like he was cut from granite.
Coaching Changes and Recruiting Update From Rodney Orr
Monday morning Mr. Tider Insider Rodney Orr joined Host Gary Harris to provide a recruiting update with national signing day coming up February 5th, and discuss the possibility of Alabama adding to their coaching staff. 'He has a lot of experience in the Alabama system," Orr told Host Harris about the possibility of Ole Miss defensive line coach Freddie Roach joining the Alabama coaching staff. "Knows how things operate with Nick Saban, around here, I think that's always beneficial.
Evaluating Where Alabama Needs The Most Improvement For 2020
Creator and founder of tiderinsider.com Mr. Tider Insider, Rodney Orr, joined Host Gary Harris Monday morning to evaluate the program's strengths and weakness, as well as discuss areas of emphasize for the Crimson Tide heading towards the 2020 season. "In the secondary on some of those quick passes," Orr told Host Harris. "The corner backs were not sure tacklers.
Jeff Speegle on Auburn's First Loss and What's Next For LSU
Thursday morning following Alabama Men's Basketball's 83-64 win over Auburn, ABC-3340's Jeff Speegle joined Host Gary Harris to recap the Tigers first loss of the season. As well as take a look at what's next for LSU following their National Championship over Clemson "I think Kira Lewis Jr. showed out," Speegle told Host Harris. "He was the best player on the floor last night. A great night for him, it was just a huge night for Alabama Basketball." Not in Tuscaloosa?
Checking-In With Cecil Hurt: Talking CFP And Previewing The Iron
Wednesday morning Cecil Hurt, sports editor of The Tuscaloosa News, joined senior analyst for BamaOnline Host Travis Reier to preview the Iron Bowl on the court with undefeated no.4 Auburn heading to Coleman Coliseum, and discuss the college football national championship. "Two is not a toss-up but in that toss-up realm," Hurt discussed the Tigers being a two point favorite over Tide with Host Reier.
Andrew Bone's Mid-January Bama Recruiting Update
Wednesday morning Andrew Bone, recruiting analyst for BamaInsider, joined Host Gary Harris to provide a signing day update in his Bama Recruiting Report, as well as an early outlook on the 2021 class. "As of right now he's pretty solid," Bone told Host Harris about 2021 commit Latrell McCutchin.
Discussing King Henry's Playoff Stats With WKRN's Kayla Anderson
Monday morning following the Titans 28-12 playoff victory over the Ravens, where former Alabama running back Derrick Henry continued his rushing dominance. Not only becoming the first player to rush for 180 plus yards in three consecutive games, but adding a Tim Tebow jump pass to his resume as well. Kayla Anderson, sports reporter for WKRN, joined Host Gary Harris to discuss Henry's hot playoff stats, as well as recap the Titans 28-12 victory over the Ravens.
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