Best Basketball Instruction Podcasts (2025)

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6-16-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: JJ Spaun wins it all; DC Defends win it all; Jay Wilson talks concerts & the new spot in Birmingham 47:19

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Monday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube rolled on with a look back at the surprising win by JJ Spaun at The US Open; then, Cole & Greg break down the DC Defenders winning the UFL; later, Jay Wilson, from Red Mountain Entertainment, tells us what to expect when you go to the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater & all of the acts that are coming to town; and finally, …

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Jay Wilson, from Red Mountain Entertainment, tells McElroy & Cubelic what to expect when you go to the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater & all of the acts that are coming to town 18:17

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6-16-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: College Football Playoff sleepers; Portal players not getting enough pub 46:55

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The 8am hour of Monday's Mac & Cube continued with those Portal players that aren't getting enough attention; then, listeners chime in with hilarious, PFF-like metrics; later, the guys go through the best College Football Playoff sleepers; and finally, Cole & Greg take issue with some teams being labeled as dark horses. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Mo…

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6-16-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: Impact players you need to know; Mike Monaco talks MCWS 47:06

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Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with Mike Monaco, broadcaster for ESPN, telling us what he's learned about the teams in Omaha while calling the NCAA Baseball tourney, and what he thinks of the House Settlement & its impending affect on the Portal; then, the guys find it wild that Shohei is getting a start & how the Men's CWS has played out so…

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Mike Monaco, broadcaster for ESPN, tells McElroy & Cubelic what he's learned about the teams in Omaha while calling the NCAA Baseball tourney, and what he thinks of the House Settlement & its impending ... 21:32

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Ep 2348 Navigating Coaching Challenges and Job Interviews 15:22

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Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ Coaching Job Interviews and Challenges The podcast transitions to the main topic of job interviews and the challenges coaches face when taking on new roles. Steve and the guest coach discuss the complexities of finding the right job a…

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Ep 2347 Coaching Confidence: Tackling Fear of Failure in Youth Basketball 16:29

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https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode of Coach Unplugged, Steve Collins debuts from Fifth Quarter Studios with a listener-fueled deep dive into what really holds young athletes back. After a 600-response Facebook poll, fear of failure emerged as the top limiter for grades 3–6, edging out physical ability and skill acquisition. Collins and his co-…

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Ep 2346 Bridging Skill Gaps with Game-Real Training and Mental Resilience 13:03

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Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ Deterioration of Fundamentals: The decline of fundamental basketball skills is a significant issue in modern coaching. We often find that junior college coaches spend a considerable amount of time teachi…

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6-13-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: Does the Big Ten have NIL advantages over the SEC?; Josh Pate talks CFB; Jordan Ta'amu talks UFL Championship 47:24

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Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube started off with Josh Pate, from Josh Pate's College Football show, telling us why some teams don't have an irreplaceable player, how Oregon achieved the benefit of the doubt, and why True Blood was the impetus of his Chalí of Supremacy; then, the guys don't buy that the Big Ten "has a significant structural advantag…

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Jordan Ta'amu, QB for the DC Defenders, tells McElroy & Cubelic how familiarity the last 2 years has led them to the title game, and what the game plan is to win a championship 12:54

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Josh Pate, from Josh Pate's College Football show, tells McElroy & Cubelic why some teams don't have an irreplaceable player, how Oregon achieved the benefit of the doubt, and why True Blood is the reason ... 21:27

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6-13-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: SEC players that would move win expectations; Mark Blackburn talks PGA 47:23

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The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with the guys saying which SEC players could swing win totals a few games; later, Mark Blackburn, director of instruction at Greystone Country Club, tells us why the US Open is the toughest golf tournament to win, and what the field is thinking this weekend; and finally, Greg surprises everyone with his…

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Mark Blackburn, director of instruction at Greystone Country Club, tells McElroy & Cubelic why the US Open is the toughest golf tournament to win, and what the field is thinking this weekend 14:50

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6-13-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: Full breakdown - Those irreplaceable SEC players; Greg's Mahjong Retreat recap; Cole gets gassed up by Greg over kickers 47:26

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Friday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube kicked off with Greg returning from his Mahjong retreat and setting the record straight about one play deciding a game; then, Greg gets Cole gassed up by saying that the most irreplaceable player for Auburn is Alex McPherson; and later, the guys go through the rest of the SEC's irreplaceable players. "McElroy & Cubel…

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Ep 2345 Beyond the Drill: Translating Practice Gains into Game Performance 13:48

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https://teachhoops.com/ In this episode of Coaching Youth Hoops, Steve Collins and Bill Flitter tackle a question every parent—and coach—hears: “How do I know my child is really improving?” They dig into why flawless technique in a trainer’s gym often fizzles under game-time pressure, and how a player’s mental readiness can lag behind physical skil…

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6-12-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: Is recruiting still the same; how will back NIL payments work; Wimp Sanderson tells recruiting stories 46:55

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Thursday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tell us why recruiting & the Portal have gotten more confusing, and has a Bear Bryant story you HAVE to hear; then, Cole wonders if parents and other family members are still being recruited the same way now that NIL is in the picture; later, with back p…

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Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tells McElroy & Cubelic why recruiting & the Portal have gotten more confusing, and has a Bear Bryant story you HAVE to hear 19:04

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6-12-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: Your best HBO shows; Steve Wiltfong talks AU & UA recruiting; Michael Bruntz talks Nebraska 48:32

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The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & rolled on with Michael Bruntz, who covers Nebraska for 247 Sports, telling us why there's confidence in their Offense & Special Teams, where Dylan Raiola has improved himself, and how high expectations are for 2025; then, listeners chime in with their best HBO shows; and finally, Steve Wiltfong, who covers recruitin…

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Steve Wiltfong, who covers recruiting & the Portal, tells McElroy & Cubelic the latest on Alabama's and Auburn's recruiting classes, and says how this House Settlement & NIL Clearinghouse could affect ... 13:40

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Michael Bruntz, who covers Nebraska for 247 Sports, tells McElroy & Cubelic why there's confidence in their Offense & Special Teams, where Dylan Raiola has improved himself, and how high expectations are ... 17:25

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6-12-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: SEC kick time windows revealed; best HBO shows of all-time; Bryce Perkins talks UFL Championship 47:25

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Thursday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a look into the kick time windows that were released for the 2025 SEC season; then, Bryce Perkins, QB for the Michigan Panthers, tells us how this year's QB journey wasn't a linear path and what's stood our in their run to the UFL Championship Game; and later, to honor the anniversary of final episode of…

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Bryce Perkins, QB for the Michigan Panthers, tells McElroy & Cubelic how this year's QB journey wasn't a linear path and what's stood our in their run to the UFL Championship Game 13:14

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Ep 2344 Hometown Huddle: Navigating the Unique Challenges of Small-Town Coaching 10:38

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Teachhoops.com⁠ Coaching is a demanding profession no matter where you hang your whistle, but stepping onto the sidelines in a small town presents a unique set of challenges and rewards that are often overlooked. Unlike their big-city counterparts, small-town coaches aren't just strategizing plays or developing athletes; they're often pillars of th…

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6-11-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: Most intriguing conference the Big Ten?; irreplaceable SEC players in 2025; James Crepea talks Oregon & B1G 46:31

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Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with a final decision as to whether or not one play decides a game; then, James Crepea, Oregon & Big Ten reporter for The Oregonian, tells us where the ceiling is for the Ducks, and why Nebraska is a Big Ten dark horse; later, Cole lays out why the Big Ten is so intriguing this year; and finally, we f…

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James Crepea, Oregon & Big Ten reporter for The Oregonian, tells McElroy & Cubelic where the ceiling is for the Ducks, and why Nebraska is a Big Ten dark horse 15:32

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6-11-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: Why one play does NOT determine the game; Mit Winter talks House Settlement; Matt Jones talks Kentucky 47:58

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The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with Mit Winter, college athletics and NIL attorney, telling us why the House Settlement went back to 2016 & it's for 10 years, what he actually likes about this Settlement, and where the next hiccup will inevitably come from; then, Cole gets tadd...tattled on and doesn't take it too well; later, Matt …

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Matt Jones, from Kentucky Sports Radio, tells McElroy & Cubelic why Vince Marrow leaving the Wildcats for Louisville is such a massive deal and how shaky the ground is under Mark Stoops 14:52

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Mit Winter, college athletics and NIL attorney, tells McElroy & Cubelic why the House Settlement went back to 2016 & it's for 10 years, what he actually likes about this Settlement, and where the next ... 15:32

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6-11-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: Irreplaceable SEC players in 2025; why one play doesn't decide a game 47:38

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Wednesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off how weird it feels to see players transfer to their rivals; then, the guys ask who are those irreplaceable SEC players; and finally, listeners come at Cole when he says that one play doesn't decide a College Football game. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5! See omny…

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Ep 2343 The Unseen Price Tag: Deconstructing the "Win at All Costs" Mentality 16:57

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Teachhoops.com⁠ In today's highly competitive world, whether it's in sports, business, politics, or even personal relationships, there's an increasingly pervasive belief that the only thing that matters is victory. This isn't just about striving for excellence; it's about the "win at all costs" mentality – a philosophy that often justifies any mean…

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Brett Blake & Nick Capper: Have A Perfect Day On Edibles, Get Bashed At McDonalds 1:02:05

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I’m long overdue to have my beautiful boys BRETT BLAKE and NICK CAPPER on the podcast so I figured why not get ‘em in here together for a big catch-up over a couple of beers. We chat about having a perfect day on the weed edibles, learning to drive on a farm, the mortifying audition tapes of us that exist in a warehouse somewhere and how Brett and …

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6-10-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: Is O-Line play in CFB bad? 47:24

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Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with lackluster offensive line play in CFB and how elite O-Line play is perhaps the most rare of all position groups; then, listeners chime in with their thoughts on the offensive line play; later, the guys go through the position groups and figure out where they'd like to be elite; and finally, these Bad Bo…

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6-10-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: Greg's wave of the future is Mahjong; is O-Line play in CFB bad? 43:06

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The 8am hour of Tuesday's Mac & Cube rolled on with Greg saying why Mahjong can be the next poker & explode if put on TV; then, listeners say how off (and right) Greg is with the power of Mahjong; later, the guys look at how offensive line play in College Football hasn't been as good as you'd like; and finally, Greg gets the final word in on Mahjon…

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6-10-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: Private equity now in College Football; Greg Byrne talks House Settlement; Paul Finebaum talks SEC 52:43

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Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a bit of a shock to see UCLA and Penn State to be the ones that started the Private Equity in College Football inevitability; then, Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells us what surprised him about the House Settlement, why the NCAA isn't really is business anymore, and why this won't stop peop…

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Greg Byrne, Alabama's Athletics Director, tells McElroy & Cubelic how the House Settlement will affect the University of Alabama, what this means for their NIL plans, and whether or not private equity ... 17:29

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Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells McElroy & Cubelic what surprised him about the House Settlement, why the NCAA isn't really is business anymore, and why this won't stop people from watching College ... 13:17

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Ep 2342 Handling Criticism 10:58

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www.aihoopscoach.com Teachhoops.com⁠ ⁠WintheSeason.com⁠ ⁠GameChanger Website⁠ ⁠Dr Dish Website⁠ ⁠CoachingYouthHoops.com⁠ ⁠https://forms.gle/kQ8zyxgfqwUA3ChU7⁠ ⁠Coach Collins Coaching Store⁠ From the 5th quarter studios in Madison, Wisconsin, you're listening to Coach Unplugged with your host, Steve Collins. Hey, everybody. Welcome to Coach Unplugge…

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6-9-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: Championship Weekend recap; Philip Sheng talks NIL & House Settlement 47:26

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Monday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube rolled on with a look back at the UFL Playoffs and where Birmingham struggled in their loss to Michigan; then, Philip Sheng, sports law & NIL attorney, tells us how NIL will change in the coming years and what this means for the Olympic sports; later, Cole & Greg have fun look back at the championship matchups from t…

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Philip Sheng, sports law & NIL attorney, tells McElroy & Cubelic how NIL will change in the coming years and what this means for the Olympic sports 15:05

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6-9-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: What would cause you to stop watching CFB; John Cohen talks House Settlement 47:45

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The 8am hour of Monday's Mac & Cube continued with the fallout from the House Settlement and whether or not collective bargaining is a possible solution; then, the guys ask what would it take to for you to change your sports viewing habits; later, listeners chime in with their opinions on what would cause them to stop watching CFB; and finally, Joh…

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John Cohen, Auburn's Director of Athletics, tells McElroy & Cubelic how this House Settlement would change things for Auburn, the SEC, and college athletics 13:31

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6-9-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: House Settlement official, what does it mean; Kristi Dosh breaks down that Settlement 46:59

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Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with their thoughts on the recent Settlement that dropped last weekend and how it will change athletics moving forward; then, Kristi Dosh, who covers sports business for Forbes, tells us what this House Settlement actually means for college sports, why anti-trust may not be far behind, and why football might be…

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Kristi Dosh, who covers sports business for Forbes, tells McElroy & Cubelic what this House Settlement actually means for college sports, why anti-trust may not be far behind, and why football might become ... 14:04

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Ep 2341 The Unseen Edge: How Winners Are Wired Differently 14:22

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⁠www.aihoopscoach.com⁠ Teachhoops.com⁠ While raw talent and physical prowess are undeniable components of athletic success, what truly distinguishes champions is an often-unseen mental and emotional architecture. Winners are wired differently not just in their muscles, but in their minds. They possess an extraordinary blend of unwavering self-belie…

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Ep 2340 From Assistant to Architect: The Journey to Head Basketball Coach 32:33

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⁠www.aihoopscoach.com⁠ https://teachhoops.com/ The path to becoming a head basketball coach is a demanding yet deeply rewarding journey, requiring far more than just X's and O's knowledge. It's a progression built on years of dedication, starting often as a player, then transitioning through various assistant coaching roles at different levels – fr…

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Ep 2339 The 20-40-60 Rule for Basketball Coaching 12:30

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⁠www.aihoopscoach.com⁠ https://teachhoops.com/ The "20-40-60 Rule" is a widely cited piece of wisdom, often attributed to actress Shirley MacLaine, that describes a common progression in how people relate to the opinions of others as they age. While it's not a formal psychological or financial rule, it offers a compelling insight into personal deve…

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6-6-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: Best WR rooms in the SEC; Daryl "Moose" Johnston talks UFL Playoffs 47:29

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Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube started off with the rest of our thoughts on the best WR rooms in the SEC; then, Daryl "Moose" Johnson, Executive VP of Football Operations for the UFL, tells McElroy & Cubelic why playoff success comes down to confidence; later, the guys wish the 90s Cowboys would've gotten more pub; and finally, we lay out our TV w…

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Daryl "Moose" Johnson, Executive VP of Football Operations for the UFL, tells McElroy & Cubelic why UFL playoff success will come down to confidence 15:29

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6-6-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: How confident are you in Auburn; who's on the A-List; Chris Low talks Auburn & SEC 47:24

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The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with a historic comeback involving the Braves and a discussion of who's on the A-List; then, Chris Low, senior writer for ESPN, tells us what he learned about the Auburn football team after being around them & why the off the field momentum should turn into more wins; and later, how confident are you in…

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Chris Low, senior writer for ESPN, tells McElroy & Cubelic what he learned about the Auburn football team after being around them & why the off the field momentum should turn into more wins 12:39

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