Show Pony Live: ACC Media Days. Miami Takes Center Stage + Breaking Down the ACC's New Tiebreaker

Pat Narduzzi Pulls Back the Curtain on Portal Tampering | Show Pony Live

Presented by AR’s Hot Honey – The Sweet Heat of the South. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 and save 15% on your order. ACC Media Days continued in Charlotte, and while I wasn’t on site this year, there was still plenty to unpack from home. Today’s show starts with Pat Narduzzi’s revealing comments to SiriusXM College Sports Radio. The Pitt head coach said quarterback Mason Heintschel was tampered with near the end of the transfer portal window and even claimed he warned Manny Diaz that schools were coming after Darian Mensah. Diaz ultimately lost his quarterback anyway. What do Narduzzi’s comments tell us about where college football is today? Plus, we dive into: * James Franklin’s response to the viral “we won the offseason” quote. * Virginia Tech’s outlook coming out of ACC Media Days. * Bill Belichick explaining why he hired Bobby Petrino to run North Carolina’s offense. * My biggest takeaways from another busy day of ACC Media Days. Subscribe FREE at ShowPonyMedia.com for daily columns, podcasts, videos, and exclusive college football commentary. You can also listen to Show Pony Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe [https://www.showponymedia.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Show Pony Live: ACC Media Days. Miami Takes Center Stage + Breaking Down the ACC's New Tiebreaker

LIVE at 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET The first two days of ACC Media Days are complete, and we’ll break down everything you need to know. Topics include: * Miami and the spotlight on Darian Mensah * Takeaways from Virginia, Georgia Tech and Florida State * The ACC’s new championship game tiebreaker format and how it could impact the race this fall * The biggest winners, questions and storylines from Charlotte Presented by AR’s Hot Honey 🍯🔥Use promo code SHOWPONY15 for 15% off. Join us live and be part of the conversation! Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe [https://www.showponymedia.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Show Pony Live: Warde Manuel looks to be running out of time!

It’s time for Show Pony Live, presented by AR’s Hot Honey Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is facing perhaps the biggest week of his tenure as the university prepares to meet following its athletic department investigation. I break down where things stand, what could happen next, and whether Manuel can survive the growing pressure. Plus, the latest movement surrounding the Protect College Sports Act. We look at where the legislation stands, what it could mean for the future of college athletics, and why the next few months could reshape the sport. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, AR’s Hot Honey—the Sweet Heat of the South. Use promo code SHOWPONY15 to save 15% on your order. Subscribe to Show Pony Media for free and never miss a column, podcast, or live show. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe [https://www.showponymedia.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Warde Manuel Under Fire, Miami’s Big Gamble & ACC Media Days Begin

Show Pony Live, presented by AR’s Hot Honey College football doesn’t stop just because it’s July. On today’s episode of Show Pony Live, presented by AR’s Hot Honey (use promo code SHOWPONY15 for 15% off), we dive into two of the biggest storylines heading into a busy week across the sport. We begin in Ann Arbor, where the University of Michigan has concluded an investigation into its athletic department. What does it mean for athletic director Warde Manuel, and could one of the most powerful jobs in college sports be headed for a major change? I break down where things stand, why this matters beyond Michigan, and what the fallout could mean across college athletics. Then it’s on to ACC Media Days, which kick off this week. The spotlight is on Miami, a program trying to get back to the College Football Playoff after coming up just short of a national championship a year ago. The Hurricanes made one of the offseason’s biggest moves by landing quarterback Darian Mensah, who transferred in from Duke. Can he be the missing piece? Is Miami ready to take the next step under Mario Cristobal? And who else in the ACC has a chance to make noise this season? We’ll also look at the conference’s biggest storylines, coaches under pressure, and what to watch as preseason talk officially gets underway. Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey—the Sweet Heat of the South. Whether it’s pizza, wings, chicken, burgers, or barbecue, AR’s brings the perfect balance of sweet and heat to every bite. 🌶️ Save 15% on your order with promo code SHOWPONY15. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow college football fan. For daily columns, podcasts, videos, and more, visit ShowPonyMedia.com. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe [https://www.showponymedia.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Show Pony Live: College Sports Needs More Real Leadership and Less Marketers!

Another busy day in college sports is in the books, and tonight on Show Pony Live, we tackled one question that kept popping into my head: Where have all the statesmen gone? It feels like college athletics has become a contest to see who can yell the loudest, fire off the hottest take, or grab the biggest headline. We have plenty of carnival barkers. What we’re lacking are leaders willing to make difficult decisions, tell people what they need to hear instead of what they want to hear, and put the long-term health of the sport ahead of their own interests. That was the foundation of tonight’s show. We also broke down reports that the NCAA is looking into what Cincinnati knew regarding Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility situation. The story continues to evolve, and the ripple effects could stretch well beyond one program. Then we discussed another fascinating development: the NIL clearinghouse has reportedly rejected nearly $90 million worth of proposed deals. Is this finally the beginning of meaningful oversight, or is it simply creating another layer of confusion? We examined what it could mean for schools, collectives, and athletes moving forward. On the recruiting front, Marcus Spears Jr.’s decision to reclassify has everyone talking about how quickly the recruiting landscape can change. We also looked at UCLA landing a Serbian basketball phenom who many evaluators believe has the talent to become a future No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick. Thanks to everyone who joined the live conversation and continues to support Show Pony Media. Show Pony Live is presented by AR’s Hot Honey—the Sweet Heat of the South. Whether it’s wings, pizza, chicken, biscuits, or just about anything coming off the grill, AR’s Hot Honey makes it better. Save 15% on your order with promo code SHOWPONY15. If you missed the live show, you can catch the full episode here on Substack or wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you’re enjoying what we’re building at Show Pony Media, subscribe for free, share the show with another college sports fan, and consider becoming a premium subscriber. Your support allows me to keep bringing you independent, daily coverage of the stories that matter most. Get full access to Show Pony Media at www.showponymedia.com/subscribe [https://www.showponymedia.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]