About this episode
Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on this week's episode of The Smylie Show as they dive further into the world of football with Alabama legend and current ESPN CFB analyst Greg McElroy. Greg shares captivating tales from his days as a quarterback under Nick Saban, offering unique insights into the Alabama Crimson Tide's championship mindset, as well as his thoughts on dynamic shifts in college football, including NIL deals, the Transfer Portal, and the upcoming 12-team playoff format. Highlights : - Greg McElroy: Putter Tinkerer? - Nick Saban-era stories - Current state of college football - Preview the 2024 college football season Don't forget to like, download, and share! CHAPTERS : 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Greg’s Golf Game 03:20 - College Football Playoff Scenarios 12:27 - NIL 18:19 - Recruiting and Playing for Nick Saban 19:30 - High School Recruitment Process 22:40 - Nick Saban Era 26:24 - 2007 Football Season 28:00 - Nick Saban Story 33:20 - Meaning of "Seeing Ghosts" 38:30 - Cyclical Nature of Football 44:50 - Annual Golf Rounds 47:17 - Typical Saturday Routine 51:03 - Sports Viewing After TV Career 53:26 - Sign Off 53:30 - Did Pat P intercept it? Follow us on our socials: IG : https://www.instagram.com/thesmylieshow/ X : https://x.com/thesmylieshow Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmylieshow?lang=en