Hats off to our staff behind the glass, they had two T-shirts ready in NEXTROUND.Store  during the show Thursday. Practically seconds after the News Conference in College Station. I love the ability to have fun at work, with such a great sport. Here’s to a great weekend! – Jim Dunaway

FRIDAY GAMES TO WATCH: (All Times Central)
SFB: Louisiana vs. Auburn 1:30 pm ESPN+
SFB: Chattanooga at Alabama 3:00 pm SECN
MLB: Braves at Marlins 6:40 pm Ballys
NHL: Rangers at Hurricanes 7:00 pm ESPN (CAR 1-0)
NBA: Mavericks at Warriors 8:00 pm TNT (GST 1-0)

ON THE SHOW FRIDAY: (All Times Central)
10:00 am MIKE GRIFFITH, Dawg Nation, SEC Network
11:30 am TRASH with LT presented by Mortgage Right
12:00 pm ANDY STAPLES, The Athletic
12:35 pm ROCKSTAR LOUNGE presented by The Enclave

TOP LINKS THIS MORNING: ($$=Subscription Needed ®️=Story Rewind)

  • SABAN LAMENTS SINGLING OUT: Other than that, No Regrets on comments READ
  • JIMBO RIPS SABAN: “Some People Think They are God” READ
  • DEION SANDERS RESPONDS: We need to talk in Public, not in Private READ
  • COACHES/ADs REACT TO COMMENTS: ESPN Staff puts together reaction READ
  • SEC REPRIMANDS SABAN, FISHER: Commish Greg Sankey issues warning READ
  • PETE THAMEL: Nick vs. Jimbo the perfect CFB feud for this time in history READ
  • SABAN ON SIRIUS/XM: Apologizes for singling anyone out specifically LISTEN
  • BRUCE FELDMAN: ($$) One Coach, They just “called each other’s wives fat” READ
  • CONNOR O’GARA: Saban’s Petty Dig at Jimbo was micro, this is a MACRO issue READ
  • JORDAN ADDISON PICKS USC: Top WR in CFB leaves Pitt for USC READ
  • ADDISON IMPACT ON TOP 25: USC takes a big leap READ
  • MIKE HUGUENIN: The Best First Seasons in CFB Coaching History READ
  • A REALLY INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH JIM NANTZ. Listen

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Cher 76, Busta Rhymes 50, Jon Pardi 37, Tony Stewart 51, Marshon Lattimore 26, David Wells 59, Kevin Frazier 58,