Longshore and McKnight: Auburn chasing first win at Rupp Arena since 1988, Alabama women’s basketball upsets No. 7 LSU, late-game officiating changes, and more…

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February 28, 2025

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry preview Auburn and Alabama’s huge SEC road matchups, with No. 1 Auburn facing No. 17 Kentucky at Rupp Arena and No. 6 Alabama taking on No. 5 Tennessee in a clash of high-powered offense versus elite defense!

Auburn, still seeking its first win at Rupp since 1988, remains in the hunt for an SEC title and a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed, while Alabama looks to solidify its position ahead of the conference tournament.

The hosts also highlight Alabama women’s basketball’s upset over No. 7 LSU in overtime, with Sarah Ashlee Barker leading the charge, sparking a debate on the relevance of gender-specific team names.

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The conversation shifts to college football’s soaring NIL and recruiting costs, as SEC programs reportedly spend up to $50 million annually to remain competitive. Discussions on the NFL Combine focus on Auburn and Alabama linebackers posting elite 40-yard dash times, while the hosts debate the significance of combine drills versus in-game performance. Meanwhile, NCAA basketball timing issues come under scrutiny after a Texas A&M-Vanderbilt game dragged on for 40 minutes in the final 3:33, fueling calls for rule changes to speed up late-game officiating.

The episode wraps up with some banter on Tennessee fans’ obsession with “Rocky Top”, sponsor promotions, and McKnight jokingly suggesting Dolly Parton could make the song more tolerable.

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