In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry cover the latest in SEC basketball and Alabama football’s ongoing transition under Kalen DeBoer! The discussion opens with Auburn’s continued dominance as the No. 1 team in the country, while Alabama moves up to No. 3 following Iowa State’s loss.

The hosts debate the significance of rankings in college basketball, arguing that while Auburn’s sustained top spot is impressive, NCAA Tournament positioning is the ultimate goal. They also discuss Auburn’s upcoming stretch, including a challenging road game at Vanderbilt, while Alabama prepares for back-to-back road trips to Arkansas and Texas before hosting Auburn in a much-anticipated showdown on February 15.

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The conversation shifts to Alabama football, and the hiring of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. The hosts speculate that Grubb was waiting on potential NFL opportunities before committing to Alabama and discuss what his arrival means for the Tide’s quarterback battle.

With Jalen Milroe’s future uncertain, Ty Simpson expected to compete for the starting role, and new recruit Keelon Russell entering the mix, the quarterback competition appears more open than initially expected. The episode also touches on NIL’s influence on facility upgrades, with Auburn opting to invest in player compensation rather than new practice facilities.