Longshore and McKnight: Samford out, Alabama faces Miami, Auburn and Southern Miss set to begin regional play tonight, and more…

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May 30, 2025

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned to the studio to talk about a ton going on in the world of college sports!

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Later in the show, John and Barry unpacked news from the SEC spring meetings, especially updates on NIL reform and discussions around a 9-game conference schedule. The hosts critiqued the lack of transparency from league officials and questioned whether college athletics is on a sustainable path. They also delivered listener-favorite segments like “Where I Was Right, Where I Was Wrong,” and highlighted standout performances in the NBA playoffs.

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