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PODCAST AIN’T PLAYED NOBODY: The AP poll represents the best of college football. No, really!

And what’s the worst school Nick Saban could take to a national title?

NCAA Football: CFP National Championship Game-Alabama vs Georgia
NCAA Football: CFP National Championship Game-Alabama vs Georgia
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The preseason AP poll doesn’t come out until next week, but it’s never too early to start complaining about it!

The AP’s Ralph Russo is this week’s guest. Here are some of the topics:

  • Gamers
  • Getting pulled over in Mississippi
  • Not getting burned out about this stupid sport
  • The history, benevolent purpose, and logistics of the AP poll
  • ULM = chitlins
  • Dynasties and luck

The second half of the show is #AskPAPN time!

  • When do ACC coaches start to get fired again?
  • What’s the worst program Nick Saban could win a national title with?
  • Shea Patterson vs. Brian Lewerke: why do we assume the former is better than the latter?
  • Is it harder to play at a top-10 level with top-20 talent or at a top-20 level with top-30 talent?
  • Is Ken Niumatalolo a Navy lifer now?
  • As contact decreases in practice, toughness in the weight room will mean more
  • What’s the most fun, semi-realistic CFP pairing possible for 2018?
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