SMU’s Rhett Lashlee BLASTS the pre-season strength of schedule rankings: “There’s literally NO data”
Summary
SMU head coach Rhett Lashley joins Andy and Ari to argue against preseason strength of schedule metrics, emphasizing that roster turnover makes early predictions unreliable. He discusses SMU’s upcoming Labor Day opener against Florida State and the development of quarterback Kevin Jennings. The hosts also play "Who Am I," guessing Charlie Ward, and debate which historic quarterbacks would thrive in modern offensive systems.
Topics discussed
Intro, Polymarket promo, and studio banter
Rhett Lashley joins to discuss SMU and roster turnover
Why strength of schedule is meaningless before games are played
Preseason rankings bias and the ACC's perceived weakness
ACC vs SEC/Big Ten spending and earning respect
SMU's value to the ACC and transfer portal quirks
Labor Day opener vs Florida State: A national stage
QB Kevin Jennings' growth and team depth
Coach car perks and social media detox
Who Am I? Game: Identifying Charlie Ward
Charlie Ward's dual-sport legacy and Heisman
Players born too early for modern offenses
Mispositioned athletes: Moss, Vick, and Pryor
Kurt Cignetti's turnaround: Luck or skill?
Evaluating Steve Sarkisian's coaching resume
Potential surprise teams: Kentucky and Oklahoma State
Virginia Tech and UCLA's difficult schedules
Final thoughts on SEC depth and lightning in a bottle
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