The Cyclones and the Runner-Up Curse | Local Hour
Summary
The show opens with a lighthearted discussion about golf carts and a tribute to Greg Cody’s final Miami Herald column. The crew then shifts to college football, analyzing the Miami Hurricanes’ strong start and debating whether their future is brighter than the SEC’s. They also critique the Protecting College Sports Act, arguing it favors major conferences over student-athlete rights. The episode concludes with a "drip drill" segment where the hosts rank the best orange-based uniforms in sports.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and guest logistics
Golf carts and transportation debate
Cyclones vs. Hurricanes naming traditions
Greg Cody's farewell column and pin setters
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Miami Dolphins 0-17 season discussion
Steve Sarkesian and Star Wars nerd off
CFP controversy and Miami Hurricanes outlook
Hypothetical: Trading a championship
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Dan and Cody banter
Protecting College Sports Act analysis
Salary caps and labor negotiations
College football uniform aesthetics
Closing remarks on fashion
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