The Program The Program

H3 Blair Kerkhoff

Jul 16, 2026 · 43m

Summary

Hosts Petro Siebold and Blair Kirkoff discuss the Carolina Cougars' historic 1972-73 ABA season before analyzing college football expectations for Kansas and Missouri. They examine roster challenges, coaching impacts, and the financial disparities driving the current transfer portal arms race. The episode also covers national championship odds, the potential for a college football super league, and the broader implications of unchecked spending on university athletics.

Topics discussed

Ready Services ad and intro Larry Brown's first team and roster memories Art and Frame Warehouse sponsorship Kansas football expectations and Jalen Daniels Big 12 schedules: K-State, BYU, and Utah Long Island Sharks logo and Mizzou game recap SEC dominance and identify-and-develop schools Missouri's record and Eli Drinkwitz's breakthrough wins National championship odds and SEC rankings Ahmaud Hardy's injury and roster budget estimates Jay Bilas interview and his 'hurricane' style Market forces, spending caps, and Louisville's debt Private equity in college sports and education risks Music trivia and Chiefs draft history European Super League and Champions League comparison SEC power dynamics and Bayern Munich dominance Collective bargaining and player associations Big 12 championship odds and Texas Tech
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