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The Solid Verbal College FootballESPN's Bill Connelly On Looming 2025 Chaos, Uncertain Quarterbacks & College Football’s FutureIt’s that time again—the season is on the doorstep, and we brought in ESPN’s Bill Connelly to help us make sense of the chaos ahead. From his new SP+ rankings with a dozen teams clumped near the top to the Arch Manning hype train and a logjam of unproven quarterbacks, we dive headfirst into why 2025 might be the most unpredictable season in years. We cover the teams with the widest range of outcomes (hello, Tennessee), the portal-fueled rebuilds at Purdue and West Virginia, and which traditional powers might quietly be underrated. Bill also opens up abo...
2025-08-191h 02
Rock M Radio: A University of Missouri podcastBill Connelly is BACK to talk Mizzou Football | Before the Box ScoreWelcome back to Before the Box Score! In this episode, Nate Edwards welcomes special guest and Rock M legend Bill Connelly. The guys discuss the current state of Mizzou football, reflecting on the team's recent performance, coaching strategies, and player dynamics. They delve into the intricacies of roster building in college football, the impact of the transfer portal, and the significance of close games. The conversation also touches on the potential of the offense, quarterback battles, and the defensive strategies employed by the coaching staff. Bill shares insights from his new book, exploring the future of college football amidst...
2025-08-1552 min
VSiN College Football Betting PodcastESPN's Bill Connelly joins to talk Returning Production, Luck, Texas/Ohio State, & moreWe're less than 10 days away from the start of the college football season! Tim Murray is back for another episode and welcomed ESPN's Bill Connelly to the show. Before Bill jumped on, Tim discussed the news of Ty Simpson being named the starting quarterback at Alabama and added a futures bet on the Crimson Tide. Additionally, Tim took a look at a long shot bet on a Big Ten team to reach the College Football Playoff. Bill Connelly joined the podcast to preview the upcoming college football season. -Clemson is #1 in the nat...
2025-08-141h 01
Locked On Gamecocks - Daily Podcast On South Carolina Gamecocks Football & BasketballIs this the BEST roster in 20 years? And Bill Connelly's SP+ Projections for USCWhere does South Carolina Football stack up in Bill Connelly’s early 2025 SP+ rankings? We break down where the Gamecocks land and what it means for Shane Beamer’s squad heading into a pivotal season. With fall camp just one week away, we also highlight the biggest offseason body transformations and which players have made the most noticeable physical leaps heading into camp. Plus, we take a deep dive into South Carolina’s historic blue chip ratio — the highest in 20 years — and what that says about the program's trajectory. The Gamecocks have now signed 34 blue chip prospects over the last 3 rec...
2025-07-2529 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballThe Luckiest Teams & the Future of College Football with Bill Connelly - College Football PodcastIn this college football podcast episode, Dan is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to dive into the mysterious world of college football luck—turnovers, close games, and injuries—that shaped 2024 and could define 2025. From Clemson’s run to Auburn’s bad breaks, Bill talks through the numbers and what they mean for teams ranging from Alabama to UCF. Plus, a deep dive into Clemson’s top-five potential, the chaotic state of the sport, and Bill’s upcoming book, Forward Progress. Plus, Bill’s Japan travel tips, from Kit Kats to Kyoto.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(02:05) - Lu...
2025-05-0654 min
The Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and LehmanOU Spring Practice Report + Bill Connelly on OU's Returning Production, 2025 Schedule & the College Football Playoff FormatGabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss what has stood out to them about Oklahoma's offense and defense in the Sooners spring practice. ESPN's Bill Connelly joins to discuss the Sooners returning production for 2025, OU's 2025 schedule, SP+ and some ideas he has for the future of the College Football Playoff. In a mini "Football Guys Talkin' Basketball," Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss OU beating Georgia in the SEC Tournament which secured their position in the NCAA Tournament.00:00 Intro2:43 Spring practice report about OU's offense22:42Spring practice report about OU's defense
2025-03-161h 30
SEC Football LiveReturning Production and SP+ with Bill ConnellyBraden Gall and Bill Connelly talk SEC football. Returning production and SP+ rankings for 2025 are out on ESPN.com and Bill joins Braden to talk about all 16 teams in the SEC, where they rank in returning production and what the computers say about 2025. Watch the show on YouTube.
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2025-03-1240 min
Until Saturday: A show about college footballWhat Clemson, Alabama & Oregon's returning production says about their championship hopes with Bill ConnellyIs Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meeting, and he and David chat Jim Nagy to Oklahoma. Plus, Kirby Smart takes a shot at Johnny Manziel.Rundown:- CFP Meeting: Play-ins, Big 12 and ACC deal, and end of...
2025-02-271h 09Until Saturday: A show about college footballWhat Clemson, Alabama & Oregon's returning production says about their championship hopes with Bill ConnellyIs Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meeting, and he and David chat Jim Nagy to Oklahoma. Plus, Kirby Smart takes a shot at Johnny Manziel.Rundown:- CFP Meeting: Play-ins, Big 12 and ACC deal, and end of conf championships? (2:00)
2025-02-271h 00
Blue SkyMelissa Connelly Describes Her Optimistic Journey From Eighth Grade Truant to CEO of OneGoalMelissa Connelly had a rocky start to her high school career, being placed in her school’s truancy program after missing sixty days of classes in 8th grade. Fortunately, Melissa found her guidance counselor, Mrs. Jeter, who changed her life. With her help, Melissa turned her academic career around and through determined optimism, managed to earn college degrees and build a successful, high impact life. She now oversees OneGoal, a national postsecondary access and success organization and she shares her inspiring story on this episode of Blue Sky. Chapters: 02:11 Meet Melissa Connelly ...
2024-10-3053 min
Bleav in Big TenFox Sports Brock Huard & Bill Connelly's, Iowa vs. Washington, Oregon vs Ohio State plus CFB rankingsBleav in Big Ten is back this week, focusing on the University of Washington with former quarterback Brock Huard. He will be calling the game this week for Fox Sports versus Iowa. Brock will break down Jedd Fisch's impact and discuss where this team is headed. Then, we'll shift gears to our guest, Bill Connelly, who will take us through his viral ranking method for college football. Listen in now to hear all about the latest in the Big Ten!
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2024-10-0935 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in History, WorldWhen Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer: Reflections on Collective Liberation by Bill AyersPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734617 to listen full audiobooks. Title: When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer: Reflections on Collective Liberation Author: Bill Ayers Narrator: Bill Ayers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 10, 2024 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: An esteemed activist invites us to consider the complex idea of abolition as much more than a strategy or a set of tactics—at a deeper level, abolition is an entire political framework, culture, and orientation Blending history and political theory and weaving in examples from literature, social movements, and his personal life, this book is a...
2024-09-1010 min
Wharton MoneyballMoneyball Highlights: College Football Preview with Bill ConnellyWharton's Cade Massey and Adi Wyner speak with ESPN Writer, Bill Connelly, on the annual College Football Preview show. They discuss season expectations, conference re-alignment, the expanded playoff, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2820 min
Sports By The BookEpisode 274: Best Bets For MLB & WNBA, Big Ten Preview, Bill ConnellyJoin our Sports Book Crew as they share their expert sports betting advice on 'Sports By The Book' here at the South Point Studio.Special Guest: Bill Connelly.
2024-08-201h 01
The Football Analytics Show by The Power Rank and Ed FengBill Connelly on predicting college football in 2024 Bill Connelly, a college football analytics expert that writes for ESPN, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: Georgia (:36). Ohio State (4:10). Michigan (7:33). Wisconsin (10:45). Colorado (14:23). Texas A&M (21:10). Big 12 randomness (26:02). Heisman trophy (30:56). Jalen Milroe (33:27). Frontiers in college football analytics (41:00). The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/
2024-08-1648 min
Through the Keyhole: An Oklahoma Football PodcastThe Bill Connelly Interview!Allen is joined by ESPN writer and master of SP+, Bill Connelly. Give Bill a follow on Twitter if you don't already @ESPN_BillC
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2024-08-0838 min
VSiN College Football Betting PodcastESPN's Bill Connelly joins the pod to predict the CFB seasonTim Murray welcomes ESPN's Bill Connelly to the podcast. They discuss the origination of Bill's SP+ statistic. College football season win totals have gotten sharper. They discuss several teams and their projected win totals and look for any value throughout the college football betting board. Also, Tim unveils a potential situational spots months before the first game of the CFB season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-301h 03
The Al Galdi PodcastEpisode 800: conversation with ESPN's Bill Connelly on statistical comps for top QBs in 2024 NFL Draft and more18:14 - Guest: ESPN college-football analyst Bill Connelly on his statistical comps for the perceived top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft (in which the Commanders have the No. 2-overall pick), including insight on LSU's Jayden Daniels, North Carolina's Drake Maye, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and Washington's Michael Penix Jr....also, Connelly assesses why the NFL still isn't very good at drafting quarterbacks and talks Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and more44:31 - Capitals: discussion of a 4-2 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes and a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators, dropping the Caps to 0...
2024-04-081h 29
The Bernie ShowBill Connelly - Segment 3 3-6-24Bernie chats with ESPN college football and soccer writer Bill Connelly. After talking about his recent European soccer trip, Bill evaluates how Mizzou prospects may fare in the NFL Draft, and why the future is still bright for the Tigers. He also details where Brad Smith and Chase Daniel slot in as top college QBs in the 2000s.
2024-03-0630 min
Cover 3 College Football2024 College football ratings, playoff format changes and more with Bill Connelly (02/21)The Cover 3 crew talks power ratings, returning production, College Football Playoff format and more. First, with the news of the week being the CFP's move to a 5+7 model, breaking down the implications on the 2024 season and what to expect in terms of any further changes for 2026 and beyond. Then it's on to a deep dive into SP+ ratings with ESPN's Bill Connelly, discussing the impact of transfers on a team's rating and identifying some teams that have made big jumps since the end of last season. Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss and more get spotlighted, as well as a...
2024-02-211h 06The Bernie ShowBill Connelly - Segment 3 12-28-23Bernie chats with ESPN.com NFL writer Bill Connelly. Bill previews Friday's Cotton Bowl matchup between Missouri and Ohio State and the rise of the Mizzou program. Bill also previews Monday's College Football Playoff semifinal games.
2023-12-2828 min
The Bill Riley ShowBill Connelly previews Utah vs Northwestern and the CFP matchupsBill Connelly previews Utah vs Northwestern and the CFP matchups
2023-12-2125 minThe Bill Riley ShowBill Connelly previews Utah vs Northwestern and the CFP matchupsBill Connelly previews Utah vs Northwestern and the CFP matchups
2023-12-2125 min
Bet The ProcessJeff and Rufus talk to Bill ConnellyThis week on Bet the Process, Bill Connelly joins and shares his thoughts on all things College Football, and what teams will be the top four in the playoffs.
2023-11-2957 minBleav in Big TenESPN's Bill Connelly Stopped By to Chat Big10 Football
ESPN's Bill Connelly Stopped By to Chat Big10 Football
We chatted about Penn State's start to the season and their upcoming Big 10 matchup with Illinois
We discussed the slow start for Nebraska and Wisconsin
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2023-09-1226 min
Bet The ProcessJeff and Rufus talk to Bill Connelly | Presented by Hull TacticalRufus and Jeff sit down Bill Connelly to kick off the season. The boys also share Pt. 1 of their interview with Petra Bakosova, CEO of Hull Tactical.
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2023-09-071h 08
Rock M Radio: A University of Missouri podcastBill Connelly talks Mizzou & conference realignment with Rock M Radio.Welcome back Tiger Fans to another episode of Dive Cuts. This is a special episode of BTBS with Sam Snelling and special guest, Rock M Nation founder and current ESPN writer, Bill Connelly. Bill and Sam discuss conference realignment's impact on college football, the future of the PAC-12, the Big Ten and Twelve, and more. Also, is Mizzou safe where they are now?You can follow members of today’s show on Twitter @SamTSnelling & @ESPN_BillC.Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just mi...
2023-08-1245 min
23 PersonnelTexas Tech 2023 Football Schedule Preview - Bill ConnellySpencer and Michael look at Bill Connelly's 2023 preview of the Big 12 including his outlook on Texas Tech. We also fully endorse the Libby app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-07-2542 minThrough the Keyhole: An Oklahoma Football PodcastThe Bill Connelly Interview!Allen talks with ESPN writer and SP+ master, Bill Connelly about OU's upcoming season.
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2023-07-2135 min
Building IdeasEpisode 69_Bill ConnellyBill Connelly began a life in the sports business as a Trainer for the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association and finished as a Special Projects Manager for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer. The bulk of his career was spent with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League - rising from an Assistant Trainer to the Director of Operations.
This St. Clairsville, Ohio native was inspired to pursue the sports business after the brutality of a full team "pile on tackle" in High School inspired him to switch his focus to become an Athletic Trainer, versus a...
2023-06-211h 19
Building IdeasEpisode 69_Bill ConnellyBill Connelly began his life in the sports business as an Athletic Trainer for the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association and wrapped it up as a Special Projects Manager for FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer. However, the majority of his storied career was spent with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League - where he retired in 2017 as the team's Director of Operations.
This St. Clairsville, Ohio native was inspired to pursue the sports business after the brutality of a full team "pile on tackle" in High School inspired him to switch his focus to become...
2023-06-211h 19
SumerSports ShowCollege Football Metrics and 2023 Preview with ESPN's Bill ConnellyESPN's Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) joins the show to talk about the changing landscape of college football analytics and preview the 2023 season.Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with the promo code SUMER at MANSCAPED.com!
2023-06-0848 min
Unexpected PointsGreatest CFB QBs of the 2000s, Projecting to the NFL: Bill Connelly, ESPNThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.unexpectedpoints.comBill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) joins the pod to talk greatest college QBs, evaluating the 2023 and 2022 classes, and some soccer talk.Watch on YouTube:
2023-05-2330 min
View from The LochView from The Loch with Craig ConnellyCraig Connelly currently caddies for Martin Kaymer on the LIV Tour and has caddied in no less than seven Ryder Cups. Craig started his caddying career at Loch Lomond Golf Club and has some great stories to share about life on the tour.
2023-04-051h 00Cover 3 College FootballBill Connelly on returning production, ceilings and floors and 2023 SP+ rankings (02/16)The Cover 3 crew is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to talk the early 2023 college football ratings. First, reaction to the news that Notre Dame has decided to promote from within to fill its vacant OC role (1:18) and the assistant coaching hire that stands out the most from this recent cycle (9:24). Then it's on to discussing SP+, the college football ratings system designed and maintained by ESPN's Bill Connelly. The crew talks how transfers factor into the ratings (11:42), go deep on Alabama's lack of returning production (22:25), teams that are big risers/fallers in the SP+ ratings (32:40), the best-case record and...
2023-02-161h 04
Bet LA with Anita MarksBET LA HOUR 1: Guest Bill ConnellyAnita Marks opens up the show doing a deep dive into the Rams and Chargers upcoming matchups. The Chargers will face the Raiders and the Rams will play the Seahawks. Anita gives her picks and futures bets. She also goes over the score and details from the Patriots-Bills Thursday night game. Bill Connelly joins Anita to discuss the upcoming USC vs UTAH matchup. They talk about Caleb Williams and his quest for a Heisman trophy. The odds this week point out how weak their defense actually is, but their offense is so good that no one seems to be prepar...
2022-12-0257 minBet LA with Anita MarksBET LA HOUR 2: Guests Bill Connelly & Rob DemovskyAnita Marks is joined by guest Bill Connelly for them to break down the upcoming UCLA vs USC game on Saturday. USC does a better job with turnovers than UCLA but that doesn't last all season because the majority were just interceptions. USC also plays better red-zone defense than UCLA and they talk about how this will affect the game outcome. The game will come down to precision and who can make their field goals. Bill thinks it will be a very tight game. Guest Rob Demovsky joins Anita to discuss tomorrow night's Thursday Night Football game of Packers vs Ti...
2022-11-1751 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballMidseason Check-in with ESPN's Bill ConnellyTy and Dan welcome ESPN's Bill Connelly back to the podcast to discuss the biggest storylines through the first half of the college football seasons and a few projections for what might be ahead. Are the "elite" teams more vulnerable in 2022? How does his SP+ ratings system view out-of-nowhere teams like Kansas and TCU? Why is Oklahoma his biggest surprise of the season?Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Support...
2022-10-1958 minSEC Football LiveTennessee's proof of concept with Bill ConnellyErin Dugan and Braden Gall talk SEC football, brought to you by JE Dunn
The Gall household during Vols win
The reason we love the game
Are Vols No. 1 in the nation?
Long term impact on Tennessee?
SEC title game we are rooting for?
Tennessee's championship DNA
Arkansas, Kentucky, LSU
What if Texas A&M loses to Carolina?
We are joined by the great Bill Connelly from ESPN.com to talk SEC football.
Who is the best team in college football?
Can Tennessee solve it's defense?
Who beats Alabama?
How does Georgia play in that game?
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2022-10-191h 13
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2022-08-2320 min
CrimsonCastEp 852 - Indiana Football Preview with Bill Connelly of ESPNIt's mid-July, which means IU football kicks off in less than two months. We start off our podcast coverage of the program by bringing longtime friend of the show Bill Connelly of ESPN to talk about what went wrong for IU last year, the outlook for this upcoming year, and the current state of college football.
2022-07-1533 minThe Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and Lehman2022 Big 12 Football Preview & Projections with Bill ConnellyGabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman preview the 2022 Big 12 football season with ESPN's Bill Connelly. Bill, the inventor of SP+, shares his projections for each team in the conference. Ikard, Lehman and Connelly go through all 10 Big 12 teams (Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech, Iowa State, West Virginia and Kansas) and address some of the biggest questions for each team heading into the 2022 season.•Use promo code ‘ted’ for 10% off at https://opolisclothing.com/•Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OK_Breakdown?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor•Follo...
2022-07-041h 23
The Solid Verbal College FootballThe Preview to the Previews with Bill Connelly + College Football Podcast for 6/21Ty and Dan chat with ESPN's Bill Connelly about the challenges of projecting teams for the 2022 season, why teams like USC are impossible to forecast, the tweaks he's made to his formulas, which schools are primed for a jump against the spread and much more. Plus, Dan details his harrowing encounter with local wildlife.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-2145 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballThe State of College Football Analytics with Bill ConnellyTy and Dan welcome back ESPN's Bill Connelly to unpack his recent piece on the state of analytics in college football. How are trends changing around fourth downs and two point conversions? How will the rise of player tracking impact coaching decisions? What's so special about passing on first down, and why might we see more of it? Plus, an indulgent postscript chat about the World Cup draw and what it portends for the United States Men's National Team. And a breakdown of the Final Four of Fast Food taking place at Verballers.com.See Privacy Policy...
2022-04-051h 06Cover 3 College Football2022 Returning Production and Preseason Projections with Bill Connelly (02/09)The Cover 3 crew is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to talk 2022 projections. Bill joins Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson to discuss the challenges of tracking returning production in the modern era (2:50), NC State surging as an ACC contender (16:00), Ohio State’s overwhelming offensive advantage even after losing top wide receivers from 2021 (23:00), why the numbers still like Michigan (26:25) and where Iowa stands among other Big Ten West teams (30:45). Then, a scan across the Big 12 (34:50) and Pac-12 (41:30) before a dive into the returning production numbers in the SEC, with a focus on Georgia (46:40), Tennessee (49:50), Missouri (52:10), Auburn (53:30) and Ole Miss (57:40).
2022-02-091h 02
The Solid Verbal College FootballNotre Dame Promotes Marcus Freeman + Bill Connelly's Week 14 ThoughtsTy and Dan react to the news that Notre Dame will be promoting Marcus Freeman from defensive coordinator to head coach of the Fighting Irish and retaining the services of Tommy Rees to run the offense. And, ESPN's Bill Connelly stops by and offers his thoughts on the underappreciated Georgia offense, the formula for Iowa upsetting Michigan, Oklahoma State's progress report, and evaluating coaching hires. Plus, the return of the Dr. Pepper Tuition Throw!Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https...
2021-12-031h 16
The Solid Verbal College FootballBreaking Down CFP Rankings + TCU's Opening With Bill Connelly From ESPNTy and Dan break down the first round of College Football Playoff rankings with ESPN's Bill Connelly. What did the committee get right and wrong in its first attempt? Did Cincinnati really get screwed? How seriously should we take Wake Forest at No. 9? Is Georgia really as infallible as it's looked thus far? And what is the ultimate chaos scenario? Plus, what happened at TCU that led to Gary Patterson's downfall and the search for a new coach?Enter for your chance to win a Robert Griffin III signed mini helmet at SolidGiveaway.com.Follow...
2021-11-0543 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballChaos Scenarios + AAC Expansion + Bill Connelly from ESPNTy and Dan welcome back Bill Connelly from ESPN.com to discuss the AAC's addition of six new teams, how his SP+ rankings view teams like Clemson and Michigan, how 2021 stacks up to the chaos-filled year of 2007, and a quick breakdown of two prominent programs in the Lonestar State. Plus, random ATP and USMNT talk to add further nerdiness to the conversation.Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal.Join our Patreon at Verballers.com.
2021-10-2245 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballBill Connelly on Your Side + LSU Issues + Cincy in the Playoff?Ty and Dan are joined by Bill Connelly from ESPN and discuss LSU's issues on both offense and defense, the viability of Cincinnati making the playoff, the teams that Vegas is overlooking, the most interesting storylines heading into Week 6 and more.Our "Stay Solid" shirts are back on sale while supplies last. Buy one now!Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal.Join our Patreon at Verballers.com.See Privacy Policy...
2021-10-0838 min
The Hustle"The Hustle" NFL Week 5- CFB Week 4: The Boys/ Kelly In Vegas with Guest: ESPN's Bill Connelly On today's edition of The Hustle Podcast, Drew Martin, Adam Trigger and Chris Thurston break down this week's college football and NFL games, joined as always by Kelly Stewart. We have CFB and NFL games on tap for discussion today, ranging from sides to totals and of course, PROPS. Not to mention, we have a great guest, somebody who could be the best college football writer in the world, the inventor of the SP+ ratings, ESPN's college football analyst Bill Connelly.SHOW LESS
2021-10-0159 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballBill Connelly Talks Numbers + Latest College Football NewsTy and Dan break down changes in depth charts, the latest coaching scuttlebutt, and turn it over to Bill Connelly to chat about what his SP+ rankings say about Alabama-Florida, Auburn-Penn State, and other key matchups for college football Week 3.Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal.Join our Patreon at Verballers.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Supp...
2021-09-1740 min
Roar Lions Roar: A Penn State Football PodcastEpisode 6.11: Talking Big Plays and Turnovers with Bill ConnellyAfter Penn State beat Wisconsin in Camp Randall, James Franklin made it a point to say that the Nittany Lions win 97 percent of their games when they win two statistics: turnovers and big plays. Why? On today's episode of the pod, we decided to ask our pal Bill Connelly of ESPN to provide some insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-0920 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballBill Connelly on Your Side + Jimbo's Raise + Nebraska's Sellout StreakTy and Dan cover the hottest topics around the world of college football, from Jimbo Fisher's raise to Nebraska's sellout streak. Plus, ESPN's Bill Connelly is always on your side and stops by for a chat about the Week 1 slate of games. And, as always, a quick look at traffic, weather, and the latest in business news.Sign up for Run The Board, a new pick'em game that gives you, the esteemed Verballer, a chance to be on our Board of Trustees. For more, visit PlayRunTheBoard.com.Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goog...
2021-09-0342 min
Chris Vernon Show5 Star Customer ft. ESPN's Bill Connelly - 9/2/21On today's show: There's a scam going on and Chris is here to fill you in on it (4:00), College Football tonight including Tennessee opening up against Bowling Green, Ohio State/Minnesota, and why Eastern Washington/UNLV could be interesting (27:49). We'll also play Fill in the Blank (45:00).
ESPN.com's Bill Connelly joins the show live via Skype to talk preview the College Football season including LSU, Notre Dame, Florida State, Penn State, new coaches like Josh Heupel at Tennessee & Gus Malzahn at UCF, UCLA/LSU, Alabama/Miami, any challengers for Clemson in the ACC, Boise State/UCF and more (1:09:40).
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2021-09-021h 35
CrimsonCastEp 762 - IU Football Advanced Stats deep-dive with ESPN's Bill ConnellyWe're joined by ESPN college football stats guru Bill Connelly to talk IU football! Bill is the originator of the SP+, an efficiency-based ratings system for college football. We discuss the 2020 Hoosiers in depth, and dive into why IU's SP+ numbers didn't match their poll rankings. We then look to the current season and evaluate how Indiana is projecting forward, why they have so many toss-up games, and what areas IU might improve upon. We also take a specific look at a couple of key early-season matchups and talk about what Hoosier fans might expect in those games.
2021-07-2827 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballEarly Lookahead with ESPN's Bill ConnellyTy and Dan touch base with ESPN's Bill Connelly to get an early look at what the numbers are saying about the 2021 college football season. Also, how seriously should college football fans take the statistics that came out of the 2020 Covid season?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-07-081h 05Until Saturday: A show about college footballCollege football by the numbers with Bill ConnellyRun or pass to start a drive? Punting in plus territory? How should you make defensive substitutions? ESPN's Bill Connelly dives into advanced analytics that have changed the game & underscored when and where coaches are making the wrong decisions. Plus, how does ESPN's Football Power Index actually work compared to Bill's SP+ rankings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1642 minUntil Saturday: A show about college footballCollege football by the numbers with Bill ConnellyRun or pass to start a drive? Punting in plus territory? How should you make defensive substitutions? ESPN's Bill Connelly dives into advanced analytics that have changed the game & underscored when and where coaches are making the wrong decisions. Plus, how does ESPN's Football Power Index actually work compared to Bill's SP+ rankings?
2021-04-1649 min
DNVR CSU Rams PodcastTrey McBride and Scott Patchan receive some serious love from ESPN's Bill ConnellyJustin Michael goes over Bill Connelly's article on the most explosive returning players in college football for 2021 and talks about where Trey McBride ranks in terms of his all-time Rams status. Later in the episode, Justin talks about his excitement for the Master's Tournament and who he will be rooting for, including CSU alumnus Martin Laird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-0828 min
Going for TwoCFB Math with ESPN's Bill Connelly
Hosts Matt Brown (http://twitter.com/MattBrownEP (@MattBrownEP)) and Bryan Fischer (http://twitter.com/BryanDFischer (@BryanDFischer)) channel their inner nerd and talk numbers with ESPN writer Bill Connelly (https://twitter.com/ESPN_BillC (@ESPN_BillC)). The episode covers everything from returning production for college football teams in 2021 to the future of analytics and much, much more.
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2021-03-1049 minThe Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and LehmanESPN's Bill Connelly on his Top 60 College QBs of the 2000s List that Includes Landry, J White, Jalen, Bradford, Kyler, and BakerESPN’s Bill Connelly joins Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman for an interview (3:45). They talk to Bill about analytics role in football, the SP+ ranking system that he invented and dive into his list of the Top 60 college quarterbacks of the 2000s which has OU guys on it: Landry Jones, Jason White, Jalen Hurts, Sam Bradford, Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-081h 09Through the Keyhole: An Oklahoma Football PodcastKegan doesn't like St. Patty's, Bill Connelly's QB list & Brady spills the beans on his Kruger take***Don't forget to leave a rating and review! We are almost to 100 ratings!***
Brady & Kegan aren't at Vanessa House tonight but they still sing its praises.
Bill Connelly's top 60 QBs list from last week deserves a deep dive. Kyler Murray's stats are still stupid. Baker Mayfield saw aliens and Colin Cowherd decided to have a segment on it. Then Brady goes in on his thoughts on the state of the OU basketball program and why he's unhappy with it.
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2021-03-051h 10Podcast – Heavy TopspinPodcast Episode 93: ESPN’s Bill Connelly on What Novak Djokovic Does BetterEpisode 93 of the Tennis Abstract Podcast welcomes Bill Connelly, who wrote about Novak Djokovic this week at ESPN. You might know Bill from his coverage of soccer and college football, including his two books, Study Hall and The 50 Best* College Football Teams of All Time. Bill, who dug into Match Charting Project data … Continue reading Podcast Episode 93: ESPN’s Bill Connelly on What Novak Djokovic Does Better
2021-02-1100 min
The Tennis Abstract PodcastEp 93: ESPN's Bill Connelly on What Novak Djokovic Does BetterJeff chats with Bill Connelly, an ESPN college football writer who dug into Match Charting Project data this week to write about the complex mastery of Novak Djokovic. Bill explains how Djokovic tactically differs from the competition, how his game has changed over the years, and whether the nature of his game makes it tough to fully appreciate. He also weighs on whether tour-wide parity is better than dominance, how ESPN (and tennis media in general) could cover the sport differently, and why there are so few people who love both tennis and college football.
2021-02-1147 min
Barton & BudCover 3: 2021 Returning Production Rankings with Bill ConnellyThe Cover 3 crew is here to give you the latest in the world of college football. Today we’ve got Bill Connelly joining the show! (2:20) Let’s talk returning production for the 2021 season! How are calculations made? (14:30) What are the tiers set at for returning production? How do you differentiate the top, bottom, and middle of the list? (20:15) What’s the Pac-12 going to look like? (23:50) Iowa State hype train (29:00) Taking a look at the ACC (37:15) Ohio State and the Big Ten (40:00) Coaches and analytics (42:10) What one rule would Bill change?Follow or Subscribe to Cover 3 on Apple, S...
2021-02-0950 min
Radio's Golden DaysThe Saint 7/31/1944 1 The Connelly Silver MineThe Saint 7/31/1944 1 The Connelly Silver Mine
2021-02-0124 min
A Football ShowQuestions for Danny White, Stats from Bill ConnellyToday's 440 built by The Kingston Group
The questions only Danny White can answer
No chance Josh Heupel was his top choice
ESPN's Bill Connelly joins to talk stats
What will UT's offensive identity be under Heupel?
Is there an explanation for the downward trend at UCF?
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2021-01-2811 min
The Solid Verbal College FootballUnexpected Friday Orbit: ESPN's Bill ConnellyTy chats with ESPN's Bill Connelly about the college football teams most affected by the pandemic, the challenges of comparing teams and conferences in 2020, the quirks of the SP+ amid an unevent season, what it all means going forward, and much more. Plus, overrated and underrated teams, the Group of Five's raw deal, and what's wrong with Texas football.Links from the show:Sign up for The Winter Wonders Prop Bet ChallengeBill Connelly on TwitterAbout the ShowThe Solid Verbal on InstagramThe Solid Verbal on TwitterThe Solid Verbal on FacebookThe Solid Verbal on YouTubeThe Solid Verbal on...
2020-12-1141 min
Two High: An NFL & College Football PodcastESPN's Bill Connelly on how he became College Football's Numbers ManBill Connelly joins Seth to talk about the playoff ranking, which teams are better or worse than their won-loss records and got into the weeds about college football and how his view of the sport has changed since he became College Football's Number's Man.
2020-11-261h 13
Five at the Back Soccer PodcastExtra Time Ep:3 - Bill Connelly InterviewScott and Jen talk with ESPN's Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) about soccer, the Premier League, and more!
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2020-10-191h 00