10/14/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SEC TO STAY AT 13? The ongoing debate continues whether the Southeastern Conference will pause and continue to stay at 13 teams for the 2012 season. Texas A & M’s President Loftin said in an interview today that he doesn’t “think it’s likely to see another team join SEC and move by July 2012.” Meanwhile, The West Viginia Gazette reported this morning that Nick Saban “has been squarely in the corner of West Virginia, rather than Missouri” and that Vanderbilt prefers Missouri because of “academic reputations”. Today we’ll discuss the potential for another SEC member [Comment or Read the Rest...]

 
10/13/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

THE SAD SAGA OF HARVEY UPDYKE- In Finebaum’s latest column on SI.com, Paul details the unfortunate situations that have surrounded ‘Al from Dadeville’. Finebaum says, “Let’s learn from Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr.’s mistake and allow this to be a teachable moment… But throwing him in jail will only make some people feel better for a brief moment. I say enough of the attacks and the calls for jail time for vengeance to right the wrong. It is time to get past this human tragedy.” We’ll discuss the latest column and hear from CBS Sports’ Bruce [Comment or Read the Rest...]

 
10/10/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SEC PRESIDENTS & CHANCELLORS MEET: The Southeastern Conference released a statement Monday concerning the Presidents and Chancellors meeting. “The Presidents and Chancellors of the Southeastern Conference met on Monday for its regularly-scheduled fall meeting. While they discussed a wide range of issues dealing with the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics, no actions were taken with regards to expansion.” We’ll discuss the ongoing debate of possible SEC Expansion with The NY Times’ Pete Thamel… Tuscaloosa News’ Cecil Hurt… and former AU HC Pat Dye.

 
Paul Finebaum Claims Citadel Depressed His Pay

From BizJournals.com by Evan Belanger. Local sports talk radio host Paul Finebaum accused his employer, Citadel Broadcasting Corp. in court filings this week of “purposefully and fraudulently” depressing his pay to generate more revenue. The latest development in Finebaum’s ongoing lawsuit against Citadel, which broadcasts the popular Paul Finebaum Radio Network, comes just days after attorneys for the Nevada-based broadcast company accused Finebaum of needlessly suing innocent victims in an attempt to move his case back to state court, where legal standards are more favorable for him. In this week’s filings, Finebaum repeated, in an affidavit, [Comment or Read the Rest...]

 
9/28/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

HARVEY UPDYKE APOLOGIZES TO AUBURN- In a call to the show this afternoon, accused Toomer’s Tree poisoner Harvey Updyke told Finebaum,”I want to tell the Auburn people. I am truly sorry for all the damage I have done. I’m asking for forgiveness.” Updyke added, “People really don’t understand how bad it hurts. I guess I deserve it.” LISTEN TO THE AUDIO FROM UPDYKE’S CALL. Listen To More Audio Clips From The Pal Finebaum Show.

 
9/27/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

MUSCHAMP v SABAN- Two of the SEC heavyweights will do battle Saturday as the Gators will try to overcome a two game losing streak to Alabama. Last year the Tide beat Florida 31-6, but this year’s game will feature the new look Gators with first year head coach Will Muschamp. The Gators have stormed out to a quick 4-0 start and QB Jeff Brantley has rebounded after a sluggish 2010. Today we’ll break down the big game with CBS Sports’ Gary Danielson and former Alabama QB Greg McElroy.

 
9/23/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

SHAUN ALEXANDER IN STUDIO TODAY- Former NFL MVP and Alabama All-American Shaun Alexander will join us today as we look back at his playing career. Shaun and Paul will also preview this weekend’s SEC action and look ahead to the rest of the national slate of games. Also we’ll talk today with Danny Sheridan… CBS Sports’ Tony Barnhart… and former Alabama HC Gene Stallings.

 
9/14/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

LONGHORNS MOVING EAST? The latest in the possible conference realignment musical chairs suggests Texas could look to the ACC instead of the Pac 12. The Texas Rivals site, Orangebloods.com, report that Texas is looking at a potential partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference. In all likelihood Texas could retain the Longhorn Network and its revenue ($15 million per year for 20 years) by going to the ACC, something the Pac-12 would be unwilling to consider. “Texas is trying to convince Oklahoma and Oklahoma State to look east (ACC) – not west (Pac-12). Right now, OU [Comment or Read the Rest...]

 
9/13/11 Daily Preview From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

“When Texas A&M joins our conference, we don’t have immediate plans for a 14th member….” Those were the comments yesterday from SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. Slive said the SEC remains “optimistic” Texas A&M will become a member and the league has started to look at schedules for 2012-13 involving 13 teams. “We aren’t thinking in terms of numbers. We think about the strength of the SEC and the attractiveness of Texas A&M as an institution.” Last week, the SEC voted to accept A&M provided the school wasn’t entangled in legal issues from other Big 12 [Comment or Read the Rest...]

 
9/2/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

GENE STALLINGS TODAY @ 5:05CT- Former Alabama HC Gene Stallings joins us today as we break down the first weekend’s games including Alabama/ Kent State. The Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox, will also be with us as he joins us in studio to discuss Tuscaloosa’s recovery from the April 27th tornados. Also, we’ll recap last night’s opening night in college football- including Miss State and Kentucky’s wins in non-conference play.  

 
9/1/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

Mark Emmert FINEBAUM COLUMN on SI.COM: Under Emmert, NCAA has sunk deeper, lost even more credibility. Read Paul’s latest take on the current NCAA administration and where the organization goes from here. Also today, we’ll talk with CBS Sports.com’s Bruce Feldman and former UGA Head Coach Jim Donnan.  

 
8/18/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

MIAMI THE NEXT SMU? After the Yahoo! Sports investigative report on Tuesday, many in the college football world have asked if the Hurricanes will be given the same fate? We’ll ask former compliance officer and Ohio University Professor David Ridpath that question and disect the Danny Sheridan interview from yesterday.  

 
8/16/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

COULD A&M COMPETE IN THE SEC? Former Alabama player and Aggie HC Jackie Sherrill will be one of our guests today as we discuss the future of Texas A&M moving to the SEC. The Sporting News’ Matt Hayes will also be with us as we talk about the future of conference realignment and the idea of a plus one to crown a champion.  

 
8/12/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

ROLL TIDE, WAR EAGLE- ESPN Films will be in our studio today filming Paul and callers to the show. The documentary, scheduled to air on November 8th, chronicles the Alabama/Auburn rivalry with an emphasis on the past two seaons for Alabama and Auburn. The film will also spotlight Harvey Updyke and the way the two fan bases came together after the April 27 tornados.  

 
D-Day Appears Imminent For 10-Member Big 12

From OrangeBloods.com by Chip Brown. August 22 appears to be D-Day for the 10-member Big 12 as we know it. Three sources close to the situation said Texas A&M’s regents board will meet on August 22 to deliberate and likely vote on an application to join the Southeastern Conference as early as 2012. Texas A&M System spokesman Jason Cook denied reports that A&M has already agreed to join the SEC. “There’s no agreement in principle, nothing,” Cook told Orangebloods.com. Two sources said the SEC presidents are being gathered Saturday in an emergency meeting to address the [Comment or Read the Rest...]

 
8/11/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

COULD THE 12th MAN BE THE 13th TEAM? Reports continued on Wednesday that Texas A & M and the SEC continue conversations about the Aggies becoming the 13th team in the conference. Texas Governor Rick Perry confirmed that discussions are ongoing, telling the Dallas Morning News ‘As far as I know, conversations are being had.’We’ll update the latest from Texas and the possibility of the Aggies joining the SEC.  

 
8/09/11 Daily Recap From The Paul Finebaum Radio Network

TEXAS A & M TO THE SEC- NEXT YEAR? According to the website GIGEM247.com, the Aggies could be heading to the SEC sooner than later: ‘the Aggies could make an announcement as early as in the next couple of weeks and the Aggies could be playing in the SEC as early as next season.’ Aubrey Bloom who covers the Aggies will joins us to give us the very latest on the A & M rumors. Also, former Alabama captain Shannon Brown will on to discuss this weekend’s ALA/AU Flag Football Game for Tornado relief.

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