EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 52 MIN
USC Optimism or Illusion, Arkansas' SEC Battle, and Cooper Flagg’s $28M NIL Era
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith tackles a jam-packed day in sports with standout guests and storylines:🏈 College Spotlight:Cooper Perkins (Believe in USC Podcast) dissects USC’s off-season — recruiting momentum, behind-the-scenes shakeups, and whether the Trojans are built to win in the Big Ten.Will USC-Notre Dame survive realignment? Perkins explains the high-stakes negotiation from both sides.Christina Long (WholeHogSports) joins to break down Arkansas’ unpredictable outlook in the brutal SEC. Is Sam Pittman safe? How tough is their schedule? What’s up with their NIL struggles?🏀 Basketball Highlights:WNBA juggernauts New York and Minnesota are both undefeated — could a title rematch be looming?Cooper Flagg’s $28 million NIL deals at Duke raise eyebrows. Larry makes a bold claim: “He’s more NBA-ready than LeBron was at 18.”⚾️ Baseball & Beyond:Unprecedented NCAA baseball upsets: Vanderbilt and Texas both fail to reach Super Regionals.Rockies hit 50 losses faster than any other team — meditate, don’t watch.🎾 First American man to reach the French Open quarters since Agassi (2003)? It just happened.⛳️ Golf Glory:Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger in elite Memorial Tournament history with another dominant win. Farewell TNT:Inside the NBA’s 36-year TNT run ends. Tony Cordaro, who helped launch the show, reflects on its low-budget roots and unmatched chemistry. Moment of Awe:Texas softball’s Tegan Cavan leads her team to a historic win over Oklahoma — just hours after learning of her grandmother’s passing. A performance full of heart.🔍 TAGS:USC Football 2025Lincoln Riley USCCooper Perkins Believe USCArkansas Razorbacks 2025Christina Long WholeHogSportsNIL in College FootballCooper Flagg NILWNBA 2025 Liberty LynxScottie Scheffler Memorial WinInside the NBA TNTTony Cordaro NBASportsIQ Podcast Larry Smith
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On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith tackles a jam-packed day in sports with standout guests and storylines:🏈 College Spotlight:Cooper Perkins (Believe in USC Podcast) dissects USC’s off-season — recruiting momentum, behind-the-scenes shakeups, and whether the Trojans are built to win in the Big Ten.Will USC-Notre Dame survive realignment? Perkins explains the high-stakes negotiation from both sides.Christina Long (WholeHogSports) joins to break down Arkansas’ unpredictable outlook in the brutal SEC. Is Sam Pittman safe? How tough is their schedule? What’s up with their NIL struggles?🏀 Basketball Highlights:WNBA juggernauts New York and Minnesota are both undefeated — could a title rematch be looming?Cooper Flagg’s $28 million NIL deals at Duke raise eyebrows. Larry makes a bold claim: “He’s more NBA-ready than LeBron was at 18.”⚾️ Baseball & Beyond:Unprecedented NCAA baseball upsets: Vanderbilt and Texas both fail to reach Super Regionals.Rockies hit 50 losses faster than any other team — meditate, don’t watch.🎾 First American man to reach the French Open quarters since Agassi (2003)? It just happened.⛳️ Golf Glory:Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger in elite Memorial Tournament history with another dominant win. Farewell TNT:Inside the NBA’s 36-year TNT run ends. Tony Cordaro, who helped launch the show, reflects on its low-budget roots and unmatched chemistry. Moment of Awe:Texas softball’s Tegan Cavan leads her team to a historic win over Oklahoma — just hours after learning of her grandmother’s passing. A performance full of heart.🔍 TAGS:USC Football 2025Lincoln Riley USCCooper Perkins Believe USCArkansas Razorbacks 2025Christina Long WholeHogSportsNIL in College FootballCooper Flagg NILWNBA 2025 Liberty LynxScottie Scheffler Memorial WinInside the NBA TNTTony Cordaro NBASportsIQ Podcast Larry Smith
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