Sean Salisbury Unpaved

On this episode of Unpaved, Sean Salisbury and Coach JB open with a shoutout to Auburn golfer Jackson Koivun's win at the 3M Classic before diving into the fallout from Ryan Clark's emotional podcast comments following his ESPN departure. Sean and JB push back hard on Clark's framing of his exit, arguing it wasn't handled with the professionalism they'd expect and sharing their own history with him. The show shifts to UNC football GM Michael Lombardi being placed on administrative leave amid an unspecified HR matter, then to lingering questions about why Kyle Shanahan's serious car accident wasn't publicly reported for nearly two weeks. The guys close on a somber note discussing a distressing family incident involving Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy before wrapping with some lighter WNBA All-Star Game reactions. Topics Discussed & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:15 – Jackson Koivun's win at the 3M Classic and Pat Perez's Senior Open performance 6:00 – Coach JB joins; reaction to Ryan Clark's emotional comments following his ESPN exit 17:00 – Sean and JB share their personal history and criticisms of Ryan Clark 36:00 – UNC GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave amid an HR investigation 50:00 – Questions surrounding the delayed reporting of Kyle Shanahan's car accident and its impact on 49ers training camp 1:07:00 – A distressing family incident involving Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy 1:00:00 – WNBA All-Star Game reactions and lighter closing segment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Friday edition of Unpaved, Sean Salisbury and Adam G. Sager react to LeBron James officially signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, breaking down the timing of the announcement, the projected starting five, and what this means for a crowded Eastern Conference. Sean argues LeBron's durability and longevity make him a clear number two behind Michael Jordan, comparing his career arc to legends like Nolan Ryan. The back half of the show is dedicated to ripping apart a widely mocked CBS Sports list ranking every first-round NFL draft pick since 2020, which the guys argue buries elite players like Micah Parsons and Patrick Surtain while overrating others. They close discussing Vanderbilt standout Diego Pavia's release by the Baltimore Ravens before training camp. Topics Discussed & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:15 – Golf talk: the Senior Open in Scotland 4:30 – LeBron James officially signs with the Philadelphia 76ers 16:45 – Breaking down the Sixers' projected starting five and roster depth 30:00 – LeBron's legacy, longevity, and comparisons to Nolan Ryan and Michael Jordan 39:00 – Trey Wingo and Mark Schlereth weigh in on the "who built NFL Live" debate 48:00 – Nick Bosa's viral reaction to Ryan Clark's ESPN firing 53:00 – CBS Sports' widely mocked ranking of every first-round pick since 2020 1:17:00 – Diego Pavia released by the Baltimore Ravens before training camp 1:29:00 – Texas cutting players to manage NIL/roster budget, teased for Monday's show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Unpaved, Sean Salisbury opens with a heartfelt, personal reaction to ESPN's recent round of mass layoffs, reflecting on his 12 years at the network and what it's like watching longtime colleagues like Carl Ravech lose their jobs. Sean also shares his honest, unfiltered take on why he believes sports media lost its way by leaning into politics and division instead of just talking sports. From there, Sean and Adam Sager dig into SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's comments confirming real discussions about the SEC and Big Ten potentially breaking away from the NCAA, and what that would mean for smaller conferences and non-revenue sports. They close out discussing the WNBA's one-game suspension of Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello for a comment about Angel Reese, and whether the response was fair. Topics Discussed & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:15 – Sean's personal, emotional response to ESPN's mass layoffs and his 12 years at the network 14:00 – Remembering Carl Ravech and reflecting on longtime ESPN talent losing their jobs 23:00 – Charles Davis's move to CBS and the ESPN/NFL Network media monopoly 33:00 – Greg Sankey confirms real SEC/Big Ten breakaway talks from the NCAA 44:00 – What a breakaway would mean for non-revenue and Olympic sports 46:00 – WNBA news: Toronto Tempo's Sandy Brondello suspended for comments about Angel Reese 56:00 – Sean's CFL playing days and remembering Steve Largent's route-running Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Monday edition of Unpaved, Sean Salisbury, Adam G. Sager, and Coach JB open with World Cup Final and Open Championship recaps, including a memorably profane anti-soccer rant from JB. The crew then dives into the day's biggest story: Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel stepping down at the end of 2026 following an internal investigation, and what the timing and terms of his exit really signal. From there, they cover Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz's comments on why the Big Ten has dominated the College Football Playoff, an NFL gambling scandal involving a Cardinals scouting executive accused of leaking draft information, and close with the ongoing Rory McIlroy vs. Bryson DeChambeau tension following DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty at the Open. Topics Discussed & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:15 – World Cup Final and Open Championship recap 6:00 – Coach JB joins and delivers an X-rated take on why he can't stand soccer 26:00 – Warde Manuel to step down as Michigan's athletic director at the end of 2026 41:00 – Eli Drinkwitz's comments on the Big Ten's recent playoff success and SEC scheduling gripes 48:00 – Arizona Cardinals scouting director Ryan Gold suspended for alleged gambling violations 58:00 – LeBron James free agency: has a decision been made yet? 59:30 – Rory McIlroy vs. Bryson DeChambeau: who came out looking worse at the Open? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 – Intro 1:15 – British Open talk: historic low scores and Sean's love of links golf 6:00 – Ian Rapoport's report: is Aaron Donald really coming back to the Rams? 16:45 – NFL's player-voted Top 100 list breakdown begins 20:00 – Lamar Jackson drops to No. 69 as Trevor Lawrence lands at No. 62 — what it means 33:00 – Ranking C.J. Stroud, Justin Herbert, and Jayden Daniels heading into 2026 38:00 – Where does Jalen Hurts fit among the league's quarterbacks? 44:00 – LeBron James' free agency: Warriors, Heat, Cavaliers, or 76ers? 53:00 – Jerry Rice chases down a heckler mid-round at a celebrity golf tournament 59:30 – Wrapping up the week: World Cup final predictions and training camp is (almost) here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Unpaved, Sean Salisbury and Adam G. Sager dig into the ongoing Caitlin Clark officiating debate, breaking down a controversial no-call against the Golden State Valkyries and the larger pattern of physical play, jealousy, and poor marketing surrounding her in the WNBA. From there, the guys shift to NFL and college football topics, including the Saints' new deal with Alvin Kamara, Tyler Shough's outlook heading into year two, and whether Florida State's Mike Norvell is coaching for his job in 2026. They close out with some lighter takes on the World Cup semifinal, the ESPYs, Mike Tyson's now-viral Shohei Ohtani moment, and the Savannah Bananas phenomenon. Topics Discussed & Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 1:15 – Caitlin Clark vs. the Valkyries: breaking down the no-call and the physical toll of playing against "six players a night" 6:00 – WNBA leadership and marketing failures; commissioner Cathy Engelbert skips scheduled Dan Patrick interview 19:00 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's comments on Clark as "face of the league" and the Mike Trout comparison 21:00 – Asia Wilson, jealousy across the league, and whether Clark needs to "fight back" 26:00 – Switching to the NFL: Alvin Kamara's reworked deal with the Saints 27:00 – Tyler Shough's year two outlook and the Saints' offensive weapons (Travis Etienne, Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson) 33:30 – Is the NFC South the most wide-open division in football? 39:30 – College football: Is Mike Norvell coaching for his job at Florida State in 2026? 55:30 – World Cup recap: Messi's magic vs. England, and the upcoming Argentina-Spain final 59:30 – ESPYs recap: Marcelo Hernandez hosting, Mike Tyson's Shohei Ohtani moment, and Fernando Mendoza's suit 1:20:00 – Fan question: why NFL quarterbacks wear wristbands, and whether it's dumbing down the position 1:28:00 – Sean breaks down formation disguising and why great teams run fewer core plays than fans think Connect With Unpaved: Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@UnpavedShow Follow Sean Salisbury on X: @SeanUnfiltered Follow Adam G. Sager on X: @AdamGSager Follow the show: @UNPAVEDSHOW New episodes drop Monday–Friday, 1 PM Eastern / 12 PM Central. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Sean and Sags break down Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby win in Philly before Matt McChesney of 6 Zero Academy joins for his first Tuesday appearance of the season. The trio debates the NFL's new top 10 quarterback rankings, weighs in on an Aaron Donald–Myles Garrett pairing with the Rams, and covers a Texans workout with a notable free agent corner. Things wrap with Taco Bell's food safety headlines and one of Sean's wildest personal stories yet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warde Manuel's Future At Michigan Is IN DOUBT! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Sean Salisbury RESPONDS To Johnny Manziel RIPPING ESPN Cleveland Radio Host! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Caitlin Clark Being PROTECTED By The WNBA? | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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CFL Says Brendan Sorsby Is NOT Allowed To Play In The League! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Williams DENIED From Trademarking "ICEMAN!" | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NCAA Approves LANDMARK Age-Based Eligibility Model For College Sports! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Brandon Aiyuk's NFL Career In JEOPARDY? | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Salisbury RETURNS To Go SCORCHED EARTH On Brendan Sorsby Saga, World Cup, & More! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Power 4 Conferences Are AVOIDING SCHEDULING Texas Tech Amid Brendan Sorsby Scandal! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brendan Sorsby Ruled ELIGIBLE For 2026 Season After Being Granted Injunction vs. NCAA! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baker Mayfield & Bucs "Are NOT Even Close" On Contract Extension! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russell Wilson Mr. Unlimited RETIRES After 14 Seasons! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Saban Issues WARNING About Current State Of College Football! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Salisbury RESPONDS To Patriots Trading For AJ Brown, Rams Trading For Myles Garrett! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Salisbury & Coach JB Go SCORCHED EARTH On Abdul Carter-Jaxson Dart Saga! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joey McGuire DARES Sark & Texas To Play Texas Tech In WEEK ONE! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyler Murray vs. JJ McCarthy Vikings QB Battle Is Underway! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brendan Sorsby's College Football Career Is OVER! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Abdul Carter CALLS OUT Jaxson Dart For Introducing Donald Trump At Rally! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RJ Luis Jr. Is Going Back To COLLEGE BASKETBALL From The NBA! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Burrow & Bengals SUPER BOWL Bound In 2026? | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Schedules Have DROPPED! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 24-Team College Football Playoff May Become REALITY! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Sumrall RESPONDS To Steve Sarkisian, Lane Kiffin Ole Miss DRAMA! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini Drama CONTINUES! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Mike Vrabel Be Forced To STEP DOWN From Patriots Because Of Diana Russini? | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryson DeChambeau Plans To Focus On YouTube If LIV Golf ENDS! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Salisbury's NFL Post-Draft POWER RANKINGS! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Major CFB Teams Had Zero Players Selected in 2026 NFL Draft! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Browns TRADE Shedeur Sanders After Drafting Taylen Green? | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2026 NFL Draft RECAP With Sean Salisbury! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eagles STEAL Makai Lemon In 2026 NFL Draft! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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2026 NFL Draft Eve SPECIAL With Sean Salisbury! | UNPAVED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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