EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 23 MIN
DISRESPECT: Dave Aranda, Deion Sanders Are BIGGEST LOSERS Of Transfer Portal in 2026 Offseason?
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Baylor Bears face harsh national scrutiny as Cam Stuart questions ESPN’s Big 12 offseason rankings. Despite adding five-star quarterback DJ Lagway and acclaimed defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman, Baylor ranks just 11th out of 16—behind struggling programs like Colorado. Are the Bears being overlooked, or does last season’s disappointment still haunt Dave Aranda’s squad? Key points include critical transfer portal additions, the lingering head coach debate, and comparisons to rivals like Kansas State and Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes. The episode then tackles NCAA basketball’s controversial 76-team tournament expansion. Cam Stewart reveals how the new format threatens Cinderella stories and mid-major bids, prioritizing revenue over competition and tradition. Listeners also get updates on Baylor baseball’s pivotal UCF matchup and a passionate critique of Baylor University’s recent journalism budget cuts. Is college sports losing its soul in the chase for money and headlines? 00:00 — Baylor Offseason Rankings Cam Stuart reacts to ESPN's Big 12 offseason rankings, critiques Baylor's low placement, and compares Baylor's moves to Colorado and Kansas State. 11:56 — NCAA Tournament Expansion Cam Stuart discusses the expansion of the NCAA basketball tournament to 76 teams, analyzes its impact on mid-majors, and criticizes the financial motives behind the change. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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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DISRESPECT: Dave Aranda, Deion Sanders Are BIGGEST LOSERS Of Transfer Portal in 2026 Offseason?
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