Ty and Dan talk with Mike Leach about his new book, the circumstances that led to his firing at Texas Tech, his thoughts on Craig James, ESPN and Bruce Feldman, his future coaching ambitions, and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Ty and Dan plow through overflowing voicemail and e-mail inboxes and discuss fines for the Fiesta Bowl, penalties for Jim Tressel, alternative postseasons for college football, and more awkward robot scenarios.

Ty and Dan welcome back Bruce Feldman from ESPN to discuss all the offseason coaching news and his thoughts on Brady Hoke, Mack Brown, Will Muschamp, Rick Neuheisel, and Mike Leach.

Ty and Dan discuss coaching moves at Maryland, Pittsburgh and (potentially) Michigan and haphazardly offer grades for various bowl teams.  Plus, previews for the remaining seven games, including the BCS Championship.

Ty and Dan talk with Jerry Palm from CollegeBCS.com and CBSSports.com about the latest round of BCS rankings, the chances of a non-AQ school making the title game, and the possibility of a one-loss team sneaking its way into the big game.  Plus, more Cam Newton news!

Today’s Chorus is brought to you by Hootie and the Blowfish, who met at the University of South Carolina. Apparently, they’re sports fans, so I’m assuming they’re already writing “The Ballad of Weslye Saunders.” If they’re still together. Really, I have no idea and don’t care enough to do even five seconds of research.

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• South Carolina TE Weslye Saunders has been dismissed from the football team, presumably because of his involvement in a still-active NCAA investigation regarding a hotel stay and a relationship with an agent. I think it’s time Saunders took some time to learn the meaning of the words on the back of those military-honoring jerseys from last season. God, the word “duty” never stops being funny.

• ESPN‘s bloggers, who apparently only require press box hot dogs and home webcams for survival, roll out predictions and what to watch for this weekend. Weslye Saunders did not make either list.

• The Wiz is double-dipping with goodness -- he has Solid Verbal BFF Stewart Mandel on his podcast (and Stew even has his own podcast!), and he also has video of some Leach-isms from Mike Leach’s first announcing assignment. I learned that Leach enjoys “Hells Bells.” No argument here, unless Leach is inspired to the point of wearing Angus Young shorts. Those make me uncomfortable.

• Pitt MLB Dan Mason has been demoted to the defense’s second team in the wake of his hit-and-run accident with now suspended RB Jason Douglas, who was charged with a DUI. The Panthers next play Miami next Monday, putting Mason’s surefire Jacory Harris interception into considerable doubt. Sad.

• Georgia WR AJ Green will be appealing his NCAA suspension tomorrow. Lucky for Green, Chris Hawkins, the gentleman who purchased Green’s game-worn jersey, was arrested for pot and cocaine (smeared with peanut butter and pepper) possession. I’ll never understand the south, I’ll just smile, continue eating their BBQ, and move on.

• Auburn may reveal some new blue helmets and pants for Saturday’s Clemson game. I’m not impressed. If TCU can add a frozen theme and Virginia Tech can add Tron, Auburn needs to do something to one-up -- I suggest polishing the helmets in real tiger’s milk. Do it, Chizik.

• Alabama RB Mark Ingram should play this week against Duke after sitting out the past two weeks recuperating from knee surgery. A bunch of guys with generous bangs are pumped.

• Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist has declared himself 100% healthy for this weekend’s Michigan State game. And here I was worried that Crist wouldn’t be able to fully contribute to Ty’s week three fantasy loss against the SLC Punk. Wrong-o!

Today’s Video of the Day is the coke scene from Annie Hall, which I’m positive AJ Green jersey-buyer Chris Hawkins has never seen.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTcjZzSlAM

Enjoy your Thursday.

Ty and Dan talk with Arash Markazi about Lane Kiffin and whether or not he’ll be the real deal as head coach of USC.  Plus, Tennessee finds its guy, e-mails and a voice message.

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Ty and Dan review the bowl action (and their lackluster picks) since their last podcast, read some listener messages, and wonder what’s going on with Boise State cheerleaders.

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Ty and Dan return from a brief respite to reflect upon the Mike Leach and Urban Meyer stories, as well as the bowl games that have already been played.  Plus, picks for the 18 games between now and next week’s podcast.

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Ty and Dan invite Chris Brown from SmartFootball.com to talk about the intricacies of the spread offense, including Ohio State’s misuse of Terrelle Pryor against USC, Michigan’s ability to keep Notre Dame guessing, and whether Tim Tebow classifies as a “system quarterback” or not.  Plus, loads of voice and e-mail messages from the Solid Verbal faithful.

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While Dan is off frolicking in the Canadian wilderness, Ty brings in a witty guest host to take his place and discuss Mitch Mustain’s third string status, Bryce Brown’s eligibility, possible (or make-believe) corruption in the Coaches’ Poll, and the logic behind growing a mustache. Plus, voice messages and e-mails from afar. (Episode 54)

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Ty and Dan welcome Chip Brown from OrangeBloods.com to the show to discuss Texas and the Big 12.  Plus, some special announcements about this week’s 50th show extravaganza, as well as your listener voice messages.

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Ty and Dan are joined by SI.com’s Andy Staples to talk about his preseason top 25, bizarre recruit names in the class of 2010, and overrated/underrated college programs.  Plus, Ty and Dan draft their “Crazy Coach Fantasy Teams” and hypothesize about a potential Royal Rumble of college coaches.

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Ty and Dan talk with Spencer Hall from Every Day Should Be Saturday about a myriad of topics, including Mike Leach’s thoughts on the NFL Draft, the best Twitter feeds among college coaches, the disaster of SEC regional sports networks, and the glory of West Virginia.

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Ty and Dan and joined by Camera Guy Kevin for a candid discussion about Tour Guy road trips, Mike Leach, copycats, SI Swimsuit Models, and social “depth charts”.

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Ty and Dan talk about Lane Kiffin’s disproportionately hot wife, the tailgaiting scene in Corvallis, OR and the next event in the Solid Verbal Combine.  Plus:

• The SEC Championship game and why Florida will win
• Why the guys are rooting for chaos in the BCS
• The coaching carousel and the pure amusement of Mike Leach potentially going to Auburn
• A strange penalty for USC and a DUI for the Penn State Nittany Lion
• Another bizarre email from Mike in Milwaukee
• Dan sings!
• More inaccurate game predictions

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Ty and Dan are joined by Camera Guy Dave to talk about gameday fashion tips for female co-eds.  Plus:

• The crew receives Jenn Sterger’s application to be the Solid Verbal girl
• Crazy e-mails
• Analysis of Oregon’s black uniforms
• A fight song bet for the Apple Cup
• Barack Obama’s influence on a potential playoff

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Ty talks to a weary Dan Rubenstein, who is on layover in the Atlanta airport and nervous about making any snide remarks due to the prevalence of “No Joking” signs.  Plus…

• College football is better when Mike Leach gets more attention
• Georgia is a fraud
• Joey Porter knows how to party
• The clock strikes twelve on Phil Fulmer
• Picks of the week

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Ty and Dan hop in bed with iTunes as a featured podcast(?!?!) and release the first Solid Verbal Combine video on YouTube showing Dan’s upset victory in the 40-yard dash.  Plus, the tandem talks about:

• The pillow fight that was Penn State vs. Ohio State and the wonders of the spread offense
• Ty Willingham’s much-awaited resignation / firing from the University of Washington
• Why, according to regulations, Maverick’s role in Top Gun was not possible
• Colt McCoy’s spectacular girlfriend
• Texas Tech’s walk-on, contest-winning kicker
• Patrick Edwards’ gruesome injury
• The next leg of the Solid Verbal podcast
• The games of the week

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