Ole Miss Loses Portal RB Commit Croskey-Merritt, CFB Playoff Dates & Times Set, Bruce Pearl & UConn?

On today's show, we run through the news that OIe Miss transfer RB commit Jacory Croskey-Merritt has flipped his commitment from the Rebels back to Arizona. The former New Mexico running back was expected to join a group that could go RB-by-committee, after losing Quinshon Judkins to the portal this offseason. Instead, the Rebels will need to lean on returnee Ulysses Bentley and transfers Henry Parrish from Miami, Rashas Amos from Miami of Ohio, and Clemson RB Domonique Thomas. Former LSU RB Logan Diggs underwent offseason surgery and is expected to out a while.
Also, we run through the dates and times released by ESPN for the 12-Team College Football Playoff in 2024-25. Georgia picks up a big time linebacker commit, while Auburn adds a cornerback recruit.
And we get the latest update on Auburn RB Brian Battie, and could Bruce Pearl leave Auburn for UConn if Dan Hurley does indeed leave for the Los Angeles Lakers?
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[@gregcrowder7809]

Thank you for the update on the sec keep up the great work

[@robh_tex]

Lots of schools have a geographically dispersed alumni base, so the expectations are that the same fans aren't attending every postseason contest - the proximate ones are the ones that will go.

[@TonyWedgeworth]

Bentley was the better back last year! Look at the yards per carry.

[@JacobColtSmith]

Goodman says that everytime a job comes open

[@michaelbee2165]

It would be difficult to see Bruce leaving Auburn with how he has the program rolling. He and the staff are going all in with this roster in 2024. There will eventually be a Bruce Pearl statue outside 'The Jungle.'

[@jamalmoss5933]

Rebels didn’t lose the RB. They let him go because of eligibility concerns.

[@LockedOnSEC]

I’ve seen a few people say this. How is he eligible at Arizona then?

[@rickrhoden1]

​​@LockedOnSEC He wasn't for sure ineligible, but it was enough of a worry that anti-Ole Miss NCAA would declare him ineligible last minute. The running back room is fine, with Bentley being the home run hitter Judkins was not, especially with Amos now who is the needed thumper. Culturally, Judkins was a detriment. The improved offensive line will boost the RB.