About this episode

The episode discusses Alabama's potential recruitment of linebacker Kenneth Simon and the implications for SEC recruiting dynamics.

Alabama Crimson Tide are poised to flip Tennessee legacy linebacker Kenneth Simon, shaking up SEC recruiting dynamics. Can the Crimson Tide outmaneuver Tennessee for this blue-chip defender? Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein break down Simon’s pedigree, on-field versatility, and the rapidly shifting landscape shaped by NIL demands and the transfer portal. The conversation also highlights Brentwood Academy’s impact as a recruiting hotbed and debates whether recruiting rankings still carry weight in the era of portal parity. Attention turns to Alabama’s bold offer to mammoth 2028 quarterback Charles Scott. With “preposterous” arm strength and a frame reminiscent of Ben Roethlisberger, could Scott be a program-changing talent or just a future position switch candidate? The hosts also spotlight walk-on wide receiver Cooper Mollison and tackle the controversial expansion of the NCAA basketball tournament to 76 teams—raising big questions about tradition, fan impact, and the future of college sports. Everydayer Club If 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Luke Robinson, Jimmy Stein

Topics covered

• recruiting
• college football
• NIL
• transfer portal
• NCAA basketball expansion
• Alabama Crimson Tide
• SEC dynamics

Keywords

• Kenneth Simon
• recruiting
• Alabama Crimson Tide
• NIL
• transfer portal
• Charles Scott
• NCAA basketball
• Brentwood Academy

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brentwood Academy, NCAA

Places: Tennessee, Alabama

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