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Episode 235: Ready, Set, Recruit (feat. Christian Clemente)
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Episode 235: Ready, Set, Recruit (feat. Christian Clemente)

After recapping Auburn's rout of Colgate, Justin and Painter are joined by 247's Christian Clemente to talk all things football recruiting and the transfer portal.

Justin and Painter open the show by recapping Auburn basketball’s decisive win over Colgate. Why were the Tigers so effective on offense? Who stood out in the big victory? Where could Auburn have been even better? And will Painter use this as an opportunity to further communicate his fears about the Tigers’ shooting ability? (Yes.)

Then the guys are joined by Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover/247Sports. Christian breaks down who and where to watch when it comes to Hugh Freeze and his new Auburn football staff’s strategy in the transfer portal and in the rest of the 2023 recruiting cycle. They also talk all about the playoffs — the CFP and, of course, the vastly more important FCS ones.

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trhayes5's avatar

I have been a subscriber for over a year now… in my first review I said Justin and Painter sounded like my grandkids talking sports in my living room and I loved it. A year later I still think they sound like my grandkids talking sports…. This episode was even better, I’ve followed Christian Clemente since he wrote for the Auburn Plainsmen. Loved hearing his insight on recruiting during this transition…. Keep it up Justin and Painter!!

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Justin Ferguson's avatar

Thank you! That’s extremely high praise.

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Vin's avatar

Great episode btw. I follow Christian’s work over on 247 but it was illuminating having Justin pick his brain in a longer format.

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Vin's avatar

Am I the only one that wants to know what KD is saying to opposing players? I rarely care in sports. I know it goes on. But with as wild as KD is I expect him to have some choice themes to explore with his competition.

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Justin Ferguson's avatar

Nope, I want him mic’ed up at all times

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