{"id":713,"date":"2024-09-25T16:35:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T16:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/?p=713"},"modified":"2024-09-25T16:35:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T16:35:59","slug":"get-off-my-pylon-realignment-madness-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/podcasts\/get-off-my-pylon-realignment-madness-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Off My Pylon: Realignment Madness Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the latest episode of the Get Off My Pylon<\/em>, host Matt Zemek<\/a> takes listeners on a deep dive into the tumultuous world of college football realignment and the thrilling games from Week 4.<\/p>\n

Pac-12 Creates Realignment Madness<\/h2>\n

The episode kicks off with a detailed analysis of the latest realignment news, focusing on the significant impact on Western conferences like the Pac-12 and Mountain West. Utah State’s move to the Pac-12 has created ripples throughout the Mountain West, leading to reconsiderations by UNLV and Air Force. Matt questions the Pac-12’s strategy, asking why the conference didn’t pursue a merger with the Mountain West instead of paying exit fees for new members. He highlights the potential benefits of a merger, such as avoiding penalty fees and creating a robust basketball league.<\/p>\n

Matt then shifts gears to review the key games from Week 4, starting with the highly anticipated USC vs. Michigan matchup. Despite USC’s defense dominating most of the game, Michigan pulled off a stunning victory with a late-game surge. Matt emphasizes that winning most snaps doesn’t guarantee a win if the critical moments are lost.<\/p>\n

Next, he discusses UCLA’s hard-fought battle against LSU, noting that LSU’s struggles might indicate the Tigers are not as strong as initially thought. On the other hand, Michigan’s loss to Texas seems to have toughened the Wolverines, making them a formidable opponent.<\/p>\n

Coaching Decisions Under Scrutiny<\/h2>\n

One of the most intriguing parts of the episode is Matt’s critique of Lincoln Riley’s coaching decisions during the USC vs. Michigan game. He argues that Riley’s choice to throw the ball late in the game, instead of running out the clock, was not inherently flawed but poorly executed. Matt also touches on Riley’s recurring issue of wasting timeouts due to delayed play calls, a problem that has plagued his tenure at USC.<\/p>\n

The episode wraps up with a look at other Western teams, including Utah’s impressive win over Oklahoma State and Colorado’s narrow victory against Baylor. Matt praises Utah’s resilience under coach Kyle Whittingham and questions Baylor’s coaching decisions that led to their defeat.<\/p>\n

Listen To The Latest Episode Of Get Off My Pylon<\/em> Now<\/h2>\n