On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight kicked the show off with Alabama and Auburn football recruiting headlines as both programs secured key commitments. Alabama landed a major pickup in five-star running back EJ Crowell from Jackson, Ala., who is reclassifying to join the team earlier than expected. Auburn responded with a recruiting win of its own, flipping four-star 2026 quarterback Peyton Furlong from Penn State. The hosts noted the strategic importance of both moves and the potential ripple effect on future recruiting battles between the two rivals.

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The show also highlighted broader trends in SEC athletics and football projections. Auburn’s athletic department edged Alabama in the all-sports standings for the first time in nearly a decade, a point of pride for Tigers fans. With SEC Media Days on the horizon, anticipation is building for preseason storylines. In their “Buy, Sell, or Hold” segment, the hosts voiced pessimism for Vanderbilt’s football trajectory in 2024 and remained cautious about Texas A&M despite a strong start last season. On the basketball front, Auburn’s Johni Broome was selected in the NBA Draft by the 76ers, while Alabama’s Grant Nelson signed as an undrafted free agent.

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