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ESPN’s Dan Wetzel questions Tony Petitti’s silence during college sports upheaval

The Big Ten commissioner isn't big on addressing the media.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 12, 2025 0
A screenshot from 'The Paul Finebaum Show' paying tribute to longtime caller "Larry from Shelby"

Paul Finebaum pays tribute to ‘Larry in Shelby’: ‘One of the truly iconic callers in the history of this show’

"We heard from Larry just last week. It was an absolutely heartbreaking and gut-wrenching call."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 20, 2025 0
A screenshot from 'The Paul Finebaum Show' showing a caller named Chris from South Carolina

Comedian John Crist gets called out by ‘Paul Finebaum Show’ caller

"Hey Paul, this guy is supposed to be a comedian?"

By Reice Shipley OnMay 3, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum takes a call from a man in the middle of an apparent colonoscopy. Photo Credit: The Paul Finebaum Show/SEC Network.

Paul Finebaum listener was in middle of apparent colonoscopy during call

"Slammer, are you there?"

By Michael Dixon OnApr 10, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum Eliah Drinkwitz

Paul Finebaum jokes about ‘coach killer’ reputation with Eli Drinkwitz

"I used to be a coach killer. I know those days are over, because I'm a cheerleader for the coaches now, you know that."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 20, 2025 0
A glossy poster of Paul Finebaum highlighting his journalistic achievements as a University of Tennessee alumnus hangs in a lower floor of the Communications Building.

Paul Finebaum praises and preaches importance of student journalists

Student reporters matter, and those who invest in them help shape the future of sports media.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 12, 2025 0
A screenshot of longtime caller "Judge John" on 'The Paul Finebaum Show'

Paul Finebaum puts longtime caller ‘Judge John’ in his place over NIL complaints

"This Judge is trying to hold me in contempt from his house."

By Reice Shipley OnFeb 12, 2025 0
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN announcer Paul Finebaum before the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Paul Finebaum sides with Illinois’ Bret Bielema in criticism of ‘disingenuous fraud’ Jim Harbaugh

"He didn’t want to face the music."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 29, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A view of the CFP Trophy before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College Football Playoff will not flip semifinal game dates despite SEC request

"We're not going to flip the games."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 3, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A view of the CFP Trophy before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A guide to ESPN’s College Football Playoff studio coverage

ESPN is putting a lot of manpower into the inaugural 12-team playoff.

By Drew Lerner OnDec 20, 2024 0
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: My ‘legacy’ will be showing college football elites ‘where the country really is’

"It may make the athletic directors, and the chancellors and the bowtied crowd in the Ivory towers uncomfortable, but I really don't care."

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 19, 2024 0
David Sanders Jr. on The Paul Finebaum Show announcing he will sign with Tennessee.

5-star prospect David Sanders Jr. announces Tennessee signing on ‘The Paul Finebaum Show’

"For the next three to four years, I will be attending the University of Tennessee."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 5, 2024 0
Lane Kiffin on The Paul Finebaum Show

Lane Kiffin thanks Paul Finebaum for getting him fired at USC

"I'm grateful to you Paul. Thanks for that day."

By Reice Shipley OnNov 13, 2024 0
Laura Rutledge on Paul Finebaum

Laura Rutledge responds to ‘Paul Finebaum Show’ caller who finds her kids ‘irritating’

"What I won't do is apologize for being proud of my kids."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 3, 2024 0
Paul Finebaum alongside Joe Tessitore and Katie George on 'The Paul Finebaum Show'

Paul Finebaum jokes about getting into acting: ‘I can move on from this’

"I am surprised to this point nobody has called me."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 26, 2024 0
The Paul Finebaum Show

Finebaum caller: ‘Will you shut up! I’m trying to talk to Paul!’

"Hey Vance, exactly who did you, uh, who is there?"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 23, 2024 0
Paul Finebaum addresses ESPN firing Robert Griffin III

Paul Finebaum on working in radio: ‘I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone today’

“I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone today."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 12, 2024 3
The Paul Finebaum Show. (SEC Network.)

College Football

Paul Finebaum on Deion Sanders, Saban vs Brady, and more

Paul Finebaum addresses ESPN firing Robert Griffin III

Paul Finebaum on Robert Griffin III firing from ESPN: ‘He was completely different’ than most analysts

"I’ve got strong opinions on a lot of people I work with, and some of them might blow you away."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 16, 2024 0
An ESPN graphic for Paul Finebaum's extension.

Paul Finebaum signs extension with ESPN and SEC Network

"Paul has demonstrated time and time again that he is one of the leading voices across college football."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 1, 2024 0
Lane Kiffin joked that he doesn't know what Paul Finebaum's good at, after poking fun at the ESPN analyst for comparing him to Miley Cyrus.

Lane Kiffin isn’t sure what Paul Finebaum’s good at

"You basically said Miley Cyrus stinks, and she's still going."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 18, 2024 1
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum on Dominic Raiola allegations: ‘This is a really bad look for [Kirk] Herbstreit.’

"You have to believe he did it based on the fact it’s been a couple hours and we haven’t heard any denial."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 7, 2024 2
South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley calls into "The Paul Finebaum Show" on Friday.

Dawn Staley pokes fun at ‘Finebaum Show’ caller after win over LSU

"Tell Dwayne I said hi."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 27, 2024 0
Jul 15, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban (right) talks to Paul Finebaum (left) on ESPN during SEC media day at the Wynfrey Hotel.

Paul Finebaum: Nick Saban is a better fit calling games than being on a studio show

Paul Finebaum analyzes Nick Saban's post-retirement options, suggesting TV analyst roles and questioning his fit for "GameDay."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 22, 2024 1
Paul Finebaum 12-year-old Alabama Kalen DeBoer

A 12-year-old broke the news of Alabama hiring Kalen DeBoer on ‘The Paul Finebaum Show’

"Roll damn Tide, Paul!"

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 16, 2024 0

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