Late Kick Live Ep 515: Rashada Sues Napier | Conference Sleepers | Bold Predictions | Nebraska Mood

Late Kick Live Ep 515 features Josh Pate discussing a bombshell report that details a lawsuit filed by Jaden Rashada against Florida head coach Billy Napier and several others due to alleged broken NIL promises. What will this mean for the Gator program? Bold Prediction season continues as we look at what you’re willing to put your money on this fall. Can Iowa State win the Big12? What about Tennessee beating UGA and Alabama? We also look at Texas A&M and Oregon potentially having big years. Who are the sleeper teams in each conference this season? All that plus the Mood Tracker segment returns with a temperature of the Nebraska fan base. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[@southeastdaygo6193]

Me waving my fist in disgust at producer Jesse how dare you not have your wedding open to the public😂, naw congratulations to you and your bride.

[@Videoracketdete]

Bro do you even know what Jesse looks like ?

[@southeastdaygo6193]

@@Videoracketdete Does that really matter when it was a joke?

[@russellglover6887]

Jesse doesn’t even exist. He’s a figment of Josh’s imagination. Like the alien.

[@jonathantullock6922]

So Jesse, the man who may or may not really exist, decides to have a “private” wedding, so only a select few will be there? 👀

[@ninefingerjack]

Congrats Jessie! Hope many happy years to come!

[@charles_the_elder]

I'm an old school college football fan. I'm not a Nebraska fan, but I want them to be a powerhouse. I don't root for Notre Dame, but I want them to be in contention. I want Oklahoma to play Nebraska like they did in the old big 8. I want Florida to win 9 games and talk about next year. I want Iowa state to be a dark horse with a hell of an offensive line, and Penn State to be a contender.

[@davidk7212]

Agree 100%

[@mmckenna0413]

Dabo not offering money to attend looks better now. Those bidding wars should be interesting.

[@Noidzor]

There's no way Rashada can prove that Napier promised him a "$1M signing bonus" in the lawsuit it alleges it was said over a phone call but FL is a 2 party consent state and I highly doubt Napier would say that (if he did then he does deserve to get fired). I think Napier was just named dropped to speed up a settlement. I read the entire lawsuit and I do think what Hathcock, Rojas and Walker did was messed up (based on the text messages that were shown) but Napier can't be blamed for what other people promised/said.

[@michaeldooley1795]

He doesn't need proof, he only needs 51% of a civil jury and a judge who let's it ride

[@Noidzor]

@@michaeldooley1795 Ah yeah that makes a lot of sense, no wonder the phrase goes “guilty unless proven innocent”

[@WaterandWoodsmen]

It’s in writing

[@Noidzor]

@@WaterandWoodsmen I see another idiot who didn't read the lawsuit. It literally says "Napier personally called Jaden and Harlen to convince Jaden to sign. During his phone call with Harlen, Coach Napier relayed that Jaden would be receiving $1 million from Hathcock as a partial payment towards the promised $13.85 million once Jaden formally signed his National Letter of Intent with UF that day." This is the only part in the 38 page document where it says Napier promised money.

[@dominictudor5188]

​@@Noidzor from actual hearing how it happened, long story short UF and billy had no idea that the two guys made that offer. When they found out they said that, they said hell no! certain ppl in FV now try to explain and etc to them that the deal is lower....the 13 mill went up because of the parents and lawyer "lawyer bailed out btw, mmm weird". And they said no again so the NLI was released with Rashada. The two guys have been completely let go and etc. billy was never involved in ha kinda deal and right now was told they're not worried about it right now because there isn't nothing there

[@correyretzloff6421]

You know who's not worried about the Fog of War? ... Dabbo Sweeney.

[@robertstwocents]

There’s no more helpless feeling than being promised something by someone you have to believe and then vouching for them and promising something to someone else.

[@zanejohnson8602]

Am I the only one that loves the cicada noise? 😂

[@tnjrcfl1]

Think you are 😆

[@academyofchampions1]

Josh Pate for president!!!

[@Travis89-ob5tt]

14 million for the guy that's Georgia's third string QB a year later. That's gotta be incompetent people outside of Napier. If he really did OK that then that's a fireable offense by itself. He's not even close to as good as DJ Lagway.

[@haroldmiller8493]

Not even sure he is 3rd string.

[@michaelbarefoot188]

if the kid would have kept his word and contract to the nil in miami he would be rich now. He deserves what is happening for showing his lack of character. Fla did the same thing to him that he did to miami and now he wants to sue. i hope he get nothing.

[@bradnewsome5033]

He is idiot and uga should have told this idiot qb to go to hell

[@dragonsurge1]

The Colorado Nebraska rivalry getting revived will be fun to watch!

[@andrewmohrmann3599]

I mean at least it’s a guaranteed win for one of them

[@dragonsurge1]

@@andrewmohrmann3599 would be funny if some weather event happened when both teams were tied and the game gets cancelled

[@Voronore]

It might, once that loudmouth Deion Sanders isn't involved. I can't imagine any organization that would want him to represent them. edit: I'm glad that the has the Buffs back on a path to relevency. He *does have the skill and intelligence to understand the steps that are necessary to right-the-ship. Now he just needs someone with more social eloquence to be the face of the program.

[@Voronore]

Yeah, I think I'm done. I've become a Casual. If that. $13.85M deals for NIL, rampant "free agency" via the Transfer Portal, twelve teams in the Playoff, conferences overloading with 18 teams, no more Nick Saban... This sport has become something that I'm MUCH less interested in. I'm going to miss what it was, and the fire it lit in me. But I'm going to just consider myself a Casual and find something else for my attention/love... [shrug]

[@Voronore]

I also really miss "Welcome in, Late Kick is live!" THAT should be the new Tour name, give a nod to the program's roots. edit: alternately, "Searching Through the Rubble"? Fits my current mood.

[@Voronore]

In the few days since I decided to become a Casual, now there's not just NIL money -- but outright Pay-to-Play money? No, I'm surely not a fan anymore, then. Maybe I'll be drawn back in the fall, when the games are being played? But right now, the sport really HAS become something I don't want to watch. Even with how much I love Late Kick and SEC Shorts and FunnyMaine and Matt Mitchell. I'm just... done.

[@jodyweathermanhhs2695]

you are totally right, don't hide anything. The more that is seen, the more you can correct

[@colinhoover5153]

And to think that in 2013 I was told I'd be penalized as a D1 athlete for having an alumni buy me dinner 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bospring5779]

I have no idea how Oklahoma State is 7th in the odds market (as low as 8th depending on where you look). They are 3rd in the nation in returning production, and have arguably a top 10-15 WR room, RB room, OL unit, LB unit, and head coach. So yeah they’re definitely my big 12 sleeper

[@calebdawson6102]

Bad look for Sun Belt Billy

[@miriamcorbin1629]

Congratulations, Jessie and your bride!! Blessings for a long and happy marriage!!

[@CarsonYalch]

Oklahoma State shouldn’t be, but apparently is a sleeper. We should be top 3 odds in the big 12. Haven’t heard a word about them on the show in weeks.

[@JapanKilledChineseBabies]

I think it should be illegal for student athletes to transfer upon receiving a money deal from a university, so long as that deal is met.

[@jonbutton3259]

This Jadan Rashada stuff is a huge conflict of interest with him transferring to GA. 🙄🙄

[@donalmctier755]

Hey Josh I feel like you should explain to your fans of the show a casual in this way if your wife is mad at you in the middle of may when the season is over because you still watch football content 24/7 you are not a casual because there is no offseason and I pray this makes the show for my wife to see lol love the show thanks keep going.

[@nickg6271]

Love you Josh. GBR

[@louispapp7722]

Are you going to be switching over to The B1G coverage come July 1?

[@wolfehd6600]

Loved the episode today, one of the best in recent memory in my opinion. Little discussion on the blue bloods and how great they are, and a lot of discussion on other deserving D1 programs and college football in general. I already know Georgia is great, I want to know about Louisville and Iowa state. Great episode

[@johnwakefield9378]

Great show from -plano Texas, born and bred big 8/12 fan and love your insights and thoughts on my fav sport

[@BS-iu4je]

Ole Miss, UCF, Penn state (as well), Va tech

[@Sasquatch__]

P4 Sleepers: UCF, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Boston College Tour Name: This is America

[@TopShelf2489CSTX]

We’ve got to find a permanent home for the Cicadas. Somewhere we can put mute on them

[@jacklynmccall3871]

I am so happy Scott Woodward had the brains not to hire bargan bin Billy.

[@michaelmclinn75]

He ain't lying about the cicadas, lol Josh you're description of the situation and plee for someone to do something had me smiling something serious

[@justinwilliams4107]

The iJosh at Producer Jesse's wedding 👀

[@Poseidon0077]

ACC Sleeper: UL?… The way he was talking about vt the other day, I’m Surprised he didn’t pick Them.

[@willdiet1079]

Just like that, Clemson's approach to the NIL and transfer portal doesn't seem so crazy.

[@dontecologne5353]

Sleepers for Each Conference 🫴🏿 ACC 👉🏿 Virginia Tech B1G 👉🏿 Nebraska(Want to say UCLA...But, It May Be Too Early) BIG 12 👉🏿 OKST(Cause JP Picked Arizona)* SEC 👉🏿 TAMU(Cause JP Picked Tennessee)* * My Other[Perhaps Preferred Choice{s}]...Yet, Still feel Good bout these 4 Selections Keep Up The Great Work 😎👍🏿 P.S.: Congratz To Producer Jesse 👏🏿🍾🥂 💬 Also, JP can't be mad 👉🏿 Cause He's Gotta Both Produce LKL + Lead Utah to The BIG 12 Championship

[@mikehancho2082]

This needs to be stopped honestly. We need some rules to this. NIL aside. This situation wouldn’t be as bad if we didn’t have the transfer portal open more than once a year. Or paying NIL money to players not actually signed to the team.

[@michaelbee2165]

Excellent points Josh. There are plenty of football programs and collectives that could sue players for signing with a team and taking their $ then up and leaving for another program, for MORE $. Get it all out in the open. The Rashada case, AND the Kaden Proctor. It'll be really interesting if Rashada can really prove the actual, very specific things he alleges. The Proctor situation? Nothing to really prove. Iowa was scuzzed for all he could walk away with. That's happened all over the place. Sign with a program, then take that money and suddenly leave for another program for MORE $. Which CFB program will be rhe first to sue over that. And Kirby Smart gave his blessing to suing another SEC coach, namely Billy Napier? Wonder what Smart has to say about that. Rashada better prove that. Wonder if Kirby is having any second thoughts. Wonder what Napier is thinking. Will the University defend him and their collective?

[@ArguingShadow]

Jesse didn’t have a FALL wedding. I’m glad he at least learned one thing.

[@lynnwilliams5432]

What was that about Kalen DeBoer?

[@gobucs7870]

Saw a video of Deion saying he won't speak money directly to kids..Lets those who run collective talk about money.. I'm sure Deion has input to Collective but stays out of it directly..The lawsuit people will have to testify under oath..Emails and text messages will be biggest issue if there are any..

[@willmiddleton9199]

I would like to know what team is gonna want to take Rashada when he transfers again... Lol. I suspect there won't be a lot of high level options. Character COUNTS.

[@lisafitsu8026]

I hope in the discovery phase, if it gets there, we learn just how much the Georgia coaching staff encouraged Rashada to move forward on this case against an SEC rival HC of a team Georgia actually plays this year in Athens on November 2nd...

[@jacobringenwald]

Tennessee had Georgia and Bama back to back in 2006. Bama wasn't as good back then, but still

[@matthewjones7989]

Hey Josh, help me out. What is the difference between Sleeper team vs Dark horse team? The team you chose I do not know who would sleep on them after the season they had or seasons they have been having. Help me and others out please sir. My Sleepers are below. ACC-NCST SEC- OU Big10- Maryland Big12- no sleeper in this conference anyone can win.

[@bsreport8544]

Anywhere, Any Day Tour or What’s The Odds Tour

[@MathWhisperer]

Good morning, Guys. Where do I post the tour name ideas?

[@JustinBug81]

“A Tour!”

[@nah3193]

kulture🐊

[@clerbybrands]

SEC sleeper has to be Mizzou. Their schedule is set up to give them a great shot

[@wescain8754]

I know what kind of shirt he's talking about they are fantastic

[@underdogunderdog563]

Give me ucf as the big 12 sleeper, I feel like their head coach is surprisingly good

[@davidk7212]

When are we going to see the charity boxing match between Mee Maw and JD Pickell's Gran Mammy?

[@mitchlemons8379]

Oklahoma.

[@Adam-us5dv]

You’re looking in the wrong places, Josh. Cicadas ascend from the ground. Look down! I remember around 2000 when this happened, I was in high school doing fall conditioning for basketball and the cicadas were deafening. Then one day they just went away and no one knew how to handle the silence.. Think of it as free White Noise and embrace it.

[@edwinthorpe2663]

Sleepers: Wisconsin NC State Iowa State MIssouri

[@Lilroy-CanesMagic]

Lol Priceless 😆 Go Canes

[@yeolebast4665]

Tour name submission - the Bald Iguana Tour

[@HumanBeanbag]

I'm thinking about suing them too. Not sure why yet, but I know they did something.

[@BetRat12]

let’s c the contract before we come to any conclusions

[@jason15212]

Sleeper in the ACC is VT

[@johnlee7085]

Arizona has one of the tougher schedules in the Big12. It would really be something if they even make it to the championship game with that schedule. Especially when you consider how light some of the other contenders drew.

[@larryparmer9886]

13 million that's ridiculous.

[@jeffbest4338]

Okay but what kind of gym shirts is he wearing because I think they’re pretty cool and can’t find anything alike online

[@joshbrobud8358]

Can coaches sue players for under performing ?

[@DAY-DAY-10]

Got a tour name for ya pate State fall brawl

[@richardcordella4147]

Is Josh really a Southerner? Where I grew up, everyone called those "cicadas" locusts.

[@jesswiseman2086]

Travel Day Sunday tour.. pile on that NFL disrespect fan wagon.

[@ljhookem14]

I think aTm is scared to death of what is going on with how they secured that 22 class and I’m sure some future lawsuits are coming their way as well from players.

[@GTES670]

Oh hell yes tour

[@adamdowling7230]

Stop calling pay for play NIL

[@stevierowland5414]

Sleepers In P4s SEC - OU (cuz l'm a homer) B1G - lowa (cuz luck has to fall their way at some point, right?) ACC - NC St. (cuz they b Dawgs) Big 12 - W. Virg. (cuz McAfee wud loss his mind)

[@edwinthorpe2663]

You need luck just to make a bowl game when you play offense like Iowa. Luck has been going their way and once it doesn't they will struggle to go 6-6.

[@EulogyfortheAngels]

@@edwinthorpe2663 luck and constantly playing against offenses that can barely score on anyone.

[@jsouth2129]

Were these sleepers in p4 or just “who has the 4th best odds”

[@steveschweiger6670]

Josh good take on Rashada issue. As a gator alum, my response is “Oh brother”; however if I put my Rashada hat on, this is his last chance at big money since he’s clearly not pro material so might as well go for it. So dispassionate me thinks it is a smart move by him, the gator me thinks it is a “Dick” move.

[@lowkeysqueak4911]

Dealing with money.. schools will have to make college kids sign contracts along with their commitment.

[@chasemyers3202]

Bold prediction: Missouri goes to SEC championship

[@Poseidon0077]

Me thinks (Coach) Jason Taylor, gave Miami the edge for T. Barron…

[@kendrickdonaldson9730]

I think UK will be/can be a sleeper in the SEC. They have one of the most experienced defense. The question is always the offense. I think the QB and receiver play will be good enough. I think running back will be the key. Can Chip Trayanum be a reliable 2 or 3 yards when they need it? If the offense can show a consistent pulse, I think they'll have a chance to win every game outside Georgia and Texas.

[@mitchlemons8379]

Wish you luck sincerely. Texas sucks don't over think them. Boomer Sooner.

[@calebnorris7798]

Once in a lifetime tour Saban retiring from Bama NIL and transfer portal is the Wild West The most different college football has ever been this will be a “once in a lifetime” season perfect name

[@DANNO.420]

The Unforgiven Tour

[@Adam-us5dv]

Bold prediction: Beamer loses job and Napier pulls a Calipari and heads to South Carolina.

[@bc5208]

I’m 100% fully convinced Josh is dating or hooking up with an huge ISU football fan.

[@stinkasscat]

He is from there. He's mentioned it several times. Either went to school there or grew up there.

[@ThBlkIbs1925]

Florida and Napier are at fault. Trying to blame kids for listening to these grown men is ridiculous.

[@bretttanner3321]

Cicadas < NIL

[@johnlee7085]

Bold prediction: Multiple teams will go 11-1 and miss their conference championship game.

[@AyeGeeYT]

Sleeper in the Big 10: Rutgers, with their schedule I could see a scenario where they could go undefeated

[@sc100ott]

Undefeated is a stretch, but I can see them going 10-2, 3rd in the BIG10, and a CFP berth.

[@lucasreed9843]

Saturday Supremacy Tour

[@teeoff406]

The Minnesota Golden Gophers, their schedule is perfect for upsets and over lookers , it’s going to get real for their opponents when the Golden Gophers offense is on the field for 40 minutes a game.

[@MixUp402]

Lmao! Just cake walk Colorado but Nebraska hasn’t beat Colorado since 2010… 🤦‍♂️

[@Growthandquotes]

We haven’t had a qb since early 2000s. You’ll be quiet soon buff boy

[@jodyweathermanhhs2695]

Wow Late Kick has portal just like colle football

[@robbykrohman636]

Personally, I don’t think playing a team 3 times in a season is a big deal. No one has ever cared when a team plays once in regular season and once in conference chip. Most were excited when bama uga went head to head in the natty after the sec chip. It’s gonna be rare anyway. The committee will not have teams who have already played previously play in the first round. And if it happens in the quarters, semis, or finals, then so be it. Good teams are good teams. If that’s who is there then they deserve it and everyone will forget they ever cared. I hate the expanded playoff, but this is an overblown issue

[@dylann2038]

Pate States State Tour

[@brianfisher4701]

Now that schools can now pay the players they will start signing 3 year contracts and you will have to recruit the old way cause every big school can pay the same amount and with kids under contract the portal will die.

[@donalmctier755]

And I know you do somewhat of a q&a but what about a what makes you not a casual Because people send pics in exedra and comments make it funny and interactive

[@RockbandDrummer321]

NIL is awesome, How about make it so you start getting paid after a year with the school

[@Shawn-gr8yj]

Not gonn happen it will create jealousy n mess up any team chemistry it's already this way that would make it worse .

[@GoVol5]

Exactly why you don’t change schools just because you want a bag……

[@yulan586]

Biggest sleeper in the ACC has to be Miami. They have bought a championship team but the biggest problem is Mario’s game day coaching.

[@chrisg4931]

Biggest issue will be…will they gel?

[@jaydub6864]

Easiest problem in the world to fix. Just stop lying to kids to get them to your school. Just tell them the truth. Let’s try that one time grown men lying to kids to trick them to get them on campus. Just tell the truth. Think about this grown men lying to kids that is disgusting.

[@mike9126]

THIS! hands down the best response I’ve seen to this mess!

[@woady4134]

Miami 11-1 National Champions🙌🏽💚🧡

[@GTES670]

Sleeper,= Missouri

[@angelobregon4564]

Promissory Estoppel? Did Napier make a $13M promise to Rasada, which INDUCED Rashada to enroll in Florida? If so, Rashada wins! A settlement is a done deal! Angel USC'78

[@angelobregon4564]

Rashada's RELIANCE on Napier's promise will be easy to prove! So, proving the PROMISE is key in this case! Angel USC'78