SEC IS OVER? 😳 Carson Beck SPURNS Georgia 👀 Finebaum is WAITING FOR MORE 😯 | The Matt Barrie Show

[@stos5363]

Miami weather with 4 million dollars with no state taxes. Sign me up.

[@TS_Esquire]

And that is where his girlfriend goes to school

[@MAGA2024TRUMP-y8q]

They wouldn't pay you a dollar unc 😂

[@Legendary_UA]

Beck will have to pay taxes on every state he plays in

[@jsigur157]

There are ppl that don't lke that much heat and humidity

[@lyndalamb3221]

and ACC defenses

[@SpontaneousOracle]

Just stop. Beck doesn't spurn Georgia. He was not going to get to play there again so it's either transfer or the NFL. He will make more money at Miami for 1 year than if he gets drafted.

[@northsky5629]

Yes, he'll make over 4 million in 2025

[@DrMorpheus]

When healthy, Beck is a much better QB than many of you think. Georgia couldn't wait to see how he plays after the surgery and Miami needs an accomplished veteran QB for next season. It's all good.

[@jsigur157]

Beck wll never be a factor in the NFL

[@SpontaneousOracle]

@@jsigur157 Do you know how many people have said that about Kirk Cousins, Bo Nix, Brock purdy...Yada yada...

[@SpontaneousOracle]

@@jsigur157 They said the same thing about Bo Nix, Brock Purdy, Kirk Cousins etc.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

Does anyone else find these two guys really annoying?

[@scottphommachanh9200]

Very.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@ glad to know it’s not just me.

[@TheDKyatt]

I have lived in Birmingham my entire life, we had to deal with Finebaum locally for 35 years, now the rest of us are subject to his stupidity. I long for the day he finally goes away

[@beauch1119]

I’m trying to figure out how Finebaum, who we can all agree has never played a sport in his life, gets to a point where ESPN has him on as a voice of knowledge about college football. Everyone else aside from Mina Kimes at least played the game.

[@motap001]

I do. Money talks. And will always talk.

[@DrMorpheus]

Here for the aggressively ignorant takes. Facts: Beck won't be ready for Spring practice. UGA has Stockton and Puglisi waiting in the wings. Beck needs another year to prove he can still make NFL throws and reads after the surgery. Miami needs a veteran transfer to replace Cam. Georgia will free Beck's NIL money. Everyone wins. Beck led the Dawgs to a 24-3 record and I wish him all the best. Oh, and the title of this clip is ridiculous.

[@nicholasruhling6429]

Georgia fans: "I'm glad he's gone, he wasn't really that good" Same fans: "ND only won because we had our backup QB"

[@joetoth1099]

Exactly.

[@litedawg]

@@nicholasruhling6429 so which one is it?

[@roderickwatkins2479]

Do you know how many ga fans there are? You seen a couple of comments and think we all feel this way?

[@trmcfadden4286]

Yeah right 🤣

[@AAblade7]

Most of the UGA fans around me say we lost due to OL and special teams play.

[@HTHAMMACK1]

Defense wasn't really the problem with Georgia, and certainly not against Notre Dame. The offense and special teams were the problems. They gave Notre Dame 14 points. The defense was great against Notre Dame, so no, Downs would not have made a difference. As for Beck, Smart wasn't going to pay Carson Beck 4 million dollars to keep him, especially since Beck had already earned 2-3 million dollars already, and Georgia wasn't planning on Beck coming back anyway. It's also not surprising that a guy coming off a not great year and a surgery to his throwing elbow would want to come back. He was a early day 3 draft grade.

[@christophersnowden4117]

ESPN will take some time to process this.

[@LDJ-r8e]

😁

[@MrLdsmith]

😂

[@KatyAlmondb5l]

Kirby pused him out. He was becoming toxic and was more interested in being a diva instead of a football player. Beck will wind up selling insurance.

[@christophersnowden4117]

@ that’s definitely the UGA fan narrative

[@oldcat87]

Welcome to Miami, CB!

[@petewilcox3354]

sad times for E$PN and the $EC.

[@litedawg]

@@petewilcox3354 you would definitely know what sad times look like

[@trmcfadden4286]

Why

[@wireroom7939]

Why is it ?

[@TwilightsDreamAngel]

NIL for the sec is like a dog being fixed, now all can pay for players

[@lacydowningjr8708]

😂

[@TheARehmar]

It’s common knowledge that OSU was the runner up for Downs out of high school. Slightly less commonly known is that he and his family didn’t care for Smart and UGA.

[@slshusker]

So now that other conferences can pay players, too, the SEC is the loser. 😅

[@brgable]

If you dont think every conference paid their players too you’re an idiot lol

[@kingjay1524]

Y’all been paying so what you mean?

[@slimmthagawd]

Beck wasn’t the problem; the talent around him was. The magic left with Stetson Bennett, those great offensive players, and elite defense. People will realize one day that was one of, if not the greatest, recruiting classes of all time. UGA was always the "almost but not quite good enough" program. Don’t let a 3-4 year run spoil you into thinking they’re an elite program-and this is coming from a lifetime UGA fan, lol

[@jajaunevans9894]

Thank You for Your Honesty 💯 Str8 Facts

[@benmeeks4608]

That title run a really a fluke, Stetson wanted UGA, not the other way around and Ladd was a 3 star after thought and Brock was a lucky covid recruit. NIL has changed the landscape and if Georgia does not spend at the top we won't be back

[@Jag0106]

Georgia fans and espn people just didn’t understand that defense Georgia had for those 2 titles is one the best of all time. They had a run similar to Clemson but because they were in the SEC they took it as more than what it really was. There will never be another conference that does what the SEC did because the playing field is leveled recruiting wise. No more hoarding talent and sentencing them to the bench for 3 years they’ll get an opportunity elsewhere now and get paid to do it

[@ghostrobot3714]

Genuinely curious what you think constitutes an 'elite program'. They've been 251-70 since Richt got there in 2001. Thats 25 years of winning 80% of your games with only two HCs, with the one stumble being the 6-7 year in 2010. Since 2000 they have the 3rd most players drafted by the NFL (149) behind only OSU (163) and Bama (154). It is the definition of an Elite program. Not an SEC or Georgia fan, (I'll be cheering on my Bucks in the Championship), but y'all can't seem to see the forest for the trees.

[@skmelb7]

You are 100% correct.I thought kirby had turned the corner when he won those natties, but keeping Bozo around was a very bad decision, one that will haunt KS from here on. As long as Bozo is in staff, UGA regression is assured.

[@troydimsdale2331]

College football is over, not just the SEC

[@teller1290]

But no one seems to get and certainly few under 50.

[@loststoryproductions]

Nah we still playing CFP 25. So it ain’t over 😂

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

True, it will be professional football. The teams may represent the schools but they will be a completely separate entity. The players won’t even be students of the universities.

[@markgriffin5889]

Huh?

[@greg3324]

True but folks still watch by millions so nothing will get better

[@litedawg]

Georgia spurned him. Beck went AWOL from after the Texas game to the ND game. No contact at all. Kirby told him they were moving on. This is one of many issues w Beck.

[@talkingrock7011]

I disagree Carson was treated with kid gloves

[@litedawg]

@ I agree , he was, which is why Kirby told him to pound sand after he went AWUL.

[@IRatherbeTrashthanADemocrat]

Lol. Beck got word he was going to be drafted on Saturday or Sunday. And Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey made him look better than he is.

[@racktown1157]

The receiving corp at Georgia was that good this year.

[@THESPORTSBROS44]

SEC is not all that. All this SEC hype and ESPN bias has just slapped them in the face😂. No SEC teams again in the championship game!

[@Bravesfan117]

Bruh you’re a Miami fan, you shouldn’t be talking at all. Can’t even win the pop tart bowl

[@vincentspione]

They don't choose "schools", they are not students but part of a huge football cooperation now.

[@northsky5629]

Did you mean corporation? Cooperation makes no sense.

[@vincentspione]

@@northsky5629 Thanks for your reply...Yes

[@jejbsh2191]

​@@vincentspione8 is the correct number actually

[@markgriffin5889]

YA THINK!

[@JackT-nn8iy]

Quinn Ewers next up for portal!!

[@bleak83]

Better for texas. Maybe they win with manning

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

Quinn Sewers

[@markgriffin5889]

Nah, Ewers gonna make more money in one year than you will ever make in your entire life, Jackie boy. Deal ....

[@RenR70]

The SEC had it's run & now it's over, I don't knew why people find this so hard to believe, before this run started the SEC as a conference were never dominant, you had Alabama & that was it until Florida in the mid 90's which basically started the run.

[@michaelschaefer1904]

They have 10 teams in sagarin's top 25 and 13 teams in the top 25 recruiting classes for this year.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

They were dominant when they payed players and nobody else did, that’s all changed now.

[@RenR70]

@ And no teams in the championship game for the 2nd year in a row & 8-7 in bowl games.

[@robkeith6859]

​@michaelschaefer1904 and that got them where? Enjoying the game from the couch, like the rest of us.

[@ericcarvelli9773]

People were forgetting to that don't know enough about Georgia football since Kirby Smart has been the head coach is it from season to season he has never committed 100% to naming one person the absolute starter going forward, I mean in 2021 when Georgia won the National Championship with Stetson Bennett and he was trying to decide whether he was going to come back for an additional season Kirby even told Stetson Bennett that if he came back he was going to have to compete and earn the starting job there are no starting positions at the University of Georgia that's just given to anyone you have to compete every single season, I guarantee your Kirby Smart told Carson back you're more than welcome to come back but we're not going to give you 4 million dollars and you're going to have to compete for your job and win it in the spring

[@Bibby334]

Yes Shannon Dawson making another first round QB

[@brandonmccollum6697]

Beck and gunner are both excellent QBs. The issue was with our wide receivers and the O line. Our O line was terrible this year

[@Southprong59]

Caleb Downs (and others) went to OSU because of $$$, Carson Beck went to Miami because of $$$. Justus Terry went to Texas instead of UGA because of $$$ (he said it was a business decision). It is widely known that certain schools (Texas, USC, & OSU) pay more than others . . . follow the $$$.

[@williegreen13]

I imagine Beck asked UGA what they would offer and Kirby said he would have the opportunity to compete for the starting job vs. Miami offering 4 million. The truth is, staying at UGA would have messed up the pipeline of kids coming in and probably cause a transfer. Can't blame Beck for taking the $$, it makes good business sense. I wish the best for him, unless he is playing UGA. This is the nature of college football now, and I feel like changes are coming soon.

[@theflixcapacitor1372]

Paul is a casual, Caleb Downs said Ohio state was his second choice and the only reason he went to Bama is because Saban coaches the DBS

[@litedawg]

@@theflixcapacitor1372 I don’t love Paul, best he’s been covering the SEC since before most people on this app were born. He’s not a casual, but I would guess you are.

[@theflixcapacitor1372]

@litedawg Paul should get his facts right then

[@litedawg]

@@theflixcapacitor1372 here are some facts, Downs had told Kirby and staff he was coming to UGA and had already put a deposit on his apartment in Athens. Then OSU made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Those are facts.

[@FIGHTONnatties]

The reason Caleb Downs went to Alabama first as a freshman was because Alabama paid him the most and if you think otherwise you are totally delusional and an inbred from Alabama

[@richardransome4943]

He went for the money. Stop the bs. These players don't care about fans or schools just dollar.

[@ARIZJOE]

College players now see college football as employment in pecuniary and nonpecuniary ways. Good for them! It's NIL money plus the portal, and it's not just Beck. Players want to go for the money, and where they can play to get to the NFL. Hence, SEC rosters are greatly diminished. The SEC placed a premium on cable revenue, and their own SEC network, etc. Guess what? A lot of players did not find life on the plantation so good. For example, Bill Norton was a DT buried on the UGA depth chart. He did well for Arizona in 2023. Then Norton made a contribution for Texas in last Friday's playoff game.

[@TS_Esquire]

I figured he was going to transfer to another school. He needs one more year to bring his draft stock back up. Miami was the most obvious target. They have a great program, with a vacant QB position in an easier conference and his girlfriend goes there. Plus with NIL, he’d make more next year in college than in the pros.

[@rickderrick7101]

Great program? They haven’t won the ACC ever in the 20 years they’ve been there. That’s a clown show of a program.

[@flashg6516]

That kid gave 5 years to UGA and then declared for the league. UGA moved on. Beck’s diagnosis doesn’t have him throwing until June. This doesn’t allow him to participate in the combine, so he opted for another year in college.

[@tommywatterson5276]

OMG Finebaum, the SEC is no longer the National Powerhouse Conference in college football.

[@gasgang1175]

Georgia didn’t want him back what are y’all talking about 😂

[@pace348]

💯

[@malcalmplanter7068]

Nah fr !

[@ericcarvelli9773]

This time last year Carson Beck went into Kirby Smart's office and told him that it would take 4 million for him to return to Georgia for this upcoming season or he was going to enter the NFL draft, Georgia gave him 4 million thinking that he was good enough to elevate mediocre receivers and make them better, we clearly know that he's not and I've heard rumors all around Athens that from inside the locker room Carson Beck was not near the leader or had the teams respect as much as Gunner Stockton, that's why if you watch the SEC Championship Game the entire team went crazy and was uplifted when Gunner was going to come into the game, and I guarantee you Kirby Smart and form Carson Beck that he was not going to get another 4 million dollars for coming back in 2025, that's why UGA feels completely fine with Gunner Stockton as their quarterback and they've spent nil money going out and getting the two best receivers and the transfer portal and Zachariah Branch from USC and Noah Thomas from Texas A&M not to mention they have four receivers coming in this upcoming draft and two of them are five-star recruits in Taylor and Wiley, Georgia will be just fine so let Carson Beck go down there to Miami drive his Lamborghini around South Florida and worry about throwing some interceptions down there

[@johnnull8689]

georgia lost three elite wideouts to legal trouble. Rara in particular. the WR room was decimated

[@susiedickerson]

UGA needs to hire Corey Dennis new offensive coordinator

[@TonyLauLetta]

lol, good ol Paul. Funny Caleb's dad said OSU was 1B in an interview. Saban was the reason he went to AL. GA was 3rd at best

[@poolhall9632]

The media coverage of the SEC's brief exclusion this season is amusing - especially when you consider they've won 60% of the Nat'L Championships since the BCS era began. 15/25. Big 10 and everyone else talking about how they're dominant, when they just barely became relevant again

[@JMichael-xc7uu]

Going to be tough for the SEC to get or hold those 5stars with NIL. The country will share good players going forward.

[@TempeSoldier123]

SEC doesn’t win the title for the first time in 20 years and folks are talking about the death of the SEC. This is beyond pathetic and shows how the league is still the best in the county.

[@JohnFelchner]

Mike Norvell has an opportunity to do the funniest thing ever.

[@jsigur157]

Ole Miss was the only team that came close to matching OS in manpower

[@mjcruiser4238]

The transfer portal has leveled the playing field -period!

[@brianmacartan5371]

Man I keep forgetting to close ESPN clips to avoid that awful music at the end of each video. Painful

[@NaymonNewbern-sw9rc]

People around Athens was tired of Beck..he didn't spurn us.

[@EKthaPK]

What I don't understand is what has the SEC done with all the NFL talent?

[@markgriffin5889]

They went to the Big 10, obviously. Go Bucks!!

[@willscott.1794]

Let’s be very clear 99% of Georgia fans. Wish Carson Beck would have transferred last year. He is the reason we had such a down season on offense along with a bad offensive line of course

[@finallythetruthisout761]

The ACC thinks they just swiped superman from the SEC. Banged up but tough. Lots of bucks...

[@adam-thesportsguy6147]

Players no longer have to go to the SEC to get into the playoff or get paid…only one way to go if you’re the SEC…down.

[@keyroncampbell-sr3cz]

Yep

[@Legendary_UA]

Yep, and the playoffs have sucked this year until you got down to four teams

[@Nic_P85]

UGA moved on from Beck and was moving forward with Stockton. So Beck spurning UGA is not right at all. His teammates had tension with him, so UGA moved on, get your stuff right!!!

[@butterbook]

Those twins must be soooooooooooome piece!

[@bencaldwell7234]

Facts

[@andrewvasquez8541]

Actually think it was smart for Beck to go to Miami!

[@stephenmobley-e4v]

UGA fans aren't concerned about Beck. UGA fan would've likely been much more upset if UGA paid Beck $4 million. College football has died. This minor football system is hard to become emotionally attached to now. It's fine for a player to get one transfer and play, but a second transfer should come with missing a season. Having to start your recruiting year immediately in your locker room every year is already getting old. No concerns over Beck. Concerns are wide receivers that catch and an offensive line that blocks for the running game.

[@grayharris672]

GA was ready to move on from beck smart move for beck saying his draft stock plummeted

[@RonJP-pm7jp]

I honestly don’t think UGA mind Beck leaving. He’s not going to do anything with Miami.

[@scottturner1504]

The 12 team playoffs were a good move by the committee but now what we are seeing is just the result of the TP and NIL which has finally starting to show their affects on the sport after 3 or 4 years ,the playing field may be leveling out ,but the pay to play situation has yet to really rear its ugly head only the beginning until they really get a true commissioner of college football that can set up a list of unbiased rules all across the board

[@SuperElvis1951]

$4 million in a gorgeous girlfriend I don’t blame him for saying bye-bye to Georgia

[@ericlofroos2405]

It’s ALL about the MONEY! It’s as simple as that. The conference and team you play for means absolutely NOTHING.

[@MrTony3255-is8gd]

GA fans were disenchanted with Carson Beck. It was time for him to move on. Since he wasn't going to go in the first round of NFL draft it makes sense for him to take this money from Miami. Miami is a decent program and his girlfriend goes to school there.

[@bdcddd]

I have a friend that’s going to a random high school. This is as relevant to college football next year as Beck. Dude is already a has-been. McConkey and Bowers made him look like he had talent. News flash… he doesn’t.

[@markgriffin5889]

You mad, bro?

[@Joosemania1745]

I dont think UGA could allow him to come back even if they wanted him back. It would set the QB room back 2 years because Stockton would have left and Puglisi is just going into his second year.

[@jameshill54]

Smart move for Beck! He's going where his heart takes him. The defenses he's going to face at Miami will be easier than the SEC schedule. His arm good yet? He got injured correct? He's gonna have to compete for a spot again? Why make things difficult for yourself? He's already proven he could play at Georgia. Now Miami has to make him understand not to force the ball into coverage. Keep him healthy as well. WIn WIn if you ask me.

[@ITrendzI]

Georgia is probably happy.. Carson beck is one of the most overhyped QBs.

[@RobertFields-r9o]

Sec overrated, they been paying students forever , not doing so well with an even field !

[@plcfree]

Look not everyone is excited about a damaged QB coming to Miami . Cam Ward is light years ahead of Carson B he plays like he played in Georgia in Miami he’s gonna get booed out of town, that money should’ve been spent on the DEFENSE!

[@lisajoplin6415]

Ohio State has a 20 million bought team.

[@cj21278]

Fellas, Beck had a crappy season because he lost his star receivers. And he was no longer considered a first round pick in the draft. Plus, the team showed more support for Gunner Stockton when he took over. It’s obvious he needed to leave for Miami.

[@charlesdennysfg7479]

Georgia got Colby young from Miami last year then Jaden Harris this year

[@JGoldy03]

Losing Carson Beck is not a loss for Georgia. Gunnar Stockton is the future. It's like saying losing Quinn Ewers is a loss for Texas. No it's not, Arch is better.

[@CGolden-tm2bu]

Spurn ?? This is now business…… kids can make millions at any given moment

[@redan420]

In the end it doesn't even matter anymore. College football hss seen its best days.

[@greg3324]

New world of pro/college ball. Why are any of these”experts” surprised by anything at this time.

[@Matttaylor016]

SEC isn't going anywhere. Watch the draft. Look at the recruiting rankings. 😂😂

[@snackcakeman]

Time to collect a check.

[@Matttaylor016]

Beck will feast in the ACC.

[@luisc2030]

You talked about beck for 2 secs 😂

[@Jfresh2393]

Bro nobody's doing anything about bama missing the playoffs!!!!

[@markgriffin5889]

Why did Beck leave Georgia? Any culture problems there? Goofiest looking QB in history. Not an NFL player - yet. Good luck CB at Miami..Go Bucks!

[@Jipswiftly]

I think the fan base is a bit relieved that he's not staying. Beck did what he could at GA. Spurn? No one really cares....there was no effort to keep him.

[@3321far]

Mike Bobo needs to go. I know his and Kirby's fathers were great friends and mentors for each other. But he needs to go. UGA doesn't need another 15 years of coming up short. That's why Richt is gone.

[@philstamper4542]

Two years in a row northern teams playing for the national championship

[@Dr_Dan7982]

Paul is the biggest troll I’ve ever seen

[@edmo922]

Crazy how it works when everyone is paying players, not just the SEC. Cry me a river...

[@PierreDelecto576]

Congratulations Miami, you just received at least 2 picks a game, lack of preparation and self awareness, and an unearned sense of entitlement. But at least he’ll have a great social media presence and a cute little girlfriend. Enjoy!

[@ryanocillaslaw9404]

I liked Beck but as a fan would have been disappointed if UGA had given him 4 mil for next year coming off that injury; when can he start practicing June?

[@christi9562]

Correct - it’s reported he told someone at the Sugar Bowl June. And they (Paul and Matt) need be honest - Carson got the NFL grade and I think it would’ve been a challenge for him to get the numbers he needed in the SEC with the schedule that UGA will have for 2025. It is in his best interest to go to the ACC to achieve those numbers.

[@DavidGrogan-ky8qu]

i dont think the Georgia players liked Beck anyway, so that said we are better off.

[@rlhaff3560]

Silly headline! Miami has 2 HUGE boosters... Beck just got a HUGE payday for making the move. The conference doesn't matter when MONEY is involved! And the SEC & BIG10 cannot completely dominate college football with the number of teams they have right now... people want more. They have to expand more or else there will be 4 conferences in the game.

[@LewisBrazelz]

He went to live full time with his girlfriend and got paid 4 million, it had nothing to do with the SEC 😂 as much as the SEC is trending downhill, this decision was made purely because Beck is from florida and his social media star girlfriend plays basketball for Miami

[@phillipparham8338]

There’s no story here, Carson was good..and he knows bobo hasn’t put any QBs in the top ten… Mathew Stafford would of been a top ten no matter where he played as he had pure talent that could overcome sub par coaching

[@Thomas-p9j]

Big Ten: It Just Means More

[@jdub1194]

Beck was always a good ACC QB 😂

[@youngstar80100]

Just goes to show you the sec it’s not what it used to be get ready for them to take a nose dive

[@AshleyPhillips-r6o]

Another big 10 school will win it all next season also. Oregon vs Ohio state title game.

[@kelbob00]

I don’t believe Miami went and got Beck. When you’ve been dating a Cavender twin… You’re gonna follow lol. He’s whipped.

[@davidamason1457]

It’s all about the money

[@demcanes01]

How bout them CANES

[@johnking8724]

did not live up to expectations &/or potential ! had excellent supporting cast the year before ! & what he said was stupid, i don`t watch film, no cure for dumb !

[@nicospongia9754]

Go Canes We Miami

[@Crabnutz09]

Paul’s tune has changed quite a bit.. 😂😂😂🤡

[@locstar9692]

This take is so completely off.. the reigns had been handed over to Stockton. If Beck came back he would have caused multiple issues with Current QBs transferring and also possible issues with incoming recruits. His time with UGA was over. He knew that and so did the team. Once again Matt Barrie and Paul Finebaum miss the mark. Surprise Surprise..

[@JosephBoone-j2t]

Who u know turning down 4mil$

[@keyroncampbell-sr3cz]

Another 1st overall pick for Miami

[@jenniferjones2590]

First time he throws a pick he will give up on his team. Beckis a second rate QB. Miami can have him

[@keyroncampbell-sr3cz]

@jenniferjones2590 he had the most drop by wrs

[@xXMacBezeXx]

stop the cap

[@rafleischman]

Beck is not that good. I don't know what people have watching but it's pretty clear that it has been the GA team that has produced with a mediocre QB.