CR OVERTIME 8: Unsportsmanlike Conduct & The Way Too Early Heisman Favorites

This episode of Chasing Rings OVERTIME begins on the softball diamond, where Florida softball is catching serious backlash after a tense postgame handshake-line moment against Texas Tech Red Raiders softball. Add in Florida coach Tim Walton’s history of prior postgame controversy, including a widely discussed incident with a former player in 2017, and fans are now debating whether Florida crossed the line or whether the outrage is being blown out of proportion. Then, we shift to college football as ESPN’s “way-too-early” Heisman rankings are officially out. The crew discusses the top candidates, biggest sleepers, and which stars have the best chance to own the upcoming season. Finally, the conversation turns back to Brendan Sorsby after the NCAA denied his request for reinstatement despite public support from Texas Tech University leadership. With Sorsby recently completing inpatient rehab for gambling addiction and the school preparing an appeal, the debate now centers on accountability, mental health, and whether the NCAA’s punishment aligns with its stated commitment to athlete well-being. From heated handshakes to Heisman hopes to one of college sports’ biggest legal and ethical battles, this episode covers the pressure points shaping the future of college athletics. "Because the journey is the thing…the result is the ring." Host: WT 3 (Guru) / Co-Hosts: Gerald Martin (G), Stephen Davis (Big Dude)