{"podcast":{"title":"Orange Bowl Boys: A Miami Hurricanes Podcast","slug":"orange-bowl-boys-a-miami-hurricanes-podcast-528382","podcast_index_feed_id":528382,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/2e7ceeef-1889-45ff-a90f-eff7988fb63a","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/orange-bowl-boys-a-miami-hurricanes-podcast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/4/15/2/61ece016-b816-4a4c-89f8-1c7efabe2a29_obb_with_new_gear_2026_with_bange.jpg","author":"OBB Media Inc.","episode_count":491,"summary":"Orange Bowl Boys is the ultimate Miami Hurricanes podcast for die-hard fans of The U. Hosted by Ro, Scoop, & Toast, we go beyond the scoreboard to break down everything happening with Miami Hurricanes football — from the legendary practice sessions at Greentree to the roar of the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium. Whether it’s breaking down game strategy, previewing matchups, or recapping those unforgettable moments, we bring you fresh insights with the kind of passion only true Canes fans can understand. Our hosts provide expert analysis, insider takes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the University of Miami football program. We also keep you in the loop with updates on recruiting, plus the latest from Miami Hurricanes basketball and baseball. While football is at the heart of it all, we cover the broader landscape of Hurricanes sports, ensuring you stay informed about everything happening at The U. New shows Thursdays, game recaps on Sundays and sometimes watchalongs! #OBB","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T18:19:06.171297+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orange-bowl-boys-a-miami-hurricanes-podcast-528382"},"episode":{"title":"#459: Miami's Season Opener & NIL Payroll | Bill Cosby with a Pen","slug":"459-miami-s-season-opener-nil-payroll-bill-cosby-with-a-pen","published_at":"2026-05-14T04:00:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orange-bowl-boys-a-miami-hurricanes-podcast-528382/459-miami-s-season-opener-nil-payroll-bill-cosby-with-a-pen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orange-bowl-boys-a-miami-hurricanes-podcast-528382","url":"https://obbmediainc.com/show/orange-bowl-boys/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/clrtpod.com/m/mgln.ai/e/274/audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/f8755804-845d-4b15-adc4-54bb3910f400/stream.mp3","summary":"The boys are back for episode 459, and the vibe is different this time around. Miami football isn't just on the radar anymore — they're the target, and it feels good. Kirk Herbstreit and Josh Pate have both gone on record calling the Canes a legitimate favorite to win the national championship. After 25-plus years of wandering in the wilderness, we're sitting here in May talking about Miami like it's 1987 all over again. Ro, Toast, and Scoop dig into what that actually means, whether to embrace the hype or pump the brakes, and why the \"rat poison\" framing doesn't even apply anymore. They break down the jaw-dropping roster valuation numbers — Miami is reportedly the second-most expensive roster in college football at an estimated $44 million, trailing only Texas. A big chunk of that? The Darian Mensah buyout, which turns out was a very expensive transaction. Also in the mix: what role UHealth plays in all of this, why the old \"eat what you kill\" mentality under Donna Shalala is likely gone, and what it means for the program's financial future. On the recruiting front, Mario flipped five-star corner Dante Wright out of Georgia, and the guys react to the Kirby Smart trolling that inevitably came with it. They also get into the Mark Matthews situation — the top-rated offensive tackle in the country, his decision timeline, and whether Miami can sell him on playing the right side while Cantwell holds down the left. And yes, losing Bob to Notre Dame stings a little. Lane Kiffin found the spotlight again — this time via a Vanity Fair interview where he threw Ole Miss under the bus on his way out the door. The crew takes him apart, runs through his absolutely chaotic career timeline from getting fired by Al Davis to being dropped from a team bus at 3am at LAX, and debates wheth…","meta_description":"The boys are back for episode 459, and the vibe is different this time around. 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