The Joe Rose Show

Hollywood is joined by Omar Kelly to recap a big weekend in South Florida, starting with the success of the F1 Miami Grand Prix and what it says about the city as a major event destination, even as Miami is reportedly taken out of the Super Bowl rotation. The conversation compares Miami to other NFL host cities while also diving into the rising cost of being a fan—from parking at Hard Rock Stadium to how far $200 really goes for a family of four—along with the growing frustration over streaming services and major media deals impacting how fans watch games. The focus then shifts to the Dolphins as OTAs approach, with Omar explaining their purpose for rookies and breaking down which young players could make an early impact, plus reaction to recent roster cuts. The hour also looks at how practices may differ under the new regime and what it means for the team’s development heading into the season.

Hollywood is joined by Alex Donno and Omar Kelly to revisit the ongoing discussion about rising costs for fans, including how far $200 really goes at different sporting events, with Donno pointing to Hurricanes baseball as the best bang for your buck while also noting Marlins games as an affordable option. The conversation shifts into Miami Hurricanes football recruiting and where things stand in the schedule, along with several big names being linked to the program. From there, the group previews ACC Kickoff and how the event has changed, with players now showing up in high-end suits and jewelry as college football continues to embrace its money era, while also reacting to the strange situation of Bill Belichick at North Carolina and the program’s struggles, including having no players drafted last season. They dive deeper into the recruiting landscape, including massive NIL deals, positional value, and Miami missing out on a running back who reportedly got a seven-figure offer from Auburn, before wrapping with a Dolphins debate on whether De’Von Achane deserves a major extension given the risk of paying running backs.

Hollywood is joined by Alex Donno and Omar Kelly for a packed hour covering ACC football, college quarterback buzz, and the Miami Dolphins as OTAs get underway. The hour opens with Kenton Gibbs from Locked On ACC breaking down the conference landscape, including concerns about Bill Belichick at North Carolina and the idea that Miami is viewed as the ACC favorite—but still has to avoid beating itself after last season’s missteps. Gibbs also highlights new Miami QB Darian Mensah as a strong fit with a higher ceiling in a better supporting cast, while weighing in on broader conference issues like potential private equity involvement. The conversation then shifts to Cinco de Mayo lightheartedness, including game show talk and Jeopardy confidence levels, before moving into early Heisman discussion where Donno and Omar debate quarterback hype, including the attention surrounding Arch Manning and whether Mensah can realistically enter the award conversation. The hour wraps with Omar Kelly breaking down Dolphins OTAs, explaining rookie development, defensive expectations, and how the team’s new pieces are expected to be integrated into the system.

Hollywood and Alex Donno are joined by Kenton Gibbs from Locked On ACC to break down the latest across the conference, starting with the situation at North Carolina under Bill Belichick, with Gibbs suggesting the game may be starting to move past him. The conversation then shifts to the ACC landscape and the biggest threats to the Miami Hurricanes, with Gibbs noting many of the same contenders as last season but emphasizing that Miami’s biggest obstacle is often itself. He explains that while everyone in the conference has their eyes on Miami as the team to beat, the Hurricanes must avoid repeating last year’s mistakes after dropping key conference games and missing the ACC Championship. Gibbs also weighs in on new Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, praising his ability to make every throw and play off-script after transferring from Duke, before wrapping with thoughts on the ACC potentially exploring private equity and why he believes it may not be a good idea.

Hollywood is joined by Omar Kelly to talk Miami Dolphins as OTAs approach, with Omar explaining how these sessions help rookies get acclimated to the playbook and team environment. The guys discuss the team’s rookie class and which players could make an impact this season, along with reaction to the Dolphins recently cutting seven players as the roster starts to take shape. They also look at what practices might look like under the new regime compared to previous years and how that could affect player development heading into the season