The Joe Rose Show

Live from University of Miami football practice, this episode dives into the latest from both Hurricanes football and the Miami Dolphins. Mario Cristobal joins to discuss the growth of his roster, praising Malachi Toney’s work ethic, highlighting NFL-bound talents like Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, and reflecting on how Miami has reawakened as a football powerhouse. The show also covers the Dolphins’ offseason, including the push to finalize De’Von Achane’s contract extension and the work Jon Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley are doing to reshape the roster. Aaron Brewer joins to reflect on his standout season, mentoring young players, and his desire to retire as a Dolphin, while Don Bailey Jr breaks down the Hurricanes’ returning talent and rising stars. Hollywood’s Headlines, college football eligibility issues, the Vrabel/Russini rumors, and The Masters odds round out a packed show full of insight, analysis, and debate.

Hour 1 goes live from Miami Hurricanes football practice, bringing an inside look at the program as the season approaches. Mario Cristobal joins to discuss his team’s development, praising Malachi Toney for his work ethic and highlighting NFL-bound talent like Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, while emphasizing that Miami is no longer a sleeping giant. The conversation also shifts to the Miami Dolphins, including what the team should do with De’Von Achane and how they should approach the upcoming NFL Draft. Joe and Hollywood also break down the work being done by Jon Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley, and what still lies ahead as the organization looks to reshape its roster.

Hour 2 kicks off with Aaron Brewer reflecting on his standout season with the Miami Dolphins, sharing how he pushes himself to improve every year, plays through injuries for his teammates and fans, and uses practices like pilates and yoga to stay strong. He talks about mentoring younger players, praises Jordyn Brooks’ leadership, and highlights his community work in Dallas while expressing his desire to retire a Dolphin. Don Bailey Jr then breaks down the Miami Hurricanes roster, discussing returning players, the draft prospects of Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, Malachi Toney’s relentless work ethic, and rising star freshman Jackson Cantwell, while noting the Canes’ pass rush remains formidable. Hollywood’s Headlines wraps the hour with the latest buzz, from Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini cheating rumors, the 18.3 million viewers for UConn vs. Michigan, and Colin Kaepernick’s upcoming memoir to Daniil Medvedev’s meltdown, an MLB brawl involving former Marlin Jorge Soler, and strict enforcement of rules at the Masters.

Hour 3 dives into the Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini cheating rumors, with Joe, Hollywood, and Dan Day breaking down the allegedly incriminating photos and debating whether they tell the full story or are misleading. The conversation then shifts to college sports, discussing eligibility issues, players manipulating redshirt years, and the growing transfer portal that now holds over 3,000 athletes, as well as the high turnover of coaches. They return briefly to the Vrabel/Russini situation, add some levity with listener reactions, and wrap the hour with a discussion of The Masters’ strict rules and Tiger Woods’ potential to still compete at the highest level.

Hour 4 takes a deep dive into this year’s Miami Hurricanes roster, with Joe comparing it to last year’s national championship team and suggesting this squad could be even stronger. He highlights the program’s continued ability to attract top recruits and the intensity of UM football practices, noting how it contrasts with last season’s Dolphins practices and the hope for increased effort under the new head coach. The conversation also turns to the Dolphins, where the focus is on finalizing De’Von Achane’s contract extension, with both the GM and head coach expressing confidence he’ll be back next season. Joe and the team wrap the hour by reviewing The Masters odds and making their picks, all while reflecting on the hard work and talent development that has reawakened Miami football.