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The Take with Andy Sweeney

ESPN 680 Audio Vault
Louisville
Louisville, United States
Kentucky
College Football
ACC
ESPN Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
World Cup
SEC
NBA Draft
Louisville Cardinals
College Football Playoff
Kentucky Wildcats
Big Ten
Brendan Sorsby
Louisville Football
Alabama
College Basketball
Soccer
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)

Join The Take weekdays 12-3pm on ESPN 680/105.7.

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Hour three Nick finally gets to tell a shower story. We play a round of Phil in The Blank. Drew has a letter. We hear some Will Stein sound. Andy ends the show delivering on a tease.

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Hour 2 the guys welcome Phil Baker in studio, Andy has a thought on college football expansion, Nick asks a question, the guys wonder if Nick is wearing a wire, Terry is honored, and the show goes off the rails.

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Hour 1 the show starts with technical issues, Andy gives numbers on why the pollsters are wrong on UK football, do we just want CFP rankings going forward, James Black scares everyone, we remember the times Nick showed up to work sick, and CL Brown f... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Baker
Fabulous Phil Baker, guest
Episode: Hour Three- Yeah We Talked About That Yesterday- @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @JStreble82
Koki Riley
Journalist from The Advocate covering LSU football
The Advocate
Episode: Hour Two - As a Manager...... @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @KokiReily
Corey Clark
Analyst from WarChant, covering Florida State
WarChant / warchant.com
Episode: Hour One- Predictions and PK @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Corey_Clark
Mike Monaco
ESPN college football analyst
ESPN
Episode: Hour Three- Monaco and Nate- @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @MikeMonaco_
Pat Kelsey
Head Coach, Louisville basketball
University of Louisville
Episode: Hour Two- PK Theater - @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @CoachMarkLieberman
Craig Swabek
Louisville football analyst
University of Louisville / ESPN Louisville
Episode: Hour One- What If.... @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @cswabek
Mark Ennis
Sports journalist and radio host; guest on the episode
ESPN Louisville / 93.9 The Ville
Episode: Hour 3: Vaygun - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @MarkEnnis
Jeff Goodman
Basketball analyst
ESPN
Episode: Hour 2: To Play or Not to Play? @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Seth Trimble
Basketball player for Louisville
University of Louisville
Episode: Hour 2: To Play or Not to Play? @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN

Hosts

Andy Sweeney
Host of The Take with Andy Sweeney, ESPN Louisville
Nick Valvano
Co-host on The Take

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Hour Three- Wait....Wake Forest?!...Really?! - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker
Q: What is the biggest concern for Louisville this season?
The group identifies the toughest opponents on the schedule and the need to not slip in key games, with emphasis on bowl-game placement and keeping optimism in check.
Hour One- What If.... @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @cswabek
Q: What could Louisville do to salvage the season and make it a little bit more positive ending?
Swabek outlines the need to win Friday, address defensive lapses, and regain cadence on offense, while noting past resiliency of Jeff Brom-coached teams.
Hour One- What If.... @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @cswabek
Q: Craig, how are you, sir?
Swabek replies with a cordial status update and pivots to how Louisville can salvage the season, emphasizing the necessity to win the upcoming game.
Hour One- Predictions and PK @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Corey_Clark
Q: What are the three scenarios for Louisville's game tonight?
The host lays out three possible outcomes: Louisville wins convincingly, Louisville wins a close game but with potential later-season impact, or Louisville loses and the defense/coordination issues become a catalyst for coaching changes.
Hour Three - The Fabrics of Football @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @MarkEnnis
Q: What are the biggest rule changes this year, if any?
There was a discussion that there may be no major new rule changes, but there is heightened emphasis on taunting and nose-wipe celebrations, and potential penalties for those actions depending on execution and context.

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What is The Take about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show revolves around fast-paced, opinionated sports conversation with a strong emphasis on Louisville-area college football and basketball, NIL developments, conference realignment, and media dynamics. Hosts mix data-driven takes from guests with local banter, pop culture tangents, and industry-insider anecdotes. Episodes frequently feature expert guests from national outlets and local sports media, plus recurring segments and running jokes that create a casual, sports-bar vibe. This format is likely to appeal to listeners who want timely analysis on ACC and SEC landscapes, transfer portal movement, and practical implications for Louisville, Kentucky, and regional sports audiences. A notable edge is the blend of national sports analysis... more

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