The Spring Portal begins, but do fans love or hate it? + Alabama and Georgia spring recap

The spring transfer window opened Tuesday morning, and players flooded the system. The number of entrants were over double that of last year's opening day. There are new reasons for fans to be excited and loathsome of the portal, but what's the consensus? Do fans love or hate the spring window? Ari and Chris discuss the pros and cons of the structure as well as standout players on the move. Later, Chris breaks down Michigan football's NCAA violations stemming from impermissable contact during COVID. Kennington Smith III and Seth Emerson then join the podcast to debrief us on Alabama and Georgia's spring games. Kenny shares what the atmostphere was like at Kalen DeBoer's first A-Day with over 70,000 fans in attendance. Plus, what positions do the Crimson Tide need to patch through the portal? Carson Beck shares his thoughts on the Bulldogs' G-Day, and Seth opines on the skill position talent that stood out in the spring game.

Rundown:

- Spring portal opens & players flood in (2:30)

- Do fans love or hate the portal? (6:30)

- Notable players on the move (21:30)

- Colorado's portal departures & G5 movement (30:30)

- Michigan NCAA violations, penalties (39:30)

- Alabama, Georgia spring debriefs (44:00)

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