The Bobby Bones Show – 25W: An Update from Bobby Post Ankle Surgery + Will Jon Gruden Coach in College Football? With Brandon Marcello + Eddie's Interview Critics Have Spoken

Date: November 10, 2025
Host: Bobby Bones (with Eddie & Brandon Marcello)
Source: Full show replay

Episode Overview

In this episode, Bobby Bones shares a candid update on his recovery from ankle surgery and opens up about the challenges of pain management and adjusting to temporary immobility, especially with his pregnant wife at home. The crew reviews the latest (and lackluster) college and NFL action, and Bobby reads out listeners’ feedback—both good and hilariously offbeat—to Eddie on his recent interview segment.
CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello joins to break down college football headlines: Texas A&M’s unexpected strength, the status of key coaching vacancies, what’s happening with Jon Gruden, and the still-murky Heisman race. As always, banter, betting tales, and a touch of sports gossip round out the episode.

Main Topics & Discussion Highlights

1. Bobby's Ankle Surgery: Pain, Recovery, & Home Life

[04:57–11:45]

• Life After Surgery:
  Bobby talks about the discomfort and struggle of post-surgery life. He’s propped up in a chair, avoiding painkillers so he can record coherently, and comments on the emotional toll of forced inactivity.
  • “If [my leg] goes down for five seconds, it hurts so bad. This is the first day I haven’t taken pain medicine, so it’s been killing me all day.” (Bobby, 05:18)
• Pain Management Concerns:
  He voices a real fear of addiction and explains his approach: using pain meds for sleep, not steady relief, and regrets skipping them for the podcast:
  • “The doctor was like, ‘If you let it start hurting, it’s hard to get it to not hurt.’ And I’ve been chasing it all day.” (Bobby, 05:56)
• Comedy in Recovery:
  Eddie jokes about the tiny “get well” balloon, and they riff on the absurdity of hospital rituals—from being scared people would see him naked to “donating organs” scenario before routine orthopedic surgery.

2. Home Logistics: Wife’s Pregnancy, Crutches Innovation, & Shoe Mishaps

[06:40–09:28]

• Bobby and his pregnant wife navigate disability together—she’s handling chores, and Bobby describes three “modes of transportation:” crutches (painful), a knee scooter (“the rollie”), and a knee-resting prosthetic.
  • “Captain Hook would be jealous of that [prosthetic]. That’s the number one draft pick!” (Eddie & Bobby, 08:21)
• Humorous shoe predicament: “I can’t find either shoe. Been wearing flip-flops on my good foot… It’s cold now and I’m freezing.” (Bobby, 09:01)

3. Addiction Fears & Pop Culture Tangents

[10:27–11:15]

• They discuss celebrity stories (Matthew Perry, Brett Favre) to highlight the dangers of painkiller addiction, with a comic turn about hospital photos and surgical prep:
  • “I put a picture on Instagram, and it feels way more serious than just ankle surgery once they got you strapped in, reading you your last rites.” (Bobby, 11:19)

4. Sports Talk: Weekend Games, Betting, & Viral Craps Story

[24:22–27:44]

• Football Roundup:
  Both lament the dull weekend (“not really a great weekend for football” – Bobby, 24:24), no Razorbacks or Cowboys games, and commiserate over college basketball loss.
• Legendary Craps Roll:
  Bobby relays an Atlantic City story about a grandma rolling dice for 4 hours, 18 minutes, not losing once:
  • “The odds of that happening were 1 in 1.56 trillion.” (Bobby, 27:12)
  • The duo jokes about the chaos of people unable to leave a “hot table” and the social friction that must’ve followed.

5. Scandal Updates: Sports Betting & MLB Pitcher Investigation

[27:44–31:34]

• Bobby and Eddie dissect the firing of Mark Sanchez and the developing story of Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly taking $5,000 per thrown ball for gambling purposes, marveling at the high stakes involved even for multimillion-dollar athletes.
• Discussion of increased transparency in gambling, now that it’s legal, and Eddie’s lighthearted conspiracy theory about UFC betting.

6. Eddie’s NASCAR Interview Feedback

[31:36–33:54]

• Bobby reads DM’d reviews, some nitpicky (“The voice he was using was definitely pedo. Edo.”), others supportive:
  • “Eddie did a great job... brought in the human side, which was fun and not too technical.” (Listener, 33:27)
• Eddie takes critiques with good humor: “I'll take a solid B.”

College Football Deep Dive with Brandon Marcello

[41:09–59:54]

Key Segments

Texas A&M’s Surprise Season

[41:40–42:41]

• A&M’s success attributed to talented recruiting and strong trench play.
  • “They’re undefeated… a complete flip from what previous regimes have been in College Station.” (Brandon, 41:40)

Rankings & Playoff Picture

[42:41–43:35]

• Brandon slots A&M behind Indiana and Ohio State, citing defense:
  • “A&M’s defense is just kind of average… they’ve got to improve.” (Brandon, 42:48)

Missouri’s Struggles

[43:35–44:45]

• Missouri can’t seize big games, playing with a third-string QB.

Auburn Post-Coaching Change

[44:45–46:43]

• Both emotion and talent uplifted Auburn post-firing, but defensive lapses remain troublesome.

Coaching Carousel Watch

[46:43–56:15]

• DJ Durkin is considered for Auburn, but not a frontrunner behind John Sumrall.
• Luke Fickell stays at Wisconsin; Bob Chesney (James Madison), Eric Morris, Colin Klein are rising names.
• Pat Fitzgerald (ex-Northwestern) may resurface soon.

Jon Gruden’s Prospects

[56:15–57:37]

• “I haven’t heard his name come up even among top three candidates… If he really wants college, he’ll have to start in a group of six.” (Brandon, 56:34)

The Heisman Race: Dull Year, Unpredictable Picture

[57:37–59:54]

• Unlikely for a defensive player to win. Favorite is Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), with Marcel Reed (A&M) as contender.
  • “This has probably been the dullest Heisman Trophy race in recent memory.” (Brandon, 58:41)
• Transfer portal, NIL money, and unpredictable results make preseason projections inaccurate.

Quick Takes & End-of-Show Banter

[65:12–80:09]

NFL, Fantasy, and College Basketball

• Cowboys and Razorbacks had bye weeks, so the vibe was subdued.
• College basketball: Razorbacks lose but Bobby is optimistic given their tough schedule:
  • “I think Cal (head coach) has scheduled every Elite Eight team from last year… No one’s ever done that.” (Bobby, 66:25)

Parlay Bets & Betting Superstitions

• Eddie claims to have bet successfully after seeing an “S-shaped cloud” in the sky—interpreted as a sign for Sam Houston State.
  • “God’s telling me to bet Sam Houston State.” (Eddie, 72:00)

Kids’ Sports Tryouts Drama

• Eddie recounts the secretive, tense process of his son’s basketball tryouts (“weird, secretive, tape on the windows”), and the awkwardness of not knowing who made the cut due to a cryptic parent email.

Other Memorable Moments

• Bobby mentions cherry barbecue sauce as an aside while distracted from pain, and the group dissolves into comic free association.
• Humorous takes on the slow pace of Big Ten football (“the more white people per 11, the slower you are” – Bobby, 66:59).
• Light grumbling about the Bears winning despite being “bad” and the drama of late-game bets on Christian McCaffrey.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Bobby on refusing pain meds for the show:
  “I took no pain medicine, and the doctor was like, ‘If you get behind, it’s going to kill you.’ And I’ve been chasing it all day.” (05:56)

• Brandon on Texas A&M’s resurgence:
  “They’re undefeated… a complete flip from what previous regimes have been in College Station.” (41:40)

• Bobby on big craps table runs:
  “You are a unit at that moment… it’s memorable. Because it’s all winning.” (25:28)

• Listener on Eddie’s interview:
  “The voice he was using was definitely pedo. Edo… but he did stutter a few times. Nothing bad.” (32:39–33:23)

• Brandon on Jon Gruden:
  “I haven’t heard his name come up… if he really wants to be a college football coach, that’s probably how he’s going to have to start things.” (56:34)

• Brandon on the Heisman race:
  “I think this has probably been the dullest Heisman Trophy race in recent memory that I can remember.” (58:41)

Segment Timestamps

• Ankle Surgery & Recovery: 04:57–11:45
• Pain Meds, Hospital Rituals: 11:15–14:00
• Betting/Weekend Recap: 24:22–33:54
• Feedback on Eddie’s Interview: 31:36–33:54
• Brandon Marcello College Football Segment: 41:09–59:54
• Closing Banter, Gambling Stories: 65:12–80:09

Tone & Style

Conversational, candid, and often irreverent—with Bobby and the crew riffing on personal stories, poking fun at sports clichés and news, and frequently digressing into humorous tangents. Even heavy topics like addiction and sports betting scandals are treated with the show’s trademark blend of empathy and self-deprecating wit.

For New Listeners

This episode is a classic example of the Bobby Bones format—mixing personal life updates, listener engagement, witty banter, and a healthy dose of football analysis. Even if you don’t keep up with every sports headline, the relatable takes and humor make this a warm (and often hilarious) listen.