The Dirty Verdict is back after a long summer with a football-packed edition! Hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden are joined by special guest Drew Shirley, who brings a unique journey from Duke basketball glory days to the world of law and sportscasting. From college rivalries and memorable interviews to his transition back into personal injury law, Drew shares stories that are equal parts entertaining and inspiring. Plus, the crew dives into college football kickoff week with predictions, banter, and plenty of laughs.
Highlights from this episode:
Kicking off the fall season with a college football–themed episode.
Drew Shirley’s Duke basketball days during the Christian Laettner, Bobby Hurley, and Grant Hill era.
The wild life of a small-market sportscaster: from $18k salaries to hauling cameras solo.
Drew’s career pivots from law → sportscasting → law again.
His best interview (Roger Clemens and President George H.W. Bush) and worst (awkward kids’ ice skating team).
The hosts debate Arch Manning vs. Quinn Ewers and the future of Texas football.
Predictions and hot takes on the Texas vs. Ohio State showdown.
Notre Dame fandom (by marriage), Duke hoops, and adjusting to rooting for OU.
A breakdown of the top 10 college football teams heading into the season.
