NOTE: The Auburn Observer podcast is about to take a quick summer break. The next episode will be a premium one for subscribers on either July 3 or July 4. Justin and Dan run down some of the latest news involving Auburn football and Auburn basketball in this freewheeling offseason episode. Topics include: * Auburn football losing three commitments in less than two weeks * why the Tigers might have cooled off on the recruiting trail * how Auburn can’t sell early playing time and “potential” anymore * the very different situation Hugh Freeze and his staff are about to find themselves in this fall, barring a big summer surge on the trail * the increasing importance of getting it right on offense — specifically at quarterback — this fall * the Auburn University Marching Band getting a prominent spot in CFB26 * a look back at CFB25 and what we’re hoping from the new game * a discussion of whether CFB video games can create new fans in this day and age * Johni Broome’s stock in this week’s NBA Draft * Jabari Smith being teammates with Kevin Durant in Houston, at least for now * Dylan Cardwell’s growing NBA hype * a reader-suggested Top Four of favorite recent Auburn basketball dunks * another reader-suggested Top Four of Auburn athletes we wished we could have seen in different sports * Dan’s Top Four of favorite non-Auburn college football quarterbacks * The New York Times’ ballot of the top 10 movies of the 21st Century If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link . Follow Dan ( @dnpck ) and Justin ( @JFergusonAU ) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe