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Kalen DeBoer accepts the head coaching job at the University Of Alabama. Is this a good hire to replace Saban? Was this a risky move for DeBoer? (00:01:00 - 00:06:42)

New England’s new hires their head coach. What are the expectations Jerrod Mayo? We discuss where we would like to see Mike Vrabel, and Belichick. (00:06:43 - 00:10:50)

We start our breakdown of each game of this upcoming wild card weekend. Which players are going to be difference makers? Which teams do we think are going to make a run. We give our predictions. (00:10:51 - 00:29:22)

Most intriguing storyline of the week (00:29:23 - 00:35:05)

Recurring guest, Lance Allan from TMJ4 in Milwaukee joins the show to talk all things Green Bay Packers. We breakdown the Packers season so far. How excited is the fanbase for making the playoffs? How does Green Bay matchup against the Cowboys ahead of their wildcard matchup? What is the potential ceiling for Jordan Love? What is the one thing that the Packers are worried about going into the playoffs? (00:35:30 - 00:49:05)

Writers block of the week (00:49:06 - 00:52:40)

Off the Map of the week (00:52:41 - 00:56:09)

Long haul of the week (00:56:10 - 00:59:50)

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Nick Saban retires as Alabama’s head football coach. What are our overall reactions, thoughts on the news? Was there a leading factor that led to Sabans retirement? (00:00:45 - 00:03:22)

We break down the extended black Monday in the NFL we have had this week. Belichick and Pete Carroll both move on from their tenured teams. What are our overall thoughts on Arthur Smiths departure? Mike Vrabel parts ways with the Titans. Commanders will also be searching for a new coach after deciding not to stick with Ron Rivera. What is the most intriguing vacancy in the coaching world? (00:03:23 - 00:11:48)

We give our Complaintives of the week (00:11:49 - 00:14:54)

We give Makers and Fakers of the week (00:14:55 - 00:19:06)

Cole Parke, Sports Editor for the Kentucky Kernel, joins the show to break down all things Kentucky Wildcats. What was the overall expectations for the fan base going into this past football season? We talk Ray Davis and other weapons that have come through the program.

Is this one of the best offenses in the last decade for Coach Cal? Is this year’s defense going to hold up when March rolls around? We also get Cole’s opinion on what the biggest difference from last year to this year is. (00:19:47 - 01:02:17)

We close at the show with our most intriguing storylines of the past week. (01:02:18 - 01:05:50)

We start the show breaking down NFL, week 18

Closest game(s): (00:00:00- 00:04:15)

Most Intriguing Storyline(s): (00:04:15- 00:07:40)

Surprise(s) of the week: (00:07:40 – 00:11:39)

Shootout(s) of the week: (00:11:39-00:15:08)

Snoozer(s) of the week: (00:15:08 – 00:18:00)

The Rest of the game(s): (00:18:00- 00:25:57)

We give our New Week’s Resolutions (00:25:57-00:29:19)

We finish with our intakes and outtakes of the week (00:29:19- 00:35:11)

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We break down the playoff scenarios for all bubble teams heading into week 18. What has to happen for these fringe teams to either win their divisions or obtain a playoff spot?(00:00:00-00:07:06)

We break down the final week of the NFL, week 18:

Closest game(s): (00:07:06- 00:09:53)

Most intriguing storyline(s): (00:09:53 -00:12:42)

Surprises of the week(s): (00:12:42 -00:14:41)

Shootout(s) of the week: (00:14:41- 00:16:38)

Snoozer(s) of the week: (00:16:38-00:17:42)

Favorite(s) of the week: (00:17:42- 00:19:26)

We get ready for the National Championship game between Michigan and Washington. Who do we have winning this game? Can Michigan stop Washington’s explosive offensive? What will the Wolverines need to do in order to win Monday night? How important is this game for Michael Penix and his draft position? (00:19:26-00:24:34)

We give our Writer’s Blocks of the week (00:24:34- 00:28:16)

We talk to recurring guest, Valerie Preactor, sports anchor and reporter for WBAL news radio in Baltimore. The Ravens clinch the AFC and the Vibes are high in Baltimore. How much value is Dalvin Cook going to bring to this team in the playoffs? How crucial has boosting the pass game been to the team’s success? What has been the most underrated/underappreciated unit on the team this year? Can Lamar Jackson be unanimous in MVP voting yet again? What is the one thing that scares Ravens fans heading into the playoffs?

What was the overall impression from the Oriole’s fanbase after their quick exit in the playoffs? What did the team do wrong against the Rangers? What will the team do this offseason to be back at it next year? She explains the excitement of the fanbase after the lease was renewed at Camden Yards (00:28:16- 01:09:27)

We finish with our Off the Map and Long Hauls of the week (01:09:27-01:17:20)

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We start the show breaking down the New Years Six Bowl Games, starting with the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. Michigan dominates Alabama almost the entire game. What did Michigan do right? Why did Alabama struggle? Why was the game as close as it was?

Michael Penix and the Huskies dominate the Sugar Bowl. Washington lights up the Longhorn's secondary and Ewers struggles early. How was Texas able to stay in this game? (00:00:00-00:09:35)

We break down the rest of the New Year's Six bowl games with a special nod to Iowa/Tennessee. The Cotton Bowl was an eye sore and Ohio State has major questions to answer heading into next year. Ole Miss dominates Penn State’s stout defense. Is Ole Miss the team to watch out for next year? FSU stars opt out of the Orange Bowl and the Seminoles get smacked. Tennessee crushes Iowa in the Cheez-It Bowl. Is Iowa in trouble next year after the Big 10 does away with conferences? (00:09:35- 00:17:27)

We do a rapid-fire breakdown of all the games from NFL, week 17. The ending of the Lions/Cowboys game shows, yet again, that refs in the NFL need to be held more accountable. Lamar Jackson is MVP and Ravens are clearly the best in the NFL. We don’t know what to make of the Bills and Bears may be a top team next year. Colts finally get the run game going and Panthers are a dumpster fire. C.J Stroud shows how much the Texans need him to win games. The Giants are scrappy and the Eagles are in deep trouble. Saints keep their playoff hopes alive and Rudolf steals the starting QB job. Chiefs continue to look off and Chargers make the Broncos look competent despite no Russel Wilson. Vikings throw in the towel on primetime (00:17:27-00:45:04)

We give our New Week’s Resolutions (00:45:04-00:48:31)

We head to the west coast and talk to Daryl “The Guru” Johnson, host at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco. The 49ers clinch the NFC and the mindset of the fanbase is Super Bowl or bust. How is this team different that last year’s team? What has been the key to this team’s offensive success? What is the one major concern for this 49ers team heading into the playoffs.

What are the updates on Draymond Green and his suspension? Can the Warriors bounce back in the second half of the season? (00:48:31-01:06:34)

We finish the show with our Maker and Fakers of the week (01:06:34-01:12:38)

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On this Part 2 Holiday special "Best Of ", we start off with a flashback to our interview with Chip Brown contributor for Horns247, and on the Mic for Texas Sports Unfiltered. Chip joined us and talks all things Texas Longhorns. Including how crucial of a loss was Oklahoma for the longhorn football team? (00:00:20 - 00:12:14)

Next we head to the nations capital to talk to Scott Abraham from DC’s 7ABC. What are the fans asking for as far as new coaching? What should people be expecting the commanders to accomplish with a top five pick? Are people sold on Sam Howell being QB1? Why did the Commanders fire Jack Del Rio instead of Ron Rivera? (00:12:15 - 00:21:22)

Carlos Medina, Voice for Atlanta’s XTRA 106.3 and 680TheFan joins us to talk all things Georgia bulldogs. What are the fan thoughts about being left out of the top for playoff spots? What went wrong against Alabama? (00:21:22 - 00:31:28)

We flashback to November 16th, where we discussed Deshaun Watson being done for the season. Can the Browns make a playoff run without their star QB? Are the Bills looking to start with a fresh coaching staff next year? (00:31:29 - 00:41:06)

Jamie Seh, sports director at Orlando’s WKMG, joins the show to break down all things Orlando Magic. What has the team been doing so well that have given them their success? What is the teams outlook going forward? What has been the key change in the Magics defense making a significant turnaround? (00:41:07 - 00:52:12)

We close out this Best of Episode with our intakes and outtakes of the week from 12/19/23 (00:52:13 - 00:56:36)

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We start with a rapid rapid fire recap of all the games from NFL week 16. We give a short nod to the TNF matchup between the Jets and Browns (00:00:00-00:17:46)

We highlight the 4 New Year’s Six Bowls outside of the playoff games (see previous episodes for analysis featuring of Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl, Michigan, Washington, Texas, and Alabama)

Cotton Bowl (Ohio State X Missouri) (00:17:46-00:19:56)

Peach Bowl ( Ole Miss X Penn State) (00:19:56- 00:21:39)

Orange Bowl (Georgia X FSU) (00:21:39- 00:22:43)

Fiesta Bowl (Liberty X Oregon) (00:21:43–00:25:01)

We say our most intriguing games/storylines of NFL, week 17 (00:25:01-00:29:53)

We give our New Week’s Resolutions (00:29:53-00:34:04)

We head to the mid-west and talk all things Thunder basketball with Steve McGehee from News9 in Oklahoma City. What has the team been doing so well to propel them to one of the top teams in the West? How feasible is it for the team to continue to play the way they have been playing? What are the chances the team goes all-in at the February 8th trade deadline? We talk Chet Holmgren and the expectation of the OKC fanbase for the Thunder making a deep playoff run (00:34:04-01:02:25)

We finish with our Off the Map and Long Hauls of the week (01:02:25–01:08:40)

**No episode Saturday (12/30). Best of part 2 Tuesday ( 1/2)**

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We start off this Best Of Episode dialing into Charlotte to talk with Josh Graham from WSJS sports “The Drive With Josh Graham”. We talk Panthers Football What are the Fans thinking of Bryce Young? We also get Josh’s thoughts on the somewhat New Owner. (00:00:20 - 00:07:19)

 Next we head to Kansas City to talk to Dana Hughes color analyst for the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as multisport broadcaster. Why isn’t the Chiefs offense look as top notch as previous years? Is this the best defense Mahomes has had in his career? (00:07:20 - 00:16:12)

We flash back to a recent headline where Tom Brady bashes the NFL. Do we agree with Brady’s comments? Is the NFL declining in value? We also talk about how the league as a whole is pace for its lowest scoring average since 2009. (00:16:13 - 00:23:57)

We head to the city of Angels to talk to recurring guest Maria Serrao. What was the talk of Los Angeles before the Ohtani news? What teams were actually in the running’s for the two way superstar? How fast will the Dodgers make their money back? (00:23:58 - 00:33:50)

We bring on Kelin Flynn from WCBM Sports Radio, Ann Arbor. We talk all things Michigan Wolverines. Is this the best chance Michigan has had at a National Championship? How important is a Michigan win after their signs stealing scandal? We get Kelins thoughts on Jim Harbaugh potentially leaving. (00:33:51 - 00:42:10)

We finish up this Best of Episode with a clip from a recent episode where we fully dive into Yoshinobu Yammamoto. What does his signing do for other free agent pitchers? We also discuss the MLS, why are the best MLS teams not going to be in the U.S Open cup? Closing up the episode with our new week’s resolutions from 12/19/23. (00:42:11 - 00:49:25)

**Part two coming January 2nd, 2024**

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