Airing it Out with Craig James

Chris Stewart, of the Alabama Crimson Tide Radio Network, joins Craig to break down the big showdown in Tuscaloosa... As Alabama hosts Ole Miss. Also, where does Chris view the SEC as a conference this year? Craig takes a look at other big match ups in the NCAA including: Georgia Tech @ Notre Dame, South Carolina @ Georgia, Cal @ Texas and BYU @ UCLA. Plus, why Craig feels Kam Chancellor is hurting the Seahawks and why Marcus Mariota will be a better pro than Jameis Winston. Plus, picks for New England @ Buffalo, Dallas @ Philly, Seattle @ Green Bay and the New York Jets @ Indianapolis.

Week 1 of the NFL is finally here! Who does Craig like in the top match ups? What headlines are grabbing Craig's attention in NCAA football? Plus, his picks for the 2nd weekend of college football. Will Seattle miss Cam Chancellor in week 1? And is Eli Manning going to get a new contract before the season starts?

NFL Network, Fox, Compass Media Networks analyst and former NFL lineman, Brian Baldinger joins the show to discuss the latest ruling in the deflategate saga. Also, is the league doing enough to prevent and protect players from concussions? Week 1 of the College Football season is here and Craig picks his winners in the top match ups around the country!

Former NFLer and NFLPA rep, Scott Turner, stops by to discuss how important mental discipline is in the game of football. Is the pre-season meaningless? Too risky? Do we need to hold players to a higher standard in the off-season? Plus, Craig dives deep into the latest NFL headlines... How will Reggie Wayne do in New England? What the Kam Chancellor hold out means for Seattle and find out what Jay Gruden is focusing on heading into his 2nd season with Washington. And be sure to catch Craig's take on the situations at USC and Baylor.

What is going on in the NFL with all the fighting?! Training camps are in full swing and Andrew Siciliano of the NFL Network joins the show to give his account of the brawl out in Oxnard, CA between the Cowboys and the Rams. He also breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the Rams and Cowboys. Plus, Craig explains what makes the top 5 coaches in the college game so good.

Former New York Giants Head Coach, Jim Fassel, joins Craig to discuss locker room politics in the NFL. What does he make of the Geno Smith situation? How much of it is to blame on new head coach, Todd Bowles? Also, Coach Fassel's thoughts on deflategate and if the Patriots can repeat as champs. Plus, Craig gives his thoughts on Arian Foster's latest announcement & TY Hilton's new contract in Indy. Is college football better off with strong football programs at Texas and Michigan? And from South Bend to Boston, why the new uniforms Notre Dame and Boston College will be wearing in the Shamrock Series at Fenway Park are all the buzz!

Sonny Dykes of Cal stops by to discuss his high hopes for the Golden Bears this season. Why is he so excited about his freshman class? Why does he compare his quarterback, Jared Goff, to Nick Foles? And is the Pac-12 the top conference in the country? Plus, Craig's going around the NFL to give you his hot button issues! What does the Arian Foster injury in Houston mean for their QB battle? Does RGIII need to be superman to have success this year? Is Sam Bradford really Chip Kelly's answer in Philadelphia? And does Ray Rice deserve another chance in the NFL?

Coming off an 8-5 season, University of Oklahoma head coach, Bob Stoops, says OU isn't going anywhere. What does he think of the Sooners 2015 schedule? Who does he see leading the offensive attack? Who is his sleeper on Defense? Plus, don't miss what he has to say about his former running back, Adrian Peterson. Also, Craig would love to be a New England Patriot today... find out why he would be fired up to be on the 2015 Patriots. And Seattle is going to have to open up the check book if they want to keep their roster together.

Fresh off of SEC media day, third year head coach at the University of Kentucky, Mark Stoops joins us. He is extremely excited about his defense & has seen a jump in talent and depth in the program. Plus, he discuses how Kentucky stacks up in the SEC. How does he see the SEC playing out? Also, is the Big 12 expanding? Who would join? Who wins the Big 12 this year? And, it's quiet right now in the NFL but camps are right around the corner... Are we any closer to a ruling in the Tom Brady situation? Marcus Mariota signs... Do the Titans have their franchise QB? What does the Adrian Peterson contract-restructuring mean for the Vikings? Will it equate to a career year for AP?

Big time deals are being made in the NFL this off-season! Craig discusses the Dez Bryant signing with former Cowboys Quarterback, Danny White and long time voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham. Danny and Brad also give their thoughts on deflategate and other off-season moves around the NFL... What does the Demaryius Thomas singing do for Peyton Manning and the Broncos? In College football, the SEC just had its media day... Are the assistant coaches of the SEC the reason they enjoy a talent edge? Plus, is Russell Wilson worth a mega deal?