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Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed—now The New Level—have finally spoken publicly about leaving WWE, and their answers gave The Coach and Vince Russo plenty to debate. The pair discussed the emotion surrounding Big E, the moment they realized it was time to move on, and a proposed compensation reduction that Kofi said was more than 50 percent. Austin also said there was no senior-level farewell call or thank-you before their exit, while Kofi made clear that he remains grateful for the career WWE gave him. They have since debuted in AEW alongside Swerve Strickland and captured the AEW World Trios Championship at All In: London.

The episode’s second major debate begins with Andrade’s Latin Lover interview, in which he argued that certain Samoan wrestlers receive repeated opportunities while Mexican talent—including Santos Escobar, Angel Garza, and Berto—often gets a much shorter window. That opens a wider conversation about favoritism, creative control, Matt Cardona’s torn triceps, the uncertainty injured performers face, and Santos Escobar’s account of the promises Nick Khan made before he re-signed.

The Big Three closes with a breakdown of Paul Heyman’s Raw promo ahead of Bron Breakker versus Oba Femi. WWE framed the match as a battle for the future in which neither man can afford to lose. Could Bronson Reed’s reported return reshape The Vision, free Breakker for a singles run, and give Heyman a new monster to represent? The hosts also discuss title inflation, Sting’s son, WWE’s talent tryouts, The Miz’s ability to reinvent himself, Bayley’s possible next chapter, and the Coach and Bro-let Wheel controversy.

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NEW LEVEL BREAKS SILENCE on WWE EXIT + Andrade Calls Out Favoritism! | Coach & Bro 9/2/26

The New Level just revealed how its WWE run ended—and the number is staggering. Kofi Kingston says he and Austin Creed were asked to accept a pay reduction of more than 50 percent, while Austin says no senior WWE leader called to say thank you or goodbye.

The Coach and Vince Russo break down the interview that has wrestling talking. Austin opens up about the emotion surrounding Big E and the moment his family made him realize that it was time for a new chapter. Kofi explains why gratitude for WWE can coexist with the decision to bet on yourself, work somewhere new, and demand recognition of your value. The New Level has already debuted in AEW, joined Swerve Strickland, and won the World Trios Championship at All In: London.

Then Andrade ignites one of the episode’s most difficult conversations. In an interview with Latin Lover, he argued that some Samoan wrestlers receive opportunity after opportunity while Mexican performers such as Santos Escobar, Angel Garza, and Berto are given far fewer chances. Coach and Vince debate favoritism, backstage relationships, corporate priorities, and the hard truth that even elite performers control very little once their careers are in someone else’s hands.

The discussion expands to Matt Cardona’s torn triceps, Chelsea Green’s ability to remain involved while injured, Santos Escobar’s revealing Nick Khan story, and the psychological toll that injuries can take on performers who have built their identities around wrestling.

Finally, The Big Three turns to Paul Heyman’s Raw promo for Bron Breakker versus Oba Femi. WWE says neither man can afford to lose. Could Bronson Reed return, change the finish, and become Heyman’s next monster? Could that angle finally release Breakker from The Vision and launch the singles run many fans expect? F4W/WON reports that Reed is expected back on Raw in September, but the exact storyline remains unknown.

00:00 Welcome and show-format update

03:17 Coach fires back at the Super Chat criticism

07:40 Heel Coach returns—and the wheel is in danger

17:16 The Big Three begins

17:48 The New Level breaks its silence

18:30 Austin Creed gets emotional about Big E

20:03 Vince and Coach clash over friendship versus storyline

26:17 Kofi reveals the proposed pay reduction exceeded 50%

29:58 No call from WWE’s higher-ups

34:04 Andrade calls out unequal opportunities

35:07 Favoritism, connections, and talent control

38:09 Matt Cardona’s injury changes everything

39:52 Santos Escobar’s Nick Khan story

41:20 Seth Rollins and the mental toll of injury

42:31 Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi: What is Heyman planning?

45:20 Are wrestling championships losing their meaning?

49:13 Creative ownership and merchandise designs

51:09 Is Sting’s son being pushed too quickly?

52:31 WWE’s Minneapolis tryout

53:59 The Miz celebrates 20 years of reinvention

54:26 Why Raw’s opening commentary lacked energy

56:01 Bayley’s possible next chapter

58:05 Coach responds to a premium-member complaint

1:00:51 Third weekly show update and the wheel returns

1:06:43 Final thanks

•Kofi and Austin Creed’s Ariel Helwani interview

•Yahoo Sports: The New Level on its WWE departure and proposed pay reduction

•AEW: Austin Creed and Kofi debut in All Elite Wrestling

•Andrade’s interview with Latin Lover

•Yahoo Sports: Andrade critiques WWE’s opportunities for Mexican talent

•F4W/WON: Santos Escobar reveals his Nick Khan conversation

•Yahoo Sports: Matt Cardona provides an injury update

•WWE: Paul Heyman has no spoiler for Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker

•F4W/WON: Update on Bronson Reed’s WWE return

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[1] Kofi, Austin Creed reveal they were blindsided by WWE, asked to take more than 50% pay cut — Yahoo Sports

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The NFL season is only one week away, and Coach and Company is already in midseason form. The Coach is joined by Mikey P and Big Tommy C to discuss the San Francisco 49ers’ early trip to Melbourne for their opener against the Los Angeles Rams, including the latest on George Kittle and Nick Bosa, the impact of a long international flight, and whether the Rams are giving away an edge by arriving later.

Before the football deep dive, the crew reacts to the Los Angeles Angels’ agreement to sell a controlling interest to Stan Kroenke, what a record-setting ownership change could mean for Mike Trout, and whether the franchise can finally build a winner around its longtime star. Then Wednesday Rants take over: Tommy pushes back on the New York media’s treatment of Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. during his six-game error streak, Mikey questions the Rams naming 11 team captains, and The Coach addresses online critics, Super Chats, and the realities of building an independent sports-media brand.

The episode closes with a full AFC West preview. Can Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce lead Kansas City back to the top? Are the Broncos being overlooked? Does Justin Herbert have enough help with the Chargers? And how quickly could the Raiders turn to Fernando Mendoza if Kirk Cousins struggles? The crew makes its division picks, previews the next NFC East discussion, and sends listeners into opening week ready for football.

•[00:00] Get Your Ass Out of Bed: show updates, new programming, merch, and quick headlines

•[03:23] The Coach welcomes Big Tommy C and Mikey P

•[05:26] Angels ownership changes hands: Stan Kroenke, Arte Moreno, and Mike Trout

•[09:19] 49ers vs. Rams in Australia: travel strategy, jet lag, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa

•[14:45] Wednesday Rants begin

•[15:17] Tommy C: New York media, the Yankees, and George Lombard Jr.’s defensive slump

•[17:51] Mikey P: The Rams name 11 captains for the 2026 season

•[20:12] The Coach: social-media haters, Super Chats, and the changing media business

•[26:31] AFC West preview: Chiefs, Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders

•[32:28] Raiders quarterback debate: Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza?

•[34:34] NFC East preview tease and early New York Giants concerns

•[37:27] Closing thoughts and the Coach and Bro show preview

[1] George Kittle, Nick Bosa traveling with 49ers to Australia — NFL.com

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The Coach is back from three weeks on the road and reunited with JD from New York for another rapid-fire edition of The 2 Count — 10 topics, two and a half minutes each, no filler.

The show opens with four straight AEW topics, a first in show history. The guys break down Will Ospreay's AEW World Championship victory over Kenny Omega at All In: London, with JD praising the slow, methodical pacing of the match and the storytelling that carried it. They dedicate a full segment to Ospreay's entrance — the career retrospective walk past everyone who shaped his journey, the video package narrated by his mother set to The Who's "Baba O'Riley," and why AEW finally "made you feel" in a way their weekly TV storylines often don't. The New Level's debut gets its own spotlight, with JD calling it his favorite moment of the entire show and questioning why WWE never gave Kofi and Austin Creed the creative freedom they showed in one night at Wembley. Britt Baker's return after nearly two years sparks a debate about the Fightful report claiming she "took herself off TV" — JD calls it unequivocally false, citing the backstage altercation with MJF's wife that actually led to her absence. The AEW block wraps with Andrade's Casino Gauntlet victory and a fantasy booking discussion about whether MJF will reclaim the title at All Out.

Then it's on to WWE, and the guys have plenty to say. Royce Keys and OTM's brutal parking lot attack on The Usos — complete with a destroyed car and a pixelated, bloodied Jey Uso — earns praise for its Attitude Era energy, but JD questions why Netflix blurred the violence while Triple H posts the raw footage on his own social media. The Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker Sunday Night's Main Event preview includes a bold prediction: Bronson Reed returns and costs both men the match. Penta's emotional tournament final victory over his brother Rey Fenix gets the full breakdown, with both hosts agreeing it was one of the best Raw matches of the year and fantasy booking what a Penta win over Roman Reigns in Mexico City would mean for the business.

The show's signature debate topic asks the question on everyone's mind: are the Fatu's being held back? Jacob Fatu's unhinged, mic-cut promo on Raw — where he interrupted a women's title match to curse out Royce Keys and OTM — has both hosts demanding WWE take the handcuffs off. The Coach reveals that WWE never actually apologized for the promo (the viral statement was AI-generated fake news ), and JD argues that Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa, and Zilla Fatu are "special" talents who need to be cut loose. The NXT block covers Grayson Waller's NXT Championship victory at Heat Wave and whether he can avoid the Baron Corbin trap of succeeding in NXT only to be forgotten on the main roster. The show closes with AEW's chess move of relocating Dynasty to February 2027 in Liverpool — directly countering WWE's WrestleMania weekend void in the U.S. — and a bewildered reaction to WWE's Magic City merchandise collaboration.

TIMESTAMPS:

[1] Show intro — The Coach is back, JD's AEW recap hits 60K views, and the 10-topic format

LINKS:

•WWE Raw Results: Keys/OTM attack Usos, Penta vs. Fenix

•Penta Pins Rey Fenix, Set To Face Roman Reigns For World Heavyweight Title on 9/14

•Andrade El Idolo Wins Men's Casino Gauntlet Match At AEW All In

•AEW Returns to UK for Dynasty 2027 in Liverpool

•AEW All In: London Official Results

•Grayson Waller Wins NXT Championship at Heat Wave

•WWE Collaborates With Magic City For New Merchandise

•Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker at Sunday Night's Main Event

•AEW All In Post-Show Media Scrum Notes

•Tony Khan Explains When Deal With New Level Came Together

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It's September 1st, and that means football is officially here. The Coach, Mikey P, and Soupy open the show with one of the most emotional days on the NFL calendar: roster cutdown day. The guys react to the viral video of undrafted rookie QB Joe Fagnano making the Baltimore Ravens' 53-man roster and calling his parents to share the news. Soupy, a UConn guy, shares his pride in Fagnano's journey from undrafted free agent to QB3, and the guys discuss the brutal reality facing players who don't make the cut — including the former Seahawk who was working as a substitute teacher and getting his real estate license before getting a second chance. The Coach also shares the incredible story of PGA Tour pro Ben Griffin, who was working in financial services six years ago before a random round of golf with a CEO changed his life — a reminder that sometimes it just takes one person believing in you.

In Front Page News, the guys dive into the bombshell out of Westwood: UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond after six years, citing a "significant financial deficit" that once reached $241 million and still sits at over $21 million. Jarmond is owed $6.5 million on his way out, and former Lakers executive Tim Harris will take over as interim AD. The guys debate whether this is a cautionary tale for the NIL era, why football is the only sport that truly subsidizes athletic departments, and why paying coaches who are no longer at the school is crippling programs across the country.

The conversation takes a lighter turn with Naomi Osaka's show-stopping US Open entrance, where the two-time champion paid tribute to Allen Iverson with a custom hooded gown and cornrows styled by Law Roach. The guys are split on whether the fashion statement adds to her aura or should be saved for after the match — but they all agree she's thinking about her brand within the brand.

Finally, it's the AFC South preview. Soupy and The Coach are riding with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, the third-youngest team in the league with an elite pass rush and a chip on their shoulder after last year's playoff loss to the Bills. Mikey P is planting his flag with Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans, who added Robert Saleh as head coach, Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator, and rookie wideout Carnell Tate. The guys also debate whether Daniel Jones can bounce back from his Achilles injury for the Colts, and why this is a make-or-break season for C.J. Stroud in Houston — if he doesn't step up, the Texans could look to reset at quarterback despite their elite defense.

TIMESTAMPS:

•[0:00] Welcome to September — countdown to kickoff continues, 8 days until NFL season

•[2:30] NFL roster cutdown day: Joe Fagnano makes Ravens' 53-man roster, the emotional side of football, Ben Griffin's journey to the PGA Tour

•[12:00] Front Page News: UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond amid financial deficit, NIL era cautionary tale

•[19:30] Naomi Osaka's Allen Iverson-inspired US Open outfit — fashion icon or too much?

•[22:00] AFC South Preview: Jaguars, Texans, Colts, Titans

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The Coach is back in the friendly confines after three weeks on the road, and he and Vince Russo have a loaded show. After announcing a new streamlined one-hour format (and a third weekly show coming this fall ), the guys dive headfirst into AEW All In: London — a show they both agree was one of the best pay-per-views AEW has ever produced.

The conversation starts with the debut that shocked the wrestling world: The New Level. Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, formerly The New Day, arrived at Wembley Stadium alongside Swerve Strickland and captured the AEW World Trios Championship in their very first match. Vince breaks down why Tony Khan's revelation that he "never planned or budgeted" for the signing is so illuminating, and why Xavier Woods' graceful answer about leaving WWE — "sometimes relationships just end" — should be the blueprint for every talent departure. The guys also debate whether adding Swerve to the group creates an issue with two three-person Black factions in AEW, and why The Hurt Syndicate's alliance with The Costco Guys and The Rizzler may have finally run its course.

Then it's time for the main event: Will Ospreay's magical homecoming. From the career-retrospective entrance narrated by his mother and set to The Who's "Baba O'Riley," to the months-in-the-making custom robe, to kicking out of Kenny Omega's One-Winged Angel and hitting the most important Hidden Blade of his life — The Coach and Vince break down why this was a masterclass in big-fight presentation. Vince shares a story about interviewing an 18-year-old Ospreay in England and knowing even then that the kid "got it." The guys also discuss Ospreay's emotional post-match press conference, where he fought back tears when asked what his 16-year-old self would think of the moment.

The show wraps with two WWE stories: Ric Flair's claim that a missing gold robe has a $200,000 offer on the table (and his threat to personally come after whoever has it), and CM Punk's off-air promo in Cleveland where he put over Johnny Gargano but took what Vince believes was a direct shot at Triple H and WWE creative. Vince doesn't hold back on why he thinks Punk's comments were out of line, and why he'd absolutely have a conversation with him if he were in Triple H's shoes.

TIMESTAMPS:

[1] Show intro — Coach's American Airlines travel nightmare, the move to Dallas, and the NEW one-hour format + third show announcement

LINKS:

•AEW All In: London Official Results

•Tony Khan Explains When Deal With New Level Came Together

•Britt Baker Sends Message to Fans After AEW All In Return

•Ric Flair Says $200K Offer Is on the Table for Missing Gold Robe

•WWE SmackDown Spoilers From 8/28 Taping in Cleveland

•AEW All In Post-Show Media Scrum Notes

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Mike Pendleton sits in for The Coach on a jam-packed Monday edition of Coach and Company, and there's no easing into the week — Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million deal worth up to $30 million with incentives. Mike admits he was wrong about Donald staying retired and debates with Brandon Combs whether the 10-time Pro Bowler can still dominate at 35 after two years on the couch. The guys also discuss the Rams' all-in mentality with Matthew Stafford's window closing, Sean McVay's future, and why this season is Super Bowl or bust in Los Angeles.

The conversation shifts to the Green Bay Packers' nightmare scenario, as running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list amid domestic violence charges. With Micah Parsons already sidelined, Brandon explains why the Packers could be buried in the NFC North race before Week 1 even kicks off — and why the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions stand to benefit.

In the Weekend Rewind, the guys recap Bill Belichick and North Carolina's 15-10 upset win over TCU in Dublin, Ireland — the biggest signature win of Belichick's collegiate career — and debate whether the international college football games are worth keeping. Brandon also breaks down Memphis' 27-21 comeback win over UNLV and why he believes the Tigers have a real shot at crashing the College Football Playoff as a Group of Six team.

Finally, it's the AFC North division preview. Brandon makes the case for the Baltimore Ravens as a 13-14 win team with Lamar Jackson chasing a third MVP, while Mike is all-in on the Cincinnati Bengals as a Super Bowl contender with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and newly acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The guys also explain why they're selling the Pittsburgh Steelers in Aaron Rodgers' final season and why the Cleveland Browns are already in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in 2027.

TIMESTAMPS:

•[0:00] Welcome & Monday housekeeping — Coach and Bro at 3 PM ET, The Last Word after Raw

•[2:15] Aaron Donald unretires, signs 1-year/$20M deal with Rams — Mike eats crow, Rams' Super Bowl window, McVay's future

•[10:30] Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner's exempt list — Packers' season in jeopardy, NFC North fallout

•[15:45] Weekend Rewind: Belichick's UNC beats TCU in Dublin, Memphis rallies past UNLV

•[21:00] AFC North Preview: Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Browns

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Coach and Company is back with a loaded Friday show as Simply The Coach, Mikey P, and Soupy dive headfirst into the 2026 NFL season countdown with a full breakdown of the AFC East. The guys open with their thoughts on the return of college football, a wild week of NFL preseason action, and the return of betting segments to the show. Coach also shares his three best bets for Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake.

The conversation heats up with a deep dive into the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback situation, where rookie Fernando Mendoza continues to push veteran Kirk Cousins for the starting job. The crew debates whether head coach Klint Kubiak is playing games with the media or if there's a genuine competition brewing. Then it's on to Pittsburgh, where Mike McCarthy made headlines by suggesting all four Steelers quarterbacks — Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar — could make the roster. The guys break down why that might actually make sense for a team preparing for life after Rodgers.

The show also covers the Rams' surprising trade to bring back Tutu Atwell from the Dolphins in exchange for Jarquez Hunter, and what it means for a Los Angeles team with Super Bowl aspirations but questions behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Plus, the ACC becomes the final Power Four conference to ban former professional athletes from returning to college sports, closing a loophole that had the college football world buzzing.

Finally, the main event: a full AFC East preview. The Patriots enter 2026 as the hunted for the first time in the post-Belichick era after their surprising run to the AFC Championship. Can Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel repeat, or will Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills finally get over the hump? The guys also discuss whether the New York Jets, with Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith, can be frisky enough to hit their over, and why the Miami Dolphins — now led by Malik Willis — might be in for a brutal season. The show wraps with a hilarious look at a fantasy football league that determined its draft order by testosterone levels.

•[00:00] Show intro, weekend preview, and college football Week Zero excitement

•[05:22] Coach's three best bets for Round 2 of the Tour Championship

•[07:09] Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders' QB competition with Kirk Cousins

•[10:24] Mike McCarthy says all four Steelers quarterbacks could make the roster — Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar

•[14:31] Rams trade for Tutu Atwell from the Dolphins for Jarquez Hunter; what it means for Puka Nacua and the Rams' depth

•[17:53] ACC joins Big Ten, SEC, and Big 12 in banning former pros from returning to college

•[21:26] AFC East Preview begins — New England Patriots enter as defending AFC champions with Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel

•[22:32] Buffalo Bills pressure check — Josh Allen and the closing window

•[26:02] New York Jets breakdown — Aaron Glenn, Geno Smith, and Garrett Wilson

•[26:20] Miami Dolphins outlook — Malik Willis takes over after Tua Tagovailoa's release

•[31:20] AFC East predictions — Mikey and Soupy give their standings and win totals

•[34:19] Weekend viewing picks — college football, Premier League, La Liga, and UFC Shanghai

•[36:23] Fantasy football league determines draft order by testosterone levels

•[41:46] Show wrap-up, Monday return, and upcoming NFL season kickoff details

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College football is back, betting is returning to Coach and Company, and the NFL has delivered a major change before the season begins. Simply The Coach is joined by Mikey P and Peyton to discuss the league’s decision to stop staging the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl game while preserving the honor for an official 88-player class with no replacement selections. The crew also reacts to the NFL’s multi-year sportsbook agreements with DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics, then rolls into Tour Championship best bets and the PGA TOUR’s coming two-week match-play finale.

In Gridiron Time, the guys examine whether San Francisco’s competitive window can survive another wave of injuries, how much Brock Purdy can elevate the roster, and what George Kittle, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Christian McCaffrey must provide. They then turn to Arizona’s quarterback timeline with Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew II, and rookie Carson Beck before debating which team finishes at the bottom of the NFC West. The show closes with the travel questions surrounding the 49ers–Rams opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the announcement of the Memphis–UNLV watch-along.

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[1] NFL elevates Pro Bowl selection; AFC–NFC Pro Bowl game will no longer be staged

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The Coach and Vinnie Ru are back with a packed go-home edition of The Coach and Bro. They open with a tribute to Dolly Parton before turning to the disputed ESPN–WWE renewal story, ESPN’s public denial, and SEScoops’ full retraction. From there, they dig into WWE Raw: LA Knight and Solo Sikoa’s surprising chemistry, OTM and Royce Keys’ closing attack, and whether Raw did enough to introduce a new threat to The Bloodline.

The centerpiece is the first-time Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker collision announced for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. The hosts debate Bron’s promo delivery, Oba’s star power, Paul Heyman’s place in the story, and how WWE can protect two potential franchise players. They also tackle Corey Graves and Big Cass, wrestling romances that blur fiction and reality, and Eric Bischoff’s argument that Cody Rhodes may be overexposed while MJF remains one of wrestling’s best examples of “living the gimmick”.

The show closes with a full AEW go-home debate. The Coach and Bro assess Will Ospreay’s comments about creative freedom, Kenny Omega vs. Ospreay at Wembley, and whether AEW’s tournament-heavy television has created enough urgency for All In. They also react to Tony Khan saying he would have supported Adam Copeland appearing during John Cena’s farewell tour, plus CM Punk’s NXT appearances, Bronson Reed speculation, the WCW invasion, and the Coach and Brolette wheel.

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[1] WWE Raw results: Aug. 24, 2026

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On this Rant Wednesday edition of Coach and Company, Simply The Coach and Mikey P tackle one of college football’s strangest eligibility battles: should a player be allowed to return to campus after signing with or joining a professional team? The discussion centers on former Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright, LSU coach Lane Kiffin, and the conference rules adopted by the Big Ten and SEC to stop professional players from moving back into college competition. The hosts also connect the issue to Netflix’s new Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young, using Young’s journey as a reminder of how quickly college stardom can change at the next level.

The rants begin with belief and accountability. Mikey P celebrates Alex Apodaca’s historic upset of Bella Mir on Dana White’s Contender Series, along with Ronald Humphrey’s emphatic contract-winning performance. Coach then praises Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt for owning his mistake after being benched for not hustling. The conversation expands into the human side of sports, including Cowboys rookie Shiyazh Pete’s landmark moment with the Navajo Nation, Notah Begay III receiving the PGA TOUR’s Payne Stewart Award, and a heartfelt remembrance of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy.

The episode closes with the NFL countdown. The guys examine the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, Sam Darnold, roster turnover, and the pressure captured during Seattle’s historic season on Hard Knocks. Then they turn to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, debating Aaron Donald’s possible comeback, the team’s demanding schedule, and the enormous challenge of facing San Francisco in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia.

[00:00] Welcome to Rant Wednesday, the BTT Studios schedule, and Mikey P’s new NFL show

[04:09] Big Ten and SEC rules block former professional players from returning to college

[05:26] Dae’Quan Wright, Lane Kiffin, player responsibility, and the future of eligibility

[11:09] Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young and the cost of losing college stardom

[12:09] Rant Wednesday begins and the hosts remember Howie Schwab

[13:06] Remembering Dolly Parton’s music, generosity, and cultural impact

[15:29] Mikey P’s rant: Alex Apodaca shocks Bella Mir and earns a UFC contract

[17:19] Ronald Humphrey’s confidence and contract-winning Contender Series performance

[17:50] Coach’s rant: Cooper Pratt, Pat Murphy, and real accountability in Milwaukee

[21:37] Shiyazh Pete, the Navajo Nation, and a powerful Cowboys locker-room moment

[22:21] Notah Begay III receives the Payne Stewart Award

[23:32] Hard Knocks, team culture, and the human stories behind football

[24:09] PGA TOUR’s Chasing Sunday and Wyndham Clark staying present under pressure

[25:00] NFL countdown: Can the Seattle Seahawks defend their championship?

[29:51] Rams preview: Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Melbourne, and a punishing schedule

[35:44] Final thoughts and show sign-off

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[1] Big Ten bars NFL players from returning

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