C Lunch Ball Smack

Right, Dallas is not a state, but it is certainly IN one! The guys start today by talkin’ Dak and debating “candidates” for Dallas’ next head coach (Hayden… your publisher is going on record as saying MICHIGAN IS NOT GOING TO FIRE HARBAUGH.) Next, they turn their attention to the NBA, jumping into an early MVP conversation. After that, Kennedy provides a colorful recounting of his visit to LSU for the game of pain. I promise you will find some surprises in this one! After the virtual trip, both Hayden and Kennedy offer predictions about this weekend’s NCAA football games. For the big finale, Kennedy goes on a much-needed rant ending in a shocking revelation that is sure to bring his own house down!! I don’t know the rules myself, but I dare say this could get him banished from the kingdom!

Hayden and Kennedy weigh in on Colin Kaepernick’s actions of yesterday and today. How and why did we get to this place? And are his current actions and expectations realistic? After a heartfelt review of the Kaepernick case, the boys move to NFL MVP odds. They agree on the guys with the highest odds of winning -Guess which 1:10 bet has Hayden all fired up. What’s wrong, Dak got your tongue? Send him a tweet if you disagree! Next the guys go deep again as they delve into the Myles Garrett suspension. Kennedy has some inside information, and they both have interesting perspectives. You won’t want to miss this! Never fear, Hoops fans, the guys will ALWAYS leave time to talk about their true love. NBA week 5 standings round out the weeks chat, and ultimately Hayden’s pup, Brees, wraps up the podcast by bestowing his brilliance on us all. Clubhouse… doghouse… WHATEVER!

It’s a happy day at the C Lunch Sports Club -NCAA basketball is IN SEASON! But both Kennedy and Hayden manage to momentarily reign in their glee to launch today’s cast with an important football list. Surprised at yesterday's NCAA college football playoff rankings, the boys release their own newly revised NCAA football top 10s… and back them up with super data-driven supporting evidence. Next, just one day into the season, the guys can’t resist issuing their top 5 NCAA basketball “future projections”. If you weren’t sure where Kennedy’s allegiance lies before, you will have no doubts after today’s episode. The excitement is contagious! Join in or smack ‘em down on twitter. Hayden isn’t sure you can – challenge accepted, anyone??

This week we are treated to a foursome at the lunch table. Browns specialist and club member Eriq Diaz joins Hayden, Kennedy, and Ian, and the result is a super-charged knowledge bowl of football and basketball discussion. The episode starts with an in-depth review of Baker Mayfield’s style, and a glance at Freddie Kitchens role. The boys dissect their effect on the Browns’ game… for better or worse. Eventually the talk comes around to the club’s reactions to the top 5 teams on NBA Power Rankings. Last subject – LSU VS Bama projections…That’s Hayden’s LSU VS Bama! Guess what he thinks. Tweet them your reactions!

Not just fallen but broken. Kennedy and Hayden discuss what Steph’s injury means for the Warriors, and contemplate a few of the rest of this week’s NBA ups and downs: Will the Harden-Westbrook duo succeed? And ohhhhh the bitter and the sweet ingredients in the mix for our die-hard Mavs supporter, and ever-lasting LeBron lover. Next come predictions for tomorrow’s NFL day. This time Hayden’s team is sitting on the sidelines… and yet somehow, he manages to get even MORE spirited than ever regarding Sunday’s games. And when it comes to Monday’s Cowboys VS Giants… OOOOHHH BROTHER! It’s a whole new level! Of Course, Kennedy can hold his own- he knows how to dish it right back! Listen now, and tweet them some smack back during the games!

Midway through the NFL season, Hayden and Kennedy offer up a frank review of their original and revised picks - where did they go most right and most wrong? And which predictions are still in the percolator? There’s plenty of “yeah you are right” in this honest after-the-fact-review section of the show. If you find yourself lulled into a false sense of total peace at the C Lunch Sports table, rest assured that before long the episode winds its way back to yet another good ol’ American Dak off! And Kennedy thought he was getting a bye week - as if! When the smoke clears, we get early reactions to the NBA (AKA a bit of second guessing) and NBA top rookies. Agree or disagree? Listen up then tweet them your thoughts!

This is the best of Hayden and Kennedy basking in the glory of NBA season’s early days. Even LeBron’s rocky start isn’t getting Hayden down today. The boys take off on a journey of interesting picks including MVP, Breakout Player, Proposed Rule Change, Defensive Player, and Game-On-The-Line-Shooter. Of course, there is still some football in the mix this weekend, with Hayden hungrily anticipating Drew Brees’ return, and Kennedy taking a moment to absorb the joy of his near perfect NCAA day amidst a basically stress-free NFL week – Cowboys are obviously off. Don’t worry, the boys find plenty to debate, even without AMERICA’S TEAM on the field!

While the boys love their football, they are absolutely bursting with joy at the opening of the NBA season! This episode would easily last 24/7 through the first week of the NBA season if life didn’t get in the way. Get Hayden’s and Kennedy’s season beginning rankings right here … and listen closely, you might want to fire some of these words and picks back at them over twitter throughout the season. Goodness knows, Guard of LeBron (Klink) and Defender of Greek G-d of the Paint (Curley), will be smack tweeting continuously!

Yall know how this one goes. Another week of triumph for Hayden on his New Orleans high, and another very tough discussion for our own Kennedy Curley, Cowboys fan extraordinaire. After Kennedy endures his lumps, the boys take on the roles of supreme beings in the universe of NFL team ownership with a rousing round of Cut, Fire, or Keep. They decide -or debate- the fates of some of the most controversial coaches and players of the moment. If only! Of course, the week is not complete without a review of last week’s games, and previews and predictions for the upcoming week. Agree or disagree? Send them a tweet to let them know!

To be more precise, it’s California Senate Bill 206, AKA The Fair Play Act, and it is the first topic of discussion for today’s podcast. Kennedy and Hayden discuss the new law slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2023, then take the discussion to the next level with some creative opinions about compensation for college players. If you think, as I often have “it should be allowed, but I’m not sure how” you will enjoy the ideas shared today! After that it’s time to predict the outcomes of this week’s games. There’s quite a bit of agreement in the air today, but there are a few surprises on both ends! Listen quick before the games or check up on their accuracy afterwards. Either way be sure to tweet some smack talk back at them to let them know you were listening!