Dirt & Sprague

Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus returns to the Ticker to pierce all the hype over the NFL Schedule release and get to what actually matters in terms of predicting win totals and lines. 

NFL Schedule Release video fun, then Jimbo Fisher shooting his mouth off again. Sam Monson of PFF joins the ticker to discuss what actual substance can be gleaned from the schedule release. Plus, Dirt analyzes the primetime offerings from the NFL.

Lindsay Lohan and the new White Men Can't Jump remake kickoff the show, plus the Celtics pull one out of the fire in Philly, why can't Doc Rivers' teams close out series. And what was that Suns?

Ken Barkley is not fooling around with jokes about jock straps and hiccups, he's all about making money on this Thursday.

Ken Barkley fields questions on jock straps, hiccups and NBA Playoffs, then are the Rays cheating their way to the best record in the MLB this season. The Blazers could be losing Scott Brooks off their bench, and tonight's NBA close out games.

Michael Grange is a host for SportsNet in Toronto and joins the Ticker to discuss how serious the Raptors are about JJ Redick as a candidate for their head coaching gig, how much roster turnover could there be, and can the Maple Leafs pull off a staggering rally against the Panthers.

The guys are giddy for the NBA Draft Lottery, and Dame makes All NBA 3rd Team, then the postscript from the Lakers-Warriors Game 5 and GP II reveals a bit of his past exploits at OSU. Then, the Ticker goes to Toronto to see if the Raptors are serious about JJ Redick for their HC opening, and Did Bo Jackson have the hiccups for an entire year?

Sprague shoots his career low round, and resents false accusations from midday show...Lions get to open season at Chiefs in first game of the year, plus other NFL Schedule leaks and intriguing stroylines going into 2023. And which sport is it easiest to take HC gig without previous experience.

Shrimp, Spaghetti and AI Chatbots at the Drive Thru all set against playoff stats.

The guys peruse the NFL's international and specialty game schedule leaks before the full schedule is released on Thursday. Stat or Story is heavy on the food this week. Could the Warriors be facing a Last Dance ending if they lose to the Lakers tonight...who ya got in Game 5s tonight?