Dirt & Sprague

The guys catch up on the latest Pac-12 recruiting rumors with the early signing period coming up next week. Then, Swag has a cheesy edition of Stat or Story that evolves into a discussion about rich people first world issues. And do the Blazers keep rolling tonight in San Antonio.

Mike Yam of NFL Network and Pac-12 radio returns to the ticker with memories of Mike Leach and his thoughts on the playoff chase in the NFL and handicapping the MVP race.

The guys have some fun with NFL audio from Bill Burr and Jim Gray as well as Dan Campbell explaining how the Penei Sewell tackle eligible call happened. Then the Florida Gators are a mess heading into their bowl game against the Beavers. Plus, Mike Yam hops on the Daily Ticker and is Hurts a true MVP candidate or a function of the Eagles team.

Sprague starts the show fascinated by divorce statistics, then crazy internet stories and some final memories of Mike Leach. Plus, Ovechkin's 800th goal or Messi moving on to WC Final, what was more important. And where did Swag go?

A spirited debate cranks up over future schedules for the Ducks and Beavers, plus embarrassing New Year's Eve escapades and the worst places you have to go to.

The guys start the hour wondering if the NFL should make roughing the passer penalties reviewable, then so much to get into with the Male Sack, and what's with the Costco parking lots of late.

The guys dive into Dame's latest display of excellence with 11 3's to lead the rout of the T-Wolves and is now just a few games from passing Clyde Drexler as the all team leading scorer in franchise history. Plus, MNF was oddly captivating and what will the Cardinals end up doing with Kyler, Kliff and their GM.

The show starts with the sad news that Mike Leach has passed away at age 61, the guys recount their interviews with him and posit that his coaching tree may be the most accomplished of anyone's in the current game. Then, Dirt confesses to the mystery cliff bar, and Peaches Sticky Fingers.

After winning three of their last four, the guys wonder if the Blazers a legit threat in the Western Conference? Also, can the San Francisco 49ers make it to the Super Bowl?

Are the Detroit Lions the most interesting team in the NFL? Also, the guys discuss what Jonathan Smith means to the Oregon State football program.