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On this mid-week edition of the show, Josh talks about Nick Mardner, who just got on the watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the top receiver in the FBS. Is this a good positive that puts the program in a better position? Then, talking about Hawaii's opponent on Saturday, Fresno State is a good team, but can they make it to a New Year's Six game? And then fans at a high school game? What Josh learned about how Iolani had "fans" inside their stadium this past weekend.

Nick Farabaugh from PGH Sports Now talks the Steelers and the slump Ben Roethlisberger and crew are in currently, and look to the future of the franchise post-Big Ben. Erik Skopil, beat writer for Ducks Territory, talks the Oregon Ducks' great open of their season and why Erik is even more excited for the 2022 season. Mark Rolfing joins the show to talk the Ryder Cup and the US' dominance over Europe and why this will be a trend for future Ryder Cups to come.

Josh comes on this short show talking about some news about the Mountain West that...could potentially mean the death of it? Why could the news mean the death of the Mountain West and what teams are involved in this news? And what could that mean for Hawaii going forward if the sword is stuck to the conference?

Gary comes on following an exciting finish to what is an important game for the NL East title between Atlanta and Philadelphia, but more importantly, it is game week for UH football as they take on a rival in now nationally ranked Fresno State. Rich Miano from Spectrum Sports joins the show to talk about UH and what they need to do to grab the upset, and Paul Loeffler from Bulldog Sports Network talks Fresno State and their success so far in the season.

Josh Pate of the Late Kick Podcast talks college football and the amazing matchups coming up this weekend like the Arkansas and Georgia game, as well as the possible upset matchup between Ole Miss and Alabama. Connor Livesay of SB Nation's Blogging the Boys talks the Dallas Cowboys and their absolute defeat of the Eagles, and why Dak is back this season. Ryan Radtke of Westwood One talks this weekend's matchups in the NFL and his excitement for Brady's return to New England.

The 4-time Super Bowl champion joins Gary on the Sports Animals to talk about his recent nomination for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and another recent achievement and a rare one at that, specifically a hole in one!

Josh comes on this show to talk about game 1 between UH and New Mexico State. Was it a good performance and can that win propel them to win against Fresno State this Saturday? Also, what's the biggest disappointment from news about no fans being allowed for that UH-Fresno State game? And Josh reveals his Mountain West Power Rankings, so where is Hawaii now after the win in Las Cruces?

Gary is on this start of the work week recapping Hawaii football and also bringing up disappointing news about no fans being let in to the stadium for the next game against Fresno State. But a geat guest joins the show as former Hawaii lineman and 4-time Super Bowl champion Jesse Sapolu joins the show to talk about his recent nomination for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Then, Ross Dellenger from Sports Illustrated gets us wrapped up from the highlights and upsets in college football this past weekend. And Max Goodman from Sports Illustrated talks the Yankees and their passionate run to stay in the wild card, now one game ahead of Boston for that first slot.

Cam Mellor, college football analyst for ProFootballNetwork.com, talks college football and the collection of upsets from this weekend to shake up the Top 25. Bob Harig, golf writer for ESPN, talks the Ryder Cup and the US' dominance over Europe as they take home the cup. Leo Luna, co-founder of 49ers Gold Mine, talks the 49ers and their loss to the Packers last night and Leo's caution before Aaron Rodgers drove down the field in 30 seconds for the game-winning field goal.

The Sports Animals fill in for Bobby today. Mitchell Renz, host of the LV Raiders Report, talks the Las Vegas Raiders and their hot start this season. "Dr. SEC" Peter Coleman, host of The Waiting Room Show, talks the SEC and why parity feels rife this season for college football. RJ Hollis, former Rainbow Warrior and Spectrum Analyst, talks the Rainbow Warriors this weekend and what a win in New Mexico means for the team.