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The NFL's "next man up" mentality sounds simple until the backup actually has to step onto the field and win. On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon revisit the importance of preparation after backup quarterbacks stepped in and delivered victories. Saxon explains how coaches adjust to a backup's strengths, why knowing you're the starter early in the week matters, and how preparation can turn an unexpected opportunity into success.

The conversation then shifts to the changing landscape of college football, including NIL, the transfer portal and proposed federal legislation affecting the sport. Later, Juan and James examine the violence of football after a controversial hit on a college quarterback, with Saxon breaking down the play from a former running back and coach's perspective. They discuss how quarterbacks can protect themselves as runners, the increasingly difficult job facing defenders, and the balance between player safety and the physical nature of football.

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Who should be the first player off the board in the next NFL Draft? Throw Up Tackle opens with a heated quarterback debate as THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ argue over LaNorris Sellers’ NFL future, Arch Manning’s draft stock, Trinidad Chambliss and whether Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith should actually be the No. 1 overall pick. The conversation turns into a bigger debate about NFL scouting, physical traits, college production and why projecting quarterbacks is so difficult.

Then things go completely off the rails when the crew debates Gregg Popovich marrying the ex-wife of longtime assistant Mike Budenholzer. Finally, it’s back to football for the weekly NFL picks, with Steelers-Browns, Rams-Eagles, Lions-Panthers and Falcons-Saints among the big matchups, plus questions about C.J. Stroud and Houston, the winless Chargers and whether the Dolphins might actually be headed for the No. 1 pick.

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Former Carolina Panther Al Wallace, THE! Mario Washington and Bobby Rosinski break down a frustrating Panthers loss to Cleveland that leaves even more questions about Carolina’s identity. With injuries piling up around Bryce Young and the offense, and Jaycee Horn now headed to injured reserve, the crew examines the Panthers’ lack of consistency, coaching adjustments and a difficult matchup with Detroit looming.

Plus, Al unveils his Top 4 teams in the NFL after three weeks, sparking debates about the Vikings, 49ers, Eagles, Bills and some of the league’s biggest quarterbacks. Then the guys turn to Charlotte’s 0-4 start after a tough loss to Louisiana and ask how the 49ers can get the offense moving before homecoming against Memphis.

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South Carolina entered the season with major expectations, but after another ugly SEC loss, Throw Up Tackle asks whether it is time for the Gamecocks to make a change. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ debate Shane Beamer’s future, LaNorris Sellers’ regression, the program’s realistic ceiling, and whether South Carolina can find a coach capable of taking the program to another level.

Then the crew hits the biggest NFL stories from the weekend, including Deshaun Watson leading Cleveland to a comeback win, the Cowboys blowing it against Lamar Jackson and Baltimore, controversial officiating in Rams-Broncos, and the surprising 3-0 Raiders. Plus, Tim Tebow gets caught in the middle of serious allegations surrounding Life Surge, leading to a much bigger conversation about celebrity, religion, money, financial promises and how vulnerable people can be targeted.

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The Panthers' 21-18 loss to Cleveland was stressful enough, but the injuries coming out of the game may hurt even more. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler breaks down an offense that took a major step backward against the Browns, the offensive line's struggles, Bryce Young's difficult afternoon, and the inability to turn opportunities into touchdowns.

Gerrell also looks at the growing injury concerns surrounding Jalen Coker, Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson and Bryce Young, and what those losses could mean with the Detroit Lions coming to Charlotte for Sunday Night Football. After a 1-2 start, Carolina has a prime-time opportunity to bounce back and show the rest of the NFL what kind of team it really is.

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The NASCAR championship battle gets a major shakeup after a wild night at Bristol. Collins Janus breaks down Joey Logano’s victory, the heated Ryan Blaney–Carson Hocevar confrontation, and Kyle Larson taking the championship lead from Denny Hamlin by just one point. With only six races remaining, Logano, Christopher Bell and the rest of the contenders are closing in.

Then it’s on to Kansas Speedway, where Larson and the Toyotas could once again be strong, while Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick look for the big performances they need to climb back into the championship fight. For more racing coverage from Collins, subscribe to MoonLight Media Works on YouTube.

Former Carolina Panther Al Wallace, THE! Mario Washington and Bobby Rosinski preview Carolina’s trip to Cleveland and ask whether the Panthers can prove their impressive performance against Atlanta was no fluke. The crew breaks down Bryce Young and Carolina’s increasingly balanced offense, the challenge presented by the Browns defense, Deshaun Watson and what Jonathan Brooks’ injury means for the Panthers’ backfield.

Plus, the guys dive into the Charlotte Hornets’ latest moves and Kawhi Leonard’s new deal before turning to Charlotte 49ers football. After a long, weather-delayed night at App State, they examine what went wrong for the 49ers, the need to establish a running game and the importance of the upcoming home matchup with Louisiana.

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Injuries can change an NFL season in an instant, but what happens when the next man actually has to step up? On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon discuss how teams prepare backups to take over, whether coaches should adjust their schemes when a starter goes down, and why pass protection is one of the most important and misunderstood responsibilities of an NFL running back.

Then Saxon goes into the memory bank with firsthand stories about two of the greatest running backs ever. He recalls watching Barry Sanders make the impossible look easy and breaks down an incredible Bo Jackson run that remains one of the best he ever witnessed. The conversation also touches on great players stuck on struggling teams before heading home to South Carolina for some friendly trash talk about the longtime Battery Creek-Beaufort High rivalry.

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Collins Janus recaps another busy week of North Carolina high school football as Hough, Lake Norman, Chambers and Weddington remain unbeaten. Lake Norman survives a Top 10 battle with Reagan, Providence Day pulls out a dramatic defensive win over Rabun Gap, and West Charlotte faces one of the nation’s top teams. Plus, Collins previews the next slate of key matchups across Charlotte and the state.

The NFL is already separating the contenders from the pretenders, and Throw Up Tackle is trying to make sense of the chaos. THE! Mario Washington, The Dok, and LJ debate whether Josh Allen and the Bills are the class of the league, which teams are already in serious trouble, and what to make of the Chiefs, Seahawks, 49ers and Rams after the opening weeks of the season.

Then sports and culture collide as the crew dives into the controversy surrounding Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour and debates the role NFL owners played in the decision. Somehow that turns into Chris Brown, Kanye West, Master P and Silkk the Shocker before the guys finally get to their Week 3 NFL picks, including Panthers-Browns, Ravens-Cowboys and Eagles-Bears.

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