Rice on the Mics

Giants rise, Jets sink


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New York sports put our nerves through a blender—so we leaned in. We kick off with a jolt of hope as Jackson Dart energizes the Giants with smart throws and fearless runs, then face the gut punch of losing Malik Nabers for the season and what that means for Brian Daboll’s play sheet inside a roaring Superdome. Across town, the Jets unravel in a pile of flags, fumbles, and baffling decisions, raising real questions about discipline, identity, and how to simplify a defense that looks a step slow.

Baseball brings its own referendum on pressure. The Yankees advance past Boston, but not before a stark reminder that postseason baseball demands feel, not just a spreadsheet. We break down the lineup choices against a dominant lefty, the redemption arc from Ben Rice and Jazz, and the night rookie Cam Schlittler carved his name into October with 12 strikeouts and eight scoreless. Then we rip off the Band‑Aid in Queens: why the Mets’ philosophy on pitching depth and late call‑ups set up a September collapse, and what a smarter winter should prioritize to fix it.

Around the league, we hit the NFL’s biggest swings—Pittsburgh’s edge chaos, Philly’s clever tush‑push counter, and Mahomes back in inevitability mode against an injury‑riddled Baltimore. And a listener sparks our favorite idea of the week: reclaim fourth‑down drama by changing the geometry of the uprights—narrow them or raise the crossbar to make 60‑yarders special again and force real game‑theory decisions.

We close with honest betting talk (4‑15 and owning it), clean edges for the next slate, and a lively mailbag on Knicks optimism, Penn State’s big‑game ceiling, and why Mahomes still isn’t getting enough respect. If this mix of sharp analysis, fan emotion, and smart fixes is your vibe, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review—what should we tackle next?

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Rice on the MicsBy Ian