Grasping for Straws.....and Box Scores

We've got a special guest joining us this episode of Grasping for Straws and Box Scores! This time, we're joined by a New York Giants fan as we break down the latest NFL and college football action, discuss scores, and share our thoughts on some of the biggest games and storylines around the league.

We also bring some friendly competition to the table as we wrap things up with a challenge featuring the NFL players with the most 1,000-yard receiving seasons in history.

Football talk, friendly rivalries, and plenty of debates — another episode you won't want to miss!

Another week of football, another round of heated debates! In this episode of Grasping for Straws and Box Scores, we break down all the biggest NFL and college football games from the weekend of October 9th, including the biggest wins, surprising losses, and standout performances.

Then we put our football knowledge to the test with a Keep 3, Cut 5 featuring some of the greatest offensive trios in football history. We also take a closer look at Justin Herbert's struggles and play a game of "Name a Better QB Than Justin Herbert" to see where he really ranks among NFL quarterbacks.

Football recaps, bold takes, all-time greats, and plenty of arguments along the way. Don't miss this week's episode!

Another week of football is in the books, and we've got plenty to break down! In this episode of Grasping for Straws and Box Scores, we recap all the action from the weekend of October 3rd, covering the biggest games in both college football and the NFL.

From surprising upsets and dominant performances to disappointing losses and teams starting to make some noise, we share our reactions, biggest takeaways, and thoughts on where teams stand as the season heats up.

Big games, bold opinions, and plenty of football debates — don't miss this week's episode!

Another huge weekend of football is here! In this episode, we look back at the biggest games from last week, including Michigan’s loss and Florida’s dominant performance, before turning our attention to what’s coming next.

We break down the biggest upcoming matchups in both college football and the NFL and put our score predictions on the record.

Then it’s game time. We battle through a Keep 3, Cut 5 featuring some of the best pass-rushing duos, and debate one question after another: Is this wide receiver better than Larry Fitzgerald?

College football, NFL predictions, all-time debates, and plenty of disagreements — another episode of Grasping for Straws and Box Scores!

Week 2 of the NFL season brought plenty of surprises, and we're breaking it all down! From Josh Allen's five-touchdown performance against the Lions to the Ravens' struggles, Caleb Williams' injury, and Dak Prescott making Cowboys history, we discuss the biggest storylines around the league.

We also dive into college football, recap the biggest games of the weekend, and look ahead to some exciting matchups, including Texas vs. Tennessee and Ole Miss vs. Florida.

To wrap things up, we put our football knowledge to the test with some heated Buy or Sell debates, Keep 3, Cut 5, and predictions for the upcoming week.

Football, hot takes, and plenty of disagreements—another episode of Grasping for Straws and Box Scores!

Football is back, and we've got plenty to talk about! In this episode, we're joined by a special guest—my dad—to break down Ohio State's disappointing loss, Michigan's win over Oklahoma, and the biggest college football games of the week.

We also dive into NFL Week 1, going through every matchup and sharing our biggest takeaways from the opening weekend.

To wrap things up, we put our Buckeye knowledge to the test with an Ohio State edition of Keep 3, Cut 5 and an all-time OSU player ranking challenge.

College football rivalries, NFL reactions, and plenty of heated debates—another episode of Grasping for Straws!

College football is back, and we’re putting our predictions on the record! In this episode, each of us goes through our favorite college team’s schedule and predicts how the season will play out.

We also discuss the Rams adding Aaron Donald back to the defense and debate whether Luka Dončić has already earned a spot as a top-five guard of all time.

Then things get a little more chaotic. We play “Worst People, Best Athletes,” look at which college football programs have had the most player arrests, and debate some of the wildest names and teams on the lists.

Football predictions, NBA debates, questionable decisions, and plenty of arguments — another episode of Grasping for Straws.

College sports are spending BIG, but which programs are leading the NIL arms race? In this episode, we break down some of the biggest-spending teams in college sports and debate what all that money means for the future of the game.

We also jump over to the NFL to discuss the highest-rated quarterbacks in Madden, whether the ratings got it right, and talk a little fantasy football as the season gets closer.

College football money, Madden debates, fantasy football and plenty of arguments along the way — another episode of Grasping at Straws.

This week on Grasping at Straws, we welcomed a special guest and lifelong Detroit sports fan to break down one of the most passionate sports cities in America.

We discuss whether the Detroit Lions are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, what Michigan football should be expected to accomplish this season, and whether the Red Wings are finally ready to take the next step. We also debate the biggest expectations facing Detroit sports outside of baseball.

Plus, we play some of our favorite games: 🏈 Keep 3, Cut 5 – The greatest Detroit and Michigan sports legends ⚡ Michigan Sports Lightning Round 🦁 Would You Rather championship edition 🎙️ Predictions for the Lions, Wolverines, Red Wings, and more

Can Detroit finally bring another championship home? Let us know which team you think has the best chance in the comments!

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Is today's athlete actually better than the legends of the past? In this episode of Grasping at Straws, we bring in a special guest to settle one of the biggest debates in sports: Old School vs. New School.

We compare athletes across generations, debate whether sports have actually improved, and ask if legends like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson, and Tiger Woods would dominate in today's game.

We also play some of our favorite podcast games: 🏀 Keep 3, Cut 5 👑 King of the Hill ⛳ Golf Edition 📈 Buy or Sell ⚡ Rapid Fire 🏆 Build Your Franchise

Which generation do YOU think had the better athletes? Let us know in the comments—we want to hear your biggest sports debate!

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