Helmets Off

NFL Football is finally back. Scott Mitchell, former NFL quarterback gives his week 1 takeaways. From Tom Brady being lackluster for former Utah Football RB Zack Moss' touchdown. All in all, we are just happy football is back.

Next, Scott discusses the disaster that is Pac-12 football. The Big Ten was the only other conference to move their football season to spring, but they have since reversed course. Now, the Pac-12 has a lot to figure out. Scott explains the chaos, and tries to come up with a solution.

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The Pac-12 already had an image problem before they decided to cancel fall football along with the Big Ten, now, the problem will grow. Not playing a season when other conferences are will hurt their image and their name, according to Scott, especially since the College Football Playoff is happening and the Rose Bowl is one of the featured games. 

Since we don't have Utah Utes football to watch, Scott talks about which defensive Ute he is most excited to watch in the NFL this season.

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The Pac-12 and the Big Ten pulled the plug on fall sports, including football, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both conferences said there is a possibility of spring football. Scott explains why is initial reaction to that was that it will never work but he then explains how he thought it through and that it might benefit some teams - including the University of Utah Utes. 

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Today we are taking two segments to break down the Pac-12 players behind the We Are United campaign and their wants/demands from the conference. We start with the players and finish with Larry Scott's response. Scott says what he would do if he were in Scott's shoes.

Finally, on a lighter note, Scott talks about why he is so excited to watch all of the NFL rookies quarterbacks this season...especially Jordan Love, who he predicts will have great success with the Packers.

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Today's episode of Helmets Off with Scott Mitchell is all about what sports leagues will look like during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

First - The NBA. 

In the Orlando Bubble, the league had zero positive coronavirus tests and starts games this week. They are a true model for what a comeback should look like.

Next - The NFL

No one really knows for sure how the NFL season will look other than certain teams playing with zero fans and others requiring social distancing and face coverings. 

Finally - College Football

Maybe the league with the most at stake. Some conferences announced they will play conference-only schedules and delay the start, while others are in wait and see mode.

Scott gives his thoughts on what sports may look like this season and what changes may carry over and become "normal".

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The Washington NFL announced they would be changing their name due to it being a racial slur. Scott offers his thoughts. 

The Big Ten and the Pac-12 announced they would only be playing conference football schedules in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other conferences may follow suit if there is even a season at all. 

The switch to the conference only schedules really hurts independent teams like BYU who lost 5 games in two days from their 2020 slate. 

Scott offers his perspective on what the 2020 college football season may look like and provides some silver lining about things that may change for the better in college football. 

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In this episode of Helmets Off, Scott Mitchell, former Utah QB and Utes radio analyst discusses the reinstatement of Morgan Scalley after he was suspending pending an investigation into a 2013 incident when he used a racial slur.

Scott also discusses Patrick Mahomes and the giant payday he received. And on the other side of the that he discusses how Cam Newton ended up making so little money. 

Lastly, is this the proverbial nail in the coffin of pro baseball.

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Martha Ford, longtime owner of the Detroit Lions is stepping down. Scott Mitchell offers an insightful perspective into his time under the Detroit Lions ownership. He explains how franchise ownership determines the long term success or failure of a team.

Brett Favre compared Colin Kaepernick to Pat Tillman. Tillman left the NFL to serve in the Army and was later killed. Scott gives his take on this comparison that Favre later clarified in a statement. 

Scott also discusses the drama that unfolded at Talledega. NASCAR's only black driver was thought to be the victim of a hate crime when a noose was found in his garage. The FBI determined it was a garage pull. NASCAR released photos of the noose after the investigation concluded.

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Two of Scott's three sisters joined him on the podcast to talk about what is was like growing up with Scott and being the sister of an NFL quarterback. 

They also talk about a run-in with fans that featured Scott's mom yelling at fans who were bad-mouthing Scott. 

Stay tuned after the first two segments for a bonus segment where Scott talks to his "favorite sister."

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Scott Mitchell, former NFL and Utah quarterback, shares his thoughts on the situation surrounding Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley who was suspended pending an investigation into an incident in 2013 when he used a racial slur in a text message. 

Next, Scott shares his thoughts on the late Jerry Sloan, legendary Utah Jazz coach. He talks about his favorite memories and most admirable qualities of the coach. 

Finally, he talks the return of the NBA and whether or not his favorite team, the Utah Jazz, have a shot at a championship and whether or not this year's championship should have an asterisk.

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