December 18, 2024

Hour 1: Michael Penix Jr's Time To Shine In Atlanta + Fran Brown, Syracuse HC, on QB Kyle McCord, the Transfer Portal & Playing in the Holiday Bowl

56 minutes

In Hour 1…

[02:50] PENIX TO START FOR ATLANTA

Michael Penix Jr. gets his NFL debut as Atlanta eyes a playoff push. GoJo and Golic discuss the ripple effects on the NFC South race, the Falcons' schedule advantage, and Kirk Cousins’ tradable contract. Who might take a chance on the veteran QB?

[12:15] SUPER BOWL CONTENDERS: FOR AND AGAINST

The Bills, Lions, Eagles, Chiefs, and Ravens headline the odds, but are injuries and coaching liabilities too much to overcome? GoJo and Golic highlights Dan Campbell’s quotes after the Bills loss, Mahomes’ ankle as a key factor for Kansas City, and questions about Baltimore proving it can win in multiple ways.

[21:33] MIKE VICK BECOMES NORFOLK STATE HC JOB

Following up on yesterday’s conversation, GoJo and Golic discuss the news of Michael Vick going home to be Norfolk State Head Coaching gig and what this will mean for former NFL stars getting into building programs.

[25:35] CFB’S TRANSFER PORTAL REFORM DEBATE

Rhett Lashlee suggests ending the December portal window. GoJo and Golic discuss how shifting to a spring system could better serve players and teams. They call for adults in the room to give players and programs much-needed clarity during postseason play.

[37:50] FRAN BROWN TALKS PORTAL CHALLENGES

Syracuse head football coach Fran Brown joins to discuss their successful season and how the transfer portal has changed things. Still, change is good, as is his relationship with his starting quarterback, Kyle McCord, and his emotional approach to players leaving the program.

[53:05] FUTURE SPORTS ODDS

The podcast wraps with a look ahead to the Masters and Waste Management Open as golf season looms.

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