Kanell & Bell

Raja Bell and guest host Casey Keirnan breakdown the Cowboys surprising and impressive victory over the Saints on Thursday Night Football and evaluate if Dallas is a contender in the NFC and if there's any reason to worry about New Orleans. The guys then focus on the NBA and the Raptors win over the Warriors, and dysfunction in both Sacramento and Washington. Barton Simmons joins the podcast to preview conference championships games and their impact on the CFP rankings. Brian Campbell hops on to discuss Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury this weekend, then Dave Richard issues some fantasy football advice. Finally, Leftovers where we talk Denzel and the Lakers!

Kanell and Bell react to Ben Roethlisberger's comments calling out his Steelers' teammates (:45) and wonder how he can get away with that within the locker room. The guys also discuss the debate around the 'Horns Down' signal (7:20) and whether it should be penalized in the Big 12 Championship. Then we take a look at tonight's potential NBA Finals matchup between the Raptors and Warriors (12:10). Next, Emory Hunt joins the podcast (14:45) to pick college and pro games this weekend. Danny and Raja discuss the coaching decisions (18:20) of Jeff Brohm to remain at Purdue and Paul Johnson to step down at Georgia Tech. Will Brinson hops on (26:40) to breakdown Eli Manning's future in New York and tonight's game between the Cowboys and Saints. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports (35:40) with a focus on Kawhi Leonard's new shoe deal. Finally, Leftovers (40:15)!

Kanell and Bell react to Ben Roethlisberger's comments calling out his Steelers' teammates (:45) and wonder how he can get away with that within the locker room. The guys also discuss the debate around the 'Horns Down' signal (7:20) and whether it should be penalized in the Big 12 Championship. Then we take a look at tonight's potential NBA Finals matchup between the Raptors and Warriors (12:10). Next, Emory Hunt joins the podcast (14:45) to pick college and pro games this weekend. Danny and Raja discuss the coaching decisions (18:20) of Jeff Brohm to remain at Purdue and Paul Johnson to step down at Georgia Tech. Will Brinson hops on (26:40) to breakdown Eli Manning's future in New York and tonight's game between the Cowboys and Saints. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports (35:40) with a focus on Kawhi Leonard's new shoe deal. Finally, Leftovers (40:15)!

Kanell and Bell react to the latest CFP rankings (:20) including a look at UCF's slim chances, if Oklahoma is a lock with a win over Texas and the continued SEC bias that the committee displays. Danny then unveils his NFL Power Rankings (14:35) with a switch in the top spot. The guys also talk about the Redskins decision to claim Reuben Foster off waivers (23:55). Next, Matt Norlander joins to talk college basketball (27:10) and breakdown the new 'NET' system, Gonzaga's chances of remaining No. 1 for a while, the ongoing fascination around Duke and Bol Bol. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant (36:15), and finally Leftovers, with a focus on Devin Booker's desire to build a super-team in Phoenix (41:35). 

Kanell and Bell react to the latest CFP rankings (:20) including a look at UCF's slim chances, if Oklahoma is a lock with a win over Texas and the continued SEC bias that the committee displays. Danny then unveils his NFL Power Rankings (14:35) with a switch in the top spot. The guys also talk about the Redskins decision to claim Reuben Foster off waivers (23:55). Next, Matt Norlander joins to talk college basketball (27:10) and breakdown the new 'NET' system, Gonzaga's chances of remaining No. 1 for a while, the ongoing fascination around Duke and Bol Bol. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant (36:15), and finally Leftovers, with a focus on Devin Booker's desire to build a super-team in Phoenix (41:35). 

Kanell and Bell react to the Texans 8th straight victory and discuss whether Houston can actually contend in the AFC. The guys follow up by talking about another AFC South team trending in the opposite direction and if the Jags should hit the reset button. Next, NBA chat with a focus on Kawhi vs. Pop and the leadership debate, the wild and whacky Western Conference, and Jimmy Butler's impact on the Sixers through 7 games. Danny and Raja then evaluate how some former pros would fare in today's game. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in the world of sports, and finally, Leftovers where we discuss Duke and CFP rankings. 

Kanell and Bell react to the Texans 8th straight victory and discuss whether Houston can actually contend in the AFC. The guys follow up by talking about another AFC South team trending in the opposite direction and if the Jags should hit the reset button. Next, NBA chat with a focus on Kawhi vs. Pop and the leadership debate, the wild and whacky Western Conference, and Jimmy Butler's impact on the Sixers through 7 games. Danny and Raja then evaluate how some former pros would fare in today's game. Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in the world of sports, and finally, Leftovers where we discuss Duke and CFP rankings. 

Kanell and Bell react to Week 12 in the NFL including Baker and the Browns beating their former coach Hue Jackson (:25) and the chances the Bengals consider Hue for a potential head coaching vacancy (4:45). The guys also discuss the Pats' early struggles vs the Jets (8:45), the Giants failure to use Saquon Barkley in the 2nd half vs the Eagles (11:15) and the NFC Wild Card picture. Danny and Raja then welcome Pete Prisco (18:35) to analyze the Jags firing of OC Nate Hackett, and evaluate the QB performances of Andrew Luck, Lamar Jackson and Philip Rivers. Next, a college breakdown (28:55) including Heisman favorites and who's more likely to get the 4th playoff spot between Ohio State and Oklahoma and Clay Helton sticking around at USC. Finally, Leftovers where we talk Tiger vs. Phil (42:10).  

Kanell and Bell react to Week 12 in the NFL including Baker and the Browns beating their former coach Hue Jackson (:25) and the chances the Bengals consider Hue for a potential head coaching vacancy (4:45). The guys also discuss the Pats' early struggles vs the Jets (8:45), the Giants failure to use Saquon Barkley in the 2nd half vs the Eagles (11:15) and the NFC Wild Card picture. Danny and Raja then welcome Pete Prisco (18:35) to analyze the Jags firing of OC Nate Hackett, and evaluate the QB performances of Andrew Luck, Lamar Jackson and Philip Rivers. Next, a college breakdown (28:55) including Heisman favorites and who's more likely to get the 4th playoff spot between Ohio State and Oklahoma and Clay Helton sticking around at USC. Finally, Leftovers where we talk Tiger vs. Phil (42:10).  

Kanell and Bell react to a slate of Thanksgiving football games and then get you set for rivalry weekend in college football. The guys also discuss the recent struggles of both the Celtics and Warriors, before Hana let's us know what's socially relevant in sports. Finally, a Tiger vs. Phil preview and a look at the Iron Bowl.