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The 2025 NFL Draft delivered drama—just not the kind many expected. In this episode, we break down Shedeur Sanders slipping out of the first round and whether expectations were sky-high from the jump. Are the anonymous criticisms getting out of hand and are you siding with Skip Bayless on this hot take?

We also dive into the Browns passing on Travis Hunter, Cam Ward’s rise from 0-star recruit, and the Bears’ surprising move to draft Loveland over Tyler Warren. Plus, major respect to Ashton Jeanty and a loaded draft class in the trenches. But let’s talk about those Bucs and Egbuka on offense… scary hours in Tampa? 

💬 Drop your thoughts below! Who was the biggest winner of the NFL Draft? And are OKC  and the Cavs for real?

0:00 - NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders Expectations vs Reality
2:45 - Anonymous Source Leaks Diminishing Players
5:00 - Good, Bad, Or Necessary NFL Draft Moves?
16:00 - Cam Ward: Quietest #1 Pick of all-time?
19:28 - Las Vegas Raiders ADAPTIVE Selection
23:00 - Chicago Bears Interesting Strategy in NFL Draft 1st Round
25:15 - Is The NFL Draft Spectacle Cool or...?
33:15 - Vrabel's Patriots Snag a DAWG in Will Campbell
36:20 - OKC Thunder Comeback for the Ages
37:35 - Cleveland Cavs Quiet DOMINANCE & Mobley DPOY
39:00 - Something is going on in Denver

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In preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft, the guys are joined by former NFL VP and Director of Player Personnel and current Senior Exec of Player Personnel for the SEC's Ole Miss football program - MIKE WILLIAMS. 

Mike dives into what makes scouting talent such a delicate science, what differentiates roster guys from the rest, and how the new world of college football's transfer portal may evolve in the near future. Mike brings a wealth of pro and collegiate football evaluation experience to the conversation which you won't want to miss! All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - NFL & SEC Personnel Exec Intro
0:36 - Pathway To NFL VP & SEC Exec of Personnel 
4:00 - Life As NFL Scout
11:53 - How To Evaluate NFL Talent
19:50 - The Difference In An 'Imprecise' Science
25:20 - Inside Ball: College Today vs NFL Process
31:15 - Building A College Football Roster
33:30 - Evolution of Positions In Football
38:25 - What Makes NFL Draft Stock Rise or Fall & Jaxson Dart
42:00 - ELITE Advice for Young Athletes

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We dive into the story behind a once-promising college football star turned pro "bust". What went wrong? And more importantly, what happens to athletes after they hang up the cleats?

We’re peeling back the curtain on the mental and emotional toll athletes face post-retirement, the identity loss that hits when the crowd stops cheering, and why so many former stars struggle to find their footing off the field. 

We also talk:

🏌️ Justin Thomas ends a 3-year drought to win the RBC Heritage — a masterclass in mental resilience and overcoming self-doubt.

🏀 NBA Playoffs — Are the Celtics and Coach Mazzulla setting the tone? Is it too soon to panic about LeBron and Luka in the first round? And the Warriors' vets are still cooking.

⚾️ MLB phenom Paul Skenes is giving serious MJ vibes. Why is everyone talking about his bobblehead instead of his elite athleticism and mindset?

00:00 – Intro: NBA Scores, Lebron, and NFL Busts
02:15 – NFL Bust's Sad Story
05:30 – Life After Sports: The identity crisis most athletes face
08:20 – Players seems to have a harder time with THIS
14:18 – Justin Thomas Comeback: Ending a 3-year drought at RBC Heritage
20:55 – NBA Playoffs Talk: Celtics, Warriors, and LeBron’s legacy on the line
32:00 – Paul Skenes Hype: MJ mentality overlooked for bobblehead buzz
38:07 – NBA Playoffs Wrap-Up: Coach Mazzulla, Steph Curry, and Jimmy Butler

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Big moves, bold takes, and a little chaos — we’ve got a loaded episode. Nico Iamaleava’s headed to UCLA for $1.5M, but that’s $2.5M less than what he wanted from Tennessee... Yikes. Marcus Freeman and Syracuse’s HC are sounding off, Notre Dame football QB Steve Angeli is now in the portal, and a freshman All-American from Colorado just dipped — with teammate drama to match. NFL-wise, the “Meeting of the Aarons” (Rodgers vs. Glenn) was apparently a disaster. Is Ashton Jeanty rising up draft boards? And are those heartfelt letters to NFL teams doing anything? We’re closing it out with NBA playoff talk — Cavs buzz and play-in reactions. Let’s talk ball on today's episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Intro Tease
0:55 - Transfer Portal Trauma
4:20 - Notre Dame Football & Transfers
10:40 - College Players speak on the difficulties building team culture today
15:00 - Shedeur Sanders & Travis Hunter's Jersey Retirements
19:45 - WILD: Aaron Rodgers vs New York Jets Coach Aaron Glenn
26:00 - NFL Draft: Ashton Jeanty's Stock is Rising
31:30 - NBA Playoffs: Cleveland Cavs are POISED for a run
33:00 - Should there be a specific Super Bowl location?

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In this unforgettable episode, we’re joined by the electric and always insightful John Fanta of FOX Sports! Whether you’re a diehard college basketball fan, aspiring sports broadcaster, or just love a great man's story, this episode brings the heat with insider insights on the Big East, the impact of NIL deals, and what it really takes to make it in sports media today.

0:00 - Shaq, Lionel Richie, and John-Freaking-Fanta 
2:08 - Authenticity, Teammate, & Always Learning | John’s Sports Passion 
10:40 - The Moment John Knew His Calling
14:40 - Energy Is Good, Gratitude Is Fuel
19:05 - Adversity & Perspective | John’s Journey To Now
30:45 - Fatherhood & Parenthood In Sports
35:15 - Can Georgetown Return to Glory?
38:00 - Why The Big East Is DIFFERENT
40:45 - Future of NIL and Transfer Portal in College Basketball
44:45 - Ohio (and Cleveland) Against The World
53:00 - John’s North Star 

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Rory McIlroy finally wins The Masters and joins golf’s elite with a career Grand Slam—14 years in the making! 🏆 The guys dive deep into the mental side of golf and debate which sports demand the most mental toughness vs. physical dominance. Plus, they LOVE The Masters’ no-phone policy—should more events follow suit?

In college football, former-Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava stuns the program with massive NIL demands and starts shopping offers. Oregon’s Dan Lanning gets involved and things get spicy. 💸🔥

NBA Playoffs preview! Scott’s all in on the Cavs, Nick’s eyeing the Lakers. Can LeBron and Luka take over the West?

Oh—and Skip Bayless drops actual good takes on Jubilee?!

🎧 Don’t miss this one.

0:00 - Masters Mania: Rory FINALLY WINS
3:47 - DEBATE: Is Golf The MOST Mental Sport?
12:50 - Tradition: LIV vs PGA Tour and the Future of the Golf
16:47 - What Is Rory's Win Like in NFL Terms?
19:00 - NIL & Transfer Portal Controversies Intensify!
35:00 - NBA Playoffs Predictions
36:52 - Skip Bayless Stands In the POCKET

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College sports are in a strange place as NIL money is running WILD. Have we lost the plot as to what made college ball special and if we can bring back dire wolves, can’t we figure out the college transfer portal? Plus the NFL draft is fast approaching - how do athletes mentally prepare for this moment? Then what do you do after?… We talk all these things with a former Notre Dame All-American, 8-year NFL veteran, attorney and +20-year D1 Director of Athletics, Larry Williams on today’s episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Guest Introduction
1:30 - How NFL Free Agency Came To Be
7:30 - The Difference: Old Era vs New Era NFL Players
11:20 - Is The NFL & College Sports At Risk Of Losing THIS?
17:07- Being A D-1 Athletic Director in the Pre- & Post-NIL Age
24:45 - The Future Of Each Sport in NIL Era & Relegation
29:20 - Expansion of NFL in Europe
30:50 - The POSITIVES of the NIL Era in College Sports
32:42 - How to Preserve Competitive Parity
35:20 - What Will Fill the VOID of the late-PAC-12 
38:15 - NFL Draft Experience & Preparation 
40:30 - The Future of College Football GMs 

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MADNESS: Florida's legendary comeback, Houston’s heart-stopping collapse, and the controversial officiating that had fans fired up. We break down the lessons from Duke’s and Houston’s meltdowns, plus the rise of Walter Clayton Jr., the no-star recruit. Then, we turn the spotlight on Shedeur Sanders, whose pro-day performance has NFL scouts buzzing and 'patting' about—will he land with a top team in the upcoming draft? And we can’t forget Dan Hurley’s bold take on Midwest / West Coast softness. It's a packed episode with big moves and even bigger stories!

0:00 - Houston Collapses In National Championship Game
5:30 - Why Adaptability Is A Secret To Winning
9:20 - Is Officiating Making Basketball Unbearable to Watch?
15:22 - Cloaked Arrogance vs True Sportsmanship Among Competitors
17:00 - DEBATE: Has the 'Help-Me-Up' Gesture Gone Too Far In Sports?
23:03 - UCONN Coach Dan Hurley Jabs At Midwest & West Coast Softness
29:20 - Carolina Panthers Sign Basketball Player as a TE
32:07 - Dire Wolf Is Back but the Cleveland Browns Still Can't Find a QB
34:10 - Shedeur Sanders Pro-Day Buzz

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During the NCAA Final Four, Duke suffered an epic collapse against Kelvin Sampson's Houston team, which rallied from a double-digit deficit to reach the National Championship against Florida. The guys discuss Coach Sampson's culture of tenacity, defense, and toughness at Houston. They also debate the title game, where Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. has been dominant. On the NHL front, Wayne Gretzky witnessed Alex Ovechkin break his all-time goal-scoring record. The guys also talk about Deion Sanders’ coaching at Colorado’s pro day and Cal copying Stanford by giving GM Ron Rivera more control over their football program. All this and more on this episode of No Warmup.

0:00 - Build Culture, Stack Wins
10:15 - Worst Sports Collapse Ever?
12:30 - Florida vs Houston and History Made
15:15 - Ovechkin Breaks the GOAT's NHL Scoring Record
20:35 - Will This Record Ever Be Broken?
22:35 - Deion Sanders: Is This Leadership Or Disrespectful?
26:45 - Another College Football Change

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The Lakers vs. Warriors rivalry intensifies with Jimmy Butler now on Golden State, sparking a heated debate on whether this is a true playoff showdown or just star power on display. We dive into the NBA’s three-point revolution and how it's reshaping the game, while Butler’s leadership injects fresh energy into the Warriors. Meanwhile, Ja Morant's controversial g*n celebration puts the NBA in a bind over self-expression vs. responsibility. In the NFL, Geno Smith’s Las Vegas Raiders deal raises eyebrows, and Joe Milton’s potential to replace Dak Prescott has fans buzzing. Meanwhile, NFL sack-king Trey Hendrickson’s contract standoff with Bengals ownership threatens to shake up the defense. All this and more on today's episode of No Warmup!

0:00 - Lakers vs Warriors Crazy Finish
1:18 - What's The Future of the NBA?
4:28 - Ja Morant and Pro Sport Celebrations Have Gone Too Far
12:48 - Is This The Greatest Winning Strategy In The NFL?
18:36 - When Owner-Player Negotiations Turn Personal and Ugly
28:43 - Cowboys Willing to Move On From QB?!
34:00 - TOP-3 NFL Pick Shipped Off to Canada Already

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