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02.08.2019
Chris Spielman: If Urban Is Able To Coach Again, Then "God Bless Him, Go Coach."
Chris and Bruce discuss the Buckeyes' 74-70 win over Penn State in Men's hoops, Chris tells Bruce that, despite their 12-1 start, expectations for Chris Holtmann's team should be "tempered". Also, with the Arena League returning to Columbus is 2019,...
02.07.2019
Gary Parrish: Despite January Slump, OSU Is Still An NCAA Tournament Team.
Gary covers College Hoops for CBS Sports and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Buckeyes NCAA Tournament chances after only 1 win in the month of January. Can the Buckeyes make a late-season run off the Bubble? Is there...
02.06.2019
Tom Reed: Don't Be Surprised If The Blue Jackets Are Buyers At The Deadline.
Tom covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche, what snapping the 5-game skid means to the team and what will happen with Artemi Panarin...
02.06.2019
Lance McAlister: Zac Taylor Gives Fans Everything Marvin Lewis Did Not.
Lance talks all things sports in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Wednesday to give his thoughts on the Bengals hiring of Zac Taylor and his introductory press-conference. Did Taylor "win" the presser and what else, aside from NOT...
01.24.2019
Dave Lapham: Zac Taylor, Bengals Need To Fix Offensive Line Issues ASAP.
Dave is a former NFL Offensive Lineman and current Bengals Radio color analyst. He joined Bruce and Chris on Thursday to discuss the Bengals state-of-limbo in their hiring of Zach Taylor, what they're missing by not having a staff in-place...
01.17.2019
Sports Apologies With Bruce Hooley
Kyrie Irving's recent phone call/apology to LeBron James prompted Bruce to ask who in sports owes YOU an apology?
01.17.2019
Dr. Pete Edwards: The Columbus Crew Belongs To The City, "The Team Belongs To The Fans."
Columbus Crew's new co-owner, Dr. Pete Edwards joined the show on Thursday to discuss the future of the franchise that he, along with the Haslam Family, helped save from a re-location to Austin. Dr. Edwards talks about their plans for...
01.10.2019
Doug Lesmerises: Justin Fields Was Brought In To Start Right Away.
Doug covers Ohio State Football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Thursday to give his thoughts on the QB battle at Ohio State, Ryan Day poaching Michigan assistants and the hiring of Freddie Kitchens by the Browns.
01.10.2019
Bud Shaw: Freddie Kitchens' Hire All About Keeping Baker Mayfield Happy.
Bud covers Cleveland sports for WKYC in Cleveland and joined Bruce on Thursday to give his thoughts on the Browns promotion of Freddie Kitchens from Offensive Coordinator to Head Coach. Bud says that the Browns wanted to keep the connection...
01.10.2019
Mo Eggar: Bengals Franchise Needs "As Clean Of A Change As Possible."
Mo talks all things Cincinnati Sports for 1350 ESPN in the Queen City. Mo joined Bruce on Thursday to give an update on the Bengals coaching search, why he's uneasy about Hue Jackson's prescience and says Gregg Williams could provide...
01.08.2019
Chris Spielman: Competition Is Good For Buckeyes QB Room.
Chris and Bruce discuss the recent transfer of Justin Fields to Ohio State, what that means for the Buckeyes in 2019, what it means for Tate Martell and should we make anything of Urban Meyer sitting courtside with Fields and...
01.03.2019
Lance McAlister: Bengals' Next Coach Must Have "Complete Separation" From Marvin Lewis.
Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Bengals' next moves in their head coaching search, why they need to move on from Marvin Lewis completely, and...
12.12.2018
Chris Holtmann: Scoring Will Be By Committee, The Open Man Will Get The Last Shot In Close Games.
The OSU Men's Basketball Coach joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss early season successes of his team, what they'll do to replace the scoring void left by Keita Bates-Diop, toughening up their non-conference schedule and so much more!
12.11.2018
Tim May: The Only Man To Pick "Buster" Douglas Over Tyson In 1990.
Tim covers the Buckeyes for The Columbus Dispatch, but was in-person at the Tokyo Dome in 1990 to witness the biggest upset in boxing history. Tim reveals why he picked the 42-1 underdog James "Buster" Douglas over Mike Tyson...
12.10.2018
Chris Spielman: Kyler Murray Was The Best Player In College Football This Year.
Traveling back from his NFL on Fox duties in Oakland, Chris joined the show from his car on Monday to breakdown his Heisman vote. Chris explains why Kyler Murray got his vote, and what to make of the AFC North...
12.05.2018
Dennis Dodd: Urban Meyer Will Coach Again Somewhere.
Dennis covers college football for CBS, he joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss Urban's retirement, why he thinks Urban will coach again and what Chip Kelly said about Ryan Day that had Dennis thinking OSU made the right...
12.04.2018
Chris Spielman: Ryan Day Succeeding Urban Meyer Is What's Best For The Program.
Chris and Bruce react to Urban Meyer's retirement and the announcement that Ryan Day will take over after the Rose Bowl. Chris says Ryan is the best person for the job and the timing is perfect to put him in...
11.30.2018
Doug Lesmerises: Listening To The Playoff Committee Gush About Oklahoma, Things Look Bad For OSU.
Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to discuss the Big Ten Title game, Northwesterns chances to win, OSU's chances to make the playoffs with a win AND If Dwayne Haskins is NFL bound.
11.28.2018
Dennis Dodd: Precedent Exists For OSU To Make Playoffs With Big Win In Conference Title Game.
Dennis covers college football for CBS Sports and joined the show on Wednesday to discuss OSU's chances to make the CFB playoffs. Dennis thinks if OSU crushes Northwestern like they did Wisconsin in 2014, the Buckeyes are in. Also, what...
11.28.2018
Brady Quinn: To Make CFB Playoffs, OSU Needs To Beat Northwestern By 20+ Points.
Brady is a former Notre Dame QB and current FOX College Football Analyst, he joined the show on Wednesday to discuss Ohio State's chances of making the playoffs with a win Saturday versus Northwestern. Brady says the Buckeyes "need to...
11.27.2018
Dave Lapham: Entitled Bengals Need To Act Like Playing In The NFL Is A Privilege.
Dave is a former NFL lineman and current Bengals radio analyst, he joined the show on Tuesday to recap the 35-20 beating at the hands of the Browns. Dave says that injuries have ravaged the roster and the team that...
11.21.2018
Robert Smith: An Offense Where Haskins Runs The Ball Gives OSU It's Best Chance Against UM.
The former Buckeye/NFL running back and current FOX CFB analyst joined the show on Wednesday to preview "The Game" and give his thoughts on Dwayne Haskins running the ball and how it could give Michigan's defense fits. Robert also thinks...
11.21.2018
Kirk Herbstreit: Right Now, UCF Is A More Complete Team Than OSU (And Oklahoma).
The Former Buckeye QB and Host of ESPN's "College Gameday" joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss "The Game" and what it would mean for OSU to win Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Kirk believes OSU should be ranked BELOW...
11.16.2018
Mo Eggar: Hue's Hiring Re-Ignites Succession Plan That Would Be Bad For The Bengals.
Mo talks all things Cincinnati Sports for ESPN 1350 in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Friday to discuss the Bengals hiring of Hue Jackson, what it means for their plan of succession and how the UC Bearcats have...
11.15.2018
Aaron Portzline: To Be Taken Seriously By The NHL, Blue Jackets Need Production From Top Prospects.
Aaron covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss a hot start for the Jackets , injury concerns heading into the Florida Panthers game and if there should be any concern with the...
11.13.2018
Pat Forde: Big Ten Is 2 Very Good Teams And "A Tub Of Live Bait"
Pat covers College Football for Yahoo! Sports and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss OSU's chances to make the CFB Playoff with 2 games left. Pat says that IF OSU wins out, things should be just fine for the...
11.13.2018
Luke Fickell: Bearcats' Character Has Gotten Them To Primetime Showdown Against UCF.
The former Buckeye (coach/assistant/player) and current football coach for Cincinnati joined the show in advance of the Bearcats HUGE prime-time/college gameday match-up vs. Central Florida. Luke speaks on what he's learned from the head coaches he's worked under, and how...
11.08.2018
Bill Bender: Buckeyes Need Big Wins, Style Points Down The Stretch To Guarantee Playoff Spot.
Bill covers college football for The Sporting News and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss College Football Playoff rankings, OSU's chances to make the final 4 and if anyone has a shot to beat Tua Tagovailoa for the Heisman.
11.07.2018
Dave Lapham: A.J. Green's Toe A Short-Term Issue, But Bengals Need To Lean On Run Game In His Absence.
Dave is a former NFL lineman and current radio analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals, he joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to preview the Bengals "Salute To Service" Game Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints. Lap says the Bengals role...
11.07.2018
Andrew Erickson: Crew SC Has Advantage And Momentum Heading Into Leg 2.
Andrew covers the Columbus Crew for the Columbus Dispatch, he joined the show on Wednesday to preview the 2nd leg of the conference semi's against the New York Red Bulls. Because the Crew beat NYRB 1-0 in the first leg,...
11.02.2018
Doug Lesmerises: Nebraska Gives OSU A Chance To Find Confidence In It's Offense.
Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to preview Ohio State-Nebraska and give his thoughts on Urban Meyer's successor, IF he decides to step away in the next year or two. Also, Doug says that Hue...
10.31.2018
Shawnee Football's Andi and Rick Meeks
Andi Meeks, kicker for Shawnee High School, put the Pioneers into the Playoffs with a last second FG in a 17-14 win over Johnathan Alder. Andi and her head coach, Rick (also her father) joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday...
10.31.2018
Peter King: Pump The Breaks On The "Mike McCarthy As Next Browns HC" Talk.
Peter covers the NFL for NBC Sports (formerly MMQB and Sports Illustrated) and joined the show on Wednesday to offer his thoughts on the drama surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Peter says that nobody has any real idea what the team...
10.31.2018
Tim May: Only Urban Meyer Can Answer Questions About His Future.
Tim covers Ohio State Football for The Columbus Dispatch and joined the show on Wednesday to talk about his Tuesday meeting with Urban Meyer where OSU's head coach detailed his brain cyst that has been causing him headaches. Tim says...
10.30.2018
Albert Breer: Keep An Eye On Mike McCarthy As Possible Replacement For Hue Jackson.
Albert writes for the MMQB and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss Hue Jackson's firing as head coach of the Browns. With the turn-over in Cleveland being so high, is the Browns a job that anyone would actually want?...
10.25.2018
Bill Landis: Buckeyes' Personnel Doesn't Fit Schiano's Defensive Scheme.
Bill covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss Greg Schiano and Ryan Day's comments following OSU's 49-20 loss to Purdue. Regardless of what Schiano says, Bill thinks the Buckeyes issues on defense stem from...
10.25.2018
Dustin Fox: The Right Head Coach Will Turn The Browns Into A Playoff Team.
The former Buckeye National Champ and current Sideline reporter for the Cleveland Browns joined Bruce and Chris on Thursday to preview round 2 between the Browns and Steelers. Dustin thinks the right head coach will help Baker Mayfield develop into...
10.23.2018
Chris Spielman Offers Advice To A "Frustrated" Urban Meyer After Purdue.
After the 49-20 loss at Purdue, Urban Meyer faced criticism for how the 2018 season has been managed. Former OSU QB Kirk Herbstreit told Dan Patrick he sees anguish in Urban, that he looks "frustrated, very emotional and erratic". Chris...
10.23.2018
Angelique Chengelis: Ed Warriner's "Keep-It-Simple" Approach Has Really Improved UM's O-Line.
Angelique covers the Wolverines for The Detroit News and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from the UM/Michigan State game. Who's at fault in the pre-game dust-up between the teams, and has the Michigan State rivalry reached...
10.22.2018
Tim May: Purdue Was Supposed To Give Buckeyes Trouble, Not Crush Their Season
Tim covers the Buckeyes for the Columbus Dispatch and joined the guys on Monday in the aftermath of Ohio State's shocking loss at Purdue. What do the Buckeyes need to do during their bye week to bounce back from the...
10.19.2018
Doug Lesmerises: In 4th and Short, Dwayne Haskins Should Get The Ball And Throw It.
Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to preview OSU's night game at Purdue, a place of nightmares for past Ohio State teams. With the troubles the Buckeyes have had with short yard situations and running...
10.18.2018
Ari Wasserman: Without Bosa, Buckeyes Can't Rely On Talent Alone To Win CFB Playoff.
Ari covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss how Nick Bosa's departure impacts OSU's chances of winning the College Football Playoff. Ari says the Buckeyes are talented enough to make the final four, but...
10.17.2018
Albert Breer: Nick Bosa's Decision Represents The Next Step For NFL-Bound College Players.
Albert writes for the MMQB and is a graduate of The Ohio State University, he joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss Nick Bosa's decision to withdraw from OSU and it's greater impact on College Football. Albert says that...
10.12.2018
Doug Lesmerises: Softballs In October Will Help With Tough November Stretch For The Buckeyes.
Doug covers OSU football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday morning to preview Buckeyes upcoming game against Minnesota. Does Doug share Bruce's thought that Dwayne Haskins will head to the NFL after breaking a bunch of OSU passing records...
10.11.2018
Lance McAlister: Bengals Have Zero Room For Error Against Steelers.
Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to talk about what the Bengals need to do in order to get past their issues with the Steelers. At 4-1 what is Lance more confident...
10.10.2018
Dustin Fox: For The Browns, Baker Mayfield Might Finally Be "The Guy".
The former Buckeye and current Browns analyst joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the Browns 2-2-1 start to the season, the effect Baker Mayfield is having on the team and if Dwayne Haskins is the best pure-passer OSU...
10.04.2018
Tom Reed: The Bob/Panarin Drama Hangs Over The Blue Jackets As Their Season Begins.
Tom covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the CBJ season opener at Detroit against the Red Wings. Tom says that the contract drama between Sergei Bobrovsky, Artemi Panarin and the front...
10.03.2018
Luke Fickell: UC Bearcats Confidence To Credit For 5-0 Start In 2018.
The Head Football Coach of Cincinnati and former Ohio State Player/Coordinator/Interim Head Coach joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss UC"s 5-0 start. How have the Bearcats grown under Fickell in his 2nd season?
10.03.2018
Pat Forde: In A Crowded Group Of Elite College QB's, Dwayne Haskins Is Among The Best Of Them.
Pat covers College Football for Yahoo! Spots and joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss his QB favorites heading into week 6 of the College Football season. Also, with the Red River Rivalry coming up this weekend, what can...
10.02.2018
Tim May: Couldn't Hurt To Have Haskins Under Center In Short-Yardage Situations.
Tim covers Ohio State Football for the Dispatch and joined Chris and Bruce on Tuesday to discuss Urban's comments during his Monday presser about not running Dwayne Haskins as much as past QB's. Tim also says 2018 will be his...

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Spielman and Hooley episodes:

Chris Spielman: If Urban Is Able To Coach Again, Then "God Bless Him, Go Coach."

Gary Parrish: Despite January Slump, OSU Is Still An NCAA Tournament Team.

Tom Reed: Don't Be Surprised If The Blue Jackets Are Buyers At The Deadline.

Lance McAlister: Zac Taylor Gives Fans Everything Marvin Lewis Did Not.

Dave Lapham: Zac Taylor, Bengals Need To Fix Offensive Line Issues ASAP.

Sports Apologies With Bruce Hooley

Dr. Pete Edwards: The Columbus Crew Belongs To The City, "The Team Belongs To The Fans."

Doug Lesmerises: Justin Fields Was Brought In To Start Right Away.

Bud Shaw: Freddie Kitchens' Hire All About Keeping Baker Mayfield Happy.

Mo Eggar: Bengals Franchise Needs "As Clean Of A Change As Possible."

Chris Spielman: Competition Is Good For Buckeyes QB Room.

Lance McAlister: Bengals' Next Coach Must Have "Complete Separation" From Marvin Lewis.

Chris Holtmann: Scoring Will Be By Committee, The Open Man Will Get The Last Shot In Close Games.

Tim May: The Only Man To Pick "Buster" Douglas Over Tyson In 1990.

Chris Spielman: Kyler Murray Was The Best Player In College Football This Year.

Dennis Dodd: Urban Meyer Will Coach Again Somewhere.

Chris Spielman: Ryan Day Succeeding Urban Meyer Is What's Best For The Program.

Doug Lesmerises: Listening To The Playoff Committee Gush About Oklahoma, Things Look Bad For OSU.

Dennis Dodd: Precedent Exists For OSU To Make Playoffs With Big Win In Conference Title Game.

Brady Quinn: To Make CFB Playoffs, OSU Needs To Beat Northwestern By 20+ Points.

Dave Lapham: Entitled Bengals Need To Act Like Playing In The NFL Is A Privilege.

Robert Smith: An Offense Where Haskins Runs The Ball Gives OSU It's Best Chance Against UM.

Kirk Herbstreit: Right Now, UCF Is A More Complete Team Than OSU (And Oklahoma).

Mo Eggar: Hue's Hiring Re-Ignites Succession Plan That Would Be Bad For The Bengals.

Aaron Portzline: To Be Taken Seriously By The NHL, Blue Jackets Need Production From Top Prospects.

Pat Forde: Big Ten Is 2 Very Good Teams And "A Tub Of Live Bait"

Luke Fickell: Bearcats' Character Has Gotten Them To Primetime Showdown Against UCF.

Bill Bender: Buckeyes Need Big Wins, Style Points Down The Stretch To Guarantee Playoff Spot.

Dave Lapham: A.J. Green's Toe A Short-Term Issue, But Bengals Need To Lean On Run Game In His Absence.

Andrew Erickson: Crew SC Has Advantage And Momentum Heading Into Leg 2.

Doug Lesmerises: Nebraska Gives OSU A Chance To Find Confidence In It's Offense.

Shawnee Football's Andi and Rick Meeks

Peter King: Pump The Breaks On The "Mike McCarthy As Next Browns HC" Talk.

Tim May: Only Urban Meyer Can Answer Questions About His Future.

Albert Breer: Keep An Eye On Mike McCarthy As Possible Replacement For Hue Jackson.

Bill Landis: Buckeyes' Personnel Doesn't Fit Schiano's Defensive Scheme.

Dustin Fox: The Right Head Coach Will Turn The Browns Into A Playoff Team.

Chris Spielman Offers Advice To A "Frustrated" Urban Meyer After Purdue.

Angelique Chengelis: Ed Warriner's "Keep-It-Simple" Approach Has Really Improved UM's O-Line.

Tim May: Purdue Was Supposed To Give Buckeyes Trouble, Not Crush Their Season

Doug Lesmerises: In 4th and Short, Dwayne Haskins Should Get The Ball And Throw It.

Ari Wasserman: Without Bosa, Buckeyes Can't Rely On Talent Alone To Win CFB Playoff.

Albert Breer: Nick Bosa's Decision Represents The Next Step For NFL-Bound College Players.

Doug Lesmerises: Softballs In October Will Help With Tough November Stretch For The Buckeyes.

Lance McAlister: Bengals Have Zero Room For Error Against Steelers.

Dustin Fox: For The Browns, Baker Mayfield Might Finally Be "The Guy".

Tom Reed: The Bob/Panarin Drama Hangs Over The Blue Jackets As Their Season Begins.

Luke Fickell: UC Bearcats Confidence To Credit For 5-0 Start In 2018.

Pat Forde: In A Crowded Group Of Elite College QB's, Dwayne Haskins Is Among The Best Of Them.

Tim May: Couldn't Hurt To Have Haskins Under Center In Short-Yardage Situations.