The Beat of Sports

Ross got caught and there are consequences for his actions. But in a way, give the old man some credit for trying here. He was trying to lure the greatest quarterback in the game and also add one of the best coaches in Sean Payton.

Just because the SEC and Big Ten have moved to 16 teams doesn't mean everyone else needs to get to that number today or even in three years. Strength in numbers is nice when it applies. It works for the SEC and Big Ten to do what they've done because their media partners supported the idea financially. Both of those leagues do not have to grow again anytime soon despite the fun rumor games fans and media play.

Mike O'Donnell explains what makes the late Bill Russell the "greatest winner we've ever seen" on the court as well as what he meant off the court. MOD also shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero dropping 50 points in a pro-am game.

Richard Hale explains the NFL's decision to appeal Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension following allegations of sexual misconduct. Richard also discusses the legal side of Britteny Griner's nine-year prison sentence in Russia.

As we head into year 2 for Gus Malzahn at UCF, what are some fair expectations for Knights? Luke Hetrick of Spectrum Sports joins the show and talks about how camp has gone for UCF, the quarterback battle and why most win projections are way too low.

Camps are underway for our in-state college football teams and the first games are under a month away, so what are the predictions on win totals for the upcoming season.

Back in 2013 was the last time we got a new EA Sports College Football video game but times are about to change as the company is hard at work on a new version. Matt Brown joins the show and talks about what the new version will look like, the incredible detail they want to put into it and why it is taking so long to get right.

Evan Weston joins the show and he discusses how Orlando City SC has play so far this season as well as discusses the newest additions to the club.

Josh Schafer from Yahoo Finance joins the show and he explains what went wrong with the NWSL deal with a crypto currency exchange company and why the players may not ever see any of the money.

Bill Russell was an icon, not just on the court, but off the court as well. Keith Smith explains how what Russell did on the court is second to what he did off the court. Keith also discusses tampering allegations the Knicks and 76ers.