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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman discusses A.J. Brown’s recent frustrations regarding his diminished involvement and the Eagles’ inconsistent offensive performance.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Jets can upset the Patriots tonight.

It is Throwback Thurday! What year are we going back to and why?

Where did Reese go yesterday? What about Pam?

MVP candidate Drake Maye and the (8-2) New England Patriots will host the (2-7) New York Jets tonight on Thursday Night Football. Who will win? Can the Jets upset New England? Drake Maye has been balling this season. Is he your MVP favorite?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss this weekend's CIAA Football Championship and the Jets vs Patriots game tonight.

The 55th annual CIAA Football Championship is set for this weekend, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, marking the first time since 2015 that the game is held in the city. The matchup features Virginia Union University (VUU), the #1 seed and two-time defending champions unbeaten in conference play, against Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), the #2 seed making their first championship appearance since 1972. 

MVP candidate Drake Maye and the The New England will host the New York Jets tonight on Thursday Night Football. Who will win?

Drake Maye has been balling this season. Is he your MVP favorite?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Nico Harrison's firing, what went wrong and if Harrison was scapegoated.

Nico Harrison, who was hired in June 2021 as the General Manager and President of Basketball Operations for the Dallas Mavericks after a long career at Nike, was officially fired yesterday. Harrison’s tenure started strong, leading the Mavericks to a Western Conference Finals and even an NBA Finals appearance in 2024. However, his reputation took a major hit following a shocking decision in February 2025 to trade franchise superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and other assets. The trade sparked immediate backlash from fans and media, who questioned the logic of parting with one of the league’s brightest young stars.

Following the trade, the Mavericks’ performance quickly declined. Injuries and inconsistent play plagued the team, and by the start of the 2025-26 season, they were off to a 3-8 start. Fan frustration boiled over both online and at games, where chants of “Fire Nico!” became common. With the poor results and widespread criticism, team owner Patrick Dumont decided to move in a “new direction,” officially dismissing Harrison. The Luka trade is definitely controversial, but ownership did have to sign off on the trade. Should they be held accountable too? Is Harrison being scapegoated?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if super conferences are hurting college football.

This year’s freshman class has some great talent like AJ Dybantsa, the Boozer Brothers and Caleb Wilson to name a few. Is this the best college basketball freshman class ever produced?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the current CFP bracket and the Giants firing Brian Daboll.

The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Monday, ending his tenure with the team after a disappointing 2-8 start to the season as they sit at the bottom of the NFC East division. The decision came following another year of underperformance and growing frustration within the organization. Why did the Giants move on from the Brian Daboll? Why couldn’t they wait until the end of the season? Who could replace Brian Daboll as the head coach of the New York Giants? Jon Gruden?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC and Duke winning, college basketball rankings and more.

Both the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels came away with wins last night. Duke dominated Army in West Point, cruising to a dominant 114-59 victory in a game that also featured a tribute to former coach Mike Krzyzewski. Meanwhile, North Carolina handled Radford at home, earning an 89-74 win. Both victories continue solid early-season momentum for the storied rivals.

The Kentucky Wildcats fell to the Louisville Cardinals last night, 96-88. Louisville’s freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. put on a show, scoring 29 points to lead the Cardinals to their first win over Kentucky in five years. The victory moved Louisville to 3-0 on the season, while Kentucky dropped to 2-1 in what could be an early statement game for the Cardinals.

What are the college basketball rankings? What teams in college basketball will be a problem?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss college football poll amd where the ACC fits in.

The Week 12 Rankings for the AP College Football Poll has been released. Where does the ACC fit in this? What about the Alabama Crimson Tide?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss why the Giants fired Brian Daboll and if this year's freshman class is the best ever in men's college basketball.

This year’s freshman class has some great talent like AJ Dybantsa, the Boozer Brothers and Caleb Wilson to name a few. Is this the best college basketball freshman class ever produced?

The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll yesterday, ending his tenure with the team after a disappointing 2-8 start to the season as they sit at the bottom of the NFC East division. The decision came following another year of underperformance and growing frustration within the organization. According to reports, general manager Joe Schoen will remain in his position as the Giants begin their search for a new head coach. Daboll’s dismissal marks yet another reset for the franchise, which has struggled to find consistent leadership since its last playoff appearance. According to Adam Schefter, Sunday against the Chicago Bears was the fourth time this season that Jaxson Dart had been evaluated for a concussion. Was this why Daboll was fired?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if this year's freshman class is the best ever in college basketball and the Eagles win over the Packers.

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Philadelphia Eagles 10-7 last night on Monday Night Football in a game that was a low-scoring defensive battle at Lambeau Field. Both teams struggled to generate consistent offense and the Eagles’ defense controlled much of the game, forcing two turnovers and limiting quarterback Jordan Love’s passing attack to under 200 yards.  Despite a late push from Green Bay, a missed field-goal attempt in the final minute sealed the loss. The defeat dropped the Packers further behind in the NFC North race, while the Eagles improved their standing atop the NFC East. What happened with Jordan Love last night? Is Jordan Love the right guy for the Packers? What went wrong for the Packers?

This year’s freshman class has some great talent like AJ Dybantsa, the Boozer Brothers and Caleb Wilson to name a few. Is this the best college basketball freshman class ever produced?