We start off with our usual breakdown of last weeks slate of NFL action, Week 15

Closest game(s): (00:00:58 - 00:05:35)

Most intriguing storyline(s): (00:05:36 - 00:07:40)

Surprise(s) of the week: (00:07:41 - 00:11:20)

Shootout(s) out the week: (00:11:21 - 00:14:15)

Snoozer(s) of the week: (00:14:16 - 00:16:06)

Rest of the games: (00:16:07 - 00:22:05)

Who is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, why is he important, and when/where will he sign? What does his signing mean for the other free agent pitchers on the market? What teams need pitchers this offseason? (00:22:06 - 00:25:00)

The best MLS teams are not going to going to compete in the U.S. Open cup anymore. Why did the league decide to do this and what was the reaction from the public? (00:25:01 - 00:26:46)

We give our New weeks resolutions (00:26:47 - 00:29:26)

Recurring guest Dick Fain from Seattle's 93.3 KJR joins the show to talk the Seahawk's impressive MNF win over the Eagles and the Huskies as they prepare for their Sugar Bowl matchup against Texas. Are the Seahawks true playoff contenders? What are the Hawk's biggest concern going down the stretch? What aspect of the team is Dick most confident with? Is the NFL still a QB driven league, even with the success of running backs?

How is the Husky fanbase feeling about their rematch with Texas from last year's Alamo Bowl? What are the biggest factors for Washington leading into this game? What about this Texas squad scares Huskie fans? What are the overall thoughts on Washington moving to the Big 10 next year? (00:29:57 - 01:07:08)

We close out the show with our intakes and outtakes of the week (01:07:09 - 01:11:50)

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The Raiders manhandled the Chargers. What did the Raiders do right? What did the Chargers do wrong? Brandon Staley was fired too late and the Raiders might have found their head coach for next year (00:00:56- 00:06:43)

We get ready for the rest of week 15 ahead:

Closest game(s): (00:06:43 – 00:09:54)

Most intriguing storyline(s): (00:09:54 – 00:13:47)

Surprise(s) of the week: (00:13:47- 00:16:54)

Shootout(s) of the week: (00:16:54 -00:20:16)

Snoozer(s) of the week (00:20:16 – 00:21:43)

Favorite(s) of the week (00:21:43 – 00:23:47)

We give our Writer’s Block of the week (00:23:47 – 00: 25:35)

Draymond Green is suspended indefinitely. What do we think about this decision and was it needed and justified? How do the Warriors and the NBA overall feel about this? How much money could Draymond lose in the long run with this suspension (00:25:35 – 00:29:36)

We head to the south to talk to Chip Brown, contributor for Horns247 and on the mic for Texas Sports Unfiltered. We break down the Longhorns season so far and get ready for their matchup against Washington. What had to happen for the Longhorns to get into the playoffs. How do they matchup against the Huskies and who would Texas want to see in the National Championship if they made it? What are Chip’s thoughts on Texas moving to the SEC and the overall conference realignments? (00:29:36-00:53:58)

We finish the show with our Off the Map and Long Hauls of the week (00:53:58 – 01:00:55)

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We start off with a Monday Night Football recap. The Titans shock the Miami Dolphins. Do the Dolphins absolutely need Tyreek Hill to win games and what is the outlook of his injury moving forward? Does Will Levis have the QB1 job locked in for next year?

Packers v. Giants was surprisingly a good game. The Giants have a sneaky good defense and Tommy Devito is the coolest guy in football. Do the Giants still have a playoff shot?

Justin Herbert is out for the season and NBC decides to part ways with Al Michaels. (00:00:53 - 00:13:25)

Ja Morant testifies. Would the NBA consider suspending Draymond Green for the rest of the year after his swing at Nukic? (00:13:26 - 00:14:57)

We give our complaintives of the week (00:14:58 - 00:20:20)

We bring on Kelin Flynn from WCBN Sports radio, Ann Arbor. We talk everything Michigan Wolverines. Is this the best chance that Michigan has had at a national championship? Where will Jim Harbaugh be next year? Who do Michigan fans want to play in the National Championship? Will Michigan be able to run the ball against the impressive run defense of Alabama? What are Kelin's thoughts on expanding the playoffs in College football? (00:20:50 - 00:50:42)

We close out the show with our Makers and Fakers of the week. (00:50:42 - 00:57:21)

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We start off the show by breaking down the record setting Shohei Ohtani trade. Did this deal change the way contracts are going to be structured moving forward? Does this make the Dodgers a clear favorite to win the World Series next year? (00:00:56 - 00:03:35)

Jayden Daniels is the Heisman Trophy Winner. Did the committee get it right? (00:03:36 - 00:05:50)

Closing thoughts on the NBA in-season tournament. Was the tournament a success? (00:05:51 - 00:08:20)

We recap NFL, Week 14:

Closest game(s) of the week (00:08:21 - 00:12:19)

Most intriguing storyline(s) (00:12:20 - 00:17:57)

Surprise(s) of the week (00:17:58 - 00:19:35)

Shootout(s) of the week (00:19:36 - 00:22:17)

Snoozer of the week (00:22:18 - 00:24:06)

Rest of the games. The playoff race is extremely tight (00:24:07 - 00:30:43)

We give our New weeks resolution (00:30:44 - 00:33:29)

We head to the city of Angels to talk to recurring guest Maria Serrao from RPV- TV. What was the talk of Los Angeles before Ohtani's decision to go to the Dodgers? Do we think Ohtani will ever pitch again? What are the fan's expectations of the team now? Is there any chance that Brandon Staley saves his job next year? What are the chances the Rams make the playoffs? What was the overall census from LA sports fans with the Lakers winning the in-season tournament? (00:33:47 - 01:10:10)

We finish up the show with our in-takes and out-takes of the week (01:10:11 - 01:16:21)

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Jon Rahm is joining LIV after being one of its biggest opponents. What do we think of this news? Do we really believe it is not about the money? (00:00:00 – 00:02:53)

Juan Soto is going to the Yankees. Why is this not going to be enough to get the Yankees back to the playoffs?  Shohei Ohtani is expected to make a deal by the end of the week. Where is the super star most likely going to land? (00:02:53 – 00:08:36)

NBA Semifinals deliver. Haliburton is a star and Lebron continues to show up in the biggest moments (00:08:36 – 00:12:23)

We recap a surprisingly decent TNF matchup between the Patriots and the Steelers. Bailey Zappe shines and Steelers continue to play down to their competition (00:12:23 – 00:14:47)

We get ready for NFL week 14:

Closest game(s): (0014:47 – 00:16:56)

Most intriguing storyline(s): (00:16:56 – 00:18:55)

Surprise(s) of the week: (00:18:55 – 00:20:51)

Shootout(s) of the week: (00:20:51- 00:21:56)

Snoozer(s) of the week: (00:21:56 – 00:22:57)

Favorite(s) of the week: (00:22:57 – 00:24:25)

We give our Writer’s Block of the week (00:24:25 - 00:27:03)

Katie Windham, writer for SI’s BamaCentral, joins us to break down all thing Alabama football. How has the team been able to turn things around in the second half of the season? How does Alabama matchup against Michigan? Were we surprised the jump Alabama made in the rankings after beating Georgia? How does Katie feel about expanding to the 12 team playoff structure given Alabama is a consistently dominant team? (00:27:03 - 00:47:43)

We give our Off the Map and Long Hauls of the week (00:47:43– 00:52:14)

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We start off by previewing TNF against the Patriots and the Steelers. Despite this low scoring affair, what should you be on the lookout for in this cold matchup in Pittsburgh (00:00:00 – 00:04:30)

We break down this past Championship weekend of College Football. Oregon’s identity shifted during the Pac-12 championship, causing them the title and a shot at the Playoffs. What did Washington also do well to win them the game. Texas starts off strong against Oklahoma State and never looks back. How did this game solidify Texas’s position in the Playoffs? Louisville uncharacteristically has trouble moving the ball against FSU in the ACC championship and FSU does not get rewarded for their dominant defense all year. Michigan dominates Iowa and SMU should have been in a New Year’s Six bowl over Liberty (00:04:30 – 00:17:33)

We break down our favorite bowl games coming up outside the New Year’s Six Bowl with our usual format.

**Breakdown of the New Year’s Six Bowl games to come at a later episode**

Closest game(s): (00:17:33-00:19:54)

Most Intriguing storyline(s) (00:19:54- 00:22:06)

Expected surprise(s): (00:22:06 – 00:24:10)

Expected shootout(s): (00:24:10 – 00:27:06)

Expected snoozer(s): (00:27:06 – 00:28:21)

The NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals are set and we are surprisingly excited for the games. What are we expecting from the matchups between the Lakers/Pelicans and Pacers/Bucks? (00:28:21 – 00:32:56)

We give our Complaintives of the week (00:32:56 – 00:37:01)

We head to the nation’s capital to talk to Scott Abraham from DC's 7ABC. Do fans want to see another coach get a shot these last 4 games of the season? Why did the Commanders choose to fire Jack Del Rio and not Rivera? The Commanders may get a top 5 pick in the draft this year. What are the team’s plans to do with this pick? What else are the teams’ priorities heading into the offseason? What’s keeping the fan base engaged with the Capitals and Wizards despite both teams struggling? Are Nationals on the uprise next year? (00:37:01 – 01:00:29)

We finish the show with our Makers and Fakers of the week (01:00:29- 01:07:18)

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Jake Browning (surprisingly) steals the show on MNF and Trevor Lawrence might be out for the rest of the year (00:00:00- 00:04:14)

We react to the Final College Football Playoff rankings. Is Washington REALLY the 2nd best team in the country? What are OUR thoughts on FSU’s snub? Is Oregon disrespected being placed in the Fiesta Bowl against Liberty? (00:04:14 -00:11:21)

We recap an exciting week of NFL, week 13:

Closest game (s): (00:11:21 – 00:15:43)

Most intriguing storyline(s): (00:15:43- 00:22:49)

Surprise(s) of the week: (00:22:49 – 00:25:05)

Shootout(s) of the week: (00:25:05- 00:28:42)

Snoozer(s) of the week: (00:28:42 – 00:30:38)

Rest of the games (00:30:38 -00:37:49)

We give our New Week’s Resolutions (00:37:49 – 00:40:25)

Carlos Medina, voice for Atlanta’s XTRA 106.3 and 680TheFan joins us again to talk all things Georgia Bulldogs. What are Georgia fan's thoughts on the Bulldogs being left out of the top 4? What went wrong against Alabama? What are Carlos' thoughts on the rest of the teams' rankings and how does he feel about the expansion to a 12 team playoff structure next year? What are this thoughts about the conference realignments?(00:40:25 – 01:00:46)

We finish with our Intakes and Outtakes of the week (00:01:46-01:06:19)

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We start the show talking NBA. Mark Cuban is selling majority stakes in the Mavericks. What are his intentions for this doing this and what can we expect from the Billionaire moving forward? Group play for the NBA in-season tournament is over. How did the rating hold up? Why were the ratings the way they were? Lastly, what is this lawsuit between the Knicks and the Raptors all about? (00:00:00: -00:07:15)

TNF between the Seahawks and Cowboys delivered. Cowboys are unbeatable at home and Dak Prescott is firmly in the MVP conversations. Seahawks are America’s most inconsistent team. ( 00:07:15-00:11:06)

We get ready for week 13 of the NFL:

Closest game(s) (00:11:06- 00:13:52)

Most intriguing storyline(s) (00:13:52 – 00:17:34)

Surprise(s) of the week ( 00:17:34 – 00:20:43)

Shootout(s) of the week (00:20:43- 00:22:33)

Snoozer(s) of the week (00:22:33 – 00:24:54)

Favorite(s) of the week and games we missed ( 00:24:54 – 00:27:20)

We give our Writer’s Blocks of the week ( 00:27:20 – 00:30:12)

We bring back on Hub Arkush, recurring guest and Executive Editor of Pro Football Weekly, to talk all things NFL. Officiating seems to be at an all time worst. Why is this the case and why might the NFL by hesitant to implement changes to fix the problem? What has been a major difference this year in the NFL compared to others that might be leading to the lesser product we have been seeing? We give a general run down of both the NFC and AFC. What teams have been the biggest surprise? What teams do we see being “flaky” going into the playoffs? What are our predictions for the Super Bowl? (00:30:12 – 01:00:03)

We finish the show with our Off the Map and Long Hauls of the week ( 01:00:03 – 01:07:35)

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We start off the show previewing the upcoming TNF matchup between the Cowboys and Seahawks. What do the Seahawks have to do to sneak away with a Win? What is in store for Geno Smith next year? (00:01:30 - 00:05:55)

We recap Rivalry Week of College Football. Michigan's win streak against Ohio State continues. What has to happen for Ohio state to make the playoffs? Washington secures the first undefeated season in PAC-12 history. Alabama stuns Auburn on a last minute Touchdown. Louisville loses a heartbreaker to rival Kentucky. Iowa/Nebraska gave everybody heartburn (00:05:56 - 00:21:03)

We preview the Conference championship games coming. Washington v. Oregon is going to be a shootout again. Will the Heisman go to whichever QB wins this game? Is Georgia v. Alabama going to be the closest game of the week? Texas is in a must win against Oklahoma State to have a chance to make the playoffs. Michigan is going to destroy Iowa. Louisville will try to take away Florida State's playoff bid. Lastly, what Conference Championship game from the Group of Five do we find the most intriguing? (00:21:03 - 00:32:12)

Wee give our Complaintives of the week (00:32:13 - 00:36:42)

Jeff Fletcher from the Orange County Register joins us to update us on the status of Shohei Ohtani. Are there any teams in particular that are leading the charge for the two-way superstar? What moves do the Angles need to make this offseason to get back to playoff success? Is there any big name players that the angels are eyeing? We finish by getting Jeff’s take on the newly installed rule changes and playoff structure (00:36:43 - 01:00:24)

We finish the show with our Makers and Fakers of the week (01:00:25 - 01:09:07)

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Tom Brady thinks the NFL is a mediocre product. Do we agree? Is the NFL declining in value? Are the leagues newly enforced penalties ruining the game? (00:00:24 - 00:08:50)

We go over the recent firings in the NFL. What does the firing of Frank Reich and Jack Del Rio mean for the Panthers and Commanders respectively. Which coaches should be getting fired at the end of this season? (00:08:51 - 00:15:13)

We breakdown Week 12 of the NFL season.

Closest game(s) of the week (00:15:14 - 00:20:27)

Most intriguing story line(s) (00:20:28 - 00:29:03)

Surprise(s) of the week (00:29:04 - 00:34:27)

Shootout(s) of the week (00:34:28 - 00:40:19)

Snoozer(s) of the week (00:40:20 - 00:43:57)

The rest of the games (00:43:58 - 00:54:31)

We give our New Week's Resolutions (00:54:32 - 00:58:10)

Bob Ferrante, reporter for The Osceola, joins us to breakdown the Seminoles. What does Florida State have to do this weekend to insure they get a playoff spot? How have the Seminoles been able to handle losing Jordan Travis? We get Bob's thoughts on which teams should get a playoff spot and how he feels about the new 12 team playoff structure. Is there a concern in the ACC that the conference is on a downward spiral? What is Bob’s overall takeaway from the ACC this past year? (00:59:02 - 01:34:50)

We close out the show with our intakes and outtakes of the week. (01:34:51 - 01:42:43)

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