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We dive into a chaos-heavy sports week where FCS seeding flips, MLS redraws the calendar, and World Cup qualifying opens doors for surprise entrants. The stakes spike across rivalry games, while a few programs and federations make bold, risky bets on timing, talent, and identity.

• South Dakota State’s slide and what the committee values
• Bracketology snapshots, seeds, and the real bubble
• Rivalry week impact: Brawl of the Wild, Lehigh–Lafayette, Harvard–Yale
• MEAC decider in Dover and Celebration Bowl path
• FBS vs FCS upsets worth monitoring and why they matter
• MLS’s fall-to-spring pivot and USL’s opportunity
• International breaks, player availability, and transfer timing
• CONCACAF chaos: Suriname and Curacao push for first World Cup trips
• UEFA qualification pressure points and Nations League backdoors
• NHL pulse check: pace-setters, slides, and the Sweden series

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We jump from a blizzard bicycle kick in the Canadian Premier League to Premier League plot twists, break down VAR’s chaos and card rules, and map a MEAC race that might come down to a coin toss. FCS upsets, Maction midweek, NHL surprises, and vertical streaming tests round it out.

• Premier League swings with Tottenham’s draw, Arsenal dropping points, Chelsea’s youth, Newcastle’s away woes
• VAR speed vs precision, penalties vs offsides, simulation and card suspensions
• Canadian Premier League final in the snow and a stunning bicycle kick
• Bundesliga and La Liga notes, Bayern’s late quality, Sunderland’s grit
• FCS upsets, Youngstown State rally, North Dakota’s potential
• MEAC tiebreakers, Celebration Bowl paths, and coin flip scenarios
• Maction returns with Wagon Wheel and midweek slates
• Division II and III mascot gems and logo talk
• Ducks’ early surge, Hurricanes’ form, NHL snapshots
• NWSL expansion to Atlanta and local support

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We trade a weekend of strange results for clear takeaways: selection bravery beats reputation, and November exposes single-gear teams. Chelsea edge Spurs, Palace punch above their weight, USL signals pro/rel intent, and the FCS blows up the bracket with a signature upset.

• Chelsea’s shape outworks Spurs’ caution
• Palace’s pressing and cup bite unsettle bigger clubs
• City’s overreliance on Haaland flagged again
• Wolves’ vacancy and manager profiles assessed
• Europe’s midweek stress tests and form checks
• USL hires Tony Scholes to drive promotion-relegation
• Premier League playoffs debate squarely tackled
• FCS: Indiana State stuns SDSU, ranking ripples
• Tarleton-ACU thriller, Youngstown State’s warning shot
• Next week’s FCS slate and live-watch candidates
• NHL notes: Ducks grow up, Rangers start hot

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A birthday broadcast turns into a brisk tour of Halloween films, minor league heartbreak, and hard sports calls. We clash on analytics vs gut in October, then sprint through bold college, FCS, and NFL picks with a few underdog swings.

• hats of the week, beer pairings, sticker club shoutouts
• rocky mountain vibes closure and minor league gaps
• halloween and horror canon, from The Thing to Quiet Place
• lsu ad fallout and coaching contract incentives
• dodgers vs blue jays, rookie dominance, analytics vs instincts
• college picks across acc, sec, big ten, big 12
• fcs spotlight on dakotas, swac, and homecoming traps
• nfl slate fraud checks, totals, and upset alerts

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We trace Terry’s path from Little League dust to a summer wood-bat revival, and how a small-town team brought a community back together. Along the way, we swap heartbreaks, hat collections, marathon games, and a father–son golf memory that sticks forever.

• Abilene roots and early baseball influence
• High school dynasty lessons and details
• Stepping away from playing and shifting to golf
• The Flying Bison launch and community lift
• Kids, autographs and summer-league pathways
• Big memories: state tournament, A&M–LSU, Rangers 2023
• The 15-inning classic and shared fandom
• Rituals: arrive early, buy caps, chase ice cream helmets
• The 100-game challenge and scorekeeping as connection
• Sports as common ground across differences

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A Yankee fan’s journey turns into a lifelong map of ballparks, national parks, and chance encounters—from caddying for Mickey Mantle to celebrating a Bernie Williams walk-off. We explore how rituals, travel, and minor league magic make the game bigger than rivalries.

• falling for baseball through cards, box scores and family lore
• caddying for Mantle, Ford and a mustard-stained autograph
• learning to love parks beyond the Yankees’ fortunes
• Bernie Williams walk-off memory and rare first-pitch homer
• ballpark rituals: full walkaround, local beer and food, cone-only ice cream
• collecting less merch, finding better stories
• stitching trips: MLB cities, MiLB towns and national parks
• why baseball fits a year-round rhythm and renews hope

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Patrick Larson joins Five Questions to celebrate division championships for both the Guardians and Blue Jays while exploring his deep connection to baseball. The conversation weaves through baseball memories, traditions, and philosophical insights about how the sport mirrors life itself.

• Falling in love with baseball through Atlanta Braves games on TBS and family trips to Fulton County Stadium
• Celebrating the Blue Jays' 2015 AL East championship after the longest playoff drought in North American sports
• Creating new traditions like purchasing team merchandise before each season
• Finding baseball as an escape from life's hectic pace
• Reflecting on how baseball teaches us to value time as our most precious resource
• Valuing shared experiences at ballparks over material possessions
• Connecting baseball's unpredictability to life's uncertainty

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This week, I am joined by my family as they tackle 5 questions. From sharing a rainbow blanket to the time Ed almost go arrested for defending his wife. 

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Eric Proffitt reveals his hidden past as a summer collegiate baseball player for the Wichita Fury, a surprise revelation despite years of friendship with the host. His baseball journey spans from childhood to podcasting, with unique experiences like playing and working at historic Lawrence Dumont Stadium.

• Co-hosts the Earn Fun Average Podcast focusing on minor league and summer collegiate baseball
• Played summer collegiate baseball for the Wichita Fury in the now-defunct River City Victory League
• Worked for the Wichita Wranglers in 2003-2004 when 19-year-old Zack Greinke pitched there
• Follows baseball traditions including collecting ice cream helmets and stadium pins
• Participates in "Baseball Around the Clock" - 11 games in 33 continuous hours
• Aims to attend 100 baseball games annually (already at 74 games this season)
• Values baseball's slower pace for building friendships and conversations
• Learned scorekeeping from his mother, contrary to the typical father-son baseball narrative
• Played on Lawrence Dumont Stadium's unique turf infield/grass outfield configuration

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Paul Caputo shares his baseball journey from Little League to international stadiums, exploring how the sport connects generations and creates lifelong friendships. Through personal stories and reflections, he reveals why baseball remains America's most beautiful game.

• Baseball as a family legacy spanning three generations
• Lying about age to play Little League a year early
• Witnessing Ryan Howard's record-breaking three home runs in 2006
• Game 3 of the 2022 World Series as a peak baseball experience
• International baseball experiences in Japan and Puerto Rico
• Annual Jersey Shore family trips centered around the All-Star Game
• "Baseball Palooza" road trips with college friends - four games in four days
• The unique beauty of baseball's aesthetics and dimensions
• How different levels of play showcase distinct aspects of the game
• Baseball communities providing meaningful connections across distances

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