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Mike and some fan callers are HOT after the Philadelphia Eagles handed a Monday Night Football victory to the Atlanta Falcons. The stench of the 2023 season returned after just two games and head coach Nick Sirianni has to be the main culprit. Vic Fangio's defense is not free from blame as Kirk Cousins remained clean from an invisible pass rush. It appears last night's debacle is a microcosm of issues that run deep, far and wide within the Birds organization. Week 2 in the NFL showed bright spots and blemishes for some unsuspecting teams (25:11). Penn State returns from a bye with another MAC opponent, Michigan is down bad and Texas is front running through three weeks of College Football (43:52).
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The Philadelphia Eagles returned home from the NFL's first ever game in Brazil with a win over the Green Bay Packers in hand - Mike gives his observations on the Birds performance. The additions of Kellen Moore, Saquon Barkley, Zack Baun, and Quinyon Mitchell paid dividends in game one, while Jalen Hurts, Bryce Huff, and Jalen Carter left room for improvement. Mike offers a thought on each game in NFL Week 1 in a rapid-fire segment. The episode closes with an evaluation of the Penn State Football team as James Franklin's Nittany Lions are 2-0, but not without skepticism after surviving a scare against Bowling Green at home.
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Mike overviews the key offseason changes that should lead to improvement for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. New coordinators Kellen Moore and Vic Fangio provide a wealth of experience and a potential savviness to units that lacked continuity in 2023. The acquisition of running back Saquon Barkley adds another explosive weapon to an already stacked offense. General Manager Howie Roseman invested heavily in a secondary that was gashed last year, spending first and second round picks on Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, respectively. There are questions that need to be answered for the Birds, as they search for consistent production along the defensive line. Following the collapse of 2023, reports on unclear roles and fractured relationships, can Head Coach Nick Sirianni find a groove in leading this talented roster or does an uneven stretch in 2024 put him on the hot seat? Mike and TFTS contributor Bomb both run through the regular season schedule and foresee a team ascending into the NFL Playoffs.
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Mike is back to decipher the factors that will make or break Penn State's quest to the College Football Playoff. A schedule without Michigan, year three of the 2022 recruiting class, and new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki could position the Nittany Lions for success in the 2024 campaign. An added west coast trip resulting from Big Ten conference expansion, an unproven wide receiver corps, and replacing three starters along the offensive line could make for a myriad of challenges. Can James Franklin get over the hump? Mike goes through the entire schedule and explains why just reaching the expanded playoff should not be deemed a new height for the program and fans alike.
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Host Mike Gillespie (re)sets the stage for another year of TFTS.
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The guys react to another slow start for the Phillies and discuss the controversial messaging from the legacy sports media in Philadelphia (5:38). Bomb's Bone to Pick of the Week: the debut of Michael Rubin's MLB jerseys (20:02). Final four thoughts, a potential lock of the year, a bone to pick with Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, and how the women's tournament became the must-see TV of March Madness (23:04). Joel Embiid's return to the Sixers lineup takes a turbulent season right back to NBA Championship contention (44:37). John Tortorella's presser was one for the ages as the Flyers head into their final six games of the NHL regular season (55:31). G and Bomb give their picks for the 2024 Masters (1:01:41).
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G is joined by GAP Golfer and On Demand Golf App Owner Johnny Swing Tips to kick off the 2024 Pennsylvania Golf Season. They talk about a new opportunity for Philly area golfers of all skill levels to connect with instructors and improve their game. Swing Tips gives his bone to pick with stuck up golfers and shares a memorable first dip on the course. The guys discuss tips for high handicappers, power cuts off the tee, and which Philadelphia Club Johnny Swing Tips will be representing in the upcoming GAP Matches. A must listen for members of Lulu, Sandy Run, and PA golf enthusiasts!
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Bomb and G deliver a joint bone to pick of the week on the influx of red light cameras in the Greater Philadelphia area (8:45). Bomb on Tom McCarthy getting a March Madness assignment (14:20). The Phillies are a week out from MLB Opening Day - what they need to do to establish themselves as a legitimate World Series contender (22:00). The guys evaluate whether the Eagles are better on paper after the Kelce and Cox retirements and NFL Free Agency (28:54). What to make of the Sean Couturier healthy scratches as the Flyers continue to push for the NHL playoffs (1:03:58).
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G examines the Philadelphia Flyers as they approach Friday's NHL Trade Deadline and a push for the playoffs (2:13). Phillies Spring Training outlook and the new hot dog promotion (17:42). Why AJ Brown really called into WIP (23:36). The PGA Tour and professional golf is down bad (30:51).
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The guys respond to your calls on the Super Bowl, Tony Romo, and react to the Chiefs victory over the 49ers (1:39). Chip Kelly takes a step down the coaching ladder to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator (31:05). The debauchery of the Waste Management Phoenix Open might be a microcosm of the PGA Tour (34:52). Haason Reddick's future with the Philadelphia Eagles has come into question (42:49). The show closes with a bone to pick with humanity and reacting to constructive criticism (52:13).
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