Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael discuss the Atlanta Falcons' decision to name Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Kevin Stefanski joins the Midday Show to detail the timing of the decision and the challenges of preparing for Thursday Night Football on a short week. They also analyze key college football matchups, including Georgia's clash with Oklahoma and John Sumrall's reaction to betting lines at Florida.
(00:01:50) Penix Named Starter
(00:05:10) Kevin Stefanski Interview
(00:08:50) Short Week Challenges
(00:13:15) Penix Return Reaction
(00:17:40) Offensive Juice Analysis
(00:24:35) College Football Roundup
(00:29:15) SEC Game Previews
(00:36:35) The Back Page
(00:41:20) Manningcast Guest Highlights
(00:46:00) Weird Sports Stories

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael discuss the Atlanta Falcons' decision to name Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Kevin Stefanski joins the Midday Show to detail the timing of the decision and the challenges of preparing for Thursday Night Football on a short week. They also analyze key college football matchups, including Georgia's clash with Oklahoma and John Sumrall's reaction to betting lines at Florida. (00:01:50) Penix Named Starter (00:05:10) Kevin Stefanski Interview (00:08:50) Short Week Challenges (00:13:15) Penix Return Reaction (00:17:40) Offensive Juice Analysis (00:24:35) College Football Roundup (00:29:15) SEC Game Previews (00:36:35) The Back Page (00:41:20) Manningcast Guest Highlights (00:46:00) Weird Sports Stories

Hour 2 - Kevin Stefanski: Michael Penix Jr. Is Ready to Roll Against Green Bay

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael react to the Atlanta Falcons' devastating 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and the ensuing quarterback controversy involving Cooper Rush and Jack Strand. They debate who should start at Lambeau Field while also recapping the Atlanta Braves clinching the NL East and the Georgia Bulldogs' road victory in Arkansas.
(00:01:50) Falcons Loss Reaction
(00:05:45) Lambeau Field QB Dilemma
(00:10:05) Jack Strand Assessment
(00:18:15) Home Opener Fan Reaction
(00:24:42) Braves and Bulldogs Recaps
(00:32:30) Listener Calls on Strand
(00:40:45) Falcons Defense Debate

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael react to the Atlanta Falcons' devastating 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and the ensuing quarterback controversy involving Cooper Rush and Jack Strand. They debate who should start at Lambeau Field while also recapping the Atlanta Braves clinching the NL East and the Georgia Bulldogs' road victory in Arkansas. (00:01:50) Falcons Loss Reaction (00:05:45) Lambeau Field QB Dilemma (00:10:05) Jack Strand Assessment (00:18:15) Home Opener Fan Reaction (00:24:42) Braves and Bulldogs Recaps (00:32:30) Listener Calls on Strand (00:40:45) Falcons Defense Debate

Hour 1 - Falcons QB Situation Is a disaster After 34-3 Loss; Braves win division!

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy chat about some stats that may show that Bill Belichick is still an effective coach, how quickly they may hire Belichick after they fulfill the Rooney Rule requirements, and the AMA.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy chat about some stats that may show that Bill Belichick is still an effective coach, how quickly they may hire Belichick after they fulfill the Rooney Rule requirements, and the AMA.

Belichick is only a matter of time at this point.

Andy, Randy, and Abe chat about fans possibly warming up to Bill Belichick coaching the Falcons and the timeline for Arthur Blank understandably being sped up.

Andy, Randy, and Abe chat about fans possibly warming up to Bill Belichick coaching the Falcons and the timeline for Arthur Blank understandably being sped up.

Off the Cuff - Are fans coming around

Ask Me Anything and takeaways of the day featuring Andy, Randy, Beau, and Abe.

Ask Me Anything and takeaways of the day featuring Andy, Randy, Beau, and Abe.

AMA: What’s the best and worst forms of potatoes?

Andy and Randy chat about the idea that the Falcons are ready to hire Bill Belichick but that they have a few protocols to follow (Rooney Rule) before they’re able to make things official.

Andy and Randy chat about the idea that the Falcons are ready to hire Bill Belichick but that they have a few protocols to follow (Rooney Rule) before they’re able to make things official.

At this point it’s just going through the process

Andy and Randy have fun with Thomas Dimitroff detailing why Bill Belichick would be a good hire for the Falcons.

Andy and Randy have fun with Thomas Dimitroff detailing why Bill Belichick would be a good hire for the Falcons.

That is definitely a made-up stat

Andy, Randy, Abe, and Beau make their playoff picks before a riveting game of Sports Jeopardy.

Andy, Randy, Abe, and Beau make their playoff picks before a riveting game of Sports Jeopardy.

Picks against the Spread and Sports Jeopardy

Andy and Randy chat about the four matchups this weekend and some of the key matchups they see playing out in the games.

Andy and Randy chat about the four matchups this weekend and some of the key matchups they see playing out in the games.

NFL Divisional Round Playoff Previews

Andy and Randy chat about the Q&A with Kirk Cousins and why his statement about playing for Bill Belichick doesn't mean he's a lock to sign in Atlanta

Andy and Randy chat about the Q&A with Kirk Cousins and why his statement about playing for Bill Belichick doesn't mean he's a lock to sign in Atlanta

Andy and Randy chat about the Q&amp;A with Kirk Cousins and why his statement about playing for Bill Belichick doesn't mean he's a lock to sign in Atlanta

That quote doesn't mean Cousins is a lock for Falcons

Andy and Randy speak about how many people are still discussing the qualities that Bill Belichick brings as a coach and also the recent interviews that David Shaw has been taking.

Andy and Randy speak about how many people are still discussing the qualities that Bill Belichick brings as a coach and also the recent interviews that David Shaw has been taking.

NFL No Huddle: A lot of people still respect Bill Belichick

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger Atlanta sports stories including Kirk Cousins possibly showing interest in Atlanta and who Belichick would choose as OC if he does get hired.

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger Atlanta sports stories including Kirk Cousins possibly showing interest in Atlanta and who Belichick would choose as OC if he does get hired.

What’s Trending: Does it HAVE to be McDaniels?

Former NFL and Georgia tight end Randy McMichael and co-host Andy Bunker have been holding down middays since 2019, delivering their thoughts on the Falcons, Braves, Hawks, Bulldogs and national sports. Join them from 11a to 2p Monday-Friday for free-flowing banter and insightful analysis on 92.9 The Game

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