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Week 2 of the POZ 5 Picks...Mike POZ and Mark POZ went undefeated with their picks last week, can they keep it going?

This week's picks:

Commanders @ Packers

Jaguars @ Bengals

Giants @ Cowboys

Seahawks @ Steelers

Broncos @ Colts

Eagles @ Chiefs

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The NFL is BACK, and so are the Poz 5 with their picks this week guaranteed to win your block pools. 

This week's picks: 

Chiefs @ Chargers

Giants @ Commanders

Steelers @ Jets

49ers @ Seahawks

Lions @ Packers

Cowboys @ Eagles

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On today's episode, we kick off season four with an incredible guest. 

Villanova Head Basketball Coach Kevin Willard

 Willard began his coaching career as an assistant under Rick Pitino at Louisville, where he developed a strong foundation in defensive strategy and player development. He earned his first head coaching role at Iona College in 2007, quickly turning around the program and earning MAAC Coach of the Year honors in 2010. Willard then spent over a decade at Seton Hall, where he led the Pirates to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and won the 2016 Big East Tournament. After a successful stint at Maryland beginning in 2022, he was hired as the head coach at Villanova in 2025, tasked with continuing the program's storied tradition of excellence. 

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Today's episode, the guys are thrilled to speak to a smash mouth athlete from the area, garnering not just local attention but national pride. From his beginnings at Archbishop Carroll to his dominating efforts at Pittsburgh, culminating in, of course,  his flamboyant and oppressive career in the NFL as a part of the San Diego Chargers. The guys invite none other than The Mouth himself, 

Burt Grossman, 

Grossman was a standout defensive lineman at Archbishop Carroll High School in Pennsylvania, earning All-State honors. He went on to play college football at the University of Pittsburgh, where he became a dominant force on the defensive line and earned All-American recognition. In 1989, he was selected 8th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Grossman played six seasons in the NFL, recording 43.5 sacks.

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Fresh back from break, the Poz 5 sit down with a true friend of the show, from Johns Hopkins University by way of Salesianum High School. Delcos Finest, 

Dr. Dave Erfle 

Today, Erfle is a successful foot and ankle reconstructive surgeon. He earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. With nearly 30 years of experience, he practices in Media, PA

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Fly, Eagles, Fly! In this special episode, The Poz 5 sit down with iconic Eagles insider Ray Didinger, the voice who’s chronicled the franchise’s greatest moments—from the heartbreaks at the Vet to the glory of the Super Bowl LII championship run. Ray shares unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and the deep passion that fuels Eagles Nation. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, he covered every major Philadelphia team, particularly excelling in his analysis of the Eagles. He wrote for The Philadelphia Bulletin and The Philadelphia Daily News, earning acclaim for his insightful, compassionate storytelling. Didinger was also a key contributor to NFL Films and co-authored the play Tommy and Me, which highlighted his lifelong bond with Eagles legend Tommy McDonald. Whether you grew up on Reggie White or rode the wave with Nick Foles and the 2017 underdogs, this episode is a must-listen for any true Philly fan.

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On today's episode, the guys invite another one of Delco's finest, this time from the University of Minnesota by way of Strath Haven High School, Patt Evans. 

Following his tenure at UM, Evans participated in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys and spent a brief time in the NFL before settling into a coaching career with his local community and as an assistant coach with St. Joe's Prep. 

Evans' path from high school standout and college athlete to coach and mentor in youth and prep football circles exemplifies how to stay connected to the sport long-term.

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On today's episode, the Poz brothers, along with Coach Gall and Coach Muff, sit down with a longtime football coach in the area, whose career spanned five decades. A true Delco's Finest, 

Coach Ray Gionta 

Ray Gionta began playing football in grade school with the Folcroft Boys Club in 1963 and later excelled as an offensive guard/defensive tackle at West Chester University 

  Gionta launched his coaching career in 1975 as an assistant at St. James Catholic High School and became head coach at St. John Neumann in 1986 before arriving at Marple Newtown in 2003 
  Over 11 seasons at Marple Newtown (2003–2013), Gionta compiled a 65–55 record, earning recognition like the 2009 Delco Athletes Hall of Fame and the 2011 Philadelphia National Football Foundation Outstanding Contribution Award 

  After stepping down, Gionta continued his football journey by taking the head coaching position at Sun Valley High, illustrating a decades‑long dedication to responding to youth through sport.

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  On today's episode, the Poz5 with Joe Gal and Coach Muff sit down with another Delco Finest this week from Sun Valley. 

Derek Hutchinson

  Hutchinson attended Sun Valley High School, graduating around 1982, playing varsity on the football, basketball, and baseball teams. 
  Hutch then went on to star at the University of Findlay, where as a wide receiver in 1986, he set multiple school records (single-game and season receptions and yardage) and earned NAIA Honorable Mention All‑American honors 
  In addition to football, he was a standout baseball player—ranking second in career stolen bases, sixth in batting average, and third in career saves at Findlay 

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 In this episode, the guys are privileged to sit down with someone they all, especially Joe Poz, grew up reading. 

Terry Toohey 

  Toohey joined the Delaware County Daily Times in 1981 and spent over four decades covering the local sports landscape in and around Philadelphia 
   As assistant sports editor and Villanova beat writer, he reported on a wide array of athletics - from high school volleyball, field hockey, track, and wrestling to college sports 
  Toohey built a reputation for thorough storytelling on community sports, frequently covering District 1 championships and Delco league matchups. 
  Known for his steady, insightful reporting and deep connection with local athletes and coaches, Toohey has left a lasting legacy in Delaware County sports journalism

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