The PreGame with Payton Vince

Glenville gets removed from the OHSAA football playoffs, following day expecting to play in first round. Cleveland Cavaliers in action, first game has been behind them, and hopefully Evan Mobley is emerging as a scorer and continues to be a 3-pt threat. Browns v Steelers week as well, Jared Verse had interesting comments heading into their matchup.

• 00:00–02:30 — Opening and game preview: Payton introduces the show, previews the Margaretta–Port Clinton playoff game, and says he’ll discuss the Browns–Steelers matchup later.
• 02:33–14:45 — Glenville playoff controversy: Payton discusses Glenville being removed from the OHSAA playoffs amid an eligibility investigation, then allowed back after a court order. He focuses on the confusion for University School, fairness to other teams, and what the situation could mean for the playoffs. Gives thoughts
• 14:55–18:44 — More on Glenville, plus Browns–Steelers buildup: He returns to the playoff situation and questions how abruptly teams’ plans changed. He also mentions Browns player Jared Verse’s comments ahead of the upcoming rivalry game.
• 18:45–24:58 — Cavaliers: He talks about improved access to Cavs broadcasts, recent results, James Harden’s three-point shooting, Evan Mobley’s performance, and Meleek Thomas’s potential role. He also recalls a reported proposal to pause the 2016 World Series Game 7 and resume it the next day.
• 25:34–26:51 — Return to the show and football preview: He previews the evening’s Margaretta–Port Clinton game and says the Glenville story took longer than expected.
• 27:00–39:07 — Browns–Steelers: He previews the teams’ upcoming matchup, reviews Cleveland’s recent game against Tennessee, and discusses injuries, the young roster, DeShaun Watson, and whether Kevin Stefanski or Myles Garrett was more responsible for the Browns’ past struggles. He closes by promoting the high school game.

Summary and key timestamps

• ​00:00–04:30 — High school football preview: The host previews Perkins vs. Columbian and Huron vs. Edison, then introduces the show.
• ​04:30–14:15 — Cavaliers: He criticizes Cleveland’s blown lead in its season opener and discusses how streaming-only broadcasts may make games harder for fans to watch.
• ​14:15–21:10 — Guardians and manager Stephen Vogt: He supports Vogt staying in Cleveland, citing the team’s recent postseason runs and his ability to rally the clubhouse.
• ​21:10–29:40 — Roster and postseason outlook: He discusses Austin Hedges, Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter, José Ramírez, and the bullpen.
• ​29:40–37:40 — Young players and the future: He considers prospects and possible lineup changes, including names like Ralphy Velazquez, Alfonsin Rosario, and Travis Bazzana, to closes the show.

The Guardians’ postseason run is over after a tough ALCS exit, but Stephen Vogt is staying put and ready to chase a World Series title. We break down the team’s October performance, Vogt’s future in Cleveland, and what Tanner Bibee’s role looks like moving forward after a season of ups and downs and limited postseason usage.

Then we shift from Guards Ball to the Cavs’ regular-season opener — a night that started with a 29-point lead and ended in a historic collapse against the 76ers. We also dive into the frustration around the Cavs’ new broadcast setup, with most games off traditional cable and locked behind streaming, and how that impacts fans trying to watch.

From baseball highs and lows to basketball growing pains and the “Guards Ball to Powerball” transition, this episode covers the latest in Cleveland sports.

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