The Read Option

Jeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller in this loaded edition of The Read Option to discuss the surprising breaking news of North Carolina Men's Basketball Coach, Roy Williams' surprising retirement (3:31). Followed by an in-depth breakdown of this weekend's Final Four match ups between Baylor & Houston, as well as Gonzaga & UCLA (14:19). Finally, the guys do a full preview of the 2021 MLB season by breakding down each Division, and giving their pre-season World Series predictions (46:10).

In this solo episode of The Read Option, Jeff recaps all of the weekend's March Madness action from the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight (2:40). Then Jeff goes on a deep dive into why Pro Days for college football players are a complete waste of time, especially for quarterbacks, by going through some of the most memorable Pro Days in NFL history, and comparing them to how those players' careers actually paned out (16:40). Finally, Jeff goes through the NCAA hearing in front of the Supreme Court regarding whether or not amateurism is essential for the NCAA's business model, and gives his take on why Name, Image & Likeness is the ideal solution for all student athletes (37:36).nfl

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller are back in this NFL Free Agency recap pod, where the boys try their best to help you navigate the pandemonium of the first two weeks of NFL signings. Jeff and Scotty open the pod by discussing the signings in each position group on the offensive side of the ball, Ryan Fitzpatrick becoming overrated, and the best/worst free agency adds (5:50). The guys then cross over to break down their favorite defensive signings (56:23). To close out the show, the guys talk about Scotty's horrendous bad beat, and fill out their Second Chance Bracket live, to preview this weekend's Sweet 16.

On this solo, "Sports Gumbo" episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel rips the NCAA for the discrepancies between the Men's & Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments (3:28). Then Jeff breaks down the insane first two rounds of March Madness in the men's tournament, & makes the case for Loyola Chicago being the next Gonzaga (13:05). After that, Jeff goes through Mel Kiper's NFL Mock Draft 3.0, and adds his thoughts as we inch closer and closer to the 2021 NFL Draft (38:06). To close out the show, Jeff gives us the "State of the NBA" including: LeBron & LaMelo's injuries, a quick look at the names on the trading block, & honors the legend, Elgin Baylor, who passed away this weekend at the age of 86 (1:05:34).

On this hoops heavy episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by ESPN Stats & Info Researcher, Kevin Haswell, to breakdown the current state of the NBA, the Sixers outlook for the rest of the season, and where the MVP race stands without Joel Embiid (1:28). Jeff then welcomes on Scotty Miller to give a full breakdown of the first round of the NCAA Tournament (42:46), as well as their picks for the Elite Eight through the Final Four & National Championship, with a little betting talk at the end (1:30:15).

The boys are back! After a short hiatus, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller return for a jam-packed episode. The boys open up the show by reflecting on the last year, the impact that Covid-19 has had on our lives, in sports, and answer the question "How the hell has it been a year already?" (2:53) The guys then dive into all of the NFL's news and notes from the last week, Dak Prescott's contract, the players that were and were not given the Franchise Tag, and the early stages on NFL free agency (18:15). To close out the show, Jeff, Vido & Scotty share their favorite March Madness memories and give their picks for this year's National Champion (1:17:00).

On this football filled episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to tackle all things NFL as we inch closer and closer to free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys open the show by talking about the surprise signing of JJ Watt to the Arizona Cardinals (2:47). Then Jeff, Scotty & Vido do a live Mock Draft of this year's NFL Draft, going pick by pick through the entire first round. Picks 1-10 (16:47) & Picks 11-32 (1:02:43).

On this loaded edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by the crew, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller, to span the sports globe. The guys start off the show by talking about Tiger Woods' car accident, and the eerily similar feel it had to Kobe Bryant's passing, as well as the scorching hot PGA Tour (6:08). The guys then dive into the latest NFL headlines, Carson Wentz being a Colt, Aaron Rodgers' engagement, & the futures of JJ Watt & Ben Roethlisberger (31:56). Jeff & Scott then turn to America's pastime, and some of the big picture issue the MLB is facing including their feuds with the MLBPA, and stagnant contract value for players (58:47). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk all things basketball, the NCAA tournament's return, & the newly announced NBA Allstar rosters (1:19:42).

On this edition of The Read Option, Jeff opens the show by going through the "Carson Wentz-era" in Philadelphia, the short-comings by all involved on the Eagles, and how the Eagles managed to ruin a franchise Quarterback for themselves (1:17). Then, Jeff welcomes on contributor from SB Nation's Stampede Blue, Blake Pace, to get the Colts' perspective on the trade with Philadelphia that sent them their new starting Quarterback (22:11). Jeff closes the show with another helping of Sports Gumbo, featuring, this year's NHL Winter Classic in Lake Tahoe, Naomi Osaka's emergence as one of the next superstars in the world sports, and the value experience will have in this year's NCAA Tournament (59:57).

On this solo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the pod by talking about Duke Freshman, Jalen Johnson's decision to opt out of the rest of the college basketball season (1:08). Jeff then gives his 2020-21 NBA All Star starters and reserves (10:14), as well as his NBA Awards to this point in the in the season including: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All NBA teams (51:45). To close up the pod, Jeff serves up another helping of "Sports Gumbo" by talking about Johnny Football, FCS football, and Jordan Spieth's impossible expectations (1:12:33).