The Steakhouse

Rusty and the crew discuss the Braves' elimination and whether the team should consider trading Ronald Acuña Jr. following his postseason slump and social media activity. They analyze the poor performance of the core offensive lineup and highlight the impact of upcoming free agency and coaching decisions. The segment also provides a weather update for fans traveling to the highly anticipated Georgia-Alabama matchup.

(00:01:50) Weather and baseball banter

(00:05:15) Braves offensive collapse

(00:10:00) Acuña Jr. postseason struggles

(00:16:40) Georgia-Alabama weather update

(00:21:15) Walt Weiss audio reaction

(00:25:50) Prospect roster discussion

(00:32:30) Postseason clutchness comparison

(00:37:50) Pitching staff future

(00:41:10) Hitting coach criticism

Rusty Mansell joins the program to discuss the Atlanta Falcons' newfound physicality and their impressive road wins against Green Bay and New Orleans. They critique Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers' massive payroll while celebrating Dell McGee's turnaround at Georgia State. The segment concludes with a look at the most important members of the Braves and the anticipation for the Ravens-Falcons matchup.

(00:01:20) Rome Wedding and Braves

(00:04:30) Critiquing Dodgers and Roberts

(00:08:29) Falcons Physicality and NIL

(00:12:00) Acuna Support and Baseball

(00:17:30) Rusty's RPM Top Five

(00:23:31) Three Strikes Segment

Rusty Mansell joins to count down five major reasons for Georgia sports fans to be excited, from the Braves' success to the Bulldogs' dominance. He and Steak Shapiro analyze the Atlanta Falcons' recent surge and Bijan Robinson's dynamic play. The segment concludes with caller feedback during the "Three Strikes" segment.

(00:01:29) Rusty’s Top Five Stories

(00:05:02) Falcons Hype and Analysis

(00:08:17) Three Strikes Segment

Rusty Mansell previews the Brewers-Dodgers series while heavily critiquing Dave Roberts' leadership and the Dodgers' high-payroll advantage. They discuss the physical identity of the Falcons' lines and address the polarizing future of Ronald Acuña Jr. in Atlanta. The segment concludes with listener questions about high school sports coverage and wedding etiquette during Rusty's Open Bar.

(00:02:42) Brewers vs. Dodgers & Dave Roberts

(00:07:12) NIL & Falcons Physicality

(00:11:11) Ronald Acuña Jr. & Q&A

92.9 The Game explores the fallout from the Braves' postseason exit and debates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s long-term future with the team. they analyze roster depth issues and address fan concerns about the lack of offensive production from core players during the playoffs.

(00:01:00) Rusty's Roundup Wedding Costs

(00:03:20) Acuña's Future in Atlanta

(00:06:22) Braves Roster and Injuries

(00:11:58) Fan Reactions and Slumps

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell examine the weather conditions for the upcoming Georgia-Alabama matchup and discuss if it is safe for fans to travel to Tuscaloosa. They also analyze the Braves' recent performance, criticizing Walt Weiss's decision to pull Charlie Morton, and weigh the possibility of Alex Anthopoulos trading Ronald Acuña Jr.

(00:01:00) Georgia-Alabama Weather Outlook

(00:06:17) Walt Weiss Management Critique

(00:09:48) Ronald Acuña Jr. Trade Discussion

Rusty Mansell joins the discussion to unpack the Atlanta Braves' elimination from the postseason following a series of offensive failures. They breakdown Tyler Mahle's impressive performance and the viral reaction to Ronald Acuña Jr. disconnecting from social media after the loss.

(00:01:12) Baseball Atmosphere and Weather

(00:03:15) Braves Postseason Disappointment

(00:07:51) Acuña Social Media Reaction

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden analyze the Atlanta Braves' listless playoff performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting the scrutiny surrounding Ronald Acuña Jr.'s first-inning challenge. They also examine the upcoming Georgia-Alabama showdown in Tuscaloosa, discussing potential weather disruptions and the high-stakes quarterback battle.

(00:02:37) Braves Dodgers Playoff Recap

(00:07:20) Ronald Acuña Jr. Criticism

(00:14:37) Matt Olson Challenge Debate

(00:19:21) Freddie Freeman Returns Home

(00:24:00) Playoff Performance Comparison

(00:28:56) Georgia Alabama Weather Impact

(00:31:30) Mike Griffith Football Preview

(00:36:42) Quarterback Matchup Analysis