This week in our Spotlight on the Positive hear about the great things Dolphins QB Jake Rudock is doing for the local Children's Jack & Jill Center and Travis Kelce did to build a new robotics lab for under served kids in Kansas City.

Yale Head Coach Tony Reno talks about their thrilling last minute comeback vs. Richmond, the play of their QB Kurt Rawlings, how they focus on players being true student athletes, and educating them on making smart decisions in life and with using social media.

Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 8 in the NFL.

Dennis McKinnon gets down and dirty about the '85 Bears. They were more than the 46 Defense. They had the same personnel, running the same defense before and after 1985, he tells us what the difference was that season. He also talks about blocking for Walter Payton and how protected Willie Gault was being a 1st round pick vs. players like him who rose up from being undrafted free agents.

Drew Bledsoe shares his insights on his alma mater Washington State, how different the NFL is now vs. when he played, and why the Patriots are so good year after year regardless of the personnel.

Also check out this week's Unsung Hero awards plus our Spotlight on the Positive segment to hear 2 more stories of players making a positive impact in their communities.

In this week's Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the Colts Pamper Her Pink program and former Panthers & Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams Foundation 53 Strong for Sandra programs. Two great programs supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.

Former Rams QB Jim Everett weighed in on their recent moves as well plus the new stadium and the lack of love the Chargers are getting in LA. He also told the story of how John Robinson wanted to draft Michael Irvin and Thurman Thomas in 1988 but the GM overruled him and chosen Gaston Green and Aaron Cox instead. How different would NFL history be if Robinson was able to make those picks?

Former Rams Pro Bowl DB LeRoy Irvin shares his thoughts on their recent moves at DB plus memories of playing alongside legends like Jack Youngblood and Nolan Cromwell.

Former USC, Bears, and Lions Pro Bowl DB Mark Carrier talks about what's missing at USC. He also talks about whether the Bears can ride their defense to the Super Bowl and whether he knew his last game was going to be just that. Hear all of that and much more on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 7 in the NFL.

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate former USC & Bears DB Mark Carrier talks about what needs to change at USC and if the Bears can ride their defense to the Super Bowl. Former Rams DB LeRoy Irvin weighed in on all the recent moves the Rams have made in their secondary, plus stories about Rams legends like Jack Youngblood and Nolan Cromwell. Former Rams QB Jim Everett weighed in on their recent moves as well plus the new stadium and the lack of love the Chargers are getting in LA. He also told the story of how John Robinson wanted to draft Michael Irvin and Thurman Thomas in 1988 but the GM overruled him and chosen Gaston Green and Aaron Cox instead. How different would NFL history be if Robinson was able to make those picks?

This week in our Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the great things Saints DE Cameron Jordan does for local schools in New Orleans and new 49ers Offensive Lineman Ben Garland does for our military veterans, to fight human trafficking, and provide clean water in Africa.

Rod Smith talks about why he chose Notre Dame, what it was like playing for Lou Holtz, their 1988 National Champion and the Catholics vs. Convict game. He also talks about Jimmy Johnson, the Cowboys trading up to try to draft him only to have the Patriots to swoop in and pick him. Hear those stories and a whole lot more on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.