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  • Tradition's Finest Episode 72 - "The Bruin 3-Point Shootin' Jason Kapono Episode"
    Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!
    Episode 72 - “The Bruin 3-Point Shootin' Jason Kapono Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
    - NBA - The Miami Heat suspended All-Star Guard Jimmy Butler on Wednesday for two games as tension levels remain high between the two - Butler was suspended after missing the team's flight to Milwaukee, however, he had planned to join the Heat after missing the flight - but now, Miami will be playing without the star Guard during its two-game road trip. . .Butler had just returned to the team on Friday after serving a seven-game suspension for "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team,". . .The 'ball' seems to remain in Miami's court, as they continue to listen to trade offers to accommodate Butler's request, but are seeking some combination of players who can help the franchise win now, draft capital, movable short-term salary & young talent - however & to this point, that deal has not materialized, and it is certainly "up in the air" whether Butler will be moved or traded prior to the February 6th NBA trade deadline. . .Q: What are your thoughts of the current situation with the Miami Heat & Jimmy Butler? Do you think Butler will be traded prior to NBA trade deadline - and if so, what is a potential favorable trade destination for the All-Star? (*Let Us Know What You Think! - You Can Comment on our Twitter/X page - @TraditionFinest OR Send Us a Message to [email protected]!)
    - MLB - There's an old saying that goes "The Poor Grow Poorer while the Rich Continue to Get Richer," - this certainly can apply to the current state of MLB without a salary cap - the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki, he announced via an Instagram post last Friday. . .Sasaki, considered to be among one of the world's best pitchers - along with his Japanese foe & now teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto - who also signed a 12-year, $325M deal with the Dodgers late last year. . .Sasaki is joining a loaded roster for the Dodgers' organization that is fresh off a World Series championship, and is also anticipating the return of two-time MVP Shohei Ohtani. . .Q: Has the lack of a salary cap & the Dodgers' willingness to exploit this non-regulated funding, served to ruin the sport for rest of the league?. . .Also, what is your predicted win total for the Dodger Blue in 2025 - Over/Under 103 wins?. . . .First-timers Ichiro Suzuki alongside pitchers CC Sabathia & closer Billy Wagner were each elected into the Class of 2025 on Tuesday to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and this ballot was one of international significance as Ichiro became the first Japanese player to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame - and much like his one-time teammate David Jeter - Ichiro was just one vote shy of becoming the first position player to be an unanimous selection, a feat achieved by only one player, relief pitcher Mariano Rivera in 2019, in 81 years of voting by the BBWAA. . . They will be honored during an induction ceremony in July next year in Cooperstown, N.Y. The nerve of this one voter, are we right?. . .Ichiro was an immortal & iconic baseball player throughout his 19-year career that included 14 seasons with the Seattle Mariners, three years with the New York Yankees, and three years with the Marlins - he would finish his career with ten All-Star Game Selections, 509 career stolen bases, ten straight Gold Glove Awards for fielding, three Silver Slugger Awards for batting & an American League MVP. . .The nerve of that one voter, are we right?.
    - NCAA College Basketball - Bluejays G Jamiya Neal, who contributed 24 points off the bench, & G Steven Ashworth helped lead the University of Creighton to a 68-63 road upset at No.14 UCONN on Saturday - this win snapped UCONN's 28-game home winning streak for the two-time defending national champions. . .The Huskies, who were led by Guards Hassan Diarra & Solo Ball, each had 15 points in the team's fifth loss to an AP-unranked opponent this season - whereas the Huskies had four such losses over the past two seasons combined. . .Q: Do you believe that UCONN HC Dan Hurley somewhat regrets his decision to turn down the head-coaching offer from the Los Angeles Lakers?. . .PF Grant Nelson posted a double-double of 25 points & 11 rebounds to lead the way for No.4 Alabama's 102-97 victory over No.8 Kentucky in Rupp Arena on Saturday in what was a matchup of two of the top offensive teams in the country - The Crimson Tide had five players score in double figures, including star G Mark Sears, who scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half - Kentucky had won two games in a row following the upset loss on the road to Georgia, but the Wildcats struggled defensively, and shot 40% from the three-point line after entering the game as one of the nation's top 3-point shooting teams. . .Q: If they can remain healthy, Is Alabama a legitimate title contender this season?. . .No.1 Auburn without their star C Johni Broome, relied heavily on their bench, who tallied 32 points to help the Tigers escape No. 23 Georga with a 70-68 win on Saturday - Freshman PG Tahaad Pettiford shot 71% from deep, finished the game scoring 24 points off the bench as Auburn has now won ten games in a row & their 2nd straight without their All-American Broome whereas Georgia struggled from the FT line, shooting 45% for the game, and the Bulldogs suffered their first home loss of the season (11-1), which snapped a 13-game winning streak at Stegeman Coliseum - Georgia had two chances to tie the game within the final nine seconds of regulation, but G Asa Newell missed the shot at the buzzer. . .
    - NCAA: News & Storylines - Last Wednesday, the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame 2025 Class was revealed on ESPN's 'College Football Live' as multiple players & coaches were announced to be enshrined in Atlanta forever; such players included: Michael Vick, Montee Ball, Graham Harrell, Haloti Ngata, Steve Slaton, Michael Strahan & many more - as well as the following most notable coaches: Nick Saban & Urban Meyer (among the four HC's revealed). . .The Sun Belt Conference announced last Friday that Marshall University had been issued a $100,000 institutional fine for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl where they were scheduled to take on Army - the fine was issued despite the Thundering Herd's roster being depleted of 41 players following the exit of former HC Charles Huff to Southern Miss. . .Q: What did the NCAA expect Marshall to do in this type of situation? What was a realistic outcome?. . .On Wednesday, East Carolina University punter Luke Larsen officially entered the NCAA transfer portal - Larsen is 32 years old and is currently the oldest collegiate player in the NCAA at the Division-I level. . .Q: What are your thoughts on a 32-year-old punter in the transfer portal, and how many teams do you expect will present Larsen with an opportunity to play?. .USC legendary RB Reggie Bush has expressed interest to someday become the Coach for the Trojans and also revealed that he is fighting to obtain USC's 2004 BCS National Championship Trophy back - Q: Would you like to see Reggie Bush at the helm for USC?. . .It's Officially Official, Now!: Bill Belichick finally found a pen & officially signed his contract to become the next head football coach at the University of North Carolina - "Chapel Bill is Now Real!". . .
    - NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship Review - The College Football Playoff National Championship game between Ohio St. & Notre Dame averaged approximately 22.1M viewers, which is down from last year's National Championship game between Michigan & Washington (in the four-team playoff), which averaged 25.05M viewers. . .Q: What are some reasons that might have contributed to this decrease in viewership?. .No.8 Ohio State won their first national title in a decade, outlasting No.8 Notre Dame 34-23 in the CFB Playoff Championship game on Monday night at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. . .This is the Buckeyes' sixth national title - and their first being crowned the champions of the first four-team playoff back in 2014. . .JD & Spencer provide a detailed account & team/player analysis of the National Championship Game - and why it was NOT a great call for Irish HC Marcus Freeman & DC Al Golden to call "man coverage" on a critical third-and-11 late in the fourth QTR when you had an opportunity to get the ball back, score a TD & take the game to OT. . .From the Buckeyes' 13-10 loss to bitter rival Michigan on Nov. 30th to avenging their loss to Oregon in the Semifinal Round to Questions surrounding the job security of tenured HC Ryan Day - the 2024-25 College Football season for the Ohio St. Buckeyes can be summarized into two words: A "Redemption Story."
    - NCAA College Football Season Recap: An Open Discussion Panel - JD & Spencer discuss their personal views of the 2024 CFB season & discuss/debate the following topics as outlined below: (*Be Sure to Share Your Responses with us via Twitter/X or via email!!)
    Name a few of your personal favorite CFB games from the 2024 regular season. . .
    Name a few of your most memorable moments/games from the 2024 College Football season, including the Bowl Season. . .
    Subjectively, Name a few of the greatest players from the 2024 College Football season that you thoroughly enjoyed watching, and that you believe will prosper at the professional level. . .
    - NFL - JD & Spencer review & breakdown the following AFC & NFL Divisional Playoff Games:

    AFC: No.1 seed Kansas City Chiefs vs. No.4 seed Houston Texans

    No. 3 seed Baltimore Ravens at No.2 Buffalo Bills

    NFC: No.6 seed Washington Commanders at No.1 Detroit Lions

    No.4 Los Angeles Rams at No.2 Philadelphia Eagles

    - The Chicago Bears finalized the deal on Wednesday, hiring Lions OC Ben Johnson as their next HC. . .Johnson will change residences, but will remain in the NFC North division. . .Johnson seems to have an affinity for Bears QB Caleb Williams & his growth throughout his rookie season in the NFL. . .Q: Will Ben Johnson provide the type leadership necessary to turn things around for the Bears' organization?. . .

    - It was also announced on Wednesday that the New York Jets have found their man - and they've returned to their roots in the process - as the organization has hired Aaron Glenn, the team's former Pro Bowl CB from 1994-2001, and more recently, the Detroit Lions DC. . .Glenn becomes the fifth HC to have a playing history with his current team - Glenn actually returned to the Jets as a personnel scout back in 2012 to begin what would become a future career in coaching. . .Q: What are your thoughts on the Jets' hire of Aaron Glenn?. . .

    - NFC & AFC Conference Championship Game Predictions: JD & Spencer provide their individual and/or independent predictions for the NFL Conference Championship Games this upcoming weekend: (*Be Sure to Let Us Know Your Picks!)

    AFC Championship Game: No.2 Buffalo Bills at No.1 Kansas City Chiefs (-2) O/U47.5

    NFC Championship Game: No.6 Washington Commanders at No.2 Philadelpha Eagles (-6) O/U47.5

    Thanks for Listening!!

    2 hr 43 min
  • Tradition's Finest Episode 71 - "The Trent Williams Episode"
    Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!
    Episode 71 - “The Trent Williams Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
    - Miscellaneous: Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from the sport of Boxing. . .Fury is 'riding off into the sunset' (with seven children to care for that will surely keep him pressed against the tight rope ). . .Fury retires with an overall record of 34-2-1. .
    - NCAA College Basketball: 'No More Unbeatens:' The No.1-ranked Tennessee Volunteers were abused on the court last Tuesday night - both physically and emotionally - by the No.8-ranked Florida Gators. . .UT would suffer their first loss of the season - and it was a 30-point loss - where the Volunteers only made 12 shots (shot 12-for-56 from the field or a 21% FG). . .Head Coach Rick Barnes' Volunteers became the only Division-1 team this century to shoot 30% of worse from the field, 15% of worse from the three-point line, and 60% or worse from the FT line in a single game (with a minimum of 25 attempts per each category). . .Previously undefeated & ranked No.1 in the nation, but the brutal stretch of SEC Conference play is just now underway - Q: Should the Volunteer-faithful be concerned following the thirty-point blowout loss?
    - NBA: The Miami Heat suspended former All-Star SG Jimmy Butler for seven games for "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team over the course of the season and particularly the last several weeks - and due to Jimmy's representative's request, [the Heat franchise & President Pat Riley] will listen to [trade] offers.". . .Butler's 7-game suspension has cost him an estimated salary of $3M dollars. . .but the 'Rumor mill' continues to spin round & round regarding Butler's future & potential trade destinations - for instance, ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks insider posted his thoughts & firmly believes that there is a "strong likelihood" that Butler will be on the Heat roster past the February 6th NBA trade deadline, and that he will pick up the $52M player option. . .There have also been multiple reports linking Butler to the Phoenix Suns, but the Bradley Beal no-trade-clause may sink that particular ship - but realistically, Could Jimmy Butler & Kevin Durant co-exist in Phoenix? A more logical question might be: "Could Jimmy Butler & any All-Star player that is already in a prime position with a particular franchise co-exist?"
    - The Chicago Bulls announced last week that the No.1 jersey of former MVP & "hometown hero" Derrick Rose will officially be retired and/or hung in the rafters, making him the fifth Bulls' player to receive this franchise honor. . .The Rose jersey Retirement Ceremony will be held during the next NBA season (2025-26) - Rose will join a legendary group of former Bulls' players, including Jerry Sloan (No.4), Bob Love (No.10), Michael Jordan (No.23) & Scottie Pippen (No.33). . .
    - NCAA: News & Storylines: Following the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game(s) - - All Four of the Higher-seeded teams and/or the teams who received a "first-round bye" lost: No.8 Ohio State over No.1 Oregon; No.5 Texas over No.4 Arizona State; No.7 Notre Dame over No.2 Georgia; and, No.6 Penn State over No.3 Boise State. . .Q: Strategically, were the teams with the "first-round bye" at a clear disadvantage? If the script was flipped on one (or more) of the CFB Playoff Quarterfinal games in terms of seeding, do you think the outcome would be different?
    - University of Oregon star WR Tez Johnson - who played for a local high school in Alabama - has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. . .while Former Dayton & Toledo kicker Michael Denning's instant-classic of a social media post concerning his future was "priceless" - Denning's post on X stated that he intends to pursue "other passions [outside of football], namely male modeling and being a movie star.". . .Also included within the post, Denning included a cropped photo of himself with a 'Zoolander' pose. . .
    - Former Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban will be inducted into the 2025 Class of the College Football Hall of Fame. . .Kudos to Saban for being as "shocked" as everyone else when he learned about the exciting news from his 'College Gameday' co-host Rece Davis
    - A pair of 1,000-yard rushers & fellow Penn State star RB's - Nick Singleton & Kaytron Allen - both announced on Monday that they will be returning for the 2025 College Football season. . .On the following day, Tuesday, Nittany Lion QB Drew Allar also announced that he will be returning for 2025 season as well. . .Q: After the news that both Oregon & Ohio State are expecting to lose a "substantial" number of players this offseason, and considering the importance & their overall impact on the Penn State offense, could the return of these three highly-talented players in 2025 potentially 'shift' the dynamic of the Big Ten Conference next season?. . .
    - University of Texas WR Isaiah Bond & TE Gunnar Helm both announced via social media (X) that they will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. . .Q: Were you surprised by Bond's or Gunnar's decision to declare for the Draft?. . .
    - NCAA: The Transfer Portal [is Still 'Portalin]: JD & Spencer selected some of the most notable - or most impactful - player transfers to discuss for this episode. The following players, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, as listed below, have since committed to a new program. . .*BUT you will have to tune in to discover which school(s) the players have selected:
    Alabama transfer RB Justice Haynes has officially committed to _____________________.
    Oregon transfer QB Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele has committed to _______________________.
    USC transfer WR Zachariah & S Zion Branch have committed to ________________________.
    Tennessee transfer WR Squirrel White has committed to ______________________, and will have one year of eligibility left.
    Texas A&M transfer WR Noah Thomas has committed to ______________________.
    Georgia transfer QB Carson Beck, who had previously declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, elected to enter the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag - afterwards, he committed to ____________________ on a $4M NIL deal.
    - NCAA: College Football Playoff Recap: JD & Spencer Review the College Football Playoff Semifinal Games & Preview the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Presented by AT&T - and provide their individual & independent game predictions
    - NFL: JD & Spencer discuss & review the regular-season finale (i.e. Week 18), the "Coaching Carousel," the 2024 NFL Playoffs, Wild-Card Weekend & Preview & Present their Predictions for the Second (or Divisional Round) of the NFL Playoffs. . .
    Thanks for Listening!!
    2 hr 28 min
  • Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 70 - "The Diamond Dallas Dennis (DDD) Episode"
    Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast & Happy New Year!
    Episode 70 - “The Diamond Dallas Dennis (DDD) Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
    - NCAA College Basketball: Six former Florida State basketball players filed a lawsuit on Monday against Seminoles Head Coach Leonard Hamilton, alleging that he failed to make good on his promise to get each of them $250k in NIL compensation. . .Is this the direction that collegiate sports are headed? Will we eventually get to a point where coaches - and programs, in general - are capable of suing athletes if they do not deliver a specified number of wins, etc. - that are based on individual player expectations?. . . 2025 Shooting Guard Bryce James, the son of Lakers superstar LeBron James & the younger brother of Bronny James, announced on New Year's Day that he has committed to the University of Arizona - Are you surprised by Bryce's decision to commit to Arizona? Do you think Bryce has the potential to be even better than Bronny? (Let us know what you think!)
    - NBA: "No Class. No Balls." - this was Denver Nuggets' HC Michael Malone's reaction to the news that Sacramento Kings HC Mike Brown had been fired by the organization via phone call just 31 days into his 3rd season with the franchise - after Brown was named the "NBA Coach of the Year" in the 2022-23 season & ended the Kings' 16-year playoff drought in his second season with the team - PG De'Aaron Fox responds to claims that Brown & the team were "butting heads" via social media. . .
    - An on-court incident occurred on Sunday between the Miami Heat & the Houston Rockets - as Rockets Amen Thompson threw Tyler Herro to the ground - which would lead to a multiple-player altercation & a slew of ejections near the end of the game. . .Rockets HC Ime Udoka had to be restrained from rushing onto the court as a full-out brawl ensued where both teams engaged in pushing, shoving & yelling. . . At the time of the incident, Herro led all scorers with 27 points, 9 assists & 6 rebounds & stated after the game that he believed that he "frustrated" Thompson. . . Miami Heat's Terry Rozier was also ejected for his participation in the altercation. . .Overall, there was a total seven players ejected within the final minute of this game, and the NBA handed out a total of $145k in fines on Tuesday to those players involved. . .
    - NCAA: News & Storylines: LSU star LB Harold Perkins Jr. announced on Friday that he will return for the Tigers in the 2025 season. . .
    - R.I.P. Greg Gumbel, the CBS Sports broadcasting legend, recently passed away after a courageous battle with Cancer. . .Gumbel, 78, was most notably known for his coverage of the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament or "March Madness". . .and he will be sorely missed by the sports' community. . .
    - NC State transfer WR Kevin Concepcion has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies, he announced last Sunday via social media. . .Concepcion will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Aggies. . .Is Concepcion as compatible fit offensively for Texas A&M & HC Mike Elko's system?. . .There is a very good possibility that Texas A&M will enter 2025 with a blazing, fast offense with QB Marcel Reed & WR Terry Bussey both returning - as well as with the transfer portal additions Micah Riley (Auburn) & Nate Boerkichner (Nebraska). . .
    - University of West Virginia QB Garrett Green recently declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. . .but not as a QB?. . .
    - According to multiple reports, Texas QB Quinn Ewers has reportedly received NIL offers upwards of $6M to enter the NCAA transfer portal following the 2024 College Football Playoff - but former Texas WR Johntay Cook, who recently transferred to Washington, replied to this report via social media by posting "wasting yall money fr,". . .Bad blood between Ewers & Cook? -or- Cook's disdain for the Texas program after losing his starting role?. . .
    - University of Clemson QB Cade Klubnik announced on Monday that he will "return" for the 2025 season. . .Should Klubnik be a considered an early favorite win the 2025 Heisman Trophy Award?. . .
    - University of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe announced on Thursday that he will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. . .Are you at all surprised by Milroe's decision? If Milroe had elected to enter the NCAA transfer portal, which program do you think would have made a significant push for Milroe's services?. . .
    - NCAA Weekly Bowl Review & Recap: JD & Spencer chose to breakdown & provide a detailed analysis of bowl games that have occurred within the past week; In particular, the following list of bowl games were reviewed & discussed in greater detail in this episode: ** - Individual player performance(s) were discussed as well. . .
    68 Ventures Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Bowling Green: **TE Harold Fannin Jr. proved that he was snubbed for The John Mackey Award
    Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Navy vs. Oklahoma
    Birmingham Bowl: Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Tech: **Pavia vs. King
    DirecTV Holiday Bowl: No. 22 Syracuse vs. Washington State: **Orange QB Kyle McCord broke Deshaun Watson's ACC Conference season passing record
    SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: USC vs. Texas A&M
    Pop-Tarts Bowl: No.18 Iowa State vs. No.15 Miami: **QB Cam Ward broke NCAA D-1 record in the first half with his 156th TD pass
    Valero Alamo Bowl: No.17 BYU vs. No.23 Colorado: **Final college game for Buffaloes QB Sanders & WR/CB Hunter
    ReliaQuest Bowl: No.11 Alabama vs. Michigan
    Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: No. 21 Illinois vs. No. 14 South Carolina: **Beamer vs. Bielema in a boxing match?
    College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl: No.5 Penn State vs. No. 3 Boise State: **RB Ashton Jeanty is a DAWG
    College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl: No.5 Texas vs. No.4 Arizona State: **RB Cam Skattebo is, in fact, LEGIT & the controversial targeting no-call
    College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl: No.8 Ohio State vs. No.1 Oregon: **Buckeyes freshman WR Jeremiah Smith might be pretty good
    - Wednesday night's College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl game between No.2 Georgia & No.7 Notre Dame was postponed to Thursday after the horrific events that occurred in the French Quarter in New Orleans that left 15 dead & dozens injured. . .The game was played on Thursday at 4PM EST:
    College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Georgia vs. No.7 Notre Dame: **The Luck of the Irish lives on
    The College Football Playoff Semifinal game matchups are set -
    Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: No.8 Ohio State vs. No.5 Texas
    Capital One Orange Bowl: No.6 Penn State vs. No.7 Notre Dame
    - NCAA CFB Preview & Game Predictions: JD & Spencer preview the upcoming CFB Bowl games & provide their individual/independent game predictions for the following games (Share your picks with us on X - @Traditionfinest or via email at [email protected]!)
    Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo (-3) vs. Liberty     O/U50.5
    FCS Championship Game: North Dakota State vs. Montana State (-3.5)    O/U56.5
    College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl: Ohio State (-6) vs. Texas    O/U53.5
    College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl: Notre Dame (-1.5) vs. Penn State    O/U46.5
    - NFL: Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley became the 9th player in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season - as the Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 to clinch the NFC East division. . .Third-string QB Tanner McKee's threw his first (of two) TD passes in this game versus the Cowboys - WR A.J. Brown launched the first ball into the stands but makes an undeniable trade request for the ball back?. . . Saquon has 2,005 rushing yards this season and only needs 101 yards in the Eagles' regular-season finale next Sunday versus the Giants to pass Eric Dickerson for the NFL record. . .HC Nick Sirianni & the Eagles provided an update regarding Saquon's status for Week 18 - and he will "sit out" to avoid injury as the Eagles are primed to make a deep run into the postseason. . .Do you agree with the decision to sit Barkley next week versus the Giants?. . .
    - Las Vegas Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers set an NFL rookie record as the Raiders won their second straight game - defeating the New Orleans Saints 25-10 behind QB Aidan O'Connell's two-TD performance. . .Bowers would finish the game with seven catches for 77 yards receiving, which gave him 108 receptions on the year & 1,144 yards this season, which passes Mike Ditka's 1961 rookie TE mark of 1,067 yards receiving & WR Puka Nacua's 2023 mark of 105 catches by a rookie at any position. . .Raiders won for the 4th time this season & veteran RB Ameer Abdullah rushed for 115 yards - his first 100-yard game in his 10-year career. . .Saints QB Derek Carr unable to suit up due to the lingering injury to his left, non-throwing, hand, and so, the Saints turned to rookie QB Spencer Rattler, who remained winless in his fifth career start in the NFL. . .
    - Snapping a franchise-record 10-game losing streak, and winning for the first time at home this season - and ending the Indianapolis Colts' slim playoff hopes on Sunday - did not salvage the season for the New York Giants - although the 45-33 win felt pretty sweet. . .Giants QB Drew Lock led the team with 4 TD passes & 1 rushing TD. . .unfortunately for the Giants - following the "much-needed" win, the franchise no longer has control of the No.1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. . .In the Valero Alamo Bowl, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders wore custom "New York Giants-themed" cleats based on the belief that the Giants would receive the No.1 pick AND that they would select him with THAT No.1 pick. . .Colts (7-9) will miss the NFL playoffs once again, but RB Johnathan Taylor finished the game with 125 yards rushing with 2 TD's & the "backup king" Joe Flacco tossed two TD's before Giants QB Drew Lock's game-securing rushing TD. . .
    - The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) vs. Detroit Lions (14-2) matchup in Week 18 will be a "blockbuster" film with ridiculous postseason aspirations: the winner will receive the No.1 seed in the NFC & home-field advantage, while the loser of this game will receive the No.5 seed in the NFC Playoffs. . .Who wins this game - the Lions -or- the Vikings?
    - The New England Patriots announced that they will start QB Drake Maye in Week 18 as the "prioritize winning" over the top pick in the NFL Draft. . .Is this a smart decision by Jerod Mayo & the Patriots organization? What skill positions would the Patriots be most likely and/or most interested in pursuing in the 2025 NFL Draft?. .
    Thanks for Listening!!
    2 hr 52 min
  • Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 69 - "The Jared Allen Episode"
    Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!
    Episode 69 - “The Jared Allen Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
    - NCAA Men's College Basketball: UW-Green Bay Men's College Basketball Head Coach & Sports radio Talk-Show Host Doug Gottlieb recently referred to the team's Division II opponent, Michigan Tech, as "Nobody U," & he strongly urged the NCAA to allow the program to play "better teams." In a not-so-shocking twist of events, Michigan Tech (aka "Nobody U") would go on to defeat the HC Doug Gottlieb & the UW-Green Bay Phoenix 72-70 last Wednesday evening, as the Phoenix have now lost eight straight games. . .In what mental capacity, does a D-1 head coach request for 'tougher competition' while riding a 7-game losing streak?. . .Were Gottlieb's comments regarding a D-II program an indirect attempt to positively increase the overall viewership of his radio talk show? (Let Us Know What You Think - Share Your Thoughts with us on our Twitter/X page which may be accessed via the link below OR send us a message at [email protected]!). . .
    - After 14 seasons as the Head Coach at the University of Miami, Hurricanes Head Basketball Coach Jim Larranaga announced on Thursday that he is stepping down, effective immediately, following the Canes 4-8 start to the NCAA regular season. . . Larranaga, 75, led both George Mason & most recently, Miami, in their trips to the Final Four of the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. . . Following his announcement, Larranaga would elaborate further on his decision to step down. . . Is it any surprise that the NIL and/or the transfer portal are directly linked?. . . With individual player development, team cohesion & the importance of player-coach relationships in rapid decline, Is it likely that we observe an increase in the overall number of tenured head coaches that step down and/or seek retirement prematurely?
    - NBA: Per ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania on Christmas Day, Six-time NBA All-Star SG/SF Jimmy Butler would prefer to be traded from the Miami Heat prior to the February 6th NBA trade deadline - What are a few favorable or potential trade destinations for "Jimmy Buckets?" Could he co-exist with Kyrie in Dallas? With Durant in Phoenix? Would Butler be capable or 'repairing the burnt bridge' with KAT in New York?. . .On the following day or Thursday, Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley released a statement regarding the speculation & "rumors" concerning the possibility of trading Jimmy Butler - and based on Riley's statement, 'Miami will not be trading Jimmy Butler," - but as we are all aware, the NBA is a lucrative 'business,' and sometimes, things can change in the 'blink of an eye' for a particular franchise or organization. . . What do you think - does Miami trade Butler prior to the NBA trade deadline? If so, where is he most likely to land?
    - NCAA Sports: News & Storylines: It was recently announced via social media that a new Sports series is coming & is expected to be released in next Summer on Netflix - the series will follow a select number of teams from the SEC Conference throughout the 2024 College Football season. . .Shortly after its initial reveal, multiple schools and/or programs across the SEC Conference announced that they had "passed" or rejected the invite to participate in the Netflix special - including: Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ole Miss & Texas. . .What can we expect from this Netflix series - and will SEC programs such as Vanderbilt, Auburn & South Carolina - be just a few of the more prominent teams featured? Also, what do you think was the primary motivation that led programs, such as Georgia & the University of Alabama, to decline to partake in the series? & Is "too much exposure" a good thing?. . .
    - University of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia has been granted an additional season of eligibility by the NCAA after the controversial ruling by the federal court that collegiate athletes may retain all four years of NCAA eligibility - even after playing for one (or more) years at the JUCO level. . .University of Texas CFB HC Steve Sarkasian recently spoke out & was not in favor of the court's ruling to throw out the adjudication. . .Will this controversial ruling lead to a significant spike in the median age (e.g., ages 27-29) of collegiate athletes? Do you agree or disagree with the federal court's ruling?
    - Steve Belilchick is set to join his Dad, Bill Belilchick, as the new defensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina following the University of Washington's upcoming Bowl game versus Louisville. . .Is anyone surprised by this news?. . .
    - According to multiple reports, both game developers, EA Sports & 2K Sports, are in early discussions to revive a College Basketball video game after the incredible success following the release of the NCAA 2025 College Football video game back in July of this year. . .What are your thoughts on the "revival" of a CBB game? Do you have a preference in terms of the game developer: EA or 2K Sports?
    - Per multiple source outlets last Thursday, HC Kirby Smart & the University of Georgia were preparing for the College Football Playoff without starting QB Carson Beck, after Beck was injured on the final play of the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship Game versus Texas. . .per sources, Beck was exploring surgery options to repair the injury to his right elbow sustained in the Bulldogs win. . .On the following Monday, an update was provided per ESPN, that Georgia starting QB Carson Beck had undergone successful surgery on his right elbow - and that he is "expected to return to throwing in the spring of 2025," and will therefore, miss the remainder of the CFB Playoffs. . .How does the loss of Carson Beck affect Kirby Smart's gameplan & preparation for the upcoming Quarterfinal game versus Notre Dame? Or do they approach the upcoming game with a very similar mentality/gameplan?
    - NCAA College Football Bowl Season Continued: Recap & Review: Due to time constraints, JD & Spencer chose to breakdown & provide a detailed analysis of the bowl games that have occurred within the past week; In particular, the following list of bowl games were reviewed & discussed in this episode:
    Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Florida vs. Tulane
    College Football Playoff First Round Game(s) Presented by Allstate:
    No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Indiana
    No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU
    No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Clemson
    No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee
    - NCAA College Football: The Transfer Portal: JD & Spencer selected twelve of the most notable - or most impactful - player transfers to discuss for this episode. The following players, who entered the NCAA transfer portal, as listed below, have since committed to a new program. . .*BUT you will have to tune in to discover which school(s) the players have selected:
    Liberty QB Kaidon Salter has committed to __________________
    Washington State QB John Mateer has committed to ________________
    Alabama WR Caleb Odom has committed to __________________
    Purdue EDGE Will Heldt has committed to _____________________
    Alabama WR Kendrick Law has committed to ___________________
    USC DL Bear Alexander has committed to ____________________
    Miami WR Isaiah Horton has committed to ____________________
    Army RB Kanye Udoh has committed to ____________________
    Georgia Tech WR Eric Singleton Jr. has committed to ____________________
    Penn State QB Beau Pribula has committed to ___________________
    Ohio State QB Air Noland has committed to ___________________
    Tulane QB Darian Mensah has committed to ____________ and signed an NIL deal that will pay him $8M over the next two years.
    - NCAA College Football Bowl Season Game Predictions: JD & Spencer preview the upcoming CFB Bowl games & provide their individual/independent game predictions for the following games:
    Lockhead Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Oklahoma (-9) vs. Navy         O/U43.5
    Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Tech (-3) vs. Vanderbilt                  O/U51.5
    Autozone Liberty Bowl: Arkansas (-1.5) vs. Texas Tech              O/U52.5
    DirecTV Holiday Bowl: #21 Syracuse (-6.5) vs. Washington St.         O/U59.5
    SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: USC vs. Texas A&M (-3.5)          O/U51.5
    Wasabi Fenway Bowl: UCONN vs. UNC (-3)                      O/U52.5
    Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl: Boston College vs. Nebraska (-3.5)   O/U45.5
    Isleta New Mexico Bowl: Louisiana vs. TCU (-13)              O/U57.5
    Go Bowling Military Bowl: ECU vs. NC State (-6)              O/U58.5
    Pop-Tarts Bowl: #18 Iowa St. vs. #13 Miami (-3.5)            O/U55.5
    Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl: Miami-OH (-2.5) vs. Colorado St.          O/U40.5
    Valero Alamo Bowl: #17 BYU vs. #23 Colorado (-4)             O/U54.5
    Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl: LA Tech vs. Army (-16.5)  O/U43.5
    TransPerfect Music City Bowl: Iowa vs. #19 Missouri (-3)           O/U40.5
    ReliaQuest Bowl: #11 Alabama (-13.5) vs. Michigan             O/U43.5
    Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: Louisville (-2.5) vs. Washington          O/U49.5
    Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: #15 South Carolina (-9.5) vs. #20 Illinois        O/U47.5
    Kinder's Texas Bowl: Baylor (-1) vs. LSU                     O/U59.5
    TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Duke vs. #14 Ole Miss (-14.5)                O/U52.5
    CFB Playoff Quarterfinal: VRBO Fiesta Bowl: No. 6 Penn St. (-10.5) vs. No. 3 Boise
    St. O/U52.5
    CFB Playoff Quarterfinal: Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl: No. 5 Texas (-14) vs. No. 4 Arizona
    St.  O/U51.5
    CFB Playoff Quarterfinal: Rose Bowl (Prudential): No. 8 Ohio State (-2.5) vs. No. 1 Oregon  O/U54.5
    CFB Playoff Quarterfinal: Allstate Sugar Bowl: No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 2 Georgia (-1.5)   O/U52.5
    - NFL: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater, who as a HC, led Miami Northwestern Senior High School, his alma mater, to a Class 3A Florida High School Athletic Association state title earlier this month - is coming out of retirement, and as of Thursday, signed with NFL playoff contender, Detroit Lions - as per the announcement made by Lions HC Dan Campbell. . .
    - Former NFL & Eagles WR Desean Jackson is finalizing an agreement to become the next College Football Head Coach at Delaware State, an HBCU. . .Jackson is the latest former NFL player to return to the sideline in some capacity or role. . .Is this a good or a bad thing for the sport?. . .
    - The Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) defeated the Houston Texans 27-19 last Saturday evening to close in on the No. 1 seed for the AFC Conference in the upcoming NFL Playoffs. . .QB Patrick Mahomes showed no signs of slowing down after sustaining an ankle sprain the week prior. . .Texans QB C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards with 2 TD's & 2 picks as Houston (9-6) struggled offensively for most of the afternoon - but one of Stroud's TD passes came at a great expense: WR Tank Dell, who had six catches for 98 yards, sustained a devastating knee injury after colliding with Texans teammate Jared Wayne as he fell to the ground. . .Dell was carted off the field and immediately transported to the University of Kansas Medical Center where he would remain overnight. . .An update was reported on the following Monday that Tank Dell had suffered a torn MCL, torn LCL, a torn ACL, a dislocated kneecap, and meniscus damage - Overall, this has been a "rough year" for Mr. Dell. . .
    - Commanders QB Jayden Daniels threw 5 TDs as Washington ended the Philadelphia Eagles' 10-game winning streak after 36-33 victory on Sunday evening. . .Offensively, the Eagles were stagnant for a vast majority of the game, especially after QB Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion following the hit by Commanders rookie LB Frankie Luvu in the first quarter. . .Hurts was replaced by backup QB Kenny Pickett, who saw his first meaningful NFL action in over a year before sustaining a rib injury of his own. . .Eagles RB Saquon Barkley finished the game rushing for 150 yards with 2 TDs on 29 carries, however, it just wasn't enough to get the Eagles over the hump. . .WR DeVonta Smith would commit an extremely rare error when he dropped a pass that would have given Philly a first down rather than a second FG from Jake Elliot - Smith would go on to take responsibility for the rare mistake. . .
    - NFL on Christmas Day - "A Netflix Special Event:" The Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) officially locked up the top seed in the AFC Playoffs - and home-field advantage - for the fourth time in the past seven seasons after their clinical victory over the skidding Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. . .KC raced to an early 13-point lead & were never visibly shaken in this game by the Steelers (10-6), who have now dropped three consecutive game & whose fall from grace, might certainly prevent them from capturing the AFC North division that, at one point, was theirs for the taking. . .Chiefs TE Travis Kelce would score on a history-making 12-yard TD to seal the victory in the fourth quarter - as this was the 77th scoring reception of Kelce's career, breaking a franchise record set by HOF Tony Gonzalez. . .The Chiefs defense wasn't so bad, either - No Chris Jones. No Problem. . .The Chiefs completed the 3-0 sweep with their 3rd game in eleven days, while Steelers QB Russell Wilson struggled significantly in this game, finishing 23 of 37 for 205 yards passing with no TDs & 1 pick. . .
    - The second NFL "game" on Christmas Day was between the 10-5 Baltimore Ravens & the 9-6 Houston Texans (but was it a "game," though?). . .Ravens QB Lamar Jackson passed Michael Vick by breaking the NFL career rushing record for a QB while the Ravens committed a criminal offense - defeating the Texans 31-2. . . Jackson's performance certainly should bolster his case for a 3rd NFL MVP, and with the 3rd consecutive victory for the Ravens, they are in the 'driver's seat' to clinch the AFC North title (if they defeat Cleveland next week, the Ravens will clinch the division title). . .Ravens RB Derrick Henry rushed for 147 yards & set the Ravens season record with his 16th TD of the season, passing both Ray Rice & Mark Ingram. . .Baltimore dominated the Texans from start to finish as Houston was still reeling after the horrific season-ending injury sustained by WR Tank Dell less than a week ago. . .The Texans struggled offensively to finish drives, and secured their only points in the game on a safety in the second quarter of the game - QB C.J. Stroud threw for 185 yards, but was sacked multiple times & threw a costly pick. . .Texans RB Joe Mixon struggled as well, managing just 26 rushing yards as Houston (9-7) lost their 2nd straight game. . .
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    2 hr 24 min
  • Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 68 - "The Richie Incognito Episode"
    Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!

    Episode 68 - “The Richie Incognito Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:


    • A Deep Dive into the 2009 "NFL's Dirtiest Player" Award Winner
    • Miscellaneous/Other Sporting News: Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who accused three Duke Men's Lacrosse players of r*pe in 2006, which ignited a social war & national firestorm, recently appeared on a web show "Let's Talk with Kat" from jail, where she admitted that she lied and "testified falsely," against them. . . What are your thoughts on Mangum's revelation, and Why do you think it took her two decades to come clean? (Let Us Know What You Think - Tweet Us on X - @TraditionFinest -OR- Send Us a Message at [email protected]!). . .
    • Conor McGregor announced on Tuesday that he has agreed to an exhibition boxing match versus Logan Paul that will take place in India. . .Is Conor procrastinating his return to the UFC? If so, Why?. . .
    • MLB: The New York Yankees have acquired 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs, per Jeff Passan. . .
    • NCAA Men's College Basketball: ESPN College Basketball Analyst & Commentator Dick Vitale recently announced that he is officially cancer-free after undergoing a recent PET scan. . . Prayers were answered for the "Diaper, dandy!. . . the P.D.P'eer, baby!". . . No. 1-ranked Tennessee recently won - what might be their wildest game of the entire 2024 season - when they nailed a Three-point shot from halfcourt as time expired - to defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini . . .The Volunteers currently hold a 10-0 record, and are off to their best start since the 1999-2000 season. . .Q: Are there any College Basketball teams that are playing better right now than HC Rick Barnes' Tennessee Volunteers?. . . *Auburn Tigers HC Bruce Pearl is on line #2. . . Has the SEC become the 'deepest' Conference in NCAA Men's College Basketball?. . .
    • NBA: Per the NBA Bleacher Report on Monday - the New Orleans Pelicans would openly embrace a "franchise rebuild" - based primarily on the report that the franchise is "open" to trade discussions involving their veteran players, such as Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and C.J. McCollum - but are not interested in trading their core of young talented players,including SF Herb Jones, Rookie C Yves Missi, and G Trey Murphy III. . .After an abysmal stretch of NBA All-Star Games the past few seasons, the NBA have announced a new format - a mini-tournament - for the 2025 All-Star Game, which will include: (a) Three teams of NBA All-Stars (each team will consist of 8 players), (b) A Fourth team that will include 'Rising Stars' Champions, (c) Each game will be played to a final target score of 40 points, (d) a $1.8M prize pool/incentive, and finally (e) the return of honorary GM's and HC's (which will include the 'Inside the NBA' crew (i.e., Chuck, Shaq, Kenny & Candace Parker) as GM'S & the top East/West teams' HC(s) will coach the four teams) - Q: What are your thoughts on the NBA's new format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game? Will you give it a legitimate chance & tune in -OR- Are you already scarred for life after these past few seasons?
    • NCAA: News & Storylines: ESPN College Football Analyst & Former Head Coach at the University of Florida & Mississippi State, Dan Mullen, has been hired at UNLV's next CFB HC, the school announced on Thursday - the exact terms of the contract agreement have not yet been revealed to the public, but according to multiple sources, Mullen was hired on a five-year deal. . . Mullen replaces former UNLV HC Barry Odom, who departed the program two weeks ago for the vacant HC position at the University of Purdue. . .Q: Were you surprised to hear the news that Dan Mullen would be returning to CFB as a HC?. . . and as UNLV's next HC?. . .
    • The College Football Awards were announced on Wednesday - and while most of the award winners were predictable, it's no surprise that some fans were left scratching their heads and wondering whether the decision is based on a "popularity contest"
      - University of Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter made history by becoming the first player in CFB history to win the Bednarik (best defensive player) & the Biletnikoff Award (best WR) in the same season. . . but what about San Jose State University WR Nick Nash?. . . Nash finished the 2024 CFB season 1st in receptions, 1st in receptions per game, 1st in receiving yards & 1st in receiving TD's - but was not voted "first" for the Biletnikoff Award winner - Q: Is the "obvious" difference between Nash & Hunter - SOS? Are these awards presented based on a popularity contest?
      - The Jim Thorpe Award (best CB) was presented to Texas CB Jahdae Barron. . .
      - The Maxwell Award (most outstanding/best CFB player) & The Doak Walker Award (best RB) was presented to Boise St. Ashton Jeanty. . .
      - The Ray Guy Award (best punter) was presented to USC Trojan Eddie Czaplicki. . .
      - The Indiana Hoosiers 1st-year HC Curt Cignetti was awarded the 2024 Coach of the Year Award. . . but was ASU's Kenny Dillingham robbed?. . .
      - The Burlsworth Trophy which is awarded to CFB's most outstanding player who began his career as a "walk-on" was presented to Oregon's Bryce Boettcher. . .
      - Texas OL Kelvin Banks Jr. was named the winner of both - Outland Trophy & Lombardi Trophy - which are awarded to the best interior lineman & best overall lineman, respectively. . .
      - The Army Black Knights won the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the nation's top offensive line. . .
      - University of Miami QB Cam Ward was named the Davey O'Brien National QB Award winner. . .
      - The John Mackey Trophy (best TE) was awarded to Penn State University TE Tyler Warren. . . but have you viewed Bowling Green TE Harold Fannin Jr.'s stats from the season?. . .
      • The Heisman Trophy was awarded to Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter on Saturday night. . . Hunter became the 2nd CU player to win the award & the first since RB Rashaan Salaam in 1994. . . First defensive player to win the award since Charles Woodson in 1997. . . RB Ashton Jeanty, the "People's Heisman?". . .
      • Heisman Trophy finalist & Miami QB Cam Ward believes the "sweet spot" for the CFB Playoff would be around 16-24 teams. . . Q: What are your thoughts?
      • Florida State HC Mike Norvell is giving $4.5M of his annual salary this year to the University in a restructured contract. . . Q: Will we begin to hear about more CFB HC's who are taking a "pay cut" to assist with player revenue?
      • "We Are Marshall, We Are Sun Belt Champions & We Are in an Odd Predicament:" The University of Marshall won the Sun Belt title game a week ago to finish the regular season at 10-3. . . Shortly afterwards, Thundering Herd HC Charles Huff would accept the vacant HC position at Southern Miss. . . Huff's departure led to approximately 25+ players entering into the NCAA transfer portal. . . On Saturday, the University released a statement, and notified officials that they are opting out of the 2024 'Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl' vs. Army because of "player unavailability due to activity in the transfer portal." . . Without any 6-6 teams that did not qualify for a bowl game, the NCAA found its replacement team, Louisiana Tech with a 5-7 record, will fill in for Marshall. . . Q: How stressful does it have to be for LA Tech to have less time to prepare for what IS Army's offense?. . .
      • NCAA CFB: The Transfer Portal: The NCAA has built an incredibly flawed system that is impossible to navigate for these collegiate athletes. . . The fact that we have an open transfer portal while the CFB season is still ongoing is mind-blowing!. . . The NCAA must fix this, and some sort of "regulation" should be considered their highest priority. . . Let's take a closer look at some of the most notable players who have recently entered the transfer portal - and have since signed and/or committed to a new program (BUT you MUST tune in to find out where each of these players committed:)
        - Former Texas A&M starting QB Conner Weigman has committed to. . .
        - Boston College transfer QB Thomas Castellanos has committed to. . .
        - SE Missouri State transfer WR Tristan Smith has committed to. . .
        - Oklahoma transfer QB Jackson Arnold has committed to. . .
        - USC transfer QB Miller Moss has committed to. . .
        - Mississippi State transfer QB Michael Van Buren has committed to. . .
        - Western Kentucky transfer QB TJ Finley has signed with. . .
        - Texas Tech transfer WR Micah Hudson has committed to. . .
        - Kentucky transfer WR has committed to. . .
        - Florida EDGE Jack Pyburn has committed to. . .
        - Stanford transfer QB Ashton Daniels has committed to. . .
        - Duke transfer QB Maalik Murphy has committed to. . . NOT Kentucky!
        - After initially announcing on Monday that he would enter the transfer portal as a "business decision," Alabama DB Jaylen Mbakwe has decided to. . .
        • NCAA CFB Week 16 & The Beginning of Bowl Season Review & Recap: JD & Spencer provide an in-depth discussion and breakdown for the Week 16 game - as well as for the initial bowl games of the season:
          • - "The Battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy:" No. 22 Army vs. Navy
          - Cricket Celebration Bowl: Jackson State vs. South Carolina State
          - IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Alabama vs. Western Michigan
          • NCAA CFB: Bowl Games & College Football Playoff First Round Game Predictions: JD & Spencer provide insight, detailed analysis, and breakdowns for each of the upcoming matchups this weekend, and provide their independent/individual game predictions for the following games:


            • StaffDNA Cure Bowl: Ohio (-3) vs. Jacksonville State O/U54.5
            Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Tulane vs. Florida (-14) O/U50.5
            College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 10 Indiana vs. No. 7 Notre Dame (-7) O/U51.5
            College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 11 SMU vs. No. 6 Penn State (-7.5) O/U53.5
            College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 12 Clemson vs. No. 5 Texas (-11) O/U51.5
            College Football Playoff First Round Game: No. 9 Tennessee vs. No. 8 Ohio State (-7.5) O/U47.5
            Myrtle Beach Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA (-8.5) O/U55.5
            Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Northern Illinois (-3) vs. Fresno State O/U39.5
            Hawai'i Bowl: USF vs. San Jose State (-4) O/U62.5
            GameAbove Sports Bowl: Pittsburgh (-7) vs. Toledo O/U51.5
            Rate Bowl: Rutgers vs. Kansas State (-6.5) O/U51.5
            68 Ventures Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Bowling Green (-7) O/U50.5
            • NFL: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater, who is the head coach at his high school alma mater - Miami Northwestern HS - led the football team to their first state title since 2019 with a 41-0 victory over Raines (FL). . .
            • San Francisco 49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell quits on his team?. . . The LA Rams defeat the Niners on Thursday Night Football 12-6. . . On Monday, the Niners announced that they have suspended Campbell for "conduct detrimental to the team," for three games - and the suspension will likely end Campbell's season (and career?). . .
            • Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes threw 2 TD passes, but left the game versus the Cleveland Browns limping off the field with an ankle injury in the 4th QTR. . . The Chiefs pulled off a relatively easy win 21-7. . .Chiefs backup QB Carson Wentz finally got to feel the fresh-cut grass of a football field?. . . Mahomes' ankle is not broken as X-rays were negative - but he does have a high-ankle sprain, and his availability is listed as "week-to-week.". . .
            • Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts accounted for 3 TD's as the Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 for a franchise-best 10th straight win. . . QB Russell Wilson & the Pickens-less Steelers struggled. . . Eagles RB Saquon Barkley is 'human' after all?. . . Steelers T.J. Watt lost to injury as well. . .
            • The Buffalo Bills knocked off the Detroit Lions to snap their 11-game winning streak - Bills QB Josh Allen continued to boost his case for league MVP. . . Bills win shootout of a game 48-42. . . Lions QB Jared Godd matched a career-high by throwing 5 TD passes for the NFC North-leading Lions (12-2) whose loss allowed Minnesota to tie Detroit for the divisional lead. . . Lions RB David Montgomery suffered a torn MCL, and is out "indefinitely" - "Sonic has lost its' Tails". . .
            • The Indianapolis Colts' blunders cost them the game vs. the Denver Broncos on Sunday and have officially been eliminated from NFL Playoffs contention. . . RB Jonathan Taylor drops the ball before entering the end zone?. . . Trick Play gone wrong?. . Broncos defeat the Colts 31-13. . .
            • Monday Night Football: WR Justin Jefferson & the Minnesota Vikings paid tribute to former NFL WR Randy Moss following the most recent news that he is battling liver cancer. . . Minnesota handles the Chicago Bears 30-12. . . Cris Carter & Jake Reed opened MNF by serving as honorary captain's - running out to midfield for the coin toss holding Randy Moss' jersey. . .



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              2 hr 50 min
            • Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 67 - "The Taj Gibson Episode"

              Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!

              Episode 67 - “The Taj Gibson Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:

              - "The College Football Head Coaching Carousel" - Chapel Bill, North Carolina? Rich Rod Returning to West Virginia?

              - The O.H.I.O Sportsmanship Act: flag-planting in Ohio, a felony offense?

              - MLB: Superstar Outfielder Juan Soto agreed to a record deal on Sunday with the New York Mets - contract agreement is a 15-year, $765M deal, which is the largest deal in professional sports history. . . Soto, age 26, is already a pretty accomplished guy - 4-time All Star, 4-time Silver Slugger, a batting champion, a HR Derby champion & World Series champion. . . The size of this contract is astronomical, but how long will it be before we see or hear of a player in a major sport (i.e., NBA, MLB, etc.) that is offered a "Billion" dollar contract? (Share your thoughts with us by sending a message to [email protected]!)

              - NBA: Reports have begun to swirl that the Miami Heat are now "open" to the possibility of trading All-Star SG Jimmy Butler. . . Is the "Jimmy Buckets" era officially over in Miami?. . . Jimmy Butler's agent Bernard Lee & ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania in a social-media feud?? At the ripe age of 35, What should the Miami Heat demand/expect in return for trading Jimmy Butler?. . .

              - NCAA CFB: News & Storylines: Oklahoma State University requested for HC Mike Gundy to take a "significant pay cut," as well as a "significant drop in his buyout," and early reports indicated that Gundy's future with the program was in flux. . . Update: Mike Gundy & Oklahoma State have agreed to a restructured deal, and Gundy will remain the Cowboys' HC - the restructured deal includes a reduction in both Gundy's annual salary which will, in turn, be redistributed as part of revenue sharing with players - as well as his overall buyout from the program. . . Sources have indicated that the two days of uncertainty concerning Gundy's future with the program was in relation to the two sides' differences on the amount of the salary reduction. . . Mike Gundy is a "national treasure" to the world of College Football, and he is as unique as he is a 'solid' HC - Are you happy to hear that Gundy is returning as the HC for OK State next season, or do you feel as though his 'glory days' of success, are long gone? (Let us know what you think - Tweet us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest)

              - Sources confirmed to ESPN's Chris Low on Saturday that UCF has hired Scott Frost as it's College Football HC, a move that reunites the Knights with one of their most successful coaches in program history - Frost led UCF from 2016 to 2017, guiding the Knights to a perfect 13-0 season & a No. 6 finish in the AP Poll & was awarded as the CFB National Coach of the Year, before departing to become the HC at his alma mater, Nebraska, in 2018. . . What are your thoughts on UCF re-hiring Scott Frost as the program's new HC?

              - I'll Take "Things I Would Have Never Guessed," for $1,000, Alex: American & French Actor Timothee Chalamat knows ball. . . Chalamat was the guest picker for this week's run of 'College Gameday' on ESPN. . . and he was the only one on the Gameday panel who correctly predicted Ohio's 38-3 routing over Miami (OH) in the MAC Championship Game. . . even with his extensive knowledge of CFB, Chalamat would finish 4-of-7 in his game picks for Conference Championship Week (or was 57% accurate) - he did not predict Louisiana, Clemson, Georgia to pull out the wins in their respective Conf. Championship game(s). . . Should Timothee Chalamat be a regular guest on ESPN's College Gameday?

              - On Monday evening, the NCAA announced the four finalists for the Heisman trophy which included - Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel, Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty & Miami QB Cam Ward. . . four finalists were listed. . . but it's safe to say that this is a "two-man" race between Hunter & Jeanty. . .Which finalist do you predict to win this year's Heisman trophy? Do you believe your prediction is the most deserving player to hoist the Heisman trophy?

              - It was announced on Wednesday that former Auburn Tigers HC Bryan Harsin is the new Offensive Coordinator for the California Golden Bears. . .Do you believe Bryan Harsin will over- or underachieve as the OC for Cal?. . .

              - Kyle Whittingham recently announced his decision this past weekend regarding his future as the HC at the University of Utah. . . Whittingham would announce his decision via social media with a seamlessly direct post: "I'm Back" (Such a Boomer!)

              - It was announced on Tuesday that University of South Carolina star freshman EDGE Dylan Stewart has agreed to a new deal to stay with the Gamecocks through next season. . . Stewart's new deal has a guaranteed yearly salary between $1M and $1.5M. . . NIL is ruining collegiate sports. . .Is this the "new normal" for college athletes? a program's fanbase? Are the 'old days' of witnessing a player on your favorite CFB team grow & develop over four years - gone with the wind?. . . Some additional news out of the University of South Carolina, they have hired former Alabama HC Mike Shula as its new Offensive Coordinator - according to Gamecocks' coaching staff, Shula played a pivotal role in the development of redshirt freshman QB LaNorris Sellers over the 2024 CFB season. . .

              - "Carolina This, Carolina That!" - Former NFL & New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick, age 72, has agreed to become the next HC at the University of North Carolina - a 3-year, $30M deal. . . Can 'Chapel Bill' lead the Tar Heels to the 'promised land?

              - The University of Michigan targeted & has officially hired UNC's Chip Lindsey to be the Wolverines' new Offensive Coordinator. . .Lindsey, once the OC for the Hoover High School team (Alabama) that was featured on MTV's 'Two-A-Days' in 2006. . .& also has coordinator experience with brief stints at UCF, Auburn, Southern Miss, etc. . .

              - Quite possibly the most entertaining CFB news, believe it or not, is not related to the NCAA transfer portal, the NIL or the College Football Playoff. . . but instead involves a player commitment: Class of 2025 QB Chase Herbstreit announced via social media that he has committed to the University of Michigan. . . Chase is the son of College Gameday analyst/CFB commentator AND former Ohio State QB Kirk Herbstreit. . .Is this not the highest form of ultimate betrayal? - Just a Reminder: The week leading up to "The Game" Ohio State players/coaches & fans will not mention, acknowledge, or use words that begin with the letter "M" & refer to Michigan as "that team up North!". . . Is JD overreacting or is this actually a big deal?!

              - Following the College Football Playoff Bracket reveal on Sunday, and learning which twelve teams made it into the playoff, and which team(s) were on the 'outside looking in,' - Fans, AD's & Analysts alike, have all discussed & pondered the CFB Playoff Committee's decision to leave one particular CFB team out, who had a much stronger "Strength of Schedule," in contrast to the team that was selected for an 'at-large' bid - and this has led a discussion and/or debate regarding the following topic of consideration: Should College Football programs arrange for a "soft non-conference" schedule in order to improve their odds of receiving an 'at-large' bid into the CFB Playoff? (Please let us know your thoughts!!)

              - NCAA CFB Week 15 or "Conference Championship Week:" Review & Recap: JD & Spencer provide in-depth game breakdowns, player analysis, & discuss the playoff implications for each of the following Week 15 or "Conference Championship Game(s):"

              Mountain West Conf. Championship Game: Boise State - 21 UNLV - 7
              American Athletic Conf. Championship Game: Tulane - 14 Army - 35
              Dr. Pepper Big 12 Conf. Championship Game: Arizona State - 45 Iowa State - 19
              SEC Conf. Championship Game: Georgia - 22 Texas - 19
              ACC Conf. Championship Game: Clemson - 34 SMU - 31
              Big Ten Conf. Championship Game: Oregon - 45 Penn State - 37
              - On last Sunday - and following a wildly entertaining Conference Championship Week - the College Football Playoff Committee completed their assigned task(s): (1) to unbiasedly rank the top 25 CFB teams; and (2) determine the seeding for the team(s) selected for the 12-team expanded playoff. . . ESPN revealed the 2024 College Football Playoff Bracket in a special on Sunday. . . and in case you were wondering - YES! The controversy is once again "juicy!" - the BIG news: SMU is "in" while Alabama & Miami were left "out" of the CFB Playoff field. . .
              - The 2024 CFB Playoff Rankings & Bracket includes the following teams - that include five Conference Champions as well as seven teams with an "at-large" big:
              Teams with a First-Round Bye:
              1. Oregon (13-0, Big Ten Champion) - Rose Bowl
              2. Georgia (11-2, SEC Champion) - Allstate Sugar Bowl
              3. Boise State (12-1, MWC Champion) - VRBO Fiesta Bowl
              4. Arizona State (11-2, Big 12 Champion) - Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
              First-Round Matchups:
              No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas
              No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State
              No. 10 Indiana at. No. 7 Notre Dame
              No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State
              - Former Alabama HC Nick Saban criticizes the CFB Playoff Committee for selecting SMU as the No. 11 seed over Alabama - and the importance of a team's "Strength of Schedule;". . . Radio host Paul Finebaum believes the Committee chose the "path of least resistance," What are your thoughts regarding Nick Saban & Paul Finebaum's comments regarding the CFB Playoff Committee's decision to select SMU for the final "at-large" bid?. . . ESPN BET odds to win the National Championship?. . . A three-way tie at +350?.
              - NCAA CFB Week 16 & Bowl Season Preview & Game Predictions: JD & Spencer will be predicting the bowl games for that particular week - and the following week until the release of the next episode:
              Week 16: Commander-in-Chief's Trophy: Navy at #22 Army (-6.5) O/U41.5
              Bowl Games:
              Cricket Celebration Bowl: Jackson State (-1) vs. SC State O/U54.5
              IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: South Alabama (-7.5) vs. W. Michigan O/U57.5
              Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl: Memphis (-4.5) vs. West Virginia O/U58.5
              Boca Raton Bowl: WKU vs. James Madison (-8) O/U52.5
              Art of Sport Bowl: Cal (-2) vs. UNLV O/U50.5
              R + L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Georgia Southern (-6) vs. Sam Houston O/U48.5
              - NFL: Thursday Night Football: The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-31 after HC Dan Campbell proved that he is "never scared" to go for it on 4th down. . .
              - Former NFL WR Randy Moss has revealed that he is battling liver cancer. . . prayers up for #81 & his immediate family. . .
              - The Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) clinched their 9th straight AFC West title with another walk-off FG versus the LA Chargers on Sunday. . . The Chiefs win the game 19-17. . . Nate Hauser is the 3rd Chiefs kicker this season to hit a game-winning FG as time expired - No other team in NFL history has had more than one kicker accomplish this feat in a single season. . .
              - The Philadelphia Eagles won their 9th straight game versus the Carolina Panther 22-16. . . RB Saquon Barkley surpassed LeSean McCoy's Eagles rushing record. . . while the "Passing" game needs some work - just ask WR1 A.J. Brown?. . . What's going on with the buzz surrounding the "fractured" relationship between QB Jalen Hurts & WR A.J. Brown?. . . Carolina QB Bryce Young continues to play extremely well - finishing the game 19-of-34 for 191 yards passing. . . Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard topped the 1,000 rushing yards in a season mark. . .
              - Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins in a bit of a (four-game, no TD/8 INT) slump. . . but who's counting?. . . The Falcons tumble from 1st place after losing to the Minnesota Vikings 42-21. . .QB Sam Darnold added another milestone to his brilliant season, and the Vikings had two 100+ yard & 2 TD WR's in a game for the first time in franchise history. . .
              - Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen set an NFL mark with 3 TD passes & 3 rushing TD's. . . but it just isn't enough. . . as Stafford's Rams were able to hold off the Bills in a shootout 44-42. . . both offenses combined for a total of 902 yards of offense with a single turnover or QB sack. . .
              - Bengals QB Joe Burrow led Cincinnati to a 27-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. . . while his house was burglarized & ransacked, according to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Olivia Ponton, who is "employed by Joe Burrow.". .
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              2 hr 39 min
            • Tradition's Finest Episode 66 - "The Andrew Bogut Episode"
              Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!
              Episode 66 - “The Andrew Bogut Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
              - Vito the Pug silences the critics - Shout Out to Vito for being the first Pug to win the 2024 National Dog Show!
              - NCAA Men's College Basketball: It's safe to say that UCONN HC Dan Hurley is NOT a fan of the state of Hawaii - especially after the UCONN Huskies dropped their 3rd straight game in the 'Maui Invitational' 85-67 versus the Dayton Flyers - and Forward Alex Karaban found himself in the back of a Caravan headed to the Hospital following the Huskies' loss?. . .The second consecutive year of the 'SEC/ACC Challenge' tipped off on Tuesday with ten matchups scheduled - followed by six additional games on Wednesday - but unfortunately, for the SEC Conference, it was not much of "challenge," as they clinched the 'Challenge' with a record of 9-1 with the SEC's single loss coming at the hands of Clemson, who defeated No. 4 Kentucky 70-66 on Tuesday night.
              - NBA: PF/C Paul Millsap informed ESPN that, after playing in the NBA for 16 seasons, announced his retirement from the league - Millsap is one of eight players in the NBA history with 500 three-pointers, 1,000 steals & 500 blocks - Millsap, age 39, last played in the league for the Brooklyn Nets back in the 2021-22 NBA season. . . but will forever be remembered for his time with the 2015 Atlanta Hawks team, who entered the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs but disappointedly enough, were swept in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers. . .
              - NCAA CFB: News & Storylines: Former CFB & NFL QB Andrew Luck informed ESPN that he is returning to the University of Stanford to serve the football program's General Manager. . . Will Luck's presence have a positive influence on the overall direction of the Stanford Cardinal football program?
              - On Tuesday & following the end to the UCF Knights' football season, HC Gus Malzahn has decided to leave the program, and will become the Offensive Coordinator at Florida State University. . .Is Guz Malzahn on a "Revenge for Auburn" coaching tour OR is he accepting this role to serve as the next HC of the FSU Seminoles?
              - The final & Week 15 College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed on Tuesday night - and no surprise here, Controversy has found its way inside the room. . .For a second consecutive season, a team/program/school from the state of Florida is BIG mad after the CFP Committee elected to rank a 9-3 Alabama team out of the SEC Conference over a 10-2 Miami team out of the ACC Conference (Alabama at CFB No. 11 & Miami at CFP No. 12). . . University of Miami AD Dan Radakovich released a statement and did not hold back his feelings on the University of Alabama & the College Football Playoff Committee - while CFP Chairman Warde Manuel provided a very clear picture of the "Why" behind the Committee's decision to rank Alabama over Miami: (1) Record versus Top-25 teams: Alabama: 3-1 vs. Miami: 0-1; and (2) Record versus teams above .500: Alabama: 6-1 versus Miami: 4-2.
              - The Early Signing Period of National Signing Day is Upon Us!. . . "Flipped Commitments & Tossed Hats" seemed to be the central theme on Wednesday - JD & Spencer discussed Na'eem Offord - a five-star CB out of Birmingham, AL - and his decision to commit on live television. . .
              - NCAA CFB on "Black Friday" & Week 14 Review & Recap: Week 14 or aka "Rivalry Week" of the College Football season certainly did not disappoint its viewers; On Saturday, if you watched the CFB games just for your 'love of the game,' then you got a little extra this weekend - as among the slate of game(s), you most likely encountered one (or more) of the following occurrences: sideline confrontation/melees, tense exchanges between opposing players & opposing head coaches, midfield/end zone flag-planting (thanks alot, Baker Mayfield!!), mascots boxing, and/or horrible officiating. . .JD & Spencer break down & provide a detailed analysis of the following CFB games from Week 14 of the CFB season:
              "It's Great in Eight:" #7 Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
              Two-Way star Travis Hunter's "Heisman Moment?:" #25 Colorado vs. Oklahoma State
              "The Palmetto Bowl: #15 South Carolina vs. #12 Clemson
              "The (It-Wasn't-Much-of-A) Game:" Michigan vs. #2 Ohio State
              "Fraud Alert?:" #6 Miami vs. Syracuse
              "Revenge Tour, Interrupted? at the Iron Bowl: #13 Alabama vs. Auburn
              "The 1890's Called. .They Want Their Rivalry Back?:" #3 Texas vs. #20 Texas A&M
              - NCAA CFB Week 15 or "Conference Championship Week" Preview & Game Predictions: JD & Spencer preview the upcoming CFB Conference Championship Game(s), and provide their individual and independent game predictions:
              Mountain West Conf. Championship: #20 UNLV vs. #10 Boise State (-4) O/U57.5
              American Athletic Conf. Championship: Tulane (-5) vs. #24 Army O/U45.5
              Dr. Pepper Big 12 Conf. Championship: #16 Iowa State vs. #15 Arizona State (-2) O/U49.5
              Big Ten Conf. Championship: #3 Penn State vs. #1 Oregon (-3.5) O/U50.5
              SEC Conf. Championship: #5 Georgia vs. #2 Texas (-2.5) O/U49.5
              ACC Conf. Championship: #17 Clemson vs. #8 SMU (-2.5) O/U55.5
              - NFL News & Week 13 Recap: "Time Management" is not a 'resume-booster' but it SHOULD be! - The Chicago Bears lost to the 11-1 Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day 23-20 after QB Caleb Williams allows 25-30 seconds to run off the clock before snapping the ball which would have allowed the Bears to attempt a last second, game-winning FG (but that would just make too much sense!). . . Much like in the game of Chess, there is always a player one-step ahead - that guy in this case, Bears HC Matt Eberflus, who just so happened to have a timeout remaining that he CHOSE.NOT. TO. USE. . . After losing six straight games, the Bears fired HC Matt Eberflus as he becomes the first HC in franchise history to be fired in-season. . .
              - There are a few things in life that are certain: Death. Taxes. The Miami Dolphins and cold weather do not "jive" very well with one another - the Green Bay Packers defeat the Dolphins at Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving Day 30-17 with a kickoff temperature of 27 degrees. . . Packers QB Jordan Love celebrated the team's victory by doing what on live television?. . .
              - The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 19-17 on Sunday in the most "Chiefs-style" way. . . The win secured the Chief's 10th consecutive NFL playoffs berth, which is the second longest streak in NFL history. . . A botched snap later, the Raiders are now 2-10 on the season. . .
              - Breaking News was Released by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday: The franchise has suspended WR Diontae Johnson for one game for "conduct detrimental to the team," - Johnson refused to enter the Ravens' game versus the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. . . Johnson's stats since the Ravens acquired him from Carolina: one catch for 6 yards. . .
              - Monday Night Football: The Denver Broncos defeated the 3-9 Cleveland Browns 41-32 in what might have been "the most entertaining NFL game of the season thus far," as Browns QB Jameis Winston threw for a franchise-record 497 yards & 4 TD's - but he also threw for two pick-6's (and a total of 3 INT's). . . Winston is now the all-time single game leader for passing yards in Browns franchise history, surpassing the team record of 457 yards passing previously set by former QB Josh McCown in 2015 versus Baltimore. . .The Broncos are now 8-5 entering their "bye" week, and currently sit in the 7th & final wildcard playoff spot in the AFC - the Broncos have not been in the playoffs since 2015. . .
              - The NFL has suspended & upheld the appeal of Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair for his three-game suspension for repeated violations of player safety rules after his hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence on Sunday. . . Do you agree with the NFL's decision to suspend - and deny Al-Shaair's suspension - for the hit on Lawrence? What are your thoughts on Al-Shaair's apology that he posted on social media?
              Thanks for Listening!!
              2 hr 56 min
            • Tradition's Finest Episode 65 - "The Lane Johnson Episode"
              Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast
              & Happy Thanksgiving to Our Listeners!!
              Episode 65 - “The Lane Johnson Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
              • MLB: Last week, Atlanta Braves P Chris Sale won the National League Cy Young Award, while Detroit Tigers P Tarik Skuball won the American League Cy Young Award unanimously. . . New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge was voted the AL MVP, his second MVP award, tying Yankees legend Mickey Mantle as the only two Yanks' to win the award unanimously, while Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani claimed his third unanimous MVP in the National League, and joined Frank Robinson as the only MLB players to win the MVP award in both the AL & NL. . . "The Rich Always Find a Way to Get Richer:" It was announced on Tuesday evening that LH pitcher & two-time Cy Young award winner, Blake Snell, is working on an agreement for a five-year deal with the MLB reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers worth an estimated $182 millions contract, sources confirmed to ESPN. . .
              • NCAA Men's & Women's College Basketball: The University of Memphis stunned the MBB world when they upset the defending back-to-back NCAA Champion & No. 2-ranked UCONN Huskies 99-97 in OT of the opening game of the NCAA MBB Maui Invitational on Monday - Huskies HC Dan Hurley was not a "happy camper" at the postgame press conference, expressing his displeasure over a late offensive foul call called on Huskies' F Liam McNeeley, that led to UCONN's 17-game winning streak dating back to last season, being snapped - What were your thoughts on the costly "over-the-back" foul call on McNeeley?. . . On the following day, Tuesday, No. 2-ranked UCONN fell again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski's last second off-balance layup - the anger, rage & animosity for the Monday loss certainly carried over into HC Dan Hurley's postgame press conference as he fumed once again after the officials "missed" an over-the-back foul call late in the game. . . What are your thoughts on Dan Hurley's sideline antics & comments following the Huskies' two-game losing streak? (Send us your thoughts to [email protected]!). . .Center Johni Broome scored on a putback with a single second left to help No. 4-ranked Auburn Tigers rally for an 83-81 win over No. 5-ranked Iowa State Cyclones in a Maui Invitational quarterfinal game on Monday - the Tigers trailed by as many as 18 points after shooting 10-for-26 in the first half, but rallied after outrebounding the Cyclones 21-10 in the second half. . . No. 9-ranked Alabama defeated No. 6-ranked Houston on Tuesday night 85-80 in OT as Crimson Tide G Mark Sears found his "new groove" and finished the game with 24 points - the explosive plays by the Crimson Tide in the OT period proved to be the difference in the outcome as 'Bama outscored the Cougars 7-2 in OT. . . After defeating the Dayton Flyers 92-90 in the Maui quarterfinal game on Monday, the North Carolina Tar Heels ran into a "brick wall" on Tuesday evening when they played the No. 4-ranked Auburn Tigers in a Maui semifinal game - Auburn dominated the Tar Heels 85-72 as C Johni Broome posted his 4th consecutive double-double (64th in his career) after scoring 23 points & a career-best 19 rebounds as the Tigers remain undefeated at 6-0 - Auburn is vying to become the 3rd SEC Conference team to win the Maui Invitational, and will play an undefeated Memphis team in the Maui Championship Game on Wednesday. . . In "Terry's Chocolate Vegas Showdown," No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks were able to hold off the No. 11-ranked Duke Blue Devils 75-72 after Jayhawks C Hunter Dickinson was ejected from the game for "kicking a Blue Devils player in the head" midway thru the second half of the game? Thoughts on Blue Devils freshman phenom Cooper Flagg's game performance?
              • UCONN Women's Basketball HC Geno Auriemma tallied his 1,217th win to pass Tara VerDerveer for the most wins by any coach in NCAA basketball history. . . "All Good Things Come to an End?:" Did the defending NCAA Women's Basketball Champion & No. 1-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks LOSE a regular-season basketball game, ending their 43-game winning streak? by double digits?. . .
              • NBA: Russell Westbrook became the first NBA player to record 200 triple-doubles in NBA history. . . The Cleveland Cavaliers 15-1?. . . The short-handed Philadelphia 76ers ended their five-game losing streak last Saturday night after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 113-98 after Rookie Guard & Tik Tok superstar Jared McCain's stellar performance, finishing the game with 30 points, while All-Star C Joel Embiid missed the game with "swelling in his left knee."
              • NCAA CFB: News & Storylines: Five-star QB Julian "JuJu" Lewis - the No. 2 high school recruit in the country according to ESPN Class of 2025 - committed to the University of Colorado on Thursday live on "The Pat McAfee Show." - this announcement was made just four days after Lewis decommitted from USC on Sunday - What are your thoughts on Lewis' commitment to HC "Primetime" Deion Sanders & the Colorado Buffaloes? Does his commitment ensure that Deion plans to or will remain the HC at Colorado in 2025? (Let us know what you think!!). . . QB Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 high school football recruit in the ESPN Class of 2025 - flipped his commitment to his "home" state team of the Michigan Wolverines - Underwood has been committed to LSU since early January but was made a lucrative $10.5M NIL offer by UM to remain "home" for the next four years - What are your thoughts on Bryce Underwood's decision to flip his commitment from LSU to Michigan? and How will UM's $10.5M NIL offer affect the other NCAA programs & universities? . . .Following The Ohio State University's win over Indiana in Week 13, the University's 'Brutus the Buckeye' statue was viciously attacked on Saturday night, and Buckeye nation believes that Indiana or Michigan fans are the top suspects - Who do you surmise is behind the "vicious" attack on Brutus, and Why? (Share your thoughts on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest). . . "Some Tweet-ers Will Never Learn:" The University of Florida is one win away from forcing a fellow Twitter/X user, a Tennessee Volunteers' fan, tattoo UF HC Billy Napier's face on his ass cheek (unless he pulls a @Noles321 & deletes his social media profile & vanishes, which could ultimately jinx his beloved Volunteers in the CFB Playoff in the process!). . . "The Iron Bowl" has Commenced: On Monday, Auburn LB Demarcus Riddick made a few interesting comments about the Tiger's upcoming matchup versus the Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl - most notably about Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams & QB Jalen Milroe - and he further indicated that he "will not lose to 'Bama while [he's at Auburn.]" - Auburn freshman & top-leading WR Cam Coleman also went on record to state that "Alabama is the next stop on Auburn's 'revenge tour," (the Auburn Tigers current record sits at 5-6) - Alabama QB Jalen Milroe was unfazed by the comments and responded blatantly "good for him." What are your thoughts on the Tigers' LB Demarcus Riddick & WR Cam Coleman's comments leading up to the Iron Bowl?. . . News broke on Tuesday morning per CBS & On3 Sports that North Carolina has fired HC Mack Brown - Brown's firing comes just one day after he stated his intentions were to 'return to UNC for the 2025 CFB season.' - the Tar Heels' record is 6-5 leading up to their regular season finale versus the N.C. State Wolfpack on Saturday, which Brown will coach. . .Do you agree with UNC's decision to fire Mack Brown? If so, is age a primary factor? (Brown is 73 years old, and will turn 74 next August). . .
              • NCAA CFB Week 13: Review & Recap: Week 13 of the College Football season was an unbelievably wild & historic weekend that included a slew of upsets, and in one swell swoop - caused CHAOS across the CFB landscape - and knocked multiple team(s) out of contention for the CFB Playoffs. . . JD & Spencer discuss & provide detailed game breakdown(s) & player analysis - as well as the playoff implications for each game - for the following Week 13 CFB games:
                Florida Gators vs. #9 Ole Miss Rebels
                #2 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. #5 Indiana Hoosiers
                Kansas Jayhawks vs. #16 Colorado Buffaloes
                #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. #19 Army Black Knights
                Oregon State vs. #25 Washington State ("PAC-12 Championship" Game)
                Oklahoma Sooners vs. #7 Alabama Crimson Tide
                Auburn Tigers vs. #15 Texas A&M Aggies

                • Other Notable Scores from CFB Week 13:
                  • #3 Texas defeated Kentucky 31-14
                  LSU held off Vanderbilt in Baton Rouge for a 24-17 victory
                  #22 Iowa State defeated Utah 31-28
                  • NCAA CFB Week 14 Preview & "Rivalry Week" Game Predictions: JD & Spencer preview the following CFB Week 14 games, and provide their individual game predictions:
                    • "The Old Man River Rivalry Game:" Memphis at #20 Tulane (-14.5) O/U56.5
                    "The Egg Bowl:" Mississippi State at #9 Ole Miss (-26) O/U61.5
                    "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate:" Georgia Tech at #10 Georgia (-19.5) O/U53.5
                    "The Border War or the Cascade Clash:" Washington at #1 Oregon O/U50.5
                    "The Duel in the Desert:" #21 Arizona State (-9.5) at Arizona O/U53.5
                    #11 Tennessee (-10.5) at Vanderbilt O/U48.5
                    "The Jeweled Shillelagh Trophy Game:" #6 Notre Dame (-7.5) at USC O/U51.5
                    "The Game:" #2 Ohio State (-21) vs. Michigan O/U42.5
                    "The Palmetto Bowl:" #18 South Carolina at #17 Clemson (-2.5) O/U49.5
                    "The Lone Star Showdown:" #3 Texas (-6) at #15 Texas A&M O/U48.5
                    "The Iron Bowl:" #13 Alabama (-11.5) vs. Auburn O/U52.5
                    #8 Miami (-11) at Syracuse O/U67.5
                    • NFL: Last Friday, New York Giants President John Mara released a statement that the team had "released" and "mutually parted ways" with QB Daniel Jones after Jones made the request earlier that morning. . . Update: Former Giants QB Daniel Jones has signed with the Minnesota Vikings after Jones had indicated that his intent was to sign with a "playoff contender." What are your thoughts on the Vikings signing QB Daniel Jones? Will Jones be the starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025?. . . "Can We All Agree that 'Snow Football' is the Best Type of Football?:" The Cleveland Browns stunned their division rival Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 on Thursday night in a snowstorm & ended the Steelers' five-game winning streak - following the game, Steelers WR George Pickens took a literal swipe at the Cleveland Browns and blamed the team's loss "on the snow," and even downplayed the Browns' player's physical abilities - ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made a great point on the show "First Take," when he stated that he had "never heard a Steeler complain about the weather after a loss or win," - Do the Steelers have a "Pickens Problem?". . . The Washington Commanders lost their 3rd straight game in a row on Sunday after a "chaotic 4th quarter" to their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys 34-26 - the teams combined to score 31 points in the 4th QTR, the most in an NFL game in more than a decade - the Commanders are now 7-5 this season, will they make the NFL Playoffs this season?. . .The Kansas City Chiefs secured their 5th walk-off victory of the season on Sunday after defeating the Carolina Panthers 30-27 - Panthers QB Bryce Young is back, baby? - and will "absolutely" remain the team's starting QB next week (and most likely, the remainder of the season!) according to Panthers HC Dave Canales. . . The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 37-20 on Sunday night after RB Saquon Barkley exploded for an Eagles franchise record 255 yards rushing (302 total yards) while the Rams defense struggled - Does Eagles RB Saquon Barkley have to be the "favorite" to win NFL MVP this season?. . . Monday Night Football: Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh: "Who's got it better than us, Nobody!:" Baltimore Ravens & HC John Harbaugh defeat younger brother Jim Harbaugh & the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in the 'third Harbaugh Bowl," (John is now 3-0 over Jim) - Chargers lost RB J.K. Dobbins who suffered a knee injury & is currently week-to-week - The Ravens finished the game with 212 yards rushing & outgained the Chargers 389 yards to 285 - RB Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards but does not score a TD for the first time this season - Are the Baltimore Ravens a legitimate threat as a Super Bowl contender? (Let us know what you think!)
                      • Thanks for Listening!
                      3 hr 4 min
                    • Tradition's Finest Episode 64 - "The Nintendo 64 Episode"
                      Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!
                      Episode 64 - “The Nintendo 64 Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
                      - What are a few of your most memorable N64 sports games? - Share a few with us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest or via Email at [email protected]!
                      - Boxing: "Netflix was broken". . . The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix special amassed 60 million viewers worldwide, but the quality was disastrous. . .most likely, you watched the "loading" wheel turn on multiple occasions. . . SMH. . . .In the main event, 27-year old Jake Paul defeated 58-year old Mike Tyson via unanimous decision. . . but Tyson did last all eight rounds without "hitting the deck," - but the Aftermath of the Event has contributed to the speculation - Was the Paul v. Tyson fight scripted?. . . Let us know what you think!. . . In the Co-main event, defending Super Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor defeated Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano for a second straight boxing match via unanimous decision - even after the "head-butt heard Round the World," & Serrano landing 100+ more strikes than Taylor. . . Controversial ending to what has been determined to be 'the most watched boxing match in Women's Professional Boxing history!'
                      - UFC: Jon "Bones" Jones is still the "baddest" man on planet Earth. . . after his return, Bones KO'ed 42-year old Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 with a spinning wheel kick. . . performs the 'Donald Trump jig' dance celebration - and presents his belt to Trump who is in attendance on the front row. . . The jury is still out as to whether Jones would be willing to fight Tom Aspinall for a Unified World Heavyweight title. . . . after his defeat, Stipe announced his retirement from the UFC. . . Would you step in the ring with Jon "Bones" Jones under any condition?
                      - MLB: On Monday night, Pittsburgh Pirates P Paul Skenes was awarded with the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year Award. . . Skenes is only the 2nd Pirate in MLB history to win the Award (Jason Bay, 2004). . . New York Yankees P Luis Gil was awarded with the American League Rookie of the Year Award, just edging out the Orioles' Colton Cowser & Gil's teammate Austin Wells. . .
                      - NCAA Men's College Basketball: University of Tennessee fans have donated thousands of dollars to University of Montana Guard Money Williams, who dropped a career-high 30 points versus the Vols on 11/11, after learning that Williams is taking care of his four siblings following the loss of their parents - Are you surprised to discover that there are still "decent" people in the world? (and are you more shocked to learn that some of them are "Tennessee fans?!"
                      - Rick & Richard Pitino & the "Who's Your Daddy?" chant. . .?
                      - NBA: The Philadelphia 76ers currently hold a 2-11 record this NBA season following the 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night. . . following the loss, veteran Guard Kyle Lowry called for a 'heart to heart' team meeting where things got a bit chippy?. . . Tyrese Maxey called out 2022-23 NBA MVP Joel Embiid for being "late" to team activities. . .& how it affects the team & their overall chemistry. . . Where do the 76ers go from here? Are they headed straight for an "Implosion?"
                      - NCAA CFB: News & Storylines: Following the collapse at home versus the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks 16-13 last weekend, HC Luke Fickell & the University of Wisconsin has fired Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo. . . Traditionally, Wisconsin has been an advocate for the "ground & pound" offense that is designed to exploit defenses by including a stout offensive line & two (even three) "downhill" or "power" RB's. . .but Longo brought the Air-Raid offense with him from UNC - this, intertwined with the early-season loss of starting QB Tyler Van Dyke, has led to the Badgers regressing in comparison with past or recent seasons. . . Is Badgers' HC Luke Fickell's seat beginning to warm up?
                      - Winless in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at 0-5 this season, Florida Atlantic University has fired HC Tom Herman after three seasons. . . Herman's 'fall from grace' needs to be thoroughly examined. . . Wins a Bowl game at Houston, is handed the keys to the kingdom at Texas before 'driving the car straight into a ditch'. . . & years later, he's being fired at FAU. . .
                      - NCAA CFB Week 12 Review & Recap: JD & Spencer breakdown & provide a detailed analysis of the following CFB games from Week 12 of the CFB season:
                      #3 Texas vs. Arkansas
                      #20 Clemson vs. Pitt
                      #22 LSU at Florida
                      #1 Oregon at Wisconsin
                      #17 Colorado vs. Utah
                      #21 South Carolina vs. #23 Missouri
                      #12 Georgia at #7 Tennessee
                      Kansas at #6 BYU
                      - NCAA CFB Week 12 Preview & Game Predictions: JD & Spencer preview the upcoming CFB games in Week 13 of the regular season, and provide their individual game predictions:
                      #5 Indiana at #2 Ohio State (-12) O/U51.5
                      #9 Ole Miss (-11) at Florida O/U55.5
                      #4 Penn State (-11.5) at Minnesota O/U44.5
                      #16 Colorado (-2.5) at Kansas O/U59.5
                      #19 Army vs. #6 Notre Dame (-16.5) O/U44.5
                      #7 Alabama (-14) at Oklahoma O/U47.5
                      #15 Texas A&M (-2.5) at Auburn O/U46.5
                      - NFL: Former NFL HC Jon Gruden has signed a multi-year deal with Barstool Sports. . . & on a recent episode of "Pardon My Take," Gruden revealed that he almost accepted the HC position at a particularly surprising CFB program. . .and he also 'name-dropped' a couple of well-known celebrities that might or might not be affiliated with the program. . .
                      - HC Mike Tomlin & the Pittsburgh Steelers are officially the 'kryptonite' for the NFL's top-ranked offense & for the Baltimore Ravens' Superman (aka QB Lamar Jackson). . . The Ravens - led by Jackson - lost to the AFC North rival Steelers on Sunday 18-16. . .Steelers veteran FG Kicker Chris Boswell made a franchise-tying six FG's in the team's win. . . Baltimore finished with season lows in points and yards & was slowed by a slew of miscues (12 penalties & 3 turnovers). . . Pittsburgh has now won 7 of its last 8 games versus the Ravens & Jackson is now 1-4 as a starter versus the Steelers. . . Are the Steelers legit? What is the Pittsburgh formula for defeating Jackson & the Ravens?
                      - QB Jared Goff & the NFC-leading Detroit Lions dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday - and the Lions are now winners of eight straight games & hold a 9-1 record this NFL season. . . This Lions team is LOADED with talent. . . The Lions' winning margin of 46 points was the largest in franchise history & handed the Jags the franchises' biggest-ever defeat. . . Lions set a franchise record in total yards (645) which is the 3rd most in the NFL in the past 20 years. . . & only allowed 170 total yards offensively by the Jaguars. . . The Jags are now 2-9 this season & have lost 4 consecutive games for the second time this season - and continue to struggle under HC Doug Pederson. . . Do you believe that the franchise will fire HC Doug Pederson prior to the end of the 2024 NFL regular season? Or will they allow him to coach the team through the rest of the 2024 season?
                      - QB Anthony Richardson's late TD run leads the Indianapolis Colts to a 28-27 victory over QB Aaron Rodgers & the New York Jets. . . The Jets are now 3-8 this season & following this disappointing loss, on Tuesday, team owner Woody Johnson announced that the Jets have fired General Manager Joe Douglas after five-plus seasons with the organization. . . Phil Savage, a senior football advisor for the Jets, has been named the interim GM, while the search for a new GM is currently underway. . . Who is to blame for the collapse of the Jets' franchise? Rodgers? the Team's owner? GM?. .
                      - QB Josh Allen seals the Buffalo Bills' 30-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday with a 26-yard rushing TD, ending the Chief's bid for a perfect season. . . Allen now has a 4-4 record including the playoffs against the Chiefs, but the Chiefs & QB Patrick Mahomes have ended Buffalo's playoff runs in three of the past four seasons. . . When inserted into the NFL Playoffs, Mahomes is as "clutch" of a QB as any team would salivate over, while Allen has encountered a few 'speed bumps' along the way that, up to this point, has prevented him & the Bills franchise from reaching the "promise land" (aka the Super Bowl). . . The Chiefs were the NFL's last undefeated team coming into this game at 9-0, and had won 15-straight games with their last loss occurring in December 2023. . . Mahomes & the Chiefs will use this most recent loss as "fuel" to motivate the team moving forward. . . Are you somewhat surprised at the overall reaction to the Chiefs following their loss to the Bills? Should the Chiefs still be the favorite to repeat, or to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans?
                      Thanks for Listening!!

                      2 hr 13 min
                    • Episode 63 - "The Jeff Saturday Episode"
                      Welcome Back to the Tradition's Finest Podcast!
                      Episode 63 - “The Jeff Saturday Episode” includes a discussion of the following sports-related topics:
                      - The University of Michigan's $10.5M dollar attempt to acquire a QB. . .
                      - NCAA Men's College Basketball: University of Florida HC Todd Golden is facing a Title IX stalking probe/investigation after he was blasted in UF's local newspaper 'The Alligator'. . . . Complaint included reports of unwanted sexual advances, stalking, cyberstalking (and allegedly for being a "Creeper"), however, Golden was allowed to coach the Gators in their second game of the season on Monday evening. . . & also received a "standing ovation" in support. . . Based off Golden being allowed to remain with the team, it really makes you wonder about the "validity" of the accusations as well as the strength of the reports/findings as associated with the current investigation by the U.S. Department of Education.
                      - "Houston, We Have a Problem!" . . .or Houston, Auburn's Basketball Team had a huge problem getting off the ground last Friday night. . .following the "plane incident," the No. 11-ranked Auburn Tigers pulled off the upset over No. 4-ranked Houston 74-69. . . Is Auburn, barring any sudden castatrophe amongst their players, one of the best NCAA Men's College Basketball Teams this season?. . . & a massive shoutout to Tigers' Dylan Cardwell for "keeping it 100" following the game. . .
                      - NBA: The Cleveland Cavaliers had to rally versus both the Brooklyn Nets & Chicago Bulls last Saturday & Monday evenings, respectively, to remain undefeated at now 12-0. . . the Cavs are the 8th team in NBA history to begin a season with 12 straight wins. . . the last time Cleveland won 13 games in a row - which has occurred three times in franchise history - with a certain "hometown icon". . .
                      - The Golden State Warriors gave out Captain's or "Sailor's" hats on Tuesday night to honor the return of Mavericks SG Klay Thompson since departing the team in last NBA offseason in FA. . . "A Salute to Captain Klay?"
                      - NCAA - News & Storylines: RIP Ben Herbstreit. . . Kirk Herbstreit & the College Gameday crew released a tribute-style segment last Saturday that was incredibly sad. . . "the downfall of dogs, Man's best friend, is that they don't live long enough". . . Ben, a ten-year old golden retriever, was diagnosed with Leukemia & Lymphoma back in March, and passed away last Thursday after the cancer had spread. . . the CFB world has grieved, and Herbstreit has received a countless number of posts on social media to show their support. . . I guess there is still some "good" people in the world after all, huh?
                      - On Thursday, University of Florida AD Scott Stricklin announced that Gators CFB HC Billy Napier will continue in his role through the 2024 CFB season & beyond. . . In your opinion, what were the motivating factors that led to UF retaining Napier after multiple reports have indicated that he was "on the hot seat?" - Let us Know What You Think - Tweet Us on Twitter/X - @TraditionFinest or Email Us - [email protected]!
                      - Following their massive upset over the at the time undefeated Liberty Flames a few weeks ago, the Kennesaw State University has announced the firing of HC Brian Bohannon - the Owls are winless since their upset victory over the Flames (1-8 record) in the team's first season at the FBS level. . . Bohannon helped establish the program with four FCS playoff appearances. . . What did the Kennesaw State AD expect to happen in the program's first season at the FBS level?. . . Was this a "rushed" or "bad move" by the program?
                      - University of Georgia HC Kirby Smart responded to the viral video of Bulldogs player & DB Jake Pope celebrating postgame following the team's tough loss in Oxford in Week 11. . . Smart responded "What an idiot. Just stupid." without any context. . . DB Jake Pope did release a statement via Twitter/X on Monday apologizing to his teammates, coaches & the Georgia fanbase, but after Pope provided context, How do you view Smart's comments?. . .
                      - Following the University of Syracuse's tough loss to Boston College 37-31 this past weekend, Orange HC Fran Brown announced via a press conference that he does not shower after the team loses a game. . . "I don't deserve the soap. . . winners get washed." Would this not serve as a motivator for the team? To never lose another game?. . . Boston College HC Bill O'Brien announced on Tuesday that Eagles' QB Thomas Castellanos has stepped away from the team/program for "a couple days" after being benched in the Eagles' win over Syracuse. . .further reports have now circulated that Castellanos intends to enter the transfer portal. . . What are your thoughts on Castellanos' decision to enter the transfer portal? & What are a few desirable destinations for Castellanos based on his particular skill set?
                      - Reaction to the Release of the Week 12 CFB AP Poll Top 25 Rankings. . . Oregon remains firm at No. 1, the Buckeyes at No.2. . . Indiana moved up three spots to No. 5 following their impressive victory in Week 11. . . Alabama up to No. 9 after massive road win. . .What are your thoughts on the most recent CFB AP Poll Top 25 rankings?
                      - Former University of Michigan sign-stealer Conor Stalions is now coaching LSU 5-star QB commit Bryce Underwood at Belleville High School in the Michigan State High School Playoffs. . . "Tampering, much? Much, a bit too much?" (Ace Ventura reference, you're welcome!)
                      - NCAA CFB Week 11 Review & Recap: JD & Spencer provide a detailed analysis & breakdown of the following Week 11 CFB games:
                      Georgia Tech vs. Miami
                      Georgia at Ole Miss
                      Indiana vs. Michigan
                      Alabama at LSU
                      BYU at Utah
                      Colorado at Texas Tech
                      . . . and Discuss a Few of the Most Noteworthy Games of the Week, including: Clemson vs. Virginia Tech, Oregon vs. Maryland & Virginia vs. Pitt. . .
                      - NCAA CFB Week 12 Preview & Game Predictions: JD & Spencer provide an "in-depth" preview of the upcoming CFB games in Week 12 - and provide their individual game predictions - for the following games:
                      No. 5 Texas (-13.5) at Arkansas O/U57.5
                      No. 23 Clemson (-10) at Pitt O/U54.5
                      Utah at No. 20 Colorado (-10) O/U47.5
                      No. 15 LSU (-4) at Florida O/U55.5
                      Missouri at No. 24 South Carolina (-11.5) O/U44.5
                      No. 7 Tennessee at No. 12 Georgia (-10) O/U48.5
                      Kansas at No. 7 BYU (-3) O/U55.5
                      - NFL: Former Carolina Panthers OT Russell Okung demanded, back in 2019, to be paid half of his $13M dollar contract in Bitcoin (cryptocurrency). . . at the time, Bitcoin was $27k a share. . . fast-forward to 2024, Bitcoin is currently trading at +$88k a share. . . Okung has turned $6.5M into $20+ million dollars. . .
                      - JD & Spencer breakdown the following NFL games from Week 10 of the NFL Regular Season:
                      Ravens vs. Bengals
                      Chiefs vs. Broncos
                      Lions vs. Texans
                      Thanks for Listening, guys!!
                      2 hr 20 min

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                    The Tradition's Finest Podcast consists of JD & Spencer, two long-time friends and very passionate sports fans, who are from the South. A couple guys who discuss the pertinent stories in the Sports world, and deliver their subjective reactions from a mostly unbiased fan's perspective with our individual humor intertwined into each storyline. They also discuss life from a point of view of two regular guys who happen to love sports and bitching about life, and occassionally stay on topic at hand, while attempting to cover the most relevant storylines.