Two Bucks and a Nut

In 2019 the Bengals were bad... bad coaching, bad management and bad luck.   Will their 2020 first round pick be the turning point they need? Matt Finkes, Zach Boren, and Torg revisit the miserable season Bengals just suffered through.  What went wrong and what do they need to do to turn things around?

On this episode of Two Bucks and a Nut, Matt Finkes, Zach Boren, and Torg take a look at the first round of NFL Playoffs games.  The guys agree that although the games were amazing, the officiating was not.   What does the NFL need to do before fans and teams alike turn on the league? They also look at this weekend's match-ups.  Plus, Mike McCarthy heads to Dallas Will he be the leader the Cowboys need to take them to the next level?

The College Football Playoffs are set and on this episode of 2 Bucks and a Nut the guys break down what we're in store for.  The Buckeyes are Fiesta Bowl bound, what do they have to do to get a "W" over Clemson? Will OSU be able to use their dropping in rank as motivation?  Plus, the guys may be crazy but, they explain why Oklahoma has a great chance of beating number one LSU.   They also take a look at the other bowl game match-ups...including Michigan vs Alabama.

The Buckeyes crushed the Team Up north...and they have for 8 years in a row.   Is it time Michigan makes a coaching change?  Finkes and Boren also look back at the games they played against the Wolverines and discuss what the rivalry means for the players.   Plus, a preview of the Big Ten title game.

Although Freddie Kitchens is taking heat, Baker hasn't been performing either and now the Browns'  playoff hopes are over.   The guys discuss why these preseason favorites have fallen flat on their faces.  Plus, Andy Dalton led the Bengals to their first win, but their future as a team is still up in the air.

Just two short weeks after the huge on field fight between the Browns and Steelers, they will meet again. Emotions are running high and the wounds are still fresh, what can we expect to see? Will either team be able to take the high road? Plus, the Bengals have found a way to dig themselves in even deeper. And as the playoff picture is becoming more clear, the guys preview some key week 13 NFL match ups.

The greatest rivalry in sports is this weekend, and nerves are high.  Although the Buckeyes are the favorite, That Team Up North always brings it and we have a lot to lose.  The guys break down what to expect from THE Game and it's massive playoff implications.  Finkes also shares some memories from his time playing against Xichigan. Plus, rivalry week picks for the rest of the league.

How long should Myles Garrett get? You might be surprised at what the guys think. The guys share their unique perspective on the most explosive on-field NFL fight in recent memory. Plus, the Kaepernick circus continues. Will he ever play again?

Even though the Buckeyes waxed Rutgers last week, Zach explains why that was the hardest game they'll play all season. Plus with the return of Chase Young, Game Day, and Penn State, the guys take a look at the huge weekend ahead.

The Browns pull off a big W against the Bills. Does this mean their playoff dreams are still alive? The second half of the season looks easy on paper, but can they pull it off? The guys also look at the long term plans for OBJ, Chubb, and Sheldon Richardson.