Belichick/Pats Part Ways. Saban Says Sayonara. Pete Carroll Out. Where Do They Go Next? NFL Wild Card Preview. Michigan 'D' Secures National Title. Heat's Spoelstra Highest Paid Coach Ever!

It has been a whirlwind of sports news over the past 24 hours. Here to dissect it all with passion and vigor is yours truly as the latest episode is ready for consumption. On deck:

(3:13) It's been a wild couple of days in football as far as coaches getting fired AND retiring. I'll start off with Bill Belichick, as he and the Patriots have parted ways. Where does he end up? Washington? Los Angeles with the Chargers? What about Pete Carroll, formerly of the Seattle Seahawks? Then there was the shocking news of Alabama Crimson Tide head coach, Nick Saban retiring out of nowhere. What are the next steps for the aforementioned coaches?

(20:51) NFL Wild Card Weekend is on the horizon. I'll break down all six playoff games, the keys to each game, who has a good chance to pull off an upset and my thoughts on Dolphins-Chiefs being streamed exclusively on Peacock as the Road to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas commences on Saturday.

(41:49) The Michigan Wolverines finally got to the top of the college football mountain as they defeated the Washington Huskies, 34-13 to win the National Championship. Does this mean that Jim Harbaugh's job is done and that he's ready to go back to the NFL? Also, is this championship tainted in light of the sign stealing scandal a couple of months ago?

(47:44) A record setting contract was signed in the NBA (and North American sports. (and no, not by a player) Miami Heat head coach, Erik Spoelstra received an eight year, $120 million dollar extension to man the sidelines down in South Beach. Is this too exorbitant for a coach in any sport? Speaking of extensions, Kawhi Leonard will stay in LA with the Clippers on an $153 million dollar deal as they move into a new building (i.e. Intuit Dome) next year. There were two big injuries along the way. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will have to be shut down for the remainder of the year due to shoulder surgery to fix a labrum. Pacers guard Tyrese Halliburton will be out for two weeks after suffering a hamstring injury vs. Boston. Speaking of the Celtics, they have a mano a mano matchup vs. West leading Minnesota last night as they won in overtime. I'll check on what else is happening in the Association and keep you abreast of what the latest is there.

(53:41) Here come the Edmonton Oilers as they're flying high. They've won eight straight (their second eight game winning streak this year) as they inch closer to the top of the Pacific Division where the Vancouver Canucks have been hot as of late. The Winnipeg Jets have shot up to the top of the Central Division and there's been no hangover in Florida as the Panthers have won eight straight themselves as they creep closer to the Boston Bruins at the top of the Atlantic Division.

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Bengals Beatdown, Bills Undressed. Hurts Responds Big! Is Dak The Answer? Headline Subpar Divisional Weekend. Sharpe Gets Under Grizz's Skin. Top 2 In College Hoops Lose. High Seeds At Aussie Open Out

Your favorite little podcast host is back on the scene with another action packed, rapid fire, passionate filled hour of sports talk surveying the entire market for your one stop shopping needs. On deck:

(2:49) We're now down to the final four in the NFL. The Divisional Round left us wanting a little bit more considering the anticipation of the best weekend the league has to offer. Was there any doubt that Kansas City was going to win vs. Jacksonville, even with Patrick Mahomes compromised with a high ankle sprain? Speaking of doubts, so much for Jalen Hurts playing tentative wondering if he would respond in a big way after playing in one game over the last five weeks. The Bengals put a hurting on the Buffalo Bills in their backyard as they embarrassed the AFC East Champions. And the 49ers won a hard fought, defensive battle in a not so impressive low scoring affair. I'll also delve into the outlook for the losing teams and their future (Jaguars looks bright. Giants, the same? Bills licking their wounds as they have to wait another year. Is Dak Prescott the guy to lead the Cowboys to the promised land?) I'll take a peek into Conference Championship Sunday as we're literally three games until the conclusion of another season.

(39:13) In the NBA, the Grizzlies were riding an 11 game winning streak into LA vs. the Lakers last Friday night. The big story was NFL Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe getting under the Grizzlies players skin as there was a confrontation right before the half courtside as Memphis ending up losing. Was Sharpe out of line? Should the Grizzlies not have gotten involved? The Celtics lose two key pieces to their team as both Marcus Smart and Robert Williams suffer injuries as their winning streak hits nine on Saturday. Anthony Davis is set to return to the Lakers this week as he's been nursing a foot ailment. What will that do to a Laker team that's looking to get back to .500 with an East Coast trip looming?

(45:44) The top two teams in the nation were upset at home over the weekend. TCU storms into #2 Kansas and destroys the Jayhawks handing coach, Bill Self, his second worst losss at home. And #1 Houston was shocked by Temple as the Owls eked out a win as this wild and unpredictable college basketball season continues to not disappoint.

(49:28) There's a new sheriff in Vancouver as Bruce Boudreau was fired and replaced by former Lightning & Coyote coach, Rick Tocchet. The Hurricanes will not have Max Pacioretty in the lineup as he'll be out with a torn Achilles. What does this do for a team that needs goal scoring? Speaking of which, Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is back as his squad is on a five game win streak, looking to get back in the playoff mix out West.

(53:49) Pitchers and catchers will report throughout MLB in, count 'em, three weeks. A big trade was made between the Marlins and Twins where pitcher Pablo Lopez goes to Minnesota and INF Luis Arraez, the reigning AL batting champ goes to South Florida. Plus, a couple of other signings involving a return home for Andrew McCutchen in Pittsburgh and Aroldis Chapman (Royals). Some sad news came down over the weekend as Sal Bando, the former A's 3B of their early 70's dynasty, dies of cancer at the age of 78.

(58:50) Three top seeds were ousted at the Australian Open as we head into the second week. On the men's side, #2 Casper Ruud was bounced in four sets, while on the women's side both #1 Iga Swiatek and #2 Ons Jabeur were taken care of pretty handily. The women's side is more intriguing, in my opinion, whereas Novak Djokovic is your clear cut winner to come out as champion later this week.

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Top Storylines (Purdy/Dak) & Predictions For A 'Not So Wild' Card NFL Weekend? Georgia Drubs TCU. Curry's Return Means Warriors Success? Carlos Correa Saga Finally Ends...Back With Twins!

Back on my mid-week podcast grind as I bring the pain on all that's going on throughout the sports landscape. On deck:

(2:35) NFL fans rejoice as Wild Card Weekend is upon us. I'll delve into every nook and cranny with what will take place as the playoffs get underway. I'll have all of the top storylines (i.e. rematches from the regular season, Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott/Cowboys, and much more) heading into this round, predictions as to who'll move onto the Divisional Round and why we may have to wait until Monday night to have an exciting game to watch from start to finish? I'll also get into the two coaches who were fired this week. Texans Lovie Smith and Cardinals Kliff Kingsbury have been shown the door. What can we possibly expect from both franchises as they head into the offseason with plenty on their collective plates?

(33:32) The Georgia Bulldogs showed why they're the best team in college football, drubbing TCU 65-7 in the National Championship Game. Sadly, former USC tailback & Heisman Trophy winner, Charles White, passed away at the age of 78.

(38:49) Kevin Durant will be on the shelf for a month when he suffered a knee injury in Miami on Sunday. How will the Nets fare without their MVP candidate? Donovan Mitchell made his first trip as a visitor to Utah, dropping 46 points in a loss. How was the reception from the home crowd upon his return? Speaking of which, Steph Curry is back in the lineup after a long absence due to a shoulder injury. Are the Warriors primed to make a run in the West? How about the Heat's perfection at the free throw line (40-40) vs. OKC as they eked out a win vs. the Thunder. I'll get a handle on all that's happening in the Association, especially some separation out West with the top eight seeds in the conference for the first time all year.

(45:28) The NHL is a week and change away from their All-Star Break. Not a lot to report as we're at the halfway point of the season.

(48:15) The Carlos Correa Soap Opera has FINALLY concluded. He re-signs with the Twins as we can put this saga to bed. Was this a good deal, considering he had THREE OTHER DEALS on the table, but settled for this one? And where do the Mets go to try to add and put them over the top? What in the world is going on with Red Sox INF Trevor Story? He'll need Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL in his throwing arm. Why did he wait too long to have this procedure now that he'll be out to the All-Star Break?

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BUF-KC Classic Highlights Epic NFL Divisional Round. The End For Brady/Rodgers? AFC/NFC Title Preview. Remembering Clark Gillies. Nadal's Path To 21st Slam. Ngannou's MMA Champ

Get ready for an action packed, fast paced, sports podcast party as Episode #235 delivers that and then some with all that's taking place in the world of competition. On deck:

(4:25) The NFL experienced the best Divisional Round in the history of the playoffs, where three of the four teams won on the road in the final seconds and the fourth was a game for the ages!

First up, was the horror show of coaching and quarterbacking by Mike Vrabel & Ryan Tannehill of the Tennessee Titans as they were upset at home by the cool, calm and collected Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Next, was the Green Bay Packers imploding at home as Aaron Rodgers couldn't deliver in the clutch, same for their special teams as the 49ers escape out of Lambeau Field with a big time road victory by their stout defense and some key throws by QB, Jimmy Garoppolo. What's next for Aaron Rodgers? Is this it for him in Green Bay?

The Rams jumped out to a big lead in Tampa, but slowly and surely gave it back due to a few costly turnovers to draw the Buccaneers even. In the end, it was Matthew Stafford's connection to his safety blanket, Cooper Kupp as they marched down the field as time was expiring and hit the go ahead field goal at the final gun. So the defending champions are dethroned as Stafford outplayed Brady, the Bucs defense was awful and now the questions will arise...is this is for Tom Brady?

Just when we thought the three games prior were tough acts to follow, the Bills & Chiefs played an epic, classic playoff game to top them all. It was a near flawless game with only four penalties flagged, zero turnovers, A+ play from both QB's (Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes) lead changes late in the game, a botched kickoff by Buffalo with :13 seconds left, another final second field goal in regulation. Then the clincher as the Chiefs win it with a TD in OT, which brings up an interesting topic...should both teams get the ball in OT no matter what happens? KC's grit and talent rises to the top. As for the Bills, as heroic as Josh Allen and WR Gabriel Davis was, a long offseason of 'what if's' will be replayed over and over as they were thisclose from hosting the AFC Title Game in their building.

I'll preview both Conference Championship Games, the intrigue and storylines of the 49ers-Rams. Why I don't like the Bengals this time around vs. KC? What would be the best possible Super Bowl matchup be? And some off the field news regarding personnel on some teams throughout the league.

(1:07:06) The Bulls have suffered a couple of injuries to their roster as they lose their standing as the top dog in the East, but the Association is rather quiet as we approach the end of January.

(1:08:52) The same could be said in college basketball as Gonzaga still has the #1 seed in the country as there were no major upsets in the sport over the past week. It's looking as if we're going to have a wide open March Madness which isn't for another month and a half.

(1:09:41) Sadly, I'll remember one of the great New York Islander players who passed away too soon as Clark Gillies died this past Friday. I'll go over how tough and what type of player he was, what he meant to this historic Islander team and the mark he left on those he touched after his playing days were over. Also, the schedule makers have revamped the games that were lost in the early part of the year due to COVID, as well as, taking a look to catch up on what's happening out on the ice.

(1:16:11) The players will step in on Monday (today) and propose their deal to the owners as they try their best to get something done with pitchers and catchers scheduled to report in three weeks. Is there hope for any progress as February nears? MLB did one smart thing. Not having the Rays split their seasons with the city of Montreal which would've been disastrous for the sport.

(1:19:58) I'll have the latest update with what's going on in the Australian Open. It looks like the #1 seed in Ash Barty on the women's side is the favorite to win it all at the moment. Rafael Nadal is still alive on the men's side. Does he have a chance to get to his 21st career Grand Slam win?

(1:22:02) I'll briefly touch on the heavyweight MMA bout between Francis Ngannou vs. Cyril Gane as Ngannou unifies the UFC heavyweight title. Did the match live up to the hype?

(1:23:55) In closing, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Who Dey! Bengals Euphoria With Podcaster Jai Shields & Cincinnati Native Risa Saslow On Their Diehard Fandom, Wild Card Win & Expectations vs. The Titans

Dropping a late surprise podcast on your device as Episode 234 has not one, but TWO special guests.

Joining me to discuss the excitement and euphoria are two diehard Cincinnati Bengals fans as they’re set to kick off the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. First up, is young podcaster Jai Shields. (5:39) This is his second appearance on the pod (for more about Jai, check out Episode 145 in the archives) as he shares his thoughts of witnessing his first ever Bengal playoff win, his recollection of the very first playoff game at the age of seven and what are the keys to the Bengals advancing to the AFC Championship Game?

Next up, is my longtime friend and former resident of the Queen City, Risa Saslow, (50:31) as she delves into an interesting story about her birthday and Super Bowl XXIII, being a long suffering fan and what her expectations are in the second round vs. the Titans? What better way than to have two perspectives from opposite ends of the spectrum as they detail what it’s like to root for a team that’ s been down for so long, that’s now on the rise in the NFL.

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NFL Super Wild Card Flop! NBA First Half Surprises & Disappointments. Baylor Bails From #1 Seed. Bruins Rolling In NHL East. Novak Sent Packing. MLB Negotiations At Standstill?

Fasten your seatbelts, because your trusted little sports podcast host comes out firing with some spicy hot takes as Episode #233 has plenty of sizzle! On deck:

(4:35) NFL Super Wild Card Weekend is in the books, but it was anything but super as your boy HAS LOTS to rail against how these games weren't intriguing or exciting. I'll get into the hot Bengal offense, the overrated Patriots defense, how Jalen Hurts isn't the answer in Philadelphia? How the Cowboys were at fault on the final drive and not the officials? Why the Chiefs are the team to beat in the AFC? I'll look ahead to the Divisional Round matchups and the Wild Card finale (i.e. pressure on Ram QB, Matthew Stafford) in LA between the Cardinals-Rams. I'll also share my thoughts on the post Black Monday firings of head coaches in the league (i.e. Giants and Texans)

(41:37) The NBA regular season has surpassed the halfway point of their schedule and there have been plenty of surprises and disappointments to date. I'll break down who's hot (i.e. Cavaliers, Grizzlies) and who's not (i.e. Lakers, Hawks) I also like how there's been some competitive balance throughout the league which has been refreshing unlike years past. I'll go through both conferences and keep you abreast on some of the big injuries (Bulls, Zach LaVine and Nets, Kevin Durant) and how Durant's absence could affect the Nets at the top of the crowded Eastern Conference? Plus, I have to revisit and reinforce my displeasure of the play in tournament involving the 7-10 seeds in the East & West.

(54:54) Baylor takes a double hit as they finally lost their first game of the year, but then followed that up with another loss (both at home, and in historic fashion) in the same week. They lose their grip at the #1 seed in the country, but will this affect them long term as March Madness awaits?

(57:35) The NHL keeps slogging through their schedule with tons of games that need to be made up, but the big stories coming from the ice are the returns of Lightning forward, Nikita Kucherov, Jack Eichel of the Golden Knights and Bruins goaltender, Tuukka Rask as they've been on fire as they make their way toward the top of the East.

(1:03:48) The Novak Djokovic saga didn't end well for the three time defending and nine time overall Australian Open champion. I'll put that situation to rest, but does this kill any buzz of the first Grand Slam of the year? There are plenty of interesting storylines even without the likes of Roger Federer, Serena and Venus Williams participating in the tournament down under.

(1:09:35) With pitchers and catchers on schedule to report four weeks from today (i.e. barring a Collective Bargaining Agreement finalized by the owners and players), all is quiet on the MLB front as discussions are at a standstill with no agreement in sight. When can we possibly expect some progress?

(1:12:45) In closing, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Epic NFL Week 18 Finale! Playoff Storylines & Super Wild Card Preview! Can Bulldogs Slay The Tide? Kyrie & Klay Returns! Are BK & GS Favorites? Novak No-Visa?

The sports New Year is off to a flying start as I'll be sure to fulfill your appetite and more as Episode #232 is served. On deck:

(4:52) The NFL season FINALLY concluded after a laborious and not as exciting campaign, but Week 18 did not disappoint as I highlight the winners (San Francisco, Pittsburgh & yours truly. I explain) and losers (Indianapolis & LA Chargers). Today is Black Monday throughout the league for coaches losing their jobs. I'll share who got the pink slip, who should be dismissed and a shocker down in Miami as Brian Flores gets the axe. There are a few juicy playoff storylines that I'll divulge as the chase for the Vince Lombardi Trophy begins. I'll preview all of the Super Wild Card Games this upcoming weekend, with predictions to get you ready for the postseason.

(51:48) A national champion will be crowned in college football as Georgia vs. Alabama meet yet again in a title setting. Will the Bulldogs come to slay the Alabama dragon?

(59:38) A couple of debuts by some former NBA All-Stars that will have a major say in how far each of their teams will go this year. Kyrie Irving had a nice opening game in Indiana as he re-builds camaraderie with his teammates in Brooklyn. But the bigger story was what took place in San Francisco as Warriors guard Klay Thompson returned for the first time in over two and a half years. Is he the final piece to put the Dubs over the top in the West? Also, should we take the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant seriously? I'll sprinkle in the latest in college basketball as both Duke and Kansas lost last week, which'll drop them down in the polls, while Baylor still resides as the #1 team in the country.

(1:11:00) As the Australian Open is on the horizon, defending champion Novak Djokovic has been in a brouhaha with the authorities regarding entry into the country with a valid visa. Who was in the wrong during this process?

(1:15:12) There was a low key retirement that didn't get much publicity in the MLB a week or so ago. And there goes Mets owner, Steve Cohen again. They end up hiring a hitting coach away from their crosstown rivals, the Yankees. How did this go down? Is this a shot fired across the bow to their nemesis in the Bronx?

(1:19:58) More games are postponing and not a lot of games that are being rescheduled at the moment. That's life in the NHL at this point of their season. I'll zip through what's happening on the ice as I make the turn to close out with...

(1:24:05) ...my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Pack Attack, Bills Mafia, Mahomes's Health & Brady's Back. Divisional Recap. AFC/NFC Title Previews. Alabama: Greatest Team Ever? The Layers Of James Harden To BK. The Return Of Conor McGregor!

As we celebrate the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, if your dream is to listen to top notch, fast paced sports talk, then you’ve come to the right place as Episode 174 is primed to deliver. On deck:

(3:11) The Packers take care of business. The Bills swarm Lamar Jackson. The Chiefs escape, but not without losing star QB, Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady is back in another Championship game setting. I’ll preview Conference Championship Sunday with some burning questions that need to be answered. Is this the end for Drew Brees? Will Urban Meyer cut it in Jacksonville? Has Deshaun Watson played his last game in Houston?

(45:03) Are the 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide the best college football team ever? I have a team that’s just ahead of them in my book. I’ll explain.

(47:49) The many layers of the James Harden trade to Brooklyn. His behavior and subsequent exit from Houston? Did the Nets sell their souls to NBA hell? Where and how does Kyrie Irving fit in? Is Harden clutch enough in the postseason? I’ll share a few other newsworthy notes throughout the Association as well.

(1:03:46) I’ll spend a second on how former Georgetown guard Mac McClung has made an impact at his new school with Texas Tech?

(1:04:17) The NHL season is five days old and the Dallas Stars have yet to play a game because of the coronavirus! Also, the two game series schedule could either bolster the league (i.e. think rivalries) or bottom out (playing the same teams over and over)?

(1:06:39) The MLB Hot Stove has been predominantly cool, but there were a couple of big signings, especially in the Bronx with DJ LaMahieu and two time Cy Young award winner, Corey Kluber. I’ll share my thoughts on that.

(1:09:57) Guess who’s back? After a brief retirement, Conor McGregor is scheduled to fight on Saturday vs. Dustin Poirier. Does anyone care?

(1:11:52) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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NFL Finish Line, Winners & Losers, Wild Card Storylines & Preview, 'Bama & Buckeyes Dominate, MLB's 'Not' Stove/Message To Mets Fans, Clips George Hears 'Chirping', Toews/Zdeno NHL News

Starting off the New Year in, what else, fiery fashion as I deliver all of what the sports universe has to offer as Episode 172 gets us off and running. On deck:

(3:23) The NFL crosses the regular season finish line, with kudos going out to Roger Goodell and company for completing the season in the world of the coronavirus. I’ll touch on everything from the AFC Wild Card games being superior to the NFC. Week 17 winners & losers, Black Monday for NFL head coaches, storylines heading into Wild Card weekend, with a word on both the Chiefs and Packers. A preview of the six Wild Card matchups with predictions and much more.

(47:36) I’ll recap the College Football playoff semifinal as, quite frankly, there was nothing to write home about as Alabama dispose of Notre Dame and Ohio St. dismantles Clemson. I’ll take an early look at the National Title Game to be played next Monday evening.

(55:44) Time to start the clock on pitchers & catchers reporting to Spring Training, but the MLB Hot Stove is still as cold as a January day. What gives? Although the Padres continue to bolster their rotation by bringing in Yu Darvish. Are they thisclose to competing with the Dodgers in the NL West? As for the Mets, I’ll have to bring the fan base off of the ledge as there’s good reason why owner, Steve Cohen, has laid low during the free agency period.

(1:02:58) The NBA for the most part has been quiet. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t come through in the clutch, Steph Curry is in familiar form and Paul George is hearing a ‘lot of chirping’ from his breathren throughout the league. I’ll get into all of that.

(1:06:07) Kentucky finally wins an NCAA basketball game. In double OT, with their Coach John Calipari ejected!

(1:07:17) The NHL season raises its curtain next week as a couple of their big stars (Chicago’s Jonathan Toews and new Washington Capitals D, Zdeno Chara) are discussed in regards to their health and new surroundings, respectively.

(1:11:37) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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KC/SF: Super Bowl Bound. Aaron Rodgers Legacy? Bye Bye Beltran, Hinch & Cora (Oh My!), A SEVENTH NHL Coaching Change! Zion's Debut. Kyrie's Leadership? McGregor's Importance to MMA & Much More

The Big Game in two weeks is all set, and of course, everything else that’s going on in the world of sports gets uncovered right here on Episode 109. On tap:

Super Bowl LIV in Miami will await the Chiefs and 49ers as they will descend to South Florida later this week. I’ll recap how they got there and share some early thoughts of this heavyweight matchup. I’ll also have a postmortem on the Titans and Packers, including Aaron Rodgers’s legacy to date and go around the league for the latest news and notes.

MLB took a major hit over the past week as not one, but three managers were let go in a four day span. You can thank the sign-stealing Houston Astros in the 2017 for this. I’ll delve into everything that took place in Houston, Boston and New York. What type of impact this has for each team as spring training is on the horizon. And why it was a good move for the Mets to part ways with their short tenured manager, Carlos Beltran.

Speaking of coaching/managerial changes, the NHL has gone through SEVEN of them and we haven’t hit the All-Star Break. I’ll add my two cents on that.

Also, the latest in the NBA with ballyhooed rookie, Zion Williamson’s NBA debut forthcoming and Kyrie Irving is at it again. Why his comments are biting him in the rear end, yet again, to show he’s not meant to be a true leader.

Plus, college basketball, Conor McGregor’s importance to MMA, the Australian Open and my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Ravens Ambushed, Chiefs Historic, O'Brien Brain-lock. Divisional Weekend Recap. New NFL Coaching Destinations. Is It LSU's Year? A.D.'s Injury. Red Sox: Signs, 'Stealed' & Delivered?

It’s a fast paced, jam packed, chock full of sports pod as Episode 108 barrels in like a freight train. On deck:

And now there are four. Divisional Weekend in the NFL is in the books. I’ll highlight the Titans rising in Baltimore, while the Ravens unravel as the top seed in the AFC. A couple of ‘I told you so’s’ on Lamar Jackson. How Texans coach Bill O’Brien gagged a 24 point lead to the high flying, record setting Chiefs? 49er dominance at home vs. the Vikings and the Packers hanging on at home vs. the Seahawks. I’ll also look ahead to Championship Weekend, what’s the best and worst potential Super Bowl match-ups and discuss the new homes for coaches in Dallas, Carolina and New York (Giants).

I’ll preview (FINALLY) the National Championship Game between LSU-Clemson. Does Clemson have a chance? Is this the coronation for LSU?

I'll take a trip through the Association to touch on Russell Westbrook’s return to OKC, the effects of Anthony Davis’s injury in LA for the Lakers and the Celtics falter against a much bigger team as the Sixers continue to dominate them this season.

As for the NHL, some changes were made in Nashville and New Jersey and the topsy-turvy Pacific out West.

The 2018 Red Sox are now caught in allegations regarding sign stealing as the world awaits the verdict regarding the 2017 Houston Astros. You’ll hear my two cents on that.

Plus, the unpredictable college basketball season to date and my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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'Wild' Wild Card Weekend. #6 Seed Road Warriors, Pats/Saints Early Exits, Texans Big Comeback. The Next Browns GM Should Be? Remembering David Stern. Five Weeks 'Til Pitchers & Catchers?

Launching into the new year and decade with full force as I bring to you (Episode 107) and everything happening in the world of sports. On deck:

It was a ‘Wild’ Wild Card weekend as I recap the tough losses in New England and New Orleans. Vikings ride defense and Kirk Cousins to victory. Has the championship window for Drew Brees closed? Derrick Henry’s monster effort against Pats D. Houston’s enormous comeback cemented in OT, while Buffalo goes off into the postseason wondering how did it slip away? Seattle’s carbon copy win in Philadelphia, despite opportunities without Carson Wentz in at quarterback. I’ll also look ahead to the Divisional Round and where I may see an upset of the four games on tap. As for off the field, the Cleveland Browns are looking for a coach before a GM? That’s typical, but I have the GM to gain instant credibility and respectability and it’s a NO BRAINER!!!!

I’ll spend a few moments on the enormous loss of former NBA commissioner David Stern and the impact he made on the Association during his tenure from 1984-2014. I’ll also touch on what’s happening in the league over the past week, including the Sixers slipping in the East and a log jammed bottom of the West.

I’ll skate over the week that was on the ice in the NHL.

Are we really six weeks until pitchers and catchers? I’ll check the MLB Hot Stove pulse as we get closer to spring training.

Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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NFL Postseason Storylines, Black Monday & Wild Card Weekend Preview. LSU Dominance/Clemson's Heart, NBA Christ'Miss', NHL & MLB Free Agent Update

The final show of the year and decade will be a grand send off as I cover the entire sports landscape on Episode 106. Here’s what on deck:

And then there are twelve. The NFL regular season has come to a close. Now onto the postseason. I’ll recap a wild day in the league where we saw a shocker in Foxborough, the Chiefs take the #2 seed in the AFC, a frantic end in Seattle where the Niners have the top seed in the NFC. The Titans grab the #6 seed in the AFC, while Philadelphia secured the NFC East with a win vs. the Giants. I’ll preview Wild Card Weekend, the top storylines on the road to Super Bowl LIV and keep you up to date on Black Monday as coaches have already been given their walking papers.

The National Championship in College Football is set. There was a rout (LSU destroys Oklahoma) and a nail biter (as defending champ Clemson holds off Ohio State) I’ll look back at what took place and what lies ahead as we have to wait another TWO WEEKS to crown a champion.

I’ll peruse the latest free agent signings in baseball, what’s happening in the NBA, NHL and college basketball. Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Jets & Giants Future/NFL Week 17, Wild Card Round, FBS Semifinal Recap, MLB Hot Stove, NBA & NHL News

I close out the final podcast of 2018 in grand style as we dive into the latest in the world of sports on this edition of The JAYREELZ Podcast. The Jets have fired their coach, Todd Bowles. GM Mike McCagnan stays on board as he tries to build off the success of last years draft. Hear what I have to say about which direction the Jets should go to look for a head coach, as well as, my early thoughts on what the Giants need to do this offseason to get back to playoff contention in a loaded NFC. We’ll take a trip around the league in Week 17 on the games that mattered most, including the Steelers falling short of the postseason and what they need to do to get back there. I’ll preview all of the Wild Card Round match-ups, with thoughts about all of the participants in the first round, plus who will represent the AFC & NFC in the Super Bowl. The College Football National Championship is set. I’ll review the semifinal games where both Alabama and Clemson will meet for the third time in four years to see who’ll be crowned champion of the FBS. I’ll also touch on the latest MLB Hot Stove news, Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites on his profane comments of his top two players, Enes Kanter’s tough guy act, LeBron James’s proclamation of being the G.O.A.T. and Golden State’s vulnerability of winning another title this year. All of that. plus much more, as we end the year on a high note on this weeks episode of The JAYREELZ Podcast. (Episode 47)

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