Autumn is in the air as we're already looking ahead to October. But first, we have lots of business to cover in the sports world as Episode #216 is in full effect. On deck:
(6:14) Another wacky, zany week in the NFL as it did not disappoint with last second record breaking field goals, last second field goals in general, record breaking run backs were in store as I highlight my winners (LAC, CIN) and losers (DET, NYG/NYJ & the NFL) Wait! The NFL? Yes. Them. I'll also address the Steelers issues and how it may not get better soon. The obvious hype and hoopla leading into the biggest game of the year as Tom Brady heads to Foxborough to face his old team in New England on Sunday Night Football.
(48:20) As I recap a ho-hum college football week, we won't have to worry about Clemson getting back to a college playoff as they've suffered their second loss and we haven't even hit October. Also, will Arkansas continue to make waves in the sport as they're off to a hot start, but with a visit to #2 Georgia on Saturday and a trip to Alabama later in the season, they certainly have their work cut out to stake their claim as a top program in the country.
(55:35) The Cardinals have steamrolled to the second wild card in the NL, winners of 16 in a row. Have they peaked too soon? As for the Yankees, they've streaked to the top of the AL wild card with six games to go. Will they hang on to host a postseason home game next Tuesday? Will the Phillies catch the Braves? Who'll win the NL West. I'll provide an up to the second pennant race update as to who may qualify and who'll be left out?
(1:08:43) The Ryder Cup provided little to no drama as the Americans destroyed the Europeans in convincing fashion, 19-9. What was the turning point? What was the fuel that led to the US winning decisively? Have Brooks Koepka and Bryson Dechambeau buried the hatchet to their long standing feud?
(1:14:08) NBA training camps will open up this week and Kyrie Irving is already in the news (i.e. vaccinations), but the big story is what's taking place in Philadelphia with the Ben Simmons saga as he wants out and won't report to camp. What affect will this have on the team? Which team will help broker this impending divorce?
(1:21:01) A couple of NHL news and notes regarding the Penguins Evgeni Malkin, the Sabres Jack Eichel and the Wild sign their future and rookie of the year, Kirill Kaprizov.
(1:22:41) As always, in closing, my Hero and Zero of the Week.
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