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The Steelers were eliminated in the first round of the NFL playoffs once again. They seemed to be unprepared out of the gate and watched the comeback fall short against the Ravens. Most of the other playoff games were blowouts as well drawing comparisons to the expanded college football playoffs.
The NFL Playoffs Begin

The NFL Playoffs Begin

2025-01-0801:22:56

The Steelers have an opening round rematch with the Ravens. The Chiefs and the Lions are set with the byes while the opening round features other key rematches as well. The college football semifinals are set with three of the largest brands in college football to test the high tv ratings value of the new playoff system.
ACC Bowl Game Losses

ACC Bowl Game Losses

2025-01-0101:13:46

The ACC has been struggling during bowl season while the Big Ten is proving why it deserved to have the highest number of playoff teams. NFL teams are getting set for playoff position while others are focusing on winning instead of draft positioning.
The first ever expanded college football playoff ended in blowouts in all of the opening round games. We propose a fix for the playoff woes and take a look at the Steelers going into the playoffs after poor performance from Russell Wilson.
First Expanded CFB Playoff

First Expanded CFB Playoff

2024-12-1801:10:04

The Eagles beat the Steelers to get in a better playoff position. Travis Hunter won the Heisman trophy as a two-way player. The transfer portal timing has caused issues for teams in the first expanded college football playoffs.
Baseball Players Cashing In

Baseball Players Cashing In

2024-12-1201:13:54

MLB players are signing guaranteed deals for outrageous amounts of money. The college football playoff selections are in with Alabama crying about their tough schedule with only nine power five opponents.
Ryan Day Hates Flags

Ryan Day Hates Flags

2024-12-0501:14:11

Michigan pulls off a major upset over Ohio State putting intense pressure on Ryan Day to win the national championship. Teams fight over flags being planted after rivalry games. Russell Wilson keeps the Steelers rolling while the 49ers lose Christian McCaffrey once again.
Big Ten Takes Over

Big Ten Takes Over

2024-11-2757:59

The Big Ten has taken over the college football playoffs after a week of upsets in the SEC. Conference championship tiebreakers are mess with teams appearing to be better off missing the championship game all together.
Mike Tyson Takes the Money

Mike Tyson Takes the Money

2024-11-2001:17:37

Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in one of the most embarrassing boxing events of all time. The Steelers continue to win. MLB stretches out awards for an entire week. The SEC is still crying about the playoff rankings.
Some players in the NFL are starting to wear guardian caps to prevent concussions while injuries ramp up around the league. Teams are running into NIL issues while bidding wars begin.
The NFL trade deadline hits during the election. The Steelers trade for WR Mike Williams from the Jets. They also made a move for additional pass rushing help. The first college football playoff rankings are released with the Big Ten leading the way.
Russell Wilson Stays Hot

Russell Wilson Stays Hot

2024-10-3101:02:30

The Steelers continue to win even though they struggle on offense. Jordan Love gets injured again while Richardson gets benched. Florida State continues to struggle while Michigan pulls off the rivalry win against the Spartans.
Michigan Coaching Changes

Michigan Coaching Changes

2024-10-2301:06:04

Davante Adams loses to the Steelers twice in seven days. Russell Wilson was able to pull off the win in his first start. Michigan suffers another loss as coaching changes loom while the SEC faces a scheduling crisis.
Wide Receivers on the Move

Wide Receivers on the Move

2024-10-1601:03:41

Major NFL trades are going down including Adams going back to the Jets and Cooper going to the Bills. Oregon takes down Ohio State with a timely penalty. Penn State and Pitt both remain undefeated.
Kickoffs vs Punts

Kickoffs vs Punts

2024-10-1001:21:17

The NFL is still seeing a decline in kickoff returns. Jets fire Saleh. MLB fights back against television bankruptcies. Alabama gets upset by Vanderbilt throwing the SEC into disarray.
Tigers Make the Playoffs

Tigers Make the Playoffs

2024-10-0201:13:31

The Detroit Tigers make the playoffs for the first time since the start of our podcast. NFL sees some major upsets. Florida State struggles again and is changing quarterbacks right before the Clemson game. Michigan finds itself in the top ten again with one of the worst offenses in the entire country.
Steelers Get a Quarterback

Steelers Get a Quarterback

2024-09-2501:14:17

Justin Fields locks down the Steelers starting quarterback job. Michigan beats USC while only passing for 32 yards and Georgia gets ready for a showdown with Alabama. The PAC-12 starts to poach teams from other conferences including Gonzaga in a deal that includes a full television payout.
Ticket Talent Fees

Ticket Talent Fees

2024-09-1801:04:04

Tennessee is going to start adding a talent fee on top of their ticket prices to get ahead of NIL. McCaffrey and Tua have been placed on IR after injury controversies in the NFL.
Christian McCaffrey sat for another meaningless game giving Carolina Panthers fans flashbacks of when he wouldn't play games that wouldn't matter. Justin Fields steals the Steelers starting job. Texas whips up on Michigan as former Michigan players decide to sue the NCAA.
Russell Wilson has been named the Steelers captain after being named the starting quarterback. Florida State loses again and drops out of the top 25 while the rest of the ACC looks rough. Michigan and Texas get ready for a top-ten battle.
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