Coach Tom Coughlin, Davante Adams To The Jets, Jerry Jones Is Mad At Everyone, College Football, Playoff Baseball + Listener FAQ’s

Update: 2024-10-16

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This podcast covers a wide range of sports topics, including NFL trades, college football expansion, MLB playoffs, and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal. The hosts discuss the recent trade of Devonte Adams to the New York Jets and its potential impact on the team's performance. They also analyze the Jets' recent performance, particularly their Monday Night Football loss, and discuss the team's strengths and weaknesses. The hosts speculate on Aaron Rodgers' future with the Jets, considering his potential trade to the Vikings and the possibility of Garrett Wilson joining him. They also discuss the Jets' ownership and their approach to team management, particularly their tendency to make quick decisions. The hosts analyze the Jets' game against the Bills, discussing the team's offensive and defensive performance and the impact of the referees' calls. They also discuss the need for rule changes in the NFL, particularly regarding the excessive number of penalties and the impact on the game's flow. The hosts discuss the Bills' recent performance, particularly their acquisition of Stefon Diggs and the impact on their offense. They also discuss the trade rumors surrounding Hassan Reddick and his potential departure from the Jets. The hosts discuss the highlights of Week 7 in college football, including the Oregon-Ohio State game and the Tennessee-Florida game. They also discuss the current state of college football, highlighting the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on the sport's landscape. The hosts discuss the expansion of the college football playoff and its impact on the regular season and the overall excitement of the sport. They also analyze Ryan Day's coaching, particularly his decision-making in high-pressure situations and his ability to lead Ohio State to success. The hosts discuss the 12-man penalty called on Oregon in their game against Ohio State, analyzing the potential for intentional foul play and the NCAA's investigation. They also discuss Ryan Day's coaching style, particularly his emphasis on "leaving no doubt" in big games and his tendency to make questionable decisions. The hosts discuss Dylan Gabriel's performance in college football, highlighting his talent and his tendency to get injured. They also discuss the impact of the expanded college football playoff on the sport's landscape, particularly the increased number of teams with a chance to compete for a national championship. The hosts discuss the future of college football, expressing their optimism about the sport's direction and the excitement of the expanded playoff. They also discuss Texas' potential for success in college football, highlighting their upcoming game against Georgia as a key test. The hosts discuss James Franklin's coaching, particularly his tendency to make mistakes in big games and his ability to lead Penn State to success. They also discuss Lincoln Riley's coaching, particularly his ability to recruit top quarterbacks and his potential for success at USC. The hosts discuss Mike Gundy's coaching, particularly his recent injury and his ability to lead Oklahoma State to success. They also discuss Billy Napier's coaching, particularly his decision to kick a field goal instead of going for two points in the final seconds of the Tennessee-Florida game. The hosts discuss Ashen Gentie's performance in college football, highlighting his talent and his late-night games. They also discuss the ranking of Army and Navy in college football and their potential for a historic playoff run. The hosts discuss the implications of the Army-Navy game on the college football playoff, particularly the possibility of both teams being undefeated and the potential for a historic upset. They also discuss the possibility of Army or Navy making the College Football Playoff. They highlight the improbable nature of a triple-option team like Army defeating a powerhouse like Ohio State. The hosts discuss a viral video of a Penn State fan running out with the USC team during a game. They speculate on how the fan managed to get onto the field and how USC didn't realize it was a prank. The hosts preview the upcoming college football weekend, highlighting key matchups like Purdue vs. Oregon and Indiana vs. Nebraska. They discuss the potential for upsets and the importance of these games for playoff contention. The hosts introduce their "Hot Seat Cool Throne" segment, where they discuss players or teams that are underperforming or exceeding expectations. They also mention their sponsorship by Amazon Prime for Thursday Night Football. The hosts discuss Joel Embiid's knee injury and his comments about potentially not playing back-to-back games for the rest of his career. They debate the merits of load management and the impact on fans. The hosts discuss LeBron James' tweet complaining about traveling to Milwaukee for a preseason game. They discuss the absurdity of his complaint given his wealth and the nature of his job. The hosts discuss the excitement surrounding SpaceX's recent rocket launch and the ability to reuse rocket boosters. They debate whether their familiarity with sci-fi has desensitized them to the real-life spectacle. The hosts discuss the Washington Wizards' tanking strategy in hopes of securing the top pick in the NBA draft and selecting Cooper Flagg. They debate the odds of the Wizards getting the top pick and the potential for a "vibes call" if they manage to draft Flagg. The hosts discuss Big Cat's charity donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation, which he pledged to match Paul Schempp's strikeout donation. They praise Big Cat's generosity and highlight the importance of supporting veterans. The hosts express their outrage over the high ticket prices for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage. They argue that the high prices will deter fans from attending and hurt the atmosphere of the event. The hosts discuss Jim Harbaugh's recent heart attack and his commitment to coaching. They also discuss their decision to place a bet on the Chargers to win the Super Bowl, citing Harbaugh's impact on the team and their favorable schedule. The hosts discuss the upcoming Bears-Commanders game and its potential tie-in to the upcoming election. They explain the theory that the winner of the game predicts the winner of the presidential election. The hosts introduce their interview with two-time Super Bowl champion head coach Tom Coughlin. They discuss the origins of "Coughlin Time" and his philosophy on punctuality. The hosts discuss Coughlin's experience building the Jacksonville Jaguars from scratch. They explore his approach to building a team from the ground up and his early focus on personnel evaluation. The hosts discuss Coughlin's success as an underdog coach, particularly his 1996 Divisional Round victory over the Denver Broncos. They explore his approach to motivating his team when facing overwhelming odds. The hosts discuss a story about Jerry Jones providing bulletin board material to the Cowboys before a playoff game against the Giants. They explore the impact of such tactics on player motivation and the importance of communication. The hosts discuss Coughlin's decision to adjust his coaching style in 2007 after facing criticism for being too demanding. They explore his approach to communication and his efforts to build a stronger relationship with his players. The hosts discuss the 2007 NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers, highlighting Coughlin's intense coaching performance and the team's resilience in a cold-weather game. The hosts discuss the 2008 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, focusing on the iconic David Tyree catch and the team's preparation leading up to the game. The hosts discuss the "Spygate" scandal involving the New England Patriots and whether Coughlin took any extra precautions to protect his team's practices during the Super Bowl. The hosts discuss the current state of NFL quarterbacks, highlighting the importance of a quarterback's ability to run and throw. They also discuss the value of consistency and experience in the quarterback position. The hosts discuss Eli Manning's career and his ability to elevate his game in the playoffs. They highlight his clutch performances in the Super Bowl and his ability to rise to the occasion under pressure. The hosts discuss the drafting of Chris Snee, Eli Manning's future son-in-law, and the process behind the decision. They highlight Snee's toughness and the camaraderie he brought to the offensive line. The hosts discuss Coughlin's time working with Bill Belichick on the Giants staff. They reflect on Belichick's early coaching style and his ability to develop defensive schemes. The hosts discuss Coughlin's college days and his experience with Jim Boeheim as his RA. They share anecdotes about Boeheim's basketball skills and his coaching style. The hosts discuss a humorous story about a kid getting his head stuck in a statue at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium. They speculate on whether Coughlin, who was responsible for building the stadium, had any involvement in the incident. The hosts discuss Coughlin's experience on a USO tour with Jeff Fisher and other coaches. They share anecdotes about their time in Iraq and their interactions with the troops. The hosts discuss Coughlin's potential for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They highlight his accomplishments as a coach, including his two Super Bowl victories and his success in building the Jaguars franchise. The episode begins with a brief discussion of a football game, followed by a transition to the host's foundation, the J-Fun Foundation, which supports families of children with cancer. The host shares the story of Jamie Gillis, a young man who passed away from leukemia, and how this experience inspired him to start the foundation. The host details the J-Fun Foundation's mission, which is to help families of children with cancer. He highlights the foundation's achievements, including supporting over 5,800 families and raising over $28 million. He also describes a recent initiative where the foundation provides groceries to families in need. The hosts discuss their biggest miss in terms of interviewing someone they wanted to have on the show. They also address the question of whether they're getting jaded on the podcast, acknowledging that they've been doing it for a long time. The hosts discuss PFT's previous aspirations to take the bar exam and his current focus on football. They also talk about upcoming events, including a live stream of Max pitching for dingers only and the possibility of a Max vs. PFT dunk contest. The hosts discuss whether the podcast feels like a job, concluding that it doesn't feel like work when they're in the studio. They then engage in a Mount Rushmore segment, predicting which teams have the best chance of winning the Super Bowl. The hosts acknowledge the importance of football to their podcast and how they sometimes go temporarily insane during the summer months without it. They continue their Mount Rushmore predictions, with each host selecting a team they believe has a strong chance of winning the Super Bowl. The hosts wrap up their Mount Rushmore segment, discussing the validity of their predictions and acknowledging that they've both made playoff predictions in the past that didn't pan out. They continue to banter about their chosen teams and their chances of winning the Super Bowl. The hosts conclude the episode with a few closing remarks and thank their listeners for tuning in. They also mention that they'll be back next week with more sports talk and entertainment.

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