Josh and Jeremy discuss various sports topics, including college football, the proposed playoff format, NBA trade rumors, and a tragic incident in Kansas City during a parade. They start by talking about Ohio State's coaching change and the expectations for the team. They then discuss the proposed 5+7 playoff format in college football and its potential impact. In the NBA, they mention the Golden State Warriors' failed bid to acquire LeBron James. Finally, they express their condolences for the victims of the shooting incident in Kansas City. In this conversation, Jeremy and Josh discuss the potential duo of LeBron James and Steph Curry, the current standings in the NBA, the upcoming All-Star Weekend, and the arrest of UFC fighter Sedriques Dumas.

Takeaways

- Ohio State's addition of Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator is a significant move for the team.

- The proposed 5+7 playoff format in college football could provide more opportunities for teams like Notre Dame.

- The Golden State Warriors attempted to trade for LeBron James, but the deal did not materialize.

- The hosts express their condolences for the victims of the shooting incident in Kansas City.

- LeBron James and Steph Curry would make a formidable duo with their combined skills and abilities.

- The Western Conference standings are highly competitive, with several teams vying for playoff spots.

- The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have the potential to make a surge after the All-Star break.

- The LED floor at All-Star Weekend adds a new level of excitement and visual appeal to the event.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:28 College Football: Ohio State's Coaching Change

09:23 College Football: Ohio State's Championship Expectations

15:31 College Football: Proposed 5+7 Playoff Format

20:09 NBA: Golden State Warriors' Failed Bid for LeBron James

26:09 Kansas City Shooting Tragedy

39:39 LeBron James and Steph Curry Duo

41:11 Standings in the West

42:00 Oklahoma City Thunder

42:43 Los Angeles Clippers

43:12 Denver Nuggets

44:08 Phoenix Suns

44:38 Dallas Mavericks

45:07 Utah Jazz

45:29 Eastern Conference Standings

49:06 Steph Curry vs Sabrina Ionescu

52:57 LED Floor at All-Star Weekend

53:46 Favorite Event at All-Star Weekend

57:32 UFC Fighter Cedric Dumais Arrested

01:01:26 Supporting Rising to the Occasion

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