Airing it Out with Craig James

Who is Craig picking in the AFC & NFC championship games?! Does he like Tom Brady and the Patriots on the road? Or Peyton Manning and that tough Denver defense... Can Carolina find a way to stop the Arizona offensive attack? Or will Arizona find a way to get it done on the road? Who's heading to Super bowl 50?! Plus, is the Big Twelve expanding? And thoughts on Antwaan Randle El.

The most influential man in sports you have never heard of, President and CEO of Eastman and Beaudine, the nations leading executive search firm, Bob Beaudine joins the show. He gives us an inside look to the business side of finding the right coach or athletic director for college programs. Plus, the NFL playoffs are in full swing and Craig breaks down the match ups in the AFC and NFC. And Craig's farewell to college football... What will he miss and what is he looking forward to in college football.

What is the latest on the NFL move to Los Angeles? Relocation committee member, Clark Hunt weighs in. No love for Lovie!? Did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make the right call in firing Lovie Smith? Who does Craig like to win in the opening round of the NFL playoffs? It's a small world in college football... Just look at what's going on at Texas A&M. Plus, who wins the college football national championship? A business trip for Bama? Or will the "consistent" Clemson Tigers be champs?

Cowboys Executive VP Stephen Jones joins Craig to discus the future of the Dallas Cowboys. Is a QB a top priority in the upcoming draft? Why wasn't the team able to win while Tony Romo was out? And is Jason Garrett on the hot seat? Plus, the regular season of the NFL wraps up, Craig makes his picks. And the NCAA bowl season is in full swing... Who does Craig like in the top match ups? Happy New Year!

The Kansas City Chiefs were in Super Bowl 1. Clark Kent, the owner of the Chiefs, would love for his team to come full circle and be in Super Bowl 50. Be sure to catch Clark Hunt talking about his red-hot Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, he talks about the impending move for an NFL team to LA. Why he thinks Andy Reid is the perfect coach for the Chiefs. And his thoughts on concussions. Plus, week 16 NFL picks!

Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals joins Craig to discuss his latest injury. What will AJ McCarron need to do to lead the Bengals in his absence? How proud is he of his Alma mater, TCU? And what are his holiday plans? Plus, what is going on at Texas A&M with Kyle Allan transferring? The race for the NFL playoffs heats up and Craig picks his winners for this weekend. And do college teams with losing records deserve to play in a bowl game?

Ranked #4 and preparing for Clemson in the College Football Playoff, Oklahoma's Bob Stoops joins Craig to discuss his team's tremendous season. When did he know this team was special? How their Big Twelve schedule has prepared them for Clemson's spread attack. And how important chemistry is in college football. Plus, what Craig learned about the NFL this past weekend... Experience matters, the pressure is on in Denver & the team Craig is buying stock in.

Navy record setting QB, Keenan Reynolds and Raiders defensive back, David Amerson join the show! Find out how Keenan Reynolds feels about not being a Heisman Trophy finalist. Also, find out who he thinks should win it. And his special message to all the Navy fans out there. Plus, the Oakland Raiders have taken huge steps in the right direction this year and one of the leaders of the defense, David Amerson explains why people should be excited about the Raiders. And NFL picks!

What is the definition of the Heisman Trophy? Did the College Football Playoff get it right? Is a four-way tie possible in the NFC East? Thoughts on the Steve Sarkisian situation. And is parody good for the NFL?

What does super agent Leigh Steinberg think about the NFL coming to Los Angeles? How far has the game come in terms of money over the past 40 years? And who does he see as the top prospects in college football right now? Plus, Craig gives you his picks ahead of a busy football weekend!

Who is staying and who is going on the college football coaching carousel?! Craig discusses the latest hirings and firings. What makes a good college coach in this day in age? Plus, who does Craig view as the top 4 teams in the country?

It's a new era at SMU and Chad Morris stops by to discuss why he chose to coach at SMU. Also, he shares how he is building his program and the secret to recruiting in Texas. Plus, his thoughts on their match up with Memphis. Rivalry week in college football... who is Craig picking? And Craig discusses the state of coaching in this day and age.

As the games in both college and NFL start to have greater meaning, Craig breaks down the top match ups coming up this weekend. Frank Beamer's last home game at Virginia Tech. Can they upset red-hot North Carolina? A huge game in the Big Ten as Ohio State and Michigan State face off... Can Ohio State beat a quality opponent? The Cincinnati Bengals suffered their first loss; how will they bounce back against the Redskins? And will Tony Romo's return to the Cowboys add up to a win on South Beach?

What does Hall of Famer and former Cowboys great, Roger Staubach, have to say about the Greg Hardy situation in Dallas? Is Tony Romo the answer to their current struggles? Plus, he gives his thoughts on his Alma mater, Navy as they look to win the AAC in their first season in the conference.

American Athletic Conference commissioner, Mike Aresco, joins Craig to talk about the 4 AAC teams in the college football playoff rankings. Can Houston run the table and go undefeated? Get the latest on Andrew Luck and yet another Greg Hardy episode in Dallas. Plus, Craig's week 10 NFL picks!

Get to know the 8-0 Carolina Panthers with 10 year NFL veteran and Strong Safety, Roman Harper. What sets the Panthers apart from the rest of the league? Plus, don't miss Craig's top 5 in NCAA football. Also, what we learned from a busy weekend in the world of football.

Are the Oakland Raiders a playoff team? Lincoln Kennedy, former Raider and current sideline analyst, tells you right here! Plus, can the Broncos and Panthers stay undefeated? Huge weekend in college football as #2 LSU takes on #4 Alabama. Why Craig and Lincoln feel this will be an "old school" type game!

Recently announcing his retirement, is Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer one of the all time great college coach's? What we learned from the Miami-Duke game. And Craig's top four college teams. Plus, how the Vernon Davis trade makes the Broncos even more dangerous. What is going on with the San Francisco 49er's? And why Todd Gurley is a special player already in his early career.

With the NFL season reaching its mid point this weekend, be sure to catch Craig's Power 5 teams. Plus, he picks the top match ups around the league. Time to find out what teams are made of in the world of college football... Will OK State rise to its first real test of the season? Can Temple pull off the upset of Notre Dame? Plus, Craig's picks for the other big games of the weekend. Get the inside scoop with Airing it Out!

Get the latest on the situation in Dallas from the man who has his pulse on the NFL, Andrew Siciliano. Did the Cowboys really know what they were getting themselves into when signing Greg Hardy? Do the bright lights of Dallas make the situation worse? What does it all mean for the Cowboys? Plus, Craig gives you his power 5 teams in college football after another wild weekend. And who were the weekend's biggest winners? USC and the Washington Redskins on the rise.

Get prepared for this weekend's football action! Can Tom Brady really play for 10 more years? How does Cam Newton really feel about the media? Some crucial divisional battles in the NFL as the Patriots host the Jets and the Giants host the Cowboys. Who does Craig see coming out on top? Plus, in College football, is this the weekend that Utah loses? How does Utah head coach, Kyle Wittingham feel about his name being mentioned for the USC job? Oklahoma and Texas Tech are set for a Big Twelve shoot out. Can Baker Mayfield make a statement against his old school? Be in the know this busy football weekend!

Get to know the hottest conference in college football right now with American Athletic Conference commissioner and a co-founder of ESPN, Mike Aresco. He breaks down the three AAC teams in the top 25 (Memphis, Temple and Houston). Also, what his conference is doing to become the next power conference. Plus, Craig's reaction and break down to a big weekend in college football. Who are his top teams? And who debuts on his Heisman watch list? NFL, hot and heavy. Craig discusses the best wins from over the weekend. And why the Denver Broncos are loving Peyton Manning.

Undefeated and ranked ninth in the country, Kevin Sumlin of Texas A&M, joins the show to talk about their big game against Alabama this weekend. Find out why he thinks Kyle Allen is finally settling into a leadership role and why coach loves the depth he has on the defensive side of the ball. Also, his thoughts on Steve Spurrier stepping aside at South Carolina. Plus, Craig's college picks... Texas A&M vs Alabama, USC vs Notre Dame, Utah vs Arizona State & Michigan vs Michigan State to name a few. NFL picks as well, theme for the weekend... Who is playing QB? That's what they are asking in Indy, Pittsburgh and Buffalo... Will it affect their chances of wining this weekend? Find out on Airing It Out!

A wild weekend in college football claims three coaches. Get Craig's take on the situations at USC, Maryland and South Carolina. Who are Craig's top 5 teams? Leonard Fournette, is he ready for the pro's right now? Craig also goes around the NFL after a crazy week 5. Who had the weekend's most impressive wins? Is it time for Detroit to move on from Matthew Stafford? Plus, don't miss who Craig has as the best team in the NFC East... Get caught up from a crazy weekend of football! Airing it Out with Craig James!

Week 5 of the NFL is upon us and Craig has his sights set on the top games of the day! Will Seattle get it done on the road in Cincy? Must win time for Philly and New Orleans. And Dallas gets Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain back... will that be enough to stop Tom Brady and the Patriots? And Craig recaps Roger Goodell's comments after the fall league meetings... NFL to LA soon? Plus, college football is heating up with some pivotal conference match ups! Who will come out on top in the Pac-12 battle of undefeated, Cal or Utah? A heavy weight clash in the Big Ten as Jim Harbaugh of Michigan faces off with Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern. And why Florida State vs Miami has lost some of its luster. All that and lots more on Airing it Out with Craig James!

Craig and NFL Hall of Famer & former SMU star, Eric Dickerson, talk about what is going on at SMU. Should they fight the new sanctions being handed down by the NCAA? What does he think about Todd Gurley's debut? And what is going on with DeMarco Murray in Philly? Plus, Craig's power 5 in NCAA football and a NFL week 4 recap!

One of the top quarterbacks in the country, Jared Goff of Cal, joins Craig to discuss the Golden Bear's 4-0 start. Does he see any similarities in his game with former Cal QB Aaron Rodgers? Plus, a full weekend of NCAA action has Craig picking the top games... Notre Dame vs Clemson, Alabama vs Georgia, Oklahoma vs West Virginia & more. Craig also has you covered for Week 4 of the NFL. Can the Raiders make it 3 wins in a row? Can the Cowboys rebound? Can anyone stop Julio Jones? And Adrian Peterson is in a groove.

What are Craig's biggest take-a-ways from week 3 in the NFL? How will the Ben Roethlisberger injury affect the Steelers? A wild weekend in College football, who does Craig see as the top teams? Plus, who does Craig have his eye on in the Pac 12?

Heisman Trophy hopeful & USC QB, Cody Kessler, joins Craig to discuss the tough loss to Stanford. How do the Trojans move on? And is that "will to compete attitude" back at USC? Plus, a full slate of College football has Craig picking the top match ups. Does he see USC bouncing back on the road at Arizona State? Week 3 in the NFL...Which 0-2 teams still have a shot at making the playoffs? Plus, the top match ups & players to watch this weekend!

Craig looks back at the weekend that was in the NFL and College football. What are his biggest take a ways from the NFL? How will the Cowboys handle the loss of Tony Romo? And why Tom Brady and the Pats are still the team to beat... Plus, who Craig is buying and selling after 3 weeks of the College season.

Chris Stewart, of the Alabama Crimson Tide Radio Network, joins Craig to break down the big showdown in Tuscaloosa... As Alabama hosts Ole Miss. Also, where does Chris view the SEC as a conference this year? Craig takes a look at other big match ups in the NCAA including: Georgia Tech @ Notre Dame, South Carolina @ Georgia, Cal @ Texas and BYU @ UCLA. Plus, why Craig feels Kam Chancellor is hurting the Seahawks and why Marcus Mariota will be a better pro than Jameis Winston. Plus, picks for New England @ Buffalo, Dallas @ Philly, Seattle @ Green Bay and the New York Jets @ Indianapolis.

Week 1 of the NFL is finally here! Who does Craig like in the top match ups? What headlines are grabbing Craig's attention in NCAA football? Plus, his picks for the 2nd weekend of college football. Will Seattle miss Cam Chancellor in week 1? And is Eli Manning going to get a new contract before the season starts?

NFL Network, Fox, Compass Media Networks analyst and former NFL lineman, Brian Baldinger joins the show to discuss the latest ruling in the deflategate saga. Also, is the league doing enough to prevent and protect players from concussions? Week 1 of the College Football season is here and Craig picks his winners in the top match ups around the country!

Former NFLer and NFLPA rep, Scott Turner, stops by to discuss how important mental discipline is in the game of football. Is the pre-season meaningless? Too risky? Do we need to hold players to a higher standard in the off-season? Plus, Craig dives deep into the latest NFL headlines... How will Reggie Wayne do in New England? What the Kam Chancellor hold out means for Seattle and find out what Jay Gruden is focusing on heading into his 2nd season with Washington. And be sure to catch Craig's take on the situations at USC and Baylor.

What is going on in the NFL with all the fighting?! Training camps are in full swing and Andrew Siciliano of the NFL Network joins the show to give his account of the brawl out in Oxnard, CA between the Cowboys and the Rams. He also breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the Rams and Cowboys. Plus, Craig explains what makes the top 5 coaches in the college game so good.

Former New York Giants Head Coach, Jim Fassel, joins Craig to discuss locker room politics in the NFL. What does he make of the Geno Smith situation? How much of it is to blame on new head coach, Todd Bowles? Also, Coach Fassel's thoughts on deflategate and if the Patriots can repeat as champs. Plus, Craig gives his thoughts on Arian Foster's latest announcement & TY Hilton's new contract in Indy. Is college football better off with strong football programs at Texas and Michigan? And from South Bend to Boston, why the new uniforms Notre Dame and Boston College will be wearing in the Shamrock Series at Fenway Park are all the buzz!

Sonny Dykes of Cal stops by to discuss his high hopes for the Golden Bears this season. Why is he so excited about his freshman class? Why does he compare his quarterback, Jared Goff, to Nick Foles? And is the Pac-12 the top conference in the country? Plus, Craig's going around the NFL to give you his hot button issues! What does the Arian Foster injury in Houston mean for their QB battle? Does RGIII need to be superman to have success this year? Is Sam Bradford really Chip Kelly's answer in Philadelphia? And does Ray Rice deserve another chance in the NFL?

Coming off an 8-5 season, University of Oklahoma head coach, Bob Stoops, says OU isn't going anywhere. What does he think of the Sooners 2015 schedule? Who does he see leading the offensive attack? Who is his sleeper on Defense? Plus, don't miss what he has to say about his former running back, Adrian Peterson. Also, Craig would love to be a New England Patriot today... find out why he would be fired up to be on the 2015 Patriots. And Seattle is going to have to open up the check book if they want to keep their roster together.

Fresh off of SEC media day, third year head coach at the University of Kentucky, Mark Stoops joins us. He is extremely excited about his defense & has seen a jump in talent and depth in the program. Plus, he discuses how Kentucky stacks up in the SEC. How does he see the SEC playing out? Also, is the Big 12 expanding? Who would join? Who wins the Big 12 this year? And, it's quiet right now in the NFL but camps are right around the corner... Are we any closer to a ruling in the Tom Brady situation? Marcus Mariota signs... Do the Titans have their franchise QB? What does the Adrian Peterson contract-restructuring mean for the Vikings? Will it equate to a career year for AP?

Big time deals are being made in the NFL this off-season! Craig discusses the Dez Bryant signing with former Cowboys Quarterback, Danny White and long time voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham. Danny and Brad also give their thoughts on deflategate and other off-season moves around the NFL... What does the Demaryius Thomas singing do for Peyton Manning and the Broncos? In College football, the SEC just had its media day... Are the assistant coaches of the SEC the reason they enjoy a talent edge? Plus, is Russell Wilson worth a mega deal?

This week we have a round table discussion with former NFL lineman and three time super bowl champion, Dale Hellestrae & long time Raider and College Football Hall of Famer, Lincoln Kennedy. They discuss what a coaches roll should or shouldn't be. Did P-Diddy go too far? What to make of the NFL's latest deal with London, England... Why isn't there a team in LA yet? Plus, Dale, Lincoln and Craig talk about what they used to do before training camp began. And what Pac - 12 team does Craig have his eye on?

Hall of Famer, Michael Irvin stops by to discuss the Tom Brady appeal. Is it being over blown? Additionally: Is the franchise tag fair? Who is the best coach in the NFL right now and is Aaron Rodgers the LeBron James of the NFL? Plus, Craig's thoughts on the P.Diddy/UCLA situation.