Dirt & Sprague

The guys tackle questions about becoming their parents and embarrassing food choices.

The guys riff off of DK Metcalf unable to complete the clench walk and needing the cart to get to the bathroom on Sunday, plus the Male Sack has all sorts of ramblings for the guys. Plus, the NFLPA sent the head doctor that cleared Tua two weeks ago his pink slip, but will he be the fall guy. And some CFB notes before the end of the show.

Corey Brock didn't think it would have been this long between covering Mariners playoff appearances, as he joins the Daily Ticker for a preview of the 2022 M's chances to advance in the postseason.

The guys break down to top storylines from Week 4 of the NFL and enjoy the fact the Geno Smith is the top rated QB according to PFF while Russell Wilson is struggling in Denver. Then, Sprague thinks CFB is a bit more wide open this season than you would think. The Corey Brock of The Athletic joins the Ticker with postseason thoughts on the Mariners, and a cheating scandal rocks the fishing world in the Morning Crunch.

The guys have a no messing with Swag policy for the week, plus the Timbers management gets excoriated in a US Soccer investigation into sexual misconduct and the subsequent cover up regarding former Thorns players and head coach. Blazers opened up the preseason when do we start caring, and the 49ers continue to own the Rams in the regular season.

The guys go through the rest of the weekend in the Pac-12 wondering if UCLA figured something out or UW was trumped up by their easy opening schedule. Then, what should the Beavers do with the offense if their QB's can't be "the guy". And how much concern should Ducks fans have over all the penalties their team keeps committing.

Scott Chasen covers the Jayhawks for 24 7 Sports, and joins the Daily Ticker to set up ESPN's College Gameday trip to Lawrence this weekend as Kansas is ranked 18th, undefeated and hosting TCU. What gives...

The guys debate just how much is on the line for Oregon State this coming Saturday at Stanford, then how much can fans take away from the Ducks drubbing of the Cardinal on Saturday. Plus, Kansas is 5-0 and ranked this season...IN FOOTBALL... so the Ticker went to Lawrence to find out what the difference is, and what is Wisconsin thinking firing Paul Chryst.

The guys fail to grasp the allure of ultra-marathoners to start the show before wondering if the Mariners were the biggest sports story in the area over the weekend. Plus, a rough weekend for the Beavers in Salt Lake City has Sprague wondering if OSU's hopes and dreams of a special season are now over. 

Dirt is hot, Swag is not and Sprague likes the dogs this week. The guys make their picks for this week's football action.

The former Heisman trophy winner is in Oregon this weekend and took time to call the show to discuss where he can be visited and what he thought when Tua went down again Thursday night and how his view of injuries in the NFL is different now that his son is starting to play tackle football.

The guys enjoy another visit from Ricky Williams who is at the Coast visiting smoke shops as they get his perspective on the Tua injury and which offense he would like to play in. Then Sprague chimes in with his keys for OSU to get a win in Utah Saturday. The guys Sprague the line as Swag needs help rebounding from an 0-3 week. And they send you into your football weekend.

Former UCLA QB and current radio sidelines reporter Wayne Cook returns to the Ticker to preview tonight's game against UW as we try to figure out which one of these teams has the goods to be a Pac-12 champion.

The hour begins with Sprague trying to snap Dirt out of his Stanford nightmare syndrome.  and they discuss the attendance issues that UCLA has to deal with. Plus, will OSU continue it's identity as a covering machine this weekend in SLC. Then Wayne Cook hops on the Daily Ticker to preview tonight's UW-UCLA showdown in the Rose Bowl. And which of those teams will seize the spotlight.

The guys start the show with their reactions to watching Tua get concussed again on TNF and wondering what the ramifications will be for the NFL and why he was on the field to begin with after his "non-concussion" head/neck injury last week. Then Swag has a confidence problem after an 0-3 week against Kevin Todd. And, the guys dive into a juicy weekend of Pac-12 action.

The guys look for wisdom and guidance from BetQL host Ken Barkley as they prepare their bets for the weekend. Then, a little NFL peek-a-boo into Week 4 including their belief that the Bengals hand the Fins their first loss of the season, and wondering why the Chargers don't move back to San Diego.

BetQL host and Audacy Sports Betting insider Ken Barkley makes his weekly visit to the show and shoot downs their logic for their betting locks of the week.

Head Coach of the Utah Utes and Friend of the Show, Kyle Whittingham returns to discuss his team's start to the season and the match up with Oregon State this Saturday.

The guys have had enough of Roger Maris' son now, then offer their biggest surprise players for the Ducks and Beavers so far this season. Then wonder which team may have the biggest hangover effect this week in Pac-12. Plus, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham hops on the Daily Ticker with OSU coming to SLC this Saturday. Just what sort of chance do the Beavs have to win at Utah.

The guys coming off a winning week make their Pac-12 picks for Week 5 with several big spreads giving them pause.

Sprague starts the hour lamenting the fact he cannot help his 5th grade daughter with her math homework. Then, the guys update the sports landscape in Florida as Hurricane Ian battered several counties on Wednesday and now looms off the Southern Atlantic Coast. Plus, they make their Pac-12 Picks for the week, and offer their thoughts on Aaron Judge hitting his 61st HR of the season.

Sprague keeps whining about weatherproof NFL games, while LIV golf is going to buy airtime on FS1. Then a Blazers training camp themed edition of Stat or Story from Swag. Joel Klatt's idea to fix college football's non-conference scheduling issues and a great Spanish call of Mase Funa's pick six.

The guys wonder what Stanford should do if David Shaw can't turn this season around, plus more evidence that Russell Wilson is the weirdest guy in the NFL. Then, Mark Schipper joins the Daily Ticker to look at the biggest CFB games outside the Pac-12 this weekend, and should the NFL ban field turf with all the non-contact injuries being suffered.

The starting small forward competition at Blazers Training Camp is the motif for Swag's latest edition of Stat or Story involving Canada, rats and Nick Cage cat art.

Mark Schipper is the author of the forthcoming book 5th Down CFB, and returns to the Daily Ticker to preview the biggest games this weekend outside of the Pac-12.

Sprague is worried that we are shooting asteroids out in space and OSU is developing super fast robots. Plus, NBA training camps are opening up and there is plenty of drama with some of the top teams in the league. Dirt offers his latest Dirty Poll CFB Top 10 and how many more PAC-12 football coaches could be fired during this season.

All sorts of queries from our listeners on this Tuesday, including getting out of jail, coffee preferences, 2nd choice Pac-12 schools and which fandom is easily one you could give up on.

The guys get to all the NFL leftovers from the weekend, then answer questions from the Male Sack. Plus, was it that big a deal that ABC cut into CFB games for Aaron Judge's at bats over the weekend. And Sprague underwhelmed by NASA video redirecting an asteroid.

Jon Marks from WIP in Philly returns to the Ticker with thoughts on the Eagles 3-0 start, can Jalen Hurts win and MVP and do we all owe Nick Sirianni an apology.

The guys discuss the impact that all the transfer QB's have had for Pac-12 teams this season, and wonder if this trend will continue. Plus, Sprague tries to talk Blazers and Dirt can't handle it. Jon Marks joins the Daily Ticker to discuss the Eagles hot start and if Jalen Hurts can sustain his level play. And do the Eagles or Dolphins have the easier path to the Super Bowl this season.

Sprague starts the show on a full 8 hours of sleep as the guys debate the ultimate home TV set up. Then, a dramatic yet sloppy MNF display results in more debate over the best QB plan for the Cowboys. Plus, the guys are getting worn out on the Oregon gubernatorial race ads during sporting events, and should Justin Herbert be so trusting of his team with his current injury.

Final thoughts on the Ducks comeback in Pullman, and how they are set up to go on a run over the next Month, and the Beavers, did they let a special season get away with the loss to USC or can they get it back in SLC this weekend. Plus, some initial thoughts on NFL Week 3, is Jimmy G finally being exposed and what is Brandon Staley doing in LA?

Heartbreak in Corvallis Saturday night as the Beavers cannot take advantage of their defense's tremendous showing against USC as Chance Nolan throws 4 picks in a 3 point loss. Angie Machado of beaverblitz.com on how close they were to a win and how they bounce back against Utah this week.

Ducks Radio Color Commentator Mike Jorgensen joins the guys to recap the Ducks big comeback at Washington State and how they have set themselves up to go on a run in the next month.

The guys continue with the Beavers almost effort versus the Trojans and worry that the rushing attack is not firing on all cylinders. Then, just how did the Ducks pull off that comeback in Pullman. Plus, Mike Jorgensen joins the Daily Ticker on the Ducks win and Angie Machado hops on the Morning Crunch on the Beavs loss to USC.

The guys still amazed at the weekend of football they witnessed but they still need some explanation as to a few specific things that happened. They start with all the drama in the Pac-12 with big comebacks. Then  'Canes fans now know what the Ducks' fans were warning them about regarding Mario. And, oh Chance... what happened?

The boys try to rebound after 1-2 weeks across the board as they make their definitive picks for this weekend's slate of action. Swag and KT tied at 3-3 so far through 2 weeks of their season long battle.

The guys get into the X's & O's and numbers for the Ducks visit to Washington State, plus, the guys look at the rest of the college football slate this Saturday. Then they Sprague the Line and send you into your football weekend.

Matt Chazanow stays with the guys into the Crunch with thoughts on the glitz of the Ducks versus the grit of the Cougars and just how far apart the programs really are.

Voice of the Cougars, Matt Chazanow, joins the Ticker to discuss the 3-0 start for Washington State and what it will take to upset the Ducks who visit Pullman this weekend to open up conference play.

Ducks and Beavers start Pac-12 conference play this weekend, the guys dive into the match ups beginning with Oregon State hosting USC possibly for the last time. Can Jonathan Smith's offense keep up with Lincoln Riley. Then Voice of the Cougs Matt Chazanow joins the Ticker and Morning Crunch with extended thoughts on the Ducks trip to Pullman and what has to happen for Washington State to pull an upset.

A Football Friday and the guys are hoping the Steelers-Browns game is not indictive of what is to come this weekend and love the Al Michaels is less than subtle with gambling references on the TNF broadcast. Then Ime Udoka gets the full year suspension as more details about his malfeasance come to light. Then Kliavkoff fires off at UCLA leaving the Pac-12 and how long will Lincoln Riley stay at USC.

After losing their shirts last week with their NFL and CFB picks, Dirt and Sprague are so glad the technical gods have allowed us to have Ken Barkley of BetQL on this week for some insight as to where the value is on the gridiron this weekend.

The guys are reunited with Ken Barkley after a few weeks of technical issues as they seek counsel for making money this week in the NFL and CFB. Then Sprague is sad that this will likely be USC's last ever visit to Corvallis the weekend. Plus, is the biggest game in Pac-12 this weekend in Seattle? and what is to like for tonight's Steelers-Browns TNF game in Cleveland.

Zach Krantz of 560 WQAM in Miami returns to the Daily Ticker to discuss the Dolphins chances to stay undefeated hosting the Bills this Sunday, and his thoughts on how long Mario's honeymoon with 'Canes fans will last.

More updates on the Ime Udoka situation expect him to be suspended for the entire season and the guys cannot compute it in their heads. Then, public shaming and pressure forcing Robert Sarver to sell the Suns & Mercury. Zach Krantz joins the Daily Ticker to preview the Dolphins showdown with the Bills and give his thoughts on 'Canes fans satisfaction with Mario after three games.

Sprague out to an early lead with the season long standings as the guys make their Pac-12 picks ATS with the first full week of conference games on the Week 4 slate.

The guys are still stupefied by the reports of Ime Udoka facing a long suspension from the Celtics for a relationship with a team staffer. Then, a Utah Utes student makes a threat involving a nuclear reactor on campus if football team lost and was arrested. Then, the guys make their Pac-12 picks ATS for Week 4, and Brett Favre is in boiling water with the Feds.

Swag uses Aaron Judge's stats to emphasize the historic season he is having offset against the "French Spider Man", CJ's sparking wine and the best mullet in Oregon.

Sprague starts the hour wishing this week's OSU game was at Providence Park in Portland for a better environment against USC. The Swag has an Aaron Judge themed edition of Stat or Story. Does anyone believe Kliavkoff saying the Pac-10 will stay together for the next media deal and Dirt answers all the poll questions.    

Ryan Abraham is the editor and founder of uscfootball.com returns to the Daily Ticker with a preview of the Trojans who visit Corvallis this Saturday as touchdown favorites against the Beavers in Reser Stadium.