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Peter can't help but vent about the Jim Harbaugh and Michigan situation, as he runs the show solo this week! Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Mavericks, but does that make Dallas a title contender? Meanwhile, baseball free agency continues with the Padres as a big spender, plus Marcus Mariota wins the Heisman trophy. Also, NFL Week 16 predictions against the spread and Sidney Crosby had the mumps. The post Episode 84: NFL – Indianapolis at Dallas appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

It's a college football postseason extravaganza! The final four college football playoff teams have been decided, along with the other bowl games and Heisman Trophy finalists! Meanwhile, the MLB Winter Meetings are happening, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on all of the free agency moves and trades that are happening. Also, NFL Week 15 predictions against the spread and the Big Ten suffers some terrible college basketball losses. The post Episode 83: NFL – Cincinnati at Cleveland appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

It's the final week of the college football regular season! What do Peter and Joel think the results of the championship games and the playoff teams will be? Additionally, Florida and Nebraska hire new, unexpected head coaches. Also, NCAAF Week 15 picks, NFL Week 14 predictions against the spread, and Michigan fires Brady Hoke as head football coach. The post Episode 82: NCAAF – Championship Week 2014 appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The Ray Rice story continues, as the former Baltimore Raven running back wins his appeal! Meanwhile, the NFL Thanksgiving games happened, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on the last quarter of the season. Will the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA game soon? Also, NCAAF Week 14 picks, NFL Week 13 predictions against the spread, and the Red Sox make some Kung Fu Panda moves. The post Episode 81: NFL – New England at Green Bay appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

With a top-four showdown, the College Football Playoff rankings got another big shake-up. What do Peter and Joel think about the order of this week's top four teams? Additionally, the college basketball season begins and Adrian Peterson has been suspended for the rest of the year without pay. Also, NCAAF Week 13 picks, NFL Week 12 predictions against the spread, and Giancarlo Stanton signs a monster contract with the Miami Marlins. The post Episode 80: NCAAF – USC at UCLA appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The College Football Playoff picture gets a bit of a shake-up, with some top teams losing! Meanwhile, there are bloopers all over the college football world, with pants falling down and another butt fumble! With Peter off this week, Michael joins Joel to break down all the madness. Also, NCAAF Week 12 picks, NFL Week 11 predictions against the spread, and the fumble return in the Pac-12 that must be seen to be believed. The post Episode 79: NFL – Detroit at Arizona appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

We take a pause to reflect on the NFL season, so Peter and Joel looks at how the football season is shaping up past the halfway point. What do they think about this week's top four teams in the College Football Playoff rankings? Also, NCAAF Week 11 picks, NFL Week 10 predictions against the spread, and University of Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon finally resigns. The post Episode 78: NCAAF – Ohio State at Michigan State appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The San Francisco Giants win the World Series with an astounding performance by pitcher Madison Bumgarner! Meanwhile, the NBA season tips off, so Peter and Joel give you their predictions for the season. Will the media darling Cavaliers have what it takes to win the title? Also, NCAAF Week 10 picks, NFL Week 9 predictions against the spread, and the debut of the college football playoff rankings. The post Episode 77: NFL – Baltimore at Pittsburgh appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The World Series has begun, so Peter and Joel give their take on whether the Royals or the Giants will win it all. Where does Steve Nash rank all-time, in terms of small point guards, with his career now in jeopardy? Also, NCAAF Week 9 picks, NFL Week 8 predictions against the spread, and Peyton Manning breaks the all-time career passing touchdown record. The post Episode 76: NCAAF – Ole Miss at LSU appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

David, a.k.a. "Decaff78," joins us as our guest! The Major League Baseball playoffs are setting up a World Series clash, as a surprise team is taking the postseason by storm. Will the Royals take the crown? Meanwhile, Jameis Winston continues to do more unbelievable things off the field and Florida State seems to be all right with that. Also, NCAAF Week 8 picks, NFL Week 7 predictions against the spread, and the farewell to a U.S. soccer star. The post Episode 75: NFL – New York Giants at Dallas appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on the Major League Baseball playoffs so far, as the ALCS and NLCS are about to begin. Who will advance between the Royals/Orioles and the Giants/Cardinals? How was last week’s college football season as wild as it was? Also, NCAAF Week 7 picks, NFL Week 6 predictions against the The post Episode 74: NCAAF – Auburn at Mississippi State appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter is ashamed of Michigan, as his alma mater has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, regarding player safety this week. Meanwhile, Joel comes to terms with the elimination of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the MLB playoffs. Which teams have the best chance of making the World Series? Also, NCAAF Week 6 The post Episode 73: NFL – Cincinnati at New England appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on Roger Goodell’s poor press conference. Is there any way that the NFL can repair its image? Also, NCAAF Week 5 picks, NFL Week 4 predictions against the spread, and the MLB regular season is coming to a close. QUICK HITS – Roger Goodell press conference goes over poorly The post Episode 72: NCAAF – Minnesota at Michigan appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on the NFL’s public image tailspin. Also, what teams have clinched MLB playoff spots? Also, NCAAF Week 4 picks, NFL Week 3 predictions against the spread, and the odd, blooper-like stories from the last week of college football. QUICK HITS – NFL public image in a tailspin – Angels, The post Episode 71: NFL – Denver at Seattle appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on Ray Rice’s release and suspension from the NFL for his domestic abuse incident. Is Roger Goodell’s job on the line? Also, NCAAF Week 3 picks, NFL Week 2 predictions against the spread, and the Atlanta Hawks are up for sale. QUICK HITS – Ray Rice released/suspended indefinitely – The post Episode 70: NCAAF – Georgia at South Carolina appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their NFL predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 2 picks, NFL Week 1 predictions against the spread, and Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR. QUICK HITS – Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR after tragic accident – MLB Standings – Seahawks rout Packers 36-16 in first NFL game of the year The post Episode 69: NFL 2014 Predictions appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their college football predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 1 predictions and rumors of NHL expansion circulate. QUICK HITS – NFL changes domestic abuse punishment policy – Sam Bradford tears ACL, out for year – Talk of NHL expansion: Seattle, Las Vegas, Toronto, Quebec City – Rob Manfred to The post Episode 68: College Football 2014 Predictions appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Djokovic and Kvitova win Wimbledon – Rory McIlroy wins The Open Championship – Ruling: Shelly Sterling can sell the Clippers to Steve Ballmer – MLB Trading Deadline: Price to Tigers, Lester to A’s, Lackey to Cards – Paul George breaks leg in FIBA scrimmage RED ZONE 20: NFL suspends Ray Rice two The post Episode 67: Predicting the Cavaliers’ Success appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Jason Kidd traded, to become coach of the Bucks – Miami Heat “Big 3″ opt out of deals – NBA Draft 2014 RED ZONE 20: Wimbledon finals soon under way MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s draw? 10: MLB All-Star break approaching MAKE THE PLAY: Will there be a The post Episode 66: Predicting the MLB All-Star Break appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – California Chrome falls short – Nadal, Sharapova win French Open – Martin Kaymer wins U.S. Open wire-to-wire, by 8 strokes – Tony Gwynn passes away at 54 from cancer – U.S. Patent Office cancels “Redskins” trademark – Joel Embiid having surgery on foot, in week before NBA draft RED ZONE 20: Los The post Episode 65: Predicting the World Cup appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Rays/Red Sox hit batters, get fined/suspended – Kaepernick gets most guaranteed QB money ever – Phil Mickelson investigated by FBI for insider trading claims – California Chrome draws No. 2 for Belmont RED ZONE 20: French Open reaching the end of competition MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s titles? The post Episode 64: Predicting the French Open appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Cavaliers win 3rd NBA Draft Lottery in 4 years – Landon Donovan cut from World Cup team – Jose Fernandez, Prince Fielder among those out for MLB season RED ZONE 20: California Chrome on the verge of the Triple Crown MAKE THE PLAY: Will California Chrome win at Belmont? 10: NHL playoffs The post Episode 63: Predicting the Belmont appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Donald Sterling receives lifetime ban from NBA – Jameis Winston crab leg theft – California Chrome takes the Kentucky Derby RED ZONE 20: NHL playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who plays in the Conference Finals? 10: NBA playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who plays in the Conference Finals? 5: NFL Draft is The post Episode 62: Predicting the 2014 NFL Draft appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – NCAA student athletes offered unlimited meals – New York Knicks coaching job in flux – 2014 Boston Marathon RED ZONE 20: UConn wins college basketball National Championship MAKE THE PLAY: Who is the favorite for next year’s National Championship? 10: NHL playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the Stanley Cup? 5: The post Episode 61: Predicting the 2014 NHL Playoffs appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – DeSean Jackson released by Eagles, signs with Redskins – Mets’ Daniel Murphy criticized for taking parental leave – 76ers tie NBA record with 26 straight losses – Home stretch for NHL regular season RED ZONE 20: Northwestern football approved to unionize MAKE THE PLAY: One year later, will we have more player The post Episode 60: Predicting the MLB 2014 Season appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Join the SMYN Network Bracket Challenge! Group: Showmeyournews Password: my body is ready — PETER — Florida North Carolina Arizona Louisville — Louisville vs Florida, 72-67 –JOEL– Florida Iowa State Arizona Louisville — Louisville vs Iowa State, 90-87 The post Episode 59: Predicting March Madness 2014 appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS Marcus Smart suspended three games for shoving Texas Tech fan RED ZONE 20: NBA season passes the trade deadline MAKE THE PLAY: Do you still have the Heat winning the title? 10: Missouri’s Michael Sam becomes the first openly gay NFL draft prospect MAKE THE PLAY: Which round will Sam be drafted in? The post Episode 58: Predicting the Winter Olympics appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Winter Olympics in Sochi start soon in poor conditions 10: National Signing Day – Malik McDowell’s conflict 5: Seattle routs Denver in the Super Bowl MAKE THE PLAY: Will Seattle repeat next year as champions? The post Episode 57: Predicting National Signing Day appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Roger Goodell considering changing NFL extra point rules – Shaun White out of X Games, focusing on Olympics RED ZONE 20: Australian Open in the semifinal stage MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s draw? 10: Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka to 7-year/$155-million deal MAKE THE PLAY: Will the Yankees win The post Episode 56: Predicting the Super Bowl appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Lions hire Jim Caldwell, Titans hire Ken Wisenhunt, Vikings hire Mike Zimmer – Australian Open begins with 108ºF heat – Alex Rodriguez shenanigans continue RED ZONE 20: Alabama booster sells merchandise and NCAA doesn’t care MAKE THE PLAY: Will any significant attention be brought to this in the next two years? 10: The post Episode 55: Predicting the MLB Replay System appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Texas hires Charlie Strong has head football coach – Louisville hires Bobby Petrino…again? – Redskins hire Jay Gruden – Teddy Bridgewater and Johnny Manziel, among others, declare for NFL draft – Dennis Rodman continues his North Korean travels RED ZONE 20: Florida State wins the final BCS National Championship game MAKE THE The post Episode 54: Predicting the NFL Divisional Playoffs appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – NHL Winter Classic: Maple Leafs vs Red Wings – Texas still looking for a head coach – College football bowl season almost complete RED ZONE 20: NFL coaching carousel begins MAKE THE PLAY: Who will be the next head coach of the Detroit Lions? 10: BCS national championship game upcoming MAKE THE The post Episode 53: Predicting the BCS National Championship appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Kobe Bryant injures knee so soon after Achille’s return MAKE THE PLAY: Will Kobe play next season? 10: College football bowl breakdown MAKE THE PLAY: Any teams you really like heading into these match-ups? Any locks? 5: NFL Playoffs Picture and Predictions MAKE THE PLAY: Surprise playoff teams? Who makes a run? The post Episode 52: Predicting the Bowl Season appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

FEATURED STORIES Mack Brown likely to resign as Texas head coach by week’s end Bowl schedule is confirmed REPLAY (NCAAF) Peter: 6-1, Joel: 4-3 SMYNja Leader: (NCAAF) Detlef Schrempf: 39-21 (NFL) Peter: 4-2, Joel: 3-3 SMYNja Leader: (NFL) Detlef Schrempf: 30-24 PICK 6 – Peter vs Joel NFL Week 15 – New England at Miami The post Episode 51: NFL – Baltimore vs Detroit appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: World Cup 2014 groups revealed Make the play: Who wins the World Cup? 10: Baseball free agency – Cano, Ellsbury, Granderson, McCann, Nathan, etc. Make the play: Will Dallas win the NFC East? 5: BCS Bowls to be determined this weekend Make the play: Will makes the National Championship game? REPLAY (NCAAF) The post Episode 50: NCAAF – Missouri vs Auburn appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE (NFL Thanksgiving Games Edition) 20: Green Bay: 10 – Detroit: 40 (-6) Make the play: Who wins the NFC North? 10: Oakland: 24 – Dallas: 31 (-10) Make the play: Will Dallas win the NFC East? 5: Pittsburgh: 20 – Baltimore: 22 (-2.5) Make the play: Will Mike Tomlin be fined by the The post Episode 49: NFL – New Orleans vs Seattle appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Jameis Winston sexual assault case gets DNA link Make the play: Will Winston be unable to play in the BCS National Championship game because of this, assuming the Seminoles make it there? 10: Tigers/Rangers swap Prince Fielder and Ian Kinsler Make the play: Which team gets more wins next year – Texas The post Episode 48: NCAAF – Baylor at Oklahoma State appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Guest: Joe (Detlef Schrempf) RED ZONE 20: Indiana Pacers start the year unbeaten at 8-0 Make the play: How long does this winning streak go? 10: Ohio State smack-talking Alabama and FSU Make the play: Will Ohio State play in the national championship game at the end of the year? 5: The Richie Incognito harassment The post Episode 47: NFL – Kansas City vs Denver appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Guest: David (Decaff78) RED ZONE 20: College basketball season begins Make the play: Who are your favorites to get #1 seeds? This year’s Cinderellas? 10: Texas hires new AD, plus big Oregon/Stanford and Oklahoma/Baylor Thursday night games Make the play: Who wins the Pac-12 and Big 12 this year? 5: The Richie Incognito harassment story The post Episode 46: NCAAF – Texas at West Virginia appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Checking in on the Heisman running Make the play: Will Mariota win the Heisman this year? 10: NBA season starting Make the play: Who wins this year’s NBA Finals? 5: World Series continues, Boston leads 3-2 Make the play: Are you still sticking with your Boston prediction? REPLAY (NCAAF) Peter: 4-3, Joel The post Episode 45: NFL – Atlanta vs Carolina appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Miami finally gets underwhelming sentence for years of illicit activity Make the play: Will anything about the NCAA’s punishment policies change in the next year? 10: First BCS standings are released Make the play: Will a team currently outside the top ten play in the national championship game at the end of The post Episode 44: NCAAF – Texas Tech at Oklahoma appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Andrew Wiggins hype skyrocketing Make the play: Will Wiggins be the #1 pick in next year’s NBA draft? 10: Texans fans cheer Matt Schaub injury Make the play: How many wins do the Texans get this year? 5: MLB league championship series continue Make the play: Will the Dodgers come back to The post Episode 43: NFL – Denver vs Indianapolis appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Struggles of the Atlanta Falcons Make the play: How many wins does Atlanta end up with this season? 10: Jerry Kill, University of Minnesota football coach, takes leave of absence for seizures Make the play: Will Kill coach another game this season? 5: MLB league championship series begin Make the play: Who The post Episode 42: NCAAF – Oregon at Washington appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Lane Kiffin fired by USC after blowout loss Make the play: How many wins does USC end up with this year? 10: Tampa Bay Buccaneers release QB Josh Freeman Make the play: Will Freeman start for another NFL team this season? 5: 2013 MLB playoffs begin Make the play: Who wins this The post Episode 41: NFL – Detroit vs Green Bay appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: NBA eyes nickname jerseys for Heat/Nets game Make the play: Will the jerseys actually be used during this coming season? 10: Arian Foster admits to receiving money at Tennessee Make the play: Will Tennessee receive any punishment from this? 5: NHL regular season starts next week Make the play: Who plays in The post Episode 40: NCAAF – LSU at Georgia appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: MLB Wild Card standings become heated as season nears completion Make the play: Which two teams will meet in the American League play-in game? 10: Cleveland Browns make bizarre moves at QB and RB Make the play: Will Richardson rush for 1000 yards this season, now that he’s in Indianapolis? 5: No The post Episode 39: NFL – Chicago vs Pittsburgh appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: United States men’s national soccer team clinches World Cup berth Make the play: Will USA clear the group stage in the 2014 World Cup? 10: Oklahoma State payment scandal reported Make the play: Will any penalties result beyond probation from an NCAA investigation? 5: NFL Week 1 Takeaways Make the play: Will The post Episode 38: NCAAF – Alabama at Texas A&M appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: U.S. Open (tennis) continues Make the play: Who wins the men’s and women’s draws? 10: Pittsburgh Pirates break 20-season losing streak Make the play: How far do the Pirates go in the playoffs? 5: NCAA Football Week 1 Takeaways Make the play: Will another ranked team be upset by an FCS team The post Episode 37: NFL – Philadelphia vs Washington appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Pick division winners NFC North Peter: CHICAGO Joel: CHICAGO NFC South Peter: ATLANTA Joel: ATLANTA NFC East Peter: WASHINGTON Joel: WASHINGTON NFC West Peter: SAN FRANCISCO Joel: SEATTLE AFC North Peter: CINCINNATI Joel: CINCINNATI AFC South Peter: HOUSTON Joel: HOUSTON AFC East Peter: NEW ENGLAND Joel: NEW ENGLAND AFC West Peter: DENVER Joel: DENVER NFC The post NFL 2013 Season Predictions appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

RED ZONE 20: Miguel Cabrera chasing the Triple Crown again Make the play: Will Cabrera win a second consecutive Triple Crown? 10: Rex Ryan burned by putting Mark Sanchez in preseason game late Make the play: Will Sanchez start at QB for the Jets in Week 1? 5: Johnny Manziel’s autograph-for-pay scandal Make the play: The post Episode 36: NCAAF – Georgia at Clemson appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Current AP Top 25: http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings Pick division winners and conference champions American Athletic champion Peter: LOUISVILLE Joel: LOUISVILLE ACC champion Peter: FLORIDA STATE vs Miami Joel: CLEMSON vs Miami PAC-12 champion Peter: STANFORD vs UCLA Joel: OREGON vs UCLA Big 10 champion Peter: OHIO STATE vs Nebraska Joel: OHIO STATE vs Nebraska Big 12 champion The post NCAA Football 2013 Predictions appeared first on Down the Sidelines.