Helmets Off

Yogi Roth, former college football player and current Pac-12 Network Analyst sits down for a conversation with Scott Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell talks the insanity that is college football coaching and he discusses whether or not he thinks Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals in the real deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell discusses the running quarterback and the rise of free agency. He also talks about Kalani Sitake, a hot commodity on the coaching market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Scott Mitchell shares his newest passion, talks about the downfall of the Kansas City Chiefs and makes a case to root for the Houston Astros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Scott is talking about former WSU head coach Nick Rolovich and his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. He also talks the NFL trade deadline and the NBA season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Scott Mitchell takes on the biggest NFL story: Urban Meyer.  He also talks about the reunion of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and we talk about the best players who people don't always realize are the best players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell is the color voice of the Utah Football team, he talks about the tragedy the team faces as they lost another player, Aaron Lowe. Scott also evaluates which NFL teams are going to be good and which ones have already proven that they are bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are talking about Charlie Brewer, Zach Wilson and Trevor Lawrence.  Scott throws in a fun story about a time he threw the first pitch at an MLB game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Scott is talking about Urban Meyer and why he thinks he is the perfect candidate for the USC job even though his NFL career just started.  We also discuss the floundering Utah Utes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell is here with an all college football episode to celebrate the beginning of the season. He discusses who he thinks will play in the College Football Playoff. He also talks about who might and who WON'T win the Heisman Trophy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the college football and NFL seasons right around the corner, it wouldn't be Helmets Off if Scott wasn't analyzing quarterbacks. It's his favorite pastime. We are talking about the Urban Meyer and Trevor Lawrence dynamic and who will be the University of Utah's starting quarterback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NFL season almost here, Scott Mitchell discusses the most important players in the AFC and NFC who aren't quarterbacks.  He also discusses the upcoming Utah Football season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Scott Mitchell is talking NFL quarterbacks and the largest sporting event in the world: The Tokyo Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell is here to talk NFL quarterbacks. He discusses who he thinks is poised to be next year's MVP and whether or not Taysom Hill will start in New Orleans.  Mitchell also discusses why college football has gotten so boring for the top 5 teams.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell discussed the first day and future impacts of NIL in college sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell discusses his college coach, Jim Fassel, who just passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Helmets Off Scott Mitchell discusses the star treatment Zach Wilson is getting in New York, the NBA playoffs and the Utah Jazz & NFL free agents who still don't have a team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell, former NFL quarterback, talks about why he is so happy the world is starting to feel normal again. He also talks about some the pandemic-related changes in sports and which ones he thinks should stick around.  Mitchell is rooting hard for the Utah Jazz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Scott Mitchell, former NFL quarterback, is talking about the Aaron Rodgers drama with the Green Bay Packers and how it impacts former Utah State Aggie and current backup to Rodgers Jordan Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 49ers made an almost unheard of trade WAYYYYY before the NFL Draft, former NFL quarterback Scott Mitchell thinks he figured out why.  Scott also talks about last year's NFL rookies from Utah and the ones who MUST perform this year to solidify themselves as NFL talent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today former NFL and Utah Football quarterback Scott Mitchell is talking about the hardest and easiest coaching jobs in all of sports. It's a fun conversation you won't want to miss with special insight into the hardest working NFL coaches. Scott Mitchell also discusses the NFL's new 17 game season and why he is all for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks about the NCAA Tournament in comparison to Bowl Games and the College Football Playoff and why he thinks basketball does it right, while football needs to improve.  He also talks about what it takes to be a great teammate and who some of his favorite teammates were and why.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell, former NFL and Utah Football quarterback, is talking about NFL and Utah Football quarterbacks today. He starts off talking about the battle for quarterback at Utah, although he is sure the job will go to Charlie Brewer. Next, he talks about whether or not Taysom Hill with be the long-term guy for the New Orleans Saints which leads into a conversation about how the quarterback position is evolving.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today former NFL quarterback Scott Mitchell is talking the NFL Draft and NFL Free Agency.  He answers everyone's burning question, who is the number one pick in the NFL Draft? Trevor Lawrence or Zach Wilson? Next he moves onto former Utah quarterback who was just released from the Washington Football Team, Alex Smith. Scott predicts a reunion of coach and quarterback in Jacksonville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is an NFL offseason really like? A former NFL quarterback explains. Scott Mitchell also talks about where he thinks Russel Wilson may end up and some of the best fits for the Seahawks signal caller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowhere.  Scott Mitchell talks about the upcoming Super Bowl and how the Buccaneers wouldn't be where they are without Tom Brady's leadership.  Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott is thrilled about the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. He can't wait for the Jedi Master to pass the torch to the Padawan.  Mitchell also discusses what he thinks the future of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay looks like.  Next, we move onto the NFL Draft. Is Zach Wilson a solid #2 pick? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Scott has to switch up his Super Bowl picks after the LA Rams lost. Scott talks about why the Packers have been so successful and mentions that Aaron Rodgers should thank Jordan Love for the extra kick of motivation. On the episode, Scott also talks about Urban Meyer's future as an NFL head coach and why he believes he will have a very successful career in Jacksonville.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Helmets Off Scott talked about the late Ty Jordan and what he meant to the Utah football program. Scott tells a story of a time he lost a player as coach. Next, Scott airs his grievances with the College Football Playoff. He mentions it is like watching reruns.  Finally. The NFL expert offers his playoff and Super Bowl predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This will be the last episode of Helmets Off until the New Year. Scott wishes you all a Happy Holidays. We start by having a discussion about whether or not college athletes are amateurs anymore. Scott says absolutely not and things will soon change and the NCAA will no longer have the same amount of control. We also discuss some of the best sports moments of the year and Scott shares his favorite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot questions and scenarios being evaluated in this week's episode of Helmets Off. First Scott talks about a situation proposed by KSL Sports that would have Utah and BYU play in their own rivalry bowl game. Next, Scott tries to break down the mess that is the College Football Playoff and finally he talks about the incredible comeback for former Ute Alex Smith and his team beating the Pittsburgh Steelers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah football hasn't won a game yet, two games have been canceled because of an outbreak of COVID-19 and they lost their starting quarterback to shoulder injury. All of that seems pretty gloomy, but Scott is here to soothe Ute fans with the positives he sees for this one. The big one being that IT DOESN'T MATTER and you get a do-over next year.  Scott also talks about the nightmare that currently faces the NFL: Scheduling. With no bye weeks left, it's crunch time for the NFL. After that discussion Scott offers up his picks for the playoffs and even the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After having their first two games canceled due to COVID-19, will the Utah Utes finally play their first game of the season against the USC Trojans at Rice Eccles Stadium? Scott Mitchell is optimistic. Bobbly Wagner and DeAndre Hopkins decided to become their own agents, which is rare in the NFL. Scott discusses why he thinks this is brilliant and why more players should be doing this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO UTAH'S GAME AGAINST UCLA. How do cancellations impact the Utah quarterback battle? Scott weighs on. He also talks about Tom Brady's brutal loss to the Saints and what it means for his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE UTAH'S GAME AGAINST ARIZONA WAS CANCELLED* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mitchell, former Utah quarterback, is continuing his analysis of the Utah quarterback battle. According to the coaches, the team already has a starter but will not announce who it is until right before their first game.  Mitchell shares who he WOULD start, because the 2020 season is like no other, you make decisions you not normally make. Scott also discussed Justin Turner testing positive for COVID-19 during the World Series but celebrating with his team anyway...which is... WILD. Lastly, Scott discusses why Antonio Brown is getting yet another chance, with another NFL team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every week until the Pac-12 football season starts we are leading off with a special segment where Scott Mitchell, former U of U and NFL quarterback analyzed the three-way quarterback battle happening with the University of Utah football team. The team announced they won't name a starter until game week, which Scott believes is a smart decision. In the episode, he explains why. Next, Scott talks about the stunning season former Ute Julian Blackmon is having in the NFL even though it was less than a year ago he tore his ACL in the Pac-12 Championship game.  Finally, we play some audio of what Ryan Fitzpatrick had to say after getting benched. Scott feels for Fitzpatrick but also believes he will find his place with another NFL team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Helmets Off Scott is breaking down the quarterback battle happening at the University of Utah. Coach Whittingham hopes to have a decision made sometimes this week. Scott recommends they make a decision as soon as possible in order to establish the leader of the offense. Next, Scott talks about former Utah quarterback and current NFL quarterback Alex Smith who made a miraculous comeback from a terrible leg injury and played in his first game last week. On that injury note, Scott also discusses the precarious uptick in NFL players suffering injuries. He wonders if it is because they had less prep time for the season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is all about the best (in Scott's opinion) position on the field. First we are talking about the first true quarterback battle the University of Utah football team has seen in a while. Scott gives an analysis on what to look for as the Utes go through fall camp. Next, Scott gives his idea on why so many NFL quarterbacks are posting historical numbers and it may have something to do with crowd noise or lack thereof. Finally, Scott thinks he has finally figured out why in the world the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones and he has a similar story about why the Miami Dolphins drafted him.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are all NFL this week on Helmets Off.  First, Scott talks about the biggest story in the NFL, which is the first game postponement of the season due to players testing positive for COVID-19. He talks about this could snowball and impact the rest of the season, because the NFL schedule is a very large, very complicated puzzle. He also talks about how having games postponed like this could throw off guys and their routine, he said it would have likely thrown him off. The NFLPA has asked that all fields be changed to natural grass, not turf. Scott 100% supports this idea. He believes if the NFL really wants to get serious about player safety, which they say they do, they MUST change to all natural grass as soon as possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Football is finally back. Scott Mitchell, former NFL quarterback gives his week 1 takeaways. From Tom Brady being lackluster for former Utah Football RB Zack Moss' touchdown. All in all, we are just happy football is back. Next, Scott discusses the disaster that is Pac-12 football. The Big Ten was the only other conference to move their football season to spring, but they have since reversed course. Now, the Pac-12 has a lot to figure out. Scott explains the chaos, and tries to come up with a solution. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Pac-12 already had an image problem before they decided to cancel fall football along with the Big Ten, now, the problem will grow. Not playing a season when other conferences are will hurt their image and their name, according to Scott, especially since the College Football Playoff is happening and the Rose Bowl is one of the featured games.  Since we don't have Utah Utes football to watch, Scott talks about which defensive Ute he is most excited to watch in the NFL this season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Pac-12 and the Big Ten pulled the plug on fall sports, including football, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both conferences said there is a possibility of spring football. Scott explains why is initial reaction to that was that it will never work but he then explains how he thought it through and that it might benefit some teams - including the University of Utah Utes.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today we are taking two segments to break down the Pac-12 players behind the We Are United campaign and their wants/demands from the conference. We start with the players and finish with Larry Scott's response. Scott says what he would do if he were in Scott's shoes. Finally, on a lighter note, Scott talks about why he is so excited to watch all of the NFL rookies quarterbacks this season...especially Jordan Love, who he predicts will have great success with the Packers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of Helmets Off with Scott Mitchell is all about what sports leagues will look like during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.  First - The NBA.  In the Orlando Bubble, the league had zero positive coronavirus tests and starts games this week. They are a true model for what a comeback should look like. Next - The NFL No one really knows for sure how the NFL season will look other than certain teams playing with zero fans and others requiring social distancing and face coverings.  Finally - College Football Maybe the league with the most at stake. Some conferences announced they will play conference-only schedules and delay the start, while others are in wait and see mode. Scott gives his thoughts on what sports may look like this season and what changes may carry over and become "normal". See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Washington NFL announced they would be changing their name due to it being a racial slur. Scott offers his thoughts.  The Big Ten and the Pac-12 announced they would only be playing conference football schedules in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other conferences may follow suit if there is even a season at all.  The switch to the conference only schedules really hurts independent teams like BYU who lost 5 games in two days from their 2020 slate.  Scott offers his perspective on what the 2020 college football season may look like and provides some silver lining about things that may change for the better in college football.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Helmets Off, Scott Mitchell, former Utah QB and Utes radio analyst discusses the reinstatement of Morgan Scalley after he was suspending pending an investigation into a 2013 incident when he used a racial slur. Scott also discusses Patrick Mahomes and the giant payday he received. And on the other side of the that he discusses how Cam Newton ended up making so little money.  Lastly, is this the proverbial nail in the coffin of pro baseball.

Martha Ford, longtime owner of the Detroit Lions is stepping down. Scott Mitchell offers an insightful perspective into his time under the Detroit Lions ownership. He explains how franchise ownership determines the long term success or failure of a team. Brett Favre compared Colin Kaepernick to Pat Tillman. Tillman left the NFL to serve in the Army and was later killed. Scott gives his take on this comparison that Favre later clarified in a statement.  Scott also discusses the drama that unfolded at Talledega. NASCAR's only black driver was thought to be the victim of a hate crime when a noose was found in his garage. The FBI determined it was a garage pull. NASCAR released photos of the noose after the investigation concluded.

Two of Scott's three sisters joined him on the podcast to talk about what is was like growing up with Scott and being the sister of an NFL quarterback.  They also talk about a run-in with fans that featured Scott's mom yelling at fans who were bad-mouthing Scott.  Stay tuned after the first two segments for a bonus segment where Scott talks to his "favorite sister."

Scott Mitchell, former NFL and Utah quarterback, shares his thoughts on the situation surrounding Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley who was suspended pending an investigation into an incident in 2013 when he used a racial slur in a text message.  Next, Scott shares his thoughts on the late Jerry Sloan, legendary Utah Jazz coach. He talks about his favorite memories and most admirable qualities of the coach.  Finally, he talks the return of the NBA and whether or not his favorite team, the Utah Jazz, have a shot at a championship and whether or not this year's championship should have an asterisk.

We have been offline for a while. This episode of Helmets Off is all about catching you up on what Scott and the world of sports as he sees it has been up to.   We start with Scott's life, as he shares the life lessons he has learned during the coronavirus pandemic, including the fact that he could live without toilet paper. Next, he moves onto sports and how important they are for the world's psyche. We have learned that throughout the pandemic.  Scott also makes his suggestions/predictions for when both NFL and college football may be able to return.  You can find Scott on twitter @scottmitchell19. You can find Helmets Off on KSLSports.com.