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Join Host Alyssa Butterson and guest Hoove locks as they break down some of the hottest topics in the NFL. Just days after Jordan Love went down with an MCL sprain in the season opener it seems the Packers have some tough choices to make early on in the season. Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins' star wide receiver was detained by police in front of his team's stadium before their season opener on Sunday. DAK GETS PAID! Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a four-year, $240 million contract extension. Cowboy fans rejoice. NEED SOME NFL LOCKS?

The entire college football world has an opinion on the current Jim Harbaugh situation, so we thought why not give ours as well. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G talk sign stealing and how common this can be in all sports. Pickens Picks for Week 11 in the NFL are given. This may be a make or break week for many teams. The South Carolina Gamecocks take on Kentucky at home under the lights Saturday night. Predictions and hopes for the Gamecocks are given. https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they break down Pickens Picks for week eight in the NFL.  Can the Buffalo Bills bounce back on Thursday Night? Will Cowboys fans have something to brag about this week? Discussion on the 2-5 South Carolina Gamecocks and mid-season reactions  are given. https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they break down the potential the Buffalo Bills actually have this year. After the Bills come up with an impressive win over Miami, Coach retracts some previous statements. Pickens Picks for Week 5 in the NFL are given. Will the 49ers be put to the ultimate test this week playing the Cowboys? Or will San Francisco easily improve to 5-0? https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt kick off the show with reactions from The Ducks' 42-6 win over Colorado. Not only was this a much anticipated game it was also the largest television audience for an Oregon game since the 2020 Rose Bowl (16.3 million). The real story .... Coach Prime changing college football. Pickens Picks for week four in the NFL are given. After Miami dropping 70 on the Broncos and Taylor Swift fans officially becoming fans of the Kansas City Chiefs.... what does this week have in store for NFL fans? https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt while they discuss a twist in Cleveland as they are forced to re-sign Kareem Hunt after Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee injury. Pickens Picks for Week 3 in the NFL are given. It's a sold out Saturday night in Williams Brice Stadium where the South Carolina Gamecocks are scheduled to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs. South Carolina will also retire the jersey of Gamecock football wide receiver legend, Alshon Jeffery. https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join  Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G as they recap the Cowboys 40 point shutout over the Giants. Aaron Rodgers made a grand entrance and an even grander exit in MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The fourth snap of Rodgers first offensive series ended in a torn Achilles tendon and him being carted off the field. By halftime a MRI exam confirmed that Rodgers indeed would be out for the remainder of the season.... leaving a lot of questions from Jets fans. Discussion on potential moves for the Jets going forward, after a shocking overtime victory in game one over the Buffalo Bills. Pickens Picks for week two in the NFL are given. The South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Athens to take on the Georgia Bulldogs as huge underdogs.  Can Shane Beamer and the boys fight the bulldogs? Final score predictions are given. https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Welcome Back OOP Fans! Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G as they jump into Gamecock football talk. Breaking down game one and giving predictions for this upcoming season. Can this team break 10 wins this year? The one, the only. PICKENS PICKS. We are back. Each week during football season, we give you our insider picks for college and NFL games. This week specifically we are breaking down opening week of the NFL. Get your parlays ready. https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to break down the NBA Finals. Denvers dominate performance leads them to closing out a best-of-seven series in five games at home. Now that Denver has won a Championship, can they form a dynasty with this team? The eighth seed in the Finals is not something you hear or see often. Though Miami came up short, they did show a lot of fight. What's next for this Miami team? Episode 100- A big thank you from the whole team here at OOP! https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Coach G and Host Alyssa Butterson discuss the Green Bay Packers trading an icon to the New York Jets. Who won in this trade? And will Rodgers be everything we hope and more this upcoming season? Back to the NBA Playoffs with the Miami Heat leading the series 3-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. No one saw this coming or did they? Can the Bucks win three straight to advance? https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they discuss everything NBA  Playoffs. Each series is broken down and analyzed, and player injuries are reviewed. Which teams really have what it takes to make it to the NBA Finals this year? Realistic and unrealistic teams are picked. Pickens Picks are given for each series. ***It's that time of year again! Please vote Opinion On Pickens for "Best Local Podcast" on Columbia's Best. Check out our socials for step by step instructions on how to vote or head over to our link tree.  Thank you for supporting OOP! https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

For the first time since 1970, the Final Four will have three first-time participants. And even though Connecticut is going for its fifth championship since 1999,  the Huskies began their run with only one tournament victory since their last title in 2014.For the first time since 1995, the women's Final Four will not have UConn, Tennessee or Stanford, but don't worry here comes South Carolina. Entering the tournament as the No. 1 seed after a jaw dropping undefeated season lead by Dawn Staley. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss the upcoming NCAA Final Four games.https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to give Pickens Picks for this weekends Sweet Sixteen Games. Who will advance to the Elite Eight? https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss Aaron Rodgers emerging from his darkness retreat. Maybe now he will shine some light on what his next move is?Then we continue on the QB carousel with some Carson Wentz chatter. After four teams in four years what are his options? Alyssa goes over four potential landing spots for Wentz. LeBron James is out, does this mean the Lakers are out? Coach G gives us his thoughts on the Lakers near future.https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G while they break down this Sundays big game. Will Philly fly away with the win or will Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have something to say about it? Pickens Picks is on a whole new level this episode. Heads or Tails? Blue or Red? Over or Under? Favorite or Underdog? Tune in to find out this weeks locks. #SuperBowl57 https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they break down the NFL divisional round matchups. What happened to the Bills? and will Patrick Mahomes be good to go for Sunday's game? Pickens Picks for the final two matchups before the Super Bowl are given. Keep up with all the latest sports news and weekly Pickens Picks by clicking the link below https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickenshttps://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Happy New Year! Host Alyssa Butterson and  Coach Gantt are back and ready to discuss NFL football. Starting with Saturdays slate of wild-card matchups. From Trevor Lawrence and the Jags' stunning comeback, to San Francisco's win over Gino Smith. Could we see this 49ers team in the Super Bowl? The first picks of the year are in.  Alyssa and Gantt make predictions for this weekend's matchups. #NFLhttps://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss No. 19 South Carolina taking on No. 21 Notre Dame in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. They expect a huge turnout from Gamecock fans and a win, but who all is actually playing for SC? Pickens Picks for week 15 are given. This are getting serious. Which teams do you see heading to the Super Bowl? Happy Holidays to the entire OOP Fam! 

Sweet Victory! Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach Gantt to relive the biggest win of the season for the Gamecocks over Clemson. It wasn't easy, but Beamer Ball clearly is working for South Carolina. Tune in too chat about rankings, bowl games, and what's next for South Carolina football. Pickens Picks are given for week 13 in the NFL. 

Happy Thanksgiving OOP Fam! Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt reunite after South Carolina football pulled off a shocking 63-38 upset over No. 5 Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium. Coach gives a full break down of how Carolina stunned the world.As much as everyone wants to celebrate, Shane Beamer and the boys are right back to work as they prepare to travel to Clemson. Can SC pull off another miracle win? or Will Clemson do what Clemson does. Pickens Picks are given for Week 12 in the NFL. 

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have definitely seen better days. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by coach G to discuss the Green Bay Packers 5th consecutive loss that came from the Detroit Lions. South Carolina went to Vandy and came home bowl eligible. Coach G discusses what positive changes he's seen implemented from last week. Pickens Picks are  given for week 10 in the NFL.  

It's official Tom Brady is back on the market and Host Alyssa Butterson is ready to talk all about it. Coach Gantt joins the show to chat College Football Rankings. #1 Tennessee takes on #3 Georgia. Can Tennessee stay on top? The South Carolina Gamecocks were ranked but not for long. After a loss against Missouri at home, what's next for this South Carolina team as they head into a tough stretch of games to end the season. Pickens Picks are given for Week 9 in the NFL. 

Both Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are struggling. Usually these names come into headlines under the winners column, but not today. Matt Ryan.... Benched. Could we be witnessing the end of an era? The South Carolina Gamecocks held on and beat Texas A&M 30-24 for the first time in program history. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G congratulate Coach Beamer and the team. Pickens Picks are given for Week 8 in the NFL. 

Lets GET INTO IT. New YORK. New York. All they seem to be doing is winning. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G discuss. The Bills got their revenge. After a heartbreaking loss last year to the Cheifs, the Buffalo Bills took home a HUGE upset against the Kansas City Chiefs. Alabama is no longer Number 1. Tennessee comes through with a HUGE upset against Nick Saban. 

The South Carolina Gamecocks pull off a gratifying upset vs. top-ranked Kentucky. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to talk about what went right for the Gamecocks. The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team left in the NFL. How far can this team go? The Panthers pull the plug on Matt Rhule. A once hot $62 million hire, was fired during his third season as head coach. Can this Panthers team get back to a winning culture?Pickens Picks are given for week 6 in the NFL. Advertising Info: opinionsonpickens@gmail.comSupport us on all platforms at: https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens 

After an eventful Week 4 in the NFL, Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discussion some hot topics going on in the football world. Is Baker Mayfield still a starting QB? Are the Giants a potential playoff team? We discuss all this and more on this weeks episode.Pickens Picks are given for Week 5 in the NFL. Advertising Info: opinionsonpickens@gmail.comSupport us on all platforms at: https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens 

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss how the NFL power rankings are shifting going into Week 4. What team slips coaches mind? Then, discussion on the South Carolina Gamecocks moving up Saturdays matchup against South Carolina State to the 29th. Pickens Picks are given for Week 4 in the NFL. If this week is anything like last week, we all have a lot to be excited about. Alyssa and Coach discuss the matchups they are looking forward to and give you this weeks locks.Advertising Info: opinionsonpickens@gmail.comSupport us on all platforms at: https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens 

Football is back in action and with that comes many highs and even more lows. South Carolina fell to Arkansas and are now preparing to take on the Georgia Bulldogs at home. Can the Gamecocks keep their composure with a tough scheduled ahead of them? NFL Football is here!  Some teams showed out, others showed up and got shut down. Did your team take home a W? Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G go over some takeaways from this weeks games. Mr. Rudy joins the show to give Pickens Picks. Advertising Info: opinionsonpickens@gmail.comSupport us on all platforms at: https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Maybe not how we wanted to get it, but we got it. The first win of the season is sealed. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach Gantt to give their opinions and reactions to some of the highs and the obvious lows of the first game of the season. Will the offensive line be a problem for the Gamecocks this season? Or will the Gamecocks make some adjustments and come out on top against Arkansas.Pickens Picks are given for week-one of NFL football. Advertising Info: opinionsonpickens@gmail.comSupport us on all platforms at: https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Garrison Gist joins the show to catch up with host Alyssa Butterson. With NFL football right around the corner discussion on  "Who's Hot" and "Who's Not" comes up and teams are rated. Gist updates the family on how his career has evolved since his last appearance on the show. If you live in or have been in the Charlotte, NC are you have most likely seen some of Garrisons art work or may have even taken a photo with a mural he's created. South Carolina Football IS BACK. What can we expect to see from Shane Beamer and the boys in his second year? Over 6.5 wins? Gist tells us which games he believes the Gamecocks will come out on top of this season. New Episodes EVERY Wednesday|https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Patrick Fish joins Host Alyssa Butterson to relive some core college memories and chat about the upcoming Gamecock Football season. The Fish-Fry era was not only legendary but memorable. Patrick shares his how his friendship with Kicker Elliot Fry turned into a viral gamecock meme. New Episodes EVERY Wednesday | Follow us on social media below https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

The 2022 Coaches Poll was recently released, and there weren't too many surprises at the top of the list. Alabama earned the top spot, followed by Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson. Notre Dame chimed in at No. 5, with Michigan, Texas A&M, Utah, Oklahoma and Baylor rounding out the top 10. Host Alyssa is joined by Coach G to give reactions. New Episodes Every Wednesday |`https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Deshaun Watson faces a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.  Alyssa and Coach G get together to share their reactions to the news of Judge Robinson's ruling. Was this the right move? South Carolina's very own Deebo Samuel's decided to stay in San Francisco. Fresh off signing a 3-year extension worth up to 73.5 million. Coach G gives his thoughts on Deebo's worth and what went into this deal. We always end the show with some real opinions of our own. Today topic is on hard work and perseverance and why it's so important to keep those traits with you while growing older. New Episodes EVERY WednesdayFollow Opinions on Pickens |https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens?fbclid=IwAR3P6Ys3C0fn9U8iVZh9PLpwKKwqnfiFx2eh8cF95Z8WslT67m-cUBhmWUA

Former South Carolina wide receiver Chavis Dawkins joins the show to share some insightful stories and interesting life experiences. Chavis brings us through his journey during his time at South Carolina and updates us on his newest life venture. Leave it to Alyssa to ask the dreaded over/under question about Gamecock Football. Does Chavis think South Carolina will take home over or under 6.5 wins this season? New Episodes of Opinions On Pickens premiere every Wednesday. FOLLOW OPINIONS ON PICKENS |https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens?fbclid=IwAR3P6Ys3C0fn9U8iVZh9PLpwKKwqnfiFx2eh8cF95Z8WslT67m-cUBhmWUA

SEC Media Day was filled with much excitement for many teams. We took the time to focus in on South Carolina and Shane Beamer. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt break down the upcoming season. GG Jackson! At this point its not IF but WHEN the superstar will commit to South Carolina.....  GG Jackson becomes the first ever decommittment in the history of North Carolina's basketball program other than JR Smith who opted for the NBA Draft directly from high school. 

Baker Mayfield to the Panthers? Yes! He has officially broken things off with the Browns and taken his talents over to North Carolina. But wait!? Didn't Sam Darnold do the same thing? Look how that has worked out. The two will now be competing for the QB1 position in Carolina. Will Baker play against his former team week-one or will Sam Darnold lead the way? KD and Kyrie.  A storyline that seems like it has been going on forever. Well the saga continues..... Will KD stay in Brooklyn or will he venture to one of his rumored favorites? Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner now faces up to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges at a Russian court near Moscow. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G discuss possible outcomes and share their opinions. 

Former South Carolina Football Kicker and current NFL Free Agent, Parker White joins the show to chat past, present, and future with host Alyssa Butterson. Parker discusses how a simple decision from a high school soccer coach changed his life forever. He gives insight on his time apart of Gamecock Football and reminisces about some key moments in his collegiate career at Carolina. 

After a thrilling game 5 victory for the Golden State Warriors, Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss how the Warriors supporting cast came together and pushed through to help a struggling Steph Curry. With the Series going back to Boston for game 6, can the Celtics even up the series? Or will the Warriors dynasty be able to add another ring to the collect? Pickens Picks are given with a special appearance from everyones favorite ... Mr. Rudy. 

After Boston taking game 7 against Miami and advancing to the NBA Finals. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss what went right for Boston and the missing piece  Miami needs to make it that extra step. Now its the Golden State Warriors v the Boston Celtics. Two legendary teams, but one with much more finals experience than the other. Can Boston's defense limit the shoots for Golden State? Or will Golden State take the Finals and Curry win his first MVP? 

The Celtics come out on top with a huge victory at home in game 4 to tie the Eastern Conference Finals 2-2. While the Warriors continue overpowering the Mavericks. Alyssa discusses the Celtics 102-82 win at home over Miami in game 4. Will these crazy back and fourth blowout wins continue? The Warriors continue to dominate in the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, but Luka and his team are not getting swept after securing a win in game 4 (even though Alyssa did not see this coming) How much longer can Dallas hold on? We all know the Warriors are advancing to the Finals. Right? 

LUKA LUKA LUKA. What a player, what a superstar. Shutting the Sun's down at home in Game 7 to advance his team to the Conference Finals to take on the Warriors. Does this Mavs team have what it takes to make this series a good matchup? Or will Step and the Warriors do what they do and advance to the NBA Finals? Coach G and Alyssa Butterson give you their opinions on the matter. The Celtics were able to advance after beating the Bucks in a wild series of 7. Can this Boston team go all the way, or will the Miami Heat have something to say about it?  Alyssa and Coach G give you Pickens Picks for the NBA Conference Finals. 

The NBA playoffs are in full swing. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G are here to give you the full breakdown. Who do WE see in the NBA Finals?.... You'll have to tune in to find out. Former Gamecock, Mike Davis was recently released from the Atlanta Falcons. What does this mean for Mike's Future, and how awful is Atlanta really going to be this year? Your OOP Mom and Dad are here to give you inside details and more. 

Who's next to advance in the NBA Playoffs? With the first round coming to an end Alyssa Butterson and Coach G chat about teams that are advancing and the Nets going home after being swept by the Boston Celtics in round one. Deebo Samuels has made it clear he doesn't want to be associated with the 49ers anymore. Conversation on where this relationship went wrong and some potential landing spots for Deebo are discussed. Coach G ends this weeks show discussing the very tragic loss of De'Marion Corbett. He spreads light on his accomplishments, speaks of personal memories and talks about the change that is needed in our community moving forward.

The playoffs are amongst us but first the play in tournament. Alyssa Butterson and Coach G give Pickens Picks for the play in tournament.  Did they pick spot on or not at all? Destiny Henderson is officially drafted. Excitement is expressed for a fellow gamecock and reactions are given to her being drafted 20th in the WNBA draft. Discussion on Dwayne Haskins tragic death and reactions to the situation and some personal news for the Columbia, SC fam is announced. 

The South Carolina Gamecocks are national champions once again. After much hype throughout the tournament on the UConn Huskies, South Carolina became the first team to defeat UConn in a national championship game. Alyssa Butterson and Coach G congratulate Coach Dawn Staley, the team, and the entire Columbia community.  The biggest comeback in title game history? Kansas beats UNC after a thriller second half. What happened to UNC and did anyone even except them to make it this far? The 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament begins April 12th and some of our favorite teams didn't make the cut this year. Potential Play-In pictures if the Play-In tournament started today. 

We're down to the Final four. Who has what it takes to advance? Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss the upcoming games and give Pickens Picks. A much needed Deshaun Watson update is given. From his change of scenery in the NFL to his pending civil lawsuits. Is a fresh start in Cleveland just what he needed? 

Carolina Panthers TE Colin Thompson joins the show to catch up with Host Alyssa Butterson. Much has happened since they last spoke, you're in for a good time. Colin shares what he has been up to in the off-season, chats with us about his podcast, and shares his thoughts on hot topics going on in the NFL. 

Only six weeks after announcing his retirement, Tom Brady is BACK. The goat announced he is coming back for his 23rd season for "unfinished business."  After coming off of one of his best seasons statistically, maybe that business is another run at a championship? Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G share opinions on Tom's return to the league. Frank Martin no more!? South Carolina announced Monday that after 10 seasons they have decided to part ways with Martin. Was this the right move for the program? We have mixed feelings. South Carolina will always have a special place for Frank Martin, but this was a business decision. Was it the right one? Opinions are shared as well as thoughts on who could potentially be filling the vacant HC position in the near future. 

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended from the 2022 season after news broke earlier this week about him gambling on games in 2021. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G react to the situation. Top 5, Top 5 - and no we're not talking about a Drake quote.  Alyssa and Gantt give you their Top 5 all time NBA players. Trust me - you won't agree. 

What a weekend for Gamecocks fans. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G discuss an exciting weekend in Columbia, SC. Starting with Saturday, Gamecock men's basketball came back from double-digits down to beat LSU. Sunday fans went from one game to another as Dawn Staley and the women's basketball team went for their 12th consecutive win and South Carolina baseball scores six runs in the ninth then wins it in extras. 

How about a 79-yard drive to the Lombardi Trophy? Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G chat all things Super Bowl LVI.Not only did the Rams defense make up for the Joe Burrow show, the offense showed up big time when needed. 23-20 and just like that Matthew Stafford has as many Super Bowl wins as the Great Aaron Rodgers... but that's not what this episode is about. Or is it? South Carolina wins 77-74 vs.Ole Miss after an incredible half-court buzzer beater.