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Former University of Michigan and Jacksonville Jaguars running back, Chris Howard, brings his unique perspective and vivid storytelling to sports fans everywhere. Each week, Chris addresses the most important headline-grabbing stories to uncover the “why”

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    Post Rutgers. The media says it was a breezy win but was it really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 87:59 Transcription Available


    The media says it was a breezy win for the wolverines and sure the stats point in that direction but is breezy going to be good enough against better competition.

    JJ regresses but should we be worried? Why night games against lesser opponents are useless! Ohio State vs ND, Michigan has already laid out the blueprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 73:06


    This week on The Player and The Fan Chris and Glenn recap the boring bowling green game and JJ shows us there are still lessons to be learned. Chris explains why night games against lesser opponents are a recipe for disaster. Also, the primetime effect but people forget about the Harbaugh Effect!

    Israel Adesanya loses belt to Sean Strickland.How good is Texas or how bad is Bama?Michigan football - the run game is not as robust as in previous years. You worried?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 67:31


    Michigan and JJ McCarthy continue to ascend. Kenneth Grant is a monster. Colorado keeps the magic alive and Mel Tucker is in hot water

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 93:51 Transcription Available


    Michigan Football continues to look like an elite program behind JJ McCarthy and a stingy defense. Chris and Glenn says there is no need to worry about the run game. Is this finally time Texas gets over the hump and breaking news with regard to Mel Tucker and MSU!

    Post ECU. JJ and the passing game shine. Deion Sanders, Shadeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and the Colorado Buffaloes prove the naysayers wrong...for now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 66:10 Transcription Available


    Michigan does what it needs to do to put away ECU. JJ McCarthy is a different player. Colorado proves the "do it the right way crowd" wrong.

    Michigan vs ECU Preview: Know The Foe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 67:05


    Kickoff at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor is set for noon ET. The Wolverines are 36-point favorites in the latest Michigan vs. East Carolina

    49ers adamant Nick Bosa won't be traded, envision deal soon.Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, more NBA stars criticize US sprinter Noah Lyles over 'world champion' comment.Best and worst - who will have the best record and who will have the wor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 65:22 Transcription Available


    With the regular-season opener in Pittsburgh rapidly approaching, the San Francisco 49ers are still without star defensive end Nick Bosa because of a contract dispute. American sprinter Noah Lyles won the 200-meter event at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary on Friday. However, it wasn't Lyles' performance on the track that made the most headlines. Raiders RB - 1 year, 12 million .. the trend continues

    former University of Michigan DL/De James Hall comes on the podcast to clear up the misconceptions surrounding NIL as it relates to the State of Michigan and the University of Michigan.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 83:17 Transcription Available


    Special guest former University of Michigan DL/De James Hall comes on the podcast to clear up the misconceptions surrounding NIL as it relates to the State of Michigan and the University of Michigan. This discussion has the fan reconsidering his donations to the champions circle

    College football realignment: Could Big Ten force Notre Dame to join conference? Michigan football running back recruiting strategy makes sense. Who Needs to have a big year for Michigan Football to be successful

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 64:04 Transcription Available


    Today's episode of The Player and The Fan Chris and Glenn discuss the potential of Notre Dame joining the Big Ten. How Michigans running back recruiting strategy makes sense for todays NFL and who are their picks for who needs to have a big year for the Maize and Blue

    RUNNING BACKS HAVE DEALS. IS THE PAC 12 DEAD? WHAT ARE THE 49ERS GOING TO DO ABOUT TREY LANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 68:37 Transcription Available


    Dalvin Cook agrees to one-year deal with the Jets and Patriots signing ex-Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott to one-year deal. Should the 49ers have traded him last year? Remember the 49ers moved up from No 12 to 3 in the 2021 NFL draft to select Lance and gave up 3 1st round draft picks. He got sacked 4 times.Aug. 4, 2023 — might be remembered as the day the Pac-12 Conference officially died after 108 years.

    The Player and The Fan is officially back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 63:47 Transcription Available


    Former Michigan National Champion running back Chris Howard and Super Fan Glenn Higgins brings back with their non award-winning podcast to discuss all things University of Michigan Sports and beyond

    Spence vs Crawford: The Aftermath,Burrow hurt ... calf injury. Could this close a window on a Super Bowl run for the Bengals?Taylor and Colts .. he wants out, owner says no way.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 69:06


    Undefeated three-division champion Terence “Bud” Crawford emphatically stamped his place in the history books with a ninth-round TKO over the previously unbeaten Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. to become the first undisputed welterweight champion of the four-belt era. Burrow hurt ... calf injury. Could this close a window on a Super Bowl run for the Bengals? Bosa has not reported to camp yet - 49ers say all is good Oregon Coach Lanning commenting on Colorado ... shots fired after Colorado is back in the big 12

    Bronny suffers cardiac arrest. Aaron Rodgers Takes a Pay Cut and Signs a 2-Year, $75 Million Deal With the Jets, AP Source Says. State of the running back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 77:37 Transcription Available


    Bronny suffers cardiac arrest. Aaron Rodgers – Aaron Rodgers Takes a Pay Cut and Signs a 2-Year, $75 Million Deal With the Jets, AP Source Says. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, NCAA working toward 4-game suspension over recruiting investigation. Michigan recruiting violations - will this change beating Ohio State? How will this impact recruiting?

    BRENT VENERABLE TAKES SHOT AT DEION,ARE RUNNING BACKS WORTH THE MONEY? AND MUCH MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 75:58 Transcription Available


    Venables doesn't appear to be a fan of Sanders' approach to building a roster at Colorado. Jason breaks down the Hit Netflix show Quarterbacks ... Some are calling it the evolution of Hard Knocks.Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard were all handed the franchise tag this offseason by the Giants, Raiders and Cowboys, and they had until Monday afternoon to agree to a long-term contract.

    Does Georgia have a culture problem? Did Victor Wembanyama silence his critics? Is Conor McGregor done?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 64:03 Transcription Available


    Chris and Jason are back with another episode discussing the topics that are on the top of everybody's mind

    Is this the last chance for the Warriors to win a Championship? Could Larry Bird survive in todays NBA? Derek Carr opens up about exit from Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 74:49 Transcription Available


    Chris and Jason are back with another episode and they're bringing their own opinions on some of the top headline grabbing stories in the world of sports

    PGA sell out members who were loyal. AB's Arena team kicked out of League and what are the next steps for Miami to become world champs again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 83:24 Transcription Available


    LIV and PGA are now together ... What do you say to all the players that left hundreds of millions of dollars on the table staying true to the PGA? McGregor vs the mascot and new sexual assault allegations ... what should be done? He is like a tiger on a walk without a chain - are we just watching to see what he will do vs protecting the world that he engages with. John Jones and Nnganou meet at PFL face to face. Will they fight?

    Michael Jordan was a horrible player? Why is no one doing anything about the racism in Soccer? What are the raiders going to do now that Jimmy G is no longer an option?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 81:13 Transcription Available


    Your dynamic duo hosts are at it once again discussing all the latest topics in sports

    Do The Warriors have a Jordan Poole Problem? Suns and 76ers fire Veteran Coaches but are the players to blame? Francis The Predator Ngannou gets the last laugh. Is Ja Morant beyond saving?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 76:28 Transcription Available


    Has Jordan Poole's post season performance broken the organizations trust in him?Ja Morant another gun video. What can be done about his situation? Chris and Jason tackle some hard truths in this episode.

    Is Canelo Slowing Down? Can the Lakers put the Warriors away? Will Bones Jones retire if he beats Stipe?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 58:35


    Like they do every week host Chris Howard and Jason Jepson discuss all the latest buzz worthy topics in sports

    Deion under fire? Cj Stroud slams critics over test and Nate Diaz chokes out wannabe in New Orleans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 73:21 Transcription Available


    Former Michigan National Champion Running Back Chris Howard and his friend and co-host Jason Jepson discuss the latest headline grabbing stories in the world of sports.

    Is Draymond worth another contract? Hurts gets paid so what does that mean for Lamar? Can the Lakers do the impossible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 62:08 Transcription Available


    Jason and Chris discuss the current events happening in the world of sports.

    Kyrie skips his exit interview. Antonio Brown learns his lesson and Sports and Race still a very big issue for sports fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 66:01 Transcription Available


    In this weeks episode Chris and Jason talk about the important topics in todays sports

    Is Ben Simmons Career over? Can Kyrie embrace being a leader? Tennis passes major ruling in it's attempt to keep the playing field level.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 52:30


    In this episode Jason serves Chris some hot trending topics in the world of sports.

    Zeke gets cut - what is next for the Ohio St standout?Cam Newton comeback? How bad is Jordan as a team owner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 69:05


    We're back with some exciting topics. Like it's incredible to think that Michael Jordan one of the greatest talents to ever play the game and arguably the goat has missed on drafting so many elite players. Is it time for Michael to retire from ownership? Also Ja Morant seeks the help he needs but lets talk about this culture of Keeping it Reel.

    Jon Jones is the New Heavyweight Champ but is that really a surprise? Ja Morant when keeping it real goes wrong. Also the 49ers have a lot of money to make some big moves this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 59:34 Transcription Available


    Chris and Jason are back with timely discussions about everything happening in the world of sports.

    Why no guaranteed contracts for football? Are the Lakers out without LeBron? What's it like to go to the NFL Combine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 93:43


    This weeks episode Chris and Jason cover topics like guaranteed contracts. Why is professional football the only sport not to have them. Who will step up for the Lakers with LeBron out for a few weeks.

    Brett Favre Sues Shannon Sharpe. Who got the better deal out of the Suns and Mavericks blockbuster deal? Was this the best Super Bowl ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 87:23 Transcription Available


    Chris and Jason cover a host of topics in this weeks episode. Is KD a leader and does KD fit better in a leaderless role. The Super Bowl played out exactly how Chris predicted but for the wrong team.

    The Russell Westbrook Experiment is over. LeBron breaks a record but does that make him the goat? Super Bowl 57 who'd do you have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 82:13


    Chris and Jason return to get you up to date on all the latest happenings in the sports world. For instance who is the greatest Laker?Also with Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr looking for new homes who would you rather have leading your team if you had the choice?

    Play-Offs, Play-Offs. Bills do what the Bills do. Jalen Hursts is a star and the Legend of Brock Purdy Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 45:56


    Jason steps in for Chris today to cover all of the NFL topics and gives his thoughts on the slap fight league? How long will it last?

    Where will Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers end up? Michigan Violations and did Harbaugh really choose Michigan or were there no takers? Francis Ngannou decides to walk away from the UFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 85:03


    In this episode Jason and I discuss the let down on the Vikings, Francis Ngannou's big decision and where will the top 3 big name QB's be playing next season.

    Harbaugh NFL rumors Again! Dana White's slap. Our Sleeper and Shoe In picks for the NFL play-offs and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 92:23 Transcription Available


    This episode Jason and Chris discuss rumors circling Jim Harbaugh's future in the NFL. What will the Colts do with Jeff Saturday? What more can the NFL do to protect players. That and more.

    Is Ryan Day on the hot seat if he doesn't beat Georgia? JJ Watt Retires. Should the Broncos hire Sean Payton?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 87:08 Transcription Available


    In this episode Jason is back and we jump into a host of topics. Jason makes his pitch for Tome Brady to join the Raiders and I think Sean Payton is right man to turn around the Broncos

    Do Recruiting Rankings Matter now that the portal is live? Is the NFL Combine a modern day slave auction? What challenges are sports facing in todays technology driven world?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 47:08 Transcription Available


    This episode I do deep dive into wether or not college football rankings matter due to the transfer portal. Also Tory Vincent said the loud part out loud at NFL owners meeting. Does the NFL Combine resemble a slave auction and does it need a makeover. Also I breakdown the CFP matchups between Michigan/TCU and Ohio State/Georgia

    Players opting out of Bowl games. Skip Bayless no longer invited to club shay shay. What's next for Baker Mayfield? Are the Brooklyn Nets for real? And does the NFL have an ACL problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 44:59


    On this week's episode I'm rolling solo without my partner in crime but I go this. In this episode I discuss why players opting out of bowl games is the right decision. Why are we seeing so many all injuries? and what's next for Baker Mayfield. I also pumped my brakes on my Vikings hype train because of their defense and more on this episode of Plugged in with Chris Howard.

    Michigan dominates Ohio State, Buckeyes turn down invite to Rose Boel and Patrick Mahomes is our MVP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 71:15


    Chris and Jason talk about The Game, Odell Beckham Jr is ruining his career. Chris and Jason agree Patrick Mahomes is the NFL MVP.

    Chris sits down with former Jacksonville Jaguar Director of Player Administration/Community Affairs & Legal Counsel and founder of Dedication to Community Quentin Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 56:42 Transcription Available


    Chris sits down with friend and founder of Dedication to Community Quentin Williams to discuss his career as an NFL and NBA executive, the power of the professional athlete, NIL and organizations like the NFL and NBA evaluate high character draft picks.

    Anthony Rumble Johnson passes away. Are the Cowboys getting their money's worth out of DaK Prescott? Vikings to the Super Bowl?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 57:18 Transcription Available


    On this episode Chris and Jason cover a variety of topics; from Jerry Jones defending Dan Prescott to what it would mean if the Minnesota Vikings when the Super Bowl.

    Jacksonville Jaguars Legend Jimmy Smith Talks Hall of Fame, Deion Sanders and negotiating his contract with Jerry Jones Driving with his agent sitting in the back seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 83:45


    I had a chance to interview a former teammate of mine Jackson State University and Jacksonville Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith. He has an incredible story to tell from being drafted in the 2nd Round to the Dallas Cowboys, to his agent and Jerry Jones negotiating his contract in the back of his car on the way to the airport to his incredible NFL career to his struggles with addiction.

    Kyrie Goes Kanye. AD's time in LA should be over and the CFP committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 63:16 Transcription Available


    In this episode Chris and Jason cover a bevy of topics. From Kyrie doubling down to issuing an apology to it's time for the Lakers to say goodbye to Russ and AD. Jason and I both believe it the Eagles vs the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

    Donda Sports Loses high profile athletes. Is Russell Westbrook really that bad? And why is Chris nervous about the Michigan vs Michigan State game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 68:48


    In this episode Chris Howard and Jason talk about a variety of topics from Kanye's Donna Sports agency to the toxic teammates. Also does Christian McCaffrey help 49ers in their bid to make a run at a Super Bowl Championship? #KanyeWest #DondaSports #NFL

    Chris sits down with Founder of Go Long and Author of the book The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends saved Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 41:18


    What an honor it is to sit down with founder of Go Long and author of The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Saved Football. The book is amazing and Tyler does an masterful job at capturing the essence and vulnerability of some of the most hardened individuals to ever play the game. From Mike Ditka to Rob Gronkoswi the book contains stories you'll never hear unless you knew these men personally. The book goes beyond the X's and O's and instead humanizes the men behind the facemarks in a manner that we can all relate to.

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