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10-24-23 We Tackle Life show notes: James Franklin is 1-9 against Ohio State...how does Penn State put up with that? Luke Fickell takes his shot at OSU on Saturday night. Ohio State hoops gets an exhibition win over Dayton. What are the Buckeyes' prospects this season? The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers both lost 100 games two years ago and were way under .500 last year. Tell me again how we need to be patient as Reds and Guardians fans. Name, Image and Likeness payments to college athletes...should they be secret or public. And what would be the impact of NIL coming to the high school ranks? If you want to attend the Ohio prep football playoffs, it will cost you a lot more to pay in cash than to buy a digital ticket. Why is that? In the faith portion of the podcast, take care of the most important thing in life before it's too late to do so. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

10-8-23 Show Notes: Ohio State rolls Maryland, but how would the Buckeyes do against Texas, Oklahoma or USC, after all three played epic games on Saturday. Hey, Browns...draft that Arizona kid Why you never draft a running back early or pay him twice USC has Caleb Williams, who may win the Heisman Trophy again, and looks like he deserves it. But was that a character win for the Trojans against Arizona that revealed the presence of character or the absence of the same Hey, YouTubeTV....if you're going to have 55 key plays, make one of them the one that decided the outcome. Williams' two most spectacular plays show that he can do what no one else in college can do. At least, not both. A Travis Etienne memory OSU fans won't like NBC's coverage of the Ryder Cup now looms even worse than it was in the moment. And that's really bad. Ohio State All-American wrestler Sammy Sasso nearly died when two teenagers car-jacked him in mid-August. Now Sammy is in a wheelchair and fighting to resume his career, which gave the Columbus Dispatch license to victimize him all over again in the name of tolerance and sensitivity. Accountability matters...or should. The faith portion of the podcast discusses prayer...what it is and what can happen when it's visited upon a seemingly-impossible situation. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

Show notes, 10-7-23: Shoutout to the memory of my dad and Buckeye football Saturdays in Ohio This podcast is different in two ways than any We Tackle Life podcast before Some of my crew is headed to the OSU-Maryland game today...wish I could be with them You can meet the crew and meet someone even they would admit is way cooler where we all worship...play disc golf...pickleball...and more. If you're a Central Ohio coach of a high school team, I can hook you up with a free team meal 5:00 Transition to Bruce as guest on the Warrior3Project.com podcast, with details on the past three weeks since his brain cancer diagnosis and tumor removal. After some details about Warrior3Project.com and the Warrior 3 Project 40-day challenge: 9:30 How Brandon and I became friends involves our mutual friend, Chris Spielman 11:00 How my life changed on my 63rd birthday 12:00 Chris Spielman's first words when told I have brain cancer 13:30 If you're under attack, it shows you're on the target 17:00 Adversity in my life has been an ultimate blessing 19:30 What has changed since the cancer diagnosis? 20:00 Getting cancer doesn't spare you the responsibility life thrusts upon you 24:00 Remember those you are responsible to above all others 25:00 The "why bad things happen to good people" argument is a lie 26:30 Squeezing the drips of good out of the wet towel of bad 29:00 Which GPS are you following...Google's or Apple's or someone else's? 30:30 Who checks your ego? 32:00 When a coach needs more from someone, where does he go to get it? 35:00 What's happened in the past is proof of what's possible in the future 36:00 The danger of focusing on outcome instead of the path that gets you there 37:30 The final profound thing Stefanie Spielman said should resonate with all of us 44:00 If given five minutes to address a jam-packed Ohio Stadium today, what would I say? 46:00 There's a fantastic gift card waiting for you. Will you take it? Will you use it? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

10-1-23 We Tackle Life podcast: The dearth of truthful reporting and commentary has consequences far beyond the Ryder Cup. Stefon Diggs has a big game, so his petulance and unreliability doesn't matter to Bill Cowher. It would, if Cowher had to coach him. Mel Tucker is contorting himself into, around and threw every legal loophole to get every dollar he can out of Michigan State University, which justifiably fired him for betraying his responsibility and charge to those from whom he sought that privilege. We can all take a lesson from Jesus honest, comprehensive answer to critics who looked to trip Him up with their fanciful concoctions. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

Show notes....9-25-23: Today, Season 6 begins with a new focus in light of a brain tumor diagnosis and upcoming cancer treatment. The podcast will return, still focused on sports, but more deeply than results. Toward that end, we could and should and must learn a lot from what happened at a high school game in Western Ohio on Friday night. USC is one of the best college football teams in the country. But it's not elite, nor are many programs, where it should be. You could see the US Women's Solheim Cup team flop coming, because of something that happened well in advance of the flop. Faith portion...when obedience really is, and why it matters. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

2-20-23 We Tackle Life podcast: Where have you been, Bruce? OK, now for some details on my newest gig OSU hoops is in the dumper Evaluating Chris Holtmann Everything was phenomenal three years ago Now, what if we grade Holtmann by his own standard Would OSU fire Holtmann if the Buckeyes don't win another game Is there any other way out of this mess? College football games are too long What are the proposals to fix it? How would these "fixes" change the game? Getting serious about the Great Commision Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

10-17-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's off week came amid a wild college football weekend Does anyone play defense any more? Is OSU's defense championship worthy? Iowa won't help you answer that question. OSU hoops isn't ranked Browns fall to another backup QB Bengals come from behind on the road Future looks much better for Bengals than for Browns Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

10-4-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU blows out Rutgers Michigan State is next Sparty owes Mel Tucker a boat load of cash Buckeyes dominance makes the B1G yawn-worthy Schiano, Day bicker, patch things up Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst The timing of Chryst's outster makes sense Is it time for a style change at Wisconsin Browns lose at Atlanta This just in...Jacoby Brissett is a backup Take the points when they are there to be taken The Cleveland Calendar of Dysfunction never runs out of entries Jesus calms the storm Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

9-19-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Toledo wasn't worth the ticket price Should you take Wisconsin seriously? Mabe, if it hadn't already lost at home to Washington State Bad day for the B1G Urban was in Lincoln Of course, they want him The one reason Urban won't take the Nebraska job Michigan looks OK, but play somebody, please USC can really score Browns show they can still choke one away Bengals' offensive line is bad, but Burrow isn't great, either Arizona wins a wild one via Clemson on Clemson crime Tua ties a hallowed Dolphins' record Peace is powerful Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

9-15-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Oh, boy....Toledo. Whoopee! Nick Saban goes off on a familiar tangent What if the Guardians, Indians and Browns all won championships in the same year? Browns go for 2-0 start? Bengals try to get to 1-1 Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

9-13-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Arky State first of many OSU blowouts The return of the Tressel Blowout Michigan rolls with J.J. McCarthy QB pressure is different when it's starting QB pressure Jackson Smith Njigba's return will elevate everyone Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan State...meh Scott Frost gets fired. Did he fail, or is it Nebraska? USC is a monster on the horizon Dailyn Swain breaks my heart George Washington III decommits Thanks for costing us Gabe Cupps, George Browns survive on Cade York's bomb Chubb and Hunt are really good Jacoby Brissett is so average Hard to envision Browns' QBs being elite this season Bengals blow the opener The problem on the blocked PAT wasn't the snap Sure, Steelers won, but they're still screwed The narrow gate Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

8-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Well, where have I been? OSU gets ready for season-opener against Notre Dame. Marcus Freeman's homecoming won't be pleasant Buckeyes are just too loaded at skill positions Ryan Day's future The pressure at OSU isn't week-to-week, it's the annual weight of expected perfection Notre Dame violated the Never Hire the Interim rule Uh, ok....so did Ohio State Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

8-10-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU debuts No. 2 behind Alabama in coaches' poll There are two ways to vote in a Preseason Top 25 If you're picking on which team will finish unbeaten, OSU is the best choice It's fall camp, which means the headlines are lavishly optimistic Big Ten getting close to a TV rights deal Fox, NBC and CBS appear to be edging ESPN out NBC adding B1G means Notre Dame might not be far behind Bengals add a corporate naming rights sponsor Kareem Hunt wants to be traded Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

7-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: It's been a dozen years since Tattoogate....really? The goal at Big Ten Media days is to not say anything stupid Michigan QB Cade McNamara failed the test So did C.J. Stroud, but in a much more harmless way It's national title or bust for the Buckeyes. Nothing else will suffice Under Armour writes a $67 million check to UCLA Do we get white smoke from the Vatican chimney when the NFL makes up its mind on Deshaun Watson? Amari Cooper will be a steal for the Browns You can thank Jerry Jones' stupidity for that The NFL's mandatory vaccine program was, like all mandates, a failed endeavor Free agency beefed up Bengals' OL, but maybe Jackson Carman will, too The perfect serendipity of Chris Spielman's two Hall of Fame ceremonies William White: powerful peace in death A friend displays the same power in the same circumstances as William White, and it charts a course for us all. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

7-27-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Are the powers that be ruining college athletics? Lack of leadership has changed college sports forever Get ready for full-on free agency in college sports, every year B1G Media Days means the season is here The pressure on Ryan Day is greater at OSU than in NFL Big Ten will expand, maybe with Miami or FSU and Pac 12 leftovers Baker Mayfield throws an int in his first Panthers' practice Joe Burrow undergoes an appendectomy Harbaugh is pro-life, and that takes courage in these times Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

7-12-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns trade Baker Mayfield Carolina got a steal...for a year Why Baker will be successful, and why that may not hold Chip-on-the-shoulder guy works for awhile Browns didn't want Sam Darnold Now Browns need another QB The history of Browns trades is complicated Super conferences are on the horizon The dilution of the college sports fan base is in process This is the greatest trade in human history Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

7-5-22 We Tackle Life podcast: USC, UCLA join the B1G Of cour$e, it make$ perfect $en$e What's the B1G's next logical step? Big 12, Pac 12 fight to survive If it's TV markets the B1G wants, then Washington, Arizona State, Arizona and Stanford make sense Stanford is attractive because of San Francisco, and as a recruiting tool for Notre Dame Baker Mayfield remains a Brown, with training camp a month away Seattle apparently cool on Mayfield Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

6-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Deshaun Watson headed for a year-long suspension Sam Darnold for Baker Mayfield makes sense Browns appear not to want to make sense Baker says he's ready to move on Why does he get to make that choice? OSU's non-conference basketball schedule includes a trip to Maui Devin Royal and Dailyn Swain would be nice gets A massive mistake by Crew fan base PGA Tour should live and let LIV Making spiritual sense of a tough circumstance Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

6-24-22 We Tackle Life podcast: E.J. Liddell drafted in second round by New Orleans Malaki Branham goes to Spurs in Round One Cavs pass on Branham at No. 14 That makes no sense Ohio State will play Duke again in the ACC-Big Ten shootout. Buckeyes and Blue Devils will look dramatically different Arch Manning picks Texas. Yes, just like Quinn Ewers Bob Sowards chases Ohio golf history Roe overturned Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

6-22-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets three top wide receiver commitments Brian Hartline is a rock star Why doesn't Hartline get a look when jobs are open? OSU is awash in WRs and QBs The Buckeyes have a new baseball coach DeShaun Watson pays 20 massage therapists Four cases remain The impact on Watson's suspension is negligible Megan Rapinoe takes a pro-trans stance that would eliminate her job Nice timing, since she's nearing retirement Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day says he wants to stay at OSU as long as he can. Do you think he means it? If he leaves, does that mean he lied to you? OSU fires baseball coach Greg Beals Gene Smith has, "no comment" That's gutless on Gene's part Malaki Branham's stock is rising Cavs didn't interview Branham at NBA Draft Combine Are Cavs playing it cool? E.J. Liddell's NBA comparable Are school shootings because of evil or because of mental health failures? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-24-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns start OTAs without Baker Mayfield Carolina, Seattle still seem likeliest landing spots for Mayfield Bengals seem AFC North worthy again, if OL develops If only Bengals' closing schedule wasn't ridiculous OSU should go undefeated Buckeyes don't take many transfers, but the ones they take are consequential Tanner McAlister is the latest of those Dwayne Haskins' toxicology report tells a troubling tale Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-19-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day, Chris Holtmann get contract extensions The escalation of OSU football HC salary is quite a thing Holtmann's extension won't keep suitors away Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban snipe over NIL Worry doesn't work Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-16-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Justin Ahrens lands out west Kyle Young call is a career Reds throw a no-hitter, and offer a no-scorer Deshaun Watson takes the Browns to the Bahamas Cleveland schedule is friendly to start if Watson is suspended Bengals schedule is unbelievably difficult to finish Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-11-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets a commit from another elite QB What does this guarantee for the future? Remember Tate Martell? Jack Miller? Emory Jones? What if C.J. Stroud gets injured? A recommendation for Ryan Day Cincinnati is looking for the next Desmond Ridder Two candidates seem viable, one of whom was a Bearcat before Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-9-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Monday Night Football doubleheader announced Former MSU, Dayton Jefferson hooper Andrien Payne murdered Jimmy G is on the tradiong block That makes dealing Baker complicated Ohio State stresses about NIL rules There is no reason why OSU should ever get outbid for a player Not with the heavy hitters on board with the Buckeyes' NIL collectives Let's play Transfer Portal QB Bingo Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-6-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OHSAA voting on NIL Ohio State paying for academic performance OSU AD Gene Smith wants help managing NIL Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-5-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Looking ahead to 2023 NFL Draft OSU hoops gets an experienced guard It's always fun to revel in Golden State's issues Draymond Green is still Draymond Green Baker Mayfield may make Browns regret dropping him OSU and Boston College make some way-in-the-future plans What faith requires on a divisive issue Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

5-2-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft wraps up Ohio State defenders lacking in draft success this year Lack of DBs tells you everything about why Buckeyes struggled defensively Will that change next year? Browns take secondary depth to bolster their fragile secondary Bengals fill in on defense, offensive line, which is where they need help Seth Towns is coming back for a seventh season with OSU hoops Urban Meyer about to return to the Fox booth Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

4-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft Round One featutres a WR run OSU makes a case as WRU, with Wilson going 10 and Olave 11 Maybe now they make enough to afford pants Spiels' Lions make a monster trade for Jameson Williams Where was Spiels hiding in the Draft Room? Replacing Malaki Branham Browns have a need for a WR in Round Two and there are six good ones available right now This may be Baker Mayfield's last weekend as a Brown Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

4-27-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft dawns on Thursday Malaki Branham leaves OSU, will hire an agent Was that worth giving Jim Jackson's jersey away? Malaki leaves....might another take his place? Garrett Wilson rates No. 6 overall Mark Emmert retires from NCAA Is Gene Smith the next NCAA head honcho? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

4-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft approaches Will UC get more first-rounders than OSU Buckeyes dominate B1G in NFL, too Ohio State hoops get a West Virginia transfer Malaki Branham dropping a bit in NBA Draft projections Might Malaki return to Buckeyes? The NFL steals Christmas from the NBA Indians/Tribe/Guardians/Guards get Yanked in New York Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

4-20-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Sobering details on the day Dwayne Haskins died George Clooney is coming for Ohio State...and Jim Jordan Big Ten makes a stupid choice on basketball tournaments Denzel Ward cashes in Baker Mayfield awaits a trade Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

4-11-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Dwayne Haskins' tragic death Haskins' star burned brightly at OSU Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters Tiger labors, but finishes The USFL is back, and it's like time stood still Don't miss the beginning or the end of The Great Commission Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

4-4-22 We Tackle Life podcast: UNC vs. Kansas for NCAA title Coach K, Duke come up short Villanova ran into too much size OSU loses Malaki Branham to NBA Tanner Holden coming to Columbus from Wright State Watch for it....Holtmann could be getting an extension to end negative chatter Tiger likely to play Masters Thad Matta returns to Butler Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

3-30-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Cade Stover changes positions again at OSU Holtmann has the chance to remake his basketball roster and staff Gabe Cupps wins Mr. Basketball Browns can't keep Baker Mayfield The question isn't whether DeShaun Watson is getting suspended...it's how long he's getting suspended. The mind is amazing....and totally inadequate for one thing Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

3-28-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Villanova, Duke, North Carolina and Kansas make the Final Four Duke winning would be awesome (you heard me) What you don't know about Mike Krzyzewski Teams in the Elite 8 didn't look like OSU...and that's an OSU problem Synchro Swim wins another natty Tiger back in Masters Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

3-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: DeShaun Watson's introductory press conference The irony of getting a franchise QB you can't express happiness about What if Browns had told the truth about why Watson appealed to them? Where was Jimmy Haslam? The beef of some Browns fans that rings hollow given the Browns' history What history tells us about how Watson will eventually -- probably quickly -- be viewed Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

3-23-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Pro Day at OSU brings out the NFL GMs OSU hoops is in for an overhaul, or an extreme makeover Buckeyes need a few consequential transfers Please, not mid-major wannabes Suddenly, there are two available 6-8 five-star freshmen There are also two openings on the staff How about filling one of them with someone who's been a coach in the B1G USFL makes its return Check out these cool rules Wash, fast wax or buff to a high gloss? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

3-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's season ends in NCAA second round Buckeyes ran into a deep, versatile team What is Ohio State's basketball DNA Injuries and other factors made this year a struggle Holtmann's incoming recruiting class will define the program going forward OHSAA boys state tournament ends with lots of low scoring, and there' s a reason why Browns trade for DeShaun Watson Objections on principle are fine, but will they last? Concerns about mental health often miss the mark Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

We Tackle Life podcast, 3-13-22 OSU is a No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament Buckeyes get Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago in Round One Villanova looms in Round Two OSU's draw is as good as a No. 7 can hope for What went wrong at the Big Ten Tournament Guards are killing Ohio State, its own and the opponents It sure looks like #OSU is battling in internal issues Browns trade for Amari Cooper The less drama in Cleveland, the better DeShaun Watson is a huge risk Jarvis Landry served a purpose, but that purpose is over Tom Brady unretires To comprehend God's holiness explains our need only Christ can provide Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

We Tackle Life podcast, 3-7-22 OSU finishes its regular season with a home loss to Michigan Buckeyes had a seven-point halftime lead and blew it Ohio State was the last Big Ten team to lose at home. And then lost three times Hunter Dickinson didn't play, and MIchigan won anyway. No, Juwan Howard didn't coach. Yes, that helped Michigan. Why does Michigan continually find better transfer point guards than the Buckeyes? The Big Ten Tournament offers a chance for redemption. And a chance to get really tired. The post-season is about point guards. That's not encouraging. Injuries have played into OSU's issues. How much, well... Lia Thomas is going to dominate the NCAA women's swimming championships That's a farce. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

2-18-22 We Tackle Life podcast: The College Football Playoff stays at four teams This is the right number...even though you don't like it A little mystery is a good thing Gene Smith doesn't want a December home game in the CFB Playoff If you think that's bad, wait until you hear who Gene wants to head NIL oversight OSU hoops gets ready for grouchy Fran and Iowa Buckeyes will be back at it Monday against IU Big Ten standings and schedule put OSU in a great spot If you know the Good News, you can't keep quiet about it. in fact, you shouldn't try Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

2-16-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU hoops defeats Minnesota Buckeyes start extremely slow An experienced team shouldn't do that Injuries have interrupted OSU's momentum and development Is this a Sweet 16 team? E.J. Liddell is having a great year, but not a Big Ten MVP year. Not yet, anyway. Is Liddell an NBA draft pick? Super Bowl LVI goes to the Rams Officials play a role, perhaps not intentional, in the outcome As long as humans offiiciate games, human error will intrude Logan Wilson did not interfere with Cooper Kupp Bengals took a needless and costly risk early Faith cannot be separated from consequential cultural issues u Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

1-31-22 We Tackle Life podcast: How about Joe Burrow and the Bengals? I'm starting to wonder about Patrick Mahomes Chiefs botched it at end of first half Browns fans, get over yourself and root for Bengals Odell Beckham has you in his crosshairs, Cleveland OSU's road woes continue at Purdue Sure, it was a nice rally, but don't fall 20 points behind Justin Ahrens didn't start, and that might signal a sea change Authenticity matters, at home and everywhere Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

1-26-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Baker Mayfield takes a break from social media Marketing inquiries are, of course, another matter Joe Burrow has the Bengals in the AFC title game Win or lose, Burrow has proven in Cincinnati what Mayfield hasn't in Cleveland Lots has changed since Cincy beat Kansas City for the AFC North title Ohio State shuffles its football coaching staff after a two-loss season Loyalty does not exist for OSU assistant coaches among OSU fans One DB coach makes 750K, another makes 250K less E.J. Liddell is 12 points away from 1,000 as a Buckeye Chris Holtmann has 99 wins at OSU, goes for 100 at Minneapolis Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

1-7-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State lays down, rolls over, plays dead at Indiana Trace Jackson-Davis put his imprint, or was that his footprint, on this game. E.J. Liddell and other Buckeye big men wilted Greg Studrawa fired as Ohio State's offensive line coach The criticisms used to justify Studrawa's firing weren't his responsibility Baker Mayfield claps back at Mary Kay Cabot Baker continues to show he doesn't understand leadership and has no self-awareness Kirk Herbstreit gives his opinion, explains it and gets attacked A Dispatch columnist's criticism of Herbie was personal, not professional, and was rooted in envy and jealousy Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

Jan. 2, 2022 We Tackle Life podcast: Why Michigan got blown away in CFB Playoff Cincinnati-Alabama demonstrates a dominance by Bama, not a failure by UC OSU's rally in Pasadena wasn't a surprise The panic over the Buckeye defense was unnecessary OSU's defense was superior to Utah's Kyle Whittingham's inexperience in big games showed Ryan Day is a big-game coach Buckeyes have momentum going forward Joe Burrow and Bengals seek AFC North against Kansas City Browns will have a lot to play for in Pittsburgh if Cincy loses on Sunday Big Ben vs. the Browns...will karma win out or talent Let's make 2022 a year of devotion to truth Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

12-27-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Bengals hammer Baltimore Joe Burrow throws for team-record 525 yards A Ravens' assistant mouths off, gets embarrassed Bengals are a win away from clinching division Browns are under .500, but still have second-best chance to win division Three Bengals receivers top 100 yards Browns fall in another close one Mayfield's four interceptions make the difference If Mayfield could humble himself, he might be fine as a franchise QB Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

12-21-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns go without eight starters and almost defeat Raiders Nick Mullens was OK, which says what about Baker Mayfield? Closing out a game in the NFL is no easier than closing a 9th inning in baseball Raiders successfully iced the kicker; Browns didn't NFL has to be woke on COVID, because it's WOKE on everything else Buckeyes and Kentucky tried to play a home-and-home when Vegas game got cancelled Sueing and Towns won't be back for awhile...maybe not until 2022-23 Bengals getting ready for AFC North showdown with Ravens A win gives Cincinnati effectively a two-game lead in the AFC North What can we learn from the quiet obedience of Joseph? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co

12-15-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Archie Griffin not threatened by future two-time Heisman winners C.J. Stroud finishes fourth in Heisman Why OSU might think the Rose Bowl is second rate Buckeyes better be ready for Utah Why Utah views Rose Bowl differently than OSU Browns defeat Baltimore, and it's a bit of a bummer Bengals lose to 49ers, but the future is bright with Burrow Urban Meyer is an inviting target for critics Why people look for reasons to criticize Urban The part of the podcast someone doesn't want you to hear Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co