The Finish Line

Follow The Finish Line
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Finish Line with Jerry O'Neill and The Shot Doctor. Giving you the inside scoop on the latest sports news - Weekdays 3p-6p on FM 96.9 The Game.


    • Feb 8, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 571 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Finish Line with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Finish Line

    Crossing the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 155:51


    The FULL episode of our found farewell to Jerry O'Neill as he rides off into the sunset to enjoy his retirement. Throughout the show, Jerry shares memories from his time in radio, and is joined by a host of friends he worked with along the way.

    The way too early look at the NFL draft with Brian Johannes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 17:36


    Brian Johannes of NFL draft geek joins the Finish Line too discuss all of the early prospects for the upcoming NFL draft, and the possible implications of the XFL and AAF in the future.

    Who's overtime rules are better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 10:41


    With all of the drama from this past weekends championship games, The Finish Line asks if the NFL's overtime rules are what's best or if they should switch it up to the college rules.

    Rams wanna party like it's 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 22:40


    With the Rams back in the Super Bowl the Finish Line welcomes former Ram from the greatest show on turf and UCF Knight Mike Gruttadauria.

    Orlando Apollos training camp update with Tom Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 12:35


    We are two weeks away from the beginning of the AAF season and the Orlando Apollos are in the midst of training camp. Team reporter Tom Alexander joins the Finish Line to give us an update on the team that is training in San Antonio.

    "There's going to be heads rolling at 1 Buc"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 16:36


    Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneer columnist Ira Kaufman joins the Finish Line to discuss the big changes that are coming along with new head coach Bruce Arians.

    What is UCF getting with Brandon Wimbush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 17:12


    With the announcement that former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush will transfer to UCF Notre Dame beat writer at the South Bend Tribune Eric Hansen joins the Finish Line to discuss what exactly UCF is getting in the grad transfer.

    How 'Bout them Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 19:16


    Gary Myers the author of "How 'Bout them Cowboys" joins the Finish Line to discuss the glory days of America's team, and the emergence of the 2018-19 Dallas Cowboys.

    Million Dollar Tweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 6:17


    What inside information does the Shot Doctor have on Mike McCarthy and his job search? Find out all that and more with Shot's Million Dollar Tweet$

    It's a lose/lose situation for Indy in Kansas City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 20:06


    The Fantasy hall of famer Mike Sofka joins the show to help preview the upcoming NFL divisional playoff games, and why Indy has no chance in Kansas City this weekend.

    XFL will consider taking players before eligible for the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 6:07


    XFL commissioner Oliver Luck has openly suggested the upstart league, which will begin play in 2020, could become the landing spot for players who don't want to spend three years in college for whatever reason.

    No College Football Playoff expansion is lunacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 12:18


    The College Football Playoff committee board announced that there will be no college football playoff expansion in the near future, and Jerry is not happy about it at all.

    We haven't seen what Harden is doing since Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 19:39


    James Harden is on a rampage and we haven't seen that since the days of Jordan. Our NBA Insider Tony Mejia breaks his streak down along with the other top NBA News.

    Is Jameis the biggest question in the Bucs coaching search?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 18:00


    Brad Gagnon from Bleacher Report joins the Finish Line to discuss the biggest questions with the NFL coaching vacancies including the big questions for the Bucs.

    Brandon Meriweather on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 8:31


    Former Chicago Bear, Washington Redskin, and New England Patriot Brandon Meriweather joins the Finish Line, and weighs in on the Bears defense and if we should count the Patriots out.

    Austin Lyon On the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 11:30


    Austin Lyon from Spectrum Sports joins the Finish Line to discuss the early signing period for college football, taking a look at who signed to UCF, FSU, and UF

    Will Justin Fields really leave Georgia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 11:36


    Matt Murschel, College football writer from the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss the impact of Justin Fields transferring from Georgia. Also, we preview some of the bigger bowl games coming up this week.

    Dan Feldman on The Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 8:52


    Who's gonna stop the Warriors? Probably the Warriors, Dan Feldman from Pro Basketball talk joins the Finish Line to discuss all things NBA.

    Eric Adelson on The Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 10:02


    The NFL season coming to a close we look ahead to the contenders and pretenders going into the playoffs with Eric Adelson from yahoo Sports.

    Cory McCartney on The Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 8:22


    The MLB winter meetings are over and Cory McCartney from Fox Sports South jumps on The Finish Line to discuss what went down at the proceedings.

    Mike Decourcy on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 10:09


    Mike DeCourcy from the Sporting News jumps on the Finish Line to discuss the College Football playoff system and if the NCAA has any control over it at all.

    Orlando Apollos President Michael Waddell on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 12:02


    Orlando Apollos President Michael Waddell joins the Finish Line to discuss the upcoming mini camp for the team, and all the hype surrounding the team and upcoming season.

    Jerry the ping pong champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 18:08


    As Jerry preps for his ping pong tournament on Friday, he reflects on last year in Atlanta where he taught a 9 year old a lesson in humility that he won't forget.

    Andrea Adelson on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 22:37


    College Football writer from ESPN Andrea Adelson joins the Finish Line to discuss Kyler Murray winning the Heisman and her vote, also previewing the upcoming Bowl Season.

    Brent Beaird on the Finish line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 18:08


    From First Coast News in Jacksonville our College insider Brent Beaird jumps on the Finish Line to Discuss the upcoming Heisman chase between Tua and Kyler Murray. As well as previews for the some of the upcoming bowl games.

    Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard on The Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 9:58


    Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard joins The Finish Line to discuss his teams upcoming trip to the Cure Bowl.

    Ben Axelrod on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 11:07


    Ben Axelrod, the author of "Urban Meyer vs College Football" joins the Finish Line to discuss Meyer leaving Ohio State.

    Matt Baker on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 10:25


    Matt Baker from the Tampa Bay Times gives his take on the Urban Meyer retirement, as well as a look ahead to the College Football Playoff.

    CEO of the Cure Bowl Alan Gooch on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 12:44


    CEO of the Cure Bowl Alan Gooch on the Finish Line to discuss the upcoming match up between Tulane and Louisiana Lafayette on December 15th at Camping World Stadium

    Gators and Knights Look ahead to the bowl season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 16:46


    With the season coming to an end, The Gators and Knights are looking towards the Bowl nseason and a possible New Years Six appearance. Bob Redman from swamp 24/7 and Eric Lopez from Black and Gold Banneret join the finish line to discuss the possibilities.

    Jerry has workout inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 7:03


    Jerry has new workout inspiration, and has a plan on how to get on the field for the kickoff for the AAC championship game after being barred by the conference.

    Fantasy Football picks for week 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 18:24


    The fantasy hall of famer Mike Sofka gives us his best picks for week 13, including if you should take a chance on Lamar Jackson.

    Connor O'Gara on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 24:10


    Senior national columnist from Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition joins the Finish Line to discuss the upcoming CFP rankings, UCF's most likely landing spot, and is it Ohio State or Oklahoma that most likely gets the 4th spot.

    Brandon Helwig on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 22:35


    Brandon Helwig from rivals.com joins the Finish Line to wrap up UCF's weekend and look ahead to the AAC conference championship game against Memphis.

    Chad Johnson on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 13:05


    Former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson joins the Finish Line, discussing the state of the NFL, the barn burner of a Monday Night Football game between The Rams and Chiefs, and his former head coach Marvin Lewis.

    David Hale from ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 23:27


    Can FSU keep their bowl streak going? Is their really a ceiling for UCF? David Hale from ESPN joins the Finish Line to answer these questions and more.

    T'was the night before Gameday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 55:47


    It's the night before gameday on the Finish Line! Jerry has seen his meme on TV and Shot runs down UCF's schedule. Plus the Bacon Blog and Shots million dollar tweets.

    "If FSU was playing 7 on 7 they'd be great"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 20:16


    Brent Beaird from First Coast News in Jacksonville joins the Finish Line to discuss the best and worst of the ACC.

    Chris Fowler joins the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 24:01


    The man calling the action for ABC on Saturday night for UCF vs Cincinnati Chris Fowler joins Jerry and Shot talking UCF, and more college football.

    Are the Jaguars buried this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 22:50


    Josh Alper from NBC Sports joins the Finish Line to discuss the NFL news and notes including if the Jaguars are buried in the AFC South.

    UCF AD Danny White on the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 11:50


    UCF AD Danny White joins the Finish Line to discuss ESPN's College Gameday coming to UCF this weekend, and his continuing push for an expanded college football playoff.

    Steve Spurrier on The Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 12:11


    Former Gator, Gamecock, and current Head Coach of the Orlando Apollos Steve Spurrier joins the Finish Line to discuss College Football, UCF, the Playoff situation, and his current expectations for the Orlando Apollos.

    Fournette is the Jags offensive identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 19:34


    We preview your week of NFL action with our NFL insiders covering the Jags, Dolphins, and Bucs.

    "FSU will not go to a bowl game" Lee Corso

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 22:03


    The Coach Lee Corso joins the Finish Line from Boston Gameday to discuss FSU's woes, UCF not going to the College Football Playoff, and much more.

    Who's the biggest Fantasy Football let down this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 19:19


    Le'Veon Bell not showing up? Leonard Fournette or Melving Gordon? Who has been the biggest fantasy football let down?

    It's time for a new voice in Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 22:42


    The coaching hot seats in the NFL are getting Hotter in Dallas, Tampa, and Baltimore. Josh Alper from NBC Sports joins the show to discuss which teams need to move on and find a new voice.

    "UCF would beat Kentucky, Notre Dame, and LSU"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 21:22


    Jerry has had enough with UCF falling down the polls behind teams that he believes UCF could handle teams like Kentucky, Notre Dame and LSU.

    The Finish Line's College Football round up 11-02

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 28:31


    The Gators are getting ready to take on Mizzou, The Noles hope to survive NC State, The Canes look to bounce back against Duke. and the Knights just put up 52 on Temple. Our College Football insiders join the show to let us know what we should expect for each program this weekend.

    Is Fitzmagic worth your Fantasy time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 20:14


    Is Fitzmagic worth your Fantasy time? Are there any sleeper running backs left? The fantasy hall of famer stops by to give us the scoop on what's left and who to start this week.

    Jags give up on Fowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 19:46


    Josh Alper from NBC Sports joins the Finish Line to discuss all the last minute trades that shook the NFL including the Jacksonville Jaguars trading former first round pick Dante Fowler.

    Who wrote this?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 11:02


    Jerry has a bone to pick with the Orlando Sentinel after the headline on the front of the sports page after the Gators lost to Georgia was too fluffy for the loss.

    Claim The Finish Line

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel