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Join your hosts Ryan Saba and Luke Crocker each and every week on the world's most statistically AVERAGE sports podcast. Two guys from Cleveland that love discussing all sports from two different perspectives. Ryan is an old-school, "big eye in the sky do


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    Episode 98 - NFL Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 28:33


    With Luke on assignment this week you get the latest edition of Solo Saba on The WaterCooler.  Ryan previews the NFL Draft by answering a series of the most debated questions around the 2022 Player Selection Meeting.

    Episode 97 - NBA Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 46:16


    Luke and Ryan are back with their 2022 NBA Playoff Preview.  They discuss key storylines for the Eastern and Western Conferences plus give their championship picks.  They finish up with a little NFL covering Denzel Ward's record breaking deal, wide receiver trade rumors and the impact of Drake London's health status for next week's NFL Draft.

    Episode 96 - 2022 Masters Coverage with Cam Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 34:23


    The Boys are back with friend of show Cam Rogers to recap day 1 of the 2022 Masters and provide expectations for the rest of this weekend's action.  Luke and Ryan wrap up with thoughts on the Formula 1 race in Melbourne and bid farewell to Coach K.

    Episode 95 - NFL Offseason Rapid Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 47:20


    Luke and Ryan discuss a crazy NFL offseason that has felt more like the NBA to this point.  They debate best and worst trades, most impactful free agent signing and the free agent contract that left them scratching their head.

    Episode 94 - 2022 Formula 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 34:10


    The guys are joined by friends of show Greg Karpinski and Luke Hopkins to preview the 2022 Formula 1 season.  They discuss rule and technology changes, the impact of the Netflix series "Drive to Survive", breakout candidates, and predict their winners for the upcoming season.

    Episode 93 - NFL Quarterback Carousel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 36:17


    Luke and Ryan provide their thoughts on a crazy week of quarterback news in the NFL.  Aaron Rodgers becomes the highest paid player in league history, Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz find themselves on new teams plus speculation on the next domino to fall.

    Episode 92 - NFL Combine, Early Player Movement Talk and NBA 2nd Half Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 61:20


    Luke and Ryan are back after a week off to cool down from another amazing NFL season.  They open with a rapid fire discussion on the NFL Combine then move to predictions on player movement before free agency starts in a couple weeks.  They wrap up with a game of "This or That" for the 2nd half of the NBA season.

    Episode 91 - Super Bowl LVI Recap & NBA Mid-Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 52:20


    Luke and Ryan open with their reactions and key takeaways from the Rams thrilling win over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.  They move to surprises from the first half of the NBA season, reaction to the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade and wrap with revisions to their preseason predictions.

    Episode 90 - Super Bowl LVI Preview & NBA Trade Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 48:31


    The guys invite Bengals super fan Luke Hopkins to discuss the road to Super Bowl LVI for his favorite team.  They move to picks and keys to the game before wrapping up with some NBA trade deadline discussion.

    Episode 89 - Championship Sunday Recap & 2022 Winter Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 39:45


    They guys open with discussion on the AFC and NFC Championship games and provide key takeaways from an amazing Championship Sunday in the NFL.  They wrap up with a discussion on the Winter Olympics in Beijing starting on February 4th with insight on the events they are most looking forward to.

    Episode 88 - Divisional Round Recap, Championship Sunday Preview and Free Barry Bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 34:35


    The Boys open with a recap of the amazing Divisional Round and discuss key takeaways from the best weekend of playoff football ever.  They move to a preview of Championship Sunday, providing insight plus picks for Bengals vs. Chiefs and 49ers vs. Rams.  They wrap up with their thoughts on the travesty of keeping Barry Bonds out of the fake Baseball Hall of Fame.

    Episode 87 - Super Wild Card Recap & Divisional Round Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 35:08


    The guys open with a recap of Super Wild Card weekend discussing the teams they thought were the most impressive and the teams that may end up being fool's gold moving forward.  They wrap up with a preview of this weekend's Divisional round and pick their winners.

    Episode 86 - CFP National Championship, NFL Preseason Prediction Review and Super Wild Card Pick 'em

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 38:01


    The guys open with a quick recap on the CFP National Championship game between Georgia and Alabama.  They move to a review of the preseason predictions in the NFL and provide a pre-playoff update on the 2nd Annual WaterCooler Football Challenge.  They wrap up with their picks for Super Wild Card Weekend.

    Episode 85 - NFL Controversies, CFP National Championship Preview and New Years Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 46:02


    The Boys are back after their holiday break to weigh in the two biggest controversies currently unfolding in the NFL, Antonio Brown versus the Tampa Bay Bucs and Baker Mayfield versus pretty much everybody.  They move to a preview of next week's College Football National Championship between Georgia and Alabama then finish with their New Year's resolutions and goals for 2022.

    Episode 84 - Rapid Fire Holiday Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 53:36


    Luke and Ryan wrap up 2021 with a Holiday Edition of the Rapid Fire game.  They discuss ranging from Aggressive 4th down and 2 point coaching in the NFL to the increase in transfer portal activity all the way to rumors of a potential 3rd stint for Lebron in Cleveland.  They also mix in Christmas related questions such as most overrated movie and best gift they've ever gotten.  Happy Holidays to you and yours from The WaterCooler.  See you in 2022.

    Episode 83 - NFL Week 15 Preview and Steph Curry Breaks 3-Point Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 37:12


    The guys open with a discussion of the newest round of Covid outbreaks in professional sports and the potential impact moving forward.  They transition to a preview of Week 15 in the NFL and wrap up with a rapid fire session on the NBA's all-time 3-Point leader Steph Curry.

    Episode 82 - CFP Reaction, NFL Week 14 Preview and Early NBA Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 47:11


    Luke and Ryan open with their thoughts on the final College Football Playoff selection show and start to look forward to the matchups on New Year's Eve.  They move to a preview of the Week 14 action in the NFL and wrap up with analysis of the first 25 games of the NBA season.

    Episode 81 - Hail To The Victors, College Football Coaching Carousel and NFL Week 13 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 67:35


    The Boys are back after Thanksgiving break with plenty to debate.  They start with College Football rivalry week and Michigan dismantling Ohio State in the latest edition of "The Game".  They move to their thoughts on Lincoln Riley moving to USC and provide live reaction to Brian Kelly leaving Notre Dame for LSU as the news breaks live during recording.  They finish up with a preview of Week 13 in the NFL.

    Episode 80 - NFL Week 10 Overreactions, Week 11 Preview and CFP Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 51:25


    The guys open with reactions to popular national media overreactions on Week 10 in the NFL before moving to a preview of Week 11 action.  They wrap up with a discussion on the College Football Playoffs and provide insight on the paths to getting in for some of the teams on the outside looking in.

    Episode 79 - Final Thoughts On OBJ & NFL Mid-Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 48:33


    They guys weigh in on the Odell Beckham Jr. situation with the Cleveland Browns and wish him well as he moves on to the next stage in his career. They transition to their NFL Mid-Season Review and wrap up with a preview of Week 10 action.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 78 - Super Bowl Contender or Pretender and CFP Rankings Unveiled

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 45:08


    The Boys open with a conversation around who the real contenders are in the NFL and move to a preview of the upcoming Week 9 action. They wrap up with live reaction to the unveiling of the College Football Playoff rankings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 77 - NBA 75th Anniversary Team & NFL Week 8 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 29:57


    The Boys discuss the unveiling of the NBA 75th Anniversary team by highlighting surprises, snubs and predictions for the 100th team. They move to a preview of Week 8 in the NFL and finish up with a huge week of Big 10 action for A Few Good Minutes On College Football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 76 - 2021 NBA Preview, NFL Top 5 and Week 7 Pick Em

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 47:03


    The team is back together this week just in time to preview the 2021 NBA season. The guys do a rapid fire on a variety of topics throughout the league plus make their award and playoff predications. They wrap up with a quick discussion on the Top 5 in the NFL after 6 weeks and preview Week 7.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 75 - Solo Saba, NFL Week 5 Recap and Reaction To A Crazy Week 6 In College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 30:57


    With Luke on assignment this week, we have our latest edition of Solo Saba. Ryan recaps Week 5 in the NFL and provides insight into some games to watch in Week 6. He finished up with A Few Good Minutes On College Football by reacting to an absolutely crazy slate of Week 6 games.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 74 - NFL Week 4 Recap, Is Michigan Good and Can Cincinnati Make The CFP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 53:53


    The Boys open by recapping an exiting Week 4 in the NFL and preview the upcoming action from Week 5. They finish up with A Few Good Minutes On College Football discussing how good Michigan is and if the Cincinnati Bearcats will be taken seriously by the College Football Playoff Committee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 73 - Ryder Cup Recap & NFL Week 3 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 68:37


    Luke opens the show by recapping a historically dominant Ryder Cup performance for Team USA. The guys then move to the NFL with a review of Week 3 and a look ahead to Week 4. They wrap up with A Few Good Minutes On College Football with a preview of an exciting Week 5.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 72 - NFL Week 2 & College Football Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 69:08


    The Boys are back to recap Week 2 in the NFL and look ahead to Week 3. Ryan makes some very important proclamations regarding the Eagles, Lamar Jackson and Fantasy Football. They play a game of "What's Worse" where they debate Clemson's offense vs. Ohio State's defense and taunting in the NFL vs. targeting in College Football. They wrap up with a look towards Week 4 in College Football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 71 - NFL Week 1 Recap & Ohio State Loses To Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 55:36


    Luke and Ryan recap an exciting opening week in the NFL. They discuss which teams stock is up and down, biggest win and worst loss, the current Top 5 and Race for the #1 Pick. They move to Overreaction Monday storylines with a debate on which are real and finish up NFL talk with a look ahead to week 2. They wrap up the episode with A Few Good Minutes On College Football and discuss #3 Ohio State's stunning loss to #12 Oregon at home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 70 - 2021 NFL Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 61:52


    The Boys are back with their favorite episode of the year, the 2021 NFL Preview. They cover a variety of topics from surprise teams and season awards to Super Bowl picks and bold predictions. They wrap up with the team selection for the 2nd annual WaterCooler Football Challenge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 69 - 2021 College Football Preview & Over/Under AFC North

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 74:48


    Luke and Ryan discuss major storylines for the upcoming College Football season plus provide predictions for the Playoffs, National Championship and Heisman Trophy. They wrap up with their final addition to the Over/Under game for the AFC North.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 68 - Formula 1 Roundtable Part 2 & Over/Under NFC North

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 39:27


    The Boys bring back Formula 1 experts Greg and Luke to breakdown the first half of the season and provide predictions for how they see the 2021 campaign playing out. They wrap up with the Over/Under game for the NFC North.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 67 - 2021 QB Power Ranking & Over/Under NFC East

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 59:10


    The 3rd annual Quarterback Power Ranking is finally here! The Boys discuss where your favorite QBs rank, who were the big movers on the 2021 edition and make predictions for how the list may change in 2022. They finish up with the Over/Under game for the NFC East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 66 - Tokyo Olympics Recap, NFL Camp Corner and Over/Under AFC East

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 47:48


    Luke and Ryan open with a recap on an amazing Summer Olympics in Tokyo. They transition to the NFL and discuss stories they are hearing from Bengals, Giants, Cowboys and Browns training camps. They finish with the Over/Under game for the AFC East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 65 - NBA Draft Recap, NBA Free Agency, Over/Under NFC South and College Football Realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 57:04


    The Boys start with a look back at the NBA Draft and give their early impressions on the start of free agency. They transition to this week's Over/Under for the NFC South then wrap up with a discussion on realignment in College Football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 64 - NBA Finals Recap, NBA Mock Draft, USA Men's Basketball Reaction and Over/Under AFC South

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 72:55


    The Boys recap an exciting NBA Finals and shift immediately to the offseason with a mock draft for the top 10 of the upcoming NBA Draft. They transition to the Olympics where they discuss favorite moments so far and react to USA Men's Basketball's loss to France. They wrap up with the Over/Under game for the AFC South and thoughts on Aaron Rodgers return to the Green Bay Packers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 63 - Open Championship Recap, Bucks Up 3-2, Over/Under NFC West and Are You Excited For The Olympics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 60:25


    Luke recaps an exciting Open Championship and provides historical context into Collin Morikawa's big win. The Boys then check-in on the NBA Finals, play the Over/Under game for the NFC West and bring in Stat Boy Colby for his latest edition of Diamonds and Pucks. The show wraps with a discussion on the Summer Olympics starting in Tokyo this week and excitement levels for this year's games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 62 - The Open Championship Preview, NBA Finals Update, Dynasty Rookie Rankings and Over/Under AFC West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 47:38


    The Boys are back with a preview of the upcoming Open Championship and an update on the NBA Finals. They finish up by discussing rookie rankings for upcoming Dynasty league drafts and play the Over/Under game with the AFC West.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 61 - NBA Finals Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 36:10


    With Luke on assignment for the second time in the past several weeks we get another dose of Solo Saba for The WaterCooler NBA Finals Preview. Luckily we get a short recorded audio clip of Luke making his pick for the winner and MVP. We wrap up with special guest Stat Boy Colby and his latest rendition of Diamonds & Pucks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 60 - Conference Finals Update, NBA Trade Rumors and Way Too Early NFL Mock Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 53:14


    The Boys cover a variety of NBA topics including a conference finals update, trade rumors and revisit the 2018 draft. They dive back into the MLB foreign substance conversation and wrap up with some thoughts on way too early NFL mock drafts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 59 - US Open Recap, Conference Finals Previews and 5 Year Anniversary 2016 NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 62:35


    The Boys recap the US Open at Torrey Pines plus preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs. They warp up by reminiscing on the epic 3-1 comeback the Cleveland Cavaliers completed for the 5 year anniversary of the 2016 NBA Finals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 58 - US Open Preview, NBA & NFL Rapid Fire and MLB Foreign Substance Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 73:53


    The Boys are back after Luke returns from assignment to preview the US Open at Torrey Pines with special guest Cam Rogers from BLEAV In Tiger Woods. They jump into a rapid fire session with a number of topics from the NBA Playoffs and NFL offseason then wrap up with Stat Boy Colby and a discussion on the foreign substance scandal in Major League Baseball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 57 - Solo Saba and Alex Gilstrap Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 82:21


    With Luke on assignment, Ryan is flying solo this week to provide thoughts on a variety of sports topics from last week. He brings back Alex Gilstrap from BLEAV In NFL Draft Prospects to provide early analysis on 2022 NFL Draft prospects to watch in the upcoming College Football. The final segment features Diamonds & Pucks with Stat Boy Colby and a discussion on the best WR duo in the NFL coming on the heels of the Julio Jones trade to Tennessee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 56 - NBA Playoff Check-In, Hockey Talk with Colby and Julio Jones Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 27:56


    The Boys check-in on the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs to discuss biggest surprises and disappoints so far. They introduce a new segment Pucks and Diamonds with Stat Boy Colby and wrap up with predictions on where Julio Jones may land.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 55 - PGA Championship Recap & NBA Playoffs Opening Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 64:14


    The Boys discuss Phil Mickelson's historic win at the PGA Championship, becoming the oldest player to win a major. They finish up with a review of the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, the status of the Golden State Warriors and thoughts on where Julio Jones may end up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 54 - 2021 NBA Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 51:25


    The Boys are back after a week off to discuss golf and NBA Basketball. Luke provides a preview of the PGA Championship at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Ocean Course. They finish with a 2021 NBA Playoff preview including insight into the play-in tournament, favorite 1st round matchups and picks to take home the Larry O'Brien Trophy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 53 - 2021 NFL Draft Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 45:04


    The Boys discuss their thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft including which teams they thought had the best weekend, which players were the biggest reaches and which team has improved themselves the most on paper after Free Agency and The Draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 52 - 2021 NFL Draft Preview with Alex Gilstrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 43:22


    The Boys are joined by Alex Gilstrap from BLEAV in NFL Draft Prospect to preview the 2021 NFL Draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 51 - NFL Draft Party Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 35:53


    The Boys are back with Brian Hernandez from Zero Dark Nerdy to announce their upcoming NFL Draft Party. This on-site and live streamed event will take place at The Corner Bar in Greensboro, NC on Thursday April 29th where fans have an opportunity to win $1,000. They finish up with a discussion on Rock Paper Scissors as a player evaluation technique and make their draft predictions for the Eagles and Browns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 50 - NCAA Championship Game, Masters Recap and NFL Draft Rapid Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 53:57


    The Boys review Baylor's upset of Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship Game followed up with a recap of the Masters. They finish up with a rapid fire session focused on the upcoming NFL Draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 49 - 2021 Masters Preview with Cam Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 43:04


    The Boys preview the 2021 Masters Tournament with Cam Rogers. They discuss course conditions, players to watch and pick their winners for the "tradition unlike any other." They wrap up with some final thoughts on March Madness and reaction to the Sam Darnold trade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 48 - Formula 1 Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 69:58


    The Boys welcome two Formula 1 experts to the show for a discussion around the fascination of the sport as the 2021 season kicks off. They finish up with a rapid fire session involving Gonzaga's biggest threat, ranking the QB prospects for the upcoming draft and a recap of the NBA trade deadline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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