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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.