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Top of the Key is a product of the ACU Optimist aimed to focus on local ACU sports and pressing national sports.

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    • Mar 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43 EPISODES


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    Episode 19: ACU vs. Texas Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 20:33


    The Wildcats await their first opponent in Indianapolis.

    Episode 18: Pleasantly In First Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 37:19


    Basketball enters the final stretch of the season. We take an in-depth look at what's to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17: Super Bowl Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 22:03


    Chiefs and Bucs. It's Super Bowl weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 16: Men's Basketball Hits The Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 20:44


    Wildcats have mixed results Wednesday; and the Brady/Mahomes Super Bowl is a week away. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 15: Basketball Bounce Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 29:15


    Basketball looks to bounce back Saturday; the KD, Kyrie and Harden trio spark debate and 4 remain in the fight to the Super Bowl. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 14: ACU Goes WAC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 28:37


    ACU formally announces it's headed to the Western Athletic Conference in July; James Harden shakes up the NBA and the NFL playoffs return this weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: COVID-19 Strikes Down Football Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 27:57


    COVID-19 strikes down ACU football's final home game of the season and basketball is less than two weeks away. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: Rams Upset Wildcats In Embarrassing Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 29:50


    ACU football shocks fans at home with a loss to Angelo State; COVID-19 impacts volleyball and the basketball schedule is finalized. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: Wildcats Scratch Past Bears In Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 21:01


    Wildcats showcase their talents in Georgia, and the NFL hits midseason form. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 10: Spike In COVID-19 Cases Threatens Homecoming Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 19:28


    Football struggles to contain an outbreak a week before Homecoming, Intramural sports gets suspended and Lebron goes for ring number four. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 9: Wildcats' Defense Falters In West Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 19:38


    Wildcats hold their ground in West Point and the NFL suffers a COVID-19 outbreak. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8: Athletics Advances Through COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 25:05


    New cases of COVID-19 continue to impact athletics; football enjoys the week off before Army and the NBA Finals are coming into motion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 7: New Cases Shut Down Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 26:49


    Cases rise within athletics; Wildcats face UTEP Saturday and the NFL's second week officially gets started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 6: Wildcats To El Paso

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 16:04


    Football season is less than a week away for ACU; Giannis creates a stir on social media and the NFL is back. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 5: Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 19:58


    Eight games are scheduled for the upcoming football season; The NFL is only days away from kicking off and early NBA favorites find themselves in a hole in the second round of the playoffs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4: Football Is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 26:33


    ACU football is optimistic entering the fall season, and sports across the nation were postponed earlier in the week following the death of Jacob Blake. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3: Wildcats At West Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 30:27


    ACU football heads to West Point in October; other sports decide to wait until the fall and the NBA playoffs are in full swing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2: ACU vs. Anyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 12:45


    Fall sports meet a breaking point as the Southland postpones; ACU scrambles to rebuild a schedule and the NBA playoffs are about to heat up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1: Sports Are Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 9:49


    The Southland conference is moving ahead as scheduled for football season; volleyball and soccer get pushed back; and the Washington Redskins new team name is the best thing to happen all month long. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Top of the Key - Podcast #17 - 2019 NFL Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019


    Join Stephan as he fills you in on everything you need to know to be ready for the upcoming 2019 NFL season!

    Top of the Key - Podcast Episode #16 - We The North-NFC and AFC North Offseason Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019


    Stephan breaks down the AFC and NFC Norths in this off-season preview! Stick with Top of the Key to keep up with all the latest NFL (and general sports) news.

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #35 - Lebron Killed the Magic in LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019


    Listen in to Top of the Key this week as Stephan and guest host Nick D discuss the Tank Lawrence contract, NFL free agent signings, extensions for Adam Thielen, Sterling Shepard, Marshal Yanda, Magic Johnson stepping down from the Lakers, Luke Walton out as head coach of the Lakers, other NBA head coach firings, and then preview all 8 NBA playoff series

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #34 - Seahawks are living DangeRUSSly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019


    Join Stephan as Top of the Key Sports breaks down the Rodgers/Mccarthy separation, the Jets' new uniforms, Russell Wilson's contract deadline, Emmanuel Ogbah's trade to the Chiefs, Giannis vs. Harden for MVP, does Damian Lillard deserve a super-max?, Ernie Grunfeld being let go in Washington, and more!

    Top of the Key - #33 - Gronk Retires and the Brewers are Cursed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019


    Join, Stephan and Justin, the Top of the Key Crew, this week as they discuss MLB opening day, whether the Brewers are cursed, Robert Quinn being traded to the Cowboys, Gronk retiring, Jordan Howard being traded to the Eagles, the Raiders adding Isaiah Crowell and Brandon Marshall, the NFL's rule change on reviewing Pass Interference calls, and NBA injuries as the playoffs approach

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #32 - Burfict Fit for the Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019


    Join Stephan and Justin, the Top of the Key crew, this week as they discuss Mike Trout's record breaking contract, Justin Houston landing with the Colts, Vontaze Burfict going to the Raiders, Jared Cook signing with the Saints, Clay Matthews going to LA, the Milwaukee Bucks getting struck by the injury bug, the Lakers tanking, and more!

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #30 - Flex and Bust Out: Mr. Big Chest Flexes His Own Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019


    Stephan is solo this week on Top of the Key!  Tune in as he discusses the Antonio Brown situation and his possible link to the Raiders, Casserly's comments on Kyler Murray, David Irving's "retirement," Eric Weddle joining the Rams, the Olivier Vernon-Kevin Zeitler swap, Case Keenum going to Washington,  the franchise tag, and some insight on the NFL free agent market.

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #31 - Saved By the Bell, So Was Odell (NFL Free Agency Second Wave)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019


    Join Stephan and Justin, the Top of the Key crew, this week as they discuss the second wave of NFL free agency!  Listen in for analysis on the Odell Beckham trade to the Browns, Kareem Hunt's suspension, Dee Ford getting traded to San Fran, Tyreek Hill being investigated, the running back market for Ingram and Coleman, musical chairs with safeties swapping teams, the Raiders spending stupidly, Golden Tate going to the Giants, Barr staying in Minnesota, Le'Veon Bell and CJ Mosely breaking records to the Jets, Earl Thomas going to Baltimore, Tannehill getting traded out of Miami, Packers going all in on defense,  and way more!

    TOTK Podcast Episode #15 - First Wave of NFL Free Agency, Plus Chriss vs. Maker Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019


    Join the Top of the Key Boys for in-depth analysis of the NFL offseason, (it's heating up!), and a little NBA talk.Check us out on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-the-key/id1414087438?mt=2"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopOfTheKeyPodcast/

    Radio Episode #29 - Bryce Rolls Dice in Philly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019


    Join the Top of the Key crew, Stephan and Justin, this week as they discuss Bryce Harper's contract, Kyler Murray's height, Brandon Graham's extension, Jason Witten coming out of retirement, Pau Gasol signing with the Bucks, Eric Bledsoe's extension with the Bucks, and more!

    Radio Episode #28: Kraft Gets Another Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019


    Join Justin and Stephan, the Top of the Key Crew, this week to as they discuss Manny Machado's contract with the Padres, baseball's free agency, Colin Kaepernick's settlement and its implications, Zion Williamson's injury and the NBA one and done rule proposal, Robert Kraft being charged in prostitution sting, Antonio Brown's trade request, and more!

    Radio Episode #27: Kaep Caps Off Collusion Case With Big Win Against NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019


    Justin is back so join him and Stephan, the Top of the Key crew, as they discuss this week in sport!  Top of the Key goes into some NBA trade deadline wrap up, some NBA buyout candidates, the NFL settling its case with Colin Kaepernick, Flacco getting traded to the Broncos, Antonio Brown's trade request, Kareem Hunt signing with the Browns, the Anthony Davis situation with Dell Demps getting fired, and more!

    Radio Episode #25: The Unicorn Leaves the Big Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019


    Join Top of the Key with Stephan and Nick (Justin is out) this week as they discuss Julius Peppers' retirement, the Dolphins possibly releasing Ryan Tannehill, the upcoming Super Bowl game, our picks for NFL season regular season awards, the NBA All-Star reserves, the Porzingis trade, and more!

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #22 - Boogie's Got the Bay Hyphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019


    Join Justin and Stephan, the Top of the Key crew, this week as they discuss: NFL coaching changes around the league, Haskins and Murray joining the NFL Draft, the NFL playoff outcomes, NFL playoff predictions, Thibs out in Minny, the McCaw situation, John Wall being out for the season, Cousins coming back for the Warriors, and more!

    Radio episode #21: Let's Chat About it: The Crowded Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2019


    Kick it with the Top of the Key crew, Stephan and Justin, as they are joined by Top of the Key Fantasy Football Finalists, Nick and Brandon, to discuss their fantasy football leagues, the Milwaukee Bucks, the situation in the NBA, the Packers' coaching search, the Lakers' season, Jabari Parker, big man status in the NBA, the Warriors' needing Boogie, and our NFL playoff picks!

    Radio Episode #20 - The Flash is Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018


    Top of the Key goes solo again with Stephan running the show!  Listen in as Stephan discusses the Josh Gordon suspension, the Raiders maybe playing in San Francisco, the Ravens retaining John Harbaugh, Cam Newton being shut down, the NFL Week 15 outcomes, the NFL playoff race, Chris Paul's injury and how it effects the Rockets, Ilyasova hurt for the Bucks, the mix up in the Ariza-Oubre trade, the Heat losing Dragic, and more!

    Radio Show #19: Pays to Play Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018


    Join Justin and Stephan, the Top of the Key Crew, this week to discuss the Raiders' pending lawsuit, changes to the Rooney Rule, Martavis Bryant suspension, Carson Wentz's injury, Defillippo's firing, NFL game recaps, Chargers overcoming the Chiefs, the Trevor Ariza trade to the Wizards, Jabari Parker falling out of another rotation, Dirk's return, Middleton's struggles, and Spencer Dinwiddie's extension with the Nets.

    Podcast #14 - Gruden Forces Mckenzie to Walk the Plank

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018


    It was a big week for Stephan's Raiders, as they fired G.M Reggie McKenzie and are suing the city of Oakland. Also, NFL Week 14 recaps, the resurgent Celtics, Ariza to the Lakers(?), Luca Doncic, and the continued saga of the young Bulls in Chicago.

    Podcast #13: Shipwrecked in Green Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018


    This episode covers a lot of ground, including Kareem Hunt, Mike McCarthy's firing, Kelvin Benjamin release, Emmanuel Sanders injury, NFL week 12 and 13 recaps, Whiteside leaving the bench, Chicago Bull's coach Fred Hoiberg getting the boot, Taurean Prince's injury, Trae Young compared to Steph Curry, Paul George's game winner, Westbrook's historic triple double taking him passed Kidd for 3rd all-time, and Joakim Noah's return to the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies.Check us out on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-the-key/id1414087438?mt=2"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopOfTheKeyPodcast/Attachments are

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode #17 - Are You Taking the (Gravy) Boat or Train?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018


    Join the Top of the Key crew, Justin and Stephan, on their post-Thanksgiving show! Turkey topics of the week include: the Saints eating Falcons instead of Turkeys for dinner, the Cowboys beating up on Colt Mccoy, the Lions doing what the Lions do, Uncle Drew and Kyrie's retirement statements, Hamidou Diallo avoiding a major injury to his leg, the Warriors' struggles without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, and the Bucks losing to the rising Suns.Check us out on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-the-key/id1414087438?mt=2"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopOfTheKeyPodcast/

    Top of the Key - Podcast #12 - Some People Bake Pies, We Bake Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018


    On this week's episode (gobble gobble), the boys get into NFL Week 11, Denzel Valentine's bad day, and other big NBA news of the week. And we wish you a happy Thanksgiving!Check us out on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-the-key/id1414087438?mt=2"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopOfTheKeyPodcast/

    Top Of The Key Podcast Episode 11 Nothing Gold Can Stay, Everything Is Temporary Crossover

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018


    On this crossover episode of Top of the Key, Nick Degroot of the Everything is Temporary podcast joins Stephan to talk this week in the NBA and more! Justin will be back for the radio show.Check us out on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-the-key/id1414087438?mt=2"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopOfTheKeyPodcast/

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode 16 - The Great Wall of Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018


    Join the Top of the Key crew this week as we discuss the latest on the Dez Bryant injury, analysis for the NFL Week 9 games, the Houston Rockets struggles to start the year, the Wizards ugly start, John Wall's status with the Washington Wizards, the Lakers getting Tyson Chandler, Derrick Rose's resurgence, the Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Warriors, Steph Curry's injury, and more!

    Top of the Key - Radio Episode 15 - Love Stinks, and Hurts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018


    The Top of the Key crew, Justin and Stephan, get together to discuss the Boston Red Sox winning the World Series, the NFL trade deadline deals, NFL Week 8 game analysis, the Raiders tanking, the Milwaukee Bucks blistering start to the season, Houston's problems, Cleveland's basketball woes with Kevin Love's injury and Tyronn Lue getting fired, and more!

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