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In the aftermath of a scary play on Thursday night that left Tua Tagovailoa concussed, the guys share their thoughts on the situation and if he should have even been playing. They also discuss Myles Garrett's unfortunate car accident earlier in the week and whether or not his driving history matters at all. Later the try to dispel the narrative that Jacoby Brissett should remain the Browns when Deshaun Watson's suspension is over. And of course, the guys submit another week of picks.

Eddie is back with stories from his Honeymoon and with plenty to say about the first couple weeks of football. The guys dive into the Browns-Steelers matchup from Thursday night and gush over that miraculous George Pickens catch. But was it better than OBJ's? The guys discuss that, why they're still not buying into the Tua hype and more.

Spencer is riding solo one more week as he reflects on Week One and the Thursday Nighter between the Chiefs and Chargers that kicked off Week 2. Do the Browns finally have a kicker!? Plus hear why he was miffed by some of Baker Mayfield's comments after the game and another week of picks.

Spencer is on his own once again as he reflects on Ohio State's gritty win over Notre Dame. Hear why he's less worried about the performance than some. He also ponders what team actually has what it takes to topple the Bills this year after a blowout win over the defending champion LA Rams? Later,  conversation on Baker Mayfield, and it's time to submit playoff predictions and a surprising Super Bowl pick.

College Football is BACK. Spencer (riding solo) previews Notre Dame - Ohio State and calls out "fans" who claim they hate playoff expansion. Plus, Cynthia Freeland added a little juice to Browns - Panthers by sharing her off the record conversation with Baker Mayfield publicly. Spencer isn't buying her back pedaling. Finally, with the Browns 53-man roster set, Spencer has some thoughts on Anthony Schwartz making the team.

First up today, Tom Brady is clouded by cotroversy after a bizarre absence from Bucs training camp. Then the guys discuss what the future holds for Lamar Jackson, fighting at joint practices and more, before playing the Browns Schedule Game. This one counts.

The Deshaun Watson appeal has been resolved as the two sides agreed to an 11 game suspension and $5 million fine. The guys react to finally having a resolution on the situation and share why they appreciate Browns owner Jimmy Haslam saying the quiet part out loud. Also, several weeks later the guys discuss the Miami Dolphins scandal, Tom Brady, Hard Knocks and more.

A new season of Under Center begins on WJCU as the guys reflect on their trip to Boston. A trip to Foxboro to watch Patriots training camp was not in the cards, but with training camps opening up across the country the guys get into the latest with Deshaun Watson after Judge Sue Robinson issued a 6-game suspension to the Browns new QB.

On this week's episode: Tom Brady just won't go away, Spencer and Eddie have an interesting theory why that is. As Brady gets record money to join the Fox broadcast team one day, Drew Brees is out at NBC and contemplating a return to football. Could it happen? Should it happen? The guys also reflect on Jarvis Landry's time in Cleveland and more.

A few days removed from the NFL's always popular schedule reveal, the guys dedicate an entire show to talking about the 2022 Schedule, and play the first rendition of the Browns schedule game.

On this week's episode: it's a slow news week for football, but the guys talk about Tom Brady's curious appearance at the Miami Grand Prix. In other Tom Brady news, Spencer marvels at football's ability to get its hands on everything, including this year's version of The Match. They discuss a disgusting food item that appeared on social media over the weekend, and give spoiler free reviews of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

What does the DeAndre Hopkins suspension mean for the Cardinals? The guys discuss that, the NFL's international game slate and more. Plus, a new piece from ESPN's Jake Trotter paints Baker Mayfield in a pretty negative light among his own Browns teammates, particularly after the OBJ fallout. Spencer and Eddie try to figure out how much Mayfield's personality is impacting his trade value.

On this week's episode: Hallelujah the Browns drafted a kicker...Spencer and Eddie get into the drafting a kicker debate and discuss how the Browns did overall in the draft. As they turn the winners and losers conversation more broadly toward the rest of the league, somehow the guys find themselves asking if the Patriots are in a worse spot than the Bears? That and more...

With the first three rounds of the draft in the books, the guys showed up in studio for a live show to recap what's been a crazy couple days with plenty of surprises. Plus, Baker Mayfield wasn't moved in the first two

On this week's episode: With NFL Draft week upon us, Eddie and Spencer mock the entire first round of the NFL Draft.

What does the future hold for Deebo Samuel? The guys get into his trade request to the 49ers, talk about the upcoming schedule reveal and Spencer finally shares his hot draft take. Also, Denzel Ward got the bag from the Browns. Is he worth the money and what's it say about the way this organization operates now? All that and more.

On this week's episode: Baker Mayfield had to be that guy – Spencer and Eddie dive deeper into more of his comments from the "Ya Never Know" podcast. There were some new contracts signed this week, the guys debate where Derek Carr ranks among the elites. And FINALLY, it's time for some draft talk.

Baker Mayfield's appearance on the "You Never Know" podcast finally dropped and Spencer and Eddie have some thoughts on Mayfield's comments. They also have a laugh over Kyler Murray and Deebo Samuel's negotiation tactics. Play chuck it or tuck it and more!

On this week's episode: the guys hold no punches in regards to Adam Schefter's insensitive reporting on Dwayne Haskins' tragic death. Sticking with the theme of people who are tone-deaf, they also have some thoughts on the latest Dan Snyder report and the latest quote from Dabo Swinney. Plus do the Browns actually have a shot at DK Metcalf?

They guys made it to the studio for a live show as they dive into Stefon Diggs' new contract extension. Two new people joining Brian Flores' lawsuit and juicier details on the relationship between Tom Brady and Bruce Arian. There's some new information about DeShaun Watson's legal situation and the guys play Chuck It or Tuck It.

On this week's episode: Spencer has an idea to make the Lions a more intriguing story for this year's season of Hard Knocks. As Baker Mayfield prepares to go on a podcast this week, the guys discuss what stories they want to hear from him. Antonio Brown is back in the news again which makes for plenty of jokes this week. Spencer also can't help but laugh at Mac Jones while Eddie has a Tom Brady themed soap box and more!

The offseason has simmered down a bit but there's still plenty to discuss as the guys share their theories on Bruce Arians retirement from coaching the Bucs, dive into the Bills new stadium plans and debate the new OT rules. Later they explain why they have no sympathy for the other owners after the Browns guaranteed DeShaun Watson all that money and play Would You Rather.

On this week's episode: Spencer asks Eddie right off the bat if more weapons can truly turn an average quarterback into a great one. The guys discuss possible landing spots for Baker Mayfield and why one less mentioned destination may make the most sense. Eddie channels his inner Bill Belichick to declare he's onto 2023 and more!

The guys break down what was said at DeShaun Watson's introductory press conference and discuss what they believe and don't. The guys use the final 30 minutes to discuss the impact of the Tyreek Hill trade, Matt Ryan going to the Colts and more.

On this week's episode: The conversation around DeShaun Watson continues from the for-air show as the guys discuss the fallout of the move and the team's 3 statements about it. Any good PR Tom Brady had with Spencer is gone now that he's unretired. Conversations about Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers and more.

The guys talk about a crazy week that was in the NFL as we finally got announcements from Aaron Rodgers on his future and the wheeling and dealing has begun ahead of the new league year.

On this week's episode: Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady continue to duke it out for headlines, the guys discuss what each of their futures hold. Eddie's Patriots Soap Box returns for the first time this offseason as Spencer explains his sudden respect for the Washington Commanders franchise. The guys discuss which rookie WR they like best for Cleveland and Eddie gives his spoiler-free review of The Batman.

It's NFL Combine Week, so the guys dive into the latest rumors coming out of Indy, including the latest on Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson. Later, reports indicate the Browns are planning to run it back with Baker next season, what does that means for their offseason plans, and is David Njoku worth big money? Would you rather makes a triumphant return and more!

On this week's episode: Say it ain't so, but Eddie has Tom Brady fatigue as Spencer reviews the Sean Payton movie "Home Team." Are the Steelers really excited about the idea of starting Mason Rudolph? The guys discuss the facade that is the NFL Combine and what the event may look like in the future. All that and of course...more.

The long dark days of the offseason are underway but there's still plenty to talk about. Spencer and Eddie spin the wheel of topics to spark convos about Brian Flores, Aaron Rodgers trolling everyone, Troy Aikman's new TV gig and more. Plus, Jarvis Landry's future in Cleveland seems bleak and the first offseason addition of Tuck It or Chuck It.

On this week's episode: The guys try to answer the question of the week: is Matt Stafford a hall of famer? They also discuss some terrible top 5 QB lists that have come out recently and share their own, while Eddie also has to vent about (yup) Deflategate. Plus, top 5 lists of ways to kill time this offseason.

The guys reflect on Super Bowl 56 and the major storylines that came out of it. Is Tom Brady's retirement only temporary? The guys discuss that and whether or not the Browns should try the Rams method to chase a ring. All that and more.

On this week's episode: We have boots on the ground in LA as our good friend and former co-host Kyle Kelly joins up from Radio Row at Super Bowl 56 to talk about the big game, the Browns and more. We hope some celebrities stumble onto the show, have fun with some of this year's prop bets and make our final picks for the Big Game.

Super Bowl weekend is finally here and boy is there a lot to talk about before the Big Game. First, we discuss the latest developments in the NFL's coaching carousel, the Washington Football team's new name and the NFL Honors as Eddie makes his case for why Brady was snubbed. We also discuss who Browns fans should be rooting for Sunday and share our the top 5 Super Bowl moments from our lifetime before submitting our picks for Super Bowl 56.

On this week's episode: In the wake of Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL, we try to articulate the racial shortcomings that exist in the NFL particularly among NFL owners. While Eddie sees signs that fans care more than ever, Spencer remains skeptical that anything will change. We laugh at Hue Jackson for being a snake, Eddie gets in his feelings about Tom Brady and more!

On this week's episode: For the first time a guest joins the podcast as Will Blake, a producer at 98 Rock (the Ravens radio Network) in Baltimore to talk about his experience working on the Ravens' broadcasts, as we pepper him with questions about the team and the playoffs. We all have some thoughts on the NFL overtime rules, Eddie reflects on the rumored end to Tom Brady's career and brings back his Patriots soap box – plus picks for Conference Championship weekend.

On this week's for air show, the guys reflect on what was one of the best weekends of football ever in the Divisional Round. They talk about big name QBs retiring, the coaching carousel and more! Plus, does the Vikings pick for their new GM mean Kirk Cousins could soon be a Brown?

On this week's episode: Well, Aaron Rodgers went and got bounced in the Divisional Round so we have a conversation we didn't expect to have yet. Eddie explains the tea leaves on why this may be the end for Tom Brady as the guys also share their thoughts on Man in the Arena. Later a conversation about Joe Burrow turns into a conversation about Baker Mayfield, and more.

This week the Spencer and Eddie reflect on Wild Card weekend, specifically the Cowboys choking in the playoffs once again. They turn their attention toward Divisional Round weekend and assess what impact Derrick Henry will have against the Bengals and more from the wheel of topics. The guys discuss whether or not the Browns should bring in some competition for Baker Mayfield after he had successful surgery this week. And everyone's favorite game Chuck it or Tuck it makes a triumphant return! 

On this week's episode: Eddie shares his experience as a Patriots fan in Orchard Park for what was a frigid Bill - Pats game. Spencer wastes no time rubbing salt in Eddie's wounds as together they mourn the Patriots season coming to and end. After watching Josh Allen, Spencer can't help but think about the Browns QB situation. The guys talk NFL playoffs and much more.

It's been a busy week in the NFL with head coaches getting fired. The guys talk about that, plus the dramatic finish of the regular season. They share their thoughts on Georgia finally getting the monkey off their back and beating Alabama for a National Championship. As the Browns turn toward the offseason Spencer and Eddie warn fans of lip service. And with Wild Card Weekend upon us, they submit new round-by-round picks to crown a Super Bowl champion.

Spencer and Eddie talk about the things they couldn‘t get to in last week‘s episode for air in the first edition of Under Center Uncut or (as the guys like to call it) UC2

In one of the most fun episodes yet, the guys start with their true, unfiltered feelings on Antonio Brown and Tom Brady's role in his latest outburst. Then Spencer takes a stand on people telling those fantasy football champions out there what to do with they're winnings. Don't miss Eddie, an unapologetic Patriots fan, doing the J-E-T-S chant. They play a game with coaches on the hot seat, talk MVP and more.

Ont the first 90-minute addition of the show for WJCU, the guys spend a good chunk of time talking about the latest in the Antonio Brown sage, what Derrick Henry's return means for the Titans in the postseason and more during headlines. It's also been a tumultuous week for the Browns after being eliminated from the playoffs, so the guys share their thoughts on the Berea drama. Spencer and Eddie rank their top 5 QBs, 25 and under and make their weekly picks.

The guys start off the new year reflecting on John Madden's impact on the football world, then shift gears as Eddie talks Mac Jones. Spencer has a bone to pick with Bills fans who keep showing up at the airport to greet the team. Plus a discussion on Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard's comments on guys not "loving football," College Football Playoff expansion, the Rose Bowl and as always, plenty of other tangents.

Happy New Year! The guys start off 2022 with the first episode of Under Center for air, talking about a pair of veteran QBs in Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger, both of whom could be playing their last home games for their respective teams. Looking back on Week 16, the guys discuss what happened to the Patriots against Buffalo. They preview what is a massive Monday night showdown between the Browns and Steelers and what it means for Baker Mayfield, submit their picks and more.

In a special Christmas Day edition of the podcast, the guys contemplate the Browns future at QB and urge Browns fans to be more excited about the possibilities as Spencer wonders if Ohio State fans should actually be cheering for Michigan in the College Football Playoff. They guys update their MVP picks after a rough week for Tom Brady, Eddie previews Pats, Bills to decide the AFC East and to wrap things up the guys share their Festivus grievances.

On a special Christmas Day episode of Under Center for WJCU, the guys dive more into the covid outbreak sweeping the league, preview the college football playoff and try to figure out who can challenge the Packers in the NFC. They vent about the Browns third-and-three play call against the Raiders and make their picks for the week.

On this week's episode: time to give the NFL some kudos for being flexible with it's protocols. The guys share their true, uncensored thoughts on Urban Meyer as they ask if he's the worst coach in NFL history. Eddie vents about a very uncharacteristic Patriots performance in Indy, while Spencer casts his completely irrelevant MVP vote. Also, the Mac and cheese taste test is complete and votes have been counted. Hear the results of that and more!

What a wild week in the NFL with Covid outbreaks galore, including here in Cleveland. The guys talk about the status of the Browns heading into, now, Monday's game with the Raiders. How could they not bring up Urban Meyer's firing during headlines? They also ask if the Chiefs are officially back after a big win over the Chargers, make their picks for the week and much much more.

It wouldn't be an UC2 episode without a tangent and this week Spencer and Eddie start with one right off the bat talking about Mac and Cheese. Once the conversation finally turns to sports, the guys continue the conversation on Ben Roethlisberger's not so secret retirement and what options the Steelers have moving forward. Will Pitt QB Kenny Pickett be keeping his fake slide in Pittsburgh next year? Should it even be allowed. Catch the inaugural edition of 5 minutes on a Patriots soap box with Eddie Marotta, dome stadium talk and much more.