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Introduction: The Heart of the Disciple: Congratulations to the Hated! (Matthew 5:10-12) Who Are “Those Who Are Persecuted”? 1 Peter 4:3-4 – For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you... Luke 9:23 – And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 2 Timothy 3:12 – Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted… Why Are We Congratulating Those Who Are Persecuted? Acts 5:40-41 – And when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. How Do I Respond to Being Persecuted? Three Reasons to Rejoice in Persecution: Persecution Proves I Belong to Jesus! 1 Peter 1:6-7 – In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. I Have a Reward in Heaven! 2 Corinthians 5:10 – For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. I'm in Good Company! John 15:20 – Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Audio Transcript Open up your Bibles with me, please, to Matthew chapter 5.Matthew chapter 5, as we are coming at the end of an eight-week-long congratulationsparty as we look at the Beatitudes.This is the introduction to the greatest sermon ever preached.And every Beatitude begins with the word "blessed."And the word "blessed" means congratulations.If I asked you, "What is a Christian?"We could probably go around the room and get dozens and dozens and dozens of differentresponses to that.What is a Christian?What does a Christian do?What does a Christian look like?How does a Christian act?As we go through the Beatitudes, understand from the mouth of our Lord, this is whata Christian is.So it really doesn't matter what I think a Christian is or what you think a followerof Jesus is.This is what Jesus said a follower of Him looks like.This is what Christians are meant to be.And as we've said through this whole series, there's a spiritually logical flow in theBeatitudes.Jesus wasn't just pulling out these random sayings.There's a flow here.It's like a staircase.It's like steps on a ladder.Let's look at them again.Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.Blessed are the pure in hearts, for they shall see God.Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdomof heaven."Look at this flow here.What I want you to see here, the first three Beatitudes address our need.We're poor in spirit, and we should mourn over that.And we need to stop thinking of ourselves first and live a life of complete unselfishness.That's meekness.That's the need that we have.And then the need is satisfied as we hunger and thirst for righteousness.And then the next three Beatitudes show the result.We become merciful.We become pure in heart.We become peacemakers.Today, this last one, this is the outcome.If you are sincerely following Jesus Christ, if Christ is alive in you and He is changingyou, I've got to tell you, this is kind of a shocking statement that Jesus says, "Youknow you made it."When people hate you.Wow.Before we dive into this, let's just pause for a moment.I'm going to ask that you would please pray for me to be faithful to communicate God'sWord, and at the same time I will pray for you to receive what it is the Lord wants totell us in His Word today.All right?Let's just take a moment.Please pray for me.Father in heaven, as we come to Your Word, this is a hard one.But we're not cherry picking.Just trying to cover the parts of Your Word that might be easier on our ears, Father.We want to hear everything that You had to say.This is a hard one.I pray, Father, for all of us, You would open our hearts for a time of self-examinationand also a time of maybe a change of perspective.To Your glory and honor, Father, let Your Word take root in our hearts.To make us the people that You've called us to be, to make us the people that Jesus described,as followers would be.I pray these things in Jesus' name.All of God's people said, Amen.All right, we're in week 8 of the party.Anybody else have like party fatigue?You're like, "All right, you know what?In any other party I would have gone home long before this."But look, we've got one more week of party, all right?So are you ready?Today, we want to wish a hearty congratulations to the hated.You ready?Let's do it!I get to tell you, it feels strange.You're hated.Congratulations!I'm so happy for you.You're hated?Wow, that's awesome!Like, man, you're going to have to explain that one.Well, let's look at what our Lord says."Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness's sake, for theirs is the kingdomof heaven."So the first question we have to ask is, "Who are we congratulating here?Who are the persecuted?"Well the Greek word persecuted means pursue.The word we would use in our day is harass.This verb tense talks about somebody who continually allows themselves to be put in this position,the persecuted.You're like, "Well, persecuted like how?"Well, Jesus tells us.Look at verse 11."Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evilagainst you falsely on my accounts."So you see this persecution, there's two sides of the coin here.There's reviling.That's face to face.That's, I'm assaulting you with words in your face, or we would just call that insultingyou.Right?But then He says, "Uter evil falsely."That's not in your face.That's behind your back.That's slandering you.That's, I want to ruin your reputation.I want people to think lesser of you.So I'm going to say things about you behind your back.And what I don't know, I'm just going to make up because I want people to think of you ina negative light.But you have to notice here, Jesus says persecuted.Look, you've got to get this because if you miss this, there's somebody going to be walkingout of here strutting like a rooster because you missed it.Jesus says it's for righteousness sake.Verse 11, He says it's on account of Him.And that's so important when we talk about persecution.It's not persecution because you're obnoxious.Okay?It's not persecution because you're a jerk to everyone.And you wear your religion like some kind of an honor badge that you think it's yourjob to slap everybody in place.People treat you negatively because you're a jerk.That's called consequences.That's called you're reaping what you're sowing there.So He's not talking about that.He's also not talking about putting on a show.Right?It's not trying to be as over the top, self-righteous as you can be so that you get people's attentionso that they say something about you so you can be like, "Oh, I'm so persecuted."He's not talking about that either.Look at Daniel.Daniel quietly softed the Lord and He was persecuted.Right?Jesus isn't talking about getting a rise out of people on social media by trolling them.You know exactly what to post, exactly what to comment, and you know it's going to geta rise out of people and people are going to say things and you're going to be like,"Oh, I'm so persecuted."No, you're not.You're being a jerk.Okay?That's not what Jesus is talking about at all.He clarifies that twice here.It's being hated, being persecuted because of Jesus.It's because of His righteousness.It's because you strive to be like Jesus.Or in the context of this sermon, you're just striving to live out these Beatitudes thatHe laid out.You're just striving to be that kind of person.And you're hated.Isn't it sort of ironic?What did Pastor Taylor preach about last week?The previous Beatitude.What was that one?Okay, two of you were here.There were more of you here than that.What was the previous Beatitude?Peacemakers.Isn't that interesting?Blessed are the peacemakers and then...Blessed are the persecuted.What's going on there?Well, it is very simply this.Christians strive for peace with all men, but all men don't return the favor.And you're like, "Wait, hang on a second, man.Why all the hatred, man?Why the hatred?Why can't we just live and let live, man?You know what I'm saying?Why do they hate?Well, Peter tells us that.Peter answers that very question.Why do people hate you for trying to follow Jesus?Look at 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 3 through 4.He says, "For the time that has passed to feces for doing what the Gentiles want to do."And in this context, Gentiles is sort of a figure of speech for unbelievers.He says, "Living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, andlawless idolatry."Do you see that Peter says, "Listen, Christians, we're done living life like it's one longbeer commercial."All right?He says, "With respect to this, they are surprised..."The unbelievers are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debaucheryand they malign you.Do you see that?He's saying that people are going to slander you, malign you, because you're different.You live as a citizen of heaven.You don't live a sinful lifestyle and lost people view that somehow as you condemningtheir sin.Lost people feel like when you try to follow Jesus.And even if you don't say a word, they feel like you're calling them out."Oh, oh, oh, you think you're better than me?""Oh, you don't do that stuff, oh, oh, Mr. Holier than thou, huh?Whatever happens to thou shall not judge, huh?"And you're like, "Well, I'm not judging.I just don't live that way because of my faith in Jesus Christ.They're going to hate you for that."And maybe you're like, "Well, you know what, though, Pastor Jeff, I wouldn't say anythingto anyone because I believe.I believe in keep your religion to yourself."And I would say, "I ain't good either."According to Jesus.In Luke 9.23, Jesus said, "For whoever is ashamed of me, oh, oh, look at the end of my words.Of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory, in the glory of theFather and of the holy angels."Do you see that?End of my words.It's not just ashamed of Jesus.It's also being ashamed of what He said.It's being ashamed of what He taught.So what do we do?We try to avoid persecution by making the gospel tolerable.And we say things like, "Well, there's not just one way to heaven.You know, we're all kind of on our path.And as long as you're sincere, I think God sees that.And there's not just one way to heaven.I don't really think there's a hell.You know, I know there's some Christians that believe that.But I don't really think that's - I don't really think a loving God would send somebody tohell.And you know what, man?Love is love, right?And we're ashamed of what Jesus said when we talk like that.When you're with your family, your unsafe family members specifically, when you're with yourunsafe friends, when you're at the workplace, the sort of just kind of hides your faith.We're ashamed of Jesus' words.It's a problem.Try this.Try saying things like, "I believe that marriage is for a man and a woman because that's whatGod said."Say things like, "I believe that the unborn are people who deserve to live."Try that one.Try, "I believe that Jesus is the only way to heaven because He's the only one who diedfor my sin and rose from the dead to promise eternal life."He's the only one who did that.So I believe He's the only way to heaven.Say that.People will hate you.And you're going to be persecuted for righteousness' sake.And you're like, "You know what, Pastor Jeff, the world is rough, man.The world's rough.It's rough out there.It's not just the world.Some of the worst persecution of Christians happens in the church.Think about this.Jesus' ministry.Who gave Jesus the most problems?Was it the unsaved pagans?It was the hardcore religious people, wasn't it?And what about the book of Acts?The book of Acts, the first four chapters, it's attacks from the outside, still from religiouspeople, but it was attacks outside the church.And the church was standing strong.And then what happened in Acts chapter 5 and chapter 6?All the problems came from within the church.And things really got hard then.And church, I've got to tell you, the worst insults that I've ever received, the worstslander about me that's ever been spoken, the worst accusations that I've ever experiencedhave come from church people.It shouldn't be that way.That's how it is.And maybe there are some people sitting here.And if we're being honest, some of the ways that you're talking about people and the leadershipof the church, you're being divisive.And maybe you're not the persecuted.Maybe you're the persecutors.You're like, well, why would church people do that?Same reason.You take a stand on what the Bible says.You stand for righteousness.Blushly, worldly-minded people in the church are going to attack you.By the way, look at verse 11 again.Jesus says, "Blessed are you when others revile you."Notice He didn't say "if."Like this is going to apply to some of my followers.No, He didn't say that.Listen, if you're a true follower of Jesus, it's when it's going to happen to you.You are going to be persecuted in some way, shape, or form to some degree for your faith.This is for all true disciples.And if you're not getting any kind of backlash because of your faith in Jesus Christ, that'sactually a bigger problem than if you're facing persecution.This is for all true followers.Paul says this in 2 Timothy 3.12, in case it's unclear."Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."So you think you're going to stand for Jesus and Satan's kids aren't going to hate you?Let's not be so naive.That's who the persecuted are.You're like, "Wow, so why are we congratulating them?"Well, let's look at the text.First time, why would we congratulate people that are hated, persecuted for righteousness'sake?Well, look what Jesus says, "For theirs is the kingdom of heaven."The kingdom of heaven.We talked about this, didn't we?It's the place where Jesus is ruling.Like, where is the kingdom of heaven?Right now, it's in the heart of every believer.Hers is the kingdom of heaven.The first and last Beatitudes are bookended by this statement.That was the very first thing Jesus said."Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."What Jesus is saying is the first thing, and the last thing you need to know is when youreceive Him, you get His kingdom.Oh, and by the way, with all these Beatitudes, all of these results, all of these thingswe've been congratulating people for, you realize every single promise, every congratulationof every Beatitude are all facets of a diamond called salvation.These are all just figures of speech describing salvation.Receiving the kingdom of heaven, that's salvation.Being comforted by God, that's from salvation.Inheriting the earth, salvation.Being satisfied, only in salvation.Receiving mercy, that's salvation.Being able to see God, that's salvation.Being called a Son of God, that's adoption, which is, tell me, salvation, right?Receiving the kingdom of God is salvation.So why are we congratulating those hated because of Jesus?Because it proves that Christ is in you.Wait, wait, you mean people who would hate Jesus if He were here, hate you instead becauseyou remind them of Jesus?That.That is a high honor.That is a really high honor.And somebody right now is like, "Oh, you know what, Pastor Jeff, I don't think we shouldthink that way."And I would say, why not?The early disciples did.Acts chapter 5 says, "When the counsel had called in the apostles, they beat them andcharged them not to speak in the name of Jesus and let them go."Now I would think the next statement would be, and the apostles left cursing them undertheir breath, the apostles left crying, "Why God, why did this happen to me?"That's what I would think the next line would be.But you see what the next line is?It says, "Then they left a presence of the counsel rejoicing that they were counted worthyto suffer dishonor for the name."See that the early apostles, they weren't waiting for Harvest Bible Chapel to have ourlittle congratulations party before they started celebrating.They were congratulating themselves.What an honor to so act like Jesus that sinners treat you like Jesus.That's an honor.And that is why we're congratulating those who are persecuted.So there's one more question that we have to answer today.The third question on your outline.How do I respond to being persecuted?How do I respond to being persecuted?You know, this beatitude is obviously very different than the rest.The other beatitudes are about what happens in me.But this beatitude is about what happens to me.But you know another difference is this is the only beatitude that Jesus elaborates onright here.And you're like, "Wait a minute.Is this the part of the sermon where you tell me how to be persecuted?"No.I don't need to tell you how to be persecuted.You follow Jesus Christ, you will be.That's the point.You strive to live this kind of a life.You will be.The question that we need to answer is how do I respond to that?That's the question.And the answer is not retaliate."I'll get you for this."It's not that.It's not resenting people like, "I hate you for this."It's not that.And it's not even becoming depressed or sorrowful.Like, "I hate this."It's not that either.Look at verse 12.Because Jesus actually tells us how to react.Look at this."Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven.For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."Jesus says, "Here's how you react.People hate you because you follow Him?"Jesus says, "Rejoice."And you're like, "Really?Yeah.Jesus actually doubles down on that, doesn't He?He says, "Rejoice and be glad."Why should I rejoice and be glad when people are against me because of Jesus?Why would I do that?How in the world is that an occasion for happiness?Well Jesus tells us that too.We don't have to guess.But He tells us right here.So the three reasons to rejoice in persecution, jot these down.I'm going to go through these quickly.These are the three reasons Jesus gives right here.Number one, persecution proves, "I belong to Jesus."We already touched on this briefly already.But like the rest of the Beatitudes, there's a congratulations on what results.He says, "Yours is the kingdom of heaven," meaning you belong to Jesus.Do you want to know if your faith is real?Or would you just rather stumble through life wondering, "Do I really believe?"I mean, do I really believe in Jesus Christ?Is my faith a real thing or is it just kind of in my head or have I deceived myself?Is my faith real?Well, your faith needs tested and there's only one way that happens.See what Peter says again.First Peter 1, he says, "In this year rejoice."Oh, there's rejoice again.For what Peter?"Now for a little while, if necessary, you've been grieved by various trials, persecutionbeing a big one, so that the tested genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold, thatperishes though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory andhonor at the revelation of Jesus Christ."Well, here's the point.Anyone can say that they believe in Jesus Christ at a prayer meeting.Or go to a small group and say, "I just want you to know I believe in Jesus Christ.Do you think there's going to be any pushback there?"No, there's not.It's easy to say it there.But do you still believe when it's not so popular?Do you still believe when you're insulted for it?When you're rejected for it?When you're falsely accused because of it?Do you still believe when your faith costs you something?You see, when following Jesus is painful, but you refuse to walk away because His promisesare so glorious and His ways are so right?When Jesus Himself is so worthy, you don't really prove to Jesus what your faith is madeout of.As much as you've proven to yourself what your faith is made out of, because I've gota feeling Jesus already knows.That's reason to rejoice.Resurrection proves I belong to Jesus.Number two, I rejoice.I have a reward in heaven.Look at verse 12 again."Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven."Be like, "Well, what's your reward?What's your reward?"Well, there's all kinds of rewards in heaven.Actually, you could kind of look at heaven as one big reward, right?And I mean, you've got this, "There's no sickness, and there's no war, there's no unhappiness."Oh, how about the best thing in heaven?Jesus Himself.All of that's true.And at the same time, the Bible says that each individual gets special individual rewards.And how much of these you get is based on how you live now, including facing persecutionbecause of Jesus.Saint Corinthians 5:10, Paul says, "For we must all appear before the judgment seat ofChrist so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whethergood or evil, there's different levels of rewards based on your faithfulness now, basedon your faithfulness in the face of persecution."Like, "All right, well, what are those rewards then?"I don't know.But here's something I do know.Jesus says they're great.And if Jesus says something is great, that's what I was thinking.If Jesus says it's great, then it must be pretty great.If God Himself refers to something as being great, then it must be spectacular.So church, can we just believe Jesus and wait 15 minutes and find out what it is?I'm going to tell you all the stupid insults and slander are going to look pretty pettyin light of whatever Jesus has for you.And that's a reason to rejoice.I have a reward in heaven.Number three, third reason to rejoice.And the face of persecution is, "I'm in good company.I'm in good company."Look again, verse 12.Jesus says, "Your reward is great in heaven."But then he taxed on this statement too.He says, "For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."Are you being persecuted for your faith to some degree in some way?And if you follow Christ, you should be.Well Jesus reminds us here, "You're in good company."I mean, man, think of the people in the Old Testament.Abel, Moses, David, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel.You're in some pretty good company.Oh, how about Jesus himself?You know, Jesus spoke of this in John 15 when he said, "Remember the word that I said toyou, a servant is not greater than his master.If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you.If they kept my word, they will also keep yours."Okay, hang on.How is this a motivation to rejoice?How?Okay, so you're saying I should be motivated by the fact that other people were persecutedtoo?Like, how is that a motivation?You know, we love the name drop, don't we?Oh, you say you don't.You say you don't.You run into somebody famous at the airport and keep your mouth shut.You won't.I ran into Jerome Bettis at the airport one time, literally ran into him.Like physically, ran into him.I knocked him back about five yards.Okay, I made that part up.I did make that part up.We love the name drop.I felt good telling that story.Why do we do that?Why do we name drop?Because there's something in us that we're kind of proud of our associations.You know what I mean?There's something in us that we like that.Four years ago, Aaron and I were at a church conference in Orlando.And we were having breakfast.It was this big dining room.Aaron and I were having breakfast.And this stranger comes and sits at our table.He just sits there literally right beside me.And dude was so weird.Now listen, I am not criticizing.I'm weird.My wife married weird.All right?I'm not criticizing.The dude was just strange.He just sat down with us.He had these giant like plastic rimmed glasses like really big.And he had this enormous mustache.He looked like a cartoon character.And if you know me, I was like so fascinated by him.I think people were so fascinating.But when like this cartoon character sits down, he was so strange.And he was going on and on and on about some exercise bike that he bought.I'm like, they're still making exercise bikes?Like people are still doing that?You can buy a bike with two wheels and take it on the road.Like he was so strange.But he sat there and talked to Aaron and I the whole breakfast about his exercise bike.And then he gets up and leaves.And Aaron and I are like, who was that?Well then we go into the auditorium for the conference.And Aaron and I take our seats.And there's a time of worship.And then somebody gets up and announces.They're like, we'd like to introduce our main speaker for the event.Paul Tripp.He came out on the stage and Aaron and I are like, that's him.That's the guy we had breakfast with.I walked around the rest of the conference like, I don't want to brag or anything.But I had breakfast with Paul Tripp.You know, it was just kind of a thing we do once.Yeah.Oh, it was great.We were talking mustaches and exercise bikes.Are you being persecuted because of your faith?Do you realize that's the occasion for the ultimate name draw?You're like, I get to be hated because of Jesus.Do you realize what that means?I'm in company with the Lord of the universe.They can't get him so they come after me.Isn't that awesome?I'm with Jesus.Way cooler than Paul Tripp, by the way.When you feel like your faith has made you an outcast, hey, hey, that's just for now.Someday you're going to be walking around heaven with the prophets who came before uswho were persecuted for their faith and you're going to look around these people in heavenand say, you know what?It was rough at times being insulted, being slandered, but now I see that I'm in good company.That is a reason to rejoice.So as our worship team makes their way back up to the platform here, I have to ask you,has being a Christian resulted in people reviling you?Has being a Christian resulted in people insulting you and lying about you?Do people hate you just because you follow Jesus?Well then, on behalf of the elders, the ministry team, and all of the nursery workers at HarvestBible Chapel, we would like to wish you a truly heartfelt congratulations.Yours, yours is the kingdom of heaven. Small Group DiscussionRead Matthew 5:10-12What was your big take-away from this passage / message?What are different ways persecution is carried out? Have you ever personally been persecuted because of your faith, on some level? If not, why not?Read 1 Peter 4:3-4. What exactly motivates nonbelievers to slander Christians who refuse to live a sinful lifestyle?Why do you think Christians aren't persecuted in America the way Christians are persecuted in other countries?In your opinion, which of Jesus' reasons for rejoicing in persecution is the most compelling / motivating? Proof of salvation, reward in heaven, or being in good company? BreakoutPray for one another.

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Jerome Bettis (also known as "The Bus"), who is a Hall of Fame running back and Walter Peyton NFL Man of the Year. Jerome describes how he "broke the cycle" of shunning rookies in the locker room and instead focused on encouraging and mentoring them. He also talks about how the generosity of one pro football player he met as a kid drove him to develop the habit of giving a "hand up" to those in need; a habit that he knows he will continue for the rest of his life. “The Bus” is also the title of Jerome's bestselling autobiography, which tells the story of Bettis' rise from a Detroit ghetto to an illustrious collegiate and professional football career. A six-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the league's all-time leading rushers, Jerome retired in 2006 after helping the Steelers win the Super Bowl, and in 2022, at age 50, Bettis received a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, fulfilling a promise he made to his mother when he left college for the NFL draft a year before graduation! LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: JEROME BETTIS: BIO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Bettis  BOOK: The Bus - My Life in and out of a Helmet - Jerome Bettis and Gene Wojciechowski  WEBSITE: https://thebus36.com/ VIDEO CLIPS: Commencement 2022: Jerome Bettis From Touchdowns to Textbooks: Jerome Bettis' Return to College Post NFL Jerome Bettis' 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame speech

On this all new episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward we dive into the combine news and what it actually might mean if Matt Stafford were to be available this off season. Then we are joined by Steelers legends Jerome Bettis, James Harrison and Charlie Batch. Finally we close out the episode with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Perry is back with more interviews from radio row at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. This time welcoming in former NFL players Jerome Bettis and Geoff Schwartz to get their thoughts on how New England should go about rebuilding their offensive line and ground game.6:50- Phil reacts to the new NFL salary cap and what it means for the Patriots' offseason plans14:00- Reports are Chris Godwin might be off the market... who should New England look to add now as a high-profile receiver?19:25- Phil reacts to Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft and what he predicts the Patriots will do 4th overall31:10- Jerome Bettis breaks down why old school running backs are making a comeback in the league40:50- Former offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz explains why it can take years to build a great offensive line and shares the type of skillset New England should be looking for when drafting lineman WATCH every episode of The Next Pats podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor and Jerome Bettis join Peanut and Roman. LT reflects on the impact of the Lawrence Taylor Foundation and how it’s changing lives. He also shares what position he’d play if he were on offense and gives his take on today’s new-age tight ends. Plus, he breaks down his signature technique for stripping the football. Jerome Bettis weighs in on the Eagles benching Saquon Barkley in the final game of the regular season, costing him a shot at Eric Dickerson's rushing record. He also shares his perspective on the NFL potentially expanding to 18 games and why he doesn’t believe it would diminish the value of records. Then, he takes us back to Super Bowl XL, reflecting on what it meant to win a championship in his final NFL game and why he was so confident in his decision to walk away from the game on top. NFL Players: Second Acts is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor and Jerome Bettis join Peanut and Roman. LT reflects on the impact of the Lawrence Taylor Foundation and how it’s changing lives. He also shares what position he’d play if he were on offense and gives his take on today’s new-age tight ends. Plus, he breaks down his signature technique for stripping the football. Jerome Bettis weighs in on the Eagles benching Saquon Barkley in the final game of the regular season, costing him a shot at Eric Dickerson's rushing record. He also shares his perspective on the NFL potentially expanding to 18 games and why he doesn’t believe it would diminish the value of records. Then, he takes us back to Super Bowl XL, reflecting on what it meant to win a championship in his final NFL game and why he was so confident in his decision to walk away from the game on top. NFL Players: Second Acts is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[00:00] Emmitt Smith Joins the Show – The NFL's all-time leading rusher stops by to talk Saquon Barkley's game, which team has the edge in the Super Bowl, and the importance of a dominant offensive line. Plus, Emmitt shares how fans can catch the Big Game for free with Tablo. [15:20] Sportsbook Swifties – The Taylor Swift effect has officially reached Super Bowl betting. GoJo and Golic debate the impact of Swift-inspired prop bets and whether this growing connection to pop culture is making fans love (or hate) the Chiefs even more. [23:45] NFLPA Pushes Back on 18-Game Season – Roger Goodell says an extra regular-season game is a possibility, but the NFLPA isn't having it. The guys break down the potential risks, player backlash, and whether this expansion is inevitable despite opposition. [32:10] Jerome Bettis Joins the Show – The Bus rolls in to share his thoughts on Saquon Barkley, reliving the moment he won a Super Bowl in his final NFL game, and his legendary Notre Dame career. [41:30] Adam Devine Talks Super Bowl Commercials & More – Actor and comedian Adam Devine joins to preview his Super Bowl commercial with Cirkul, what fans can expect from the final season of The Righteous Gemstones, and his favorite game-day traditions. It's a packed episode with Hall of Famers, Hollywood stars, and Super Bowl intrigue—don't miss it! Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo and Golic! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling, and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Manti T’eo participating in a Super Bowl Draft where they select the most valuable players. Later, they examine what makes Jalen Hurts so special? Jerome Bettis joins the show and talks about the final moments of his NFL career, why the Steelers have stuck with Mike Tomlin for so long, and then he weighs in on the future QB of the Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Did Cowboys star Micah Parsons disrespect the Steelers' T.J. Watt by leaving him out of his top pass rushers list for a second-straight season in a Super Bowl week podcast appearance? Is Watt really less valuable that Parsons or the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett because he plays on position? Or is Parson's downplaying Watt's production unfairly? Paul tackles those questions and other football topics. Should the Steelers trade up for a QB in the NFL draft, as Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis has suggested? Or should they stick with either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? And is Chiefs receiver DeAndre Hopkins a fit for Arthur Smith's offense?

Today on "Don't@ME", live from New Orleans Woke Sports Writer Slams Trump, Kamala Lied About Joe Rogan and Sports Betting Unifies EVERYONE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2/5/25 - Hour 3 Rich enlists a New Orleans native to rank the top food in the Big Easy including red beans and rice, gumbo, charbroiled oysters, etouffee, crawfish, and beignets.    Browns DE Myles Garrett tells Rich why he's asked for a trade out of Cleveland and what advice he got from LeBron James about his decision, who wins the Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl, and more.   Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis tells Rich what it means to an NFL player to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, what the keys are to an Eagles win over the Chiefs, his son playing for his alma mater Notre Dame, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball The Jim Jackson Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432 No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review Ron's column on the biggest and best trades in Pittsburgh sports history. Ron had Jerome Bettis from the Rams for a 2nd and 4th round pick from the Rams on draft day as second.

"The name on my back was always my moral compass." Jerome Bettis Here comes the Bus! Yes Pivot Family, we have an epic episode as Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit with NFL legend and Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis, known in the football world as “The Bus.” Bettis shares stories from his humble beginnings to strong family bonds to renowned football career to his life journey making it from the streets of Detroit to the fame walls of Canton and inspiring moments along the way. Very few organizations have the identity the Pittsburgh Steelers have and Jerome Bettis is very clear on how that football organization shaped not just his play on the field but his way of life in how he approached every aspect of life. He recounts how Pittsburgh's blue-collar mentality resonated with him, how the locker room shared in a special camaraderie with players embracing the culture that created the team's collective drive for greatness.   Starting the conversation off with a little fun reflecting on the old rivalry between Bettis and Freddy T back in the days where Fred would have some of his best games vs the Pittsburgh Steelers which transitions the guys into talking the current state of the NFL, specifically the diminishing value of running backs and how today's offenses have shifted away from the power running game Backs like them thrived in. Bettis calls out how Philadelphia being in the Super Bowl is no surprise since the team acquired Saquon who in Bettis' mind, is the ideal Franchise running back along with Derrick Henry, who both proved a strong ground game is a must for a team's longevity.   Speaking of Super Bowl, Bettis recounts the pivotal moment that shaped his decision to delay retirement: a conversation with his late teammate Clark Haggans about playing the big game in Bettis' hometown of Detroit and how he couldn't miss that run. His decision led to a full circle moment capping his career with a storybook ending winning a Super Bowl title with his Pittsburgh Steelers. The discussion dives into Bettis' early life in inner-city Detroit, where football wasn't initially on his radar. He candidly shares how his high school coach helped steer him away from the streets, convincing him that he had the talent to play in the NFL. Bettis credits this intervention as his pivotal moment, leading him to Notre Dame, where legendary coach Lou Holtz recruited him and paved the way for a new opportunity. He opens up on moments of humility, including a funny story about winning Rookie of the Year but still being required to take out the trash at his parents' house as well as insights into his father's advice to always protect the family name and the pride he felt seeing fans wear his jersey...a constant reminder to uphold a standard of excellence. A journey filled with so many highs and powerful moments, Bettis never shys away from the lessons learned along the way, although he jokes he didn't think his own teammate Ryan would bring up the hardest one to talk about. Emotion masked with laughter, Bettis reflects on how his career could have ended so much differently after fumbling the opportunity of his life-long dream in the AFC Championship game vs the Indianapolis Colts. He takes Ryan, Channing and Fred through the rollercoaster of emotions in that few second span and how humility turned to hope and how his life was forever changed for the better and his legacy cemented in history books.   With humor, wisdom, and candid storytelling, this episode highlights the many sides of Jerome Bettis—from the relentless competitor to the devoted family man. You don't need to be a Steelers fan to appreciate this powerful story filled with inspiration, lessons, prayer, perseverance, humility, and the pursuit of greatness. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money http://rocketmoney.com/pivot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally aired July 2023. RotoViz co-owner and co-host Dave Caban (RotoViz Fantasy Football Show) travels to the turn of the century when Boston sports was in a very different place. Tom Brady went down, Drew Bledsoe went in, and Troy Brown got creative. Charlie Weis was getting receivers matched up against the Steelers star edge rusher. Bill Belichick makes a shrewd bet on Ty Law and Otis Smith. Pittsburgh's defense does keep them in it long enough for Kordell Stewart and Co. (and Amos Zereoue!) to put together an amazingly swift rally setting up a real white-knuckle fourth quarter. This is Remember That Game, the podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and maybe chart the path of the zeitgeist. I'm your host Thomas Emerick, enjoy the show. Follow Remember That Game for the full archive: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remember-that-game/id1493587677 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/61AZFN2XvBB8ZSjql0gtfk "Remember That Game" in search wherever you get your podcasts More from the Patriots-Steelers 2001 AFC title: Box score: New England Patriots 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 (Pro Football Reference) NFL Throwback supercut with Jerome Bettis, David Patten, Amos Zereoue, Antwan Harris, and Troy Brown all finding the end zone (YouTube) NFL Primetime highlights. Tom Jackson: "Can Troy Brown do anything else for this football team?" (YouTube) Drew Bledsoe recalls his last shining moment with New England (Patriots.com) Plaxico Burress would be put in a better position to succeed a few years later (YouTube) HOST RotoViz Contributor Thomas Emerick (@ThomasEmerick) Guest RotoViz co-owner Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF) SPONSORS BetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and in the season of giving, give yourself what YOU need – with BetterHelp. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ROTOVIZ for $20 off your first purchase. Underdog Fantasy – Get a 100% deposit match on your first deposit up to $100 when you sign up at Underdogfantasy.com using this link or the promo code ROTOVIZ. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2024" at the time of purchase. SHOW NOTES RotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTube Direct message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerick Email: emericktc@gmail.com Follow: Apple and Spotify Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Tom talk about the Jerome Bettis fumble game on its anniversary. Reminisce on Bob Uecker as well in the wake of his passing

Mark and Tom talk about the Jerome Bettis fumble game on its anniversary. Reminisce on Bob Uecker as well in the wake of his passing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's fan-favorite podcast, NFL hall of famer Jerome Bettis reveals how he won scholarship negotiations with Notre Dame's Lou Holtz and later was humbled by the head coach as he was called out in front of his entire team.

Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer “The Bus” Jerome Bettis sits down with Rock at The Pro Cup at Innisbrook reflecting on his tremendous career. How much he enjoyed playing in the inaugural Pro Cup, his days at Notre Dame and with the Steelers, his son going to play for the Irish […] The post Pro Football HOF’er Jerome Bettis “The Bus” & Rock’s Stories appeared first on Radio Influence.

Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer “The Bus” Jerome Bettis sits down with Rock at The Pro Cup at Innisbrook reflecting on his tremendous career. How much he enjoyed playing in the inaugural Pro Cup, his days at Notre Dame and with the Steelers, his son going to play for the Irish […] The post Pro Football HOF'er Jerome Bettis “The Bus” & Rock's Stories appeared first on Radio Influence.

Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer “The Bus” Jerome Bettis sits down with Rock at The Pro Cup at Innisbrook reflecting on his tremendous career. How much he enjoyed playing in the inaugural Pro Cup, his days at Notre Dame and with the Steelers, his son going to play for the Irish […] The post Pro Football HOF’er Jerome Bettis “The Bus” & Rock’s Stories appeared first on Radio Influence.

Pat and Aaron are joined by NFL HOF RB Jerome Bettis and his upcoming charity event at Innisbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor. The Pro Cup includes former players from all four major sports right in our backyard in Tampa Bay, find out how you can get involved here!

In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the Pittsburgh Steelers 7 vs 7 teams to the table for discussion.

Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner welcome former Falcons head coach Mike Mularkey to the show. Coach Mularkey shares insights into Raheem Morris, drawing from his time on the Falcons' coaching staff. He dives into the upcoming matchup, emphasizing why the Falcons can't afford to overlook the Panthers this weekend. Mularkey discusses key players like Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, and Kyle Pitts. Alongside sharing stories from coaching Ovie and Michael, he talks about working with legendary players such as Derrick Henry, Jerome Bettis, and Hines Ward. He talks about the lowest point of coaching with Nick Saban in Miami.

NFL Star, Davonte Adams, a long with NFL Hall of Famers, John Elway, Charles Woodson & Jerome Bettis, said hello from Edgewood Lake Tahoe!This impressive group of NFL talent were participating in the 35th annual American Century Celebrity Championship! They spoke on their love of golf & other passions they have away from the field. Each player also shared who their first concert was! For video footage of these interviews:John Elway - https://youtu.be/Wb1jmDj3bWs?si=KNoYtK5MJHRzRaeFDavonte Adams - https://youtu.be/TIM2seaoq1s?si=DxKjAVORMV-BmecWCharles Woodson - https://youtu.be/TIM2seaoq1s?si=DxKjAVORMV-BmecWMake sure to visit www.SaltOptics.com to pick up a hand made pair of premium eyewear crafted in Japan. They have many different styles that are light weight, durable & look amazing! @saltopticsAlso take a look at www.UNRL.com to pick up some of the shirts I am wearing in my interviews at the American Century Championship! UNRL has clothing that looks & feels great for golf, exercise & many other settings. @UNRLcoFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Hour 3- Larry talks with Jeff Hathhorn for his weekly time, and Jerome Bettis also calls in to talk about Steelers Training camp!

Pittsburgh Legend and Pro- Football Hall Of Famer Mel Blount, calls in to discuss his youth group home with Larry and talk about his upcoming event with Jerome Bettis.

"The Bus" Jerome Bettis stops by The Extra Point to preview the NFL season and give fans a chance to attend the Aire Serv Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Party.

5/23/24 - Hour 2 Guest host Kirk Morrison and the guys discuss the Dallas Cowboys' options when it comes to paying Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons, and weigh in on the NFL holding the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Hall of Fame RB Jerome Bettis and Kirk discuss Pittsburgh hosting the 2026 NFL Draft, his approach to drafting WRs vs RBs in fantasy football, the league possibly expanding to an 18-game regular season, how changes in college football have devalued the running back position in the NFL, and if having both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields on the roster will be a good or bad thing for the Steelers. Kirk and the guys discuss Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever's only trip to Los Angeles to face the Sparks. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back talks with Jim.

The Bus takes a stop on the Zach Gelb Show.

What do the Steelers do with the quarterback situation this year? Jerome Bettis joins in hour two.

Steelers Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis joined the show. Jerome is helping out at the Joe Moore o-line camp. Jerome was surprised, but not at the same time that Najee Harris did not have his fifth-year option picked up because of how running backs have been devalued. Jerome recalled old Steelers stories and once said he thought Najee had the chance to be better than him. A lot of it also has to do with health and productivity of the offensive line. 

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Paul Skenes is here! The Pirates announced yesterday the top pitching prospect in baseball will start Saturday against the Cubs at PNC Park. We recall other notable debuts in Pittsburgh sports over the past 10 years. Air Force head coach Mike Kazlausky joined the show. Paul Skenes caught and pitched during his senior year and was a 6-foot-6 leadoff man who also closed games. Kaz thought Skenes could have been a first-round pick at catcher. He told us Skenes still wants to serve in the Air Force once his baseball career is over and cried when they had a conversation about transferring. Steelers Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis joined the show. Jerome is helping out at the Joe Moore o-line camp. Jerome was surprised, but not at the same time that Najee Harris did not have his fifth-year option picked up because of how running backs have been devalued. Jerome recalled old Steelers stories and once said he thought Najee had the chance to be better than him. A lot of it also has to do with health and productivity of the offensive line. 

Notre Dame picked up a commitment from WR Jerome Bettis Jr. The IB team breaks down the commitment and talks about what's next with the 2025 WR class. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/  Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com  Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com​ Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reminds us that it was four years ago today when the sports world began shutting down during the COVID pandemic. And Hall of Fame Steelers RB Jerome Bettis drops by to weigh in on Pittsburgh signing QB Russell Wilson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're embarking on a unique exploration not just of what's written, but of the stories and insights that lie beneath the surface of each chapter. Joining me on this adventure is none other than Dan Portnoy, a dear friend, and producer.Dan's perspective on my work is truly one-of-a-kind. He's been by my side through the highs and lows, understanding not just the essence of my writing, but the passion and purpose that drive it. Today, we're not just revisiting the chapters of 'Sacred Strides,' but we're also delving into the layers underneath—the thoughts, the motivations, and the untold stories that have shaped this book.And let me tell you, having Dan here isn't just about having a fan in the room; it's about sharing this space with someone who genuinely cares about the work, appreciates the craft of writing, and, most importantly, isn't afraid to dive deep into the discussion, challenging and enriching our journey through 'Sacred Strides.'So, whether you've been a part of our story from the beginning or are just joining us, we're thrilled to have you with us. Let's peel back the layers together, uncovering the heart and soul behind 'Sacred Strides.' Check it out. Links For Justin:Coaching with JustinOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

Willie Parker joins to discuss his legendary SB touchdown, his regrets, what SB team was the best, his reaction to the Bettis fumble and what Jerome meant to him. Interesting Super Bowl facts

Ron lists the Hall of Famers that have called this week: Doc Emerick, Jim Leyland, Jack Ham, Jerome Bettis, Ben Roethlisberger, Billy Knight, and John Calipari. Terry Francona, Rick Tocchet, and Bruce Arians have called and should be Hall of Famers. Rebecca Hester called Ron, who was Taylor Cook's 3rd grade teacher. Bob Beall of Mr. Rooter Plumbing joined the show to say thanks. Super Bowl trivia between Ron and Austin. 

Hour 3 with Ron Cook and Joe Starkey: Ron lists the Hall of Famers that have called this week: Doc Emerick, Jim Leyland, Jack Ham, Jerome Bettis, Ben Roethlisberger, Billy Knight, and John Calipari. Terry Francona, Rick Tocchet, and Bruce Arians have called and should be Hall of Famers. Rebecca Hester called Ron, who was Taylor Cook's 3rd grade teacher. Bob Beall of Mr. Rooter Plumbing joined the show to say thanks. Super Bowl trivia between Ron and Austin. Former 93.7 The Fan host Vinnie Richichi joined the show. Ron worked with Vinny when the station first began. Vinnie is now in Seattle. He has taken a break from sports the last year and a half since the pandemic. 

(Cook and Joe Whole show from Monday 2-5) A huge announcement kicks off the show today for the Cook and Joe Show with Bob Pompeani. Ron Cook announces he is retiring from the FAN and moving to Florida. The surprises start rolling in. Doc Emerick joins the show to talk to Ron and congratulate him on his retirement. Doc asks Ron some names and what stories come with those names.  Alejandro Villenueva and David Decastro call in to wish Ron a happy retirement. Laura West who works in the Media Room at PPG thanks Ron for being kind in the room. Rick Tocchet calls in as well to continue the day of surprises for Ron Cook.  More surprises for Ron Cook. Former Pirates Manager Jim Leyland calls in as well as current Pirates Manager Derek Shelton calls in. Both wish Ron well in his retirement. Ron wants to talk about sports but he does not know there are more surprises in store for him.  Ron Cook's number one player to cover, Jerome Bettis calls in. Jerome thanks Ron for treating him as a person and not a story. Jack Hamm also calls to wish Ron a very happy retirement.  Pitt basketball head coach Jamie Dixon. Steelers QB Legend Ben Roethlisberger calls in to add to the surprises for Ron. But the person who means the most to Ron, his daughter Taylor Cook calls in. She says she has been begging Ron for some FAN merch and Ron has yet to deliver. Cherry on top is Bruce Arians calls in to tell Ron he was the best person he ever worked with in the media.  Joe Kopp aka Horse and Matt Koll aka Foalsie, former producers of the Cook and Joe show, call in to wish Ron a happy retirement. Even though Ron did not recognize Horse at the top of the hour.  Ed Bouchette joins the show to add to the ever growing list of people to wish Ron a happy farewell. Ron and Ed exchange stories about the Pittsburgh Maulers and Ron says it may have been the most fun he had while covering a team. Joe asks what is the biggest change Ron has seen in the business over the years. Ron tells the story about the time Dave Parker threatened to kill him. He then talks about his most memorable game he ever covered.  The last caller of the day, Lanny Frattare calls to offer Ron a teaching position at Waynesburg's journalism program. Ron reminisces about the time Bob called in while he was in a hot tub. Ron thanks the guys for all the surprises they put together today.

Dan thinks Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh would be a better fit for the Los Angeles Chargers open head coaching position than New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick. And Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame RB Jerome Bettis joins the show to talk about the struggling Steelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired July 2023. RotoViz co-owner and co-host Dave Caban (RotoViz Fantasy Football Show) travels to the turn of the century when Boston sports was in a very different place. Tom Brady went down, Drew Bledsoe went in, and Troy Brown got creative. Charlie Weis was getting receivers matched up against the Steelers star edge rusher. Bill Belichick makes a shrewd bet on Ty Law and Otis Smith. Pittsburgh's defense does keep them in it long enough for Kordell Stewart and Co. (and Amos Zereoue!) to put together an amazingly swift rally setting up a real white-knuckle fourth quarter. This is Remember That Game, the podcast about sporting events that take you on a journey and maybe chart the path of the zeitgeist. I'm your host Thomas Emerick, enjoy the show. Follow Remember That Game for the full archive: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remember-that-game/id1493587677 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/61AZFN2XvBB8ZSjql0gtfk "Remember That Game" in search wherever you get your podcasts More from the Patriots-Steelers 2001 AFC title: Box score: New England Patriots 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 (Pro Football Reference) NFL Throwback supercut with Jerome Bettis, David Patten, Amos Zereoue, Antwan Harris, and Troy Brown all finding the end zone (YouTube) NFL Primetime highlights. Tom Jackson: "Can Troy Brown do anything else for this football team?" (YouTube) Drew Bledsoe recalls his last shining moment with New England (Patriots.com) Plaxico Burress would be put in a better position to succeed a few years later (YouTube) HOST RotoViz Contributor Thomas Emerick (@ThomasEmerick) Guest RotoViz co-owner Dave Caban (@DaveCabanFF) SPONSORS BetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self. Underdog Fantasy – Get a 100% deposit match on your first deposit up to $100 when you sign up at Underdogfantasy.com using this link or the promo code ROTOVIZ. Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2023" at the time of purchase. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ROTOVIZ for $20 off your first purchase. SHOW NOTES RotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game. Email: RotoVizRadio@gmail.com Subscribe to the RotoViz YouTube Channel here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marshall and Ashley Nicole Moss discuss why Dame Time Is Now Central Time, the long standing beef between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, lastly, we go over tonights Thursday Night Football match-up!

(0:00) The guys open the second hour discussing the claims by Jerome Bettis that the Patriots cheated against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  (16:13) More on the Patriots and the cheating claims made by Jerome Bettis.  (23:36) Caller reaction to all that the guy's have discussed.  (31:20) More thoughts on the Damien Lillard trade to the Bucks.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the show discussing the dirty play history of Mac Jones and some comments on Jerome Bettis claiming the Patriots cheated.  (13:47) Reacting to the breaking news that Damien Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.  (25:12) Caller reaction to the Patriots and the Damien Lillard trade.  (33:06) More caller reaction to all that the guys have discussed. 

HOFer and Pittsburgh legend Jerome Bettis sits down at the bar to talk the journey to SBXL, his college days at Notre Dame, and so much more!Get your Footbahlin merch here:https://footbahlin-2.myshopify.comFollow Jerome on IG:@jerome36bettisBe sure to follow @footbahlinwithben on Instagram for beer lists, giveaways, and exclusive content.**Want to send Ben and Spence beer to try on the show? **Send to:CSB Logistics, c/o Tyler Azar​ (footbahlin)2175 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 

"I ate a tuna sandwich, on my first day. So, Andy started calling me Big Tuna. …I don't think any of them actually know my real name." This week we go back to Season 3 to talk about Jim in Stamford! We dive into this arc and all of the storylines, including Michael and Carol, Pretzel Day, the bird funeral, and more. And of course we highlight all of the crentists, Michael/Oscar kisses, and Jerome Bettis cameos that go into that run of episodes. Then in the Conference Room we follow up on the Dunder Mifflin ABCs and close with a bit of Toast Talk!  Three hundred and sixty-four days…'till the next Pretzel Day. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons, as well as our White Lotus Christmas Special. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our Discord. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan talks to Hall of Fame RB Jerome Bettis about the devaluation of running backs in the NFL. And Dan weighs in on the debate over who is more valuable to their NBA squad, Tyler Herro or Tyrese Maxey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.