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2 hour and 10 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Transfer Portal - Offense Starts at :51 The portal is closed! The only windows remaining are for a coaching change and for Indiana/Miami after the national championship game. Transfers, NIL, and contracts have been weird this cycle. Will Diego Pavia be in college until he's 45?? Thank you Davis Warren for beating Ohio State in the Funniest Game Ever. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is your backup QB out of Colorado State where he threw for over 7,000 yards. That's a "we don't practice f*cked" pick-up. Jadyn Davis's recruiting profile was a huge miss. Georgia Tech is a cool place for Justice Haynes, we're still not sure if Kuzdzal is returning. Taylor Tatum comes in from Oklahoma after a case of fumble-itus and several other ailments. Now he might actually have a good running backs coach. They retained Andrew Marsh - massive. The wide receiver room looks great, the only thing missing is a dedicated slot receiver but Michigan hasn't really utilized the role in a while anyways. Marlin Klein declared for the NFL draft but is he going to get drafted? The remaining tight ends and fullbacks should be good and viable options, they didn't get anyone out of the portal. JJ Buchanon doesn't count since he's being listed as a wide receiver. The offensive line is mostly retained which has star power potential. Overall the offensive line held serve besides losing Haywood, overall an A-grade. Would you give the offensive portal recruiting/retention an A all across the board? Could this become a... top ten offense?  2. Transfer Portal - Defense Starts at 41:41 Defensively is more of a mixed bag. Defensive end lost a lot of guys to graduation but only Devon Baxter to the portal. John Henry Daley is questionable based on his health, but if he's healthy you get Derrick Moore (but who actually plays more). Defensive tackle doesn't lose anyone noteworthy to the portal. You get back Trey Pierce and Enow Etta. Jonah Leaea was like a young Mo Hurst, he needs another 20 pounds. Defensive tackle has depth, just not star power, this wasn't a spectacular portal season for them either. This gets a solid B. Linebacker is the trouble spot. They lose Ernest Hausmann to eligibility/spirit quest, Cole Sullivan to Oklahoma, and Jimmy Rolder to the draft. The guys they bring in are uhhhhhh. Aisea Moa knows Jay Hill's system so he could possibly play but doesn't seem like he'll be all-Big Ten. This is a D, it's close to an F. At cornerback, you get Jyaire Hill, Zeke Berry, and Snowden. Jayden Sanders to Notre Dame stings. Let's.... talk about the allegations of sabotage and blackmail? Cornerbacks situation gets a... C+. Safety loses Brandyn Hillam and Elijah Dotson. Is Bryce Underwood the only guy to come from Belleville and last for over a year? Is Rod Moore going to play? Who knows. Chris Bracy comes in from Memphis, who comes in with a historic tale of a fabled fumble. Safety starters could be Bracy and Rod Moore, Mason Curtis to linebacker. You have six safeties? How many are going to play in a Cover-1? Defense overall gets a C, they probably didn't get better or worse. How much of the Wink disdain will have been warranted? If Daley doesn't get healthy who is going to be the star on this defense? Maybe they'll be like the offense last year - lots of potential but not quite there yet.  3. Hot Takes and Basketball vs Washington and Oregon Starts at 1:23:58 Takes hotter than Utah's athletic director on Twitter. Michigan basketball sweeps their west coast tour, they don't dominate but give a solid beating in both games to not-great teams. Michigan and Oregon were close to identical at the rim. You're starting to see the cracks in the armor of this team. Sean Stewart is an elite flopper. What did Dusty possibly say to warrant a technical? Elliot Cadeau was pretty efficient but gets too close to the face of guys on the perimeter and then gets beaten. He tries things that are just a little too ambitious too often, these things usually don't work. Indiana doesn't match up with Michigan at all, Trey Burke to get honored at the Ohio State game. It's about to get real for Nebraska.  4. Hockey vs Minnesota Starts at 1:54:54 Michigan gets an almost-sweep of Minnesota getting 5 of 6 points. It's hard to believe this is what Minnesota's hockey team looks like, they've fallen a long way. Minnesota didn't go into the portal or the CHL and just doesn't have the same talent as they used to. Even the announcers were saying "oh, don't do that!" Seven saves in one minute is pretty incredible. Michigan State is still the one team that can match up with Michigan. Michigan is probably in the best spot since the 2022 team when they were number 1. Is there anything Warde Manuel has done that makes you think Michigan hockey will be on a local television station? Four Big Ten teams are in the top 10 of NPI.  MUSIC: "Secret Loving"— Dry Cleaning "Dancing In The Club"— This Is Lorelei & MJ Lederman "Random Rules"— Silver Jew “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Which level of the Texans defense is the most important to success..? The D-Line? Linebackers? Take your pick!

CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon are joined by Shrine Bowl Director of Football Ops, Player Personnel Eric Galko to reveal the rosters for the 2026 Shrine Bowl. (00:00) Intro (1:46) East Quarterbacks (2:14) Cade Klubnik Interview (8:30) West Quarterbacks (8:51) Haynes King Interview (13:24) QB Breakdown (15:57) Running Backs & Fullbacks (18:56) Wide Receivers (21:50) Tight Ends (26:22) Offensive Linemen (32:46) Interior Defensive Linemen (35:14) EDGE Rushers (37:33) Linebackers (41:46) Cornerbacks (44:10) Safeties (46:19) Specialists This year's Shrine Bowl will take place Tuesday, January 27th in Frisco, Texas at the Ford Center at The Star! Tickets are on sale now at https://shrinebowl.com/event/tickets/ Watch With the First Pick on the NFL on CBS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NFLonCBS 'With the First Pick' is available for free on the Audacy app as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to With the First Pick on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the With the First Pick podcast." Follow the With the First Pick team on X: @nfldraftcbs, @ryanwilsonCBS, @E_DeBerardinis, @ryan__stryker Follow With the First Pick on TikTok & Instagram: @nfldraftcbs Produced by: Ryan Stryker For more NFL Draft coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resilience isn't always forged in the big, dramatic moments. More often, it's built quietly—hour by hour, decision by decision—when no one is watching. In Episode 157 of the Especially for Athletes podcast, Navy Midshipman linebacker Marcus Bleazard shares a powerful perspective on resilience that applies to every athlete, student, and leader navigating demanding seasons of life.Marcus describes the relentless rhythm of life at the United States Naval Academy: early mornings, classes stacked back-to-back, meetings, practice, study, and doing it all again the next day. Like every athlete, he admits there are moments when motivation is thin—when the bed is warm, the weight feels heavy, or the books feel endless. What keeps him going isn't waiting for a massive breakthrough, but learning to look for “flecks of gold” in the grind. Not every day produces a highlight-reel moment. Some days, resilience looks like finding one small win and choosing to show up anyway.That mindset perfectly reflects one of our core principles at Especially for Athletes: Win the Hour. Marcus reminds us that resilience isn't about loving every task—it's about attacking the task in front of you with heart and focus. Study sessions may not feel inspiring. Practices may feel monotonous. But when athletes learn to search for small progress—one rep, one page, one assignment completed—they build momentum that compounds over time.Throughout the episode, Marcus also reinforces the power of identity and self-talk. Injuries, setbacks, and doubt are inevitable. What matters is how we speak to ourselves in those moments. Resilience grows when we don't negotiate with the voice that tells us to quit, but instead talk to ourselves—reminding ourselves who we are, what we've overcome, and why we belong. That's resilience rooted not in hype, but in disciplined belief.Episode 157 is a reminder that resilience isn't flashy. It's faithful. It's choosing effort over excuses, love over contempt, and progress over perfection. If you're in a season that feels repetitive, demanding, or discouraging, Marcus Bleazard's message will help you reframe the grind and rediscover purpose in the process.⸻Especially for Athletes: • Website: https://e4a.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/ • X: https://x.com/E4Afamily • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQJoin the conversation using #E4APodcast⸻Credits: Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

​​On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan kick things off with a packed intro, recapping their weekend in Vegas before going to both College Football Playoff Semifinals with Josh Pate. The boys also hit on Jarod Beeman’s stand-up comedy set, a clean KNF take, RO Spicy Tier Talk, and wrap the intro with the True Classic Gooner of the month. Then the bus pulls up for a powerful sit-down with one of Will’s longtime teammates and brothers, Lavonte David. Lavonte hops on the bus for an honest, wide-ranging conversation covering his entire journey from high school uncertainty and the JUCO grind to dominating at Nebraska and becoming one of the most respected linebackers in NFL history. The boys talk about hidden recruiting offers, always wanting to play for Miami, taking recruiting into his own hands, and the work ethic that defined his rise. Lavonte and Will also share behind-the-scenes stories, reflecting on longevity in the league, the wear and tear on his body, and what it truly takes to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Big hugs. Tiny kisses. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro2:24 Vegas Recap13:26 CFP Recap47:00 Jarod’s Stand-Up49:16 KNF Clean Take54:23 RO Spicy Tier Talk57:11 True Classic GOONER Of The Month59:44 LAVONTE DAVID INTERVIEW STARTS1:05:10 When Did He Think He Was Going To The NFL?1:07:44 Journey From High School To The NFL1:24:36 Someone Was Hiding His Offers?1:31:36 Experience At Nebraska 1:37:22 Lavonte Took Will’s Job1:47:41 Will And Lavonte Reminisce1:54:17 Is Lavonte Coming Back?2:05:50 Bud Light QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 4-time wrestling state champion, happens to be a damn good football player. All jokes aside, Mason Posa is making big waves at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He earned All Big Ten honors and excelled in games against college football playoff contenders like the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers. After having a phenomenal high school career at La Cueva in Albuquerque, NM, he set his sights for Division One greatness with the team he felt suited him best. We dive into high school, college training, getting comfortable with his team, New Mexico roots, and much more! Produced by All Sports Best 

Bobby Burton and Gerry Hamilton kicked off a jam-packed Saturday Morning Conversation with one clear message: Texas is attacking the transfer portal with purpose. The Longhorns are reshaping the roster, reallocating resources, and hunting players that fit SEC football — and it's happening fast.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears linebackers' underwhelming play recently. After that, Chicken Dinner podcast host Joe Ostrowski joined the show to preview the Bears-Packers showdown from a gambling perspective and to share advice for NFL wild-card weekend.

We go in the trenches with Ray Roberts to talk about this Seahawks run game and the role the offensive line played to lead to the revival of it. He also talks about the balance of this Seahawks team. // The voice of the Seahawks Steve Raible joins the show to talk about the dominant performance by the Seahawks defense against the 49ers, and who he thinks has the best chance to beat the Seahawks in the playoffs // Seahawks Linebacker Drake Thomas joins the show to talk us through his crucial interception on a bobbled pass to Christian McCaffrey, how he spends his weekend off thanks to the bye, and how the Seahawks defense was able to play so fast and aggressive against the 49ers. // The crew gives us their Wild Card weekend predictions

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears linebackers' underwhelming play recently.

49ers insider Matt Maiocco breaks down the team’s lack of depth at linebacker and which players will be key to slowing Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles offense in this critical playoff matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers insider Matt Maiocco breaks down the team’s lack of depth at linebacker and which players will be key to slowing Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles offense in this critical playoff matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OU has landed a Linebacker commit from Michigan and we talk portal Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MASSIVE NEWS OUT OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA...  The Sooners have hired Jason Witten as their new Tight End Coach.  Grayson Singleton and Blake Gamble discuss the news and how this changes things for OU - including a 5-star Linebacker that the Sooners could land because of the move.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State's running back and linebacker position groups. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Steelers Linebacker, Arthur Moats, is joined by Steelers alumni & former teammate, Vince Williams, live at Acrisure stadium to discuss his journey to the Steelers, what it meant to play Linebacker for the Steelers, having his little brother as his teammate in the NFL plus more!

Seahawks Linebacker Boye Mafe joins the show to talk about how he feels getting the #1 seed and having one of the highest ranked defenses and breaks down his play of tipping the ball that resulted in the Drake Thomas interception. // The Seahawks defense has exceeded expectations for this season, how much will they have to overcome with the potential shortcoming of the Seahawks offense? // It’s that time of year again, the day that NFL teams fire their head coaches and begin the search for the future. Raheem Morris of the Falcons, Kevin Stefanski of the browns, Jonathan Gannon of the Cardinals, and Pete Carroll of the Raiders were all let go by their organizations. // The guys give us their feelings towards Sam Darnold after he had a solid performance on Saturday against the 49ers. He did not turn the ball over in the game and that has been his biggest problem this season. 

The Real Forno Show: 2026 Minnesota Vikings Offseason Analysis and Mock Draft — In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness, the 2025 Minnesota Vikings season is wrapped up, highlighting their 9-8 finish and the questions surrounding their performance. The episode delves deeply into team analysis, focusing on key players such as JJ McCarthy, and discusses potential quarterback acquisitions like Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. The show also previews the 2026 draft, conducting a detailed mock draft that emphasizes the need for defensive improvements, particularly in the secondary and safety positions. Key insights include player evaluations and potential draft strategies. Additionally, the episode examines Brian Flores' potential departure and its implications for the Vikings. The discussion is laced with detailed player analyses, strategic planning, and considerations for the offseason. 00:00 Introduction to the 2026 Minnesota Vikings Offseason 00:31 Welcome to The Real Forno Show 01:18 Season Recap and Key Questions 01:33 Quarterback Speculations: Burrow, Jackson, and McCarthy 02:32 McCarthy's Performance and Future Prospects 03:31 Accuracy and Decision-Making Concerns 08:44 Offseason Priorities and Potential Moves 16:22 Draft Preparations and Scouting Reports 18:46 Dallas Turner's Development and Impact 32:29 Mock Draft Preview 42:16 Critique of Kadyn Proctor's Performance 43:04 Mock Draft Strategy and Analysis 43:41 Evaluating Defensive Prospects 45:26 Secondary and Safety Prospects 46:41 Linebacker and Defensive Line Prospects 48:23 Running Back and Tight End Prospects 57:15 Late Round Picks and Strategy 01:05:48 Final Thoughts and Viewer Interaction ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Bb8E8YrEJOY Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another All-22 fantasy season is in the books! The All-22 Award Show wraps up a historic year with the best at every position. Who made the All-A22 Team? #nfl #mylesgarrett #matthewstafford #fantasy #fantasyfootball 0:00 - Intro 1:38 - All-22 Quarterback of the Year 5:35 - Surprise RB of the Year Nominee 12:03 - Puka Nacua, PFF's Best Ever? 15:46 - Blocking Tight Ends MATTER! 20:30 - Passing the baton at Offensive Tackle 24:18 - Quinn Meinerz vs Michael Onwenu 28:25 - Creed Humphrey is generational 30:35 - Cam Heyward, the ageless wonder 34:05 - Myles Garrett makes history, but Micah Parsons 38:30 - Linebacker of the Year 43:45 - Derek Stingley Jr. vs Devon Witherspoon vs Cooper DeJean 49:10 - Kyle Hamilton does it all

On this episode of the Sports Stove Draft Show, Vince Stover breaks down the top linebacker targets for the 2026 NFL Draft! We cover which teams—like the Cardinals, Panthers, Jets, Raiders, and more—are most likely to pick a linebacker in the early rounds, and which prospects are graded as first-round talent. With a loaded free agent market and plenty of draft storylines, this episode is a must-listen for draft junkies and fans hoping their team will find the next defensive difference-maker. Plus, we discuss how linebacker fits into the modern NFL's hierarchy of draft needs, and why teams may wait or pounce early. Follow us at @SportsStove and let us know in the comments: Does your team need a linebacker in round one, or should they address another spot first?

Cody Simon discusses where he has improved during his rookie season, the difference between college football and the NFL and the respect Budda Baker has across the NFL.    

Wolf and Luke talk to Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon and Phoenix Suns broadcaster Kevin Ray.

LAM SON 719 AND THE FAILURE OF VIETNAMIZATION Colleague Geoffrey Wawro. The 1971 invasion of Laos (Lam Son 719) exposed the failure of Vietnamization, as South Vietnamese troops were routed without USground support, proving they lacked the leadership and logistics to fight alone. By 1972, only massive American air power, reinstated by Nixon during the Easter Offensive, saved South Vietnam from collapse, while Nixonsimultaneously pursued détente with China and the USSR to isolate Hanoi. The relentless "Linebacker" bombing campaigns eventually forced North Vietnam back to the negotiating table, though the peace deal essentially replicated terms available years earlier. NUMBER 15

In this episode, Chargers Special Teams Demon and Linebacker talks about the 2025 season, the season highlights and lessons learned along the way, Jim Harbaugh, this championship defense under Jesse Minter, Seizing the moment, Justin Herbert, Special Teams play, and expectations moving forward into the playoffs. Chargers Del'Shawn Phillips Talks Season Highs & Lessons, Special Teams, Justin Herbert & Playoffs Use promo code CHARGERSLAFB on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/CHARGERSLAFB. Terms and conditions apply. #Sleeper     Subscribe to Chargers Unleashed Podcast: https://youtube.com/c/chargersunleashedpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAC_Unleashed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargersUnleashed Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chargersunleashed   Chargers Unleashed Hosts: Jake Hefner (@JakeTHefner) and Dan Wolkenstein (@DanWSports)   Blueprints Host: Jason Balliet (@Syntari13)   Chargers Unleashed Podcast, and Blueprints, are weekly Chargers podcasts, part of the LAFB Network, covering all things Los Angeles Chargers. Chargers Unleashed and Blueprints provide listeners with unique and refreshing perspectives on the latest in Chargers news and storylines, along with special guest appearances, player interviews, off-season discussions for NFL Draft, Free Agency, training camps, and weekly updates surrounding Los Angeles Chargers for fans around the globe. Tune in for Chargers interviews, Chargers news, and more!   Chargers players discussed include Justin aHerbert, Derwin James, Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Rashawn Slater, Josh Palmer, Asante Samuel Jr, Daiyan Henley, Quentin Johnston, Tuli Tuipulotu, and much more. We also discuss Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, OC Greg Roman, DC Jesse Minter and the rest of the Chargers coaching staff. The LA Chargers 2024 draft class: 1 OT Joe Alt 2 WR Ladd McConkey 3  LB Junior Colson 4  DL Justin Eboigbe 5  CB Tarheeb Still 5  CB Cam Hart 6  RB Kimani Vidal 7  WR Brenden Rice 7  WR Cornelius Johnson   THANK YOU PARTNERS! This episode of Chargers Unleashed is brought to you by:   *** This episode is brought to you  by Mint Mobile: Go to our partner http://trymintmobile.com/chargersunleashed to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month -  Limited time offer. New activation and upfront payment for 3 mo. service required. Taxes & fees extra. Unlimited plans using more than 40GB/mo. will experience lower speeds with video streams at ~480p. Restrictions apply.   ***Ombré*** Go to https://ombremen.com/ and use the code UNLEASHED for 20% off your first order. Men's personal care that is crafted for the modern man who prioritize quality, sustainability, and convenience.   ***Head over to BetOnline.ag on your desktop or your mobile device to sign up today and receive your 50% Welcome Bonus on your first deposit! Just use our Promo Code: BLEAV to get started.   ***RSSM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined by 49ers linebacker Eric Kendricks for a wide‑ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly honest conversation that swings from NFL war stories to car collections to questionable tattoos. Eric kicks things off by declaring—alongside Cam—that he’s definitely better than his brother Mychal, before revealing he once thought the Saints were going to draft him in the first round. The two revisit their playoff battles, including the infamous Minneapolis Miracle matchup that still stings in New Orleans, and Eric opens up about the vibe inside the 49ers locker room and why it’s exactly what he hoped for. The college stories start flowing as Eric explains why UCLA won him over (and why Cal rubbed him the wrong way), while Cam relives his own 3‑star recruitment journey and the chaos of taking every visit possible. From there, they dive into the wild 49ers–Bears 42-38 thriller, the chess‑match play‑calling between Kyle Shanahan and Ben Johnson, and how today’s offenses—and quarterbacks—are changing the sport. With the 49ers pushing for the No. 1 seed, Eric talks about staying locked in, choosing San Francisco in free agency, and keeping his routine sharp in year 11. Things take a turn when Cam refuses to call the Super Bowl a “San Francisco Super Bowl,” Eric reveals the newest addition to his car collection (a Honda CRX), and the two bond over stick‑shift lessons, Little Caesars schemes, and dream cars like the Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera GT. The episode closes with Cam talking about his NFL future. A funny, insightful, and wide‑open conversation between two vets who’ve seen everything and aren’t afraid to talk about it. The Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined by 49ers linebacker Eric Kendricks for a wide‑ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly honest conversation that swings from NFL war stories to car collections to questionable tattoos. Eric kicks things off by declaring—alongside Cam—that he’s definitely better than his brother Mychal, before revealing he once thought the Saints were going to draft him in the first round. The two revisit their playoff battles, including the infamous Minneapolis Miracle matchup that still stings in New Orleans, and Eric opens up about the vibe inside the 49ers locker room and why it’s exactly what he hoped for. The college stories start flowing as Eric explains why UCLA won him over (and why Cal rubbed him the wrong way), while Cam relives his own 3‑star recruitment journey and the chaos of taking every visit possible. From there, they dive into the wild 49ers–Bears 42-38 thriller, the chess‑match play‑calling between Kyle Shanahan and Ben Johnson, and how today’s offenses—and quarterbacks—are changing the sport. With the 49ers pushing for the No. 1 seed, Eric talks about staying locked in, choosing San Francisco in free agency, and keeping his routine sharp in year 11. Things take a turn when Cam refuses to call the Super Bowl a “San Francisco Super Bowl,” Eric reveals the newest addition to his car collection (a Honda CRX), and the two bond over stick‑shift lessons, Little Caesars schemes, and dream cars like the Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera GT. The episode closes with Cam talking about his NFL future. A funny, insightful, and wide‑open conversation between two vets who’ve seen everything and aren’t afraid to talk about it. The Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 18 Door Opened, Lions Stumbled The NFL weekend handed the Detroit Lions every break. Green Bay got drilled. Chicago lost to San Francisco. A win-and-in shot with the Chicago Bears in Week 18 sat on the table. Detroit did not hold up its end. The Christmas loss to the Minnesota Vikings turned opportunity into regret. The Vikings were a known entity. They crowd the middle. They blitz. They play downhill. Detroit still walked into the trap. The result felt like a coaching loss from prep to whistle. That sting was familiar. The opener against Green Bay carried the same scent. The Detroit Lions Podcast audience heard the frustration. A good team played small in a gotta-have-it moment. NFC Results That Framed It Everything else aligned. The Packers got blown away. Jordan Love was out. Baltimore rolled, and Derrick Henry ran wild. Malik Willis played well before leaving hurt again. Chicago then dropped a high-scoring thriller to the 49ers on Sunday night. The Bears sit high in the NFC mix, pending what the Rams do. Seattle sits at number one. All of it kept a Week 18 showdown in play. Detroit only needed to cash its Christmas ticket. It did not. The 12 Personnel Trap on Offense The offensive plan made it harder. Detroit leaned into 12 personnel and pounded inside. That shrank the field. Linebackers crept up. Safeties walked down. Put Shane Zylstra or Giovanni Ricci in the slot and defenses do not fear the seam. They crowd the box and choke the space where Detroit wanted to live. Spacing matters. You chase linebackers and safeties off with speed and threat. Kalif Raymond changes leverage. Isaac Teslaw does too. Use them to widen the second level and clear seams. Detroit instead condensed everything and invited contact. Inside runs met free hitters. Protection saw extra bodies and late blitzers. The Vikings love that fight. Detroit gave it to them snap after snap. Irrespective of line play, the structure was off. The Lions drew defenders into the very area they targeted. That is backwards. Against an aggressive front, widen, stress, and punish. Detroit did not. Coaching Heat: Campbell and Morton This one lands on the headsets. Dan Campbell as play caller. John Morton as offensive coordinator. Minnesota started Max Brosmer and had backups across the offensive line. Short week for both teams. The Vikings still looked more prepared for what Detroit would do than Detroit was for what Minnesota always does. That is the rub. The worry now is persistence. Keeping Morton in any capacity invites more of the same. Scheme must create its own luck. Preparation must steal downs. The Lions can manufacture it with smarter spacing, better personnel groupings, and quicker answers to pressure. Week 18 still offers meaning. The path narrowed because Detroit gave it away. The fix is not mystical. It is alignment, speed on the field, and a plan that refuses to play to an opponent's strength. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAcmdsNjlw #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minnesotavikings #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #sanfrancisco49ers #jordanlove #derrickhenry #malikwillis #12personnel #lateblitzers #spacing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Joe DeLeone from AtoZSports.com and The Ruffino & Joe Show podcast to discuss a ton of college football storylines and prospects as we start looking towards the 2026 NFL Draft. Which college players should we become familiar with on offense and defense? Is this a notable quarterback and linebacker class? It was a great discussion this week!Topics Joe and Jeff discussed:- Thoughts on college players and even football programs opting out of playing in bowls. Will this ever change?- Which quarterbacks in this draft class will make a positive transition over to the pro ranks?- Are there dominant offensive linemen that will be able to help various NFL teams right out of the gate?- Who are the linebackers in this upcoming draft that might be difference-makers?All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

2 hours and 45 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Kyle Whittingham Reaction Starts at :51 Brian can't make fun of the name "Kyle" anymore. Woah, Alex Drain is here! Did Kyle Whittingham get pushed out of Utah? He's 66 but could probably beat up several members of the current team, he doesn't feel too old. This might be the best guy to hit the ground running with Bryce Underwood. He's had a 20+ year stretch of success and it's mostly over-performing expectations statistically. Are there concerns about the way this would translate to Michigan? Utah folks are asking if we're prepared for limited media availability, a coach who can sound like a jerk, and a 300 lbs fullback. Yes, yes we are. Kyle Whittingham's risk for scandal seems extremely low. How many coaches in the Big Ten would you pick over him? His dad's nickname was "Mad Dog". A brief history of his success over his coaching career, which included two PAC-12 Championships. Kyle lets his QB run the ball, Bryce's output this season would've been the worst for Utah going back at least a decade. Harbaugh had a great hit rate on sleeper recruits, Whittingham should as well. He has some very Harbaugh-adjacent quotes as well. What's your letter grade for the hire? [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Assistants Starts at 42:48 The new staff is coming together pretty quickly. Jason Beck is lining up to be the offensive coordinator, coming in from Utah. Alex details his history as a coach which was mostly as an offensive coordinator and QB coach. He likes hybrid players and will love the tight end room. Jay Hill is lined up from BYU as defensive coordinator, BYU fans are not thrilled that he's leaving. He took a 100ish ranked defense and turned it into a top 25 defense. He also made Weber State a powerhouse while he was there. He'll play more man-defense than we're used to which might not be what we want against Ohio State. Jay Hill could also be a head coach in waiting down the road. It feels like the defense is going to be coached again. Jason Beck could be a QB coach but there are rumors that Koy Detmer Jr could come in as an analyst/QB coach. All signs point to Tony Alford being retained. Ron Bellamy will probably stick around, they still need a Michigan guy and he might be the most "Michigan Guy" on staff. Freddie Whittingham could likely come in at tight ends coach, he is not a nepotism hire. He could also be a recruiting coordinator guy if you want to keep Grant Newsome around. Jim Harding could be the offensive line coach coming out of Utah. Lewis Powell might be coming in as defensive ends coach out of Utah. Lou Esposito might stay at Michigan. Linebackers coach is the one area where we haven't heard anything. Whittingham has mentioned going after a coach that is still in the playoffs. Jernaro Gilford might follow Jay Hill as the defensive backs coach. LaMar Morgan is a good recruiter so maybe you keep him. What about Special Teams coach? Time to move on from Kerry Coombs already? How would you grade these potential hires?  3. Hot Takes and The Search, Revisited Starts at 1:38:48 Takes hotter than the Utah message boards. It was a wild ride getting from DeBoer, Fisch, or Dillingham to here. A lot of information was coming from agents getting names out there. A lot of people said "Biff Poggi could get the job" and it was never going to happen. Did Michigan really never go and try to offer Dillingham a job? It feels like his people really hyped him up. We might be having a very different conversation if that Oklahoma receiver would've just caught that ball. Everyone penciled in Dillingham after the Oklahoma Alabama game and then he signs an extension. Whittingham was unemployed, he probably didn't have agents hyping him up. Brian still likes Jeff Brohm. Interestingly Penn State never went after Whittingham but once the Michigan job opened up he said he was "in the transfer portal." Why was Biff Poggi on that podcast? He was shooting his shot for a job but it was never going to happen. How well did the "insiders" do and how clued in will they be on the new staff.  4. Michigan Football vs Texas Starts at 2:18:38 Oh yeah Michigan has a bowl game. The only opt-outs are El-Hadi, Derrick Moore, and Barham (and Ernest Hausmann). Maybe it's a good sign that a lot of players still want to play in this? Six of 11 defensive starters are sitting out for Texas, most of their offense is playing. Michigan's best hope is to watch Arch Manning turf five-yard outs. I guess we'll see Wink walk off the field as a Michigan coach for the last time. This feels like a zombie team right now. Does Michigan have a way to stop Ryan Wingo? The Ohio State game feels like four years ago. Are you excited for this game? A lot of big-name guys have at least remained in the recruiting class. The hope of the Sherrone era was "hopefully he just gets better at coaching" and it's a relief to just move on. What was the most enjoyable game of the Sherrone era? Not the highlight, but the most fun beginning-to-end? A lot of things about the last two to three years make a lot more sense now. A lot of paranoia and worry feels lifted, there are adults in charge.  MUSIC: "Medium Machine"—Sports Team "Inept Apollo"—Nation of Language "Where'd You Go"—Horsegirl “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Indianapolis Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin Postgame Interview after losing to the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts Game 15 (8-7) #NFL #Colts #IndianapolisColts Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(3:00) Elijah Moore heads to portal(12:00) University leadership's faith in Mike Norvell(19:00) Stars aligning for big bounceback?!(28:00) Good enough offense to contend for Charlotte?(32:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(46:00) Has anything positive happened since August?(54:00) Hunker down with Sperry or...(1:00:30) Linebackers. What's the deal?Music: Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmasvitaminenergy.com | PROMO: warchantbogo | buy one, get one free!In Crawfordville, your Home Convenience Store is ACE Home Center & NAPA Auto Parts located at 2709 Crawfordville Hwy Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off  by going to https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(3:00) Elijah Moore heads to portal(12:00) University leadership's faith in Mike Norvell(19:00) Stars aligning for big bounceback?!(28:00) Good enough offense to contend for Charlotte?(32:00) Generating Discussion sparked by Cummins(46:00) Has anything positive happened since August?(54:00) Hunker down with Sperry or...(1:00:30) Linebackers. What's the deal?Music: Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmasvitaminenergy.com | PROMO: warchantbogo | buy one, get one free!In Crawfordville, your Home Convenience Store is ACE Home Center & NAPA Auto Parts located at 2709 Crawfordville Hwy Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off  by going to https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Bryant Browning and Chimdi Chekwa break down the busy holiday season in college football and dive deep into the latest college football recruiting trends. The discussion highlights how coaching changes are shaping team strategies, including Ohio State as they gear up for the College Football Playoff. The episode also explores the performance of Group of Five (G5) teams in the playoffs, analyzing what their success means for the evolving college football landscape. Bryant and Chimdi examine the strengths of the Miami Hurricanes, focusing on talent development, scheme fit, and competitive outlook. From player development to team strategy, this episode provides insight into the evolving college football landscape. Takeaways The holiday season is busy with shopping and parties. Ohio State's recruiting dynamics involve family decisions. Legend Bay's commitment to Ohio State is significant. Choosing a college is a tough decision for young athletes. Finding the right fit is crucial for player development. Linebacker talent is being prioritized in recruiting. Ryan Day's play-calling experience is vital for playoffs. G5 teams struggle to compete against P4 teams in playoffs. Miami's defense is a key factor in their performance. The playoff system is often debated for fairness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Show and Current Events 01:33 Legend Bay's Commitment to Ohio State 05:58 Quinton Cypher's Commitment and Linebacker Talent 08:18 Coaching Changes and Playoff Preparations 13:27 Playoff Game Analysis and G5 vs P4 Discussion 21:58 Previewing the Miami Hurricanes Matchup Use the code: TEAMFAMILY to get 25% off of your first order from byMae. Or visit the following link: bymae.sjv.io/JKGznR Keywords Ohio State, college football, playoffs, recruiting, coaching changes, Miami Hurricanes, G5 teams, player development, health tips, sports news, Ryan Day, Legend Bey, Brian Hartline, Julian Sayin, Miami football, Power 4, college football playoffs, Big Ten, Quinton Cypher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A college football player has filed a countersuit against the University of Georgia after transferring to Missouri. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Ohio State landed a commitment from 2027 LB Quinton Cypher on Friday, giving James Laurinaitis a top-of-the-board addition to his next recruiting class. And that's just the start of the news on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, including updates on the Buckeyes' next opponent, and a bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. Despite putting up video game numbers at a Texas High School powerhouse, Brock Boyd's high school production didn't line up with his ranking, and that has the Southlake Carroll star coming to Columbus with a chip on his shoulder. Marc and Juck discuss Boyd's profile entering college on this special bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. 

Ohio State has landed a commitment from top North Carolina linebacker Quinton Cypher. In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman breaks down the news and what Cypher could bring to the Buckeyes.

On this week's OPPOSITION TERRITORY pod, it's our pregame preview show before the week 16 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. The Eagles are 9-5, still atop of the NFC East, and they have the opportunity to be the first team since 2004 to win the NFC East division two years in a row. The Commanders have had a disappointing season due to a number of injuries, but they're still going to try to play spoiler against the Eagles.. This week, Jamual Forrest from the Trap Or Dive Podcast joined us for a great preview and conversation!Topics Mual and Jeff dove into:What has been the biggest strength and weakness (there are plenty) of the Commanders after 15 weeks of play?How might the Commanders offense be able to penetrate a dominant Eagles defense?Which players on the Commanders will need to step up if they're going to win this game?What's the one thing both teams will need to hit on for a win this week?All of this and much more during this week's Opposition Territory show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Leila Rahimi shared her takeaways from her conversation with Bears linebacker Noah Sewell at a recent Football After Dark event.

Laurence Holmes and Anthony Herron discussed Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson being named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Every season leaves clues.About players. About coaches. About the direction of the sport. And about what matters mast when the noise fades and the games are done.As the calendar turns and the postseason lights up, we wanted to pause—just briefly—to recognize four individuals who didn't just post numbers or win games. They embodied the spirit of 2025 here at Y-Option.So welcome to our 2025 Awards show as Jim Thornby and I reveal the Y-Option GO GO GO Awards, presented by our founding sponsor 76®, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.My 5-Star Quarterback of the YearFernando Mendoza — IndianaThere are recruiting rankings. And then there are journeys.Fernando Mendoza's path—from two-star recruit to Heisman Trophy winner—may be one of the most compelling quarterback stories the sport has ever produced. As a starter, Mendoza had a different offensive coordinator each season with a new systems and new expectations. Yet what never changed was his preparation, inner belief and competitive edge.What stood out all season—and in New York over the weekend—wasn't just the arm talent or the efficiency. It was his awareness. Of moments. Of teammates. Of the responsibility that comes with leading a program that hadn't stood on this stage before.He prepared like a pro long before the hardware arrived. He bet on himself when others didn't. And now there's a new generation of quarterbacks—somewhere in middle school, some headed to Elite 11—who will study him the way he once studied Tom Brady.That's impact.Fernando Mendoza is our 2025 Five-Star Quarterback of the Year.Go Go Gone AwardMakai Lemon — USCThe best receivers don't just get open.They rise.Makai Lemon did exactly that in 2025—turning big moments, tight windows, and constant attention into production and presence. He led all Power Four receivers in yards, earned the Biletnikoff, and became only the second Trojan ever to take home that honor.But what separated him wasn't just what he did—it was how he did it.Humility. Precision. Reliability. When defenses knew the ball was coming his way, he still delivered. When USC needed answers, he provided them.That's why every touch felt dangerous. And why every defense felt pressure.Makai Lemon didn't just stretch the field. He elevated it.He is our 2025 Go Go Gone Award winner.Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.That Dude! AwardKenyon Sadiq — OregonEvery defensive coordinator asks the same question on Sunday night preparing to face the Ducks:* Where is Kenyon Sadiq on every snap?For Oregon, the answer was clear. He's everywhere.Kenyon Sadiq wasn't just productive. He was positional chaos. Tight end. H-back. Slot. Backfield. Seam. Red zone. Motion. Mismatch.Linebackers couldn't run with him. Defensive backs couldn't handle his size. And when injuries hit the Ducks' receiver room, his impact only grew.But this award has always been about more than stats.It's about presence. Professionalism. And setting the standard.Sadiq followed the blueprint laid down before him—then elevated it. From how he entered practice, to how he prepared, to how he competed.Which is why Kenyon Sadiq is That Dude! for Y-Option in 2025.Headset HeroCurt Cignetti — IndianaGreat coaching isn't loud.It's consistent.What Curt Cignetti has built at Indiana defies modern precedent. 24 wins and 2 losses in two seasons at a program that won 23 games in the previous 5 years combined! IU is a program reborn through evaluation, development, and unwavering standards.I've known about Coach Cignetti for a while and getting to know him it's clear - he leads with independent thoughts, uncommon consistency and elite communication.Those are the pillars of great leadership. And few have embodied them like Coach Cignetti.He didn't chase trends. He didn't lower expectations. He spoke belief into existence—and demanded that others rise to meet it.In a season full of worthy candidates, this one was clear.Curt Cignetti is Y-Option's 2025 Headset Hero, presented by 76.Final WhistleFour awards. Four stories. One shared thread.Preparation. Belief. Standards. Fearless.As the College Football Playoff unfolds and the sport continues to evolve, these are the examples worth holding onto. The ones that remind us why we fell in love with the game in the first place.From all of us at Y-Option, thank you for riding with us through another season and enjoying today's episode around our Awards and the first round of the College Football Playoff. Whether you're here every week or just checking in, we don't take it lightly.We'll keep going.We'll keep asking better questions.And we'll keep celebrating the people and who compete to make those around them better.Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

It's Wednesday, December 17th, and Norm Hitzges is already treating the Cowboys like it's January—because let's be honest, they've been playing for “next year” for a while now.Norm lays out the real offseason problem: this team can score like a contender (historically so), yet they're wandering toward mediocrity because the defense couldn't stop a parade—much less an NFL offense. And now comes the big-money question: do you spend $30M a year to keep George Pickens… or do you use that money (and maybe even the Trayvon Diggs cap savings) to build a defense that doesn't actively ruin your weekend?Then we pivot to college football, where head coaches are getting fired like it's a Black Friday sale—because one man (Kurt Cignetti) showed the entire sport what a fast turnaround looks like. And now every “big program” is staring at Indiana like: Wait… y'all did WHAT?Sarcasm? Yes. Numbers? Also yes. Existential dread? Of course. Welcome back to Just Wondering.CHAPTERS00:00:00 – Cowboys Offseason Decisions + Why College Coaches Are Getting Fired00:00:29 – Fluent Financial Sponsor Read00:01:29 – The Cowboys Offseason Has Already Begun (Yes, Really)00:02:18 – Play the Kids: Who Needs Reps Over the Final Games00:03:03 – Tyler Guyton, Flournoy, Mingo & The “What Do We Actually Have?” Tour00:03:45 – Protect Javonte Williams: Reduce the Workload Before You Break Him00:04:33 – The Cowboys Can Score… So Why Are They Still Mid?00:04:56 – The Defense Can't Stop Anything (Norm's Example Is… Vivid)00:05:17 – Pinball Football Returns: Ding Ding Ding, Everyone Scores00:06:02 – 14 Opponent Scores in Two Games + Only Four Punts Forced00:06:38 – Takeaways: The Cowboys Are Down There With the Truly Miserable Teams00:06:56 – Defense Wins Titles… So This Is a Problem00:07:45 – Is It Eberflus… Or Is It the Players? (The Harder Answer)00:08:31 – The Diggs Decision: Cap Space vs Creating Another Hole00:09:17 – Defensive Shopping List: Safeties, Corners, Linebackers, Ends… All of It00:10:12 – The Pickens Question: Jerry Wants Him Back—But At $30M?00:11:00 – Would Pickens Money Be Better Spent Fixing the Defense?00:11:37 – The Bottom Line: Cowboys Don't Need More Offense—They Need a Defense00:12:27 – Bob's Steak & Chop House Sponsor Read00:13:13 – Full Moon Healing Balm Sponsor Read00:13:49 – College Football Coach Firings: This Is Not Normal00:14:56 – The Alleged Culprit: Kurt Cignetti and the Turnaround Blueprint00:15:52 – Stop #1: Indiana (PA) — Instant Winner00:16:52 – Stop #2: Elon — Another Flip00:17:52 – Stop #3: James Madison — Monster Built00:18:57 – Indiana's “Before” Stats: Historically Bad, Truly Grim00:19:48 – Indiana's “After” Stats: Wins, Big Ten Title, Heisman, Playoff Bye00:20:31 – Why Everyone's Firing Coaches: They're Hunting the Next Cignetti00:21:14 – Sponsor Close: Fluent Financial + Bob's00:21:36 – Wrap-Up: Follow, Share, and Keep Wondering  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [00:15] the Cowboys' plight after a miserable game against the Vikings virtually eliminated them from the playoffs. Is their primary need at OT? Safety? Linebacker? Good thing they've got extra picks, Joe says. And they may need more.[20:33] Evan breaks down the Rangers' additions and wonders what else Ray Davis might pay for. [34:05] Evan and Kevin also analyze the CFP hopes for Texas A&M and Oklahoma this week and what gives Texas Tech an advantage in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trenches Decide It: Rams Exposed, Steelers Loom Tuesday morning brings cold air and sharper truths for the Detroit Lions. After getting pushed around by the Rams, the next opponent is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who just handled the Dolphins on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh led 28-3 before late window dressing. They did it up front. That mirrors how Los Angeles beat the Lions. On the Detroit Lions Podcast, the focus is clear: fix the line play or watch the same script repeat. Pittsburgh's offensive line is built to run. A good young center. Functional guards. Not as talented as the Rams, but plenty capable of moving bodies. Jalen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell can churn out the same six to eight yards on first down that burned Detroit. The Steelers lean into 12 and 22 personnel about half the time, so extra tight ends will be on the field. That naturally slows Aidan Hutchinson with chips and doubles. It puts the onus on the other edge. Al-Quadin Muhammad and Marcus Davenport must win and finish. Run Fits and Interior Muscle Must Tighten The Rams loss turned on run fits and interior control. Linebackers got stuck inside. The Blake Corum touchdown was a clinic in what not to do, with all three backers diving into the same gap. Jack Campbell's 14 tackles were real, but too many came after gains. That's a defensive line problem. This is where the fix begins. Alim McNeill needs to put stats on the sheet. Tylik Williams has to dent the line and shift a gap. DJ Reader must anchor and refuse displacement. Hold ground. Create stalemates on first down. When the Steelers get behind the sticks, their structure frays. The Lions had chances against the Rams with two errant snaps. They failed to cash those in. That margin disappears against a run-first team that stays on schedule. Rush Plan, Personnel Groupings, and a Quiet Worry on Offense The pass rush approach needs urgency. “Crush the can” works when the quarterback stays inside the tackles. It did last night against Aaron Rodgers, who manipulates within the pocket. But it has to arrive faster. On second watch, Hutchinson's down-to-down work held up better than it seemed live, interception aside. He still needs help. Rams 13 personnel buried edges with three tight ends. Pittsburgh doesn't major in 13, but their 12 and 22 looks will still stress contain and set edges. The Lions must convert pressures into negative plays, not just squeeze the pocket. The quiet concern is Detroit's offense versus the Steelers front. Pittsburgh bullied Miami even without T.J. Watt, whose status bears watching after a reported collapsed lung. Regardless, that front won with power and timing. If Detroit's protection and run game resemble the Rams outing, drives will stall. The remedy is familiar: win first down, keep the playbook open, and make Pittsburgh defend width and speed. Do that, and the NFL week ahead shifts back to Detroit's terms. Fail at the line of scrimmage again, and the result will look too much like Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC40xwBEd2Q #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #runfits #interiorcontrol #12personnel #22personnel #chipsanddoubles #crushthecan #behindthesticks #winfirstdown #pressuresintonegativeplays #t.j.wattstatus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Happy blue friday rockaholics! Tune in for an inside scoop on how the Seahawks are feeling about Philip Rivers and the Colts this weekend!

Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis, now an Alumni Ambassador for San Francisco after spending his entire career in the Bay, joins "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco to discuss the impact Super Bowl LX can have on the region and how its immersive, family-friendly festivities can be enjoyed by all who attend -- whether they have a ticket or not. Patrick and Matt also tackle the 49ers' surprising run this season and how overcoming adversity has been a hallmark of their success. Willis expands on what San Francisco needs to focus on in its final four games, as well as how his relationship with the organization affords him the opportunity to connect with upcoming great 49ers players. Jennifer Lee Chan also joins Matt to paint the NFC playoff picture, review roster changes and injury updates, plus detail San Francisco's final stretch.--(6:00) Who deserves the most credit for 49ers' 2025 success?(9:00) How 49ers stayed together in their pursuits this season(11:30) Breaking down the NFC playoff picture(17:00) How will the 49ers scheme for No. 1 draft pick QB Cam Ward this week?(23:30) Willis on 49ers' surprising 9-4 record, chances of reaching Super Bowl at home(25:30) Willis on how the 49ers reacted to all injuries this season(27:00) Willis shares advice he gives to young, older 49ers players(31:30) How would Patrick Willis in his prime face CMC?(38:00) 49ers Injury/Roster Updates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seahawks Outside Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu joins Dave and Bob in this week’s Seahawks Player Spotlight, as they discuss his role on an improved Seahawks defense that hopes to make noise in the playoffs. They look at the latest free agency moves from MLB Winter Meetings, with big names like Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz on the move and they wrap up the show by finding out what we learned today!

Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama talk the loss of Notre Dame linebacker coach Max Bullough to his alma mater Michigan State, who might replace him, and what positions Notre Dame might target in the portal. Sign up for IrishSportsDaily.com: https://irishsportsdaily.com/subscribeWebsite: https://irishsportsdaily.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISDUpdateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishsportsdaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSportsDailyOfficial YouTube channel of IrishSportsDaily.com, a Notre Dame community. The most trusted Fighting Irish source for Notre Dame Football, Baseball, Basketball and all recruiting information. Subscribe to watch our weekly Notre Dame podcasts: Power Hour with Mike Frank and Hit & Hustle with Greg Flammang and Jamie Uyeyama! A Special Thanks to ESQ:Looking to upgrade your wardrobe?Founded by ND alum and longtime ISD board member Ge Wang, you've seen ESQ's custom clothing on all of your favorite players and coaches. With over a decade of making the best bespoke clothing available, ESQ will help you look and feel your best in 2024. From a perfect fitting suit or sport coat, shirt or bomber jacket - or that perfect tuxedo for wedding season, check out esqclothing.com and book an appointment to upgrade your wardrobe today. Mention ISD and get 10% off your entire purchase.ESQClothing.com #notredame #notredamefootball #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Breaking Down Ohio State vs Indiana in the Big Ten ChampionshipIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into Ohio State's 13-10 loss to Indiana in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. They discuss key plays and strategies, personnel decisions, and the performance of both teams. Topics include the red zone offense woes, linebacker responsibilities, defensive coverage challenges, and standout performances from players like Caden Curry and Sonny Styles. Gerdeman and Orr also reflect on how the game might impact future matchups and Ohio State's preparation for upcoming games. Tune in to get an in-depth look at what the Buckeyes can learn from this hard-fought game.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:11 Revisiting the 2025 Big 10 Championship Game01:00 Ohio State's Red Zone Offense Analysis03:26 Key Plays and Player Performances04:44 Personnel Decisions and Game Strategy09:56 Caden Curry's Standout Game13:55 Defensive Backs and Wide Receivers Matchup19:52 High-Level Receivers for Indiana20:39 Linebackers' Unique Roles21:34 Arval Reese's Performance Analysis26:09 Ohio State's Touchdown Drive27:44 Missed Calls and Penalties32:28 Jeremiah Smith's Utilization33:58 Physicality and Strategy38:07 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps