Podcasts about Mountain west

Boise State reporter B.J. Rains (Bronco News Nation) joins Johnny and Greg to discuss the Mountain West's injury report policy, how ready Boise State is to play a football game in less than two weeks and the men's basketball non-conference schedule being complete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg talks to Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets about the landscape of the Mountain West, Atlantic 10, and which mid-major teams have a chance to be ranked in the top 25 this season.Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview another Utah State opponent: San Jose State. Top 25 Aggies of 2025: cornerback Noah Avinger Post-practice interviews with Brady Boyd and John Gayer. Coaching Tiers from The Athletic. Bronco Mendenhall among the top coaches from the Mountain West on the list. USU hosting Football Family Fun Day. Aggies in the NFL Preseason.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen talk the latest in local sports, starting with the continuation of the offseason opponent preview series. The opponent looked at in this episode is Hawaii. Also, a look at CBS Sports and their preseason bowl projections. Which teams from the Mountain West did they predict would make bowl games? And a look at the schedule for the Utah Jazz which was released earlier in the day.

Battle Born Injury Lawyers attorney, Justin Watkins joins Cofield & Company to discuss the Nevada Supreme Court ruling in favor with Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL, review the Colorado Rockies ownership's decision to pull out of selling the franchise, and give his legal insight on the situation of multiple Mountain West schools suing the conference over the addition of Grand Canyon University. Attorney Alan Dershowitz escorted from a farmers market stand on Martha's Vineyard after insisting on returning to a vendor who previously refused to serve him - and threatened to sue. Oklahoma quarterback, John Mateer issues a statement denying the sports gambling allegations toward him following screen shots from his Venmo account went viral. A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Los Angeles Dodgers' star, Shohei Ohtani claiming he and his agent got them fired from a $240 million luxury housing development in Hawaii.

The boys are back for: - the John Mateer betting scandal - Jimbo Fisher's potential return to coaching - The preseason AP poll - Their breakdown the remaining Independents - Vibe check the Group of 6 and more!   Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 1:27 Bringing the podcast to new heights 10:06 John Mateer's gambling scandal and Venmo 20:51 Andy Staples' college football blue bloods list 31:25 AP Poll rankings 25-13 discussion 37:37 Top 12 AP Poll rankings analysis 46:28 Group of Six conference team vibes 54:54 Mountain West conference team assessments 1:02:10 Sun Belt conference team evaluations 1:07:51 Recent FCS to FBS program transitions

Greg looks at the Mountain West from a stylistic and betting standpoint, examines the rosters of every team in the conference with Sean Paul of the Field of 68, & Greg gives his projected order of finish for the Mountain West for the 2025-26 season!Podcast Highlights2:36-Betting trends & styles of the Mountain West14:18-Examination of every Mountain West roster with Sean Paul41:25-Greg's projected order of finish for the Mountain West

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in local sports on 106.9 FM, 1390 AM, The FAN. A closer look at the lawsuit between Utah State/Colorado State/Boise State and the Mountain West. What are the merits of both sides of the case? NOTE - There is a gap in the podcast where 8 minutes of audio was lost due to a technical glitch. We have trimmed it out the silence but there's not much we can do to replace what we said during that time. The Top 25 Aggies of 2025 reveal continues, two players were revealed in this hour - Brevin Hamblin and Bo Maile. Utah State Soccer begins on Thursday, a closer look at the Aggies and the start of the sports season.

Aztecs Defensive Edge Trey White burst onto the National Stage in the College Football scene last season. His 12.5 sacks ranked #3 all-time in SDSU single season history. What can he do for an encore this year? Trey just wants to win and his San Diego State football team is winding down their Fall Camp in this 2025 season. 

Jason Walker and Ajay Salvesen talk the latest in local Cache Valley sports, starting with an interview with Utah State men's basketball forward Karson Templin. Utah State volleyball was picked to finish first in the Mountain West and USU soccer begins Thursday (though Jason and Ajay mixed that up and thought it started Wednesday). With USU volleyball and soccer being picked first in their respective preseason polls, it begs the question as to how many championships the Aggies could win across all sports this season. Injury reports are coming to the Big 12 (and are now part of all power conferences in football and men's basketball), could the Pac-12 adopt them in the future?

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined today by Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com.  No Jim Duquette today, but he'll be back next week.  Puck opens the show previewing the Mariners upcoming road trip plus discussing a new contract for Josh Naylor. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, drops by to visit with Puck about what he's seen so far in Seahawks training camp and the cap casualty that may happen to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.  Plus, the improvement from Jalen Milroe, Mike Macdonald's defense and they share their love for the fullback. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.comswings by for his weekly to discuss all things college football, including, a new lawsuit led by departing Mountain West schools toward the conference, the future of the Civil War is in jeopardy and John shares his thoughts on new WSU football coach Jimmy Rogers having his quarterbacks go live in practice. But, John and Puck start off discussing the pros and cons of the Little League World Series, plus, the lost art of ding-dong ditching. “In Other News…”. Ryan Sloan, a Mariners top prospect has been elevated, the Mariners are featured prominently in the new MLB Pipeline top 100, MLB playoff schedule announced, the Kraken give out an extension and a top NFL QB undergoes surgery. Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Former Coug QB John Mateer finds himself an alleged gambling story. (1:00) Puck on M's and Josh Naylor contract (12:00) Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic (48:00) John Canzano, John Canzano.com (1:16:33) “In other News…”(1:21:38) “Hey, What the Puck!?” 

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Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local sports Utah State officially announced its first opponent in the Charleston Classic. Jason and Eric discuss whether the MTE is good enough to bolster USU's strength of schedule. They also look at the non-conference schedule (as it's currently known) as a whole and compare it to other teams in the Mountain West and previous seasons. The next player on the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, Dylan Tucker. The Mountain West and Pac-12 went into mediation and it failed. John Canzano reported some of the details and Jason and Eric discuss the reports and whether the Pac-12 can win on some of their arguments.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview USU vs Air Force. Top 25 Aggies for 2025: Kahanu Davis Former Aggies compete in NFL preseason games: Jalen Royals, Wyatt Bowles and Kyrese Rowan. Comparing/Contrasting AP and Coaches preseason Top 25 Who are the most penalized teams in Mountain West football over the past five years?

The boys are back once again with Goldie to breakout the Funbelt and Mountain West!  The two best leagues in the country and headlined by a pair of big favorites, but who has value a little down the board?

Greg talks to Rocco Miller of Bracketeer.org about shakeups in the WAC, how Seattle might fare in the WCC, and how to evaluate the Mountain West with Grand Canyon joining the league.Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett is joined Jim Moore, plus we catch up with Brendan Lempesis, who on the Puck the Picker Majors golf contest and is headed to Gamble Sands!   No Chris Egan this week, but Puck does sit down with “The Scout” and they do a deep dive into Mariners minor league shortstop Colt Emerson. Puck and Jim open up talking about Jim's computer issue being fixed and they react to the Josh Naylor injury, plus, they recap last night's Seahawks/Raiders preseason game.  In the “other news” segment, Puck and Jim cover an unbelievable stat with Paul Skenes, rough injury for the Chargers, the Mountain West is being sued, a new unreal ice cream flavor, and they wish Bonney Lake Little League baseball team good luck in their regional championship game on Friday night! Puck is joined by Brendan Lempesis, who won this years Puck the Picker Majors Golf contest.  Brendan is headed to Gamble Sands to play two rounds of golf and stay at their beautiful resort and guys, you won't believe who he's taking! “The Scout” joins Puck to take a deep look at Mariners minor league shortstop, Colt Emerson.  “The Scout” raves about his hitting ability, but mostly about his defense and he's on the verge of joining the big league club soon. Puck wraps up the show with “Hey, What the Puck!?”  The Seahawks rookie class looks real, real good. (1:00) Puck and Jim (49:06) “In other news…” (57:12) Brendan Lempesis, Puck the Picker Majors Golf winner (1:09:35) “The Scout” (1:22:22) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

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Cam Worrell, Fresno State Football sideline reporter continues with a preview of Fresno State Football, 2025. Cam looks at the schedule and how the Dogs final year in the Mountain West shapes up. Also, who will win the battle for QB1 between Carson Conklin, E.J. Warner and Jayden Mandal. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Worrell is the sideline reporter for Fresno State Football and a former safety in the NFL playing six seasons for the Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins. In the first of three parts, Cam discusses Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy, head football coach Matt Entz beginning season one for the Dogs and how Fresno State needs to make up ground with their Mountain West rivals moving to the Pac-12 regarding their stadium situation: To renovate Valley Children's Stadium or build a new one. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 8, 2025 Jake is back from San Diego. While he was gone, a group of Texas Tech fans had a problem with something Jake said about the program's history. He answers back now.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: USU, Boise State & Colorado State are suing the Mountain West Conference. Also, recapping a wild first night of the NFL preseason & Utah Wide Reciever Tobias Merriweather talked about Jason Beck's offense. 

Top 3 Stories of the Day: Utah State, Colorado State & Boise State are suing the Mountain West, Wild First Night of NFL Preseason, Utah WR Tobias Merriweather talks Jason Beck's Offense

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview Utah State vs UTEP. Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State file a new lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference and Gloria Nevarez. Mountain West schools placed in tiers based on their success in football and men's basketball combined. Top 25 Aggies for 2025: offensive lineman Jake Eichorn. Pick 6

Outside of Boise State, the departing Mountain West teams are not as strong as they think. What does the nation think of MW football this season? How is the #1 pick in the NFL draft flying under the radar? Is quarterback good or bad in the NFL? Was the agent involved? Did Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons talk? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss the latest in local and national sports: Utah State Soccer was picked first in the Mountain West preseason poll, how likely are they to live up to last season's dominance? The first player in the Top 25 Aggies of 2025 is revealed, offensive lineman Tavo Motu'apuaka. Utah Mammoth are back to having problems with their team name being similar to another company.

Yes, there are meaningful story lines in the preseason and what ones do you need to watch. Lobo basketball added another game to their schedule. What you should expect from the non-conference games heading into Mountain West play. What would equal a good ending for Aaron Rodgers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

Richard and Alex preview the Mountain West in 2025, starting with the same team that's favored every year and then going in no particular order: * Boise State still looks like the class of the league * San Jose State has leveled up, but now Ken Niumatalolo confronts life without an All-American receiver* UNLV is the apple of Richard's eye with Dan Mullen in charge * Colorado State made strides last year, but were they real, or were they just the result of a lousy schedule? Does it matter? * Fresno State wipes the slate clean, but we're optimistic * Hawaii looks a lot better than we both thought they would * Air Force should get back to business the way it used to be done * San Diego State was shockingly bad on offense in Sean Lewis' first year. How much does that change our feeling on them? * Utah State made a great hire, but it'll take some time * Wyoming is still searching for an identity * New Mexico is a blank canvas, and a new coach from FCS is trying something different* Nevada is a hard job that continues to be hard The episode wraps with preseason award nominees from the hosts for the SZD Dude of the Year, the Low-Key Cool Game of the Year, the Minority Coach of the Week In an Interesting Schematic Spot (of the Year), and the Coach Who's Not Gonna Be Here Next Year. Producer: Anthony Vito. Catch up on all of our 2025 previewsIn reverse chronological order: * ACC* Conference USA* Big 12 * MAC* Pac-12 and FBS independents* Sun BeltThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discuss The Athletic's ranking of college football quarterbacks for 2025, specifically those from the Mountain West. Jordan Love with a great note about family and football in The Player's Tribune.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

San Diego State football is aiming to surprise the college football world this 2025 season. If they are to do that, Tano Letuli their captain and All-Mountain West Pre-Season 1st team Linebacker will be a big reason why. In this interview Tano in his Junior season discusses his journey coming back home to San Diego after spending a year at West Point with the Army and also gives insights to this years Aztecs football season.

Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker look at projected win totals for Mountain West teams. Can the Aggies surpass 4.5 wins? Audio from Utah State defensive back Noah Avinger. Former Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals is impressing people with the Kansas City Chiefs. Former USU Director of Athletics John Hartwell resigns at Louisiana Monroe.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

Note: This is an unlocked episode from the FTF premium feed, which you can access by subscribing to Meet at Midfield.Ryan is away, so you're getting a special, Aggship-flavored Mountain West preview this week.Flipping The Field is presented by Meet At Midfield and Homefield Apparel. Use code MEETATMIDFIELD for 15 percent off your first order at Homefield Apparel.If you like the show, please tell a friend and leave a five-star review. If you want to keep up to date with the show, subscribe on your podcasting app of choice and follow the show on Twitter at FieldFlipping.If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, send us a DM on the show's Twitter account.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen go through multiple interviews with Utah State sports, first a live interview with USU Soccer head coach Manny Martins to talk about the rapidly approaching season for the Aggies. Then a discussion on Bryson Barnes and his potential to be one of the best QBs in the Mountain West this season. And later a playback of an interview Jason did with USU Football tight end Broc Lane earlier this week at Utah State media day. And, to cap off the show, the return of Pick Six!

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

Things Discussed: Condolences and love to the family of Greg Glenn. If you recall he came here as the glue guy/energy guy friend of Jett Howard who was supposed to make Jett better. When you talk about losing a 22-year-old whose primary scholarship-worthy attribute was he made other people better, that's a big loss. Craig mentions he met him at media day, thought Glenn was naively honest and open for an athlete. New rosters/new weights. Bryce Underwood is 10 pounds heavier already than JJ ever got, will need it to be a runner. Michigan going to screen and RPO more? Sure but I think you play man on them, put your biggest corner on McCulley, put a safety in the box, and dare Bryce to beat you. Michigan can make that work by having Bryce hit kill shots deep and by making the high safety responsible for stopping Bryce in the run game. Kill shots: Chip likes to turn a route combo that he's shown before into a surprise deep shot. Jake Garcia? Was ranked around JJ as a freshman after an odyssey, played early at Miami (yes THAT Miami), but threw a lot of INTs, went to Mizzou then ECU, and threw a lot of INTs at ECU too. Got experience. Think Mikey Keene is a much higher floor than we got from Davis Warren/Alex Orji last year. Oklahoma: They're us. Great defense, I'm not as sold as everyone else on Mateer. I think their system really beat up on Mountain West cornerbacks, and he has a lot of moxie, but I don't know how that "you don't know what we're RPOing!" offense is going to interact with Michigan's "you don't know what our coverage is" defense. Probably going to be a rock fight because Oklahoma's defense is legit. They play aggressive, the LBs fill in the gaps, and they've got a safety who makes everybody right. DL dropoff? Think the edges are going to be the superstars, but Benny is very good and they can rotate. Teams are going to try to lock them on the field but good luck surviving the first four snaps against Benny and Williams. Derrick Moore: He was winning his pass rushes regularly but other guys got the stats, had a dropoff while injured, played a GREAT bowl game. Sam says Aidan Hutchinson; I try to tamp that down to "just" Brandon Graham. Players say there was a meeting before Indiana where Wink had to listen to the players about how they do things and some of the players had to hear some things, and they all really got on the same page. Defense was ELITE after that. I'm mad about Cam Brandt switching to #9, which looks like TJ Guy's #4 and Derrick Moore's #8. What are we doing here Cam? Some of us have to chart in the wee hours. We had a 91, 42, and 8, and the fans knew exactly what we were looking at. Blake Frazier at 295: His timeline was always 2026 not 2025; I think we were talking about him as an X-factor and he's got to gain more weight before we put him out there at left tackle. Sam's OL right now from right to left: Sprague, Efobi, Crippen, El-Hadi, ….? LT: I think they have to live with Link (who lost 4 pounds and looks leaner in a grocery store), until Babalola is ready. Note that Sprague came in very well developed needed until the bowl game (though he was injured early in the season). Receiver weights: Kendrick Bell is a sneaky pick for breakout player, Fred Moore is as well. Very encouraged by Andrew Marsh coming in at 190 because his thing is he played vs Texas high schoolers bigger than his 175 size; if he's going to make that work against 220-pound safeties in the Big Ten he's going to need that size. Center? I think Crippen is smart, knows all the calls, hit his strength/size ceiling and it's lower than they want to move DTs, and Juan Castillo can't add much more than that. What Castillo can do is get Guarnera ready to push Crippen, but with a freshman QB you want to get the line calls right first, not shoot for the stars. Crippen is our guy, he'll give us a senior Kugler kind of year, and we'll live with it.

Customer experience franchise growth has become the difference-maker for brands that aim to scale in today's competitive market. It's no longer enough to have a recognizable logo or a trendy product. Brands that grow—and stay relevant—are the ones that build a following through memorable, customizable customer experiences. At the center of this movement is FiiZ Drinks, a soda-centric franchise that's making waves by bringing back nostalgia and wrapping it in a modern, crave-worthy experience. With more than 25 years in franchising and hospitality, Scott Ball brings deep industry insight to his role as President of FiiZ Drinks. His background includes leadership positions with Dunkin', Arby's, and TJ Cinnamons, giving him a seasoned perspective on what it takes to scale a brand and support franchisees effectively. But his work with FiiZ isn't about following an old playbook—it's about writing a new one centered around customer experience franchise growth. FiiZ Drinks is not just another beverage brand. The experience is what makes it different. From fully customizable soda combinations to nostalgic aesthetics and a fast-casual service model that caters to drive-thru convenience, the brand has tapped into a unique emotional space. The concept blends the energy of a retro soda shop with the variety and speed demanded by modern consumers. It's not just about buying a drink—it's about owning the experience. That experience starts with personalization. With thousands of drink combinations available—including soda, frozen beverages, flavored waters, and sugar-free options—customers create something that feels uniquely theirs. This level of customization fuels engagement, drives frequency, and creates endless shareable moments on social media. For younger demographics in particular, FiiZ has become a place to connect, express, and indulge. And with vibrant store designs and upbeat service, it's no surprise the brand is building community hubs, not just retail locations. At the business level, customer experience franchise growth is what's powering FiiZ's national expansion. Since early 2024, the brand has signed over 130 new franchise units, extending its footprint from Utah and the Mountain West into the Midwest, Southeast, and even Canada. But FiiZ isn't just handing out franchise agreements—they're selecting partners with passion, operational experience, and the resources to scale in new markets. Each franchisee is trained not just on operations, but on the culture and community-building that drive customer loyalty. Scott Ball is clear: growth without operational support doesn't last. That's why FiiZ invests in product innovation, LTOs (limited-time offers), regional marketing support, and national brand-building partnerships with beverage giants like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Dr Pepper. This collaboration enables FiiZ to move fast, stay relevant, and deliver experiences customers can't find anywhere else. And in markets unfamiliar with “dirty soda” culture, they lead with education, sampling, and local connection—fundamentals of franchise growth rooted in experience. A big part of the brand's strategy is flexibility in its real estate model. While 85% of FiiZ sales currently come through drive-thru locations, the company is expanding into malls, campuses, and non-traditional spaces. The goal is to meet customers where they are, not force them into a singular format. That adaptability strengthens the brand's scalability—an essential part of any franchise growth strategy. Customer experience franchise growth isn't just a buzz phrase—it's a measurable, operational commitment. FiiZ Drinks is showing how a tight focus on delighting guests, building local community ties, and supporting franchisees with real systems leads to momentum that sustains. As competition increases and consumer expectations continue to evolve, brands that lead with experience will be the ones that thrive. For franchise leaders, entrepreneurs, or investors looking at the next big opportunity in food and beverage, FiiZ represents a growing category with staying power. It's not just about the drinks. It's about culture, customization, and community—served daily. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Don't miss future conversations that help you drive results, expand your influence, and sharpen your business edge. Join Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About Scott BallScott Ball is the President of FiiZ Drinks, a rapidly expanding beverage franchise known for its customizable drink experience and nostalgic-meets-modern brand approach. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the hospitality and franchising industry, Scott has held key roles at major brands including Dunkin', Arby's, and TJ Cinnamons. He brings a deep understanding of operational excellence, brand growth, and franchise development to his role at FiiZ. Under his leadership, the company is expanding nationally and internationally, with a sharp focus on customer experience and strategic franchise partnerships. For more information, visit fiizdrinks.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator with a proven track record of generating over a billion dollars in sales for businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., he helps organizations increase customer loyalty, boost brand visibility, and spark innovation that drives measurable growth. With more than two decades of entrepreneurial success, Ford has founded over ten companies, authored five business books, earned three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry accolades. Widely recognized for his expertise in AI prompt engineering, Ford trains teams to use AI tools to create high-impact content that delivers results. He recently shared these insights at the “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” where he spoke on how ChatGPT is transforming marketing, operations, and customer experience. To explore more about Ford and his work, visit ProfitRichResults.com and catch his business show at Fordify.tv.

Listen every weekday for a local newscast featuring town, county, state and regional headlines. It's the daily dose of news you need on Wyoming, Idaho and the Mountain West — all in four minutes or less. 

In this special episode, Joi Cuartero Austin of Main Street America sits down with colleagues Erik Reader and Jonathan Stone to reflect on their experience at the IEDC Rural Retreat in Great Falls, Montana. They discuss the power of data, the importance of people-powered revitalization, and how Main Street strategies are showing up in economic development conversations like never before. From hype teams and alleyway dance parties to building inventories and rural entrepreneurship, this conversation dives deep into what it means to breathe new life into rural communities—and how Main Street can lead the way.  

Greg talks to Nate Hornung of Your Betting News about the landscape of the Mountain West and Atlantic 10, the impact Junior College transfers and freshmen in college basketball, and how to evaluate players with not much tape on them.Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Tiger fans: Meet LSU Basketball's newest point guard, Dedan Thomas Jr., on the latest edition of No Timeouts, hosted by assistant coach Jalen-Courtney Williams.Thomas – who led UNLV in scoring and assists last season with 15.6 points per game (ninth in the Mountain West) and 4.7 assists per game (third in the Mountain West) – talks about his journey to Baton Rouge and what's in store for 2025.Subscribe, rate & review. And, yes, Boot Up.

Greg talks to Ben Wilson of VSIN about what Grand Canyon's move to the Mountain West means for the WAC, the WAC's top teams, how Grand Canyon might fare in the the Mountain West, & the outlook of the Big Ten.Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Jonathan Von Tobel, Co-Host of Money Moves, as they break down the Big Ten and Mountain West football conferences. Also in the show, the hosts give a betting breakdown of the NFC East.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Jonathan Von Tobel, Co-Host of Money Moves, as they break down the Big Ten and Mountain West football conferences. Also in the show, the hosts give a betting breakdown of the NFC East.

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In this episode of Sports Gambling Podcast, hosts Sean Green and Ryan Kramer are joined by Colby Dant, College Football Experience, hits on ACC and Mountain West football future bets. Sean and Ryan also do Sports Betting Blackjack!

Our 2025 college football conference previews roll on, this time with the Mountain West and Conference USA, with a quick glance at the Pac-2. Armed with our trusty “Lorenzo Lamas Flaw Finder”, we unpack the top teams, key players, and storylines for the remainder of the Group of Five conferences as the season looms. Is Boise State the odds-on favorite to win the Mountain West and make the College Football Playoff again? Or can San Jose State, led by Ken Niumatalolo, or UNLV, with new coach Dan Mullen, challenge their throne? Did you know that Oregon State and Washington State are playing each other twice this season? Will Liberty's schedule eliminate the Flames from any CFP conversations? Can the 2021 playbook work for Western Kentucky in 2025? What should we expect from FBS newcomers Delaware and Missouri State? Join us as we close out our Group of Five previews and forge ahead into the Power 4. Timestamps: 2:09 - Mountain West Preview32:29 - Pac-2 Preview37:28 - Conference USA Preview Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.