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Welcome back to Whiskers & Whiskeys, Sports Talk Radio. The actions of Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard, practicing their jumpers during a play, really highlights the lack of maturity and leadership in that Crimson Tide locker room. Do you think Saban would've stood for that? I didn't think so. How about Julio Jones? DeVonta Smith? Couple of guys that know a thing or two about catching passes, also know a thing about blocking. How about Jalen Hurts, you think he'd let Williams and Bernard act like this? How about Tua Tagovailoa? AJ McCarron? Mark Ingram? You think any of those guys would've let this go on in their locker room? How bout Courtney Upshaw? Minkah Fitzpatrick? Quinnen Williams? Daron Payne? Dont'a Hightower? CJ Mosley, you think CJ Mosley was watching the game Saturday and said “Hey those guys are working hard and giving it their all?” I don't think he did! Rolando McClain? Shaun Alexander? Jay Barker? You think these guys would've let it stand? I know for a FACT they wouldn't have. Wayne Wheeler? Buddy Brown? Major Ogilvie? They'd have took care of it in house, settled it like gentlemen, by bullying Williams and Bernard relentlessly. How about Fred Pickhard? Wu Winslett? Red Brown? Go back to 1926, you think ANYBODY on that 1926 team would've let that sh- Alright, this is EJ taking over. Today's pod is about the Jefferson Eppes Trophy. No, not the New York financier. Cheers.

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Mike Fisher (@FishSports) #DallasCowboys Fish at 6 12/15: I'm talking to Rolando McClain and with Nick Saban! on Comeback Try ✭ SUBSCRIBE to the NEW Fish Report Podcast here: https://www.dspmediaonline.com/show/the-dallas-cowboys-fish-report/ ✭ STRAIGHT DOPE. NO BULLSH. ✭ ✭ UNCLE FISH STORE https://shorturl.at/gJPS2 ✭ FISH SPORTS GEAR www.fishsportsnetwork.com Listen on the Go, 24/7! Download the NEW Fan Stream Sports APP on iOS and Android! Follow FISH on X: @FishSports Join the NEW Fan Stream Sports Facebook group to interact with hosts and other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701025303664208 #DallasCowboysReport CowboysSI.com https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/ ✭ SUBSCRIBE to the NEW Fish Report Podcast here: https://www.dspmediaonline.com/show/the-dallas-cowboys-fish-report/ ✭ STRAIGHT DOPE. NO BULLSH. ✭ ✭ UNCLE FISH STORE https://shorturl.at/gJPS2 ✭ FISH SPORTS GEAR www.fishsportsnetwork.com Listen on the Go, 24/7! Download the NEW Fan Stream Sports APP on iOS and Android! Follow FISH on X: @FishSports Join the NEW Fan Stream Sports Facebook group to interact with hosts and other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1701025303664208 #DallasCowboysReport CowboysSI.com https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/

A man of vision who has a proven record of championship success, head coach Nick Saban has returned the University of Alabama to the top of the college football landscape with his commitment to building the total program. After the victory over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Saban joined Paul "Bear" Bryant as the only two coaches to win five national titles in the modern era. Beginning his 11th season in Tuscaloosa, Saban's uncompromising dedication to excellence in every phase of the program has resulted four national championships over the last seven years. A seven-time National Coach of the Year, Saban has achieved resounding success as a head coach and has earned a reputation as an outstanding tactician, leader, organizer and motivator. Those qualities have sparked impressive turnarounds at every stop of his career. Saban's consistent approach and disciplined leadership are the reasons his teams are known for exhibiting grit, determination and resilience, often overcoming adversity to achieve victory. Saban's 2016 squad completed an undefeated regular season for the first time since 2009 and secured the program's 26th SEC Championship – the third straight for the program – and the fourth in the last five years. The Tide defeated Washington in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (24-7), before dropping a stunning 34-31 game to Clemson in the CFP National Championship Game in Tampa, Fla. Alabama finished with a 14-1 record after defeating nine ranked teams and 11 teams that qualified for bowl games during the 2016 season. Alabama finished the year No. 2 in the national polls. Saban, who was named the SEC Coach of the Year and Munger Award National Coach of the Year (presented by the Maxwell Football Club), had five players earn first team All-America honors – Jonathan Allen, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Reuben Foster, Marlon Humphrey and Cam Robinson. Allen also captured the Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award, both of which go to the national defensive player of the year, and the Hendricks Award as the nation's top defensive end, while Foster won the Butkus Award that is given to the nation's best linebacker, and Robinson captured the Outland Trophy. The senior class posted a NCAA-record 51-6 record from 2013-16 and a 64-7 over the last six years which is also the best in NCAA annals.   Saban has compiled a 205-61-1 (.770) record as a college head coach and has gone 112-13 (.896) in the past nine seasons in Tuscaloosa, which includes a 64-8 (.889) mark in regular season conference play. In 2016, the Tide reached the 10-win milestone for the ninth consecutive season and won 11 or more games for the sixth straight year, which extended the conference record. Saban is 12-2 all time in conference or national championship games. Alabama has been ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press poll for at least one week for nine straight years, which broke the all-time record of seven established by Miami (1986-92). Alabama extended its streak of consecutive weeks in the AP Top 25 to 145 weeks, the longest in school history. The 2015 team secured the Crimson Tide's fourth national championship in the last seven years. They became the first team to win back-to-back Southeastern Conference Championships in 17 years (Tennessee, 1997-98) and were the only program to earn an invitation to each of the first two College Football Playoffs. Saban led his team to victories in the final 12 games of the season, including wins at No. 8 Georgia, at No. 9 Texas A&M, vs. No. 4 LSU, at No. 17 Mississippi State, against No. 18 Florida in the SEC Championship Game, vs. No. 3 Michigan State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl and over No. 1 Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The senior class won a school-record 50 games (50-6) over their four years with three SEC Championships and two national titles. The Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, who also captured the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year and Doak Walker Award. Ryan Kelly won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center. Linebacker Reggie Ragland was a finalist for the Butkus Award, Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award, while A'Shawn Robinson was a finalist for Outland Trophy. The offensive line was also awarded the Joe Moore Award, which goes to the nation's toughest line. All four of the Tide's finalists garnered first team All-America honors, while Eddie Jackson was a second-team selection. Henry set school records for rushing yards (2,219), rushing touchdowns (28), rushing attempts (395) and all-purpose yardage (2,310). A trademark of Saban-coached teams, the Tide ranked among the nation's best on both sides of the ball, checking in at No. 1 in the country in rushing defense, No. 3 in total defense and scoring defense, and eighth in pass efficiency defense while averaging 199.9 rushing yards and 227.1 passing yards per game on offense. Special teams were also impressive in 2015 with Cyrus Jones setting the SEC record with four punt returns for touchdowns and place-kicker Adam Griffith connecting on 23 of his final 28 field goals. Saban's on-side kick call in the national championship game proved key, propelling the Crimson Tide to the program's 16th national title. In the classroom, the numbers were just as astounding, as UA had a nation-leading 29 graduates on the roster for the bowl game including three players with their master's degree in hand. He is the first coach to win back-to-back BCS national championships and has won five titles in his last 11 years of coaching college football. Saban is one of three college coaches in the poll era (since 1936) to win three national championships in four years, joining Frank Leahy of Notre Dame (1946-47, 1949) and Tom Osborne of Nebraska (1994-95, 1997). He is also just the second (Leahy) to win four titles in seven years. He is the second coach in the poll era to win at least five national championships (Paul "Bear" Bryant). Saban, the 2014 Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year, led the Crimson Tide to the top seed in the first College Football Playoff at the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl, Alabama's 24th SEC Championship and a 12-2 record. Alabama won its final eight games to earn a spot in the playoff, including a closing gauntlet that included wins at No. 14 LSU, over No. 1 Mississippi State, against No. 15 Auburn and versus No. 14 Missouri in the SEC Championship. The 2014 senior class finished with a 48-6 record over four years and went to four straight New Year's Six Bowls, including national championships in 2011 and 2012. The Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy finalist and UA's first-ever Biletnikoff Award winner Amari Cooper and Nagurski Trophy and Thorpe Award finalist Landon Collins. Along with Cooper and Collins, Ray Guy Award finalist punter JK Scott, linebacker Trey DePriest and offensive guard Arie Kouandjio garnered first team All-America honors. SEC Championship Game MVP Blake Sims set school records for total offense (3,837 yards) and passing yards (3,487), while Cooper established UA marks in every receiving category. The Tide ranked among the nation's best on both sides of the ball, checking in at No. 6 in the country in scoring defense and 15th overall in scoring offense. In the classroom, Alabama had 22 graduates on the roster for the bowl game (tied for the most in the nation) and seven players with their master's degree in hand (first in the nation). Saban led the 2013 Alabama team to the Allstate Sugar Bowl, making a sixth straight New Year's bowl appearance and the third straight in a BCS bowl. That senior class posted a remarkable record of 60-7 over their last five years with four bowl wins and three national titles. Their record in the classroom was just as impressive as 28 Crimson Tide graduates took the field for the bowl matchup with Oklahoma. Senior quarterback AJ McCarron was named a first team All-American, won the Maxwell and Unitas Awards, and finished as the runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting while directing one of the most productive offenses in school history. On the other side of the ball, senior linebacker C.J. Mosley took home Alabama's third Butkus Trophy and earned All-America honors for the second straight year as he led a defense that entered the bowl game ranked second nationally in fewest points allowed. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio joined McCarron and Mosley as first team All-Americans. Alabama remained at the forefront of the college football world in 2012 with an explosive offense and a retooled defense that maintained its place as one of the most dominant units in the nation. The Crimson Tide won the program's 23rd SEC championship (the most in league history) with a victory over Georgia that propelled Alabama into the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game, where they soundly defeated Notre Dame by a score of 42-14 to earn the school's 15th national title. For his efforts following the season, Saban was named the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year, his third such honor in his previous four years. Under Saban's guidance, Alabama boasted a 978 APR score that ranked 11th nationally in 2012 and second in the SEC. The Crimson Tide also had a 75 percent graduation rate, which was among the best in the nation. The Alabama defense led the nation in rush defense (76.4 ypg), total defense (250.0 ypg), and scoring defense (10.9 ppg) in 2012. The Tide offense ranked 12th nationally in scoring at 38.7 points per game, 16th nationally in rushing at 227.5 yards per game and set a school record with 542 points scored in 2012. The Crimson Tide featured four first team All-Americans in 2012, including two along the offensive line in center Barrett Jones and left guard Chance Warmack. A pair of defensive standouts also earned All-America honors in cornerback Dee Milliner and Mosley. Jones captured the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's best center, and the prestigious Campbell Award, as the student-athlete who best combined performance on the field, success in the classroom and service away from the field. The 2012 senior class set school and SEC records for wins, while garnering a 49-5 record since 2009, a mark that tied Nebraska's NCAA record 49 wins from 1994-97. It also broke the Cornhuskers' record (60 wins from 1993-97) for the most major college football victories in a five-year period with 61 (2008-12). The 2011 squad produced one of the most dominant defenses in the history of college football and captured Alabama's 14th national championship with a 21-0 victory over LSU in the BCS National Championship Game. The Tide defense led the nation in all major categories, becoming the second team since national statistics have been compiled, and the first since 1986 (Oklahoma), to accomplish that feat. UA allowed only 8.2 points per game, 183.6 total yards, 72.2 rushing yards, 111.5 passing yards and an 83.7 pass efficiency defense. Alabama finished with a 12-1 record. Saban's 2011 senior class won 48 games over the span of four seasons (2008-11). Seven members of the 2011 Crimson Tide (including five on defense) were recognized as first team All-Americans by major media outlets, while Jones took home Alabama's third Outland Trophy and Heisman Trophy finalist Trent Richardson received the Tide's first Doak Walker Award. The team was recognized with the Disney Spirit Award, which was presented to snapper Carson Tinker, for the team's response in the community following a tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011. Jones also received the ARA Sportsmanship Award and the Wuerffel Trophy. Saban's efforts earned him the Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. The Tide also had extensive success in the classroom with 38 SEC Academic Honor Roll selections (a league record) and produced one Academic All-American in Jones. Despite a young roster that listed only eight scholarship seniors, the 2010 Alabama team finished with its third consecutive 10-win season following a dominant 49-7 win over Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl. Five players were named first team All-SEC by either the AP or the league coaches, while six more earned second team All-SEC honors. Most impressively, two players (quarterback Greg McElroy and Jones) were named first team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans, which marked two consecutive years in which Alabama boasted two of the three CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-Americans in the SEC. McElroy, the ESPN Academic All-American of the Year, was named a National Football Foundation National-Scholar-Athlete as a finalist for the Campbell Trophy. The 2009 season at Alabama turned out to be one of the most memorable in program history, as the Tide compiled a perfect 14-0 mark and won the 2009 BCS National Championship by defeating Texas, 37-21, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Alabama earned a spot in the title game with a resounding 32-13 win over defending national champion Florida in the SEC Championship Game, as the Tide moved to No. 1 in both major polls. The SEC championship was the program's 22nd. On Dec. 12, 2009, more history was made for both Alabama and Saban when running back Mark Ingram became the first Heisman Trophy winner for both. Saban's 2009 squad also was prominent when it came to other honors, as Rolando McClain received the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and six players earned first-team AP All-America status — a college football record. After the perfect 2009 season concluded, Saban was presented with the first Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award. In addition to the on-field success, the 2009 Tide active roster featured a nation's-best 13 players who had already graduated. That number increased to 22 players with degrees for the bowl game. Saban's first Alabama team finished 7-6 in 2007, but the 2008 season saw a vastly improved squad take the field. Saban's influence had taken hold in Tuscaloosa and – behind a small and united senior class along with a talented group of newcomers – the Tide returned to national prominence. Alabama developed a reputation as the most physical football team in the country and methodically dominated the competition. Saban produced the largest win increase from year one to year two in school history, as the Tide went from a seven-win team in 2007 to 12 wins in 2008. Alabama swept through the 2008 regular season schedule with a 12-0 record, moving to No. 1 in all of the polls and capturing the SEC Western Division Championship before falling late to Florida in a hard-fought SEC Championship Game. The team's efforts earned them a trip to the Allstate Sugar Bowl for the 13th time in school history. Saban was named the 2008 Home Depot Coach of the Year at the ESPN Awards Show and won several other national coach-of-the-year honors including the FWAA/Eddie Robinson, Associated Press, Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation and Liberty Mutual. Lessons learned from the 2007 season – which was capped with a win over Colorado in the Independence Bowl – no doubt carried into spring and summer preparations for the 2008 run. The win also continued an impressive streak for Saban as he has yet to have a losing season as a college head coach. Of the six losses in 2007, none was by more than seven points. In addition to an improvement in the win column from the year prior, the 2008 signing class was rated by many analysts as the best in the country. Off the field, the focus on academics by Saban and his staff made an immediate impact, as the 2007 team put together one of the finest academic fall semesters in school history. The freshman class set a solid foundation for their future at Alabama as they led the way with an impressive combined grade-point average of 3.10 in the fall. Before arriving in Tuscaloosa, Saban's most recent college head coaching stint was a five-season run at LSU that produced a record of 48-16 (.750), one national championship (2003), two Southeastern Conference championships, three SEC Western Division championships, and a 3-2 record in bowl games with two Sugar Bowl victories and a Peach Bowl win. LSU constructed a 28-12 (.700) record against SEC opponents under Saban's guidance. He was named the 2003 National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press and earned both the Paul W. "Bear" Bryant National Coach of the Year Award and the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award by the Football Writers Association of America. Saban was named SEC Coach of the Year twice (by The Birmingham News in 2001 and by the Associated Press in 2003) while at LSU. Saban took over the Alabama program after serving two seasons at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. Saban's teams showed marked improvement over the unit he inherited. Taking over a team that finished 4-12 in 2004, Saban led the 2005 Dolphins to a 9-7 record, the third-biggest turnaround in the NFL that season and the second-highest victory turnaround for a Dolphins team in any non-strike season. Most impressively, the Dolphins finished 2005 on a six-game winning streak to end the year, the longest streak in the NFL that season. Prior to his stint at Miami, Saban's impact on the LSU program transcended the success on the field. His commitment to building the total program, placing education first and instilling discipline with responsibility on and off the field transformed the Tigers into a force on the national stage. LSU produced 84 Academic All-SEC honorees in Saban's five seasons, including 25 members of the 2003 national championship squad. LSU's graduation rate for football players improved dramatically under his watch and two players – offensive tackle Rodney Reed (2002 and 2003) and offensive lineman Rudy Niswanger (2004) – earned first team Academic All-America honors. Linebacker Bradie James earned a postgraduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation (2003). Saban also spearheaded a $15 million fundraising effort to construct a new academic center for student-athletes at LSU, and he and his players were active in community involvement in the Baton Rouge area, taking part in community service projects, visiting schools to mentor children, and taking time to visit local hospitals on a regular basis. More than 50 of Saban's LSU players earned their college degrees, in addition to 28 who were selected in the NFL draft (seven in both 2004 and 2006). Named head coach at LSU on Nov. 30, 1999, Saban led an immediate turnaround of a program that had suffered through seven losing seasons during the 1990s. His 48 victories over five seasons ranked third among Division I-A head coaches during that time. Saban, Paul Dietzel and current LSU head coach Les Miles are the only coaches in the program's history to post multiple 10-win seasons. Saban, Dietzel and Bernie Moore are the only head coaches in Tiger history to win two SEC titles. Saban's 2000 Tigers rebounded from two straight losing seasons to post an 8-4 record, capped by a 31-20 win over No. 15 Georgia Tech in the Peach Bowl. Victories over Tennessee and Mississippi State highlighted that season, along with a key road win at Ole Miss. The 2001 Tigers improved to 10-3 overall and won the program's first outright SEC title since 1986 with a 31-20 win over second-ranked Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game. An impressive second half against the Volunteers was a trademark of Saban's coaching acumen, as LSU outscored the Vols 21-3 in the final half to erase a 17-10 deficit. They won the game despite the absence of starting quarterback Rohan Davey and running back LaBrandon Toefield. Sparked by one of the most prolific offenses in the nation, a unit that averaged 451.5 yards per game, the Tigers capped the 2001 season with a 47-34 defeat of Big Ten champion Illinois in the Sugar Bowl, LSU's first victory in a New Year's Day bowl game since 1968. Stifling defense was the trademark of the 2002 Tigers. LSU posted an 8-5 record and a second straight New Year's Day bowl appearance. The Tigers, who faced Texas in the Cotton Bowl, held opponents to under 275 yards per game through the season's first six games and scored a school-record 30 or more points in six straight games. LSU just missed winning a second consecutive SEC West title, as a last-minute comeback by Arkansas in the regular-season finale prevented LSU from another appearance in the SEC Championship Game. That LSU team overcame the midseason loss of starting quarterback Matt Mauck, free safety Damien James and Toefield in successive weeks to make a run at an SEC Western Division title. Saban's philosophy of "out of yourself and into the team" paid huge dividends in 2003. The Tigers produced a 13-1 record, won their second SEC championship and earned the school's second national championship with a squad that was among the nation's most dominant on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The LSU offense scored a school-record 475 points (33.9 per game) while holding 13 of 14 opponents to fewer than 20 points. LSU's defense ranked first nationally in points allowed per game (11.0) and total defense (252.0 yards per game). After a 7-1 start, LSU ended the season with six dominating victories by an average margin of 35-10. An impressive 34-13 victory over Georgia in the 2003 SEC title game paved LSU's way to an appearance in the BCS Championship Game against top-ranked Oklahoma. The Tigers produced a dominant defensive effort against the Sooners in the Sugar Bowl, limiting the Sooners to 154 yards of total offense in a 21-14 victory. Saban's final LSU team in 2004 overcame the loss of 13 players from the 2003 squad who went on to NFL rosters, posting a 9-3 record while producing the SEC's best rushing offense (200.7 yards per game). The Tiger defense ranked third nationally during the regular season in total defense (249.9 yards per game) and passing defense (145.4 yards per game), allowing only 15.9 points per contest. Over its final six games, the 2004 LSU defense allowed only 12 points in the second half on the way to a berth in the Capital One Bowl against Iowa – LSU's fourth consecutive January bowl berth (a first for the Tiger program). Saban served as head coach at Michigan State from 1995-99, his second stint at the East Lansing school as he also spent 1983-87 as the Spartans' defensive coordinator/secondary coach. After playing in only one bowl game in the previous four years, Michigan State made four postseason appearances in Saban's five years at the helm. Saban led MSU to a 34-24-1 (.585) record. In 1999, Saban led his final Spartans team to a No. 7 national ranking, finishing in a tie for second place in the Big Ten. The Spartans defeated Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in the same year for the first time since 1965 and recorded six wins at home for the first time since the 1912 season. The Spartans' performance that year landed them a spot in the Citrus Bowl. Michigan State led the Big Ten in rushing defense (77.0 ypg) and total defense (299.0 ypg) while ranking fifth nationally in rushing defense and 11th in total defense. The MSU offense averaged 31.0 points per game. Saban was the first coach in school history to put the Spartans in postseason bowl games in each of his first three seasons – as he led Michigan State to the Independence Bowl in 1995, the Sun Bowl in 1996 and the Aloha Bowl in 1997. Before Michigan State, Saban spent four seasons (1991-94) as defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Bill Belichick. The Browns went from allowing the most points (462) in the NFL prior to Saban's arrival to allowing the fewest points (204) in the league in 1994, the sixth-fewest points surrendered in NFL history at the time. In each of Saban's four years guiding the Browns defense, they never permitted an average of more than 19.2 points per game. He built a reputation as one of the finest defensive coaches in the league and also was heavily involved in the team's player personnel and scouting process. Saban's first head coaching position came at the University of Toledo in 1990, as he guided the Rockets to a record of 9-2 that year, finishing as co-champions of the Mid-American Conference. The Rockets ranked among the NCAA leaders in both total defense (12th at 284.8 ypg) and scoring defense (16th at 16.2 ppg) and missed posting an undefeated record by a mere five points. Saban joined Toledo after serving as secondary coach with the Houston Oilers for two seasons under Jerry Glanville (1988-89), his first NFL coaching position. He quickly made an impact on the Oilers defense, as the team's secondary tied for fourth in the AFC in 1988 with 21 interceptions and then tied for second in the conference in 1989 with 22 picks. In his first stint at Michigan State, Saban served as secondary coach and defensive coordinator under George Perles from 1983-87. Saban played an integral part in helping the Spartans make three postseason bowl appearances, including a Big Ten championship in 1987 and a 20-17 victory over Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl. Michigan State led the nation in rushing defense in 1987, (61.2 ypg) and ranked second in scoring defense (12.4 ppg). A native of Fairmont, W. Va., Saban is a 1973 graduate of Kent State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He earned a master's degree in sports administration from Kent State in 1975. Born Oct. 31, 1951, Saban and his wife, the former Terry Constable, have two children, Nicholas and Kristen. They have been married for 44 years and are enjoying the company of their granddaughter, Amélie, a daughter-in-law Kelsé and son-in-law Adam Setas. Saban co-authored "Tiger Turnaround" in 2001, documenting his first two years at LSU. He then co-authored "How Good Do You Want to Be?" in 2005, a book that offers real-life principles for success at work and at home. In addition to their work as fundraisers for LSU's Student-Athlete Academic Center, the Sabans supported several charitable and civic projects in Louisiana. The largest of those efforts was with the Children's Miracle Network, for which Terry and Nick Saban raised more than $100,000 per year. At Michigan State, the Sabans started the Nick's Kids Foundation, which they have continued in Tuscaloosa, a vibrant example of their continuing concern for disadvantaged children. Since Nick and Terry arrived in Tuscaloosa, nearly $6 million has been distributed to students, teachers and children's causes at over 150 charities through the Nick's Kids Foundation. The Sabans also have played a big role in tornado relief efforts in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding areas. Immediately following the devastating storm on April 27, 2011, Nick and Terry visited shelters where they paid for and served meals to those in need. Through Nick's Kids, the Sabans joined with Project Team Up and Habitat for Humanity in helping to rebuild 15 homes lost in the tornado. After the Crimson Tide's 16th national championship in 2015, the Sabans began work on the 16th Habitat for Humanity home. With support and donations from the Sabans, St. Francis Catholic Church broke ground on the Saban Catholic Student Center. In receiving the 2008 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, Saban was awarded a $50,000 gift at the A-Day Game. He designated the gift for Nick's Kids, as well as an additional $20,000 gift for The University of Alabama scholarship fund. In June of 2008, the Sabans announced a $1 million gift to benefit Alabama's first-generation scholarship program. The gift has a special meaning to the Sabans, as both Nick and Terry were first-generation graduates.

After updating the latest Raiders news, the crew takes a deep dive into some past free agents and a few past "what if" draft picks.Show Notes:https://www.onlynationpod.com/ep-59-what-was-and-what-might-have-been/

Discuss how the 08 SEC Championship loss to Tim Tebow & the Florida Gators became the catalyst building block to them capturing the 2009 National Championship! Mark Ingram not performing like a freshman and what it was like having to hit him daily in practice. Former Univ of Alabama All-Americans Rashad Johnson and Butkus Award winner Rolando McClain being two of the smartest players he's ever played alongside. How, " THE SABAN EFFECT" made him grow as a ball player and a man. Also, what makes his training style so unique and different from all the rest in the business, DETAIL! Training Univ of Alabama freshman sensation, mutli time Player of The Week Malachi Moore as early as the 9th grade. Foreseeing he'd be a defensive back instead of reciever which is the position he was playing at the time! Why being a sports specific trainer is more or just as rewarding to him as sitting on the couch waiting to hear his name called on draft day! The challenge of really learning a Nick Saban playback as an incoming freshman. Should the eventual 2020 CFB National Champion winner have an asterisk beside the season. What's next for AllIn 1training? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/e36unfiltered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/e36unfiltered/support

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Your boy Q gives you the news and notes from the weekend including NFL Revenue share, Rolando McClain making a comeback and the Richie Incognito suspension. Your Calls in Segment # 2 and # 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Rockets get Westbrook and unload CP3 - (11:33) Spurs pull Morris' offer and sign Trey Lyles - (20:52) Maddy Skyeline: Maddy Skye of the San Antonio Express-News on her jort retrieval - (33:32) NFL handing out suspensions & Rolando McClain looking to get back in the league

There are certain games we hold deeply in our heart. Whether it was because of the game itself, a metaphor for something greater, a dominant performance from our favorite player, a bookmark for a season or time we’ll fail to forget, there are games that will forever be more valuable to us than others. Houston v. Dallas 2014 is one of them for me. I completely forgot about Houston v. New York (G) 2014. Where was I? Who am I? What happened? A quick refresh reminded me of Shane Lechler throwing a fake punt to Alfred Blue to open my own personal gates of hell, DeAndre Hopkins’s one handed catch ruined by an illegal formation, J.J. Watt’s two point conversation stop, and Victor Cruz torching Kareem Jackson on slant routes...five years ago. Houston v. Dallas is different. I can sit it all clean and clear. I remember the Ebola scare and hazmat suits. J.J. Watt missing Tony Romo once, and missing him again to lead to a Terrance Williams touchdown. Brandon Brooks and Derek Newton. Rolando McClain sideline to sideline tackling. One of Arian Foster’s last great games. Johnathan Joseph v. Dez Bryant. The Ryan Fitzpatrick turnover experience. Bill O’Brien’s decision to punt instead of go for it on fourth and two in overtime. Bryant’s catch over Joseph to pretty much seal it. I remember my parent’s old house, how much I was writing, how much I was dying to be anywhere else, and the end of that awful summer before I moved out to live with the snakes and the rocks and the sun. With the offseason at its lowest point, rather than fabricate content, we played ESPN Classic and rewatched this game. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE: You can subscribe on iTunes here. You can subscribe on Android/Google here. You can subscribe/listen on Spotify here. You can subscribe/listen on Stitcher here. Please subscribe and write a lovely review that gives us that three stars out of five rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode this week. Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey, Drew, and Tyler trial a new format while discussing relegations in sports, NFL players in the news, the NBA Playoffs, and more on this episode of the OT Sports Report! Please feel free to send us your comments and questions on Twitter @OTNSports using #OTSR. This podcast is part of The Overtime Network, check us out at OvertimeNetwork.com. Also please consider supporting us on Patreon. Your support makes this network possible and will allow us to create a higher quantity and quality of content for you. Thank you in advance for your generosity! You can find our page at Patreon.com/OvertimeNetwork. Lastly, join the conversation on our Discord server (https://discord.gg/TCkgF9m)! We'd love to hear your thoughts! Music provided by FreeSongsToUse Track: Give Me The Beat by Seico. youtube.com/c/SeicoMusic twitter.com/Seicomusic

Joey, Drew, and Tyler trial a new format while discussing relegations in sports, NFL players in the news, the NBA Playoffs, and more on this episode of the OT Sports Report! Please feel free to send us your comments and questions on Twitter @OTNSports using #OTSR. This podcast is part of The Overtime Network, check us out at OvertimeNetwork.com. Also please consider supporting us on Patreon. Your support makes this network possible and will allow us to create a higher quantity and quality of content for you. Thank you in advance for your generosity! You can find our page at Patreon.com/OvertimeNetwork. Lastly, join the conversation on our Discord server (https://discord.gg/TCkgF9m)! We'd love to hear your thoughts! Music provided by FreeSongsToUse Track: Give Me The Beat by Seico. youtube.com/c/SeicoMusic twitter.com/Seicomusic

Former Cowboys Linebacker Rolando McClain is in trouble again. On today's edition of CowboysCast, Bobby discusses why McClain's trouble still matters to the Cowboys even after leaving the organization. Check out the 2017 Cowboys Blitz Post NFL Draft Guide: https://cowboysblitz.com/2017-post-nfl-draft-guide/

TOPICS: Segment #1: Raiders News Titbits - Congrats to Reggie McKenzie on his 4 year contract extension - Aldon Smith Periscope Video incident and rehab. check in - Rolando McClain enjoys some Purple Drank Segment #2: Jack Del Rio - Looking back and going forward We expect Jack Del Rio to have greater success in his second year as head coach. Most of the team will be in their second year under his system. Raider Greg reviews the coaching staff and gives his thoughts. We hear portions of coaches press conferences from Raiders.com, as well as a portion of the Raiders Roundtable held at Raiders training camp by radio 95.7 The Game. Segment #3: Raiders Offensive Line Big things are expected from the Raiders' offensive line this year. They are already rated as one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. We review the players and how they are doing as we approach our first preseason game vs the Arizona Cardinals. Raider Greg talks some on the rest of the offense as well. We also hear more from one of coach Del Rio's media sessions at training camp. Segment #4: Congratulations to NFL Hall of Famer Ken Stabler Ken Stabler was inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend, and we review his career. Greg Papa spoke with Cliff Branch on 95.7 The Game, and we hear some of the interview. Segment #5: Raider Nation “Boneline” Call-in Segment This week’s callers: Boneline 459 Caller List 01. The Raider Optimist 02. Johnny D The Bluegrass Raider 03. Kevin the Raider Nerd in Atlanta 04. Valley Raider 05. RN Raider 06. Raider Rick in Utah 07. RN Raider Call #2 08. Raider Chuko 09. Autumn Wind Williams - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Going Down For Real by Flo Rida; Big Time by Peter Gabriel; The Autumn Wind by NFL Films; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:10:37

- Randy Gregory has failed a 5th drug test in just over a year, resulting in an extended suspension that could see him miss the season. Mike Fisher from CowboysHQ joins host Bobby Belt to discuss the way forward without Gregory and Rolando McClain's absence from camp. - Former Oklahoma Sooners Wide Receiver David Robinson is trusted by some of the game's top receivers to get them ready for the season and improve their skill set. Coach Rob sits down with Bobby to assess the Cowboys at the receiver position. Follow us all on social media... Bobby - Twitter.com/SportsByDallas Fish - Twitter.com/FishSports Coach Rob - Twitter.com/DRobSports1 #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #NFL #NFCEast #TrainingCamp #RandyGregory #RolandoMcClain #Football #CowboysNation #CowboyNation

The Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer David Moore lets us know if he thinks Rolando McClain we be on the plane to training camp and what changes need to happen for the Cowboys defense.

- The Cowboys have brought back Justin Durant in the wake of the Rolando McClain suspension; what should fans expect from him? Mike Fisher from CowboysHQ.com joins host Bobby Belt to discuss that and the latest surrounding Dez Bryant's lawsuit against Royce West. - As the Cowboys get closer to training camp, what are some of the bigger questions facing Dallas in 2016? Bobby talks it over with RJ Ochoa from InsideTheStar.com. Be sure to follow us all on social media... Bobby - Twitter.com/SportsByDallas Mike - Twitter.com/FishSports RJ - Twitter.com/RJOchoa #CowboysNation #Cowboys #DallasCowboys #NFL #Football #NFCEast #NFC #DezBryant #Dallas #TrainingCamp

- Will the Cowboys turn to former Dallas Linebacker Justin Durant as their solution to Rolando McClain's suspension? Bobby talks it over with Mike Fisher from CowboysHQ.com. - Darrin Smith was one of the fastest and most talented Linebackers in the league during his 4 years with the Cowboys from 1993-1997. Darrin joins Bobby to talk about the behind-the-scenes stories of the 90s dynasty and his present day work with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Follow us on social media... Bobby - Twitter.com/SportsByDallas Fish - Twitter.com/FishSports Darrin Smith - Twitter.com/DarrinSmith59 #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #SuperBowl #Football #NFL #JustinDurant #DarrinSmith #NFC #CowboysNation

On tonight's episode of The Skybox we'll be talking about the already explosive NBA offseason by diving into the landscape changing announcement about KD taking his talents to Golden State. We will also be going over NFL news and going over the Rolando McClain 10 game suspension. We'll also be doing the Quick Three and MLB news and more. So sit back and relax in the Skybox! Follow the official TSOTS Productions Facebook page here.  Join the official Skybox Facebook group here. Follow the official TSOTS Productions Twitter at @TSOTSProduction Follow the official TSOTS Productions Instagram at @TwoSidesOfTheStory Go to the official TSOTS Productions website here.

Ballzy hosts Barry Horn and Kevin Sherrington chat with Rick Gosselin on Rolando McClain, who was recently suspended for 10 games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The group discusses whether McClain gets away with too much and if he even enjoys playing football. Other members of the Cowboys' defense are discussed and what areas need more help. Do the Cowboys have too many "character guys" on the team? Finally, Rick discusses with the guys his interviews and chats with Buddy Ryan. The NFL coach died last week at the age of 82.

On today’s show, we discuss Andrew Luck and Doug Baldwin’s big contracts, a round of suspensions for Johnny Manziel to Rolando McClain to Sheldon Richardson.Sadly, we also have to discuss the passing of coaching legend Buddy Ryan. We talk about his legacy and everything else he did for the sport of football.Then in the second half of the podcast, we do a Defense Draft. We go around the horn and have a discussion ranking the best Defenses in the league, based on what we think they can do in 2016, with a draft format. This should make for some interesting discussion, some controversy, and fun as well.

On today’s show, we discuss Andrew Luck and Doug Baldwin’s big contracts, a round of suspensions for Johnny Manziel to Rolando McClain to Sheldon Richardson.Sadly, we also have to discuss the passing of coaching legend Buddy Ryan. We talk about his legacy and everything else he did for the sport of football.Then in the second half of the podcast, we do a Defense Draft. We go around the horn and have a discussion ranking the best Defenses in the league, based on what we think they can do in 2016, with a draft format. This should make for some interesting discussion, some controversy, and fun as well.

- The NFL announced Thursday that Rolando McClain had been suspended for 10 games after violating the league's substance abuse policy. On top of that, the Cowboys learned that DeMarcus Lawrence's suspension would not be reduced. Mike Fisher from CowboysHQ joins host Bobby Belt to talk about it. - The National Fantasy Football Convention suffered a setback in court this week. Bobby outlines why this entire battle comes down to petty greed from the NFL. - Cowboys rookie Running Back Darius Jackson was turning heads at mini-camp and OTAs recently. He stops by to talk with Bobby about 2016 and his life off the field. Follow us on social media... Bobby - Twitter.com/SportsByDallas Fish - Twitter.com/FishSports Darius - Twitter.com/DJackson_6 #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #CowboysNation #RolandoMcClain #DeMarcusLawrence #BuddyRyan #NFFC #NFL #Football

- OTAs provided plenty of discussion for Cowboys fans with Rolando McClain's absence, Dez Bryant's rehab, and Terrance Mitchell's release. Mike Fisher from CowboysHQ.com joins host Bobby Belt to discuss. - Anthony Wallace, a former linebacker at Oregon and North Texas, went undrafted in April, but he's not letting that stop him from pursuing his dreams of playing in the NFL. Anthony stops by to discuss why he's spent 4 hours every day for two weeks outside of Valley Ranch looking for a shot. - And Cowboys receivers under-performed in 2015, so what can we expect in 2016? Bobby is joined by Inside The Star's RJ Ochoa to talk about it. Be sure to register for the National Fantasy Football Convention in Pasadena, California, on July 15-17! GoNFFC.com Follow us on social media... Bobby Belt - Twitter.com/SportsByDallas Mike Fisher - Twitter.com/FishSports Anthony Wallace - Instagram.com/btp_antwallace RJ Ochoa - Twitter.com/RJOchoa #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #DezBryant #TerranceMitchell #NFL #RolandoMcClain #Football #AmericasTeam

The Dallas Morning News Cowboys writer David Moore talks about how Tony Romo looks in OTAs, where is the missing Rolando McClain, who will be suspended at the beginning of the season.

- It's been a busy week of Cowboys OTAs, on and off the field. Mike Fisher from CowboysHQ joins host Bobby Belt to discuss the latest with Rolando McClain, Ron Leary, and Maliek Collins. - The Cowboys are in win-now mode, so what can they reasonably expect from their rookie class? Matt Miller, lead NFL Draft writer for Bleacher Report, stops by and breaks it down. - With Maliek Collins down for the count and suspensions still hanging over Randy Gregory and DeMarcus Lawrence, what can the team expect out of their remaining Defensive Linemen? Cami Griffin from CowboysHQ is here to break it down. Sign up today for the National Fantasy Football Convention at GoNFFC.com! Bobby - Twitter.com/SportsByDallas Fish - Twitter.com/FishSports Matt - Twitter.com/NFLDraftScout Cami - Twitter.com/CamiAnnG

Week 5 of the NFL is upon us and Craig has his sights set on the top games of the day! Will Seattle get it done on the road in Cincy? Must win time for Philly and New Orleans. And Dallas gets Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain back... will that be enough to stop Tom Brady and the Patriots? And Craig recaps Roger Goodell's comments after the fall league meetings... NFL to LA soon? Plus, college football is heating up with some pivotal conference match ups! Who will come out on top in the Pac-12 battle of undefeated, Cal or Utah? A heavy weight clash in the Big Ten as Jim Harbaugh of Michigan faces off with Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern. And why Florida State vs Miami has lost some of its luster. All that and lots more on Airing it Out with Craig James!

Nothing is off limits as KD checks in with the latest episode of Crunchtime. Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain return and with them comes a firestorm of national controversy with our own Mike Fisher embroiled. Fish weighs in on the situation while Joey Ickes and Keith Mullins join KD in parsing through the strange Cowboys coaching decisions (and shortcomings) as well as the fits for the returning players and how things will look moving forward. It doesn't get any more hectic than Week 5, with the juggernaut offense of the New England Patriots coming to town scoring 40 points a game. Oh boy...      (Music: The Man Righ Chea - Mystikal, No Limit Records | Put Your Cups Up - What? Band Live Performance 2011)

Less than an hour before the NFL deadline, the Cowboys and Dez Bryant agreed to a long-term deal. KD Drummond takes a look at the salary cap impact of the deal, and then is joined by Mike Fisher to discuss the ins and outs of the negotiation. How did the last two weeks happen? What's the deal with national media coverage? Then the two move on to Greg Hardy, his appeal and potential on field impact. Finally, they revisit the newly suspended Rolando McClain and the myriad of transgressions in his short time with the club. It's the final show of the offseason, get in here and learn something! Breaking Down The Dez Contract | 01:35Impact on the 2015 Cap | 04:35How Cowboys View The Salary Cap | 05:37NFC Competition & Early 2015 Schedule | 06:10Commercial Insert | 08:27Cowboys Insider Mike Fisher | 08:33How The Last Two Weeks Went Down | 09:27How The National Media Covered The Negotiation | 12:20Greg Hardy’s Appeal, Future & Pass Rush Impact | 17:10Rolando McClain Doesn’t Love Football | 25:50Do Fish & KD Matter? | 33:05Tony Romo Update | 35:55Wrap Up & Outro | 38:00

#SportsTalkLine Conversation - Mercurial MLB Rolando McClain is a million dollar NFL talent. He also has a five cent blue-light-special head. Join Host Steven Van Over and Senior Analyst Ben Grimaldi as they ask, is McClain worth the trouble in big D? #StevenVanOver #BenGrimaldi #DallasCowboys #NFL

- Rolando McClain was under a microscope and still failed a drug test. Bobby, Bryson, and Josh discuss his future with the team. - What is the hold up on Greg Hardy's appeal? - Dez Bryant appears to be on the verge of a new contract; How much did the media's smear campaign delay action? The guys talk about it. You can follow all of us on Twitter... Bobby - twitter.com/SportsByDallas Josh - twitter.com/JoshWingate_302 Bryson - twitter.com/BrysonTreece Check out Bryson's article on McClain: http://insidethestar.com/rolando-mcclain-sets-cowboys-defense-back-with-suspension/ Also be sure to follow Cowboys Nation at twitter.com/CowboysNation on Twitter and on the web at www.InsideTheStar.com

We are back with our second show of this week. Gary and Randy join Sean to talk some NFL news. The guys talk the latest on the Adrian Peterson situation, Rolando McClain and Matt Schaub have found homes, The Jets file tampering charges on the Patriots, we go around the NFL and discuss what teams should do with certain QB's, and even wonder what teams could surprise. Just for fun, we make some Masters predictions as well.Matt then joins proceedings, as he and Sean review the Viernes de Futbol game between DC United and Orlando SC, which featured another late goal win for DC. Then to finish off the show, they preview the rest of the games being played in MLS Week 5.

We are back with our second show of this week. Gary and Randy join Sean to talk some NFL news. The guys talk the latest on the Adrian Peterson situation, Rolando McClain and Matt Schaub have found homes, The Jets file tampering charges on the Patriots, we go around the NFL and discuss what teams should do with certain QB's, and even wonder what teams could surprise. Just for fun, we make some Masters predictions as well.Matt then joins proceedings, as he and Sean review the Viernes de Futbol game between DC United and Orlando SC, which featured another late goal win for DC. Then to finish off the show, they preview the rest of the games being played in MLS Week 5.

Pro Football Talk - Tony Romo restructures. Cowboys looking at Adrian Peterson? Carson Stadium, Rolando McClain and Nate Washington. Today's sports news with host Steven Van Over to keep you up to date and on topic. Check back for more Pro Football Talk on the SportsTalkLine.com network. #SportsTalkLine #NFL #StevenVanOver #ProFootBallTalk

Just 48 hours after securing their first NFC East championship since 2009, the Cowboys have a lot left on their plate. KD and Mike Fisher go over the finer points of whether the team should rest their starters with little in their control in the way of playoff positioning. Tony Romo's worthiness of the MVP comes up, and Jerry's talking Dez Bryant contract again. Also, Rolando McClain's mansion in Alabama burned down and something seems troubling. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest on the 2014 Dallas Cowboys as they prepare for the regular season finale.

Could the loss of Demarcus Ware end up being a good thing for a team with still no semblance of an edge rush? Mike Fisher checks in from the halls of Valley Ranch to talk the state of the Cowboys, coming off their dominating victory over the New Orleans Saints. There's no time to rest, as the equally surprising 3-1 Houston Texans come to town to battle for the Governor's Cup this coming Sunday. What's the latest on Romo Wednesday? Who's in the injury tub and the trainer's room? What's the temperature of this team? Catch up on all the latest on the Dallas Cowboys with KD and The Fish... on Hook Line And Sinker!

TOPICS: Segment #1: "News tidbits and updates" Rolando McClain back in the news? He's about to be featured in and ESPN story. He says he "wanted to kill someone." Segment #2: "Steelers @ Raiders Postgame Recap" The Raiders took a 21-3 lead against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half, then the Steelers scored 15 unanswered points in the second half to make every Raiders fan in the coliseum and the television viewing audience very nervous. Raider Greg reviews the game, plus we hear from Marcel Reece and Terrelle Pryor courtesy of radio 95.7 "The Game" and Raiders.com. Segment #3: "Eagles @ Raiders Pregame Breakdown" Raider Greg gives his thoughts on the upcoming matchup vs the Philadelphia Eagles this week in Oakland. The Raiders can pull even at .500 with a win. Segment #4: "Bonus Segment: Greg Papa interviews Jon Gruden" A segment that was featured on Comcast SportsNet a week ago. Greg Papa sat down with Jon Gruden and talked about Terrelle Pryor, Gruden's time as Raiders head coach, what happened when he was "traded" to Tampa Bay, his desire to coach again, and more. Segment #5: "The Boneline" Voicemail Segment You can call in to the Boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Sorry if your call is not aired. Please call back to get on another show. This week's callers: 01. Raider Steve from "The Burgh" 02. Raider Jaime from Bakersfield, California 03. Autumn Wind Williams from Oaktown 04. Erie Raider from Erie, Pennsylvania 05. Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania 06. Raider 1375 07. Houston Raider Steve 08. Raider Steve from Vegas 09. Uptown Raider Chris from Upland, California 10. Raider Sid, aka "Desert Raider" from the I.E. - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: The Raiders by Sam Spence; Back in Black by AC-DC; Love Hangover by Donna Summer; Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 1:14:37

1. SI praises Swofford 2. Looking ahead to Pitt 3. Rolando McClain retires

TOPICS: Segment #1: "News Updates" A quick mention of Rolando McClain being arrested, AGAIN. This time as a Baltimore Raven, but maybe not for long! Segment #2: "Raiders begin Voluntary Player Workouts" The Raiders began "phase one" of the offseason player schedule. Voluntary workouts at the Raiders Alameda facility, and team meetings in the classrooms. We hear the media sessions with Stefan Wisniewski and Jacoby Ford, then Raider Greg gives his input on the new Raiders. Segment #3: "No Pass on Lazy Ass" Free passes are over in Oakland as Reggie McKenzie works on changing the culture of the Oakland Raiders. Sports Illustrated did a feature on this in their latest magazine issue, the RaiderTake blog talked about it, and Raider Greg shares the story. Segment #4: "The 2013 NFL Draft begins in Two Days!" Most of Raider Nation expects, and hopes, that Reggie McKenzie will trade down out of the 3rd overall pick in order to pick up an extra pick or picks. We will soon find out who Reggie picks, to begin his rebuilding of the Oakland Raiders through the draft. Segment #5: "Our Toll-Free Boneline Voicemail Segment" This week's callers: 01. Raider Chris from OakTown 02. Loudog from Sunny Riverside California 03. Nebraska Raider 04. Giovanni from Murietta, California 05. Big Chris from Oakland, California You can call in to the Boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Sorry if your call is not aired. Please call back to get on another show. - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Music credit: Back in Black by AC-DC, The Raiders by Sam Spence Available in the iTunes store. Running time - 47:53

In today’s episode, we are going to cover: 1.Which LA team has a better chance of coming back from their respective series, with both the Lakers and the Clippers being down 2-0. 2. We are also going to talk about Rolando McClain being sentenced to 180 days in prison and what it means to Raiders fans. 3. What to expect from the Dodgers without CF Matt Kemp, who has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained in his left hamstring.

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Tidbits Segment" Our Raiders' tidbit of the day is the Rolando McClain incident. Segment #2: "Raiders @ Dolphins Postgame" The Raiders came out flat and remained that way in Miami. The Dolphins won by a score of 34-14, with the Raiders scoring two late touchdowns after trailing 34-0. They need to turn things around quick or they may see their playoff hopes evaporate. Segment #3: "Raiders @ Packers Pregame Breakdown" The Raiders travel to the frozen tundra of Green Bay this Sunday. Raider Greg breaks down the game and we hear from some players via audio clips from the Bay Area's only FM radio station 95.7 "The Game", as well as audio from Raiders.com. Segment #4: "Our Boneline Voicemail Segment" This week's callers: 01. Raider Pam on way to Miami game with husband Bill 02. Arch Angel 03. Caller looking for the Raiders 04. Raider Bill and Pam leaving Miami 05. NE Raider from Newcastle England 06. Raider Pam going to work Monday in Florida 07. HellRaider in Texas 08. Raider Coggs in Miami 09. Raider Fat Mat from Sacramento, California 10. Raider Chris from Scranton, Pennsylvania 11. Raider Steve in Vegas 12. Raider Mike from Tampa, Florida 13. C-Money 14. Raider Ho from the Cochella Valley, California Music Credit: Back in Black by Simon Wright (available on iTunes) You too can call in to the Boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Sorry if your call is not aired. Please call back to get on another show. - Join our forum at: http://www.raidernationpodcast.com/forum - Subscribe free in iTunes - Visit our YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/raidernationpodcast Running time - 1:19:46

In this episode, we talk about the McRib, a 200 lb third grader, smartphones spying, Victoria's Secret failing, Christmas ornament stabbing, moonshine discovered in water plant, criminal sues former hostages, urinal video games, undercover strippers sneak into jail, Hanson making beer, white Coke cans getting pulled, kid arrested for burping in class, couple has sex in water park, Rolando McClain's arrest photo, and more!Please subscribe / rate / review us on iTunes!Visit us at @salty_language / facebook.com/saltylanguagesalty-language.tumblr.com / saltylanguage@gmail.com Episode Links: 1. Marginal cost of the McRib: http://tinyurl.com/7s5zhdo2. 200 lb 3rd grader put in foster care: http://tinyurl.com/7v4v4r8 3. Smartphones spying on people: http://tinyurl.com/72nqe624. Victoria's Secret fail: http://tinyurl.com/74v5oyo5. Woman stabs someone with an ornament: http://tinyurl.com/7fg87p2 6. Moonshine discovered: http://tinyurl.com/c66ufte7. Man sues former hostages: http://tinyurl.com/d4jonfe8. Urinal video games: http://tinyurl.com/cjkhtfx 9. Undercover strippers get into prisons: http://tinyurl.com/btpau2510. Hanson making beer: http://tinyurl.com/ckotm4y 11. White Coke cans getting pulled: http://tinyurl.com/8a9manu12. Kid arrested for burping in class: http://tinyurl.com/6s8pes3 13. Couple has sex at water park: http://tinyurl.com/6usho6y14. Rolando McClain goofy pic 1: http://tinyurl.com/7oe38yn 15. Rolando McClain pic 2: http://tinyurl.com/6pkqyzg

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raiders Camp News Update" Lamarr Houston signed his contract and will be in camp. Players started arriving on Tuesday, practices start on Thursday (today). When Raider Greg recorded this show yesterday (Wed. 7/30/10), Rolando McClain had not yet signed...and Raider Greg stated as such. However, great news came out today that McClain has signed, so he will be in camp. Segment #2: "A Tribute To Jack Tatum" Jack Tatum passed away from a heart attack on July 27th, shocking the Raider Nation and sports community. The Raiders issued a statement recognizing Jack as a true Raider "warrior". We have included an audio file from local ABC television which covered the story very well. Raider Greg also gives his thoughts. Segment #3: "Why Is Raiders Training Camp Such A Secret?" Many NFL teams open their training camp up to fans, allowing them to watch their team practicing for the upcoming season. The Raiders have been known for keeping a tighter lid on their camp than most teams. Raider Greg and a lot of other Raider fans wish that the Raiders would adapt a more open policy. Segment #4: "John Herrera.....Saint?" The Napa Valley Register, the local newspaper in Napa....where the Raiders training camp is located.....did an article on Raiders executive John Herrera on this Tuesday. It details his long association with the Raiders, going all the way back to when he was 16 years old and began working for the Raiders. The article portrays him in a very positive light. Raider Greg tells the story, and gives his thoughts about John. You can read the newspaper article here: http://napavalleyregister.com/sports/article_d18d4e86-9938-11df-84aa-001cc4c03286.html Segment #5: "What Are Denver Podcasters Saying About Raider Greg and the Raider Nation Podcast?" Raider Greg got an email from Denver podcasters who do a show called, "South Stands Denver: The Fancast". They wanted to let Raider Greg know that they used a portion of our show #276 "Raider Greg's 2010 Crystal Ball" in their most recent show. We play you that excerpt from their show, plus their 2010 predictions for the Denver Broncos. Raider Greg rebuts a few comments that they had about Raiders fans and Greg personally. You can find the Denver Fancast here: http://www.southstandsdenver.com The show in which they talked about us is Show #41 (2nd half). Segment #6: The Boneline (our toll-free voicemail line) 1-800-620-7181 Here are this week's callers: 01. Raider Dee from Sheffield, England 02. Raider Queef from Oxnard, California 03. San Jo Raider, San Jose, California 04. The Metal Raider 05. Raider Tatum from the midwest 06. Ohio Raider 07. Obi-Wan Raider 08. Raider Maniac from Central Illinois 09. Raider Jaime from Bakersfield, California 10. Arkansan Raider You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Sorry if your call is not aired. Please call back to get on another show. Credits: The ABC newscast that covered the Jack Tatum story can be seen here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NBGLFKAUM0 Running time - 57:41

TOPICS: Segment #1: "Raider Greg's 2010 Crystal Ball" Raider Greg breaks down the 2010 season game by game, giving you the "experts" opinions on how each game will play out, and then his opinion. Segment #2: "Richard Seymour - No Long Term Contract This Year" The Raiders gave up a 1st round pick in 2011 in order to trade for Richard Seymour in September of 2009. There was some criticism of this move at the time, with fans saying that it was risky to give up a 1st round pick to get Seymour for possibly just one year. No long-term contract was signed by the deadline, but the Raiders did make Seymour the Raiders "franchise player" for 2010, which means he will play a 2nd year in Oakland at a minimum. Any long-term deal will have to wait until after this season. Raider Greg gives his thoughts. Segment #3: "The Raiders NEW Linebacking Corps - Can They Defend The Pass?" A lot has been said about the acquisition of Rolando McClain, Kamerion Wimbley, and Quentin Groves during the off-season in order to help the Raiders in their run stopping abilities. In the last few years the Raiders lacked in this area, however, players such as Kirk Morrison, Ricky Brown, and Thomas Howard did defend the pass well....and they came up with quite a few interceptions. How will these new linebackers do in pass defense? Raider Greg discusses this topic. Segment #4: The Boneline (our toll-free voicemail line) 1-800-620-7181 Here are this week's callers: 01. LouDog from Sunny Southern California 02. Raider A.C. from Portland, Oregon 03. Raider Queef from Oxnard, California 04. Houston Raider Steve 05. Anonymous in Southern California 06. Raider Manic in Central Illinois 07. Raider Jaime aka "The Bakersfield Raider" 08. Juan Jorge in Santa Rosa, California Credits: The Song featured during the "Crystal Ball" segment and at the show end was "South Oakland" by Raiderhed. Raiderhed plays the night before all home games at Ricky's Sports Theater and Grill, San Leandro, California. You can get more info. on Raiderhead from the following links: http://www.raiderhed.com/ http://www.myspace.com/raiderhed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbPvmNRfc0I You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Sorry if your call is not aired. Please call back to get on another show. Running time - 48:38

TOPICS: Segment #1: "The 2010 Oakland Raiders Are Ready To RUN BABY!" Our new quarterback Jason Campbell should improve our passing game, which should help open up our run game, especially with an improved offensive line. Raider Greg breaks down the Raiders run game, going over new and returning players who he thinks will contribute. Segment #2: "The Offensive Line.....This Is The Question" Will our rookie draft class and free agent acquisitions make a big difference in the effectiveness of the offensive line? Raider Greg breaks down the changes and gives you his opinion. Segment #3: "The Raiders 2010 MONSTER DEFENSE" The addition of our new middle linebacker Rolando McClain as well as other off-season acquisitions, added to our already good core defense should make for an exciting time in 2010. Raider Greg breaks it down position by position. Segment #4: The Boneline (our toll-free voicemail line) 1-800-620-7181 Here are this week's callers: 01. Raider Mike from Chico, California 02. Raider Bill from American Samoa 03. Raider Bill from American Samoa (Call #2) 04. Western New York Raider 05. Houston Raider 06. LouDog from Sunny Southern California 07. The Surface Raider from the U.K. 08. Bloodline Raider 09. ObiWan Raider 10. Raider Linch from San Diego, California 11. Uptown Raider 12. The Raiders Guy from East Lansing 13. Raider Ray from the U.S. Navy You too can call in to the boneline and get on the podcast yourself. Toll-Free 1-800-620-7181. Try to keep your call around 2-3 minutes long. If we get a lot of calls we may not be able to air all of them, so make them good. Preference may be given to first time callers. Sorry if your call is not aired. Please call back to get on another show. Running time - 1:02:18

How football-crazy is this state? Make no mistake, Auburn legend Charles Barkley likes and supports Gene Chizik. But, he did say he thought Turner Gill would have been a better hire. (The Associated Press)In this week's Birmingham News sports podcast, I am joined by columnist Kevin Scarbinsky to discuss Charles Barkley's thoughts on Gene Chizik one year later, we begin to preview the national championship game and discuss just how crazy football is in Alabama. Kevin wrote a column this week talking with Barkley about his feelings on his school's football program. That column sparked a lot of talk and a lot of heat from readers and from Barkley. Kevin explains why some may have been upset with the column. With all the attention Alabama is receiving in the postseason -- Mark Ingram's Heisman Trophy, Rolando McClain's two trophies as a top defensive player and six AP All-Americans -- will the Tide be affected by the hype headed into a tough game against Texas? Download the podcast.

Heisman Trophy talk, BCS National Championship ponderings and should Auburn be in New Year's Day bowl? Alabama linebacker Cory Reamer waves a giant flag on the field at the Georgia Dome after the Tide earned a spot in the national championship game with a rout of the Florida Gators. (The Birmingham News / Hal Yeager) Today, Birmingham News columnists Kevin Scarbinsky and Ray Melick join me to talk about what appears to be the closest Heisman Trophy race in years, early thoughts on Alabama vs. Texas for the national championship and why Auburn deserves a New Year's Day bowl bid. Let's start with the Heisman Trophy. Both Kevin and Ray have Heisman votes. Ray voted for Mark Ingram. Kevin voted for Rolando McClain. What have the reactions been like from Alabama fans to your votes? Did the BCS get this matchup right? Are we certain that Texas is better than TCU, or that Texas is better than Cincinnati? Because I'm not sold Texas is better than TCU. It's possible Texas is. But I think it's possible Texas isn't, and to me that's the unfair flaw in the BCS process. The highest-ranked team Texas beat in the final BCS standings is Oklahoma State. There was no statement victory for Texas like Alabama had against No. 11 Virginia Tech, No. 12 LSU and No. 5 Florida. Did Auburn outmaneuver the other SEC schools with 7-5 records to get the Outback Bowl bid? If so, how did they manage it?   Download The Birmingham News Dec. 10 podcast.

Birmingham News columnist Ray Melick talks about voting in the Harris Poll. Our weekly Birmingham News Sports Podcast, Edition 5, is now available to listen and download. This week Birmingham News sports reporters Ray Melick and Jon Solomon discuss: No. 3 Alabama, which opens the SEC against an Arkansas team that ranks second nationally in pass efficiency. Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain said this week, "They’re a good offense and they score a lot of points, but they haven’t played us." We have seen Alabama’s secondary struggle at times against passing offenses, such as Utah in the Sugar Bowl a year ago. Could this be a case of Rolando getting ahead of himself? Auburn, which had a come-from-behind shootout win over West Virginia last week, plays a bad Ball State team this week. We've got to be impressed first with Auburn’s ability to come back for two different reasons: 1) A year ago, Auburn probably would have quit down 14-0. And, 2) A year ago, Chris Todd wouldn’t have been able to pass like that when a defense stacked against the run. Polls. Ray Melick is a Harris Poll voter. The first poll comes out after this week’s games. Does Ray believe the preseason poll has too great an influence on the season? We want your questions to read on the air (keep them clean and smart). Got a question about your favorite team, or why we wrote in the paper what we wrote? Send your questions to jsolomon@bhamnews.com.   Download: Birmingham News Sports Podcast 092409.mp3