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Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down all the biggest storylines from Week 14 in the NFL and the final College Football Playoff rankings — and why the committee may have botched the bracket worse than ever before. We cover — the Chiefs suffering another crushing loss, this time to the Texans, putting Kansas City officially on the ropes with barely a 15% chance to reach the postseason. Mahomes and the offense continue to stall while the defense keeps this team afloat, and we break down why KC may need to win out just to have a shot. The Eagles drop their third straight in a fist-fight loss to the Chargers as Jalen Hurts turns it over five times and Philly searches for answers. The Packers get a huge win over the rival Bears, but Chicago impresses even in defeat as Caleb Williams flashes star-level talent while Green Bay continues to look like a real Super Bowl contender. Plus — Josh Allen puts on the cape yet again as the Bills rally late to beat the Bengals, even as Buffalo’s defense continues to be a major liability. The Lions beat the Cowboys but Detroit’s defense remains a glaring issue, Dallas continues to slide out of the playoff picture, and we debate just how real either of these teams is in December. And is Shedeur Sanders the Browns' QB of the future? After throwing for 364 yards and three touchdowns, the conversation is heating up. In College Football, the CFP Rankings were a complete mess — maybe the worst we’ve ever seen. Alabama and BYU got blown out in their conference title games, opening the door for both Notre Dame and Miami, but the committee punished one loss and ignored the other. Tulane and JMU somehow land in the field despite résumé gaps that make no sense, the ACC’s disastrous tiebreaker system led to a 7–5 Duke team in the title game, and for the first time, Notre Dame appears to have been punished for not playing in a conference. We break down why the system is broken, why G5 auto-bids are tanking the bracket, and what big changes could (and should) be coming after this season. We also reveal our CFP Top 12 — including why Ole Miss shouldn’t be in, why BYU sneaks in despite the loss, and why coaching matters as much as résumé. Plus — This week’s CFB Helmet Stickers and NFL Game Balls

Joe says he's out on the NBA Cup, admitting it “doesn't move the needle” for him as the league continues to struggle with effort issues — from a dull All-Star Game to LeBron never participating in the dunk contest. He argues the dunk contest should be a marquee event, yet G-League players have been carrying it in recent years. The conversation then shifts to the wild landscape of college football, with a preview of the playoff, a look at JMU and Tulane representing the “little guy,” and Ole Miss making the CFP without Lane Kiffin.

Hour 2 focuses on Joe's take that the NBA Cup “doesn't move the needle” for him as the league struggles with effort issues, from a lackluster All-Star Game to LeBron never doing the dunk contest — a spotlight that G-League players have been stealing in recent years. The conversation then pivots to college football, previewing the playoff chaos with JMU and Tulane representing the “little guy” and Ole Miss making the CFP without Lane Kiffin. Joe and Hollywood also praise Brian Hartline, who is juggling finishing his OC duties at Ohio State while preparing to take over as USF head coach, and preview the Dolphins gearing up for Monday Night Football against the Steelers. The hour wraps with Hollywood's Headlines, covering Troy Aikman being done with NIL, Sydney Sweeney landing the next Sports Illustrated cover, a wild cruise story, and the Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch hat selling for $500K

College football isn't slowing down — and neither are we. Today's show breaks down everything from the Army–Navy rivalry to early bowl games and the first round of the College Football Playoff. If you want real analysis, real numbers, and real picks without the fluff, this is the show.We start with the Army–Navy Game in Baltimore, diving into ATS trends, rushing efficiency, PPA data, and why Navy's offense behind Blake Horvath may be too much for an inconsistent Army defense. Then we roll into bowl season, breaking down matchups like Boise State vs Washington in the LA Bowl and Troy vs Jacksonville State in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl — complete with strength-of-schedule notes, finishing-drive metrics, and who actually matches up better in the trenches.From there, we shift into the College Football Playoff First Round, starting with Alabama vs Oklahoma in Norman — a rematch with massive injury implications and turnover-margin red flags. We analyze whether Kalen DeBoer gets revenge, and why field position and special teams may decide it again.We also preview Miami vs Texas A&M, Ole Miss vs Tulane, and James Madison vs Oregon, breaking down talent gaps, explosiveness, havoc rate, and which underdogs actually have a shot.If you love data-driven CFB talk — SP+, PPA, five-factors, matchups, and honest betting insight — hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It helps the show grow and keeps college football conversation alive all year.

First Take begins with another Eagles stinker as they continue soaring directly into the ground. Ouch, that "Hurts." Will they hold off the Cowboys in the NFC East? And, hear what Jeff Saturday has to say about his former team trying Phillip Rivers as a Daniel Jones replacement! (0:00) Then, the crew goes scorched earth on the CFP selection committee for giving JMU and Tulane a chance (no disrespect). Should adjustments be made to the selection process? (25:30) Next, we react to Shedeur Sanders officially being named the Browns starter for the rest of the season. (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 9, 2025:Chapters:(01:10) - College Football Playoff reaction(06:20) - Did Notre Dame get snubbed?(16:27) - How to fix the current CFB system(19:01) - Packers/Bears reaction(27:28) - Chiefs loss to Texans(29:37) - Prayer for Jayden Daniels and Daniel Jones(33:50) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week(36:14) - Reflections from God on Matt's 40th birthday Want to advertise with us? Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

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Did Alabama skate into the college football playoff over Notre Dame? Why did the selection committee and the power four conferences allow two group of 6 schools in?

BOOM! Introducing the new head coach of Tulane Football... Will Hall! Corey Gloor sits down with the new man in charge on what led to this point, helping guide this team into the College Football Playoff while also preparing to take the reins of the Wave, and what the next steps are to continue Tulane's ascent in the college football world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JP gives out his weekly 'Peterlin Pass' to college football fans upset about Tulane and James Madison's inclusion in the College Football Playoff.

Oklahoma State officially welcomes Eric Morris to Stillwater as the new head football coach — but how confident should fans feel after watching his North Texas vs. Tulane performance? We dive into the early impressions, what translates to OSU, and why optimism (or caution) is justified.We also break down the arrival of new defensive coordinator Skylar Cassidy, expectations for the defense in 2025, and how this staff could reshape the Cowboys on both sides of the ball.Plus: Bedlam Basketball is BACK this Saturday. We preview the matchup, what OSU needs to do to win in Norman, and how a Bedlam win could change the Cowboys' NCAA Tournament outlook.To close the show, we react to this year's College Football Playoff storylines, debates, and chaos.If you enjoy Oklahoma State content, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your Bedlam predictions in the comments.The CGA Tour rolls on!00:00 – Intro & Show Preview01:15 – Eric Morris Officially Welcomed in Stillwater07:20 – UNT vs. Tulane: Did the Game Change Your Confidence in Morris?15:40 – First Impressions of New DC Skylar Cassidy23:55 – What This Defensive Staff Means for 202529:10 – Bedlam Basketball Preview36:25 – If OSU Wins Bedlam… Tournament Expectations?44:50 – Big 12 Hoops Landscape49:15 – Thoughts on the College Football Playoff56:10 – Final Takes & OutroOklahoma State Football, OSU Football, Eric Morris OSU, Skylar Cassidy OSU, Oklahoma State Basketball, Bedlam Basketball Preview, OSU vs OU, Oklahoma State vs Oklahoma, CGA Tour Podcast, Big 12 Football, Big 12 Basketball, College Football Playoff, CFP Rankings, Oklahoma State Cowboys, OSU Sports Podcast, North Texas Football, UNT Tulane, OSU Coaching Staff, Bedlam 2025, OSU Tournament Chances

Gator Nation is feeling a whole lot better about the Jon Sumrall hire after his remarkable first week as Florida's head coach. From landing top coordinators Buster Faulkner and Brad White to winning the AAC Championship and making the College Football Playoff with Tulane, Sumrall has shown he understands exactly what this job demands. Join us for an exclusive member chat as we break down Sumrall's impressive start and react to the College Football Playoff developments. #FloridaGators #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #SECFootball #CollegeFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Photo - Alex Shepherd Photography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Southeastern 16 crew previews the playoff game between Tulane and Ole Miss. Topics include: It's a rematch in a game Ole Miss won, 45-10, earlier in the year, while dominating the stat sheet in that one. The Rebels are an eyelash away from five 500-yard receivers to catch passes from dual-threat star Trinidad Chambliss. Dependable running back Kewan Lacy has been punishing defenses all year with physical play. Tulane coach Jon Sumrall will finish his run in New Orleans before leaving for Florida, while Ole Miss is in its first game under Pete Golding, its former defensive coordinator who's retaining offensive coordinator Charlie Weis for the Playoff. Ole Miss's defense has been quietly underrated. Dual-thread quarterback Jake Retzlaff leads the Green Wave offense. And more. *YEARLY CO* Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! #sec #collegefootball #predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrate Tulane's conference championship and trip the the College Football Playoff! Corey Gloor sits down with offensive lineman Shadre Hurst, wide receiver Garrett Mmahat and linebacker Chris Rodgers to discuss the win on Friday night, cutting through all the noise to claim the title, and a rematch with Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ole Miss earned a home playoff game against Tulane. Weldon Rotenberg joined to break down the bracket, the selection process as a whole, Pete Golding's first week as head coach and more.

Chuck reacts to the playoff field announcement. Chuck and Heath differ on the value of bowl games now. Graham Coffey of Dawgs Central looks at Georgia's playoff draw after winning the SEC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a finish! After 14 weeks of an incredible season, college football may have saved the best for last. In this episode, we walk back through the biggest storylines for all nine conference championship games in Week 15, starting with Indiana defying expectations and closing out a thin win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. Not to be outdone, Georgia layed the smack down on Alabama, winning the SEC for the second straight year and potentially throwing the CFP bubble into a state of disarray. Does the Tide still deserve a playoff bid? Speaking of chaos, the unranked Duke Blue Devils upset Virginia to take the ACC, opening up the possibility that the conference will be left out entirely with two Group of Five teams sneaking in the side door. And finally, Texas Tech took care of business and beat BYU for the second time this season by a 20+ point margin. Listen to our recap and join us live on Sunday at 5pm ET on our YouTube channel for our Selection Special live stream. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro2:06 - Indiana edges out Ohio State, wins the Big Ten12:14 - Georgia dominates Alabama, wins SEC27:46 - Texas Tech beats BYU again, wins Big 1235:10 - Duke wins ACC, becomes CFP's agent of chaos42:07 - Tulane wins American, likely headed for CFP45:30 - James Madison wins Sun Belt, likely headed for CFP50:20 - Other G5 Results53:02 - Projecting the final CFP RankingsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ole Miss football on Sunday was named the No. 6 seed in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff. The Rebels will host 11-seed Tulane on Saturday, December 20, at 2:30 p.m. CT on TNT/TrueTV/HBO Max. The Green Wave are returning to Oxford for the second time this season. Ole Miss won the previous meeting 45-10.Ben Garrett and Brad Logan of the Ole Miss Spirit went LIVE after the bracket reveal to discuss the Rebels' path to their first title since the ‘60s and much, much more. ‘Talk of Champions' is powered by RiverLand Roofing.Our Sponsors:* Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Ladies and gentlemen, we might have some clarity now!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) out doing wedding things, reacting to the conference championship weekend slate.Texas Tech, Georgia, Indiana, and Duke all won their Power Four conferences, while James Madison, Kennesaw State, Boise State, Tulane, and Western Michigan won their Group of Five leagues.Buhler took a look at who could be making the playoff less than 12 hours from the final reveal.We are almost there, but keep on holding steady because this is False Start!

Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 34-21 loss at #20 Tulane in the 2025 American Conference Championship Game. This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs #20 Tulane. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.

Does a first round playoff game help the Oregon Ducks more than it hurts them?

Listen back to all the incredible moments from Tulane's 34-21 victory over North Texas in the 2025 American Football Championship, featuring immediate reaction from several Green Wave players on the field and trophy presentation. Plus, Steve Barrios and Maddy Hudak's postgame analysis, and Corey Gloor's locker room interviews with coach Jon Sumrall, quarterback Jack Retzlaff and safety Jack Tchienchou!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 2--Gabe Kuhn Show live from 2025 Toy Drive -- David Cobb, CBS Sports, on the Tigers Coaching Search & more + Lee Sterling - Paramount Sports - Picks including N Texas v Tulane (over) & Gabe/Connor weekend CFB Title picks

Send JD a text message and be heard!UGH.  @companyadjace @thomaswdonovan @nyrangers tie it with extra man 40 seconds left @thegarden goes crazy & @coloradoavalanche @mackinnon29 wins it in OT.  The agony of defeat.  Agree with @thecoachbaileype @byufootball great season but @texastech_fb blew them out 2x this year.  34-7 today in @big12conference chip game.  Congrats to @westernmichu winning @macsports chip.   @rob.p1156 @cpd94_mk @thedarkknight025 did a deep dive on @nyknicks chances to win #nba title but @rho212 @okcthunder 22-1 14 straight wins look like they're repeating as champs.  But a lot of #basketball left to play.  @cp3 would be a great pickup for #knickerbockers to give 5 or 6 minutes a game.  @giannis_an34 we would all love him.  @nygiants too agree they need an #ozzienewsome type to oversea the whole organization.  Let's play meaningful games in October again.   @call_me_tca_prez they're not the @nyjets but they ceiling right now couldn't be any lower.   Congrats to #jerrymack @kennesawstfb from 2-10 to 10-3 & @conferenceusa championship.  @jmu_football winning @sunbelt & @jeanjacqueshunter & @frederic.michael @greenwavefb winning @american_conf last night.  #sportstrivia at the finish.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

Coach is Joined along with guests Tony Barnhart and Dennis Dodd, honoring the legacy of former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer, who recently passed away. They describe Kramer as a true "visionary" who fundamentally changed college football by creating the SEC Championship game in 1992 and playing a vital behind-the-scenes role in forming the BCS. The discussion moves to Championship Week, noting Friday night victories for Tulane and James Madison, even as head coaches leave winning Group of Five programs for Power Five jobs. They preview the SEC title game, highlighting the continued dominance of Alabama and Georgia, and anticipate the upcoming announcement of the 12-team playoff field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Rouse's Market on Freret, Mike and Deuce previewed Tulane's test against North Texas in the American Athletic Conference Championship at Yulman Stadium. The guys explained the College Football Playoff implications from the game. Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers writer for The Tampa Bay Times, joined Fans and the Pro to discuss the Saints-Buccaneers Week 14 matchup. Mike and Deuce broke down the semifinal round of the LHSAA Playoffs and lamented the Pelicans' injury woes in their 3-20 start to the season. The guys also interviewed Dalton Wasserman, the co-host of "The PFF College Football Show," about Conference Championship weekend and the upcoming College Football Playoffs.

Live from the Rouse's Market on Freret, Mike and Deuce previewed Tulane's test against North Texas in the American Athletic Conference Championship at Yulman Stadium. The guys explained the College Football Playoff implications from the game. Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers writer for The Tampa Bay Times, joined Fans and the Pro to discuss the Saints-Buccaneers Week 14 matchup.

Mike and Deuce previewed the semifinal round of the LHSAA Playoffs, highlighting the local matchups and Edna Karr's loaded roster. Deuce lamented the Pelicans' injury woes in their 3-20 start to the season. Dalton Wasserman, the co-host of "The PFF College Football Show," joined Fans and the Pro. Wasserman said the AAC Championship matchup between Tulane and North Texas is a "play-in" game to the 12-team College Football Playoff. He broke down the upcoming playoff scenarios after conference championship weekend.

College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea 00:00 Intro 08:54 Venmo BIG Game Preview (Indiana vs Ohio State) 21:13 Cracker Barrel Game of the Week 34:05 Is the ACC giving us the worst conference championship game ever? 38:46 Can Diego Pavia win the Heisman? 43:02 Unnecessary Roughness Dog Parlay

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In Hour 1, Isaac and Suke celebrate being back together after Ropp was sick, try to wrap their head around all the scenarios where different schools end up in the 11th and 12th seeds in the college football playoff, and more.

Who will actually end up with the 11th and 12th seeds in the college football playoff bracket?

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): In the biggest conference championship of the weekend, who will punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We make our case for OU to hold its position as a CFP host as we await the conference title games. We preview those, discuss and rant on the CFP committee, and make predictions.Realist Deal Locks of the WeekSteve: Texas Tech -12.5, Georgia -2.5, North Texas -2.5 Conner: Jacksonville State -2.5, Western Michigan -1.5, North Texas -2.5 Lucas: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, Virginia -3.5 Jay: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, UNLV +4.5 Listener: Ohio State -4, Georgia -2.5, Tulane +2.5Prop Bet of the WeekDoes OU host a playoff game? Steve: YesConner: NoLucas: YesJay: YesThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Two Homers and a Realist at twohomersandarealist.substack.com/subscribe

Championship Week brings playoff chaos as the Big 12 and SEC races reach their final showdown. The panel debates Alabama's controversial playoff standing, Texas Tech's firm grip on a spot, and BYU's uphill climb for respect. Georgia vs. Alabama headlines the SEC title game with major playoff implications, while coaching drama swirls around Lane Kiffin, LSU, and multiple SEC hires. Kansas State's surprise coaching change also reshapes the Big 12 landscape. The episode wraps with a featured interview with Tulane sideline reporter Maddy Hudak, who previews Tulane vs. North Texas in the American Championship — a true win-and-in playoff play-in game with history on the line.This episode is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter:Use promo code LWOS10 to receive $10 off purchases of $100 or moreUse promo code LWOS20 to receive $20 off purchases of $300 or moreThink smarter.  TicketSmarter

Discover Lafayette welcomes Hans Nelsen, known on air as “Fast,” who co-hosts the morning show on Big 102.1 from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. each weekday with CJ Clements. Pictured are CJ Clements and “Fast” (Hans Nelson), co-hosts of Big 102.1’s Morning Show Hans has been on the air in South Louisiana since 1985, starting as a USL student working the graveyard shift at a new urban contemporary station and going on to serve as on-air talent, program director, account executive, and sales manager at several top local stations. He also spent years as a stadium voice and play-by-play broadcaster, and his career has become intertwined with the story of local broadcasting in Acadiana. Hans was joined by his lifelong friend Sean Trcalek, General Manager of KATC TV-3, who was once known on radio as “Charlie Roberts.” The two reminisce about their early days as radio co-hosts and their lifelong friendship. Early Love of Music and the Magic of Radio Hans grew up in a home filled with very different kinds of music, from German organ to big show tunes, and a little boy's transistor radio became his portal to the wider world of sound. He recalls: “I grew up in a household where my dad listened to German organ music and would play it throughout the house on Sunday afternoons. We had to listen to it whether we wanted to or not. My mom was really into big show tunes. ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair” and “The Sound of Music.” But his own soundtrack lived on his bike: “As a little boy, I had a transistor radio that I taped to the handlebars of my bike, and I would listen to top 40 in one way or another. 1972.” He loved the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and pop hits like “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero.” As he got older, he says, “I really wanted to be a musician, and I wanted to be a singer, and I can’t really do any of that. I can play a little guitar, but radio was this next opportunity, though I didn’t really know you could turn it into a career. I just thought it would be something I did for fun.” Learning Radio on the Graveyard Shift Hans' first job was at an urban contemporary station, Foxy 106.3 (KFXZ). Growing up in New Iberia, he already knew some of the music: “It’s funny, you could be a rock guy, but also listen to the Gap Band and Kool and the Gang.” Even so, he had to go deeper into that catalog for a targeted audience: “This was deeper and a more targeted ethnic audience. But it was a piece of cake, because I loved music.” Being alone on the air at night was intimidating: “Well, I’d listen to so much radio. You try to imitate or emulate Casey Kasem, but I was so terrible. The fact that they let me stay past the first night…It was the middle of the night miracle.” He also remembers the mind games of that lonely studio: “You’re in a room by yourself and you can play mind games because you can either convince yourself that no one hears you, or that everyone’s listening. That one mistake, everybody’s going to hear it.” Hustling Through College Radio and 24-Hour Weekends Still in school, Hans got a weekend job at KVOL (1330 AM) and was quickly recruited by KSMB: “On my second shift, Scott Seagraves called me from KSMB and said, I’m listening to you. Do you want to come work for me?” He was “so hungry” to be on the air that he took on extraordinary hours. ““I would do six to noon on KSMB on Saturday and Sunday, and quickly added noon to six on weekends at KXKW. So, I worked 24 hours in two days and worked at a bar both nights. But I knew that I had the bug, and I turn it into a job!” That building is where he and Sean first truly connected and eventually became a morning team: “And Sean comes into that building, we end up being the morning team and here we are.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1XZVTbmikg Teaming Up with Sean: Voices, Characters, and Parodies Sean came in as a young newsreader, hired to do newscasts in the morning and afternoon. Their chemistry led to a two-man show that blurred the lines between straight news and wild characters. Sean explains: “It started as you and Debbie Ray and me in news. Well, when Debbie left, it was you and me doing news. And I think it was just kind of like. Why do we need a third guy? You know, I still did the newscast, but it was a two man show.” Hans recalls the “credibility issue”: “Sean's doing the ‘17 people were killed today' delivering the news and then he’s doing this crazy voice five minutes later and people knew it was the same guy. But we somehow just moved past that.” The two displayed a gift for spontaneous skits and song parodies: “We both could really rewrite song lyrics. We could make custom versions of big songs at the time. Remember Michael Johnson's ‘Give me wings, gimme wings.” It would end up, “Don’t give me legs. Breasts or thighs!” Hans says the creativity often felt effortless. “What was special about us? A special talent we both had was that there was no prep. We would sometimes do stuff and turn the microphone off. We’d look at each other thinking, that’s good. How did we just do that?” Hans Nelson (‘Fast’) and Sean Trcalek (‘Charlie Roberts’) pictured early in their broadcasting careers on the radio together. They have remained close friends over the decades. Humor, Changing Sensibilities, and Wanting Everyone to Feel Welcome Looking back at their 1980s material, Hans is candid about how much humor standards have changed: “Yeah, it was humor, but let’s just say sensibilities are different, right?” He offered a vivid analogy from pro wrestling to show how certain stereotypes were once normalized and now are not: “The character development in the 70s and 80s was the Iranian guy or the Nazi guy was the bad guy. It was what they did. You just don’t do that now, right?” Hans shared his personal compass: “I always wanted everybody to like me. I need as many listeners as I can get. They don’t have to look like me. They don’t have to vote like me. They don’t have to drive the same kind of car as me. But I want everybody to say, ‘I like listening to that guy on the radio.” Music, Memory, and Nostalgia of Radio For both Hans and Sean, music is deeply emotional and geographically specific; certain songs instantly bring them back to particular corners of their childhoods. Hans shared, “Some songs. What I’ve always been amazed by is when you hear a song and it brings you to a specific place. I mean, like a certain corner in your hometown and you’re like, why am I thinking of that when I hear Sammy John's “Chevy Van?” He offers another vivid memory: “Saturday in the Park by Chicago reminds me of standing in line at Saint Edward’s Catholic School for the cafeteria. I don’t know why.” Becoming “Fast Eddie” and Then Simply “Fast” A big turning point came when KSMB's sister station needed a music director and night disc jockey. The job came with a new name Hans disliked: “They tell me, your name is going to be Fast Eddie.” He tried to negotiate the name away, but wouldn't get the job if he didn't accept the on-air name. KSMB was too big to walk away from: Later, when he was put in charge of a new station and morning show, he pushed to shorten the name: “When we put the morning show on, it was the rude awakening with ‘Fast Eddie and Rob.' We could have done it. It just didn’t sound right. Fast is a speed, not a name, but it ended up being I can’t go anywhere and people yell it out like it’s normal. When I hear Hans, it’s heartwarming. I love being Hans, I wish I could be Hans on air.” The Power and Future of Local Broadcasting Both Hans and Sean describe themselves first and foremost as broadcasters: “What we have always had in common and still have in common is we’re broadcasters. People say, what do you do? I don’t say I’m the general manager of a TV station, or I’m a broadcaster. We’re local broadcasters and we’re passionate about it. We have been since the day we met, and to this day, we’re passionate about the impact that local radio and television can have on a market.” For Hans, that impact includes everything from playing nostalgia-filled music to public service in storms: “By impact, I mean moving people. When you play music, when you tell them what the weather’s going to be like, but also telling people where to go pick up sandbags.” Hans reminds us, “During a hurricane, we’re still the last man standing. TV stations may go down… but I have been on the air during hurricanes when I was the only voice available on the air in this market.” Sean highlights the advocacy role broadcasters have played in keeping AM radio in cars: “We are big advocates, and were successful this past year in advocating that automakers continue to be required to put AM radios in new cars. The reason to keep AM radio is that its infrastructure often remains operational when power grids fail and cell networks are overloaded or damaged, providing a core part of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). During events like hurricanes, AM stations became the primary way people received verified, real-time information, coordinated help, and connected with the outside world when phones and internet were down. They both reject the idea that streaming will wipe out local media: Hans says, “I’ll wrap that up with saying, Satellite radio and Netflix are not going to mean the end of local radio and local TV.” A Morning Show Today: Competing With Phones, Not Just Stations Hans reflects on what it's like doing a local morning show in 2020s Lafayette: “Technologically, it’s very different. Audience participation and reception is very different. We compete with many more things. I believe my biggest competitor in drive time is the telephone.” Listeners no longer call to check school closures, they get texts, but live local radio still plays a crucial role, especially in emergencies. Hans and his long-time friend CJ now host a show built on deep local roots: “We put this show together with almost a hundred years of Lafayette radio experience in one room for four hours a morning. There’s nothing that has happened here since the 60s that we don’t know about. We know where every street is. We know where the schools are. We know it. To me, it is a gift.” Big 102.1 has embraced app listening while staying “radio-first”: “On big 102.1, we've had over 1,000,000 hours of listening on our app. We’re still a radio station first. So if that many people are listening, that’s why we’re still effective… we do everything we can to stay connected to the audience, to do relevant things, provide relevant content and make it fun.” Voice of the Ragin' Cajuns From 2009 to 2017, Hans served as the stadium voice for UL Lafayette football and basketball, a role that grew out of his lifelong fandom: “I was such a fan. I was a Ragin Cajun as a kid. I wasn’t an LSU kid or a Tulane kid. It was USL.” Eventually, security protocols and family priorities pushed him to step away so he could watch games in the stands with his daughter: “Because of security protocol, she could not come in the press box. So when it was my weekend, I lost the whole Saturday and I said I would rather be in the stands with her watching the game.” His last act as stadium voice was a memorable one: “So my last duty was to introduce Billy Napier as the head coach. And I resigned that day.” Christian's Story, Organ Donation, and a Legacy of Life In one of the most moving parts of our conversation, Hans shares the story of his son Christian, who died after a workplace accident in 2013. Christian fell from a picker truck in a warehouse, and although doctors did everything they could, the injury was catastrophic. “He fell 20 feet. When you say 20 feet, you think broken ankle, maybe broken arm, but somehow, on the way down, his feet hit the forklift and flipped him. And he landed on his head.” At the hospital, after a brief brain surgery, the doctor came in and said, “Call your family.” When representatives from Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency arrived, Hans initially felt overwhelmed and resistant: “I’m like, heck no, I’m dealing with too much.” His ex-wife, Jenn, reminded him of Christian's own wishes when he got his license. “She said he would want to do it because he asked about it when he got his driver’s license.” That decision changed everything; “I realized he was going to save somebody’s life. We ended up saving four lives and it was life changing for us.” Christian's heart went to a teenage male that had been waiting for a heart for 18 months with time running out. Christian's right kidney and pancreas went to a female in her 30s. His liver went to a female in her 40s, and his left kidney went to a little boy. His corneas were donated, which gave sight to 2 people. Hans began speaking to civic groups and driver's ed classes about organ donation: “We would tell kids at Driver’s Ed like, they’re going to ask you about this when you get your license, you should know what it means. Most people can’t be an organ donor, even if they want to. You have to die a certain way.” He and Jenn started the Christian's Legacy Foundation to create awareness of the importance of organ donation and to provide support to donor families. Stories of other young donors continue to touch him deeply: “All these years later, those stories touch me in a different way. And I would not have read that story the same way had I not gone through that.” Is Broadcasting Still a Good Career? Asked if he would still recommend a career in broadcasting, Hans doesn't hesitate, though he acknowledges the landscape has changed: “I’m always going to recommend a career in broadcast. Sean explains that media sales in particular remain a strong path, even as technology and products evolve: “Your competition is different. Your products might be different. But of all we do, that’s probably changed the least.” There are fewer jobs, but better pay and more efficiency: “KATC had 100 employees not long ago. Our building was built for 120 people and we’ve got 52 now. And it’s not just because of efficiencies. Our cameras are robotic now Hans still longs to see young people with the same hunger he and Sean had: “I would love to see some young person who was like me or Sean who was willing to work 24 hours in two days when I was at KSMB. They fired the janitor, and for nine months I cleaned the building every night after I did my show, because I wanted them to see that I was willing to do anything to make it. And that’s not beneath me.” Through stories of late-night graveyard shifts, irreverent morning shows, hurricane coverage, stadium announcing, heartbreaking loss, and renewed purpose, Hans Nelson, “Fast,” reminds us why local broadcasting still matters. As he and Sean put it, they are, above all, local broadcasters, passionate about “the impact that local radio and television can have on a market” and the ways music, stories, and community can move people. You can contact Hans Nelson at Fast@big1021.com.

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Mike and Steve reported on James Madison's decision to hire Billy Napier, LSU's recruiting class in the early national signing period, and the Saints' injury list. Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Weekend Kickoff to preview the Green Wave's battle against North Texas in the AAC Championship Game. The guys interviewed Sam Spiegelman, a national recruiting analyst for On3 Sports, and Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak. Mike and Steve spoke to Kristen Nuss, a professional beach volleyball player, about the upcoming "Santa in the Sand" charity event. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment.

Mike and Steve reported on James Madison's decision to hire Billy Napier, LSU's recruiting class in the early national signing period, and the Saints' injury list. Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Weekend Kickoff. Smith previewed the Green Wave's challenge against North Texas in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game at Yulman Stadium. He broke down the latest in Tulane's head coaching search and the Green Wave's recruiting class. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about Frank Wilson's future at LSU.

Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment. The guys broke down Conference Championship Weekend, featuring North Texas at Tulane, BYU vs. Texas Tech, Alabama vs. Georgia, and Indiana vs. Ohio State. They also previewed Saints-Buccaneers and Bears-Packers.

Dalton Wasserman, the co-host of "The PFF College Football Show," joined Fans and the Pro. Wasserman said the AAC Championship matchup between Tulane and North Texas is a "play-in" game to the 12-team College Football Playoff. He broke down the upcoming playoff scenarios after conference championship weekend. Wasserman also shared his thoughts on the "dominoes" in the college football coaching carousel and Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough.

Fact Check Friday! The Cowboys are done, and George Pickens might be to blame, but why does Jerry Jones get a free pass? Is “real feel temperature” a scam? It's a big night for the "Jewish Jackie Robinson” but will Tulane make a mitzvah? For the first time in his career LeBron James wasn't a stat padding, selfish player, and Craig takes all the credit for it! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It looks like LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is set to leave the Tigers and head to Tulane to replace Jon Sumrall as coach, and that would put Lane Kiffin in his first dilemma in Baton Rouge. How will that affect each team? NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here to talk about that and preview Saints at Bucs on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 447) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Championship Week is here, and we're asking the important questions about all nine games on Friday and Saturday. Can BYU avenge an earlier loss to Texas Tech and rally behind their newly re-upped coach? Will Georgia snap a three-game losing streak against Alabama and earn a first round CFP bye? What's the formula for a five-loss Duke to worm its way into the playoff? How big is the gap between Ohio State and Indiana? With a playoff spot on the line, should we favor North Texas or Tulane? And James Madison is gonna try to score like 70 points, right? Plus, a look at the latest news as the coaching carousel continues to spin, with Will Stein taking the job at Kentucky, Collin Klein taking over at Kansas State, and Brian Hartline making the move to USF. And, naturally, Ty has a rant on Penn State's pursuit of Kalani Sitake and the state of Pat Kraft's coaching search. Finally, a look at the latest CFP rankings and the scenarios (and fuzzy math) that is most interesting heading into the final weekend. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro3:19 - Coaching Carousel News6:59 - CFP Rankings Debate39:23 - Big 12 Championship Preview48:24 - SEC Championship Preview56:25 - ACC Championship Preview1:01:22 - Big Ten Championship Preview1:10:26 - Mountain West Championship Preview1:12:49 - American Conference Championship Preview1:16:28 - Sun Belt Championship Preview1:17:53 - CUSA Championship Preview1:19:12 - MAC Championship Preview1:24:40 - Pat League Lightning RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down Championship weekend beginning with the #1 vs #2 matchup in the Big Ten that he will be calling on FOX between Ohio State and Indiana. He then makes his pick as #3 Georgia and #9 Alabama meet for the second time this season. Klatt also makes his pick in the Big 12 as #11 BYU looks to avenge their loss to #4 Texas Tech and the Red Raiders try to lock up a bye in the College Football Playoff. He then makes his picks in the ACC as Duke looks to play spoiler against #17 Virginia and #20 Tulane faces #24 North Texas in the American in what is likely to be a play-in game for the College Football Playoff. 0:00-1:50 Intro1:51-12:19 Indiana vs. Ohio State12:20-15:50 Georgia vs. Alabama15:51-18:10 BYU vs. Texas Tech18:11-20:08 Duke vs. Virginia20:09-24:54 North Texas vs. Tulane Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conference championship weekend is here! Spots in the College Football Playoff are on the line, and not just for teams in Power Four conferences. Could we see two Group of Five teams in this year? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey preview what they are most interested in this weekend. First, they preview the matchup between the nation's highest ranked teams. #1 Ohio State faces #2 Indiana for the Big Ten Championship Game. Although this game does not have much of an effect on either team making the Playoff, it may tell us a lot about what to expect in the Playoff. Then, it's the Big 12 Championship Game between #11 BYU and #4 Texas Tech. A win for Tech secures a first round bye, but is there a path for BYU to make the Playoff even with a loss in the title game? One of the guys thinks that may be possible. Lastly, they look at the ACC Championship Game and its impact on the CFP. Duke takes on #17 Virginia. Virginia will make the CFP if they win, but Duke coach Manny Diaz thinks that a 7-5 ACC champion Duke team would also make the field. Could this be the case, or would it pave a path for multiple Group of Five teams? The guys debate all of this and more.Later, Ross' Congressional Minute gives an update on the SCORE Act's progress in Congress, or more appropriately, the lack of progress. Ross explains why there has been another delay with the act and if there is any light at the end of the tunnel for its supporters. The guys discuss why there is so much controversy around this act and what needs to happen in the future for any progress to be made.Finally, Andy, Ross and Godfrey give their picks for this week's I've Got A Feeling. Their records have not been great this year, but maybe that will change this week. Georgia, Tulane and Western Michigan are this week's choices.Get ready for the Conference Championships with College Football Enquirer.(3:46) - Big Ten Championship Game preview(9:28) - Big 12 Championship Game preview/ Can BYU make the CFP with a loss?(15:10) - Can Duke make the CFP with a loss to Virginia/ expanding the rankings ahead of conference champ games(26:43) - Ross' Congressional Minute - The SCORE Act gets delayed again(53:07) - I've Got A Feeling picks Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Is Jon Sumrall the right hire for Florida? We sit down with Jake Weinstock, Editor in Chief at Fear the Wave Collective and Cohost of the Wavecast, to get the inside story on the Gators' new head coach. After Lane Kiffin fell through, many Florida fans were skeptical about Sumrall. But Jake shares why this hire might be better than anyone realizes. From his authentic leadership style to his proven track record at TWO different Group of Five schools, discover what makes Sumrall unique. In this episode, we discuss: - Why Sumrall is nothing like Billy Napier despite similar backgrounds - His incredible four consecutive conference championship appearances at two different schools - The personal stories that reveal his character and coaching philosophy - How he's adapted and thrived in the NIL/transfer portal era - Why he left Tulane for Florida and what it says about the Gators' future If you're a Florida fan wondering who Jon Sumrall really is, this is the conversation you need to hear from someone who's covered him up close for two years. JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Warner Safari Florida Gators Polos: https://warnersafari.com/discount/GATORSBREAKDOWN Move Back You Suck T-Shirt: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me/product/move-back-you-suck-t-shirt Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Locker Room with Josh Pate, Will Compton, & Taylor Lewan! This week, we dive into the exciting matchups of North Texas VS. Tulane, Duke VS. Virginia, BYU VS. Texas Tech, Georgia VS. Alabama, and Indiana VS. Ohio State. New episodes every Wednesday at 6:00 PM CT. Timestamps: 0:00 Open 4:00 Josh Hits 500k Subscribers 6:00 Playoff Bracket 38:33 North Texas VS. Tulane 43:36 Duke VS. Virginia 45:46 BYU VS. Texas Tech 54:33 Alabama VS. Georgia 1:06:27 Indiana VS. Ohio State See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.