Episode 308 - A Long Distance Dedication, Shedding A Tear For Snuggles
Release Date: 10/21/2024
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RUNDOWN
Mitch and Hotshot Scott, travel through Grand Island, Nebraska, the birthplace of Henry Fonda and home to the Nebraska State Fair. From "On Golden Pond" and TV personality Dick Cavett, to "American Top 40," the guys reminisce on some true icons such as Casey Kasem.
The Seattle Seahawks' recent performance against the Atlanta Falcons 34-14 takes them to first place in the NFC West. Highlights include Gino Smith's performance and his ability to evade pressure and make key plays.
Diving deeper into the Seahawks Falcons blowout, Mitch, Jacson, and Brady discuss the improved performance of the Seahawks' defense, which held the Falcons to just 14 points despite allowing over 150 yards rushing and struggling with tackling, especially against Falcons’ running back Bijan Robinson. The Seahawks' defense also created key turnovers, including a game-changing strip sack and defensive touchdown.
Mitch and CBS College Football Analyst Rick Neuheisel discuss Alabama's struggles, though Rick maintains his confidence in their ability to reach the SEC Championship game, acknowledging they'll need to avoid turnovers and rely on defensive leadership. He also addresses Texas's recent loss, suggesting they need to prove themselves after facing tougher competition. The conversation shifts to officiating, with Rick expressing frustration over inconsistent calls and advocating for a centralized officiating system for college football. Rick also comments on the Army-Navy rivalry, noting the possibility of the teams playing back-to-back in the AAC Championship and then the Army-Navy game, which he finds unusual.
Mitch and Christian Capel discuss the University of Washington Huskies' football season under Coach Jedd Fisch, focusing on their 4-3 record. The conversation touches on Fisch's coaching style, which Christian describes as more professional and NFL-like compared to former coach Kalen DeBoer. They also address Fisch's open comments on NIL deals and the financial disparities between schools like Ohio State, Oregon, and others.
GUESTS
• Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts)
• Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst
• Christian Caple | On Montlake
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:08 | Grand Islands, Nebraska and Henry Fonda.
4:39 | Fun with Audio, a clip that we reference more than anything. A long distance dedication.
12:32 | Mitch announces; BEAT THE BOYS password
16:19 | From the Menendez Brothers to Seahawks. We made it work.
30:50 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table: Brady Henderson (ESPN.com Seahawks insider), Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - the Hawks blast the Falcons on the road 34-14 to get back in the win column. The guys discuss a bounce back defensive performance, another strong Geno outing and a win that propels the Seahawks into first place in the NFC West. Buffalo is next.
52:27 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel - CBS College Football Analyst - Former UW coaches have a tough weekend - Sark and DeBoer. Can Huskies win at Indiana at 9am on Sunday? Will Army and Navy actually play one another in back-to-back weekends? Is it time to do away with conference championship games?
1:23:05 | GUEST: Christian Caple - On Montlake - summarizing the first 7 games of the Jedd Fisch era. Ups and downs. What about the visor and the yellow sweatshirt? Will the Dawgs get to 6 wins and bowl eligible?
1:45:36 | Other Stuff Segment: • Tony Bennett, Virginia coach, quits unexpectedly before the season. • Discussion on the current state of college sports, including NIL, transfer portal, and agent involvement. • Dallas Cowboys Struggles - Jerry Jones threatens radio show hosts after a bad Cowboys loss. • Deshaun Watson suffers an Achilles injury, and fans boo him as he is carted off. • Canadian Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding involved in drug trafficking and wanted by the FBI. • 2025 Apple Cup, Announcement of the Apple Cup's date and location in Pullman, Washington. • Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler involved in a DUI incident with firearms in his car. • Former NFL player Eddie Lacy's DUI with a BAC four times the legal limit. • RIPs: Tony Ventrella, Liam Payne • Humorous news headlines including a man falling in Trump Tower, a couple wanting a grandchild through surrogacy using frozen semen, privacy concerns with QR codes in bathrooms, and a deceased man with three penises.