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Lucky Lefty: Make No Mistake About It, Louisville Was A Huge Win For Notre Dame

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: TAKEAWAYS FROM 31-24 WIN HUGE WIN FOR ND IMPRESSIVE RECOVERY AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postsha...

Oct 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1020

Lucky Lefty: CFB Week 5 Recap | Where Have The Passing Yards Gone In Football

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: BAMA VS UGA CFB WEEK 5 PASS GAME LESS IMPACTFUL IN FOOTBALL AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshar...

Sep 30, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1019

Lucky Lefty: Notre Dame vs. Louisville Matchups | Screen Poppers Of The Week

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: TEAM MATCHUPS SCREEN POPPERS PREDICTION JUNIOR TUILAMAKA ON DEF. LINE AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaig...

Sep 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1018

Lucky Lefty: 150 Yards Passing Is The Number To Watch | OL And QB Must Be In Sync

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: NUMBER TO WATCH: 150 YARDS PASSING PRE-SNAP READ OL AND QB AFFECTING EACH OTHER AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&u...

Sep 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1017

Lucky Lefty: The Main Reason Notre Dame Can't Lose | Malik's 3 Keys

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: MALIK'S 3 KEYS REASON WHY NOTRE DAME CAN'T LOSE REVENGE ISN'T THE MAIN MOTIVATION AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&amp...

Sep 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1016

Lucky Lefty: We Trust The Notre Dame Defense To Do What They Do

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: AL GOLDEN VS. JEFF BROHM DEFENSIVE TRUST OFFENSE HAS TO SCORE 28 AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pos...

Sep 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1015

Lucky Lefty: Notre Dame Will Have Opportunities In The Passing Game Vs. Louisville

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: LOUISVILLE LUCK VS GT MIKE DENBROCK ON OFFENSE MIKE DENBROCK ON LOUISVILLE PASS GAME OPPORTUNITIES AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_so...

Sep 27, 2024•40 min•Ep. 1014

Lucky Lefty: Notre Dame Is A Quarterback Away | NIL Foolishness In CFB

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: NIL FOOLISHNESS IN CFB QB CHASE MEANS EVERYTHING NOTRE DAME IS A QB AWAY AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_camp...

Sep 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 1013

Previewing Biggest Games of Week 5

Bryan of Irish Breakdown and Bill Bender of Sporting News talk Alabama vs Georgia, Ohio State vs Michigan State, Illinois vs Penn State. They kick the show off with discussion about the state of college football after what has happened at UNLV, USC, Notre Dame and more schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1012

CFB All-America - Week 5 Preview - UNLV Quarterback Quits Team

The CFB All-America team discusses the biggest games in week five. They also talk about the crazy drama at UNLV, whose quarterback has walked away from the team for not getting NIL money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 1011

Lucky Lefty: The Value Of Elite Coaching And Development Can Never Be Hidden

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: QB COACHING MORE PLAYERS ARE RUINED THAN CREATED CFB WEEKEND RECAP AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=p...

Sep 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1010

Lucky Lefty: Building Riley Leonard's Confidence | Sophomore Class Are Becoming The Playmakers

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: RILEY LEONARD'S CONFIDENCE SOPHOMORE PLAYMAKERS TEAM MORALE AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshar...

Sep 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1009

CFB All-America - Wrapping Up Michigan-USC, Big Ten Expansion, Big Week 4 Games

The CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi recap week four action. They discuss Michigan beating USC, Colorado's big win over Baylor, Tennessee looking excellent in their win over Oklahoma and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024•39 min•Ep. 1008

Lucky Lefty: 2025 Targets T'Andre Waverly And Antavious Richardson Are High On Notre Dame After Visit

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: RECRUITING WEEKEND T'ANDRE WAVERLY UPDATE TRAE TAYLOR SET VISIT FOR LOUISVILLE AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&ut...

Sep 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1007

Lucky Lefty: CB Jaden Mickey Red-shirts And Plans To Transfer From Notre Dame

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: JADEN MICKEY'S REDSHIRT AND TRANSFER EARLY TRANSFER PORTAL INFLUENCE LEONARD MOORE AND KARSON HOBBS AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_s...

Sep 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1006

Lucky Lefty: Does The Easier Schedule Prepare Notre Dame For The Playoffs And Elite Teams?

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS ARE JOINED BY NOTRE DAME SOPHOMORE JD REGIS (HOST OF REGIS REFLECTIONS) TO DISCUSS: STUDENT ATHLETE JOURNEY AT ND THE DOG MENTALITY WEAK SCHEDULE, NEED A CONFERENCE AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reve...

Sep 24, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1005

Lucky Lefty: Notre Dame vs. Miami (OH) Predictions | Louisville's Trap Game Before Notre Dame

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: NOTRE DAME GAME PREDICTION CFB WEEK 4 PREDICTIONS LOUISVILLE HAS A TRAP GAME BEFORE ND AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLin...

Sep 21, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1004

Lucky Lefty: Home Run Hitters In The RB Room | KVA's Confidence | ND Working To Solve Punting Woes

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: PAT COOGAN EXCITED TO BE AT CENTER JAMES RENDELL COMFORT LEVEL KVA IS SO CONFIDENT HOME RUN HITTERS IN RB ROOM AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_cop...

Sep 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1003

Lucky Lefty: The Next Steps For Notre Dame's Offensive Growth | Malik's 3 Keys To Victory

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: MALIK'S 3 KEYS MALIK'S PRE-SNAP READ THE ADVANTAGES VS. MIAMI (OH) AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=p...

Sep 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1002

Lucky Lefty: The Notre Dame Offense Is Still A Work In Progress

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: FINDING OFFENSIVE IDENTITY PASSING GAME EVOLVING CARRYING OVER OFFENSIVE EXECUTION FROM PRACTICE AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_sour...

Sep 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 1001

Lucky Lefty: Al Golden Still Sees More For The Notre Dame Defense

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: PURDUE WASN'T ENOUGH GOOD REPS FOR YOUNGSTERS MIAMI (OH) IS EXPERIENCED AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campa...

Sep 19, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1000

Lucky Lefty: The Notre Dame QB Development Dilemma | Is ND A Player Driven Program?

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: BROKEN QB DEVELOPMENT IS ND A PLAYER DRIVEN PROGRAM NIL CHANGES IN THE SOUTH POSITION ROOM CULTURES AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_s...

Sep 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 999

CFB All-America - Week 4 Preview - Breaking Down The Biggest Games

The CFB All-America team of Bill Trocchi and Bill Bender preview the biggest games of the college football season. Here are the games they discuss: *** USC vs Michigan *** Oklahoma vs Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 998

Lucky Lefty: Marcus Freeman Is Closing In On His Program Vision Manifesting

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: MARCUS FREEMAN'S PROGRAM WHAT POSITION'S REFLECT FREEMAN'S VISION PLAYER RESISTANCE? PLAYERS NEED TO LEAD AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp...

Sep 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 997

Lucky Lefty: The Lucky Legends Talk College Teams Vs. College Programs And Their Favorite Blowout Win

WELCOME TO LUCKY LEGENDS, WHERE THE PLAYERS PLAY, AND YOU KNOW THEY "SPIN IT DIFFERENT". MALIK ZAIRE, OSCAR MCBRIDE AND REGGIE BROOKS TALK BIGGEST BLOWOUTS, AARON TAYLOR STORIES AND TEAMS VS. PROGRAMS. THE LUCKY LEGENDS AND PLAYERS ONLY PODCASTS ARE PATREON EXCLUSIVE AT patreon.com/luckyleftynetwork FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_ca...

Sep 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 996

Lucky Lefty: The Week 3 Recap And What It Means For Notre Dame

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: WEEKEND RECAP GEORGIA CULTURE SHADEUR SHADY? AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&u...

Sep 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 995

CFB All-America - Week 3 Review - Arch Mania

The CFB All-America team of Bill Bender and Bill Trocchi recap week three action, the Arch Manning hype and they begin looking ahead to Alabama vs Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 994

Lucky Lefty: Did Marcus Freeman And Notre Dame Finally Figure Things Out?

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: SPECIAL TEAM ISSUES MIAMI (OH) MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE HAS NOTRE DAME GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink...

Sep 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 993

Lucky Lefty: Marcus Freeman Talks Realization And Finding The Keys To Preparation For Notre Dame

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: MARCUS FREEMAN PRESSER YOUNG TALENT PLAYS WITH HIGHER ENERGY PREPARATION IS DIFFERENT AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink...

Sep 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 992

Lucky Lefty: Malik's Post-Snap Read | How The Use Of Motion And Tight Formations Helped Riley Leonard

MALIK ZAIRE AND SHAUN DAVIS DISCUSS: DENBROCK WAS IN HIS BAG TIGHT ENDS ARE LEONARD'S BEST FRIEND ALL QBs LOOKED GOOD AND MUCH MORE. FULL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FEAT. DEUCE KNIGHT AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW ON PATREON. PART 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98231969?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link PART 2: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reverse-spin-pt-98650534?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&...

Sep 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 991

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