Peter can’t help but vent about the Jim Harbaugh and Michigan situation, as he runs the show solo this week! Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Mavericks, but does that make Dallas a title contender? Meanwhile, baseball free agency continues with the Padres as a big spender, plus Marcus Mariota wins the Heisman trophy. Also, NFL Week 16 predictions against the spread and Sidney Crosby had the mumps. QUICK HITS – Jim Harbaugh offered lucrative deal by Michigan – Rajon Rondo traded to Mavs – Sidne...
Dec 20, 2014•30 min
It’s a college football postseason extravaganza! The final four college football playoff teams have been decided, along with the other bowl games and Heisman Trophy finalists! Meanwhile, the MLB Winter Meetings are happening, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on all of the free agency moves and trades that are happening. Also, NFL Week 15 predictions against the spread and the Big Ten suffers some terrible college basketball losses. QUICK HITS – College Football FINAL FOUR Teams: BAMA, O...
Dec 12, 2014•49 min
It’s the final week of the college football regular season! What do Peter and Joel think the results of the championship games and the playoff teams will be? Additionally, Florida and Nebraska hire new, unexpected head coaches. Also, NCAAF Week 15 picks, NFL Week 14 predictions against the spread, and Michigan fires Brady Hoke as head football coach. QUICK HITS – College Football Top Four Teams: BAMA, ORE, TCU, FSU – Brady Hoke fired at Michigan – Florida (Jim McElwain) and Nebraska (Mike Riley)...
Dec 05, 2014•1 hr 14 min
The Ray Rice story continues, as the former Baltimore Raven running back wins his appeal! Meanwhile, the NFL Thanksgiving games happened, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on the last quarter of the season. Will the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA game soon? Also, NCAAF Week 14 picks, NFL Week 13 predictions against the spread, and the Red Sox make some Kung Fu Panda moves. QUICK HITS – College Football Top Four Teams: BAMA, ORE, FSU, MSU – Thanksgiving games – Ray Rice wins appeal, allowe...
Nov 29, 2014•1 hr 3 min
With a top-four showdown, the College Football Playoff rankings got another big shake-up. What do Peter and Joel think about the order of this week’s top four teams? Additionally, the college basketball season begins and Adrian Peterson has been suspended for the rest of the year without pay. Also, NCAAF Week 13 picks, NFL Week 12 predictions against the spread, and Giancarlo Stanton signs a monster contract with the Miami Marlins. QUICK HITS – College Football Top Four Teams: BAMA, ORE, FSU, MS...
Nov 20, 2014•1 hr 4 min
The College Football Playoff picture gets a bit of a shake-up, with some top teams losing! Meanwhile, there are bloopers all over the college football world, with pants falling down and another butt fumble! With Peter off this week, Michael joins Joel to break down all the madness. Also, NCAAF Week 12 picks, NFL Week 11 predictions against the spread, and the fumble return in the Pac-12 that must be seen to be believed. GUEST: Michael (Skulljumper) QUICK HITS – College Football Top Four Teams: M...
Nov 13, 2014•1 hr 42 min
We take a pause to reflect on the NFL season, so Peter and Joel looks at how the football season is shaping up past the halfway point. What do they think about this week’s top four teams in the College Football Playoff rankings? Also, NCAAF Week 11 picks, NFL Week 10 predictions against the spread, and University of Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon finally resigns. QUICK HITS – Halfway through the NFL season – College Football Four: MSU, FSU, AUB, ORE RECAP Peter: NCAAF 5-2, NFL 4-2 Joel:...
Nov 08, 2014•54 min
The San Francisco Giants win the World Series with an astounding performance by pitcher Madison Bumgarner! Meanwhile, the NBA season tips off, so Peter and Joel give you their predictions for the season. Will the media darling Cavaliers have what it takes to win the title? Also, NCAAF Week 10 picks, NFL Week 9 predictions against the spread, and the debut of the college football playoff rankings. QUICK HITS – Giants win World Series – NBA season preview – Joe Maddon likely to manage Cubs – Flori...
Oct 31, 2014•1 hr 10 min
The World Series has begun, so Peter and Joel give their take on whether the Royals or the Giants will win it all. Where does Steve Nash rank all-time, in terms of small point guards, with his career now in jeopardy? Also, NCAAF Week 9 picks, NFL Week 8 predictions against the spread, and Peyton Manning breaks the all-time career passing touchdown record. QUICK HITS – World Series begins – Steve Nash out for year with back problems RECAP Peter: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 4-2 Joel: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 4-2 PICK 6 ...
Oct 25, 2014•51 min
David, a.k.a. “Decaff78,” joins us as our guest! The Major League Baseball playoffs are setting up a World Series clash, as a surprise team is taking the postseason by storm. Will the Royals take the crown? Meanwhile, Jameis Winston continues to do more unbelievable things off the field and Florida State seems to be all right with that. Also, NCAAF Week 8 picks, NFL Week 7 predictions against the spread, and the farewell to a U.S. soccer star. QUICK HITS – MLB Playoffs: Royals move on to the Wor...
Oct 17, 2014•1 hr 21 min
Peter and Joel give their take on the Major League Baseball playoffs so far, as the ALCS and NLCS are about to begin. Who will advance between the Royals/Orioles and the Giants/Cardinals? How was last week’s college football season as wild as it was? Also, NCAAF Week 7 picks, NFL Week 6 predictions against the spread, and the NHL regular season begins. QUICK HITS – MLB Playoffs – NHL season begins – Five of top eight NCAAF teams fall RECAP Peter: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 6-0 Joel: NCAAF 1-6, NFL 5-1 PICK ...
Oct 10, 2014•1 hr 3 min
Peter is ashamed of Michigan, as his alma mater has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, regarding player safety this week. Meanwhile, Joel comes to terms with the elimination of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the MLB playoffs. Which teams have the best chance of making the World Series? Also, NCAAF Week 6 picks, NFL Week 5 predictions against the spread, and the odd stories from the last week of college football. QUICK HITS – Michigan mismanages player safety – MLB wild card games and playo...
Oct 03, 2014•1 hr 12 min
Peter and Joel give their take on Roger Goodell’s poor press conference. Is there any way that the NFL can repair its image? Also, NCAAF Week 5 picks, NFL Week 4 predictions against the spread, and the MLB regular season is coming to a close. QUICK HITS – Roger Goodell press conference goes over poorly – MLB baseball regular season in its final week RECAP Peter: NCAAF 5-2, NFL 4-2 Joel: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 5-1 PICK 6 Peter versus Joel NCAAF WEEK 3 – Tennesee at Georgia (-17) (SAT, 12 PM ET) – Arkansa...
Sep 26, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Peter and Joel give their take on the NFL’s public image tailspin. Also, what teams have clinched MLB playoff spots? Also, NCAAF Week 4 picks, NFL Week 3 predictions against the spread, and the odd, blooper-like stories from the last week of college football. QUICK HITS – NFL public image in a tailspin – Angels, Orioles, and Nationals clinch MLB playoffs – NCAAF Bloopers: Jameis Winstson suspended, Arkansas State fake punt RECAP Peter: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 3-3 Joel: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 1-5 PICK 6 Peter ver...
Sep 19, 2014•1 hr 5 min
Peter and Joel give their take on Ray Rice’s release and suspension from the NFL for his domestic abuse incident. Is Roger Goodell’s job on the line? Also, NCAAF Week 3 picks, NFL Week 2 predictions against the spread, and the Atlanta Hawks are up for sale. QUICK HITS – Ray Rice released/suspended indefinitely – Adrian Peterson facing arrest – Atlanta Hawks up for sale, GM Danny Ferry takes leave of absence – Serena and Cilic win U.S. Open RECAP Peter: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 4-2 Joel: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 3-3...
Sep 13, 2014•1 hr 5 min
Peter and Joel give their NFL predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 2 picks, NFL Week 1 predictions against the spread, and Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR. QUICK HITS – Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR after tragic accident – MLB Standings – Seahawks rout Packers 36-16 in first NFL game of the year NFL PREDICTIONS NFC Playoffs Peter: NO, SEA, PHI, DET, GB, STL Joel: SEA, NO, GB, PHI, SF, CHI AFC Playoffs Peter: DEN, CIN, NE, IND, KC, HOU Joel: DEN, NE, CIN, IND, PIT, HOU Coach of the ...
Sep 05, 2014•1 hr 16 min
Peter and Joel give their college football predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 1 predictions and rumors of NHL expansion circulate. QUICK HITS – NFL changes domestic abuse punishment policy – Sam Bradford tears ACL, out for year – Talk of NHL expansion: Seattle, Las Vegas, Toronto, Quebec City – Rob Manfred to become new MLB commissioner in January – U.S. Open (tennis) continues COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS AAC Peter: UCF Joel: UCF ACC Peter: Florida State beats Virginia Tech Joel:...
Aug 29, 2014•1 hr 11 min
QUICK HITS – Djokovic and Kvitova win Wimbledon – Rory McIlroy wins The Open Championship – Ruling: Shelly Sterling can sell the Clippers to Steve Ballmer – MLB Trading Deadline: Price to Tigers, Lester to A’s, Lackey to Cards – Paul George breaks leg in FIBA scrimmage RED ZONE 20: NFL suspends Ray Rice two games for domestic violence incident MAKE THE PLAY: How many games do the Ravens win this year? 10: Germany wins World Cup 2014 MAKE THE PLAY: Will the United States progress any further at t...
Aug 09, 2014•48 min
QUICK HITS – Jason Kidd traded, to become coach of the Bucks – Miami Heat “Big 3″ opt out of deals – NBA Draft 2014 RED ZONE 20: Wimbledon finals soon under way MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s draw? 10: MLB All-Star break approaching MAKE THE PLAY: Will there be a current division leader that misses the playoffs? If so, which team? 5: World Cup 2014 progresses into the knockout round -AND- “Things Tim Howard Could Save” MAKE THE PLAY: Who makes the final? The post Episode 66: Predi...
Jul 05, 2014•39 min
QUICK HITS – California Chrome falls short – Nadal, Sharapova win French Open – Martin Kaymer wins U.S. Open wire-to-wire, by 8 strokes – Tony Gwynn passes away at 54 from cancer – U.S. Patent Office cancels “Redskins” trademark – Joel Embiid having surgery on foot, in week before NBA draft RED ZONE 20: Los Angeles Kings win Stanley Cup MAKE THE PLAY: Who is the favorite for next year? 10: San Antonio Spurs win the NBA title MAKE THE PLAY: Who is the favorite for next year? 5: World Cup 2014 gro...
Jun 21, 2014•1 hr 7 min
QUICK HITS – Rays/Red Sox hit batters, get fined/suspended – Kaepernick gets most guaranteed QB money ever – Phil Mickelson investigated by FBI for insider trading claims – California Chrome draws No. 2 for Belmont RED ZONE 20: French Open reaching the end of competition MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s titles? 10: NHL playoffs in the Stanley Cup Finals MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the Stanley Cup? 5: NBA playoffs in the Finals MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the NBA title? The post Episode 64: ...
Jun 06, 2014•41 min
QUICK HITS – Cavaliers win 3rd NBA Draft Lottery in 4 years – Landon Donovan cut from World Cup team – Jose Fernandez, Prince Fielder among those out for MLB season RED ZONE 20: California Chrome on the verge of the Triple Crown MAKE THE PLAY: Will California Chrome win at Belmont? 10: NHL playoffs in the Conference Finals MAKE THE PLAY: Who plays in the Stanley Cup Finals? 5: NBA playoffs in the Conference Finals MAKE THE PLAY: Who plays in the NBA Finals? NFL DRAFT REACTIONS The post Episode 6...
May 23, 2014•1 hr
QUICK HITS – Donald Sterling receives lifetime ban from NBA – Jameis Winston crab leg theft – California Chrome takes the Kentucky Derby RED ZONE 20: NHL playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who plays in the Conference Finals? 10: NBA playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who plays in the Conference Finals? 5: NFL Draft is impending MAKE THE PLAY: Who goes #1 overall? The post Episode 62: Predicting the 2014 NFL Draft appeared first on Down the Sidelines ....
May 08, 2014•1 hr 8 min
QUICK HITS – NCAA student athletes offered unlimited meals – New York Knicks coaching job in flux – 2014 Boston Marathon RED ZONE 20: UConn wins college basketball National Championship MAKE THE PLAY: Who is the favorite for next year’s National Championship? 10: NHL playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the Stanley Cup? 5: NBA playoffs begin MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the NBA title? The post Episode 61: Predicting the 2014 NHL Playoffs appeared first on Down the Sidelines ....
Apr 22, 2014•54 min
QUICK HITS – DeSean Jackson released by Eagles, signs with Redskins – Mets’ Daniel Murphy criticized for taking parental leave – 76ers tie NBA record with 26 straight losses – Home stretch for NHL regular season RED ZONE 20: Northwestern football approved to unionize MAKE THE PLAY: One year later, will we have more player unions than just Northwestern? 10: MLB 2014 season preview MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins each division? Who wins the World Series? 5: NCAA Tournament reaches Final Four MAKE THE PLAY...
Apr 05, 2014•1 hr 17 min
Join the SMYN Network Bracket Challenge ! Group: Showmeyournews Password: my body is ready — PETER — Florida North Carolina Arizona Louisville — Louisville vs Florida, 72-67 –JOEL– Florida Iowa State Arizona Louisville — Louisville vs Iowa State , 90-87 The post Episode 59: Predicting March Madness 2014 appeared first on Down the Sidelines ....
Mar 18, 2014•1 hr 17 min
QUICK HITS Marcus Smart suspended three games for shoving Texas Tech fan RED ZONE 20: NBA season passes the trade deadline MAKE THE PLAY: Do you still have the Heat winning the title? 10: Missouri’s Michael Sam becomes the first openly gay NFL draft prospect MAKE THE PLAY: Which round will Sam be drafted in? 5: Final few days of the Sochi Winter Olympics approaching MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s hockey gold medal? The post Episode 58: Predicting the Winter Olympics appeared first on Down the...
Feb 22, 2014•1 hr 1 min
RED ZONE 20: Winter Olympics in Sochi start soon in poor conditions 10: National Signing Day – Malik McDowell’s conflict 5: Seattle routs Denver in the Super Bowl MAKE THE PLAY: Will Seattle repeat next year as champions? The post Episode 57: Predicting National Signing Day appeared first on Down the Sidelines ....
Feb 05, 2014•1 hr
QUICK HITS – Roger Goodell considering changing NFL extra point rules – Shaun White out of X Games, focusing on Olympics RED ZONE 20: Australian Open in the semifinal stage MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s draw? 10: Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka to 7-year/$155-million deal MAKE THE PLAY: Will the Yankees win the AL pennant next year? 5: NFL Playoffs – Super Bowl match-up decided MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the Super Bowl? The post Episode 56: Predicting the Super Bowl appeared first on D...
Jan 23, 2014•55 min
QUICK HITS – Lions hire Jim Caldwell, Titans hire Ken Wisenhunt, Vikings hire Mike Zimmer – Australian Open begins with 108ºF heat – Alex Rodriguez shenanigans continue RED ZONE 20: Alabama booster sells merchandise and NCAA doesn’t care MAKE THE PLAY: Will any significant attention be brought to this in the next two years? 10: MLB owners OK expanded replay use for 2014 MAKE THE PLAY: Will this be received positively by the end of next year? 5: NFL Playoffs – Conference Championships MAKE THE PL...
Jan 17, 2014•53 min
