B1G Kurt & JTG breakdown THIS WEEK's B1G news: Oregon & Washington join the Big Ten. We get why...but it doesn't mean we have to like it. Hurumph! Hurumph! Hurumph! Next Pod = Team Preview #1: Ohio State / Illinois / Maryland / Northwestern #AskForAmador
B1G Kurt & JTG breakdown all that was the Big Ten Media Days (without actually attending). Shout out to our guy DS who did! Harbs, Bank of PJ, NW...all kinds of "fun" stuff. Last Pod before we do Team Breakdowns. Take a Listen! #AskForAmador
JTG is joined by Kelley Ford @KFordRatings to debate breaking down teams by gut feel (me) vs analytics (Kelley). Coaching. Recruiting. Roster. Schedule. We challenge each other without fighting each other...what a concept! B1G Football is less than 6 weeks away folks!!!!!!! #AskForAmador
B1G Kurt & JTG give their thoughts on the quick & surprising ouster of Pat Fitzgerald from his position as Head Coach at Northwestern. [NOTE: We recorded this before Fitzy gave the press release from the evening of July 10th]
Kurt & JTG take a stab at the Ceiling & Floor for each B1G East team for the 2023 season; there's a few teams where we differ quite a bit! Before that, we give our 10,000 Ft view on the current state of recruiting. Take a listen! #AskForAmador Happy 4th of July!
...let's go slumming! ;) After B1G Kurt & JTG cover a few Housekeeping items - which includes a fun announcement with our Podcast sponsor - it's onto the absolute Ceiling & Floor for each B1G West Team. Take a listen! #AskForAmador
B1G NEWS!...with the B1G schedule announcement this week! B1G Kurt & JTG go over the past month of B1G topics, then provide our thoughts with the new & exciting B1G Schedule release. After that, we are happy to be joined by CHRIS HASSEL with CBS HQ. Chris & JTG discuss their thoughts on Iowa's abundance of rivals... but also discuss the changes & excitement throughout the entire B1G and CFB. Take a listen! #AskForAmador
B1G Kurt & JTG are joined by our favorite Guest...DS! After a brief discussion on the new Big Ten Commissioner, the 3 of us rank our favorite Food & Drink pairings. After that, it's onto the 2023 version of the B1G Head Coaches rankings. With new & "old" faces...it makes for some compelling opinions. Take a listen and Have a Great Week!
We dare you to find a 35 min podcast with more info packed into this one! Fantasy Pros & Betting Pros own THOR NYSTROM stops by to give his incredible insight into several B1G players hoping to hear their names called Thursday night and into the weekend. Take a listen!
This is a fun one! Our guy Dustin Schutte joins B1G Kurt and I for an informative and fun Rankings Pod! After a quick Housekeeping update, DS, BK, & I rank our All-Time favorite breakfast cereals...apologies to the constant giggling from DS & I! After that, all three of us rank the B1G Football Helmets - starting with 14th place and working towards #1. ENJOY!!!
B1G Kurt and I hear from our fantastic listeners and respond with one of our favorite pods: The Mailbag! Hope you all enjoy, and for those that sent us questions - THANK YOU!
Each team in the West gets their season grade. #AskForAmador
Grading the seasons of each team in the Champion B1G East Division. #AskForAmador
The Krush caper, Hawkeye high jinks, Michigan mystery, and K-Dub on the outs. #AskForAmador
We're joined by the #1 Frienemy of the Pod - Athlon's Braden Gall! For reference, please listen to his Cover 2 "First And Hungover" Pod (1/1/23). In THIS pod, Braden and I have a spirited convo on the CFP and ramifications. It's a bit cantankerous but hopefully more fun. Take a listen!
JTG and BK start with some HK then transition to breakdowns of all 9 B1G Bowl games. #AskForAmador
After a quick 'za and Housekeeping convo...JTG & DS breakdown all NINE B1G Bowl contests...which obviously includes the double-shot o' B1G for the CFP. We were excited to talk about these bowls so forgive us for the monster pod. And hey...this could be our last live B1G football until next season (hopefully not)! Take a listen! #AskForAmador Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Bill King's Commitmas synapsis followed by an important pizza discussion. "Housekeeping!" recorded prior to the news of Kevin Kane taking the DC job at Purdue and Aaron Henry being promoted to replace him at Illinois. Also recorded before the transfer news of QB Nick Evers from Oklahoma to Wisconsin. #AskForAmador
The Wolverines were too much for the fiesty Boilermakers in Indy Saturday night. Congratulations to your 2022 B1G Champion Michigan Wolverines. #AskForAmador
JTG & DS get caught up with this week's news, then onto CFP scenarios for both Michigan & Ohio State. After that, we break down the B1G Championship between Purdue & Michigan. Do JTG & DS think the Boilermakers can make the Wolverines sweat it out? Take a listen!
Matt Rhule is in for the Huskers and Luke Fickell for the Badgers. Also discussed is the state of the coaching situations in Columbus, Evanston, and Iowa City.
Another season in the books as the Michigan Wolverines establish themselves as the program to beat in the B1G.
After some spirited Turkey Talk...JTG & DS discuss the B1G Championship scenarios and then it's onto Rivalry Week breakdowns. We save the biggest game of the year - Michigan @ Ohio State - for last. Take a listen! Happy Thanksgiving!
The B1G gets just what they wanted with OSU and Michigan surviving to remain unbeaten heading into The Game ("With a Little Help From My Friends" playing in the background). The Pig stays in Iowa city whilst Indiana steals the Spittoon. Penn State administers a shellacking, Purdue advances, and Wiscy pulls the ball away from Charlie Brown.
JTG & DS talk about the ongoing Nebraska & Wisconsin HC openings + another 'Bothers My B1G 'segment about what makes a good division race. After that...we have another 7 games to breakdown in this 2nd-to-Last weekend of B1G Football. Take a Listen!!!
Purdue takes command in the West while the B1G three roll in the East. The Hawkeyes are kings of the Heartland while Sparty and the Gophers keep their momentum going. #AskForAmador
Only 3 weeks left of B1G Football! JTG & DS breakdown the latest CFP rankings and possible outcomes...and then it's onto Week 11! Take a listen!!!
JTG and BK breakdown all seven games from a blustery B1G Weekend. #AskForAmador
JTG & DS have a spirited "BMB" segment about - you guessed it - the CFP Rankings. Hurumph. After that...we're onto breaking down ALL 7 games involving ALL 14 teams - the first time we've had that this year. Enjoy the B1G Football!!!
The last week of only five games on tap. A barn burner in Beaver, Wolverines slug Sparty, Illini chug along, Gophers rebound, Iowa takes out their offensive frustration. #AskForAmador
