REShow: Dave McMenamin. Hour 1 (08-31-20)

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Eagles comeback win over the Giants on Thursday night in a pivotal NFC East showdown (2:05). NFL Network’s Kurt Warner and Rich discuss how Tua Tagovailoa replacing Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to when Eli Manning replaced him as the Giants starting QB, what Ryan Fitzpatrick’s role in the locker room should be now that he’s Tua’s backup, offers up some valuable on-field advice for Tua, how Daniel Jones’ epic 80-yard run and stumble compares to his most embarrassing moment, and how much he’s looking forward to his son Kade starting at WR for Nebraska vs Ohio State this Saturday (22:09).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde and Rich discuss a “potential mushroom cloud” situation surrounding LSU, Odell Beckham Jr, and others, if the Big Ten’s late return will impact the conference’s chances to make the College Football Playoff, if Jim Harbaugh has finally solved Michigan’s QB issues in Joe Milton, when we could see a return of Florida Gators football in the wake of their covid-19 outbreak, which teams have the best chance to unseat Ohio State in the Big Ten, if Trevor Lawrence could return to Clemson for his senior season, and weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa’s ascension to Dolphins starter, and his predictions on which teams make the College Football Playoff (2:02). Michigan alum Rich takes exception to his perceived inequities in the Big Ten’s scheduling that appear to favor Ohio State and Wisconsin, (24:41). Brockman breaks down the latest news and notes in the NFL which somehow leads to a discussion about naming Mike Del Tufo’s new boat (30:27). The hour wraps up with news from the Packers on the correct pronunciation of Robert Tonyan’s last name which leads to a heated debate: Funyuns as a top ten snack or nah?? (39:56).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich and the guys open the hour discussing the Browns team identity of lack thereof, and debate which team is the AFC’s best (3:18). Former Super Bowl-winning QB Trent Dilfer and Rich discuss the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB and what makes him so special as a person and passer, offers a no-holds-barred assessment of Baker Mayfield and his “limitations,” if there’s any hope for Sam Darnold with the Jets, why Trevor Lawrence should consult with Archie Manning prior to the NFL Draft, why Carson Wentz has struggled in his development, and how Ryan Tannehill resurrected his career with the Titans (26:34). Rich wraps up the hour reflecting back on his visit in January with Tua Tagovailoa at the Super Bowl the showing how he endears himself to coaches and teammates (47:53).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Ravens big moves in trading for DL Yanick Ngakoue and signing Dez Bryant to their practice squad (t1:08). The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Ravens big moves today, if we’ll see the return of Antonio Brown to the NFL (possible with the Seahawks?), why the Dolphins chose now to switch to Tua Tagovailoa, which teams will be sellers at the NFL trade deadline including the Cowboys and Patriots, why Adam Gase remains head coach of the 0-6 Jets, and the return of Big Ten football (21:28). Rich wraps up the hour explaining how setting your fantasy football lineup is like boarding an airplane (45:31).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Rich talk Patrick Mahomes, Le’Veon Bell joining the team and how he’ll share duties in the backfield with rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, why he loves blocking as much as catching passes, how Tua Tagovailoa taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick compares to Mahomes taking over for Alex Smith, why playing in Denver always presents an extra challenge, and which NFL TE will have bragging rights after Week 7 (2:26). Actor/Comedian Patton Oswalt and Rich discuss the perils of parental parking duty at their kids’ pre-school, how he’s spent his time during the covid quarantine, and his new virtual comedy special that will air live from his kitchen (20:03). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with the latest from the NFL including reaction to the Cowboys’ locker room sniping, Le’Veon Bell’s arrival in Kansas City, and their reaction to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s emotional response to being benched for Tua Tagovailoa (36:41).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour rebutting all those critics (and there are many) who say Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs (3:46). Rich and the guys discuss which Tom Cruise movie from the 80’s is his best, and what happened when Rich’s kids watched The Karate Kid for the first time (14:38). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich break down some oddities in The Karate Kid, the Dolphins naming Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, how to fix the 2-4 Cowboys, the top storylines heading into NFL Week 7, and which is the best 80’s Tom Cruise movie (23:16).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich and Brockman recap Mookie Betts’ big night and the Dodgers impressive Game 1 World Series win over the Tampa Bay Rays (1:12). Rich reacts to the news that the Dolphins have officially named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback (11:56). Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter and Rich discuss why the Vikings have stumbled out of the gate with a 1-4 start, how much Kirk Cousins is to blame, why rookie WR Justin Jefferson reminds him of Isaac Bruce, why the Dolphins made the right move making Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB, and what it was like visiting the George Floyd memorial with his daughter (22:00). Rich wraps up the hour with a great story involving Marshall Faulk, Mean Joe Greene, and some ill-timed trash talking (43:10).    Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The guys have more reaction to Tua Tagovailoa being named the Dolphins starter, and Le’veon Bells possible negative impact on the Chiefs team chemistry (2:17). Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including anonymous quotes from Cowboys players ripping Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff, assorted NFL injuries and trade rumors (6:15). Actor/comedian Joel McHale and Rich talk the new season of ABC’s ‘Card Sharks’ and their love of classic 1970’s episodes of ‘Match Game,’ along with a deep dive on his beloved Seattle Seahawks, and a frank discussion about ‘The Masked Singer’ and when it would be appropriate (if ever) to introduce Rich’s kids to a naked Ken Jeong in ‘The Hangover’ (21:03). NFL Network reporter Jane Slater wraps up the hour expanding on her report of developing turmoil between Cowboys players and coaches in the wake of their 2-4 start (39:12). Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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