Hour 3: Rams Concern Level, NFL Week 5’s Top Games, plus Jeremy Piven In-Studio

Hall of Fame hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick and Rich discuss where he was during Kirk Gibson’s historic 1988 World Series home run, calling play-by-play for historic sports moments, how announcers prepare for big games, why he chose to retire at the peak of his abilities, and his new book and advice he has for those entering the sports broadcasting industry (2:19). Actor Mark Strong calls the show from London where he’s filming his Spectrum Original show ‘Temple’ to discuss the show’s new season, his Arsenal English Premier League rooting interests, how American sporting events are much different than those in England, and what it was like filming the visually groundbreaking Best Picture-nominated ‘1917’ (22:47). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updated NFL injury items, why the Seahawks are getting thinner at RB, how The Masters will be mixing in some College Football this year, and the covid-19 impact on the Wisconsin QB depth chart (43:57).   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 previews Game 6 of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, and discuss the if the big problems with the 2-4 Cowboys are fixable (00:46). The guys discuss the eminent return of Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and its fantasy football implications (9:04). Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and Rich discuss the state of Notre Dame football and how much validity there is to the movie “Rudy,” if the Vikes and embattled QB Kirk Cousins can turn around their season after a 1-5 start, the return of RB Dalvin Cook and the emergence of rooke WR Justin Jefferson, and why he’s auctioning off his customized Polaris Slingshot for charity (19:57 ). The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys discussing where they land on their respective household pecking orders, and why you shouldn’t insult the Jets to Rich despite the fact that they stink on ice (44:38).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough breakdown of the Bears getting dominated on Monday Night Football by the Rams including a look at why Chicago’s QB play continues to struggle, why the 5-2 Rams are being overlooked, and some “Punters are People Too” love for Rams’ P Johnny Hekker who pinned the Bears deep in their own territory all night long (3:24). Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones’ latest memorable sound bite when questioned about a possible Cowboys leadership void in the locker room, (26:47). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on the Dolphins promising future, why the Texans got fleeced in the DeAndre Hopkins trade, why the NFC playoff seedings could lead to a lot of controversy and outrage, and why the Cowboys need to make a big move to land a big time quarterback to salvage their season (33:23). The guys wrap up the hour discussing if the Cowboys should throw in the towel on this season and focus on rebuilding in 2021 (45:21).    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 recaps an exciting weekend in College Football including the season-ending injury to all-world Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle, Justin Field’s impressive game vs Nebraska, and his reaction to an all-time thrilling/controversial end the epic Penn State-Indiana game(4:16). Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and Rich discuss Washington Football Team’s domination of the Cowboys, the inspiration for his new book “Greenlights,” the biggest risk he ever took that could have cost him his career, if we’ll ever see him revive his Rust Cole ‘True Detective’ role, and why the old axiom that common sense isn’t so common is commonly true (21:29). Rich wraps up the hour with a salute to Washington head coach Ron Rivera on his completion of his chemotherapy, and a thorough roundup of the latest NFL injury news (44:50).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Rich discuss the crazy end to Game 4 of the World Series, which of the 2020 rules changes will be coming back in 2021, if he would be willing to void the Mookie Betts trade for Chris Brockman (2:59). Rich and the guys recap that wild end to the Dodgers-Rays game 4 and how it compares to other amazing endings to World Series games and Super Bowls, (15:05) and marvel at the numerous jaw-dropping moments in the Cardinals’ overtime win over the Seahawks (28:17). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich weighs in on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s divergent success this season, if the Patriots should trade Cam Newton to the Cowboys, how long Mike McCarthy will last in Dallas, if all 4 NFC West teams could make the playoffs, and if Bills fans should be worried about Josh Allen’s play of late (42:18).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the week remarking on a remarkable sports weekend, and weighs in on the Buccaneers signing of controversial wideout Antonio Brown to join Tom Brady, and an in-depth recap of the Cardinals thrilling overtime win over the Seahawks (1:33). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss which team’s offensive weapons he likes most, the Steelers Super Bowl chances, why the Niners are hitting their stride on offense despite a number of injuries, if the Patriots can salvage their season after a 2-4 start, (23:00). Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson joins the show to discuss Arizona’s huge overtime win over the NFC West front-running Seahawks and how Kyler Murray compares (favorably) to Russell Wilson, how Kliff Kingsbury has turned the franchise around, and his hilarious reaction to DK Metcalf dashing Budda Baker’s pick-six dreams on Sunday Night Football (42:11).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich recaps his greatest fear and why he can relate do Daniel Jones embarrassing trip on Thursday Night Football (2:15). Brockman runs through the latest news from the world of sports including the latest NFL injury updates, and an update on the health of Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, and a debate on if when the NBA should let fans back into arenas (10:47). The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the return of Big Ten football, Nick Saban’s covid-19 scare, Ed Orgeron’s coaching journey in college football, and if Michigan’s schedule is toughest in their conference (22:03. The guys run through the best view submissions for the name of Mike Del Tufo’s new boat along with their High-Register Tepid Takes, Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games, and Rich’s Unlockiest Lock of the Week (41:07).   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 kicks off the hour with an in-depth look at Daniel Jones’ 90-yard TD-Run-Turned-Embarrasing-Stumble and how it compares to running a 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine each year (3:07). Manny from El Paso calls in to ask for marriage advice on the eve of his wedding (18:50). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 7, and a preview of Bill Belichick and the Patriots vs the resurgent 49ers (26:10). Rich explains why he has a bone to pick with Tim Tebow when it comes to Michigan vs Minnesota on Saturday (40:00).   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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