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ESPN’s Josh Pate and Rich discuss the ripple effect on coaching hires and roster building of Curt Cignetti taking Indiana from college football doormat to national champions in just two seasons, what happens to players who enter the Transfer Portal but can’t land with a new school, and reveals his way-too-early 2026 Heisman Trophy winner prediction. Rich and the guys preview the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, and react to a Chiefs fan who calls in to say he doesn’t miss seeing KC in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Jan 46min

Rich and the guys discuss Broncos’ backup QB Jarrett Stidham’s chances to lead Denver to the Super Bowl in place of the injured Bo Nix. Former Pro Bowl OT Terron Armstead joins Rich in-studio where he weighs in on the Broncos’ belief in Stidham, the key player who could decide who wins the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship Game, the Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel and hiring of Jeff Haffley, Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain future in Miami, and reveals what his former New Orleans Saints teammate Drew Brees did off the field in addition to his on-field exploits that made him a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Rich weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers’ future after a freakishly injury-plagued 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Jan 46min

O'Shea and TJ run it back with one of their favorite previous guests, WWE Smackdown's newest Superstar Trick Williams. Trick, the former TNA World Champion discusses what it was like walking into the TNA locker room as a member of NXT, how he captured the heart of his fiancé (fellow Smackdown Superstar Lash Legend), his 1st wrestling character "Sweet Daddy Trick", and going toe to toe with Randy Orton on the mic. Did that microphone actually hit someone in the stands? Trick also reveals what the biggest purchase he's made since he "made it" and more! Trick also discusses what it means to him to be part of the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event PLE from Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Jan 58min

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas and Rich discuss Andruw Jones’ and Carlos Beltran’s election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, how the Los Angeles Dodgers’ seemingly limitless payroll budget could impact the next round of labor talks, and if the NFL’s Overtime rules are in need of some adjustments. ‘No-Contest Wrestling’ co-host O’Shea Jackson Jr. stops by the studio where he reacts to an ESPN deep dive story into his beloved Lakers’ infighting amongst Jeanie Buss and her brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jan 46min

Rich reacts to former Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel agreeing to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ new Offensive Coordinator. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the Buffalo Bills’ odd (and very long) press conference to explain Sean McDermott’s firing, who could be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ next head coach, Lamar Jackson’s role in determining the Baltimore Ravens’ next HC, if a possible Matthew Stafford retirement could trigger a big-name QB trade to the Los Angeles Rams, and more. Rich and the guys react to actor William Shatner being photographed while eating a bowl of cereal. While driving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jan 46min

Rich reacts to Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula’s press conference explaining why the team fired head coach Sean McDermott. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich break down Jarrett Stidham’s chances to lead the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl in the wake of Bo Nix’s season-ending broken ankle, lays out the keys to which two teams will move on from the NFC and AFC Championship Games, and weighs in on the stunning regression of Houston Texans QB CJ Stoud since his stellar rookie season. The guys react to Baker Mayfield calling out new Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski after their apparently less-than-amicable parting when he was the Cleveland Browns QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jan 46min

Rich and callers discuss the growth of rich benefactors pouring money into universities’ NIL funds, and breaks down the plethora of open coordinator positions in the NFL. QB Summit Founder & Coach Jordan Palmer tells Rich why he’s optimistic the Denver Broncos can advance to the Super Bowl with backup QB Jarrett Stidham filling in for the injured Bo Nix, breaks down the keys to who wins the Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks NFC Championship game, says what advice he has for the Buffalo Bills in their search for a new head coach, and if Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is worthy of being the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Rich reacts to John Harbaugh’s first press conference as the New York Giants’ new head coach, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the possibility of Curt Cignetti leaving Indiana to coach Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza’s likely Las Vegas Raiders future, AJ Brown’s uncertain future with the Philadelphia Eagles, the keys to who wins the New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos AFC Championship game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jan 46min

Jets fan Rich weighs in on the New York Jets’ options at quarterback via trade, free agency and the NFL Draft, and says why Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders would be wise to draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza with the #1 overall pick this spring. ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Rich break down Indiana’s College Football Playoff national championship win led by Heisman Trophy-winning QB Fernando Mendoza and Head Coach Curt Cignetti, why the Miami Hurricanes will be in the mix for a natty again next season, and if there needs to be new criteria for selecting the CFP field and if that field should be expanded to more than 12 teams. Rich and the guys react to Mendoza’s LinkedIn post regarding his future employment with the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jan 46min