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Episode #213: Adam Lazarus (“Hail to the Redskins”)

Adam Lazarus (“Hail to the Redskins: Gibbs, the Diesel, the Hogs, and the Glory Days of D.C.’s Football Dynasty”) returns to the show. The Redskins haven’t had much success in recent years, however, we discuss a period when the club

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Episode #206: Monte Burke (“Saban”, Forbes)

Monte Burke (“Saban: The Making of a Coach”, Forbes) joins the show. We discuss how University of Alabama’s Nick Saban has made himself indispensable to so many organizations in his forty-plus years of coaching.   Show Notes You can purchase

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Episode #187: Dave Revsine (Big Ten Network, “The Opening Kickoff”)

Dave Revsine (Lead Studio Host for the Big Ten Network, “The Opening Kickoff: The Tumultuous Birth of a Football Nation”) joins the show. We discuss how despite popular belief, the sport of football for better or worse has generally been

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Episode #182: Mark McClusky (Wired, “Faster, Higher, Stronger”)

Mark McClusky (Wired editor, “Faster, Higher, Stronger: How Sports Science Is Creating a New Generation of Superathletes—and What We Can Learn from Them”) joins the show. We discuss the fascinating and comprehensive breakthroughs that are changing our understanding of what

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NFL Picks: Week #17

Rory and Brad will select 5 games against the spread each week all NFL season. Rory’s Picks Cardinals (+6) Dolphins (-6) Giants (-3) Chargers (+3) Browns (+13.5) This Week: 2-3-0 Last Week: 1-3-1 Season: 34-49-2 Brad’s Picks Cardinals (+6) Jets

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NFL Picks: Week #16

Rory and Brad will select 5 games against the spread each week all NFL season. Rory’s Picks Cardinals (+8) Broncos (-3) Lions (-6.5) Rams (-4.5) Falcons (+6.5) This Week: 1-4-0 Last Week: 1-3-1 Season to Date: 32-46-2 Brad’s Picks Cardinals (+8)

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NFL Picks: Week #15

Rory and Brad will select 5 games against the spread each week all NFL season. Rory’s Picks Packers (-4.5) Seahawks (-10) Redskins (+6.5) Bears (+3) Patriots (-7.5) This Week: 1-3-1 Last Week: 3-1-1 Season to Date: 31-42-2 Brad’s Picks Packers

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NFL Picks: Week #14

Rory and Brad will select 5 games against the spread each week all NFL season. Rory’s Picks Colts (-3.5) Cardinals (PK) Rams (-2.5) Saints (-9.5) Vikings (-6) This Week: 3-1-1 Last Week: 0-5-0 Season to Date: 30-30-1 Brad’s Picks Colts

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Episode #173: Bob Ryan

Bob Ryan (“Scribe: My Life in Sports”, Boston Globe) joins the show. We discuss Bob’s extensive background in sports and some of the memorable moments he’s been able to cover over the years.     Show Notes You can purchase

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NFL Picks: Week #13

Rory and Brad will select 5 games against the spread each week all NFL season. Rory’s Picks Giants (-2.5) Cardinals (-2.5) Browns (+2.5) Steelers (-4.5) Patriots (+3) This Week: 0-5-0 Last Week: 2-3-0 Season to Date: 27-38-0 Brad’s Picks Giants

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