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Episode 83: NFL – Cincinnati at Cleveland

It’s a college football postseason extravaganza! The final four college football playoff teams have been decided, along with the other bowl games and Heisman Trophy finalists! Meanwhile, the MLB Winter Meetings are happening, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on all of the free agency moves and trades that are happening. Also, NFL Week 15 predictions against the spread and the Big Ten suffers some terrible college basketball losses.

QUICK HITS

– College Football FINAL FOUR Teams: BAMA, ORE, FSU, OSU
– Other college football bowl games
– Heisman Candidates: Mariota, Gordon, Cooper
– MLB Winter Meetings: Lester, Porcello/Cespedes, Kemp, Rollins
– Bad Big Ten college basketball losses

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 5-2, NFL 4-2
Joel: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 4-2

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NFL WEEK 15
– Miami at New England (-7.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Cincinnati at Cleveland (-1) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Denver at San Diego (+4) (SUN, 4:05 PM ET)
– San Francisco at Seattle (-10) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Dallas at Philadelphia (-3) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
– New Orleans at Chicago (+3) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 82: NCAAF – Championship Week 2014

It’s the final week of the college football regular season! What do Peter and Joel think the results of the championship games and the playoff teams will be? Additionally, Florida and Nebraska hire new, unexpected head coaches. Also, NCAAF Week 15 picks, NFL Week 14 predictions against the spread, and Michigan fires Brady Hoke as head football coach.

QUICK HITS

– College Football Top Four Teams: BAMA, ORE, TCU, FSU
– Brady Hoke fired at Michigan
– Florida (Jim McElwain) and Nebraska (Mike Riley) hire new coaches

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 0-6
Joel: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 2-4

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 15
Arizona vs Oregon (-13.5) (FRI, 9 PM ET) (in Santa Clara)
– Iowa State at TCU (-33.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
Alabama vs Missouri (+14.5) (SAT, 4 PM ET) (in Atlanta)
– Kansas State at Baylor (0) (SAT, 7:45 PM ET)
Florida State vs Georgia Tech (+4) (SAT, 8 PM ET) (in Charlotte)
Wisconsin vs Ohio State (+4) (SAT, 8:17 PM ET) (in Indianapolis)
– Extra Point – Fresno State at Boise State (-20) (SAT, 10 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: EXTRA POINT

NFL WEEK 14
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-3.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Carolina at New Orleans (-10) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Kansas City at Arizona (-1.5) (SUN, 4:05 PM ET)
Seattle at Philadelphia (-1.5) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
New England at San Diego (+3.5) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
– Atlanta at Green Bay (-12) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 71: NFL – Denver at Seattle

Peter and Joel give their take on the NFL’s public image tailspin. Also, what teams have clinched MLB playoff spots? Also, NCAAF Week 4 picks, NFL Week 3 predictions against the spread, and the odd, blooper-like stories from the last week of college football.

QUICK HITS

– NFL public image in a tailspin
– Angels, Orioles, and Nationals clinch MLB playoffs
– NCAAF Bloopers: Jameis Winstson suspended, Arkansas State fake punt

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 3-3
Joel: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 1-5

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 4
– Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech (-8) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
– Florida at Alabama (-14) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Texas A&M at SMU (+34.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Oklahoma at West Virginia (+7) (SAT, 7:30 PM ET) (Joel’s Hype Video)
Clemson at Florida State (-16.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Miami (FL) at Nebraska (-7.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Utah at Michigan (-3.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: EXTRA POINT

NFL WEEK 3
San Diego at Buffalo (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Minnesota at New Orleans (-10.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Indianapolis at Jacksonville (+7) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Denver at Seattle (-4.5) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
Pittsburgh at Carolina (-3) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
– Chicago at New York Jets (-2.5) (MON, 7:10 PM ET)

Episode 55: Predicting the MLB Replay System

QUICK HITS
– Lions hire Jim Caldwell, Titans hire Ken Wisenhunt, Vikings hire Mike Zimmer
– Australian Open begins with 108ºF heat
– Alex Rodriguez shenanigans continue

RED ZONE
20: Alabama booster sells merchandise and NCAA doesn’t care
MAKE THE PLAY: Will any significant attention be brought to this in the next two years?
10: MLB owners OK expanded replay use for 2014
MAKE THE PLAY: Will this be received positively by the end of next year?
5: NFL Playoffs – Conference Championships
MAKE THE PLAY: Who moves on to the Super Bowl?

Episode 54: Predicting the NFL Divisional Playoffs

QUICK HITS
– Texas hires Charlie Strong has head football coach
– Louisville hires Bobby Petrino…again?
– Redskins hire Jay Gruden
– Teddy Bridgewater and Johnny Manziel, among others, declare for NFL draft
– Dennis Rodman continues his North Korean travels

RED ZONE
20: Florida State wins the final BCS National Championship game
MAKE THE PLAY: Does an SEC team win the national championship next year?
10: Maddux, Glavine, and Thomas get into baseball Hall of Fame, voting drama ensues
MAKE THE PLAY: Will Bonds and Clemens’ percentages go up next year?
5: NFL Playoffs – Divisional Round
MAKE THE PLAY: Which teams win this weekend?