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Bruce Hooley
Veteran Ohio media personality Bruce Hooley discusses all things Ohio State, NFL and professional and college sports, while also addressing the intersection of sports and culture and incorporating his Christian faith into meaningful, encouraging conversations about life as a husband, father and disciple who strives to live by Biblical truth.
2-20-23 We Tackle Life podcast: Where have you been, Bruce? OK, now for some details on my newest gig OSU hoops is in the dumper Evaluating Chris Holtmann Everything was phenomenal three years ago Now, what if we grade Holtmann by his own standard Would OSU fire Holtmann if the Buckeyes don't win another game Is there any other way out of this mess? College football games are too long What are the proposals to fix it? How would these "fixes" change the game? Getting serious about the Great Commision Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
10-17-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's off week came amid a wild college football weekend Does anyone play defense any more? Is OSU's defense championship worthy? Iowa won't help you answer that question. OSU hoops isn't ranked Browns fall to another backup QB Bengals come from behind on the road Future looks much better for Bengals than for Browns Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
10-4-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU blows out Rutgers Michigan State is next Sparty owes Mel Tucker a boat load of cash Buckeyes dominance makes the B1G yawn-worthy Schiano, Day bicker, patch things up Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst The timing of Chryst's outster makes sense Is it time for a style change at Wisconsin Browns lose at Atlanta This just in...Jacoby Brissett is a backup Take the points when they are there to be taken The Cleveland Calendar of Dysfunction never runs out of entries Jesus calms the storm Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
9-19-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Toledo wasn't worth the ticket price Should you take Wisconsin seriously? Mabe, if it hadn't already lost at home to Washington State Bad day for the B1G Urban was in Lincoln Of course, they want him The one reason Urban won't take the Nebraska job Michigan looks OK, but play somebody, please USC can really score Browns show they can still choke one away Bengals' offensive line is bad, but Burrow isn't great, either Arizona wins a wild one via Clemson on Clemson crime Tua ties a hallowed Dolphins' record Peace is powerful Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
9-15-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Oh, boy....Toledo. Whoopee! Nick Saban goes off on a familiar tangent What if the Guardians, Indians and Browns all won championships in the same year? Browns go for 2-0 start? Bengals try to get to 1-1 Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
9-13-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Arky State first of many OSU blowouts The return of the Tressel Blowout Michigan rolls with J.J. McCarthy QB pressure is different when it's starting QB pressure Jackson Smith Njigba's return will elevate everyone Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan State...meh Scott Frost gets fired. Did he fail, or is it Nebraska? USC is a monster on the horizon Dailyn Swain breaks my heart George Washington III decommits Thanks for costing us Gabe Cupps, George Browns survive on Cade York's bomb Chubb and Hunt are really good Jacoby Brissett is so average Hard to envision Browns' QBs being elite this season Bengals blow the opener The problem on the blocked PAT wasn't the snap Sure, Steelers won, but they're still screwed The narrow gate Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
8-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Well, where have I been? OSU gets ready for season-opener against Notre Dame. Marcus Freeman's homecoming won't be pleasant Buckeyes are just too loaded at skill positions Ryan Day's future The pressure at OSU isn't week-to-week, it's the annual weight of expected perfection Notre Dame violated the Never Hire the Interim rule Uh, ok....so did Ohio State Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
8-10-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU debuts No. 2 behind Alabama in coaches' poll There are two ways to vote in a Preseason Top 25 If you're picking on which team will finish unbeaten, OSU is the best choice It's fall camp, which means the headlines are lavishly optimistic Big Ten getting close to a TV rights deal Fox, NBC and CBS appear to be edging ESPN out NBC adding B1G means Notre Dame might not be far behind Bengals add a corporate naming rights sponsor Kareem Hunt wants to be traded Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
7-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: It's been a dozen years since Tattoogate....really? The goal at Big Ten Media days is to not say anything stupid Michigan QB Cade McNamara failed the test So did C.J. Stroud, but in a much more harmless way It's national title or bust for the Buckeyes. Nothing else will suffice Under Armour writes a $67 million check to UCLA Do we get white smoke from the Vatican chimney when the NFL makes up its mind on Deshaun Watson? Amari Cooper will be a steal for the Browns You can thank Jerry Jones' stupidity for that The NFL's mandatory vaccine program was, like all mandates, a failed endeavor Free agency beefed up Bengals' OL, but maybe Jackson Carman will, too The perfect serendipity of Chris Spielman's two Hall of Fame ceremonies William White: powerful peace in death A friend displays the same power in the same circumstances as William White, and it charts a course for us all. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
7-27-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Are the powers that be ruining college athletics? Lack of leadership has changed college sports forever Get ready for full-on free agency in college sports, every year B1G Media Days means the season is here The pressure on Ryan Day is greater at OSU than in NFL Big Ten will expand, maybe with Miami or FSU and Pac 12 leftovers Baker Mayfield throws an int in his first Panthers' practice Joe Burrow undergoes an appendectomy Harbaugh is pro-life, and that takes courage in these times Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
7-12-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns trade Baker Mayfield Carolina got a steal...for a year Why Baker will be successful, and why that may not hold Chip-on-the-shoulder guy works for awhile Browns didn't want Sam Darnold Now Browns need another QB The history of Browns trades is complicated Super conferences are on the horizon The dilution of the college sports fan base is in process This is the greatest trade in human history Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
7-5-22 We Tackle Life podcast: USC, UCLA join the B1G Of cour$e, it make$ perfect $en$e What's the B1G's next logical step? Big 12, Pac 12 fight to survive If it's TV markets the B1G wants, then Washington, Arizona State, Arizona and Stanford make sense Stanford is attractive because of San Francisco, and as a recruiting tool for Notre Dame Baker Mayfield remains a Brown, with training camp a month away Seattle apparently cool on Mayfield Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
6-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Deshaun Watson headed for a year-long suspension Sam Darnold for Baker Mayfield makes sense Browns appear not to want to make sense Baker says he's ready to move on Why does he get to make that choice? OSU's non-conference basketball schedule includes a trip to Maui Devin Royal and Dailyn Swain would be nice gets A massive mistake by Crew fan base PGA Tour should live and let LIV Making spiritual sense of a tough circumstance Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
6-24-22 We Tackle Life podcast: E.J. Liddell drafted in second round by New Orleans Malaki Branham goes to Spurs in Round One Cavs pass on Branham at No. 14 That makes no sense Ohio State will play Duke again in the ACC-Big Ten shootout. Buckeyes and Blue Devils will look dramatically different Arch Manning picks Texas. Yes, just like Quinn Ewers Bob Sowards chases Ohio golf history Roe overturned Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
6-22-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets three top wide receiver commitments Brian Hartline is a rock star Why doesn't Hartline get a look when jobs are open? OSU is awash in WRs and QBs The Buckeyes have a new baseball coach DeShaun Watson pays 20 massage therapists Four cases remain The impact on Watson's suspension is negligible Megan Rapinoe takes a pro-trans stance that would eliminate her job Nice timing, since she's nearing retirement Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day says he wants to stay at OSU as long as he can. Do you think he means it? If he leaves, does that mean he lied to you? OSU fires baseball coach Greg Beals Gene Smith has, "no comment" That's gutless on Gene's part Malaki Branham's stock is rising Cavs didn't interview Branham at NBA Draft Combine Are Cavs playing it cool? E.J. Liddell's NBA comparable Are school shootings because of evil or because of mental health failures? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-24-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns start OTAs without Baker Mayfield Carolina, Seattle still seem likeliest landing spots for Mayfield Bengals seem AFC North worthy again, if OL develops If only Bengals' closing schedule wasn't ridiculous OSU should go undefeated Buckeyes don't take many transfers, but the ones they take are consequential Tanner McAlister is the latest of those Dwayne Haskins' toxicology report tells a troubling tale Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-19-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day, Chris Holtmann get contract extensions The escalation of OSU football HC salary is quite a thing Holtmann's extension won't keep suitors away Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban snipe over NIL Worry doesn't work Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-16-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Justin Ahrens lands out west Kyle Young call is a career Reds throw a no-hitter, and offer a no-scorer Deshaun Watson takes the Browns to the Bahamas Cleveland schedule is friendly to start if Watson is suspended Bengals schedule is unbelievably difficult to finish Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-11-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets a commit from another elite QB What does this guarantee for the future? Remember Tate Martell? Jack Miller? Emory Jones? What if C.J. Stroud gets injured? A recommendation for Ryan Day Cincinnati is looking for the next Desmond Ridder Two candidates seem viable, one of whom was a Bearcat before Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-9-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Monday Night Football doubleheader announced Former MSU, Dayton Jefferson hooper Andrien Payne murdered Jimmy G is on the tradiong block That makes dealing Baker complicated Ohio State stresses about NIL rules There is no reason why OSU should ever get outbid for a player Not with the heavy hitters on board with the Buckeyes' NIL collectives Let's play Transfer Portal QB Bingo Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-6-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OHSAA voting on NIL Ohio State paying for academic performance OSU AD Gene Smith wants help managing NIL Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-5-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Looking ahead to 2023 NFL Draft OSU hoops gets an experienced guard It's always fun to revel in Golden State's issues Draymond Green is still Draymond Green Baker Mayfield may make Browns regret dropping him OSU and Boston College make some way-in-the-future plans What faith requires on a divisive issue Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
5-2-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft wraps up Ohio State defenders lacking in draft success this year Lack of DBs tells you everything about why Buckeyes struggled defensively Will that change next year? Browns take secondary depth to bolster their fragile secondary Bengals fill in on defense, offensive line, which is where they need help Seth Towns is coming back for a seventh season with OSU hoops Urban Meyer about to return to the Fox booth Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
4-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft Round One featutres a WR run OSU makes a case as WRU, with Wilson going 10 and Olave 11 Maybe now they make enough to afford pants Spiels' Lions make a monster trade for Jameson Williams Where was Spiels hiding in the Draft Room? Replacing Malaki Branham Browns have a need for a WR in Round Two and there are six good ones available right now This may be Baker Mayfield's last weekend as a Brown Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
4-27-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft dawns on Thursday Malaki Branham leaves OSU, will hire an agent Was that worth giving Jim Jackson's jersey away? Malaki leaves....might another take his place? Garrett Wilson rates No. 6 overall Mark Emmert retires from NCAA Is Gene Smith the next NCAA head honcho? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
4-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft approaches Will UC get more first-rounders than OSU Buckeyes dominate B1G in NFL, too Ohio State hoops get a West Virginia transfer Malaki Branham dropping a bit in NBA Draft projections Might Malaki return to Buckeyes? The NFL steals Christmas from the NBA Indians/Tribe/Guardians/Guards get Yanked in New York Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
4-20-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Sobering details on the day Dwayne Haskins died George Clooney is coming for Ohio State...and Jim Jordan Big Ten makes a stupid choice on basketball tournaments Denzel Ward cashes in Baker Mayfield awaits a trade Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
4-11-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Dwayne Haskins' tragic death Haskins' star burned brightly at OSU Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters Tiger labors, but finishes The USFL is back, and it's like time stood still Don't miss the beginning or the end of The Great Commission Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
4-4-22 We Tackle Life podcast: UNC vs. Kansas for NCAA title Coach K, Duke come up short Villanova ran into too much size OSU loses Malaki Branham to NBA Tanner Holden coming to Columbus from Wright State Watch for it....Holtmann could be getting an extension to end negative chatter Tiger likely to play Masters Thad Matta returns to Butler Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
3-30-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Cade Stover changes positions again at OSU Holtmann has the chance to remake his basketball roster and staff Gabe Cupps wins Mr. Basketball Browns can't keep Baker Mayfield The question isn't whether DeShaun Watson is getting suspended...it's how long he's getting suspended. The mind is amazing....and totally inadequate for one thing Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
3-28-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Villanova, Duke, North Carolina and Kansas make the Final Four Duke winning would be awesome (you heard me) What you don't know about Mike Krzyzewski Teams in the Elite 8 didn't look like OSU...and that's an OSU problem Synchro Swim wins another natty Tiger back in Masters Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
3-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: DeShaun Watson's introductory press conference The irony of getting a franchise QB you can't express happiness about What if Browns had told the truth about why Watson appealed to them? Where was Jimmy Haslam? The beef of some Browns fans that rings hollow given the Browns' history What history tells us about how Watson will eventually -- probably quickly -- be viewed Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
3-23-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Pro Day at OSU brings out the NFL GMs OSU hoops is in for an overhaul, or an extreme makeover Buckeyes need a few consequential transfers Please, not mid-major wannabes Suddenly, there are two available 6-8 five-star freshmen There are also two openings on the staff How about filling one of them with someone who's been a coach in the B1G USFL makes its return Check out these cool rules Wash, fast wax or buff to a high gloss? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
3-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's season ends in NCAA second round Buckeyes ran into a deep, versatile team What is Ohio State's basketball DNA Injuries and other factors made this year a struggle Holtmann's incoming recruiting class will define the program going forward OHSAA boys state tournament ends with lots of low scoring, and there' s a reason why Browns trade for DeShaun Watson Objections on principle are fine, but will they last? Concerns about mental health often miss the mark Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle Life podcast, 3-13-22 OSU is a No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament Buckeyes get Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago in Round One Villanova looms in Round Two OSU's draw is as good as a No. 7 can hope for What went wrong at the Big Ten Tournament Guards are killing Ohio State, its own and the opponents It sure looks like #OSU is battling in internal issues Browns trade for Amari Cooper The less drama in Cleveland, the better DeShaun Watson is a huge risk Jarvis Landry served a purpose, but that purpose is over Tom Brady unretires To comprehend God's holiness explains our need only Christ can provide Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle Life podcast, 3-7-22 OSU finishes its regular season with a home loss to Michigan Buckeyes had a seven-point halftime lead and blew it Ohio State was the last Big Ten team to lose at home. And then lost three times Hunter Dickinson didn't play, and MIchigan won anyway. No, Juwan Howard didn't coach. Yes, that helped Michigan. Why does Michigan continually find better transfer point guards than the Buckeyes? The Big Ten Tournament offers a chance for redemption. And a chance to get really tired. The post-season is about point guards. That's not encouraging. Injuries have played into OSU's issues. How much, well... Lia Thomas is going to dominate the NCAA women's swimming championships That's a farce. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
2-18-22 We Tackle Life podcast: The College Football Playoff stays at four teams This is the right number...even though you don't like it A little mystery is a good thing Gene Smith doesn't want a December home game in the CFB Playoff If you think that's bad, wait until you hear who Gene wants to head NIL oversight OSU hoops gets ready for grouchy Fran and Iowa Buckeyes will be back at it Monday against IU Big Ten standings and schedule put OSU in a great spot If you know the Good News, you can't keep quiet about it. in fact, you shouldn't try Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
2-16-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU hoops defeats Minnesota Buckeyes start extremely slow An experienced team shouldn't do that Injuries have interrupted OSU's momentum and development Is this a Sweet 16 team? E.J. Liddell is having a great year, but not a Big Ten MVP year. Not yet, anyway. Is Liddell an NBA draft pick? Super Bowl LVI goes to the Rams Officials play a role, perhaps not intentional, in the outcome As long as humans offiiciate games, human error will intrude Logan Wilson did not interfere with Cooper Kupp Bengals took a needless and costly risk early Faith cannot be separated from consequential cultural issues u Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
1-31-22 We Tackle Life podcast: How about Joe Burrow and the Bengals? I'm starting to wonder about Patrick Mahomes Chiefs botched it at end of first half Browns fans, get over yourself and root for Bengals Odell Beckham has you in his crosshairs, Cleveland OSU's road woes continue at Purdue Sure, it was a nice rally, but don't fall 20 points behind Justin Ahrens didn't start, and that might signal a sea change Authenticity matters, at home and everywhere Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
1-26-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Baker Mayfield takes a break from social media Marketing inquiries are, of course, another matter Joe Burrow has the Bengals in the AFC title game Win or lose, Burrow has proven in Cincinnati what Mayfield hasn't in Cleveland Lots has changed since Cincy beat Kansas City for the AFC North title Ohio State shuffles its football coaching staff after a two-loss season Loyalty does not exist for OSU assistant coaches among OSU fans One DB coach makes 750K, another makes 250K less E.J. Liddell is 12 points away from 1,000 as a Buckeye Chris Holtmann has 99 wins at OSU, goes for 100 at Minneapolis Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
1-7-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State lays down, rolls over, plays dead at Indiana Trace Jackson-Davis put his imprint, or was that his footprint, on this game. E.J. Liddell and other Buckeye big men wilted Greg Studrawa fired as Ohio State's offensive line coach The criticisms used to justify Studrawa's firing weren't his responsibility Baker Mayfield claps back at Mary Kay Cabot Baker continues to show he doesn't understand leadership and has no self-awareness Kirk Herbstreit gives his opinion, explains it and gets attacked A Dispatch columnist's criticism of Herbie was personal, not professional, and was rooted in envy and jealousy Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
Jan. 2, 2022 We Tackle Life podcast: Why Michigan got blown away in CFB Playoff Cincinnati-Alabama demonstrates a dominance by Bama, not a failure by UC OSU's rally in Pasadena wasn't a surprise The panic over the Buckeye defense was unnecessary OSU's defense was superior to Utah's Kyle Whittingham's inexperience in big games showed Ryan Day is a big-game coach Buckeyes have momentum going forward Joe Burrow and Bengals seek AFC North against Kansas City Browns will have a lot to play for in Pittsburgh if Cincy loses on Sunday Big Ben vs. the Browns...will karma win out or talent Let's make 2022 a year of devotion to truth Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
12-27-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Bengals hammer Baltimore Joe Burrow throws for team-record 525 yards A Ravens' assistant mouths off, gets embarrassed Bengals are a win away from clinching division Browns are under .500, but still have second-best chance to win division Three Bengals receivers top 100 yards Browns fall in another close one Mayfield's four interceptions make the difference If Mayfield could humble himself, he might be fine as a franchise QB Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
12-21-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns go without eight starters and almost defeat Raiders Nick Mullens was OK, which says what about Baker Mayfield? Closing out a game in the NFL is no easier than closing a 9th inning in baseball Raiders successfully iced the kicker; Browns didn't NFL has to be woke on COVID, because it's WOKE on everything else Buckeyes and Kentucky tried to play a home-and-home when Vegas game got cancelled Sueing and Towns won't be back for awhile...maybe not until 2022-23 Bengals getting ready for AFC North showdown with Ravens A win gives Cincinnati effectively a two-game lead in the AFC North What can we learn from the quiet obedience of Joseph? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
12-15-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Archie Griffin not threatened by future two-time Heisman winners C.J. Stroud finishes fourth in Heisman Why OSU might think the Rose Bowl is second rate Buckeyes better be ready for Utah Why Utah views Rose Bowl differently than OSU Browns defeat Baltimore, and it's a bit of a bummer Bengals lose to 49ers, but the future is bright with Burrow Urban Meyer is an inviting target for critics Why people look for reasons to criticize Urban The part of the podcast someone doesn't want you to hear Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle Life podcast, 12-8-21 Ohio State hires new defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs or Matt Barnes likeliest to leave Don't forget about Al Washington Why isn't Brian Hartline drawing interest C.J. Stroud heads for New York Does Stroud have a chance to win the Heisman Buckeye basketball back at it against Towson Wisconsin comes to town, which means Brad Davison is getting booed Justin Fields ribs are healed. Enough to play, at least Packers favored to win Super Bowl. Did Tom Brady retire? Browns vs. Ravens II Baker Mayfield needs to win this game, and a few others Joe Burrow and the Bengals have something the Browns don't with Baker Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
12-7-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU draws Utah in Rose Bowl Utes will be motivated Will any OSU players opt out to guard against injury Stroud makes Final Four of Heisman finalists Buckeye hoops adjusting to life without Sueing Win at Penn State is a good sign for future Coaching football coaching merry-go-round continues to spin Brent Venables takes over at Oklahoma Mario Cristobal leaves Oregon Who's the best hire so far? Picking the College Football Playoff Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle Life podcast, 12-1-21 OSU rallies late and takes down No. 1 Duke It was the Ced and Zed Show Blue Devils pleaded tired legs, and that's true Coach K was classy, like always E.J. Liddell took over when you want a star to take over Brian Kelly leaves Notre Dame Sorry, LSU, but Irish Brian doesn't fit in Baton Rouge Kelly has won everywhere, but he's never been in a league like the SEC Marcus Freeman is under consideration at Notre Dame. He might be a good hire, but he isn't worth the risk Luke Fickell is sitting pretty, and everyone has to wait on him Could Ohio State get back into the College Football Playoff picture Lincoln Riley leaves Oklahoma for USC Which hire was better...Kelly to ND or Riley to USC Browns GM Andrew Berry defends the choice to play Baker Mayfield Sure, it's tough taking Mayfield into the last year of his contract The alternative is worse Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
Monday 11-29-21 We Tackle Life Podcast: Michigan surprisingly dominant on the ground vs. OSU Buckeyes fall out of CFB Playoff race Alabama barely survives Lincoln Riley leaves OU for USC Browns spit the bit against Ravens Bengals blow out Pittsburgh High school football title games are upon us The fragrance of a true friend Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: MSU was a fraud Ohio State will do some of that to Michigan Is that the line for the game or the first quarter? Predicting the final score of OSU-UM Oregon loses, opening path to Playoff for Cincinnati Bearcats look legit off SMU beat-down UC has East Carolina and Houston left Florida fires Dan Mullen Browns beat Detroit Baker Mayfield struggles. If you play hurt, don't blame injuries for bad play Bengals win in Vegas Cincy's kicker is quite the weapon A high school football playoff primer Evil makes people blind to the stupid things they say and do Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
Episode Notes Predicting OSU vs. MSU Baker Mayfield is banged up Lions likely won't have Jared Goff Start Keenum and sit Baker, but that could cause issues Joe Burrow's puzzling interception issues A lesson in leadership Finding good amid adversity Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-17-21 We Tackle Life podcast Ohio State vs. Michigan State will expose Sparty Mel Tucker is good, but he isn't that good Is Michigan State good because they're good, or because they're Michigan State? Browns get waxed at New England The definitive solution to the Baker Mayfield contract issue Bengals going to Vegas. Really need to win Coaching is leadership, leadership is serving Choices are consequential Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-12-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Ghosts of Purdue past If you can't run, Petey Boilermaker, you can't win Ohio State can crank up the blowout machine Michigan vs. Penn State will show us a lot Browns better be on guard at New England. A template on how to stand for truth Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-10-21 We Tackle Life podcast Ohio State survives Akron's upset bid Buckeyes have nice pieces, but a jumbled puzzle at present OSU can't afford more of that backcourt effort Trip to Xavier will be a huge test College Football Playoff rankings move OSU up Why do we assume Michigan and Michigan State are good? Each team's best win vs. CFB Top 25 Aaron Rodgers is Public Enemy No. 1 Did he kill anyone, or nah? Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-8-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU wins close at Nebraska Close wins were a thing for top teams in college football this weekend UC's close win over Tulsa wasn't that close Bearcats will be only team to pay a price in reputation for failing to blow out opponent Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a big day Actually, he's had a big season This is why Ohio State is almost impossible to stop When is some school going to wise up and pay Brian Hartline Purdue upsets Michigan State Minnesota loses to Illinois, and thus Ohio State's best win vanishes High School football playoffs head for regionals Upper Arlington and New Albany are both 12-0 entering their regional semi Battle of Ohio goes to Browns Denzel Ward's interception return turns the tide early Baker Mayfield has a new name, or should Without Odell Beckham Jr., Browns play free One little word reveals the heart of Jesus Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-5-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Buckeyes head for Nebraska Scott Frost needs the win he almost grabbed at OSU four years ago Browns release Odell Beckham This rewards knucklehead behavior If OBJ haunts the Browns in playoffs, they have no one to blame but themselves Bengals host Browns in must-win game for Cleveland, need-to-win game for Cincy Aaron Rodgers has COVID If you thought he was vaccinated, that's because you didn't ask the right question. Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-3-21 We Tackle Life podcast: The first College Football Playoff ratings are out Ohio State debuts at No. 5 Buckeyes have no beef, but Cincinnati certainly does Scott Frost isn't getting it done at Nebraska Cincinnati is not going to be allowed into the Playoff unless two Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Michigan State and Oregon all lose another game Odell Beckham's marriage with the Browns is over Weak sauce from OBJ's dad and LeBron James Bengals ready to host Browns Joe Burrow is steady where Baker Mayfield is volatile Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
11-1-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU beats Penn State in a useful way Buckeyes are super dangerous offensively The field of teams that can outscore OSU is very limited Michigan blows a game at Michigan State Harbaugh is not the answer to Michigan's problems Refs are never the reason you lose a game you led by 16 points Browns lose at home to the kicker-less Steelers A championship DNA is missing Bengals show their immaturity with loss at Jets High school football playoff talk A life well-lived leaves an inspiring legacy Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
10-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: The Lions punk Spielman in the best way possible Browns survive Broncos on Thursday Night Football Bengals have a big one at Baltimore It's unfair to compare Joe Burrow to Joe Montana OSU vs. Indiana will be compared to Cincinnati vs. Indiana What if the final College Football Playoff berth comes down to OSU, UC and Oregon There's nothing wrong with winning Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
10-18-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Buckeyes vs. Penn State at night Oh, goody, here come the Nike-contrived uniforms UC vs. OSU...let the arguments begin Why Indiana is big for Ohio State Ohio State is class of the Big Ten, but how good is the rest of the conference...really? LSU fires Ed Orgeron Didn't LSU just win the national title? Didn't it win Saturday? Bengals win in Detroit With Joe Burrow, Bengals are set at QB for the next decade. Browns lose at home to Cardinals Baker Mayfield is the second best Heisman Trophy-winning QB from Oklahoma Browns are injured heading into Thursday vs. Denver Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle Life podcast, 10-13-21 OSU is rolling, and now it's off Game time at IU is 7:30 OSU's second half is tougher than Iowa's Buckeyes need Hawkeyes to stay unbeaten Expect a one-loss team beauty pageant Cincinnati vs. Ohio State in CFB Playoff is a real thing Joe Burrow can't talk Browns vs. Cardinals is an Oklahoma Heisman House reunion Bengals head for Detroit and Mr. Spielman's Lions Jon Gruden forced to resign The cancelling of Gruden has all sorts of tentacles Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle life 10-11-21 OSU blasts Maryland The Big Ten has 5 Top 10 teams. How many really belong? An early guess on the CFB Playoff How about a UC-OSU semifinal? Browns let one get away in San Diego Playcalling suggests Chargers believe in their QB and Browns don't Bengals have every chance to defeat Green Bay Joe Burrow's bad interceptions costly Make a kick...win a game dJspece g Find out more at https://spielman-and-hooley.pinecast.co
We Tackle Life 10-8-21
Maryland gets OSU after getting routed by Iowa
Buckeyes should cut their risk defensively
Is the second half of OSU's season tougher than the first?
Who's the most indispensable Buckeye?
Ryan Day hints at a night game
Shelley Meyer quits Twitter
Browns head for San Diego
Baker has a bum left shoulder
Bengals get ARod in Cincy
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We Tackle Life podcast, 10-6-21
Bears decide to start Justin Fields going forward
Listen to OSU's Tom Ryan whenever you can
Michigan State at Rutgers worth watching
Urban Meyer compromised his credibility with players
Coaches demand more and must deliver more
ADs take the high and mighty road on whether they'd hire Urban
Browns take to road with Chargers, 7-2 start in sight
Bengals believe in Joe Burrow, and why wouidn't they?
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We Tackle Life podcast 10-4-21
OSU blasts Rutgers
So, is Rutgers really bad or is OSU all better?
Luke Fickell and UC go into Notre Dame and dictate
Bama smokes Lane Kiffen, Ole Miss
Oregon blows its cushion on OSU
Iowa looks legit
Penn State dominates Indiana, but will it be the same team in three weeks in Columbus?
Key games coming up in Big Ten
Urban Meyer makes a bad choice and apologizes
Browns survive in Minnesota
The defense is good enough, so is the offense, but the quarterback isn't
Kirk Cousins shows the wisdom of not paying your own version of Kirk Cousins
The destination everyone wants, via the itinerary no one desires
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-27-21
Kyle McCord settles down after shaky start
OSU embarrasses Akron
C.J. Stroud is the QB...now stop thinking about it
Pope melts down
Browns overwhelm Bears
Fields goes down hard
Bengals win comfortably in Pittsburgh
Turns out, Ja'Marr Chase isn't a bust
Spiels has another reason to hate kickers
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-13-21
Oregon dominates line of scrimmage in win over OSU
Kerry Coombs in the crosshairs
Outcoached and outplayed leads to losses
Will this foster a 2014-like bounce-back?
Offensive impatience is an issue
Oregon is first home loss since Oklahoma, and that's an issue for Playoff
Kevin Warren's mask theater
Browns blow big lead against Chiefs
Baker Mayfield throws the game away
Browns panicked and did what can't be done
Bengals defense vastly improved
Joe Burrow or Zac Taylor showed a big set
Iowa appears legit
Which Urban Meyer were you expecting?
Not a good weekend for the Spielman brothers
Everyone in the Black and Blue Division is black and blue
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9-10-21 We Tackle Life podcast
OSU vs. Oregon
Iowa vs. Iowa State
UC joins the Big 12
Browns open vs. Chiefs
Bengals take aim at Vikings
A lesson in finding inspiration
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Friday, June 11, We Tackle Life podcast:
An interview with Jason Whitlock that includes:
His next media endeavor in partnership with The Blaze
The foundation of his faith
The condition of our country and the need for boldness
How can healing happen in a rancorous time.
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We Tackle Life: BREAKING NEWS Edition
We discussed it, joked about it, hinted at it and avoided it...but now it's official -- Chris Spielman is joining the Detroit Lions' front office as a special assistant to the owner and team president.
So, Two Men in a Basement NFL Consulting has birthed its first hire, and we couldn't be happier for Chris as he heads back "home" to lend his wide-ranging expertise to a franchise still searching for its first Super Bowl appearance.
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