The Sports Cue: Recent Episodes
CHRIS GRIFFIN
CG and Texas Mike are back on leap year day 2024 talking all the rage that is court storming in college basketball. Should this controversial practice be banned? The gents follow up the discussion with some early NCAA Mens Hoops March Madness 2024 predictions. The final segment is filled with EPL talk and predicitions about the 3 horse race at the Top of the Table. Can anyone seize the trophy from the juggernaut that is Manchester City? Time to hit that subscribe button to The Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back deep diving into what has been exciting NFL playoffs by recaping the NFC and AFC Championships. The first segment is filled with Super Bowl predictions and potential game plan anaylsis for the Chiefs and 49ers. Texas Mike gives prop bet picks for an over/under that all Swiftie's can get behind. Coming back from the break, the boys repick based on hindsight the first ten picks of the NFL 2023 Draft while questioning the future of the Pro Bowl in future years. The show wraps up with post transfer window predicitions for the top of the table EPL teams along with discussing the latest developments in the relegation battle. Time to hit that subscribe button to The Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back after winter hibernation to bring you everything that is football. In segment 1 they break down the unprecedented collapse of the Philadelphia Eagles while recaping Wild Card weekend in the NFL. The gents give a shout to LSU's Jayden Daniels and debate the who will be the better NFL QB, Bryce Young or USC's Caleb Williams. The second segment is loaded with AFC and NFC Divisional Round predictions and commentary. Who will advance this weekend? The final segment the boys take it across the pond to the English Premier League to talk relegation battles, Everton's future and top half of the table speculation. Time to hit that subscribe button to The Sports Cue!
Recorded 11.29.23. The Sports Cue gets AARP benfits at Episode 55. CG and Texas Mike start the show off reminiscing about the underrated movie "Twins" and dive right into a detailed breakdown of all things college football as we head into the conference title games. A spirited debate insues on who should win the Heisman Trophy in 2023 (Daniels v. Nix) and what exactly should be the criteria for selecting the winners going forward. Is it the best player in college football? The best player on the best team? The most irreplaceable player? Blasts from the past jump into the conversation: Charles Woodson, Ryan Leaf, Tim Tebow, RGIII and Lamar Jackson. The final segment the gents state potential building block players aged 24 and under with which you would start a NFL franchise rebuild with. Philosphy and draft value are debated heavily. Finally, Texas Mike continues his streak of Houston Dynamo FC mentions as they take on defending MLS champs, LAFC in the Western Conference Finals. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike carpet bomb many topics in thie Veteran's Day Episode of the Sports Cue. The first segment the gents run through the finale of the MLB baseball playoffs, the upstart Houston Texans and more predicitions on the engima, Aaron Rodgers. The second segment the boys debate regular season devaulation across many of our sports, laugh at some of the bad starting quarterbacks in the NFL and give some way to early early thoughts on the NFL Draft 2024. CG and Texas Mike look at the impact of NIL on big time college football players and ponder if Arch Manning will live up to the hype. The final segment CG quizzes Texas Mike in a trivia game devoted to the English Premier League. Time to hit that subscribe button to the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike recap the latest in the MLB Playoffs while making homer predictions for the World Series. The guys highlight players to watch the rest of way including the new God of Cuban Baseball. Texas Mike talks about his awesome experience at Game 1 of the ALDS. The second segment is College Football heavy with a run through of play-off odds, updates on the Red River Shoot-out, who survives the gauntlet of the PAC-10 and Notre Dame scheduling history. The final segment CG peaks interest into the start of the NBA season and player combos he likes for 2023-2024 while Texas Mike further expands the listeners on the English Premier League future for Arsenal and Manchester City after they return from the international break. Time to hit that subscribe button to the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike start the show off with a Taylor Swift type impact while chatting about CG's entry into a certain Hall of Fame in Santa Monica, California. The second segment the gents predict who the next Deion Sanders like coach will be? Lots of football talk insues with which venues have become more favorable to the road team. The final segment is filled with MLB down the home stretch predictions with a final shout out to the Houston Dynamo of the MLS. You don't want to miss this episode of the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back in their wheelhouse talking all things futbol and football. The First segment Texas Mike roasts CG's lucky performance and overall lack of acumen in the DKPremierClub English Premier League Fantasy League and fantasy sports in general. The Second segment the gents break down everything in the NFL Week 1 while debating if the NFL could do more to prevent serious injuries by eliminating field turf from the game. CG and Texas Mike further digest the early trends in the College Football season that has been full of surprises thus far. The guys finish Episode No. 51 with a debate and predictions over who wins the three headed monster race in the American League West. Time to hit that subscribe button!
The Sports Cue turns 50! CG and Texas Mike are back after a summer hiatus to discuss the latest with conference realignment in the NCAA. Texas Mike revisits the future of College Football and predicts we will eventually see the "Super 68" again. The second segment the gents run through their annual English Premier League predictions for the 2023-2024 campaign while talking some preseason developments in the NFL. An update on C.J. Stroud, Aaron Rodgers, and some early betting favorites follows. The final segment the boys catch up on the MLB season as it hits the dog days of August while Texas Mike roasts CG's debut in DKPremier.Club. This is an episode you don't want to miss so hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back discussing the ramifications of aging 44 years while analyzing the latest developments in the sports media landscape in the first segment. The second segment the guys breakdown the legend that is Shohei Ohtani, the first half of the MLB season and the greatness of the 2023 LSU Baseball team. The final segment a spirited debate ensues over a recent publication of the top 10 passionate sports cities in the USA and its numreous errors. Time to hit that subscribe button to the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back recapping the conclusion of the NBA finals and the Stanley Cup finale. The gents delve into the future of both champions the Denver Nuggets and the Las Vegas Golden Knights while making predictions for next season. The following segment CG and Texas Mike have a lively conversation about the futures of Lionel Messi and Ronaldo in their next stops while also weighing the pros and cons of the PGA/LIV tours merger. The final segment the boys break down the Champions League Final while debating if Manchester City has made the English Premier League not fun anymore? Time to hit that subscribe button for the Sports Cue.
CG and Texas Mike jump through the NBA Western Conference Finals sweep of the LA Lakers by the Denver Nuggets while also giving predictions and scenarios for the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat in the first segment. The gents give a detailed breakdown of the current professional sports landscape in the Houston market focusing mainly on what future, if any, the Rockets and Texans have for 2023-2024. CG and Texas Mike debate what would be a success for impact Texans rookies CJ Stroud and Will Anderson, Jr. The final segment the Stanley Cup Playoffs are revisited with admiration for the team of destiney, the Florida Panthers and what to expect for a finale to the Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars series. Time to hit that subscribe button and get your all sports fix from the Sports Cue.
CG and Texas Mike recap the extravaganza which was the NFL Draft 2023 with some early thoughts on the NFL schedule release party. The gents switch gears to run through the delightful NBA playoffs talking about free throw discrepancy, referees that you might know their name and the spectacle of flopping. CG and Texas Mike dive into the high scoring NHL playoffs bantering about monumental upsets, high scoring juggernauts and the kings of sunbelt hockey. The guys wrap it up with shout out to the latest with J.J. Watt's move to the freshly promoted EPL side Burnley, while acknowledging all the fun that is spring football in America. Time to hit that subscribe button to join all the fun that is the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back taking a deep dive into the NFL Draft 2023 with special guest and loyal listener, former Houston Texans running back, Tyler Ervin. The guys walk Tyler down memory lane as he outlines his unique experience in the 2016 NFL Draft while giving great insight into what to look for in a modern running back. CG, Texas Mike and Tyler run through a mock draft of pick numbers 1 through 15 for 2023, predicting a preciptious slide for Quarterback, C.J. Stroud. CG and Tyler stump Texas Mike on his Texans Draft 2016 knowledge in a complete shocker. Meanwhile, Texas Mike makes an omninous prediction for the Arsenal v. Manchester City EPL midweek clash. Time to enjoy "Christmas for Football fans" as we call the NFL draft on here on the Sports Cue!
Like the legends of Syracuse wearing #44, CG and Texas Mike are back on the Sports Cue. The first segment the guys recap Texas Mike's favorite day in the baseball season while CG talks MLB rule changes. The second segment CG boasts about his NCAA tournament picks while the gents breakdown the 2023 tournament and the State of College Basketball. The final segments are filled with NFL draft talk while Texas Mike laments about the Texan's conundrum at pick #2 and the ultra deep English Premier League Relegation Battle. Time to hit that subscribe button on the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back recapping who has the best BBQ and the latest in the NCAA Basketball Tournament 2023 bracket buster debacle with an eye to Final Four Houston. A nice debate is sparked whether or not you need to be a blue blood pedigree to lift the trophy. The second segment the gents give some previews for Roto Fantasy Baseball and some tips for acing your draft. The final segment CG and Texas Mike get back in their wheelhouse talking NFL QB's, the Lamar Jackson conundrum, and what the Houston Texans should do at #2 in the NFL Draft. Time to hit that subscribe button for the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike banter about fantasy baseball strategy while updating the listeners about the latest in the robust NFL free agent market. The gents go through the NCAA tournament bracket for Marche Madness to get you hyped for Final Four Houston 2023. The final segment the boys break down the latest in the English Premier League. The Sports Cue at 42, time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike recap the glorious finish to the NFL season while giving some early thoughts for the 2023 season. The guys talk about recent NFL coaching hires and the odd situation involving Eric Bieniemy's career arch. Later Texas Mike laments about what is the oversaturation of the GOAT debate leading to fatigue for everyone including Chris. What kind of GOAT are you? Unfortunately the gents end up getting roped into another GOAT debate they were hoping to avoid. Lots of spirit in this episode so time to hit that subscribe button for The Sports Cue!
The Sports Cue turns 40 this month. CG and Texas Mike are back recapping some of the AFC and NFC Championship games while giving Super Bowl LVII predictions and prop bets in the 1st segment. In the 2nd segment the guys breakdown the flurry of activity at the NBA trade deadline to see if anyone can catch the Phoenix Suns or the Los Angeles Lakers. In the final segment the gents recap the table and latest in the English Premier League. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back in their wheelhouse talking all things NFL playoffs, Houston Texans potential coaches and where will Aaron Rodgers go next season. The second segment is full of predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship. The guys butt heads over the AFC representative, who would have guessed? CG askes was Brock Purdy really a heisman candidate in 2021 when we started this show? The last segment the gents delve into the Uber Eats guerilla marketing campaign and its impact on the fans...Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike recap the most nroing College Football Title game of all-time. The guys talk Houston Texans path forward and the 2023 NFL Draft while giving all picks against the spread for this weeks NFL playoffs. In the final segment the gents talk about the odd Carlos Correa saga and project to what they are looking forward to in 2023.
Happy New Year 2023! CG and Texas Mike recap all the excitment that was the World Cup 2022 along with the most exciting College Football Sem-finals of all-time. You will be ready for the TCU v. UGA title game on Monday, January 9, 2023. The second segment is loaded with Houston Texans draft talk along with a state of the franchise health check. Finally the guys wrap it up with a tribute to the retirement of Houston legend, J.J. Watt. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike continue their breakdown of World Cup 2022, the USA's performance against the Netherlands, and looking ahead to the semi-final matches. The guys give predictions and the eventual winner for the Cup and much more. The final segment the gents talk the Heisman Trophy Race with how Caleb Williams hoisted the trophy after all the late season chaos. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back revisiting the craziness that is the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The guys give Berhalter so credit for his tactics against England, while wondering what the heck happened to the Golden Generation of Belgium. The second segment Texas Mike laments the lamest performance by LSU and CG breaks down his favorites for the College Football Playoffs 2022. Lots of futbol and football on this episode so time to hit that subscribe button to The Sports Cue.
CG and Texas Mike in the "Sweetness Episode" deliver on their promise to comphrensively break down World Cup 2022 in Qatar on the eve of the competition. The gents run through one long segment breaking down the groups, who advances, picks for the Golden Boot, and possible formations with expectatations for the USA! This is some of our best work and it is time to hit that subscribe button. We will deliver 3 more 2022 World Cupcentric podcasts so time to subscribe to The Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike are back giving the early rundown of the World Series 2022 through Game 3. The gents follow it up with a breakdown of the NFL trade deadline highlighting the best moves and head scratchers. The next segment has plenty of First Weekend in November College Football Action along with a taste of some of the early World Cup 22 games. The boys wrap it up with a DKPremier.Club update and general soccer DFS strategy session. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike run it back quickly going through the MLB playoff bracket, highlighting series to watch, players catching their eyes and predictions on who lifts the ultimate prize. The CG and Texas Mike also break down the historical context of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The guys spend the second segment traveling across the pond to highlight the achievements of the new King of Norway, Erling Haaland while breaking down this weeks up coming actions. The accountability tracker once again proved Texas Mike as we head to a huge weekend in sports. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back after a long hiatus breaking down the start to the EPL and the NFL. The guys give their thoughts on the early Heisman race and Texas Mike breaks down the choices for the US Mens National Team No. 9. The guys finish up with a twist with advertising in baseball. Time to hit that subscribe because we are back in action.
CG and Texas Mike are back rocking the mic talking baseball and more baseball. The guys take some time to revisit old predictions for MVP, Cy Young, ROY and the World Series. The dirty 30 episode dives into what old school players would be analytics darlings if they played in 2022. The final segment CG tells a great story about that time he was going to hang out with the legend, Vin Scully. Time to hit that subscribe button! ***Note episode recorded prior to the Fernando Tatis, Jr. PED suspension.
CG and Texas Mike are talking all things football and football. The guys break down some preseason predictions for the NFL and the EPL. Texas Mike reveals his Top 4 for the entire campaign. Sleepers and Busts are revealed in both sports. The guys finish with a tribute to the ladies of England and their Euro 2022 victory at Wembley. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike quickly turn around with another episode talking LIV, the 150th Open and who they like at the old course at St. Andrews. The guys follow the introduction talking fantasy football early sleepers, busts and some early thoughts on the NFL season. CG and Mike G talk favorite jobs to have in all of sports, a run down of the NL and AL Star teams with snubs and sleepers. Tails from the old memory bank, teams to watch in the MLB second half along with commentary of the wheels of justice round out the show. Go hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back after a short vacation to discuss some earlier mlb baseball picks of the homer variety in the first segment. Pontification of the Power 5 College Football landscape takes all forms after the USC/UCLA exodus to the Big 10. The guys discuss several scenarios for the future fallout of the Pac. CG and Texas Mike talk recent NBA roster moves and what is shaping up to be Rockets North in Philly. Has Daryl Morey lost his mind? The gents wrap it up with a heavy heart with a tribute to the passing of Guy Edward Parker, loyal listener of the show and former Arkansas Razorback Football all-time great. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back discussing the NBA finals. Will Texas Mike waffle on his pick for champion, nor will CG states the case for Boston? The guys do a run down of the EPL team of year citing some glaring omissions in the attack. The final segment Texas Mike gives his all-time Astros line-up. Who was/is the better Astros Pitcher Justin Verlander or Nolan Ryan? Time to hit that subscribe button as the Sports Cue brings you more to ponder in these hot summer months...
CG and Texas Mike are back wrapping up the 2021-2022 seasons in world football. The guys give the global soccer rundown for 2022 giving lessons on the UEFA Champions League, the English game and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The end of season update for the inaugural DKPremier.Club finishes the first segment. CG and Texas Mike bringing it strong in the paint with a breakdown of the Celtics v. Warriors, an old east coast rivalry rekindled. The accountability tracker says Texas Mike got it half right with his NBA Finals Picks to finish out the second segment. The gents wrap the show up with a spirited discussion about the talent of Ray Liotta (RIP), the Field of Dreams in the pantheon of sports movies, and whether or not Shoeless Joe Jackson should be posthumously admitted to Cooperstown. Time to expand your horizons with Episode No. 25!
CG and Texas Mike are back and the accountability tracker never lies as the guys open with a quick EPL and Erling Haaland update. CG and Texas Mike dive into recent events in the NBA playoffs while discussing interesting developments from the NFL schedule release noting must see action for 2022. Cue the mic for some bold predictions and commentary on the status of the MLB season and CG's proposed rule changes to America's past time. The guys wrap it up with some thoughts on an exciting NHL playoffs. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike are back in different roles discussing the NFL Draft 2022. The guys walk through different scenarios for their favorite teams and other trends from recent drafts. Texas Mike gives the first 3 picks of his mock while CG takes a strong stance on the USFL and spring football in the second segment. The guys wrap it up with an EPL update for Arsenal and Man U, while giving a shout out to the Best American Hockey Player from a rare 21st century perspective.
CG and Texas Mike talk bucket list trip to the Costa Rica v. USA match in San Jose, along with a history lesson. The guys shoot through the recently posted World Cup 2022 bracket, the DKPremier.Club latest developments, and general fantasy baseball draft pointers for Kelly Leak's Revenge. CG and Texas pontificate the under appreciated topic of retro logos and uniforms. Please let us know your favorites of all-time!
Now at legal drinking age, CG and Texas Mike are back in action to recap the crazy world of NFL trades. The guys talk NCAA March Madness Bracket Busters and give their picks against the spread for the Elite 8 Round this weekend. Chris and Mike further talk about draft preparations for fantasy baseball, while giving you some surprises. Time cozy up and listen to the Sports Cue!
CG and Texas Mike return after a war hiatus to give you their thoughts on the conflict while weaving in a historical and sports perspective. After the break, the guys break out the NBA trade machine and attempt to assign some meaning to it. Chris and Mike talk MLB labor disputes, some football, while Mike reveals that the slump was busted in DFS with a DKPremier.Club update. Stepping the game with our 20th!
CG and Texas Mike talk the NFL coaching carousel, comparing the old school and new school approach to hiring practices. Coach Flores next job will be.... The guys take the discussion further in the College Basketball discussing the ACC and situation at Syracuse University with Coach Boeheim and Gerry McNamara. The gents take a Super Bowl Shuffle LVI deep dive, making picks for the Big Game that will hopefully make your party the talk of the town! Time to hit that subscribe button....
CG and Texas Mike take you on a deep dive into the best NFL divisional round of all time. The guys continue to talk some baseball HOF criteria and some unconventional coaching searches in the NFL. The guys talk some DFS slump busting tactics while Mike gives a DKPremier.Club 2022 update. The show wraps up with a tribute to Swatson and the Sugar Land Skeeters that you don't want to miss. Kick it with the Sports Cue this championship weekend.
CG and Texas Mike are back to generation z entertainment, collectibles and business ethics. The gents impart their wisdom by giving you all their NFL wild card weekend picks against the spread. A spirited debate resumes as Super Bowl Picks are revisited. The final segment has the guys talking the status of boxing and what it needs to restore the sport. Time to hit that subscribe button!
CG and Texas Mike bring the noise recapping 2021 with the best of them. The guys talk about the impact of John Madden and Betty White on sports and entertainment landscape. Lots of banter on football, hall of famers and LSU. The lads get out the crystal ball for 2022 hopes and dreams. More EPL and DFS talk as Texas Mike celebrates being the 2021 DKPremier.Club Champion and tries to teach Chris the tricks of the trade!
CG and Mike G, ahem Texas Mike provide a easy listen breaking down all things pig skin, from heisman trophy winners, transfer portal quarterbacks, and why no one stays in Eugene, OR. The gents continue the EPL banter as we head to the holidays. Time to get up and sweat one out with the Sports Cue as we coast on to the new year.
CG and Mike G are back talking Man U v. Arsenal, EPL and FIFA's Golden Ball. The guys jump into a discussion of the CFB Coaching Madness that has transpired at Oklahoma, USC, Notre Dame and LSU. Lots of CFB leading you into the conference championships. CG also talks historical and modern day Lakers as the guys heat up the NBA chatter, MLB lockouts cooling the hot stove and much, much more.
CG and Mike G celebrate Thanksgiving with the listeners by giving prop picks for the NFL and CFB. The guys gets out the accountability tracker to revisit the past. The boys also talk some EPL, DFS soccer, trap games and so much more as we head to turkey day. Learn what the "Galactico Strategy" and "CONCAFFING" are in this episode as we take you to dos a cero in World Cup Qualifying 2022.
Mike G looks for a shoulder to cry on after the World Series. CG and Mike G revisit the Heisman Trophy and CFB Playoff conversations. The guys introduce some fire with a speed ball of NFL talk. The EPL discussion continues as CG learns that Man U just ain't all its cracked up to be.
CG and Mike G jump back into talking whether or not LSU or USC is the better job? Whether the Astros are the team of the decade? Also, the gents breakdown some DFS soccer strategy and EPL. Time to subscribe!
CG and Mike G are back after Chris went Belmonting. The guys bring you up to speed on the NFL, College Football and soccer. Mike G makes some bold predictions. Chris pleads for some Ed O!
CG and Mike G go football heavy in Week 1 of this college football season. The guys give you their 3 favorite Heisman Trophy longshots while giving several lines they will be firing on this Labor Day weekend. The EPL season recap with CG continues when Mike G explains what the international break is and why it is important. The guys finish with a Week 4 EPL DFS and matches of note discussion where CG claims Arsenal will be relegated. Hope you enjoy and subscribe to the show!
CG and Mike G talk EPL Weeks 1 & 2 while CG picks a team to root for and Mike picks games to wager on with Daily Fantasy Sports insight. Switching to the NFL to the surprising victims of the waiver wire and why the preseason sucks. Finish the show talking College Football and the guys thoughts on the preseason poll. Picks revealed for sleepers and title contenders alike so subscribe today!
CG and Mike G are back after a summer hiatus. The guys talk the "lost episode", Bobby Bowden memories and the Top CFB coaches of all-time, the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2021 and do you retire numbers or not? Later in the episode the men ponder the future of Aaron Rodgers and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics while chatting about obscure sports we wish we pursued to Olympic glory!
CG and Mike G talk all things sports while enjoying a spirited debate. The guys talk EURO 2020, the NBA, MLB and some ice hockey while recapping some picks from the prior Episodes. Hit that subscribe button!
CG and Mike G talk MLB's handling of sticky substances, go through the EURO 2020 Knockout Bracket and give their picks for the NHL Stanley Cup. A discussion on NBA #1 overall draft picks wraps up Episode 5 of the Sports Cue. Hit that subscribe button!
CG and Mike G talk some USA-MEX Soccer, picks for EURO 2021, and the Best Strikers since 2000. The guys give insight on recent events in the NBA and the NFL trade front.
CG and Mike G team up in Episode 3 to talk MVP awards in the 4 major North American sports leagues in the first segment. The guys give their picks for the NBA MVP, talk MLB favorites, MVP odds and longshots in the next segment. The final minutes are spent on the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday and who might be the Man of the Match. The Memorial Day weekend edition is worth a listen at The Sports Cue!
CG and Mike G team up in the second episode of The Sports Cue. In Part 1, they take a look at The NFL and it's schedule release. What will happen to Watson and Rodgers? Even two games to look at in Vegas. Take a listen to...The Sports Cue.