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It's the first 'Cody Bowl' this week as the Lions take on the Packers, but who is he cheering for? Jordan Love already matched the 4th quarter comebacks that Aaron Rodgers had. Bad news for AJ's Bears.
Who had the worst weekend in football? The Broncos? Cowboys? Colorado Buffaloes? Ajay has a surprise consideration.
Who is ACTUALLY worse at their job than Zach Wilson? How is it the New York Jets found a quarterback that ISN'T better than Wilson?
When will it finally be 'Dame Time' in the NBA? Portland continues to hold up the NBA as speculation runs amok Lillard eventually going where he wants, Miami. Why aren't the Jazz trying to bring Dame back to Utah?
A dirty NFL player, coaches against seniors and a coach who put a target on his back with a record awful performance all make the Hall of Shame.
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Maybe it's every year but there seem to be more injuries to top players this year. For running backs it is actually injury to the insult of not being paid.
Ajay, Cody and AJ save themselves time by burying some NFL teams now that are done, including two of their fandoms.
Cody and Ajay are in Mountain West territory so what do they make of the epic Colorado versus Colorado State game? And why do fans have to be such idiots?
Can you change fan loyalties? How do you end up being a fan and what is 'fandom legitimacy?'
Fans and two coaches in the NFC North make it into the Hall of Shame.
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Cody Nostradamus takes his victory lap after predicting the Packers versus Bears game months in advance. Much to AJ's dismay, the Packers may not be going anywhere with Jordan Love leading the charge.
Four snaps is all Aaron Rodgers got before his season came to an end because of his achilles. It's sad for the NFL and Ajay asks if Rodgers will even be back from this injury.
MetLife stadium wasn't all that kind to the home teams as the New York Giants got embarrassed the night before. How does the 'not pay running backs but pay quarterbacks' look after the embarrassment that was that offense led by Daniel Jones. Will there be a contract course correction?
Who were the winners and losers of the NFL in week 1? And why is Mike Tirico so mad? In fact, football announcers aren't holding anything back for the start of the 2023 season.
American sports are having a hard year; from baseball to woman's soccer and now basketball. Why don't Americans care about international competition? How would the best of the United States fair against the best of the world?
The Sacramento Kings cut a great Utah State player, the Minnesota Vikings forgot they had Justin Jefferson in the second half and the Giants are an encapsulation of the NFL's current embarrassment in the Hall of the Shame. Also, too much Zach Wilson for our Utah State fans.
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Ajay, Cody and Ajay are back like Shane Falco bursting out of the tunnel at halftime.
Expansion has dominated college football and our Mountain West expert, Ajay, weighs in on the future of Oregon State and Washington State. Who's to fault for the evaporation of the PAC12? What does the future of expansion look like?
It's the week of the NFL start and Ajay, Cody and AJ pick every division, the conference championships and the Super Bowl. Who are the surprise teams that'll make some noise this year in the NFL?
It's been over a year of bad decisions but an entire team, a player and an entire organization make the Hall of Shame.
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It's hard to agree with Kyrie Irving, but did he start a fair conversation about fans in the NBA? Could we be heading towards a second 'Malice in the Palace?' Is there any modern star that feeds off the hate? Now into the second round of NBA playoffs, what legacies were increased are tarnished after round one? Is Kevin Durant an icon of the NBA? Stop me if you've heard this before, Joel Embiid is hurt in the playoffs again. Ajay and Cody tell AJ if it's time to tear down the Jazz. Are the Grizzlies too immature to get to the Western Conference Finals? Does anyone really buy that Aaron Rodgers didn't know about Davante Adams? Was it a mistake for the Packers not to take a receiver in round one? Could we see a changing of the WR market in the NFL? Can we be done with the NFL Draft as a show? Did the MLB slam dunk on the NFL when it comes to domestic violence? I think we know the NIL was going to get rough but this is absurd. The Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simons, the New England Patriots and Mark Emmert all make the Hall of Shame.
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With the Lakers' exit interviews, how terribly managed is one of the NBA's top franchises? Who would you rather play with, LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers? Clayton Kershaw was pulled out after seven innings of perfect ball, was it the right call? How special are perfect games? AJ, Ajay and Cody go through the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL and list their top problems. Is it possible baseball and hockey suffer from being not COMPLETELY American sports? The NBA Playoffs are getting started so who are the pics? Will Luka come back? Are the Warriors trending up or down? Do Jazz fans have any confidence? How will James Harden and Joel Embiid do in the playoffs? How good will the Brooklyn and Boston series be? The Eastern conference second round will be LOADED! Are we heading towards a Finals rematch? Ajay starts with Joe Maddon, then the Angels and finally puts everyone in the organization into the Hall of Shame. Will this be the final nail in Dan Snyder's coffin? Call it a sequel but Westbrook earns another Hall of Shame nomination.
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WAs anyone heartbroken about Coach K not getting his fairytale ending? How long will Kansas get to keep the banner up? AJ and Cody didn't do well in the bracket challenge and Ajay earns an honorary terrible spot. AJ and Ajay got in a disagreement about coaches response to rumored job openings and Cody is the tiebreaker. Coach Holloway from Saint Peter's was subject to rumors, is it different. Ajay takes us behind the scenes when Craig Smith left Utah State and what that was like as a member of the media. Can we stop making excuses for the Lakers? Is there anything to the narrative about Ja Morant not mattering in Memphis winning? Are the Jazz fans hopeful? Ahead of the playoffs the NBA Finals picks are made. It's opening day for MLB and their changes continue to not make sense. The head of the NCAA, almost everyone in the Lakers and the transfer portal make the Hall of Shame.
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The whole world is discussing Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock, was he justified? Who in the sports world would you want to slap in the face? AJ and Cody have dealt with some fan heartbreak, but is it time to become a fan free agent. Cody makes a surprising switch while Ajay is on the verge as well. The reffing has been terrible in the March tournament, but is it by design? One of the great signs of hope for fans is "What if...?" but what is the greatest one? What's one that you hold onto for your fandom? Has the NBA influenced this NFL off season? Are stars traded good for the league? Or is it Tom Brady and/or the LA Rams fault? The cause of Ajay's verge of jumping into fan free agency makes the Hall of Shame along with three programs, including the reason AJ wants to go into fan free agency.
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With Tom Brady's unretirement is he the most dramatic quarterback in the NFL? Ajay is super upset about it and Cody doesn't get it because of the reality he has lived through with Green Bay Packer QBs. AJ thinks it was a mistake for Green Bay not to trade Aaron Rodgers. He lied again to the press, but the press is totally his enemy. We've seen QBs on the move so where will Deshaun Watson and Jimmy G end up? The March tournament is here so who are AJ, Ajay and Cody predicting for upsets? Bad news for the Mountain West, our experts don't think they'll do well. We also make our Final 4 picks. An MLB organization, an NFL organization and a baseball star make the Hall of Shame. What are the power rankings for the AFC will all the QBs moving there.
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Being a sports fan means suffering through pain. Is it worse to have a team with expectations fail, or the underdog not be able to close out an upset? Cody is back which means AJ and Ajay can ask their Aaron Rodgers questions as Cody (he'll say no) held back tears. Quarterbacks are in at the center of a lot of NFL drama right now. Cody is against NBA eulogies, BUT there are definitely some to be handed out. Of course the apathetic Ajay says the Utah Jazz are at the top of his list. The MLB Hall of Fame, Aaron Rodgers, the NFL, it's a long list of Hall of Shame nominees. One good question, who's your QB Mount Rushmore?
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He will always be Producer Cody and AJ needs to know how he washed the guilt off after downloading BYU TV because AJ feels gross for applauding a Dallas Cowboy. Micah Parsons should be the NFL MVP for how he has transformed his team. Ajay won't stand for Tom Brady not winning the award. Alabama's Bryce Young dominated the Heisman race but said he was always overlooked, despite being a 5* recruit, number one QB and backing up a record setting quarterback last year. What the heck is he talking about?! It's the bowl game special as the guys pick their favorites and make every bowl game pick. If it's a 6-6 versus 6-6 game you can bet Ajay will be locked in on it. COVID, Chase Claypool and Purdue Basketball end up as the official Hall of Shame picks.
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The College Football Playoff Committee can't figure out expansion so AJ, Ajay and Cody are going to solve it. All three agree the number should be 12, but how do you pick the 12 participants? Should there be automatic entrance for conference champions? Do any Group of 5 teams get auto bids? The four teams have been set for the College Football Playoffs, but it was set up for the committee not to screw it up. AJ makes the case that Georgia shouldn't be in. AJ is riding high because Purdue Basketball is #1 for the first time ever, but being a Boilermaker fan means bad luck is always lurking around the corner. He asks Cody and Ajay about their fandom heartbreaks, hoping the shared bad mojo will protect his team. Ajay takes us behind the scenes of the Mountain West Championship, their bowl and recruiting while also talking about his ring he's going to get. If you're in the Dr. Pepper Scholarship toss, do you do the chest pass? Ajay will take the loss, but absolutely will thrill the crowd. Ajay had a real problem finding his Hall of Shame, while Cody and AJ couldn't wait. Not to mention Kirk Herbstreit doubled down, making AJ's nominee even more right.
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Cody gets to judge who made the biggest bugaboo between AJ and Ajay. The coaching carousel is the biggest stories in college football. Will Lincoln Riley or Brian Kelly find success? Who takes the Oklahoma job? In the NFL it's a tale of two different conferences; the AFC is allergic to the one seed and EVERYONE is in the hunt in the NFC? Is this Russell Wilson's last season in Seattle? Who is the best team in college basketball? Who are the title contenders? Baseball continues to hurt itself as they head to a lockout. Does Cody love this? Jeff Goodman and the Mountain West get shared Hall of Shame votes from Cody and Ajay. AJ puts LeBron in the Hall of Shame because he has locked himself to a sinking ship. Finally, all three pick the conference championship games.
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Aaron Rodgers returns after another PR disaster he found himself in. Cody, the Packers fan, answers whose drama was worse to deal with, Rodgers or Brett Favre? Ajay and Cody had a bet with the loser having to say nothing but nice things for the winner and it gets kind of cringe. As we get ready for the third College Football Playoffs and AJ is moving off the Cincinnati bandwagon, though does it really matter? The committees rankings continue to be a joke, look no further than Michigan and Michigan State's rankings. Gonzaga got a monster non-conference win against Texas to really kick off college basketball, but do we buy them and Mark Few finally breaking through? Are one-and-dones or the experienced team the key to winning the March tournament? AJ needs help from Ajay and Cody on how to deal with a team looking solid after repeatedly breaking your heart. Apparently that was just the start Ajay needed to bag on the Jazz. Texas football, NFL officiating and NFL officiating all get hammered in the Hall of Shame.
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Ajay's Braves won the World Series so is he done being a jinx? Can Cody explain what the heck is happening with Aaron Rodgers? Speaking of head scratchers, Ben Simmons continues his shenanigans that seem to make it look like he's lying. Who are the NBA's best surprises thus far? Oh boy do the Boston Celtics look like they're in trouble. AJ thinks it's time for a Kansas City Chiefs eulogy. Who is the best team in the AFC? The first College Football Playoff rankings are out and Ajay and Cody sound off. Can we get a consistent ranking process? Ajay doesn't believe in ghosts, no matter what AJ says, but little does he know that Cody has quite the paranormal experience. A broadcaster, an NFL franchise and an entire college football program make the Hall of Shame.
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Did the fan get enough for Tom Brady's 600th TD ball? Would any of AJ, Ajay or Cody hold on to history to negotiate a higher price? COVID isn't going away in sports and now a coach has been fired and a hockey player has been caught with a fake vaccine card, what the heck do you do about it? The coaching carousel was interesting and then Penn State was terrible against Illinois, AND THEN James Franklin had quite the weird conversation. We are all Cincinnati Bearcat fans. Which NBA teams do we cheer against, and is it time for a Lakers eulogy? Ajay's Braves made the World Series, can they be jinxed? Is Ben Simmons making an excuse with mental health? It's very rare an opposing team gets in the Hall of Shame for helping the other win, but at that happened while two people personally hurt Cody and AJ for their nominees.
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AJ has a treat for Cody's birthday, and everyone really, because Ajay shares the story of meeting Thurl Bailey. Make sure you always know where your hands are. Ajay won't let go that Cody is the Utah State football jinx, but Cody has overwhelming evidence that it's actually Ajay and AJ. However, the evidence really shows Ajay just passes the jinx curse on to everyone near him. Why won't Cody love baseball? AJ and Ajay try their hardest while recapping some MLB playoffs. ESPN released their preseason NBA power rankings and the fellas have some serious issues with it, and oh boy are they coming for Ben Simmons. Jon Gruden is an absolute idiot, but the timing and cancel culture conversation are interesting. More importantly, the NFL continues to botch slam dunks. Why does Dan Snyder still own a team?! Sorry Tampa Bay Rays, it's time for you to move and somehow being the perennial best team in college football isn't enough for the broadcast team in the Hall of Shame. Would you get the height surgery for an extra six or seven inches?
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The first thing we need to address, is how is Ajay? His Patriots hosted Tom Brady in a great game, and what did we think was said in the post game locker room meeting? What the hell was that last field goal decision? Cody has attended the last two Utah State football games and the Aggies have lost, is he a jinx? Cody's dad seems to agree it's a possibility after texting AJ. How about some serious snoozers for the big time SEC match ups this weekend? Cincinnati got the big win at Notre Dame, so what are their chances to make the playoffs? Is college football boring and which conference is the best? The NFL week can only be described as 'LOL' after both New York teams won. Why hasn't Pittsburgh done anything about Big Ben's replacement? Are the Arizona Cardinals for real? Cody is out on baseball, but Ajay loves the match ups. However, he doesn't like his Braves' chances. What the heck happened to the San Diego Padres? Isn't this setting up for another San Francisco World Series run? It's the first ever unanimous Hall of Shame because WHAT THE HECK WAS URBAN MEYER DOING? Is 'Florida Man' Urban Meyer trying to get fired to get to USC?
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Can anyone beat Alabama? Who even are the four favorites to make the college football playoffs? AJ, Ajay and Cody think Clemson's title run is done while they weigh if the ACC or PAC12 are the worst power five conference. USC is a premiere job, but will they screw up another hire? Expansion isn't done, but what does it ultimately look like when the dust settles? Can even a Packers' fan tolerate the angsty Aaron Rodgers? It makes Cody sick, meanwhile Ajay has to deal with Brady heading to New England next week. Kansas City lost again, so will we get the suspected Super Bowl match up everyone expected? A 20-0 Tampa leads the bold predictions for the NFL. An NFL player, entire college football program and the success of a coach LEAVING your team make the Hall of Shame. Story time brings shared frustration from AJ, Ajay and Cody.
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Cody won't let AJ and Ajay hold a funeral for the Big12 after they gave one to the Clippers who came back against the Jazz. Is there any chance the conference survives with Oklahoma and Texas leaving? Is the SEC done after adding two powerhouses? Is this more than about dominating NCAA football? Could the PAC12 be in trouble in this next wave of expansion? BYU and Boise State are discussed as well. The game this week is 'Find Me a Home' as we figure out where the rest of the Big12 will go with the death of the conference. Simone Biles pulled out of Team Gymnastics and then the all-around competition. Biles has received criticism, but most of the world has supported her. It is the conversation when it comes to athletes and mental health. Can you separate the athlete from the person? Ajay and Cody raise interesting hypocritical points when it comes to athletes talking about their mental health. Former USU quarterback and mental health coach from the Full Court Press provides expert opinion on this as well. Aaron Rodgers told all, though maybe continued his PR battle, in his press conference. And oh boy do Ajay and Cody get heated talking about Rodgers and Tom Brady. What do we expect to happen in the NBA Draft? How much pressure is on the G League prospects to be successful after skipping college? Team USA, another coach and fans all find themselves in the Hall of Shame.
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AJ passes on a sincere apology to Producer Cody because Giannis winning a championship is just gonna make Aaron Rodgers madder. Ajay makes sure to get some shots in at the Bears. The Bucks won the Finals, will they make it back? Does CP3 have another chance to get back to the Finals? The Summer Olympics have gotten started, yet there are rumors still they could be cancelled. What is the committee doing? Do Americans really care about the Olympics? There have been stars to market like Phelps and Bolt before, but does Simone Biles achieve the same hype in public perception? AJ, Ajay, Cody and Cody's dad are all joining the same Fantasy Football league, and it's a big deal in AJ's family. AJ's dad joins to give some tips and sleepers, while also sharing some good memories from past leagues. The NFL is trying to figure out the COVID vaccine with the upcoming season. What do they do? Will fans have to show their cards to get in? A movie, criticism of a superstar and a warning becomes a full nomination for the Hall of Shame.
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Were AJ, Ajay and Producer Cody out trying out for team USA basketball? The Olympians bounced back against Argentina after two TERRIBLE loses, but how confident are in them winning the gold? What are the causes of the issues? Ajay tries to find a better team USA basketball team than the Dream Team and AJ and Cody aren't having it. 'Gold or Glory' is the game as AJ proves USA sports don't care about the Olympics. The championships outside of that mean way more than the gold medal. The NBA Finals were brought back to 2-2, is CP3 choking it or is Giannis winning it? What has happened to the reffing? Fresh off All-Star week, MLB's best player isn't an American. As the home of the created sport, where does America rank in the world at baseball? We apologize for Cody's suggestions to improve baseball. It's the first every unanimous Hall of Shames, before some insults and trash talk get traded.
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Is the NBA at fault for the injuries happening during these playoffs? The conspiracy theory we have to acknowledge is Chris Paul possibly selling his soul for the perfect path to a Finals win? AJ, Ajay and Cody decide if super teams are the way to go for a Finals path? Ajay provides some insight on the Dennis Lindsey and the Utah Jazz issues. Poor Cody has to take us through the Aaron Rodgers situation, mostly who will blink first in the stubborn off. Prepare for dejection at the thought of anyone actually toppling the Bucs or Chiefs? Can the NFL actually do something with Dan Snyder and the Washington Football team? The game is "Time to Sell!" What franchises do you wish would be sold, for terrible management or competitive purposes? Ajay asks what your "What if?" moment in sports. After wallowing in bad fandom, what are the moments in sports history that could change everything? Now, college athletes can make money off their likeness, image, etc. so what does this mean for the world of sports? Is it Power 5 or bust? It's a jam packed Hall of Shame because so many earned their space.
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The final four in the NBA aren't the darlings of the league so of course it's bad for the NBA right? AJ, Ajay and Producer Cody debate if there's more an asterisk on the pandemic 2020 Finals or the injury filled 2021 Finals and who needs a championship more. SaltCityHoops.com analyst Dan Clayton breaks down what went wrong for the Jazz. The national media roasted Rudy Gobert, but he wasn't actually the issue for Utah's defense. How do the Jazz improve and will they be involved in the big summer trade fest? Speculation is already running wild for a very trade filled summer for the NBA, so AJ, Ajay and Cody play Deal or Deny. What is the MLB doing? Their consistent, inconsistency when it comes to regulating their sport continues with the grip issue they're addressing part way through a season. Every chance MLB and Rob Manfred has had since the start of the pandemic has seemed to harm the sport. It's an all NBA Hall of Shame.
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AJ, Ajay and Cody were together for an entire week on the Full Court Press and covered everything. Jordan Clarkson has become their folk hero while Dillon Brooks has become a public enemy in Utah. All three share their biggest hit stories, while Ajay and Cody got hit by famous football players. Will Anthony Davis be able take the Lakers' baton? A couple of listeners bring up a few different college football debates, including a Utah legend. What was your first sports memory? For AJ, it leaves a sour taste in Utah fans' mouths. Unfortunately, this leads to the worst sports memories. If you're a fan of Utah sports it's a WHOLE LOT of heartbreak, especially for Utah State. However, AJ won't let it not be a competition because Purdue and Chicago fans have their own to share.
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Producer Cody subs in for AJay this week. With the play-in tournament coming to a completion, how do we grade it? Was the Lakers versus Warriors game good enough to justify the whole tournament? With the brackets pretty much set AJ and Cody make their Finals picks round by round. With another round of playoffs set to start, the legacy question is always at the forefront. Should Lakers fans be concerned about the failed baton hand off from LeBron? How will history remember Brooklyn buying a championship? Is Russell Westbrook selfish? How badly does Giannis Antetokounmpo need a playoff run? Did this year enhance Steph's legacy? Cody picks a very unsurprising candidate for his first Hall of Shame, while AJ puts in the cowards in the NBA who carry themselves like they're already champions.
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Adam Schefter admitted there was no new information that led him to leaking the Aaron Rodgers information, so why was it on draft night. Is it time for AJ & Ajay to put on their tinfoil hats? Ajay deals with information he's not supposed to share for Utah State sports so he sheds light on how you manage those relationships. Mike Trout continues to be awesome and a great player in baseball history, but what will his legacy ultimately be? Will Trout ever demand his way out of Anaheim? No punt coach Kevin Kelley finally got a college job, getting hired by Presbytarian College and AJ & Ajay are cheering for him. Discussion was raised over John Means' no hitter not being a perfect game while AJ & Ajay disagree about retroactively changing the ruling on Perfect Games from the past. Does Albert Pujols have a comparison across other sports as his career looks to be coming to a close. The Hall of Shame features shame being brought on boxing and all of a sudden criticism on the NBA's play-in games.
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QBs were a big part of the first round in the NFL Draft and both AJ and Ajay's teams made selections, one of them isn't happy. Which teams did well and which teams were disappointing? As the NBA season winds down, who is the MVP? More importantly, how in the hell do you define the Most Valuable Player? Salt City Hoops Dan Clayton breaks down even more how shafted Utah Jazz players are getting in the major awards. What would the Jazz's ideal path to the Finals look like and who are the real championship contenders? The sports leagues are watered down so AJ & Ajay start jettisoning the worst teams in baseball, football and basketball. AJ & Ajay go to the NFL Draft for their Hall of Shame.
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In a loaded QB draft class it is crucial for the teams to build around them quickly because cheap quarterbacks are what normally beat Tom Brady. Former Utah State receiver DJ Nelson takes AJ and Ajay through the draft process, breaks down the top quarterbacks, ranks his top prospects and explains what made Jordan Love special and a 1st round pick. AJ's brother evaluates the impact a loaded draft will have on fantasy football, teams being chicken and there's some trash talk. Two of the more interesting teams is the draft are the Texans and Broncos. Kyle King tries to sift through the tire fire of Houston and evaluates the hires that were made. DJ Eckman evaluates John Elways and sets the price to trade up for the QB he wants. AJ and Ajay draft fictional football teams while a video game and all-time team are put in the Hall of Shame.
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The NCAA passed the new transfer portal rule and that may mean this year looks more of an annual occurrence. AJ and Ajay agree that the blue bloods will suffer more than mid-majors with the new transfer rule. The real losers may be the high school kids with the transfer portal becoming a big substitute for actual recruiting. AJ and Ajay pick their NBA MVPs right now as the monopoly on 'best' teams continues. Jamal Murray is done for the season and LaMarcus Aldrdge has retired, which playoff race is the most open? Dwayne Wade has become a minority owner for the Utah Jazz and hopefully it makes changes, especially after the 'controversy' over Jazz owner's Ryan Smith's scholarship program and Governor Spencer Cox's comments on the subject. AJ and Ajay enjoy video games but sports video games, especially Madden and 2K come up short. Fan and friend Kevin sheds perspective on other sports games. Are E-Sports actually a sport? How do you define a sport?
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The sports world waded back in to a political argument after the MLB moved the All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver after the new voting laws. We've seen more sports and politics blur together more and more but Ajay says that isn't the case at the high school level. AJ's dad provides historical context on politics in sports, it isn't new. Was the blurring of sports and politics inevitable? Former Mountain Crest and Iowa University wrestler Luke Lofthouse talks being a star in high school and ascendance to college coach. What changes has LUke seen since he was a college wrestler? Luke also weighs in on girl wrestling and transgender sports. AJ and Ajay step back and decide when they'd transfer with all the athletes in the transfer portal. A university, superstar and entire sports league are in the Hall of Shame.
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Gonzaga is the favorite to win the national championship, but where does this team rank against some of the all-time greats? The big news in Utah college basketball is coach Craig Smith leaving Utah State for Utah. Ajay was behind the scenes of the whole thing and it was quite a surprise for everyone involved. The voice of the Aggies, Scott Gerard, gives perspective on the future for USU and Utah basketball and shares memories of Aggie sports this past year. The NFL made the official announcement for a 17 game season, but AJ and Ajay think it's a mistake unless there are some other changes to go along with it. AJ isn't feeling baseball and Ajay won't let him come back if he decides in the boredom of summer he wants to. After a controversial call in the NCAA women's tournament, refs finally make the Hall of Shame. AJ thinks it's overdue for a whole basketball conference to receive their flak.
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What month is the best in all of sports? It was a record number of players traded in the NBA, but was it the level of excitement everyone expected? Which team was the most disappointing in not making a move? AJ has been a long time proponent of Danny Ainge constantly selling the Boston Celtics short as a bad GM, but does Ajay agree? The NFL got two big trades with the 49ers trading up with the Dolphins before the Eagles swapped with the Dolphins. What do these trades mean? Which QB is San Francisco targeting? AJ and Ajay give an updated mock draft to figure out where the QBs go in a month. Aj gives Ajay free reign to take a shot at the Bears. Ajay was gone last week covering Utah State, what was it like compared to the Aggies tournament birth two years ago. Brackets everywhere went down in flames, so who were the biggest surprises? AJ and Ajay make their picks from Sweet 16 on. The coaching carousel is always exciting, Ajay dives in to his contacts but he may have been wrong about Craig Smith. The Jazz get a member of the front office in to the Hall of Shame with a college basketball's fan base.
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Ajay is off covering Utah State in the tournament so Jeff is filling in. NFL free agency has gotten going, will New England really improve? How did the Chiefs have enough money to be in the Trent Williams sweepstakes? What are the Bears doing at QB?! What has happened to the classy run organization that was the Pittsburgh Steelers? Jeff hasn't picked his bracket so on the cusp of the first four in, AJ and Jeff give you a whole look at the bracket. You better watch those 12 seeds. What double digit seeds will make a run? The PAC12 and SEC, are their teams really any good? Which one seeds aren't going to make it to the Final 4?
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This time last year the world and sports came to a halt. What were AJ & Ajay's reactions at the time and going in to the summer? How has sports handled the year of COVID? For a more historical perspective, AJ's dad examines how unique this past year was. What was it like to have the quiet summer and how did they survive with out their normal distractions? Former head of college basketball, Jordan Majewski, reflects on having conference tournaments this season. Who stood out from the mid-major ranks? Jordan gives us his favorites for Final 4 runs. The NBA All-Star game had a different look this season, how did it grade? Are the Jazz players out of the All-Star clique? Did Blake Griffin force his way out of Detroit? The All-Star festivities are where Ajay goes for his Hall of Shame, while Ajay puts an obvious choice in.
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Boise State basketball has raised the question 'How much entitlement is allowed based on success?' AJ & Ajay ask former voice of the San Diego Padres, Ted Lietner, about the two horse raise in the NL. Prepare for a baseball history lesson as Ted talks Tony Gwynn, San Diego's struggles with success and why they're so good now. Also, as the voice of San Diego State basketball and football, Mr. Lietner weighs in on the Mountain West. The 50 Fans from 50 States is also an expert, as Ajay's radio show partner weighs in on the blah feelings towards the Cubs and MLB as a whole. LeBron James ABSOLUTELY disrespected the Utah Jazz All-Stars, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, so AJ & Ajay play All-Star teams re-do. A national sports broadcast and whole fan bases' Twitter make the Hall of Shame.
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Despite being the NBA's best team from pretty much the word go, the Jazz are still getting no respect. The All-Star reserves were announced, and there will always be snubs, but the West reserves were mostly a huge whiff. Can Mike Conley just get some love? Former BYU Cougar great and former Indianapolis Colt Hans Olsen breaks down Zach Wilson, picks his BYU QB for a drive and tells great stories about former BYU coach LaVell Edwards and the time he hit Peyton Manning. One drive, one score and one stop; which QB and pass catcher would you take with the game on the line? Who would AJ & Ajay take at linebacker and defensive back for one crucial stop? Jeff returns as our 50 Fans from 50 States, this time to talk the Colts. However, he puts Tom Brady's legacy in perspective and how Carson Wentz will work in Indy. An NBA rookie and a conference's basketball make up schedule make the Hall of Shame.
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Carson Wentz being traded to the Colts looks like the next domino in the NFL's quarterback roulette. Where will the rest go? Eli Boettger from HeatCheckCBB.com examines the blue bloods of college basketball. Can any team beat Gonzaga or Baylor? Is the Big Ten the best college basketball conference? How many teams will the Mountain West get in to March? With the Blue Bloods struggling it has given other teams a chance to shine, but most fans feel their team is disrespected on a yearly basis. Ajay puts perspective on the Mountain West disrespect for Utah State, while AJ calls in a fellow Purdue fan to talk about Boilermaker bad luck. For the NFL MVP there's an obvious answer to who has be the most valuable to their team, but will this Phoenix Sun receive the respect. A college program and fans make it in to the Hall of Shame along with an entire sport.
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Apologies Brady haters but Ajay loves him some Tom Brady and he gets to gloat. With seven Super Bowls now, where does Brady's legacy rank among the greatest? Are the Bucs the favorites already for next season? AJ's family has a sports saying 'Appreciate greatness.' Sports fans may have watched the entire careers of two of the greatest to ever do it, Brady and LeBron, but who will be the greatest of the two? Speaking of the greats, the NBA Hall of Fame class is LOADED and will be a hard ceremony to watch. AJ & Ajay's surprise debate, the best and worst of the retro NBA jerseys. AJ & Ajay finally have a fan back, and he's an expert, as former Jazz digital leader Matt Sanchez weighs in on the Jazz's hot start. 'Take Note' because Utah is really good, but are they more of a threat than the Stockton and Malone teams? Where will Gobert and Mitchell finish in the ranking of the Jazz greats? AJ & Ajay tackle the NBA All-Star game, getting rid of bad events, improving others and having a few surprise ones they'd like to see. A Super Bowl participant and an NFL front office make the Hall of Shame.
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Tom Brady will be in his tenth Super Bowl and his football resume is unprecedented among the history of the NFL. The greatest winner across all sports is Bill Russell with his 11 championships in 13 seasons, who has the greater resume? Ajay recently ranked his top five greatest athletes of all time, the hardest top five ever. Did Brady make his list? Who is number one? AJ is huge Michael Jordan fan and Ajay loves Brady, but in clutch time who are you taking? Patrick Mahommes may have already taken the title of the most physically gifted QB ever from Aaron Rodgers, but how much does this weekend mean for his GOAT legacy? AJ & Ajay go through the weird Super Bowl prop bets and make their picks. The legacy this week isn't just pro football as NCAA football is returning to game systems. How pumped are AJ & Ajay, what does it need and what's going on with the likeness fight? One of the NBA's top players and one of the NCAAM's top coaches find themselves in the Hall of Shame.
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How loyal are you to your teams? What could a franchise do for a fan to bail on them? AJ is very salty about the Cubs off season and Ajay is holding out hope Tom Brady will return home at some point. Ajay being from Utah has geographical fan free agency, but is there any other way to find fandom other than family and geography? Shaq told Donovan Mitchell "I don't think you have it in you to get to the next level." after Spida lead the team to their seventh straight win. What in the hell is he talking about? AJ and Ajay pull out the quarterback crystal ball for old and young QB's futures and eventual Hall of Famers. The conference championships are four great teams but who makes it to the Super Bowl. An all-time great basketball player and MLB owner find themselves in the Hall of Shame.
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The big NBA news was James 'Olive Garden' Harden going from Houston to Brooklyn. Were the Rockets even the winners in the trade? Will it work for the Nets? Is this a repeat of the last massive trade Brooklyn made? Ajay has a family story involving Harden that no one could have guessed. Does the NBA need to change their COVID protocols? If Steph Curry can't get the Warriors in to the playoffs does it tarnish his legacy? Eli Boettger from HeatCheckCBB.com answers the question; can anyone beat Baylor or Gonzaga? Will mid-majors suffer from the lack of non-conference games? What about the one time transfer rule? Are the Utah State Aggies a March Madness team? AJ & Ajay's NFL picks weren't great so how about a do-over for the Divisional Round? After a disappointing Wild Card game Ajay makes the case for the Steelers job. The Houston Texans have had an awful offseason and now every part of the organization is in the Hall of Shame.
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Ironically, after doing the 'Socially Distanced' Episode, AJ & Ajay had to deal with COVID and the holidays. Also, AJ may have accidentally entered the house of a stranger looking for Ajay. Ohio State and Alabama play for the national championship Monday night. Every year it seems like the same teams are in the playoffs, is it a problem that needs to be fixed? Ajay can use his AFC East experience as a Patriots fan to examine the ACC and see if Clemson is taking advantage of a bad conference to make the playoffs. In the NFL the Eagles are taking plenty of shots for the QB switch on Sunday Night Football. Was it tanking? Is tanking a problem? Or is just a bad organization? First year of the seven teams making the playoffs in each conference, what are AJ & Ajay's picks? Will Bama win another national championship Monday night? A Group of 5 school and whole NFL organization make the Hall of Shame.
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In following social distance guidelines it's just AJ and Ajay in this episode. New York Jets defensive coordinator was fired after the blunder Hail Mary the Jets gave up to the Raiders. Was it incompetence or tanking? Is tanking a black mark on any sport? Who doesn't love the coaching carousel in college football games (please make more college football games!)? It looks like there's two tiers of coaches who could be up for a job upgrade so who are the top choices? Is it fair for the Big Ten to change the rules to get Ohio State in to the championship game? What does the BYU loss to Coastal Carolina mean for the Cougars and Zach Wilson's draft prospects? The top 100 NBA players were ranked, but there's disparity between different sports publications. Coach K called off the non-conference for Duke and has taken criticism for it, is it fair? Two returners show up in the Hall of Shame and another coach makes it for a blunder against the top team in the NFL.
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The COVID issue has already been problem enough for college football and now the Michigan bailing on Ohio State controversy seems to be coming to life. Everything being made of the Sarah Fuller is just a sad state of affairs. Jake Hatch from the Zone Sports Network breaks down how BYU and Coastal Carolina came to fruition and what it could mean for the Cougars' prospects. A team that will for sure be in the playoffs, Alabama, has to just be exhausting as a fan with all the winning they do. Nathan Blau trudges through to talk being a Bama fan. Was there a double standard for the NFL's approach to the Denver and Baltimore games? AJ and Ajay figure out who is winning the divorce between Brady and Belichick when they play the Divorcing Game. There's another first in Hall of Shame history as the first repeat offender is put in and an honorary entrant is put in.
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The greatest basketball programs were rated of all time based on wins, tournament success and draft picks and after the top five the names start to get a little surprising. Michigan State is only 14th on the list, so are they actually a blue blood of college basketball? Our 50 Fans From 50 States Sam Klement, an MSU grad, takes AJ & Ajay on a deep Spartan dive. Head Utah State Men's Basketball Trainer Karl Smith tells you everything you need to know about COVID and college basketball as the Aggies get ready for their first games of the season. Sports fans REALLY have to be longing to get out to the events again so AJ & Ajay play Sit or Skip with some of the premiere college basketball arenas. A whole NBA front office goes in the Hall of Shame this week.
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Does production even matter anymore in the NBA draft? It seems like your potential will supplant anything else. Former Utah State equipment manager Nate Jarvis helped Aggie guard Sam Merrill train ahead of the draft and gives AJ & Ajay a behind the scenes look at the process and draft night. Who hasn't seen some crazy Trade Machine suggestions so AJ & Ajay come up with some of the craziest and see which one is the most nuts. AJ commiserates with a fellow Chicago fan Luke Kelly, but Ajay pokes the bear over all the disappointment they've suffered. Who in the new MLB nominees actually have a chance of getting in? Will the controversial nominees finally make it? A body part and a preemptive nominee make the Hall of Shame this week.
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Ajay gives us a behind the scenes look at coach Gary Andersen leaving the Utah State Aggies, the first job firing in college football. How much of a leash will coaches get in the COVID season? Bryan Fischer from Athlon Sports talks about the rest of the season with more and more games getting cancelled. Does the Group of Five actually have a chance to get in to the College Football Playoffs? Which coach is on the hottest seat in 2020? AJ and Ajay play 'Keep Em or Kick Em' as they look at blind stats for premiere programs and decide who gets to keep their job. There's no denying Jim Harbaugh is one of the coaches on the hot seat so Zach Clark from WWJ, flagship for Michigan football, is the 50 Fans from 50 States. How do Michigan fans feel about Harbaugh? How are Michigan fans dealing with rough sports fandom all around? The NFL put a plan in place for cancelling games, are they admitting Coronavirus is getting away from them? A college football coach and NFL front office make the Hall of Shame.
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Despite being on the road with Utah State football Ajay brings his baseball coaching experience to the World Series and the analytics decisions. 50 Fans from 50 States sees just how great Chris Renn is feeling as an LA fan now but also what Los Angeles was like with the loss of Kobe Bryant. Now that Clayton Kershaw leaves the 'Close Call Club' who are the biggest chokers left (Ajay won't be welcomed back in Utah)? Alex Cora and AJ Hinch are back managing in baseball, should they be? KJAZ and KMYU sportscaster Tony Parks also answers Tony LaRussa if Tony LaRussa will work for the White Sox. Is BYU a legit team this season? 'Coach Lou' makes an appearance to talk Clemson and Notre Dame. How is college football handling the coronavirus? Ajay puts one of his Patriots in the Hall of Shame and AJ puts a whole football conference in.
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AJ and Ajay introduce themselves as the mediocre sports players they were. AJ and Ajay play the NFL GM game. Which stars should be traded from bad teams? 50 Fans from 50 States brings in Kyle King from Houston to see just how bad things are with Houston sports. What is going to happen with the next NBA season? Dan Clayton from SaltCityHoops.com provides some more insight into the NBA cap situation and what the Utah Jazz are going to do for the 2020-2021 season. From the Bleachers also welcomes their first entrances into the Hall of Shame.
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