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Tyvis and Rieser are with you on this fine Saturday! Now that football is over, College Basketball is here! Ohio State has a big game on Sunday against TTUN and welcome the return of Roddy Gayle. Ohio State fans are upset about not getting their chicken. We hear from Ryan Day as he talks about the offseason moves that have been made. Timothee Chalament loves Ohio, and we talk about that to start the second hour. Ohio State football players get ready for the NFL Draft after receiving invites to the combine. David Babner joins the show around 10:45 to talk about 971 The Race. In the last hour of the show, Joe Burrow wants to get a deal done for everyone. Could a current Blue Jacket be heading to Ohio State, and more!
Tyvis Powell and Eric Rieser are with you on this eve of Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles. We dive into the big game in New Orleans with keys to the game and get into some different prop bets in the game. When will Ryan Day finalize his his coaching staff? Who do we think could be taking over at defensive coordinator? We get into if the Spring Game should still be a thing at Ohio State with the spring transfer portal. Myles Garrett puts the pressure on the Browns, and Joe Burrow does the same for the Bengals, but both completely different situations. The guys get into the trade in the NBA that shock the world and how Mavericks personnel are concerned for their safety. The Cavs made a move at the trade deadline as well, how does it impact their rotation? Could we see the Blue Jackets make any moves before the trade deadline? The Ohio State basketball team increases their chances at making the NCAA Tournament, and so much more!
Fan Sports Saturday continues for another three hours with Dane Sanzenbacher and Tito. The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joins the show at 12:30 to talk about what the CBJ might do at the trade deadline. Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch kicks off the second hour of the show. Mr. Buckle Up Mekka Don joins the show at 1:30. College Basketball die hard and one of our own Fan Producers Jacob Rhymer will join the show at the end of the second hour. OSU Women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff will be on at 2:30 after their top 10 win over Maryland this week.
Fan Sports Saturday is continuing with 3 more hours today following the OSU win over Texas. Dane Sanzenbacher joins Ryan Baker in the studio to provide more analysis of that Cotton Bowl victory. The guys look ahead to the National Championship game on Monday and speak with Bryan Driskell the publisher of irishbreakdown.com. NFL Wildcard weekend starts later today with the Texans vs the Chargers and the Steelers taking on the Ravens.
Eric and Tyvis with you for this Saturday Spectacular! College Football is officially back with Week Zero. Could we see college football move up the start of the season for good? We are a week away from Ohio State kicking their season off against Akron. We listen to what Ryan Day had to say about Will Howard and what he brings to the offense. Miami of Ohio's head coach Chuck Martin is mad at Alabama and the guys discuss the situation. The Browns have their preseason finale tonight in Seattle and the guys talk about if Deshaun Watson should play tonight for Cleveland to start the second hour of the show. Eric and Tyvis then breakdown the Steelers Quarterback situation, and what we're hearing on Justin Fields. How much should we really be preparing for Caleb Downs at RB? The guys start the final hour of the show talking about a take Desmond Howard made about Ryan Day and Ohio State this week. Coach Prime won't speak to a specific member of the media. The Blue Jackets traded Patrik Laine on Monday, did they get better? And more!
Dane Sanzenbacher joins Eric Rieser in studio! Former Buckeyes square off in NFL Pre-Season. That Team Up North act arrogant. Pre-Season Football talk. OSU Camp continues. Coach Prime has a rough press conference.
Tyvis & Rieser live at Ohio State Fall Football Camp. Dave Biddell joins to start to show. Cardale Jones and Cody Simon join in hour two. Donovan Jackson joins in hour three. They discuss the first few days of football camp, and the Big 10 welcoming its latest members. Also, Tyvis hates ice baths.
Tyvis and Rieser in studio. Tyvis isn't getting paid, but Quarterbacks are. Big 10 Media Week wrap up. The Browns prepare for the start of camp. B1G Tailgate confirm their early schedule. Will Ohio baseball teams make any moves before the trade deadline? Jackets hire new coach
Baker and Tim May in today! They start off the show talking about the draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets and highlights from when Cayden Linstrom was in Studio this week. Then, the Pre and Post Game Host of the Blue Jackets Radio Network, Dylan Tyrer, joins the show to talk about the Jackets' offseason. Ohio State Defensive End Jack Sawyer came in Studio this week as well, and the guys play highlights from that. Begin the second hour of the show with a recruiting update on the Ohio State football team. Who is Emeka Egbuka being compared to in the NFL? The Radio play by play voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers Tim Alcorn joins the show to talk with the guys about the Cavs offseason. Start off the final hour of the show with a list of top 50 playmaking duos of all time by 247Sports. What Buckeye duos were left on the list? Rhymetime hits the guys with some NFL Hot Takes ahead of this season. Then Indy Car driver and Columbus' own Graham Rahal joins the show from the Honda Indy 200 this weekend at Mid-Ohio. And more!
Tyvis and Eric start off the show today with the Columbus Blue Jackets at the NHL Draft and who they selected with their pick. What should the Ohio State running backs do in The Game when they face their former coach? James Laurinaitis joined Common Man this week and we play highlights from that. The guys start off the second hour with EA Sports coming out with different rankings for the new College Football video game. Where does Ohio State rank? Where was the toughest place Tyvis ever played at? In the final hour of the show, is Tyvis as mad as everyone else is about Bronny James being drafted to the Lakers? Then the guys discuss if the Cleveland Cavaliers should move on from Darius Garland. Should the Browns get a dome? And more!
Tyvis and Eric start off the show with the Edmonton Oilers forcing a Game 7 back in Florida. Can they complete the comeback? Then the guys talk about the rise and potential of future Ohio State Quarterback Tavien St. Clair. Don Waddell talks about the future of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The guys begin the second hour of the show with the news on the Los Angeles Lakers signing JJ Reddick to be their next head coach. Will the Lakers take Bronny with the 17th pick? Urban Meyer and Jim Tressel think the roster for the Ohio State football team is exceptional. Does this bring added pressure to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes? Could Caleb Downs getting reps at Running Back give him a Heisman campaign? In the last hour, The Memorial was moved back its usual week. Then, Jake Diebler stopped by earlier in the week and the guys talked about some things he said ahead of the 2024-25 season. And much more!
Tyvis Powell and Eric Rieser start off the show with what happened last night in the world of sports. The Mavericks dominated the Celtics forcing a Game 5 back in Boston. Can Dallas pull off the comeback? Tyvis gives us a recruiting update for the Ohio State football team. Joe Burrow talks about his football mortality. Former Illinois forward, Coleman Hawkins, landed a massive NIL deal and the guys discuss the state of NIL in college athletics. Dan Hurley decided to come back to UConn, what does that mean for the Lakers? And so much more!
Tyvis Powell and Eric Rieser start off with what happened last night in the world of Sports. The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals with their win last night to take a 3-2 lead over the Dallas Stars. The Panthers host the Rangers tonight at 8pm while leading that series 3-2. All-Star caliber play from a Guardian not named Jose Ramirez. Retiring OSU AD Gene Smith joined Morning Juice earlier in the week and shared some regrets he has from his long career in athletics. Should the B1G be worried about USC turning into the next Nebraska once it joins the conference? What does the new contract extension for Jaylen Waddle mean for Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase? The Columbus Crew go into enemy territory tonight against Pachucha for the CONCACAF Championship.
The NFL schedule was released, the Chiefs play every day except for what day? Ranking the top Ohio State football games on the schedule for this upcoming season, plus PGA Professional John Gerber from The Rough Podcast joins the show, and so much more!
"Hell is Real" tonight at Lower Dot Com Field, can the Crew get a win and snap their 5-match draw streak. The Voice of the Black and Gold, Chris Doran joins the show to discuss Crew/FC Cincinnati and June's CONCACAF Champions Cup Final.
Jam packed show today. The NBA Playoffs are beginning, Tyvis is feeling good after the spring game, and Ryan's frustrated with the Reds. Also, Ohio State hoops is making more moves in the transfer portal, and the NCAA is changing the rule book... again. Plus, the guys are joined by guests Dylan Tyrer, Beau Bishop, Justin Zwick and Brendan Gulick. All that and more on Fan Sports Saturday!
On to the Round of 32. Eric and Tyvis are feeling the March Madness fever, Ohio State women’s hoops are moving on in the Big Dance, the Ohio State men are playing a former foe of Tyvis in the NIT, Jerry Jeudy should be doing less and what did we really learn from Ohio State’s Prod Day this week. All that and more on Fan Sports Saturday!
Happy 3:16! Crack open a cold one, “Cause Stone Cold Said So!” The Buckeyes magical run came to an end yesterday against Illinois thanks to the ref show, Jen’s Steelers are making some moves, Eric takes us Kroger caroling, and Tony Alford had a gift for Ryan Day this past week. All that and more shenanigans on Fan Sports Saturday.
The Blue Jackets lost, but we’re still in high spirits. Tyvis isn’t worried about the Lady Buckeyes’ opening round loss in the B1G Tourney, Eric thinks a lower seed might benefit the men’s squad, the guys give their pick for the next men’s hoops coach, Flaccomania still isn’t dead, and Rudy Gobert made some weird claims. All that and more on a FUN Fan Sports Saturday!
Tyvis is back from the Buckeye Cruise, Ryan’s excited for spring baseball and the Crew are back in action. The Jackets continue to struggle, Ohio State hoops is back tomorrow but what should we expect from both the men’s and women’s squads? Special guests Brenden Gulick, Jensen Lewis and Dylan Tyrer join the show. All that and more on a jam-packed FSS!
Lots of change going on for our beloved sports teams. Jarmo is gone, so what’s next for the CBJ? Ohio State men’s hoops has their first game since firing Holtmann against Purdue, NBA All-Star Weekend is here and Caitlin Clark continues to do Caitlin Clark things. All that and more with Eric Reiser, Ryan Baker, and Caleb Blake!
It’s Wild Card Saturday with Eric Reiser, Ryan Baker, and Caleb Blake! Lots to discuss. Will Flacco-mania keep the Browns alive? Or will CJ Stroud step up and get his first playoff win as a rookie? Also, sounds like there’s gonna be bad weather for Dolphins-Chiefs and Steelers-Bills. Should make for a fun weekend. Listen to the guys talk all that and more!
1st Fan Sports Saturday of the Year!! Tyvis and Rieser get into a lot of things Buckeye Football...the new player additions, possible coaching staff changes, Ryan Day on the hot seat and should he give up play calling. They also talk to Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch about the Buckeye basketball team and Matt Andrews about the Lady Bucks
Tyvis had a revelation about Canes. Ryan’s really high on the Giants. Guardians and Reds are both in action. We’re all over the place with a lot to cover on a jam-packed sports Saturday!
Ryan Baker leading the charge with Tyvis today. Lots of NFL action last night. We recap the Browns and Bengals preseason losses. Reds get a much-needed win. Guardians lose a tough one in walk off fashion. A few updates on Ohio State football, reactions to Gene Smith’s retirement, and more!
Eric and Tyvis hosting today with LOTS to cover. Conference realignment is starting to get spicy. The Big Ten now has 18 teams. The Big 12 now has 16 teams. They talk with the voice of the Columbus Crew Chris Doran. A little Browns recap from the Hall of Fame game. An update on Burrow and the Bengals and more!
Tyvis and Ryan hosting today. The Reds are still rolling, the Guardians not so much. The guys discuss what they anticipate ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Ohio State football held their “Summerfest” yesterday. Another Big Ten school could be in trouble. NFL preseason is only a week away. AFC North talk and more!
Tyvis and Ryan Baker hosting today. They keep you updated with the leaderboard at the British Open, recap the Guardians and Reds wins, and Cardale Jones joins the show to talk about this weekend's Buckeye Celebrity Softball Game, Dave Biddle joins the show to talk Ohio State football, and more!
Chops & Tyvis hosted this Sports Saturday show. They chatted about CFB media days, the ACC-CW deal, Hard Knocks picks the Jets, a Joe Mixon contract restructure, the NCAA's power, more issues at Northwestern, we're six weeks away from CFB, and more.
Eric & JLew hosted this Saturday show. The Guardians & Reds aim for 1st place ahead of the All-Star break. Wemby-mania is underway in Vegas. Wemby vs ...Britney Spears? Damian Lillard's trade request continues to linger. Fantilli Fever has hit Columbus. Corey Dillon would like to be in the Bengals Ring of Honor. All that and more on today's show.
Eric and Tyvis discuss the CBJ draft and their hiring of Mike Babcock as Head Coach, the moves that the Cavs have made, Taylor Swift in Cincinnati, UCF heading to the Big 12, Former Buckeyes getting suspended in the NFL and if this will be Nick Chubb's final season in Cleveland...
Tito and Jen hosting today. Hear about Tito’s first-time meeting Jim Tressel, the Cincinnati Reds still streaking, NBA draft recap, Chris Paul’s fit with the Warriors, and we ask, what’s the best rivalry in the NFL? All that and more!
Eric & Tyvis hosting today! They discuss the Nuggets championship celebration, the NBA handing Ja Morant his suspension, Joe Burrow’s looming contract, preview tonight’s Crew game with announcer Chris Doran, and more!
Happy Saturday! Tito and Jen got you covered. They recap the Nuggets taking a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, talk about the best landing spots for Dalvin Cook, new scheduling updates in the Big Ten, and more!
Neil Sika & Tyvis hosted today's show. Denver takes a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. The B1G reveals the Flex Protect Plus scheduling model. The Guardians are going streaking. Tyvis is optimistic about the Browns this season. Messi to Miami. All that and more!
Jen Winters and Jeff “Tito” Thitoff hosting live from Day 3 at the Memorial Tournament. They talk NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final predictions, what's going on at Churchill Downs, and more!
Eric & Tyvis were live from the Memorial Tournament, as they chat about the NBA Finals, if it's time for the Guardians to trade Shane Bieber, Big 12 expansion, Ryan Day's thoughts on NIL, and more!
Tito and Jen discuss college football rivalries continuing, the top 75 Quarterbacks of the 2000's, NBA and NHL Playoffs, USC looking for a new AD, plus John Gerber talks the Charles Schwab this week and looks ahead to the Memorial and more!
Eric and Tyvis discuss DeAndre Hopkins getting released and where he could end up, absences at Browns OTA's, what Joe Burrow's next contract could look like Kevin Warren leaving the Big Ten in a pickle, and more!
Tito and Jen discuss Jim Brown passing, movers with OSU basketball and football, James Harden's next move and Victor Wembayama
JLew & Tyvis hosting today's show! The guys discuss Jim Brown's legacy, hit on a handful of different NFL topics, chat about Denver & Miami taking 2-0 series leads in the NBA conference finals, the PAC 12 conference is trying something new, way-too-early B1G predictions, and more!
Tito and Jen discuss the NFL schedule release and their favorite games, Jen is still mad about the NHL Draft Lottery and more...
Eric & Tyvis discuss the Heat & Lakers advancing, Boston-Philly Game 7, Mark Jackson leaving Jokic off his MVP ballot, future CFB scheduling, the NHL Draft lottery, and more!
Eric & Tyvis talk about the Kentucky Derby, NBA playoffs, other NBA storylines surrounding the playoffs, the transfer portal, and more!
Eric & Tyvis talk about the Kentucky Derby, NBA playoffs, other NBA storylines surrounding the playoffs, the transfer portal, and more!
Tito and Devier! Lots of sports on today, we talked about all of them! Masters is delayed but we still spoke with John Gerber. The Mavericks are a mess. Ohio State football sound throughout the show. We talked a lot about the NFL draft today. Someone made a suggestion to get rid of the NHL draft lottery.
Eric Rieser was in with Tyvis Powell! The women's national championship game is set. The Jackets need to lose. Tyvis watched Conner Bedard highlights. The NFL is broken and it's all thanks to the Browns. The seat is hot for everyone at the Woody. Tons of other stuff all packed into four hours of radio just for you!
Tito and Jen talk about the OSU men's loss, the OSU women advancing in the Big Ten Tournament, chat with John Gerber on golf, Chris McNeil on Cleveland sports, Milan Jordan on MMA, the NFL Combine, MLB's new rules, and more!
Tito & Jen talk a little Super Bowl LVII, are joined by John Gerber to talk the Genesis Invitational, NFL offseason QB movement, baseball's rule changes, KD to Phoenix, OSU men's and women's hoops, and more.
Eric & Tyvis talking NFL offseason storylines, the future of Ohio State football scheduling, MLB rule changes, and more.
Eric Rieser and Tyvis Powell were the hosts of this early version of FSS. Super Bowl LVII is tomorrow and the only thing the guys can think about is Rihanna's set-list.
Eric & Tyvis. Kyrie requests a trade. OSU men's hoops continue to struggle. Gene Smith supports Holtmann. Texas & OU are staying in the Big 12 through '24. Spring practice gets closer. Jaden Rashada lands at ASU. NCAA says they'll crack down on NIL. Brady retires again. An important Bengals offseason awaits. Tony Romo needs an intervention. Alabama hires their new OC. LeBron is closing in on the all-time points record. Eagles vs Chiefs next Sunday.
Tito & Jen. Ohio St WBB Kevin McGuff joined. James Laurinaitis is back with OSU. "Send it in Jerome" anniversary. OSU men @ Indiana tonight. Mahomes-Burrow could be next Manning-Brady. Billy Packer passes away. Scott Rolen makes the baseball HoF. NFL could add neutral site playoff games. John Gerber hopped on. Is Brock Purdy a legit NFL QB.
Chops and Tyvis Powell were the hosts for the early version of Fan Sports Saturday. They talked about the struggling Ohio State men’s basketball team. They talked about the struggling Jackets. Then they did a preview of the NFC/AFC Championship games. They gave their takes on pens, food and a whole array of topics.
Eric & Chops were in today. The AFC playoff scenarios are very confusing. Jadeveon Clowney is done with the Browns. Transfer portal continues spinning. Michigan is being investigated by the NCAA. UGA vs TCU on Monday night for the title. Important Wedding attire discussion. Sorting through the NFL playoff picture.
Ryan Baker and Tyvis Powell were the hosts of today's show. They talked about the Heisman ceremony coming up tonight as well as some other players that were snubbed from awards. The Ohio State men's basketball team opened up Big Ten play with a win over Rutgers. The battle of Ohio between the Browns and Bengals is tomorrow.
Eric and Chops preview Ohio State-Wisconsin, rank the real Big Ten, discuss why it's stupid to have playoff games at bowl sites instead of on campus, Chris Holtmann lands a big recruit, what scouts are saying about CJ Stroud, why we don't need an Eli Manning sitcom, and final Bucks-Badgers thoughts.
Eric Rieser and Tyvis Powell hosted today's show. Its the first day for FBS College Football in the 2022 season. Northwestern is playing Nebraska in Dublin Ireland. The NFL can't figure out what they're supposed to do with Aaron Donald. Ohio State has a sponsor for the field at Ohio Stadium. Desmond Howard has some insane takes, yet again.
Eric and Tyvis were today's hosts. The B1G lands their mega media rights deal. Kevin Warren talks about paying players. Bijan Robinson has a great NIL deal. Michigan might play two QBs. Tyvis is done with golf. Tom Brady is still on hiatus from training camp. Deshaun Watson is suspended for 11 games. Joe Burrow is back at practice. Playing the Cavs schedule game.
Timmy was in with Tyvis. In our first hour we hit on a lot of college football: Our perfect gameday weather, Pat Murphy joined the show, and Kam Babb earns the Block O jersey. All NFL in hour #2: Browns win, Deshaun Watson says sorry, Bengals lose, and other preseason action. In the final hour: Bucket list sports trips, Kevin Durant has gone rogue, Bill Russell's number gets retired.
The Guardians didn't do anything at the trade deadline. Fall camp is underway for the Buckeyes. The Big Ten is aiming for $1.5 billion in their next media rights deal. Recapping all the Deshuan Watson news from this week. Miami gets significant punishment for tampering. Matthew Stafford is dealing with an arm injury. Kyler Murray loves Call of Duty. Holtmann's recruiting is going well. Shohei Ohtani might be ready to leave the Angels.
Eric and Tyvis were the hosts today. B1G Media Days were this past week. Still haven't heard about Deshaun Watson and how long he'll be suspended. The Guardians were playing the Rays. The NBA is taking a closer look at Philly. The Browns are getting a logo at the 50 yard line.
Chops was in today with Tyvis. The Jackets and Patrik Laine agree to a contract extension. The CBJ also traded Oliver Bjorkstrand. College football players are unionizing. We're still waiting on a Deshaun Watson decision. Kyler Murray gets a big deal. ACC and SEC media days were this week. The latest on conference realignment. Tennessee football gets in some trouble.
Eric was back with Tyvis. Johnny Hockey is a Blue Jacket. Chris Doran joined the guys to preview Hell is Real. The latest on Deshaun Watson. Freddie Kitchens still believes in Baker Mayfield. NBA offseason drama. Heinz Field will no longer be called Heinz Field. Conference realignment discussion continues. Scott Frost is on a very hot seat. Tom Brady knows he's close to retirement.
Dave Biddle & Tyvis in. Browns trade Baker to Carolina. Conference expansion discussion. Thoughts on OSU's defense and potential weaknesses. NBA offseason. Latest in CFB recruiting. Austin Ward joined the show. Bengals '22 lookahead. What's gonna happen with Deshaun Watson. Legalized sports gambling is coming to Ohio.
Brian Hartline had a good week. Over/under win totals for Big Ten teams. OSU 2022 Hall of Fame class is announced. Branham lands in S.A. and Liddell lands with N.O. Ohio State will take on Duke again in the ACC-Big Ten challenge. Arch Manning is heading to Texas. Coach K says he'll be staying away from Duke this season. Could a G League work for the NFL.
Tyvis won't be joining the PGA tour. The Guardians have some new ownership involved. The Warriors take home the NBA title and open as the favorites for next season. The Deshaun Watson saga continues. The Haslams wanna build a dome in downtown Cleveland. Could Urban return to coaching? Marcus Freeman's comments were a little bit overblown. Which former college athletes would have made a killing with NIL.
Eric & Tyvis. Warriors even The Finals at 2-2. Boston fans have let Draymond Green hear it. Tiger becomes a billionaire. Baker Mayfield aga continues. Two NFL WRs told us why they were ready to move on to their new teams. Michigan loses a legacy recruit. Conference realignment gets some dates set. CJ Stroud has himself a nice new ride.
Rieser & Timmy Hall live from The Memorial tournament. Adam King joined them in the first hour. EJ Liddell could be the steal of the draft. The Bengals offseason should translate well to the regular season. The Deshaun Watson saga continues. Sorting through our favorite CFB announcers. Chops and Joey Lane each joined the show in the final hour.
Eric & Tyvis. A lot happened with the Reds yesterday. Jimmy Butler forces game 7. The Lakers have their new head coach. The Browns give David Njoku a big contract. What's next for the Baker Mayfield Situation. Lamar Jackson isn't worried about voluntary OTAs. The SEC is trying to flex their muscles. Several OSU kickoff times have been revealed. The Big Ten could go division-less. Tommy Pham gets suspended for three games for slapping his teammate.
Eric & Tyvis. The Warriors go up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Malaki Branham and EJ Liddell are impressing at the NBA combine. Ryan Day and Chris Holtmann sign contract extensions. Nick Saban vs Jimbo Fisher was very entertaining this week. The Big Ten could go division-less soon. Deshaun Watson had quite a week. Joe Burrow spoke about his relationship with Urban Meyer. Ohio votes against NIL.
Tito & J-Lew in. 2022 NFL schedule is released. Celts force game 7, Warriors advance. Jensen talks about his journey to the majors. Guardians battling covid issues. NBA drama surrounding several top players. Is pitchcom the future of MLB? Jarvis Landry signs with the Saints. Phil Mickelson withdraws from the PGA Championship. Nick Saban says he wants parity in college football. Iowa's AD believes the old transfer rule should be reinstated.
Eric & Tyvis. The 76ers and Mavs show signs of life. Two big game 3s today in the NBA. Jose Ramirez left money on the table to stay in Cleveland. Baker Mayfield is still looking for a new home. Fresh off of having his second daughter earlier this week, Tyvis has his top tips for a new parent. The Bears didn't get Justin Fields much help in the draft. NIL deals are outta control. Gene Smith says it might be time for CFB to separate from the NCAA.