Speak Up: Recent Episodes
Kendell Hollowell
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Joined by JD Pickell. The final College Football Playoff Rankings. Did the committee get it right?Discuss top performances of Championship Weekend. Should the playoff be expanded to 8 teams?
Joined by Chancellor Johnson. Should the Saints consider playing Jameis Winston against the Chiefs. Russell Wilson vs. Washington’s defensive line. What to expect from Jalen Hurts in his 2nd start. The Steelers struggles and are the Bills the biggest threat to the Chiefs in the AFC?
Joined by JD Pickell. Previewing Championship Weekend. Why DeVonta Smith should be the new favorite to win the Heisman. Does USC have a legitimate shot at the CFP, LSU’s future and more.
Joined by Dan Wolken. Reacting to the latest CFP Rankings. The Big Ten’s decision to eliminate the six-game eligibility requirement. Jim Harbaugh’s future, Heisman talk and more.
Joined by JD Pickell. Has Alabama separated themselves from the rest of the country? Will Ohio State jump Clemson in the rankings. Should Coastal Carolina be ranked in the top 10 Heisman talk, top 5 CFB rivalry games and more.
Joined by Aaron Ladd. Is the gap between Kansas City and Pittsburgh growing? Why the Eagles should stick with Carson Wentz. Is it officially panic time in Seattle? In a tight NFC West battle, who has the edge?
Talking with Ben Murphy. Reacting the latest CFP Rankings. Is Ohio State’s playoff chances in jeopardy? How does this Alabama team stack up with other Alabama teams. Talking different playoff scenarios. The future of Texas and Michigan. The Pac-12 conference.
How does this Alabama team stack up with previous Alabama teams. Is Notre Dame a lock for the CFP? Would Ohio State still make the playoff without a conference championship?
First CFP Rankings will be released tomorrow. Who will be in the top 4? Would an undefeated Pac-12 champ make the playoff? What to make of Northwestern. Playing out different playoff scenarios.
Why Jalen Ramsey should be in the DPOY discussion. Previewing the Rams matchup with the Bucs on MNF. What to expect from Taysom Hill in his first career start at QB. How the Raiders can take down the Chiefs again. How the Titans can get back on track against the Ravens and more.
Transitioning from a high school CB to an All-American CB. Talks winning a National Championship at LSU and playing for Nick Saban. His draft process and draft day experience. Beating Tom Brady and the Patriots in the Super Bowl twice.
Joined by Gilbert Manzano. Justin Herbert’s new haircut and early success. Can the Patriots make a legitimate playoff push? Have the Steelers closed the gap between them and the Chiefs? Are we being too hard on Lamar this season? Why the Dolphins have the edge over the Bills.
Joined by Michael-Shawn Dugar. Russell Wilson’s turnover problem. Are the Seahawks too dependent on Wilson? Previewing the Thursday Night Football matchup. Is Daniel Jones the best QB in the NFC East? Will the Vikings make the playoffs and more.
Can the Bucs recover from Sunday’s blowout loss to the Saints? Seattle’s defensive struggles continue. Should the Cowboys consider drafting a QB? Will Cam Newton still be a starter after this season? Lamar Jackson’s impressive 2nd half against the Colts. Why there is a gap between the Chiefs and Steelers.
Are the Bucs the best team in the NFC? The Bears offensive struggles. Why the Seahawks need to make a move at the deadline and more. The All-Pro level play of Davante Adams and Jaire Alexander. Which NFC teams should move off their quarterback?
Recapping LSU’s win over South Carolina. TJ Finley’s impressive debut. Terrace Marshall’s incredible production. What to expect from Alabama’s offense without Jaylen Waddle? Tennessee struggles. Can Florida compete with Alabama?
His experience playing high school ball in Miami and taking the JUCO route. Talks about “The Catch” against Auburn in 2007. How LSU became the only team in the modern era to win a national championship with two-losses. His early impressions of Myles Brennan and LSU’s struggles on defense.
Ato talks how he got his start in Track. Breaks down all four of his Olympic runs. Being nominated for a Sports Emmy and covering the Winter and Summer Olympics.
Talks his famous “He’s no kin to me” response during the 1981 NCAA Tournament. Having his jersey retired. Playing against his childhood hero Julius Erving in the NBA & more.
Does a Pac-12 team have a legitimate shot at the CFP? Previewing the Red River Showdown. Justin Herbert’s early success & more.
- What made him choose LSU
- Expectations for Myles Brennan this season
- A story involving Tom Brady and 50 cent
- His experience playing in NFL Europe and being in sports town like Boston
-Recapping Joe Burrow’s phenomenal performance on Thursday Night ‪‬-Is the Patriots offense sustainable? -Why the Ravens are the best team in the NFL -Concerns about Sam Darnold -How good can this Washington defense become?
-Takeaways from the Chiefs-Texans matchup -What to expect from Cam Newton in his Patriots debut -Why Tom Brady will be phenomenal from the start -Which quarterback is under the most pressure to deliver this season -Award Predictions
- Trevor Lawrence’s legacy
- The Spencer Rattler era begins in Oklahoma - How will Notre Dame fair in 2020?
- Predictions for the College Football Playoff
- How much pressure is Tom Herman under this season?
Why LaMelo Ball should be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. What should the Warriors do the with the No. 2 pick? And we discuss the ideal landing spot for Obi Toppin.
Why Tom Brady will put up MVP numbers. Why the Bucs will win the NFC South. How the Falcons and Lions could surprise people in 2020. Does the Jamal Adams trade make the Seahawks the favorites in the NFC West? Eagles or Cowboys? Which 2019 division winner will miss the playoffs?
Why the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble in round one? How Michael Porter Jr. solved the Nuggets biggest problem. Should Milwaukee or Toronto be the favorite in the East? Is it officially time to breakup Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid? Why Becky Hammon should be a top head coaching candidate.