Spielman and Hooley: Recent Episodes
Bruce Hooley
Former Ohio State linebacker and Fox NFL analyst Chris Spielman and veteran Ohio media personality Bruce Hooley have taken their successful radio partnership to their own podcast, where they discuss all things Ohio State, NFL and professional and college sports, while also freely incorporating their Christian faith into meaningful, encouraging conversations about their lives as husbands and fathers and men striving to live by Biblical truth.
10-24-23 We Tackle Life show notes:James Franklin is 1-9 against Ohio State...how does Penn State put up with that?
Luke Fickell takes his shot at OSU on Saturday night.
Ohio State hoops gets an exhibition win over Dayton. What are the Buckeyes' prospects this season?
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers both lost 100 games two years ago and were way under .500 last year. Tell me again how we need to be patient as Reds and Guardians fans.
Name, Image and Likeness payments to college athletes...should they be secret or public. And what would be the impact of NIL coming to the high school ranks?
If you want to attend the Ohio prep football playoffs, it will cost you a lot more to pay in cash than to buy a digital ticket. Why is that?
In the faith portion of the podcast, take care of the most important thing in life before it's too late to do so.
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10-8-23 Show Notes:Ohio State rolls Maryland, but how would the Buckeyes do against Texas, Oklahoma or USC, after all three played epic games on Saturday.
Hey, Browns...draft that Arizona kid
Why you never draft a running back early or pay him twice
USC has Caleb Williams, who may win the Heisman Trophy again, and looks like he deserves it. But was that a character win for the Trojans against Arizona that revealed the presence of character or the absence of the same
Hey, YouTubeTV....if you're going to have 55 key plays, make one of them the one that decided the outcome.
Williams' two most spectacular plays show that he can do what no one else in college can do. At least, not both.
A Travis Etienne memory OSU fans won't like
NBC's coverage of the Ryder Cup now looms even worse than it was in the moment. And that's really bad.
Ohio State All-American wrestler Sammy Sasso nearly died when two teenagers car-jacked him in mid-August. Now Sammy is in a wheelchair and fighting to resume his career, which gave the Columbus Dispatch license to victimize him all over again in the name of tolerance and sensitivity.
Accountability matters...or should.
The faith portion of the podcast discusses prayer...what it is and what can happen when it's visited upon a seemingly-impossible situation.
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Show notes, 10-7-23:Shoutout to the memory of my dad and Buckeye football Saturdays in Ohio
This podcast is different in two ways than any We Tackle Life podcast before
Some of my crew is headed to the OSU-Maryland game today...wish I could be with them
You can meet the crew and meet someone even they would admit is way cooler where we all worship...play disc golf...pickleball...and more.
If you're a Central Ohio coach of a high school team, I can hook you up with a free team meal
5:00 Transition to Bruce as guest on the Warrior3Project.com podcast, with details on the past three weeks since his brain cancer diagnosis and tumor removal.
After some details about Warrior3Project.com and the Warrior 3 Project 40-day challenge:
9:30 How Brandon and I became friends involves our mutual friend, Chris Spielman
11:00 How my life changed on my 63rd birthday
12:00 Chris Spielman's first words when told I have brain cancer
13:30 If you're under attack, it shows you're on the target
17:00 Adversity in my life has been an ultimate blessing
19:30 What has changed since the cancer diagnosis?
20:00 Getting cancer doesn't spare you the responsibility life thrusts upon you
24:00 Remember those you are responsible to above all others
25:00 The "why bad things happen to good people" argument is a lie
26:30 Squeezing the drips of good out of the wet towel of bad
29:00 Which GPS are you following...Google's or Apple's or someone else's?
30:30 Who checks your ego?
32:00 When a coach needs more from someone, where does he go to get it?
35:00 What's happened in the past is proof of what's possible in the future
36:00 The danger of focusing on outcome instead of the path that gets you there
37:30 The final profound thing Stefanie Spielman said should resonate with all of us
44:00 If given five minutes to address a jam-packed Ohio Stadium today, what would I say?
46:00 There's a fantastic gift card waiting for you. Will you take it? Will you use it?
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10-1-23 We Tackle Life podcast:The dearth of truthful reporting and commentary has consequences far beyond the Ryder Cup.
Stefon Diggs has a big game, so his petulance and unreliability doesn't matter to Bill Cowher. It would, if Cowher had to coach him.
Mel Tucker is contorting himself into, around and threw every legal loophole to get every dollar he can out of Michigan State University, which justifiably fired him for betraying his responsibility and charge to those from whom he sought that privilege.
We can all take a lesson from Jesus honest, comprehensive answer to critics who looked to trip Him up with their fanciful concoctions.
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Show notes....9-25-23:
Today, Season 6 begins with a new focus in light of a brain tumor diagnosis and upcoming cancer treatment.
The podcast will return, still focused on sports, but more deeply than results.
Toward that end, we could and should and must learn a lot from what happened at a high school game in Western Ohio on Friday night.
USC is one of the best college football teams in the country. But it's not elite, nor are many programs, where it should be.
You could see the US Women's Solheim Cup team flop coming, because of something that happened well in advance of the flop.
Faith portion...when obedience really is, and why it matters.
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2-20-23 We Tackle Life podcast:Where have you been, Bruce?
OK, now for some details on my newest gig
OSU hoops is in the dumper
Evaluating Chris Holtmann
Everything was phenomenal three years ago
Now, what if we grade Holtmann by his own standard
Would OSU fire Holtmann if the Buckeyes don't win another game
Is there any other way out of this mess?
College football games are too long
What are the proposals to fix it?
How would these "fixes" change the game?
Getting serious about the Great Commision
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10-17-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's off week came amid a wild college football weekend
Does anyone play defense any more?
Is OSU's defense championship worthy?
Iowa won't help you answer that question.
OSU hoops isn't ranked
Browns fall to another backup QB
Bengals come from behind on the road
Future looks much better for Bengals than for Browns
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10-4-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU blows out Rutgers
Michigan State is next
Sparty owes Mel Tucker a boat load of cash
Buckeyes dominance makes the B1G yawn-worthy
Schiano, Day bicker, patch things up
Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst
The timing of Chryst's outster makes sense
Is it time for a style change at Wisconsin
Browns lose at Atlanta
This just in...Jacoby Brissett is a backup
Take the points when they are there to be taken
The Cleveland Calendar of Dysfunction never runs out of entries
Jesus calms the storm
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9-19-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Toledo wasn't worth the ticket price
Should you take Wisconsin seriously?
Mabe, if it hadn't already lost at home to Washington State
Bad day for the B1G
Urban was in Lincoln
Of course, they want him
The one reason Urban won't take the Nebraska job
Michigan looks OK, but play somebody, please
USC can really score
Browns show they can still choke one away
Bengals' offensive line is bad, but Burrow isn't great, either
Arizona wins a wild one via Clemson on Clemson crime
Tua ties a hallowed Dolphins' record
Peace is powerful
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9-15-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Oh, boy....Toledo. Whoopee!
Nick Saban goes off on a familiar tangent
What if the Guardians, Indians and Browns all won championships in the same year?
Browns go for 2-0 start?
Bengals try to get to 1-1
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9-13-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Arky State first of many OSU blowouts
The return of the Tressel Blowout
Michigan rolls with J.J. McCarthy
QB pressure is different when it's starting QB pressure
Jackson Smith Njigba's return will elevate everyone
Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan State...meh
Scott Frost gets fired. Did he fail, or is it Nebraska?
USC is a monster on the horizon
Dailyn Swain breaks my heart
George Washington III decommits
Thanks for costing us Gabe Cupps, George
Browns survive on Cade York's bomb
Chubb and Hunt are really good
Jacoby Brissett is so average
Hard to envision Browns' QBs being elite this season
Bengals blow the opener
The problem on the blocked PAT wasn't the snap
Sure, Steelers won, but they're still screwed
The narrow gate
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8-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Well, where have I been?
OSU gets ready for season-opener against Notre Dame.
Marcus Freeman's homecoming won't be pleasant
Buckeyes are just too loaded at skill positions
Ryan Day's future
The pressure at OSU isn't week-to-week, it's the annual weight of expected perfection
Notre Dame violated the Never Hire the Interim rule
Uh, ok....so did Ohio State
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8-10-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU debuts No. 2 behind Alabama in coaches' poll
There are two ways to vote in a Preseason Top 25
If you're picking on which team will finish unbeaten, OSU is the best choice
It's fall camp, which means the headlines are lavishly optimistic
Big Ten getting close to a TV rights deal
Fox, NBC and CBS appear to be edging ESPN out
NBC adding B1G means Notre Dame might not be far behind
Bengals add a corporate naming rights sponsor
Kareem Hunt wants to be traded
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7-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: It's been a dozen years since Tattoogate....really?
The goal at Big Ten Media days is to not say anything stupid
Michigan QB Cade McNamara failed the test
So did C.J. Stroud, but in a much more harmless way
It's national title or bust for the Buckeyes. Nothing else will suffice
Under Armour writes a $67 million check to UCLA
Do we get white smoke from the Vatican chimney when the NFL makes up its mind on Deshaun Watson?
Amari Cooper will be a steal for the Browns
You can thank Jerry Jones' stupidity for that
The NFL's mandatory vaccine program was, like all mandates, a failed endeavor
Free agency beefed up Bengals' OL, but maybe Jackson Carman will, too
The perfect serendipity of Chris Spielman's two Hall of Fame ceremonies
William White: powerful peace in death
A friend displays the same power in the same circumstances as William White, and it charts a course for us all.
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7-27-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Are the powers that be ruining college athletics?
Lack of leadership has changed college sports forever
Get ready for full-on free agency in college sports, every year
B1G Media Days means the season is here
The pressure on Ryan Day is greater at OSU than in NFL
Big Ten will expand, maybe with Miami or FSU and Pac 12 leftovers
Baker Mayfield throws an int in his first Panthers' practice
Joe Burrow undergoes an appendectomy
Harbaugh is pro-life, and that takes courage in these times
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7-12-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns trade Baker Mayfield
Carolina got a steal...for a year
Why Baker will be successful, and why that may not hold
Chip-on-the-shoulder guy works for awhile
Browns didn't want Sam Darnold
Now Browns need another QB
The history of Browns trades is complicated
Super conferences are on the horizon
The dilution of the college sports fan base is in process
This is the greatest trade in human history
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7-5-22 We Tackle Life podcast: USC, UCLA join the B1G
Of cour$e, it make$ perfect $en$e
What's the B1G's next logical step?
Big 12, Pac 12 fight to survive
If it's TV markets the B1G wants, then Washington, Arizona State, Arizona and Stanford make sense
Stanford is attractive because of San Francisco, and as a recruiting tool for Notre Dame
Baker Mayfield remains a Brown, with training camp a month away
Seattle apparently cool on Mayfield
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6-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Deshaun Watson headed for a year-long suspension
Sam Darnold for Baker Mayfield makes sense
Browns appear not to want to make sense
Baker says he's ready to move on
Why does he get to make that choice?
OSU's non-conference basketball schedule includes a trip to Maui
Devin Royal and Dailyn Swain would be nice gets
A massive mistake by Crew fan base
PGA Tour should live and let LIV
Making spiritual sense of a tough circumstance
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6-24-22 We Tackle Life podcast: E.J. Liddell drafted in second round by New Orleans
Malaki Branham goes to Spurs in Round One
Cavs pass on Branham at No. 14
That makes no sense
Ohio State will play Duke again in the ACC-Big Ten shootout.
Buckeyes and Blue Devils will look dramatically different
Arch Manning picks Texas. Yes, just like Quinn Ewers
Bob Sowards chases Ohio golf history
Roe overturned
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6-22-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets three top wide receiver commitments
Brian Hartline is a rock star
Why doesn't Hartline get a look when jobs are open?
OSU is awash in WRs and QBs
The Buckeyes have a new baseball coach
DeShaun Watson pays 20 massage therapists
Four cases remain
The impact on Watson's suspension is negligible
Megan Rapinoe takes a pro-trans stance that would eliminate her job
Nice timing, since she's nearing retirement
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5-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day says he wants to stay at OSU as long as he can.
Do you think he means it?
If he leaves, does that mean he lied to you?
OSU fires baseball coach Greg Beals
Gene Smith has, "no comment"
That's gutless on Gene's part
Malaki Branham's stock is rising
Cavs didn't interview Branham at NBA Draft Combine
Are Cavs playing it cool?
E.J. Liddell's NBA comparable
Are school shootings because of evil or because of mental health failures?
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5-24-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns start OTAs without Baker Mayfield
Carolina, Seattle still seem likeliest landing spots for Mayfield
Bengals seem AFC North worthy again, if OL develops
If only Bengals' closing schedule wasn't ridiculous
OSU should go undefeated
Buckeyes don't take many transfers, but the ones they take are consequential
Tanner McAlister is the latest of those
Dwayne Haskins' toxicology report tells a troubling tale
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5-19-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day, Chris Holtmann get contract extensions
The escalation of OSU football HC salary is quite a thing
Holtmann's extension won't keep suitors away
Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban snipe over NIL
Worry doesn't work
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5-16-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Justin Ahrens lands out west
Kyle Young call is a career
Reds throw a no-hitter, and offer a no-scorer
Deshaun Watson takes the Browns to the Bahamas
Cleveland schedule is friendly to start if Watson is suspended
Bengals schedule is unbelievably difficult to finish
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5-11-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets a commit from another elite QB
What does this guarantee for the future?
Remember Tate Martell? Jack Miller? Emory Jones?
What if C.J. Stroud gets injured?
A recommendation for Ryan Day
Cincinnati is looking for the next Desmond Ridder
Two candidates seem viable, one of whom was a Bearcat before
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5-9-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Monday Night Football doubleheader announced
Former MSU, Dayton Jefferson hooper Andrien Payne murdered
Jimmy G is on the tradiong block
That makes dealing Baker complicated
Ohio State stresses about NIL rules
There is no reason why OSU should ever get outbid for a player
Not with the heavy hitters on board with the Buckeyes' NIL collectives
Let's play Transfer Portal QB Bingo
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5-6-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OHSAA voting on NIL
Ohio State paying for academic performance
OSU AD Gene Smith wants help managing NIL
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5-5-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Looking ahead to 2023 NFL Draft
OSU hoops gets an experienced guard
It's always fun to revel in Golden State's issues
Draymond Green is still Draymond Green
Baker Mayfield may make Browns regret dropping him
OSU and Boston College make some way-in-the-future plans
What faith requires on a divisive issue
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5-2-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft wraps up
Ohio State defenders lacking in draft success this year
Lack of DBs tells you everything about why Buckeyes struggled defensively
Will that change next year?
Browns take secondary depth to bolster their fragile secondary
Bengals fill in on defense, offensive line, which is where they need help
Seth Towns is coming back for a seventh season with OSU hoops
Urban Meyer about to return to the Fox booth
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4-29-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft Round One featutres a WR run
OSU makes a case as WRU, with Wilson going 10 and Olave 11
Maybe now they make enough to afford pants
Spiels' Lions make a monster trade for Jameson Williams
Where was Spiels hiding in the Draft Room?
Replacing Malaki Branham
Browns have a need for a WR in Round Two and there are six good ones available right now
This may be Baker Mayfield's last weekend as a Brown
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4-27-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft dawns on Thursday
Malaki Branham leaves OSU, will hire an agent
Was that worth giving Jim Jackson's jersey away?
Malaki leaves....might another take his place?
Garrett Wilson rates No. 6 overall
Mark Emmert retires from NCAA
Is Gene Smith the next NCAA head honcho?
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4-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft approaches
Will UC get more first-rounders than OSU
Buckeyes dominate B1G in NFL, too
Ohio State hoops get a West Virginia transfer
Malaki Branham dropping a bit in NBA Draft projections
Might Malaki return to Buckeyes?
The NFL steals Christmas from the NBA
Indians/Tribe/Guardians/Guards get Yanked in New York
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4-20-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Sobering details on the day Dwayne Haskins died
George Clooney is coming for Ohio State...and Jim Jordan
Big Ten makes a stupid choice on basketball tournaments
Denzel Ward cashes in
Baker Mayfield awaits a trade
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4-11-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Dwayne Haskins' tragic death
Haskins' star burned brightly at OSU
Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters
Tiger labors, but finishes
The USFL is back, and it's like time stood still
Don't miss the beginning or the end of The Great Commission
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4-4-22 We Tackle Life podcast: UNC vs. Kansas for NCAA title
Coach K, Duke come up short
Villanova ran into too much size
OSU loses Malaki Branham to NBA
Tanner Holden coming to Columbus from Wright State
Watch for it....Holtmann could be getting an extension to end negative chatter
Tiger likely to play Masters
Thad Matta returns to Butler
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3-30-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Cade Stover changes positions again at OSU
Holtmann has the chance to remake his basketball roster and staff
Gabe Cupps wins Mr. Basketball
Browns can't keep Baker Mayfield
The question isn't whether DeShaun Watson is getting suspended...it's how long he's getting suspended.
The mind is amazing....and totally inadequate for one thing
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3-28-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Villanova, Duke, North Carolina and Kansas make the Final Four
Duke winning would be awesome (you heard me)
What you don't know about Mike Krzyzewski
Teams in the Elite 8 didn't look like OSU...and that's an OSU problem
Synchro Swim wins another natty
Tiger back in Masters
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3-25-22 We Tackle Life podcast: DeShaun Watson's introductory press conference
The irony of getting a franchise QB you can't express happiness about
What if Browns had told the truth about why Watson appealed to them?
Where was Jimmy Haslam?
The beef of some Browns fans that rings hollow given the Browns' history
What history tells us about how Watson will eventually -- probably quickly -- be viewed
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3-23-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Pro Day at OSU brings out the NFL GMs
OSU hoops is in for an overhaul, or an extreme makeover
Buckeyes need a few consequential transfers
Please, not mid-major wannabes
Suddenly, there are two available 6-8 five-star freshmen
There are also two openings on the staff
How about filling one of them with someone who's been a coach in the B1G
USFL makes its return
Check out these cool rules
Wash, fast wax or buff to a high gloss?
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3-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's season ends in NCAA second round
Buckeyes ran into a deep, versatile team
What is Ohio State's basketball DNA
Injuries and other factors made this year a struggle
Holtmann's incoming recruiting class will define the program going forward
OHSAA boys state tournament ends with lots of low scoring, and there' s a reason why
Browns trade for DeShaun Watson
Objections on principle are fine, but will they last?
Concerns about mental health often miss the mark
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We Tackle Life podcast, 3-13-22 OSU is a No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament
Buckeyes get Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago in Round One
Villanova looms in Round Two
OSU's draw is as good as a No. 7 can hope for
What went wrong at the Big Ten Tournament
Guards are killing Ohio State, its own and the opponents
It sure looks like #OSU is battling in internal issues
Browns trade for Amari Cooper
The less drama in Cleveland, the better
DeShaun Watson is a huge risk
Jarvis Landry served a purpose, but that purpose is over
Tom Brady unretires
To comprehend God's holiness explains our need only Christ can provide
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We Tackle Life podcast, 3-7-22 OSU finishes its regular season with a home loss to Michigan
Buckeyes had a seven-point halftime lead and blew it
Ohio State was the last Big Ten team to lose at home. And then lost three times
Hunter Dickinson didn't play, and MIchigan won anyway.
No, Juwan Howard didn't coach. Yes, that helped Michigan.
Why does Michigan continually find better transfer point guards than the Buckeyes?
The Big Ten Tournament offers a chance for redemption. And a chance to get really tired.
The post-season is about point guards. That's not encouraging.
Injuries have played into OSU's issues. How much, well...
Lia Thomas is going to dominate the NCAA women's swimming championships
That's a farce.
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2-18-22 We Tackle Life podcast: The College Football Playoff stays at four teams
This is the right number...even though you don't like it
A little mystery is a good thing
Gene Smith doesn't want a December home game in the CFB Playoff
If you think that's bad, wait until you hear who Gene wants to head NIL oversight
OSU hoops gets ready for grouchy Fran and Iowa
Buckeyes will be back at it Monday against IU
Big Ten standings and schedule put OSU in a great spot
If you know the Good News, you can't keep quiet about it. in fact, you shouldn't try
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2-16-22 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU hoops defeats Minnesota
Buckeyes start extremely slow
An experienced team shouldn't do that
Injuries have interrupted OSU's momentum and development
Is this a Sweet 16 team?
E.J. Liddell is having a great year, but not a Big Ten MVP year. Not yet, anyway.
Is Liddell an NBA draft pick?
Super Bowl LVI goes to the Rams
Officials play a role, perhaps not intentional, in the outcome
As long as humans offiiciate games, human error will intrude
Logan Wilson did not interfere with Cooper Kupp
Bengals took a needless and costly risk early
Faith cannot be separated from consequential cultural issues
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1-31-22 We Tackle Life podcast: How about Joe Burrow and the Bengals?
I'm starting to wonder about Patrick Mahomes
Chiefs botched it at end of first half
Browns fans, get over yourself and root for Bengals
Odell Beckham has you in his crosshairs, Cleveland
OSU's road woes continue at Purdue
Sure, it was a nice rally, but don't fall 20 points behind
Justin Ahrens didn't start, and that might signal a sea change
Authenticity matters, at home and everywhere
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1-26-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Baker Mayfield takes a break from social media
Marketing inquiries are, of course, another matter
Joe Burrow has the Bengals in the AFC title game
Win or lose, Burrow has proven in Cincinnati what Mayfield hasn't in Cleveland
Lots has changed since Cincy beat Kansas City for the AFC North title
Ohio State shuffles its football coaching staff after a two-loss season
Loyalty does not exist for OSU assistant coaches among OSU fans
One DB coach makes 750K, another makes 250K less
E.J. Liddell is 12 points away from 1,000 as a Buckeye
Chris Holtmann has 99 wins at OSU, goes for 100 at Minneapolis
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1-7-22 We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State lays down, rolls over, plays dead at Indiana
Trace Jackson-Davis put his imprint, or was that his footprint, on this game.
E.J. Liddell and other Buckeye big men wilted
Greg Studrawa fired as Ohio State's offensive line coach
The criticisms used to justify Studrawa's firing weren't his responsibility
Baker Mayfield claps back at Mary Kay Cabot
Baker continues to show he doesn't understand leadership and has no self-awareness
Kirk Herbstreit gives his opinion, explains it and gets attacked
A Dispatch columnist's criticism of Herbie was personal, not professional, and was rooted in envy and jealousy
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Jan. 2, 2022 We Tackle Life podcast: Why Michigan got blown away in CFB Playoff
Cincinnati-Alabama demonstrates a dominance by Bama, not a failure by UC
OSU's rally in Pasadena wasn't a surprise
The panic over the Buckeye defense was unnecessary
OSU's defense was superior to Utah's
Kyle Whittingham's inexperience in big games showed
Ryan Day is a big-game coach
Buckeyes have momentum going forward
Joe Burrow and Bengals seek AFC North against Kansas City
Browns will have a lot to play for in Pittsburgh if Cincy loses on Sunday
Big Ben vs. the Browns...will karma win out or talent
Let's make 2022 a year of devotion to truth
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12-27-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Bengals hammer Baltimore
Joe Burrow throws for team-record 525 yards
A Ravens' assistant mouths off, gets embarrassed
Bengals are a win away from clinching division
Browns are under .500, but still have second-best chance to win division
Three Bengals receivers top 100 yards
Browns fall in another close one
Mayfield's four interceptions make the difference
If Mayfield could humble himself, he might be fine as a franchise QB
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12-21-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Browns go without eight starters and almost defeat Raiders
Nick Mullens was OK, which says what about Baker Mayfield?
Closing out a game in the NFL is no easier than closing a 9th inning in baseball
Raiders successfully iced the kicker; Browns didn't
NFL has to be woke on COVID, because it's WOKE on everything else
Buckeyes and Kentucky tried to play a home-and-home when Vegas game got cancelled
Sueing and Towns won't be back for awhile...maybe not until 2022-23
Bengals getting ready for AFC North showdown with Ravens
A win gives Cincinnati effectively a two-game lead in the AFC North
What can we learn from the quiet obedience of Joseph?
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12-15-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Archie Griffin not threatened by future two-time Heisman winners
C.J. Stroud finishes fourth in Heisman
Why OSU might think the Rose Bowl is second rate
Buckeyes better be ready for Utah
Why Utah views Rose Bowl differently than OSU
Browns defeat Baltimore, and it's a bit of a bummer
Bengals lose to 49ers, but the future is bright with Burrow
Urban Meyer is an inviting target for critics
Why people look for reasons to criticize Urban
The part of the podcast someone doesn't want you to hear
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We Tackle Life podcast, 12-8-21 Ohio State hires new defensive coordinator
Kerry Coombs or Matt Barnes likeliest to leave
Don't forget about Al Washington
Why isn't Brian Hartline drawing interest
C.J. Stroud heads for New York
Does Stroud have a chance to win the Heisman
Buckeye basketball back at it against Towson
Wisconsin comes to town, which means Brad Davison is getting booed
Justin Fields ribs are healed. Enough to play, at least
Packers favored to win Super Bowl. Did Tom Brady retire?
Browns vs. Ravens II
Baker Mayfield needs to win this game, and a few others
Joe Burrow and the Bengals have something the Browns don't with Baker
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12-7-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU draws Utah in Rose Bowl
Utes will be motivated
Will any OSU players opt out to guard against injury
Stroud makes Final Four of Heisman finalists
Buckeye hoops adjusting to life without Sueing
Win at Penn State is a good sign for future
Coaching football coaching merry-go-round continues to spin
Brent Venables takes over at Oklahoma
Mario Cristobal leaves Oregon
Who's the best hire so far?
Picking the College Football Playoff
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We Tackle Life podcast, 12-1-21 OSU rallies late and takes down No. 1 Duke
It was the Ced and Zed Show
Blue Devils pleaded tired legs, and that's true
Coach K was classy, like always
E.J. Liddell took over when you want a star to take over
Brian Kelly leaves Notre Dame
Sorry, LSU, but Irish Brian doesn't fit in Baton Rouge
Kelly has won everywhere, but he's never been in a league like the SEC
Marcus Freeman is under consideration at Notre Dame.
He might be a good hire, but he isn't worth the risk
Luke Fickell is sitting pretty, and everyone has to wait on him
Could Ohio State get back into the College Football Playoff picture
Lincoln Riley leaves Oklahoma for USC
Which hire was better...Kelly to ND or Riley to USC
Browns GM Andrew Berry defends the choice to play Baker Mayfield
Sure, it's tough taking Mayfield into the last year of his contract
The alternative is worse
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Monday 11-29-21 We Tackle Life Podcast: Michigan surprisingly dominant on the ground vs. OSU
Buckeyes fall out of CFB Playoff race
Alabama barely survives
Lincoln Riley leaves OU for USC
Browns spit the bit against Ravens
Bengals blow out Pittsburgh
High school football title games are upon us
The fragrance of a true friend
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11-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: MSU was a fraud
Ohio State will do some of that to Michigan
Is that the line for the game or the first quarter?
Predicting the final score of OSU-UM
Oregon loses, opening path to Playoff for Cincinnati
Bearcats look legit off SMU beat-down
UC has East Carolina and Houston left
Florida fires Dan Mullen
Browns beat Detroit
Baker Mayfield struggles.
If you play hurt, don't blame injuries for bad play
Bengals win in Vegas
Cincy's kicker is quite the weapon
A high school football playoff primer
Evil makes people blind to the stupid things they say and do
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Episode Notes Predicting OSU vs. MSU
Baker Mayfield is banged up
Lions likely won't have Jared Goff
Start Keenum and sit Baker, but that could cause issues
Joe Burrow's puzzling interception issues
A lesson in leadership
Finding good amid adversity
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11-17-21 We Tackle Life podcast Ohio State vs. Michigan State will expose Sparty
Mel Tucker is good, but he isn't that good
Is Michigan State good because they're good, or because they're Michigan State?
Browns get waxed at New England
The definitive solution to the Baker Mayfield contract issue
Bengals going to Vegas. Really need to win
Coaching is leadership, leadership is serving
Choices are consequential
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11-12-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Ghosts of Purdue past
If you can't run, Petey Boilermaker, you can't win
Ohio State can crank up the blowout machine
Michigan vs. Penn State will show us a lot
Browns better be on guard at New England.
A template on how to stand for truth
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11-10-21 We Tackle Life podcast Ohio State survives Akron's upset bid
Buckeyes have nice pieces, but a jumbled puzzle at present
OSU can't afford more of that backcourt effort
Trip to Xavier will be a huge test
College Football Playoff rankings move OSU up
Why do we assume Michigan and Michigan State are good?
Each team's best win vs. CFB Top 25
Aaron Rodgers is Public Enemy No. 1
Did he kill anyone, or nah?
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11-8-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU wins close at Nebraska
Close wins were a thing for top teams in college football this weekend
UC's close win over Tulsa wasn't that close
Bearcats will be only team to pay a price in reputation for failing to blow out opponent
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a big day
Actually, he's had a big season
This is why Ohio State is almost impossible to stop
When is some school going to wise up and pay Brian Hartline
Purdue upsets Michigan State
Minnesota loses to Illinois, and thus Ohio State's best win vanishes
High School football playoffs head for regionals
Upper Arlington and New Albany are both 12-0 entering their regional semi
Battle of Ohio goes to Browns
Denzel Ward's interception return turns the tide early
Baker Mayfield has a new name, or should
Without Odell Beckham Jr., Browns play free
One little word reveals the heart of Jesus
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11-5-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Buckeyes head for Nebraska
Scott Frost needs the win he almost grabbed at OSU four years ago
Browns release Odell Beckham
This rewards knucklehead behavior
If OBJ haunts the Browns in playoffs, they have no one to blame but themselves
Bengals host Browns in must-win game for Cleveland, need-to-win game for Cincy
Aaron Rodgers has COVID
If you thought he was vaccinated, that's because you didn't ask the right question.
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11-3-21 We Tackle Life podcast: The first College Football Playoff ratings are out
Ohio State debuts at No. 5
Buckeyes have no beef, but Cincinnati certainly does
Scott Frost isn't getting it done at Nebraska
Cincinnati is not going to be allowed into the Playoff unless two Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Michigan State and Oregon all lose another game
Odell Beckham's marriage with the Browns is over
Weak sauce from OBJ's dad and LeBron James
Bengals ready to host Browns
Joe Burrow is steady where Baker Mayfield is volatile
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11-1-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU beats Penn State in a useful way
Buckeyes are super dangerous offensively
The field of teams that can outscore OSU is very limited
Michigan blows a game at Michigan State
Harbaugh is not the answer to Michigan's problems
Refs are never the reason you lose a game you led by 16 points
Browns lose at home to the kicker-less Steelers
A championship DNA is missing
Bengals show their immaturity with loss at Jets
High school football playoff talk
A life well-lived leaves an inspiring legacy
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10-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: The Lions punk Spielman in the best way possible
Browns survive Broncos on Thursday Night Football
Bengals have a big one at Baltimore
It's unfair to compare Joe Burrow to Joe Montana
OSU vs. Indiana will be compared to Cincinnati vs. Indiana
What if the final College Football Playoff berth comes down to OSU, UC and Oregon
There's nothing wrong with winning
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10-18-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Buckeyes vs. Penn State at night
Oh, goody, here come the Nike-contrived uniforms
UC vs. OSU...let the arguments begin
Why Indiana is big for Ohio State
Ohio State is class of the Big Ten, but how good is the rest of the conference...really?
LSU fires Ed Orgeron
Didn't LSU just win the national title? Didn't it win Saturday?
Bengals win in Detroit
With Joe Burrow, Bengals are set at QB for the next decade.
Browns lose at home to Cardinals
Baker Mayfield is the second best Heisman Trophy-winning QB from Oklahoma
Browns are injured heading into Thursday vs. Denver
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We Tackle Life podcast, 10-13-21 OSU is rolling, and now it's off
Game time at IU is 7:30
OSU's second half is tougher than Iowa's
Buckeyes need Hawkeyes to stay unbeaten
Expect a one-loss team beauty pageant
Cincinnati vs. Ohio State in CFB Playoff is a real thing
Joe Burrow can't talk
Browns vs. Cardinals is an Oklahoma Heisman House reunion
Bengals head for Detroit and Mr. Spielman's Lions
Jon Gruden forced to resign
The cancelling of Gruden has all sorts of tentacles
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We Tackle life 10-11-21 OSU blasts Maryland
The Big Ten has 5 Top 10 teams.
How many really belong?
An early guess on the CFB Playoff
How about a UC-OSU semifinal?
Browns let one get away in San Diego
Playcalling suggests Chargers believe in their QB and Browns don't
Bengals have every chance to defeat Green Bay
Joe Burrow's bad interceptions costly
Make a kick...win a game
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We Tackle Life 10-8-21 Maryland gets OSU after getting routed by Iowa
Buckeyes should cut their risk defensively
Is the second half of OSU's season tougher than the first?
Who's the most indispensable Buckeye?
Ryan Day hints at a night game
Shelley Meyer quits Twitter
Browns head for San Diego
Baker has a bum left shoulder
Bengals get ARod in Cincy
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We Tackle Life podcast, 10-6-21 Bears decide to start Justin Fields going forward
Listen to OSU's Tom Ryan whenever you can
Michigan State at Rutgers worth watching
Urban Meyer compromised his credibility with players
Coaches demand more and must deliver more
ADs take the high and mighty road on whether they'd hire Urban
Browns take to road with Chargers, 7-2 start in sight
Bengals believe in Joe Burrow, and why wouidn't they?
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We Tackle Life podcast 10-4-21 OSU blasts Rutgers
So, is Rutgers really bad or is OSU all better?
Luke Fickell and UC go into Notre Dame and dictate
Bama smokes Lane Kiffen, Ole Miss
Oregon blows its cushion on OSU
Iowa looks legit
Penn State dominates Indiana, but will it be the same team in three weeks in Columbus?
Key games coming up in Big Ten
Urban Meyer makes a bad choice and apologizes
Browns survive in Minnesota
The defense is good enough, so is the offense, but the quarterback isn't
Kirk Cousins shows the wisdom of not paying your own version of Kirk Cousins
The destination everyone wants, via the itinerary no one desires
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We Tackle Life podcast, 10-1-21 Joe Burrow, Bengals add to Urban Meyer's frustration
All of Urban's football life conspires against him
Buckeyes bound for New Jersey
TreVeyon Henderson owns Tesla stock
Luke Fickell's UC Bearcats are favored at Notre Dame
Michigan seeks payback at Wisconsin
Browns bid for 3-1 goes through Rick Spielman's Vikings
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Wednesday, 9-30 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU opens Big Ten play at Rutgers
C.J. Stroud back in the saddle
Rutgers loss at Michigan says more about Michigan than Rutgers
Alabama vs. Mississippi headlines a great college football weekend
Jameson Williams is making big plays for Bama
The end of student-athletes
OSU hoops has some headline games, including Coach K in Columbus
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-27-21 Kyle McCord settles down after shaky start
OSU embarrasses Akron
C.J. Stroud is the QB...now stop thinking about it
Pope melts down
Browns overwhelm Bears
Fields goes down hard
Bengals win comfortably in Pittsburgh
Turns out, Ja'Marr Chase isn't a bust
Spiels has another reason to hate kickers
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-24-21 C.J. Stroud's shoulder opens the door for Jack Miller or Kyle McCord
Creating indecision where none should exist
Sam Darnold looks legit...now, what about Baker Mayfield
Justin Fields to start vs. Browns
Bengals need to throw it deep
Protecting Joe Burrow matters most at Pittsburgh
Ryder Cup will go to Euros
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-20-21 OSU gets past Tulsa
Matt Barnes calls defensive signals, which means a demotion for Kerry Coombs
That's bound to cause internal strife
Coombs was unfairly scapegoated
Treveon Henderson sets a freshman rushing record
76,000-plus for an OSU home game?
Will Akron draw closer to 76K or closer to 100K on Saturday
Browns lose Jarvis Landry, but not the game
Tyrod Taylor's injury was a break for Cleveland
Joe Burrow throws three interceptions on three attempts
Justin Fields looks good, but not good enough to start
Browns get the Bears this week
Urban Meyer remains winless, and a former Buckeye is beating up on him, too
Inspiration from an impoverished place
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 9-17-21 OSU preps for Tulsa
Changes in store on defensive side
Tulsa isn't very good
Neither are OSU's next three opponents
Buckeyes have little margin for error regarding Playoff
Ryan Day's reaction has been interesting and unexpected
Alabama at Florida is the best game of the weekend
Notre Dame could lose at home to Purdue
Browns get Texas at home
Should be a big day for Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt
Andy Dalton gets his chance for revenge against Bengals
Joe Burrow did in Week one what all great quarterbacks must do
Bengals are improved across the board
Handling a common criticism of Christians
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-15-21: USC fires Clay Helton. Boy, that's weird
Urban Meyer says he's staying in Jacksonville...just like Nick Saban said about Miami
Ryan Day supports C.J. Stroud. Kerry Coombs? Not so much
Churning out early-entry draft picks can take a toll all at once
OSU's defense will play like gangbusters the next four weeks
When this is your product, you shouldn't be ashamed or unfocused
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-13-21 Oregon dominates line of scrimmage in win over OSU
Kerry Coombs in the crosshairs
Outcoached and outplayed leads to losses
Will this foster a 2014-like bounce-back?
Offensive impatience is an issue
Oregon is first home loss since Oklahoma, and that's an issue for Playoff
Kevin Warren's mask theater
Browns blow big lead against Chiefs
Baker Mayfield throws the game away
Browns panicked and did what can't be done
Bengals defense vastly improved
Joe Burrow or Zac Taylor showed a big set
Iowa appears legit
Which Urban Meyer were you expecting?
Not a good weekend for the Spielman brothers
Everyone in the Black and Blue Division is black and blue
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9-10-21 We Tackle Life podcast OSU vs. Oregon
Iowa vs. Iowa State
UC joins the Big 12
Browns open vs. Chiefs
Bengals take aim at Vikings
A lesson in finding inspiration
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We Tackle Life podcast, 9-6-21 OSU handles Minnesota
Offense looks as good as advertised
Running backs are explosive and talented
Olave and Wilson are uncoverable
Defense is a work in progress...at least, it better be
Will criticism find Kerry Coombs?
Oregon wasn't impressive in its opener
An injury takes the teeth out of the Ducks' upset hopes in Columbus
Targeting is an noble experiment worth dropping
Michigan looks like a winged-helmet Boise State
Iowa throttles Indiana and looks legit, pending this week vs. Iowa State
Notre Dame survives McKenzie Milton and FSU
Cancel your cancellation attempt of Brian Kelly
Clemson lost to Georgia, but is more fixable than Georgia
Wisconsin is average
Penn State has some dudes, but not enough to beat Ohio State
Alabama is really good, really fast and really nasty
Watch out for two tight ends at Bama thanks to Bill O'Brien
Don't do this, but if you have, know there is a path back
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We Tackle Life podcast...9-1-21 OSU set for opener at Minnesota
Who will lead OSU in rushing?
Which Buckeye is their best bet in the Heisman Trophy race?
Art Schlichter paroled from prison
Urban Meyer says the quiet part out loud and the NFLPA doesn't like it
Assurance amid uncertainty
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We Tackle Life podcast, 8-30-21 Buckeyes about to debut
Minnesota returns lots of starters....on a bad defense
P.J. Fleck is still funny, but he's also a pretty good coach
OSU's defense remains an unknown
Getting a pass rush is the key
Browns appear loaded with offensive talent
A loss in Kansas City is no disgrace
Bengals trade Billy Price
Joe Burrow looks ready to go
A frustrating moment at a high school football game
An example of perfect eloquence that provides a worthy template
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 8-27-21 OSU players get cars
Will that cause culture issues?
Browns will play Baker Mayfield on Sunday
Urban Meyer's methods chafe some
Joe Burrow to get some snaps
Billy Price...back from the scrap heap
A reflection on 20 years of straying from God
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Episode Notes The Big Ten's counter-move to SEC expansion is to join forces with ACC, Pac 12
The Alliance?
Kevin Warren's next trick
OSU's secondary is talented, but unproven
Likewise, the linebackers
It all hinges on the pass rush
C.J. Stroud will be the B1G's best QB
Rachel Nichols shelved
Do not ask for whom the bell tolls....
Don't be stupid about your destiny
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We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, 8-23-21 C.J. Stroud gets the nod as OSU's starting quarterback
Ryan Day avoids the mistake that may have cost OSU national championships in 1996 and 2015
Browns exhibition games don't tell us much, except they have a lot of talent worth protecting
Bengals offensive line gets a boost from a former Buckeye
Ja'Marr Chase may have John Ross disease, but hopefully Joe Burrow is the cure
As if Chris Holtmann needed it, there's another major threat to college basketball and his recruiting efforts
A challenging week in the life of the Hooley family didn't deliver on expectations, but maybe that wasn't the point
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We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, 8-18-21 C.J. Stroud takes the lead in OSU QB battle
Ewers' timetable
Ohio State's defense is an unknown
GameDay will not feature Ohio State vs. Oregon...for a great reason
Jon Rahm got screwed out of an Olympic berth
Bengals prepare for a trip to Washington
Browns have a prime slot Sunday against Giants
Don't miss out on this gift that no person can give you
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We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, Aug. 16 Quinn Ewers arrives in Columbus
Setting the over-under on number of OSU quarterbacks who never play anywhere else
Browns preseason TV ignores Urban Meyer
Case Keenum is an ideal backup
Demetric Felton is apparently another Tom Brady
Bengals defense looks improved, but who knows?
Winning matters to Cincinnati in the preseason
Trevor Lawrence is going to be just fine
A request for prayer
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 8-13-21: Kyle McCord loses his stripe
Can you start for OSU if you still have your black stripe?
Justin Fields has them excited in Chicago
Dwayne Haskins looks like the heir apparent to Big Ben in Pittsburgh
Joe Schobert made too much for Urban Meyer's tastes
Schobert joins Joe Haden on Steelers' defense
Joe Burrow has residual mental issues with his ACL recovery
Jesse Bates deserves to get paid in Cincinnati
Odell Beckham is looking good in Cleveland, but do the Browns need him?
Donovan Peoples-Jones looks the part as a sixth-round steal
Baker Mayfield's contract situation is ticklish
"I need to see more," is Browns smartest response to Mayfield
MLB's Field of Dreams game was straight out of Hollywood
It's no fun being rebuked by those you respect, but it's necessary and cleanshing
Sometimes, God's Word speaks directly and loudly
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We Tackle Life podcast, 8-11-21 Wasp encounters
Charity golf adventures
Quinn Ewers arrives on Thursday
How soon will Ewers get snaps?
Jack Sawyer cashes in big with Mark Wahlberg Chevy
NIL will be another weapon in an already-robust OSU recruiting arsenal
Ohio State's offensive line is jacked
Dawand Jones is a big, big man in search of a big, big deal
Duane Washington starts hot in the NBA Summer League
Spiels' pick as Lions' head coach is amped up, just like Spiels used to be
Why is the Old Testament so much bigger than the New Testament?
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, 8-6-21 Tyler Friday's injury opens a path for Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau
Don't sleep on the importance of OSU's running backs
Still waiting on Quinn Ewers
Jimmy Johnson's surprise at the Pro Football Hall of Fame game
A great leadership lesson from the HOFer
Tom Brady pays Peyton Manning the ultimate compliment
Brady vs. Manning will surprise you
Still a sucker for grateful Olympians who triumph on the biggest stage
God is love and God is holy, but He's also something else we cannot ignore or avoid
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We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, 8-4-21 Quinn Ewers coming to OSU throws off the orderly transition of QB power
Ewers is coming to make money; is that good?
OSU's three incumbents are handling it well.
Ryan Day has another challenge on his plate
There are ample reasons why high school associations don't allow NIL compensation
The Olympics offer some inspirational stories
Gratitude is the common thread between Olympians who still love the U.S.
Your family may have let you down, but there is a family that won't.
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We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, Aug. 2
Today is going to be a great day
Quinn Ewers hasn't made up his mind yet
Buckeyes lose a high-ranked recruit
USWNT loses to Canada
Olympians are making a statement
Why are so many of them unhappy
Gratitude is the key that unlocks contentment
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, July 30: Quinn Ewers may enroll early at OSU
Does Ryan Day want that:
What are the ramifications of Ewers' immediate arrival
Does anyone remember Art Schlichter?
Duane Washington gets signed, but not drafted
Curt Schilling asks for courtesy, and instead receives petulance from BBWAA
Simone Biles gives greater insight into her decision that would have been helpful earlier
Simple words of everlasting truth
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Wednesday, July 28, We Tackle Life podcast: Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC is all about TV money
Football is what matters in conference expansion
The SEC didn't make the same mistake a second time when leaving CBS
Rutgers' and Maryland's additions to the Big Ten now cost everyone money
Ohio State isn't interested in cutting sports or cutting budget
Gene Smith says something very telling about Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren
Carmen's Crew has and blows a big lead in the TBT
Simone Biles withdraws from team competition and individual all-around
The reaction to Biles' decision is more surprising than the decision itself
Praise is a cauldron that can consume
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We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, July 26: USA hoops falls in Olympic opener
Katie Lidecky's freestyle dynasty ends
If you don't like the team, don't wear the uniform
Oklahoma, Texas leaving Big 12 for SEC
Big 10 was asleep at the switch
Expansion options for B1G are like a face-saving prom date
Should Ohio State leave the Big Ten to join the SEC?
What if OSU were in one of four five-team pods in the SEC with Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan and Vanderbilt?
Carmen's Crew has some familiar/unfamiliar faces
Self-control is necessary, but impossible, apart from the Spirit
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, July 23: Jim Harbaugh makes headlines at B1G Media Days
What else did you expect him to say?
Kevin Warren's comments convict him of horrendous leadership
Warren doesn't get it and doesn't get that he doesn't get it
The window/mirror complex
Ryan Day will chase the stink from the podium today
Oklahoma-Texas moving to SEC forces Big Ten to act
Where can B1G look for sensible assets?
Don't make this trade
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We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, July 21 Bucks win NBA title, Giannis gives sage advice
Alabama's inexperienced QB cashes in on Bama's image
Two USA teams in Olympics that are hard to embrace
Tokyo citizens aren't excited for Olympics
Urban Meyer's first season in Jacksonville is quite a production
Asking the right question at the wrong time
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We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, July 19: Collin Morikawa wins The Open
Is it The Open, or, The British Open
Morikawa's record so far is amazing
Is he another Tiger, or another Rory?
Why are there so many one-time major champions
Cofi Coburn stays at Illinois
What's happened to Kentucky?
Marcus Carr heads for Texas, which is Transfer U
Covid threatens the Olympics
Sleeping single on a cardboard bed
What are the ingredients in, ego?
If every element of a product is bad, can the final result be good?
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, July 16 Mattis Kivlenieks' memorial service
Rooting for Phoenix
NBA basketball needs some tweaking
Tom Brady's legend grows
Richard Sherman is out of control
Bryson DeChambeau goes off on Cobra
Your mission, should you choose to accept it...
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We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, July 14: MLB All-Star game needs a fashion consultant
Rob Manfred restoring statistical authenticity to MLB
Stephen A. catches heat for his Otani take
Open Championship shows Bryson-Brooks feud is alive
Ohio State's Tattoo 5 seeks redemption
Some NCAA rules remain intact
Immortality is available, without effort on your part
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Monday, July 12, We Tackle Life podcast: Disaster averted at MLB All-Star game thanks to fast-thinking hotel maid
Malaki Branham gets approvale to wear No. 22 for OSU hoops
Sevyn Banks, Julian Fleming charging $25 for autographs
Bubba Watson withdraws from Open Championship
Elite 11 QB camp showcases Quinn Ewers and his present and future rival, Cade Klubnick
Saving Private Ryan illustrates a great spiritual lesson
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We Tackle Life podcast, Wednesday, July 7 E.J. Liddell returns to Ohio State
What he must add to his game to become an NBA player
Duane Washington listened to himself
Liddell has everything it takes to cash in on NIL
J.T. Tuimoloau picks Ohio State
Liddell is an NIL test case for OSU basketball
Rachel Nichols loses the ESPN Intersectionality Olympics
Maria Taylor is over her skis
Blood buys freedom and compels a response
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We Tackle Life podcast: Friday, July 2: Some clarity emerges as NIL arrives
Which Buckeyes cashed in first
NIL;s target audience comes into focus
There really aren't any returning stars in college football
Oh, my...Marcus Carr is in the Transfer Portal
Oh, my, my, my....so is Kofi Coburn
Urban Meyer gets fined 100K
Don't delay in making the most important decision of your life
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Wednesday, June 30, We Tackle Life podcast: Duane Washington staying in NBA Draft
Who gets more minutes now?
Was this a good decision?
Coach K coming to Columbus
Who decides what players can't do with NIL opportunities?
Is a sports bar in a casino and alcohol or gambling endorsement?
FREE REGGIE BUSH!!!!
John Wooden finally gets a pass for cheating
Graham Merz has a logo
Fear is a good thing, if you fear the right thing
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Monday, June 28, We Tackle Life podcast: J.T. Tuimoloau cancels his visit to Alabama
What does OSU have in its favor?
Why would Tuimoloau pick one of his other three schools?
Duane Washington has three things in abundance, and all of them lean toward NBA
An Olympian disrespects the National Anthem and trashes America, which disproves her point
Name, Image and Likeness is all the rage in college athletics, but there's someplace we need it more
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Friday, June 25, We Tackle Life, podcast: Josh Anderson and the Canadians reach the Stanley Cup final
Luke Richardson is the interim coach, for the interim coach, who's of course out with Covid
PGA players mad over dumb British Open Covid protocols
Jadaveon Clowney is important, but not the key to Browns' defensive success
Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com harshly criticizes routine legislative maneuvering
Ohio State's hopes for emergency Name, Image and Likeness legislation spark controversy at the Ohio Statehouse
Courage takes a willingness to stand against popularity and reject comfort for truth
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Wednesday, June 23, We Tackle Life podcast: Ryan Day in max-protect mode
Is Day telling the truth on Name, Image and Likeness
What kids hear and what coaches say are often different
Paul George yaks away a win
Zone out of bounds, dopey
College World Series is awesome
Carl Nassib makes a personal announcement
Now, let's see how this lands if he's really a Republican or a Trump supporter
Politics and religion intersect with politicians and The Vatican
A fundamental misunderstanding of faith leads to political ignorance
Don't confuse evil men with a holy God
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Monday, June 21, We Tackle Life podcast: Jon Rahm wins a star-studded US Open
Rory, Louie, Brooks and Bryson all had their shot
That's a sixth second in Major's for Little Louie
Rahm earned it
Is Karma a real thing?
Mike DeWine's well-intentioned, but ill-conceived blunder
The governor put the OHSAA in an unenviable situation
Straw Man arguments are being used to muster a guilt campaign
Kids don't need a reason to disagree with parents
Father's Day gives a glimpse into three kinds of courage
Define yourself, don't empower others to do it
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Friday, June 18, We Tackle Life podcast: The OHSAA puts the Ohio state football playoffs at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton
Stark County is where the Playoffs belong
The Chicago Bears have a plan for Justin Fields
Andy Dalton and Nick Foles are a big part of that plan
If Fields doesn't make it, it won't be for this reason
The Yankees dial 1-3-6-2-5-6
First round of the U.S. Open
I'm going to pick this guy, and eventually I'll be right
A Tampa Bay Rays prospect suffers a catastrophic injury
What we can learn from it
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Wednesday, June 16, We Tackle Life podcast: Browns minicamp opens with big expectations
Committing to Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Denzel Ward
Is it possible to pay all three?
If you had to let one walk, which would you choose
Bo Schembechler's Michigan legacy is under assault
Should we measure men of yesterday by the mindset of today
Bezos, Gates and Buffet have it all....and so can you
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Monday, June 15, We Tackle Life podcast: The look of a 12-team College Football Playoff last year
This will make the Weedeater Bowl relevant
Has anyone thought about rematches
The Playoff needs retraction, not expansion
Jerome Baker cashes in
Karma comes for Kevin Durant
A scary incident in soccer
Novac Djokovic is legendary
A spiritual equation straight from the Savior to provide peace, love and purpose
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Friday, June 11, We Tackle Life podcast: An interview with Jason Whitlock that includes:
His next media endeavor in partnership with The Blaze
The foundation of his faith
The condition of our country and the need for boldness
How can healing happen in a rancorous time.
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Wednesday, June 9, We Tackle Life podcast: The Memorial goes to Patrick Cantlay
Jon Rahm got screwed
The PGA Tour Covid policy makes no sense
If Rahm was such a danger, why not pull him off the course when he tested positive?
The Browns passed on Julio Jones years ago, and now it comes back to haunt them again
Clay Travis gets the biggest shoes in radio to fill
Guard against being hoodwinked by innocuous-sounding mottos
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Wednesday, June 4, We Tackle Life podcast: LeBron bows out in the first round
Ohio State fans can't decide which future quarterback to be most excited about
Memorial Tournament begins, and so does the rain
SEC transfer mania will be something to see
That first commandment is No. 1 for a reason
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Wednesday, June 2, We Tackle Life podcast: Name, Image and Likeness compensation is coming to Ohio State in a big way
Some Buckeyes will make a million a year
The start of this era will be absolutely crazy
How could NIL benefit OSU, and how could it hurt
Naomi Osaka, Kyrie Irving and Marcus Stroman all have the same issue
Motivation vs. humility...are they mutually exclusive?
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Friday, May 28, We Tackle Life podcast: Gene Smith weighs in on vaccines
Holtmann gets high praise
Name, image and likeness legislation will get sticky
The transfer portal makes it even stickier
Oklahoma is mad about something silly
This could be very bad for Michigan
Culture invites you to dim the light
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Monday, May 24, We Tackle Life podcast: Phil wins the PGA
That's six majors for Phil, compared to 15 for Tiger
What a classic movie tells us about the Phil-Tiger comparison
Spiels has a theory that applies here
A Michigan softball coach's Tweet me mentions a key word
You don't want what you deserve
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Friday, May 21, We Tackle Life podcast Gene Smith signs a contract extension at OSU
Salary bonuses...what's the reason?
OSU hoops has some Skinn in the game
Oddsmakers love Ohio State football
Joe Burrow is an MVP candidate to watch, says NFL Network
Purpose is important; fruit is more important
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Wednesday, May 19, We Tackle Life podcast: Don't miss the marvel of Shohei Ohtani
Oregon vs. Ohio State kicks off at noon
Don't undersell Ohio State's running game
Buckeye hoops has a preseason tournament in Florida
Jerome Hunter leaves Indiana, but OSU hoops is already over its limit on high-maintenance transfers from Columbus
PGA Championship gives Spieth a chance for career Slam
When did Rory McElroy last win a major?
This guy feels like a PGA champion
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is easily explained and understood
The gospel of Critical Race Theory, Ibram X. Kendi and Timothy Ahrens of First Congregational Church in Columbus will imperil your eternal destiny.
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Friday, May 14, We Tackle Life podcast Browns schedule breakdown
Bengals schedule breakdown
OSU discloses Masseuse-Gate
Two things can be true at once, but not these two things
Proper training yields lasting results
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Wednesday, May 12, We Tackle Life podcast: Crew re-brand bombs
Dr. Pete takes the bullets
OHSAA charges membership fees to become financially solvent
Week 1 NFL schedule announcement is marketing masterpiece
Browns at Chiefs
Vikings at Bengals
Nate Ebner writes a book, and it sounds awesome
Middle East unrest dates back to Abraham
When Darkness appears dominant, remember who is in control.
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Monday, May 10, We Tackle Life, podcast: Blue Jackets part ways with John Tortorella
Columbus Crew logo leak causes much speculation
Ohio State hoops target Efton Reid picks LSU...suspiciously
Browns brass backs Baker Mayfield over Aaron Rodgers
If you are a Christian, it's time to stand for truth against labels and lies
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Wednesday, May 5, We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio High School Athletic Association makes news again
OHSAA will charge member fees
Can schools afford that?
ESPN takes the Aaron Rodgers' controversy and applies it to the Browns
Would trading Baker Mayfield for Rodgers make sense?
Baker has been washed in Cleveland's healing waters
Another departure from Ohio State's basketball roster, and it's a 'big' one
Jordan Peterson has some thoughts on truth
A 16-year-old Columbus girl is shot to death, but you haven't heard about it. Why?
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Monday, May 3, We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State puts a player in every round but the sixth
Pete Werner winds up in New Orleans, or OSU South
Wyatt Davis will likely start in Minnesota
Shaun Wade drops to the fifth and Baltimore
Davis and Wade came back to OSU and suffered financially for it
Luke Farrell reunites with Urban Meyer
Bengals best weekend pick is a Texas edge-rusher
Jackson Carman comes home to Cincinnati
Browns lauded for second-round choice
A former Michigan man who played for Luke Fickell is a solid choice for Cleveland
The Spielman Brothers both received high marks for their drafts
Emails from listeners include a Trevor Lawrence-Braxton Miller question
Current trends in education put Christians in a position to act according to their calling
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Friday, April 30, We Tackle Life podcast: Bears move up to take Justin Fields
The QB room around Fields is ideal
Getting taken 11th by a team slotted at No. 20 is a benefit
Lions get a tackle everyone loves
What are the Cowboys doing?
Bengals take Jamar Chase
WRs were available via a trade down
It's silly to think Chase and Joe Burrow being college teammates mattered much
Chase doesn't lack confidence. Is that good?
Browns grab Northwestern corner Greg Newsome.
Newsome also thinks he's fantastic
Urban Meyer takes Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne
Focusing on the truth of God's characteristics provides encouragement
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Wednesday, April 28, We Tackle Life podcast: Justin Fields is the most intriguing story of the NFL Draft
What Shawn Wade's drop tells future Buckeyes
Bengals sit in advantageous spot at No. 5
It's silly for Cincinnati to pick a WR without trading down
Hahahahahahhaa....Golden State got smoked last night
The value of criticism
If we could only look at race the way we look at apples, good and bad
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Monday, April 26, We Tackle Life podcast: NFL Draft Round One is Thursday night
Justin Fields will be first Buckeye taken
San Francisco may love Mac Jones, but his mobility is an issue
Trey Lance is a hot property...but who did he play against?
Justin Fields has just about every box checked
Trevor Lawrence checks every box.
Could OSU have a surprise first rounder?
What kind of NFL pro will Pete Werner, Baron Browning be?
Is Josh Myers a value pick or another Billy Price?
Race gets mentioned a lot, but who first coined the term?
What does that tell you?
The difference between the actual Gospel and the social gospel
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Friday, April 23, We Tackle Life podcast: NCAA changes college football overtime rules
You might not like the specifics, but the reason is sensible
Likewise, OHSAA expands high school football playoffs
High school coaches hate it and contend it's money-driven
They are right, but that's not necessarily wrong
Justin Fields makes a medical disclosure that may impact his draft stock
Someone is going to miss out on a great player
Terry Johnson leaves OSU's basketball staff for Purdue
It's an unusual move, but one that makes sense given Johnson's roots and future hopes
The sad part of Johnson's departure is the negative recruiting it may birth
Musa Jallow is Charlotte-bound
LeBron takes to Twitter to voice his displeasure, which only inflames a situation he could instead have great impact with his own personal story of triumph and the good it would do for others if they emulate it.
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Wednesday, April 21, We Tackle Life podcast: Derek Chauvin verdict sparks tweets from OSU's Seth Towns
Towns' Tweets speak for many in our culture
What divides us is fixable, but not without humility and commitment
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Monday, April 19, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU Spring Game sheds no official clarity on quarterback battle
It's probably Stroud, then McCord and then Miller
Jack Sawyer looked good
Were the wide receivers great or was the secondary lousy?
Clemson and Alabama are also looking breaking in new QBs
Ohio State apparently completes its basketball roster makeover
Joey Brunk doesn't wow anyone, but might fit seamlessly
Proverbs 19 offers sound instruction for where to place blame
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Friday, April 16, We Tackle Life podcast: The NCAA OKs a one-time transfer of all college athletes without a waiting period for eligibiliity
This is the right thing to eliminate favoritism
This is also a move fraught with considerable peril
Coaches will hate it, but that's not the reason it's dangerous
It could, in combination with NIL, change how fans view college athletics
The rumors are rampant that Justin Fields is dropping in the NFL draft
Don't forget, this is the Silly Season
Does a player actually drop before they are drafted?
Alternative explanations may not be sexy, but they may explain Fields going fifth among QBs
Ohio State five-star center target Efton Reid delays his decision
LSU and FSU are now involved. That'$ not good new$
The greatest failure of the English language is its lack of another word for pride
That failure causes us to view pride much differently than God does, and that can have severe eternal consequences.
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Wednesday, April 14, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU's spring game is a QB competition
Three candidates, one decision....no clarity
What Ryan Day will say and why he will say it
Anything else worth watching?
Efton Reid about to decide on Pitt, UVA or OSU
What Reid will gain from each school, and what he'd be missing in each locale
Blue Jackets trade Nick Foligno and David Savard
Two more jerseys go into the organization's graveyard
John Tortorella's time has come. And gone.
Two lives end tragically, and the fix is not in law, but in the heart of man
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Monday, April 12, We Tackle Life podcast: Hideki Matsuyama hangs on to win the Masters
If you're surprised at the fawning coverage of Tiger, you don't understand The Masters
Duane Washington enters his name in NBA Draft
This is different than E.J. Liddell's entry
Washington will always have the chance he's taking now, but he won't always have the reward he's forfeiting now
Reports have Eddie George becoming a head college football coach
Eddie's story is one players could benefit from hearing and repeating
Wisdom and folly announce themselves to everyone
Discerning between the two requires one thing available to all, that many sadly reject
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April 7, We Tackle Life podcast: Baylor blows out Gonzaga
The key factor in the Bears' win
I lost our family bracket contest again
Is Ohio State hoops equipped to play like Baylor next season
OSU enters a spring football quarterback competition
How have those battles played out in past falls?
Major League Baseball moves its All-Star Game
What athletes have the right to do and say may not be best for their sports
Culture is pulling you one way, and that way is likely away from God's plan and purpose
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Monday, April 5, We Tackle Life podast: What a game...Gonzaga vs. UCLA
Johnny Juzang is Glen Rice good
Jalen Suggs hits an all-timer
Skip Bayless is wrong
Drew Timme is old-school special
Mick Cronin says it perfectly
Baylor was Baylor at its best, and that's too much for Houston
Does Gonzaga have gas left in the tank
Is Gonzaga a team of destiny
Justin Fields in the crosshairs
This is a common Draft strategy
Dan Orlovsky got used...twice
Connecting Jesus' grief over what people of His era missed about Him to what people are missing today, and the gravity of that Fake News
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Good Friday, April 2, We Tackle Life podcast: Roy Williams retires at North Carolina
Would Chris Holtmann be on the Tar Heels' list
Where would OSU go if Holmann left?
You better appreciate Holtmann while you have him or you might not have him
Final Four offers some possible historical title game matchups
Kevin Durant apologizes....or did he?
Is this the Cancel Culture tipping point?
Easter is personal....for everyone, even if you don't know it
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Wednesday, March 31, We Tackle Life podcast: Michigan falls to UCLA
Mick Cronin gets the last laugh on UC
Franz Wagner comes up empty
Big Ten is out of NCAA Tournament
Final Four shows why it's harder to win national championship in college basketball than football
OSU adds a point guard
Did you say, "A point guard?"
Maybe this will be a package deal
Are any Buckeye hoopsters about to transfer?
Justin Fields impresses on Pro Day
Where will Fields go in the Draft
The hidden gems among OSU's Draft hopefuls
We're in a culture war, and David modeled the winning battle strategy
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Monday, March 29, We Tackle Life podcast: The Sweet 16 isn't much to watch
Hopefully, Elite 8 will be better
Indiana hires Mike Woodson
It's a copycat move
Hoosiers contacted Chris Holtmann
What Holtmann didn't say that he should have said
IU hires Thad Matta, but not as head coach
It's possible to love Thad and not wish him any luck in his new job
Why this role is perfect for Matta
A story from the day Thad was hired at OSU
Ohio State's QB competition
Watch out for Master Teague
OSU needs to recapture its running success
Racism is a tool of the devil
Anyone who advocates Critical Race Theory is in defiance of God's character and design
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Friday, 3-26-21 podcast: Where's the Sweet 16?
Oh, sure...it's a TV thing
Browns make some apparently-smart free agency additions
Bengals make a smart choice.
Now, what does Cincinnati do in the draft?
Has everyone forgotten DeVonte Smith?
I'm nervous about football players who haven't played football
Porter Moser's dilemma...stay at Loyola or go to Indiana. Or Marquette
Handicapping IU's eventual head coaching choice
OSU's need for a center gets another candidate
Could the Buckeyes' upgrade in the middle via a 5-star recruit?
Lon Kruger...gone, but not forgotten
E.J. Liddell's attraction to social media is something common to us all
Why do we seek the approval of those we don't know and wouldn't like
Trying to stay between the lines and stay on a Gospel-driven message
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Monday, March 23, We Tackle Life podcast: Every B1G team is out of NCAA except the one I want out
Why the B1G is struggling in the post-season
How can that be fixed?
The solution to OSU's problem is available in transfer portal
Scouting the Buckeyes' incoming freshman stud
A guy you'll see in future NCAA Tournaments
New coaches at Minnesota and Penn State
Who's next at Indiiana?
Could it be Thad Matta?
Could I root for IU if Thad is there?
A retort in the Gospels that we should take seriously
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Saturday podcast: OSU is out of the Tournament
Oral Roberts didn't play well, and still pulled the upset
Kyle Young's absence really hurt
Duane Washington has room for growth
E.J. Liddell gets attacked by an idiot
Chris Holtmann isn't the problem
It's never too late to be a senior
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Friday, March 20, We Tackle Life podcast: Michigan State loses to UCLA
Kenny Smith does Tom Izzo wrong
OSU ready to go against Oral Roberts
Buckeyes must watch 3-point threats
NFL free-agency blitz
Browns taking a big chance on 30-year-old corner
Andy Dalton finds a home
A.J. Green, too
A conversation with an evolutionary psychologist
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Monday, March 15, We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State reaches B1G Tournament title game
Overtime loss to Illinois is the rare loss to value
Chris Holtmann proves himself an X and O genius
Three reasons OSU shouldn't have come close to winning this game
Brad Underwood underachieves with the talent he has
It's so sweet to knock Michigan out of the B1G Tourney
Wins over Purdue and Minnesota were needed, but frustrating
Big Ten officiating turns parking tickets into death penalties and death penalties into parking tickets
If conference won't protect its teams with NCAA Selection Committee, coaches should revolt
Words have power, and God's word makes clear how he feels about sin
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Friday, March 12, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU hangs on against Minnesota
Buckeyes continue to struggle closing out games
Extended scoreless stretches really hurt
Purdue is OSU's next challenge
Post players need to produce for a win
Experience should be insulating Ohio State from these issues
Indiana loses to Rutgers and Archie Miller is the story
The numbers aren't good at IU
Archie has a $10 million buyout
John Beilein would be a worrisome choice
Ohio State athletes sign a letter pressuring NCAA
Transgenderism cannot be allowed to change sports
What amazes God?
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Monday, March 7, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU loses to Illinois
Buckeyes offense goes cold late
This is a common theme
What Chris Holtmann might do over
OSU has limitations, but is still very good
Big Ten Tournament draw looks daunting
B1G draw is also inviting
What's necessary for a No. 2 seed
Covering high school sports again
What values are built through high school sports
Engaging culture with truth
The one and only place where truth and love come from
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Friday, 3-5-21 podcast: Ohio State plays host to Illini hoops on Senior Day
C.J. Walker and Kyle Young's future decisions
Michigan's stupid motivational con job
OSU's NCAA Tournament resume
Greg McDermott gets cancelled
Jim Boeheim gets salty
Cancel culture comes for coaches
The New Yorker attempts to explain and correct Evangelical Christianity
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We Tackle Life podcast, March 1, 2021 Iowa has its way with Ohio State
That's three straight losses for the Buckeyes
Does this mean OSU was overrated?
What lies at the root of the team's issues?
What was good for Michigan would have been good for OSU, or anyone
A player-by-player breakdown of the roster...who's delivering and who isn't
Why are Christians intolerant? Or, are they?
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Friday, Feb. 26, We Tackle Life podcast Buckeyes fall at Michigan State
Chris Holtmann ejected
Bad officiating is one thing...bad replay officiating is another
Kyle Young's absence hurt on the glass
OSU needed more balance
Where did Zed Key and Justice Sueing go in the second half
Two breakaway layups and no points?
Is Ohio State hitting the wall?
Iowa vs. OSU on Sunday will be a test of officials acumen and hearing
Kyrie Irving has a grand idea
As is typical, if it's Kyrie's idea, it lacks logic
You can assure that you are never alone, even if you feel you are
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2-24-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Tiger Woods crashes his car
The diagnosis of Woods' injuries is dire
Does this mean the end of his pro golf career?
What potential setbacks lie ahead in his recovery
Ohio State benefits from Illinois' loss...or suffers from MSU's win
Does it matter if Buckeyes are a No. 1 seed?
The shortcoming OSU cannot correct
No team has a tougher closing stretch
Count on Alex Smith being on the market, and here's why
Remembering Howard and Jean Schmitt
If you want to lead a life of impact and joy, emulate their investment in people
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Monday, 2-22-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Michigan claims a 92-87 win over OSU
Hopefully, these teams will meet again
Why the next time could be different
Michigan has outrageous experience via transfers
E.J. Liddell can't be in foul trouble
Too many OSU starters had subpar games
No matter what people say, one play can decide a game
Deion Sanders makes a debut befitting Deion Sanders
A brush with Deion from the Wayback Machine
Identity is a big deal now
Your identity is what your inventor says it is
Do you know what He says about your identity?
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Friday, 2-19-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State wins at Penn State
It's never easy against the Nittany Lions
E.J. Liddell and Duane Washington lead the way
Michigan and OSU will play Sunday in a historic matchup
The Wolverines' size looms as an issue
Juwan Howard evokes unpleasant memories
Jim Harbaugh loses another quarterback
The 19th of the month means a look into Proverbs 19 and all the wisdom it holds
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Wednesday, Feb. 17, We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State remains No. 4 in the AP poll heading to Penn State
Nittany Lions have been, and will be, a pain for the Buckeyes
Urban Meyer has an offensive coordinator with a Big Ten/Rose Bowl background
Please, do not run the Zone Read with Trevor Lawrence
How did Jesus handle Cancel Culture when he engaged with people
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We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State takes Indiana to the woodshed
Identifying my IU issues with your Michigan issues
Holtmann proved the far better hire than Miller
Playing the Buckeyes is like playing Whack-a-Mole
Michigan is really good. And really big.
Cancel Culture comes for Urban's strength coach
Urban learns he has less autonomy than in college
If there is evil in the world -- and there is -- what keeps it from taking over unabated
That proves there must be superior force for good?
So being an atheist makes no sense
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Feb 10, 2021 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets another win at Maryland
Buckeyes triumph without much from E.J. Liddell and Justice Sueing
What makes Ohio State hard to play?
What differentiates this team from its predecessor?
Al Washington has leverage
Today is a very sad day in Central Ohio
Be precise in who we make heroes and who we make martyrs
What happened to Rome can happen to us
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Monday, Feb. 8 podcast: Tampa Bay wins the Super Bowl in surprisingly-easy fashion
Tom Brady is too good for you to dislike him
Bruce Arians has earned his Hall-of-Fame jacket
Tony Romo was wrong
A respite, not a reminder, is what we needed
Tennessee courts OSU LB coach Al Washington as defensive coordinator
OSU can pay Washington enough to keep him, which should have happened before this.
The passing of Pedro Gomez is a very personal loss
Time ravages us physically, but should strengthen us spiritually
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We Tackle Life podcast, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 Ohio State wins at Iowa
Buckeyes rally from 11 down
Good luck finding the one biggest shot in this win
Chris Holtmann is Bullwinkle
Thank you, Indiana. I deeply appreciate it
Fran McCaffery has a beef. And it's lame
A tribute to a true media legend and cherished friend, the one and only Les Levine
What prompts change?
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2-3-21 We Tackle Life podcast: Ohio State improves to No. 7 in the Top 25
Luka Garza and Iowa take down Michigan State
Garza is an issue for OSU
The temptation Iowa's defense dangles
Duane Washington...we need your offense
It's National Signing Day...whoopee!
EA Sports revives NCAA CFB game
Name, image and likeness will change college athletics
The death of a pet is searing
Is faith blind, or can you see it clearly via reason and logic?
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2-1-21 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU handles Michigan State with ease
How did MSU get to this point?
Justice Sueing is doing more now that more is expected
E.J. Liddell is proving an alpha
Duane Washington Jr. has his ups and downs
You can never have enough point guards
Indiana got Archie Miller; Ohio State got the better coach in Chris Holtmann
Are the Browns the third-best team in the AFC?
Are the Browns close to a Super Bowl?
What is holding them back?
Matthew Stafford swapped for Jared Goff
Are the authorities looking for Spiels?
Living without confusion puts you on rock-solid ground
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Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 podcast: Ohio State makes it interesting -- way too interesting -- vs. Penn State
Why is it hard to know what to expect from the Buckeyes night in and night out?
Myles Garrett has some fun with the Steelers
I finally watched a movie a friend has been on me to see
Don Corleone provides a good window into the Gospel...what it is, and what it isn't
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1-25-20 We Tackle Life podcast: It's OK to be an Ohio State fan and root for Tom Brady
We're lucky to live in the era of the NFL GOAT
The ghost of Eric Wedge hovers over another year of no Browns in the Super Bowl
Yes, Buffalo kicked too many field goals, but analytics geeks lose me with their defense of the Packers
If it's Saturday, OSU hoops is ruining a Top 15 team's weekend
Hell is real, and it's not what you might think it is.
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Jan. 22, 2021 We Tackle Life podcast: OSU hoops heads for Madison after blowing a win against Purdue
Holtmann always gives Ohio State a chance
Greg Mattison retires from Ohio State football staff
Mattison knew what he had when OSU played Florida for title in Fiesta Bowl
OSU returns more veterans than expected, which makes the Playoffs in 2021 likely
Buffalo vs. Kansas City and Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay
Rooting for Brady
PLD vs. John Tortorella
If you see something....say something
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January 20, We Tackle Life podcast: Philip Rivers retires
OSU hoops had big leads and lots of control against Purdue, but let it slip away
Chris Olave and Jeremy Ruckert return to OSU
What can be fairly expected of the Buckeyes in 2021
A new administration brings a call for speaking truth in love with boldness
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Monday, Jan. 18, We Tackle Life podcast: Browns fall to Chiefs, 22-17
Running Patrick Mahomes was stupid
Sorry, mom...it's football
Down five on the Chiefs 20 with eight minutes left is when you win the game
Kansas City isn't far from Denver when you compare the 80s to the 20s
Chad Henne is still in the NFL?
Buckeye hoops keep surprising us
Let's tell E.J. Liddell every game is against Illinois
Zed Key, Justin Ahrens and Seth Towns come up big
Common people did uncommon things, and that's still possible today
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Jan. 15, We Tackle Life podcast: Urban Meyer takes the Jags job
What will that mean for Ohio State's coaching staff?
What will that mean for the future of Urban Meyer's Pint House?
Ohio State hoops faces a tall task at Illinois
Browns are explosive enough to win at K.C.
Emails from listeners
What a trip along I-71 to Cleveland teaches us about reaching for the Son
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Tuesday, Jan. 12, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU sticks with Bama for awhile, but then falls away
Final score, 52-24
Nick Saban is atop the college coaching ladder
Urban Meyer is close, because it's harder now to win a title
Ryan Day and the Buckeyes will be back, but maybe not next year
Browns eliminate Pittsburgh
Cleveland can win in Kansas City, but not if it plays cautiously
A charge to comport yourself with strength, courage and love
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Sunday, Jan. 9, We Tackle Life podcast: One player OSU won't have for Monday's national championship game
Browns get some good news in advance of Sunday game at Pittsburgh
Buckeye hoops goes on the road without C.J. Walker and stuns Rutgers
A rancorous time compels Christians to do what the disciples did
How do we do that?
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We Tackle Life podcast, Jan. 7, 2021 Browns face Pittsburgh without head coach Kevin Stefanski
Pittsburgh is reeling....there's no reason Browns can't win
Ohio State on schedule to play for national title on Monday
Covid rumors abound, but no postponement yet
DeVonta Smith wins the Heisman
Jalen Waddle may play for Alabama
The one key for Ohio State to win
The one key for Alabama to win
The best matchup in the championship game
What's on Ohio State's bulletin board this week
Events in Washington, viewed through a faith prism
What lies ahead for Christians
Holding onto a long-cited scripture that never fades in significance
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Monday, Jan. 4, We Tackle Life podcast: Browns survive Steelers, get the Steelers again Sunday in Pittsburgh
Baker Mayfield is the Browns QB. But he's not a personal favorite
Bengals haven't given up on Zack Taylor...why would they?
Open NFL jobs each feature a pretty good QB
Urban Meyer has a clean slate in Jacksonville if he wants it
The NCAA will play its entire Tournament in the State of Indiana
Who was Simon Skodt?
In case you hadn't heard, Assembly Hall is a dump
OSU vs. Bama in College Football Playoff title game has OSU-Miami, Texas-USC potential
Ways Ohio State can win the championship
Nick Saban has quite a history with OSU and the State of Ohio
Binge-watching, "Alaska, the Last Frontier," leads to a scriptural buried treasure
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Jan. 1 Post-Sugar Bowl Podcast: Ohio State 49, Clemson 28
And now bring on Alabama
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Dec. 31, We Tackle Life, podcast: OSU hoops gets well against Nebraska
Almost every Buckeye who's been struggling found confidence against the Cornhuskers
One OSU player still isn't hitting on all cylinders
Where is Meechie Johnson?
Florida lays an egg in the Cotton Bowl
Sports Illustrated takes aim at college football
The system works for some, not for others, but can't be fixed without ruining it for everyone
A Sugar Bowl press conference reflects what sports media has become, and what life has become
Humility is the beginning of a process that gives you a chance to get right the one decision you must get right
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Monday, Dec. 28, We Tackle Life podcast: Browns blow a playoff-clinching win in New York
Baker Mayfield has to be better
53 passes? Fifty-three???
Bengals hurt their draft pick, but will still get a great player
Urban to the NFL?
Why Jacksonville makes sense
Sizing up another OSU-Clemson semifinal
OSU hoops blows a win at Northwestern
Justice Sueing, C.J. Walker and Duane Washington struggle
Flashing back on Christmases past and a simpler time in America. What can that tell us now?
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Wednesday, Dec. 23, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU hoops faces Rutgers
Dwayne Haskins shows immaturity and it puts his team in a tough spot
Don Brown is out as Michigan's defensive coordinator
Steelers have lost three straight
Bengals haven't blown No. 3 pick yet
Browns scenario to win the AFC North
Ohio State has at least one distinct advantage vs. Clemson
Mistakes can be turned into something meaningful
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Monday, Dec. 21, We Tackle Life podcast: Buckeyes get in at No. 3
OSU will play Clemson again
Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Oklahoma dominate CFB history
Big Ten amends its 21-day wait
Kevin Warren's leadership is exposed again
Where is Clemson better, or worse, than last year
Where is OSU better, or worse, than last year
Browns win 10th game
Fear is all around us, but it may not mean what you think when it appears in the Bible
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Wednesday, Dec. 16, podcast: Rave reviews greet Spiels' arrival in Detroit
OSU needs only to defeat Northwestern. Margin doesn't matter.
Northwestern's defense hasn't seen an opponent like this
Why Harbaugh has failed at Michigan
How Michigan can fix it
Browns show well against Ravens, but not good enough
Peter, Paul and the Case of the disappearing ink
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We Tackle Life: BREAKING NEWS Edition We discussed it, joked about it, hinted at it and avoided it...but now it's official -- Chris Spielman is joining the Detroit Lions' front office as a special assistant to the owner and team president.
So, Two Men in a Basement NFL Consulting has birthed its first hire, and we couldn't be happier for Chris as he heads back "home" to lend his wide-ranging expertise to a franchise still searching for its first Super Bowl appearance.
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Monday, Dec. 15, We Tackle Life podcast: Chris gets an up-close look at the Bengals
Andy Dalton gets a nice homecoming announcement
And then the Bengals present him three fumbles and an easy win
Browns have hope of winning the AFC North with Steelers loss to Buffalo
Baker Mayfield is playing great as part of a team that knows what it is
Kevin Stefanski deserves credit for molding Browns into what they need to be
Would Odell Beckham foul the formula that's working in Cleveland
Something has happened to PIttsburgh's offense
Dabo Swinney takes a shot at Ohio State's CFB Playoff qualifications
Dabo is saying what Ryan Day would if OSU's case was the same as Clemson's
What did Jesus mean when he said, "My kingdom is not of this world."
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Friday, Dec. 11, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU gets clearance from Big Ten to play for league title despite only five regular-season games
Browns host Ravens on MNF
Andy Dalton returns to Cincinnati
The three things that made the difference for OSU in win at Notre Dame
No. 3 is a constant every night, and that's a very good thing
Urban Meyer turning down Texas is a bummer for old-school college football fans
A 13- or 14-year-old girl utters a phrase we'd all do well to remember
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Wednesday, Dec. 9, We Tackle Life podcast: Gregg Williams gets fired
Ohio State-Michigan cancelled
OSU could play Northwestern this week
OSU could play another B1G opponent this week
OSU doesn't need to play anyone this week
This is a problem only if the B1G treats it as a problem
The fix is simple
Coaching carousel in the NFL is about to turn
Pat Fitzgerald is high on the Bears list
What makes a successful NFL coach in this era
Which came first...the head coach or the GM
COVID19 relief drawings are drawing to a conclusion
The blessing of giving and the blessing of receiving
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Monday, Dec. 7, We Tackle Life podcast: Spiels watches a Lions' comeback win
Anything new to report on Lions' GM search?
OSU embarrasses Michigan State
It's Michigan week, but perhaps without Michigan
Harbaugh's nature won't allow him to tap out
Maryland might allow you to justifiably use all those Xs for Ms
The most important item on Ohio State's resume
Exactly who has COVID on the Buckeyes remains a mystery
Browns get off to a hot start in Tennessee and then hang on
Bengals get close in Miami, but can't get over the hump
Coaching is leadership, and leadership is an opportunity to serve
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Friday, Dec. 4, We Tackle Life podcast: OSU ready to go for Michigan State
We won't know who tested positive for OSU until roster is released Friday night
Michigan won't play Maryland because of COVID
Wolverines have QB issues beyond their normal on-field QB issues
If OSU doesn't get to play six regular-season games, Barry Alvarez says Big Ten may rescue the Buckeyes
Ryan Day sounds bummed
Leadership is a two-way street
Playoff arguments will be dicey if Florida, Bama, Clemson and ND all have one loss
Texas supposedly recruiting Urban Meyer to Austin
Would Meyer's Mafia go with him or stay with Day
If Day's staff gets decimated, would he leap for the NFL now
Browns-Titans is an old-fashioned mudfest on turf
Burrow's injury denies us our first Joe vs. Tua installment
Sarah Fuller did nothing wrong until she decided to be Knute Rockne
The greatest trade ever
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Wednesday, Dec. 2, We Tackle Life podcast: Rumors of Spielman to the Lions as GM won't go away
As fate would have it, Chris is doing the Lions-Bears this week
Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings keep OSU No. 4
Buckeyes won't have the chance to play as many games as other Playoff contenders
ACC adjusts its schedule to make a fair comparison
Notre Dame will play for ACC title against Clemson if both win this week
Kirk Herbstreit says Michigan will "opt out" of playing OSU
Herbie issues an apology for saying what many believe to be true
Bengals have the No. 3 pick right now
Is there a case for them taking a QB?
Serving God can be accomplished by how you do things, not what you do
Anxiety is a battle, like so many things faith-related
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Monday, Nov. 30, We Tackle Life podcast: Bengals have a chance, but blow it
Browns survive in Jacksonville thanks to Doug Marrone
Lions fire Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn
Spielman's former teammate, Herman Moore, nominates him for GM
Would Chris want the job?
What kind of team would Spiels build in Motown?
Would Spielman draft wide receivers in the first round three consecutive years?
Ohio State opts not to play at Illinois
Would OSU be better off playing Wisconsin in a non-Big Ten title game than it would be Northwestern for the conference championship?
Giving thanks for endless forgiveness and the unending chances to get it right
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We Tackle Life, 11-25-20 Spielman gets Bengals-Giants
Cincy start Ryan Finley or Brandon Allen?
OSU alums figure prominently in Bengals' plans
Denzel Ward is hurt again
Jags have lost nine a row
Browns aren't good enough to overlook Jacksonville
Buckeye hoops starts today
Michigan is regressing, not progresssing
Ohio State's issues in the back end
Spiels gets accosted twice
Staying connected to the vine allows you to bear fruit
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Monday, Nov. 23, We Tackle Life podcast: Joe Burrow suffers a season-ending knee injury
Spiels has the Bengals, with Burrow or Joe Mixon
A shutout in the NFL? Yes, it happens
Bruce visits Massillon, and now gets why it's the mecca of high school football
A thrilling end to a high school football season we weren't sure would happen
Browns find their identity with Chubb and Hunt
Humility is a meaningful pursuit
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11-20-20 We Tackle Life podcast: No parents can attend IU vs. OSU
Buckeyes grab nation's No. 1 QB
Bengals play Washington, which means Chase Young will be stalking Joe Burrow
Browns get Eagles. Watch out, they're Raider-capable
OSU hoops schedule is out, just in time
Don't drift or you'll regret your destination
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Wednesday, 11-18-20 podcast: Governor DeWine institutes a 10 p.m. curfew
Common sense...what it is, and what it isn't
Indiana brings a No. 9 ranking into Ohio Stadium
There's no such thing this year as a home-field advantage
OSU not quite as good in one area as anticipated
Massillon goes for a state championship
Keep those churches open, and here's why
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Monday, Nov. 16, We Tackle Life Podcast: Spiels gets blown home from New Jersey
Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb give the Browns a Mack-Byner feel
What is Dwayne Haskins future in Washington?
Did Zac Taylor make a mistake with Joe Burrow
Spiels talks to Urban Meyer, who discusses Luke Fickell and the Michigan job
Would Bob Stoops or Chris Petersen want the Michigan job
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Friday, Nov. 13 podcast: COVID intrudes on OSU-Maryland
How does the Big Ten tiebreaker work
Will we have a College Football Playoff
Browns host Texans
Baker Mayfield will play, and so will Nick Chubb
Texans have a potent offense and a lousy defense
Bengals get chance to give Steelers their first loss
Joe Burrow vs. Big Ben, provided Big Ben plays
Chris Holtmann makes a sobering statement about OSU hoops' schedule
Watch out for Justice Sueing
Pursuit of the right things includes policing the fruit of your words
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202 Watch out for Tua's little brother in OSU's game at Maryland
Spiels is off to the Meadowlands for the Carson Wentz vs. Daniel Jones turnover bake-off
A rockin' deal on Hemisphere Coffee at 98.9 The Answer
Urban says he's "legitimately worried" about Michigan
Thad Matta may be back soon
Wisconsin is primed to play Saturday at Michigan
Shaun Wade is Shaun Wade's biggest critic
Big Ben is playing off the chart
Shaun Wade is Shaun Wade's biggest critic
An insider's view into the mindset of Luke Fickell
Will Ryan Day be coaching OSU next year
Veterans Day prompts a reflection on sacrifice
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Episode Notes Justin Fields, Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are borderline unfair
Florida, Notre Dame and Cincinnati add depth to a possible Playoff field that Ohio State, Clemson and Alabama seemed destined for
Michigan face-plants at Indiana
Would Luke Fickell want the Michigan job, or take the Michigan job
Would Michigan humble itself enough to go after Luke?
Did Ohio State expose a weakness in its win over Rutgers?
Will bad competition up until the Playoff be a problem for the Buckeyes?
Baker Mayfield is on the COVID list, without testing positive for COVID
Steelers are 8-0 for the first time in team history
The loss of a friend puts time in perspective
Keep your eyes fixed above in times of earthly turmoil
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11-2-20 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels watches Browns get dominated on group in the gropple
Yes, the Browns miss OBJ
Billy Price delivers on long overdue expectations
Bengals surprise Titans
NFL results often make no sense
Fields, Olave and Wilson are Ohio State's Big 3
It gets boring for the Buckeyes from here until the Playoff
Harbaugh's loss to Michigan State won't fly
Balancing our duties as a disciples
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Friday, Oct. 30, podcast:
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID
What does that mean for Clemson-Notre Dame
OSU heads for Penn State
Penn State is thin at RB
Jack Nicklaus apparently isn't entitled to his opinion
Faith in the face of struggle
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Oct. 28 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels conquers the 6,000-mile challenge
The Buckeyes rolled Nebraska, but showed some areas for improvement
Justin Fields' running makes Spielman nervous
Graham Mertz is being punished by the Big Ten
Browns get the Spielman treatment on Sunday
Carlos Dunlap is more trouble than he's worth
The election matters, but God remains in control
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Monday, Oct. 26, We Tackle Life podcast:
Ohio State rolls over Nebraska
Buckeyes defense feels the loss of two All Americans
OSU's running game is not the equal of last season's
Clemson defeats Syracuse
Can we just get to Clemson-Ohio State already?
Baker Mayfield rescues the Browns
Joe Burrow is still good, but is he as good as Trevor Lawrence?
Carlos Dunlap shows a skill for creating social media discord
Bengals have $25 million worth of worthless pass-rushers
Faith predicts your future
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Oct. 23, We Tackle Life, podcast:
Big Ten football arrives
OSU is Nebraska's 'reward'
Joe Milton is Harbaugh's next big thing....supposedly
What unknowns can OSU answer on Saturday
Big Ten mayors worry more about COVID than they're thankful for a return to normal
Battle of Ohio II
Joe Burrow can't throw it 61 times this time
Baker Mayfield perfectly summarizes the negativity in Cleveland
Odell Beckham brings the drama
Browns better win this one or the dysfunction multiplies
A brief presidential debate breakdown
Don't forget to worship on the right day
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Wednesday, Oct. 21, We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels works around the challenges of eating on the road
Bruce searches for his sweet spot on 98.9 FM
Browns likely to bounce back after playing poorly at Pittsburgh
Bengals are better, but not good enough yet to overcome adversity
A couple Cincinnati stalwarts aren't happy with their playing time
Buckeyes finally get the green light to start the season
Besides OSU, there are only two other teams that loom as championship caliber
AMFB is an acronym worth remembering
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Monday, Oct. 19, We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels watches Cincinnati get close, but not close enough
Bengals defensive line is decimated
Joe Burrow makes a key mistake
Browns get routed in Pittsburgh
Teams must create their own juice
Cleveland heads for Cincinnati
Browns are still good, just not as good as Pittsburgh
Tom Brady still has it
Ryan Tannehill is doing all he's asked
Ohio State gets ready for a Saturday opener
Be glad OSU has Justin Fields and Georgia does not
Clemson is a machine
Don't let an opportunity pass to tell someone what they mean to you
Be a strong tower that provides refuge and strength in someone's life
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Spiels chills in Indy, awaiting word on Colts-Bengals
Baker Mayfield in crosshairs of Cam Heyward
Nick Saban can't coach Bama unless he tests negative three times
College football reporters can't have it both ways
Texas is already rumoring Urban Meyer to Austin
How good of a job is Texas
Is it a better job than USC
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Wednesday, Oct. 14, We Tackle Life podcast:
Covid must be good for the Titans
Spiels starts his day in depressing fashion
Don't blame the front door
Bengals can't pick up a blitz
Coaching must take some of the blame for that
A.J. Green taps out on tackling
What is the market for an injured, disgruntled 7-time Pro-Bowler
Joe Burrow isn't blameless for the loss to Baltimore
Happy anniversary, Dabo Swinney
Will Ryan Day surpass Dabo's success
Ohio State-Clemson or the field?
Browns-Steelers brings back memories of Myles Garrett's helmet-swinging
Tipping off your faith
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We Tackle Life podcast, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020
Spiels suffers with the Vikings' collapse against Seattle
Andy Dalton...come on down!
Browns are 4-1 and Spiels isn't surprised
Phillip Rivers is D-U-N
Joe Burrow holds the ball too long and pays a price
A.J. Green gives lip-readers something to ponder
Baker Mayfield's performance was a Tale of Two Halves
Clemson is really good
A co-worker's request reinforces the importance of exposing, not imposing, your faith.
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Friday, Oct. 9 podcast:
Dwayne Haskins gets benched in Washington
The ACC has four (FOUR) Top 10 teams
Miami vs. Clemson will be interesting
The Big 12 is a dumpster fire amid a train wreck
Urban Meyer could fix Texas, just like he fixed the Big Ten
Watch out for some SEC upsets
Cleveland vs. Indy will be a battle of Colts defense vs. Browns offense
Carson Palmer believes in Joe Burrow more than Baker Mayfield
Mayfield can win games for the Browns, but that's not the best plan
Even Tom Brady forgets what down it is
Carlos Dunlap lost his starting job legitimately, but still deserved better
Competing voices compel us to listen closely and discern wisely
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Oct. 7 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels reviews Bruce's new radio show at 98.9 The Answer
Bruce gets the scouting report on Spiels' new TV crew
There's something at Hooley's house Chris can't take much longer
Browns are 3-1, but are they legit?
Joe Burrow gets his first win, but A.J. Green is still MIA
Tackling in the NFL is atrocious
It's not a pick, it's a Rub Route
The New York Times calls Spiels again
Trey Sermon fell into a great opportunity at OSU
Pete Werner's stock is up
Did Spiels go to church or just walk a lot?
Spiritual discipline isn't cutting edge, but it sharpens you
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Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 We Tackle Life podcast:
Bruce starts a new radio show today at 98.9 FM The Answer from 5-7 p.m.
Spiels offers some advice
Browns start fast, finish slow in Dallas
The recipe for a Browns win includes only so much Baker Mayfield
Rushing is the reason Cleveland is 3-1, even without Nick Chubb
Browns defense has work to do
Bengals get first win of the Joe Burrow era
Burrow and several receivers are on the same wavelength
The way Cincinnati beat Jacksonville is a way anyone can beat anyone
He's on the roster and on the field, but we still don't see much of the old A.J. Green
NBA ratings are in the dumper and the reason why is pretty apparent
Is college football making a mistake it will regret
The Pac 12 is serving football for breakfast
Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan suffers an injury that opens an avenue for a touted recruit
You get a double dose of Monday Night Football
Walking out our faith gives us a chance to be a living, breathing museum of impact
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Friday, Oct. 2, We Tackle Life podcast:
With Spiels en route to Raleigh, it's a chance to talk a little baseball.
A little baseball includes very little offense from the Tribe and Reds
Browns head for Dallas, hoping to end a pronounced road losing streak
Bengals get the Jags; Hopefully Joe Burrow gets some protection
Indians can't wait on trading Francisco Lindor. Now is the time
If you thought Bobby Hart was bad, let the Bengals OL coach tell you how wrong you are
Fear is good, if it's reverence/respect for the right thing
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Wednesday, Sept. 30, We Tackle Life podcast:
We're still a long way from OSU season-opener, but getting closer every day
The start can't come quickly enough for Chris Olave
NFL Scouts need a second notebook when they visit OSU
Nebraska-Ohio State will start at high noon on Oct. 24 in Fox's national window
Covid hits the NFL
How the Titans tested positive
Minnesota is already battling an 0-3 start and now this adds to its challenges
Yankees-Indians wasn't much of a battle
Spiels learns the Reds are in the Playoffs
Eight baseball games in one day is Mr. Spielman's idea of....
A California quarterback finds a place to play high school football until Georgia makes a dumb decision to deny him his opportunity
Bruce announces a new daily radio show, starting Monday
Let those who love you see your investment in remaining resolute in times of trouble and prosperity.
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Monday, 9-28-20 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels is back from Cleveland where he saw the Browns climb over .500 for the first time in 85 games.
Viewers noted a savvy prediction by Spiels regarding a Nick Chubb cutback run
Baker Mayfield went 16-of-23 for the second straight week in a Browns win. Coincidence?
Joe Burrow puts up great numbers in a Bengals tie in Philly, but the number you should take note of is definitely not good for Burrow's future
What happens to a defense (Bengals) when it makes stops throughout a game but can't get a stop at the end of a half or the end of a game
Ohio State is No. 6 in the AP poll, with some ballots making absolutely no sense
Chris sees the payoff from exposing his faith to someone, but not imposing it on them s fee
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Friday, 9-25-20 podcast:
With Chris en route to Cleveland for the Browns vs. Washington, Dustin Fox joins the show
Dustin talks Browns and his broadcast career, which includes 10 years -- TEN YEARS -- as an afternoon host from 2-7 p.m. -- FIVE HOURS -- on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland and a beefed-up ESPN TV schedule
SEC football is back this Saturday with some intriguing matchups
With Spiels gone, we sneak in a bit of Indians' talk
Blowouts are a thing at Ohio State
Getting to know someone after they are gone
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Wednesday, Sept. 23 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels morning gets off to a better start
The Big Man is excited for the Browns-Washington game on Sunday
He goes deep into his film study of Cleveland
Assessing Baker Mayfield off what we've seen so far
Who would you take right now...Baker or Joe Burrow
Is Nick Chubb a Top 3 back in the NFL
Chase Young is off to a great start
The Washington pass rush has great stats
Dwayne Haskins' and the Washington offense do not have great stats
Bad news for Nick Bosa and Malik Hooker
NFL head coaches pay the price
Bruce forgets to note something he should not have forgotten to note
A cool childhood memory ushers Chris into a riveting point about our eternal home
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Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 podcast:
Chris returns from Philadelphia and finds a surprise waiting for him this morning
One problem leads to another as Spiels tries to leave the house and head for the hinterlands
We have a Big Ten schedule
Nebraska reaps an unwanted reward for suing the Big Ten over a postponed season
Ohio State's schedule is tailor-made to win the national championship
Spiels offers his assessment of the Browns win over the Bengals
A dreadful week for injuries in the NFL bites a hand full of Buckeyes
Minnesota's lousy start doesn't deter Spiels from wearing its colors
You gotta be careful using those "on steroids" cliches when talking about Bryson DeChambeau
An emailer shares a sudden grief challenge and expresses thanks for the faith portion
Bruce shares about two friends who have inspired many with their Godly perspective on a searing loss
Chris brings the podcast to a meaningful close
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Friday 9-18-20 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels heads for Philly in a search for civilization amid pandemic precautions
Scottish Grogg is a flavor, not a punter
Buckeyes await their official Big Ten schedule
Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis opt back in for OSU
Will signing with agents introduce a last-minute wrinkle to Wade and Davis returning to the field
Wisconsin tests positive. A lot.
Michigan names a new QB and must wear a mask thanks to its goofy governor
Deon Sanders returns to football, but not in Prime Time
Chris McNeil joins the show and gives the back story on his social media ascendance as @Reflog_18
Bruce and Reflog_18 compare decades of mutual Browns' suffering, break down the 35-30 win over the Bengals and tell how the Perfect Season Parade came about
Sports can bridge the ideological gap
Prayer is a privilege
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9-16 -20 We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels is back from San Jose, where he thinks he saw the Redrum kid from The Shining
Larry Fitzgerald makes a winning play for Cardinals
Kliff Kingsbury is a play-calling savant
Vikings and Lions let Mr. Spielman down
Browns have issues
Joe Burrow looked like a rookie until the last drive
Did A.J. Green commit offensive PI on game-winning TD
Rumors of an October start to the Big Ten are swirling
Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis have turned their attention elsewhere
Odell Beckham is a drain on the Browns
Ryan Clark says Baker Mayfield "isn't that talented"
Striving to stand for truth in a troubled time
Being grateful for life's greatest pleasures that we often take for granted
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Monday, Sept. 14, We Tackle Life podcast"
The Big Ten appears on the cusp of playing football Oct. 17
Three task forces that are pushing for the sport each have an Ohio State representative
How can the conference sell an imminent return and Swing States maintain their lockdown posture
Playing Oct. 17 gives the league nine weeks for an eight-game season and time for a championship prior to College Football Playoff berths being awarded
Browns lose in Baltimore
Baker Mayfield may not be the answer to Cleveland's QB search
Odell Beckham's drop started the Ravens' getaway
Browns host Bengals on Thursday night
Joe Burrow nearly capped his debut with a fourth-quarter comeback
A.J. Green nullifies the game-winning TD with a pass-interference penalty
Randy Bullock chokes on the game-tying field goal
NFL headlines include Cam's victorious debut, Brady's struggles and Anthem protests
Dwayne Haskins steps up on the field and in the locker room
There's a lot to learn from the imagery of a lion stalking its prey
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9-11-20 We Tackle Life podcast:
Ryan Day puts some heat on the Big Ten for answers
Ohio's attorney general makes a statement -- but not the kind that means anything -- about OSU's right to sue
Minnesota cuts sports
The motivation behind B1G presidents' inaction
Locked arms and boos at NFL opener are demonstrations of the same thing
Skip Bayless says a dumb thing
Rutgers' president forgets this duty
The message of 911 is to forgive and never forget
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Sept. 9 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
It's way past decision time for the Big Ten to give players, coaches and fans a hard date on when the season will begin
The fallout from an elite college player in the B1G getting injured would be a black eye for the league
NFL teams prepare for their season openers.
Power ratings have the Browns' 19th and the Bengals 30th in the league
Chase Young will start as a rookie in Washington
Governor DeWine teases fans with tales of his talks with Gene Smith
Kareem Hunt gets paid
An email from a listener touches a nerve that most everyone has dealt with at some point in their life
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Friday, Sept. 4, We Tackle Life podcast:
Technology issues abound in the early morning
Spiels is predictably patient
His patience does not extend to Coffee Wars at home
Big Ten about to vote on making football happen sooner, rather than later
A Penn State doctor speaks off the cuff and then needs an apology to get off the hook
Bengals injury issues in the secondary
A.J. Green's importance to Joe Burrow's rookie year
Browns make a trade to offset a key injury
Mark Sept. 17 as the first Baker-Burrow Battle of Ohio
What you're missing if you do not answer the door
The best life choice is the best eternal life choice
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Sept. 2 We Tackle Life podcast:
President Trump speaks with B1G Commissioner Kevin Warren
That makes a lot of sportswriters mad
Why are sportswriters seemingly against Big Ten football playing earlier than originally planned
OSU President Kristen Johnson weighs in on the return of football
Chris shares the story of someone taken too soon, and someone wondering about their impact
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Aug. 31, We Tackle Life, podcast:
A Lincoln, Neb., court will rule today on whether Nebraska's players will get the quick look they want into the Big Ten's decision to postpone football.
Ohio State's parents protest at Ohio Stadium
What do we make of the size of the crowd at OSU?
Face-saving options for the B1G
Roster cuts are coming in the NFL
Mr. Spielman goes into his NFL way-back machine
Joe Burrow wants to get hit
The 31st of August prompts a reflection on a shared blessing of both Chris and Bruce
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Aug. 28, We Tackle Life, podcast:
Wisconsin riots and NBA work stoppages
Nebraska players sue Big Ten for right to play football
OSU parents prepare to protest
Where the Big Ten dropped the ball
Ramifications of the Nebraska lawsuit
Joe Burrow continues to draw rave reviews
Myles Garrett's good intentions and one very bad idea
Grace is missing
LeBron James' contributes to a problem he's trying to fix
A national Zoom call brings optimism and sets an example to emulate
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Aug. 26 We Tackle Life podcast:
Covid allowances so we can play high school sports
Ohio State losing $130 million without fall football
Clemson, Iowa, Purdue and others make significant cuts
John Tortorella's salty post-game costs him 25K
OSU gets $170 million from the Feds
Browns injuries in the secondary are troublesome
Joe Burrow is wowing them at Bengals camp
Over-under win totals for Browns, Bengals
Faith sustains you in times of struggle
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8-24-20 We Tackle Life podcast:
Nebraska spills the beans on how the Big Ten cancelled football
A lawsuit could force genuine transparency on the decision
Why Ryan Day is fighting so hard for January football?
Big injuries on defense for the Bengals and Browns
Get ready, get set, suffer
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Friday podcast notes:
Thom Brennaman's exit from Fox NFL
Kevin Warren's B1G letter
Visiting high school football practices
Future Battles of Ohio
Beholding the greatness of God
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August 19, We Tackle Life podcast:
There's a peace treaty in the Coffee Wars at the Spielman household, because one side has surrendred
Big Ten parents get ready to converge on Chicago'
Will pickets against the cancellation of B1G football smoke commissioner Kevin Warren out of his office?
A plan to play a 10-game, round-robin Big Ten schedule is out there in various forms
Would Jim Harbaugh consent to playing Ohio State twice in a season?
He's 0-5 against OSU, you know.
Jack Sawyer opts out of his senior season at Pickerington North
Is that a good decision?
Is that something more players will do in the future?
Baker Mayfield is on his third coach in three years
There's one thing Joe Burrow says Joe Burrow is not
Which wide receiver is Joe Burrow forming chemistry with?
You should meet this guy
Hope is way more than hope appears when it's hope for this one thing
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Monday, Aug. 17, We Tackle Life podcast:
Justin Fields' petition acquires hundreds of thousands of signatures in less than one day
What leadership is and what it isn't
Will Kevin Warren and the Big Ten bend to parental and player pressure
The difference between marketing and enforcement
Is it FOMO or something else?
Expose, not impose
There's a Coffee War in the Spielman household
Things girls do that dads can't understand
God's glory is fixed. Our ability to illuminate it for others is unlimited.
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August 14, We Tackle Life, podcast:
Governor Mike DeWine all but assures the return of high school football and other sports this fall
Columbus City Schools crushes its athletes' hopes by cancelling extra-curricular activities
Ryan Day has a plan to play college football in January and keep his super team together
Inspiration from a Pennsylvania orator
How big of a deal is myocarditis
Macy Spielman heads to Bowling Green with dad's blessing
The New York Times proves it's a disgrace to fairness and objectivity
Spiels rebuffs CNN to appear on the podcast
Mean Tweets
A divine call to civility
A powerful story from Chris' past
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Wednesday, Aug. 12, We Tackle Life podcast:
Big Ten cancels fall sports
How did Ohio State vote?
Why a one-size-fits-all policy
Chris relates the COVID concern to a situation he's faced and struggled with
Polls of fans' reactions are flawed by the sampling
Unintended consequences of the cancellation
One of OSU's high-level staffers is on fire, then it appears his phone rang
Trying to respond in line with our faith principles
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August 10 We Tackle Life podcast:
Another week means more fear of COVID and the Big Ten apparently ready to cancel a season it just announced.
Would canceling the season make OSU fans more upset than getting left out of Playoff in 2017?
The MAC cancels football for this fall
Colin Morikawa wins the PGA and earns more money for the State of California than he does for himself
The Blue Jackets shake off an epic Game 4 collapse to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
If college presidents vote to cancel the season, shouldn't their vote be public for their paying-customers to see?
Mr. Spielman MCs the Legends of Ohio State football ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Mean Tweets crowd Spiels' timeline for his trouble
The mistake many make, to horrible consequences, when balancing the scales of behavior
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Friday, Aug. 7, We Tackle Life podcast:
What does it say about the culture of a college football program when elite players opt out?
Selfish or smart...the decisions of Micah Parsons, Rondale Moore and Rashod Bateman
Jim Harbaugh tattles on Ryan Day, and that's gonna cost him
An email from a long-lost friend of Spiels
An email from a West Point graduate. We salute you, sir.
Mike DeWine tests positive, then negative twice. Will that change his view of COVID?
Spiels tries to spell, "labyrinth," and it doesn't go well. But, it's really Bruce's fault.
Technology allows us to experience every tragic act throughout the world, and our souls are not equipped for that.
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Welcome to Wednesday, Aug. 5, We Tackle Life podcast:
Penn State's Micah Parsons is reportedly opting out of 2020 season
What is an opt-out player telling NFL scouts about his mindset?
Ohio State elects its football captains
Josh Myers feels safe at OSU amid COVID-19 concerns
Macy Spielman banned, at least for a few days
Mr. Spielman ventures deep into the hinterlands to visit Hemisphere Coffee Roasters
We're one month from the start of the season and there's still no Big Ten schedule
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted goes rogue
Dan LeBetard shows what's ahead for believers like Jonathan Isaac
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Welcome to Aug. 3 We Tackle Life podcast:
Where is the Big Ten schedule?
Rick Spielman getting an extension
Pac 12 players revolt
Yeah, but how many players?
NFL vets report on Thursday
The Blue Jackets start the playoffs with a win
Nothing can ever separate you from this truth
Oh, and by the way, there's only one truth
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Welcome to a July 31 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
Chris has a Nexflix favorite
The Big Ten schedule could be released today
Who should OSU's two additional Western Division opponents be?
Covid puts the King out of business, and Big Boy, too
Volleyball is a non-contact sport, but soccer is a contact sport. Uh, what?
The OHSAA cancels scrimmages. Is a practice delay far behind?
Bruce has changed his mind on P.J. Fleck
The SEC follows the Big Ten's schedule model
Don't miss the OSU ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The enemy is voracious
Don't be fooled by the wrong standard
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July 27, We Tackle Life podcast:
Chris makes a passionate case for the Big Ten to re-institute its non-conference schedule so games like Ohio State vs. Bowling Green can be played.
With COVID-19 intruding on everything in society, is it prudent for Ohio State and Michigan to consider moving their game to earlier in the season so there is a fall-back date available if necessary?
The Jets reap a huge haul for dissatisfied safety Jamal Adams
Damon Arnette signs his rookie contract. Now the hard part starts
A San Francisco Giants pitcher meets the moment eloquently, and sets the example many of us must prepare ti face
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A jammed edition of the We Tackle Life podcast for July 23:
Urban Meyer says top NFL prospects shouldn't play spring college football.
Spiels turns the tables on those who say it's selfish to want college sports
The CDC makes the case for schools reopening in the fall.
Iron Mike Tyson is ready to fight again at age 54.
Bruce shares his stare-down with Iron Mike and who blinked first
The Washington Football Team is a lame name
Gene Smith sounds cautiously optimistic
Bear Bryant weighs in with a wise quote
Barry Alvarez sounds the financial alarm at Wisconsin
Is Macy Spielman getting Marriott points?
Forgiveness is in short supply, and that's a problem
You are worthy, no matter what you think.
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July 22, We Tackle Life, podcast:
Who will benefit and who will be harmed by the NFL's decision to eliminate pre-season games
The NCAA announces protocols for COVID testing and how to handle positive test results. Does that increase or decrease the likelihood of a season?
Malaki Branham, the top hoops prospect in Ohio for 2021, makes his announcement at 2:22 p.m. today
Risk is unavaoidable, as an incident involving a loved one proves
An eloquent and inspiring case against fear
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NFL Players coordinate a Twitter campaign seeking assurances about their safety from COVID
Jon Rahm wins the Memorial
Spiels gets blindsided by emotions upon the departure of his daughter for college
The relationship with God is what makes Christianity special.
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Friday, July 17:
We give away another $1,000 in COVID 19 relief
How to disagree with a friend and stay friend
The coronavirus is political
If we can play all these other sports, why can't we play college football?
James Franklin is not what his AD says he is.
P.J. Fleck is not what Tony Dungy thinks he is.
One way or another, the cable jackals will get you
Union County goes on red alert.
Leadership failures
You think we're playing defense, but we're really playing offense.
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Spielman and Hooley are not happy about the Big Ten's decision to cancel non-conference games, or the escalation of fearful reactions to an increase in Covid 19 positives.
Welcome to a July 6 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
Spiels' celebrates his seventh anniversary
Grilling is a July 4 tradition, but Spiels isn't committed to being a true pitmaster
Football gets ready for the Ivy League's announcement on Wednesday
Columbus, Dublin and others now require masks everywhere
Compliance is mandatory, but is it Constitutional?
There's a way around this masked madness
An emailer encourages wearing masks
Bryson DeChambeau wins a golf tournament, and complains about a cameraman
Muirfield Village gets ready to host the first of two consecutive PGA Tournaments
There are some big names in the first event, the Workday Invitational
Bryson's tantrum plays out in a local health club
The encouragement and direction of three verses in Jeremiah
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Welcome to a July 3 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
The Ivy League gets ready for a big announcement on college football's future in the Northeast
Spiels and Vin Scully would be quite the broadcast team
FedEx pressures the Washington Redskins to change their name
Daniel Snyder has several options
COVID-19 presents every Big Ten school with a cost-cutting scenario
Ohio State has won three straight outright Big Ten football championships. How much longer will that dominance last, and which team in the league is the best bet to interrupt the streak.
Mike Gundy is ordered to become a better friend to his players
The Separation of Church and State is not what you think it is.
The first thing God made
The wisdom of a gentle answer and what it can accomplish
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Show notes for July 1:
Mr. Spielman is getting a bad vibe about football in the fall.
July 1 is a landmark day for the Hooley family cable bill, Bobby Bonilla, Deron Williams and Spiels' youngest daughter.
Did J.K. Dobbins and Zeke Elliott get dissed by the Big Ten?
Spiels can't find something that got lost in The Move, but Bruce has the same item and isn't the least bit aware where his is located.
How to build trust with your children.
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Mr. Spielman is back from vacation for the June 28 podcast:
How do you make first-team All-Vacation?
Cam Newton is a Patriot
Richard Sherman isn't happy
Carolina would rather have Bridgewater than Cam
Bowling Green athletic department call gives us a window into college athletics this fall
The reporting of COVID-19 numbers doesn't tell the whole story
A doctor on the front lines translates what the numbers mean
Has Fox given Spiels his broadcast schedule yet?
Fox must believe strongly in NFL football this fall to give up the U.S. Open golf contract
High school, college and NFL football each pose their own challenges
Vacation puts pleasant thoughts in Spiels' head, and causes him to reflect on his blessings.
When you hear terms that sound good, make sure you view them through the prism of God's truth before you get on board.
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On a Monday, June 15, edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
Is the Buckeye Pledge prudent or unfair?
Herschel Walker steps up with a selfless offer
MLB nears a deadline
Kyrie Irving throws his flat-earth logic into NBA resumption
The best OSU point guard ever
Ben Watson does a great thing
Bill O'Brien and Baker Mayfield will kneel
Do the freedoms people want extend to those they don't like
Jerry Jones gets ripped for saying nothing
Peter gives instruction on how to serve nobly amid chaos
Husbands have an important duty
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On today's June 8 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
If you thought Colin Kaepernick's protest was behind the NFL...
Ohio State formally endorses Black Lives Matter movement
Ex-Bengal Ken Riley dies
A masked man will win The Memorial
Indy 500 won't run without fans
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On a Friday, June 5, edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
Drew Brees answers questions, gets ripped, apologizes
The answer from Drew Brees you didn't hear
How did Jesus deal with racism
A religion without grace is a counterfeit religion
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On a Wednesday, June 3 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
Chris has hope for America's future and explains why
Bruce is skeptical America can ever be united and puts the blame on his profession
OSU has a new president
Dabo Swinney gets ripped by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated
Jeremiah 32:27 reminds us of an important truth
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast discusses current events in America.
We wish we had sports to discuss, but we don't.
And, it would be disingenuous of us to pledge that we, "Tackle Life," without confronting this unrest.
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On the Friday, May 29 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
The Spielman Family move is nearing its conclusion
We draw four winners of $250 each for COVID-19 relief
The St. Petersburg Bowl needs a sponsor
The Browns are in the running for free agent defensive end Jadaveon Clowney
Is Clowney worth $17 million or more per-year
Getting Clowney might mean cutting Olivier Vernon
Clay Mathews Jr. is out there at a budget rate
Spiels has an explanation for the inconsistency of Baker Mayfield
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On the May 27, We Tackle Life, podcast:
Spiels gets back into church for mass.
The family is moving, and 36 is not enjoying it.
There's good news on the sports front, starting with the National Hockey League
Columbus has the venues to become one of the NHL's two Hub cities. There are nine other cities competing for those spots.
The Blue Jackets will face the Maple Leafs in the first round of the expanded NHL playoffs.
Michigan's president sounds an ominous tone for college football
The New Jersey and Illinois governors are very lockdown-centric. What will that mean for Rutgers, Illinois, Northwestern and the Big Ten?
It's one thing to be cautious. It's another to cancel college football when the rest of the conference is playing. Do Michigan, Illinois or New Jersey governors have the political capital to do that?
Memorial Day 2011 is when Ohio State fired Jim Tressel. If that hadn't happened, if Tress had stayed at OSU for four or five more years to coach Braxton Miller, where would Urban Meyer have landed for his coaching comeback?
The jobs that were open point Meyer in one direction.
But some jobs might have opened if he had been available, and the prospects for OSU fans and the rest of college football are downright scary to contemplate.
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A Friday, May 22 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast includes:
Mr. Spielman gets back out there as Ohio opens
Where did Spiels eat his first public meal in months?
Gene Smith assesses OSU's voluntary workout precautions
How will Ohio State decide who gets football tickets in a reduced-capacity Ohio Stacium
Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman joins the show
What did Rick take from the remote NFL Draft experience
Rick and his wife, Michelle, have adopted six children and he has some amazing stories to tell about their family.
Bruce asks Rick the one question that to this point was solely an unconfirmed rumor
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The Wednesday, May 20, edition of the We Tackle Life podcast includes discussion on:
College football's likely return
Gene Smith holding a conference call to update reporters
Gordon Gee leading the way by talking common sense
Spielman's search for a natural anti-inflammatory
Chad Ochocinco's big tip
How Jeff Hafley's job might have become more difficult
Resisting the urge to retaliate
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The May 15 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast covers adjustments college athletic programs are making to cope with cost cutbacks related to COVID-19 and a 30-minute conversation with OSU basketball coach Chris Holtmann.
The May 13 episode of the Spielman and Hooley, We Tackle Life, podcast includes a visit with Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno and discussions about how high school sports and college sports might be playd in the fall.
On a Monday, May 11 edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
A shoutout to OSU wrestling coach Tom Ryan and to former Buckeye Joe Dumas, watching us live on Facebook.
Spiels is doing Fox NFL promos on Twitter
College football ramping back up, but how would quarantining the Buckeyes work?
Does football spread COVID-19?
The Last Dance documentary continues on ESPN.
Michael Jordan's competitive desire is iconic to Mr. Spielman
Bruce askes if Spiels would trade the man he is for the man Jordan appears to be, and that's where the real conversation starts...
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This episode of the Spielman and Hooley. "We Tackle Life" podcast welcomes OSU wrestling coach Tom Ryan after a discussion of the potential for Oregon's game against Ohio State to be cancelled or altered, the Bengals and Browns schedules and Jim Harbaugh's big idea for the NFL Draft.
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Welcome to a Wednesday, May 6, edition of the We Tackle Life podcast:
Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence for the No. 1 overall pick in 2021
Will a summer without football workouts hurt Fields' development
The Bengals' schedule suggests a transformation under Joe Burrow
The Browns' schedule offers some easy pre-game hype for almost every out-of-division opponent
Mr. Spielman has a reasonable idea for NFL announcing teams to cut costs for their networks and get to know teams better.
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The latest Ohio stay-home order extends to May 29
Would Spiels do another PSA for shelter-in-place?
Mr. Spielman has a Whopper of a night
HemisphereCoffeeRoasters.com will start your day off right
Iowa is ready to play some football
A new sponsor joins the show and really fits what we're about
Remember the name, AUIinfo.com, for help with health insurance benefits for individuals or small businesses
The Bengals release Andy Dalton
Bruce should have taken the bet Spiels proposed over Dalton's salary
D.J. Carton and other transfers get some bad news
Name, image and likeness compensation is on the way. What could Justin Fields make?
How Ohio State is unique in the NIL game
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More Coronavirus conversation in the wake of Gov. DeWine's decision not to mandate masks
To mask or not to mask?
Why the "if-we-can-save-one-life" argument isn't applicable
What Last Dance shows us about Michael Jordan vs. LeBron
Jordan realized he had to sacrifice to win
There's a GM lesson with a spiritual parallel
Implementation is going to be clunky
NCAA readies its name-image-and-likeness compensation rules
Spiels offers Bruce some advice with a prickly ethical issue
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A post-NFL first-round edition of the Spielman & Hooley, "We Tackle Life," podcast:
Joe Burrow goes No. 1 overall and LSU fans don't like him being referred to as a Buckeye
Chase Young and Jeff Okudah follow at No. 2 and No. 3. That's another recruiting win for the Buckeyes.
Damon Arnette gives OSU three first-rounders and builds on OSU's defensive back legacy in the NFL
Joe Burrow gave the best answer of the night.
Jeff Hafley had a good night as Boston College's head coach
Spiels donates his compensation for working the draft on various Detroit Lions' platforms to the goal of raising $40,000 for COVID-19 relief.
We draw four winners for $250 each in COVID-19 relief.
The Raiders take Damon Arnette before anticipated.
The one trait Damon Arnette has that could come back to haunt him in the NFL
OSU's legacy in the draft under Urban Meyer is utterly amazing
Albert Breer wears his Buckeye fandom for all to see, and provides some great stats to back it up
ESPN's coverage of the draft in unusual circumstances
There were a few Captain Obvious momeents in the draft analysis
Spiels found something way in the back of his closet that he's rocking today.
The source of comfort and the basis for hope
Why would you give someone who did something terrible to you the power to decide your destiny?
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We take a break from NFL Draft talk to share our thoughts on COVID-19's response, emotions, fears and frustrations.
We'll have a bonus edition of the We Tackle Life podcast on Thursday, going deep into the Draft and other sports topics.
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Today, we discuss the Buckeyes in the draft who are not named Chase Young, Jeff Okudah or J.K. Dobbins.
There are 10 OSU players likely to be drafted this weekend. We run through them one-by-one and give our analysis of each.
Spiels is absolute enthralled by the ESPN documentary on Michael Jordan's final championship, Last Dance.
In the faith portion, Chris shares powerful insight into why he felt compelled to raise $40,000 for COVID-19 relief and other instances in history where the number, 40, was Biblically significant.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about the no-win situation state officials are in establishing COVID-19 precautions, OSU President Michael Drake's interview about the impact of safety measures on the start of the college football season, the final auction price of Chris' Detroit Lions' throwback uniform, whether fans would attend the Ohio Stat-Bowling Green game if current circumstances prevail and a ridiculous criticism of Tom Brady.
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It's Good Friday and we draw the names of four winners of $250 each in our COVID-19 relief giveaway, funded by Mr. Spielman's memorabilia auctions.
The fourth item -- a Detroit Lions throwback uniform and 1994 Pro Bowl watch -- sold on Ebay Thursday night and brings the grand total for four items auctioned so far to $24,000. That's more than halfway to Chris' goal of $40,000.
The next item could be Spiels' 1987 Cotton Bowl uniform, helmet and red football cleats, which he wore while returning an interception of Kevin Murray for a touchdown in OSU's victory over Texas A&M. Spiels was awarded game MVP honors in that first-ever appearance by a Big Ten team in the Cotton Bowl.
Many people don't want to ask questions about the wisdom of closing the entire state for COVID-19 precautions. Would that attitude prevail into the summer? Into the fall?
OSU President Michael Drake, in an interview with WOSU radio, says there will be some impact on the college football season from the coronavirus.
Drake's options range from cancellation of the season to having the season with limited fan exposure.
Chris and Bruce have decidedly different opinions on how full Ohio Stadium would be if current conditions persist, but there is no state prohibition against attending the OSU-Bowling Green game scheduled for Sept. 5.
Wisconsin declines the option to welcome spring sports athletes back for an additional year of eligibility in 2021.
Badgers athletic director Barry Alvarez says the NCAA overreacted by granting the waiver opportunity to spring athletes and that the option causes many problems.
Tom Brady's interview on Howard Stern lands him in the crosshairs of anonymous criticism.
The challenges of raising a daughter growing into a different phase of life intersects with the message of Good Friday.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes the resumption of Chris' auctions for COVID-19 relief and an update on how close he is to meeting his goal of $40,000 raised; Ohio State's highest-profile employees get in on the giving spirit; the most important man for NFL GMs to know when it comes to assessing the Buckeyes; Rick Spielman's treasured possession on draft night, which player is the best long-term producer in this draft and Jimmy Sotos' transfer to OSU hoops.
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Chris' is more than halfway to his goal of $40,000 for COVID-19 relief given the success of his latest auction, which ends at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Ryan Day, Chris Holtmann and Gene Smith join together to benefit the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy gets ripped for his plan to resume college football safely.
Wouldn't it be more productive to offer a better plan than simply to rip Gundy's plan?
J.K. Dobbins put plenty of evidence on tape that he's a big-time player, including production in the Buckeyes' biggest games.
Vikings GM Rick Spielman will reach out to someone at Ohio State to get to get the straight scoop on OSU's prospects.
What is the one thing Rick Spielman keeps in his wallet to remind him of an important priority when assessing draft choices?
Isaiah Simmons and Jeff Okudah are in the conversation for best long-term prospect in this NFL Draft.
Jimmy Sotos transfers from Bucknell to Ohio State.
Is it a worrisome circumstance that OSU is losing three players via transfer, while perhaps starting three transfers next season, and redshirting a fourth?
Confidence is important in something besides sports.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes the kind gesture made by the purchaser of Chris' 1984 Big Ten Championship ring, the drama surrounding his COVID-19 relief auctions being halted and then restored, broadcast plans for the NFL Draft, a nefarious possibility making NFL GMs nervous and Luther Muhammad's transfer from Ohio State.
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Spielman's 1984 Big Ten championship ring sells for $12,000, with every penny going toward the podcast's Friday drawings that award cash to those nominated for COVID-19 relief.
The man who purchased the ring makes a magnanimous gesture to restore it to the Spielman family in the future.
The three items auctioned so far have brought in over $16,000 toward the goal of $40,000.
The power of social media comes to Spielman's defense when something happened Sunday to take the auctions down for a few hours.
The resolution of that matter is a testament to the benefits of talking out issues of disagreement and winds up putting more money toward not just COVID-19 relief, but the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
Reports are that NFL Draft coverage will merge the talents at ESPN and the NFL Network.
Vikings GM Rick Spielman has a bandwidth issue, and many other concerns, as the virtual NFL Draft approaches.
The Houston Astros used artificial intelligence to gain a competitive advantage. What if that same sort of thinking applies to the NFL Draft and espionage intrudes?
Rick Spielman demonstrated brotherly loyalty in a fashion that will never be forgotten.
Luther Muhammad enters the Transfer Portal.
What is going on with Buckeye hoops and the defections?
Each of the four departures from players who could have returned next year fall under one umbrella, and it's not a flattering umbrella. Or, at least, it didn't used to be.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes the drawing of four winners of $250 apiece from Chris' auctions of his personal memorabilia, Kaleb Wesson's decision to enter the NBA Draft, contingency plans for the 2020 college football season and a little-known fact about Sonny Spielman.
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The auction for Chris' 1984 Big Ten championship ring is up to $10,000, with one day to go.
The price for Spielman's 1994 All-Madden Team leather jacket has topped $2,500.
Kaleb Wesson enters the NBA Draft.
This is the second time Kaleb has tested the professional waters. The first time, he dipped his toe in. This time, it seems he's diving in.
COVID-19 will likely change how prospects like Wesson go through the pre-draft process. That could increase the likelihood he returns to OSU.
You probably know that Chris' dad, Sonny, was a football coach. But did you know what else was in his athletic repertoire?
A story from WatchStadium.com surveys Division I athletic directors, who are already planning for dramatic alterations to the college football season.
One option is to eliminate non-conference games and start the season in October. That would be devastating to programs like Bowling Green, which depends on the check it would get from playing at Ohio State to operate its athletic department.
If spring football in 2021 really means the 2020 season is played in the spring, that would take a toll on some minor bowl games.
The optics of allowing fall sport athletes to return to campus for competition, but keeping other students away and holding classes on line would be a challenge to get past some university presidents.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes Chris explaining why he is selling some really cool NFL memorabilia to benefit those impacted by COVID-19 quarantines, Adam Schefter's objection to the NFL Draft proceeding on schedule, Urban Meyer's requirements for every recruit, whether Joe Burrow, Jeff Okudah or Chase Young are a bigger NFL risk and why the Bengals would be taking an unnecessary and unwise risk trading the top pick.
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Chris Spielman is selling is some unique mementos from his NFL career to benefit persons impacted financially by COVID-19 cutbacks, so get your nominations for those in need to spielmanhooleypodcast@gmail.com
It's great to have a philosophy. It's greater and more authentic to live it out.
Adam Schefter takes a dim view of the NFL proceeding with draft plans as scheduled, and voices a preference for the league cancelling some things it hasn't cancelled yet.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson may be coming back for another made-for-TV match play event with Peyton Manning and Tom Brady as partners.
The golf match may also include a celebrity commentator whose expertise in golf is, well, legendary.
Urban Meyer shares his recruiting priorities with Fox Sports.
Where did Urban get those ideas? It might surprise you. Then again, it might not, once you think about it.
Joe Burrow, Chase Young and Jeff Okudah could go first, second and third in the NFL Draft. Those are three Urban Meyer recruits with each of the five qualities he prioritizes.
Which one of the three -- Burrow, Okudah or Young -- is the biggest NFL risk?
An emailer wants to work out with Mr. Spielman and get some tips.
A scary personal story leads to an affirmation of those who sacrifice for others and encouragement to apply your gifts to bless others.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes an explanation for the videos Chris is shooting to entertain people during COVID-19 quarantines, how NFL teams will execute the draft away from their team facilities, whether social-distancig limits on in-person scouting will impact J.K. Dobbins and other Buckeyes in the draft and Kirk Herbstreit's assessment of whether there will be college football this fall.
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Mr. Spielman takes to Instagram and Twitter with some humorously helpful, or helpfully humerous videos that mix football fundamentals with COVID-19 social distancing wisdom.
The NFL Draft is going on as scheduled April 23, but not the way it has in the past.
Roger Goodell puts limits on every team that may only be necessary for one team.
Guess who's moving?
J.K. Dobbins couldn't complete Combine workouts because of a pulled hamstring. Now he can't show his speed at an OSU Pro Day, or visit teams in person. How much impact will this have on his draft stock?
Robert Landers, Davon Hamilton, Jordan Fuller and Malik Harrison are also in the draft pool and possibly impacted by the new draft procedures.
Kirk Herbstreit makes national headlines by saying that he would be "shocked" if there is college or NFL football this fall.
Shoutout to 10 TV's Dom Tiberi on an impressive work anniversary.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes an assessment of Ryan Day's comments about the likelihood of Ohio State playing football in the fall, the Bengals' free-agent spending spree that includes signing Vonn Bell, how COVID-19 cutbacks impact Robert Landers and other second-round-and-down Buckeyes in the NFL Draft and what Vikings GM Rick Spielman cant do any more.
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Ryan Day gives details on how OSU is coping with coronavirus limitations on what would be a normal spring practice season.
The Buckeyes are staying in touch just like the rest of us.
Jack Miller and C.J. Stroud are no longer on campus, which complicates their ability to progress in the backup quarterback battle.
The Woody Hayes Athletic Center is closed, but the coaches are still finding ways to get together twice each day.
There are some questions that Day won't attempt to answer.
The cutbacks take college football back to how it once worked when it came to summer practice.
If the college football season gets cut in length, it might resemble something that worked out pretty well for the Buckeyes more than 50 years ago.
We draw four winners of $100 in our weekly nomination of those impacted by job loss because of Ohio's Shelter in Place order.
The Bengals spend $145 million in free agency.
Vonn Bell is among the newest Bengals in what they hope will be a defensive makeover.
Cincinnati's secondary was abysmal last season, but Bell and two refugees from the Minnesota Vikings might change that.
Oh, don't forget, the Bengals will be getting Jonah Williams from last year's draft to bolster the offensive line.
Joe Burrow will have weapons, but he is in a tough division from which to reach the playoffs as a rookie.
Rick Spielman and other GMs in the NFL are going to have to get creative when it comes to preparing for the draft.
When it comes to cell signal and bandwidth, Rick Spielman is running into some of the same problems as the Two Men in a Basement NFL consulting firm.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes a scouting report on transfer running back Trey Semon, a recap of the contract Malcolm Jenkins signed with the New Orleans Saints, discussion about the likelihood of the NFL Draft occurring in April and questions for Ryan Day via an upcoming teleconference.
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An Oklahoma reporter provides a scouting report on Trey Sermon.
The qualities Sermon exhibits make him sound somewhat like Master Teague and somewhat like J.K. Dobbins.
What's the ceiling for Sermon as the Buckeyes' starter?
Sermon is the best Ohio State could have done given the situation it is in at running back.
Ryan Day is holding a teleconference on Sunday.
Mr. Spielman suggests a question for Coach Day, and it's a good one.
Day's availability will give us a window into where the Buckeye players are right now, and whether they can do any work together?
The COVID-19 precautions prevent OSU from discovering the most important thing it prioritized for spring practice.
Karl Anthony Towns' personalizes the coronavirus crisis, and he likely won't be the last athlete touched by it.
Malcolm Jenkins' contract with the New Orleans Saints says something if you read between the lines.
NFL general managers are at odds with Roger Goodell over proceeding with the draft on April 23.
Why will some teams have an advantage over others and is there any way to eliminate that?
A Tweet sparks a private conversation that's held very publicly.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about the transfers of Trey Sermon and Seth Towns to Ohio State, whether the New England Patriots will settle on Andy Dalton and the courses D.J. Carton and Alonzo Gaffney have chosen to pursue their basketball dreams.
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Trey Sermon transfers from Oklahoma to Ohio State.
Where does Sermon fit in the Buckeyes' running back rotation?
Sermon played well against OSU in his one game in Ohio Stadium.
Does Ohio State's running game afford Sermon the same stylistic approach as Oklahoma's?
It's useful to remember the reason why Sermon is leaving Oklahoma.
OSU running backs coach Tony Alford had a close relationship with Sermon as a high school recruit.
Ohio State basketball set the stage for Sermon's transfer by getting Harvard graduate transfer Seth Towns on Saturday night.
Towns made his announcement on SportsCenter.
Towns has a well-conceived plan for success, not solely in basketball, but professionally after his playing career ends.
D.J. Carton is taking a different approach to realizing his dreams.
Ohio State laid out a path for Carton that seemed right on schedule, so why would he bail?
Has Carton enhanced or damaged his chances of becoming a long-time NBA player by transferring from Ohio State.
C.J. Walker and Carton shared time last season and Walker took off after Carton's departure. That can't be undervalued in the Carton transfer picture.
Alonzo Gaffney seems set on turning professional now.
Where can he play for pay, and will that afford him a realistic path to becoming what he seemed destined for as an elite high school player?
Tom Brady is off to Tampa, leaving a hole at quarterback in New England. Andy Dalton hasn't landed anywhere yet. Are the Patriots interested, or should they ride Jarrett Stidham?
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Proverbs provides daily wisdom.
Fear is a liar.
Paul wrote it 2,000 years ago. It still speaks powerfully.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about the D.J. Carton's exit from Ohio State, an evaluation of the Browns and Bengals free-agent signings, Kaleb Wesson's viability as an NBA draft pick and why Ezekiel Elliott's contract may become an albatross for the Dallas Cowboys.
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The D.J. Carton era didn't turn out the way anyone envisioned when he signed with Ohio State.
Mr. Spielman is ramping up his 6,000-mile aerobic challenge now that he's spending more time at home during COVID-19 precautions.
There is a football analogy that applies to buying into the restrictions recommended to curb the virus' spread.
Four people win $100 in the first of five weekly drawings aimed at helping those impacted by coronavirus cutbacks.
Chris Holtmann's comments about Kaleb Wesson indicate he's likely to leave OSU for the NBA draft. Is Wesson a lock to get taken, or to last in the league? If not, can he make a good living in Europe.
Alonzo Gaffney is also a candidate to leave the Buckeyes, but his probable destination may surprise you.
There is some possible good news on the horizon for OSU hoops. Harvard transfer Seth Towns, the career scoring leader at Northland, is down to Ohio State and Duke for his future basketball home.
ESPN has unveiled its bracket of the 64 best March Madness players of all time. It's a ridiculous endeavor that could have been fixed easily.
Not to be outdone by the Browns, the Bengals jump into free agency.
Cleveland didn't stop with the signings of Case Keenum, Austin Hooper and Jack Conklin. The Browns also grabbed a safety and a starting linebacker.
Todd Gurley's exit from Los Angeles provides the stat of the day.
There's a quality we admire in athletes that we don't model enough ourselves.
Spiels shows off his vocabulary and enlightens us about Saint Rocco.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about the Browns' free-agency spending spree, Case Keenum as the perfect backup to Baker Mayfield, Ron Lewis' big shot that saved the Buckeyes and whether Malcolm Jenkins fits in Cleveland.
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We observe social distancing in the podcast studios out of respect for COVID-19.
NFL players upset with the new CBA deal aren't letting their objection keep them from signing big free-agent deals.
We like the NFL conducting business as usual amid coronavirus cutbacks, but some people don't.
Phillip Rivers in Indy or Teddy Bridgewater in Carolina...which makes more sense?
You can nominate someone impacted by job cutbacks to win $100 on Friday.
Rick Spielman makes a gangsta trade.
Case Keenum comes to Cleveland.
Two Buckeye football reporters argue over something they could have both agreed on.
Spiels gives a scouting report on Austin Hooper and Jack Conklin
Doug Lesmerises recommends the Browns sign Malcolm Jenkins.
Tom Brady appears bound for Tampa.
Happy anniversary, Ron Lewis. He hit a big, really big, shot against Xavier that, had it not gone down, might have changed the course of history for Thad Matta, Mike Conley and Greg Oden.
Emailers nominate people in need to win $100.
Spiels gives his review of the Impossible Whopper. Both of them.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about the National Football League Players Association narrowly approving a 10-year collective bargaining agreement to maintain labor peace in the league, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith's update on COVID-19-related precautions on campus and how those will impact the Buckeyes football team.
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COVID-19 brings a halt to sports in America.
This gives us an opportunity to pull together and sacrifice for each other.
Email the show at spielmanhooleypodcast@gmail.com to enter a drawing aimed at filling in some of the financial gaps forced upon you by coronavirus concerns.
Why the NFLPA made the right decision to ratify the new CBA.
There will now be seven playoff teams per-conference, hence only one bye on each side of the playoff bracket.
A 17-game regular season arrives in 2021.
It's impossible with 17 games to split the schedule evenly home and road. There are several options on how that can be handled, including one that plays the 17 extra games league-wide in foreign markets or domestic markets without current teams.
Gene Smith held a conference call Friday to outline measures Ohio State is taking to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak and what that means for the athletic department.
OSU athletes, and all students, must be out of the dorms next week.
Athletic facilities are closed by order of the Big Ten until April 6.
Ohio State hasn't cancelled the remainder of spring practice yet, but that seems inevitable.
Smith says he is in favor of an extra year of eligibility for both spring sports athletes, who have had their seasons wiped out, and winter sports athletes who did not get to compete for a championship.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about how the NCAA should react to the cancellation of spring sports going forward, what areas of OSU's football development are most impacted by the COVID-19 precautions and whether the Buckeyes are better-positioned than other schools to handle the consequences.
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Coronavirus concerns result in the cancellation of the NCAA Basketball Tournament and all spring sports.
Personalizing the end of the college basketball season and the spring sports season puts some possible solutions on the table for consideration.
The NCAA would have to allow special exemptions for schools to carry extra scholarship players next season.
Not every player would want the extra year's eligibility that might be extended.
Evaluating the COVID-19 adjustments in a year or two will perhaps result in some dramatic changes to college sports.
One of the things that could come from this is the elimination of spring football.
OSU has 15 early enrollees who sacrificed the end of their senior years in high school to play spring football. Is that something that could be eliminated in the future?
The Browns issue an edict that has a Big Brother feel to it.
Television networks suddenly have gigantic programming blocks to fill.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about the pay raises for members of Ryan Day's football staff, widespread Coronavirus precautions that impact sporting events scheduled to take place on the Ohio State campus and whether the Buckeyes' Spring Game could or should be cancelled in the wake of COVID 19 fears.
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The Browns release Christian Kirksey and Joe Schobert is likely gone on Day One of free agency.
Pay numbers are in for Ryan Day's assistants and the Buckeyes are setting the pace.
OSU's defensive staff will include three assistant coaches over the $1 million mark.
The back story on how Greg Mattison, Larry Johnson and Karey Coombs wound up as the pacesetters on the highest-paid defensive staff in college football.
Brian Hartline received the biggest percentage increase in pay of any OSU assistant and still, in light of his recent work, might be underpaid.
The reason some OSU assistants received minimal raises and others' pay jumped significantly.
Coronavirus precautions impact Ohio High School Athletic Association championships scheduled for the Ohio State campus this weekend.
Why are the limitations on attendance coming fast and furious?
Will OSU cancel its spring football game? Has that ever happened before?
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU's 71-63 victory over Illinois, what the legends of 1960 national championship team had to say, how Master Teague might be injured and whether escalating salaries among NFL analysts will filter down to the common analyst.
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Ohio State loses at Michigan State on Senior Day for the Spartans.
Cassius Winston played one of his best games ever and Kaleb Wesson, uh, did not.
What happens to Wesson when he struggles like this?
OSU gets Purdue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Round One of the Big Ten Tournament. A win advances the Buckeyes to play Michigan State on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Bruce said on Friday that the ideal Big Ten Tournanament scenario was an opening-round win and then a second-round loss so the team could be fully rested for the NCAA Tournament. Now that a second shot at MSU looms, does he still feel that way?
Mr. Spielman said this should happen and now it has.
Was it the original mistake or the double-down that sealed the fate of this reporter?
Kaleb Wesson might be playing his final season for OSU. Is he ready for the NBA? Would he get drafted? Would returning to school and playing for the Buckeyes as a senior make any difference in his basketball future?
Emailers weigh in on the ideal scenario for the Buckeyes at the Big Ten Tournament and the game-ops at Value City Arena.
Like the Apostle Paul said, "As much as is possible, live at peace with others."
Sometimes the best prayer is, "Help me with my unbelief"
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU's 71-63 victory over Illinois, io State what he accomplished at LSU.
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Ohio State's course correction continues with a ninth win in 11 games at the expense of Illinois' Big Ten title hopes.
E.J. Liddell comes off the Buckeyes' short bench and plays very big for the Buckeyes.
Senior Night offers Danny Hummer his first start. If you didn't know it, Danny was a baller back in his Upper Arlington High School days.
Kofi Cockburn of Illinois is the largest human being Bruce has ever laid eyes on. Lovie Smith might want to check him out as a tight end or defensive end.
Yes, Mr. Spielman, the Dispatch is still in business.
Speaking of big men, OSU's Kaleb Wesson is channeling his inner bully and playing great when needed.
We need emailers to settle an argument about whether it would be good for Ohio State to win the Big Ten Tournament or lose in its second game and get the weekend to rest for the NCAA Tournament.
C.J. Walker sensed an opportunity with D.J. Carton's departure and Walker has delivered in a big way.
What a treat to hear from Jerry Lucas and other members of OSU's 1960 NCAA Championship team.
A possible clarification on Master Teague's injury.
There is a reason why Ohio State, and other schools, aren't forthcoming with the details on player injuries.
Mr. Spielman's former academic advisor at OSU says the big man did not get to major in the subject he preferred.
Al Michaels may get traded from NBC to ESPN. Al has already been traded once before, and what ABC received in return may surprise you.
Peyton Manning could trump Tony Romo's $18 million annual contract to broadcast football. Will this salary escalation among analysts filter down to the Spielman level?
An emailer makes us laugh repeatedly with references to previous issues raised on the podcast.
Another emailer affirms the effort to be more civil on Twitter.
We check Bruce's Timeline to see how he's doing and gauge whether he went over the line in a Tweet disclosing the error that often courses through the national media coverage of the issues of the day.
Some encouragement amid depression and despair.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU running back Master Teague's spring practice injury, the Coronavirus and its impact on sports in Columbus and beyond, Spiels' trip home to Massillon, Dwayne Haskins' future with the Redskins and how big Joe Burrow would have been had he done for Ohio State what he accomplished at LSU.
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Just as Bruce wrote about Master Teague taking over for J.K. Dobbins, and a day after asking Ryan Day about him, OSU's sophomore running back suffers an injury that will keep him out all of spring football and perhaps in the fall.
Who is left at running back for spring and how might the depth chart look in the fall?
Demario McCall worked at wide receiver on Monday, but he's probably moving back to running back.
How many teams on OSU's schedule are good enough to beat the Buckeyes if they are only average at running back?
The Arnold's Fitness Expo is cancelled because of concerns over the Coronavirus spreading to Columbus among the 200,000 visitors who typically attend the event downtown.
There will be no crowds allowed at the Arnold competition in Columbus. Are we headed for similar restraints on attendance at the NCAA Tournament?
Spiels goes home to Massillon and takes to Instagram with a landmark from his past.
Do dads remember their youth?
Dwayne Haskins is in the spotlight as rumors surface that Washington might be looking at Tua No. 2 in the draft.
Should the Bengals take Haskins and the No. 2 pick in exchange for the No. 1 overall?
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU's basketball victory over Michigan, Jeff Okudah's performance Sunday at the NFL Scouting Combine, which players showed off their athleticism in front of pro scouts and whether Joe Burrow should make the Bengals nervous.
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OSU defeats Michigan, 77-63, to continue an amazing stretch of success in the rough-and-tumble Big Ten.
3:00 -- Buckeyes get it done despite Kaleb Wesson struggling from inside the arc. Duane Washington delivers them from danger early. Andre Wesson comes up big at the end and C.J. Walker was solid throughout. Oh, and don't forget Luther Muhammad.
4:00 -- Ohio State's short rotation wasn't an issue on Sunday and hopefully won't be in the future.
5:00 -- Would it be a good or bad thing if OSU wins the Big Ten Tournament?
6:00 -- It will be a show on Thursday when the Buckeyes finish the season at home and some greats from the past return, including Jerry Lucas and Bob Knight.
7:00 -- While celebrating Ohio State's 8-2 record over its last 10 games, it's probably only fair to recognize that Chris Holtmann has answered his critics questions about whether he's the right man for the job.
15:00 J.K. Dobbins' nagging injuries keep him from running or working out at the NFL Scouting Combine.
22:00 Joe Burrow wants the Bengals to Franchise Tag A.J. Green.
23:00 -- If Tua's hip checks out medically, should the Bengals take a look at him instead of Burrow, given how Burrow has been chilly toward playing in Cincinnati?
24:00 Andy Dalton's possible destinations.
25:00 Shoutout to Michigan Man Rich Eisen for doing a nice thing for charity.
26:00 Henry Ruggs and others flash some serious athleticism at the Combine.
30:00 Tanner Muse gets our attention again. Does this explain the Fiesta Bowl?
32:00 Time for an iTunes review.
35:00 Faith segment hits on affirming a quality you notice in others, a struggle needing your intervention and a place to find solid, plain-spoken wisdom from someone who doubted and then figured life out.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU's easy win at Nebraska, the sniping between head coach Chris Holtmann and Maryland's Mark Turgeon, Ohio State's players at the NFL Scouting Combine and the amount of Ryan Day's contract buyout.
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0-3 -- A progress report on a Twitter makeover.
3:30 Duane Washington gets OSU started on the right foot and the Buckeyes cruise from there in an easy win at Nebraska.
5:00 Kaleb Wesson's career-high 18 rebounds is hopefully a hint of things to come down the stretch.
The transition Washington has made from one type of guard to another is not easy to accomplish.
10:20 Spiels reflects on one of the most difficult phone calls a father can receive.
14:00 The crescendo is getting louder as OSU's Chris Holtmann claps back again at Maryland's Mark Turgeon.
ESPN analyst Robbie Hummel joins the fray and may merit status as an honorary Buckeye.
22:00 Chase Young says he is the best player in the draft, but where does Mr. Spielman put him in the pecking order with the Bosa brothers?
30:00 J.K. Dobbins is in the running for best running back in the draft, but will he run on Friday with a couple of nagging injuries?
34:00 Who are the other running backs likely to compete with Dobbins as first running back off the board?
K.J. Hill runs a slow time, but there's still time to make up for that.
41:00 Ohio State increases Ryan Day's buyout, but there's no wisdom in raising it so high he's held prisoner if he really wants to try the NFL.
45:00 Review of the day 56:00 Faith segment...when is the last time you acted in a supernatural way?
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about Ryan Day's contract extension, the NFL Players Association getting a new deal to ratify, Joe Burrow putting his anti-Bengals rumors to rest and the suspension of Tony Grossi for comments about Baker Mayfield.
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Ohio State extends Ryan Day's contract by three years and hikes his pay well over $6 million.
What is the reason for OSU to do this with four years remaining on Day's original contract?
Will this make any difference in keeping NFL teams away from Day?
Does Day now make more than most NFL coaches?
Speaking of money, there's a lot more of it available to NFL players if they ratify the new Collective Bargaining Agreement the owners have proposed.
Seventeen games will become the norm for 10 years if the deal gets OK'd.
This will give NFL players the biggest piece of the revenue pie of any major sports league.
We remember a "fussbudget" from Spielman's OSU days.
Joe Burrow does damage control on his passive-aggressive treatment of the Bengals in advance of the NFL Scouting Combine.
Should the Bengals take a trade with Carolina if it offered three No. 1 picks for Burrow?
Spiels might be getting to do preseason games with Tua Tagovailoa in Detroit.
Tony Grossi gets suspended from ESPN Cleveland for a comment about Baker Mayfield.
An emailer takes Bruce to task for his Twitter persona.
Spiels foreshadows his address to Ohio legislators.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU's 79-72 win over Maryland, a difference of opinion between coaches on the physicality of the Buckeyes' Kaleb Wesson and Cardale Jones' first loss in the XFL.
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Luther Muhammad comes up big for OSU in a seven-point win over the nation's No. 7 team.
Muhammad's success wasn't restricted to the offensive end. He also had a great game defensively on Maryland's leading scorer, Anthony Cowan.
Kaleb Wesson didn't play well at Iowa, and faced the threat of additional embarrassment from Maryland's Jalen Smith. This time, the OSU big man delivered.
Wesson's defense was a little too physical for the liking of Maryland coach Mark Turgeon.
Not surprisingly, OSU's Chris Holtmann didn't endorse Turgeon's view of things.
Turgeon would be using Wesson exactly like Holtmann is using Wesson if Maryland had a big man whose skills mirrored Wesson's.
Kyle Young's injury has been diagnosed as a high ankle sprain. Maybe OSU will get lucky and it will be a low ankle sprain that allows him to play Sunday against Mcihigan.
The Wolverines are 9-7 in the Big Ten, and thus two games up on Ohio State entering the final two weeks of the season.
Duane Washington's emergence as a dribble-drive threat has been a welcome addition to the offense.
Holtmann predicted that Muhammad would win a game for the Buckeyes with his offense. But in so doing, the coach might have torched a sponsorship from a corporate partner.
Cardale Jones lost his first game since high school with the DC Defenders' 39-9 defeat in Los Angeles. Jones threw four interceptions.
The faith portion of the podcast may expand in coming months once spring football and the NFL Draft are over.
Answered prayer demonstrates how much God is invested in the smallest details of our lives.
We have to be honest about who we are, but also realize there is a way to shed those things permanently and move past them.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU's loss at Iowa, the NFL's proposed collective bargaining agreement, holes the Buckeyes must fill to contend for the College Football Playoff championship and what Spiels is dreaming about at night.
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The Buckeyes come out asleep against Iowa and suffer the consequences in a nine-point loss that seemed much worse.
Luka Garza wins the battle of the big men with Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson.
Iowa has support players it can count on and the Buckeyes do not.
D.J. Carton returns with the team from Iowa City.
Carton's return to Columbus doesn't mean he's returning to the team any time soon.;
NFL players have a new collective bargaining agreement to examine.
J.J. Watt is not a fan of the deal that would bring a 17th game and one more playoff team, plus some concessions on marijuana testing and training camp that players will like.
Greg Robinson is no longer a Cleveland Brown and he won't be after what he's accused of doing.
Alex Van Pelt, the Browns new offensive coordinator, was Spiels' NFL teammate.
The defensive scheme San Francisco played to reach the Super Bowl is likely headed for Cleveland.
Browns have the 10th pick and should take the best player available, not draft for need.
Spiels is waking up in the middle of the night thinking about things that happened during his football career.
The Buckeyes have lots of holes in the secondary.
Master Teague inherits the running back job, unless someone else steps forward
Justin Fields can run, too, and may have to do so in certain games.
Challenges arise that give us a chance to respond in a way that authenticates our faith or betrays our faith.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about John Beilein's likely departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cardale Jones' fast start in the XFL and Joe Burrow's passive-aggressive treatment of the Bengals.
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Today:
John Beilein has had enough of life in the NBA and is willing to pay an exit fee of $10 million or more in forfeited salary.
Why did he not work in the NBA?
Is there a Big Ten job that is likely to be a fit for Beilein?
Don't be surprised if Beilein opts for a job that's more pure coaching than chasing the big time.
Cardale Jones has been the face of the XFL through two weeks.
The XFL offers some innovations in rules and in broadcast practices that merit a discussion.
Would or should the XFL start to target college freshmen or sophomores before they are eligible for the NFL?
What are the salaries in the XFL and can guys leave for the NFL?
Joe Burrow has the NFL world by the tail as the Combine approaches.
Should Burrow work out in Indianapolis
Will Burrow put to rest on Tuesday all the speculation about him not wanting to play in Cincinnati?
Are the Bengals really the train wreck everyone seems to think they are?
CeeDee Lamb looks small to Bruce, which makes Spiels question his eyesight. Or, sanity.
Which of the gifts given you do you struggle most to claim?
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about OSU hoops and its win over Purdue on Saturday that gets the Buckeyes to .500 in the Big Ten, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin coming out strong against Myles Garrett's charges against Pittsburgh QB Mason Rudolph, John Beilein's likely departure as Cavaliers' head coach, Mel Tucker's awkward exit from Colorado, a critical review, Chris' discovering something he didn't know about Bruce's athletic career and a conversation about offering comfort to others in difficult circumstances and focusing on what you know to be true in those moments.
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Kyle Young does his alma mater, Massillon Jackson, proud by scoring a career-high 16 in OSU's win over Purdue on Saturday.
The Buckeyes play at Iowa on Thursday, which means anything is possible in the wacky world of Fran McCaffrey.
Mike Tomlin is not having any of Myles Garrett's insistence that Mason Rudolph used a racial slur in the game where Garrett swung his helmet and hit Rudolph, resulting in Garrett's suspension for the remainder of the season.
What's really curious about this Garrett matter is the timing, on all sorts of levels.
A reviewer is critical of Bruce for contending that the Baker Mayfield Snapchat story is worth discussion.
This sparks a revisiting of Bruce's exit from 97.1 The Fan and whether he'd do the same thing again if ordered by management not to discuss something deemed too controversial for the station's bottom line.
Mel Tucker is taking heavy criticism from Colorado boosters he met with the night he accepted the Michigan State job and professed his loyalty to the Buffalos.
Is there ever a right way or a wrong way for a coach to interview for a job and not say something that will haunt him if he takes that job?
John Beilein looks like he might be out in Cleveland after half a season.
Why didn't it work?
At age 68, would Beilein be a good hire for a top college job?
Spiels revisits his trip to Bruce's high school Hall of Fame ceremony and learns something he didn't know.
Comfort is a precious gift you can give if you have received it, but don't forget to search for a needy recipient you might overlook.
In times of struggle, focus on the things you know to be true instead of what you feel or are tempted to feel.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about Mel Tucker's firing of some ex-OSU assistants who've been at Michigan State with Mark Dantonio, Amir Riep's and Jahsen Wint's dismissal from the Ohio State football team and whether it's irrevocable, the radio silence on Baker Mayfield's rumored exploits, Myles Garrett doing something really dumb in the wake of his reinstatement, OSU hoops winning close after winning big against Rutgers and a priest who gave Chris some enlightening advice.
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Mel Tucker drops the axe on some familiar names to Ohio State fans as he remakes his coaching staff.
Michigan State and OSU are in the same conference, but not in the same league
You'll be shocked by what Spartan assistant coaches made compared to Ohio State assists.
This is not the ideal time to be looking for a job as an assistant football coach.
Jahsen Wint and Amir Riep are dismissed from the Ohio State football team.
Ryan Day acts decisively, but does that mean his decision is permanent? What are the circumstances that could open a door for the players' return to the roster.
The expectations for seniors go beyond the expectations of younger players.
This case leaves to wiggle room for tolerance if the charges are substantiated.
Cleveland radio is not talking about Baker Mayfield's off-field decisions detailed earlier this week.
There is an argument, and we think it's a good one, for why the topic is fair to pursue.
The Houston Astros and Cleveland Browns demonstrate again how inept professional teams (and colleges) are when it comes to crisis management.
Myles Garrett gets reinstated and then does something really unwise given what he should be focused on.
There is no defense for this from the Browns perspective.
Facemasks are bolted on, which leads to a true story that tops any when it comes to feats of strength,
OSU hoops gets a win over Rutgers that Chris Holtmann won't question.
The Buckeyes play Purdue on Saturday.
Getting to hang out with cool people is just a foreshadowing of what can be ahead of you.
Spiels gets enlightened by a priest's sage observation.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes discussion about Mel Tucker's hiring at Michigan State, the arrest of OSU players Jahsen Wint and Amir Riep on rape and kidnapping charges, Baker Mayfield doing for the Cheesecake Factor what Tiger Woods did for Perkins Pancakes and a discussion on brokenness and how to rebound from it.
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Today: Michigan State digs into its 401K or university endowment and doubles Mel Tucker's salary to lure him from Colorado to East Lansing.
The Spartans pulled this search out of the fire by getting a former OSU defensive coordinator after getting rejected by a former OSU defensive coordinator to replace a former OSU defensive coordinator.
Tucker is a very good recruiter, and could make hay in Ohio now that Ryan Day is recruiting nationally and Jim Harbaugh is doing whatever Jim Harbaugh is doing.
A Twitter apology is not a real apology and a Twitter no is apparently not a real no.
OSU defensive backs Jahsen Wint and Amir Riep are in the Franklin County Jail on rape and kidnapping charges
This is the first defining challenge of Ryan Day as Ohio State's head coach
How should Day respond to this in the short term and the long term.
Ohio State might make Day's decision easy
This is not a matter OSU will take lightly, given recent events
The hits just keep on, uh, happening, for Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns
A young woman makes scandalous allegations about Mayfield that speak to the maturity and judgment issues that have occurred before The Browns must take not only these allegagtions seriously, but must project forward to how bad this could be. Think Tiger Woods and go from there.
The smart thing for Cleveland is to have a very viable alternative in place at quarterback in case you need it in the fall.
Teddy Bridgewater is a possible solution, given his history with Kevin Stefanski.
Speaking of Kevin Stefanski, welcome to Cleveland, sir.
The reports from OSU and Cleveland make this a good time to talk about brokenness and how to respond to it
There's a difference between sorrow and repentence.
Spiels shares some scriptural wisdom
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes analysis of what appears Luke Fickell's imminent hiring at Michigan State, Ohio State's basketball loss at Wisconsin and Spiels' struggles with patience among the blue-hairs on his trip to Florida.
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Reports are everywhere that Luke Fickell interviewed with Michigan State and is about to take the Spartants head coaching job.
Is this a good move for Luke? What is the downside, if any, to him taking over for Mark Dantonio?
How will this effect Luke's legacy at Cincinnati, where he's won 11 games each of the past two seasons.
Is Marcus Freeman likely to be named the Bearcats' next head coach?
Evan Prater, Ohio's Mr. Football, signed with Fickell at UC. Is he the Spartans' QB of the future? Does Cincinnati have to let him walk, if he wants to transfer?
What's the ceiling for MSU in a division where Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan exist?
Is this worse news for Jim Harbaugh or James Franklin?
Could Fickell's hiring cost Ohio State Kerry Coombs?
If Ryan Day leaves for NFL in 5-10 years and Fickell is winning at MSU, would OSU try to hire him or would its pride and lack of such moves in Big Ten preclude that from happening?
Basketball Buckeyes showed toughness in win at Michigan. Where did that go at Wisconsin on Sunday?
Hard to win when Kaleb Wesson and Duane Washington struggle.
D.J. Carton's absence will continue to limit what Ohio State can be.
Two home games this week give OSU a chance to get to .500 in the league, or a chance to fall four games under.
Spiels is back from a mini-vacation in Florida, but Morty Sienfeld and his pals at Del Boca Vista tormented him the hotel gym.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes analysis of the Buckeyes' game Sunday at Wisconsin, impressions of National Signing Day and the newest OSU freshmen football players, the NBA Trade Deadline results in three Buckeyes getting moved, Joe Burrow's hidden -- or not -- messages to the Bengals, Luke Fickell's decision on Michigan State and the folding of 105.7 The Zone one year ago today.
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Today: OSU has a chance to get to .500 with a win Sunday at Wisconsin. The Kohl Center ranks among the three toughest road environments in the Big Ten. Wisconsin has had a week full of dysfunction. It's almost Browns-like in its randomness. National Signing Day on Wednesday used to be a big deal. Now, it's like Thanksgiving has become in era. Which of the newest Buckeyes on campus were the most impressive to speak with? Was their one player who really stood out? Corey Dennis opens the window into something he's well aware of, then shuts down the conversation. Kerry Coombs is Mr. Energy, and he is a better coach now than before. That's saying something, because Coombs was lights out in developing DBs. Why does he think two years in the NFL made him better? NBA Trade Deadline deals involve three Buckeyes. It's weird how the greatest OSU players of the last 30 years have similar NBA resumes. Joe Burrow is giving the national media enough to run with in their doubt-the-Bengals narrative. Is Cincinnati where great quarterback prospects go to die? Michigan State is looking for Mark Dantonio's successor. If Dantonio cared about MSU's program, he would have resigned way before he actually did. If Michigan State's AD knew his stuff, Sparty wouldn't be in this position. Three reasons why Luke Fickell shouldn't take the MSU job now. An emailer weighs in on the Super Bowl halftime show, from a woman's perspective. Brock beat Spiels to the punch on the 6,000-mile challenge, and his success is instructive. What does it take to make major changes in your life? Wisdom is not elusive, if you're honest with yourself.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes analysis of the Buckeyes' 61-58 win at Michigan, Mark Dantonio's resignation at Michigan State, whether Luke Fickell will succeed him, Baker Mayfield's Super Bowl interview with Rex Ryan and a host of reviews and emails not happy about Bruce's opinion on the Super Bowl halftime show.
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OSU wins at Michigan to get closer to .500 in the Big Ten
Kaleb Wesson's performance might have been the best of his career
Duane Washington came through in a supporting role
Kyle Young's free throws were huge
Merry National Signing Day, Part II
The Buckeyes have already opened and started to play with their Christmas presents
Master Teague...can he be J.K. Dobbins
At what position are freshmen most likely to make an impact for the Buckeyes in the fall
Brian Hartline is due a raise
Mark Dantonio resigns at Michigan State
The job just became too big for Dino in the past few years
Michigan State's aspirations in the Big Ten East
Should MSU see itself as the little engine that could in comparison to Michigan and Penn State
Dantonio likely cost Urban Meyer one, if not two, national championships
Candidates to succeed Dantonio include Luke Fickell and Pat Narduzzi
Is Narduzzi or Fickell the better choice
Should Luke take the job
If he's going to take it, what sort of insurance against the future should he demand
Mike Tressel steps in as MSU's interim. Could he get the job on a short- or long-term basis
Baker Mayfield talks to Rex Ryan at the Super Bowl
Is there hope that Baker will change given what he said about his 2019 season
The usefulness of a chip-on-the-shoulder mentality
Bruce's Super Bowl halftime show opinion on Monday sparked some reviews and emails
There's a way to have conversations with people who do no agree with you.
Long-awaited, and long-overdue growth in Bruce
Chris shares about action, and how it applies to your faith.
Spiels will be out on Friday, so it's a great time to email the show with questions about any topice and get them answered. If they involve Chris, we will save them for Monday's show and tackle them then. Friday's show will include audio from National Signing Day, a host of new Buckeyes are already enrolled, and you'll also get to hear from new coaches Kerry Coombs and Corey Dennis.
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes analysis of the Chiefs win over San Francisco in the Super Bowl, our view of the Super Bowl halftime show, OSU hoops' win over Indiana and a host of reviews and emails.
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Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City makes envisioning a Super Bowl difficult for Bruce the Browns Fan;
This game, like all games, boiled down to a handful of decisive plays
San Francisco made a bad defensive decision and it proved costly
Kyle Shanahan's Super Bowl resume includes some crunch-time failures that undermine his reputation as the NFL's best play-caller.
Nick Bosa got held on the biggest play of the game, but that's how they called -- or didn't call -- this game
Was this the first NFL game all season in which zero offensive holding penalties were called
Ohio State gets a must win over Indiana
There are actually people who own and wear those Hoosier candy-striped warm-up pants and think it's a good look.
Chris Holtmann defends D.J. Carton
The reviews are flowing freely today.
An email prompts Chris to ask Bruce a hard-hitting question about adversity
Spiels shares about hope, and how it's more than wish
We're back on Wednesday with conversation about OSU hoops' trip to Michigan, Baker Mayfield's Super Bowl interview and the Big Ten's proposal that all Division I athletes be given a one-time, waiver-free transfer. What would that mean to football and basketball?
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The latest edition of the Spielman and Hooley podcast includes analysis of the Cleveland Browns' general manager hire, Kareem Hunt's traffic stop, Ohio State's recruiting class getting upgraded in some spots and the possibility -- however remote -- that Jim Tressel could return to OSU as the school president.
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Could Jim Tressel return as Ohio State's president. We joked about it on Wednesday, but is it a serious consideration? Should it be?
Chris is all for it, and so is Bruce...because of the business he's in.
D.J. Carton takes a leave of absence from OSU for his well-being
Carton's absence comes just when it seemed he was capable of doing more
A quote from Oswald Chambers is worth remembering
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, with all the angst Spiels feels at this time of year
Spielman's pick is...
Hooley is rooting the other way, but expects the same result.
This battle of Patrick Mahomes vs. 49ers elite defensive front reminds us of other Super Bowl matchups.
Is Andy Reid a Hall of Famer already?
A shout-out to OSU wrestling and head coach Tom Ryan
Spiels tells the story of getting trucked by Kevin Mack, and how being "torched by the fires of hell" prompted him to action.
Did Spiels ever get fined in the NFL?
You can't hide in wrestling, but you can in other sports.
Eddie George says pay Derrick Henry. What do we think?
Is it ever wise to pay a running back?
How do the Cowboys and 49ers backfields stack up stat-wise and money-wise.
An emailer asks a great question about talent vs. character in the draft
Another emailer asks for guidance from Chris on battling the fear of losing his wife. Chris shares from his spiritual journal some very personal and powerful thoughts.
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Today:
Andrew Berry, Will you accept this rose?
This feels like an episode of The Bachelor
Funny how life imitates art
Kareem Hunt winds up on TMZ video
The cop who stopped him is Captain Obvious
This is a great opportunity for Stefanski-Berry to show who they are and what they're about
Richard Sherman goes off on Jim Harbaugh
The Buckeyes' recruits are getting better without playing
A reviewer gives Bruce a second chance
An emailer offers inspiration on the fitness front, inspired by Spiels' 6,000-mile challenge
An email from Nashville makes our day and emboldens our confidence in why we do a podcast
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Today:
Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash stuns the sports world
Kobe's death hits home for two OSU basketball players
Buckeyes get a win at Northwestern
Chris Holtmann's adjustments helped OSU get the win
George Paton walks away from the Browns
What happened to make that happen
Why Paton's exit makes us skeptical this Browns reboot will be any different from the others
If you want people in the building to buy in, you have to be in the building
Kyle Shanahan's description of what makes the Niners special shows what the Browns lack
It is OK to be a skeptic. It's beyond dangerous to be skeptical and not know why.
Some resources apart from the Bible that will help you make an educated decision about the most important choice you'll ever make.
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Today:
Another crushing loss for Ohio State hoops
Kaleb Wesson struggles.
Chris Holtmann needs to figure it out
The Buckeyes have a roster full of guys who are good at something, but not good at everything
Ryan Day speaks to the crowd at halftime and frames the Fiesta Bowl in a productive way
K.J. Hill is killing it at the Senior Bowl
What NFL teams may finally realize about OSU wide receivers that they missed twice before
Eli Manning retires
How rare a success story Eli was during his NFL career, even though he was a .500 QB
Did you know there's a QB in the HOF who was under .500 for his career?
A heartbreaking story of a high school player who says a coach crushed their love of the sport
Bruce voices a desire to help coaches manage the many demands on them
Chris shares about his father, a high school coach, and the key thing he communicated to his players
Three things have converged to chart a course for what Bruce hopes is his professional future
Bruce looks back, and realizes God can and does use the muscles we build from disobedience to serve Him better
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Today:
Kerry Coombs and Corey Dennis complete Ryan Day's coaching staff...good hires or risky hires?
Spiels shares about his conversation with Luke Kuechley
Antonio Brown off the deep end again
The Delonte West video
An ugly college basketball brawl in Kansas
Bengals personnel guy talks Joe Burrow
Should the Bengals think about trading that pick?
Burrow checks every box...on the field and off
An amazing stat on successful NFL QBs and Tom Brady
Randy Gradishar doesn't make the HOF
Spiels gives an honest assessment of his HOF credentials
Bruce will be in the crosshairs for his opinion on Clay Mathews and Omar Vizquel
The Browns GM search continues...is George Paton going to be the choice?
Spiels' 6,000-mile challenge prompts an email from someone who's taken him up on it
Would you like to hire a great employee? Well, we have the perfect person for you.
1 Samuel 17:1 makes an awesome promise about delivering you from destruction
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Today:
Spiels braved a blizzard to find OSU hoops on television on Saturday. So, he put more effort into the Penn State game than the Buckeyes did.
Are the Buckeyes really a good team in a slump or an average team that had a hot start
We have the two best teams in the NFL in the Super Bowl
OSU's coaches get big bonuses...you got a problem with that?
If there's money for coaching bonuses, there's money for players
When OBJ doled out cash to LSU players, it looked bad. But was it wrong?
Mr. Spielman could be useful to Congress
A trip to Connecticut that Spiels didn't want to make wound up strengthening his faith by seeing Christ's love in someone else.
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Spiels goes Camping. Well, Walter Camping, and it's another nice honor for him.
The Browns schedule GM interviews.
George Paton gets the last word, and that's a good thing
Odell Beckham steals the show at the national championship game
Trouble is, it wasn't his show to steal
What Odell says and what he does say two very different things
Chris Holtmann reinstates Luther Muhammad and Duane Washington Jr.
If OSU can win at Penn State, will that prove the Buckeyes are back
Joe Burrow's season shows what happens when a player with lots of talent listens and submits to coaching
Baker Mayfield, are you listening?
What Urban and Nick Saban did to stay among the greatest of all time
Fox and State Farm are rooting hard for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Green Bay has Aaron Rodgers, but that's probably not enough to make up for San Fran's strength elsewhere
Another honor for his college football career causes Chris to reflect on his achievements in the game and offer some solid Biblical values like gratitude, maturity, sacrifice and humility, as well as motivation for 2020.
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Today:
Kevin Stefanski's debut in Cleveland as Browns head coach
Chris's brother, Rick, is Vikings GM. Stefanski has been in Minnesota 14 seasons. What does Rick say about him?
Who is George Paton and what would he bring as Browns' GM
What Paton's selection as GM would say about the Browns future, and what Andrew Berry's would say
Joe Burrow is Gavin Gray without the movie...yet
The Bengals can't screw this up, can they?
Joe Burrow's arrival in Cincinnati has the potential, in tandem with Baker Mayfield in Cleveland, to revive the energy in the Battle of Ohio
Bruce admits to going way over the line -- WAY OVER -- indulging his Buckeye Man Crush
Are you willing to live in the desert if that's what it takes to get close to God?
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Today:
Spiels and Bruce suffer Saturday setbacks
Browns hire Kevin Stefanski from Minnesota to be head coach
Spiels gives a detailed scouting report on Stefanski, the offensive coordinator for Minnesota, where Chris' brother, Rick, is general manager.
If reports are accurate about Stefanski meeting with ownership and the analytics staff every week, is that unusual in the NFL?
Bruce paints a scenario where such meetings would be productive, and where they would be unproductiven
The search unfolded in a way that creates an impression it wasn't all that comprehensive
An emailer asks why media members aren't calling out another media member who made a reporting mistake
San Francisco dominates the Vikings, who Spiels thinks wore something unusual on their jerseys
Bill O'Brien's decision-making and its role in the Texans blowing a 24-0 lead in Kansas City
How Mike Vrabel's Titans are getting it done and how they could give Kansas City trouble
What's the use of replay if it can't get the Jimmy Graham spot correct?
OSU hoops loses at Indiana, even though Indiana tried hard not to win
What's gone wrong with the Buckeyes' offense
The question Bruce plans to ask Chris Holtmann today
Chris shares about sacrificial giving and the blessings it can bring
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NFL Divisional Round previews.
Which young QB in NFL would we take to build around?
Get to know Robert Saleh, the 49ers DC who interviewed for the Browns' job
Mr. Spielman shows up on ESPN's list of the Top 150 college football players of all time
What other Buckeyes are listed among the Top 150?
A reviewer doesn't like the faith portion of the podcast
Another reviewer asks how to have a political conversation with people who disagree with him
We can compromise on a lot of things, but not on this one thing
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Pat Shurmer's triumphant return to Cleveland!!!
Are the Browns settling for leftovers?
What's the fuss over Matt Ruhle?
Spiels shares on whether NFL or college coaches are more paranoid
An early look at Clemson vs. LSU
The legend of Joe Burrow
One of us doesn't like the right-handed Ronnie Bass as much as the other
Chase Young or Joe Burrow...which is the safer long-term bet in the NFL?
Somebody stole Bruce's No. 2-ranked Buckeye basketball team
Indiana lost on Saturday and Bruce feels bad about it. Well, about something.
Be specific in your prayer requests and prayerful encouragement of others
How do you know when it's God leading your decision or you leading your decision?
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Vikings' win means a happy Mr. Spielman
Shaun Wade's return means OSU gets its first W of 2020
OSU hoops is in a bad place figuratively and, this week, literally
What does Spiels think of Browns coaching candidate Robert Saleh
Brady and the Patriots lose. Is that the end of an era?
Classy Josh McCown goes out in classy fashion
A perspective on forgiveness that might help you get over that hurdle
Do you keep a spiritual scoreboard? If so, are you sure it's accurate?
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Bruce is back from a 2,000-mile drive home from Arizona, which he turned into a mental toughness test the Spielman Brothers would be proud of.
We still have some Fiesta Bowl hangover lingering
Joe Burrow's season is perhaps the most-astounding we've ever seen
Harbaugh needs a QB. The fact he keeps taking transfers isn't wrong. But the transfers he's getting aren't the answer.
The Browns are starting over again.
Does the structure owner Jimmy Haslam outlined make sense?
Mike McCarthy was the first interview. He should have been the last.
Would Urban Meyer work in the NFL?
Luke Fickell wins 11 again. Can he get the OSU job from Cincinnati?
Don Brown's defensive strategy is dumb, given Michigan's talent
Routine gets a bad rap. Bruce missed his, and is glad to get back into it
Chris gives wise counsel on a key question to ask when you've been wronged, and how you progress from there.
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Lots of Fiesta fallout, including where the game was lost
Was it the fault of the refs or the Red Zone?
In every great game, and this was a GREAT game, there are a bunch of plays that you forget. Here are some.
Have you ever seen a game where as many star players had to leave the field for at least one play?
The Fiesta Bowl had everything but on-field chippiness, which testifies to how great both programs are
Dabo and Lawpaid tribute to OSU, which took class
Ryan Day struck exactly the right tone afterward
Who's leaving for OSU and what is the schedule challenge in 2020?
Freddie Kitchens gets fired, and it's the right move.
Baker Mayfield needs to realize he can be great, but he can also keep himself from being great
Faith corner shares our favorite verse and how it shapes our conduct and reactions to others
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It's 4:27 a.m. in the East after OSU's 29-23 loss to Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl.
The replay overturn of Jordan Fuller's scoop and score will be lamented forever.
Was this a great game or just a close game?
Did the two teams prevent each other from playing well enough for it to be a classic?
Can we appreciate it as a classic, given the fact OSU lost?
J.K. Dobbins ankle injury could have changed the game
So might his touchdown catch on the screen pass that he dropped.
And replay overturned a J.K. Dobbins TD, but that was the right call.
Trevor Lawrence is no joke.
Neither is Travis Etienne.
Neither is Justin Fields or Jeff Okudah.
Mr. Spielman will join Monday afternoon and we'll get his perspective.
Until then, OSU hoops is also ranked second and has a shot at the national championship, too.
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This is our Clemson-OSU preview for the Fiesta Bowl on Friday night.
Bruce asks Urban Meyer what will make the difference in the outcome
What are the two areas where Clemson could be vulnerable to OSU?
What is the one thing OSU fans should be concerned about with Clemson?
Andy Dalton may be playing his last game as a Bengal Sunday against the Browns
Freddie Kitches better be coaching his last game with the Browns on Sunday against the Bengals.
Bruce reflects on 2019 and what he's praying for in 2020.
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Buckeyes land in Valley of the Sun and go straight to the practice field
Dabo scouts OSU and it looks very, very familiar to him
The job Dabo and Ryan Day have done with their teams is pretty remarkable
Another NFL Sunday means more rumors and reports about Urban Meyer's future.
Speils works an offensive barn-burner in DC. Did he suffer flashbacks to his ESPN days?
The Browns give us more examples of their dysfunction
The Browns also give us a stunning lesson in clock mismanagement
Bruce says the nonsense makes the decision on Freddie Kitchens' future an easy one
Baker Mayfield gets a figurative scolding from a bygone era of Browns greatness
Cleveland should emulate former Buckeye Michael Thomas.
Andy Dalton rallies the Bengals, who nevertheless remain the Bengals
Congratulations, Bengals, you are on the clock
Joe Burrow will be a Bengal. He's already a great example of using your platform to benefit others
Christmas is more than giving and getting gifts. It's about the gift you've been given and whether you'll choose to accept it.
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How much prep is too much prep for Clemson?
Does Clemson have an edge, significant or slight, because this is its fifth straight Playoff appearance?
Someone -- now, who could that be?? -- asked Ryan Day a question about Urban being 46th on ESPN's list
Interesting how Chase Young likely gets matched up against Ohio 5-star Jackson Carman
Does Clemson come up with a contingency plan or just trust Jackson Carman on Young
Spiels says if Young is as good as advertised, he needs to win one-on-one matchups
How Clemson will test Ohio State in a way it hasn't been tested yet
Watch out for this Clemson dude who hasn't been able to play all season. All regular season.
Ohio State's defensive transformation is amazing; how does Clemson compare?
Clemson routinely puts a linebacker on opposing slot receivers. Could that work?
Ohio State wins the 10-year Big Ten title race, by a loooooooong way
Would Andy Dalton work as Joe Burrow's $17-million backup?
Without the Transfer Portal, think of the stories we would be denied in College Football this year
Win a free year's membership for you and your spouse to Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club
An emailer blames ESPN for the rise of Clemson's football program
Leagues need dominant legacy programs for that league to be relevant. So, get with it, Michigan, USC
The essential ingredients for college football programs to dominate over time
Remember Tom Herman, OSU's offensive coordinator in 2014? Well, he better get busy/
Plant good seeds, get good crops. In friendship, work, life and faith.
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Spiels is home in Ohio, Bruce is on the road in Arizona
National Signing Day...Spiels memories of his own
Watch out for the non-headliner in OSU's class. Often, they become a great player.
Iowa legend Hayden Fry dies at age 90. He has some interesting Buckeye history, and Spielman-related history
Coaches are so impactful on players' lives at every level.
Speaking of coaches, we have to speak of Freddie Kitchens, and whether he should remain Browns head coach
More items for our Browns Dysfunction calendar
An inspirational scripture from the Gospel of Luke, and how you can conquer the battle you think you're losing.
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Today:
More airline delays for Spiels
Washington was the center of the NFL Rumorverse Sunday and Chris was right in the middle of it
Yes, he talked to Urban, who was in Dan Snyder's owner's box
Would Urban be able to relinquish control to a coach he hired as an NFL team president?
If the Redskins hire Urban, should OSU fans be worried about Ryan Day coaching Dwayne Haskins?
How did Haskins look this time, compared to his NFL debut, which Chris also witnessed?
Browns lose in Arizona (as Bruce predicted) and we have more items for our Browns' Dysfunction calendar
A brutal assessment of things in Cleveland from the team's play-by-play announcer
We disclose our Heisman ballots
Joe Burrow's Heisman speech
An emailer makes our day
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Ohio State and Clemson has the feel of an old-school heavyweight title fight
Chase Young held without a sack against Michigan and Wisconsin. Does that mean he had no impact?
Urban 46th. Yes, we covered it, but we're still not over it.
Anybody notice that Ohio State hoops is No. 3 in the country.
Spiels is engaging with Lions' fans and trying to police his tone while he does
Talk to people, not over people
Browns at Cardinals. Better watch it.
Odell Beckham...is he worth a No. 1 pick? Too much or not enough?
Some harsh reviews of Bruce, and he understands it and owns it.
Take advantage of technology to follow up immediately when you think of others
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ESPN ranks the top college football coaches of all time. Urban Meyer is not the top-rated OSU coach. He's not the second-highest-rated OSU coach. He is the 46th best coach of all time. Yes, 46th. Come on, man.
Joe Burrow....what would his and OSU's future have been if he never broke his hand as a junior?
Spiels discovers an oldie but a goodie in the Hooley basement refrigerator
What happened to Brendon White this year? Is he bound for the Transfer Portal?
An emailer asks if Jesus is the only way to heaven
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Spiels back from Vikings-Lions, and Lions fans are salty
Buckeyes rally to beat Wisconsin, but fall to No. 2
Did the Committee get it right
What Ryan Day said about OSU losing the No. 1 spot
Did Urban Meyer hurt Ohio State's case for the No. 1 spot
Why did Paul Chryst burn his game plan at halftime?
Justin Fields' statistics are crazy
So are J.K. Dobbins' numbers
Should Luke Fickell take the Boston College job?
An emailer criticizes Bruce and says he doesn't want sports analysis mixed with faith. We respond.
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Tonight: A recap of OSU's comeback win vs. Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game
Comparing OSU and LSU as No. 1 candidates in the College Football Playoff rankings
Predicting the Final Four and where OSU will play
Fox is done broadcasting college football. Now it's ESPN's turn.
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Speaking of Browns dysfunction, and we were on Monday, we talked about how hard it is to keep track of all of it and, wouldn't you know, we forgot something.
The Browns would be in the playoffs if only they could have beaten, uh, who were those guys?
The Bengals went back to Andy Dalton, and it's a good thing.
Better chance the Bengals beat the Browns or better chance Wisconsin comes within 10 of Ohio State?
Hey, besides a podcast, Spielman and Hooley have another idea for another business.
As a public service, we perform out first autopsy on the residents of 77 Lou Groza Blvd.
3 examples of stupid things the Browns have done, and then doubled-down on, stupid
Spiels confesses that he was Jim Tressel before Jim Tressel
We have all the answers...until Spiels realizes that we are just two guys in someone's basement
What happened to Chase Young at Michigan?
The only thing wrong with OSU's all-Big Ten selections is that they're weren't enough of them
An email from an old friend
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Faith corner hits on the parables of Jesus, which have multiple levels of wisdom, depending on how deeply you dig. Remember, spending time daily to learn more about God and His plan for your life is the only investment that yields an eternally-secure retirement. An easy way to read the Bible is to get a version with Jesus' words in red print. Start with that in the books of Matthew, Mark or Luke. That way, you get your wisdom and direction straight from the Savior. Let Him speak directly to you. Temptation is not sin. Temptation is an attack from Satan meant to draw you farther away from God. The good news is, if you have accepted Christ, you have the Holy Spirit's power within you, and part of the benefit of that is you're given the promise of 1 Cor. 10:13 that "God is faithful, he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear." Chris makes the point that every time he has made a decision rooted in the Spirit's leading, he bats 1.000. All of our batting averages plunge when we act on our own impulses, apart from the Holy Spirit's power.
When you ask people if there's anything you can do to help, really be ready to commit to helping them.
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The College Football Playoff rankings have OSU No. 1. Bruce says the other rankings show the Committee is committed to keeping them there.
Spiels says OSU will stay No. 1 for a different reason.
Would you want a two-loss team in ahead of a 1-loss team, or does that depend on who the team is?
Spiels makes a bold prediction about the two upcoming Bengals-Browns games
K.J. Hill and J.K. Dobbins are high on some career lists at OSU. Does that mean they are among the best ever Buckeyes at their positions?
The Heisman Trophy ballots are out. Who will be on Spiels and Bruce's radar?
Faith corner deals with a transaction that benefits you, but that you would never do to the degree it was done for you.
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Another Sunday flight delay for Spiels.
OSU-Michigan aftermath: It's not a mystery why OSU is dominating...what does Harbaugh do now...why can't he find a quarterback...who was the transformative player that pushed this rivalry past the point of no return...OSU assistant Al Washington is high on Boston College's list as its next head coach, and that could lead to Don Brown leaving Michigan...the recruiting strategy Harbaugh needs to get back to executing if he ever wants to win The Game.
Geaux Burreaux did a very cool thing on Senior Night at LSU
Greg Schiano is back at Rutgers...what's the ceiling for Rutgers? Would you pay a guy $4 million annually to be third or fourth in the Big Ten East.
Will OSU stay No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings?
Oklahoma, Utah, Baylor, Geoergia...who's likely to be No. 4 in the final Playoff rankings?
Browns loses to Pittsburgh: It's T-shirt gate this time...It's always something with this bunch...Oh, we forgot this. And that. And THAT!...Culture makes a difference...Next year, there will be a calendar to keep track of all this nonsense...Odell Beckham's statistics tell you something about the mundane being important.
Would Urban take the USC job or the Dallas Cowboys job? Could he turn down both?
If Urban doesn't want the Cowboys' job, would Ryan Day? Would you blame him?
Congrats to Zac Taylor and the Bengals on winning a game and not losing much ground in the race for the No. 1 pick.
Whether it's an airport delay or the Browns' dysfunction, there's a spiritual lesson in doing the hard things every day.
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It's an eighth straight Ohio State win over Michigan, and it's even more convincing than last season.
J.K. Dobbins scores four TDs and rushes for 211 yards.
Justin Fields throws for 305 and four TDs.
It's a steady domination of the Wolverines to complete Ohio State's unbeaten regular season.
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Spiels is off to New York for the Giants and the Packers. Does he have lots of prep for a blowout?
OSU is already in the Big Ten title game. Is it better for the Buckeyes to play Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Why the sports writers are rooting for Minnesota and not Wisconsin
It's not a podcast without a, Lamar Jackson MVP, reference
What weather element would not be great for OSU at Michigan
Jim Harbaugh's resume is better than you think. Yes, at Michigan.
Did Harbaugh tell the truth about his favorite memory of the rivarly
How could this game be close?
What might Michigan do offensively to give OSU trouble
Don't forget, Spiels gave Michigan a pep talk and shocked them out of the doldrums
Why we don't say TTUN or use scarlet Xs instead of Ms
A famous Spiels quick from our Big Show days on 97.1 the Fan
A great deal for you on hamburger from Stover Farms Custom Meats
Did Penn State have success running directly at Chase Young?
The characteristics of the Ohio State defense are everything you could want
Ranking OSU's three Heisman candidates
Don't lose sight of the key to this Ohio State offense
Should NFL intervene before Browns-Steelers to keep the peace
Our picks for Alabama-Auburn and Oklahoma-Oklahoma State
When you pray for answers, be ready for answers that come differently than you expect
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The latest from Ohio State's Tuesday press conference leading up to Michigan
OSU takes over the No. 1 spot from LSU.
Should the Buckeyes choose to play their semifinal in Atlanta or Phoenix
Is a Michigan upset possible?
How many Big Ten teams have been as competitive, or more competitive, than Michigan against OSU?
Lamar Jackson...Spiels won't give up until Bruce becomes a fan.
The Bengals go back to Andy Dalton.
The Dookies go down to defeat
Faith corner...Spiels shares a simple, helpful prayer.
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Spiels owns his transformative pep talk that saved Michigan's season
Are we nervous about the outcome on Saturday?
Was OSU's win over Penn State more discouraging (turnovers) or more encouraging (adversity beaten).
Bruce really likes OSU's coaching staff and Spiels is strangely defensive
Is saying something nice about Ryan Day a shot at Urban Meyer?
Why Harbaugh is about to make the wrong kind of history against Ohio State
Spiels almost went to Michigan, so he shares how Bo Schembechler almost brainwashed him
Can the Bengals go back to Andy Dalton?
Did the Browns come together on Sunday, or just beat a bad team?
How does Chris maintain his spiritual center while travelling with Fox.
An easy way to study the Bible, retain its wisdom and apply it to your life
A song to remember Bruce's day on the day before his 93rd birthday.
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Buckeyes fight off two fumbles in their own territory in the second half to defeat Penn State, 28-17.
Is Michigan a genuine threat to defeat Ohio State? If so, Mr. Spielman is to blame.
Finally...an answer to how OSU's defense has gotten so much better.
Jeff Hafley is Buckeyes co-defensive coordinator, and this guy is a superstar head coach in waiting
Browns have the Dolphins on Sunday. Is that a layup win?
If Tua Tagovailoa enters the draft, but can't work out, should the Bengals draft him?
Is Joe Burrow -- as great as he's been this season -- just another Andy Dalton?
To some people, the Holy Spirit is a mystery. But if you think of him as your coach, it helps make sense of the relationship, of His role in your life and your best way to respond to His direction.
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It's the triumphant return of Mr. Spielman from yet another interminable Southwest Airlines delay
James Franklin's words from last year after a close loss to Ohio State are back in his face this week as a Top Ten matchup at Ohio Stadium approaches
Ryan Day gives the anatomy of a comeback in both 2017 and 2018
Spiels weighs in on Myles Garrett's suspension
Faith corner...When Chris tried to do something nice for the homeless in San Francisco, he didn't get the reaction he expected or wanted. That leads us into a spiritual parallel.
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Today:
OSU rolls Rutgers and points toward Penn State.
You don't have to be a genius to know how Ohio State will attack the Lions
The last three between these teams have been classics
The common opponent that tells you everything you need to know about how Penn State and Ohio State will shake out on Saturday.
Where will the Buckeyes be in the third College Football Playoff ratings?
Justin Fields is headed for New York City as a Top 3 Heisman finisher.
Can he overtake Joe Burrow?
Even Turner puts LeBron in a place LeBron hasn't been very often
Tua Tagovailoa's injury and the feelings it inspires
Dwayne Haskins implores his offensive linemen. Was that good?
An amazing statistic on J.K. Dobbins
Zac Taylor is doing some inexplicable things as Bengals head coach
Grading the predictions for the punishment stemming from the Browns-Steelers fight
Why is Myles Garrett appealing?
Remembering Stefanie Spielman, and what we should not forget in the aftermath of courage when it is displayed in such an exemplary fashion.
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Today, Chris is in Fox-TV meetings in Tampa for the Saints and Buccs on Sunday, so Bruce covers:
Myles Garrett's meltdown
The Browns get an A for how they handled it immediately after the game
All the audio from all the sources relevant to the discussion
How teams/colleges should handle crisis management situations like the Garrett matter.
Gene Smith covers Chase Young's suspension at OSU.
A funny Ryan Day moment from his Thursday press conference
Why Michigan will not get a break from Indiana's quarterback being injured.
What Michigan better do to Michigan State or else
OSU hoops shows itself legit with a rout of Villanova
An encouraging sign in Chris Holtmann's program that Wisconsin and Michigan have long modeled
A recap of Bruce's speaking engagement at Dublin Jerome, with a faith message you'll be able to draw upon every time you pass a McDonald's.
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Today we hit on a lot, including:
Latest college football playoff rankings
Who are the Top 4 teams in our minds
Is Joe Burrow winning the Heisman a good or bad thing for OSU
Was Tua 100% against LSU
Do we believe in Minnesota
What could P.J. Fleck build in Minnesota
Did Jarvis Landry do more good than harm on Sunday for the Browns
Ryan Finley's debut in Cincinnati
Buckeye hoops against Villanova
Someone at Fox wonders why Bruce is on Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt's case
We revisit a great bit of teamwork on a legendary play-by-play call that Chris was a part of
Emails about Jarvis Landry and Urban coaching at USC or Notre Dame
Faith corner on forgiveness, and who needs it the most
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Today....OSU rips Maryland without Chase Young.
Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt hint VERY heavily that Maryland turned in OSU/Chase Young
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What happens to the winner and loser of LSU vs. Alabama? Does the winner pass OSU for No. 1. Does the loser drop out of the Top 4?
Browns vs. Bills on Sunday...it's the Spielman Bowl, pitting two of his former teams.
The Bills are 6-2. This is supposed to be the easy part of the Browns' schedule. Can you be Fake 6-2?
What does Shoe-Gate tell you about the Browns' priorities.
Spiels confirms Bruce's suspicion that Odell Beckham's explanation for Shoe-Gate is absolute nonsense.
Someone should have done Jermaine Whitehead a favor and taken his phone
Which one of the fellas said, "Everything is important to them except winning" Oh, and can you guess who they were talking about.
Liking the move to Ryan Finley and understanding the move to Ryan Finley are two different things.
Would Spiels have moved on from Andy Dalton at this point in the season?
Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow or Tua Tagovailoa...who would Chris pick first if the Bengals have the No. 1 pick?
Spiels doesn't mince words on why Ohio State's defense is dramatically better with the exact same players who got gashed by Maryland last year.
Jashon Cornell answered Bruce's questions about the defensive improvement in a very interesting way.
Faith corner: Phil's email takes Bruce to task for something he said on an earlier podcast. Bruce and Chris respond and make clear the necessity of accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior in order to be in right relationship with God.
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Today:
College Football Playoff ratings coming out on Tuesday.
Maryland almost defeated OSU last year. Won't happen this year.
Browns lose in Denver and there's plenty to talk about off the field:
Odell and Landry and ShoeGate
Jermaine Whitehead goes crazy on multiple levels
Freddie Kitchens wastes more timeouts on more dumb challenges
Denver's talent doesn't compare to Cleveland's
Here are the teams with more adversity than the Browns this year who are doing better
Willie Taggart fired at Florida State
This has to happen for any coaching hire to be a good coaching hire
Maryland botched it by hiring Mike Locksley
USC hires an athletic director from Cincinnati
Connect the dots if you're so inclined...Urban to USC
The percentage chance Urban wants to return to coaching and do it in the Pac 12
Faith Corner...former Buckeye Joel Penton spoke at Bruce's church on Sunday and used a great moment in Ohio State football history to illustrate the Gospel.
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We give our ideal College Football Playoff pairings. Who would we like to see against Ohio State in the semis, and who plays in the other semi?
Spiels says Bears fans are really thrilled they have Mitchell Trubisky
Browns fans should be thrilled. Their team plays against Brandon Allen on Sunday
We go through the Browns schedule and predict how many games they must win to gain a playoff berth.
Faith Corner discusses how you can find peace and contentment even if your life's circumstances aren't ideal
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Chris is back from Chicago, where he watched Joey Bosa dominate the Bears the way Chase Young dominated Wisconsin.
How is Chase Young different than the Bosa brothers?
Why is Ohio State so dominant?
What are the cases for and against Freddie Kitchens remaining Browns head coach after their loss at New England.
It's Bruce's wife's birthday, and that sparks a discussion about relationships, and the effort we should invest in them with people, and with Jesus.
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Another supposed test for OSU results in another blowout.
This time, Wisconsin is the victim.
38-7 final, which makes the Buckeyes 8-0 heading into their second off week of the season.
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Suffice to say, we spend a lot of time on Ohio State-Wisconsin
Faith corner...an emailer asks us to weigh in on a dispute between well-known pastors
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Can Wisconsin hang with Ohio State? How?
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Urban Meyer returns to campus, but not to the sidelines.
Should the Bengals trade Andy Dalton to the Bears.
Browns in New England. Are we crazy to think they can win?
An emailer asks...what happens after you die? How does judgment work?
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Today, we cover:
Wisconsin's loss at Illinois
Chris' great weekend with his family in Detroit during Lions-Vikings game
OSU's dominant win in Evanston
What is the vulnerability, if any, of the Buckeyes
Do we have a prayer routine?
Is church attendance mandatory?
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Well, that was easy.
OSU hammers Northwestern and now can focus on a noon kick against Wisconsin on Saturday in Ohio Stadium.
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1:00 Friday Night Football, but it's Ohio State, not just high school football. You OK with that?
3:00 Can we get past Willie the Wildcat and get to Bucky the Badger?
3:30 How OSU could play Iowa for the Big Ten title
4:00 Well, isn't it cute who's also contending for the Big Ten West.
4:30 Pat Fitzgerald at Northwestern...tough job or great job?
5:00 Ohio State and Northwestern...same league, different worlds.
6:30 When Mike Brown isn't Mike Brown
7:00 Lighten up, Bengals fans, with your, "Woe is me," act.
7:30 Trade A.J. Green or not?
9:30 Should Ohio State refuse to play at night?
10:00 Well, at least the game tonight isn't at Rutgers.
10:30 Here's an important distinction...Big East vs. Big Ten East
11:30 Wisconsin's defense is good. But is it good enough?
13:00 Why a Big Ten title game against Wisconsin will be tougher than beating them in Columbus
15:00 Is Penn State as dangerous to Ohio State as Wisconsin
16:00 Spiels names his No. 1 most dangerous team to Ohio State
20:30 Bruce names his Top 5 ranking of the most dangerous teams to Ohio State
25:00 Joltin' Joe Burrow is lingering out there, maybe in Ohio State's future
25:30 Two really, REALLY, bad Ed Orgeron impressions
26:00 Don't forget UGA
28:00 Do we feel better about OSU now than we did at this point last year?
30:00 If this is Mark Dantonio's final season at MSU, would Luke Fickell want that job? Should he?
34:00 Run, kicking and screaming, from this job
35:00 What if the Chesty Little Boat Man rows his way to Columbus
38:00 Chris asks Bruce, "Do you believe in a guardian angel?"
39:00 Spiels shares an amazing story about an angelic experience from his youth. It's POWERFUL!
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Today:
Northwestern getting fancy for its Friday game against OSU.
Short of injury, is there anything that can derail the Buckeyes' momentum before they play Wisconsin Oct. 26
Spiels back from Arizona, so he's more in love with Kyler Murray than before
NFL officiating...what's one call they could fix forever
The Browns give up on a bust of a draft pick
Baker Mayfield's issues are fixable, but is he open to fixing them
An emailing seeks advice on how to begin reading the Bible in a productive way
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We're Spielman-free on Monday, as Chris is flying home from working the Arizona-Atlanta game. He will be back Wednesday.
What we learned from the college football weekend with OSU off, Georgia losing and the chance to take close looks at Wisconsin, Alabama, Clemson and Penn State.
Wisconsin is earning respect for two reasons.
Browns lose to Seahawks and fans blame the officials.
That's not the reason they lost.
Here is where the blame for the Browns' loss truly lies.
Are the playoffs out of the question now that Cleveland is 2-4?
What team would be ranked No. 1 if the rankings were determined by the team most likely to defeat OSU?
Faith corner looks at a word we don't often use...seek. What does it mean to do it, and why is it important?
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1:00 Since we established the over-under on Ryan Day remaining Ohio State's head coach 4 1/2 years before heading for the NFL, who do we think will succeed him at OSU.
3:00 Luke Fickell's future job destination.
4:30 Maybe Mike Vrabel will be available.
5:30 The Browns' issues so far this season are easy to identify. And so is the common culprit.
10:00 Watch out, Browns fans. Spielman tells you who to fear in the matchup against Seattle.
14:00 Bruce would cut one member of the Cleveland Browns, because he deserves it, and because it would send a message to the team.
17:00 Why are no Browns reporters (that we know of) asking this question of Browns brass?
18:00 Are you type or breaking rocks at Leavenworth?
19:00 Would you like a broken keyboard with that return email?
22:00 Ryan Day compares Dwayne Haskins and Justin Fields
24:00 Why the Buckeyes are more difficult to defend in 2019 than in 2018
28:00 Is Brendon White in the Witness Protection Program?
30:00 Ohio State is DBU
32:00 You can't play in the NFL if you can't do this
33:00 The definition of, contentment.
35:00 A better way to determine your self-worth.
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More extensive show notes coming later....but for now, here's the Cliff's Notes version:
Is Ryan Day interested in the Redskins?
Bruce establishes the over-under for the length of Ryan Day's stay at OSU.
Spielman's surprising statement about what he thinks Ryan's future is.
The Browns go down hard in San Francisco.
What went wrong and why.
Bruce's daughter scores a game-winning goal in soccer and he's caught on video celebrating.
That sparks a discussion about dads celebrating their kids success, suffering their failures, how to be strong for them as they traverse that continuum and how all of that defines what love is.
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1:00 Spiels back from Cincy, where Bengals fall to 0-5
2:00 What attitude Ohio State displayed in 34-10 win over MSU.
3:00 Why the bad first quarter is ultimately good for the Buckeyes.
4:00 Which OSU player is Spiels hearing good things about from NFL scouts?
5:00 Spielman doesn't see a weakness on this team
5:30 What might that weakness be against Clemson, Alabama?
8:00 Is there a cost to Ohio State's reliance on the zone defense?
More specific OSU notes coming Monday afternoon.
30:00 Deep dive on MNF Browns-49ers game
48:00 The NBA-China controversy through a faith prism
52:00 A Spielman family tradition on birthdays
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Ohio State wins, 34-10, over Michigan State.
It wasn't easy early for the Buckeyes, and that's a good thing.
Plus, what does a tailgate party have to do with going to church?
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2:00 -- What two things Spiels really likes about Ohio State. One is tangible. The other is intangible.
2:30 -- Where experience shows up in a big way for OSU
3:00 -- "I don't mean that in a BAD way!"
4:00 -- Spielman the Offensive Coordinator gives us his game plan for the MSU defense.
5:30 -- The aspect of the OSU offense that we haven't seen much, but when we do...WOW!
6:30 -- Peril? Schmeril! Call the game to win the game!
7:30 -- Thank goodness they shored up that substandard pass rush with Jonathon Cooper.
8:30 -- Man, this College Football Playoff. The story lines are spectacular.
9:00 -- The obligatory All-Black Uniform opinion
9:30 -- Why Bruce is totally on board with paying players for use of their name, image and likeness.
11:00 -- The excuse that's worked in the past just isn't good enough any more. All you NCAA officials and athletic department people...you're paid to do a job. So, DO IT!!!
14:00 -- If it's the players' money some day, don't count on them giving any of it back to the school
17:00 -- Chico's Bail Bonds wants its investment in Mr. Vegas back
19:00 -- You can't make an unequal system equal
20:00 -- The way TV used to be with college football hints at how college football might be in an era where players get paid for use of their name and likeness.
21:00 -- You get a car, and you get a car, and you get a car!
22:00 -- The Buckeyes are deep. And because of that, they would have a lot of marketable commodities in a new world of college football compensation.
22:30 -- Cowboy Bob Landers here, for Rod's Western Palace.
24:00 -- Spiels has Bengals-Cardinals on Sunday (No, he's not being punished). Would it be best for the Bengals to Tank for Tua. Or, Hurl for Herbert?
25:00 -- Are the Browns reaping the benefits of tanking?
25:30 -- Should the Bengals trade A.J. Green?
26:00 -- How the NFL is different than the NBA when it comes to transforming a franchise.
26:30 -- Zac Taylor is in the right place, if he doesn't want to get fired
27:00 -- An early look at the Browns-49ers on Monday Night, courtesy of Freddie Kitchens
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30:30 -- How Chris thought as a player, and how he strives not to think now
33:00 -- When you change your thoughts, you change your feelings, and you can change your actions
34:30 -- Good on you, Zac the emailer, for your desire to serve.
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Ohio State vs. Michigan State preview
1:00 What it says about OSU's program that every loss to Michigan State is memorable.
2:00 Could this Ohio State team suffer an Iowa- or Purdue-like loss.
3:30 What NFL personnel people are telling Chris about Chase Young and comparing him to Nick Bosa.
4:30 The mantra that Michigan State makes work to its advantage.
5:30 How could Michigan State pull the upset on Saturday.
6:30 Did you know that Michigan State has beaten Ohio State more often this decade than any other school?
7:00 Where does Sparty's inferiority complex come from?
9:30 What is the most impressive thing about Ohio State so far?
10:30 The overlooked element in Ohio State's success.
11:30 Why the OSU coaching staff is meshing so well
15:00 Ryan Day's "Belichickian" approach to OSU's defense.
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17:00 Is OSU vulnerable to what Clemson did in the 2014 Orange Bowl?
19:00 What Ohio State can do to adjust defensively, and why they can do it
21:00 The Playoff possibilities in college football are captivating
22:00 Spiels gets the Cardinals vs. Bengals on Fox on Sunday
23:00 Why the Bengals are so bad
26:00 What Kliff Kingsbury did to try to help Kyler Murray adapt to NFL
27:00 Just sayin', this is how college athletes could be compensated for their name and likeness.
27:30 OSU athletic director Gene Smith says what cannot happen or...chaos.
31:00 The different-rules argument doesn't necessarily hold
33:00 The Spielman Proposal to fix the name/likeness issue
35:00 Where did Justin Fields take the offensive line to dinner
36:00 Spiels gives Bruce a Biblical pronunciation lesson
38:00 Draw strength from the name, image and likeness God gives each one of us
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Spiels is back from New York, where he witnessed Dwayne Haskins debut with the Redskins.
Chris watched OSU dominate Nebraska on Saturday night and he makes a bold statement about the Buckeyes.
Wow, that was a fast fix...the Browns get it all together in Baltimore and now have the tiebreaker in the division.
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh play tonight in the Steel City. The winner will be one game back in the AFC North.
We answer an email about which pastors, authors, teachers we admire.
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Immediate reaction podcast to OSU's 48-7 win over Nebraska.
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2:00 Spiels has Danny Dimes on Sunday
4:00 -- Heisman odds are out. Where is Justin Fields?
5:00 -- Bruce gives some personal insight on what Justin Fields is like as an interview subject
5:30 -- Bruce asks Fields about his comments regarding Columbus and being a student, which show what kind of commitment an elite college football player must make.
8:00 -- Spiels understands why Fields does what he does the way he does, and would have done the same during his career.
9:00 -- How much of a bump does Nebraska get from playing at home?
11:00 -- OSU is blessed with a deep wide receiving corp. How does WR coach Brian Hartline keep them all happy?
13:00 -- What Terry McLaurin's start with the Washington Redskins means to the current OSU wide receivers
14:00 -- Austin Mack makes a candid admission
16:00 -- The benefit of playing at OSU, no matter what the numbers say.
17:00 -- Browns play at Baltimore, where they'll run into John Harbaugh. His OC is a guy Jim Harbaugh could use at Michigan, and oddly enough, Baltimore is winning by rushing, which isn't exactly the NFL way (nor is it Michigan's way these days).
19:00 -- Somebody on this podcast really likes Lamar Jackson and somebody else does not.
20:00 -- Ohio State has a new dimension to its offense, and it's not because of Justin Fields. It's because of a position you wouldn't expect.
22:00 -- Why aren't the Browns matching their offensive success of last season so far this season?
23:00 -- He's not great and he's not horrible. And that's the problem with Andy Dalton, who fits the description of a legendary NFL writer.
25:00 -- Monday Night Football features Bengals and Steelers
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27:00 -- Spiels shares from Romans 8:38-39, which coincidentally happens to be the verse pinned to Bruce's Twitter timeline. It shows that, though you may not always feel it, you are assured you are worthy of God's love and that you are forgiven, if you have claimed Christ's sacrifice at the cross to cover your sin. You are MORE THAN A CONQUEROR!
30:00 -- Bruce gives a tip on an easy way to start a spiritual conversation off something people throw out in casual conversation.
31:00 -- You'd be surprised at the resumes of some of the greatest saints ever. Remember, God doesn't call the equipped; he equips the called.
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We welcome Thom Brennaman to the show on the night he will work with his dad, Marty, on the next-to-last game of his storied Reds broadcasting career.
4:00 -- Thom tried to talk Marty out of retirement
8:00 -- Unquestionably the best moment of Marty's career.
10:00 -- Spiels promises Thom something Spiels never promises.
12:00 -- A preview of tonight's broadcast
15:00 -- The Reds and MLB Network step up for Marty
20:00 -- Tom Hamilton has the Flashes-o-Fun Picture Perfect Play of the Day
22:00 -- Spiels gives some insight on Nebraska, where his nephew, J.D., is a starting WR
24:00 -- Spiels assessment of Michigan on Monday drew tons of comment. He responds with how he would address the team. (It is must-listen material).
27:00 -- You all know Spiels almost went to Michigan. He finally tells what was so attractive to him about that program.
30:00 -- A letter to himself that Spiels would read to the Wolverines.
33:00 -- How does a struggling team get its groove back
40:00 -- Ryan Day answers Bruce's question about the difficulty of coaching 6-win talent to win 9 games or 10-win talent to win 12 games.
43:00 -- A preview of Friday's show
44:00 -- The faith segment looks at the power within us...what it is, where it comes from, and what it can do to get us through life's challenges.
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In today's episode we cover:
Second-guessing is sometimes worse than losing for the Browns.
Michigan is an utter disaster. We don't recognize what we're seeing.
The significance of Saturday for OSU-Michigan, Ryan Day-Harbaugh
Freddie Kitchens and Baker Mayfield explain what went wrong for Browns.
The enemy the Browns must battle going forward.
Zac Taylor isn't off the hook for the Bengals loss.
Chris speaks candidly about his struggle with forgiveness, which sparks a conversation about why it's necessary for you, not the person you're harboring anger against.
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Michigan embarrasses Charles Woodson and probable Gerald Ford, too, in 35-14 loss at Wisconsin
Why that's significant in light of Justin Fields' superb second quarter against Miami of Ohio
You think beating Miami is no big deal, but consider the levels of what it says about Ryan Day and his coaching ability, relative to Harbaugh
The future is therefore extremely bright for OSU.
As for Michigan, well...
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We welcome Angelique Chengalis for the crowning achievement of her career...the first-ever guest spot on the Spielman & Hooley podcast.
What is up with Harbaugh and the Wolverines as they head to Wisconsin for a must-win game on Saturday.
Are Michigan's former players still believers?
Will Harbaugh go back to the NFL if he can't beat Ohio State this year. Next year?
About half the schools in the Big Ten have the perfect coach for their program right now.
Be careful you Big Ten wannbes about wanting to get to the next level.
Georgia vs. Notre Dame. Who do you want to win?
A feline friend visits the podcast...but at least the chickens aren't celebrating.
USC plays at home on Friday night and Urban will be there with Fox. Will that give him the itch to coach the Trojans?
Spiels says there are 3 places where he could see Urban coaching again. If he coaches again.
Bruce talks about who and what he sees when he looks around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center (where allowed).
Spiels elevates UCLA to where it hasn't been in a long, long time.
Hey, the Pacific 12 reminds us of the Big Ten way back when.
An explanation for why the show had to be recorded on the back deck today. Check out the video on the "SpielmanandHooley" page on Youtube.
No, really, Spiels. That means the cat likes you.
Emailer wants to know why OSU should play Chase Young against Miami of Ohio
Spiels had a look at Nick Bosa on Sunday. What did he think of the former Buckeye?
Spiels has Lions at Philly on Sunday.
Rams travel to Cleveland for Sunday Night Football. If the Browns want to win 10 games this season, starting 0-2 at home is not a good idea.
Who does Cleveland have to stop to win? Hint, it's not Todd Gurley or Jared Goff.
Our recommendation on how to start your day. We do it, and it works for us.
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From the back deck at the Hooley Plantation, we discuss:
1-5:00 Bruce is battling his reporter's objectivity instincts in resisting his inclination to become a Ryan Day Fan Boy. Spiels assures him it's OK.
5:00-7:00 Bruce talks about OSU staff and Spiels says what he would look for in an assistant
7:30 Please review our podcast. Where you can do it, and how we're making it easier.
8:45 We review the Browns' win in New York and look forward to Sunday night against the Rams.
10:30 Should Browns fan be dissatisfied that the margin was only 23-3 against a depleted Jets team
14:30 Bruce wants more Nick Chubb. Spiels is not so sure about that plan.
16:30 Miami of Ohio doesn't have a chance against Ohio State, but it does have the most honest coach in college football history. Kudos to you, Chuck Martin.
17:30 Since the outcome is not in doubt for the Buckeyes on Saturday, what is the ideal scenario for the victory to unfold.
19:00 Bruce relies a little too much on Spiels' knowledge of NFL history
19:45 The reason why they call Miami, the Cradle of Coaches. Pretty amazing stuff.
24:00 We don't have to take them one at a time, so we look ahead one week to OSU vs. Nebraska
25:30 The Flashes O' Fun Candid Comment of the Day...Ryan Day explains correcting mistakes "without creating resentment." Bruce asks the OSU coach about that and gets a bit of a historical correction from him.
28:00 Spiels wonders if someone has replaced Bruce with a doppelganger, because he thinks Bruce has been duped.
32:00 Freddie Kitchens weighs in on Myles Garrett's personal foul penalties and Bruce isn't buying it.
33:00 Matt Ryan violates the code and Spiels called him out on the Fox broadcast.
36:00 Chris issues a challenge on tithing and we discuss our perspective on this important demonstration of faith.
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No excuse for Browns tonight in New York
Wow, the Bengals were baaaaad on Sunday, and Spiels was there to chronicle it
The reasons why we say no one will stop Ohio State from making the College Football Playoff
Did you catch what Ryan Day said in this audio clip that shows how he's different than Urban?
An email from a long-time listener is music to our ears
Another emailer wants to know if we've ever questioned our faith in God
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A thorough beating of Indiana gives Spielman and Hooley cause to consider the last time they felt this good about an Ohio State team's dominance this early in the season.
Bruce thinks Ryan Day is the perfect coach at the perfect time for this team. "There's a fresh breeze blowing through the Woody Hayes Athletic Center."
Spiels is not too sure about that, but he's sure no one in the Big Ten can match the Buckeyes' depth and speed.
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Open -- Why has Indiana been hard to shake?
2:00 -- Master Teague is a beast. We'll say it if OSU won't.
3:30 -- Where's Brendan White?
5:30 -- Spiels has the Bengals on Fox on Sunday. He likes what he sees on defense from Sam Hubbard and others.
6:30 -- How Urban Meyer found Sam Hubbard.
8:00 -- Why Spiels endorses spending some of your time vacationing in Youngstown.
9:00 -- Browns in New York for Monday Night Football against Jets. Is this a must win if Cleveland wants to make the playoffs.
14:00 -- Why is Michigan bringing a game ball from its win over Army to the post-game presser? Should that happen at a program like Michigan?
17:00 -- Could Chris have been a teammate of someone whose off-field behavior, say, Antonio Brown, disgusted him?
18:30 -- Jemele Hill says black athletes shouldn't attend Ohio State, Michigan, Alabama, etc. but should go to Howard, Florida A&M and other HBCU's. Let us tell you why you're wrong, Jemele.
23:00 -- We settle a marital debate over whether a husband flossing his teeth while watching TV is appropriate.
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0-8:00 -- Speils and Bruce both knew, and will miss, Cavs broadcaster Fred McLeod
7:30 -- Is Indiana a Trap Game for Ohio State?
9:45 -- Ryan Day's answer to Bruce's question about how Army-Michigan, OSU-Purdue, OSU-Iowa happen
13:30 -- Pete Werner's honest answer about Indiana.
15:30 -- Justin Fields can scramble. That was good for Troy Smith. How does Day coach him to do it right?
16:20 -- Spiels likens Fields improvisation to a funny thing that happened, regarding Barry Sanders.
18:30 -- Spiels is impressed with Zac Taylor's coaching debut and offers an early scouting report on his Fox game this week, San Francisco at Cincinnati.
21:00 -- How the Bengals lost in Seattle despite winning the statistical battle convincingly
23:30 -- The tight end Bruce has never heard of that Spiels says is among the best in the NFL right now, and a guy the Bengals better cover.
25:00 -- Odell Beckham will continue to wear his watch, which is why Chris and Bruce will continue to be hesitant to embrace the Browns' supposed culture tranformation.
28:00 -- Nick Saban breaks into the podcast unexpectedly as Freddie Kitchens tells why the Browns' penalties will cease Monday in New York.
31:00 -- A soon-to-be-first-time father of a little girl asks Spiels and Hooley, who have eight daughters between them, about how he can most-effectively raise his daughter.
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The Browns lose their 15th straight opener. Boy, do they.
Chris and Bruce explain how the team's mindset set them up for this free-fall, but agree the 43-13 loss to Tennessee is the best thing that could have happened.
14:00 -- Is it too soon to think of Justin Fields as a Heisman Trophy contender?
15:30 -- What's different about this OSU team that will make this trip to Bloomington easier than others?
21:00 -- Bengals fall one point short of Seattle and get the Spielman treatment on Fox this week.
30 -- Cleveland has 18 penalties. Who's to blame?
33 -- Emailers want to know why the Bengals weren't on locally and whether Drew Brees got a raw deal from those who criticized him for a Public Service Announcement he made on behalf of Bring Your Bible to School Day.
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Chris and Bruce react to OSU's 42-0 win over Cincinnati as Michigan struggles against Army in overtime.
A landmark day in the Hooley household exposes Spielman's irrational fear
Where would Luke Fickell jump from Cincinnati
Great marital advice if you really want to tick off your wife
What kept Spielman up all night
The weird relationship between Cincinnati and Columbus, UC and OSU
How does Chris spend his weekend when doing an NFL game (Atlanta at Minnesota) on Fox
One major area of concern for the Browns against the Titans
Does Peter King believe in the Browns as a playoff team
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Zeke Elliott signs a big deal.
Mike Weber...cut in Dallas, not picked up yet. Did he make a mistake going pro
NFL coaches health...Spiels pounds the table for better monitoring by the league
Teenage decision-making. Should you do it for them, or let them make their own decisions?
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Luke Fickell is trying to do what a few, but very few, ex-OSU assistant coaches have done -- win in Ohio Stadium.
What would it mean for Luke, who played at OSU and served as an assistant, defensive coordinator and interim head coach, to win in the Horseshoe.
We know what it would mean to Browns fans to win the AFC North, but do Chris and Bruce think they will do it?
Spiels asks Bruce, "Do you live reactively or proactively," and it sparks a great discussion about how to persevere in the midst of adversity. That's what they mean when they say of this podcast, "We tackle everything."
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Luke Fickell returns to Ohio State as UC's head coach on Saturday. But what if he had stayed at OSU as an assistant. Would OSU have chosen him to succeed Urban Meyer over Ryan Day.
Jalen Hurts' fantastic debut positions him as a Heisman contender and Oklahoma as a playoff contender. Are fans likely to embrace Hurts, or reject him because of Sooner Fatigue?
The NCAA makes a nonsensical ruling, but not against former Buckeye Matthew Baldwin, who it must like.
And emailers want to know who to be worried about in the Big Ten.
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Justin Fields gets an A, and Ohio State a B-plus as a team, after an easy opening win against Florida Atlantic.
Urban Meyer's future...is it in broadcasting, or in coaching. Or, Spiels has another idea.
And the Cowboys are getting closer to signing Zeke Elliott. Is that a good idea, given he has two years left on his rookie deal.
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0-6 min -- Spielman's magic shoes from long ago, and how Ryan Day will be floating on air before kickoff on Saturday.
6:30 -- When did Spiels first meet Ryan Day, and what did he tell Urban about him?
7:45 -- The Ryan Day vs. Lane Kiffin coaching matchup is one of contrasting resumes
13:00 Lane Kiffin did Ohio State a big favor in the 2014 College Football Playoff
18:45 -- Did anyone see Ryan Day coming as Urban's successor?
21:45 -- Is Paul Finebaum correct in saying that if Jim Harbaugh doesn't win the Big Ten this year, he never will?
27:00 Gronk gets emotional, and Spiels doesn't mind.
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Episode Notes Ryan Day's debut press conference at OSU (no, being an interim last year doesn't count) gets the Spielman and Hooley comparison to previous OSU coaches. Is he as dynamic as Urban (is anyone?), as, uh, measured as Tress, as folksy as Coop?
And Nick Saban, in a 5-year-old rant about giving players second chances, sparks a discussion about whether one success story is transferable to all players who get in trouble.
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0-7:00 Andrew Luck surprises the NFL with his retirement
7:00-14:00 Urban Meyer's debut on Fox College Football Preview...Spiels has a review.
14:00-22:30 -- Justin Fields, is he a better runner than J.T. Barrett? Is he a better thrower?
26:00-35:00 Spiels now has a rival for best No. 54 in modern Cleveland Browns history. Otherwise, things didn't go well for the Orange Helmets in Tampa
35:00-42:00 -- Emails, including one asking what intangible must go right for first-year coaches Ryan Day (OSU), Freddie Kitchens (Browns) and Zac Taylor (Bengals) to have successful first seasons.
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Spielman & Hooley tackle these matters as the Buckeyes, Browns and Bengals approach their season openers:
On OSU...Does Ryan Day have a tough act to follow in Urban Meyer? With fans, sure. But with those inside OSU, wellllll...
On the Browns...Why is Baker Mayfield punching down at the guy who is kinda/sorta this year's Baker Mayfield.
On the Bengals...Zac Taylor may not have the talent every coach wants, but he has one thing every coach in the NFL envies.
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Episode Notes Chris Spielman and Bruce Hooley just can't stay away from each other, and that's a good thing if you're into Ohio State football, the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and professional and college sports. It's especially good if you crave conversations on those topics flavored with the laughter and respectful disagreements between two long-time friends who strive to live their lives through the prisms of faith, family and and service to others.
All told, Chris and Bruce have been sports radio partners for about seven years, and they collaborated on the book, "That's Why I'm Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story." Now they're bringing their friendship and association to the podcast world, free from the time and topic constraints that sometimes intruded on their previous sports radio discussions.
Whose idea was this and how did it come about? Give a listen to this introductory episode and subscribe on all your favorite podcast platforms for the return of Spielman and Hooley, with episodes scheduled to drop at least four times each week.