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Fred thinks he has a particular set of skills. Namely ones that make uniquely qualified to be an excellent Athletic Director or pro sports GM. Grambling State hires Art Briles as their offensive coordinator. Fred believes any program who was interested in Briles is thanking Grambling for taking on the initial public backlash. A Briles hire by an FBS program in years to come may have gotten easier. The guys go over their weekend plans to close out the show.
We're still a couple of weeks away from the start of the NFL free agency and that leads to Greg and Fred to talk about veterans who will be cap cuts. Season ticket sales are not where you would think for the Bengals as the excitement from the Super Bowl run has not translated to season ticket buys. The guys close out the hour discussing what Troy Aikman is getting to leave Fox for ESPN.
Demar Derozan is on a historic run and that continued in his first game after the all-star break. Greg and Fred discuss his MVP candidacy and the #1 seed Bulls. James Harden is set to make his debut with the Sixers in Minnesota. Sportsmap Radio correspondent John Tucker joins the guys to discuss the Harden debut and the surprising Wolves.
Which team might trade for Laremy Tunsil? Fred has a list and the guys talk about the best fit for the high-priced tackle. Maybe the Trey Lance era won't begin next year. A report about Trey Lance being more behind than expected sparks a back and forth on whether keeping Jimmy Garoppolo is the better move for the 49ers. How many more titles are in Nick Saban's future? Will he coach until he's 80 years old? Fred asks some questions about the best coach in college football history.
The conversation around the Packers continues as we hear from Packers GM Brian Guntekunst about how good the Packers can be if Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams depart. Guntekunst paints a fairly rosy picture for the Packers. Covid is still a thing and NBA media members are not thrilled about the restrictions being placed on their locker room access. Fred who is a former newspaper editor doesn't sympathize with his former colleagues.
Troy Aikman seems like he's leaving Fox. Greg and Fred talk about their favorite Monday Night Football combos and Fred gives us a name of a guy he will mute if he hears him on Monday Night Football. Kyrie is possibly gonna be able to play home games soon. How will that impact the Nets title chances? With another work stoppage in baseball likely, how many games cancelled would devalue a season and World Series? Greg and Fred give their answers.
Fred and Greg talk about what is going on with the Packers. Will a decision by Aaron Rodgers determine how the Packers deal with Davante Adams? Greg brings up how weather can determine his mood and Fred counters with traffic being the thing that can turn a good day into a bad day really quickly. Steve Stricker's captaincy of the US Ryder Cup team leads to a back and forth on what type of ex-player makes the best coach or manager.
Hour 2 is back to normal on the show as Greg and Fred disagree how to be a fan. USFL has their draft and Fred points out that spring football is a welcome alternative for out of market NFL fans who want to root for football team in the the town they live in. Greg isn't paying for season tickets for his second favorite team in a sport. Fred would welcome the chance if the NHL came to Houston.
Plenty of college basketball discussion in hour 1. Fred and Greg actually agree on something. UCONN beat Villanova in a great Big East conference game last night and the fans stormed the court. They're both out on court storming. Daniel Dash of Maize Blue Review joined the show later in the hour to discuss Juwan Howard and the Michigan basketball program.
Surprisingly, hour 3 features members of the show not agreeing on something. Fred and Del are firmly against phone calls. Greg not so much. Today is the anniversary of the Miracle on Ice. In honor of that moment Fred and Greg lists the biggest sports shockers that they have ever seen.
The best 75 players in NBA history were named over NBA All-Star Weekend. Greg and Fred talk about the players they feel were under ranked and over ranked. Greg and Fred get into a discussion about the strength of the US junior hockey system. Could Team USA have won the gold in the 2022 Olympics if NHL players competed? Fred thinks the depth of Team USA could've been enough to beat Team Canada.
Aaron Rodgers takes to social media to make "news". Fred can't believe this much attention is being paid to a player who hasn't said anything. There is some actual news in the legal proceedings regarding Deshaun Watson. Greg and Fred break down what it means for the Houston QB's NFL future. The guys talk about sports movies later in the hour and baseball movies don't make the top of Fred's list. He does like a good bowling movie.
When is getting a push a good thing? When you bet on hockey and are sweating a goal total for an entire period. That is not all for the hockey talk as Greg and Fred discuss potential players on the move as the hockey trade deadline approaches. Brian Flores is employed again and the guys over big name players potentially moving in the NFL with free agency a couple of weeks away.
Greg takes the time air some grievances. There was big wing eating competition incident in high school he's still trying to work through. What do the 49ers do with Jimmy Garoppolo? A discussion on the readiness of Trey Lance ends the hour. Fred doesn't think the 49ers should trade Garoppolo if Lance isn't an upgrade. Greg asks the question if it is an indictment on Lance and the 49ers if the first round pick isn't ready to play in year 2.
The week begins with a discussion about Big Ten basketball thanks to Juwan Howard. How long will his suspension be? Greg and Fred discuss what might be appropriate and what the actual punishment will be. The combine is in flux due to Covid procedures by the NFL. How important is the combine to a prospect's draft status? Greg, Fred and Del dive into the combine.
Which chain restaurant rules them all? Greg, Fred and Del give their picks. Mike Petraglia of the Jungle Roar Pod joins the show to wrap up the Bengals season. He lets us know what the Bengals need to do to build on their AFC championship. A television and movie conversation breaks out during the hour. Del and Fred are giant sci-fi fans. Greg will take a crime thriller over anything.
IUPUI gets some love. Then some hate. Which all-star game would you most like to be a star in? Greg asks the question and gets some surprising answers. Greg is new in town and is looking to make friends. Fred shares some of his experiences with his young co-host.
Greg's Sixer won so no therapy today. Gil Brandt made a list of the most important free agent for each NFL team. Greg and Fred agree with some and take issue with others. More news is coming out of Kansas City. As assistants take jobs with other teams the case of Eric Bieniemy and what really went on with the Chiefs gets examined on the show.
A little college basketball to open hour 3. Texas Tech beat Baylor in Lubbock in the biggest game of the night. Fred discusses University of Houston's chances and how their lack of depth might provide a challenge to a potential Final Four run. Who would you rather have? Fred, Greg and Del discuss the prominent coaches in college football and where they rank in comparison to Jim Harbaugh.
We find out you should never invite Fred or Del to a parade. Greg on the other hand might want front row seats. Fred revisits his stance on Michael Jordan not being the undisputed best to ever to do it. There has been myth-making in regards to MJ according to him.
The Knicks are doing remarkable things right now. Not in a good way. Fred and Greg dissect what is wrong with the team from New York. How will the QB carousel shakeout once NFL free agency begins? An interesting potential landing spot for Jimmy Garoppolo emerges as well
Will Mike McCarthy have to deal with the shadow of Sean Payton all of 2022? Greg and Fred discuss what the former New Orleans coach being on the open market means for the Cowboys. Money or Tradition? That is the question golfers on the PGA tour are facing. We find out what Fred would do if offered the same opportunity.
New teams may make Deshaun Watson's list of acceptable destinations. A discussion about journalism break outs when reports of Watson's newly found interest in the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Bucs goes public. Greg just discovered the magic of ironing his own clothes.
Hour 1 begins with Greg dealing with the Sixers getting blown out by the Celtics. Del and Fred take the role of therapist as Greg works through disaster scenarios for Joel Embiid, Doc Rivers and James Harden. What do the Cardinals do with Kyler Murray? Greg asks Fred to play GM to decide the fate of Murray's tenure with the Cardinals.
Hour 3 begins with the viewing habits of Fred and Greg now that football is done and Oscar season is approaching. The Winter Olympics are actually on and the guys decide which sports the Olympics should consider adding in the future. Greg likes a good pop tart and remembers his college days of eating Hot Pockets.
Who can be the next Rams? Fred provides a list of teams who could take the Rams model and go all in for a championship. Who are the realistic QB options that could help a team take the next step? Jameis Winston might be the best QB currently looking for a new team. The guys close out the hour dissecting the Simmons/Harden trade.
Football is over and that means things might get a little unpredictable. Nearly a full hour of debate on the merits of the hall of fame across all sports started the show. Not surprisingly Fred and Greg wind up on opposite sides of the debate. Greg wants to fix all the major pro sports Hall of Fames. Fred thinks Greg should just accept that they all will remain immensely flawed.
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are at odds. Fred would not pay Murray if he was the Cardinals. Carson Wentz may not be a Colt for much longer. Is this a case of the grass isn't always greener for the Colts? Fred and Greg discuss if the Colts can actually upgrade from Wentz if they choose to move on. Harden vs. Simmons. Nets vs. Sixers. Who won the trade? The guys give their verdicts.
Aaron Donald's performance and a report about his potential retirement leads to a discussion about his place in NFL history. The way the Rams built their team and their Super Bowl win brings back the show's longest running argument. Greg is a confirmed recliner of his seat on an airplane. Fred has strong objections.
Greg is back from LA. Fred is back from vacation. That means Fred Nation is back and just in time to break down the Super Bowl. Greg and Fred both agree that Aaron Donald should've won MVP. The discussion turns to the legacy of Matt Stafford and his play in the biggest game of his life.
Hour 3 of Fred Nation has some breaking news. The Texans have made their hire. It is Lovie Smith who was already on their staff. Kyler Murray is using social media to show his apparent unhappiness with the Cardinals. Is this all an attempt to get a long term deal from the Cardinals? Fred and Paul discuss the pros and cons of locking up Murray at this time. Del provides a surprising player to compare Kyler Murray to.
What is the most overrated sports movie? Rudy didn't fare all that well in the discussion. We find out Texas A&M football is a nice cult while Paul tells a not so nice story about a Penn State fan. Fred realizes he's older than the Super Bowl and it hits him like a ton of bricks.
Paul Gallant is in for Greg today because Greg is on his way to Los Angeles. The Texans appear on the verge of hiring Lovie Smith and the guys talk about the continued ineptitude of the Houston franchise. We get some Betting Fun with Fred early in the show as Fred talks about his strategies when he's playing poker. Paul completely disagrees with the prospect of Aaron Rodgers winning more MVPs than Tom Brady.
The guys debate the best rivalries in sports and Fred has a surprising rivalry that he has no interest in. Fred and Del prefer college rivalries over the pro game while Greg lists some of his favorite professional sports rivalries. With no football this weekend the guys have a discussion on what to watch this weekend. In a surprise, Greg, Fred and Del all agree on something.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam fires back at Hugh Jackson. According to Haslam, Hugh Jackson never took any responsibility for the losing that went on during Jackson's watch in Cleveland. A discussion on dating preferences comes of nowhere as Greg finds the age difference between Mike Zimmer and his girlfriend weird. Fred takes issue with Greg's use of the word weird.
Brian Flores continues to be a top of discussion. The Giants fire back with a detailed schedule of their interview with Flores and deny the assertion that Bill Belichick had anything with their decision to hire Brian Daboll. How important is the right fit in college football? Bryan Harsin's struggles at Auburn lead to a discussion regarding how much do off the field factors determine how well a coach will do.
Hour 3 takes us across the world of sports. We get a preview of the UFC weekend card from Michael Ablan of SportsMap Elite. The dysfunction of the Houston Texans is explored as their list of finalists is now down to three. Greg and Fred also talk about the other job openings in the NFL and which one is the most appealing.
Are the Lakers dead in the water? Greg and Fred discuss the underperforming team from Los Angeles and what the future may hold for an older roster without a lot of options. Art Rooney speaks on the current state of minority coaches in the NFL. What makes a bad uniform and team name? Fred thinks Commanders is terrible and that Washington missed the mark,
Jim Harbaugh will stay at Michigan. Greg and Fred discuss what it means for the Vikings and Harbaugh's future with the Wolverines. Hugh Jackson levied allegations against the Browns that the guys discuss. They question the timing and whether Jackson's motivations are purely altruistic. Alain Poupart from Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss the latest with the Dolphins.
It is Groundhog Day and the guys honor Bill Murray. Fred takes on a trip through music history and also tells a great story about his time in Los Angeles. The guys get into the curious case of Joe Brady. From star college coordinator to fired NFL OC and now the new QB coach for the Buffalo Bills. Greg wonders just how well thought of Joe Brady actually is and was an NFL QB coach job his best option.
The guys turn their attention to college basketball to start the second hour. Chris Beard returned to Lubbock with his Longhorns and left with a loss. The Texas Tech faithful loved every minute of it. Later Paul Dottino of WFAN joined the show to discuss the Giants hiring of Brian Daboll. Paul is all about the facts when it comes speculating on the Giants hiring practices.
Brian Flores sues the NFL and his former team and that dominates the conversation in hour 1. Which allegations have any validity? Which organizations should really worry? Fred doesn't think much of the allegations levied against the Broncos. Greg thinks there is some gray area that needs to be explored when deciding what to believe.
Is Jim Harbaugh on the move? Greg and Fred discuss the latest on the Michigan man as he apparently is in line to interview with the Minnesota Vikings. Caleb Williams is following Lincoln Riley to USC and the guys talk about the impact Riley's move will have in recruiting and the landscape of college football going forward.
In a discussion of the best players of all time Fred Faour zags while Greg zigs. Fred questions just how great Michael Jordan really is. Later in the hour the guys were joined by Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review Journal to discuss the Raiders and they're hiring of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler.
Tom Brady is officially retired and Fred and Greg discuss the legacy of the best QB to ever do it. Is he the best team sport athlete to ever play? Fred brings up a surprising challenger while omitting another. What do the Bucs do at QB and do other veteran QBs currently in flux decide to make a Brady-like move to Tampa?
After in-depth reviews of Championship Sunday, Fred and Greg turn their attention to the recent rumors and hires in the NFL coaching carousel. Fred has strong opinions on the Raiders hiring of Josh McDaniel. Brian Flores gets a second interview in Houston. Greg and Fred rank the hires so far.
Hour 2 of Fred Nation is all about the NFC title game. The Rams beat the 49ers late and Fred doesn't believe the loss for the 49ers is another one in the collapse column for Kyle Shanahan. The Rams move for Matthew Stafford paid off in a Super Bowl appearance. Are the 49ers ready to hand the offense over to their big QB acquisition? Fred and Greg discuss Trey Lance and the future of the 49ers. Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports also joined the show.
The Bengals are in the Super Bowl and Fred Nation is happy to see it. Greg and Fred break down the Bengals comeback and what went wrong for the Chiefs. Mahomes look very mortal in the second half. How much did the Bengals defense have to do with it? Joe Burrow has changed the entire trajectory of franchise but the guys credit more members of that Cincinnati organization for the turnaround.
Betting Fun with Fred is back as we hear Fred's favorite plays for Championship Sunday. Greg poses the question of whose the next bad team capable of making a Bengals-type run. Fred likes the Bears as a possible team. Del thinks the Broncos are a QB away. Late in the show Greg and Fred give us their picks on how the conference championship games will play out.
More coaching news is out there regarding Brian Flores and Kellen Moore. Fred tells us why he wouldn't hire Kellen Moore if he was making the decision for NFL teams. He's also curious why Cowboys front office people aren't up for GM jobs because their drafts have been good. Later in the hour Brenden Deeg of National Football Post joins the show and Brenden likes the Bengals against the Chiefs a bit more than Greg and Fred do.
We start the show with an AFC title game preview. Greg and Fred don't believe the Bengals can touch the Chiefs if the Chiefs are at their best. Fred likes the intangibles of Joe Burrow and believes he won't be overwhelmed by the moment. The guys also break down the future of the AFC and who can run with the Chiefs in the future.
The Big Ten is proposing something that may change the way they decide a champion. Shanahan or McVay? Fred makes his choice. Is Matt Stafford one Super Bowl appearance away from becoming a Hall of Famer? Fred and Greg discuss what a win over the 49ers would mean for Stafford's legacy.
Betting Fun with Fred returns. Chris Dell and life long Bengals fan joins us the show to give his insight on prop for this weekend's title games. Is Brian Flores as great of a candidate as once thought? Greg and Fred discuss his options. And what are the Dolphins up to? Their list of candidates is reportedly down to three. That leads to a discussion on if their timeline gives any clues on a favorite candidate.
The Bears and Broncos make hires and Greg and Fred break down the hires of Nathaniel Hackett and Matt Eberflus. Turmoil exists Jacksonville as Trent Balke appears to be an impediment to Byron Leftwich taking that job. Fred feels like the potential Leftwich and Jaguars marriage is a perfect fit. Shad Kahn vs Cal McNair? Who would you take? Fred has a clear answer.
A consensus forms on what Tom Brady's next step will be. We hear from James Harden as he responds to reports that he's unhappy in Brooklyn. Are candidates turning down the opportunity to interview for the Houston Texans job? Greg and Fred discuss how appealing it actually is to coach the Texans.
Sean Payton is no longer the Saints Head Coach and Fred Nation breaks down what is next for the former New Orleans coach and his place all time. If Sean Payton is a hall of famer which other coaches from his era are? Do you need an Allen or Mahomes level QB to compete for Super Bowls now? The entire show thinks the takes coming out after the Chiefs win over the Bills are hyperbolic.
A spirited discussion around the flaws in the Baseball Hall of Fame lasts the entire hour. Greg provides possible solutions as Fred the former newspaper man evaluates their plausibility. At the end of the hour a surprising voice offers a possible solution to baseball's hall of fame voting problem.
In Hour 3 Greg and Fred go in-depth on Sean Payton walking away from the Saints. His departure leads to a reset of the NFL openings and the guys discuss where New Orleans lands on the list. The Raiders and the lack of traction with big name coaches for that opening is point of discussion as well. We also hear from a reflective Tom Brady on his future.
Greg and Fred agree on the Baseball Hall of Fame voting process being flawed. Should Barry Bond and Roger Clemens both be in? They discuss those two and more players hoping for the call which leads to a discussion on what stats matter when determining hall of famers.
Baseball takes center stage to open the show. Labor negotiations and Hall of Fame voting dominates the conversation. Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal joins the show to gives us the latest on the biggest issue facing the MLB and the MLBPA as the two sides try to get a deal done. At the end of the hour news regarding a Super Bowl winning coach breaks.
Now that the games are done until Sunday the coaching carousel revs back up. Fred and Greg go over the latest and discuss new names popping up in new places. Later in the hour the guys talk to Gary Gramling of MMQB and SI. We end the show with college basketball talk.
Hour 2 of show remains all about the Divisional games. The Rams survive after a near epic collapse. Greg and Fred don't think that game had much to do with "Brady Magic". A discussion on team building breaks out due to the Rams all in approach. The guys also talk about how the Titans gave their game away against the Bengals. Fred makes an interesting analogy regarding Ryan Tannehill.
Was that best weekend of football we've ever seen? Greg and Fred think so. The NFL OT rules are under attack but both Greg and Fred think the #1 defense in football should get a stop with 13 seconds left in the game. Aaron Rodgers goes down again and the guys differ on what it means for his legacy.
The guys preview Rams vs Bucs with Michael Duarte of NBC LA. Greg asks Del and Fred about their favorite foods while watching games. Leslie Frazier is a candidate for a number of NFL openings and Fred asks Del to rate Frazier vs. other candidates. Fred and Greg also gives their picks for the Divisional Round.
Football Friday rolls on on #FredNation. There are other things going on besides the NFL playoffs and Greg and Fred discuss Penny Hardaway tossing an expletive at a reporter because of a question he didn't like. The guys break down Chiefs vs Bills and wonder if the Bills can duplicate their Wild Card round performance. Bill Huber from PackerCentral.com joins the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Packers game against the 49ers.
A big Football Friday on #FredNation. Greg and Fred go in depth on the Bengals/Titans Divisional Round game. The Giants make a GM hire with connections to Bills OC Brian Daboll. More Texans shenanigans in their head coach hiring process leads to a near rant by Fred.
Betting Fun with Fred returns. We hear about the best prop bets for the NFL Divisional Round from Chris Dell of Sportsmap Elite. Fred gets deeper into the numbers on Deshaun Watson. If he can be traded would a cold weather team really be getting a top 5 QB?
Football heavy in hour 2 of #FredNation. We start with the Bengals vs Titans. Are the Bengals playing with house money? Do we start to question the Chiefs "dynasty" if they don't win it all this year? Fred thought labeling the Chiefs a future dynasty was premature after they won the Super Bowl. The Titans are being overlooked in the AFC and Fred gives reasons why they're a true title threat.
Fred Nation begins with a focus on Joel Embiid after his performance against the Magic. With the Ben Simmons situation in limbo how can Daryl Morey maximize Embiid and increase the Sixers title chances? Later in the hour Greg asks a question about Aaron Rodgers. Does the Green Bay living legend need another Super Bowl win to cement his legacy?
The vote for the baseball hall of fame right is around the corner. Greg and Fred discuss the merits of using character to keep a deserving player out. Carlos Correa hires Scott Boras to represent him and Fred gives his prediction on where the Houston shortstop will wind up. Coach K lost last night as his farewell tour continues. Greg and Fred can't wait for him to leave.
Fred has very kind words for Del but that is where the sentimentality comes to an end. Greg and Fred go back and forth on who is more old school. Greg loves DVDs. Fred is just older and that kicks off a two segment long back and forth. Don't call Fred old school if you know what is good for you.
Hour 1 begins with a discussion of Troy Aikman questioning the Cowboys' game plan against the 49ers. Fred takes Aikman to task for this particular critique. Dick Fain
joined the show to give his insight on the future of the Seattle Seahawks. He didn't like the firing of now former Seahawks DC Ken Norton Jr. and doesn't see a rebuild in Seattle's immediate future.
News breaks on the college coaching front involving Arkansas and Miami. Greg has a clear opinion on how you should structure your organization in all sports. If Fred was hiring coordinators he'd go with failed HC who were good coordinators. Does Belichick set is coaches up for failure when they try to branch out on their own? Fred and Greg discuss why the Belichick tree has so many broken branches.
Greg wonders how long are we going to ask players about COVID and their vaccination status. Fred thinks the entire thing is a non story. It only becomes a story if players like Kyrie Irving decide to actually get vaccinated. The latest news regarding Aaron Rodgers seems to validates Fred's earlier stance that a potential Rodgers departure from Green Bay was always overblown.
Was last night's game more about the Cardinals being bad or the Rams playing their best ball? Greg and Fred discuss if the Rams deserve credit or the Cardinals deserve blame. Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury both had bad nights against the Rams and the questions about Kingsbury's late season swoons begin again. We also hear from Matt Stafford about whether the win removes some pressure from his shoulders.
Greg doesn't like Monday Night Football Wild Card games but he does have a prediction. Fred gives his as well. The Texans are interviewing plenty of candidates. Fred expects them to screw it up and doesn't understand why a good candidate would want the job. At the end of the hour the guys discuss what is real and what isn't in Seattle as the Seahawks head into an important offseason.
Hour 2 of Fred Nation is a go. Greg is an Eagles fans and had big problems with their game plan against the Bucs. He goes on a rant and doesn't really understand why the Eagles defensive coordinator is a hot name for head coaching jobs. He's praying someone hires Jonathan Gannon away. The guys also discuss the Bengals win over the Raiders and the NFL's inability to find good officials.
Greg and Fred are back to breakdown Wild Card Weekend. The Cowboys disappoint once again to no ones real surprise. Greg believes the Bills were the impressive team from the weekend. The guys were joined by Bill Bender of Sporting News to discuss the full slate of games.
Hour 3 starts off with the Olympics. Without the NHL players playing Fred doesn’t have any interest in the Winter Olympics. Chiefs vs Steelers highlights why a 7th seed might not be a good idea and Fred explains why. Is Matt Stafford under the most pressure of any QB in the playoffs? Greg and Fred both think he has plenty to prove when you take into account the Ram's expectations.
Cowboys or 49ers? Who do you got? Hour 2 for Fred Nation goes all in on the renewal of a classic rivalry. RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys joined the show to discuss that game and what a win would mean for Mike McCarthy and Kyle Shanahan. We hear from Colts GM Chris Ballard who gave a less than a ringing endorsement of his QB Carson Wentz. Ballard says the last 4 years haven't been good enough in Indianapolis.
Big Football Friday on #FredNation. The third matchup this year between the Bills and the Patriots gets much of the focus. Greg points to Josh Allen as QB who may disappoint this weekend. It has been a long time since the Bengals have won a playoff game. Do they get it done and end the streak against Derek Carr and the Raiders? Fred and Greg discuss one of the more intriguing games of the weekend with a special guest.
Breaking news during hour 3! The Houston Texans fired HC David Culley. That news dominates the final hour of the program. Greg, Fred and Del discuss the Texans dysfunction that Fred believes all leads back to owner Cal McNair. As the hour continues we find out that former Dolphins HC Brian Flores could be the Texans lead candidate for the job.
Bills vs Patriots Part 3 is on deck for Saturday Night. Matt Parrino joined #FredNation is hour 2 to break down the rubber match between the AFC East rivals. Matt also gave us some tips on the best place for wings in Buffalo. Greg and Fred also get into some of the other wild card matchups. Fred is not of fan of watching the Steelers in the playoffs.
Hour 1 of Fred Nation has a star joining the show. Michigan Wolverine HC Jim Harbaugh joined the show to discuss the turnaround of the Wolverines program. He also answered questions about his future as the NFL may come calling once again. We also here from John Mara. He believes the Giants are at their lowest point in his tenure.
Betting Fun with Friend is back as Fred and Greg were joined by James Ross of BUSR to give us his thoughts on potential plays for wildcard weekend. We find out that Fred is in a band late in the hour and Falcon will have a show coming up so be on the lookout for that.
Hour 2 begins with Paul getting a little nostalgic. He misses the 49ers/Cowboys rivalry from the 90s. That rivalry gets renewed on wild card weekend. Next Fred and Paul try to dissect the dysfunction around the league and which teams have a shot to fix things. Later in the hour Fred coaches Paul up on some potential prop bets and what goes into making a bet.
Paul Gallant is in for Greg today. Fred Faour is still here and #FredNation rolls on. Paul doesn't think the NFL season has given us any clear cut favorites for the title. The guys also get into the dismissal of Joe Judge and whether the Giants are still a glamor franchise in the NFL.
Which NFL head coaches who kept their jobs this week are under the most pressure? Greg and Fred give their lists of coaches on the hot seat. Fred offers a surprise name. This coach is in the playoffs but the viable options on his own staff may be an issue for him going forward. The guys also pick the available jobs and tells us what is most important when building a coaching staff.
It is that time of the year when NFL coaches get fired and the owners of the those franchises speak up. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and Vikings owner Mark Wilf explain why they're now looking for coaches and we hear from both. Would you want to be a coach who gets to take over a complete rebuild or be expected to win from the start? Greg and Fred go back and forth on what is the best option for an incoming head coach.
College football crowned a champion and Fred Nation is all over it. Fred loves saying Stetson Bennett's name and Greg wonders if Georgia's victory means a change in the college football landscape. Ben Kercheval(@BenKercheval) of CBS Sports joined the show to give his insights on the title game and the future of playoff expansion as well.
Playoff expansion talk starts this hour as Greg and Fred try to find ways to make the end of college football seasons more exciting. Does Kirby Smart deserve a national title? Greg thinks so. Fred and Del? Not so much. Is anyone excited about the CFP Title game? Georgia vs Alabama isn't exactly the matchup that Fred was looking for.
Greg and Frank discuss the NFL coaching carousel and which franchise would be the best landing spot for a new coach. Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports joined the show to discuss the title game between Georgia and Alabama. Shehan named a player who must be big for UGA to finally take the crown from Alabama.
The Chargers and Raiders gave us a dramatic game last night and that is where Fred Nation starts the show. Greg and Fred break down the winner take all game between AFC West rivals. The 49ers are in after once again taking care of Sean McVay's Rams. That leads to a discussion about which underdog has the best chance to win on the road during wild card weekend.
Betting Fun with Fred is in hour 3 as Greg and Frank take you around the NFL for Fred's picks. Will the Pats cover the spread in Miami? Fred thinks so. Find more of Fred Faour's picks at sportsmapelite.com
Fred does not believe in rust in the rest vs rust debate when it comes to resting players in week 18. Greg and Fred talked to CBS Sports NFL Writer Bryan DeArdo to preview Week 18 to close out the second hour. Does Russell Wilson need a change of scenery? Greg and Fred talk about the way forward for the Seahawks QB.
Are the Celtics due for an upheaval? Boston blows a big lead in New York to the Knicks and that loss opens hour 1 of Fred Nation. The Chargers are facing the most pressure of any team in week 18 according to Greg with a win and your in game against the Raiders. Is Bill O'Brien actually a candidate for the Jaguars job? Fred and Greg aren't so sure.
Should we start treating Aaron Rodgers and Kyrie Irving more like they're just athletes? Greg thinks we should take our cue from their teammates and coaches who appear to love having them around. We hear from Kirk Cousins who wants to remain a Viking. Greg was little surprised by those comments. Is a change of scenery best for both the Vikings and Cousins? And Alabama OC Bill O'Brien has strong thoughts on the transfer portal. Greg believes he completely misses the mark.
The NFC West dominates the second hour of the show. Greg was joined by Oscar Aparicio of the Better Rivals Podcast to discuss the 49ers and what missing the playoffs could mean for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Where will Russell Wilson play next year? Greg poses a couple questions about the Seahawks future and what might be the best way going forward for the franchise.
Greg Frank is running solo today and the show opens with Antonio Brown. Bruce Arians and the Bucs responded to Brown's social media comments today. Greg also talks about the pressure facing the Chargers as they prepare for their winner take all game against the Raiders. Fernando Ramirez who covers the Chargers for SI joined the show to review the Chargers season and what a playoff berth would mean for Brandon Staley.
How good can the Lakers be if they get healthy? That question opens the final of the show. Greg and Fred discuss how dangerous the Lakers could be in the playoffs. Brian Kelly was at it again during LSU's bowl game. Greg thinks the new LSU coach is a bit of a phony and questions the cultural fit for Kelly and the Bayou Bengals.
Would playoff expansion help the health of college football? Greg and Fred run through a 12-team playoff scenario. For Mike Tomlin the goal isn't to avoid losing seasons it is to make the playoffs and test his team against the best in the game. Is Tomlin a better coach than Bill Cowher? Fred has an answer to that question as the Steelers hold on to slim playoff hopes.
Aaron Rodgers is back in the news. This time he didn't do anything. Should an MVP voter use their personal opinion of a player as a reason to not vote for that player? Greg and Fred discuss what journalism in sports has become and why the media decides to insert themselves into the story. Harbaugh back in the NFL? Is that a real story or simply silly season smoke? Greg and Fred debate the merits of the latest Harbaugh rumors.
Betting Fun with Fred opens the third hour of the show. Brandon Capelo breaks down the Texas Bowl. A game where LSU will be featuring walk on QBs. Later, Greg and Fred break down the final week of NFL season. Should the Packers play their starters against Lions? It was a resounding no from Fred
The Tennessee Titans are trying to secure the #1 seed this weekend but will they have Derrick Henry available? We hear from Mike Vrabel on his star running back. Greg and Fred discuss if playing Henry is a good idea. We do a "What is Fred Watching?" segment and the answer is quite a bit. Falcon is not a fan of the 4th season of Cobra Kai. If you're on the fence on that show he says don't even approach the fence the show is that bad.
Ben Roethlisberger goes out on high at Heinz Field and Greg and Fred discuss the future of the hall of fame QB and the Steelers. Does Big Ben put on a different uniform next year and are the Steelers ready to move on? Who is your coach of the year in the NFL? Fred and Greg give their top 5 candidates for the award
Hour 3 of the show features Betting Fun with Fred as the guys go around the NFL. What plays does Fred like? Head over to sportsmapelite.com to find out. Fred is going camping for Christmas which leads Greg to ask what does Camping with Fred consist of.
The NFL is now moving games due to Covid. Before the announcement Greg and Fred talked about why that decision is best for all those involved. Somehow baseball became a big topic of conversation. Surprisingly enough Greg and Fred have a differing of opinion an opinion on America's Past Time
Greg remains in for Fred Davis today. He and Fred Faour discuss the great Thursday night game between the Chiefs and the Chargers. Del thinks Chargers coach Brandon Staley needs to read the room(game) when it comes going for it on 4th down. Was last night the perfect example of why the OT rules in the NFL need to be changed? Greg and Fred discuss.
Hour 3 of the Fred Nation features a get to know your co-host segment. Who is Greg Frank? Fred Faour does his best to find out more about the new guy from New Jersey. Greg and Fred also go around to the NFL to check on the status of certain contenders.
The Chargers host the Chiefs in what could be a defining game in the AFC. Greg and Fred are on opposite sides of this one. What would a win mean for the Chargers? Greg thinks it elevates them into legitimate contender status. How important is draft position in the NFL? Greg and Fred go back and forth on how bad teams approach losing in tanking seasons.
Urban Meyer is done in Jacksonville. Is he fighting Bobby Petrino for worst NFL head coach departure? Greg and Fred Faour discuss. That isn't before they both drop Urban Meyer puns. You judge for yourself which one was better. Which coach is next to get fired? The guys go through the most likely NFL coaches to suffer Meyer's fate.
In hour 3 Fred Faour gives us his best reasons for watching the early slate of bowl games. What does Greg watch when he's not watching sports? Not much TV. He's a movie guy. Del has an odd streak he plans to keep going. Is Casino the better Joe Pesci performance as opposed to Goodfellas? Hear the answer on Fred Nation.
How good is Micah Parsons? Saquon Barkley has high praise for the Cowboys rookie. Greg and Fred discuss the potential for Parsons to become an all-time great. The beginning of the early signing period started today and the guys discussed how the coaching carousel in late November and early December has changed modern recruiting.
Hour 1 of Fred Nation begins with how COVID may determine the stretch run of the NFL playoff chase. Are we at a point where leagues need to become less stringent in their enforcement of rules when it comes to to vaccinated? Greg and Fred discuss. Aaron Rodgers is talking again and it starts a back and forth on whether he just enjoys attention as opposed to actually having a real problem with the Packers.
Betting Fun with Friend opens up hour 3. Greg and Fred get into the great Whataburger vs In-N-Out debate. They don't agree on who makes the best burger. Fred is willing to drive 2.5 hours for good pizza and we find out the destination of former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler. Dabo Swinney makes a couple of hires and continues his tradition of promoting from within.
Hour 2 begins with Steph Curry. The future hall of famer is on the verge of breaking an all time record and he'll do it in Madison Square Garden. Greg and Fred talk about the significance of the achievement and how Curry has changed the game. With Christmas less than two weeks away the guys go over their plans.
Greg Frank is in for Fred Davis today. Greg and Fred Faour discuss the big Rams victory over the Cardinals in Arizona. Did the loss call into question the Cardinals as a true title contender? The Rams are right back in the NFC West title race but is it Super Bowl or bust for the team in LA? Greg, Fred and Del talk about the Rams' approach to team building and how much having drafts picks really matter.
Football Friday with Fred rolls on with Betting Fun with Fred. Fred Davis launches an impassioned defense of Bill Self after the Kansas coach gets snubbed. How have the tables turned for Lebron, Belichick and the Houston Rockets? Fred, Fred and Del tell you in "How the Tables have Turned".
Hour 2 of a Fred Football Friday begins with Kevin Boilard of CBS Sports taking to task people calling Pat Mahomes broken. Fred, Fred and Del make their picks for the Week 14 slate of NFL games which leads to a discussion about the Cowboys and their potential for a late season swoon.
Fred Football Friday begins with guys going in on Chase Claypool and his first down celebration. We hear from Mr. Claypool and Mike Zimmer about the Thursday night thriller. Faour and Davis differ on how much Big Ben has left and Del has an answer to the question of the hour. Will Ben pull a Tom Brady and find a nice landing spot after this season?
Lions Legend Herman Moore joins Fred Nation to discuss his career and the how the game has changed since he last played. We hear the best prop bets for the Steelers/Vikings game courtesy of Betting Fun with Friend. And Fred Davis tells us why he's excited about the new Rick Ross album.
Corey Raymond finally leaves LSU. He's going to Florida. What does that mean for Brian Kelly? Fred, Fred and Del discuss the impact the Tiger legend departing. Dabo Swinney may be facing the biggest challenge of his career. Will he promote from within or finally reach outside the Tiger program? Del thinks it is time for Dabo to expand his circle of trust.
Thursday night football leads off the show. We hear from Big Ben and he gives an update on his health. That leads to a discussion on how many throws Ben has left in that right arm. The QB on the other side of the matchup is Kirk Cousins. Cousins had an interesting exchange with a reporter who asked about the importance of the game against the Steelers.
Henry Thomas and Fred Nation roll on in Hour 3. Humpday Haikus are back and Deion Sanders bringing a world renowned groupie to talk to his team is the jump off point for an eventful haiku segment. Henry Thomas endorses Cowboys rookie Micah Parsons for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Two-time All Pro Henry Thomas joins Fred Nation. Henry isn't a fan of the post game rah-rah speech. The man just wanted to take a shower and get something to eat. The "culture" word in the NFL doesn't ring true with Mr. Thomas. That is just a new word to describe an old process. Fred, Fred and Henry discuss Jack Reacher and why Tom Cruise was too small for the role.
The first edition of Meathead Theater premieres on Fred Nation. We hear from the Patriots immediately after their big win in Buffalo. Who are the sleepers in the NFL playoff chase? Davis and Faour give their picks and an in-depth discussion on what is wrong with the Chiefs comes out of nowhere. Fred Davis is a giant Chiefs fan and is he being too critical? You decide.
Betting Fun with Fred and Friends kicks off the third hour. Sportsmap Elite contributor Jermaine Every joins the shows to give gambling tips Week 14 slate of NFL games. A big LSU and Saints fan; Jermaine had plenty to say about the QB issues in New Orleans and the accent of Brian Kelly.
There is plenty of upheaval at Clemson and Brad Senkiw of AllClemson.com and 105.5 The Roar joined us to give the latest on the Tigers. We now know who the Heisman finalist are and Fred Davis nailed his darkhorse pick. Does referencing Seinfeld in an elevator work? One Fred tells his story.
Hour 1 one begins with a back and forth on the Patriots win over the Bills. What is actually a disrespectful question? Bills defensive backs Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer took issue with a question after the game? Is Mac Jones the least important QB in the AFC playoff chase? Fred, Fred and Del discuss.
Betting Fun with with Fred opens the final hour of the show and you can find all the best props at BUSR.com. How will the weather affect Mac Jones and Josh Allen in the AFC East clash tonight? Fred and Falcon break that down along with the rest of the NFL weekend and Del tries to explain the hate NFL defenders have for Tua
Long time NFL LB Ted Johnson joined the show in hour 2 to preview the big Bills vs Patriots matchup for Monday Night football. He thinks the Patriots are in store for big things. Later in the hour Del, Fred and Fred break down the latest coaching carousel news
Second week of Fred Nation begins with the boys breaking down the NFL weekend and offering their winners and losers. Dan Campbell and Gardner Minshew are winners. We hear from both of them. Davis and Faour dip into the college football weekend as well.
Fred Football Friday rolls on as the boys are joined by AJ Hoffman of Pregame.com to give a little insight into the betting lines for this weekend. The guys go around the NFL as well and give quick thoughts on all the games on the slate for Sunday and the big Monday night matchup between the Patriots and the Bills.
Hour 2 of Fred Nation features Ben Troupe and the former Gator brings the energy. He believes Billy Napier will have the better tenure at Florida as compared to Brian Kelly at LSU. We keep the college football talk going later in the hour as Davis, Faour and Del discuss the Pac-12 title game and the rumors which are beginning to swirl around Mario Cristobal and Miami.
The first ever Fred Football Friday is underway. The Saints starting Taysom Hill didn't go well and the two Freds are not surprised. We hear from Sean Payton and a frustrated Hill. Dak Prescott will take a win any way he can get it and he said as much. The boys got into a discussion about the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes later in the hour. Fred Faour doesn't think you'll see the 50 TD Mahomes again.