The Backyard League: Recent Episodes
The Backyard League
Commissioned by Andre Dunand, a former baseball player, and Jorge Pola, a former College Quarterback. The Backyard League brings the atmosphere of the in depth backyard sports talk to life while indulging in life's most relatable stories.
(2:05-22:37) Saints Rant
(22:38-33:01) Pats - Chiefs Reaction / Pats Appreciation
(33:02-39:05) Super Bowl 53 Preview / PICKS
Intro (0:00-4:31)
QB Transfer Predictions/Reactions (Hurts, Martell, Fields) (4:32-20:11)
Eagles - Saints Reactions (20:12-23:23)
Kliff Kingsbury - Kyler Murray Media Antics (25:46-32:30)
NFL Divisional Round Reactions (32:31-40:46)
Championship Sunday Picks (40:47-45:48)
Intro - Orange Bowl / New Orleans (0:00-12:35)
New Years 6 Bowl Reactions (12:36-17:56)
Give UCF some respect / They won the marketing battle (17:57-23:50)
Manny Diaz Temple Fiasco / Fit @ The U (23:51-31:11)
NFL Coaching Black Monday Reactions / Predictions (31:12-40:57)
NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE / GUEST CALLER (TEXANS CORRESPONDENT 40:58-53:20)
NFL PLAYOFF PICKS (53:21-59:41)
Intro. (0:00-4:35) Kelly Bryant to Mizzouri / Not fans of his video (4:34-15:32) Kyler Murray Heisman Reactions / Why he's not NFL guy (15:33-25:37) Miracle in Miami Reactions (25:38-29:07) Why Manny Diaz chose Temple (29:08-30:50) Why we don't agree with Lamar Jackson being the starter (30:51-37:35) Bowl Week 1 Picks (39:11-45:33) NFL W15 PICKS / D1-AA-DIII Playoff / Championship picks (45:34-49:00)
NFL W12 Rundown Baker vs. Hue Jalen Ramsey = New Odell NFL Playoff Picture NFL W13 PICKS
Marlins New logo reaction (1:35-4:26) FSU No Bowl / Rotten Apple Cup (4:27-6:25), Michigan blew it again (6:26-10:26), Kingsbury NFL? (10:27-12:26), WVU-OKLA 0 Defense...Again / Murray vs Bama Hypothesis (12:27-23:00), A&M-LSU Reactions (23:01-24:52), Myles Gaskin Record (24:53-25:33) HEISMAN RACE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK (25:34-28:40)
CFB W12 Rundown (0:10-7:42) Urban Myer almost died, Jeff Thomas no longer at the U) Les Miles now @ Kansas Reactions (7:43-11:27) THE GAME (MICH vs OSU) PREVIEW / PREDICTION (11:28-15:41) RIVALRY GAME PICKS (15:42-23:15
NFL W11 Rundown (THE BEARS, Cowboys, Packers Struggles, Houston is Hot, Smith / Theisman Facts, Colts Come-Up, Jags are Over, Vikings Disappointment, Saints Domination, Giants Bright Future) (2:14-10:42) Lamar Jackson is NOT Ready (10:43-13:24) Brian Rogers (Our 1st Guest Caller / Avid Eagles Fan) breaks down everything that is causing the Eagles MAJOR Super Bowl Hangover (13:25-31:21) NFL W12 PICKS (31:22-36:00)
CFB W11 Rundown (0:30-9:07) Chuck Martin (MIAMI OH Head Coach) DEMANDS A TROPHY (9:08-14:20) Zach Smith-Tom Herman Twitter Saga (14:21-25:24) UPSET PICKS (25:25-33:26)
NFL W10 Rundown/Reactions (Julio Jones, Larry Fitzgerald, Mahomes Record, Mayfield 1st half, Brees Passes Favre (2:30-13:50) Eagles Super Bowl Hangover explained (5:39-8:39) Nathan Peterman Hope (8:40-12:40) 3 SLEEPER CONTENDERS (13:51-26:00) / Mariota says NO (20:20-25:19) Bengals and their new "Special Assistant" (26:01-32:42) NFL W10 PICKS (32:43-41:31)
Zion Williamson & Our current feelings towards the NBA (00:30-9:17) NFL W9 Rundown (Falcons, D.Thomas/Texans, Frank Gore, Mullens, Sturgis & Kickers (9:18-15:46) Rashad Jones & The Dolphins are the Shady Body Shop of the NFL (15:47-26:03) Dez and The Saints (26:04-31:57) NFL W10 PICKS (31:58-38-38) ENJOY!
Alex Cora got hit with Beer & Boston is no doubt Titletown (sadly) (0:54-2:49) CFB W10 Rundown (3:11-6:34) 3 New Names to Remember (D'Eriq King, Aaron Dawson, Josh Allen)(6:35-8:30) CFP Picture Currently / Predictions (8:31-17:30) Heisman Picture / Predictions (MINSHEW DARK HORSE) (17:31-20:00) CFB W10 PICKS & UPSETS (20:01-28:46)
Derek Jeter, the Marlins and Marlins Park (1:55-8:38) NFL W8 Rundown (8:39-10:14) Jon Gruden is the Derek Jeter of the NFL (10:15-16:29) This Browns job is VALUABLE / Next Turn-Around Team (16:30-22:54) Why "Fitzmagic" is a thing (22:55-28:24) No team is safe in the NFL / Divisional Picks (28:25-43:03) NFL W9 PICKS (44:04-50:45)
Intro / why College Football is great (0:00-7:46). CFB W8 Rundown (Rondale Moore, Dwayne Haskins Heisman Chances, Gardner Minshew Washington St., Sooner Backfield, Scott Frost WIN, JT Daniels. (7:47-18:51) Non Power 5 Florida Schools are killing it (UCF Playoff Chances) (18:52-22:37) 2 New Standouts - Connor Silveria and Delvin Hodges (22:38-26:36) Nick Bosa & New Player Power (26:37-31:21) Turnover Prop Rankings (31:22:50:55) CFB W9 PICKS (50:56-56:25)
Something we have never really witnessed, a Dolphins-Bengals Compromise (1:30-5:22). A quick NFL Rundown (Eagles SB Hangover, Jags Mess, Justin Tucker, Amari Cooper / Patrick Peterson) (5:23-9:48). STICK WITH BORTLES (Pola), Blake Bortles has been done for a while (Andre) (9:49-15:59). It is time to move on from Tannehill, NOT GASE (16:00-26:12). WORLD SERIES TALK (26:13-41:05) & Chris Sale's Belly Button Ring Infection (29:49-32:00). NFL W8 PICKS (41:10-46:44). ENJOY & SUBSCRIBE
We give you a look into our Cincy Experience from last weekend that included great Uber stories, places we recommend if you ever decide to go to Cincy ever, what the game / fan atmosphere was like and more (:30-21:43). Drew Brees, became the NFL's passing king last Monday Night right after we landed and we had to have a conversation on if he should be considered the best or at least top 3 (21:44-35:28). Finally, we get you some W7 NFL Picks (35:29-48:10) with a much deserved Dolphins Twitter rant (38:42-40:55) mixed in. Enjoy!
CFB W6 RUNDOWN (Brock Purdy, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jordan Cronkrite, & Daniel Jones) UM-FSU, Is N'Kosi Perry forreal? LSU-UGA REMATCH W7 PICKS
Earl Thomas Birdie (3:32-11:17) JON GRUDEN W (11:18-15:59) Case Keenum Rant (16:00-21:56) NFL W5 PICKS (21:57-28:36)
CFB W5 Rundown (1:45-11:30) 3 guys to watch (Ursua, Montez, Miller) (11:35- 16:00) Ed Orgeron Worm Story (16:00-20:00) Mike Leach Red River Rivalry Scam (21:00-26:00) W6 Upsets / Picks (26:00-33:00)
Jimmy Butler to Miami = Jimmy Butler meme SZN (1:33-2:58). We just found out Space Jam 2 is coming out and we just wanted to give our thoughts on it since it was a huge part of both of our childhoods (2:59-9:28). Some how a Jurassic Park rant gets throw in there (3:46-6:05). J. Where is Leveon Bell going? (9:37-13:13). We love Baker, hate the Browns / Vontae Davis (13:25-26:10). NFL Week 4 PICKS / LOCKS & TAYSOM HILL (26:10-36:40). Thanks for tuning in, like and subscribe on iTunes!!!!
College Football W4 did not hesitate to add to what was one of the strangest weeks in football. We got you covered with a quick run down and some major story lines / under-the-radar stories that include: USC's Alaskan contributor (1:00-2:17), W4 rundown (2:18-7:40), Benny Snell & Tyree Jackson (7:41-10:00). Kelly Bryant no show & what he should do (10:10-18:54), ODU & Blake LaRussa (18:55-22:19), Miami /ND QB changes (22:20-24:30), & Can Oregon just be back already? (24:31-29:48). W5 Upsets / Picks (29:50-41:34).
32 for 32 is here for W3! I think we can all agree, between College and the NFL, this weekend in football was one that left us all in some type of shock (1:10-34:03). Tune in for in depth and quick coverage for each team in the league and also some insane stats (34:04) from this past weekend in the NFL (Why we ran a little bit longer on this 32 for 32).
Today we change it up and bring in two guests that have quite the take on this weekend's game - FIU vs. UM. David Hondal, arguabley the biggest FIU fan in Dade-County and Tito Benach, 560WQAM Hurricane fanatic give you the best insight into what to expect from this game from the tailgate parking lot to when they sing their alma maters when the clocks hit triple 0s and much more about what this game means for this city. See you at the game!
In our first true episode after the "launch", we give you our best one yet in our opinion. CFB Weekend Rundown (2:15-10:23) we give quick a rundown with the major and under the radar storylines from this past CFB weekend. Memphis and Ohio have 2 under-the-radar stars that you most likely have not heard about (10:24-13:35). There is a new redshirt rule in CFB, will Jalen Hurts and Deondre Francois be the first to take advantage after 2 concerning weekends? (13:36-26:09). Good for BYU, Wisconsin is fine, Joe Burrow / Cole Tracy (LSU) went from #25 to #6 (26:10-34:09). Davidson puts up 91 points on my former foe (Pola), Guilford. (34.10-40:44). Big games this weekend and shout out to that Key West kid up in Iowa City! (40:45-57:05). Thanks for tuning in!
Everything you need to know about every NFL team this past weekend / leading into week 3 with a little MNF preview! For all those who do not feel like reading, get all the info you need here! (We apologize for no music in this one, we'll get that fixed.
The NFL is back. With a Sunday and Monday full of great games and interesting storylines, we give you quick a run down (32 for 32) of need-to-know stats and points on how each team fared. Along with this, we talk about the two e games we thought were the best with some Sunday surprises and early indicators on how certain teams with do this season and why. Thanks for tuning in !!!
The Backyard League brings the atmosphere of the backyard talk to life, while providing in depth insight in sports, and indulging in life's most relatable situations. Hosted by Andre Dunand and Jorge Pola, two former athletes from Miami, FL. These guys know how to bring the fun into sports talk, yet give you all the information you need to stay updated. We begin our first episode, explaining what The Backyard League is all about and why we chose this time of year to get it all going. Thanks for joining The Backyard League!
On Friday, 9/7, one of our favorite musical artists passed away - Mac Miller. We talk a little bit about Mac Miller and how how his music was unique and probably some of the best work from our generation. On the brighter side of things, College Football gave us another eventful weekend featuring great games such as Clemson - Texas A&M and not so great games like Samford - FSU. Make sure you listen to what we have to say about Hawaii QB Cole McDonald who could be a new Heisman dark-horse. Finally we close it off with two great storylines about the starting kickers (again) at Colorado and Kansas State plus a W3 preview.
Thanks for joining The Backyard League and of course, Rest Easy Mac.
CFB Kickoff weekend did NOT disappoint. In this episode we dive into all the madness that went down in Week 1 of college football. Expect a little Miami / FSU rant . We finish up by mentioning what to expect out of Week 2, all the big games, who to watch, and who's getting upset?
College Football is officially back and we could not be happier. In this episode we speak about 14 teams that could potentially make the College Football Playoff this year and who just does not have a chance. (0:55-31:00). We later transition to who we believe ends up in New York at the end of year as Heisman hopefuls. (31:45-41:30). Finally mention players to keep your eye on and also some guys who most likely do not know about. These guys are definitely going to spark some attention this year. We close it out with some fun you won't want to miss. Thanks for tuning in and being part of The Backyard League!
Crazy news out of LA today as USC has officially named JT Daniels (true Freshmen / high school SENIOR) starting QB and Cali's new golden boy. NFL Preseason is not meant to produce any bold judgments on how certain NFL teams will do this year. We get into what preseason is meant for and who it is also for besides coaches /players / fans along with under-the-radar guys to follow through out week 4 of preseason. We believe football is going through the biggest / craziest period of evolution in the history of the game and we tell you why. The Browns are still the Browns and we do not buy this new hype and we tell you why, lets leave it at that. So kick back and join us in The Backyard, for your casual, insightful sports talk, with a twist.