Spielman and Hooley

S6E5 - James Franklin's failures; Luke Fickell takes his shot; A unique World Series; NIL in high school...no thanks

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:04:22 -0000

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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S6E4 - OSU vs. USC, Texas or OU...Buckeyes' All-American Sammy Sasso victimized again, this time by media corruption

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:28:30 -0000

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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S6E3 - How can you host a podcast and guest on a podcast at the same time?

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 10:29:38 -0000

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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S6E2 - Ryder Cup goes South; So will Stefon Diggs; Mel Tucker has...and how you know you're wrong

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:35:18 -0000

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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S6E1 - The We Tackle Life podcast returns!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:32:36 -0000

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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S5E1 - What to do with Chris Holtmann; How to speed up college football

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:55:27 -0000

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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S4E42 - Is OSU's defense legit?; Another backup beats Browns; Bengals roll

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:49:51 -0000

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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S4E41 - OSU makes B1G boring; Wisconsin cans Chryst; Browns flame out

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:08:27 -0000

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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S4E40 - OSU routs Toledo; Could Urban fix Nebraska?; Browns, Bengals face plant

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:59:44 -0000

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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S4E39 - Toledo? Really?...Nick Saban rants; Not 1, not 2, but 3 Cleveland titles?...Browns & Bengals Week II

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:08:39 -0000

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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S4E38 - A wild CFB weekend; Browns beat Baker; Bengals blow opener, Happy birthday to me

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:18:07 -0000

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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S4E37 - Game week: OSU vs. Notre Dame; Dailyn Swain's verbal; Browns, Bengals eye openers

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:40:54 -0000

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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S4E36 - OSU debuts No. 2; B1G to NBC; Buckeye hoops crushing it; Kareem Hunt trade demands

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:37:16 -0000

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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S4E35 - Michigan QB steps in it; Stroud's hoops dare; William White...and the power of dying in peace

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:10:34 -0000

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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S4E34 - B1G Media Day means season is here; Harbaugh makes headlines; Baker debuts in Carolina

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:30:42 -0000

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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S4E33 - Baker Mayfield traded; Best trade in Browns history is also the worst; Here come super conferences

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:10:50 -0000

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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S4E32 - B1G adds USC, UCLA; Big 12, Pac 12 fight to survive; Tradition loses

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:01:02 -0000

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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S4E31 - Watson will sit; Will Baker play?; OSU off to Maui: LIV and let live

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:03:49 -0000

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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S4E30 - Liddell, Branham drafted; OSU hoops vs. Duke; Arch Manning picks Texas; ob Sowards chases history; Roe overturned

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 01:39:12 -0000

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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S4E29 - Hartline's recruiting home run; DeShaun Watson pays up; Rapinoe's selfish stupidity

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:12:12 -0000

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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S4E28 - Is Day an OSU lifer?; OSU fires Beals; AD goes silent; Branham's stock rising; Evil's role in school shootings

Thu, 26 May 2022 01:48:48 -0000

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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S4E27 - Browns, Bengals OTAs; OSU looks NC-worthy; Dwayne Haskins' toxicology report

Tue, 24 May 2022 18:49:45 -0000

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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S4E26 - Contract extensions for Holtmann, Day; Saban, Jimbo Snipe over NIL

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:50:59 -0000

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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S4E25 - Ahrens landing spot; Bengals, Browns schedules; Bahamas beckon Browns

Mon, 16 May 2022 20:36:01 -0000

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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S4E24 - Another elite QB commits to OSU; Does that guarantee anything?; Who's UC's new QB?n

Wed, 11 May 2022 23:42:59 -0000

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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S4E23 - MNF doubleheader; OSU stresses over NIL; Transfer Portal QB Bingo

Mon, 09 May 2022 22:08:54 -0000

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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S4E22 - Money talk...on OHSAA considering NIL, OSU paying for grades, Gene Smith wants action

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:46:57 -0000

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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S4E21 - Is CJ Stroud 2023's Top Overall pick?; OSU hoops gets a transfer; The back story on Baker Mayfield

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:48:28 -0000

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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S4E20 - OSU defense no-shows in NFL Draft; Baker stays a Brown; Bengals solidify defense; Urban returns

Mon, 02 May 2022 21:58:18 -0000

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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S4E19 - Wilson, Olave go early; Replacing Branham; Browns eye WR; Baker drama

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:55:58 -0000

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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S4E18 - NFL Draft Thursday; Malaki leaves OSU; Bengals draft success; Mark Emmert retires

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:19:04 -0000

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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S4E17 - NFL Draft approaches; OSU hoops gets WVU shooter; Will Malaki return?; NFL steals Christmas:

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:54:41 -0000

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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S4E16 - Details on Haskins; George Clooney targets OSU; Ward's mega-deal; Baker in limbo

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:03:57 -0000

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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S4E15 - Dwayne Haskins' tragic death; Scheffler wins the Masters, USFL returns

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:38:38 -0000

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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S4E14 - UNC spoils Coach K fairy tale; OSU loses Malaki, gains Holden; Thad is back

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:01:22 -0000

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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S4E13 - Cade Stover moves positions again; Holtmann's roster redux; Baker's gotta goTa

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:29:30 -0000

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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S4E12 - Blueblood Final Four; OSU don't play that; Malaki is gone

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:42:42 -0000

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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S4E11 - DeShaun Watson's introduction in Cleveland; Beating up on Urban; Johnny Manziel's future;

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:12:58 -0000

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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S4E10 - NFL Pro Day at OSU; Retooling OSU's hoops roster, staff; USFL rules innovation

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:56:39 -0000

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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S4E9 - OSU falls to Villanova; Browns trade for Watson; OHSAA boys tourney

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:23:13 -0000

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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S4E8 - OSU gets Sister Jean; What went wrong in Indy; Browns get Amari; Brady returns

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:35:23 -0000

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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S4E7 - OSU hoops loses to Michigan; Is it Holtmann's fault?

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:06:37 -0000

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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S4E6 - CFB Playoff sticks at four; Gene Smith's crazy ideas; OSU hoops gets busy

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:52:50 -0000

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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S4E5 - Buckeye hoops beats Minnesota; Super Bowl recap; A defining battle

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:03:55 -0000

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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S4E4 - Bengals are Super Bowl bound; Buckeyes lose at Purdue; Authenticity matters

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:54:40 -0000

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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S4E3 - Baker takes a break; Burrow is The Man; OSU FB staff changes; EJ, Holtmann eye milestones

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:19:11 -0000

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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S4E2 - IU routs OSU; Studrawa fired; Baker is a brat; Defending Herbie from jealous attacks

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:01:39 -0000

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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S4E1 - CFB Playoff blowouts, OSU rallies in Rose; Bengals.Browns chase AFC North

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:33:25 -0000

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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S3E127 - Burrow, Bengals embarrass Baltimore; Mayfield's 4 picks doom Browns

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:42 -0000

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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S3E126 - Browns' valiant effort falls short; COVID hits OSU hoops; Jack Miller transfers

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:06:09 -0000

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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S3E125 - OSU sets sights on Rose; Baker bad in Browns' win; Burrow good in Bengals' loss; Urban's NFL future

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:35:15 -0000

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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S3E124 - OSU hires new DC; Stroud's Heisman chances; Browns must win...a lot

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:55:51 -0000

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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S3E123 - OSU Gets Utah in Rose; Will players opt out?; Buckeye hoops wins; CFB coaching carousel

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:18:28 -0000

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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S3E122 - Down goes Duke; Brian Kelly to LSU; Fickell can wait; OSU vs. 'Bama?

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:50:47 -0000

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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S3E121 - Michigan KOs OSU; Ravens dump Browns; Bengals roll; Duke comes to Cbus

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:20:53 -0000

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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S3E120 - Sparty blown away, Michigan next; OSU-UC Playoff bound; Baker struggles in Browns win; Bengals kick Raiders;

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:31:24 -0000

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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S3E119 - Predicting OSU-MSU; Browns Get Lions' Backup; Burrow's Int issues; OSU-Xavier breakdown

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:32:17 -0000

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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S3E118 - OSU vs. MSU; Browns fall flat at New England; The Baker Mayfield solution;

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:00:52 -0000

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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S3E117 - Purdue's Power Couple; Michigan-Penn State; Browns vs. Belichick

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:16:10 -0000

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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S3E116 - OSU hoops survives Akron; OSU 4th, UC 5th in CFB rankings; Browns at Pats

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:38:18 -0000

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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S3E115 - OSU, UC win close; B1G average below OSU; OBJ-free Browns roll Bengalsf

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:46:55 -0000

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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S3E114 - OSU vs. Nebraska; Browns release OBJ; Bengals vs. Browns; Aaron Rodgers gets COVID

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:11:41 -0000

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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S3E113 - OSU fifth, UC sixth in first CFB poll; Scott Frost underachieves; OBJ not worth the squeeze

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:11:45 -0000

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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S3E112 - OSU is offensive; Browns, Bengals stumble; CFB Playoff field includes UC, OSU

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:12:52 -0000

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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S3E111 - Lions surprise Spielman; Browns survive without Baker; OSU vs. IU in light of UC vs. IU; Winning is good

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:07:40 -0000

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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S3E110 - UC No. 2, OSU No. 5; Browns lose; Bengals beat Spiels' Lions; Ed O. fired;

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:12:22 -0000

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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S3E109 - OSU off weeks stink; B1G/CFB Playoff forecast; Joe Burrow vs. Spiels' Lions; Jon Gruden cancelled

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:51:42 -0000

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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S3E108 - OSU blasts Maryland; Browns blow it; Bengals can't cash in.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:56:09 -0000

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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S3E107 - Relax, it's Maryland; Four scores wins Iowa-Penn State; Browns in LA; Bengals get ARod; Shelley quits Twitter

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:54:18 -0000

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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S3E106 - Bears rolling with Fields; Urban's true crime; Browns rolling; Bengals believe in Burrow

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:00:46 -0000

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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S3E105 - Buckeyes blast Rutgers; Cincy owns Notre Dame; Urban apologizes; Baker isn't good enough

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:57:51 -0000

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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S3E104 - Burrow beats Urban; OSU at Rutgers; UC favored at Notre Dame; A reckoning for Michigan

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:06:06 -0000

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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S3E103 - Ready for Rutgers; CFB headline games; Coach K coming to Columbus

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:05:53 -0000

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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S3E102 - OSU annihilates Akron; Browns sack Fields; Bengals 'chase' Steelers

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:09:31 -0000

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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S3E101 - McCord or Miller for OSU? Fields vs. Browns; Bengals at Steelers; Ryder Cup prediction

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:32:21 -0000

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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S3E100 - Coombs demoted; Browns survive Tyrod; Burrow throws picks; Urban still taking criticism

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:19:59 -0000

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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S3E99 - OSU adjusts for Tulsa; Ryan Day salty; Browns, Bengals approach Week 2; Unapologetic passion

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:50:11 -0000

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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S3E98 - USC opens: Urban staying put; Day targets OSU defense; Bengals, Browns face former QBs

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:09:34 -0000

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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S3E97 - Ducks run over OSU; Defensive issues; Browns blow it; Bengals win; Don't waste time

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:08:53 -0000

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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S3E96 - Oregon invades OSU; Is Iowa legit?; Browns, Bengals debut; Look around you for inspiration

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:54:35 -0000

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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S3E95 - OSU bounces Minnesota; Targeting stinks; One B1G team to fear (not Michigan); CFB Week One wrap

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:16:54 -0000

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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S3E94 - OSU's top Heisman candidate; Who leads OSU in rushing?; Urban's candor chafes NFLPA; Art Schlichter paroled

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:51:49 -0000

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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S3E93 - Game time for OSU; Browns, Bengals finish preseason; Pause for respect

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:46:19 -0000

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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S3E92 - At OSU, an Oprah episode breaks out...You get a car! And you get a car!";

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:32:31 -0000

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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S3E91 - Big Ten forms an Alliance; OSU defense is key; Rachel Nichols shelved; Get smart, get free

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 02:01:24 -0000

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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S3E90 - Stroud named starter; NFL exhibitions tell nothing; A new threat to OSU hoops;

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:01:20 -0000

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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S3E89 - Stroud is OSU's QB; OSU's question marks; GameDay passes on OSU-Oregon; The gift you can't give

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:09:54 -0000

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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S3E88 - Ewers arrives; Browns, Bengals win preseason debuts; A request for prayer

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:27:03 -0000

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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S3E87 - McCord sheds stripe; Fields, Haskins star; Don't pay Baker yet; Field of Dreams; Conviction

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:05:58 -0000

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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S3E86 - Ewers arrives soon; OSU's O-line is stacked; Jack Sawyer's new ride; Read the fat part, too

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:10:37 -0000

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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S3E85 - OSU's DEs, RBs are crucial; Cool HOF stories; Olympic joy; Choose wisely

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:34:04 -0000

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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S3E84 - Ewers' shadow looms over OSU QBs; Inspiring U.S. Olympians still exist; Family is a blessing

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:43:49 -0000

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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S3E83 - Waiting on Quinn Ewers; USWNT falls; Olympic protests; Gratitude unlocks everything

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:59:48 -0000

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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S3E82 - Quinn Ewers' decision on OSU; Simone Biles' bad choice; Simple words of great truth

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:05:38 -0000

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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S3E81 - Gene Smith backs bus over Kevin Warren; Carmen's Crew falls; Simone Biles bails; Praise vs. sacrifice

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:54:21 -0000

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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S3E80 - Should OSU leave B1G for SEC?; Indians alienate their base; Self-control is a myth

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:59:46 -0000

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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S3E79 - Kevin Warren's leadership failures; B1G expansion options; Indy uber alles; Don't make this trade

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:20:27 -0000

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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S3E78 - Giannis' eloquence; Olympic upheaval; Millionaire CFB QB; Lights, camera, Urban; Timing is everything

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:43:46 -0000

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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S3E77 - Morikawa wins Open; Kofi stays, Carr goes; The COVID Olympics; Ego's ingredients

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:45:03 -0000

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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S3E76 - Mattis Kivlenieks' memorial; Bryson's meltdown; Improving the NBA; Sherman explodes; Accepting your mission

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:04:04 -0000

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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S3E75 - MLB fashion faux pas; Brooks-Bryson drama; Tattoo 5 seek redemption;

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:10:58 -0000

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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S3E74 - OSU autograph signings; Branham to wear 22; Quinn Ewers at Elite 11; Hitting the mark

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:03:25 -0000

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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S3E73 - E.J. Liddell returns; Tuimoloau joins OSU; Maria Taylor's fragile ego; Necessity of a life well-lived

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:19:21 -0000

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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S3E72 - NIL arrives; Marcus Carr...c'mon down; Kofi or Carr?; Urban fined; Don't delay

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:40:29 -0000

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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S3E71 - Duane Washington exits; Bring back '99 Buckeyes; Free Reggie Bush; Fear the right thing

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:45:28 -0000

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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S3E70 - OSU waits on Tuimoloau; Duane Washington's options; A disrespectful Olympian; We need NIL, too

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:54:32 -0000

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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S3E69 - Yay, Canadians; Clowney not Browns' key; Fireworks over OSU football in GA; Courage lacks an Easy Button

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:26:31 -0000

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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S3E68 - Ryan Day...lobbyist; Duane Washington may leave; Carl Nassib, case study; bitter isn't better

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:48:00 -0000

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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S3E67 - Jon Rahm's revenge; DeWine enlists OHSAA in his blunder; Courage comes in all sizes

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:04:11 -0000

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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S3E66 - OHSAA FB Playoffs at HOF; Justin Fields will sit; US Open opens; The coolest person you can talk with

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:35:08 -0000

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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S3E65 - Browns weigh paying Chubb, Ward, Mayfield; Bo's Michigan legacy; You're rich beyond measure

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:32:25 -0000

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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S3E64 - A 12-team CFB Playoff; Karma finds Durant; CBJ ix Xavier Hoops; The formula for contentment

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:29:21 -0000

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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S3E63 - A conversation on culture, media and faith with Jason Whitlock

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:48:23 -0000

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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S3E62 - Jon Rahm got hosed; Mike Vrabel gets Julio Jones Radio wars; This math doesn't add up

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:04:58 -0000

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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S3E61 - LeBron bows out; OSU's QB riches; Memorial begins; It's No. 1 for a reason

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:08:43 -0000

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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S3E60 - Get ready for million-dollar OSU players; Kyrie expects the worst; Motivation vs. humility...are they opposites?

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:21:05 -0000

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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S3E59 - Vaccines optional for OSU players; NIL jackpots coming; Bad news for Michigan; Light it up

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:23:26 -0000

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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S3E58 - Phil wins PGA; Phil vs. Tiger and Spiels' GVF theory; You don't want what you deserve

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:31:15 -0000

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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S3E57 - Gene Smith's extension; Salary bonuses are dumb; Burrow an MVP?; Check your fruit

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:05:28 -0000

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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S3E56 - Oh, my, Ohtani; Oregon-OSU kicks at noon; OSU won't chase Jerome Hunter; CRT is a false, fatal gospel

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:02:02 -0000

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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S3E55 - Browns, Bengals schedule debut; Masseuse-Gate at OSU; Proper training has lasting merit

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:20:40 -0000

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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S3E54 - Crew re-brand bombs; OHSAA charges members; Nate Ebner's book; NFL Week 1 schedule; Making sense of current events

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:20:03 -0000

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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S3E53 - Ta-ta, Tortorella; Crew re-brands; Efton Reid choose$ L$U; Browns trust Baker; Trust God's truth

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:17:43 -0000

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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S3E52 - OHSAA to charge members; Mayfield for Aaron Rodgers?; A lesson in the value/toll of truth

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:47:25 -0000

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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S3E51 - Grading Bengals, Browns, Spielman brothers; Shaun Wade's draft drop; Is now, "Such a time as this"

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:19:28 -0000

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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S3E50 - Fields to da Bears; Bengals give Burrow a weapon; Spiels gets an OT; Browns take CB; Focus on Truth

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:42:31 -0000

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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S3E49 - Draft a day away; Bengals' plans at No. 5; The value of criticism; Apples are apples, but are they good fruit?

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:40:44 -0000

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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S3E48 - How many Buckeyes go in Round One?; Race is a Darwin lie, as are attempts to divide USde;

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:29:52 -0000

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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S3E47 - NCAAFB OT changes; OHSAA playoffs expand; Fields' epilepsy; LeBron's Tweets ignore his powerful story

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:11:23 -0000

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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S3E46 - Seth Towns' post-Chauvin Tweets show depth of the divide in our culture

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:56:55 -0000

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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S3E45 - OSU's QB derby; Clemson/Bama looking, too; Joey Brunk joins OSU hoops; Aim your blame correctly

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:38:32 -0000

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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S3E44 - NCAA OKs transfer adultery; Justin Fields so-called 'drop,' New $uitor$ for Efton Reid; Pride ruins everything

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:57:52 -0000

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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S3E43 - Ryan Day's guaranteed QB takeaway; Efton Reid's decision; Farewell Foligno; The saddest thing in life

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:37:18 -0000

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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S3E42 - Matsuyama wins Masters; Washington may leave OSU; Eddie enters coaching; Competing voices abound

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:44:17 -0000

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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S3E41 - Baylor's blowout; Can OSU hoops do that?; OSU's QB competition history; The upside-down kingdom

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:12:42 -0000

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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S3E40 - Wow...Zags survive UCLA; Baylor-Gonzaga final; Justin Fields in crosshairs; Easter Fake News

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:18:37 -0000

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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S3E39 - Would Holtmann leave for UNC?; Final Four preview; KD's lame apology; Easter is personal

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:50:49 -0000

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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S3E38 - Michigan falls; OSU hoops adds Wheeler; Fields wows on Pro Day; Adopt David's battle strategy

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:22:43 -0000

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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S3E37 - IU chases Holtmann; Thad joins the enemy; Master is a monster; Racism/CRT is a satanic tool

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:22:27 -0000

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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S3E36 - Browns, Bengals FA finds; Holtmann's honeymoon ends; Where's the Sweet 16?; Our need for approval

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:34:14 -0000

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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S3E35 - Fixing B1G's NCAA issues; Thad to IU?; OSU's hoops solution; Why are you in error?

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:50:21 -0000

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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S3E34 - Buckeyes bow out; Fan stupidity attacks E.J. Liddell; It's never too late to be a senior

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:27:16 -0000

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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S3E33 - OSU debuts vs. ORU; Andy Dalton to Chi-town; Leave Izzo alone; Truth lies in every heart

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:12:11 -0000

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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S3E32 - OSU's lights-out weekend; ORU shoots 3s; NCAA screws Buckeyes; Hating the right things

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:47:21 -0000

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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S3E31 - OSU escapes Minnesota; IU hoops' dilemma; Buckeyes support transgenderism; Where amazing happens

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:56:59 -0000

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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S3E30 - OSU loses fourth straight; B1G Tourney offers second chance; Loving high school sports; Engaging culture with truth

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:52:31 -0000

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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S3E29 - Illini invade OSU; Will C.J. Walker, Kyle Young return?; Coaches in crosshairs; Faith vs. reason/Fa

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:03:38 -0000

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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S3E28 - Iowa routs OSU; Are Buckeyes fading?; Intolerance, bigotry or love?

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:13:46 -0000

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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S3E27 - OSU gets Sparty'd at MSU; Are the Buckeyes fading?; Kyrie's dumb idea; A guarantee in times of struggle

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:27:49 -0000

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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S3E26 - Tiger's crash imperils his PGA future; OSU readies for Sparty; A model for transformative impact

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:40:25 -0000

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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S3E25 - Michigan edges OSU; The decisive intangible in OSU's loss; Deion's debut; Avoiding identity theft

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:22:07 -0000

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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S3E24 - Another Penn State root canal; Michigan is mammoth; Harbaugh's QB issues; The formula for wisdom

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:52:43 -0000

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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S3E23 - Penn State threatens OSU's No. 4 ranking; Will Urban run Zone Read; A Christ-centered view of Cancel Culture

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:27:53 -0000

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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S3E22 - Buckeyes dump Indiana; Michigan is a big problem; Urban experiences Cancel Culture; Arriving through the back door

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:32:15 -0000

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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S3E21 - The secret sauce to OSU hoops' success; A sad day in Central Ohio; It happened to Rome, it can happen to us

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:06:27 -0000

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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S3E20 - Super Brady; Vols court Washington; OSU hoops at Terps; RIP Tex; Your spiritual best remains

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:05:00 -0000

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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S3E19 - Buckeyes bounce Iowa; Chris Holt-mann is The Man; A tribute to Les Levine; What prompts change?

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:50:07 -0000

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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S3E18 - Buckeyes up to No. 7; Garza, Fran await; EA Sports revives CFB; There's ample reason in faith

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:39:04 -0000

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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S3E17 - Buckeyes spank Sparty; IU's hoops misery; Are Browns close?; Stafford traded; Living without confusion

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:47:51 -0000

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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S3E16 - OSU hoops survives Penn State; Myles Garrett's virtual snark; God is not a mob boss

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:30:48 -0000

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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S3E15 - The GOAT gets GOATER; Inconsistent analytics; OSU hoops is king of Saturday; Hell is real

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:03:09 -0000

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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S3E14 - OSU hoops in Cheeseland; Tone it down, Baker; Mattison retires; If you see something...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:20:29 -0000

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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S3E13 - Carelessness costs OSU hoops; Olave's return; Boldness isn't loudness

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:09:11 -0000

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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S3E12 - Browns waste their chance; Buckeye hoops rolling; Common people doing uncommon things

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:22:16 -0000

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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S3E11 - Urban jumps to Jags; OSU assistants staying put; A tall task for OSU hoops; Growing toward the Son

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:16:13 -0000

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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S3E10 - 'Bama belts OSU for CFB title; Browns bludgeon Pittsburgh; Act like you've been there

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:55:28 -0000

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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S3E9 - Browns-Steelers preview; OSU hoops stuns Rutgers; A template for Christians in a rancorous time

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:05:33 -0000

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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S3E8 - Browns can win without Stefanski; OSU-Bama could be USC-Texas; Odds of Urban in NFL; Honoring the faith

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:20:57 -0000

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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S3E7 - Browns make playoffs; Urban's NFL offer; OSU hoops struggles; Buckeyes vs. Bama

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:00:21 -0000

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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S3E6 - OSU 49, Clemson 28....and now bring on 'Bama

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 05:02:53 -0000

Jan. 1 Post-Sugar Bowl Podcast:

Ohio State 49, Clemson 28

And now bring on Alabama

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S3E5 - OSU hoops cruises; CFB's underbelly...well, duh!; Living in silos; Humility precedes wisdom

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:57:35 -0000

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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S3E4 - Browns blow it; Urban to NFL?; Ugly OSU hoops' loss; Clemson-OSU II; Win on little things

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:37:08 -0000

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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S3E3 - Haskins goes mask-less; Don Brown fired; OSU's edge vs. Clemson; Mistakes can be useful

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:37:55 -0000

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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S3E2 - OSU vs. Clemson, Round 5; Browns get 10th win; B1G leadership stinks; Fear isn't what you think

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:10:19 -0000

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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S3E1 - Response to Spiels' new job; We Tackle Life's future; Why Harbaugh failed; Disappearing ink

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:13:15 -0000

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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S2E39 - Mr. Spielman Returns to Detroit...as Special Assistant to Lions' Owner & President

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:00:46 -0000

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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S2E38 - Bengals honor Dalton; Baker Mayfield's growth; Dabo disses Buckeyes; An independent kingdom

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:39:25 -0000

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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S2E37 - -B1G green lights OSU; Browns-Ravens on MNF; Red Rifle returns; Urban's future; May it be to me as you have said

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:40:50 -0000

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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S2E36 - OSU-Michigan cancelled; An easy B1G fix; The secret sauce for coaches; The give-receive circle

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:09:05 -0000

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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S2E35 - Is OSU-Michigan on or off?; Browns impress; Bengals fail again; Leadership is sacrifice

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:27:12 -0000

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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S2E34 - Ryan Day is bummed; Texas courts Urban; Playoff scenarios; The fuss over Sarah Fuller; The greatest trade ever

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:19:53 -0000

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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S2E33 - Is fate intervening with Spielman, Lions?; OSU stays No. 4; Herbie apologizes to Michigan; Should Bengals draft a QB?; Anxiety is a faith battle

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:54:32 -0000

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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S2E32 - Bengals gonna Bengal; Is Spielman Lions' GM answer?; Buckeyes battle COVID; Don't conform...transform

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:59:06 -0000

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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S2E31 - Spiels heads for Cincy; Beware Browns; Buckeyes debut No. 4; Stay connected to extend patience

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:49:04 -0000

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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S2E30 - Joe Burrow's injury; the Massillon/OHSAA experience; Does OSU have issues; Defining and pursuing humility

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:58:16 -0000

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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S2E29 - No moms or dads for IU-OSU; Day grabs another QB; Chase Young to Chase Burrow; Don't driftg

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:33:19 -0000

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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S2E28 - How legit is IU?; Shut it down at 10; Massillon takes its shot at the title; Keep churches open

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:51:25 -0000

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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S2E27 - Chubb, Hunt give Browns lethal 1-2; Urban on Fickell's future; What's next for Michigan?; Withstanding & standing in the storm

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:03:07 -0000

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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S2E26 - COVID cancels OSU-Marland; Nick Chubb returns; Big Ben vs. Burrow; Sad but true from Chris Holtmann; Pursue your spouse/friends

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:54:18 -0000

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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S2E25 - Watch out for little Tua; Insight on Luke Fickell; Shaun Wade's self-evaluation; Big Ben is big time; Thank you, veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:11:21 -0000

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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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S2E24 - Would Luke Fickell follow Harbaugh? CFB deeper than Clemson-OSU; Baker on COVID shelf; Mahomes vs. Marino; Fix your eyes above

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:32:32 -0000

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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S2E23 - Brendon White returns; OSU hoops gets good/bad news; Gruden fined; Keep training until your race starts

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:38:49 -0000

S2E22 - Browns get worked; Bengals' backup OL surprises; Buckeyes dominate; Balancing duty as a disciple

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:31:30 -0000

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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S2E21 - Trevor Lawrence tests positive; OSU at Penn State; Spiels has Browns; Jack Nicklaus gets scorched

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:57:17 -0000

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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S2E20 - Spiels conquers 6,000 miles; Analyzing OSU opener; Covid prison; Browns vs. Raiders; God is sovereign

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:07:44 -0000

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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S2E19 - Buckeyes roll; Bring on Clemson; Baker Mayfield rescues Browns; Carlos Dunlap wigs out; Expect the heat

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:39:06 -0000

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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S2E18 - B1G football is here; Mayors fear business as usual; Battle of Ohio II; Worship Saturday, Worship Sundayth

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:45:54 -0000

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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S2E17 - Spiels' adapts to COVID; Battle of Ohio II; Bengals' vets unhappy; OSU joins CFB party; AMFB is a good prism

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:37:33 -0000

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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S2E16 - Bengals get closer; Browns get routed; Buckeyes get ready; Attend to important things; Be a strong tower

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:24:45 -0000

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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S2E15 - COVID threatens Bengals; Browns brace for Steelers; Urban to Texas?; Be a good shepherd

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:44:13 -0000

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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S2E14 - Spiels scouts Bengals; A.J. Green taps out; Browns-Steelers means something; Tipping off your faith

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:43:51 -0000

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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S2E13 - Spiels hates being a fan; Browns are legit; Burrow gets belted; What others see in our service

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:04:41 -0000

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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S2E12 - Haskins benched; Texas wants Urban; Carson Palmer dings Browns; Bengals diss Dunlap; Discerning between voices

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:04:48 -0000

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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S2E11 - Are Browns legit?; Where's A.J. Green?; Pete Werner changes spots; Discipline is a necessary thing

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:56:50 -0000

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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S2E10 - Browns survive Dallas; Burrow sets another mark; Social justice CFB jerseys; You're a walking museum

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:00:55 -0000

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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S2E9 - Browns head for Dallas; Trump tests positive; Tribe/Reds bow out; Wisdom results from reverence

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:11:19 -0000

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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S2E8 - Chris Olave's long wait; COVID hits NFL; Tribe tanks; Hoolz gets another show; Be a resolute example

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:46:21 -0000

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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S2E7 - Baker benefits from Stefanski's dullness; Joe Burrow won't survive long like this; Exposing others to goodness

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:44:21 -0000

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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S2E6 - Dustin Fox joins to talk #Browns; SEC starts, Pac 12 joins the party; Getting to know someone after they're gone

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:01:45 -0000

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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S2E5 - Spiels breaks down Browns, Chase Young from film study; Bruce commits Hall of Fame oversight; Finding rock-solid peace

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:32:11 -0000

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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S2E4 - Spielman's challenging morning; Nebraska gets hosed; OSU's title-worthy schedule; Comfort amid loss

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:57:08 -0000

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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S2E3 - Wade and Wyatt saddle up for OSU; Browns beat Bengals; @Reflog_18 joins the show; Prayer is a privilege

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:33:42 -0000

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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S2E2 - Spiels survives The Shining; Baker vs. Burrow approaches; More B1G foot-dragging; Standing for truth amid unrest

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:39:22 -0000

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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S2E1 - OSU waiting on B1G green light; Browns routed; Bullock ruins Burrow's debut; Know your enemy

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:19:42 -0000

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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S1E179 - Ryan Day wants answers; Would OSU sue B1G; Why NFL fans booed; Michigan's goofy governor; Remembering 911

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:30:57 -0000

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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S1E178 - Hey, B1G...make a decision; NFL ready to open; Spiels heads to San Fran; An email everyone can identify with

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:05:07 -0000

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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S1E177 - Big day for B1G football's future; Penn State doctor misremembers; Bengals, Browns questions; Making solid eternal life choices

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:12:16 -0000

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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S1E176 - Why are sportswriters against B1G playing football, turning off fans' opinions; Living a life of impact

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:10:45 -0000

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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S1E175 - Ready, set...litigate; OSU parents protest; B1G's face-saving options; A wife of noble character

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:07:39 -0000

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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S1E174 - A better way forward; B1G in max-protect mode; Myles Garrett's good intentions; Grace and patience

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:13:25 -0000

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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S1E173 - High School sports in COVID era; OSU losing $130 million; Browns struggle; Burrow impresses; Strength amid challenges

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:56:21 -0000

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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S1E172 - New details on B1G's decision-making process; OSU parents plan to rally; Preview of coming attractions

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:25:46 -0000

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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S1E171 - Moving on from a mistake; B1G letter; More opt-outs; Future Battles of Ohio; Take note of being awed

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:49:04 -0000

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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S1E170 - Will B1G stay silent?; Would Harbaugh want to play OSU twice?; Is opting out good for HS players?; You gave to meet this guy

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:54:12 -0000

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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S1E169 - Justin Fields petitions B1G to reinstate football; Spielman's Coffee Wars; Basement milk is scary; God's glory enhanced

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:03:00 -0000

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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S1E168 - DeWine OK's prep sports; Columbus crushes kids' hopes; Ryan Day's plan; A divine call to civility

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:53:18 -0000

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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S1E167 - B1G cancels OSU's title dreams; CBJ loses in 5 OTs; Responding appropriately, without fear

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:57:55 -0000

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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S1E166 - B1G in panic mode; OSU parents speak up; CBJ survives Toronto; Spiels gets mean Tweets; Good isn't the standard

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:26:30 -0000

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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S1E165 - Opt-outs by college stars...selfish or smart?; Ryan Day ready to run it up; Coping with bad news

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:08:18 -0000

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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S1E164 - Opting out says what?; OSU captains want to play; Spiels visits Hemisphere; Called to suffer

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:12:14 -0000

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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S1E163 - No B1G schedule yet; Rick Spielman signs extension; Unrest in Pac 12; Get your piece of peace

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:27:34 -0000

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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S1E162 - Preferred B1G foes for OSU; Notre Dame sorta joins ACC; OHSAA nixes scrimmages; Beware the enemy

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:38:55 -0000

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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S1E161 - Ohio's leadership is lacking; OSU reduces Horseshoe capacity; Inspiration from Stef

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:25:09 -0000

S1E160 - B1G should play non-conference games; Should Michigan-OSU be moved up?; Prepare to stand for truth

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:41:15 -0000

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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S1E159 - Urban says top NFL prospects shouldn't play in spring; Tyson's comeback; Wisconsin warning shot; You are worthy

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:34:58 -0000

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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S1E158 - NFL cancels exhibition games; Nuances of NCAA COVID protocols; Torts in mid-season form; An inspiring, eloquent indictment of fear

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:23:24 -0000

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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S1E157 - COVID scares NFL players; Rahm wins Memorial; Spiels' daughter leaves for college; It's a relationship, not a ritual

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:19:54 -0000

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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S1E156 - Disagreeing with a friend; A political virus; Franklin and Fleck Inc; Cable jackals; Be on the attack

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:28:49 -0000

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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S1E155 - Speilman's brush with COVID; Would Justin Fields play in spring?; Garrett's big payday; A foundation to withstand the fakest Fake News

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:19:38 -0000

S1E154 - Spielman shops Ikea; HS football in spring; Woj goes rogue; Malcolm Jenkins speak; Think with an eternal perspective

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:29:31 -0000

S1E153 - Fear makes a comeback; B1G follows Ivy; MAC loses $10 million; Peace isn't man-made

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:49:31 -0000

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.

S1E152 - Drake un-retires; DeWine is fearful; Mahomes gets rich; ESPN Radio changes; Spiels would do it all over again

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:09:36 -0000

S1E151 - Spiels cooks with charcoal; Some things you must experience; Masks are back; Bryson's tough life; Put your heart into it

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:37:05 -0000

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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S1E150 - How long can OSU dominate B1G FB? FedEx pressures Redskins; B1G COVID cost-cutting; The wisdom of gentle answers, America's founders

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:32:40 -0000

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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S1E149 - July 1 is a landmark day for many reasons; Spiels has a bad FB vibe; Did J.K., Zeke get dissed?; Building trust with your kids

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:27:17 -0000

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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S1E148 - Spiels' vacation All-Americans; What colleges are telling athletes about fall season; Fox drops golf; Think pleasantly, with discernment

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:54:19 -0000

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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S1E147 - Covid threatens CFB; Joe Burrow is working hard; Sickening details of youth hockey; Stand for truth

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:04:49 -0000

S1E146 - No noose is good news; Doug Lesmerises sits in for Chris on all things OSU football; An overdue apology

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:14:57 -0000

S1E145 - Positive tests puts football in peril; NASCAR deals with a deplorable act; Muirfield's date is still premier; Walking the spiritual tightrope

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:30:59 -0000

S1E144 - 7-year itch for Bama vs. Buckeyes; MLB's stupidity; Roku, satellite or cable?; Trouble means you're on the right track

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:13:33 -0000

S1E143 - Gundy's T-shirt show; Get ready for more CFB activism; Ryan Day's ticklish dilemma; Let's talk, not shout

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:48:11 -0000

S1E142 - The Buckeye Pledge; Best OSU point guard ever; Ben Watson's solution; Baker will kneel; Live your example

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:28:34 -0000

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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S1E141 - Detroit loves its Buckeyes; Will OSU have WR depth?; The sane Harbaugh goes off; Loving God doesn't mean suspending logic

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:17:44 -0000

S1E140 - Can football unite us?; The Field or The Fields?;Will fans embrace CFB activism?; Equip yourself with the right tool

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:01:30 -0000

S1E139 - Ohio State endorses BLM; Kaepernick Part II; RIP Ken Riley; A masked Memorial; Faith greater than gold

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:36:01 -0000

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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S1E138 - The answer from Drew Brees you didn't hear; Jesus on racism; Zeal knows no grace; Do you know your price tag?

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:57:27 -0000

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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S1E137 - Is there hope for America's future? OSU's new president; Dabo gets ripped; Nothing is too hard for God

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:12:03 -0000

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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S1E136 - Legitimate outrage; America in turmoil...trying to respond Biblically to current events

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:10:04 -0000

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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S1E135 - COVID-19 relief drawing: Browns could be a Clowney show; What about Clay Mathews?; There are only 3 choices, not four

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:39:32 -0000

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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S1E134 - Spiels hates moving; Do governors have the guts to cancel CFB?; What if Urban had coached somewhere other than OSU? Christianity isn't ala carte

Wed, 27 May 2020 14:24:45 -0000

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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S1E133 - Spiels goes out to dinner; Filling the Horseshoe with 22K; Rick Spielman joins the show; Soul food

Fri, 22 May 2020 13:51:55 -0000

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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S1E132 - Gordon Gee leads on football's return; Ochocinco tips big; Spielman offers relief; Resisting the urge to retaliate

Wed, 20 May 2020 12:38:48 -0000

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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S1E131 - Live sports re-starts; MLB's safety protocols; Urban on Harbaugh; Bruce goes back in time; Do not be anxious

Mon, 18 May 2020 12:39:29 -0000

S1E130 - Colleges adjust to Covid 19; Chris Holtmann joins the show; Kind words conquer an anxious heart

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:53:42 -0000

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.

S1E129 - Remembering Bill Myles; Dumb soccer rumors; CBJ Captain Nick Foligno joins us; Take every thought captive

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:50:53 -0000

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.

S1E128 - COVID risks from football; Quarantining the Buckeyes; A deep, personal conversation around Last Dance; It's the effort, not the results

Mon, 11 May 2020 13:33:11 -0000

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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S1E127 - Oregon game in jeopardy?; Bengals/Browns schedules; Harbaugh's big idea; OSU wrestling coach Tom Ryan joins the podcast

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:01 -0000

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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S1E125 - Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence; How good are Burrow's Bengals, Baker's Browns; Spiels the TV exec; Let there be light (and freedom)

Wed, 06 May 2020 14:18:48 -0000

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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S1E124 - Dalton goes to Dallas, Aaron Rodgers drama; What makes Kerry Coombs/Larry Johnson special; Stay connected to avoid drifting

Mon, 04 May 2020 14:52:00 -0000

S1E123 - Would Spiels do another Ohio PSA?; Three Whoppers in 10 minutes; Transfers must wait; Buckeyes get rich; Look to offer compassion

Fri, 01 May 2020 13:11:24 -0000

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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S1E122 - To mask or not to mask...; A Last Dance lesson in team-building; Nothing stops the NFL; Christian brotherly advice

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:43:41 -0000

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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S1E121 - Buckeyes own top of Draft; Bengals/Browns analysis; Bruce lets Chris down again; Grace gets tested on Twitter

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:23:33 -0000

S1E120 - Burrow and the Buckeyes go 1-2-3 in Draft; Ohio State beats Michigan again; Comfort can be yours; Don't let others decide your destiny

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:44:04 -0000

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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S1E119 - No ordinary Joe; Browns' tackle dilemma; Buckeyes in Draft; A new college athletics era; Seeking isn't looking

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:50:02 -0000

S1E118 - A break from sports to talk Coronavirus...reactions, emotions, hopes, frustrations; An anniversary reflection on faith

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:28:37 -0000

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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S1E117 - Which Buckeye not named Young, Okudah, Dobbins will be best NFL player; MJ's Last Dance; The power of 40

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:06:33 -0000

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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S1E116 - Browns' draft plans; Comparing Chase Young/Bosa boys; Assessing Jeff Okudah, Chris Holtmann; a chance for compassion

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:24:37 -0000

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S1E115 - We're having The Memorial!; Sports' best minds working with POTUS; Grading Chris Holtmann; An email encourages Spiels

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:17:24 -0000

S1E114 - Ohio State gets a competitive edge; Harbaugh's pro-life stance; College football's likely start date; Building a winning faith franchise

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:49:21 -0000

S1E113 - We draw four $250 winners; OSU Prez on football's future; Spiels' next auction item; Good Friday's message intersects with parenthood

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:21:21 -0000

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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TODAY"

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.

Nominate someone for our weekly cash drawings to benefit those impacted by COVID-19 via email to spielmanhoolepodcast@gmail.com

Remember, you don't have to give cash or money to give to others. You can give encouragement, inspiration, hope, forgiveness, etc., and you can do it via text messaging, email, telephone or conventional mail service.

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S1E112 - Spiels halfway to 40K goal; J.K. Dobbins produces; Is Okudah best player in this draft?; OSU hoops transfers; Where's your confidence?

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:34:14 -0000

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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S1E111 - Spiels' ring brings 12K; Ebay makes, corrects a mistake; Luther Muhammad joins the exodus; Investigate the meaning of Easter

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:48:16 -0000

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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S1E110 - Spielman's ring fetches 10K-plus; Kaleb Wesson goes pro; Contingency plans for college football season; You don't have to give cash to give

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:55:09 -0000

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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S1E109 - Chris' memorabilia helps those in need; Urban's 5 must-have traits; Bengals can't gamble; Give your personal gifts away

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:23:23 -0000

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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S1E108 - Spielman goes viral; NFL Draft challenges; J.K. Dobbins' dilemma; Herbie makes headlines; Where did you put God?

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:07:11 -0000

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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S1E107 - Ryan Day adjusts amid COVID-19 limits; Bengals spend wildly; You can't screw up too much to be useful; Fear isn't truth

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:34:35 -0000

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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S1E106 - A Trey Sermon scouting report; Malcolm gets the money; NFL Draft or nah?; A private conversation in public

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:21:51 -0000

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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S1E105 - Is this Sermon the truth at RB?; Towns will hoop at home for OSU; Carton, Gaffney's career plans; 5 steps to a great marriage

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:46:02 -0000

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?

Five steps to a great marriage.

Proverbs provides daily wisdom.

Fear is a liar.

Paul wrote it 2,000 years ago. It still speaks powerfully.

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S1E104 - D.J. Carton leaves OSU, Kaleb Wesson may be next; Bengals, Browns spend; Allow yourself to be coached hard

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:00:42 -0000

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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S1E103 - Browns spend FA cash; Rick Spielman is a gangsta; Malcolm Jenkins in CLE?; Happy anny, Ron Lewis; Do not worry

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:39:04 -0000

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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S1E102 - NFLPA approves labor peace for 10 years; Gene Smith updates OSU Corona precautions; How to cope amid uncertainty

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:13:40 -0000

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.

Follow us on Patreon. Every dollar will be donated back to listeners of the podcast who have COVID-19-related financial needs. Four winners drawn each Friday for at least the next five Fridays.

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S1E101 - Corona concerns/cancellations; Should seniors get extra eligibility?; Impact on OSU football; Let's pull together

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:30:29 -0000

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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S1E100 - Browns cut Kirsey; Ryan Day's assistants get raises; Corona impacts OHSAA/OSU; Encouragement via God's complex plan

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:18:48 -0000

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?

To celebrate the 100th episode of the We Tackle Life podcast, we award a $100 gift basket from Hemisphere Coffee Roasters to the person who supplied the correct answer to our question from Monday.

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S1E99 - Sparty gets first laugh, OSU may get second; Where did Kaleb Wesson go?; Agree if you can; Help my unbelief

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:26:19 -0000

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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S1E98 - OSU plays Illini Giant-Killer; Danny Hummer Proves He's a Baller; Uh-oh, There Will Be Math; Encouragement Amid Despair

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:25:36 -0000

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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S1E97 - Teague's injury; Coronavirus cancels Arnold Expo; Memories of Massillon; Haskins' future; Moving on after forgiveness

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:32:03 -0000

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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S1E96 - OSU hoops KOs Michigan; Okudah, Dobbins at the Combine; Athletes on parade; Affirmations, struggles, delieverance

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:18:12 -0000

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?

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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S1E95 - OSU dumps Nebraska; Holtmann claps back at Turgeon; Buckeyes at Combine; When were you supernatural?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:39:33 -0000

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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S1E94 - Ryan Day gets a raise; So do NFL players; Joe Burrow does damage control; Tony Grossi suspended; Spiels speaks to legislators

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:18:02 -0000

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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S1E93 - Ohio State subdues Maryland; Is Kaleb Wesson a bully?; Does BW3 still love OSU?; Answered prayers; Powerful transformation

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:14:32 -0000

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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S1E92 - OSU hoops falls flat at Iowa; NFL's proposed CBA; What's Spiels dreaming about?; Conflict resolution challenges our faith

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:47:28 -0000

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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S1E91 - Beilein makes a bee line; XFL loves Cardale; Burrow vs. Bengals; Which gift can't you acccept?

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:29:59 -0000

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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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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S1E90 - OSU hoops hits .500; Tomlin takes on Garrett Tomlin; Tucker's awkward exit; A critical review; Beilein's future; Comfort others and respond to the truth

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:26:00 -0000

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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S1E89 - Ex-OSU assistants get whacked; Wint/Riep gone...forever?; Myles Garrett...stop!; You must receive grace to give it

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:42:24 -0000

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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S1E88 - MSU picks Mel Tucker; OSU players charged with felonies; Baker Mayfield's bad judgment; Brokenness and the way back

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:01:52 -0000

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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S1E87 - Luke Fickell drama grips Michigan State; Buckeyes face-plant at Wisconsin; A lesson in patience/humility

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:26:51 -0000

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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Today:

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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S1E86 - Buckeyes vs. Bucky; Impressions of OSU FB recruits; Does Burrow wanna be a Bengal; Luke, don't go to MSU; Happy anniversary, 105.7 The Zone

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:55:36 -0000

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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S1E85 - Wesson lifts OSU; Dantonio exits; Is Fickell next at MSU?; Humble Baker; Reviews, emails roast Hooley

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:40:43 -0000

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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Today:

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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S1E84 - KC gets it one shining Mahoment; Spielman's Super Bowl misery; Chris Holtmann defends D.J. Carton; How God sometimes answers; True hope is not a wish

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:32:14 -0000

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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Today:

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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S1E83 - Could Tress be OSU prez?; DJ Carton's leave of absence; Spiels gets trucked by Kevin Mack; How to battle fear

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:34:04 -0000

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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Today:

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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S1E82 - A Berry, Berry Interesting choice as GM; the Kareem Hunt dilemma; OSU gets more stars; An email moves us deeply

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:24:08 -0000

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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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S1E81 - Kobe crash hits hard with OSU hoops; George Paton walks out on Browns; What Browns lack; Investigate for yourself what is true

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:16:45 -0000

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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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S1E80 - Another OSU hoops loss; Ryan Day's motivation; K.J. Hill rocks the Senior Bowl; Eli retires; God uses our stiff-necked disobedience

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:48:29 -0000

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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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S1E79 - Coombs comes home; 3 disturbing sports videos; Burrow checks every box; Is Spiels a HOFer?; Deliverance from destruction

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:14:12 -0000

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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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S1E78 - OSU hoops is "heart-less"; There's money for coach...why not for players?; Mr. Spielman should go to Washington; A story of true heroism and love

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:10:56 -0000

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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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S1E77 - Spiels goes "Camping"; OSU hoops heads for Penn State; OBJ not worth squeeze; Bengals can ride the Burrow; Be thankful, humble, diligent

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:01:25 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E76 - Stefanski's in, now on to GM; What Joe Burrow brings to Battle of Ohio; Bruce's Buckeye man crush; Devote yourself to spiritual growth

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:35:54 -0000

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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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S1E75 - Who is Kevin Stefanski? Will he work with Browns?; OSU hoops loses its mojo; Sacrificial giving

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:01:22 -0000

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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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S1E74 - Saturday will be a challenge for both of us; McDaniels' interviews with Browns; Spiels is No. 143!; How to have a civil political conversation

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:24:18 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E73 - Are Browns getting leftovers?; Joe Burrow's dream season; Chase Young or Bosa brothers?; OSU hoops hits skids; Spiritual discernment or not?

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:04:07 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E72 - Skol Vikings!; Shaun Wade's OSU return; Sam Wyche recruited Spiels; Is your spiritual scoreboard accurate?

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:24:06 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E71 - Fiesta hangover; Browns blow it up again; Urban's NFL challenge; Forgiveness isn't routine, but it's necessary (and so is a routine)

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:43:00 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E70 - Monday blues over Fiesta frustration; Freddie's farewell in CLE; Be strong/be kind

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:03:03 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E69 - Immediate reaction: Clemson 29, OSU 23. Buckeyes had chances; Replay conspires against them

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 09:24:35 -0000

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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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S1E68 - Urban Meyer helps with a comprehensive analysis of Clemson-OSU; Farewell Andy and Freddie; Reflections on 2019

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:44:14 -0000

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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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S1E67 - OSU arrives at Fiesta; Dabo scouts Buckeyes; Urban's future; Browns could learn from @CantGuardMike; Christmas is a gift to you

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:06:37 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E66 - A deep dive on key match-ups OSU vs. Clemson; Could Andy Dalton work as Joe Burrow's backup?; Plant good seeds, get a good yield in all things in life

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 03:53:34 -0000

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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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S1E65 - National Signing Day; Remembering Hayden Fry and coaches' impact on players; The Freddie Dilemma; You can't hide, but you can conquer

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:23:27 -0000

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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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S1E64 - Urban goes to Washington; Dwayne Haskins' NFL future; Browns imploding; Burrow's Heisman; An affirmative email

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:42:59 -0000

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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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S1E63 - Clemson-OSU is a heavyweight fight; Chase Young sack-less in 2 games; We're still not over Urban 46th; Hoops is No. 3;

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 02:06:43 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E62 - Urban is 46th on ESPN's list? FORTY-SIXTH!!!!!; Whassup with Brendon White?; Emailer asks if Jesus is the only way to heaven

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:48:54 -0000

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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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S1E61 - OSU wins B1G and reward is Clemson; Browns win and it's about something else; An Emailer doesn't want a sports/faith mix

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:31:44 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E60 - Buckeyes rally to win B1G title; predicting College Football Playoff Final 4

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 06:16:37 -0000

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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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S1E59 - Sure enough, we forgot something about Browns; Better bet...Bucky or the Bengals?; Bear up to temptation, accept others' kindness

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 03:57:04 -0000

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Today:

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.

And when someone asks to do something for you, grant them the blessing of allowing them to serve you and graciously accept the gift of their kindness. It gives you a blessing, by lightening your burden, and it gives them a blessing from being obedient to God's call that they lend a hand.

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S1E58 - Why OSU will stay No. 1; J.K.'s & K.J.'s place in OSU history; Bengals-Browns Part I; The sacrifice you would never make

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:55:07 -0000

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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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S1E57 - OSU stomps Michigan; What's Harbaugh do now?...It's always something with Browns; The source of daily discipline

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:45:59 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E56 - Buckeyes continue their dominance of Michigan behind Justin Fields, J.K. Dobbins

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 21:33:14 -0000

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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S1E55 - Minnesota or Wisconsin? Which helps OSU?; Harbaugh's resume; Browns-Steelers; The surprising way God can answer prayer

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:09:33 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E54 - Buckeyes re-take No. 1 spot?; LamarMania; Andy, Andy, he's our man; A great prayer to remember

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:08:32 -0000

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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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S1E53 - OSU conquers adversity vs. Penn State; Michigan Week arrives, Browns win, an easy way to retain scripture

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:25:01 -0000

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Today:

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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S1E52 - Adversity rears its ugly head and OSU says, "Off with your head, sir." Buckeyes 28, Penn State 17

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 21:48:33 -0000

Buckeyes fight off two fumbles in their own territory in the second half to defeat Penn State, 28-17.

S1E51 - Is Michigan a threat?; Jeff Hafley...superstar; Does Joe Burrow = Andy Dalton; Let the Holy Spirit coach you

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:44:58 -0000

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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S1E50 - Is OSU in James Franklin's head; Is No. 1 in Playoff seeding a big deal; Myles Garrett's suspension; Loving people on our terms isn't ideal

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:41:17 -0000

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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S1E49 - How OSU will attack Penn State; Fields bound for Heisman Top 3; Why is Garrett appealing?; Remembering Stefanie

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:18:04 -0000

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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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S1E48 - Myles Garrett's meltdown; Sports crisis management goods/bads; Buckeye hoops en fuego; What if McDonald's loved like God does

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:28:06 -0000

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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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S1E47 - LSU passes OSU in Playoff poll; Who are best 4 teams? Was Tua 100%; Forgiveness is for you, not just others

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:29:20 -0000

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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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S1E46 - Will Gus/Klatt apologize to Maryland; Bengals get Lamar-ed; Browns survive themselves; Bruce gets grabbed by the lapels

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:20:36 -0000

S1E45 - No Chase Young, no problem for Ohio State; Gus and Klatt implicate Maryland as the rat

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 19:59:41 -0000

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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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S1E44 - Maryland has flopped; Would Spiels bench Dalton?; Why OSU's defense is better; A spiritual non-negotiable

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:01:54 -0000

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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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S1E43 - OSU debuts No. 1 in Playoff rankings; Who would win...Bengals or Buckeyes?; Spiels channels the Holy Spirit's power

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:38:37 -0000

S1E42 - Maryland won't come close to OSU this year; Browns stink; Urban's likelihood at USC; How a great Buckeye moment explains the Gospel

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:43:30 -0000

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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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S1E41 - Our made-to-order CFB Playoff matchups; Browns already in playoff mode; Finding peace regardless of your circumstances

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:57:21 -0000

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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S1E40 - OSU's Heisman dilemma; Browns in Denver, Andy Dalton benched; Faith Corner

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:24:17 -0000

S1E39 - The Bosa Boys go 'Chase Young' on the NFL; Buckeyes blast Badgers; Browns self-destruct; Relationships take effort

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:58:03 -0000

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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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S1E38 - OSU routs Wisconsin, 38-7...Who is OSU's best Heisman candidate; Where was this defense last year?

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 19:59:21 -0000

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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S1E37 - Wisconsin-OSU preview; Better NFL RB...Dobbins or Taylor; Browns will win (WHAT?); When pastors bicker

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:21:54 -0000

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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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S1E36 - Can Wisconsin hang with OSU; Andy Dalton to Bears; Could Urban feel called to Notre Dame; What happens when you die

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:56:34 -0000

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Can Wisconsin hang with Ohio State? How?

Throw the best tailgate party or dinner party ever and get 15% off at Stover Farms Custom Meats, 4000 Presidential Parkway in Powell. Eat like Mr. Football, Cade Stover, OSU freshman linebacker, whose family operates Stover Farms.

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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S1E35 - OSU blows out NW; Wisconsin blows it at Illinois; Bengals can't run/win, Chris' great weekend in Detroit; Church attendance...mandatory?

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:37:40 -0000

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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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S1E34 - Buckeyes roll Northwestern and its spooky black uniforms; Wisconsin awaits

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:49:02 -0000

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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S1E33 - Game Day: OSU vs. Northwestern; Who out there could beat OSU: Spielman's amazing angel experience

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:27:15 -0000

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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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S1E32 - Northwestern wearing black vs. OSU (that's fitting); LeBron whiffs on China; Fixing Baker Mayfield; how to read the Bible

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:15:20 -0000

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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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S1E31 - Browns lose to Seattle; Wisconsin may be dangerous; Biggest threats to OSU; The importance of, seeking

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:07:00 -0000

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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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S1E30 - If Ryan Day leaves OSU for NFL, who follows him? Can Browns beat Seattle? Contentment defined/displayed

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:13:04 -0000

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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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S1E29 - Browns face plant in Frisco; How long will Ryan Day coach OSU; Celebrating/suffering your kids success/failure

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:17:15 -0000

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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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S1E28 - Spiels weighs in on OSU over MSU; Browns-49ers preview; Az downs Bengals; Spielman Family birthday tradition

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:32:31 -0000

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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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S1E27 - Ohio State dispatches Michigan State; Why the struggles are good for OSU

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 03:45:31 -0000

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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S1E26 - OSU O vs. MSU D; Cowboy BB Landers; Should Bengals tank; Change your thoughts, feelings, actions

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:30:15 -0000

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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

29:45 -- Time to get your furnace checked from westjeffplumbingandheating.com

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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S1E25 - MSU vs. Ohio State preview; A New Era is Coming in NCAA; You're an ornate temple

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:15:32 -0000

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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S1E24 - Spiels is all in on OSU historically; Browns beat Ravens; DHaskins' debut; Faith leaders we admire

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:48:23 -0000

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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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S1E23 - Buckeyes pillage the Cornhuskers in Saturday night beat-down in Lincoln

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 03:05:05 -0000

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Immediate reaction podcast to OSU's 48-7 win over Nebraska.

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S1E22 - Nebraska Braces for Buckeyes; OSU's loaded at WR; What's Wrong with Browns; You're More Than a Conqueror

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:02:07 -0000

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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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S1E21 - Thom Brennaman talks Marty; Spiels brings the passion on Michigan; we have a spirit of POWER

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:09:14 -0000

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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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S1E20 - Vultures circling after Browns SNF loss; OSU rolling; Michigan in disarray; Forgiveness is hard, but mandatory

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:23:33 -0000

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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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S1E19 - Immediate Reaction: OSU rolls, Michigan gets rolled; Ryan Day/Justin Fields portend bright future

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 22:54:34 -0000

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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S1E18 - Cat attacks Spiels; Angelique Chengalis talks Michigan; Where would Urban coach if Urban coaches; A tip to start your day

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:32:58 -0000

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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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S1E17 - From the back deck: Browns win, now must again; Ryan Day corrects Bruce; What is tithing?

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:17:30 -0000

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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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S1E16 - Browns must win; OSU rolls; Bengals roll over; Have we ever questioned God's existence

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:57:14 -0000

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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S1E15 - OSU 51, Indiana 10...We have a Playoff team here, folks

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:20:28 -0000

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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S1E14 - IU-OSU approaches; Browns on MNF in NYC; Is Flossing In the Living Room Gross?

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 02:16:37 -0000

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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S1E13 - Fred McLeod tribute; Is IU a trap for OSU; Spiels has Bengals Sunday; OBJ's Watch Party

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:20:06 -0000

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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S1E12 - Browns whiff, Bengals come close; Justin Fields is Heisman-worthy; Atta boy, Drew Brees

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:50:57 -0000

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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S1E11 - Quick react: Buckeyes cruise vs. UC; Michigan in OT vs. Army

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 19:39:46 -0000

Chris and Bruce react to OSU's 42-0 win over Cincinnati as Michigan struggles against Army in overtime.

S1E10 - Where would Fickell jump from UC; Browns vs. Vrabel; funny (but bad) marital advice

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:09:03 -0000

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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S1E9 - E9 -- Zeke gets paid; Mike Weber's future; Teenage decision-making

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:25:52 -0000

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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S1E8 - Can Fickell do what few ex-OSU assistants have done; AFC North picks

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:44:30 -0000

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 or Day...what if it had come down to that?

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:46:20 -0000

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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A fast start for Fields, OSU in opener; What's Urban doing in 3 years, coaching or broadcasting

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:52:58 -0000

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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It's Ryan Day's time, but maybe not Harbaugh's

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:22:54 -0000

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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Ryan Day talks Florida Atlantic and Nick Saban talks second chances

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:54:09 -0000

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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Urban's TV debut; Is Justin Fields another J.T. Barrett; What went wrong for Browns in Tampa

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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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Ohio State, Browns & Bengals previews

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:35:37 -0000

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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Spielman and Hooley (not Peaches and Herb) reunited, and it sounds so good.

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:31:15 -0000

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.