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With the Raiders filing for relocation and the Chargers moving back to LA, we’re seeing a double-move that’s sure to rattle the state of California. What’s that? They still have two teams? Oh, well then no biggie…unless you’re a Raiders fan of course. This week we take a look at some stats, highlights and crazy happenings in the history of NFL Franchise Relocations. More details to come in a later post that John is touching up, but until then, enjoy this oral history!

[2:50] Would You Rather: As a coach, inherit an already good team with high expectations or a terrible team with no expectations? [6:43] Toss Up: Who will have more touchdowns, Brock Osweiler against the Patriots or Alex Smith against the Steelers? John (0-2) – Brock Geoff (1-1) – Alex [10:50] Rule of the week: The Pick Play in Football, h/t to Steve Wright for asking this after the National Championship. For more on Pick plays and analysis of if Clemson actually ran one, check out the full post. [16:16] Chris Brown and Soulja Boy are going to solve their Twitter beef by actually boxing. This does not look great for either of them.

Where does this rank in all-time National Championship games? (Goes back to 1998) Clemson is in the ACC, Clemson barely beat Louisville, ergo Louisville could have beat Alabama Notes and quick links coming later.

[0:43] The Chargers are headed up North [1:30] Not only are the moving, but the Chargers are taking the tiny home ideals and playing in a tiny stadium [2:34] Mr. Spanos had to look at the money, the stadium and the fans and make a choice [3:56] This is not something that folks from Los Angeles are particularly thrilled about [5:45] The move to LA seems hasty and not well thought out, but hey, what do we know [6:37] Geoff makes a case for Spanos [10:02] Geoffs jumps on the “The new Chargers logo is terrible” bandwagon [12:25] Chargers will have a new coach in 2017, one Anthony Lynn formerly of the Bills [13:04] The youngest head coach in the Super Bowl Era award goes to Sean McVay and other coaching moves from around the NFL [16:29] There is a new professional football league for players coming directly out of high school. Geoff explains, but for more info, head over to the full post. [20:36] What sorts of athletes might we see in this new league?

And then there were 8. The NFL Playoffs are in full swing and there are 4 games to watch this weekend. Who will win, and [0:39] Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – 4:35 Saturday Predictions John: Atlanta 2 scores | Geoff: Atlanta [2:37] Geoff makes a bold statement that if Matt Ryan can take the Falcons all the way this year it may be enough to cement him in the Hall of Fame [3:09] Houston Texans at New England Patriots – 8:15 Saturday The Patriots are heavily favored and are actually the most favored playoff team since 1998. Pretty crazy. Predictions John: New England | Geoff: New England [4:43] Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – 4:40 Sunday Predictions John: Dallas | Geoff: Green Bay [6:51] Pittsburgh at Kansas City – 1:05 Sunday Big Ben was seen walking around in a boot this past week, but John knows the man can do special things even when he’s hurt. This is the AFC disagreement of the week and John and Geoff make their points. Quick note: Geoff has no points, he’s just being difficult. Predictions John: Pittsburgh | Geoff: Kansas City [10:05] What’s going on with Joey Porter? He was arrested for allegedly assualting a doorman, but the charges were later dropped. John’s not so sure anything happened but the court of Geoff finds him guilty. Full Story via ESPN

A shortened grab bag portion of the show, but we cover the basics, including a secret message to Ryan’s Rad Pick Set “I love bacon, bacon on my face”. [3:42] Would you rather of the week: Be assessed a technical foul for hitting a referee in the face with a ball (Russell Westbrook style) OR for tripping players (Grayson Allen style). Let us know where you stand in the comments below! [6:31] Time for the Toss Up. Last week Geoff said the Browns would have more points than the Blue Jackets would have wins in a row and he was right. For this week’s Toss Up we look to the NFL playoffs. Will Connor Cook have more touchdowns accounted for or turnovers accounted for in his NFL debut against the #1 rated defense in the NFL? Geoff: Touchdowns | John: Touchdowns

[0:36] Why does everyone hate Grayson Allen [2:06] Lots of dirty plays going on already in every basketball game if you’re watching [3:12] Southern Restaurant “Cookout” throws some shade at Duke and their “indefinite” suspension [4:16] Why is Coach K putting up with this behavior from Grayson Allen [6:08] New Year’s Resolutions for the NBA [6:22] #1. Get JJ Redick to bring back his podcast “The Vertical Podcast.” Radio silence since October 31. [7:09] #2. The Raptors need to find a third star to make a competitive big three. [10:48] #3. For Eric Gordon, keep shooting those threes. [15:30] Can Russell Westbrook maintain a triple double for the whole season? [19:41] What does Kyle Korver going to the Cavs mean for the team. [21:58] Greek basketball players and their names. John does not pronounce them well. Giannis Antetokounmpo. [23:57] Where are all the votes for Antetokounmpo coming from in the all-star voting [24:14] Zaza Pachulia making a push to make his way onto the All-Star team, with low stats. [25:50] Steve explains how the NBA determines who goes into the All-Star game. [28:17] A look back at sportscaster we lost the last few years. [29:08] What’s coming up in the next month for Perimeter Players?

[0:37] Listener requested topic – What’s the deal with that reacharound from Christian Wilkins in the Ohio State vs. Clemson game? [3:44] Ben Boulware’s comments did not help the situation at all and Geoff proclaims himself to be a boob-scooping, belly button-poking, butt slapper. [5:35] Clemson is notorious for doing this and there’s video proof of other instances. [8:17] JT Barrett announces he will return for his senior season at OSU, but will he remain the starter? [11:15] Off-topic: Geoff doesn’t think highly of the name Tate Martell. [12:06] Credit to Clemson for a game well-played, but OSU didn’t help themselves much on offense. [15:02] Alabama vs. Clemson, who will dominate on defense. [18:12] So who’s going to win this game between Alabama and Clemson? Geoff’s all in on Clemson [20:00] How defense and momentum propelled Clemson into the National Championship game. [21:39] The Group of 5 schools wants to create their own playoff system, but this would essentially make another D1-AA wouldn’t it? [24:14] John has an easy solution to the problem. Institute a relegation system. Bottom team in each Power 5 conference swaps out each year with a Group of 5 team at the top of their conference. [25:03] Geoff disagrees vehemently. [28:26] After being defeated by John in the relegation discussion, Geoff shifts the conversation to the NFL playoffs [29:03] The AFC games: Raiders vs. Texans, Steelers vs. Dolphins [32:23] New predictions for the Super Bowl. John: Still rolling with the Patriots vs. Cowboys. Geoff: Patriots vs. Falcons. [33:27] Chip Kelly fired again, this time from the 49ers. John gives some info on why his teams have performed poorly since that first amazing season. [34:49] Geoff put up a post about the NFL Coaching Carousel and John rattles them off. [35:32] Saying goodbye to Chris Berman for a…second time?

Would You Rather [2:09] Would you rather lose a game by 10 points and feel like you were in it the whole time? Or lose in overtime because of a botched call by a referee? Toss Up [4:40] The Blue Jackets have now won 14 straight after beating Winnipeg 5-3. This is the longest streak in franchise history. The Cleveland Browns won their first game and head into an unmotivated Pittsburgh Steelers team. Both things considered, who will have the higher number? Browns points against the Steelers? Or number of wins in a row for the Blue Jackets (already at 14)? Grab Bag Rex Ryan got fired [10:41] Marvin Lewis is packing his things slowly [11:33] Tyrod Taylor likely done as a Bill [12:02] Reggie Bush could become the first player in quite a while with 10+ carries to end the season with negative yards [12:47] Dontari Poe had a fat man touchdown, becoming the heaviest touchdown passer in the NFL [14:18] Josh McCown could coach in coming years [15:38] Richard Jefferson was given a technical foul for winking at Kevin Durant after dunking on him [16:44] An Arkansas tight end was suspended after shoplifting in a Belk department store, before the Belk Bowl, even though he had a gift card [17:40]

Dec. 30 – Orange [0:22] Miami, Fla. – 8 p.m. (ESPN) Michigan (10-2) vs. Florida State (9-3) John: Michigan 24-14 | Geoff: scUM 38-30 Dec. 31 – Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl (Semifinal) [5:55] Atlanta, Ga. – 3 p.m. (ESPN) No. 1 Alabama (13-0) vs. No. 4 Washington (12-1) John: Alabama 35-21 | Geoff: UW 33-28 Dec. 31 – Fiesta (Semifinal) [11:16] Glendale, Ariz. 7 p.m. (ESPN) No. 2 Clemson (12-1) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (11-1) John: Clemson 28-21 | Geoff: OSU 38-28 Jan. 2 – Outback [18:05] Tampa, Fla. 1 p.m. (ABC) Florida (8-4) vs. Iowa (8-4) John: Iowa 34-25 | Geoff: Iowa 17-13

Jan. 2 Goodyear Cotton Bowl [0:53] Arlington, Texas – 1 p.m. (ESPN) Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Western Michigan (13-0) John: Wisconsin 41-38 | Geoff: WMU 35-28 Jan. 2 Northwestern Mutual Rose Bowl [5:57] Pasadena, Calif. – 5 p.m. (ESPN) Penn State (11-2) vs. USC (9-3) John: USC 28-17 | Geoff: PSU 20-17 Jan. 2 AllState Sugar Bowl [10:31] New Orleans – 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Oklahoma (10-2) vs. Auburn (8-4) John: OU 52-41 | Geoff: Auburn 41-33

Dec. 30 AutoZone Liberty Bowl [0:59] Memphis, Tenn. Noon (ESPN) Georgia (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6) John: Georgia 35-21 | Geoff: TCU 24-20 Dec. 30 Sun Bowl [4:18] El Paso, Texas 2 p.m. (CBS) Stanford (9-3) vs. North Carolina (8-4) John: NC 27-24 | Geoff: UNC 28-13 Dec. 30 Music City [10:12] Nashville, Tenn. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tennessee (8-4) vs. Nebraska (9-3) John: Neb 28-24 | Geoff: Nebraska 20-13 Dec. 30 Arizona [14:01] Tucson, Ariz. 5:30 p.m. (American SN) South Alabama (6-6) vs. Air Force (9-3) John: USA 42-31 | Geoff: Air Force 31-17 Dec. 31 Citrus [19:44] Orlando, Fla. 11 a.m. (ABC) Louisville (9-3) vs. LSU (7-4) John: Louisville 45-31 | Geoff: LSU 45-31 Dec. 31 TaxSlayer [23:48] Jacksonville, Fla. 11 a.m. (ESPN) Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Kentucky (7-5) John: Kentucky 20-17 | Geoff: UK 27-21

What a week it’s been and with the end of the year fast approaching we bring you a quick grab bag with some football and basketball. Broken Record or not? Donnel Pumphrey hit the books, the record books that is, but some are saying that the record doesn’t mean as much as some people think. Pumphrey, of San Diego State, finished his bowl game this past week with 6,405 total rushing yards across his career. He broke Wisconsin running back Ron Dayne’s record by 8 yards. Trying to minimize the greatness of this achievement, haters have been saying that because Pumphrey’s bowl game appearances count toward the total number and Ron Dayne didn’t (the NCAA did not track bowl game stats until 2002), that the record is not the true record. Nevermind that Pumphrey got the record on 161 fewer carries. In his 1,059 carries he averaged 6.075 yards, so if he had those extra carries that Dayne was afforded, Pumphrey’s total could have reached 7,411 yards, leaving Ron Dayne wayyyyy behind. Be careful how much you want to analyze this, because numbers have a way of opening up new wounds. Anyway, good for Pumphrey. College Backs Sitting Out Speaking of college running backs, what’s your take with players sitting out of Bowl Games? We discuss but never really come to a good conclusion. At the end of the day, while it may be selfish, the decision is the player’s decision alone. They know their body, they know their level of fitness, so they know what’s best for the future. Still sucks for the rest of the team. Pro Bowl Funsies The Pro Bowl is going to receive that bit of pizazz that we’ve been looking for. Skill Challenges are coming back including Precision Passing, Best Hands and DODGEBALL. This was by far my favorite gym class day so you better believe I’m going to be watching every minute of dodgeball this year. Houston Rockets and their immaculate Threes [ESPN] Gus Bradley’s awkward trip back to Florida after getting fired [CBS Sports]

Dec. 28 – Pinstripe [0:39] Bronx, N.Y. – 2 p.m. (ESPN) Pittsburgh (8-4) vs. Northwestern (6-6) John: Pitt 38-14 | Geoff: Pitt 41-21 Dec. 28 – Russell Athletic [6:06] Orlando, Fla. – 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) West Virginia (10-2) vs. Miami (Fla.) (8-4) John: WVU 42-35 | Geoff: Miami 24-17 Dec. 28 Foster Farms [9:09] Santa Clara, Calif. – 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Utah (8-4) vs. Indiana (6-6) John: Utah 14-3 | Geoff: Utah 31-27 Dec. 28 Texas [12:34] Houston, Texas – 9 p.m. (ESPN) Texas A&M (8-4) vs. Kansas State (8-4) John: KS 28-27 | Geoff: K-State 27-24 Dec. 29 – Birmingham [15:02] Birmingham, Ala. – 2 p.m. (ESPN) South Carolina (6-6) vs. South Florida (10-2) John: SC 21-14 | Geoff: USF 28-17 Dec. 29 – Belk [18:38] Charlotte, N.C. – 5:30 p.m. (EPSN) Virginia Tech (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5) John: Ark 24-17 | Geoff: Va Tech 17-14 Dec. 29 – Alamo [22:05] San Antonio, Texas – 9 p.m. (ESPN) Colorado (10-3) vs. Oklahoma State (9-3) John: OSU 42-28 | Geoff: OSU 41-31

Dec. 26 – St. Petersburg Bowl [2:11] St. Petersburg, Fla. – 11 a.m. (ESPN) Miami (Ohio) (6-6) vs. Mississippi State (5-7) John: Miss St. 31-17 | Geoff: Miami 24-17 Dec. 26 – Quick Lane Bowl [5:56] Detroit, Mich. – 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Boston College (6-6) vs. Maryland (6-6) John: BC 24-10 | Geoff: BC 27-21 Dec. 26 – Camping World Independence Bowl [9:16] Shreveport, La. – 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. NC State (6-6) John: Vandy 24-17 | Geoff: Vandy 26-20 Dec. 27 – Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl [12:56] Dallas, Texas – Noon (ESPN) North Texas (5-7) vs. Army West Point (7-5) John: Army 35-21 | Geoff: Army 21-14 Dec. 27 – Military [16:09] Annapolis, Md. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Temple (10-3) vs. Wake Forest (6-6) John: Temple 42-17 | Geoff: Temple 35-13 Dec. 27 – Holiday [19:57] San Diego, Calif. – 7 p.m. (ESPN) Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4) John: WSU 31-7 | Geoff: WSU 51-20 Dec. 27 – Cactus [22:33] Phoenix, Ariz. – 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6) John: Baylor 21-20 | Geoff: Boise St 42-31