I'm in a shockingly cranky sports mood to start, but it makes for a compelling podcast as Episode #224 delivers top notch analysis and opinions on all that's happening in the sports landscape. On deck:

(5:27) The NFL is passed the halfway point of the season. To put it nicely, this hasn't been one to write home about. I get into why it's been a disappointing season to date. I'll get into my winners (Chiefs, Patriots) and losers (Ravens, Broncos) of the week, the difference between a wide open AFC and top heavy NFC, go through another less than exciting week of games, culminated by the dreadful performance of the 16-16 tie between the Lions vs. Steelers, which YOU KNOW, I'll have a thing or two to share about that!

(30:39) The Oklahoma Sooners are the next team that have kissed their playoff chances goodbye, but the talk was about what Baylor did at the end of the game. Was it right for Baylor coach, Dave Aranda to kick a meaningless field goal as time expired? Plus, Michigan pulled out a huge victory at Penn State to keep their playoff hopes alive. I'll have an up to the minute look at the college football playoff landscape.

(40:49) The NBA has been quiet for the most part, but the story early on this first month of the season is the hot start of the Golden State Warriors. Are they the biggest surprise in the league so far? What about the Washington Wizards? Also, is the Nikola Jokic-Markieff Morris dustup this past week going to have a life of its own as Jokic's brothers have gotten involved inciting a Twitter feud with the Morris brothers? I'll share my thoughts on another executive, this time from the Portland Trail Blazers, that had to resign due to an investigation regarding workplace concerns. I'll take a trip around the hardwood throughout the Association and get you caught up on all that's happening.

(47:27) College basketball is underway! One of the big storylines throughout the sport is the final go-round for legendary Duke coach, Mike Krzyzewski, as they start off their season with a win vs. Kentucky. People are already thinking that they are Final Four bound come March. Is it premature to even think that? Plus, Gonzaga has a 'championship or bust' mentality as they're out of the gate with a 2-0 record.

(49:58) Alexander Ovechkin continues to be his dominant goal scoring self as he's creeping up the all time list. He's now in 4th place behind Jaromir Jagr, Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky. Can he catch the Great One? Sidney Crosby has made his return back from COVID. Do they still garner respect as a championship caliber team? Has their window closed? I'll see what else is happening in the NHL as check on some surprises and disappointments, including the health status of Canadiens goaltender, Carey Price as we're more than a month into the season.

(57:03) Lastly, I'll have my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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