3 and Out with John Middlekauff

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3 & Out - Mailbag Jan 18, 2025

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John opens the weekend with a big mailbag show. John answers all of your questions on the NFL Divisional Match-up's, which teams should which GM and coach, and much more!

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3 & Out - What the Playoffs really mean, Divisional Games Preview, Fugazi Friday Jan 17, 2025

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John opens the podcast by talking about the importance of the playoffs and what it means to the players. He discusses how playoff games are about much more than money, but instead about legacy. Next, John dives into each of the Divisional games and previews each match-up. Then, John talks about which coach is "hot" brought to you by Louisiana Hot Sauce. Finally, the return of "Fugazi Friday".

Later, John is joined by ⁠The Action Network sports betting expert, Stuckey, to share their best bets for the NFL Divisional Round. Stuckey tells you which teams he likes the best, who to stay away from, and he also gives you a few good props to look for.

3:38 - The importance of the playoffs

13:01 - The Lions need to win

16:42 - Rams-Eagles

20:54 - The Cowboys and their HC search

28:34 - Fugazi Friday

38:37 - Stuckey joins the podcast

40:55 - Houston vs. KC

49:20 - Detroit vs. Washington

1:08:00 - LA vs. Philly

1:16:27 - Baltimore vs. Buffalo

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3 & Out - It's the Lions time, What are the Cowboys doing, Can't miss NFL prospects Jan 16, 2025

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John dives into the Detroit Lions and how this is their time to shine. Last season they showed that they belong with the big boys, but now they need to prove that they can actually win the big game, especially because they could be losing a lot of the coaching staff to become head coaches around the league. Next, John talks about Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys, and what they are doing with their coaching search. Will they ultimately realize they made the wrong decision to get rid of McCarthy? Later, John talks about the difference between college basketball and college football's "can't miss prospects" at the pro level and how there is no such thing as a "can't miss" in college football.

Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

3:50 - The Lions time

10:43 - Jerry Jones and the Coyboys

28:16 - NCAAB vs. NCAAF prospects

37:04 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - NFL Wild Card Monday: Matt Stafford and LA Rams DESTROY Sam Darnold and Minnesota Vikings Jan 14, 2025

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John breaks down the Monday Night NFL Wild Card matchup where Matt Stafford, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams kick the living crap out of Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 27-9. Middlekauff kicks us off by tipping his cap to a fast and physical Los Angeles Rams defense before GOING OFF on Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and QB Sam Darnold for imploding towards the end of their season. Middlekauff proceeds to compare O’Connell to James Harden, saying that he always performs in the regular season and folds when it matters the most. After, John reacts to the news that Mike McCarthy will not return as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and explains why owner Jerry Jones’ decision making over the last few weeks is confusing and unpredictable. John then goes on to wonder who could partner up with Jerry Jones and America’s team and throws out names such as Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders and Kellen Moore.

Later, John answers your questions in the episode's mailbag segment.

5:00 - MNF Reaction

28:15 - Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

43:18 - Mailbag

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3 & Out - Jayden Daniels, Commanders win + Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills CRUISE on NFL Wild Card Sunday Jan 13, 2025

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John returns after an action-packed NFL Wild Card Sunday capped by sensational rookie QB Jayden Daniels leading the Washington Commanders to a 23-20 win over Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. John salutes the Commanders, led by potential NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, for winning their first playoff game since 2005 in the most exciting game of the NFL playoff weekend. Middlekauff tips his cap to the Commanders ownership and coaching staff for turning around one of the NFL’s worst organizations, and explains that Jayden Daniels is a superstar in the making. Next, John breaks down Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers valiant effort in a close playoff loss, detailing why the former No. 1 Overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner left it all on the field this season. After, John looks ahead to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs and briefly previews Commanders vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Bills and Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Houston Texans. Then, John blasts the media for a barrage of puff pieces on high-profile coordinators like Brian Flores, Kliff Kingsbury and other former failed head coaches in the NFL carousel. After, John takes a look at the AFC vs. NFC and suggests that there’s NO WAY you would pick the field against the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Finally, thoughts on Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers, the dumpster-fire New York Jets and the College Football Playoff’s National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

5:40 - Commanders at Bucs reaction

27:48 - Chiefs, Ravens, or Bills vs the field. Who are you taking?

31:29 - Wild Card weekend head scratching moments

37:42 - What are the Jets doing?

45:11 - Notre Dame and Ryan Day's resilience

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Colin Cowherd Podcast - Jayden Daniels Best Rookie QB Ever? Eagles Smother Packers, Bills CRUSH Broncos, Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel Jan 13, 2025

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Colin starts by reacting to the Commanders beating the Bucs on a walk off field goal and debates whether Jayden Daniels has been the best rookie quarterback in NFL history (2:45).

Then, Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and out” to break down all the early Sunday NFL action from wild card weekend!

They start with the Eagles smothering the Packers despite a pedestrian showing from Jalen Hurts and why the early turnover by the Packers forced Jordan Love into more reckless throws that eventually sunk them (18:00). They heap praise on Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and that they are “his” team (26:45).

They pivot to the Bills crushing the Broncos in a game they call “unwinnable” for Denver while the Bills looked flawless and believe THIS is the year the Bills are best equipped to make it to the Super Bowl (32:30).

They discuss whether the Steelers should trade head coach Mike Tomlin in order to acquire draft assets and shake things up for a franchise that has been stagnant for several years (48:00). They talk about why the Mike Vrabel/Patriots pairing is a match made in heaven and Colin predicts massive improvement for the Pats next season (55:30).

Finally, they address the fires in Los Angeles and Colin expresses his disgust with the politicization and criticism of the response from people who don’t live in or understand LA, but also address some reservations they both have about issues with governance in California (1:07:00).

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3 & Out - Ravens Soar by the Steelers, Texans handle the Chargers, Coaching carousel Jan 12, 2025

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John dives into another loaded NFL Saturday slate capped by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry leading the Baltimore Ravens to a dominant 28-14 victory over Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Middlekauff starts off by going in on the Steelers and their veteran head coach after another early playoff exit, and suggests that it’s time to move on from Mike Tomlin in the Steel City. John proceeds to say the Steelers need to take action now and move on from Tomlin in favor of a fresh face on the NFL coaching carousel, suggesting that they could trade the veteran head coach to maximize his value. John then tips his cap to an impressive Baltimore Ravens squad, led by an EVEN BETTER reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, and goes on to wonder how legit their Super Bowl chances really are. Next, Middlekauff dives into Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers unraveling against a locked-in Houston Texans defense, and explains why he was wrong about the Bolts going into this playoff tilt. John tips his cap to Demeco Ryans, CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans, anchored by star pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson, as the preseason-AFC darling advances past the first round of the postseason yet again. After, Middlekauff gives thoughts on the NFL’s coaching carousel including rumors of a far-along deal between Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots, the question marks surrounding the New York Jets litany of interviews and what’s going on with the Miami Dolphins.

3:50 - Ravens beat down the Steelers

24:36 - Texans take down the Chargers

33:20 - NFL’s coaching carousel

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3 & Out - CFP REACTION: Ohio State Beats Texas in 28-14 Semifinal Battle to advance to the Natty Jan 11, 2025

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John breaks down Ohio State defeating Texas 28-14 in the College Football Playoff’s semifinal. Led by a potent Buckeyes defense, Ohio State took down Steve Sarkisian, Quinn Ewers and the Texas Longhorns, punching their ticket to a National Championship appearance against Notre Dame. John starts off by tipping his cap to Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and the Ohio State Buckeyes for turning around their season after a tough loss to the Michigan Wolverines en route to a DOMINANT College Football Playoff run. John goes on to explain why Steve Sarkisian’s play calling ended up losing the game for the Longhorns, and compliments the Buckeyes high-powered offense and inventive game plan. After, John dives into Quinn Ewers struggles and what makes him unfit for the NFL before diving into former Georgia QB Carson Beck transferring to the Miami Hurricanes. Finally, John looks ahead to Ohio State and Notre Dame, led by former Buckeyes player and current Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman facing off against embattled team leader Ryan Day for all the marbles.

Later, John answers some of your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

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3 & Out - Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeat Penn State in THRILLING College Football Playoff battle Jan 10, 2025

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John is back breaking down Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame knocking off James Franklin’s Penn State squad by a score of 27-24 in the College Football Playoff’s Orange Bowl. John starts off by tipping his cap to Marcus Freeman and the red-hot fighting Irish before GOING OFF on Penn State quarterback Drew Allar for his poor play against a locked-in defensive unit. Next, Middlekauff tees off on James Franklin’s poor halftime adjustments and blasts Penn State for being unable to win the big game despite having more talent on the field than the banged-up Fighting Irish and explains why he wouldn’t blame the Tennessee Titans for taking star pass rusher Abdul Carter No. 1 overall in April’s NFL Draft. Then, John looks ahead to Notre Dame’s potential path to hoisting the National Championship trophy, and explains why this iteration of Notre Dame is more successful than any team under former Irish head coach, and former LSU head coach, Brian Kelly’s tenure. After, John wonders if Penn State’s title window is closing and suggests that it will only get more difficult for the Nittany Lions to win it all as the College Football Playoff grow.

Later, John is joined by The Action Networks betting Guru, Stuckey to breakdown the NFL playoff games and give you their best bets for each game.

4:20 - Notre Dame - Penn State reaction

32:44 - Stuckey Interview

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3 & Out - Future of the Raiders, 49ers make coaching changes, Kauff on Campus Jan 09, 2025

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John dives into what the future of the Raiders ownership could look like and how he can see Tom Brady taking over a majority stake of the team at some point. Next, he talks about the changes within the 49ers coaching staff and how this off-season is extremely important for the future of Kyle Shanahan. Later, John talks about the importance of coaches having the respect of their players and how if you don't have their respect you've lost the locker room.

Lastly, John is joined by "Intern Jackson" to preview the College Football Semi-Finals in this week's "Kauff on Campus."

8:50 - Future of the Raiders

12:20 - 49ers make changes

24:39 - Mike McDaniel and fines

29:51 - TGL Day One

39:02 - Kauff on Campus

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