Evan & Tiki

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Josh Allen’s Dominance Is Daunting for the Jets Sep 18, 2026

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Josh Allen’s dominance puts the Jets’ long-term challenge in sharp focus. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber marvel at Allen’s rushing ability, durability and command of Buffalo’s offense after another explosive Bills performance, while acknowledging how difficult it will be for the Jets to eventually knock Buffalo off in the AFC East. But Allen’s career still comes with one massive question: can he finally win a Super Bowl? Evan and Tiki debate how much January success should define an otherwise brilliant quarterback, why Patrick Mahomes still gets the edge in the postseason, and whether Allen will eventually break through. They also explain why the Jets do not necessarily need a quarterback as good as Allen to beat Buffalo, pointing to the Rex Ryan era as proof that the right roster can still take down a superior quarterback.

Mets Get Swept By Pete Alonso and the Orioles | 'Rico Brogna' Sep 18, 2026

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Pete Alonso didn't take long to hit his 301st home run of his career as he sends one to the seats in he series finale. Follow that up with three more home runs later in the game and the Orioles beat up on the Mets. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Thursday Full Show: Aaron Judge is Injured, Evan Hates a Jets White Out Sep 17, 2026

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Aaron Judge is injured again, is there worry? Plus Evan has an issue with the Jets home opener

Hour 1: Aaron Judge Injury Puts Yankees’ October Hopes on Edge Sep 17, 2026

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Aaron Judge’s latest injury scare has the Yankees staring at a major October concern. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate how worried fans should be after Judge exited with lower-body tightness, whether he can possibly be fully healthy for the postseason, and why protecting him as the designated hitter may now be necessary. That decision could force major lineup changes involving Ben Rice, Luis Garcia, George Lombard Jr. and Anthony Volpe. With the AL East slipping away, the Yankees’ priority shifts toward getting ready for October. Plus, Evan unloads on Pete Alonso’s surprising Yankee Stadium comment after his emotional return to Citi Field, while the crew examines why the Mets’ failure to properly replace Alonso made his homecoming even more painful for fans.

Hour 2: Steve Cohen’s Pete Alonso Celebration Infuriates Evan Roberts Sep 17, 2026

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Steve Cohen standing and applauding Pete Alonso’s game-tying 300th career home run sets off Evan Roberts. Evan’s frustration is not simply that the Mets owner celebrated a moment that hurt his own team. It is that Cohen could have kept Alonso in New York, never made him an offer this offseason, then publicly celebrated his return to Citi Field. Tiki Barber is far less bothered, while Shaun Morash questions what Cohen’s reaction says to the players still wearing Mets uniforms. The hour also turns to Garrett Wilson’s understanding of long-suffering Jets fans and Alijah Vera-Tucker admitting how losing can become normal. Evan predicts Elliott Ramos will make a postseason impact for the Yankees, the Knicks’ championship ticket prices spark disbelief, and the Giants-Rams matchup creates a hilarious debate over whether Shaun should use the Rams as emotional insurance in his knockout pool.

Hour 3: Knicks Slash Prices After $1,000 Opening Night Shock Sep 17, 2026

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The Knicks abruptly paused individual ticket sales after opening-night prices soared past $1,000 for the cheapest seats, blaming a pricing mistake and promising refunds. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether it was truly an error or whether fan backlash forced Madison Square Garden to reverse course. Plus, Tiki explains Tyrone Tracy’s fumbling problem and why ball security could decide the Giants’ matchup with the Rams, the crew revisits how Yankee fans welcomed Reggie Jackson back to the Bronx, and Evan refuses to let the Jets bully him into wearing white for their home-opener whiteout against Green Bay.

Hour 4: Bills Erase O.J. Simpson from New Stadium's Wall of Fame Sep 17, 2026

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Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash debate the Buffalo Bills' decision to exclude O.J. Simpson from the Wall of Fame at their new stadium. They also discuss the New York Jets' controversial whiteout home opener and provide picks for the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Bills and the Detroit Lions.

(00:01:50) Juan Soto Position Change

(00:04:50) Jets Whiteout Game Controversy

(00:10:45) Mets Management and David Stearns

(00:17:14) O.J. Simpson Wall of Fame

(00:29:30) Bills vs Lions TNF Picks

(00:34:15) New York Jets Identity

(00:38:05) Weather and Jets Game Prep

O.J. Simpson Debate Puts Giants’ Standards Under Fire Sep 17, 2026

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The Bills’ decision to leave O.J. Simpson off the Wall of Fame display at their new stadium turns into a much more uncomfortable debate for New York sports. Evan argues that Simpson’s football history should still be acknowledged, while Tiki believes Buffalo is justified in moving on from a player whose legacy became defined by far more than football. Then the argument comes home to the Giants. Lawrence Taylor becomes the key example as Evan challenges where teams should draw the line when honoring controversial franchise legends. If O.J. is removed from public celebration, what standard should New York teams apply to their own complicated icons?

Yankees History Destroys the Pete Alonso Criticism Sep 17, 2026

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Yankee fans criticizing Mets supporters for cheering Pete Alonso have a problem: history shows the Bronx did the same thing for Reggie Jackson. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash revisit Jackson’s 1982 return to Yankee Stadium, when fans gave him a huge ovation after he homered off Ron Guidry, and Shaun unloads on anyone trying to lecture Mets fans now. The crew also debates the Jets’ first-ever whiteout against Green Bay, with Evan refusing to ditch his green jersey just because the team asked fans to wear white. Plus, the Yankees’ fading AL East hopes hinge on Tampa Bay finally losing, and Sterling Shepard’s return to New York inspires a look at some of the strangest crosstown reunions in local sports.

Knicks’ $1,000 Ticket Disaster Sparks Immediate Reversal Sep 17, 2026

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The Knicks suddenly paused individual ticket sales after opening-night seats appeared with a get-in price above $1,000. Madison Square Garden blamed a pricing mistake, promised to roll prices back to last year’s levels plus a 12% increase and said buyers would receive refunds. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the Knicks genuinely screwed up or simply retreated after getting hammered by fans. The conversation then shifts to Jameis Winston’s growing importance with the Giants. Tiki explains why Winston has become such a valuable leader behind Jaxson Dart, while the crew points to one sideline moment that showed exactly how quickly Winston looks out for the Giants quarterback.

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