Geoff Schwartz Is Smarter Than You

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Big Ten Confusion & Alex Smith’s Comeback Aug 18, 2020

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Geoff weighs-in on Big Ten players still pushing to play, Jerry Jones vowing to have fans in Dallas and Alex Smith’s inspiring and risky comeback; also: Dez Bryant in Baltimore, the return of Hard Knocks and Big Ben. Plus, find out why Geoff hates the beach.

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Projected AFC North & NFC North Team Win Totals Aug 13, 2020

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Geoff & Matt share advice for each AFC & NFC North team's win total projection heading into the season. This year's bounce-back team might surprise Cheeseheads. Plus, could Lamar Jackson win a rushing title? All that and more.

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College Football's Scattered Leadership Aug 11, 2020

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Power Five conferences are not in sync — even as Trevor Lawrence and dozens of players express a desire to play the 2020 season. Geoff explains why the conference leadership is moving slowly. Also, was Deion too old-school for shaming NFL players who opt-out? And we'll discuss Tom Brady's newfound playbook dilemma.

#WeWanttoPlay: (2:05)

Deion: (24:54)

Tom Brady: (30:17)

'Move the Line' Betting Segment: (37:24)

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Projected AFC East & NFC East Team Win Totals Aug 06, 2020

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Matt Ford returns to the show with gambling advice in a fantasy-style confidence draft of win totals for every NFC East & AFC East team this season. We presume each team will play 16 games and you can't tell us otherwise.

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Players are Making Demands & Opting-Out Aug 04, 2020

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The NFL's COVID-19 opt-out deadline is now official (Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.), Pac-12 players have made their list of demands and we'll make predictions for quarterbacks getting a fresh start in 2020. Plus, how long will The Rock's XFL actually last?

Cold Open: Devin McCourty

NFL Opt-Out Deadline: (4:05)

Pac-12's #WeAreUnited: (16:51)

Old Faces, New Places: (34:17)

'Move the Line' Betting Segment: (41:30)

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Maintaining Optimism & Learning From COVID-19 Outbreaks Jul 28, 2020

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At least 13 Miami Marlins players and personnel tested positive and concern has spread to NFL media and players alike. Geoff and Gabe break down why caution is the path forward. Later, they'll discuss why first round draft picks aren't overrated & how slimmed-down telecasts will affect on-field play this season.

Growing concern: (1:20)

Jamal Adams: (20:15)

Distanced telecasts: (28:29)

'Move the Line' Betting Segment: (39:16)

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NFL, NFLPA Agree to Test Players Daily Jul 21, 2020

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The NFL and the NFL Players Association reached an agreement Monday on daily testing for COVID-19 for at least the first two weeks of training camp. Geoff explains why this is such a huge leap forward . Later, we'll unpack how training camps will adversely affect rookies & what types of bets you should place this season.

#WeWanttoPlay: (0:42)

Training Camp: (20:32)

COVID Gambling: (27:39)

'Move the Line' Gambling Segment: (32:27)

Respecting Ben Stiller: (44:05)

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Who Loses When the NFL Misses Games? Jul 17, 2020

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Geoff's back on a special solo podcast with an update on how NFLPA concerns are evolving, Derrick Henry's contract extension, Dak Prescott's lack of a new contract extension and college football's late-arriving COVID guidelines. JJ Watt & NFLPA concern: (0: 28) Derrick Henry: (9:09) Dak Prescott: (14:53) NCAA guidelines: (19:19)

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College Football is in a Bad Spot Jul 14, 2020

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College football is in a bad spot. The Big 10 and Pac 12 canceled non-conference games and other power-five programs may soon follow. Geoff explains why this is a good idea. And later, we'll take a closer look at the odd order of Madden 21's quarterback ratings. NFLPA updates: (3:15) College football realities: (13:10) Madden ratings: (24:10) 'Move the Line' betting segment: (30:41)

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Responding to Anti-Semitism in Football Jul 10, 2020

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Geoff's back on another bonus episode to discuss DeSean Jackson's inflammatory, anti-Semitic post and his response. Then, he'll explain how helpful the NFL's new coronavirus protocols really are; and why intra-conference schedules is a good idea for college football. Cold Open: Julian Edelman DeSean Jackson: (0:57) Return to play guidelines: (6:54) Scheduling college football: (9:40)

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