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S1E72 - Skol Vikings!; Shaun Wade's OSU return; Sam Wyche recruited Spiels; Is your spiritual scoreboard accurate? Jan 06, 2020

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Today:

Vikings' win means a happy Mr. Spielman

Shaun Wade's return means OSU gets its first W of 2020

OSU hoops is in a bad place figuratively and, this week, literally

What does Spiels think of Browns coaching candidate Robert Saleh

Brady and the Patriots lose. Is that the end of an era?

Classy Josh McCown goes out in classy fashion

A perspective on forgiveness that might help you get over that hurdle

Do you keep a spiritual scoreboard? If so, are you sure it's accurate?

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S1E71 - Fiesta hangover; Browns blow it up again; Urban's NFL challenge; Forgiveness isn't routine, but it's necessary (and so is a routine) Jan 03, 2020

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Today:

Bruce is back from a 2,000-mile drive home from Arizona, which he turned into a mental toughness test the Spielman Brothers would be proud of.

We still have some Fiesta Bowl hangover lingering

Joe Burrow's season is perhaps the most-astounding we've ever seen

Harbaugh needs a QB. The fact he keeps taking transfers isn't wrong. But the transfers he's getting aren't the answer.

The Browns are starting over again.

Does the structure owner Jimmy Haslam outlined make sense?

Mike McCarthy was the first interview. He should have been the last.

Would Urban Meyer work in the NFL?

Luke Fickell wins 11 again. Can he get the OSU job from Cincinnati?

Don Brown's defensive strategy is dumb, given Michigan's talent

Routine gets a bad rap. Bruce missed his, and is glad to get back into it

Chris gives wise counsel on a key question to ask when you've been wronged, and how you progress from there.

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S1E70 - Monday blues over Fiesta frustration; Freddie's farewell in CLE; Be strong/be kind Dec 30, 2019

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Today:

Lots of Fiesta fallout, including where the game was lost

Was it the fault of the refs or the Red Zone?

In every great game, and this was a GREAT game, there are a bunch of plays that you forget. Here are some.

Have you ever seen a game where as many star players had to leave the field for at least one play?

The Fiesta Bowl had everything but on-field chippiness, which testifies to how great both programs are

Dabo and Lawpaid tribute to OSU, which took class

Ryan Day struck exactly the right tone afterward

Who's leaving for OSU and what is the schedule challenge in 2020?

Freddie Kitchens gets fired, and it's the right move.

Baker Mayfield needs to realize he can be great, but he can also keep himself from being great

Faith corner shares our favorite verse and how it shapes our conduct and reactions to others

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S1E69 - Immediate reaction: Clemson 29, OSU 23. Buckeyes had chances; Replay conspires against them Dec 29, 2019

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It's 4:27 a.m. in the East after OSU's 29-23 loss to Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl.

The replay overturn of Jordan Fuller's scoop and score will be lamented forever.

Was this a great game or just a close game?

Did the two teams prevent each other from playing well enough for it to be a classic?

Can we appreciate it as a classic, given the fact OSU lost?

J.K. Dobbins ankle injury could have changed the game

So might his touchdown catch on the screen pass that he dropped.

And replay overturned a J.K. Dobbins TD, but that was the right call.

Trevor Lawrence is no joke.

Neither is Travis Etienne.

Neither is Justin Fields or Jeff Okudah.

Mr. Spielman will join Monday afternoon and we'll get his perspective.

Until then, OSU hoops is also ranked second and has a shot at the national championship, too.

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S1E68 - Urban Meyer helps with a comprehensive analysis of Clemson-OSU; Farewell Andy and Freddie; Reflections on 2019 Dec 27, 2019

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This is our Clemson-OSU preview for the Fiesta Bowl on Friday night.

Bruce asks Urban Meyer what will make the difference in the outcome

What are the two areas where Clemson could be vulnerable to OSU?

What is the one thing OSU fans should be concerned about with Clemson?

Andy Dalton may be playing his last game as a Bengal Sunday against the Browns

Freddie Kitches better be coaching his last game with the Browns on Sunday against the Bengals.

Bruce reflects on 2019 and what he's praying for in 2020.

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S1E67 - OSU arrives at Fiesta; Dabo scouts Buckeyes; Urban's future; Browns could learn from @CantGuardMike; Christmas is a gift to you Dec 23, 2019

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Buckeyes land in Valley of the Sun and go straight to the practice field

Dabo scouts OSU and it looks very, very familiar to him

The job Dabo and Ryan Day have done with their teams is pretty remarkable

Another NFL Sunday means more rumors and reports about Urban Meyer's future.

Speils works an offensive barn-burner in DC. Did he suffer flashbacks to his ESPN days?

The Browns give us more examples of their dysfunction

The Browns also give us a stunning lesson in clock mismanagement

Bruce says the nonsense makes the decision on Freddie Kitchens' future an easy one

Baker Mayfield gets a figurative scolding from a bygone era of Browns greatness

Cleveland should emulate former Buckeye Michael Thomas.

Andy Dalton rallies the Bengals, who nevertheless remain the Bengals

Congratulations, Bengals, you are on the clock

Joe Burrow will be a Bengal. He's already a great example of using your platform to benefit others

Christmas is more than giving and getting gifts. It's about the gift you've been given and whether you'll choose to accept it.

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S1E66 - A deep dive on key match-ups OSU vs. Clemson; Could Andy Dalton work as Joe Burrow's backup?; Plant good seeds, get a good yield in all things in life Dec 20, 2019

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How much prep is too much prep for Clemson?

Does Clemson have an edge, significant or slight, because this is its fifth straight Playoff appearance?

Someone -- now, who could that be?? -- asked Ryan Day a question about Urban being 46th on ESPN's list

Interesting how Chase Young likely gets matched up against Ohio 5-star Jackson Carman

Does Clemson come up with a contingency plan or just trust Jackson Carman on Young

Spiels says if Young is as good as advertised, he needs to win one-on-one matchups

How Clemson will test Ohio State in a way it hasn't been tested yet

Watch out for this Clemson dude who hasn't been able to play all season. All regular season.

Ohio State's defensive transformation is amazing; how does Clemson compare?

Clemson routinely puts a linebacker on opposing slot receivers. Could that work?

Ohio State wins the 10-year Big Ten title race, by a loooooooong way

Would Andy Dalton work as Joe Burrow's $17-million backup?

Without the Transfer Portal, think of the stories we would be denied in College Football this year

Win a free year's membership for you and your spouse to Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club

An emailer blames ESPN for the rise of Clemson's football program

Leagues need dominant legacy programs for that league to be relevant. So, get with it, Michigan, USC

The essential ingredients for college football programs to dominate over time

Remember Tom Herman, OSU's offensive coordinator in 2014? Well, he better get busy/

Plant good seeds, get good crops. In friendship, work, life and faith.

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S1E65 - National Signing Day; Remembering Hayden Fry and coaches' impact on players; The Freddie Dilemma; You can't hide, but you can conquer Dec 18, 2019

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Spiels is home in Ohio, Bruce is on the road in Arizona

National Signing Day...Spiels memories of his own

Watch out for the non-headliner in OSU's class. Often, they become a great player.

Iowa legend Hayden Fry dies at age 90. He has some interesting Buckeye history, and Spielman-related history

Coaches are so impactful on players' lives at every level.

Speaking of coaches, we have to speak of Freddie Kitchens, and whether he should remain Browns head coach

More items for our Browns Dysfunction calendar

An inspirational scripture from the Gospel of Luke, and how you can conquer the battle you think you're losing.

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S1E64 - Urban goes to Washington; Dwayne Haskins' NFL future; Browns imploding; Burrow's Heisman; An affirmative email Dec 16, 2019

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Today:

More airline delays for Spiels

Washington was the center of the NFL Rumorverse Sunday and Chris was right in the middle of it

Yes, he talked to Urban, who was in Dan Snyder's owner's box

Would Urban be able to relinquish control to a coach he hired as an NFL team president?

If the Redskins hire Urban, should OSU fans be worried about Ryan Day coaching Dwayne Haskins?

How did Haskins look this time, compared to his NFL debut, which Chris also witnessed?

Browns lose in Arizona (as Bruce predicted) and we have more items for our Browns' Dysfunction calendar

A brutal assessment of things in Cleveland from the team's play-by-play announcer

We disclose our Heisman ballots

Joe Burrow's Heisman speech

An emailer makes our day

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S1E63 - Clemson-OSU is a heavyweight fight; Chase Young sack-less in 2 games; We're still not over Urban 46th; Hoops is No. 3; Dec 13, 2019

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Today:

Ohio State and Clemson has the feel of an old-school heavyweight title fight

Chase Young held without a sack against Michigan and Wisconsin. Does that mean he had no impact?

Urban 46th. Yes, we covered it, but we're still not over it.

Anybody notice that Ohio State hoops is No. 3 in the country.

Spiels is engaging with Lions' fans and trying to police his tone while he does

Talk to people, not over people

Browns at Cardinals. Better watch it.

Odell Beckham...is he worth a No. 1 pick? Too much or not enough?

Some harsh reviews of Bruce, and he understands it and owns it.

Take advantage of technology to follow up immediately when you think of others

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