The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

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Full Show: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Sep 09, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima examine the fallout from the Western Michigan and Michigan officiating controversy and review Baker Mayfield's lucrative extension with the Buccaneers. They are joined by Zac Jackson and several divisional experts to preview the upcoming NFL season and analyze ownership changes for the Cleveland Guardians.

(00:02:25) Radio Station Morning Banter

(00:05:15) Local Convenience Store Reviews

(00:07:45) Steinbrecher Criticism Of Michigan

(00:18:45) Baker Mayfield Extension Analysis

(00:28:30) Comparing Baker To Deshaun

(00:41:35) Zac Jackson Browns Preview

(00:50:15) Drafting Future Browns Quarterbacks

(01:03:15) College Football Quarterback Rankings

(01:17:50) Cleveland Fan Season Pessimism

(01:26:25) Around The AFC North

(01:35:20) Steelers Rivalry And Expectations

(01:42:25) Guardians Minority Ownership Changes

(01:50:30) Sports Ownership Financial Models

(01:54:00) Michigan Academic Arrogance Debate

(02:04:40) Commissioner Steinbrecher Live Interview

(02:16:10) Akron Football Innovation Strategy

(02:25:40) Quarterback Market Tier Discussion

(02:35:25) Deshaun Watson Audition Weeks

Hour 1: Baker's Big Payday and The Browns' Watson Lesson Sep 09, 2026

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Ken and Lima react to Baker Mayfield's massive contract extension with the Buccaneers and debate whether the Browns should have learned a harder lesson from the Deshaun Watson trade. They also break down the MAC's appeal regarding the Michigan-Western Michigan game clock error and the national fallout for the Wolverines.

(00:01:50) Lima's Early Morning Horn

(00:07:36) MAC Clock Controversy Letter

(00:14:04) Albert Breer on Michigan

(00:19:52) Baker's Massive Extension

(00:29:54) Baker Joining a Rival

(00:38:04) The Deshaun Watson Lesson

Hour 2: Zac Jackson: Deshaun Watson Has Nothing to Challenge NFL Defenses Sep 09, 2026

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Zac Jackson of The Athletic shares a harsh assessment of Deshaun Watson's future in Cleveland, suggesting a very short leash for the struggling quarterback. Anthony and Tony analyze the disconnect between fans and the coaching staff regarding the depth chart. They also reflect on Baker Mayfield's growth and preview the high-stakes matchup between Ohio State and Texas.

(00:02:02) Zach Jackson on Watson's Future

(00:08:00) Watson vs Baker Mayfield

(00:12:56) Taylen Green and Shedeur Sanders

(00:18:57) Replay: Watson Over/Under

(00:25:20) Baker Mayfield's Extension

(00:36:44) Reacting to Watson's Reality

Hour 3: Denzel Ward joins Travis Kelce in Cleveland Guardians Ownership Sep 09, 2026

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the addition of Denzel Ward and Travis Kelce to the Cleveland Guardians ownership group. They also critique the culture surrounding Michigan football and debate the perceived elitism of the Wolverines' fan base. The discussion includes season previews for the Ravens, Bengals, and Steelers.

(00:01:50) Ravens Season Preview

(00:06:45) Bengals Defense Analysis

(00:10:45) Steelers Replacement Excitement

(00:19:08) Guardians Minority Owners

(00:24:50) Private Equity Ownership

(00:32:35) Michigan Football Criticism

(00:36:25) Ohio State Memories

Hour 4: MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher on WMU-Michigan Fallout Sep 09, 2026

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MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to explain the technical failures and protocol lapses during the controversial conclusion of the Western Michigan and Michigan game. They also discuss Akron's fan play-calling initiative and evaluate the pressure on Deshaun Watson to perform for Browns fans.

(00:01:50) Jon Steinbrecher Interview

(00:06:00) Overturning Official Decisions

(00:10:05) Advocating For MAC Teams

(00:14:00) Akron Fan Play-Calling

(00:20:50) Baker Mayfield & Shedeur Sanders

(00:25:45) Arch Manning Draft Hype

(00:34:45) Todd Monken on Deshaun Watson

(00:38:50) Watson’s Performance Pressure

Ken's Verdict on Deshaun Watson: This Weekend Is His Two-Week Audition Sep 09, 2026

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Ken and Anthony revisit Todd Monken's diplomatic take on Deshaun Watson's postgame comments about fans, but they're skeptical it papers over the real issue heading into a homecoming matchup against his old team. Ken argues the next two weeks are effectively a trial run for Watson, since a poor showing at home could force a quick switch to Shedeur Sanders regardless of whether the rookie is truly ready.

Ken to Shedeur Truthers: Baker's Contract Proves the NFL Disagrees With You Sep 09, 2026

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Ken fires back at online Shedeur Sanders defenders claiming he's a top-two quarterback when healthy, arguing Baker Mayfield's new deal proves the league views him as good but not elite. He and Anthony pivot into a debate over Arch Manning's draft stock and whether Shedeur's fifth-round slide was really about talent or about him and his family limiting which teams he'd talk to.

Dr. Jon Steinbrecher: How Two Unsynced Clocks Cost Western Michigan a Win Sep 09, 2026

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MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher joins Ken and Anthony to break down the technical mix-up behind Western Michigan's disputed loss, explaining how two unsynced clock feeds in the Big Ten's replay system led officials to misapply the established protocol. He also addresses why the conference isn't pursuing legal action, praises Western Michigan's classy response to the controversy, and weighs in on Akron's fan-controlled play-calling promotion

Ken's Real Beef With Michigan's Holier-Than-Thou Act Sep 09, 2026

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Ken makes clear he doesn't hate Michigan, but he can't stand the program acting above the fray on scandals while pretending football matters less to them than academics, contrasting it with Ohio State fans who at least own their history. He and Anthony revisit J.J. McCarthy's underwhelming title-winning résumé and argue the whole country is now rooting against Michigan heading into their Oklahoma matchup after the disputed Western Michigan finish.

Denzel Ward Just Became a Guardians Owner Sep 09, 2026

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Ken and Anthony try to guess how much it costs to become a minority owner of the Guardians after Denzel Ward and Travis Kelce joined new investor David Blitzer's ownership group, landing somewhere between five and ten million dollars with zero math to back it up. They debate whether Blitzer's sprawling portfolio (76ers, Commanders, Devils, and more) means the Guardians get a real spending splash or just more private-equity-style restraint, while ranking which local celebrity investors they're actually allowed to yell at.

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