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IN THE GAME - NFL Divisional Playoff Week; Chatham, Poppinga & Quinn Jan 13, 2016

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We've got a packed show that starts with the guys reviewing the CFB Championship Game, a game featuring plenty of NFL talent on both the Clemson and Alabama rosters. The guys then look back at NFL Wild Card Weekend, detailing the good, bad & lots of ugly to come from those four survival games, including some important special teams contributions, fumbling issues, and a look-what-I-found performance from the Packers offense. Finally, the guys look ahead to the Divisional round, and talk through the factors most likely to carry somebody through to the next round. Packers, Cardinals, Patriots, Chiefs, Seahawks, Panthers, Broncos and Steelers all on the table. Enjoy!

IN THE GAME - NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview with Chatham & Quinn Jan 06, 2016

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Chatham and Quinn go around the NFL Wild-Card Weekend bracket and break down the four contests. Can the Green Bay Packers find their lost offense against the surprising Washington Redskins? Will the Minnesota Vikings' deliberate and plodding style be enough if the Seattle Seahawks pour on the points in the frigid weather? In a matchup of surprise teams, will either the Kansas City Chiefs or Houston Texans make enough plays to advance to the divisional round? And finally, will we see that potent Pittsburgh Steelers offense we're used to seeing if DeAngelo Williams' ankle keeps him out? Or is the potential loss of a run game the opportunity the Bengals needed to advance past their rival? The guys end the show by evaluating the vacant NFL coaching postions and a brief discussion of the potential role of analytics in an NFL front office. Enjoy the show!

IN THE GAME w/ Chatham & Quinn: Holiday Edition Dec 23, 2015

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Jam-packed show as the guys dive into the Odell Beckham Jr. non-ejection and weather-ballooned suspension from the NFL. The guys discuss why the league can't seem to get the big things right when it comes to player safety and game integrity. Next, the guys give their insight on what it's like preparing for a big NFL game late in the season with all the good distractions of the holidays. Then the guys dive into the Pro Bowl voting, offering a peek at what the proces is like from a player's point of view, plus their picks for overlooked players in this year's voting. Finally, the guys look ahead to the weekend's biggest games, including Bengals-Broncos, Patriots-Jets, and Packers-Cardinals. Enjoy!

CFB BREAKDOWN - CFB Playoff Semifinal Preview & Heisman Talk Dec 09, 2015

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Chatham & Quinn return to finish out the final non-bowl weekend of the CFB calendar. Chatham makes his case that this season highlights the need for an expansion to an 8-team tournament, specifically using a blended FCS & bowl system model. The guys then dive into the particulars of the final four, talking through the matchups of the Michigan State Spartans vs the Alabama Crimson Tide, and the Clemson Tigers vs the Oklahoma Sooners. Quinn then offers some insight on the ever-expanding coaching carousel, including some interesting tidbits from a recent Bill Snyder speech on the subject. The guys finish off by exploring the cases of the three Heisman candidates in advance of this weekend's big vote. Hope you enjoy the show!

NFL Week 13 - IN THE GAME with Chatham & Poppinga Dec 03, 2015

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The guys get into the biggest NFL storylines of the week, including Johnny Manziel's continued backup role with the Cleveland Browns, the Chip Kelly saga with the Philadelphia Eagles, and the out-of-nowhere dominant Houston Texans. The guys then breakdown some down-the-stretch teams to keep an eye on, like the Seattle Seahawks and...wait for it...the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?! Finally, a heavy slate of games to preview for the weekend, including a potential battered New England Patriots rebound. All this and more. Hope you enjoy!

Championship Week - CFB BREAKDOWN, Chatham & Quinn Dec 03, 2015

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Chatham & Quinn dive into the newest version of the CFB Playoff Rankings, discussing the clearing paths for Oklahoma, Michigan State (or Iowa), Clemson and Alabama. The guys then discuss the plausibility of a change on the back of the Top 4, examining the cases for Stanford, Florida, UNC, and even Ohio State if chaos were to ensue this weekend. The guys then give their final review of the Heisman candidates, including Deshaun Watson, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, and Baker Mayfield. Finally, Brady makes a case against the peculiar exclusion of Navy QB Keenan Reynolds from at least a trip to NY. Enjoy!

NFL Week 11 - IN THE GAME with Chatham & Poppinga Nov 20, 2015

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Former NFL players Matt Chatham & Brady Poppinga return to preview a huge weekend of uncertain NFL storylines and top matchups. The guys dive into what's made the surprising Minnesota Vikings tick as they face the Green Bay Packers with an opportunity to take control of the NFC North. Can Tony Romo hit the ground running for the Dallas Cowboys offense in his return from injury without any room for error in the standings? Can Brock Osweiler be an upgrade to a Denver Broncos offense that's been flat on its back? Can the Buffalo Bills finally control New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in the absence of Julian Edelman? And in the weekend's best matchup, what Cincinnati Bengals team shows up in Arizona to face the red-hot Cardinals? We've got a jam-packed show for you, so sit back and enjoy!

Week 12 CFB BREAKDOWN - Chatham & Quinn Nov 19, 2015

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Matt Chatham and Brady Quinn take the hot-off-the press playoff rankings and talk through the top three 1-loss teams in the rankings (Alabama, Notre Dame & Oklahoma). Did the committee get it right this week? The guys also dive into the bizarre situation of Brady's alma mater invading Boston and Fenway Park this weekend for another installment of the Shamrock Series, this year with the Irish playing a "home" game in Boston College's backyard. Is it right to plaster "Notre Dame" all over the hallowed grounds of a Boston institution like Fenway? The fellas finish up looking ahead to the weekend matchups with big playoff implications, including Ohio State- Michigan State, TCU-Oklahoma and Baylor-Oklahoma State. . Enjoy!

Week 11 CFB BREAKDOWN - Chatham & Quinn Nov 11, 2015

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Matt Chatham and Brady Quinn are back to walk through the 2nd edition of CFB Playoff rankings and debate where the committee stands -- from their apparent disdain for the Big 12, to the uncertain road ahead for the PAC 12, to an Iowa team that keeps turtling up the list, to an ACC conference that's looking Clemson or bust. Outside the Power 5 conferences, Quinn's Notre Dame Fighting Irish appear in the Top 4 for the first time, and Houston curiously continues to get no respect from the committee. The guys also walk through the controversy at the end of the Nebraska-Michigan State game and talk officiating solutions that need to show up in both college and professional football. Enjoy!

Week 10 CFB BREAKDOWN - Chatham & Quinn Nov 04, 2015

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Chatham & Quinn pick apart the newly-released CFB Playoff Rankings and the initial Top 4 of 1) Clemson 2) LSU 3) Ohio State and 4) Alabama. Is the PAC 12 already in trouble with no team in the Top 10? Is the committee screwing with people by placing a 1-loss Alabama in the Top 4 a week before they play LSU? Is the idea of two Big 10 teams in the final four all that crazy? Is Clemon just on a short-term rental of the top spot? All this and a look ahead at the weekend's big games: Alabama-LSU, FSU-Clemson, TCU-Oklahoma State and more... Enjoy!

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