The Southbound Sports Show
By Leahey Media LLC
The Southbound Sports ShowApr 17, 2024
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01:04:26
Caitlin Clark Does Not Get Paid and Michigan Penalties
Caitlin Clark was drafted as the overall number one pick in the WNBA and most people were shocked at how little she made compared to other professions. The NHL playoff race is very tight and the NCAA gives Michigan double secret probation.
Apr 17, 202401:04:26
Caitlin Clark is the GOAT
Caitlin Clark caused the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team to have the most-watched basketball game of the year. Beating the NBA and men's college basketball. John Calipari announced he is leaving Kentucky and is rumored to take the job at Arkansas. The UFL saw its tv ratings drop below a million viewers a game while the NFL continues to focus on Jim Harbaugh.
Apr 10, 202456:40
The UFL and the Final Four
The UFL kicked off its season going against the college basketball tournaments. NC State has advanced to the Final Four in both women's and men's basketball. Michigan avenged its loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament to make it to the Frozen Four for the third consecutive year.
Apr 03, 202456:24
Sweet Sixteen and Kickoff Changes
NC State has made an unexpected run to the Sweet Sixteen as the media tries to keep the ACC together. Michigan steals a basketball coach from Louisville. Ohtani is caught in a gambling scandal. The NFL changes the kickoff rules to a variation of the XFL rules.
Mar 27, 202401:10:16
Steelers Are Making Moves
The Steelers have traded for Justin Fields after acquiring Russell Wilson and are now linked to Justin Jefferson. They are trying to win now while the Vikings are entering a full rebuild. The ACC has been named in another lawsuit as Clemson tries to leave along with Florida State.
Mar 20, 202401:14:04
Russell Wilson to the Steelers and Other NFL Moves
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Russell Wilson for cheap with the Broncos paying the bulk of his salary. The Steelers traded Diontae Johnson to the Panthers. Kirk Cousins signs with the Falcons. Nick Saban is still complaining about NIL.
Mar 13, 202401:05:23
Big Ten Expanding Again and the NFL Cuts
The Big Ten is rumored to expand again before the 2026 college football season as the conference looks to lock in more autobids for the playoffs. The NFL teams are making cuts with Russell Wilson being the biggest trade bust in NFL history. The NFL combine had most players only compete in a handful of events.
Mar 06, 202401:15:18
Tyreek Hill Breaks a Leg
Tyreek Hill breaks a woman's leg doing football drills in his yard. The NFL combine results are in with no player ranked as a Pro Bowl talent or better. Michigan set a record with the most players invited to the combine with eighteen. The ACC accuses Florida State of a felony.
Feb 28, 202401:27:34
The Five Plus Seven College Football Playoff Model
The college football playoff committee has changed the number of automatic bids for conference champions to five. Florida State has court dates scheduled to battle the ACC while ESPN looks to spin off its own channels into a separate streaming package.
Feb 21, 202401:08:42
Taylor Swift Ruins the Super Bowl
Taylor Swift was able to make it back from Japan to watch the Chiefs win the Super Bowl for the third time in four years. The 49ers blew another lead in the big game with some questionable coaching decisions. ESPN is looking to lock in the rights for the college football playoffs going forward.
Feb 14, 202401:24:45
The NFL Pro Bowl Stinks and the NCAA Goes to Court
The flag football version of the NFL Pro Bowl was one of the worst football presentations on television, ever. The NCAA is facing lawsuits from Tennessee and Virginia while Dartmouth considers its basketball players employees.
Feb 07, 202401:11:50
Championship Games and Coaching Searches
After some miracle plays, the Chiefs and 49ers prevail to move on to the Super Bowl. Jim Harbaugh jumps back to the NFL with the Chargers as Sherrone Moore is promoted to head coach at Michigan. The Steelers are looking to hire Arthur Smith as OC.
Jan 31, 202401:20:32
NFL Interviews and Claiming National Championships
The NFL hiring process has been extended this year as teams give multiple candidates 2nd round interviews. The Detroit Lions make the NFC Championship game for just the 2nd time after a weekend full of missed field goals. Wikipedia has been changing the national championship claims for several schools even though the NCAA fully recognizes them.
Jan 24, 202401:14:60
Packers Upset Cowboys and the Steelers Snowstorm Loss
The Packers upset the Cowboys as Dallas once again lost early in the playoffs. The Steelers vs Bills game was delayed due to a snowstorm and fans had to shovel snow out of their own seats. Coaching rumors are heating up again as Harbaugh is interviewing with the NFL and Alabama hired DeBoer.
Jan 17, 202401:12:51
Nick Saban Retires and the Steelers QB Controversy
The Michigan Wolverines won the national championship over the Washington Huskies. Nick Saban announced his retirement. Pete Carroll was forced to step down. The Bears retain their coach. The Steelers have a quarterback controversy.
Jan 11, 202401:23:43
Michigan Wins the National Championship
The Michigan Wolverines finished an amazing season with a national championship win over the Washington Huskies. The Wolverines rushed for more yards than the Huskies' entire offense was able to gain as they cruised to a 34-13 win.
Jan 10, 202430:23
Highs and Lows of Bowl Season and Lions Get Screwed
Michigan takes down Alabama in the Rose Bowl while Washington beats Texas to set up a new-look Big Ten showdown in the national championship game. The Florida State Seminoles embarrass themselves against Georgia to leave the national championship game to decide the undisputed national champion. The NFL has a controversy of its own after the refs denied the Lions a game-winning two-point conversion of the Cowboys. Christian McCaffrey takes down a lot of fantasy football championship teams.
Jan 03, 202401:25:55
Christmas and Football Conspiracies
The NFL had a slate of games over Christmas weekend with the focus turning towards officiating once again. The Raiders are on a roll as they look for a new head coach and fantasy football is coming to an end. College football conspiracies have taken over bowl season with many asking for a change to the transfer schedule as more players opt out.
Dec 27, 202301:23:59
NFL Replays and the Death of College Bowl Games
The NFL still has issues with replays and getting the calls right after not giving the Jaguars a clear touchdown. The Chargers gave up and ruined a lot of fantasy football playoff games. The college football bowl season is another disappointment after continuous opt-outs from players across the country.
Dec 20, 202301:23:09
Fantasy Football Playoffs and Bowl Game Predictions
Fantasy football playoffs are here with NFL teams fighting for a playoff spot. ESPN says that Florida State fans are not upset anymore about missing the playoffs while they are looking to get out of the ACC. Bowl game predictions are here as we close in on one of the last bowl games.
Dec 13, 202352:53
Florida State Gets Screwed and the CFB Playoffs Suck
Florida State was screwed out of a chance for a national championship by the college football playoff committee highlighting the issues with the playoff format going forward. The ACC now has additional pressure on it to stay together after it was passed over for an SEC team.
Dec 06, 202301:37:10
Buckeye Tears and ACC Hate
Michigan beat Ohio State for the third year in a row but the Buckeyes stay at number six in the college football playoff poll. Experts are saying Florida State will drop out of the playoffs if Alabama upsets Georgia because they think the ACC is weak. The Steelers offense put up better numbers but still had trouble scoring points.
Nov 29, 202301:21:24
Matt Canada is Fired and Florida State Falls
Matt Canada is fired. Deshaun Watson breaks his shoulder and will miss the rest of the season. The Big Ten ends its investigation into Michigan after Jim Harbaugh accepts his three-game suspension. Jordan Travis suffers a season-ending leg injury that ESPN continues to show throughout the game.
Nov 22, 202301:26:34
Attack of the Big Ten and Coaches Getting Fired
The Big Ten officially suspended Jim Harbaugh for three games and Michigan was still able to beat Penn State on the road. Michigan has a hearing against the Big Ten on Friday as the regents explore leaving the conference. Coaches across college football and the NFL including Jimbo Fisher are getting fired.
Nov 15, 202301:28:37
Jim Harbaugh Suspension and In-Season Tournaments
The Big Ten sent a formal notification letter to Michigan regarding the sign-stealing allegations. Meanwhile, a former coach sent a shared spreadsheet of Michigan's signs to the AP claiming the allegation against Harbaugh is overblown. The NBA is going head-to-head with the NFL with its new in-season tournament where players play for money.
Nov 08, 202301:29:19
Halloween Trade Deadline and CFP Rankings
The NFL trade deadline saw a good number of deals go through including Chase Young to the 49ers and Rasul Douglas to the Bills. Michigan is still under investigation while it looks like Harbaugh is likely to sign a contract extension. The first college football playoff ranking has Ohio State as number one as predicted.
Nov 01, 202301:17:46
Stealing Signals and Cutting Kickers
The Michigan Wolverines are under investigation for stealing signals and is scheduled to meet with the NCAA this Thursday. Information is still coming out. The Rams cut their starting kicker even though he is one of the leaders in fantasy points scored this week.
Oct 25, 202301:09:54
Playoff Bye Weeks and Strength of Schedule
Major League Baseball is seeing their top teams getting eliminated due to the extended time off during the opening round bye week. College football faces the same issue with neutral site games after an extended layoff while lower seeds will get another home game to stay in game shape. Penn State travels to Ohio State to determine the pecking order in the Big Ten while Notre Dame and Pitt eliminate the Pac-12 and the ACC from receiving multiple bids to the playoffs.
Oct 18, 202301:07:51
Stadium Light Shows and Taking a Knee
The Atlanta Braves beat the Phillies on a spectacular double play to end the game and the stadium light show put everyone in the dark. The Big Ten has been taking a page from the NFL and giving injury reports on gameday which makes it easier to follow. The 49ers seem to be the top team in the NFC. Miami loses to Georgia Tech after not taking a knee to end the game.
Oct 11, 202301:10:38
NFL Games are Rigged and the Tiger King Fights Back
NFL fans are complaining about the games being rigged because Patrick Mahomes slid near the goalline instead of going for the score to cover the spread. The Tiger King is fighting Jordan Travis over his use of his trademark term. The XFL and USFL have announced a merger for next season.
Oct 04, 202301:20:54
Crazy Comebacks and Coaches on the Field
The Green Bay Packers came back from a 0-17 deficit to beat the Saints. The NFL is seeing major players continue to miss time with injuries. The Dolphins put up 70 points on the Broncos. Florida State beats Clemson for the first time in years and Ohio State squeaked out a win against Notre Dame.
Sep 27, 202301:07:15
Blue Ridge Rock Festival Refund Update and NFL Injuries
The COO of the Virginia International Raceway blamed festival attendees for the poor conditions of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival. The Blue Ridge Rock Festival said they are working on providing refunds but have not given any further updates. The NFL is seeing another spike in injuries and is using data-driven information to prevent them. Top college football programs decided to sleepwalk through week three while Travis Hunter was injured on a late hit.
Sep 20, 202301:27:04
Aaron Rodgers Out for the Season and Alabama Goes Down
Aaron Rodgers will be out for the season after tearing his Achilles tendon. The Cowboys destroyed the Giants. Alabama doesn't look good in a loss to Texas. Mel Tucker is suspended at Michigan State over a sexual assault allegation case.
Sep 13, 202301:04:39
College Football Upsets and Fantasy Football Draft Recap
Colorado headlined a weekend with some crazy upsets. The ACC looks like it is up to Florida State to win. The commercial times have increased from last year due to the clock changes. The NFL season is about to begin.
Sep 06, 202301:11:38
The Start of College Football and NFL Roster Cuts
The college football season kicked off without intriguing matchups in week zero. The NIL era is still giving the NCAA trouble as they do not consistently apply penalties. The NFL is making roster cuts but there doesn't seem to be a lot of recognizable names among the players being cut.
Aug 30, 202301:00:15
Fantasy Football Draft Picks and the Air Raid
Fantasy football drafts are starting to take place so we look at the top players from each position group and some potential sleeper candidates. Wisconsin is changing its offense to the Air Raid in the run-heavy Big Ten. Stanford is looking to give up its media rights in exchange for joining a new conference and relying on its endowment to fund its athletic teams.
Aug 23, 202301:11:46
NFL Preseason and the ACC Stays Together
The NFL preseason is in full swing with teams naming their starters and others making moves before the season starts. We look at key fantasy players and what roster moves affect them going into the season. The ACC votes to stop a merger with the Pac-12 and no other team makes a move to leave before the deadline.
Aug 16, 202356:17
Only the Pac-4 Remain and the NFL Preseason
The Big Ten has expanded to 18 teams after accepting Oregon and Washington from the Pac-12. The Big 12 took Utah, Arizona, and Arizona State leaving only four teams to make a Pac-4. The NFL preseason started with the Hall of Fame game which didn't even feature a lot of the star players for either team.
Aug 09, 202301:07:46
Colorado Joins the Big 12 and Broncos Under Fire
The Colorado Buffaloes are re-joining the Big 12 after television negotiations with the Pac 12 were disappointing. The Pac 12 now looks to Apple TV and streaming as a main part of its revenue. Florida State and Clemson are looking to leave the ACC. The Denver Broncos are losing players to injury as Sean Payton takes shots at the coaching from last season.
Aug 02, 202301:15:20
NFL Contracts and Harbaugh Faces 4 Game Suspension
NFL contracts are getting signs with Justin Herbert and Trevon Diggs leading the way. Popular NFL running backs go together to complain about their contract situations. Jim Harbaugh faces a potential four-game suspension for recruiting violations to start the season.
Jul 26, 202301:03:49
Hopkins Signs With Titans and The Vols Survive
Hopkins has signed with the Titans giving new life to Derrick Henry in fantasy football. Northwestern players try to fight back but time is not on their side. The Tennessee Volunteers escape significant punishment after getting caught paying players.
Jul 19, 202301:04:02
Fitzgerald Gets Fired by Northwestern
Pat Fitzgerald gets fired by Northwestern after a student report detailed hazing going back to the mid-2000s. Fitzgerald was originally placed on leave for two weeks after an investigation found he had no prior knowledge of the hazing. Bob Huggins tells WVU that he never officially retired.
Jul 12, 202301:04:27
The New Big 12 and the USFL Championship Game
The new fiscal year has created a new look Big 12 with even smaller stadiums and brands. The USFL championship game is a dud because of the lopsided divisions. ESPN makes massive layoffs while the Pac 12 is still looking for a new television deal.
Jul 05, 202301:02:28
Offseason Boredom and LSU Vacates Wins
The offseason is in full swing with the college world series ending. Les Miles had to vacate wins after playing an ineligible player. Former quarterback Ryan Mallet dies in a drowning accident and Leonard Fournette has his car catch fire on the highway.
Jun 28, 202347:27
EA Sports Hit With Lawsuit and Gambling in the NFL
EA Sports is hit with a lawsuit over the upcoming college football video game. The Blue Chip Ratio is seeing major inflation. Bob Huggins is out as the coach of West Virginia and the NFL is doubling down on restricting gambling in the league.
Jun 21, 202301:03:21
Olympic Esports and the We’re Back Tracker
The Olympics is sponsoring an Esports competition. The Nuggets win their first NBA championship as Vegas wins their first Stanley Cup. The USFL is as unbalanced as the SEC and the Big Ten. We also have created an official We're Back tracker for the upcoming college football season.
Jun 14, 202301:04:36
Summer Lifting and the Blue Chip Ratio
Summer lifting programs have started now that the school year has ended. The USFL television ratings are not looking good while the Ironman competition suffered a fatal camera crew accident. The NFL is investigating gambling issues while college football realignment rumors spin out of control with Miami and Notre Dame being admitted into the AAU.
Jun 07, 202301:11:40
Luck of the Celtics Runs Out and ESPN Fights the SEC
The Boston Celtics battled back from an 0-3 deficit against the Heat only to lose in game seven. Tom Brady now owns a part of the Raiders with speculation starting that he could play again if Garoppolo isn't able to play. ESPN does not want to pay the SEC more money if they move to a nine-game schedule while the Big Ten selections by NBC for prime time are underwhelming.
Jun 01, 202301:12:14
Getting Swept and the Transfer Portal
The conference finals series in both the NHL and the NBA could end in sweeps as the major market teams are getting eliminated. Big Ben said he hoped Kenny Pickett would be a bust. Pat Narduzzi calls out Deion Sanders over his roster management and the Pac-12 draws closer to an announcement on their television deal.
May 24, 202301:05:15
NFL Schedule and NCAA Television Picks
The XFL championship game delivered weak ratings while the Celtics came back to defeat the 76ers. The NFL schedule has been announced with one playoff game being broadcast online. The NCAA television picks are in while seven teams from the ACC explore breaking their own television contract.
May 18, 202301:15:42