Welcome to "Iceman and Coach"—your "Sports 101" guide to everything happening on and off the field. Join hosts Matt "Iceman" Frates and Brad "Coach" Powell as they break down the biggest stories in sports. This show is for everyone, from die-hard enthusiasts to casual fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the games they love. Every week, we explore the nuances of sports in a way that’s engaging and accessible, making complex topics relatable and fun. Dive into our community where we ...
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Iceman and Coach make rapid fire picks for Week 1 of College Football. As always, do not place wagers on our picks. This week's slate: Boston College at Florida St. LSU at USC North Dakota St. at Colorado Fresno St. at Michigan Notre Dame at Texas A&M Western Kentucky at Alabama Miami at Florida Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt Penn St. at West Virginia…
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Football Frenzy - Frauds in Tallahassee?
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Week 1 of college football is officially here and that means the first Football Frenzy! This week Iceman and Coach get into: 1. Week 0 results - How fraudulent is Florida State? 2. Coach Prime bans reporter from press conference. 3. The new Big Ten and conferences without divisions. 4. NFL roster moves and the 53 man roster. and more! --- Live ever…
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Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eastern Time) Call or Text I&C Sports with you opinion: +1 (703) 718-6314 Follow Iceman and Coach on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iandcsports Follow Pubtime Podcast on X: https://twitter.com/PubtimePodcast Follow Iceman and Coach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iandcsports --…
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Iceman and Coach get back in the driver's seat as they breakdown the upcoming college football season. In this episode: 1. Offseason storylines and the preseason Top 25 2. Looking at the Big 4 Conferences 3. Breaking down the slate for Week 0 and more! Don't miss it. --- 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:00 - Offseason Storylines 00:22:05 - ACC 00:34:2…
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Iceman and Coach are ready for the return of football! In anticipation the duo will look at the NFL landscape headed into the NFL season. Breaking down divisions and storylines. An announcement of the new show schedule also will be included. Don't miss out! For more in-depth NFL analysis, please subscribe to Political Football with Dave, Clev and S…
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Previewing the 2024 Summer Olympics (& more)
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Summer is in full swing and it is time for the Summer Olympics! Iceman and Coach return to catch up on the happenings in the sports world. In this episode: 1. Talking Summer Olympics 2. Discussing ESPN's Top 100 athletes since 2000 3. Percolating excitement for college football season. 4. NFL camps opening This and more. --- Live every Wednesday. R…
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Caitlin Clark "Snubbed" by USA Basketball
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The Iceman and the Coach return to talk about the continually crazy narratives around Caitlin Clark. Also: 1. Protecting your teammates 2. Best championship trophies in sports. 3. Baseball rivalries. Tune in and let us know your thoughts! Call or Text the show: (703)-718-6314 --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Easter…
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The month of May has had lots to talk about, and Iceman and Coach are all about breaking it down. On this week's episode: 1. Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut 2. Scottie Scheffler ... Arrested? 3. NBA Playoffs 4. Coach Prime on his X game. and more! Tune in! --- 00:1:45:00 - Introduction 00:12:10 - Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 00:29:45 - NBA vs College Baske…
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Iceman and Coach reunite for the first time this month to breakdown the happenings in sports. April saw a great many things happening, and there's a lot of context needed. On top for this episode: 1. John Calipari ditches Kentucky for Arkansas. 2. Caitlin Clark falls short in the Natty. 3. Poorly run franchises in the NFL Draft. This and more! --- …
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The offseason is in full swing and the 2024-25 Bradley squad is shaping up nicely. The return of Zek Montgomery and the commitment of Connor Dillon has the fanbase buzzing with excitement. Iceman, Coach, and the OG bring back the fanbase to get down into the weeds of the recruiting. On deck: 1. Breaking down Zek Montgomery and Connor Dillon 2. Play…
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With the emergence of popularity with women's college basketball, so has there been an emergence of negativity. Between Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Kim Mulkey, both journalists and fans alike have felt far too comfortable dehumanizing these women. Athletes and coaches are not perfect, and are under no obligation to be a role model. The question…
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Now that Bradley's 2023-2024 season has officially come to a close, the offseason moves have begun. Bradley has had some transfer portal news, both positive and negative, and The Valley has seen a ton of coaching and portal movement. The Iceman, Coach and OG get back together to discuss. On tap: 1. Bradley's Portal Movement (to date) 2. Valley coac…
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March Madness, Shohei Ohtani, and Sports Betting
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Fresh off a trip to the first and second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Iceman and the Coach are back with a fresh episode of I&C. During the episode, the hosts will break down: 1. March Madness - results, John Calipari, and the transfer portal. 2. The Shohei Ohtani sports betting scandal. 3. Caitlin Clark's scrutinized behavior during the women…
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Braves Talk: Thank You, Braves (with Bobby Hack)
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The Braves's Arch Madness journey ended at the hands of the Drake Bulldogs. While it wasn't the ending we wanted, there is plenty to be proud of. Tonight we hear directly from the Bradley fan base as we heap praise on this gutsy team. Join the Coach & OG for: 1. Praise from the fans. 2. The Braves Talk hosts' perspective. 3. Previewing a potential …
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This. Is. Arch! After a drubbing of UIC in the quarterfinals of Arch Madness, the Braves have their sights set on beating a pesky rival ... the Drake Bulldogs. The Iceman, Coach and OG are to break it all down, including: 1. Victory over UIC; huge second half. 2. Previewing Semifinal matchup vs. Drake. 3. Losing is not an option! Don't miss it! ---…
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Braves Talk: Previewing Arch Madness (with ESPN+'s Matt McClain)
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Arch Madness is here and the Bradley Braves are primed to make a deep run. The Braves Talk boys, Iceman, Coach & OG, welcome Matt McClain of Bradley's ESPN+ announce team to the show to break it all down. Tonight's topics: 1. Briefly breaking down the loss to Drake 2. Breaking down the first round of Arch Madness 3. Previewing Bradley's outlook at …
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Braves Talk: Celebrating a Senior Night Victory!
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It was Senior Night at Carver on Wednesday, and boy did the team respond in a rout of the hapless Salukis of SIU. With one game remaining before Arch Madness, it's time to celebrate our seniors and get into: 1. Basking in the rout of SIU. 2. Bradley's Arch Madness projection. 3. Regular season finale at Drake on Sunday. 4. Highlighting Bradley's se…
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Get out the brooms Bradley fans, as the Braves sweep the regular season series against the Lamebirds of Illinois State. With Bradley picking up some momentum, The Iceman, Coach and OG will get into: 1. Breaking down the win over ISU. 2. The OG's projections for Arch Madness 3. Previewing the big games in the Valley. Don't miss it! --- Live every We…
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Braves Talk: Duke Deen Appreciation Night!
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The Braves rebound from a loss in a BIG way with a blowout win over Missouri State. Duke Deen was the unquestioned star of the game, and we want to shower him with the praise he deserves! Also: 1. Breakdown of the Missouri St. win 2. Previewing Bradley's game versus Illinois State. 3. Projecting the Arch Madness field 4. OG Rick breaks down this we…
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Braves Talk: Bradley Braves vs Northern Iowa Panthers Preview
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After a get right win by the Bradley Braves, at home to UIC, it's time to breakdown the weekend to come for the Braves. To get you ready for the week ahead, Iceman, Coach and OG get into: 1. Reactions to the win versus UNI. 2. Previewing the upcoming away game versus Northern Iowa. 3. Looking ahead to critical MVC matchups this week. Another packed…
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Braves Talk: Previewing Bradley Braves vs UIC Flames
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After a second straight loss by the Bradley Braves, at home to Drake, it's time for the team to rebound with six games to go in conference play. To get you ready for the week ahead, Iceman, Coach and OG get into: 1. Reactions to the Drake loss. 2. Previewing the upcoming home game versus UIC. 3. Looking ahead to critical MVC matchups this week. Ano…
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Iceman & Coach's Super Bowl LVIII Preview
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Iceman and Coach get after it on Super Bowl Sunday! The biggest game of the year is here, as is the end of the NFL season. In today's episode: 1. Discussing the NFL awards and some controversial selections. 2. Breaking down the conference championship round - how we got to the Super Bowl. 3. Super Bowl game preview - keys to the game and more 4. Ic…
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Braves Talk: Bradley Braves vs Drake Bulldogs Preview
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Iceman, Coach and OG Rick return for the second installment of Braves Talk. The boys give their breakdown and reactions to Bradley's (@BradleyAthletics) road game at Evansville, and breakdown the big game against Drake this Saturday. As always, go Braves! Call or Text us to give your takes and we will play some on the show!: (703)-718-6314 Subscrib…
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Braves Talk: Bradley vs Illinois State Postgame Reactions
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In the first outing of a new series called "Braves Talk", Iceman and Coach get into the week that was in Bradley Basketball. Tonight will see: 1. Summary of the week's games. 2. Reaction to Bradley's win over Illinois State 3. Look ahead to next week's action for the Bradley Braves Don't miss it! Please subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube…
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Previewing the AFC & NFC Championship Games
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The NFL's Final Four is here, so Iceman and Coach will analyze the weekend that is to come: 1. Lamar Jackson vs Patrick Mahomes - who does the NFL want in the Super Bowl more? 2. Josh Allen - is he just the new Philip Rivers? 3. Dan Campbell vs Kyle Shanahan - grit vs glam, but does Shanny need this win to shake his lack of big game wins? 4. Who do…
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I&C Live: NFL Wild Card Weekend Reactions
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This week, Iceman and Coach get into the action that was NFL Super Wildcard Weekend. Including: 1. Dallas losing to the Packers and keeping Mike McCarthy 2. The Lions winning their first playoff game in over 30 years. 3. Baker Mayfield's redemption tour and the Eagles' implosion. 4. Outlook for the Divisional Round. 5. Coaching Moves Don't miss it!…
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Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith: Changing Sports Media
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The world of sports media has changed dramatically over the years. Long gone are the days of traditional journalism and highlight shows. Opinionated radio and TV is the wave of the future, and Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith are at the forefront of this wave. Pat McAfee and Stephen A made headlines recently for different reasons. Pat McAfee's relat…
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I&C Live: Discussing Football's Coaching Carousel
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Black Monday is always filled with NFL coaching news, but this week has been filled with historic news. On tap for tonight: 1. Coaching Changes: Nick Saban retires Bill Belichick steps away from the Patriots Pete Carroll out in Seattle Mike Vrabel fired Rumors about Harbaugh and Sirianni 2. Looking ahead to the NFL offseason Bears and Commanders ou…
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After the stunning news that Nick Sagan was retiring as head football coach at the University of Alabama, Iceman goes on the airwaves to give his thoughts. --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eastern Time) Call or Text I&C Sports with you opinion: +1 (703) 718-6314 Follow Iceman and Coach on TikTok: https://www.tiktok…
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I&C Live: Reaction to the CFP Semifinals and Dan Campbell's Coaching
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On the January 5th iteration of Football Friday, Iceman and Coach react to the epic College Football Playoff semifinal games. Did the better teams win? Who will ultimately win the national championship? The Detroit Lions are a good team this season, but the reporting of offensive lineman was the talk of the town after their loss to the Cowboys. Did…
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I&C Live: Closing out 2023! (with CFP previews)
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The year 2023 is coming to a close. Iceman and Coach bring you the last show of the year breaking down: 1. The College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. 2. The NFL playoff race 3. The Year in Sports 2023. Don't miss it! --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eastern Time) Call or Text I&C Sports with you opinion: +1 (…
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I&C Live: Debating Chiefs' and Seminoles' Fan Reactions (& more)
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It's Football Friday and there is a lot to get into! Between Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff and Kadarius Toney not understanding where to line up, Iceman and Coach get after it giving you their takes on the matter! --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eastern Time) Call or Text I&C Sports …
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Off The Rails: 2023 MLB Season | Flashing The Leather
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The 2023 MLB season is in the book, and the Texas Rangers are your World Series champions. I help put a bow on the first season of Flashing The Leather, Jonesy returns to Iceman Studios to send things off the rails. In this episode they break down: The Futures of the Rangers and Diamondbacks. MLB Postseason Awards The Ohtani Sweepstakes This and a …
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Josh McDaniels Fired, Kirk Cousins Injured, and the NFL Trade Deadline | Main Show
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The Iceman plays while the Coach takes a deserved break, and the NFL dominates the airwaves of I&C. The Las Vegas Raiders fired Josh McDaniels in the middle of the night. Should tell you everything you need to know about how they felt. The Kirk Cousins injury forced the Vikings to reshuffle the deck ahead of the trade deadline. Other teams, like th…
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Fans are sometimes delusional. Fan, short for fanatic, is a word that's all about passion and love for your sports team of choice. Within that fandom comes the idea that "we" know more than the coaches. Iceman and Coach debate this topic based on recent feedback for the show that Bailey Zappe is the best quarterback in the NFL. They also get into i…
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Professional sports are a cold business and the minute the greats slip we discuss their legacy. Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are struggling at 1-5, and many are calling for his job. Does he get to stay and reach Shula's record? Or is this all a ploy to tank the organization before he leaves? Also, the NFL looks to want to expand to E…
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Atta Boy Harper! | Ep. 4 | Flashing the Leather
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Jonesy is back! He joins the Iceman in the studio as the MLB Playoffs are in full swing! The Wildcard Round was a clean sweep, the byes in the Division Series proved to be more of curse than a blessing, and the Atlanta Braves cannot beat the Phillies. This and a WHOLE lot more! --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (East…
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Tim Wakefield's Legacy (& More) | Main Show
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With the Coach out of action, the Iceman goes into his bag of tricks for an old school monologue! In this episode, the Iceman gets into: The best stories of the year NFL season. The hat controversy at the Ryder Cup. Edge's debut in AEW The passing of Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield. --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Ea…
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Blackness and Greatness | Main Show
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Dave from Political Football joins the show in Coach's absence. Iceman and Dave dive into the polarizing narratives surrounding Coach Prime after this weekend's loss, the implied softness of Ohio State football, and which NFL coaches are in way over their heads. Don't miss a minute! --- Support Political Football on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Po…
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The Coach Prime Effect (w/ Clev Wason of Political Football) | Main Show
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Clev Wason, cohost of Political Football, joins the show to discuss the Colorado football phenomenon sweeping college football. Their rivalry game versus Colorado State saw pre-game and in-game drama in the form of dirty play and insensitive comments. Is dirty play a choice? Iceman and Clev also visit the NFL and discuss the potential season outcom…
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Mel Tucker and Aaron Rodgers: Two Unfortunate Situations | Main Show
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Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker made headlines after a USA Today article detailed accusations of harassment made by sexual assault advocate Brenda Tracy. With a slew of back and forth statements made by each camp, Iceman and Coach wade into these waters to talk through all sides; knowing they will never ever have all of the facts. Aar…
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Previewing the 2023 NFL Season | Reading the Defense
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The 2023 NFL Season is upon us! With that, it's time to talk some football. Iceman and Mike P break down every division in the NFL, and give you their takes on things will play out. --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eastern Time) Call or Text I&C Sports with you opinion: +1 (703) 718-6314 Follow Iceman and Coach on …
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Camp fights and relocation drama dominate the space this week as the Iceman and Coach return to the studio to breakdown the sports landscape. Between Coach Prime and Robert Saleh, it's obvious that Colorado and the New York Jets are selling a certain brand of football. Meanwhile, Chicago sports teams have lots of drama regarding their location. Whe…
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The sports betting world and college football worlds were turned upside with big news over the past week. With the Big Ten and Big 12 scooping up as many teams as they can, and Barstool and ESPN on opposite sides of a historic betting announcement, Iceman and Coach get into the nitty gritty of the sports news. --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on S…
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Flashing the Leather: 2023 MLB Trade Deadline | Ep. 3 | The Iceman & Coach Sports Show
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The MLB Trade Deadline was packed with trades that impact the many contenders for the MLB playoffs. Iceman and Jonesy get into the trades made, the trades not made, and debate the Steroid Era and the MLB Hall of Fame. --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Eastern Time) Call or Text I&C Sports with you opinion: +1 (703) …
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All Hail The Macguffin! (with Tyler Budge) | Main Show
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Tyler Budge ( @CFBudge ) joins the show to talk about The Macguffin; college football's lineal title belt. Tyler talks about the journey tracking the Macguffin, what the future of college football holds with the ever expanding conference alignment, and even gives some major predictions for the 2023 college football season! --- Please support Tyler …
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The Cornermen: Spence vs Crawford | Ep. 2 | The Iceman & Coach Sports Show
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In what could be considered the super fight to date in 2023, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence "Bud" Crawford went to battle to unify the Welterweight Division. Matt "Iceman" Frates and Clev Wason get together to give their reaction to Crawford's big win, and ask if it is time to put some respect on his name. --- Live every Wednesday. Replays on Saturda…
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Winning the (Running Back) Lottery | Main Show
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At some point in our lives we have envisioned what life would be life with more money than we can spend. With the lottery winnings continuing to grow around the nation, Iceman and Coach dive into what they would do if they won the lottery, and whether there is an obligation to give back. Also, the running back position in the NFL has become underva…
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Fan to Fan: International Football (w/ Drew Clark) | Ep. 1 | The Iceman & Coach Sports Show
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The Coach takes his love of irrational fandom to the airwaves in this first episode of Fan to Fan. Here, Drew Clark, president of The 309 in Peoria, Illinois, joins the Coach to talk about the world's game: football. It's a game that is complex in both its play and fandom around the world. From hooliganism to the financial impacts of relegation, Dr…
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Pat Fitzgerald: Character in Coaching | Main Show
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Being a coach at any level involves building character and integrity within a team. Northwestern University's Pat Fitzgerald and Bob Huggins of West Virginia University made headlines recently for lacking both character and integrity. In the wake of losing their jobs, Iceman and Coach debate the responsibilities of coaches, and whether character an…
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