Best Nbc Sports Chicago Llc Podcasts (2024)

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Matthew Berry reveals key to successful fantasy season, Chicago Bears fantasy rankings 15:42

1h ago15:42

15:42

NBC Sports' Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry joins Kenneth Davis on the Under Center podcast to break down the Bears' top fantasy players. Who's the highest-ranked Bear this season (0:37)? Berry also ranks the rest of the Bears' offense (2:19) and shares where he thinks fantasy players should draft rookie quarterback Caleb Williams (5:00). Ber…

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Chicago Bears’ 53-man roster: Ryan Poles delivers talent-rich unit 23:26

2h ago23:26

23:26

Tune into the latest Under Center podcast with Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro for an in-depth analysis of the Bears' initial 53-man roster! (1:00) The guys react to the cuts that were made, then dive into whether Velus Jones Jr. deserved another chance (4:14). They also discuss players likely to join other teams or the Bears' practic…

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Burning Big Ten questions, Week 1 preview as college football returns 48:46

25m ago48:46

48:46

It's FINALLY college football season, and Ken Davis and James Neveau are here with questions and predictions for the Big Ten. Who will head to New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation? Who is the most overrated team in the Big Ten? Can Ohio State capture a national title, or will Oregon stand in their way? The guys answer all those questions, t…

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White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson: "There are no excuses" 25:33

1h ago25:33

25:33

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson in a candid conversation about the team's struggles, his approach as a coach, what he expects out of players and what needs to happen for the White Sox to turn things around in the future. Sisson explains why Grady Sizemore is fit to be a manager and has connected with the players, why…

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Can Drew Allar, Penn State get over the playoff hump in 2024? 32:36

1d ago32:36

32:36

Penn State has been flirting with playoff contention for years, but is this the year they score a date to the dance? Johnny McGonigal from PennLive dives into that question by examining the prospects for Drew Allar this season, how a new-look offensive line could keep him upright, and whether a defense with new coordinator Tom Allen, newly minted e…

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Breaking down the Bears roster: Key decisions after final preseason game 52:18

1h ago52:18

52:18

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the Chicago Bears' final preseason game against the Chiefs, highlighting standout performances and discussing crucial roster decisions. They analyze the depth Ryan Poles and Ian Cunningham have built (4:47), tackle the tight end logjam (7:00), and debate which wide receivers will make the cut (10:31). The bi…

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Bears' Hard Knocks recap: Caleb Williams' chemistry with Matt Eberflus, failed Matthew Judon trade 42:01

7d ago42:01

42:01

In this episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro react to the third episode of "Hard Knocks," diving into the evolving relationship between head coach Matt Eberflus and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams (1:00). They also discuss the show's focus on backup QB Tyson Bagent and his career aspirations (4:0…

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Ryan Day, Ohio State thinking 'natty or bust' in pivotal season 34:58

8d ago34:58

34:58

It's been a rough road for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they watched Michigan capture a national title, but can Ryan Day turn things around in Columbus? Ken Davis and James Neveau chat with Eleven Warriors' Dan Hope about Ohio State, and how the team could be poised to take steps forward even without Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Howard's strong fall camp…

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Keys to the White Sox future with Director of Player Development Paul Janish 47:11

3h ago47:11

47:11

Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about what’s happening in the White Sox minor league system speaking with Farm Director Paul Janish. They talk about Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, George Wolkow, Rikku Nishida, Mason Adams, Tim Elko and more. He also gives an injury update on Yoan Moncada who’s been rehabbing in Arizona. See Privacy Policy at h…

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Bulls 2024 schedule highlights, Lonzo Ball's comeback, and Team USA’s gold! 29:44

9d ago29:44

29:44

Kevin Anderson and K.C. Johnson break down the Bulls' 2024 schedule, highlighting the most anticipated matchups, including the first game against DeMar DeRozan with the Kings (3:25), a showdown with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on January 6th (6:05), and Alex Caruso’s return with OKC in the Bulls' home opener (7:35). They also dive into the exci…

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Caleb Williams flashes rare brilliance in Chicago Bears' preseason win vs. Cincinnati Bengals 57:49

11d ago57:49

57:49

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the Chicago Bears' 27-3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. They start by breaking down Caleb Williams’ performance, including his should-have-been touchdown pass to Rome Odunze (1:55). What are the differences between Williams and Justin Fields? …

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Guardians' sweep of Cubs, luxury tax questions cloud 2025 outlook for North Sider 42:45

1d ago42:45

42:45

The Chicago Cubs are fresh off a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians, leaving Leila Rahimi and James Neveau to ask where things stand with a quarter of the season remaining. The duo chat about missed opportunities in Cleveland, how moral victories at this stage of the year have lost meaning, and whether there is any hope at all of the Cub…

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Inside the Chicago Bears logo redesign that went viral with creator Emily Morgan 17:05

8d ago17:05

17:05

Host Kenneth Davis sits down with Mundelein, IL native and logo designer Emily Morgan, to discuss her creative process behind the Bears' new logo redesign. Emily shares her Chicago fandom roots (2:50) and how she approached the redesign with fresh ideas (4:00). They dive into the feedback she's received so far (5:55), including the best and worst f…

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Hard Knocks disappointments, Austin Booker's growth, and Bears training camp insights 34:02

4h ago34:02

34:02

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the second episode of Hard Knocks, sharing their frustrations with the show's focus and exploring more compelling storylines they wish were covered (1:30). They highlight rookie pass rusher Austin Booker's development (12:13) and provide the latest Bears training camp updates, including the upcoming joint pr…

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Northwestern's rebuild & Minnesota's big year ahead 40:28

12d ago40:28

40:28

On this episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, host Kenneth Davis is joined by Ethan Segall, editor-in-chief of InsideNU, to preview Northwestern's football season, discussing the university's plans for a new facility, head coach David Braun's first full year after last season's scandal, and the team's quarterback situation and playmakers on offen…

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White Sox blowout Yankees/ Q&A with Chuck and Ozzie 15:58

7d ago15:58

15:58

On the latest White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillén react to the White Sox big win over the New York Yankees and respond to White Sox fan questions in a live version of Ask Me Anything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams shows flashes of promise in preseason game vs. Bills 39:29

16d ago39:29

39:29

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro recap the Bears' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. They start off by discussing what they saw from Caleb Williams in his first NFL preseason game (:44). How can Caleb Williams help take the Bears to the next level? They also discuss what they thought of the running …

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Can Illinois make a comeback in the new Big Ten? 56:14

16d ago56:14

56:14

The Illinois Fighting Illini want to make their stamp on the new Big Ten but can they do it? James Neveau and Kenneth Davis preview the season for the Illini with head football coach Bret Bielema as they discuss his roster, his recruitment for this year, and his expectations for his team. Later in the show, James and Ken are joined by Illinois beat…

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Are Iowa, Wisconsin dark horses for massive surge forward? 1:29:49

19d ago1:29:49

1:29:49

In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau take a look at the upcoming seasons for Iowa and Wisconsin, both of whom are hoping to take leaps forward after significant changes in the offseason. They start with Iowa and John Steppe of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, evaluating whether a new-look offense with Cade McNamara at the helm an…

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Chicago White Sox FIRE manager Pedro Grifol 1:00:46

19d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Early Thursday morning, the Chicago White Sox made the decision to fire manager Pedro Grifol after multiple franchise record-setting losing streaks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Recapping first 'Hard Knocks' episode and Bears training camp update 40:30

6d ago40:30

40:30

In this episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro dive into the premiere of Hard Knocks (0:36), comparing Caleb Williams to Michael Jordan and debating if it's fair. They discuss what Caleb needs to do to surpass Jordan as Chicago's greatest athlete (4:30) and address if Hard Knocks made a slight towards Justin Field…

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How long will Pedro Grifol remain the manager of the White Sox? 45:23

7d ago45:23

45:23

With the White Sox on pace for the most losses in modern baseball history, will Pedro Grifol be around to finish the season? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the misery that is the 2024 season, how much Grifol is responsible for it, and if/when Grifol should be replaced as manager of the White Sox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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Bulls Talk mailbag: Zach LaVine’s future, team rebuilding challenges and Olympic reactions 43:22

21d ago43:22

43:22

In Part 3 of our mailbag series, hosts Kevin Anderson and K.C. Johnson dive deep into the burning questions about the Bulls. How will Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic's potential roles impact the minutes of younger players? Get the latest updates on LaVine’s status with the Bulls (0:46). Kevin and K.C. debate the likelihood of Zach or Vooch playing r…

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Red Sea Rising? Nebraska, Dylan Raiola could make leap forward in 2024 39:43

23d ago39:43

39:43

Luke Mullin of the Lincoln Journal Star joins Big Ten Country to talk all things Cornhuskers. The hype around Dylan Raiola is the talk of Lincoln, but how is the quarterback handling the pressure and bonding with his teammates? How is his commitment to the Huskers a byproduct of Matt Rhule's intense reshaping of the program? Finally, can the Husker…

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Bears vs. Texans takeaways: Roster risers, potential depth issues 44:05

14d ago44:05

44:05

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock share their thoughts on the Bears' preseason-opening win vs. the Texans. How did Tyson Bagent look in his lone series (1:00)? They discuss the challenges and potential solutions for fixing and forming the offensive line (3:25) and debate Larry Borom's value as a…

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Previewing Michigan’s national title defense, Michigan State’s complete overhaul 1:02:21

27d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

In the latest Big Ten Country college football season preview, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis turn their eyes toward the great state of Michigan. Aaron McMann helps the guys break down the first season under new head coach Sherrone Moore, who will take over as quarterback for the Wolverines, and how players like Will Johnson and Donovan Edwards wil…

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Breaking down Bears training camp: Caleb Williams, offensive struggles, and defensive standouts 29:22

13d ago29:22

29:22

On the latest Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro dive into the ups and downs of Bears training camp. Caleb Williams and the offense are struggling, but no alarm bells yet (1:00). Which defensive back will make the biggest leap, Kyler Gordon or Tyrique Stevenson (4:00)? They discuss the offensive line challenges…

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Isaac Paredes arrives, Mark Leiter departs amid fascinating trade deadline 50:35

24d ago50:35

50:35

In a post-trade deadline edition of the Cubs Talk podcast, Leila Rahimi and James Neveau break down all the moves the Cubs made in the leadup to deadline. Isaac Paredes arrives on the North Side of Chicago, but is the upgrade worth the cost the Cubs gave up in losing Christopher Morel? And do Paredes' statistics paint a stark picture of what he can…

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MLB Trade Deadline show: Recapping the moves the White Sox made 52:11

14d ago52:11

52:11

On a special live edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Gordon Beckham recap and react to the moves the White Sox made at the 2024 MLB trade deadline See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Big Ten Preview: USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon welcomed to the party 1:43:34

1M ago1:43:34

1:43:34

In a jampacked episode of Big Ten Country, Ken Davis and James Neveau kick off their college football previews with a look at all four of the new West Coast teams joining the conference. They get started with Antonio Morales, who breaks down USC's future in a post-Caleb Williams world (7:47). Alec Dietz then joins the show to debate whether Oregon …

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Bears Training Camp breakdown: Defense shines and Caleb Williams' impact 42:58

18d ago42:58

42:58

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock dive into the Chicago Bears' training camp. Josh highlights the defense's impressive performance and praises the secondary (1:02). They discuss Caleb Williams' reception by fans and media (3:55) and if they think he has the ability to win games from the pocket (…

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Discussing Chicago Cubs trade deadline moves, prospects, and future stars 32:38

18d ago32:38

32:38

On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, host James Neveau is joined by Greg Huss, host of the Cubs on Deck Podcast and co-founder of NorthsideBound.com, to dive deep into the Cubs' strategy and future. They discuss potential trade deadline moves (1:55), emphasizing that any decisions need to keep next year’s competition in mind. Greg breaks down why Pete …

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Young talent projections, and future star predictions: Bulls mailbag pt. 2 43:09

1M ago43:09

43:09

Join hosts Kevin Anderson, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill for Part 2 of our Bulls Mailbag episode as they tackle your hottest questions! They kick things off by debating whether Matas Buzelis will compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next season (1:00), then dive into expectations for his performance and whether he will live up to the hype (4:05). The…

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Bears Training Camp breakdown: Evaluating Caleb Williams and the new offense 30:33

21d ago30:33

30:33

On the latest episode of the Under Center Podcast, host Kenneth Davis, Josh Schrock, and Alex Shapiro break down the pros and cons of Caleb Williams' performance so far in training camp (1:00) and how players are reacting to Shane Waldron's new offense (5:00). Discover which receivers Williams has developed quick chemistry with (7:00) and how the r…

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Trade rumors, player comparisons, and roster construction: Bulls mailbag pt. 1 39:13

1M ago39:13

39:13

In part 1 of our mailbag series, host Kevin Anderson, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill dive into your burning questions about the Chicago Bulls. Who's more likely to be traded first, Zach LaVine or Nikola Vucevic (1:14)? Discover which two Bulls teammates had the greatest dislike for each other and how it impacted the team (5:55). Can Matas Buzelis be c…

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Trade Deadline preview with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers 40:24

21d ago40:24

40:24

With the White Sox expected to be big sellers before the trade deadline on July 30, which players will be on the move? Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers about the trade market for Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr., Erick Fedde, Michael Kopech, Tommy Pham and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…

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Caleb Williams' bold signing move and Bears' key offseason strategies 32:11

25d ago32:11

32:11

On the latest Under Center Podcast, hosts Kenneth Davis and Josh Schrock discuss Caleb Williams finally signing his rookie deal and what caused the delay (1:12). They explore Caleb's trailblazing impact (2:44), his understanding of football business (5:12), and how NFL teams might need to adapt to quarterbacks (8:00). The hosts set expectations for…

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Billy Donovan's coaching legacy and Bulls' Summer League insights 36:30

26d ago36:30

36:30

On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, hosts Kevin Anderson and K.C. Johnson delve into K.C.’s article about Billy Donovan and his son Billy Donovan III’s journey to becoming the head coach of the summer league team and the Windy City Bulls (0:56). They discuss Billy Donovan III's serious approach to coaching and his potential NBA aspirations (7:42), an…

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Inside Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkin's offseason with Carmen Vitali 31:39

28d ago31:39

31:39

On this episode of the Under Center Podcast, Fox Sports’ Carmen Vitali joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro to discuss her feature on Teven Jenkins. Carmen discuss why she was interested in covering Jenkins’ offseason work out and what impressed her most about the guard. They also discuss how Shane Waldron taking over as offensive coordinator has i…

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Cubs draft analysis and first-half season breakdown 35:59

27d ago35:59

35:59

On the latest Cubs Talk Podcast, Leila Rahimi and Nate Poppen dive into the Cubs' selection of Cam Smith from Florida State with the 14th pick and whether he's truly a third baseman (0:54). They tackle the issue of having too many young bats without a defensive position (4:00) and discuss the Cubs' draft strategy (5:25). Leila argues the importance…

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Why Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn thinks Hagen Smith can pitch in the majors right now 32:15

1M ago32:15

32:15

After the White Sox chose pitcher Hagen Smith with the 5th overall pick in the MLB Draft, Chuck Garfien got on the phone with Dave Van Horn, the head baseball coach at Arkansas to find out more about the White Sox new power lefty. Van Horne talks about the kind of pitcher and competitor Smith will be with the White Sox, his 17-strikeout performance…

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Major takeaways from Bulls management and the future of Zach LaVine 50:21

30d ago50:21

50:21

On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, Kevin Anderson, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill dissect the latest comments from Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley and the implications for the team's future. Bulls management hints at more roster changes (1:30) and reveals why they chose to stick with DeMar DeRozan last season (5:11). They discuss the value placed …

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Inside EA Sports College Football 25 with Insider Gaming's Mike Straw 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

In this episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, host Kenneth Davis is joined by Mike Straw of Insider Gaming to dive into the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25. They discuss their favorite teams to play with (0:48), address issues with the Ultimate Team mode (3:30), and break down the Road to Glory mode (6:16). Mike shares insights o…

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Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis talks being drafted by hometown team, rookie year goals and more 19:20

1M ago19:20

19:20

On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, Matas Buzelis opens up about his whirlwind experience since being drafted by his hometown team and draft night experience being documented on the "The Break, presented by The General". He shares his journey from his love for basketball (2:22) to joining the Bulls and adapting to Windy City Bulls coach Billy Donovan…

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Bears fantasy football breakdown with NBC Sports' Connor Rogers 31:34

1M ago31:34

31:34

On the latest Under Center Podcast, NBC Sports' NFL Draft and Fantasy Football expert Connor Rogers joins Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro. They dive into why Bears players can make an impact on fantasy teams, with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen leading the pack (1:07). Discover why you shouldn't overlook the Bears' tight ends (3:30) and how Caleb William…

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Shota Imanaga the All-Star and Nico Hoerner the trade candidate? 44:47

1M ago44:47

44:47

James Neveau and Leila Rahimi run through a jampacked week in Cubs baseball, starting with Shota Imanaga's selection to the All-Star Game. The duo chats about his incredible rookie season, and shares a surprising comp for Michael Busch's campaign so far. Later, Leila and James discuss the unfortunate injury for Brennen Davis, and react to Colten Br…

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MLB draft preview with MLB.com’s Jim Callis 37:45

1M ago37:45

37:45

With the MLB draft starting on July 14, Jim Callis is back on the podcast to discuss who the White Sox might select with the 5th overall pick. Will it come down to West Virginia infielder J.J. Wetherholt and 5-tool high schooler Konnor Griffin? Could Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone fall to the White Sox? Should they take Arkansas lefty Hagen S…

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Ohio State vs. Oregon: Who tops Big Ten power rankings? 56:34

2M ago56:34

56:34

With football season drawing closer, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down their Big Ten football power rankings. The guys dive into the significant changes at Maryland and Rutgers and debate whether Dylan Raiola can vault Nebraska up the ranks this season. Later, the duo evaluates how the new West Coast schools will fare and whether Lincoln Ri…

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Can Matt Eberflus win Coach of the Year? 35:02

2M ago35:02

35:02

On the latest Under Center Podcast, Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro debate Matt Eberflus' chances of winning Coach of the Year. They discuss whether being the favorite is a good or bad sign (4:00) and why nine wins won't cut it for the award (7:00). They also explore how Eberflus could lose out to Robert Saleh or Jim Harbaugh (10:12) and if he can t…

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End of era: Assessing DeMar DeRozan’s Bulls tenure and sign-and-trade return 34:13

1M ago34:13

34:13

On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson and Kevin Anderson break down DeMar DeRozan’s sign-and-trade to the Sacramento Kings and his three-season tenure in Chicago. They discuss what the Bulls will miss most from DeRozan and assess his fit with the Kings. They also explore the potential for Chris Duarte in Chicago and if the two second-round…

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