College football is back this Labor Day weekend! The Pac 12 conference deserves much more credit than it is getting – so why are the games still not on DIRECTV? Is commissioner Larry Scott being stubborn? Would a pay-per-view package be the solution? Fred and Art share their thoughts on the games they’ll be following:

UCLA vs LSU – LSU is favored, but UCLA could win if Dorian Thompson-Robinson plays better this week and Zach Charbonnet continues his outstanding Bruin debut. Is Chip Kelly’s job secure given UCLA’s record over the past few years?

USC vs San Jose State – San Jose State will be giving USC a run for their money.

Minnesota vs Ohio State – Can anyone beat Ohio State this season?

In NFL news, the Patriots have a new QB. Bill Belichick chose rookie Mac Jones, a player with a great ability to function and assimilate the playbook. And most importantly, no drama.

The Dodgers and the Giants are tied for the best record in baseball this season. Who will win the division? The Dodgers are a strong team from top to bottom – how much of that is due to Dave Roberts? There have been 40 pitchers for the Dodgers so far this year, with Justin Turner even taking the mound. Did they make the right call in their choice of UCLA pitchers, opting for Trevor Bauer over Gerrit Cole? And what’s the latest Covid decision in the MLB?

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