Upstarts Challenge Titans for NFL Playoff Slots
Fred, Art, Mark and Laura Snoke Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura Snoke are excited to see the debut of Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Penix, Jr., taking over for the injured Kirk Cousins in the upcoming game against the foundering New York Giants. Has the Giants’ losing record this season secured them a first-round draft pick? Will the Raiders snap up Team Sanders? Is Saquon Barkley a late-season entry in a closely contested NFL MVP race? And how much longer will the Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to play injured?
Honoring Sports Heroes While They’re Still with Us
Fred, Art, Mark and Laura Snoke can’t wrap their heads around the high salaries of college athletic personnel after the raise UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond received after a so-so sports year. Why are non-athletic department educators expected to survive on substantially less? With the passing of baseball elder statesman Rocky Colavito, the long-awaited HoF induction of Dave Parker, and multiple cancer diagnoses of other players, how long is too long to wait to honor sports legends? And will Deion Sanders make team rebuilding a family affair?
Is Eric Bieniemy the Fall Guy for the Bruins’ Losing Football Season?
Fred, Art, Laura Snoke, and Fred’s cousin Andy Baran wonder where the football coaching roundabout will stop as football coaches in the NFL and NCAA are either out of a job or seeking new employment. Who will DeShaun Foster bring on board as offensive coordinator now that he’s parted ways with Eric Bieniemy? Which coach will give Miller Moss the opportunities he’s looking for after waiting in the wings at USC? And where will Bill Belichick go to realize his dream of breaking all-time winning records?
Expanded College Football Playoffs Promise Unpredictability
Fred, Art, Mark, and Matthew DiBiase lament the looming new 12-game college football playoff system. Will it truly be a matchup of the best teams or all about the underdogs? As legendary rivalries promise excitement this weekend, will the transfer portal and NIL usher in an era with fewer historic clashes like USC and Notre Dame under John McKay and Ara Parseghian? What can Mick Cronin do about the continued lack of fans at UCLA basketball games? And will Jared Goff be the unexpected NFL MVP?
Are Legendary College Rivalries Becoming a Distant Memory?
Fred, Art, and Matthew DiBiase bemoan the direction that historic college football rivalries have taken in the reshuffling of conferences, with the UCLA-USC classic being relegated to late-night viewing for the East Coast. Will Yankee Stadium be the battleground for a David vs Goliath clash of Army and Notre Dame? In an exciting NFL weekend, can Saquon Barkley run wild for the Eagles? Is Brock Purdy healthy enough to play? And how will Tommy DeVito prove he’s the right choice for the Giants?
Another Packed Weekend for Sports Fans
Fred and Art are still shaking their heads over the continuing scheduling drama for LA sports as UCLA’s football and basketball are creating another Friday night viewing conflict for fans. Is Mick Cronin the cause of the recent low attendance at Pauley because of his planned recruiting strategy? Has DeShaun Foster helped the football team get into a winning rhythm? How is Lane Kiffin highlighting the career path of former USC coaches? And which of the issues plaguing the NFL’s special teams has upset Deebo Samuel the most?
College Athletics Face Financial Crossroads
Fred and Art question the wisdom of the powers that be in college sports as USC and LSU face the dilemma of gigantic buyouts to end the contracts of football coaches Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly. How can the universities afford to shell out $65-$95 million and still keep their programs afloat? Will Lamar Jackson stay at the top of the MVP list? Could returning RB Christian McCaffrey be the midseason boost the 49ers need? And why is there another Friday night sports scheduling snafu in LA?
Will the Trade Deadline Bring Big Changes to the NFL?
With the Dodgers’ World Series win for the ages in the rearview mirror, Fred, Art, and Laura Snoke ponder football possibilities as the NFL trade deadline grows ever near. Bryce Young, former No. 1 overall pick, is the subject of great speculation as to where his new home might be. Will he leave the Panthers and head West? Are the 2024 Oregon Ducks reminiscent of Chip Kelly’s 2012 undefeated team? Is Jared Goff the NFL’s Renaissance man? And would the Rams really have traded Cooper Kupp had they lost their last few games?
Sportsageddon Showdown in LA
Fred, Art, and Laura Snoke gear up for an action-packed night of sports in LA, with the confluence of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, USC at the Coliseum, the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, and the East LA Classic high school football game at SoFi causing “Sportsageddon Carmageddon” woes for drivers. Can the Dodgers best their historic rivals? Which SoCal native will win the Game 1 pitching battle – Jack Flaherty or Gerrit Cole? Will Aaron Judge be the Pride of the Yankees? And is Russell Wilson the right choice for the Steelers in the clash with the Giants?
MLB Pennant Races Heat Up
Fred, Art, and Laura Snoke share their predictions for the MLB pennant winners, with some strong performances by the NL and AL teams. Whose postseason record did Max Muncy tie? Will Aaron Judge’s superstar performance guarantee the Yankees a World Series berth? Can Jhonkensy Noel keep up the home runs for the Guardians? Do the Dodgers have enough in reserve to keep Teoscar Hernandez next season? And with more big-draw sporting events moving to streaming, will network availability go the way of the dodo?
