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JoVante and Jace Boozer
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This podcast will feature all things sports in both college and pro baseball, football, and basketball both on the field and off.

  1. 15H AGO

    We Argued About Hospital Balls And Somehow The Steelers Won

    Send us a text December football shouldn’t feel this contradictory, but here we are: two thrilling college playoff games, two absolute duds, and a bracket design that looks more like a TV contract than a meritocracy. We unpack why Alabama flipped Oklahoma with one momentum punch, how wind and field position turned Miami–Texas A&M into a 10–3 grinder, and why Oregon and Ole Miss rolling is less about talent disparity and more about how guaranteed bids for the group of five mostly invite mismatches. When a Group of Five team is truly elite—Cincinnati-level mature and NFL-laden—they earn it. Otherwise, the product suffers. From there we hit the portal storm brewing at quarterback—big names, bigger ripple effects—and sketch a saner system: conference-level contracts with loyalty escalators, reasonable transfer buyouts to protect development, and NIL transparency to reward staying without killing mobility. Fans crave continuity; programs need incentives that make “one more year” good business. Then it’s a full NFL slate: Herbert’s most complete performance in months, Burrow carving Miami, and Trevor Lawrence proving Jacksonville’s offense travels. The Saints find life and Chris Olave joy, Tampa’s timing falls apart, and the Steelers beat the Lions behind explosive runs before a rulebook-splitting finish on forward progress and OPI. The Chiefs’ QB crisis shows how thin the margin gets when contingencies fail; the Titans simply took the gift. We close with Christmas Day picks—Dallas over Washington’s leaky D, Detroit to steady against a battered Minnesota, and Denver to handle a wounded Kansas City—plus why execution, not vibes, decides December. If you’re into honest breakdowns, smart fixes, and just enough chaos to argue about on the timeline, hit play. And if you had thoughts about that goal-line whistle or G5 seeding, we want to hear them. Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop a five-star review so more sports fans can find us.

    2h 54m

  2. 4D AGO

    One Mic, Many Takes: From Michigan’s Mess To Must-Watch Matchups in the CFP and NFL

    Send us a text One mic, no safety net, and a weekend stuffed with games that actually matter. I open by mapping the College Football Playoff slate through matchups that decide everything: Alabama–Oklahoma as a turnover story disguised as a rematch, Miami–Texas A&M as discipline vs volatility inside a deafening Kyle Field, and Tulane–Ole Miss as a talent-and-timing problem that coaching news won’t fix overnight. JMU at Oregon? We get honest about trench gaps, depth, and why styles stop mattering when the line of scrimmage isn’t close. Then we zoom out to the bracket and sketch the most likely next round without the wishcasting. From there, we jump to the NFL and relive Rams–Seahawks, a prime-time shootout that had everything: Stafford manipulating safeties, Puka exploding for chunk gains, Seattle’s gutsy two-point call in overtime. I make the case for Matthew Stafford’s Hall of Fame credentials the way coaches do—by what shows up on tape: eye discipline, timing, and arm talent from unstable platforms. Accolades are nice; repeatable excellence is better. Finally, I run the full slate of NFL picks with the why behind every call. Philadelphia’s pass game should stabilize against Washington’s busted coverages. Green Bay–Chicago hinges on which young QB avoids the one throw you can’t make. Buffalo’s script vs Cleveland leans on Allen’s legs and tight ends. Houston looks terrifying because the defense is already elite and the offense is catching up. Detroit’s balance should stretch Pittsburgh. We close with division pressure points, how red zone execution travels, and why depth—not headlines—wins December. If you’re into clear angles, honest evaluations, and picks that come with receipts, you’re in the right place. Tap follow, share with a friend who argues their bets, and drop your boldest upset pick in a review—we’ll read the best ones on the next show.

    1h 44m

  3. 4D AGO

    Why Jeremiah Smith Was Snubbed And What Week 15 Revealed About Contenders

    Send us a text Sorry I was an idiot and forgot to publish the pod on Tuesday when we recorded and I didn't notice until I went to upload the Friday pod. I will still publish because it's a good pod done by Jace and I but understand if you skip it all together because by now all the topics are old news. I take full responsibility and will be more diligent in the future to make sure we get these pods out on time and published like they need to. The spark was a trophy, but the fire was bigger: did voters crown the best receiver in college football, or reward the tougher road? We break down Jeremiah Smith vs Makai Lemon with numbers, context, and a blunt look at how awards get decided when tape and narratives collide. Quarterback play, missed games, shared targets, and conference perception all factor into a decision that has Ohio State fans fuming and USC fans flexing. Then the NFL demanded our attention. Chicago handled Cleveland as Caleb Williams flashed poise against a top defense, while Myles Garrett surged toward a sack record that forces us to admit that the dominance he's displaying is on another level. The biggest shock came in Kansas City: the Chargers’ defense smothered an already-limited offense, and Patrick Mahomes’ ACL/LCL tear may force a complete reset. We dig into stale concepts, thin receiver play, and what a post-scramble Mahomes would mean for Andy Reid’s blueprint. Meanwhile, the Rams look terrifying. Stafford’s timing and aggression, a two-back hammer with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, and Puka Nakua’s relentless zone punishment overwhelmed Detroit’s injury-riddled defense. In Dallas, Minnesota punched through soft spots and turned a supposed mismatch into a statement. And in primetime, Pittsburgh’s defense exposed Miami’s zone issues, leaving the AFC picture even messier. If you’re looking for a path to January upsets, we map it out: avoid Buffalo early, fear Houston’s rise, and bet on teams that win third down and finish drives. It’s a week where awards feel subjective, but the field feels wide open. We’re calling out what’s real, what’s hype, and what travels in December. If you’re into sharp analysis, spicy debates, and clear takeaways you can argue about with friends, you’ll feel right at home here. Enjoyed the show? Follow, subscribe, and drop us a five-star review. Share this episode with a friend who loves a good football argument and tell us: who’s your AFC dark horse right now?

    1h 40m

  4. DEC 13

    Spank Bank, Buyouts, And Bad Beats: Sports Are Messy And So Are We

    Send us a text One quiet college football weekend turned into a full-blown firestorm. We start with Michigan’s sudden collapse: a firing with cause, disturbing allegations, denials that didn’t hold, and the brutal timing around signing day and transfer portal windows. We connect the dots between brand, behavior, and why staff relationships can blow up an entire program’s plans. Then we zoom out to the practical fallout: recruits stuck in limbo, NIL leverage shifting fast, and a coaching market where December rarely gives you clean choices. From there, it’s off to a wild NFL slate. Falcons–Bucs delivers a chaos classic as Tampa fails to sit on a two-score lead in the 4th quarter and let Kyle Pitts detonate. We talk game management, why “just run the ball” is sometimes the right answer, and how late drives make or break betting slips. Injuries loom large too— TJ Watt sustained a collapsed lung during a needling session and Tee Higgins concussion handled questionably—raising hard questions about team medical processes and risk tolerance. When margins are thin, the boring stuff decides seasons: protection calls, coverage checks, and keeping your best players healthy. The biggest energy comes from a candid Joe Burrow moment about joy and longevity. We unpack the Bengals’ roster bets, the T. Higgins decision, and why an elite quarterback needs more than hope. Then we game out the wildest what-ifs: Burrow in McVay’s system with the Rams, a reunion with Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, or the league-shifting version with the Eagles that would break football on contact. None of it’s guaranteed, but the pattern is clear—teams that admit flaws and overcorrect stay dangerous. Teams that posture and delay get exposed. After those fireworks we still manage to go through the rest of the week 15 slate making our picks and predicting how we think those games will play out. If this blend of scandal breakdowns, tactical NFL analysis, and smart hypotheticals hits your sports brain, tap follow, share the show with a friend, and drop a quick five-star review. What’s your boldest Burrow landing spot—and who says no?

    1h 58m

  5. DEC 10

    From Conference Championship Chaos To NFL Reality: Upsets, Playoff Seeds, And Teams On The Brink

    Send us a text The scoreboard didn’t just change this weekend—so did the story. We walked through a championship slate where Georgia’s control said more than any blowout, Duke detonated the ACC’s clean path, and Notre Dame discovered what happens when head-to-head finally matters. Independence or not, the committee’s late flip for Miami was always baked into the rankings; the outrage makes sense, the opt-out doesn’t. From there we map the postseason: why Oregon’s draw is quietly cushy, how Texas Tech’s defense adds chaos, and which bye teams actually have the easiest road. Then the film study got real. Ohio State’s 13–10 loss to Indiana wasn’t a fluke; it was a clinic in how red zone choices and protection breakdowns erode a favorite’s edge. Indiana didn’t need a superhero—just stunts, rolled coverage, and patience. We unpack what the Buckeyes fix with 25 days to reset and why the ceiling still looks terrifying if they clean up the tight-area sequencing. Along the way, we address refs, momentum, and how “efficient football” is an elite skill in December. Sundays echoed the theme. The Bills-Bengals snow game was gorgeous until two Burrow throws tilted the whole thing. Houston’s defense bullied Kansas City while CJ Stroud stayed poised enough to let the defense win. The Steelers edged the Ravens on a late Likely reversal and a suddenly wobbly Lamar. The Rams looked unstoppable with Stafford dealing and Puka stretching the field. And in Los Angeles, the Chargers beat the Eagles in a beautifully ugly classic where Jalen Hurts pressed into four picks and a single play became pick, forced fumble, and turnover. This week made one thing clear: games are being won by teams that manage variance, survive the trenches, and stop lighting possessions on fire inside the 10. If you’re here for the real: playoff paths, bracket traps, and which teams’ “boring” strengths travel in January—this one’s for you. Hit follow, drop a five-star review, and share with the friend who still thinks conference titles don’t matter. Who’s your pick to take it all?

    1h 56m

  6. DEC 6

    Break Down College Football Conference Championship Games, Ranking Debates, And A Wild Cowboys-Lions Night & NFL Week 14 Picks

    Send us a text Championship weekend always brings heat, but this one feels different. We kick off with Penn State’s winding coaching carousel, why landing Matt Campbell is a smart but sober choice, and how the timing cratered recruiting momentum. Then we zero in on a landmark story: Georgia seeking damages from a transferring player over NIL. If courts bless buyout-style clauses for athletes, the transfer portal enters a new era—mobility remains, but with explicit costs for breaking deals, and real budget discipline for collectives. From there we tackle the rankings contradictions that actually move money and matchups. Should head-to-head push Miami above Notre Dame, the same way Texas sits over Vanderbilt? A standard matters; enforce it everywhere. We also map the Group of Five access spot, with Tulane poised to crash the playoff and face a blue-blood gauntlet. Title previews follow: Georgia’s defense versus Alabama’s pass-first tilt, Tech’s red zone test against BYU’s stingy stops, Virginia trying to keep an ACC path alive, and why Ohio State’s boa constrictor defense and a steady QB in a dome can smother Indiana’s improved attack. We pivot to the NFL with Detroit’s statement over Dallas—Jahmyr Gibbs as a matchup nightmare, five sacks on Dak, and a game that never felt in doubt. That rolls into a frank look at George Pickens: elite talent, but effort and composure matter when the script flips. Around the league, we hit key injuries and returns (Burrow and Higgins together again, Houston’s defense suffocating opponents, Lamar’s status), and lay out our picks with the logic you can use: third-down pressure, red zone efficiency, turnover risks, and cold-weather realities. If you’re into clear takes, real mechanics, and zero fluff, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who lives for Saturdays and Sundays, and drop your top 4 and SEC pick in a reply—let’s see who nails it.

    2h 8m

  7. DEC 3

    Buckeyes Roar, Burrow's Return, Chaos Everywhere

    Send us a text A coaching bombshell, a rivalry reset, and a league-wide reality check—this one has everything. We start with Lane Kiffin’s messy jump from Ole Miss to LSU and why timing, NIL leverage, and staff poaching can fracture a playoff run before a snap. From there, we break the college football board: Texas punches A&M and turns to resume politics, Georgia wins ugly but sturdy, and Ohio State suffocates Michigan while Ryan Day flips the narrative with composure and a ruthless game plan. Heisman stakes tighten, Oregon’s balance outlasts Washington, and the committee’s toughest knot becomes Miami vs. Notre Dame—head-to-head vs. current form—while the Group of Five auto-bid looms. Then the NFL grabs the mic. The Lions’ injuries and play-calling wobble meet a sharper Packers unit, while the Cowboys play with purpose—Dak decisive, CeeDee inevitable, pressure packages hitting home. The Chiefs’ problem isn’t Mahomes; it’s a defense that can’t rush or cover, forcing perfection snaps that don’t exist in December. Joe Burrow’s return instantly shifts the AFC North math, the Eagles’ offense stalls again, and the Bears keep stacking identity with run control and timely shots. The 49ers handle business, the Texans’ defense looks terrifying with Stroud back to steady, and the Panthers remind everyone that parity punishes sloppy favorites. We also ask the hard question on Shedeur Sanders: how long do we grade on context before we grade the tape? If you want straight talk on coaching fit, playoff positioning, and which pro teams are pretenders or problems, you’ll feel right at home. Tap follow, share with a friend who loves the chaos, and drop a review to help more fans find the show. Who’s your top four and which NFL team are we overrating? Tell us.

    2h 2m

  8. NOV 27

    From College Football Rivalries To Pro Picks: A Holiday Mega-Show

    Send us a text A holiday mega-show built for the loudest week in football. We open with a fast, honest college football reset: Oregon outmuscles USC without key weapons, Oklahoma’s defense carries an offense stuck in neutral, BYU finds late credibility, and Utah wins a track meet it had no business winning. Then the rankings conversation gets real—what matters more in November: resume, game control, or head-to-head? Lane Kiffin rumors, Alabama’s post-Saban expectations, and Texas vs Texas A&M pride all pour gas on a combustible weekend. All roads lead to The Game. We break down why Ohio State’s defense is the best unit in the nation, how Michigan’s injuries complicate their run-first DNA, and what Ryan Day must resist if he wants to flip the script. It’s not just Xs and Os; it’s identity, scar tissue, and a raw back-and-forth on a timeless question: would you rather beat your rival or win a national championship? That tension reframes everything about rivalry week and the College Football Playoff. Then we recap week 12 in the NFL with precision. The Steelers’ identity crisis, the Patriots’ incremental steps, and the Rams’ offense catching fire are more than storylines; they’re signals. We challenge the Jonathan Taylor narrative with context, weigh the Ravens’ ceiling if Lamar can’t threaten space, and explain how Seattle’s balance travels. Brock Purdy’s arm confidence versus Kyle Shanahan’s structure might be the quiet hinge of the NFC. We wrap with clear Week 13 picks built on trenches, red zone execution, and turnover regression—no fluff, just football. If you want smart rivalry week previews, CFP scenarios that actually hold up, and NFL calls you can use while the turkey’s in the oven, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and drop your boldest upset pick—who shocks the football world this week?

    2h 49m
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This podcast will feature all things sports in both college and pro baseball, football, and basketball both on the field and off.

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    JoVante and Jace Boozer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    287
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