Jersey Guy Sports

Don Signorino
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Welcome to the Jersey Guy Sports podcast! I’m glad you stopped by. I'm Don, and I am a huge Yankees, Rangers, Giants, Knicks and Rutgers fan. On this podcast, I provide a no-holds-barred, honest take of the performance and news related to my favorite teams. Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms here Socials Follow JGS on  FacebookFollow JGS on  JGS TwitterFollow JGS on  YouTubeFollow Don on  BlueSkyFollow Don on  TwitterFollow Don on  Threads

  1. 1d ago

    385 - Competitive Rutgers still falls 28-21 to Michigan as the walls close in on Schiano

    Almost isn't good enough.  And Rutgers continues to be the team of almost.  If only this happened, if only we had that QB starting.  If only.   If only I rooted for another team.  Rutgers lost an eminently winnable game to a mediocre Michigan team that adds yet another IF ONLY to Schiano's long list. Rutgers loses 28-21 to Michigan, and somehow the score almost flatters the wrong team. I’m still trying to make sense of a game where Rutgers played tougher defense than expected, got a handful of breaks, even found a way to tie it at 21, and still couldn’t land the punch. If you want a real-time, from-the-stands feel for Rutgers football right now, this one is raw and honest. I walk through the sequences that shaped the day: Michigan’s missed field goals, the officiating that had a mostly Michigan-heavy crowd roaring, and the controversial fair catch interference call that turned a Rutgers punt fumble into a second chance. That swing helped set up the tying drive, but the good moment didn’t last. After 21-21, the offense stalls, and the game ends on a backbreaking defensive lapse on a third-down scramble that should never turn into a touchdown. Then I get to the bigger question Rutgers fans keep circling: what does progress actually look like in year seven under Greg Schiano? I dig into the constant game-day management issues, the talent gap on offense, and the quarterback situation with injuries forcing AJ Surace into a bigger role. I also talk NIL money, recruiting expectations in the Big Ten, and why “coulda, woulda, shoulda” is exhausting when it repeats every season. Listen, share it with a Rutgers fan who’s living this, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the show. Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  2. Oct 25

    384 - Gritty Giants shock Texans 27-21 in OT as JJ, Scattebo, and the D shines

    We deserved this.  The Giants deserved it.  And they got it.  The Giants outplayed a good Houston team and came away with a well deserved OT victory! They were 10.5-point underdogs on the road, banged up all over the roster, and staring down a Texans team with a dangerous quarterback. Then the Giants went into Houston and stole a 27-21 overtime win that feels bigger than a single Sunday. I'm breaking down why this wasn’t luck, why it looked like a team with an edge, and why getting to 4-2-1 puts real pressure on the rest of the NFC East. The conversation starts with the turning point at quarterback. JJ McCarthy got his first start as the Giants’ QB and immediately brought stability, calm and control: 20-for-28, 252 yards, and zero turnovers. I talk through what “on time, on target” actually looks like against a relentless pass rush, why his willingness to push the ball downfield changes the geometry of the offense, and why that mindset pairs perfectly with explosive weapons like Malik Nabers. And it’s not just the passing game. Cam Scattebo ran with attitude and discipline after last week’s benching, piling up 124 rushing yards and ripping off the overtime-changing run. I also dig into the defense holding C.J. Stroud to 153 net passing yards and 3-for-12 on third down, with shoutouts to Micah McFadden and a secondary that keeps Houston’s receivers quiet. Then I get into the worries: missed kicks from Zvada, a few brutal penalties, and the kind of late-game moments that can swing a season. If you’re following the New York Giants, JJ McCarthy, Malik Nabers, and the NFC East standings, you’ll want this full recap. Subscribe, share the show with a Giants fan, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: are you buying this team as a real contender? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  3. Oct 24

    383: Pathetic Rutgers trounced at Northwestern 42-14

    There's not much more to say at this point.  But I try anyway.  Another Saturday, another embarrassing performance from the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers fans know the feeling when a game goes sideways early and never comes back. That’s what happened at Northwestern, where Rutgers took a 42-14 beating and spent the rest of the afternoon chasing answers that never showed up. I walk through how the Scarlet Knights fall behind fast, why the gap felt bigger than the final score, and what this loss says about where Rutgers football really is right now in the Big Ten. The quarterback storyline was huge. Dylan Lonergan exited with an apparent concussion, and suddenly Rutgers is trying to survive with backups while the passing game sputters. I break down the misses, the sacks, the turnovers, and how hard it becomes to feature weapons like KJ Duff when the ball placement and timing aren’t there. What makes it sting even more is the run game actually produces. Antoine Raymond and Clay Thevenin both top 100 yards, and that should be a formula that keeps you alive, not a footnote in a blowout. Then I get to the core problem: Defense. Northwestern puts up 502 yards, converts third downs, and Aiden Chiles accounts for five touchdowns while Rutgers struggles to stop explosive plays. For a Greg Schiano team, that’s the part that raises the biggest questions, especially when you layer in penalties, missed opportunities, and ongoing special teams frustration. I also look ahead to Michigan and what Rutgers can realistically fix in a week versus what might be deeper than one Saturday. If you’re frustrated, you’re not alone. Listen, share it with a Rutgers fan who’s done pretending, and leave us a review with your take on what has to change first. Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  4. Oct 21

    382 - JJ starting for the Giants - Harbaugh's culture - and the Yankees' toxic positivity

    I am not thrilled at all with the Yankees.  Harbaugh cut Najee Harris and is starting JJ McCarthy.  I discuss the contrast in cultures and accountability between the Giants now and the Yankeed. One New York team is making cuts, benches, and quarterback changes like it’s allergic to excuses. The other is holding press conferences that sound like excuses disguised as optimism. I'm putting those two cultures side by side. I start with the New York Giants and Jim Harbaugh’s rapid-fire decision making, including the surprising Najee Harris cut and what it says about locker room standards, role clarity, and the messy reality of a running back rotation that never lets anyone get into rhythm. Then I dig into the reported QB switch from Jameis Winston to JJ McCarthy and why, in a rebuilding year, learning what you have might matter more than clinging to the safe option. After that, I turn up the heat on the mealy mouthed New York Yankees. Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman, and Aaron Boone are back in the spotlight, and I break down why “we’re disappointed” isn’t accountability WHEN YOU BUILT THE ROSTER. I talk payroll, platoons, predictable offensive output, postseason pressure, and the kind of toxic positivity that makes failure sound acceptable. If you’ve ever felt like the Yankees keep selling hope while avoiding hard truths, buckle up. Subscribe to Jersey Guy Sports, share this with a friend who argues about New York sports, and leave a review with your take: do you want ruthless accountability or more patience from your teams? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  5. Oct 18

    381 - Giants comeback falls short in embarrassing 34-27 loss to the Saints

    This was almost  an incredible comeback, but in the end this was a disaster of a game. The Giants gave up 34 straight points somehow the Giants still found a way to make it feel close at the end. I unpack the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, a matchup that turned into a mess of turnovers, busted momentum, and LONG stretches of football that are tough to watch as a Giants fan. The biggest question coming out of Sunday is the quarterback controversy. Jameis Winston struggled terribly with accuracy, decision-making, and pressure, and the offense looked stuck in mud for most of the day. Then JJ McCarthy took over and everything changed: faster tempo, more downfield shots, real mobility, and a late surge that put the Saints on their heels. I dig into what McCarthy’s 243-yard burst says about the offense, and why this one quarter puts the coaching staff under a microscope heading into next week. I also hit the stuff that can’t keep happening if the Giants want to survive a brutal upcoming schedule: four total turnovers, a special teams mistake that hands away points, back-breaking penalties, and a run defense that gives up chunk play after chunk play. Still, there are bright spots worth holding onto, especially Malik Nabers looking unguardable and Isaiah Likely continuing to deliver in big moments. If you care about where this season is headed, you’ll want this full breakdown. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take: who should start at quarterback next week? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  6. Oct 17

    380 - Rutgers hangs on for thrilling 37-30 win in Maryland

    We can exhale after that one.  Lots of good, and some bad to discuss after a wild 37-30 Rutgers comeback win in Maryland. A 37-30 win should feel simple, but Rutgers at Maryland turned into the kind of game that leaves you pacing around your living room. I walk through how Rutgers fell behind 23-13 at halftime, then erupted out of the break with a 17-0 third quarter that completely changed the script. For a Rutgers football team searching for traction in the Big Ten, that stretch is the best sign of life we have seen in a while, even with the reality that Maryland is not a top opponent. I also dig into the individual performances that made the comeback possible. Lonergan shook off an ugly early pick and finishes with 291 passing yards and three touchdowns, pushing the ball downfield in a way Rutgers has struggled to do consistently. KJ Duff delivers the moment everyone will remember: a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch along the sideline, plus a full day’s work that screams Sunday potential. And when the run game finally shows up, Clay Thevenin’s no-nonsense, north-south style helps Rutgers control the game, sustain drives, and build a lead that should have ended the drama. Then I get honest about the stuff that nearly ruins it: penalties, a missed field goal, a blocked extra point returned for two, and a defense that gives up a brutal 50 YARD fourth-down screen before allowing two late touchdown drives that almost steal the win. I also vent about conservative coaching choices, the special teams philosophy, and what this win does (and does not) change about the rest of the season, recruiting momentum, and the head coach outlook.  If you care about Rutgers football, Big Ten storylines, and what progress really looks like under pressure, hit play, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review. What was the biggest turning point in this game for you? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  7. Oct 12

    379 - The Giants tie Washington 27-27 in bizarre rain soaked road game

    It's hard to know where to start with this one.  Should have lost.  Well?  We should have really won.  Well?  We should have lost again.  Maybe a tie feels right.  What an odd game, filled with exciting plays, mistakes, and what-ifs for our G-Men. A 27-27 tie shouldn’t feel like a full season of emotions, but Giants Commanders in a driving rainstorm somehow delivered exactly that. I'm talking about a game where New York looked cooked, then surged back from a 14-point hole late, then had overtime chances to steal it, then nearly gave it away again. If you’ve been trying to make sense of the Giants this year, this one forces you to hold two ideas at once: the team still makes backbreaking mistakes, and it’s also clearly tougher and better coached than last season. I dig into the overtime turning points, including the missed field goal, the crushing Scattebo fumble with the ball near the Washington 24-yard line, and the Commanders’ jaw-dropping clock management that effectively “gifted” the Giants a tie. On defense, I zoom in on the Jaden Daniels problem: huge running lanes, missed containment, and the need for smarter spy usage, even as the pass rush shows life with more pressure and a key sack from Abdul Carter. On offense, I get honest about what changes without Jaxson Dart. Jameis Winston takes valuable deep shots that stretch a defense, but his accuracy, pocket presence, and decision-making swing wildly, especially when the Giants can’t run the ball and the run blocking keeps failing. I also hit the rain-soaked details that shaped the box score: drops, Isaiah Likely’s steady production, Malik Naber's big day, and 3 missed field goals that loom large in a tie. If you enjoyed the breakdown, subscribe to Jersey Guy Sports, share it with a Giants fan, and leave a review so more people find the show. What moment defined this game for you? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

  8. Oct 10

    378 - Igor is out for the SEASON as the Jersey Guy injury curse continues

    You've gotta be KIDDING me.  That's about all I can say at this point.  As if I didn't have enough superstar players for my teams out for long stretches.  We learned Igor is done for the year. One awkward scramble back to the post, one skate catches, one twist, and suddenly the New York Rangers are staring at a full season without Igor Shesterkin. I discuss the gut-punch details of the reported right knee injury, the moment it happened, and why it feels so much worse than a normal setback. When your superstar goalie is the most important player on the roster, “next man up” is not a slogan. It is a stress test for the entire team. I discuss the Rangers season outlook, what looked better early on, and why losing Shesterkin changes the math on everything from tight defensive games to any realistic playoff push. Then I lay out the new goaltending reality: Dylan Garand steps into the starting job for the foreseeable future, Spencer Martin becomes the backup, and the Rangers are suddenly operating with their third and fourth options in net. Finally, I connect this to the running theme that won’t quit, the Jersey Guy Sports injury curse, with major losses like Aaron Judge for the Yankees and Jackson Dart plus Brian Burns for the Giants.  If you’re a Rangers fan trying to figure out what comes next, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a fellow suffering New York sports fan. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: how do you think the Rangers should adjust without Shesterkin? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

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Welcome to the Jersey Guy Sports podcast! I’m glad you stopped by. I'm Don, and I am a huge Yankees, Rangers, Giants, Knicks and Rutgers fan. On this podcast, I provide a no-holds-barred, honest take of the performance and news related to my favorite teams. Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms here Socials Follow JGS on  FacebookFollow JGS on  JGS TwitterFollow JGS on  YouTubeFollow Don on  BlueSkyFollow Don on  TwitterFollow Don on  Threads

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  • Creator
    Don Signorino
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    384
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Jersey Guy Sports
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