From the Sidelines

Episode 47: CFP Bracket Reaction

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2440042/open_sms] Dave joins the podcast once again to talk about the College Football Playoff final rankings. What did the committee get right? What was wrong with the final rankings? Which teams were unjustly punished for playing 1 more game then most? What does the NCAA need to do to fix the playoff system and is 16 spots the solution. Is Notre Dame right in sitting out their bowl game. This and so much more hot takes on College Football We jump over to the NFL and discuss who we trust in the AFC to make it to the Super Bowl. We talk about the packed NFC and who may be on the outside looking in. We finish up discussing a fantastic rivalry that was renewed this weekend. We talk about the big plays in the Bears vs Packers game and what is making Alex nervous as a Packers fan after wating that game.

Episode 46: College Football Playoff Beef ft. Dave

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2440042/open_sms] On this episode Dave pinch hits for Ryan. Alex and Dave go in depth on their thoughts on the college football season and the beef they have with the rankings as they currently stand. Is there definite conference bias. Dave and Alex discuss if it's undeniable now. Do Bama and Notre Dame, and even Oregon deserve to be ranked above a good BYU team, but also a really good Utah team. What will it take for the committee to get it right? Will they get it right and is a 16 team playoff the right answer.  Dave and Alex jump over to the NFL where we talk about what's plagued the Eagles this year, as well as where the Packers stand. Dave discusses being on cloud nine with how his Bears have had to play. We give our picks for this week and so much more!

Episode 45: CFP Bracket first look and the Tush Push

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2440042/open_sms] On this episode, Ryan and Alex take a look at the CFP bracket as it currently stands. The SEC currently holds 5 of the spots, is that fair or accurate? Is the SEC really as deep and tricky as it's built up to be. Ryan and Alex also talk about the crazy scenarios that can take place in a tight race in the Big 12 as well with so many teams coming to play in that conference.  Ryan and Alex jump over to the NFL to discuss whether or not the tush push should be banned, or can it be properly officiated. Ryan and Alex also discuss seemed to be a bounce back game for the Packers. The boys finish off with picking their Week 12 games as well as giving their top 5 teams post week 11.

Episode 44: NFL Midseason awards

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2440042/open_sms] Ryan, Dave and Alex recap where the NFL is already halfway through a crazy season. We share our surprise teams, our disappointments so far. We also give out some hardware for the midseason awards throughout the NFL. We bounce over to College Football where it has been a couple of really strong weeks for the Big 12. We also discuss the gap that is forming in the Big 10, as well as the potential we will see 6 SEC teams in the playoffs. We also discuss whether or not the ACC has successfully played themselves out of the playoffs.  The boys finish up with their game picks for the week as well as giving their top 5 teams in the NFL... kind of... Don't miss this episode.

Episode 43: NBA is Back! The FBI Sting, NFL Week 8 and more

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2440042/open_sms] In this week’s episode of From the Sidelines with Ryan and Alex, we dive deep into the NBA’s latest illegal gambling controversy, what happened, why players and coaches risk it all, and how it could reshape league policies moving forward. Then we hit the gridiron to break down Week 8 of the NFL, spotlighting the biggest storylines, standout performances, and what these results mean for playoff races. Over in the college ranks, Week 9 of College Football delivered plenty of drama, and we’re here to unpack the upsets, top plays, and teams making a statement. We close the show with our Top 5 NFL Teams of the Week and our always-competitive Pick’em segment, where Ryan, Francis, Dave and Alex go head-to-head with their game predictions. Tune in for sharp insights, bold takes, and a few friendly jabs, all From the Sidelines.