And One with Ian Hooks
By Ian Hooks
And One with Ian HooksAug 24, 2022
AFC East Division Preview
Today we are starting a preseason series centering around each NFL Division, where I am going to preview each division and discuss some of the trendiest topics and questions and of course give my takes. Obviously, I will analyze each team, take a deep look at the rosters, and provide my predictions for the divisional standings, and of course there is so much more to dive into.
And One's 2022 NFL Mock Draft (1-16)
The Trio is BACK!!! Ohm Tripathi, Jack Knorr, and Ian are all here today to get into some of the top prospects in this year's NFL Draft. The three take the place of General Manager, and make picks, according to what they would do for each team! Today's episode includes the first half of the draft from picks 1 to 16. Expect picks 17-32 next week at some point.
Is Deebo Leaving Good For Deebo?
There is a lot to get to on this Wednesday afternoon, as Deebo Samuel as requested a trade from the 49ers, so I give my take on that breaking news, plus Jimmy Butler popped off dropping a 40-bomb on Trae Young and the Hawks, holding them off, placing the Heat in prime position for the sweep, and don’t miss my NFL Draft Note of the day as we are one day short from a week away, as the first round of the draft is next Thursday, and of course there is soo much more to dive into.
What Does Kyrie's Performance Say About Nets' Playoff Potential?
Kyrie Irving balled out last night in their play-in win over the Cavs, plus with the NFL Draft coming up April 28th, I have a couple draft notes that you must know - so I talk about the receiver in this draft class that is posed to be the next Ja’Marr Chase, and of course there is soo much more to dive into. Just a reminder to share my podcast and follow it on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcast.
Are Brooklyn Sure-Locks To Beat the Cavs?
Back from Spring Break! I am here to get into the NBA, with the regular season concluding yesterday and the play-in games right around the corner tomorrow, I break down each of tomorrow’s 7 v. 8 matchups, plus Frank Vogel is officially out as the Lakers head coach, I give insight on why that was the right move for how this team is currently built, and of course there is soo much more to dive into.
Does Matt Ryan Make the Colts Contenders?
Here from the podcast studio, I am so excited to get into everything sports today, as there is a lot to cover on this busy Monday afternoon. With breaking news that Matt Ryan is joining the Colts, I ask the question of whether or not this makes Indy a contender, plus March Madness brought the craziness with St. Peter’s joining an extraordinary club, in their round of 32 win over Murray State. There is a lot to discuss today on the And One.
2022 March Madness: West Region Breakdown
It is March Madness time in the world, and after a fun week of regional breakdowns last year, Walker Anderson is back with us. We will be diving into the West region, highlighted by the overall favorite Gonzaga Bulldogs at the one seed and the Duke Blue Devils following them up at the number two spot. There is a lot to discuss today on the And One.
The Past 24 Hours of QB Craziness! Russ, ARod, Wentz!
Welcome to And One -- Russell Wilson has been traded to the Denver Broncos, Bobby Wagner has been released, what does this mean for the Seahawks and what direction should they move in at the QB position, plus with the best two available quarterbacks now off the market, who remains to be the best QB in free agency? And there is of course so much more today on the And One.
How Trustworthy Are the Nets?
Live From the Hive here at the studio this lovely afternoon, I am by myself with Ohm taking his Monday break, but we have a good one today. Jayson Tatum dropped a 50-bomb against the Nets yesterday, tying Larry Bird’s franchise record for most 50-point games, plus Coach K losses his final home game to no other than Hubert Davis and the Carolina Tar Heels, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Are Kenny Pickett's Hands Going to Be a Problem?
Live From the Hive here at the studio this lovely afternoon, I am here by Ohm Tripathi today to discuss everything sports. We witnessed a lightning fast WR class yesterday and we are going to talk about that, plus should there be a discussion for some of the elite RB’s in the NFL to be traded, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Why Ja is the Most Must-Watch Player in the NBA?
Live From the Hive here at the studio this lovely afternoon, I am here by myself today to discuss everything sports. Ja Morant drops 52, setting a career high, in a win over the Spurs, so I talk about the high flying Grizzlie, plus with the NFL Combine starting this week and the draft soon approaching I discuss my favorite NFL prospect to watch so far, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Which Player Do the Bengals Need to Prioritize Resigning in Free Agency?
Welcome to And One -- Live From the Hive here at the studio this lovely afternoon, I am here Ohm today to discuss all the going ons in the sports world. With Free Agency starting March 16, Ohm and I dive into the AFC North to talk about the players each team in the division need to retain.
Is Joel Embiid the MVP of the League Right Now?
Live from the Hive from the podcast studio, I am joined by Ohm Tripathi to discuss everything sports, as Joel Embiid put on a clinic last night in a 42-point performance in a 123-120 win over Giannis and the Bucks, plus with our in-studio Packers fan, I let Ohm dive into his takes on where Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams will end up with free agency coming closer and closer each day, and there is a little twist today with the return of Ian's Index!
Did Cooper Kupp Deserve To Win SB MVP?
Live From the Hive here at the studio this lovely afternoon, I am here by myself today to discuss so much sports. The Super Bowl was Sunday and a game it was, as there is a lot to talk about in reaction to the game, but also looking to next season. Also, James Harden was sent to the 76ers this weekend in exchange for a couple of important assets the Nets could use, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Cleveland's Ascension Continues!
Live From the Hive here at the podcast studio this lovely afternoon, I am here by myself today, but we still have a lot to dive into, including the recent head coaching hires in the NFL with Mike McDaniels being named the next Dolphins head coach, as well as Lovie Smith expected to be the head coach of the Houston Texans moving forward. Also, Caris LeVert is headed to Cleveland in a trade involving the Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, so I evaluate how the Cavs look moving forward, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Brian Flores' Lawsuit Against the League
Ohm and I address the latest on Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL and three of its team in the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and New York Giants. Plus, Jacksonville has their new coach, after firing Urban Meyer mid-season, so we see if Doug Pederson can fix the Jaguars current circumstance and how he can.
2022 NFL Conference Championship Preview
The trio is back in town! Jack Knorr and Ohm Tripathi join the show to discuss the interesting matchups and biggest keys to victory in each championship game. We talk about it all, as we give our picks and predictions for both the Chiefs v. Bengals and Rams v. 49ers.
Sean Payton: The Saints Destined to Fail?
Live From the Hive here at the podcast studio this lovely afternoon! It is Ohm and I today talking about some of the recent NFL coaching hires, including new Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, plus Sean Payton stepped down on Tuesday afternoon, so Ohm and I discuss the relevancy and immediate impact that has on the Saints, and of course so much more today on And One.
2022 Divisional Recap: Rodgers' Beautiful Future?
Live From the Hive here at the podcast studio this lovely afternoon and I am delighted to get into my thoughts, reactions, and take on everything football after the most epic divisional round EVER. My take on Aaron Rodgers and the Packers future will be unveiled, plus my reaction to the Bills-Chiefs game is a can’t miss segment, and after all this weekend’s NFL action, it was as if the Bengals and Titans had not even happened, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
2022 NFL Wildcard Wrap-Up
Live From the Hive here at the podcast studio this lovely afternoon and I am delighted to get into my thoughts, reactions, and takes on everything football after the super Wildcard weekend that we so graciously endured this past weekend -- and to be honest, it was a ton of fun to just relax, sit on the couch, and enjoy some football. I’ll be talking about the perfect game that we witnessed in Buffalo, the craziness that was the 49ers-Cowboys ending, the Rams sharp-nosed defensive master plan against Kyler and the Cards, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
2022 NFL Wildcard Preview
Ohm and I are Live from the Hive here today in the studio and we have some interesting NFL topics to dive into today. The playoffs start this weekend, and we need to get into the matchups. We will be looking at the Bills and Patriots rivalry game, to see how those two teams face off in possibly one of the coldest games in NFL Playoff History, plus how do the 49ers face up against a Cowboys team that just put up 50 points in their regular season finale, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Week 18's Playoff Impacting Games!
Welcome to And One -- Ohm and I are Live from the Hive here today in the studio and we have some interesting NFL topics to dive into today. The Raiders and Chargers face off in a huge playoff impacting matchup that could decide the fates for both AFC West rivals, plus the 49ers need a win to clinch a playoff wildcard spot -- they face off versus the Rams, so Ohm and I give our takes on who gets that final NFC Wildcard spot, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Can the Lakers Actually Compete in the West?
In the NFC, Who Are the Real Super Bowl Contenders?
Live from the Hive, I am back today with the solo studio, with Ohm once again out, but we still have a lot of football to talk about today after NFL Sunday! Aaron Rodgers still owns the Bears after a 45-30 win last night, plus the Chiefs dismantled the Raiders by 39 in the divisional rivalry game, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Can the Dolphins Led By Tua Be A Heavyweight AFC Contender?
Live from the Hive, It is just me today, as Ohm is out today, but we still have a great episode, with a top-tier AFC Matchup tonight between the Patriots and the Bills, which team has more gain with a win?, plus the Dolphins have won five straight games, I get into the positive effect that Tua has made on his team, and whether or not he can be their franchise QB, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Are the Cowboys On Upset Alert?
NFL 2021 Week 7 Preview
2021 NFL Week 4 Predictions
2021 NFL Week 3 Predictions
2021 NFL Week 2 Preview
Jack Knorr, Ohm Tripathi, and I dive into our Week 2 previews and predictions, and give you all the analysis you need to be ready for this week's slate of awesome matchups!
2021 NFL Week 1 Preview
Jack Knorr, Ohm Tripathi, and I dive into our week one predictions, and talk about all the potential upsets and biggest surprise going into the start of a very exciting 2021-2022 NFL Season!
Reaction to Cam Newton Being Cut!
It has been one heck of interesting day in the NFL, with some really surprising news of the cutting of former New England Patriots QB, Cam Newton, so I talk about that roster cut, plus David Bakhtiari, Packers offensive lineman, has been placed on the PUP list, meaning he is out for the first six weeks of the season, so I discuss how that hurts the Packers offense, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One
What Is the Impact of J.K. Dobbins' Injury?
It has been a while since I have gotten back on the mic, but I am so glad that I have -- with school starting last week and just craziness reentering my life, it has been hard to find an episode, but I am glad I am back and doing the podcast, and I hope you enjoy - but today we are talking some football, with the closing of preseason I talk about some of the earned quarterback spots and battles that are still occurring, plus with Rajon Rondo likely rejoining the Lakers, I discuss the relevance or irrelevance of that move, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Was Cade Cunningham's Pro Debut Lackluster?
Welcome to the And One -- and I am back again, after a one week vacation; I was out of town lakin’ to be specific, but I am back today to talk some NBA Summer League after an interesting day one from Vegas from Jalen Green’s 23 point performance and Cade Cunningham’s pro debut, plus the Indianapolis Colts have made Darius Leonard the highest paid inside linebacker in NFL History, so I give my thoughts, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
2021 NBA Draft Recap, Reaction, Grades, and More
I am back again with Walker Anderson to discuss last night’s NBA Draft, which honestly brought a handful of surprising and unexpected moments to talk about, so we react to some of our favorite and least favorite moments, plus after a huge blockbuster trading sending Russell Westbrook to LaLa Land to join LeBron, AD, and the rest of the Lakers, we evaluate that trade and talk about what else the Lakers need to do in the upcoming free agency period, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
NFL 2021: Top 100 Players (81-73)
Jack Knorr, Ohm Tripathi, and Ian Hooks continue to dive into their NFL 2021 Top 100 Players, and proceed with numbers 81 to 73.
NFL 2021: Top 100 Players (90-82)
Jack Knorr, Ohm Tripathi, and Ian Hooks continue to dive into their NFL 2021 Top 100 Players, and proceed with numbers 90 to 82.
If the Bucks Were to Win, Who Deserves Finals MVP?
It is a terrific Tuesday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including the NBA, as we have a potential championship clinching game with the Bucks and Suns going into a massive game 6, so I discuss who the biggest player needs to be for the Suns, plus I talk about four rookies and how their play compares with current NFL stars. Finally, it is National Fortune Cookie Day, so I predict the fortunes of the top five teams in the NFL, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One
NFL 2021 Top 100 Players (100-91)
Ohm Tripathi, Jack Knorr, and I dive into the beginning of our top 100 player lists for the upcoming 2021-2022 NFL Season. This is the first part of an ongoing series, as we go from number's 100 to 91.
The Elevation of Chris Paul's Legacy
It is a terrific Thursday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including the NBA, as I get into the Phoenix Suns advancing to their third ever NBA Finals behind a 41-point show from CP3, plus I continue to venture into the soccer world and talk about some of my Euro quarterfinal predictions and Manchester United’s addition of Jadon Sancho. Finally, with a very crucial game 5 tonight in Milwaukee, who takes it home?, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Why France Losing Isn't As Cool As You Think!
It is a tremendous Tuesday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including the NBA, as I dive into Paul George’s huge career high playoff performance after scoring 41 points in a game 5 win over the Suns, plus the European Championship heavy favorites in France have been taken down by Switzerland in PK’s in the Round of 16, so I give my thoughts on that result. Finally, there is some NFL to discuss and I tell you why this team should be on everyone’s radar and could really surprise people in 2021, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Reaction to Aaron Nola's Historic Performance
After a crucial game 3 victory for the Bucks, where do they currently sit in regards to safety against this feisty Atlanta Hawks squad, plus with Aaron Nola tying Tom Seaver's 51-year record, does the likeness of baseball and "fun" of baseball increase or improve?, and finally the Suns and Clippers face off for a possible series clinching game 5, I give my prediction on who wins tonight, and of course so much more today on the And One.
Who In the Top 5 Takes Jalen Green?
It is a wonderful Wednesday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including the NBA Draft after the Lottery picks have been announced, with the Detroit Pistons winning the number one overall pick in the 2021 Draft, plus with game 2 of the Western Conference Finals concluding with a Suns victory; is it safe to say that the series is over? Finally, with tonight being the start of the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Bucks and the Hawks, I give my take on who advances to the NBA Finals out of the East, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Which Team Really Needs the No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft?
It is a terrific Tuesday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including the NBA Draft with the Lottery being tonight, so I give my take on the No. 1 Overall Pick and which team really needs it, plus after a huge 40-point triple double from Devin Booker, what do the Clippers need to do defensively to stop him. Finally, after a breakout rookie campaign from Justin Herbert, and Patrick Mahomes still reigning over the league; do the Raiders have any chance of competing in the AFC West?, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Should the Sixers Trade Ben Simmons?
It is a magnificent Monday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including Ben Simmons’ future with the 76ers after a horrible offensive series against the Hawks, plus Kevin Durant dropped a record amount of points in a game 7 loss, so I will describe what comes next after a disappointing exit for the Nets. Finally, there is a team in the NFL that everyone is forgetting, so I tell you why they are still a dark horse contender, and could be a real threat to the top teams, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Is Donovan Mitchell A Superstar?
It is a wonderful Wednesday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including Donovan Mitchell after a huge 45 point performance in a 112-109 victory over the Clippers, plus I will tell you why the 76ers will beat the Atlanta Hawks and advance to face off versus the Nets in the Conference Finals. Finally, with Julio Jones gone, the WR1 spot in the ATL is open up to a rising star, who I believe will be a top 5 receiver next year, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Are the Bucks Done, After Dropping Game 2?
It is a terrific Tuesday to be alive and to love sports. We have so much to get into on the And One today, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks’ chances of being able to comeback and defeat the hot Brooklyn Nets, plus after a disappointing game one loss on Sunday, what do the Sixers need to do differently against the sharpshooting Atlanta Hawks. Finally, there is some NFL to get into, with Rodgers reportedly not attending a mandatory minicamp today, are there any positives to this?, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Julio Jones: The Newest Titan!
Jack Knorr, Ohm Tripathi, and I are all back together again, to discuss the newest huge offseason move of the trading of Julio Jones. Jones has become the newest member of the Tennessee Titans, so we discuss how he changes the Titans offensive scheme, plus how this effects the Atlanta Falcons offense moving forward. Plus, do not miss out on Jack's NHL Stanley Cup Final take, where he makes his NHL Champion prediction.
What More Does Ja Have To Do For Memphis?
It is a terrific Thursday to be alive and to love sports as we have so much to get into today, including Ja Morant after a 47 point night in a loss to the Jazz in Donovan Mitchell’s return, plus the Nuggets and Trail Blazers face off tonight in Game 3, so does Damian Lillard have to carry the Blazers for them to win the series. Finally, we have some NFL, so Ohm Tripathi joins us again to discuss Baker Mayfield, and answer if he has what it takes to win a Super Bowl, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.
Where is the Panic Meter Right Now For the Clippers?
It is a wonderful Wednesday to be alive and to love sports as we have so much to get into today, including the Clippers after falling a second in a row to the Mavericks, and answer how badly Clippers fans should be panicking, plus Anthony Davis had a redemption performance last night dropping 34, could the Lakers win the next three to complete the gentleman’s sweep. Finally, with Donovan Mitchell back in the lineup for the Jazz, what are your expectations for tonight, and there is of course so much more to get into today on the And One.