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Run The PlaySep 19, 2019
12.12.19: The Wolverine Agenda (College Football Playoff 2019-20)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
There's a Playoff, you say?- (1:13) Obes and Cha review the fun and valor that was Championship Week in college football, including a beatdown in Atlanta and a closer than expected result in Indianapolis
- (15:27) A review of the College Football Playoff matchups. Is Obes surprised that Clemson is favored over Ohio State? You'll have to listen to find out!
Enjoy!
12.4.19: A Tide Rolled Over (Down Goes Saban! w/ Ryan of Kids Wear Crowns)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week's guest host is Ryan (@EagleEye1906) from the "Don't Call It A Podcast," a Kids Wear Crowns podcast:- (4:16) Join us as we review the past weekend's biggest games including "The Game" (that wasn't) Michigan-Ohio State, the Iron Bowl (Auburn-Alabama), and Wisconsin-Minnesota (Cha got this one right!!!)
- (33:13) We then take a look at the NBA with a look at how Obes is annoyed with his Lakers
- (42:34) Ryan has a rant that Atlanta Falcons fans won't want to miss
- (54:52) And, a new segment that's actually an old segment as we pick this weekend's college football games during Championship Week
All that and more! Enjoy!
11.27.19: Nov/Dec Coach Izzo Type Beat (with HumbleTeej)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
On this week’s episode we’re joined by special guest @HumbleTeej. The Teflon one talks with us about:- (01:43) College Football: what the h*ck is going on with Texas? UT alum Teej gives his feelings on the arrogance of Head Coach Tom Herman, the future of the assistant coaches, and whether this situation is salvageable in the near future
- (16:30) NBA: The Lakers are the best team in basketball (finally) but is this sustainable? Obes and Teej debate the relative strength of the Lakers and wonder aloud if something is wrong with Russell Westbrook and the non-James Harden Houston Rockets
- (31:00) College Basketball: Michigan State lost to Virginia Tech. Does this mean anything in the grand scheme of things?
- (37:44) Last but not least, College Football P*ck ‘*m! Obes and Teej make their picks on this weekend’s biggest games
All that and more! Enjoy!
11.12.19: Overrated SEC
(00:33) What's happening in college football? LSU beat Alabama, are they the new number one? Does Alabama still have a path to the playoff? Who gets in to the final four?
(21:27) Obes takes a look at the current NBA landscape. How are his Lakers doing? Is Toronto for real? Can Phoenix really keep this up?
(34:47) The NCAA is desperately trying to save face by bucking at undeserving players, particularly Chase Young (DE, Ohio State Football) and James Wiseman (C, Memphis Basketball)
All that and more! Enjoy!
10.28.19: Astros: Winnin' and Wildin'/CFB Week 9 Recap
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week, (almost) live from South Africa!
(00:38) Recap of CFB Week 9, including a series of upsets in the Big 12 and Ohio State's domination over Wisconsin.
(29:20) The Astros fire their Assistant General Manager amidst grossly sexist/misogynistic statements made toward 3 female reporters after the ALCS, finally apologize to reporters.
(38:51) NFL Check-In: Dead all that Kyle Allen talk.
All that and more! Enjoy!
10.24.19: LeBron Is How Tall?!/CFB Week 9 Preview
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This episode is condensed while the guys journey through South Africa!
- (00:36) Another round of guessing NBA players actual heights! Most will surprise you
- (13:17) CFB Week 9: SMU vs. UH? Auburn vs. LSU? Nortre Dame vs. Michigan? See who Obes and Cha think will win this weekend's big match ups!
All that and more! Enjoy!
10.22.19: The Pony Express is Back (CFB Week 8 Recap)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week:
- (00:36) CFB Week 8 Highlights, including: SMU returning to greatness; South Carolina getting robbed; Illinois upsetting Wisconsin
- (19:51) Last year's national championship QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence have faced their share of adversity. Can they bounce back?
- (26:54) Dabo Swinney appears to be flying too close to the Sun
- (32:49) NFL Check-In: Stop writing off Black QBs so quickly
All that and more! Enjoy!
New Episode Tomorrow 10.22.19
10.17.19: LeBron's Point Got Twitter'd/CFB Week 8 Preview
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week:
(00:39) LeBron's trials and tribulations after speaking out against Daryl Morey's ill-advised Hong Kong tweet. What went wrong for the King?
(12:01) ESPN's Baxter Holmes in his latest article takes a close look at a newly surfacing health risk for NBA players: sleep deprivation. Are NBA players putting their health in jeopardy?
(28:54) College Football picks! Who do we like and who do we not like?
All that and more on this Thursday's edition of Run The Play! Enjoy!
10.14.19: Is a Dantonio Departure Imminent? (CFB Week 7 Recap)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week:
(00:37) Highlights! We run through the big games and upsets of Week 7, including what we've learned about LSU.
(14:09) Amid MSU's struggles this season (including a 38-0 loss to Wisconsin this past weekend), Dantonio needs to make a serious decision.
(22:40) UH's future looks very bright. Here's breakdown of why.
(36:10) NBA Preseason highs and lows so far, including what the Anthony Davis injury means for the Lakers.
(45:33) NFL Check-in!
All that and more! Enjoy!
10.10.19: Dwight Howard is Short/CFB Week 7 Preview
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week:
(00:33) NBA v. China escalates as Congress has teamed up the likes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes and Ted Cruz to criticize the NBA in a bipartisan letter for not defending the rights of its employees against a foreign power.
(11:16) The NBA is requiring teams to list the official heights of their players. So we're playing a new game called "Guess That Height!" This will be an ongoing series as more official heights are released.
(24:43) Penn State star safety Jonathan Sutherland exposes and addresses a racist letter he received from a PSU alumnus.
(31:31) CFB Week 7 &!#$'em! (Censored because the other CFB selection show of a similar name is trademarked and stuff (yikes).) Games Highlighted: #6 Oklahoma vs. #11 Texas, #7 Florida vs. #5 LSU
All that and much more! Enjoy!
10.7.19: Tilman Fertitta is Wildin'/CFB Week 6 Recap (Worst Weekend Ever)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week:
(00:34) The guys recap the worst weekend of college football this year and discuss how bleak things are looking in East Lansing
(18:55) Daryl Morey may have cost the Rockets its partnership with the Chinese Basketball Association, and Tilman Fertitta appears to be angrier than he originally let on
(34:54) Deshaun Watson is out here balling among other things in the NFL Check-In
10.3.19: SB206: That New Cali Green (CFB Week 6 Preview)
Join Obes and Cha to discuss all things sports! Football and basketball mainly; but, if it's big news, they'll talk about it!
This week:
- (00:33) CA SB206 has passed, and other states are following suit
- (14:37) Penny Hardaway is creating a new legacy at Memphis
- (18:58) Why Clemson shouldn't be considered a Top 4 team
- (23:57) Everyone's favorite segment: Week 6 CFB #$@%'em!
9.30.19: No Hall of Fame for Eli Manning (with Kit Wren)
The guys recap Week 5 of College Football, including why in the hell Clemson looked drunk out there (and Michigan State and Houston both won! Amazing!) (00:32). Next, they discuss Mike Leach's post-game comments following the Wazzou-Utah game. In short, Leach will always be a total a-hole (24:13). Finally, sports writer Kit Wren (@KitTalksSports) joins Obes & Cha to take a deep dive into the inner workings of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, how the committee votes, and why the likes of Eli Manning and Jason Witten will likely never get in (33:03).
9.26.19: Kansas Be Cheatin'/CFB Week 5 Preview
Obes has returned (and hopefully, so does D'Eriq King...)
Join Obes and Cha as they discuss D'Eriq King's opting to redshirt the rest of his Senior year. This unprecedented move may be the beginning of something special (00:37). Next, they talk the issue of fan misconduct as reports come out alleging Iowa band members were assaulted by Iowa State fans (12:46). Obes goes in on Kansas getting caught cheating and what this may mean for University of Houston's KU transfer (21:07). And, of course we can't leave out the crowd favorite: College Football Week 5 #$%'em! (censored to avoid copyright infringement (yikes)) (27:48).
Enjoy!
9.23.19: Michigan Been Overrated/CFB Week 4 Recap
Obes is still overseas, this time in London Town, so Cha is continues to go it solo. Cha goes through the highlights of Week 4 in College Football (00:48). He goes on to the discuss the embarrassment that was that Michigan-Wisconsin game (you're not gonna wanna miss this!) (14:35). Tim Tebow has a strong stance on paying college football players, and so does Cha (22:26). Antonio Brown faces new allegations (32:09). Finally, let's take a live look at what is going on in the League with the NFL Check-In (35:12).
9.19.19: Is The NCAA Crumbling? (CFB Week 4 Preview)
Obes is in Madrid, Spain, but that doesn't mean the show mustn't go on! So, Cha is taking over while he's away. Cha discusses Kirk Goldsberry's (ESPN) list of the greatest NBA shooters of the 2010s, and keys in on why James Harden is firmly at #5 (00:41). Additionally, he looks at how the world is increasingly bucking at the NCAA and wonders if the organization has lost its touch (06:45). SURPRISE! Obes joins the show for the CFB Week 4 PICKEM! (22:04). Who will win this weekend's match ups? All that and more on this Thursday edition of Run The Play.
9.16.19: Hotseat For Willie Taggart (CFB Week 3 Recap)
9.12.19: NCAA v. CA SB 206 (with Andy Schwarz)
9.9.19: CFB Week 2 Recap/Antonio Brown Plays Chess
Obes & Cha recap Week 2 of the 2019 College Football season, including Obes eating crow after a strong offensive performance by Michigan State. Also, is Antonio Brown actually a genius? The boys talk about how hard it is for black people to get credit for being smart.
9.5.19: CFB Week 1 Recap/Week 2 Preview
On the first ever episode of Run The Play, Obes & Cha recap the inaugural weekend of the 2019 College Football Season. They also wonder whose reputation took the hardest blow: Rich Rodriguez or Chip Kelly. And, don't worry: the guys threw in their Week 2 predictions!