TAKE THIS
By Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton
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TAKE THISAug 10, 2022
2022 College Football Season Preview
College football realignment, TV deals, and more.
The Michigan Fan "GO BLUE" Confessional
The MLB All-Star Game's Biggest Snubs
TAKE THIS hosts Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss the upcoming MLB All-Star Game roster, its biggest snubs, and what exactly is wrong with fan voting in major sports. Sit down and enjoy the ride.
Big Ten football expansion is coming
Brad and Griff sit down to discuss Big Ten expansion, in all sports, and which teams should join in for the fun.
UNRIVALED: Red Wings v. Avalanche FIRST REACTIONS
Welcome to Episode 51 of TAKE THIS. Brad and Griff cover the new Unrivaled documentary feat the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche, the next big prospects that could appear in Detroit next season, along with the top Detroit GMs, ranked.
What Is Wrong with the Detroit Tigers?
Griff and Brad break down the Detroit Tigers' miserable season. How did it get this bad and where do we go from here?
The New York Mets, best in baseball
Griff explains why the Detroit Lions will be a playoff team in two years. Brad explains why the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds suck, as well as why the New York Mets are the best team in baseball right now.
The Detroit Tigers are not a serious baseball organization
In this episode, Griff and Brad discuss the Tigers' playoff chances 10% in, our big predictions for Cade Cunningham, along with who will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
046: Aidan Hutchinson is a unanimous No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick
Take This host Griff Sutton runs down his 2022 NFL mock draft.
045: 2022 Detroit Tigers Preview
Brad and Griff discuss the 2022 Detroit Tigers from Javier Báez to Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene. Are they the saviors the Tigers were hoping for, or will they be unable to overcome the obstacles setback from the team?
044: MARCH MADNESS
Will Michigan or Michigan State advance?
043: MLB LOCKOUT ENDS
The MLB lockout is over, Art Briles leaves Grambling State, and more.
042: WORST FANBASE IN SPORTS
The worst fanbases in sports, RANKED.
041: SUPER BOWL LVI RECAP
Matthew Stafford finally gets a ring, and we won a bunch of money betting squares. Let's recap all of it and more including the halftime show.
040: SUPER BOWL WEEK
Will the RAMS win? Will Matthew Stafford finally get his ring? Will Joe Burrow establish himself in the NFL? We'll find out with our biggest betting segment to date.
039: TOM BRADY RETIRES AS THE GOAT, BRIAN FLORES CALLS THE NFL OUT
Griff is back today and we're all-in on the NFL. Today's episode includes Tom Brady and his legacy, a quick Super Bowl preview, what Jim Harbaugh staying means for Michigan, and the entire Brian Flores lawsuit that calls the NFL out for racism.
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038: Is Matthew Stafford FINALLY an elite quarterback?
Griff is on a well-deserved vacay....soooooooo Alex Faber from statenews.com is here to fill in and join Brad on the show. We have: Matthew Stafford, elite or not? Brad explains why Dan Orlovsky is wrong.
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#37: INSANE PLAYOFF ENDING, COWBOYS vs 49ERS
In this episode, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss the insane ending from the Cowboys-49ers, previews for both Michigan and Michigan State's football seasons, and IF Matthew Stafford can beat Tom Brady?
#36: NFL Playoff Preview: Packers to the top, can Arizona oust the Rams?
Will the Packers go to the NFC Championship, or win it? How about the Cowboys? The TITANS are a No. 1 seed? How tf? Our full NFL 2022 playoff preview is here.
#35: Jim Harbaugh and His QB, Lions #1 Rebuild Outlook, PLUS THE PICKS
In episode 35, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss rebuilding the Lions, Jim Harbaugh/Michigan's chances to return as Big Ten football champions, and pick the FCS championship, and other games around the NFL and college basketball.
#34: Michigan vs. Georgia Preview, picking a National Champion
In this week's off-schedule episode, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton break down the Michigan-Georgia game. Also: do you trust Dan Campbell? This episode aired on YouTube live. Take This is live every Wednesday at 7:30pm Eastern Time.
#33: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
In our Christmas Special, Brad LaPlante and Griff Sutton discuss their best Christmas gifts, songs, and their holiday bowl predictions. This episode was streamed live on YouTube on December 22, 2021. Take This is live every Wednesday from 7:30 - 9pm Eastern Time.
#032: Talking MSU, Red Wings hockey with Alex Faber
Michigan State News hockey reporter and OctopusThrower.com editor Alex Faber joins the show to discuss Michigan State hockey, the Detroit Red Wings' rebuild, and more.
TODAY'S SHOW:
0:00 Alex Faber joins the show
3:15 Brad LaPlante talks Michigan State hockey talk with Alex
10:50 Griff Sutton talks Detroit Red Wings with Alex
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#031: WILL COVID-19 SHUT DOWN SPORTS AGAIN? + CHRISTMAS MOVIE POWER RANKING
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TODAY'S SHOW:
0:30 Show Start and Intro
1:59 Kenneth Walker III Heisman Snub
3:49 B1G+ vs ESPN+
9:50 Power Ranking Christmas Movies
34:40 Sports and COVID-19
47:05 Pressure on Matthew Stafford, NFL Outlook
57:00 Can the Jets develop Zach Wilson?
1:09:35 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SIGNING DAY
1:11:30 WHO YOU GOT
1:22:10 Fantasy Recap
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#030: Talking Heisman, College Football Playoff with Evan Birchmore
Griff is off this week and Swarm & Sting's Evan Birchmore is joining the show. We talked about the College Football Playoff, our picks to win, the Georgia-Michigan matchup, and plenty more. There's also tons of Heisman news to discuss. Kenneth Walker III got snubbed and we know it.
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#029: MICHIGAN STATE'S KENNETH WALKER III SNUBBED FOR HEISMAN
Kenneth Walker III was snubbed and I'm here to say something about it.
#028: COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK, MLB FREE AGENCY
It's college football championship week! This means we have Oregon-Utah, Michigan-Iowa, Georgia-Alabama, and plenty of other games to pick from. Does Griff trust Jim Harbaugh now? Is he forgiven for beating Ohio State? Is Georgia beatable? What is up with Brian Kelly and Notre Dame? The coaching carousel continues. Plus, we have big news out of MLB free agency and an ensuing lockout.
#027: Does Mel Tucker know how to beat Ohio State?
Episode 27 of TAKE THIS: Will Michigan State beat Ohio State? Maybe not but let's dream anyway. Here are their keys to success. What are Michigan's chances of getting a big win over Ohio State? Remember when Oregon elevated themselves to a top contender? Michigan State might be the next team to do that.
#026: How Is Michigan ahead of Michigan State?
This week, we discuss our reactions to the College Football Playoff, where will Oklahoma lose, and why Michigan State and Cincinnati just aren't that good.
#025: Nate Brown, the Red Wings, and the Yzerplan
Nate Brown from FanSided's Octopus Thrower is here to discuss the Detroit Red Wings and the rebuild, as well as reminisce about our favorite Wings memories.
#024: Michigan State Victory Week and the College Football Playoff
Michigan State won, Michigan lost. What's next for the Wolverines? The College Football Playoff rankings were revealed. Georgia is #1 but where does everyone else fall? Is Alabama too high? Is Cincinnati too low? Can Cincy ever make the playoff as a Group of 5 team?
#023: MICHIGAN VS MICHIGAN STATE PREVIEW
It's Rivalry Week at TAKE THIS. Michigan vs Michigan State in East Lansing. ESPN will be there, Fox will be there, Barstool will be there. You should be there too. Will Michigan be able to stop Payton Thorne? Will Michigan State contain Michigan's rush attack? Will Cade throw the ball? Let's find out.
#022: Is this the WORST Detroit Lions team of all-time?
In episode 22 of TAKE THIS, we look at Minnesota and how they could surprise the Big Ten, Ohio State still king but don't count out Penn State, and is THIS Detroit Lions team worse than the 2008 0-16 Detroit Lions team? All of that and MORE, packed with a punch.
ALABAMA LOST, MSU WON, MICHIGAN WON (ft October Hot Takes)
Brad completely destroyed this week's WHO U GOT; Michigan and Michigan State both won; Detroit Red Wings preview; NHL on ESPN is BACK; Will Matthew Stafford ACTUALLY win a Super Bowl?
Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro, Alabama-Texas A&M Recap
(8:47) Kyrie Irving
(16:30) NHL on ESPN, Red Wings preview
(30:10) WHO U GOT
(51:05) October Hot Takes
(1:24:25) Fantasy Recap
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Texas A&M Could Beat Alabama
Today we discuss Alabama's vulnerabilities. Is Georgia the team to beat? Can Michigan's passing game sustain itself? Also: MLB playoff picks, the future is bright for Michigan State, and why I don't trust Dan Campbell as coach of the Lions. New episodes every Thursday.
Wisconsin Is the Ultimate "Prove It" for Michigan Football
In today's episode, Wisconsin vs Michigan preview, Michigan State vs Western Kentucky preview, will Ole Miss shock Alabama? And why Tampa Bay is flirting with the city of Montreal.
Michigan State football is LEGIT
Michigan State looks great and Kenneth Walker may win a Heisman. This year's Michigan State-Michigan game will be the biggest its been in six years. With that, here's the game Alabama is going to lose, giving Georgia a clear path to the SEC Championship.
Hot Takes and Overreactions from NFL Week 1
Hot takes and overreactions: Is Matthew Stafford overrated? Is the NFC North the new NFC East? Does Michigan deserve to be ranked?
The Most Hated Team In College Football
Is it Notre Dame or Alabama? Which team is the most hated? And is Mel Tucker a better head coach than Jim Harbaugh?
The New York Mets vs the Fans: World War III
Javier Báez is instigating World War III, but is this the fault of the Mets not performing at the trade deadline? PLUS: Is this the year of Michigan State?
Giving Money to Teams for a New Stadium Is a Scam
Let's investigate why teams get funding for new stadiums and why it needs to stop.
Rob Manfred Is a Coward Who Hates Baseball
Episode 13 of TAKE THIS features some BIG baseball hot takes. How should we change it, what's wrong, and where do we go from here? Also included is Miguel Cabrera's 500th HR and some content from the NFL pre-season.
Tigers, Cubs, and Pre-season Football
Fantasy Football 101
In Take This, episode 11, Griff breaks down the best draft strategy so you can win your fantasy league.
Is Georgia the Biggest Underachiever in College Football?
In this episode of Take This, we discuss the New York Mets and where the train is headed, does Tony Romo or Matthew Stafford make compelling Hall of Fame arguments, and which college football program has disappointed us the most?
2021 College Football Preview: What If Alabama Is NOT In the Playoffs?
This is the LAST time we will call ourselves Show Off (a sports podcast). Name change coming next week. Let's talk CFP, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, and more.
This Exposes How Owners Take Advantage of MLB Draft Picks
MLB Trade Deadline and Draft recap, NFL Covid-19 issues, and more.
2021 NFL Preview
Will the NFC East be...relevant? Will Tom Brady win another Super Bowl? Will the BROWNS finally make it TO a Super Bowl? All that and more in today's NFL Preview.
College Football Needs a 20 Team Big Ten
EPISODE 6: MLB mid-season projections, AJ Hinch AL Manager of the Year, and the latest in the Texas/Oklahoma to the SEC. Also: this is how the College Football should re-align.
Aaron Rodgers will be the Packers QB... at least to start the season.
Tracking Aaron Rodgers: he'll be Green Bay's starter come week one. Brad and Griff also explain why the Yankees should not be buying at the deadline, unless it's a shortstop; Michigan should fire Jim Harbaugh based on his comments about Bo Schembechler alone; the Mets had a wild week among some of the biggest offensive days in MLB history.
Going forward, new episodes will be on Tuesdays and Fridays.