On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether the hype train surrounding Texas quarterback Arch Manning has already gone off the rails, why guys like Deion Sanders and Nick Saban are so outwardly in favor of NIL reform, why it's absolutely fair to criticize Caitlin Clark for her season-long shooting slump (even if she is dealing with a lingering groin injury), and the chances that Team USA Basketball doesn't bring home the gold at the 2028 Olympic games.

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Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open the show with an update on the countdown to football season... we're in the home stretch! Then they move into all the latest drama between LeBron James and Lakers... were they wrong not to let him know about the sale of the team to Mark Walter? Will he even play for LA next season, or might he be bought out or traded? The guys also react to the Mavericks' decision to shut down Cooper Flagg for the remainer of Summer League after just two games. Arnie thinks Flagg is the future face of the league... is he crazy? Plus, Deion Sanders thinks there should be a salary cap in College Football... is he right?

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Mark Willard and former NFL offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam open the show with a discussion on the growth of Formula 1 in the US following the success of the Netflix show and recent Brad Pitt movie! Then they move into all the drama surrounding LeBron James and the Lakers... will The King play for LA next season, or is it time to move on? The guys also react to the Mavericks' decision to shut Cooper Flagg down for the rest of Summer League after he dropped 31 points, then break down the new contract extensions for OKC's young core!

Later, Willard and Ephraim talk about the Bears extending GM Ryan Poles, putting him on the same contractual timeline as head coach Ben Johnson... was it the right decision to extend him? The guys also talk Kirk Cousins, Najee Harris, Eli Manning and more before reacting to Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins being arrested.

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