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In The Zone With Anthony

In The Zone With Anthony

By: Anthony Smith
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 Talking sports. College sports (football, basketball men and women's, baseball and softball. NFL, NBA, MLB, sports history Negro League Baseball History and HBCU reports.

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  • Episode- 172 $45 Million Price Tag, Venables' Blueprint, Historic Tunnel Controversy

    Episode- 172 $45 Million Price Tag, Venables' Blueprint, Historic Tunnel Controversy
    Nov 20 2025
    The $45 Million Price Tag: Venables' Blueprint, Kiffin Bowl Drama, and the Historic Tunnel Controversy

    📝 Show Description

    Host Anthony Smith is In The Zone to break down a chaotic Week 12 that redefined the College Football Playoff picture and exposed the financial stakes of the modern game.

    This week's CFB Blitz episode dives into:

    * CFP Chaos: Oklahoma's Brent Venables proves he has the blueprint for beating Alabama, handing the Tide a devastating loss and shining an uncomfortable spotlight on their running game. Plus, why Georgia is a virtual CFP lock and why we can officially end the Texas hype.

    * The $45 Million Question: We analyze the stunning decision by Maryland to retain Coach Michael Locksley, focusing on the cold, hard economics. The move avoids a $13 million buyout and an estimated $32.7 million in losses, redirecting a nine-figure sum toward NIL and fiscal stability—a look at the new calculus of coaching.

    * The Tunnel Controversy: A deep dive into the shocking viral video from the Texas A&M/South Carolina game where a Texas LEO deliberately bumped a player. We discuss the "eye-sore" incident and the need for professionalism around the game.

    * Heisman Hype: Highlighting the week's most unique performance: Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, the two-way terror who demands an invite to New York.

    This is the ultimate breakdown of the chaos, the cash, and the controversies from the CFB gridiron.

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    51 mins
  • Episode - 171 Silence & Fire: Football's Mind Games

    Episode - 171 Silence & Fire: Football's Mind Games
    Nov 13 2025
    Get inside the locker room of the NFL most unforgettable storylines with In The Zone with Anthony Smith. Each week, Anthony unpacks the psychology of the league's Loudest silences, most calculated coaching moves, and motivational mind games. From the drama surrounding the Jets' media blackout, to the legacy moves of Bill Belichick, to the masterclass leadership of Mike Tomlin- you'll hear sharp analysis, real stories, and the strategies that define winning from the sidelines in addition to Brian Kelly filing a lawsuit against LSU. No script. No filters. Just unvarnished truth about nflpower, perception, and performance.

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    39 mins
  • Episode - 170 Mavericks Unmasked: Power Plays & Pitfalls

    Episode - 170 Mavericks Unmasked: Power Plays & Pitfalls
    Nov 12 2025
    Anthony Smith takes you "In The Zone" for high stakes, high-drama night in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks are in shambles after the firing of GM Nico Harrison, unraveling the aftermath of the Luka Doncic blockbuster and exploring the profiles of potential saviors. Meanwhile, Madison Square Garden is rocking-the Knicks' sudden turnaround has fans forgetting.the James Dolan drama, proving that winning can change the narrative overnight. Dive deep into front office strategy, fan sentiment, and what it takes to revive a franchise in crisis.

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    47 mins
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