Kirk Buchner, Longhorn Dave Whitlock, and Chris Mouradian dive into the biggest stories in sports. The main event is a deep-dive discussion on the newly announced Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists, debating the cases of quarterbacks like Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, and Eli Manning, running backs Frank Gore and Fred Taylor, and more. Plus, the guys discuss the unprecedented parity in the NFL, name a college football Sportsman of the Week, and Kirk delivers his "Dumb Ass of the Week."
00:04:17: Longhorn Dave's Sportsman of the Week: Jakari "Boosie" Turner of the Pittsburgh Panthers is highlighted for his 200-yard game that upended the ACC race.00:06:59: Dissecting NFL Parity: The guys discuss the lack of a clear top contender this season and whether the Los Angeles Rams have finally established themselves as the team to beat.00:12:20: Kirk names his "Dumb Ass of the Week" and rants about an athlete who lost a guaranteed $30 million for failing to get off the couch and show up to work.00:15:28: The Pro Football Hall of Fame QB debate begins: How does Drew Brees' first-year candidacy affect the conversation for Philip Rivers and returning finalist Eli Manning?.00:37:58: Breaking down the Offensive Line backlog: Discussing returning finalists like Willie Anderson and Jerry Evans, and the long wait for players like Steve Wisniewski.00:57:08: The debate for kickers: Should Adam Vinatieri have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer, given his "niche skill" and performance in big moments?.01:06:37: Final thoughts and a plug for Kirk and Chris's monthly show, The Elevator Show, which tracks Hall of Fame cases.Please help decide the next class of the United States Athletics Hall of Fame! Go to www.theusahof.com to cast your votes for athletes, coaches, and contributors across 16 different sports.#ProFootballHallOfFame #NFL #NFLParity #NotAllIn #HallOfFameDebate #DrewBrees #EliManning #PhilipRivers #SportsmanOfTheWeek #Podcast