Grasping for Straws.....and Box Scores

Another huge weekend of football is here! In this episode, we look back at the biggest games from last week, including Michigan’s loss and Florida’s dominant performance, before turning our attention to what’s coming next. We break down the biggest upcoming matchups in both college football and the NFL and put our score predictions on the record. Then it’s game time. We battle through a Keep 3, Cu...

Week 2 of the NFL season brought plenty of surprises, and we're breaking it all down! From Josh Allen's five-touchdown performance against the Lions to the Ravens' struggles, Caleb Williams' injury, and Dak Prescott making Cowboys history, we discuss the biggest storylines around the league. We also dive into college football, recap the biggest games of the weekend, and look ahead to some exciting...

Football is back, and we've got plenty to talk about! In this episode, we're joined by a special guest—my dad—to break down Ohio State's disappointing loss, Michigan's win over Oklahoma, and the biggest college football games of the week. We also dive into NFL Week 1, going through every matchup and sharing our biggest takeaways from the opening weekend. To wrap things up, we put our Buckeye knowl...

College football is back, and we’re putting our predictions on the record! In this episode, each of us goes through our favorite college team’s schedule and predicts how the season will play out. We also discuss the Rams adding Aaron Donald back to the defense and debate whether Luka Dončić has already earned a spot as a top-five guard of all time. Then things get a little more chaotic. We play “W...

College sports are spending BIG, but which programs are leading the NIL arms race? In this episode, we break down some of the biggest-spending teams in college sports and debate what all that money means for the future of the game. We also jump over to the NFL to discuss the highest-rated quarterbacks in Madden, whether the ratings got it right, and talk a little fantasy football as the season get...

This week on Grasping at Straws , we welcomed a special guest and lifelong Detroit sports fan to break down one of the most passionate sports cities in America. We discuss whether the Detroit Lions are legitimate Super Bowl contenders , what Michigan football should be expected to accomplish this season, and whether the Red Wings are finally ready to take the next step . We also debate the biggest...

Is today's athlete actually better than the legends of the past? In this episode of Grasping at Straws , we bring in a special guest to settle one of the biggest debates in sports: Old School vs. New School . We compare athletes across generations, debate whether sports have actually improved, and ask if legends like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson, and Tiger Woods would domi...

The NBA offseason has completely flipped the league, and we're breaking down the biggest trades, who won, who lost, and what they mean for next season. We also dive into the biggest question in basketball: Where will LeBron James end up next? Then we switch gears with some of our favorite podcast games, including "Don't Speak Until You Hear a Better Player Than Julio Jones," where the debates got...

This week we discuss: 🏈 Which young NFL quarterback is facing the most pressure entering the season? (Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy & Bo Nix) 🏆 Which current NFL quarterbacks are already on a Hall of Fame path? 🎯 Keep 3, Cut 5: The most accurate quarterbacks in NFL history. 🏀 Would you take any player over Nikola Jokic to build a championship team? 📉 Is the...

In Episode 2, we debate the greatest dynasties in sports history in our "King of the Hill" bracket, with the legendary Chicago Bulls of the 1990s making a strong case for the top spot. We also take on a "Keep 3, Cut 5" challenge featuring some of the greatest NBA defenders ever, break down who has the edge in the loaded NFC, and discuss whether the transfer portal has ultimately helped or hurt col...

Welcome to the very first episode of Grasping for Straws & Box Scores ! This week, we dive into some of the biggest topics in the sports world. We break down the blockbuster trades involving Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown , discussing what these moves mean for their teams and whether they shift the balance of power. Then, we settle one of college football's biggest debates: Who truly reigns supr...