Big B Sports Talk

With the NFL coming back, Big B makes his predictions on the NFC. Who will win each division and who will surprise. As always, Big B gives you the raw truth, good, bad or ugly!   #nfl #football #nfc #predictions

With the NFL coming back, Big B makes his predictions on the AFC. Who will win each division and who will surprise. As always, Big B gives you the raw truth, good, bad or ugly!

With all of the college bowl games each year & players opting out has bowl season lost its relevance?  At this time of year has it become about the individual player vs. the team?  Big B will give his take in this episode & as always welcomes any input.

Big B will discuss the growing salaries of quarterbacks in the NFL & how paying a mediocre quarterback a huge salary can destroy a franchise.  When is too much too much?  

Does the college playoff eliminate the significance & prestige of the other bowl games?  Does the transfer portal & players opting out of these games change how the public views bowl games?  Big B speaks from experience the importance of bowl games & why they are still great.

The NCAA is in BIG trouble.  With the NIL & the Transfer Portal changing the face of college athletics, the NCAA will either need to change or become defunct.  Big B gives his take on why the NCAA has been so bad for so long, & why it must change.

Is the transfer portal good or bad?  Do the rich get richer?  Or is this a legitimate recruiting tool that every school & student need to utilize?  Big B will break down how transfer portal is beneficial for schools but more importantly the student athlete.  

Baseball has an identity crisis right now & won't let go of the past or embrace the future.  Baseball has refused to change with the times which is why it isn't as popular of a sport as it once was.  What do they need to do or should do to catch up?  Big B will hit MLB hard in this episode so tune in!

2 major controversies within 1 week.  Regarding Gruden are we worried about what is written in our emails or with being better people?  Regarding Kyrie if he doesn't want to take the vaccine then don't but then don't lie about the reasons.  Will you agree or disagree on Big B's take?  Either way tune in & don't miss this one.

The new Big XII may not be as bad as we thought it might be. In fact the Big XII is here stay.  With the addition of Houston, Cincinnati, Orlando & the huge fan base of BYU these large cities & fan bases will bring recruiting & increase the overall footprint.  A more even playing field & increased revenue will no doubt help this conference.  As Big B always does he w...

Is Targeting ruining football? What even constitutes targeting?  in some cases targeting appears to be a moving target right?   Is this rule purely about safety of the players or changing the sport for the worse?  Football is a collision sport and aren't hard hits just a part of the game? Big B will give you his stance in this hard hitting episode so tune in and you be the...

Is ESPN ruining College Football?  Is it just about the money or the student athlete? Big B gives his perspective & will break down who is getting in the way & who really benefits.

What is next for t college football? What have the top teams done to get ahead & stay there?   What do other conferences & schools need to do to catch up? Or can they?  Is it all about the coach, the boosters, the facilities, or the recruiting?  What part does the NCAA play if any?  Listen in as Big B shoots straight on this topic & dives into the future state...

Who does a conference realignment really benefit?  The students, the athletes, the coaches the universities, or advertisers?  Is it all just about the money, & television dollars?  What about recruiting effects? Do coaches have a say in the matter regarding the wins vs. losses columns?  Big B will peel back the layers of this hot topic like an onion & as always provide...

This is the controversial episode you have been waiting for.  Big B gives his opinion & perspective on this relevant topic. Be ready to give some honest thought to a health issue that affects us all including athletes.  Vaccinate or don't??... Big B will not leave you guessing by the end of this one but the choice is yours so tune in!

The NCAA has taken advantage of the profitability of certain student athletes for many years.  Finally there is change on the horizon & players will have the opportunity to profit off of their own likeness as the NCAA has done in the past.  Listen as Big B sheds his perspective on whether or not student athletes should be paid or not.  Many have paved the way for this & it i...

The Olympics has something for everyone.  Whether individual or team it is ultimately about the sportsmanship & uniting of athletes from around the world proving who is the best.  Americans love their olympians & the pageantry of the opening & closing ceremonies to the medal presentations and seeing the flags of the nation & hearing the anthems from the countries they rep...

Racism in sports exists at all levels.  Why?  Big B will break it down & pose some serious questions and as always shed his insight.

We are fanatical about our sports!  A pass is given for outlandish costumes, screaming & yelling, & painted faces but why?  In everyday situations we would be called crazy but when it comes to sports it is part of the culture & noone even questions it. Whether you are painted like Skeletor in the "Black Hole", tailgating at Arrowhead wearing face paint & feathers, singing...

Why is LeBron such a polarizing public figure?  It seems clear that people either love him or hate him there's no in-between. You know that Big B is going to have an opinion & he will do his best to sway your vote on this episode.  LeBron elevates those around him no doubt about that, but has he done enough to be crowned the GOAT?  Tune in & let Big B know what effect LeBron...

Why do we love a horse race?  Is it the horse or the jockey we root for or both?  How do you pick a winner?  Do you research the numbers or choose by the charismatic name?  No matter the reason or method America loves to get behind a horse and root for them to the finish line!  The pageantry, the mystique, the bloodlines, the fanfare, & the hope that a longshot can pul...

What do Agents really do these days? They get their percentage, however what value do they truly add to the athlete? Are they maximizing an athletes earning potential?  Setting them up for the future? When negotiating contracts who's best interests are they really protecting? Big B will provide his insight & debate if signing on the dotted line is really worth it.

How does social media affect the landscape of sports today?  Is it fair to hold an athlete accountable for something they say or do off the court or field?  How would social media have affected athletes in the past in a time where there wasn't video phones, or media outlets that captured every waking move or statements?  This is a relevant topic that we all see & hear about dail...

Big B will touch on the fact that gambling & sports are intertwined & most often right in plain sight.  How does Vegas always get so close?  Is gambling really taboo or truly part of the sports culture?  All bets are off in this episode so get your chips ready.

Is it just about the numbers or is the eye test the key?  Brien offers up his take on the age old question of whether or not you're really as good as you are on paper.  If numbers don't lie then how do we explain a comeback or an underdog beating the favorite?  Listen for yourself & see if the odds are in your favor in this thought provoking episode.