Bri The Sports Guy

Bri makes his 2023 AFC South predictions. Jags run away in a division with 2 rebuilding teams (Texans and Colts) and a Titans team with an 80% new offensive line.

The guys review the latest MLB standings (Brewers, Reds and Cubs still battling for NL Central title while Orioles continue to amaze) and then Brian talks about his Evan-league fantasy draft results (Travis Kelce with his first pick).

Bri makes his predictions in the brutally difficult AFC North. Can Deshawn Watson regain his 2020 form for the Browns? Can Bri's Bengals continue their winning ways with the secondary changes? What does year 2 hold for Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh? Can the Ravens generate enough pass rush?

Bri makes his picks for the 2023 Pac 12 College Football season. USC and Washington look elite with Oregon, Oregon State, Utah and UCLA all in the mix. Colorado under Deion will be fun but 50 transfers will take time to jell.

The guys discuss: NFL pre-season week 1; Will the ACC add Cal and Stanford and lose FSU? Harden is unhappy (what else is new?); Braves, Orioles, Dodgers and Rangers lead the MLB standings with roughly 45 games left.

Bri makes his predictions for the new look Big 12 with BYU, Cinci, Houston and UCF in the mix.  Will Texas and Oklahoma finish their last year in the Big 12 on a high note? Can TCU and Kansas State repeat their great 2022 seasons? Does Texas Tech's continuity carry them to 10 wins?

Bri makes his picks for the 2023 Big 10 college football season.  Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State will battle in the East. Badgers will win the unimpressive West under new coach, OC and QB. Can my NU Wildcats beat UTEP and Howard with hazing scandal hanging over the program?

Washington and Oregon join the Big 10; Colorado, Utah, Arizona and ASU join the Big 12; Stanford, Cal, WSU and OSU are in limbo; Cubs putting pressure on Brewers and Reds in NL Central; Ohtani hit his 40th HR (MLB leading); AD to be paid $270MM over the next 5 years by the Lakers.

Reds make 1 minor move while Brewers make three or four minorish moves at the trade deadline; Baltimore Orioles continue to amaze; Mets trade Sherzer and Verlander to the 2 Texas team that could meet in the ALCS and Bri predicts re-alignment to 2 super conferences in college football.

The guys preview 2023 ACC college football-Clemson and Florida State look elite; Can Chizik improve the UNC Defense/We know they can score with elite QB Maye;  Will Brohm make a big difference as HC in Year 1 at Louisville (his alma mater); Miami has added 16 transfers and 26 freshman-is that too much turnover?

In the MLB, blazing hot Cubs are coming after Brewers and Reds, Mets trade Sherzer to the Rangers for Ronald Acuna's brother and Ohtani continues to make history. In the NFL Bengals Burrow out a few weeks with calf strain while RB issues abound-Taylor wants out of Indy and Zeke and Dalvin look for jobs.

Brewers take 2 of 3 from Reds in Milwaukee despite only scoring 3 runs/game; Angels will not trade Ohtani (instead they traded for Giolito) and most MLB races tighten with less than a week before the trade deadline.

Bri makes his picks for the 2023 SEC football season (UGA and Tennessee battle in the East while Bama, LSU, A&M and surprising Arkansas (Bri loves their QB Jefferson) battle in the West.

36 year old Brian Harman from Sea Island, GA wins the Open Championship by 6 strokes over John Rahm, Jason Day, Tom Kim and Sepp Straka and the Brewers and Reds keep battling for the NL Central.

Brewers sweep Reds (but then lose to Phillies); Reds call up yet another stud hitter; Harden, Dame and KAT trades look to be on hold; Dad likes Scottie while Brian likes Xander to win the Open Championship.

NU names Braun interim head football coach after Fitzgerald  debacle; Brewers and Reds battle in NL Central; Will Cubs, Angels, Mets, Red Sox and Padres buy or sell?; Rory wins the Scottish Open with birdies on 17 and 18; Jags sign Engram while Titans sign DeHop.

The guys discuss: MLB draft; MLB All Star game; HR Derby (Vlad Jr wins 16 years after his Dad); Deep dive on the new look Reds (50 steals in June vs. 58 all last year) and then Dad describes the sad ending to Pat Fitzgerald's ('Greatest figure in NU athletics history') career at NU.

The guys get a guided tour of the magnificent PGA Tour world headquarters then we talk: Reds vs. Brewers (Elly steals 2nd, 3rd and home); NBA in season tournament; Bucks salary and roster situation (too many wings, not enough point guards) and NU's Coach Fitz suspended for 2 weeks.

The guys take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks roster post free agency (Still need a back-up point guard) and then they review the MLB Standings (Bri's Reds lead Mike's Brewers by 1 game) and discuss the historic seasons of the Angel's Ohtani and the Braves Acuna.

Bri gives his grades on NBA free agency (The Lakers get an A while Heat, Blazers and 76 ers are incomplete) and then the guys discuss the Bucks roster-do they need to trade Pat or Grayson for a true point guard?  Finally, Ohtani hit his 15th HR in the month of June-we are witnessing a historic season.

Freddy Freeman joins the 2000 hits, 300 HR club; LSU wins the CWS; Where will Dame and Harden play?; Is Penn State a top 5 college football program?; A tale of 2 Connor's-McDavid wins NHL MVP while Bedard is #1 pick; Ohtani hits 2 HR's and strikes out 10 in the same game; Yankees German is perfect; Braves Acuna is awesome and The Brewers vs. Reds race is heating up.

The guys discuss: The top 10 picks in the NBA draft; NBA trades; Lonzo to miss another NBA season; The hot streak of Bri's Cincinnati Reds and their catalyst Elly Della Cruz and then Bri gives a lecture on the 'Attitude Era' in professional wrestling (from the Montreal Screw Job to the Invasion Angle.)

Ohtani's historic stats through the first 75 games; Orioles, Reds and D Backs are pleasant surprises while Mets, Cards and Padres disappoint; Celtics acquire Porzingis but lose Marcus Smart while the Wizards continue to rebuild; Who follows Victor and who gets traded on NBA draft night?

We were joined by our friend 'Big Randy' from the No Laying Up podcast.  Randy and Brian gave their "takes" on the good and bad in Cincinnati sports (Bengals and Reds) over the years.  We also discussed the evolution of No Laying Up, the latest NBA trade and Bri's take that Rose Zhang could become the biggest star in golf.

The Denver Nuggets and Las Vegas Golden Knights are world champions; The Whitefish Bay High School Blue Dukes are in the WI state finals in baseball; A Canadian wins the Canadian Open golf tourney for the first time in 70 years; Will the Pelicans trade Zion for a top 3 pick?; Is Brad Beal on the move?; Who will win the US Open at LA CC? and Bri will be talking Cincy sports with a special guest on...