Jake’s Small Market Sports Take

NFL Season is approaching so lets switch focus to the NFC South. Which team has a coach on the hot seat, who will win the division, should the city of Charlotte start paying Jacob every time he talks about them, and which new head coach should we be keeping our eye on?

How will UAB handle the sudden departure of Bill Clark, How will Tennessee look in year 2 under Huepel and let’s check in on Kirby Smart after Nick Saban flipped more Georgia players.

We remember Bill Russell and Vin Scully but also focus on what they meant for future generations. How did these legends status go further than sports and Jacob also breaks down a local sports legend and what his absence means in the small market.

The Deshaun Watson verdict is out and how does Jacob feel about this situation, were our small market team interested in Watson before and what does this suspension mean in relation to other suspensions in the league?

Soccer has slowly been on the rise. Do more cities in the South deserve a soccer team? Will the World Cup be a positive for Atlanta and was it worth waiting so many years for soccer to come to the South? Jacob is back and ready to break it down!

We finally highlight Nashville! Why did Jacob wait so long, is this city going to get their championship one day, and how does hockey and soccer fit in the South? Check out the Take to find out!

In honor of the 26th episode of the 2nd season why not make it about the SEC. Can Georgia repeat as champions, will Alabama complete a revenge tour and how does Nick Saban feel about NIL? Tune into this episode to learn it all!

Because it's the offseason is there any news going on? How did Birmingham do as host of the World Games? Jacob breaks down this news and more in this Tuesday episode of the Take!

The Saints have a quiet off-season, Zion is back in NOLA and Jacob breaks down why the Pels should withdraw from the Durant sweepstakes.

Charlotte is back on Jake’s Take! This week Jacob breaks down the return of Steve Clifford, Miles Bridges pending free agency and the newest quarterback for the Panthers.

We have our first Birmingham centered episode! In honor of the World Games Jacob dives into how Birmingham got the opportunity to host, the Stallions being crowned champions of the USFL and if pro sports should come to the Magic City. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!

Its time for another Atlanta based episode! What is going on with Freddie Freeman, Did the Hawks trade away too much for Dejounte Murray and should Blooper play linebacker for the Falcons? All this and more on this week's episode.

How did our small market teams do? Did they shock anyone? Jacob dives into these questions on this Tuesday episode of the Take.

After Jacob decided to take a vacation the sporting world didn't miss a beat. Why did Kenny Atkinson say no to Charlotte, How can Golden State win again, and will the Atlanta Braves have another win streak? All this and more on this Takeover Tuesday.

Is Kenny Atkinson the guy for Charlotte? Will this team make the playoffs? How will this hire look and can Kenny redeem himself after his Brooklyn hiring? All this and more on this episode of Jake's Take!

This Friday episode we break down the emergence of Jaylen Brown, Klay Thompson outgrowing his slump, Steph’s injury and if Draymond can stay out of foul trouble.

What will Utah do after the surprising departure of Quin Snyder, Will Jayson Tatum get help for Game 3 and is Al Horford due for another 26 point game on Wednesday? All this and more broken down on this Tuesday episode of the Take!

The Splash Brothers are still surging, Ime Udoka leads the Celtics to the finals in his first year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are ready to lead the team to a win and both teams are ready for an exciting finals. Jacob highlights all the background of this finals matchup on this Friday episode of the Take.

Should they have drafted Jameson Williams, is Dennis Allen the answer and does this team have a shot at the Super Bowl? Jacob dives into the questions and expectations for his hometown team New Orleans Saints this upcoming season.

On this edition of What If Jacob breaks down the Duke Blue Devils from 2018. What if Zion didn't get hurt? What if Cam Reddish stepped up? What if Marvin Bagley came back? Jacob breaks down all these potential questions on this episode of the Take.

On this episode of Jake’s Take Jacob dives into how the teams in Charlotte are on the rise but might need a culture check.

Check out this sneak preview of the Tuesday episode of Jake’s Small Market Sports Take. Grab that Carolina BBQ and take a listen

On this Friday episode of the Take Jacob breaks down the past 48 hours of Nick Saban's comments about Jimbo Fisher securing the number 1 recruiting class in a bit of an interesting way.

Your favorite host from Mobile hopes this quote gets you a better understanding of small market sports and the impact they need

This week Jacob dives into a successful season by Memphis, how the future is bright for this team and how as a small market team going far in the playoffs means more than people realize.