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Join Host Alyssa Butterson and guest Hoove Locks as they break down some of the hottest topics in the NFL. Just days after Jordan Love went down with an MCL sprain in the season opener it seems the Packers have some tough choices to make early on in the season. Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins’ star wide receiver was detained by police in front of his team’s stadium before their season opener on Su...

The entire college football world has an opinion on the current Jim Harbaugh situation, so we thought why not give ours as well. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G talk sign stealing and how common this can be in all sports.  Pickens Picks for Week 11 in the NFL are given. This may be a make or break week for many teams.  The South Carolina Gamecocks take on Kentucky at home under the lights Saturd...

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they break down Pickens Picks for week eight in the NFL.  Can the Buffalo Bills bounce back on Thursday Night? Will Cowboys fans have something to brag about this week?  Discussion on the 2-5 South Carolina Gamecocks and mid-season reactions  are given.  https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they break down the potential the Buffalo Bills actually have this year. After the Bills come up with an impressive win over Miami, Coach retracts some previous statements.  Pickens Picks for Week 5 in the NFL are given. Will the 49ers be put to the ultimate test this week playing the Cowboys? Or will San Francisco easily improve to 5-0?  https://linkt...

Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt kick off the show with reactions from The Ducks’ 42-6 win over Colorado. Not only was this a much anticipated game it was also the largest television audience for an Oregon game since the 2020 Rose Bowl (16.3 million). The real story .... Coach Prime changing college football.  Pickens Picks for week four in the NFL are given. After Miami dropping 70 on the Br...

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt while they discuss a twist in Cleveland as they are forced to re-sign Kareem Hunt after Nick Chubb suffered a season-ending knee injury.  Pickens Picks for Week 3 in the NFL are given.  It's a sold out Saturday night in Williams Brice Stadium where the South Carolina Gamecocks are scheduled to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs. South Carolina will...

Join  Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G as they recap the Cowboys 40 point shutout over the Giants.  Aaron Rodgers made a grand entrance and an even grander exit in MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The fourth snap of Rodgers first offensive series ended in a torn Achilles tendon and him being carted off the field. By halftime a MRI exam confirmed that Rodgers indeed would be out for the remainder...

Welcome Back OOP Fans!  Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G as they jump into Gamecock football talk. Breaking down game one and giving predictions for this upcoming season. Can this team break 10 wins this year?  The one, the only. PICKENS PICKS.  We are back. Each week during football season, we give you our insider picks for college and NFL games. This week specifically we are breaking down...

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to break down the NBA Finals. Denvers dominate performance leads them to closing out a best-of-seven series in five games at home. Now that Denver has won a Championship, can they form a dynasty with this team?  The eighth seed in the Finals is not something you hear or see often. Though Miami came up short, they did show a lot of fight. What's next...

Coach G and Host Alyssa Butterson discuss the Green Bay Packers trading an icon to the New York Jets. Who won in this trade? And will Rodgers be everything we hope and more this upcoming season?  Back to the NBA Playoffs with the Miami Heat leading the series 3-1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. No one saw this coming or did they? Can the Bucks win three straight to advance?  https://linktr.ee/opinion...

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they discuss everything NBA  Playoffs. Each series is broken down and analyzed, and player injuries are reviewed.  Which teams really have what it takes to make it to the NBA Finals this year? Realistic and unrealistic teams are picked.  Pickens Picks are given for each series.  ***It's that time of year again! Please vote Opinion On Pickens for &...

For the first time since 1970, the Final Four will have three first-time participants. And even though Connecticut is going for its fifth championship since 1999,  the Huskies began their run with only one tournament victory since their last title in 2014. For the first time since 1995, the women's Final Four will not have UConn, Tennessee or Stanford, but don't worry here comes South Ca...

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to give Pickens Picks for this weekends Sweet Sixteen Games. Who will advance to the Elite Eight?  https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss Aaron Rodgers emerging from his darkness retreat. Maybe now he will shine some light on what his next move is? Then we continue on the QB carousel with some Carson Wentz chatter. After four teams in four years what are his options? Alyssa goes over four potential landing spots for Wentz.  LeBron James is out, does this mean the Lakers are out?...

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G while they break down this Sundays big game. Will Philly fly away with the win or will Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have something to say about it?  Pickens Picks is on a whole new level this episode. Heads or Tails? Blue or Red? Over or Under? Favorite or Underdog? Tune in to find out this weeks locks.  #SuperBowl57  https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Join Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt as they break down the NFL divisional round matchups. What happened to the Bills? and will Patrick Mahomes be good to go for Sunday's game?  Pickens Picks for the final two matchups before the Super Bowl are given.  Keep up with all the latest sports news and weekly Pickens Picks by clicking the link below  https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens https:/...

Happy New Year!  Host Alyssa Butterson and  Coach Gantt are back and ready to discuss NFL football. Starting with Saturdays slate of wild-card matchups. From Trevor Lawrence and the Jags' stunning comeback, to San Francisco's win over Gino Smith. Could we see this 49ers team in the Super Bowl?  The first picks of the year are in.  Alyssa and Gantt make predictions for this weekend's...

Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to discuss No. 19 South Carolina taking on No. 21 Notre Dame in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. They expect a huge turnout from Gamecock fans and a win, but who all is actually playing for SC?  Pickens Picks for week 15 are given. This are getting serious. Which teams do you see heading to the Super Bowl?  Happy Holidays to the entire OOP Fam!  https://linktr.e...

Sweet Victory! Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach Gantt to relive the biggest win of the season for the Gamecocks over Clemson. It wasn't easy, but Beamer Ball clearly is working for South Carolina. Tune in too chat about rankings, bowl games, and what's next for South Carolina football.  Pickens Picks are given for week 13 in the NFL.  https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpickens

Happy Thanksgiving OOP Fam!  Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach Gantt reunite after South Carolina football pulled off a shocking 63-38 upset over No. 5 Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium. Coach gives a full break down of how Carolina stunned the world. As much as everyone wants to celebrate, Shane Beamer and the boys are right back to work as they prepare to travel to Clemson. Can SC pull off anoth...

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers have definitely seen better days. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by coach G to discuss the Green Bay Packers 5th consecutive loss that came from the Detroit Lions.  South Carolina went to Vandy and came home bowl eligible. Coach G discusses what positive changes he's seen implemented from last week.  Pickens Picks are  given for week 10 in the NFL.   https://lin...

It’s official Tom Brady is back on the market and Host Alyssa Butterson is ready to talk all about it.  Coach Gantt joins the show to chat College Football Rankings. #1 Tennessee takes on #3 Georgia. Can Tennessee stay on top?  The South Carolina Gamecocks were ranked but not for long. After a loss against Missouri at home, what’s next for this South Carolina team as they head into a tough stretch...

Both Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers are struggling. Usually these names come into headlines under the winners column, but not today. Matt Ryan.... Benched. Could we be witnessing the end of an era?  The South Carolina Gamecocks held on and beat Texas A&M 30-24 for the first time in program history. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G congratulate Coach Beamer and the team.  Pickens Picks are given...

Lets GET INTO IT.  New YORK. New York. All they seem to be doing is winning. Host Alyssa Butterson and Coach G discuss.  The Bills got their revenge. After a heartbreaking loss last year to the Cheifs, the Buffalo Bills took home a HUGE upset against the Kansas City Chiefs.  Alabama is no longer Number 1. Tennessee comes through with an upset against Nick Saban.  https://linktr.ee/opinionsonpicken...

The South Carolina Gamecocks pull off a gratifying upset vs. top-ranked Kentucky. Host Alyssa Butterson is joined by Coach G to talk about what went right for the Gamecocks.  The Philadelphia Eagles are the only undefeated team left in the NFL. How far can this team go?  The Panthers pull the plug on Matt Rhule. A once hot $62 million hire, was fired during his third season as head coach. Can this...