Running Up The Score

Welcome back to Running Up The Hobby! In Episode 2, we're diving into Sports Card Grading 101. We explain what grading is, why collectors grade their cards, how grading impacts value, and the differences between PSA, SGC, Beckett, and other grading companies. We'll also discuss the biggest grading mistakes new collectors make and break down the latest PSA news in our "Off The Rip" segment. Whether...

Welcome to the very first episode of Running Up The Hobby! This isn't a podcast about million-dollar cards—it's for the everyday collector looking to learn the hobby, make smart buys, and have fun doing it. In this Sports Cards 101 episode, we cover the basics every collector should know, including card companies, hobby boxes, grading, breaking, where to buy cards, and essential hobby terms. If yo...

Jerry dives into the excitement of the NFL playoffs, discussing key teams, players, and coaching decisions. The focus shifts from the thrill of playoff football to the trust issues surrounding quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and the missed opportunities of the Cincinnati Bengals. Jerry expresses disappointment over the Bengals' absence in the playoffs and highlights Joe Burrow's talent. The conversa...

In this episode, the host provides an in-depth preview of the AFC North and NFC North divisions in the NFL. He discusses the key players, offseason moves, and season outlook for each team. The AFC North is predicted to be highly competitive, with the Cincinnati Bengals emerging as the division winners. In the NFC North, the Detroit Lions are projected to win the division. Overall, the host believe...

Summary Football season is here and the conversation focuses on the Dallas Cowboys and the upcoming NFL season. The host discusses the lack of hype and hope surrounding the Cowboys due to offseason issues, including contract negotiations with Dak Prescott and Ceedee Lamb. The host expresses frustration with the perception of Prescott and highlights his accomplishments. Other topics include the NFL...

Summary Jerry discusses various topics including the Super Bowl, quarterback rankings, Tony Romo's broadcasting career, and early power rankings for the upcoming season. The chapters cover the introduction and return to long-form podcasting, Super Bowl recap, the importance of winning the Super Bowl, the overtime rules, Tony Romo's broadcasting style, potential opponents for the Kansas City Chiefs...

We discuss Week 7 in the NFL. Give Power Rankings heading into Week 7 and QB Rankings!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We discuss Betting trends and give picks for the rest of Week 7 and discuss the top 3 games to watch this weekend!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We discuss Week 6 in the NFL. And give Power Rankings heading into Week 7! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We discuss all the Betting trends you need to properly bet Week 6 in the NFL. We also Break a box of brand new 2023 Bowman Chrome University Football!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We pivoted on the outlook of the show and made a change! We also discuss all things Week 5. We also give our power rankings after week 5!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We discuss all things Week 2. We also give our power rankings after week 2!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We discuss all things Week 1. We also give our power rankings after week 1!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://linktr.ee/Rutssports

We discuss all things AFC/NFC East full preview Are these teams contenders? Will they make the playoffs? Future Betting Odds, Draft and Free Agency Recaps all that and more!! Kevin also joins to discuss his Top 10 QBs.   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok @RUTSBreaks Find everything RUTS on https://l...

We discuss all things AFC/NFC West full preview Are these teams contenders? Will they make the playoffs? Future Betting Odds, Draft and Free Agency Recaps all that and more!! We also discuss Who would be the "Dream 3" QBs to be featured on Netflix Show "Quarterback"   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Tikt...

We discuss all things AFC/NFC North full preview Are these teams contenders? Will they make the playoffs? Future Betting Odds, Draft and Free Agency Recaps all that and more!! We also discuss why it might be a good idea for teams to take a RB in the First round of the Draft!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, Instagram...

We discuss all things AFC/NFC South full preview Are these teams contenders? Will they make the playoffs? Future Betting Odds, Draft and Free Agency Recaps all that and more!! We also discuss what to expect if youre heading to the National Sports Collectors Convention Next weekend!   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @RUTSSports Follow us on Twitter, In...

Discuss NFL Offseason thus far, pick 5 teams that have had great offseason and 5 that have had bad offseason discuss free agents that are left and where they could be heading what’s the deal with arod and jets Lamar Jackson requested trade on march 2nd (that’s why ravens gave the non exclusive tag) it wasn’t disrespect as many thought, it actually was out of respect as a jets fan who would you rat...

Super Bowl 57  Super Bowl Betting Trends In the history of the National Football League, just six quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards have also played in the Super Bowl. That list showcases some of the greatest field generals ever, including Dan Marino (Super Bowl XIX), Kurt Warner (Super Bowl XXXVI), and Rich Gannon (Super Bowl XXXVII). Tom Brady (Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl LII) and...

NFL News  Tom Brady Retires Sean Payton Hired by Denver The details of the trade, as announced by the Saints, include Denver sending its 2023 first round draft pick and 2024 second round pick to New Orleans in exchange for Payton and the Saints’ 2024 third round pick Dallas Cowboys fire Kellen Moore; hire brian shottenhymer Demeco Ryans hired by houston San Francisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles no...

For the Off-season! I want to bring on fans of each team to dedicate an episode to each NFL team  Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers State of the Dallas Cowboys after this loss Brett Maher was the reason for everything Worst drive of the season  Is Dak the guy that’s the biggest question going around Dak can not carry a team and I’ve said it since 2016 Dan Quinn Staying….HUGE Cowboys offense has...

NFL News  What We Learned from Wild Card Weekend Fun Fact out of the 8 head coaches there’s only one head coach that has a defensive background (sean McDermott) Dallas Cowboys @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers Early on worried me with cowboys then they settled in Dak Prescott Shut everyone up Dak haters saying he wasn’t reading defenses meanwhile read Tampa all night Dak wasn’t even the one that had the best...

Qb Carosuel  Tom Brady-MIA, LV, TB, NE, Retire Aaron Rodgers- Retire, GB, LV Zach Wilson- trade in LV Derek Carr- trade NYJ Lamar Jackson- BAL Jimmy Garoppolo- NE Sam Darnold Daniel Jones-NYG Baker Mayfield Geno Smith- SEA HC carousel  Sean Payton Cliff Kingsbury Lovie Smith Sean McVay Jeff Saturday Jim Harbaugh Dan Quinn Sexiest job openings and least sexiest Denver Broncos Division/Russell/ Indi...

Damar Hamlin Suffers cardiac arrest during game; Game postponed Commotio Cordis NFL waited almost 2 hours before cancelling NFL vs Espn on 5 Minutes 4 of the scariest NFL injuries happened on the same field Antonio Brown, Tua, Shazier, and now hamlin Skip Bayless/ Twitter argument  Bart Scott comments Game will not be played this week Huge implications  These are, obviously, small things compared...

Power Rankings Philadelphia Eagles 12-1 @CHI, @DAL, NO, NYG Kansas City Chiefs 10-3 Hou, Sea, Den, @LVR Buffalo Bills 10-3 MIA, @CHI, @CIN, NE Dallas Cowboys 10-3 @JAX, PHI, @TEN, @WAS San Francisco 49ers 9-4 @SEA, WAS, @LVR, ARI Cincinnati Bengals 9-4 @TB, @NE, BUF, BAL Minnesota Vikings 10-3 IND, NYG, @GB, @CHI Baltimore Ravens 9-4 @CLE, ATL, PIT, @CIN Tennessee Titans 7-5 @LAC, HOU, DAL, @JAC D...