Smarterfan Podcast

This week, [ Nick Saban ], [ Charlie Baker ] and [ Marvin Hagler ] cover [ changing of the guard in college football ]..... we will discuss Nick Saban creating a player movement frenzy, as well as coaches going to different teams, Charlie Baker's proposal of athletes getting unlimited educational benefits, FSU getting penalized for recruiting violations, sports memorabilia and the values put on it...

This week, [ Cale Yarborough ], [ Nick Saban ] and [ Marvin Harrison Jr. ] cover [ The Movement of Players & Coaches ]..... We will discuss Cale Yarborough and his illustrious career, Nick Saban retiring, ushering in a new era in college football, the shakeup of coaching jobs in the NFL, the playoff picture, Pete Carroll stepping down as the HC of the Seahawks, the complexity of the NIL, and p...

This week, [ Antonio Gates ], [ Julius Peppers ] and [ Caitlin Clark ] cover [ Player Opportunities ]..... we will discuss Malcolm Koonce and what he's done playing for the Raiders, the merger between the USFL and the XFL, the NFL class of 24 finalists for the HOF, how coach prime is working the portal, and the role Colorado is playing in the sport, FSU and the politics behind college football, Ca...

This week, [ Victor Wembanyama ], [ Luka Doncic ] and [ Russell Wilson ] cover [ Owners and Profits ]..... we will discuss Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, the Pistons ending their 27 game losing streak, Luka Doncic and his milestones, the Bulls unveiling their ring of honor, stadiums around the world, the college market, and the different ways the schools are using the NIL, the deal with Russell W...

This week, [ Sylvester Stallone ], [ Linda Bell Haywood ] and [ Randy Moss ] cover [ The harsh reality of sports ]..... we will discuss the 1st black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson, and his reign which was called " The Great White Hope "coach prime, the portal, and the good and bad of it, the parents lack of knowledge of the sports business, the many ways to get to the big leagues, how...

This week, [ Sparky Lyle ], [ Eric Bieniemy ] and [ Al Michaels ] cover [ What college coaches will be expected to bring to the table ]..... we will discuss how the college coaches will be expected to do more than coach, the revenue that coach prime has brought in, the new world of college sports, the East-West Classic commemorating the Negro League Allstar Game, the deals the Yanks made for Juan...

This week, [ Deion Sanders ], [ Richard Petty ] and [ Von Miller ] cover [ Life Choices of Athletes ]..... we will discuss coach prime introducing free agency to college sports, giving athletes a choice, and the commitment involved, the king Richard Petty and his illustrious career, the idea of female basketball players against men, week 13 games that stood out to me in the NFL, Von Miller and his...

This week, [ C.J. Stroud ], [ DeMeco Ryans ] and [ Angel Reese ] cover [ Recruitment in sports ]..... we will discuss the week that was in the NFL, C. J. Stroud as a possible MVP, the Washington Commanders considering another name change, the Colorado football team and how they are staying relevant, the NHL Winter Classic, and how it started, recruiting and how it works, kids playing multiple spor...

This week, [ Cody Bellinger ], [ Juan Soto ] and [ Lewis Hamilton ] cover [ The broad business of sport ]..... we will discuss the MLB offseason and the trade and free agent prospects for the Yankees, as I see it, the Padre owner and his passing, and how it will affect the team and the market, college recruitment broken down, the inluence that coach prime has, recruits making the best of their opp...

This week, [ Josh Dobbs ], [ Malcolm Koonce ] and [ Tex Rickard ] cover [ Player Opportunities ]..... we will discuss week 9 in the NFL, the Raiders mess, the NFL players of the week, coach prime bringing in an ex-Cowboy to talk to his players, Gilbert Arenas and his perspective, the sports business as it relates to players opportunities, the culture in sports, Dak and his mediocrity, the Browns a...

This week, [ Wendell Scott ], [ Gilbert Arenas ] and [ Corey Seager ] cover [ The 1st African American NASCAR Driver ]..... We will discuss Coach Prime, the portal, recruitment, big fish in small ponds, coaches moving around, depth charts, the dynamics that athletes go through, player coddling, Colorados potential, Wendell Scott being the 1st black NASCAR driver, and the obstacles he faced, that o...

This week, [ Kelsey Plum ], [ A'ja Wilson ] and [ Teresa Weatherspoon ] cover [ topic One season ends as another begins ]..... We will discuss the WNBA finals, and the heartbreak,the Warriors getting a WNBA expansion team, the Chicago Sky getting a new HC, coach Prime's team getting a crash course in playing together, and how it will play out in the 2nd half of the season, women's college basketba...

This week, [ Daniel Jones ], [ Angel Reese ] and [ Jordan Montgomery ] cover [ Football , Pro & College ]..... We will discuss weeks 5&6 in the NFL, Barry Sanders getting a statue, the Niners and Eagles getting upset, Daniel Jones taking a beating, and his neck injury, the value of the o-line, the XFL and USFL merger talks, and player oppontunities, LSU's Angel Reese and college sports, co...

This week, [ Snoop Dog ], [ Yordan Alvarez ] and [ Dusty Baker ] cover [ The Sports Cycle ]..... We will discuss Snoop's bid to buy the Ottawa Senators, the NHL HOF class of 23, the Golden Knights fulfilling a wish, understanding the business of the game, the Colorado players and their accountability, the ALDS and NLDS, Aaron Judge being a nominee for the Hank Aaron award, LSU women's basketball,...

This week, [ Damian Lillard ], [ J'Rue Holiday ] and [ Chris Paul ] cover [ The NCAA situation ]..... We will discuss the passing of Russ Francis and Dick Butkus,the NCAA making it harder for athletes, Sugar Ray Robinson and his amazing boxing career, the coach prime masterclass, and the revenue he's generated, the trades in the NBA, bringing Damian Lillard to the Bucks, J'Rue Holiday to the Celti...

This week, [ Dak Prescott ], [ D'Andre Swifft ] and [ Justin Fields ] cover [ This week in football ]..... We will discuss the standout games in week 3, how underwhelming Dak Prescott is imo,the running back situation, and examples of value in business as it relates to football,the Jets debacle and their mindset, Justin Fields and how he's being misused, and Gerrit Cole as the only bright spot on...

This week, [ Florence Griffith Joyner ], [ Cookie Gilchrist ] and [ Damon Allen ] cover [ The business of sports, past & present ]..... We will discuss Flo -Jo and how remarkable she was, Cookie Gilchrist as a trailblazer, Damon Allen's, early career and his exploits in the CFL, Coach Prime and the hate, and how the players are looking at the sport, the WNBA, the playoffs, Breanna Stewart, A'j...

This week, [ Mike McCarthy ], [ Gil Brandt ] and [ Roberto Clemente ] cover [ Football Season ]..... We will discuss the games of the last 2 weeks that stood out to me, Mark Rypien's nephew being Matthew Stafford's backup, the Titans honoring the Oilers with throwback uniforms, Gil Brandt being the architect of the Cowboys, and innovator, Mike McCarthy making his presence known, the NCAA and reven...

This week, [ Aaron Rogers ], [ Coco Gauff ] and [ Kobe Bryant ] cover [ Coco Gauff ]..... We will discuss the Aaron Rogers injury and how his presence energized the Jet Franchise, and the fan base,Coco Gauff winning her 1st US open at 19, the Be Open Campaign of equal prize money for women and men in the Grand Slam tournaments, Coach Prime and the aspects of what he's doing , his coaching philosop...

This week, [ Ryan Preece ], [ Bubba Wallace ] and [ Wendell Scott ] cover [ Tennis ]..... We will discuss Arthur Ashe and his tennis accomplishments, as well as his activism, and a stadium in his name, Colorado against TCU in the college season opener, and the Buffaloes advantages, Ryan Preece in the bad accident in the race at Daytona, and the safety features that saved his life, Bubba Wallace an...

This week, [ Don Coryell ], [ Demarcus Ware ] and [ Chuck Howley ] cover [ Football, Track & Field ]..... We will discuss the NFL HOF class of 23 with Air Coryell, D. Ware, Joe Klecko and the Sack Exchange, Chuck Howley, Ronde' Barber, Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Zack Thomas, Saquan Barkley and his situation with the Giants, and his agent,Joe Theisman and his take on the Qb's in the league, li...

This week, [ Aaron Judge ], [ Domingo Jerman ] and [ Ohtani ] cover [ Football & Baseball ]..... We will discuss NFL players getting suspended for gambling, players being cut, the NFL partnering with gambling platforms, players not managing their money, lack of financial literacy, players playing different positions, Aaron Judge injury and the Yankees, Domingo Jerman pitching a perfect game, A...

This week, [ A.J.Foyt ], [ Ken Griffey Jr. ] and [ Themba Gorimbo ] cover [ Auto Racing ]..... We will discuss Janet Guthrie and her racing experiences in NASCAR and Indy, Ken Griffey Jr. the differences and similarities between the UFC and the WWE, players getting old, and players retiring at young ages, owners being the only constant in sports, coach prime on building his team the old school way...

This week, [ Cedella Marley ], [ John Metchie III ] and [ Marcus Allen ] cover [ The soccer world ]..... We will discuss the women's world cup and the adversity that the Jamaican women faced, the US women and their shortcomings, Megan Rapinoe, and Julie Ertz, what's going on with the running backs, copycat coaching, Joe Mixon, Zeke, Training camp fights, Aaron Rogers and Sean Payton, John Metchie...

This week, [ Cassius Clay ], [ FLloyd Patterson ] and [ Saquan Barkley ] cover [ Mob influenced sports ]..... We will discuss boxer Sonny Liston and his exploits as a fighter, his showdown with Cassius Clay and the controversy behinds his fights, and his mysterious death, Saquan and his contract negotiations, the NFL teams making money, and how franchises have a big influence on a players career,...