SMQBs

The SMQB team is trying to figure out where the next great coaches will come from. They explore the NFL's constant churn, dubbed the "cycle of hell," where good offensive coordinators are quickly promoted, leaving a vacuum of poor play-callers like the Eagles' recently-fired Patullo. The conversation turns to the current head coach vacancies and the prospects of potential hires like John Harbaugh...

Take a trip down memory lane with the hosts as they look back on the sports stories of 2025 that they believe will be impossible to top. Bison leads with the one that can't be missed: Alex Ovechkin scoring his 895th goal, passing Wayne Gretzky to become the greatest goal scorer of all time. Pope highlights the drama of the World Series, which featured a seven-game series with extra innings and an...

In the latest episode Bison, Pope, and Rooster dive into the tumultuous world of college football, tackling everything from scandals at the University of Michigan to the playoff system's inherent inequities. With a professional yet conversational tone, they explore the challenges facing college football today and what it means for the future of the sport. The Michigan Scandal The guys start with a...

Get the full breakdown of the season's crucial fantasy football drama as the hosts discuss a nail-biting playoff match between Pope and Rooster. Pope, who has been on a six-game winning streak and has a "shrine" dedicated to winning a league ring, is battling Rooster, who barely squeaked into the playoffs with an injury-focused strategy. The outcome of the game hinges on the Miami Dolphins vs. Pit...

The panel tackles the underlying issue plaguing the college game: money. They argue that the entire structure of college football is now overwhelmingly "playoff-driven," causing the conference championship games to lose their significance. Winning a conference used to be a huge deal, but now teams like Notre Dame feel that if they aren't in the CFP, the season is effectively "done," and they're sh...

Lane Kiffin's move to LSU is the main financial story of the week, with the hosts confirming he signed a $91 million, seven-year contract at $13 million annually, a figure usually reserved for coaches with national championships. While debating if Kiffin deserves the money, they generally agree LSU is a superior job with more resources and a massive 102,000-person stadium, making it the better cho...

House kicks off the show with an absolute firestorm, still reeling from the Eagles' loss to the Cowboys. He brings Miami Heat coach Eric Spoelstra to the imaginary bar to teach Nick Sirianni a lesson in attention to detail, criticizing everything from the play-calling to the team's ability to beat itself. The rant is fueled by House's unique, on-court perspective of Spoelstra's intense, immediate...

The main event this week was the NFL, starting with a passionate take on the league's international push into places like Madrid, Brazil, and Australia. The crew agrees that while it's a win for the NFL brand, it's a "raw deal" for players due to the travel disrupting their prep and rhythm, leading to a call for increased player compensation and a complete end to Thursday Night Football (unless bo...

The episode begins with the traditional "Who's who you bring into the bar" segment. Hot topics include placing  Mavericks executive Nico Harrison  in the hot seat due to the team's "pathetic start" and celebrating  Joe Burrow's  return to practice after injury. A dramatic highlight is House's enthusiastic (and loud) tribute to Gus Johnson's commentary on an Indiana game-winning catch against Penn...

The latest SMQBs episode opened with a poignant and heartfelt tribute to "The Hen," Laura, Rooster's wife. The crew shared personal stories that celebrated her genuine kindness, her ability to make everyone feel special, and her spirit as a dedicated Commanders and F1 fan, making it a difficult but necessary dedication to her memory. She will be missed. Once into the sports talk, the World Series...

The episode kicked off with a nod to the unique "Sports Equinox," a day when MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL all hit the field, court, and ice simultaneously. There was even a lively debate about whether MLS could sneak into this exclusive club or NOT! The "Bring to the Bar" segment, where Milk discusses Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes suffering a massive 53-7 loss to Utah. Rooster praises Eagles linebac...

The latest episode of SMQB has Bison and Rooster delivering the hottest takes and the most head-shaking facts in sports. First, they dive into the financial insanity of college football. We're talking about coaches who've barely won a thing getting *tens of millions* just to go away, including a staggering $52 million buyout for Brian Kelly and $45 million for James Franklin. Where's the outrage?...

The episode kicks off with the hosts, Bison, Milk, Pope, and House, discussing the recent trend of coaches being fired in college and NFL football. Milk expresses his frustration with the University of Florida's interim president for not firing Billy Napier, despite a seemingly low buyout. Pope then brings up Rico Dowdle's departure from the Cowboys, wanting to understand what happened and how to...

The episode kicks off with the hosts and guest Moosejaw diving into recent MLB playoff performances. Moosejaw highlights the incredible rookie pitching of Trejasiewicz and the offensive explosion from Dalton Varsho, both of whom absolutely dominated their recent games. Rooster, on the other hand, is channeling the ghosts of Yankees past, hoping Billy Martin can inject some life into manager Aaron...

The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about a "big weekend" in sports, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies' performance, the Ryder Cup, and NFL Week 4. The House congratulates the Phillies' manager, Rob Thompson, and players Trey Turner and Kyle Schwaber for their collective triple crown in the National League. Michael Phelan expresses admiration for Tom Watson's sportsmans...

The crew kicks off the episode by highlighting their players of the week, shouting out impressive performances from guys like Jordan Davis, Baker Mayfield, and Marcus Mariota. The get into the surprising results from Week 3 in the NFL, where Super Bowl contenders like the Bills and Packers showed some unexpected struggles. There was a lot of discussion around the dominant Colts, the surprisingly c...

In this episode, the guys dive straight into the fallout from NFL Week 2, starting with the surprising number of teams already sitting at 0-2. They quickly write off the seasons for teams like the Bears, Jets, and Titans, but spend a good chunk of time debating the Kansas City Chiefs' rough start. While some think the Chiefs look old, House argues they've simply lost their moxie and are missing ke...

The crew dives headfirst into NFL Week One, where they call out everyone from Ravens' coach John Harbaugh for conservative play-calling to Giants' owner John Mara for the team's abysmal start. Week one overreactions were in full swing, with Rooster delivering an all-time tirade against the Giants, demanding (again) for the coach be fired and Wilson benched for Jackson Dart. The guys broke down the...

Football is officially back, and the guys—(well, at least Rooster, House, and Pope)—are all over it. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the NFC, asking the big question: can anyone actually challenge the Philadelphia Eagles this year? You'll hear the guys break down the top contenders, with the Detroit Lions getting a lot of love as a team to watch out for. They also debate whether the P...

The guys discuss a range of topics from Cal Raleigh's historic home run season for a catcher to fantasy football with a focus on rookie running back Tank Bigsby. They also touch on Terry McLaurin's lucrative new contract with the Commanders and golfer Keegan Bradley's upcoming Ryder Cup captain's picks, including the possibility of him picking himself. Quickly, we just want to say how grateful we...

In this episode the crew kicks off with their bar segment, shouting out Brewers' manager Pat Murphy and debating MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's hints at expansion and geographical realignment. Next they talk college football, with an in-depth look of the Big 12 and ACC. They break down conference favorites, sleeper teams like Arizona State and Texas Tech, and speculate on how Deion Sanders will fa...

In this episode, the "Popeless" crew talk cover a lot of topics. Milk is still trying to figure out why Rays manager Kevin Cash kept pitching to Cal Raleigh, who went on a home run tear against them. Then, in true Cowboys' haters fashion, did a little preseason clowning on CeeDee Lamb for getting run over by a ref on the sidelines and Dak Prescott for already talking about the NFC Championship gam...

With Pope and Milk out, Bison, House, and Rooster kickoff a fiery episode dominated by the fallout from a wild MLB trade deadline. The crew breaks down the biggest winners, like the Mariners and Phillies, and the most aggressive movers, like the Padres, who mortgaged their future for a serious "win-now" roster. This sparks a larger conversation that contrasts the success of low-payroll, well-built...

With Bison on assignment in the Alaskan wilderness, the remaining crew kicks off the episode by bringing a fresh round of folks to the bar, including Florida Gators coach Billy Napier, breakout golfer Lottie Wode, and a publicly candid Deion Sanders. Things quickly heat up with a discussion of the massive ESPN and NFL Network merger, as the guys fear it will stifle investigative journalism and rai...

In this episode, Rooster, House, and Pope jump right into the latest NFL owner drama. Jerry Jones for his baffling comments regarding Micah Parsons' contract negotiations and injury history, questioning his motivational tactics. Then consoling Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, who is facing political pressure to revert the team's name back to the Redskins in exchange for a new stadium deal....