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As we enter the final week of preseason for the NFL, Reese, Pam, & Graham share how they believe the final standings for both the NFC North and the NFC South will look. Will the Minnesota Vikings conquer the North once again like last season, or can the Detroit Lions claim the division after a promising year last season? Also, with each team in the NFC South being individually flawed, do the S...

Historically Black, The HBCU Footprint TV show with Reese & K-Mac returns this fall on WRALSportsPlus. Reese previews the many conversations that will go beyond the world of sports to provide a reflection of the HBCU footprint. Reese, Pam, & Graham also preview the many HBCU Classics taking place this upcoming football season between programs. 

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has been suspended by the university for the first three games of the 2023 season for alleged violations during the COVID-19 dead period. Harbaugh will miss home games against East Carolina, UNLV, and Bowling Green before returning to the sideline for Michigan's Big Ten opener on Sept. 23 against Rutgers. Michigan's self-imposed suspension has been put in place to...

Reese, Pam, & Graham shared key moments and games they're looking forward to seeing this upcoming NFL season. A main focus between the three is what rookie quarterback Bryce Young can do for the Carolina Panthers under new head coach Frank Reich. They also discussed the question of why Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't playing more in the preseason. 

The Indianapolis Colts have granted Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade after the All-Pro running back requested a trade on the day he reported to training camp. Taylor has over 3,000 rushing yards since he entered the league three years ago in 2020. He set a Colts franchise record with his league-high 1,811 rushing yards in 2021, as well as his 18 rushing touchdowns that season. The Colts...

The Washington Commanders snapped the Baltimore Ravens' 24-game preseason winning streak with a 29-28 victory on Monday night. Sam Howell threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns in his second start for the Commanders, and Joey Slye kicked a 49-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining to seal the win. Reese, Pam, & Graham discuss the win and Sam Howell's performance. 

It's still early in the preseason but we're starting to see which rookie quarterbacks are off the to best start. C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans and Aidan O'Connell were the standouts from week two. Will have to wait and see how these quarterbacks perform in the regular season, along with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, to get a better idea of their full potential. Reese, Pam, & G...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is boycotting multiple reporters from Sports Illustrated, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Pro Football Network, and ESPN. Mixon has not specified what he behavior he found disrespectful, but his agent said that the reporters have been "consistently looking for the negative" and "putting the players down." Mixon's boycott comes after he was found not guilty of agg...

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden was released from the hospital on Sunday morning after suffering a head injury in Saturday night's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. Bolden was injured in the fourth quarter when he collided with his own teammate, which led to him being taken off the field on a stretcher. The game was later suspended due to the injury. Reese, Pam, &a...

A late rally by the Carolina Panthers falls short 21-19 to the New York Giants in their second preseason game on Friday night. Bryce Young was 3/6 for 35 yards, while Matt Corral was 9/13 for 71 yards. Reese, Pam, & Graham discussed the Panthers' offense showing some flashes of potential, but still having work to do in regard to the offensive line. 

In today's poll question presented by Oak Grove Tech, we asked which ACC in-state quarterback will have a breakout season this year. The options included Brennan Armstrong of NC State, Drake Maye of UNC, Mitch Griffis of Wake Forest, and Riley Leonard of Duke. Reese, K-Mac, Pam, & Graham give their reasoning behind their pick. Also, is Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney more motivated than Alabam...

Reese, K-Mac, Pam, & Graham discuss the most unique names of players in college football this season. They talk about players with names like General Booty, Pig Cage, and Decoldest Crawford. We'll also discuss the history of unique names in college football and why some parents choose to give their children such names. They also select which players they want to see succeed this season, based...

Reese, Pam, & Graham discuss the upcoming 2023 season and the reunion of Brennan Armstrong and offensive coordinator Robert Anae. Armstrong is a dual-threat quarterback who threw for nearly 5,000 yards and 31 touchdowns two years ago as a sophomore at UVa. Which offensive players can Armstrong rely on to help lead the Wolfpack back to the ACC Championship game? 

Deion Sanders' made comments to his team after a fight broke out during a Colorado football practice. Sanders said that if one player fights, then all of the players fight, and he criticized two of his players for walking away from the fight. Reese, Pam, & Graham discussed the implications of Sanders' comments for team culture and discipline.

Curtis Lawson is the Associate Athletics Director and Head Men's Tennis Coach at North Carolina Central University. He is also the founder of the Lawson Charity Golf Classic which was created in honor of his father Dr. James Ranaldo Lawson who is a former professor at NCCU and a two-time cancer survivor. He joined Reese, K-Mac, and Pam to discuss the event approaching this weekend. 

Sports acronyms are a way to quickly and efficiently communicate information about sports. They are used by coaches, players, fans, and media members such as Reese, K-Mac, Pam, & Graham. They can also be used to create a sense of community among fans of a particular sport. Dr. Stroman shared how by understanding sports acronyms, fans can better follow the sports and participate in discussions...

The Tuohy family, who were the subject of the movie "The Blind Side," have disputed claims made by Michael Oher, the former NFL player who they took in as a teenager. The Tuohys denied the allegation, calling them a "shakedown effort." As the case is still ongoing, Reese, K-Mac, Pam, & Graham discussed the history of the Tuohy family and Oher's relationship. 

Yesterday during training camp, UNC head coach Mack Brown provided an update in regard to Tez Walker's NCAA appeal process. The school has filed an appeal on his behalf, citing Walker's grandmother's declining health as the reason for his transfer. Reese, Pam, & Graham share their opinion on the matter, as Coach Brown has previously called the NCAA's decision "extremely difficult" on Walker an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Gregory Reynald Williams of GRW Law. Gregory Reynald Williams talks about the Michael Oher and Tuohy Family situation.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA In Season Tournament and the James Harden, Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers situation. NBA In Season Tournament will be coming this fall of the 2023-24 NBA season. Is the NBA In Season Tournament a good idea, the dumbest idea ever or is it a wait and see situation? Will it work?  James Harden called Daryl Morey a "liar" and wants nothing to do w...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens plus Jim Harbaugh's potential suspension. The Baltimore Ravens have a new offensive coordinator going into the 2023-24 NFL season. Lamar Jackson has been giving his input to the new OC Todd Monken on the offense Jackson has apparently been giving Monken some plays for the Ravens to run. The previous OC was Greg Roman who was...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss AP Top 25 rankings, FSU head coach Mike Norvell and the upcoming football season plus a little about the Michael Oher/Tuohy Family situation.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the New York Jets signing Dalvin Cook and Russell Wilson struggling last season and early this preseason. The NY Jets signed former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Should the Jets have signed Cook? How will the Jets fare in the AFC East and in the AFC as a whole? How far could they go? Russell Wilson struggled last season for the Denver Broncos under h...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss college preseason AP Top 25 rankings and college realignment. The AP Top 25 rankings were released recently. Are they accurate? Where is Reese and Kmac's beloved Alabama ranked? Which teams are overrated and underrated? Who should people be keeping their eyes on? Florida State University is trying to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference. Will FSU actually leave the...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the current situation regarding Michael Oher and a movie based off of his life titled, "The Blind Side." Former NFL player Michael Oher petitioned a court yesterday with allegations that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never adopted him and instead tricked him into signing a document making them his conservators. Oher also alleges "The Blind Side" is not accurate and he...