The Read Option

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff opens the show by giving his general overview of week one in college football, how amazing it was to have fans back, the Pac-12 in trouble early, and his favorite moments from the weekend (1:14). Then, Jeff brings on his friend, Josh Neighbors from the "Locked-On Big 12 Podcast" to get more in depth breaking down all of the action from college football's we...

Jeff is joined on this episode by both guys, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido as we prepare for the upcoming week one in college and the NFL. They open the show up by talking about New England cutting Cam Newton, and going with Mac Jones as their QB1, the Bucs becoming 100& vaccinated, and Teddy Bridgewater as QB1 (7:00). The guys then run through the five ranked vs ranked matchups in week one of c...

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his boy Scotty Miller to do a deep dive into the Big 10, if Ohio State will run away with it, what PSU's perfect season looks like, and who the favorite in the west is (12:18). The guys then talk about their favorite Group of 5 teams, and if Cinci has a chanced to make the playoff (1:21:11). Lastly, Jeff and Scotty do some NFL quick hitters to...

Jeff flies solo on this episode, and opens up the show by talking about the ACC, Big 10, and Pac-12 alliance press conference on Tuesday and the Pac-12 opting not to expand their conference (1:42). He then goes through the young crop of Quarterbacks around the country and how deep of a group of exciting Quarterbacks there is (14:08). Jeff then gives his preview of of the ACC, and if Clemson is in...

Jeff is joined by the boys, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido, as they get ready for the College Football season as it kicks off this weekend. The guys open the show by talking about the massive changes in college athletics and college football specifically (11:39). The guys then preview the SEC, Alabama trying to run it back, Georgia's big chance, and the best Quarterback in the SEC (35:55). They t...

Jeff Gimpel is joined by the boys, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to give their season preview for the AFC. The guys open up the show by breaking down arguably the most competitive division in football, the AFC North (3:18). Then the guys talk about the AFC West, a potential Kansas City revenge tour, and a surprising season from the Broncos and Chargers (49:09). After that, they talk about the ne...

Jeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to give their preseason breakdown of the NFC ahead of the start of the NFL season. Jeff and the boys start with the NFC West Division and give their takes on the Rams, Cardinals, 49ers and Seahawks (7:02). The guys then give their thoughts on the NFC South (46:43), and the NFC East (1:20:26). To close out the show, the boys give their predic...

Jeff Gimpel is joined by his buddy Brian Sanvido to talk about the electric week in the sports world that was. Jeff and Vido open up the pod by talking about the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first NBA Championship in 50 years, and the dominant performance we saw from Giannis Antetokounmpo (2:20). The guys then talk about the report that came out regarding Oklahoma and Texas inquiring to the SEC a...

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by his good friend Scotty Miller to talk Game 4 of the NBA Finals (8:13), the MLB Home Run Derby/All Star Game (24:05), and The Open Championship (53:04). After that, the guys breakdown adult softball etiquette (1:04:02) in Life Talk before they bring on Brian SanVido to talk about their upcoming bachelor party where the guys discuss the go...

Jeff Gimpel hosts this Sports Gumbo edition of The Read Option and opens up the show talking Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Chris Paul's incredible performance as the Suns take a 1-0 series lead against the Bucks (3:59). Then, Jeff gives his thoughts about The Match and why it's such an entertaining sporting event (29:02). After that, he breaks down the impact that Name, Image and Likeness have had...

We are back! After a rest week, Jeff Gimpel is back to breakdown all of the action in the NBA as we are in full swing of the Conference Finals. Jeff opens the pod talking about how bizarre this post-season has been, but puts a positive spin on it all (3:27). Jeff then goes through the Western and Eastern Conference Finals and what we've seen from the Clippers-Suns and Hawks-Bucks (15:44). We then...

On this solo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Kicks off the show by going full philly sports fan and ranting about the Sixers back to back collapses (1:56). Jeff then goes through the rest of the NBA Playoff matchups that are remaining, and the flurry of breaking news from around the NBA world over the last few days (15:16). Lastly, Jeff finishes off the show by talking about the US Open, and the...

Jeff is joined by his good friend Brian Sanvido to kick off the week, and the boys start the show by talking about the NBA Playoffs that are now in full swing. Jeff and Vido breakdown the impact of Kyrie Irving's injury, what to make of the surging LA Clippers, & the Phoenix Suns sweeping the Denver Nuggets and MVP Nikola Jokic (5:05). The guys then dive into the massive changes that College Footb...

On this packed Sports Gumbo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel goes all around the sports world after a loaded weekend of action. Jeff opens the show by talking about John Rahm's forced withdrawal from The Memorial due to a positive Covid test (5:10). Jeff then gives his thoughts on the Julio Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans and where the Titans WR room ranks among the NFL's best (14:10)....

On this Friday edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by his friend Scotty Miller to tackle the headlines from this week in sports. The guys open the show by talking about the news yesterday that Coach K will be retiring as the head coach of Duke Basketball after next season (7:12). The guys then talk baseball as the MLB regular season is now a third of the way through, and they breakdo...

On today's episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel flies solo and talks all things across the sports world. Jeff opens the show by talking about Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from The French Open due to her mental health and refusal to participate in the obligatory post-game media, as well as, the Oakland A's "Fyre Fest" and the Boston Celtics naming Brad Stevens as their new President of Basketball Op...

Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this edition of The Read Option and starts off the show by talking about the amazing sports weekend we just had, and Phil Mickelson's remarkable run to win the PGA Championship and become the oldest golfer ever to win a major at age 50 (3:51). Then, Jeff breaks down the bizarre Julio Jones and Shannon Sharpe situation from Monday morning (15:20). Lastly, Jeff gives his ta...

On this jam-packed, Sports Gumbo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by the boys Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller to breakdown the sports landascape. The guys open up the show by talking about the NBA play-in games, and the LeBron James-era of the NBA (7:55). Then the guys talk about Tim Tebow's return to the NFL and the release of the 2021 NFL schedule (39:20). To wrap up the show, J...

In this NBA Playoff edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel welcomes on his good friend Denton Day, from SiriusXM and host of "In My Opinion w/ Denton Day" on SportsMap Radio, and to talk about the upcoming NBA Playoffs (4:29) Jeff and Denton get into everything from the play-in format the NBA is using this year, a post-LeBron James NBA, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and much more.

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to discuss their 2021 NFL Fantasy Football projections now that free agency and the draft are over. The guys open up the pod by discussing some of their favorite fantasy football memories, and their favorite reasons for playing fantasy every year (:46). Then, Jeff, Scotty and Vido dive straight into their favorit...

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff flies solo and takes you through the fascinating contradiction between Russell Westbrook's unbelievable stats, and his impact, on wins and losses (3:48). Then, Jeff dives into some of the results of the 2021 NFL Draft and gives his favorite and least favorite drafts by several different NFL teams, as well as a few of his sneaky favorite drafts (18:36). Last...

On this NFL Draft First Round recap episode of The Read Option, Jeff takes us pick by pick through the entire first round, and gives his thoughts on the 5 Quarterbacks drafted in the top 15, DeVonta Smith to the Eagles, and Zaven Collins going exactly where he should at 16 overall (6:18). Then, Jeff goes through the back end of the first round where he felt far less confdent about the players draf...

In part one of this special NFL Draft Preview show, Jeff is joined by his good friends Scotty Miller & Brian Sanvido to help him breakdown all of the offensive prospects on the offensive side of the ball a week before the 2021 NFL Draft. After spending a few minutes catching up, the guys then chat about how different the draft board looks since their mock draft & the implications of the three trad...

Jeff hosts this solo edition of The Read Option and starts off the pod by diving into the ridiculous stretch of games that Steph Curry has put together for Golden State, and just how much his game has changed the landscape of basketball (2:48). Then, Jeff goes through the reaction to the recent Trevor Lawrence piece from Sports Illustrated and why fans should have no reason to be concerned about t...

Jeff Gimpel hosts this solo edition of The Read Option and kicks off the show by recapping Hideki Matsuyama's landmark victory at Augusta this weekend, and his thoughts on the 2021 Masters (2:10). Jeff then dives into top NFL Draft prospect Trey Lance, and tells us why Lance has the potential to be the best QB prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, as well as some other NFL Draft thoughts (27:36). After...