Season 7, Episode 18 opens with Dan Fox and Frank Knight setting the stage for a jam-packed football conversation—starting with the College Football National Championship semifinal thriller: Miami vs. Ole Miss. The guys break down the controversial final sequence, where a clear jersey-grab in the end zone goes unflagged on Ole Miss’s last-gasp shot. But the real debate isn’t just “PI or not”—it’s whether the national media even understands the college rule. Dan and Frank explain why it’s not an NFL-style spot foul, and how the correct enforcement would have created one untimed play from a much less automatic scoring position, changing the entire narrative of “Ole Miss got robbed.”

From there, the conversation widens to the bigger tournament picture—discipline vs. talent, Indiana’s veteran-heavy roster, Oregon’s flashy NIL-machine identity, and how quarterback play (as always) will decide who survives to the title game. Along the way, the crew also hits the strange subplot of Lane Kiffin benefiting financially from Ole Miss’s playoff wins… even after leaving for LSU—fueling a hilarious (and slightly cynical) bonus-driven coaching conversation.

Then the show pivots to the NFL’s biggest headline: eight head coaching openings—and the chaos that could still be coming. The guys go team-by-team and rank the openings by desirability, weighing cap space, roster strength, quarterback realities, ownership dysfunction, division difficulty, and the hidden trap of “you’re stuck with this contract whether you like it or not.” Key debates include:

• Why Arizona looks like the toughest rebuild due to Kyler Murray’s guaranteed money and roster constraints.
• Why Las Vegas feels unstable despite star power (Crosby, elite TE, high draft position), and why firing Pete Carroll after one year is viewed as organizational malpractice.
• Why Tennessee’s cap space and defensive building blocks make it more salvageable than it looks—even if the QB outlook isn’t exciting.
• Why Miami and Atlanta are “same problem, different logo”: talent exists, but the quarterback situation (and contracts) can sink the plan.
• Why Cleveland’s Watson shadow still poisons the well, and why the Shaduer Sanders hype doesn’t add up yet.
• Why the Giants may be closer than people think—if Jackson Dart develops and the right coach stabilizes the culture.
• Why Baltimore remains the crown jewel opening on paper… but comes with real questions about locker-room tension, roster evolution, and whether Lamar’s “missing step” was age, injury, or something else.

The episode closes with coaching rumor smoke: Harbaugh chatter, the Giants’ power-structure possibilities, why Stefanski might be a perfect reset hire for New York, and why Washington’s coordinator shakeup could be a warning sign for what comes next under Dan Quinn.

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Season 7, Episode 17 kicks off with Dan Fox and Frank Knight ringing in the New Year with a special guest appearance from Tyler, plus the usual basement-studio banter and word-policing: it’s “Happy New Year,” not “Happy New Year’s,” and Frank is prepared to die on that hill. With Allen Action Jackson out for the night, the crew leans into a lighter opening, Raiders misery, owner jokes, and a quick check-in on the Colts’ season collapse, including how offensive line injuries can turn a contender into a cautionary tale.

From there, Frank unveils a mini trivia game that instantly becomes an on-air struggle for Dan, until Tyler and Brian (in the background) step in as lifelines. Highlights include the revelation that there are seven NFL officials on the field, old-school quarterback history featuring Terry Bradshaw, a “slow 40-yard dash” trick question that lands on Tom Brady, and the ultimate completions milestone: Brett Favre as the lone member of the 6,000-completion club. The group caps trivia with a bonus stumper: which current head coach rushed for more yards than Bo Jackson? (Jim Harbaugh—quarterback legs count too.)

Then the show turns serious with a full recap of Week 17, starting with the Christmas Day slate and rolling through the weekend’s games, playoff implications, and draft-position drama:

Key Week 17 takeaways:

• Cowboys over Washington (30–23), a win Dan will take, even if it doesn’t prove much.
• Vikings shock Lions (23–10), officially knocking Detroit out of playoff contention and forcing a full offseason reset.
• Broncos handle the broken Chiefs (20–13), but Dan remains skeptical that Bo Nix can carry them beyond the AFC Championship tier.
• Texans over Chargers (20–16), another defensive showcase that reinforces Houston as a legitimate January problem.
• Browns upset Steelers (13–6) in a game that exposed Pittsburgh’s offensive limitations—especially without DK Metcalf.
• Patriots crush Jets (42–10), as New England continues to look like a real contender.
• Saints beat Titans (34–26), with New Orleans’ quarterback trendline still pointing up.
• Jaguars stay hot at Colts (23–17), while Indy’s year continues to unravel.
• Dolphins upset Bucs (20–17), leading to a blunt discussion of Todd Bowles and Tampa’s lack of consistency.
• Seahawks take care of Panthers (27–10), with the group agreeing Seattle’s ceiling depends entirely on whether “Bad Sam Darnold” shows up at the wrong moment.
• Bengals torch Cardinals (37–14), followed by more pointed commentary on Joe Burrow’s public frustration and what responsibility looks like when you’re the face of the franchise.
• Giants destroy Raiders (34–10) in the “draft-position bowl,” flipping the spotlight to how teams behave when the No. 1 pick is on the line—and how ugly it can look in real time.
• Eagles edge Bills (13–12) in a messy, rain-soaked game that felt like a potential Super Bowl preview.
• 49ers survive Bears in a late shootout, with Chicago nearly stealing it on the final play.

As always, the episode balances serious football analysis with the crew’s trademark sarcasm, plus a running thread of frustration about teams that look like they’re “managing outcomes” late in the season, whether for seeding, health, or draft position.

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Merry Christmas from the basement studio. Season 7, Episode 16 kicks off with holiday energy, Frank’s cookies, Mariah Carey impressions, and a friendly argument over whether this is the Joe Montana episode (it is) or the Dwight Gooden episode (absolutely not). Dan and Frank are joined by Alan “Action” Jackson and sound man Rich, and the crew sets the tone with laughs, old-school sports references, and the kind of festive chaos only a Christmas edition can deliver.

The show opens with a quick run through MLB Hot Stove surprises, most notably the Pirates actually spending money, the Mets continuing their “clean house” approach by shipping Jeff McNeil to the A’s (with cash attached), and a Moneyball-style analogy about teams paying to get rid of contracts. The Mets’ bigger picture remains unsettled: Frank still isn’t over losing Alonso, but he’s holding judgment until the roster is fully built, especially given that pitching was the real issue last season. The crew also hits the Knicks debate (and the ongoing cheesesteak wager), before sliding into a quick fantasy football note as Alan celebrates making the Super Bowl with a team peaking at the right time.

Then it’s a full recap of NFL Week 16, starting with Saturday games and rolling right through Sunday:

• Eagles over Washington (29–18) to clinch the division.
• Bears over Packers (22–16 OT) in a controversial, windy game featuring injuries and a surprising “go-for-broke” overtime bomb.
• Saints over Jets (28–6) as New Orleans’ QB continues to look like a real starter.
• Bills over Browns (23–20) in a tighter-than-expected win.
• Titans over Chiefs (26–9) as Kansas City’s injury spiral continues.
• Chargers smashing Cowboys (34–17) with Dallas exposed by brutal run defense and wide-open play-action.
• Vikings edging Giants (16–13) as the crew questions the Giants’ ultra-run-heavy approach and whether draft positioning is quietly shaping decisions.
• Panthers over Bucs (23–20) as Carolina takes control of a shaky division.
• Bengals steamrolling Dolphins (45–21) with Burrow and company lighting up the scoreboard.
• Jaguars over Broncos (34–20) in a major upset, with Jacksonville looking increasingly legitimate.
• Texans slipping past Raiders (23–21) in a game Houston “won” but didn’t exactly dominate.
• Steelers over Lions (29–24) with Aaron Rodgers looking sharp—and the biggest controversy of the week: DK Metcalf’s sideline altercation with a fan, resulting in a two-game suspension and a heated debate about fan behavior, accountability, and where the league should draw the line.

The episode wraps with a strong message: most fans are respectful, but it only takes one person crossing the line to turn the entire spotlight ugly, especially when players are being baited into losing control.

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