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FirstDown RunDownThe Cowboys and Dolphins are Frauds, Michigan Won’t Face Punishment, and Victor Wembenyama is the TruthIn this episode of FDRD, Matt gets into a long discussion about the frequent shortcomings of both the Dolphins and Cowboys, and how similarly their teams have fared against good and bad competition. Then, we cover the Bengals' convincing win over the Bills on Sunday Night, noting that this is definitely not the same team from the beginning of the season, and how there might be something brewing behind the scenes in Buffalo.Finally, it's time to explain why Michigan won't face any punishment regarding its sign-stealing scandal. They may have cheated to some extent, but it...2023-11-1056 min
FirstDown RunDownState of the Leagues! NFL’s Scoring Problem, CFP Rankings, Dame/Harden Trades, MLB World Series, and CBB PreviewWelcome back to FDRD! It's been a while since the last episode, so Matt gives a State of the Union address to each of the major sports going on right now. We discuss the many reasons for lower scoring in the NFL so far, the first edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings and what's going on with the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.Then, we get into some NBA talk as the season is a mere two weeks in, going over the huge trades with Damien Lillard and James Harden. Finally, we end off with a review of the MLB...2023-11-041h 11
FirstDown RunDownDolphins Break Records, Cowboys Big Loss, and the Jets Spiral. Plus, Ryan Day’s Victory & Deion Sanders’ DefeatMatt is back to recap Week 3 of the NFL slate, including the Dolphins record-breaking win over the Broncos and where each of those teams are headed in the future. Then, we hit on the Texans and Colts who had surprising upset wins over much better opponents this past weekend. The Jets, Bears, and Cowboys all suffered bad losses and Matt goes over what the future holds for these teams. Then, we transition into college football, discussing Ohio State's close victory over Notre Dame, Colorado's loss (and why this is not such a bad thing), as well as Clemson's close...2023-09-281h 07
FirstDown RunDownBurrow Doesn’t Look Shiesty, Broncos Big Disappointment, Bama and Georgia Look Vulnerable, and Deion SandersWelcome back to another episode of FDRD! Matt roles solo to recap Week 2 of the NFL Season and Week 3 of College Football. We talk about the Bengals' struggles and Joe Burrow's potential. Then, we try to unpack the Broncos unsuccessful season so far and how it might only get worse from here. The Browns/Steelers MNF game is analyzed to determine which of the teams are good, and the Patriots and Dolphins seem to be heading in different directions.Lastly, we discuss the two biggest stories in college football. Deion Sanders is changing the sport and Matt goes into the...2023-09-201h 05
FirstDown RunDownAaron Rodgers Goes Down, Cowboys Dominate, Lions Surprise, and Texas Might be BackMatt welcomes on a VERY special guest to the podcast this episode. We discuss all of the biggest news from Week 1 of the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers' injury and the Jets upset win over the Bills. We also mention the Cowboys dominating the Giants, the Chiefs looking mediocre, and the Rams surprising upset of the Seahawks. Then, we get into the two biggest college football games so far this year, with Texas' huge win over Alabama as well as Florida State's dominant showing over LSU. We hope you enjoy, and please rate the show to let us know what...2023-09-141h 12
FirstDown RunDownNCAA Conference Realignment, Big 12 Football PreviewOUR EMAIL IS: firstdown.rundown@gmail.comBe sure to send in emails of your craziest experiences or stories for a chance to be featured on an episode!It's here. One of Matt and Hayden's favorite topics ever. NCAA Conference Realignment baby... Seriously though, this is one of the best, most informational and insightful episodes we've ever produced so we're really proud of this one and you guys should really listen all the way through if you're even a little bit interested in the topic of realignment. We literally cover everything from where we got started with all of this in...2023-08-101h 25
FirstDown RunDownDoes the Winner of Celtics/76ers Win the Finals? Is Draymond a Detriment? Plus, is Formula 1 Doomed in the US?Hayden is back on the pod after a rough few weeks of finals, but that can only mean one thing... Summer episodes! We're kicking it off with a mixed bag today: NBA and NHL playoff talk as well as some recap of the F1 race in Miami this past weekend. There's also a new segment at the end which we hope y'all will enjoy!2023-05-111h 28
FirstDown RunDownNBA and NHL Playoffs First Round Recap & Second Round PredictionsMatt is riding solo again, and this time we're talking about all 16 first round playoff series from the NBA and NHL! We rank them from most interesting to least, discussing hot topics such as the Heat upsetting the Bucks, Lakers topping the Grizzlies, and Steph's magic in Game 7 against the Kings.Then, we get into the NHL playoff series, featuring the Bruins and Avalanche losing in historic fashion to the Panthers and Kraken. We also discuss the drought for Canadian teams winning the Stanley Cup and whether or not that will come to fruition this year. Please leave a rating...2023-05-041h 02
FirstDown RunDownLamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers, NFL Draft RecapHayden and Matt are back on the pod together and in person this weekend! We finally get to talk about Lamar and Aaron Rodgers after waiting months to see how both situations would end up, but we also have some draft analysis to go along with it! It's a really great episode so I'm excited for you guys to tap in and hopefully some of our winners/losers from the draft will prove to be at least somewhat right LOL2023-04-291h 07
FirstDown RunDown2023 NFL Mock Draft (First Round) ft. Ishaan KathuriaHayden brings on his good friend Ishaan Kathuria for his annual visit on the podcast because that's right... It's NFL Draft week! Strap in because we've got a long one but a really good one for you guys. More content than you can probably consume from multiple media outlets at once so sit back, relax, and enjoy the full first round Mock Draft by Hayden and Ishaan!2023-04-251h 35
FirstDown RunDownFull 2023 NHL Playoff Bracket Picks: Will the Bruins Break the President’s Cup Curse?Hayden is back after a two-week hiatus! Huge shoutout to Matt for hopping on the pod the past couple weeks and carrying a full workload worth of content, Matt you're a beast. Anyway, today's episode has a full bracket worth of NHL Playoff picks (and yes, I know we're criminals for making our picks after the first game of the first round series, you guys will just have to deal with it). But hooray for a probably-back-to-normal-schedule month ahead!2023-04-201h 03FirstDown RunDownMatt's Solo Episode 7: NBA Playoff Storylines & Predictions, Plus Masters ReviewMatt is riding solo for the second episode in a row, but it's definitely a good one! We get into what happened with the Mavericks tanking and league investigation, as well as the Pelicans disappointing end to a season in which Zion did not contribute. Then, Matt goes over the entire NBA playoff bracket and gives his picks to win each series, as well as a couple best bets to get down on. Finally, we end with some Masters wrap-up, discussing Jon Rahm beating Brooks Keopka and Rory McIlroy going another year without achieving the career grand slam. Please...2023-04-141h 06FirstDown RunDownMarch Madness Review & The Masters PreviewMatt is riding solo on this episode as we just witnessed UConn win the NCAA Basketball title in dominant fashion. He goes over how UConn ended up in this situation after starting the season strong but struggling closer to the tournament. Then, what a better turnaround can we have than closing out March Madness and having The Masters start in the same week? Matt goes over the biggest story coming into the Masters this week: how will the LIV players look in comparison to the guys who stayed on the PGA Tour? Plus, it's supposed to be a rainy one...2023-04-061h 03
FirstDown RunDownSweet 16 and Elite 8 Review, Historic Final Four, Lasting CBB QuestionmarksHayden and Matt are back on this fine Monday bringing you yet another full March Madness/CBB episode with a full review of this past weekend's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games. The Final 4 is set and we're absolutely strapped in and ready for a crazy finish to what's already been one of the craziest tournaments to date! Enjoy!2023-03-281h 10
FirstDown RunDownFull 2023 NCAA Tournament Bracket Picks and Analysis: March Madness is HereThe brothers give their full bracket picks for this years March Madness! If you're having trouble with any close matchups or if your toggling back and forth between any two teams while completing your bracket (which don't worry, Matt and I have gone through hours of the same feeling and still feel that way about some matchups), hopefully some of our insight today will convince you to go one way or another. If you're somehow stumbling across this and haven't even started making a bracket yet, don't copy us because your bracket will be busted sooner rather than later...2023-03-151h 21
FirstDown RunDownSelection Sunday: Immediate Reactions, Weak Seed Analysis, Mixups, and More!Hayden and Matt bring you their raw first impressions of this year's bracket! They go over how they think the Selection Committee did with seeding certain teams, why the 1-seeds are/where they are, and of course, some first-round upset bids that are jumping out at us at the moment. Be sure to stay tuned for Tuesday night's episode where we will go through every one of our picks for the tournament! Enjoy!2023-03-1350 minFirstDown RunDownMatt’s Big Bag Episode 5: NFL Draft QB’s, Derek Carr to the Saints, Drive to Survive and Full Swing Reviews, CFB Realignment, MLB Pitch ClockIt's just Matt on this episode, but we still crank out just over an hour of content covering a TON of sports! NFL Combine analysis for Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Bryce Young and CJ Stroud. Then some brief thoughts on Derek Carr and his potential with the Saints. We go over the DocuSeries that have taken over Netflix, with analysis on Drive to Survive and Full Swing, going deep into what happened in the shows as well as some quick thoughts on the current seasons for F1 and the PGA. Finally, we get some baseball love with a discussion...2023-03-071h 10
FirstDown RunDownThe Basketball Episode: NBA Trade Deadline, KD and Kyrie, Purdue vs Indiana, March Madness BubbleHayden and Matt are back on a Monday bringing you all of their thoughts on one of the biggest weekends in College Basketball so far this season, as well as one of the wildest NBA trade deadlines we've seen in recent past. Plus, who what's up with the Bubble Teams in College Basketball right now? Last Four In? First Four Out?2023-02-281h 01
FirstDown RunDownSuper Bowl LVII Preview; Plus, Are There Any Good CBB Teams?Hayden and Matt give their full Super Bowl XVLII breakdown and predictions. What are some things we're looking for from both teams going into this game? What do we think the media has gotten right or wrong through the past week and a half about this game? And of course, what are our final score and over/under predictions? Then, to round out the show, we have a little talk about the variability we've seen happen again this year across the college basketball season. Is this good or bad? Plus, Hayden takes a couple minutes to rail on the...2023-02-081h 07
FirstDown RunDownMahomes vs Burrow, Dak Blows It, College Football NIL ScandalHayden and Matt break down the Divisional Round games and teams as well as preview the Conference Championships coming up this weekend. Also on the show is a discussion of Jaden Rashada and his unfortunate situation with Florida, including a $13M NIL deal falling through after he decommitted from UMiami.2023-01-261h 07
FirstDown RunDownUltimate Review of Wild Card Weekend: Every Playoff Team’s Biggest Question (ft. TheRealCoachLambo)Hayden's longtime buddy, Tyler Lancaster aka TheRealCoachLambo, joins the brothers today to talk everything that made up one of the wildest WildCard weekends we've ever seen! Matt tells us why Lamar might have been holding out this while time, Lambo tells us why he never lost faith in Doug Pederson and the Jags, and Hayden tells us why he saw Tom Brady and the Bucs falling to the Cowboys all along. See you guys in the Divisional Round!2023-01-181h 27
FirstDown RunDownGeorgia Wins the Natty, NFL Playoff Predictions, Aaron Rodgers Retiring?The brothers are back with a jam-packed episode after about two weeks off. Lots of things to talk about today, we've got in-depth analysis of Georgia-TCU as well as the future of Georgia, some talk about NFL QB's that didn't make the postseason, and a full NFL playoff by both Matt and Hayden. Hope you guys enjoy and strap in for playoff season!2023-01-111h 10
FirstDown RunDownHayden Solo Episode 2: Justin Herbert Argument, Top-5 Receivers, NHL Regular Season Extension?Hayden goes solo dolo in this episode and talks about the crazy comebacks in the NFL this past weekend, Justin Herbert's situation, Tyreek Hill's take on the top receiver's in the NFL, a possible extension to the NHL regular season, and of course, Messi's much deserved World Cup. My vocal chords are shot. Hope you guys enjoy!2022-12-201h 04
FirstDown RunDownWorld Cup Final, Tom Brady’s Future, Lions Success, Ovechkin’s RecordHayden and Matt are back in person for another episode covering the semis and final game of the World Cup coming up, a little bit of speculation regarding Tom Brady's future in Tampa Bay (or lack thereof) as well as Jared Goff's solidified future in Detroit, followed up by Ovechkin approaching second on the all-time goals scored list, followed by Matt's betting locks of the week! There's three for this week so buckle up!2022-12-151h 07
FirstDown RunDownWho Will Make the College Football Playoff? Plus, Tons of Coaching News and an NFC East Playoff Party?Hayden and Matt give their final predictions for what will happen with the CFP regarding next weekend's conference championships. Also on the show is a little storytime topic where the brothers give you a history of the newest college football head coach hires. Lastly, will every NFC East team actually make the playoffs?2022-11-291h 18FirstDown RunDownMatt’s Solo Episode 4: Colts Fire HC, Bama’s Dynasty, Astros Win, NBA and NHL Check-In, CBB Starts!Matt goes all over the board in this episode, covering basically every sport that's being played right now. We get into current football controversies, a sendoff tribute to the MLB season that was, as well as regular season updates from the NBA and NHL. And we can't forget good old college basketball as their season just kicked off as well. Please enjoy, like and subscribe to hear more!2022-11-111h 10
FirstDown RunDownWhy is Russell Wilson Playing Worse than His Former Team? Plus, the Week of Comebacks in CollegeHayden and Matt take on the debate of how the Broncos are so bad with Russell Wilson and how the Seahawks are so good without him. Also, are the Bengals finally in midseason form? Plus, what was with all the comeback wins in college football this weekend?2022-10-251h 02
FirstDown RunDownGreatest Weekend in College Football, Roughing the Passer Calls, Noti NonsenseThe brothers preview what could be the greatest weekend of college football in 40 years. We've got 3 matchups of teams that are both 5-0 or 6-0 and then 3 more matchups between highly ranked teams. Also, what do we do about these roughing the passer calls in the NFL? Will it become reviewable? And stay tuned for an ESPN Notification Nonsense segment plus Matt's betting locks of the week at the end of the episode!2022-10-1457 min
FirstDown RunDownPanthers Fire Matt Rhule, NFC is Upside Down, CFP Darkhorse TeamsThe brothers fire away at some of the hottest topics in football: the implications of Carolina's firing of Matt Rhule, the upside down nature of the NFC, and some teams that could make a surprise appearance in the CFP. Also, stay tuned for a Broncos Country segment at the end!2022-10-111h 22
FirstDown RunDownNFC East Turnaround, Harbaugh’s Analytics, Georgia StrugglesHayden and Matt discuss how in the world the NFC East got to be the best division in football in terms of record through Week 4. Also, was John Harbaugh wrong for going for it on 4th and goal in a tie game against the Bills? How does Georgia's near-loss affect their outlook for the rest of the college football season? Is Alabama in a category of their own now?2022-10-061h 08
FirstDown RunDownTua Done Wrong, AFC West is Overrated, JMU is Making HistoryThe brothers try to tackle the question of whether the NFL is ethical in the way it evaluates its players for injury, and specifically concussions. Also, why has the AFC West been so bad this year compared to their preseason expectations? Can James Madison change a whole NCAA rule? Find the answers to these questions in this episode of FDRD and don't forget to stay tuned for Matt's betting locks of the week because they're back!!2022-10-0159 min
FirstDown RunDownToo Much Hype for Dolphins and Eagles? Plus, College Football’s Long Road to Parity.Can the two remaining undefeated teams in the NFL actually sustain their success? Why aren't we seeing any points scored in the NFL so far this season? Plus, how does parity work in college football? Matt gives a case for why there is parity, we just don't see it because it's so gradual.2022-09-271h 05
FirstDown RunDownHow do the Lions Look Better than the Bengals? Also, ACC Down and Pac-12 Up?Hayden and Matt take on some of the hottest topics in football right now: the Lions being tied with the Chiefs as having the highest scoring offense in the NFL, Cooper Kupp still dominating despite critics, UMiami looking not-so-Cristobal-like, and a Kansas Jayhawks football team that's 3-0... WHAT??2022-09-201h 03
FirstDown RunDownNFL Preview #2: AFC Win Total PredictionsHayden and Matt finish up their NFL win total Over/Under predictions this time with the AFC! Will every team in the AFC West really win at least 10 games? Hayden makes a case for this as well as Matt predicting a pretty unlikely Super Bowl team that could very well be representing the AFC in February.2022-09-131h 18
FirstDown RunDownNFL Preview #1: NFC Win Total PredictionsThe brothers take on the task of giving you EVERY Over/Under for regular season win totals for the NFC. Deep team analysis by Matt and record according to team schedule by Hayden is covered for each NFC team... AFC is up next this weekend! 2022-09-081h 06
FirstDown RunDownCollege Football Preview, 12-Team CFP ExpansionHayden and Matt give their full preview of the 2022 College Football Season: conference championship predictions, interesting teams to watch out for, and of course our CFP predictions! Also on the show is a brief address of the news we received Friday that the CFP is expanding to 12 teams in 2026. We answer some broad questions about that at the beginning of the episode. Hope you guys enjoy!2022-09-041h 23
FirstDown RunDownNCAA Doomsday Series: Episode 4 - The Future of the College SportsThe brothers round out this stretch of their NCAA Doomsday Series with some possible solutions for the future of college sports. Will the NCAA survive? If it doesn't, who will take its place? With there be a whole separate league or will sports teams still be attached to their schools? What about schooling? Will athletes remain student-athletes or will that change as well? Find out the answers to all these questions in this episode! Hope you guys enjoyed the series Matt and I are really happy with how it turned out!2022-08-0455 min
FirstDown RunDownNCAA Doomsday Series: Episode 3 - Are the Schools at Fault?Hayden and Matt jump on the mics to talk college coach buyouts and just how crazy some of them are. If you don't know what a buyout is, we've got you covered! As always we've formed this episode in a way that introduces the idea, explains it thoroughly, and then discusses the ramifications of the idea on the NCAA and college athletics as a whole.2022-07-2856 min
FirstDown RunDownNBA Free Agency, USC and UCLA Shakeup, What's It Like Without Sports?The brothers are back! After a two-week drought with a lot going on in our personal lives and not much going on in the sports world, we are back to give the people what they want. Find in this episode a breakdown of some of the NBA free agency moves we like the most, a discussion of how USC and UCLA moving to the SEC is just the beginning, and a fun segment at the end where Matt and Hayden talk about what it's really like to only have baseball to watch on TV. Hope you all enjoy and...2022-07-061h 01
FirstDown RunDownStanley Cup Volatility, Zalatoris' Winless Success, MLB UpdateThe brothers talk about why the Stanley Cup Finals have been so polarized up to this point and Hayden specifically makes a case for what the Avalanche need to do to take the Cup. Also on the show is a breakdown of Will Zalatoris' winless success, Scottie Scheffler's fat stack of cash, and some Formula One and MLB updates!2022-06-221h 07
FirstDown RunDownWarriors/Celtics Odds vs Percentage? Plus, Stanley Cup Finals Preview and Early NFL PredictionsHayden and Matt dive deep into betting odds and their relation to win percentage according to ESPN BPI and FiveThirtyEight. Also on the show is a little Stanley Cup Finals preview as well as a U.S. Open preview accompanied by some Super Bowl and shaky NFL team predictions for the upcoming season.2022-06-151h 12
FirstDown RunDown LIV Golf Tour Controversy, Return of the Dominant TB LightningMatt is back on the pod and the two brothers discuss the recent controversy that took place on Tuesday during the media day for the LIV Golf Tour. Do people really have reason to be mad? Who should they be mad at? Plus, will the Rangers be able to pull together an incredible comeback for the 3rd straight series? Or will the Lightning be headed back to the Stanley Cup Finals for a 3rd straight year?2022-06-1150 min
FirstDown RunDownIs Jordan Poole Replacing Klay? Plus, Avs Sweep and Aaron Donald Makes HistoryHayden goes solo for this one and talks about some key takeaways from Game 2 of the NBA Finals as well as how the Avalanche are so good at defending players like Connor McDavid. Also: does Aaron Donald really deserve the amount of money he got? Hayden says yes and explains why the inner workings of the contract actually give Donald a lot of options.2022-06-0849 min
FirstDown RunDownNBA Draft Questions, Conference Finals Evaluations, Ferrari StrugglesHayden and Matt evaluate what happened in each NBA Conference Finals series and give some predictions for the Finals that are to come. Also on the pod is some early NBA Draft talk: which of the top 3 prospects in this year's draft will go #1 overall? And finally, what's been up with Ferrari recently and why have they seemed to crumble in each of the past two races after dominating in qualifying?2022-06-011h 07
FirstDown RunDownPremier League Drama ft. Mitchell Marcus, Nick Saban vs. Jimbo Fisher, Marcus Smart HypeHayden and Matt bring on a good friend, Mitchell Marcus (who also appeared on Season 1), to talk some end-of-season English Premier League hype: what's at stake, who is set to succeed and who isn't, and of course we had to throw in a couple betting locks. Also on the episode is a RunDown of the Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher beef and how NIL plays into it, and finally a conversation on if Marcus Smart is actually as valuable to the Celtics as fans are making him out to be.2022-05-211h 03
FirstDown RunDownThe Luka Doncic Paradox, NFL Schedule & Tom Brady News, NHL ScoringMatt goes solo on this episode, discussing how the Mavericks might not be better off getting Luka more players. Then he dives into the Suns collapse and what might be going on behind the scenes. We have to mention the NFL Schedule Release and what this means for teams throughout the league, as well as Tom Brady's HUGE new deal with FOX that hopefully delivers as much as we think it should. Finally, Matt wraps up by explaining how the NHL games are featuring so much more scoring, as well as a preview of this week's PGA Championship. Please...2022-05-181h 04
FirstDown RunDownRich Strike Strikes Rich, Formula One State of the GameHayden and Matt talk about the impossible winner of the Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike, and discuss just how improbable this Kentucky Derby turned out to be. Also on the show is an appraisal of whether Max Verstappen will continue his tear in Formula One to the end of the season and a diagnosis of why Mercedes has seemed to have fallen off a cliff this year.2022-05-111h 04
FirstDown RunDownNBA Would You Rather, NHL Playoff Picks, You’re Wrong ManMatt and Hayden go through a series of NBA Playoffs "would you rather" questions to kick off the start of the second round. NHL Playoffs are now starting as well so the brothers dive into their full bracket picks for those games as well followed by a You're Wrong Man segment to round out the episode. Hope you guys enjoy!2022-05-041h 21
FirstDown RunDown2022 NFL Mock Draft ft. Azzaam Kapadia & Ishaan KathuriaNo Matt today :( But Hayden brings on AZ (who you all know by now) and another draft enthusiast, Ishaan Kathuria to do our 2022 NFL Mock Draft! The three owners go through all 32 picks of the first round and draft who they think fits best based on the preceding picks, so you already know it gets pretty juicy... does Kenny Pickett really fall out of the first round? What in the world do the Saints do with their picks? You'll find out the answer to these questions soon. Enjoy!2022-04-2657 min
FirstDown RunDownTom Brady Conspiracy, NBA Playoff Predictions, Jordan Spieth is BackThe brothers dive into a conspiracy theory on Tom Brady that NO ONE seems to be talking about. They also give their completed NBA playoff brackets (no, we're not cheaters, only 1 to 2 games have passed in each of the first round series) and talk some RBC Heritage Open!2022-04-201h 06
FirstDown RunDownThe Life of an NFL Agent ft. Alex BeaudryThe brothers bring on NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Alex Beaudry, to explain what it's really like being an NFL agent, what it takes to get there, and some inner-workings of the NFL that not a lot of people know about or realize. It's a jam-packed episode with lots of really cool stuff to learn and we hope you guys enjoy! Also, make sure to go follow Alex on his socials (search "Impact Sports Management") and give his podcast a listen (Hitting Pay Dirt)!2022-04-161h 05
FirstDown RunDownInside the Ropes at Augusta National ft. Will Anaya, NBA Playoffs AheadThe brothers bring on the man, the myth, the legend, Will Anaya to talk about what it's really like to be a patron at the Masters! I'll let you in on a little secret... it's not at all what you think it's like so listen in to get the real experience. Also at the end of the show is some NBA playoff predictions in Overreaction/Not Overreaction format so be sure to stay tuned for that!2022-04-1457 min
FirstDown RunDownVets or Draft Picks? Plus, "You're Wrong Man" and Bolt Brady!The brothers discuss whether trading away a handful of draft picks for a veteran in the NFL is actually helpful. Also on the show is Bolt Brady from Bolt Brady and His Bro Podcast to talk some betting across all sports. Don't miss the You're Wrong Man segment at the very end!2022-04-091h 02
FirstDown RunDownMarch Madness Title Game, New NCAA Doomsday Series, The MastersHayden and Matt talk big points of the final four and championship games to finish off March Madness for the year. The brothers also introduce their new podcast docu-series called "NCAA Doomsday" where we will make it our mission to give you all the freshest of takes, situations, and implications that arise as the downfall of the NCAA begins to take shape into an avalanche! If you are reading this right now and are interested at all in one of the most catastrophic things to ever happen in sports, follow and subscribe because we will be the ones to...2022-04-0657 min
FirstDown RunDownNFL Overtime Change, Avalanche Still Dominant, and Mike Duffy!The brothers discuss the ramifications of the new NFL playoff overtime rules and how they they think the rest of the Avalanche's season will play out with such a dominant Eastern Conference and a much weaker Western Conference. Also on the show today is Mike Duffy, creator of the Happiness Hall of Fame!2022-04-021h 12
FirstDown RunDownFinal Four, NBA Update, and Will Glasser!Hayden and Matt go over the sweet sixteen/elite eight and give their thoughts on why the final four is just a bunch of "blue bloods" despite all of the double digit seeds that made it far this year. The brothers also talk some NBA: where did the Celtics come from and can we consider the Jazz and one-and-done? Also on the show is our special guest: William Glasser from Substantiate podcast on all platforms!2022-03-301h 10
FirstDown RunDownNFL Free Agency Update and Announcer CarouselHayden, Matt, and AZ discuss the biggest moves in NFL free agency over the past week: Matt Ryan, Marcus Mariota, Tyreek Hill, and what the heck is Baker gonna do?? Also on the show is a quick update on where our NFL announcers have ended up... Amazon? Really?2022-03-271h 09
FirstDown RunDownMarch Madness Review and Predictions, Golf Updates!Hayden and Matt go over their thoughts on weekend #1 of March Madness: lots of surprises, teams showing resilience, and some in-depth analysis of some of the sweet-sixteen teams. We couldn't leave our golf fans hanging so we squeezed in some golf news towards the end to round out a rather short and sweet episode!2022-03-2356 min
FirstDown RunDownCurrent NFL Free Agency and Trades OverviewThe brothers bring on the third brother, AZ, for a blockbuster episode covering free agency and trades across the NFL up until this point. We're bringing it all to you from talking QB's to just how good the AFC West really is after a couple weeks of trades and signings. Enjoy!2022-03-191h 04
FirstDown RunDownMarch Madness Breakdown: Part 2Hayden and Matt pick all 63 games of the tournament... for the PEOPLE!! Yes, we're giving away all of our top-tier knowledge and analysis so that you all can be the smartest bracket pickers in your family, friend, and work pools this year! Be sure to stay tuned till the end where the brothers reveal their final four teams and big winners of the Big Dance!2022-03-151h 11
FirstDown RunDownMarch Madness Breakdown: Part 1The brothers go over what they got right and where they went wrong with their conference tournament picks and then give a sneak peak into what strategies they're looking to utilize in picking their brackets this year... and yes we're referring to all 25 brackets that ESPN allows an individual to make.2022-03-141h 14
FirstDown RunDownFull Conference Tournament Bracket Picks, Calvin Ridley SuspendedHayden and Matt give their full CBB conference tournament picks (quarterfinals-finals) and give a sneak peak into what they're looking for heading into March Madness. Also on the show is a discussion of Calvin Ridley's suspension... was it warranted? Is Ridley okay? Why sports betting of all things?2022-03-091h 18
FirstDown RunDownCombine Highlights, Conference Champion Picks, You're Wrong ManThe brothers pick their conference tournament champions for the Power 5 and Big East conferences, go over some headlines from the NFL Combine, and give their two "You're Wrong Mans" for the week.2022-03-061h 08
FirstDown RunDownHistory in College BBall & NFL Combine PreviewThe brothers recap the craziest weekend in the history of college basketball regular season and evaluate the new AP rankings that came as a result. The second half of the episode is dedicated to the new NFL combine changes and our thoughts on the QB's entering the draft. Matt also gives quite possibly the biggest bertha of all betting locks at the very end of the episode, so stay tuned for that2022-03-021h 05
FirstDown RunDownIs NBA All-Star Weekend Pointless? Plus, Flukey Providence and Phil MickelsonHayden and Matt debate whether Providence is tournament-ready or just plain flukey. Also on the show - our thoughts on NBA All-Star Weekend as a whole and why Phil Mickelson might have saved the PGA from falling into a big predicament.2022-02-271h 00
FirstDown RunDownMichigan/Wisconsin Brawl, NFL Combine, LeBron Doing Too Much?Hayden and Matt evaluate Juwan Howard's actions on Sunday, talk NFL combine bubble and Rodgers' mysterious ways, discuss Lebron's role on a team meant to take pressure off of him, and review the 2022 Winter Olympics.2022-02-231h 07
FirstDown RunDownNo Expanded CFP Yet, Olympics, You’re Wrong ManHayden and Matt talk about the recent decision made by the CFP committee to wait for the expansion of the playoff. Also on the show are some olympics shenanigans and 4 You're Wrong Man's of the week!2022-02-201h 02
FirstDown RunDownSuper Bowl LVI in the Books, Scheffler Magic, March Madness DraftHayden and Matt discuss everything that transpired during (and after) Super Bowl LVI. Also on the show is some more golf talk as the brothers give their thoughts on Scottie Scheffler winning the WM Phoenix Open and Matt talks some technicals for the Genesis Open this coming weekend. Lastly, for our fun segment of the week, we've got a March Madness Final Four Draft in honor of March Madness being just about a month out!2022-02-161h 12
FirstDown RunDownA Week of CBB Upsets, Kyler Murray’s Dropping Hints, WM Phoenix OpenHappy Super Bowl Sunday everyone! Hayden and Matt discuss Kyler Murray being childish, some wild stuff that went down in college basketball this past week, the Harden/Simmons trade that actually did happen contrary to our belief, and just how crazy the Waste Management Phoenix Open really is. Strap in because it's a jam-packed episode with a wide variety of topics that you'll really want to hear about.2022-02-131h 08
FirstDown RunDownSuper Bowl Preview, Are We Done with Harden/Simmons Drama?Hayden and Matt give their Super Bowl predictions, takes, and what-to-watch-for as we're creeping up fast on the biggest game of the NFL season! Also on the show is the 2-day old question: will the Nets succumb to the Sixers' plea? Lastly, we've got some golf talk and the most GOATed Super Bowl appetizers (which are indisputably the best)!2022-02-091h 04
FirstDown RunDownBig Bag Episode: Brian Flores, National Signing Day, MLB Lockout, OlympicsHayden and Matt take a stroll around a variety of sports concerns including: the meaning of Brian Flores' comments on NFL ownership, SEC domination in recruiting classes this year, the MLB losing about the only thing they have left (fans), and some Olympic facts and takes that might surprise you.2022-02-061h 02
FirstDown RunDownAn Unlikely SB Matchup, NFL Coaching Hires, “You’re Wrong Man”Hayden and Matt dive into some analysis on how and why teams like the Chiefs and 49ers can blow double-digit leads in the most important of games. We also go over some of the new NFL head coach hires and give our thoughts on how we think those will pan out. And lastly, we had to bring back You're Wrong Man!2022-02-021h 08
FirstDown RunDownTom Brady and Big Ben Retire, MLB HOF TalkHayden and Matt discuss the end to two of the greatest football careers ever: The GOAT Tom Brady and Big Ben Roethlisberger. Also on the show is some MLB Hall of Fame voter slander; just let the guys in!2022-01-291h 06
FirstDown RunDownNFL Playoffs - No. 1 Seed a Bad Thing? Change Overtime Rules?AZ makes his return! The three guys talk everything NFL Playoffs: both #1 seeds losing, the absolutely insane games between the Bills and Chiefs as well as the Bucs and Rams, and of course, a RunDown of how our playoff brackets are fairing in the midst of all this chaos.2022-01-261h 00
FirstDown RunDownRussell Westbrook Shenanigans, Best Version of March Madness?Hayden and Matt dive into some questions regarding Russell Westbrook's debacle in Los Angeles as well as the overall weird season that the Lakers have had so far. The brothers also question whether losing in college basketball is good or bad both for the NCAA as a whole and for March Madness that is still to come.2022-01-2251 min
FirstDown RunDownAre There Too Many NFL Playoff Teams? Plus, “You’re Wrong Man” of the WeekHayden and Matt give their take on if there's too many playoff teams as well as if the Bills Chiefs divisional round matchup might be the best of the whole playoffs. Also on the show: are the Warriors getting worse or is everyone else just getting better? Finally bringing up the rear is our new reoccurring segment: You're Wrong Man of the Week!2022-01-191h 19
FirstDown RunDownEarly NFL Coaching Carousel, Netflix PGA Tour SeriesHayden and Matt discuss some possible explanations for the post-regular-season NFL head coach firings and find some common themes among them. Also on the show is a RunDown of our expectations for the new Netflix PGA docuseries. Finally, are golf courses becoming too easy for professionals?2022-01-161h 04
FirstDown RunDownAn Argument Against Analytics & NFL Playoff PredictionsHayden and Matt give some end-of-the-season takes for both NFL and college football, including a segment on analytics and how those fit into football. Also making it on the show are our complete 2022 NFL Playoff Brackets with all our winners and losers over the next month. Little disclaimer here: sorry if this episode sounds a bit slow or sluggish at some parts - Hayden is struggling with post-COVID-booster-shot syndrome and couldn't even remember some of his own picks after giving them. Mind's a bit fuzzy to say the least.2022-01-121h 15
FirstDown RunDownCollege Football National Championship PreviewHayden and Matt go in-depth for their preview of the College Football National Championship. We've got predictions, game analysis, crazy statistics and everything you need to know about each team leading up to the big game on Monday.2022-01-0854 min
FirstDown RunDownNFL’s Fraudulent Teams and Sports Rules ResolutionsHayden and Matt discuss how the Titans might upset everyone's AFC playoff expectations as well as how Kyrie Irving's return may affect the rest of the Nets' season... well at least half of it. Also, what's going on with UCLA basketball? How bad is this?2022-01-051h 14
FirstDown RunDownNFL MVP and Coach of the Year Predictions and CFP SemifinalsHayden and Matt give their "who should and who would" candidates for the NFL MVP and Coach of the Year conversations. The brothers also give their thoughts on the outcomes of the CFP Semifinal games and give a sneak-peak to discussion of the 12-team CFP that is yet to come.2022-01-0252 minFirstDown RunDownBucs and Cards Struggle, KD's Magic, and the Transfer PortalMatt embarks on another solo pod, covering four sports and a range of topics. We go over the recent news from Week 15 of the NFL, a discussion of the good and the bad when it comes to the transfer portal in college football, some stars and their performances in the NBA so far, as well as some college basketball talk as we get into conference play. Please subscribe, rate and review! Hope everyone enjoys!2021-12-231h 06
FirstDown RunDownMatt's 'Who Cares' Episode 1: MLB Lockout and Formula 1Matt embarks on a solo pod, discussing some of the lesser-known events going on in the sports world. What's the MLB lockout, how did we get here and where are we going? Plus, we talk about the end of the Formula 1 season including all of the drama of the last race as well as the future of the sport with incoming rule changes next year. Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe and leave a review, it helps us out a ton!2021-12-1848 min
FirstDown RunDownBowl Game Superdogs! Plus, What’s Dame’s Future?Hayden and Matt cover the latest NBA news regarding the Lakers and where they stand in the mid-season trade world as well as some really bizarre stats from the NFL that are just plain cool to hear. The brothers go southpaw with this one (quite literally) and give their thoughts on... Women's UFC...? Champions League Soccer...? You'll see why as you near the end of this jam-packed episode2021-12-161h 20
FirstDown RunDownEarly College Basketball TakesHayden and Matt answer the question: who's the best conference in college basketball right now? Also on the show is a discussion of the ACC and timeliness of Coach K's retirement.2021-12-1150 min
FirstDown RunDownThe Competitiveness of NFL Playoffs and It’s Present Time!Hayden and Matt tackle some questions regarding the playoffs - specifically the similarities and differences between the AFC and NFC. Also on the show: will we see a repeat of the Alabama Georgia game in the coming months?2021-12-081h 13
FirstDown RunDownA Wild Ride with College Football CoachesHayden and Matt sit down on CFB conference championship weekend to discuss the recent events in the college football coaching realm. What's wrong with the college football coaching cycle and why does it seem so weird?2021-12-0453 min
FirstDown RunDownA Look at Rookie QB’s and the Big Problem in College FootballHayden and Matt dive into some bigger issues in college football as well as running back issues in the NFL. Don't miss out on our evaluation of the Suns' winning streak and finally... some Kraken talk!2021-12-011h 28
FirstDown RunDownBrooksy Domination in The Match?Hayden and Matt discuss the history between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau and how we have gotten to the much anticipated 2021 Match. Bryson, you're still an impressive golfer, don't take this the wrong way.2021-11-271h 03
FirstDown RunDownIs the Heisman Losing its Meaning? Plus, Lots of Questions in the AFC.Happy Thanksgiving! Hayden and Matt discuss the hottest topics regarding the AFC including the Titans' weird season and the Battle of the AFC North. The brothers also make a case for why the Heisman is becoming a little biased. Stay until the end for a special Thanksgiving segment you won't want to miss!2021-11-241h 07
FirstDown RunDownCollege Football Coaching Carousel: Who Should be Hired and Fired?Hayden and Matt cover the biggest CFB head coaching openings and offer some possible fits for those teams. Also making it on the show is the overarching idea of why it is so tough to keep a head coaching job in college sports.2021-11-2051 min
FirstDown RunDownIs McVay’s Strategy Backfiring? NBA ROY So Far?Hayden and Matt recap a very weird week 10 in the NFL, identify the Lakers' problem (or possibly their key to success), and discuss the unfortunate truth for Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights. 2021-11-171h 07
FirstDown RunDownThe CFP Rankings Heat Up; Christmas Song BracketologyHayden and Matt discuss Kyle Shanahan and Kliff Kingsbury's road to the present. Of course, we can't go a week in November without talking CFP and... Christmas already??2021-11-111h 02
FirstDown RunDownThe Big Bertha of Episodes: NFL, CFB, MLB, NBA, NHLHayden and his brother, Matt, start Season 2 off with a bang by giving a recap and some early-season chatter of all the major sports leagues. Of course, football still reigns champ.2021-11-041h 18
FirstDown RunDownBye-Bye Big 12Hayden brings on guest Mitchell Marcus to discuss Oklahoma and Texas' desire to join the SEC. Will this possibly eliminate the Big 12 altogether? What monetary and competitive implications does this all have on the other power conferences? Disclaimer: Our microphones were not used for this short feature episode, so sound quality may be a little off.2021-08-0630 min
FirstDown RunDownAzzaam Kapadia's 2021 NFL Mock DraftAZ goes through all 32 first-round picks in his mock draft and Hayden gives his thoughts and commentary.2021-04-2739 min
FirstDown RunDownFree Agency FrenzyHayden and AZ give their takes on the first round of March Madness, discuss their favorite NFL teams, and talk about the big winners of NFL free agency.2021-03-2044 min
FirstDown RunDownDangeRuss ThingsHayden and AZ have a jam-packed episode where they discuss Russell Wilson trade rumors, Dak Prescott's massive deal, and their top free-agents heading into the next section of the offseason.2021-03-1055 min
FirstDown RunDownOh how it HURTS to trade Carson WentzHayden and AZ cover the headline of the week involving Jalen Hurts and Carson Wentz as well as your biggest questions regarding quarterbacks entering the draft. They also mention the abundance of wide receivers entering free agency. You know they couldn't leave Deshaun Watson out, so AZ gives his breakdown of where he thinks Watson will land.2021-02-2349 min
FirstDown RunDownWATT is going on in Houston?In this episode, Hayden and AZ cover underrated Super Bowl topics, trade rumors on Deshaun Watson, and the beauty of Trevor Lawrence: the almost certain no.1 pick. 2021-02-1649 min