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The Read OptionThe Eagles Are Worse Than 2023, JMU Makes The CFP & The NFL Playoff Picture Is Taking ShapeJeff opens the pod solo giving his thoughts on the Eagles once again embarassing themselves on national television. After that, Jeff and Vido go through the College Football Playoff final rankings. They talk JMU making the CFP as well as their thoughts on Miami vs Notre Dame. To close out the show, Jeff and Vido take a look at the NFL's 2025 Playoff picture after Week 14.
2025-12-092h 09The Read OptionJMU Gets Screwed & Early NFC Playoff Thoughts!Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and Jeff opens the show talking about his JMU Dukes getting screwed by the College Football Playoff Committee. Then Jeff goes through some early NFC playoff thoughts in regards to his Eagles, as well as the Rams and Seahawks.
2025-11-1934 minThe Read OptionWe're Back!! Masters Preview!Jeff is back on this episode of the podcast! Jeff talks through what's been going on the last few weeks before diving into the 2025 Masters. Jeff gives his thoughts on what makes the Masters so special and then gives a deep dive into this year's field and gives his picks!
2025-04-1044 minThe Read OptionWeek 12 NFL Preview & Jeff's Top 10 Contextualized QBs!Jeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and he starts off this episode by updating his top 10 QB rankings for the season and he then goes through each game of Week 12 in the NFL and makes his picks for the week.
2024-11-2246 minThe Read OptionJeff & Vido Pod! NFL Updates, Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese & Final Four ThoughtsJeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast and the guys open the show by talking through everything happening in the NFL right now and since Vido was last on the pod. Then the guys talk about Caitlin Clark's presence in the sports world, the final four, and sports gambling in America.
2024-04-022h 05The Read OptionWild Upsets, Kansas City Asserts Themselves & The Eagles Prove Jeff WrongJeff and Vido host this epsiode of the podcast and the guys open the episode by going over the top college football games from the weekend and updates from the NL/ALCS, before going through the early games from Sunday (:30). Then the guys breakdown the late games and Sunday Night Football (1:29:05).
2023-10-242h 23The Read OptionJalen Hurts Gets PAID & NBA Playoff UpdatesJeff and Scotty are back together on this episode and the guys open the pod with Jeff explaining where we've been the last couple weeks. Then Jeff and Scotty breakdown the Jalen Hurts extension and the brilliance of Howie Roseman the cap manager.To close the show, Jeff and Scotty give their thoughts on the NBA playoffs through the first week.
2023-04-211h 27The Read OptionFive Impactful NFL Predictions, Players Championship Picks & PGA Tour/LIV/Full SwingJeff flies solo on this episode of the podcast and opens up the podcast by talking about Derek Carr's contract with New Orleans, plus his five predictions for the NFL that will have the most impact (1:00).Then Jeff talks about the start of the second season of LIV Golf & where it stands in the golf world. Jeff also gives his reaction to the Netflix documentary series "Full Swing" before giving his picks for this weekend's Players' Championship (1:09:04).
2023-03-071h 45The Read OptionSports Gumbo Is Back! NBA State Of The Union/Mid-Season Predictions, Modern Sports Contracts, & Tiger's ReturnJeff flies solo on this podcast and brings back "Sports Gumbo" with him. Jeff goes through several different topics from across the sports world.Jeff opens the pod with his NBA Mid-Season State Of The Union and gives his predictions for the second half of the season, starting with the lower tiered teams, (2:51) and finishing with the contenders (38:10).Then Jeff goes through three QBs on the market right now, the contracts they're looking for and what it says about modern athletes and contracts across sports (1:11:27).To close, Jeff reflects on Tiger Woods' return...
2023-02-211h 44The Read OptionSuper Bowl Prop Bets, & The Start Of Super Bowl Week! Plus Another Kyrie TradeThe whole gang is together on this podcast as Super Bowl week kicks off! The guys open the pod with Jeff ranting about the Kyrie Irving trade (6:35).The guys then dive into their thoughts on the Super Bowl as we inch closer and closer to the game and the guys give their favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl (26:37).To close out the show, Jeff and the guys make their picks for the "Gimpel Special Props" from Jeff's childhood Super Bowls (1:09:13).
2023-02-071h 29The Read OptionEarly Super Bowl Thoughts, Tom Brady Retires (again), & The Newest CoachesJeff, Scotty and Vido are together on this episode and the guys open up talking about Vido's upcoming trip/Jeff's Super Bowl party dilemma, Tom Brady's retirement, and the coaching carousel in the NFL (1:00)Then, Jeff and Scotty talk through some of their early Super Bowl thoughts, in an open-style, free-flow conversation (1:07:04).
2023-02-031h 47The Read OptionSports Gumbo! KD Staying With Brooklyn, DeShaun Watson Suspension, Realignment's Impact On G5 & The Fedex CupSports Gumbo is back!! Jeff flies solo on this episode and opens up the podcast by talking about the news that KD will returning to the Brooklyn Nets after his initial trade request (2:27).Then he goes into a conversation about the DeShaun Watson situation, and goes through the conflicting messages Watson has been sending out and Jeff reflects on his feelings now that a suspension has been levied (17:19).Jeff also talks about the impact that conference realignment is going to have long-term on the Group of 5 schools in college football (27:55)To...
2022-08-2356 minThe Read OptionOpen Championship Recap! Cam Smith's Surge, Rory's Disappointment, PGA vs. LIV, and Tiger's FutureJeff is solo on this epsidoe, and he opens up the pod by talking about the dynamic surge by Cam Smith to win the Open Championship over Rory McElroy. Jeff then discusses why this loss is so heart-breaking for Rory, his fans, and supporters of the PGA Tour (4:02).Jeff then goes discusses Tiger Woods' short, two-day run at St. Andrews, and what the future holds for golf's greatest ever (29:12) as well as other highlights from the final major of 2022 (42:41).
2022-07-1951 minThe Read OptionNBA Draft Thoughts, Kyrie Irving Says More Dumb Things, & Texas Is Back? (Not Really)Jeff Gimpel hosts this episode of The Read Option, and opens up the show by breaking down what the Arch Manning commitment to Texas means for the Longhorns. Then, Jeff talks about Kyrie Irving's latest list of teams he wants to go to, and the Nets struggles to keep this team together (14:16). To round out the show, Jeff gives his thoughts on last night's NBA Draft (27:17).
2022-06-241h 00The Read OptionGolden State Takes The Series Back, & US Open Preview & Picks!Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this podcast and opens up the show by talking about Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, as the Golden State Warriors take control of the series with back to back wins over the Celtics.Then Jeff previews the US Open, Golf's third major, at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Jeff goes through the biggest storylines heading into the tournament, and gives out his favorite bets for this weekend (41:38).
2022-06-141h 04The Read OptionChris Plank! Boston Takes Control of the Eastern Conference Finals and Can Luka Force Game 6?Jeff goes solo on this episode and opens up the pod by breaking down Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with Boston's big win in Miami, as well as the Mavs forcing a Game 5 versus Golden State (2:00).Then Jeff is joined by ESPNU Radio and Mad Dog Radio host, Chris Plank, to discuss the NIL world of college athletics, Oklahoma Football, the 2022 NFL Draft and the upcoming Women's College World Series (23:01).To close the show, Jeff speaks on the tragic events in Texas on Tuesday 49:18).
2022-05-2758 minThe Read OptionEast/West Conference Finals, College Football Drama, & Top 10 Running Backs In The NFLJeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido, & Scotty Miller host this epsiode of the pod as the whole gang reunites. The guys open up the show by recapping the two Game 1's of the NBA East/West Conference Finals (4:39).Then, Jeff, Vido & Scotty go through the College Football drama between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban, and their public dispute over NIL, as well as college football's new rule about conference championships (1:14:33).Then to close out the show, the boys rank each of their top 10 Running Backs in the NFL right now (1:14:33).
2022-05-202h 00The Read OptionNBA Conference Finals Are Set, Top 10 QB Rankings For 2022, Jeff Has Covid & Favorite NFL Games On The ScheduleJeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, and Jeff opens the show by sharing that he has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time.The guys then dive into their reaction to the NBA Playoff action from over the weekend: the Suns' brutal loss, Bucks-Celtics Game 7, & the Warriors advancing to the Conference Finals again (4:04).Then Jeff and Scotty preview the East and West Conference Finals match ups between the Warriors and Mavericks, and the Celtics and Heat (40:38).Jeff and Scotty also give their favorite games from the 2022 NFL...
2022-05-171h 51The Read OptionThe Read Option Flu Game! The Sixers' Got Problems, Giannis Stuns Again, & The NFL Schedule Release Is StupidJeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, after a wild week of NBA action.Jeff opens the pod solo, post-Sixers elimination to talk about Joel Embiid, and where the Sixers stand after another second round exit.Then the guys get together to talk about how dumb the NFL schedule release has gotten, as well as Jerry Jeudy being yet another NFL star arrested for domestic violence (16:22).Jeff and Scotty then talk NBA Playoffs, starting with Milwaukee's incredible comeback win over Boston in Game 5. Followed by a Jeff take on...
2022-05-131h 26The Read OptionNBA Conference Semi's, Wells Fargo Championship, & Vido Goes Out With The Birds?Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode, and the guys open up the show by going through the Eastern and Western Conference Semi-Finals in the NBA Playoffs.Jeff and Scotty first talk about the Sixers-Heat series getting evened at two a piece, as well as, the Suns-Mavericks series also getting evened at two games each (10:09).Then the guys talk through the Warriors-Grizzlies and Celtics-Bucks series which at first seemed like the more competitive series (36:57).After that, Jeff and Scotty recap their visit to the Wells Fargo Championship this past weekend, talk Max...
2022-05-101h 41The Read OptionNFL First Round Reaction & NBA Playoff Talk!On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the show solo before the NFL Draft kicked off. Jeff starts the show off by speaking on the tragic passing of JMU Softball player, Lauren Bernett, and speaks on the importance of mental health (4:38). Jeff then goes through the latest from the NBA Playoffs and talks about the series that have closed out, the dominant Boston Celtics, and shares his concerns about his Sixers (9:00).Then the whole Read Option crew gathers to recap a wild first round in the NFL Draft, loaded with trades...
2022-04-301h 47The Read OptionRyan Leaf Joins The Pod! Why Sports Should Be FUN, NBA Playoffs, Jay Wright Retires, & Offensive Prospects For The NFL Draft!On an absolutely jam packed episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his buddy Vido, and the guys open up the podcast talking about why it's important to remember that sports should always be about fun.Then the guys break down the last few nights of the NBA Playoffs, including, Joel Embiid's game-winner, and the early playoff injury bug, before talking about the career of Jay Wright after he announced his retirement last night (11:00).The Jeff sits down with college football legend, Ryan Leaf, as the two discuss his podcast "Bust", his remarkable...
2022-04-222h 09The Read OptionNBA First Round Opening Weekend & Breaking Down The NFL Draft's Defensive ProspectsThe whole crew, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller is together to to kick off an special week on The Read Option. The guys open up the show by sharing some exciting news about the podcast. Then the guys go head first into their reaction to the first couple of days of the NBA Playoffs, which teams stood out to them, and the amazing finish to game one between Brooklyn and Boston (6:58). Then the guys talk some NFL Draft and how unique this year is with 8 teams having multiple first round picks (47:40), before going through their favorite defensive...
2022-04-191h 41The Read OptionMasters Recap, NBA Regular Season Is Over, & MLB Opening Weekend Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show discussing the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins. Then the guys dive into the weekend that was at Augusta National for The Masters; Scottie Scheffler winning comfortably, & Tiger Woods return to competitive golf (8:16). Then the guys talk about the ending of the NBA regular season, the Lakers firing Frank Vogel, & preview the Play-in games (38:10). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about MLB's Opening Weekend, and what they're excited for this baseball season (1:14:08).
2022-04-121h 30The Read OptionDenton Day Joins The Pod! Plus Tiger Woods At The Masters & Masters Day 1 RecapJeff Gimpel hosts this episode of The Read Option and Jeff opens up the show by talking about his experience watching Tiger Woods play on Thursday at The Masters, before giving a recap of day one of the first major this golf season. Then Jeff welcomes on his good friend and Host of "The Denton Day Show," Denton Day! To talk UNC-Kansas & WrestleMania, but mainly about the NBA playoffs which are just a week away (17:51).
2022-04-0851 minThe Read Option100th Episode!!!! Final Four & National Championship Recap, Master's Preview, Random Life Sh*t & Real Or Fake?The whole crew, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido & Scotty Miller, are together as The Read Option celebrates 100 episodes!! The guys open the show by expressing their gratitude for all the listeners who've joined us over the first 100 shows. They then do a full recap of this weekend's Final Four, and UNC putting Coach K into retirement (7:57). The guys then time travel to their instant reaction from the Kansas Jayhawks winning the National Championship on Monday night after a massive comeback over North Carolina (45:16). Jeff, Scotty, & Vido then talk about the massive NFL trade involving draft picks for the Eagles and...
2022-04-052h 21The Read OptionSports Gumbo! Bruce Arians Steps Down, Final Four Preview, Eric Church Is A Clown, & NBA Fans Being Dumb On TwitterJeff Gimpel flies solo on this episode of The Read Option, and Jeff opens up the show talking about Bruce Arians stepping down as Head Coach of the Bucs (2:47). Jeff then dives into this weekend's final four, rips country star Eric Church for cancelling a concert to watch UNC-Duke, and explains why this Final Four is no longer about the players (27:09). To close out the show, Jeff rants about the All NBA Team voting process, and why the debates around Embiid vs Jokic have gotten incredibly stupid (51:46).
2022-04-011h 05The Read OptionSports Gumbo! Will Smith Is Slap Happy, March Madness, NFL Free Agency Winners, NBA Final Stretch & The Return of Tiger Woods?Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option and the guys open up the show by talking about Will Smith's slap heard around the world around the world (6:06) before they dive into their reaction from the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight of March Madness (21:47). Then the guys dive into the biggest winners of the NFL offseason so far (42:36). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about the NBA's final stretch of the regular season and who they think the MVP will be (1:12:43), before ending the show with the potential return of Tiger Woods...
2022-03-291h 49The Read OptionTyreek Hill is a Dolphin, March Madness Refresh & Sweet Sixteen PicksJeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show by discussing yet another major NFL trade, with Treek Hill being traded to Miami, as well as Jordan Mailata being revealed as "Thingamabob" on The Masked Singer (4:30). Then the guys refresh everyone's memories of what happened last week during March Madness (32:34), before giving their picks for the Sweet 16 (1:05:13).
2022-03-251h 28The Read OptionBaker vs. Cleveland, Davante Adams to Las Vegas, NFL News and Notes & NBA ThoughtsJeff flies solo on this episode and opens the show by going on a rant defending Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland fans (3:11).Then, Jeff goes through the latest moves from NFL free agency and then reacts live to the breaking news that Davante Adams was traded to Las Vegas (18:43).To close out the show, Jeff gives the listeners an update on the NBA season and why he has become so low on his Sixers (35:52).
2022-03-1857 minThe Read OptionSports Gumbo! Harden-Embiid Is Scary, Kyler Murray's Stock Is Dropping, MLB Lockout, & March Madness Futures!Jeff brings back "Sports Gumbo" once again to The Read Option, as he circles around the news of the sports world.Jeff opens the show by talking about his first impressions of James Harden and Joel Embiid as teammates, and goes back through the Harden timeline to point out why the criticisms of him aren't exactly fair (2:27).He then goes over the Kyler Murray's "direct" message to Cardinals fans, and details why he's increasingly out on Kyler Murray. Jeff also gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers most recent public comments (31:32).Next, Jeff talks...
2022-03-011h 32The Read OptionNBA Grab Bag! NBA 75 Team, LeBron Being LeBron, Zion's Drama, & The Final Stretch Jeff flies solo on this podcast and goes through his grab bag of NBA topics. Jeff opens up the show sharing his wild story from the weekend. Then Jeff goes through the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and gives his thoughts on how to properly compare eras (22:43). Jeff then goes through the LeBron storylines from All Star weekend (41:52), before wrapping up the show by talking about Zion Williamson, the final stretch on the NBA regular season, his reaction to All Star weekend, and where the MVP race stands right now (54:32).
2022-02-241h 29The Read OptionJoe Burrow Can't Lose, The Rams Get Past San Francisco, and Tom Brady RetiresJeff and Scotty open up this edition of The Read Option by talking about the wild weekend in sports we just had. Then the guys dive into the Bengals epic comeback to beat Kansas City in OT (4:09). Jeff and Scotty then talk about Scotty's Niners blowing a 10-point 4th Quarter lead to the Los Angeles Rams, and Stafford's amazing first year in LA (). To close out the show, the guys go through Tom Brady's retirement (1:06:16).
2022-02-011h 30The Read OptionMahomes-Allen Showdown, The End Of TB12, & Joey The KidJeff, Scotty and Vido host this episode of The Read Option and the boys open up the show by catching their breathe and marveling in the fantastic weekend of NFL Playoff games. They then dive into the best game of the weekend, Buffalo vs Kansas City, and discuss the brilliance of Mahomes and Josh Allen, before giving their new Overtime rules (9:09). Then the guys discuss the Tampa Bay-Los Angeles game, and the potential end of Tom Brady's career (47:24). To close out the show, Jeff, Scotty and Vido discuss San Francisco's big upset over Green Bay, and Joe Burrow's official...
2022-01-251h 59The Read OptionGeorgia Is Your CFB National Champion, Week 18's Biggest Questions & 2021 CFB Year In ReviewJeff is joined by his buddy Brian Sanvido to breakdown all of this weekend's biggest football action. The guys open up the show by recapping Monday night's College Football National Championship, and the remarkable performance by the Georgia BullDawgs (6:04). Then the guys take a listen to Jeff's 2021 CFB Year In Review Montage featuring the best sounds, highlights and calls from the 2021 College Football season (30:21). To close out the show, Jeff and Vido go through the wild Week 18, and discuss some of the coaching changes in the NFL, early playoff matchups, and the almost tie heard around the world (37:43).
2022-01-121h 52The Read OptionCFP National Championship Preview & Week 18 Picks!Jeff hosts this solo edition of The Read Option, and opens the show giving his full breakdown and previews Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship, as well as gives his pick for the game (4:29). Then Jeff goes through the final week of the NFL season, and gives his picks against the spread (33:26).
2022-01-081h 13The Read OptionCollege Football Playoff Reaction, Week 17 Recap & The Wild AFC StandingsJeff hosts this solo edition of The Read Option, and opens up the show by giving his breakdown of the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals, and gives his thoughts on why the Semi-Finals seem to always be blowouts in the CFP-era (1:22). Then Jeff goes through the most consequential games of Week 17, and gives his thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals impressive win, the Cardinals still having life, and Eagles improbable run the the playoffs (28:57).
2022-01-041h 21The Read OptionCollege Football Opt-Outs, & NFL Week 16 Big Picture ThoughtsJeff opens up this solo edition of The Read Option by going through the recent trend of fans and analysts getting upset over college football players opting out of Bowl Games (2:45). Then Jeff goes through the NFC and AFC standings and gives his "Big Picture" thoughts on the NFL Playoff picture and where the bottom teams stand after the 2021 season (29:15).
2021-12-291h 25The Read OptionCovid Runs Rampant Through The Sports World, NFL Week 15 Was Drunk, & Tiger Woods Is BackJeff and Scotty open up the show by talking about how decimated the NFL and NBA are by the recent Covid-19 outbreak, and how it is affecting the sports world. Then the guys go through Week 15 in the NFL; talking about how fans view "analytics", the Cardinals being in trouble, and playoff predictions (21:36). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about the return of Tiger Woods and his son Charlie, as they played together this weekend.
2021-12-211h 26The Read OptionNFL's Covid Disaster, National Early Signing Day, JMU-NDSU & NFL Week 15 PreviewJeff and Scotty open up this podcast diving into the crazy week of NFL news, the Covid-19 Outbreaks, and Urban Meyer getting fired from Jacksonville. Then the guys go through and make their picks for Week 15 in the NFL (42:04). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty go preview the massive Friday night FCS Semi-Final between JMU and North Dakota State, as well as, how great the FCS playoff format is compared to the FBS (1:28:00).
2021-12-171h 47The Read OptionThe College Football Playoff Is Set, Mario Cristobal To Miami, and NFL Week 13 RecapJeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option and open up the show by breaking down the news that Mario Cristobal is leaving Oregon to be the next head coach of the University of Miami (2:30). Then, the guys recap Week 13 of the NFL season, and answer the biggest question from each game (21:05). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about the College Football Playoff, conference championship weekend, and their early thoughts on Alabama-Cincinnati, & Michigan-Georgia (1:52:18).
2021-12-082h 14The Read OptionCollege Football Rivalry Week Delivers, Lincoln Riley To USC, & NFL State Of The SeasonJeff goes solo on this episode, and opens up the show by going through the amazing moments of Rivalry Week in College Football including: Jim Harbaugh finally beating Ohio State, an epic Iron Bowl, and Bedlam going full Bedlam (3:04). Jeff then gets into the news that Lincoln Riley will be leaving Oklahoma to be the next head coach at USC (16:40). To close out the show, Jeff gives a "State of the Season" for the NFL by going through the real contenders through 12 weeks, why you can't trust any team in the NFL right now, and why parity in the...
2021-11-301h 11The Read OptionThanksgiving Recap, Cincinnati To No. 4 In The CFP Rankings, & NFL/CFB Rivalry Week PicksJeff opens up the pod by recapping the best parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, as well as, going through the College Football Playoff Rankings, and reacting to the NFL games. Jeff then goes through each of the remaining games in Week 12 of the NFL season (30:40). Finally, Jeff gives out his picks for the best five games in college football's "Rivalry Week" (1:12:31).
2021-11-261h 30The Read OptionDan Mullen Out At Florida, NFL Continues To Be Crazy, & CFP Predictions Jeff goes solo on this episode of The Read Option, and opens up the show talking about Florida firing head coach Dan Mullen over the weekend (3:08). Then Jeff goes through Week 11 in the NFL and tackles the Bills getting blown out by Indy, Philly's hot streak & the Chiefs maybe being back? (15:15) To close out the show, Jeff recaps the biggest games in college football, the impact they will have on this week's college football playoff rankings, and gives his prediction for the top 6 (1:09:36).
2021-11-231h 25The Read OptionMel Tucker's Potential Extension & CFB Coaching Carousel, CFP Rankings, and NFL/CFB PreviewOn this episode, Jeff flies solo and kicks off the show going through the reported monster extension that was offered to Michigan State Head Coach Mel Tucker, the college football coaching carousel, & gives his thoughts on the latest CFP Rankings (1:22). Jeff then goes through and previews every game in Week 11 of the NFL season (31:32), and closes the show by giving his picks for the top five games in college football this weekend (1:17:37).
2021-11-191h 36The Read OptionNFL Week 10 Recap: Is Anyone Good In The NFL? & College Football Heating Up Down The Final StretchJeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show catching up about the weekend, including Jeff's trip to his alma mater. Then Jeff and Scotty go through the Week 10 games in the NFL, the weird upsets like Miami over Baltimore, Detroit's big tie, and a whole lotta blowouts (8:51). Then the boys go through an uneventful weekend in college football before giving their predictions for what the committee will do in this week's College Football Playoff Rankings (1:35:20).
2021-11-161h 51The Read OptionOBJ to LA, The Return of Cam, CFP Rankings and NFL/College Preview & PicksOn this episode, Jeff is joined by his buddy Scotty Miller and they open the show by going through the breaking news of Odell Beckham Jr signing with the Rams, as well as, Cam Newton returning the Carolina, and react to the second College Football Playoff rankings (4:02). Then Jeff and Scotty preview Week 10 in the NFL (33:19), and Week 11 in college football (1:20:14) and give their picks for the weekend.
2021-11-121h 42The Read OptionAaron Rodgers Covid Drama, JMU Gets Screwed Over, CFP Rankings & NFL/CFB PicksThe whole crew is back together on this episode as the guys dive into all the news and notes from a busy sports week. Jeff, Scotty and Vido open the show by going through the Aaron Rodgers Covid news, before breaking down the details of the beef between the Browns and OBJ. They guys then debate the first set of CFP rankings, and Jeff goes on a rant about JMU being screwed over by their conference (4:08). After that, they give their picks for Week 9 in the NFL and Week 10 in CFB (57:19).
2021-11-052h 12The Read OptionThe Bengals Maybe Aren't Awesome, Von Miller Is A Ram, & College Football Playoff PredictionsJeff is joined by the boys Scotty and Vido and go through an eventful weekend of football. The guys open the show by talking about the Von Miller trade, Jameis Winston's injury, and Derrick Henry being out indefinitely (5:14). Then they go through and react to all of the NFL games in Week 8 (23:22). To close out the show, Jeff, Scotty and Vido give their predictions for what the first College Football Playoff rankings will be (1:24:49).
2021-11-022h 00The Read OptionMNF Recap, NFL Week 7 Preview, Under-Whelming Week In CFB, & Jeff Is The Steph Curry Of Throwing Hair TiesOn this episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his buddy Scotty Miller, while Vido is sent on assignment to the Browns-Broncos Thursday night game. The guys open the show by breaking down the wild Monday Night Football game between the Bills and the Titans. Then the guys dive into their Week 7 NFL Preview and give their picks (15:38). After that, Jeff and Scotty go through and find the most interesting storylines for this week in college football and make some picks (1:23:57). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about hair tie trick shots, dropping french...
2021-10-221h 57The Read OptionBonus NBA Preview Pod! Ben Simmons Saga, Kyrie Banned From Brooklyn, and East/West Season PreviewBonus Episode!! Jeff flies solo on this NBA preview pod, and opens up the podcast talking about the Ben Simmons debacle in Philly & Kyrie refusing to get vaccinated. Jeff then gives his full breakdown on the Eastern Conference (20:07), and the Western Conference (48:16).
2021-10-201h 09The Read OptionWeek 6 In The NFL, College Football Storylines, ALCS/NLCS, & NBA Finals OddsOn this episode, Jeff is joined by his good friend Scotty Miller, and the two open the show by talking about Scotty breaking his 740+ winless streak in fantasy football (1:07). Then the guys dive into all of the games from Week 6 in the NFL (7:10). Jeff and Scotty go through the biggest headlines in college football including Caleb Williams first start as Oklahoma's Quarterback, Ed Orgeron reaching an agreement to leave LSU after the year, and what Purdue's upset over Iowa means for college football (1:27:13). To wrap up the pod, Jeff and Scotty go over the latest action in the MLB...
2021-10-192h 00The Read OptionSports Gumbo! (Football Edition) Week 5 NFL Recap, CFB Chaos, Fury-Wilder III, & MLB PlayoffsOn this loaded episode, Jeff and Scotty go through what was an absolutely insane sports weekend. The guys open up the show going through all of the results from a wild week 5 in the NFL (8:30). After that, the guys try to breakdown the insanity of the craziest college football week in recent memory, Jeff's thoughts on the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight, and how great the MLB playoffs have been so far (1:24:43).
2021-10-122h 13The Read OptionStephon Gilmore Trade, NFL Week 5 Preview, & Iowa-PSU ShowdownJeff is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to go over all of the news and notes from the NFL this week including: Recapping Monday Night Football, Stephon Gilmore being traded to Carolina and Jaylon Smith's release from the Cowboys (2:53). The guys then dive into the slate of games in the NFL for Week 5 on Sunday (21:12). To wrap up the show, Jeff, Scotty and Vido go through the best games this weekend in college football including the top four match up between Iowa and Penn State (1:32:36).
2021-10-082h 02The Read OptionNFL Week 3 Recap, College Football Chaos, & Jeff and Scotty Take TripsThe boys are all back together on this episode to breakdown all of the Week 3 action in the NFL. The guys open the show by hitting the best games from Week 3 (5:07), and then dive into the rookie Quarterbacks' performance through three weeks (56:38). To close out the show, the guys run through the seemingly wide open college football landscape before talking about the weekend vacations that Jeff and Scotty went on (1:27:15).
2021-09-281h 50The Read OptionOff The Rails NFL Week 3/College Football Week 4 Picks & Tattoos For Free Food For Life?Jeff is joined by his buddy Brian Sanvido and things get off the rails while they preview all of this weekend's football action. The guys open the show by giving their NFL News and Notes; QBs injured across the league, Justin Fields getting his first start, and Antonio Brown on the Covid list. The guys then dive into the Week 3 slate of games in the NFL and give their picks against the spread (15:24). Jeff and Vido then pick their favorite five college football games this week, and talk about the potential chaos that the 2021 season might bring before doing...
2021-09-241h 48The Read OptionNFL Week 2, Penn State Whiteout, & Mr. Brightside?On this edition of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his good buddy Brian Sanvido, and the guys open up the show by talking about Vido's adventure this weekend at the Penn State White-Out. Then the guys dive into the NFL Week 2 action, starting with the 1pm games (16:20) and then the later slate (1:15:11). To close out the show, Jeff and Vido jump back into Random Life Sh*t by talking about Mr. Brightside being played out, and Jeff's upcoming reunion (1:43:39).
2021-09-212h 01The Read OptionNFL Week 1 Recap! Plus College Football UpsetsOn this episode of the pod, Jeff is joined by Scotty Miller to breakdown the full slate of Week 1 in the NFL. The guys go through the games chronologically by starting with the 1:00pm ET kickoffs (4:09). After that, they hit the 4:25pm ET games, as well as the Sunday night game, and end with a new segment called "Everyone Else's Overreactions" (1:27:48). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty recap a wild week in college football (2:04:37).
2021-09-142h 14The Read OptionNFL Week One Excitement Index, The Ravens' Injuries, TJ Watt's Extension, & NFL/CFB Picks Against The SpreadOn this episode, Jeff is joined by his good friend Scotty Miller, as they prepare for Week One of the NFL season. The guys open the show by hitting the NFL's News and Notes including Gus Edwards and Marcus Peters' torn ACLs, and TJ Watt's mega-extension (6:44). Jeff then introduces a new segment he calls "The NFL Excitement Index" to gauge he and Scotty's excitement for the NFL's return this weekend (27:33). The boys then wrap up the show by breaking down some of the top college football games and all 16 Week One NFL games this weekend, as well as give...
2021-09-101h 25The Read OptionCollege Football Week 1 Is In The Books w/ Josh NeighborsOn 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 week one including: his favorite moment as a fan, Oklahoma's rocky start, Texas' impressive first game under Steve Sarkisian, the defensive battle in Georgia-Clemson and much more (17:02)!
2021-09-071h 00The Read OptionBig 10 Season Preview, Group of 5 Sleepers, NFL Quick Hits, & the Bishop Sycamore SagaOn 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 cover the news and notes in the NFL as the preseason is now over, and they dive into the insane Bishop Sycamore story (1:42:14).
2021-08-312h 05The Read OptionCollege Football Preview: Alliance Press Conference, Exciting Young QBs, The ACC, & The Pac-12Jeff 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 for another national championship caliber season (21:15). Lastly, Jeff closes the show by breaking down the wide open Pac-12 (42:39).
2021-08-271h 15The Read OptionNFL Season Preview: The AFC w/ Scotty Miller & Brian SanvidoJeff 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 new look AFC East (1:27:48), and close the show by breaking down the AFC South (1:58:56).
2021-08-202h 17The Read OptionNFL Season Preview: The NFC w/ Scotty Miller & Brian SanvidoJeff 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 predictions on the NFC North (1:49:30).
2021-08-172h 09The Read OptionThe Sports World Explodes: Bucks Win The NBA Finals, CFB Realignment Again? NFL Covid Protocols, & Bachelor Party Recap w/ Brian SanvidoJeff 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 about joining the conference (16:32). After that, Jeff and Vido talked about the NFL's policy regarding missed games due to Covid-19 outbreaks and the impacts it has for unvaccinated players (41:16). To close...
2021-07-231h 12The Read OptionNBA Finals Game 4, MLB Home Run Derby, The Open & Life Talk with Bachelor Party Over/Unders w/ Scotty Miller & Brian SanVidoOn 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 golden rules of bachelor parties, and give their over/unders on how this weekend will go (1:10:10NBA Finals).
2021-07-161h 32The Read OptionSports Gumbo! NBA Finals Game 1, The Match, NIL In College Sports, & Sha'Carri RichardsonJeff 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 so far in college athletics (41:17), and closes the show by giving his take on Sha'Carri Richardson getting removed from the Olympic team for testing positive for Marijuana (56:14).
2021-07-071h 07The Read OptionAll NBA Pod! East & West Conference Finals, Sixers Talk (Rational Edition), Potential Dame TradesWe 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 go through what has gone wrong for the Sixers after they lost in the second round.... again (47:25). To close up the show, Jeff goes through his favorite potential...
2021-06-291h 23The Read OptionSixers Rant, Brooklyn-Milwaukee Game 7, & The US OpenOn 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 Brooks-Bryson rivalry (44:56).
2021-06-181h 07The Read OptionNBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff Expansion, & Life Talk w/ Brian SanvidoJeff 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 Football and the entire NCAA are facing this summer including expanding the playoff, the one-time transfer rule, and the emergence of Name, Image and Likeness (47:17). Lastly, Jeff and...
2021-06-151h 54The Read OptionSports Gumbo! John Rahm's Covid Nightmare, Julio To The Titans, Paul-Mayweather, NBA Playoffs & More!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). He then reacts to Sunday night's PPV fight between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, as well as recaps the Women's College World Series (31:08). Jeff wraps up the show by recapping...
2021-06-081h 16The Read OptionCoach K Is Retiring, MLB Season A Third Of The Way Through, & NBA Playoff Storylines 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 breakdown some of the young stars of the game (27:10). To close out the show, Jeffy and Scotty talk through some of the major NBA storylines as...
2021-06-041h 49The Read OptionNBA Round One Update, Naomi Osaka's Withdrawal, & The Oakland A's "Fyre Fest"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 Operations as Danny Ainge retires (1:25). Jeff then breaks down the first round of the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Eastern Conference and the "Big Three" teams in Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Milwaukee...
2021-06-0259 minThe Read OptionNBA Playoffs Round One Is Underway, Phil Makes History At The PGA Championship, & The Julio Jones DebacleJeff 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 takeaways from the first games of each of the NBA Playoff matchups from over the weekend. Jeff first talks about Saturday's games; Khris Middleton's game-winner, Luka's superstar emergence, and the terrifying Nets (24:13...
2021-05-251h 07The Read OptionSports Gumbo! NBA Play-in Games, Tim Tebow, the PGA Championship, MLB No-Hitters and more!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, Jeff, Scotty, and Vido go rapid fire through this week's PGA Championship, the problems facing Major League Baseball, the NHL playoffs, and a little English Premier League talk (1:03:34).
2021-05-211h 38The Read OptionNBA Playoff Preview w/ Denton DayIn 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.
2021-05-1858 minThe Read Option2021 Fantasy Football Projections!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 favorite and sleeper Quarterbacks for the 2021 season, followed by their thoughts on this year's crop of Running Backs (5:48). Afterwards, the guys go through their favorite Wide Receivers and Tight Ends, as well as, their...
2021-05-111h 12The Read OptionThe Russell Westbrook Paradox, Best and Worst Draft Grades, and Way Too Early College Football Top-25On 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). Lastly, Jeff goes through the post-spring college football top-25 rankings from ESPN, and adds in a few of his college football sleeper teams for 2021 (55:39).
2021-05-041h 15The Read OptionNFL Draft First Round Reaction!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 drafted, and a few teams making head scratching decisions (44:17). Lastly, Jeff goes through his best players still available in preparation for Friday night's second and third rounds (1:10:27).
2021-04-301h 22The Read OptionNFL Draft Preview Part 1: All Offense Breakdown of QBs, WRs, TEs & OLIn 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 trades that went down at the end of March (:45). Then the guys do a deep dive into the quarterbacks in this year's draft class & tackle which of the wide...
2021-04-221h 42The Read OptionThe Brilliance Of Steph Curry, Stop Slandering Trevor Lawrence, & Catfishing the LakersJeff 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 the lack of a chip on Lawrence's shoulder (24:18). After, Jeff goes into the Mike Tomlin's contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers (39:36), as well as the insane story of a Los...
2021-04-211h 00The Read OptionThe Masters Recap, Trey Lance Is Criminally Underrated, Nets-Sixers, & Jackie Robinson DayJeff 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 that, Jeff talks about the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, the Nets and the Sixers as they prepare to play tonight (49:11). To close the show, Jeff talks about the...
2021-04-141h 09The Read OptionBaylor Dominates, Sam Darnold Trade/NFL Draft Update, The MLB's Unicorn, & NBA Round UpOn this Wednesday edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel recaps Baylor's remarkable run to a National Championship, Jalen Suggs' incredible Final Four buzzer-beater and puts a bow on the NCAA Tournament for this year (1:52). Then, Jeff explains why Sam Darnold's trade to the Carolina Panthers is great news for Panthers fans, but also for New York Jets fan as well. He also gives us a general NFL Draft update as we inch closer and closer to the 2021 Draft (14:32). Jeff then goes on to talk about Shohei Ohtani's electric start to the season, and why he's a perfect example...
2021-04-0750 minThe Read OptionMLB Opening Day! Roy Williams' Surprise Retirement, & Final Four PreviewJeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller in this loaded edition of The Read Option to discuss the surprising breaking news of North Carolina Men's Basketball Coach, Roy Williams' surprising retirement (3:31). Followed by an in-depth breakdown of this weekend's Final Four match ups between Baylor & Houston, as well as Gonzaga & UCLA (14:19). Finally, the guys do a full preview of the 2021 MLB season by breakding down each Division, and giving their pre-season World Series predictions (46:10).
2021-04-021h 41The Read OptionSweet 16/Elite Eight Recap, Why Do We Care About Pro Days, & Name, Image & Likeness In The NCAAIn this solo episode of The Read Option, Jeff recaps all of the weekend's March Madness action from the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight (2:40). Then Jeff goes on a deep dive into why Pro Days for college football players are a complete waste of time, especially for quarterbacks, by going through some of the most memorable Pro Days in NFL history, and comparing them to how those players' careers actually paned out (16:40). Finally, Jeff goes through the NCAA hearing in front of the Supreme Court regarding whether or not amateurism is essential for the NCAA's business model, and gives...
2021-04-0156 minThe Read OptionIn Depth NFL Free Agency Recap, The Best and Worst Signings, & Sweet 16 PreviewJeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller are back in this NFL Free Agency recap pod, where the boys try their best to help you navigate the pandemonium of the first two weeks of NFL signings. Jeff and Scotty open the pod by discussing the signings in each position group on the offensive side of the ball, Ryan Fitzpatrick becoming overrated, and the best/worst free agency adds (5:50). The guys then cross over to break down their favorite defensive signings (56:23). To close out the show, the guys talk about Scotty's horrendous bad beat, and fill out their Second Chance Bracket live...
2021-03-251h 54The Read OptionSports Gumbo! NCAA's Disrespect of Women's Sports, March Madness Round-Up, Mock Draft Season, & The Impact of LeBron's InjuryOn this solo, "Sports Gumbo" episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel rips the NCAA for the discrepancies between the Men's & Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments (3:28). Then Jeff breaks down the insane first two rounds of March Madness in the men's tournament, & makes the case for Loyola Chicago being the next Gonzaga (13:05). After that, Jeff goes through Mel Kiper's NFL Mock Draft 3.0, and adds his thoughts as we inch closer and closer to the 2021 NFL Draft (38:06). To close out the show, Jeff gives us the "State of the NBA" including: LeBron & LaMelo's injuries, a quick look at the names on...
2021-03-231h 22The Read OptionKevin Haswell, ESPN Researcher, Joins The Show! The Sixers, The Wide Open West, & MVP Odds; Plus A Full March Madness PreviewOn this hoops heavy episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by ESPN Stats & Info Researcher, Kevin Haswell, to breakdown the current state of the NBA, the Sixers outlook for the rest of the season, and where the MVP race stands without Joel Embiid (1:28). Jeff then welcomes on Scotty Miller to give a full breakdown of the first round of the NCAA Tournament (42:46), as well as their picks for the Elite Eight through the Final Four & National Championship, with a little betting talk at the end (1:30:15).
2021-03-181h 51The Read OptionWe Are Back. A Year Of Covid, NFL Franchise Tag & Free Agency, and March Madness Is Upon UsThe boys are back! After a short hiatus, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller return for a jam-packed episode. The boys open up the show by reflecting on the last year, the impact that Covid-19 has had on our lives, in sports, and answer the question "How the hell has it been a year already?" (2:53) The guys then dive into all of the NFL's news and notes from the last week, Dak Prescott's contract, the players that were and were not given the Franchise Tag, and the early stages on NFL free agency (18:15). To close out the show...
2021-03-161h 35The Read OptionJJ Watt to the Cardinals, & The Read Option Mock Draft 1.0On this football filled episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to tackle all things NFL as we inch closer and closer to free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys open the show by talking about the surprise signing of JJ Watt to the Arizona Cardinals (2:47). Then Jeff, Scotty & Vido do a live Mock Draft of this year's NFL Draft, going pick by pick through the entire first round. Picks 1-10 (16:47) & Picks 11-32 (1:02:43).
2021-03-021h 49The Read OptionThe Works! Tiger & The PGA Tour, NFL Updates, MLB, NCAA Tourney & NBA Allstar TeamOn this loaded edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by the crew, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller, to span the sports globe. The guys start off the show by talking about Tiger Woods' car accident, and the eerily similar feel it had to Kobe Bryant's passing, as well as the scorching hot PGA Tour (6:08). The guys then dive into the latest NFL headlines, Carson Wentz being a Colt, Aaron Rodgers' engagement, & the futures of JJ Watt & Ben Roethlisberger (31:56). Jeff & Scott then turn to America's pastime, and some of the big picture issue the MLB is facing...
2021-02-252h 00The Read OptionCarson Wentz To The Colts with Blake Pace, and Sports GumboOn this edition of The Read Option, Jeff opens the show by going through the "Carson Wentz-era" in Philadelphia, the short-comings by all involved on the Eagles, and how the Eagles managed to ruin a franchise Quarterback for themselves (1:17). Then, Jeff welcomes on contributor from SB Nation's Stampede Blue, Blake Pace, to get the Colts' perspective on the trade with Philadelphia that sent them their new starting Quarterback (22:11). Jeff closes the show with another helping of Sports Gumbo, featuring, this year's NHL Winter Classic in Lake Tahoe, Naomi Osaka's emergence as one of the next superstars in the world...
2021-02-231h 18The Read OptionJalen Johnson Leaving Duke, NBA All Star Picks, and NBA Awards A Third Of The Way Into The SeasonOn this solo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the pod by talking about Duke Freshman, Jalen Johnson's decision to opt out of the rest of the college basketball season (1:08). Jeff then gives his 2020-21 NBA All Star starters and reserves (10:14), as well as his NBA Awards to this point in the in the season including: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All NBA teams (51:45). To close up the pod, Jeff serves up another helping of "Sports Gumbo" by talking about Johnny Football, FCS football, and Jordan Spieth's impossible expectations (1:12:33).
2021-02-181h 25The Read OptionJames Harden, Player Empowerment in the NBA, & NFL Offseason PreviewJeff starts off today's pod by talking about James Harden's trade to Brooklyn, how he forced his way out of Houston and what it means for the NBA's "Play Empowerment" era (1:36). Jeff is then joined by Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller to help set the scene for the 2021 NFL offseason by breaking down the potential QB Carousel, and this year's free agent class (13:10), Lastly, Jeff and Vido give their early thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft, and rank the first round Quarterbacks (1:05:36).
2021-02-161h 39The Read OptionWatson & Wentz, Blue Bloods & One and Done in College Hoops, and Sports GumboJeff Gimpel hosts this solo edition of The Read Option and opens with the dysfunction engulfing the Houston Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles (1:28). Jeff then discusses his theory regarding why College Basketball's "Blue Bloods" are struggling of late and how it ties into the One and Done era's inevitable dismantling (15:18). Lastly, Jeff serves up a bowl of Sports Gumbo that hits you with a little bit of Brooklyn Nets talk, College Football scheduling habits, why we play the National Anthem before sporting events, and Calvin Johnson's post NFL career (38:53).
2021-02-1157 minThe Read OptionSuper Bowl "Super-Pod" Recap, NFL Awards, and 2021 HOF ClassJeff Gimpel, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido breakdown every aspect of Super Bowl 55 on this "Super-Pod." The guys celebrate the legacy of Tom Brady as he has now won his 7th Super Bowl in his first year as the Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Bucs and what went wrong for the Chiefs (3:30). They also get into all of the pageantry that went into this year's Super Bowl, a rough night of gambling for Jeff, and the lasting image from Super Bowl 55 (56:41). To wrap up the show and the 2020 NFL season, Jeff, Scotty & Vido give their thoughts on the NFL...
2021-02-092h 20The Read OptionSuper Bowl 55 Preview, NCAA Football Video Game Returning, & NFL Hiring Practices/The "Rooney Rule"In the latest episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to preview Super Bowl 55 (3:13) . The guys breakdown the most important matchups, what each team needs to do to win, and their best bets for "The Big Game." After that Jeff, Vido and Scotty find their adolescence in discussing the return of EA Sports' NCAA Football video game that will be returning in the next couple of years (1:02:33), as well as a little more of the Stafford-Goff trade (1:17:43). To end the show Jeff and Scotty talk about some of the issues that...
2021-02-041h 43The Read OptionGoff-Stafford Trade, NBA News and Notes, and "Tiger" ReviewOn this Monday edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel breaks down the blockbuster NFL trade from this weekend that sent Jared Goff to Detroit and Matthew Stafford to LA (1:45). Jeff then gives his NBA News and Notes to this point of the NBA season (17:24), and the renaissance of the "Big Man." Lastly, Jeff gives his thoughts on the new HBO documentary "Tiger" that chronicles the rise and fall of Tiger Woods (38:05).
2021-02-021h 01The Read OptionConference Championship Recap & Super Bowl StorylinesIn this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is join by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to recap the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games. The guys tackle everything from Green Bay kicking a FG of 4th and Goal, to the Kansas City Chiefs' lethal offense. Jeff, Scotty, and Vido wrap up the show by going through and predicting what the best storylines will be for Super Bowl 55.
2021-01-261h 46The Read OptionDivisional Round Review & Conference Championship Preview In the first ever edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido, and Scotty Miller breakdown this past weekend's NFL Divisional Round Playoff games, and take a deep dive into the upcoming NFL Conference Championship match ups. Patrick Mahomes' health, A-Rod's scorched earth tour, and Buffalo circling Cinderella's Pumpkin before the clock strikes midnight.
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