Gridiron Graduates Episode 27

It's Week 16 and the playoffs are rapidly approaching. The guys discuss the playoff pictures, the Odell Beckham/Josh Norman scuffles, Charles Woodson's retirement and the two-horse race for the first pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Enjoy the show and Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 26

Our buddy Jeff Risdon drops by the show this week to discuss some of his favorite draft prospects in the College Football Playoff and other bowl games, as well as a shoutout to his Ohio Bobcats against Appalachian State. The guys also share some stories from the Senior Bowl. Fun times to be had.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 25

The guys focus on the upcoming bowl season, discussing the New Year's Six and nuggets from other bowl games.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 24

The guys discuss the latest College Football Playoff rankings and potential chaos, the NFL playoff picture and other various topics.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 23

The guys discuss various topics including the Packers' recent struggles, the benching of Peyton Manning, the College Football Playoff and the first waves of players to accept invites to the 2016 Senior Bowl. Bill also makes his case to make the trek to Mobile.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 22

After a two-week hiatus, the guys are back to discuss various topics, including the 8-0 Panthers and Bengals. We also have a little fun with the College Football Playoff Rankings and do some projecting of the playoffs and New Year's Six bowls.

Note: There was an issue with the recording about an hour in, so there is a second clip added on towards the end of the file, so that the podcast doesn't end in the middle of conversation.


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Gridiron Graduates Episode 21

The guys discuss the five remaining undefeated NFL teams and pick the winners for Week 7. Do we believe in Andy Dalton? Can Denver continue to ride their defense to success?

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 20

The guys are joined by the fantastic Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports to discuss his playoff projections after Week 5, surprises and disappointments from the first five weeks of the season, the botched calls from the last two Monday night games and a preview of Week 6. Ian and Bill also prepare for their mini battle Saturday as Ohio State gets set to take on Penn State. And Bill gets some Jaguars talk in because he can.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 19

It was a wild Week 4. The guys discuss the firing of Joe Philbin, what's wrong in Philadelphia and the botched call in Seattle, plus some Week 5 previews and even some college talk mixed in.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 18

Week 3 is in the books, and no, we are not tanking. But we do discuss the Bears and discuss if the Bears should trade, as well as should another team make a move for Matt Forte and/or Alshon Jeffery. We also recap Week 3 and prepare for the quadruple-header and the rest of the Week 4 action.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 17

The guys note on the quarterback talk at Ohio State, recap Week 2 action and look ahead to Week 3, including stopping short of saying a prayer for the Chicago Bears against the Seahawks.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 16

Week 1 is in the books, so Bill overreacts to everything and Ian brings him back to Earth. We discuss why it's too early to proclaim Marcus Mariota better than Jameis Winston and talk fourth-down decisions. We also take a look ahead to Week 2, including the two big games of the week, Dallas-Philadelphia and Seattle-Green Bay.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 15

Football is back! It's our Week 1 preview spectacular, as we discuss some of the top (and bottom) games of Week 1. We also recap some of the college action from Week 1, including Ohio State's performance against Virginia Tech, Penn State's flop versus Temple and Alabama stomping Wisconsin.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 14

Live from the Bob's Discount Furniture Studio (sorry, New England), we talk some of the notable cuts in the NFL as teams trimmed their rosters to 75 players this week, players such as Fred Jackson, Tim Jennings, Phil Taylor and, of course, Trent Richardson. We also get into the NFL's own soap opera "As the Washington Redskins Turn", discussing the benching of Robert Griffin III. Finally, we're going back to school. Ian gives his take on North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz against Montana and we discuss Week 1 (!!!) of the college football regular season, talking some top-25 teams, including the No. 1 ranked, reigning and defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes, as they prepare to take on the only team to defeat them in 2014, Virginia Tech. (Bill also shows some love to his Nittany Lions against Temple)

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 13

We've reached the midpoint of the Preseason. Ian and Bill discuss the Jordy Nelson injury and how it will affect the Packers in 2015 (as well as compare his lost value to that of the Panthers' Kelvin Benjamin). We also continue the comparison of Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, talking about their Week 2 performances, plus some veteran quarterbacks back in the league, including Sexy Rexy, himself, Rex Grossman signing with the Falcons.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 12

We honor Deez Nuts running for President by discussing Kelvin Benjamin's injury and how it will affect the Panthers, take an early look at the 2016 Senior Bowl Watch List, preview Week 2 of the NFL Preseason and spend some time discussing the NFL God, himself, Tim Tebow.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 11

Bill and Ian are back to kick off the preseason. We discuss some of our takeaways from some of the games, including the Hall of Fame Game. We also give our take on the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and talk a bit about potential inductees for 2016. Plus, some general NFL talk, including roster construction.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 10 (NFC and AFC East Previews)

Our final set of division previews takes us to the homes of Chip Kelly and the reigning champs as we discuss the NFC East and AFC East. We also put our pride on the line as we make our picks for Super Bowl 50. Find out if we have New England repeating or if we think Seattle reaches a third consecutive Super Bowl.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 9 (AFC and NFC North Previews)

After a week off, the guys are back to break down two of the strongest divisions in the NFL this season, the AFC North and NFC North. Listen to hear the lovefest for Teddy Bridgewater. Bill also provides some incidental sound bloopers (don't worry, they're not bad, I promise!).

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 8 (NFC and AFC South Previews)

Bill and Ian are back to dive into the South divisions, including win total projections for each team. Penn State even gets a couple shoutouts.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 7 (AFC West and NFC West Previews)

Ian is back as we discuss the deals signed by the trio of franchise players (Justin Houston, Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas). We also begin our division previews with the AFC West and NFC West.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 6 (With Dan Hatman)

No Ian this week, so Bill flies solo in interviewing Dan Hatman of Scouting Academy. Dan gives us an inside look at scouting and his career. We even talk about Andy Reid! Dan is also put on the spot and gives his early pick for Super Bowl 50. Listen and learn from one of the best.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 5 (With Sigmund Bloom)

The great Sigmund Bloom joins the podcast to discuss rookies and offer excellent fantasy advice as you prepare for your upcoming drafts.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 4 (With Special Guest Matt Harmon)

Bill and Ian are joined this week by our buddy Matt Harmon, the man behind Reception Perception. We discuss wide receiver and cornerback play, focusing on a few AFC North players: Steelers WR Antonio Brown, Bengals WR A.J. Green and Browns CB Joe Haden. We also touch on Colts CB Vontae Davis and Jaguars WR Allen Robinson. The guys also discuss one player from their position that you should watch if you were to begin film study yourself.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 3

On this episode of GG, Bill and Ian take an early, quick dip into the pool of defensive linemen in the 2016 NFL Draft, including Ohio State's Joey Bosa, Eastern Kentucky's Noah Spence, Oklahoma State's Emmanuel Ogbah, and Oregon's DeForest Buckner.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 2

Welcome back to the Gridiron Graduates. On today's show, Bill and Ian discuss Anthony Davis' retirement, Corey Liuget's new contract, talk a bit about rookie running backs in fantasy, DeVante Parker's injury and a little Big Ten football.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode of Gridiron Graduates. Bill Riccette and Ian Wharton talk about Adrian Peterson's return to the Vikings, Cam Newton's new contract and the 2016 free agent class.

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