Gridiron Graduates Episode 53

The guys talk the ongoing debate of Tony Romo vs. Dak Prescott and the trainwreck that is the Chicago Bears. They also run through each division and talk playoff chances for each team. Finally, after a wild weekend which saw the numbers two, three and four teams all lose, the guys try to make sense of the playoff rankings and each team's road to the final four.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 52

After a historic Presidential Election, the guys turn focus back to football and hand out midseason awards in the NFL and give their thoughts on Heisman trophy candidates.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 51

The guys discuss the first set of the College Football Playoff rankings and talk surprises and their thoughts on how the teams initially fell, including Washington being slotted at No. 5 behind Texas A&M while basking in the glory of Game 7 of the World Series.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 50

Hard to believe it's been 50 episodes already and it's been a wild ride so far. This week we talk Colin Kaepernick's new contract, the Dak Prescott-Tony Romo debate, the Miami Dolphins' cuts and a look ahead to this weekend in the NFL and college football.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 49

The guys hit the quarter-pole of the NFL season, recapping Week 4 and look ahead to Week 5, including Tom Brady's return against the Browns. It's also Week 6 of the college season and Ian breaks down some of the top games nationally and in the Big Ten.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 48

More injuries to discuss, including J.J. Watt and Dez Bryant. The guys recap another fun week in the NFL and college, look ahead to some great matchups this coming week and also discuss a September mock draft done by our good friend Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 47

So many injuries! The guys discuss some of them, including the losses of Adrian Peterson and Matt Kalil for the Minnesota Vikings. We also talk Week 3 of the NFL, including previewing the debut of Jacoby Brissett, as well as some college talk as Ian rejoices in Ohio State's big win over Oklahoma.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 46

The guys recap a wacky Week 1 of the NFL season, including Trevor Siemian's debut with the Broncos. We also look ahead to Week 2 of the NFL and Week 3 of the college game, including big matchups such as Ohio State/Oklahoma and Florida State/Louisville.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 45

The NFL is back! Bill and Ian talk about some of the Week 1 matchups and also dabble on some of the college games, reviewing a crazy Week 1 and chat about some of the Week 2 matchups.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 44

The guys take a break from NFL to focus on the college game and preview an epic Week 1 of the college season, including Alabama-USC, Oklahoma-Houston and more.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 43

It's that time again for predictions sure to go wrong, as Ian and Bill make their division, playoff and Super Bowl LI picks.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 42

The boys are back in town! The Gridiron Graduates are back for a brand new season. Our return episode talks early preseason action, including rookie quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz and Jared Goff. We also tackle the crazy battle between Joey Bosa and the San Diego Chargers. All that and more on the return of Gridiron Graduates.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 42

The boys are back in town! The Gridiron Graduates are back for a brand new season. Our return episode talks early preseason action, including rookie quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz and Jared Goff. We also tackle the crazy battle between Joey Bosa and the San Diego Chargers. All that and more on the return of Gridiron Graduates.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 41

The NFL Draft is in the books, so we recap the first round and our thoughts on each pick, as well as other picks from Days 2 and 3, plus thoughts on some teams' overall drafts.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 40

The guys wrap up team needs discussion with the teams drafting 17-31 in round one as well as the New England Patriots. We also hit on some last-minute draft buzz, including the possibility of Paxton Lynch and Leonard Floyd going top ten and the draft stock on Myles Jack.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 39

Our biggest show to date. It's our first-ever live mock draft and we are pleased to be joined by Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated and Jon Ledyard of Draft Wire to cover the entire first round. It's a long one, indeed, but definitely worth the time. Find out how the board falls now that two quarterbacks are expected to be selected with the first two picks.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 38

The guys talk about the teams drafting in the top half of round one and discuss potential needs and fits for each team in the top 16. Note: this was recorded before the Rams trade with the Titans.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 37

As the first wave of free agency winds down, the guys discuss a few more signings and also talk UCLA linebacker Myles Jack as we get set to transition toward the NFL Draft.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 36

It was a wild start to free agency and the guys try to make sense of it all, after we catch our breath. We talk the retirements of Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson, the trade that was, almost wasn't, then was again between the Eagles and Dolphins and discuss the landing spots for some of the top free agents.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 35

The Grid Grads are honored to be joined by the great Field Yates of ESPN. We talk about Field's career and get his thoughts on the Scouting Combine and free agency. Ian and Bill also discuss recent news such as the contract extensions for QBs Sam Bradford and Joe Flacco and much more. 

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 34

It's a new offseason and GG has a new home with Torgo Entertainment! This week, we recap Super Bowl 50, both the game and the events after the game, including Cam Newton's press conference, as well as Lady Gaga's amazing rendition of the National Anthem and the Halftime Show. We also talk about the Hall of Fame Class of 2016. Hat tip to Torgo for the new intro for the podcast.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 33

It's our Super Bowl Extravaganza! First, we discuss some news bits on Johnny Manziel and DeMarco Murray. Then, we go position by position and discuss which team has the edge. Finally, we make our official Super Bowl predictions and even make some prop bets. (Apologies for the blip near the end of the podcast)

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 32

Our good friend Pete Smith stops by the podcast this week to recap the AFC and NFC Championship Games, preview Super Bowl 50, discuss the upcoming offseason for the Cleveland Browns and talk Senior Bowl and other draft nuggets. A fun time to be had listening.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 31

The guys recap the Divisional Playoffs and look ahead to Conference Championship Sunday, as well as make their picks of which teams will meet in Super Bowl 50. We also recap the Alabama-Clemson game and discuss the remaining coaching hires, including Doug Pederson (Philadelphia), Chip Kelly (San Francisco), Dirk Koetter (Tampa Bay) and Mike Mularkey (Tennessee).

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 30

The guys recap a wild week in the NFL, including the relocation of the Rams back to Los Angeles, the coaching carousel and the hirings of Adam Gase (Miami), Hue Jackson (Cleveland) and Ben McAdoo (New York Giants). The guys also recap the excitement (and at times, ugliness) of Wild Card Weekend and look ahead to the Divisional Playoffs.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 29

The guys recap an exciting Week 17, preview Wild Card Weekend, discuss the head coach openings and preview the College Football Playoff Championship between Clemson and Alabama.

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Gridiron Graduates Episode 28

Happy New Year, everyone. The first show of 2016 sees the guys taking a quick look back at the show from 2015, the firing of Chip Kelly and who could replace him, the playoff picture entering the final day of the regular season and the ugliness that was the New Year's Six and Playoff Semifinals.

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