Right, Dallas is not a state, but it is certainly IN one! The guys start today by talkin’ Dak and debating “candidates” for Dallas’ next head coach (Hayden… your publisher is going on record as saying MICHIGAN IS NOT GOING TO FIRE HARBAUGH.) Next, they turn their attention to the NBA, jumping into an early MVP conversation. After that, Kennedy provides a colorful recounting of his visit to LSU for the game of pain. I promise you will find some surprises in this one! After the virtual trip, both Hayden and Kennedy offer predictions about this weekend’s NCAA football games. For the big finale, Kennedy goes on a much-needed rant ending in a shocking revelation that is sure to bring his own house down!! I don’t know the rules myself, but I dare say this could get him banished from the kingdom!

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State of Dallas, NBA MVP, NCAA FB

Hayden and Kennedy weigh in on Colin Kaepernick’s actions of yesterday and today. How and why did we get to this place? And are his current actions and expectations realistic? After a heartfelt review of the Kaepernick case, the boys move to NFL MVP odds. They agree on the guys with the highest odds of winning -Guess which 1:10 bet has Hayden all fired up. What’s wrong, Dak got your tongue? Send him a tweet if you disagree! Next the guys go deep again as they delve into the Myles Garrett suspension. Kennedy has some inside information, and they both have interesting perspectives. You won’t want to miss this! Never fear, Hoops fans, the guys will ALWAYS leave time to talk about their true love. NBA week 5 standings round out the weeks chat, and ultimately Hayden’s pup, Brees, wraps up the podcast by bestowing his brilliance on us all. Clubhouse… doghouse… WHATEVER!

Callin Foul on Kaepernicks Expectations? Plus Other Odds and Ends

It’s a happy day at the C Lunch Sports Club -NCAA basketball is IN SEASON! But both Kennedy and Hayden manage to momentarily reign in their glee to launch today’s cast with an important football list. Surprised at yesterday's NCAA college football playoff rankings, the boys release their own newly revised NCAA football top 10s… and back them up with super data-driven supporting evidence. Next, just one day into the season, the guys can’t resist issuing their top 5 NCAA basketball “future projections”. If you weren’t sure where Kennedy’s allegiance lies before, you will have no doubts after today’s episode. The excitement is contagious! Join in or smack ‘em down on twitter. Hayden isn’t sure you can – challenge accepted, anyone??

All NCAA All Day

This week we are treated to a foursome at the lunch table. Browns specialist and club member Eriq Diaz joins Hayden, Kennedy, and Ian, and the result is a super-charged knowledge bowl of football and basketball discussion. The episode starts with an in-depth review of Baker Mayfield’s style, and a glance at Freddie Kitchens role. The boys dissect their effect on the Browns’ game… for better or worse. Eventually the talk comes around to the club’s reactions to the top 5 teams on NBA Power Rankings. Last subject – LSU VS Bama projections…That’s Hayden’s LSU VS Bama! Guess what he thinks. Tweet them your reactions!

Baker, Kitchens Burning Brownies? Plus NBA Power Rank Reactions

Not just fallen but broken. Kennedy and Hayden discuss what Steph’s injury means for the Warriors, and contemplate a few of the rest of this week’s NBA ups and downs: Will the Harden-Westbrook duo succeed? And ohhhhh the bitter and the sweet ingredients in the mix for our die-hard Mavs supporter, and ever-lasting LeBron lover. Next come predictions for tomorrow’s NFL day. This time Hayden’s team is sitting on the sidelines… and yet somehow, he manages to get even MORE spirited than ever regarding Sunday’s games. And when it comes to Monday’s Cowboys VS Giants… OOOOHHH BROTHER! It’s a whole new level! Of Course, Kennedy can hold his own- he knows how to dish it right back! Listen now, and tweet them some smack back during the games!

NBA Mighty Has Fallen, Plus NFL Tomorrow

Midway through the NFL season, Hayden and Kennedy offer up a frank review of their original and revised picks - where did they go most right and most wrong? And which predictions are still in the percolator? There’s plenty of “yeah you are right” in this honest after-the-fact-review section of the show. If you find yourself lulled into a false sense of total peace at the C Lunch Sports table, rest assured that before long the episode winds its way back to yet another good ol’ American Dak off! And Kennedy thought he was getting a bye week - as if! When the smoke clears, we get early reactions to the NBA (AKA a bit of second guessing) and NBA top rookies. Agree or disagree? Listen up then tweet them your thoughts!

NFL Pre Mortem with a Splash of NBA

This is the best of Hayden and Kennedy basking in the glory of NBA season’s early days. Even LeBron’s rocky start isn’t getting Hayden down today. The boys take off on a journey of interesting picks including MVP, Breakout Player, Proposed Rule Change, Defensive Player, and Game-On-The-Line-Shooter. Of course, there is still some football in the mix this weekend, with Hayden hungrily anticipating Drew Brees’ return, and Kennedy taking a moment to absorb the joy of his near perfect NCAA day amidst a basically stress-free NFL week – Cowboys are obviously off. Don’t worry, the boys find plenty to debate, even without AMERICA’S TEAM on the field!

Way More NBA!

While the boys love their football, they are absolutely bursting with joy at the opening of the NBA season! This episode would easily last 24/7 through the first week of the NBA season if life didn’t get in the way. Get Hayden’s and Kennedy’s season beginning rankings right here … and listen closely, you might want to fire some of these words and picks back at them over twitter throughout the season. Goodness knows, Guard of LeBron (Klink) and Defender of Greek G-d of the Paint (Curley), will be smack tweeting continuously!

SHOOTING SEASON - Welcome back, NBA!

Yall know how this one goes. Another week of triumph for Hayden on his New Orleans high, and another very tough discussion for our own Kennedy Curley, Cowboys fan extraordinaire. After Kennedy endures his lumps, the boys take on the roles of supreme beings in the universe of NFL team ownership with a rousing round of Cut, Fire, or Keep. They decide -or debate- the fates of some of the most controversial coaches and players of the moment. If only! Of course, the week is not complete without a review of last week’s games, and previews and predictions for the upcoming week. Agree or disagree? Send them a tweet to let them know!

Cowboys Crunch Continues

To be more precise, it’s California Senate Bill 206, AKA The Fair Play Act, and it is the first topic of discussion for today’s podcast. Kennedy and Hayden discuss the new law slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2023, then take the discussion to the next level with some creative opinions about compensation for college players. If you think, as I often have “it should be allowed, but I’m not sure how” you will enjoy the ideas shared today! After that it’s time to predict the outcomes of this week’s games. There’s quite a bit of agreement in the air today, but there are a few surprises on both ends! Listen quick before the games or check up on their accuracy afterwards. Either way be sure to tweet some smack talk back at them to let them know you were listening!

California Rules!

Finally, the aftershocks have begun to settle. As a new weekend of NFL football descends upon us, the moment you have either dreaded or longed for, but which you certainly knew was inevitable, has arrived. Hayden reacts to redemption-match 2019. You can run but you can’t hide… unless you are Ian. A morose Kennedy faces the backlash alone in the Cowboys’ corner, and he takes it like a man. After the beating, the guys revise their top 10 NCAA football rankings, and top off the cast with a spirited review of their Heisman faves. You HAVE waited long enough – enjoy the journey!

You ve Waited Long Enough – Saints VS Cowboys Reviewed

A review of week 3 begins with Hayden and Kennedy discussing their biggest disappointments and surprises for the season thus far. Soon the unthinkable - Hayden admits to being wrong! Thankfully, Kennedy steps in to comfort with a universal truth: It isn’t wrong to be wrong. And all is right in the world again. You will have to listen in for the rest of the surprises (that didn’t even count as one of the biggest of the season). We also get a slice of both vocab and history lessons in today’s episode… and that’s even before Ian joins! The boys do NOT disappoint!

Disappointments, Surprises, America’s Team – NFL Week 3

This episode, recorded on September 16th, is last of the catch-up collection. The boys discuss week two, debate and revise their lists, and prepare for week 3. Enjoy the chat and challenges, and before you know it, you will be ready to listen to their review of this week’s games! Good thing you can listen in the car, on your run, while you walk the dog, in line at Taco Tuesday… because we are up to date, and ready to talk about the latest action!

Week 2 Review – The Final Catch Up!

Another flashback catch-up episode recorded on September 14th, starting with the boys marveling over Carolina’s loss to the Buccaneers. The evolution of predictions is among the most interesting of the lunch club adventures!

Breaking Down NFL Week 2

Sorry for the delay y'all! It has taken some time to get up and running with a new audio-only format. This podcast was recorded on September 1st, and features Kennedy and Hayden reviewing the first week of college football and anticipating the launch of the NFL season! Get ready for a few catch up episodes coming your way – we are back on track with better quality audio so it’s easier to take the boys on the road with you!

Flashback To NCAA Week 1

C Lunch Club discussions about all things all BALL related. You want to listen to Hayden, Kennedy, and Ian toss it around because they know their ... stuff. And because it is entertaining to watch them smack talk each other when they aren&#39;t QUITE on the ball. The discussion started around the school lunch table, and they haven&#39;t come for air since they were old enough to learn the words "box out!" But somehow their knowledge seems to date back to the days James Naismith and his ball in a peach basket. Tune in, you are bound to learn a thing or two! Or at least enjoy the well-intentioned, if occasionally unsportsmanlike, conduct.

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