EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 1H 18M
Snow Globes and Division Rivalries Set Super Bowl, Belicheck Snubbed, and Upsets Galore!!
from The PitchGrid Podcast · host John McDaniel
Snow globes, rivalry showdowns, coaching chaos, and shock results across English football — welcome back to The PitchGrid.We recap Championship Sunday, including Denver’s snowy battle with New England, Seattle’s divisional win over the Rams, and early Super Bowl thoughts. The NFL coaching carousel continues to spin as Jesse Minter, Mike McCarthy, Joe Brady, and Todd Monken all land new roles, plus updates on the Raiders and Cardinals searches and the controversial Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub.In the EFL Championship, Week 29 brings chaos with major upsets, Leicester’s collapse following Marti Cifuentes’ sacking, Wrexham’s playoff push, and debate over Hull, Boro, and Millwall flying under the radar. The Premier League delivers drama as Manchester United shock Arsenal, Villa respond emphatically, Bournemouth steal points from Liverpool, and Chelsea release Raheem Sterling.We wrap up with The PitchBack, featuring listener questions and hot takes.Follow The PitchGrid for weekly NFL and football coverage ⚽🏈Timestamps:0:00 Intro 1:53 Snow Game Sends Patriots Through 12:42 Darnold Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl 20:40 Early Super Bowl Thoughts 22:02 Jesse Minter Hired by Ravens 23:49 Mike McCarthy to Steelers 26:52 Joe Brady Joins Bills 28:42 Monken to Browns, Schwartz Fallout 36:19 Raiders & Cardinals Coaching Update 38:23 Belichick Snubbed by Hall of Fame 43:36 Championship Chaos: Week 29 Recap Pt 154:36 Cifuentes Sacked — Leicester in Trouble? 57:11 Championship Week 29 Recap Pt 2: Wrexham Playoff Push Debate 1:00:50 Hull, Boro & Millwall Flying Under Radar 1:05:52 Wrexham Schedule International Friendly 1:09:01 Man United Shock Arsenal 1:11:27 Villa Bounce Back Strong 1:12:26 Bournemouth Stun Liverpool Late 1:14:01 Sterling Released by Chelsea 1:14:53 The PitchBack 1:18:10 Outro
What this episode covers
Snow globes, rivalry showdowns, coaching chaos, and shock results across English football — welcome back to The PitchGrid.We recap Championship Sunday, including Denver’s snowy battle with New England, Seattle’s divisional win over the Rams, and early Super Bowl thoughts. The NFL coaching carousel continues to spin as Jesse Minter, Mike McCarthy, Joe Brady, and Todd Monken all land new roles, plus updates on the Raiders and Cardinals searches and the controversial Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub.In the EFL Championship, Week 29 brings chaos with major upsets, Leicester’s collapse following Marti Cifuentes’ sacking, Wrexham’s playoff push, and debate over Hull, Boro, and Millwall flying under the radar. The Premier League delivers drama as Manchester United shock Arsenal, Villa respond emphatically, Bournemouth steal points from Liverpool, and Chelsea release Raheem Sterling.We wrap up with The PitchBack, featuring listener questions and hot takes.Follow The PitchGrid for weekly NFL and football coverage ⚽🏈Timestamps:0:00 Intro 1:53 Snow Game Sends Patriots Through 12:42 Darnold Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl 20:40 Early Super Bowl Thoughts 22:02 Jesse Minter Hired by Ravens 23:49 Mike McCarthy to Steelers 26:52 Joe Brady Joins Bills 28:42 Monken to Browns, Schwartz Fallout 36:19 Raiders & Cardinals Coaching Update 38:23 Belichick Snubbed by Hall of Fame 43:36 Championship Chaos: Week 29 Recap Pt 154:36 Cifuentes Sacked — Leicester in Trouble? 57:11 Championship Week 29 Recap Pt 2: Wrexham Playoff Push Debate 1:00:50 Hull, Boro & Millwall Flying Under Radar 1:05:52 Wrexham Schedule International Friendly 1:09:01 Man United Shock Arsenal 1:11:27 Villa Bounce Back Strong 1:12:26 Bournemouth Stun Liverpool Late 1:14:01 Sterling Released by Chelsea 1:14:53 The PitchBack 1:18:10 Outro
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