UFC 323, Who’s Hired? Who’s Fired? Riley’s CFP & Unhinged Rant - Episode 82

Today, on this delayed craziness of an episode, what a way to end the PPV era with UFC 323. We share our thoughts on what's next and what’s coming up in the combat world of sports. Quick mentions of Ryan McDonagh, Chris Paul, and Josh Byrnes. Then, the craziness of rant number one with the college football conference championship weekend. Going into the NFL, and the cherry on top of the crazy rants. Ending things off, as always, with our pick’ems for the next week of NFL. All right here, on The RND Podcast.LAST MINUTE NEWS THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT LIVE:Eagles - 19 Chargers 22 - OT- Chargers defense vs the Eagles: 4 INTs, 10 passes defensed, 7 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR. - Justin Herbert has been sacked 6+ times in 3 games in his career. He is 3-0 in those games. Those 3 wins are the most by any QB since he entered the NFL in 2020. Herbert improves to 2-0 against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.- Jalen Hurts: 21/40, 240 YDS, 0 TD, 4 INT. The Super Bowl QBs from last season — Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes — had 0 TDs and 7 INTs in Week 14.East Carolina offensive coordinator John David Baker is headed to Ole Miss as the offensive coordinator.Nebraska HC Matt Rhule announces DL coach Terry Bradden has been let go. There has now been three staff members lets go after the Iowa game - DC John Butler, OL coach Donovan Raiola and Bradden.South Carolina has hired TCU’s Kendal Briles as its next offensive coordinator. Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation’s top defensive player.Virginia Tech will hire Penn State co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Ty Howle as their offensive coordinator. UNLV has signed a 5-year, $11 million deal with Acesso Biologics to place branded patches on football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball uniforms. This is the first deal of its kind in college sports. Left-hander Steven Matz and the Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical.Closer Edwin Díaz's signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers for three years and $69 million. The Dodgers, who were targeting bullpen help this winter, got the best closer on the market, setting a new AAV record for relievers.Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson through the 2027 season.Kyle Schwarber is returning to the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball.Juliana Miller vs Carli Judice for February 21stat UFC Houston.Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/TheRNDPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therndpodcast24/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therndpodcast24Like/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/RNDHave any questions or comments? Please leave them in the comments below, or email us at [email protected]@ 2025 Nicoletti Productions | Riley Nathaniel & David Nicoletti