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Gridiron Graduates
Bill Riccette and Ian Wharton give their take on the world of football. News, notes, guests and even live film sessions to help you get smarter about the game you love.
Episodes
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 71
GG wraps up Season 2 with Bill talking quarterbacks and evaluating quarterbacks with the amazing Mark Schofield of Inside the Pylon. We discuss the upcoming rookies and their landing spots and also touch on the already-hyped 2018 crop of quarterbacks.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 70
The guys give their thoughts on the NFL Draft, including some of their favorite draft classes and some of their most interesting classes.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 69
The guys wrap up their division draft previews with the AFC and NFC West.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 68
We talk Marshawn Lynch's potential return to the NFL and his potential fit with the Raiders. Then our division talks roll on with the AFC and NFC South.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 67
The guys talk the retirement of Tony Romo and his upcoming role at CBS. Then draft previews continue with the AFC and NFC North divisions.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 66
The guys begin previewing each team's draft, starting with the AFC and NFC East. They also talk about some of the news from the Owner's Meetings including the vote to approve the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 65
The guys recover from their busted brackets by talking Pro Days and whether top players should compete at them stemming from the injuries to Washington cornerback Sydney Jones and UCLA cornerback Fabian Moreau. Also talking about Pro Days for QBs Mitchell Trubisky and DeShone Kizer, Clemson…
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 64
The guys bring a little March Madness to the NFL, matching up five teams (besides New England, because yeah) to decide who has done the best in the first wave of the league year. iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Torgo Entertainment
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Gridiron Graduates Episodes 61-63
Combining the last three episodes, including a chat with our buddy Jeff Lloyd, talking draft running backs and the Jets. We also dig into defensive free agents.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 60
The guys discuss the upcoming quarterback free agency class, including Kirk Cousins, as well as potential free agents such as Tyrod Taylor and Jay Cutler and trade possibilities such as Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo and A.J. McCarron. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Torgo Entertainment
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 59
The guys talk about what the hell happened to the Falcons in their epic collapse against the Patriots in Super Bowl LI.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 58
After Bill spent a week away in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl, the guys are back together to preview Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. Bill also discusses his time in Mobile and gives his thoughts on some of the prospects who stood out during the week.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 57
The guys talk the "unofficial" hiring of Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco before jumping into Conference Championship Sunday, with Green Bay at Atlanta and Pittsburgh at New England.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 56
It's the playoffs! First the guys discuss the new hirings of Sean McDermott (Buffalo), Vance Joseph (Denver) and Doug Marrone (Jacksonville). Then it's on to Wild Card Weekend, including Ian's Dolphins visiting the Steelers, the Raiders at the Texans, New York at Green Bay and Detroit at Seattle,...
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 55
After a week off, the guys recap Christmas weekend and look ahead to the final week of the regular season and look ahead to potential playoff possibilities.
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Gridiron Graduates Episode 54
The guys look ahead to Championship Saturday in college football along with other news and notes.
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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…
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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...
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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...
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes,...
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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...
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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...
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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. Direct Link...
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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…
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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...
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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. Direct Link to Podcast Other links:...
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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...
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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…
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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. Direct Link to Podcast Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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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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! Direct Link to Podcast...
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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. Direct Link to Podcast Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Direct Link to Podcast Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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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. Direct Link to Podcast Other links:...
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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...
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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? Direct Link to Podcast Other links: iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn
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Bill Riccette and Ian Wharton give their take on the world of football. News, notes, guests and even live film sessions to help you get smarter about the game you love.
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Bill Riccette and Ian Wharton give their take on the world of football. News, notes, guests and even live film sessions to help you get smarter about the game you love.
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