Episodes
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Ep. 140: Draft Aftermath
The wait is finally over...As this year's 2024 NFL Draft has come to an end. Every team and fan believes they've figured out the missing pieces for their respective franchise. Cory and Chris highlight certain teams who excelled in selections made, while also recognizing a few SURPRISING picks as...
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Ep. 139: Please No "Mocking"
Cory and Chris participate in a couple of mock drafts to discuss some of the automated scenarios during each run. Also, in the "Sweet Spot Trifecta" - they aim to correctly predict 3 players and which NFL teams will select them.
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Ep. 138: All Eyez On Me
Cory and Chris highlight particular teams who have intriguing decisions to make with their 1st Round selections. Also, the two hosts discuss which "sleepers" to watch in this year's NFL Draft.
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Ep. 137: Calipari Is Gone..."Hog Wild"
John Calipari leaves the "Bluegrass State" for "Razorback Country". Who will Kentucky choose as his successor? Listen as Cory and special guest Jeremy Holden name who they believe fits the Wildcats best.
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Ep. 136: Houston Has A Problem??
The Houston Texans acquire disgruntled WR/Stefon Diggs. Does this move make sense for the Texans? How will this affect both Josh Allen and CJ Stroud as quarterbacks?? Also, Cory and Chris discuss their team's 1st Round Draft targets.
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Ep. 135: NFL Free Agency - Part 3 (Questionable Transactions)
Signings, Releases, Trades...The NFL Off-Season is in full swing! Hosts Cory Bradley and Chris Liuzzi question specific transactions and explain why they're listed as "head-scratchers". Also, the two list which acquisitions left them feeling certain emotions after those deals were completed.
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Ep. 134: NFL Free Agency - Part 2 (QBs)
Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Justin Fields...Which franchises will acquire these newly available signal-callers? Cory and Chris provide interesting analysis on each QB, as well as their potential landing spots.
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Ep. 133: NFL Free Agency - Part 1 (Wish List)
Hosts Cory Bradley and Chris Liuzzi each share "Wish List" preferences to fill their respective team needs this NFL off-season.
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Ep. 132: 49ers and Steelers (2023 NFL Season Begins)
Rex Ruiz swings by "The Sweet Spot" as he and Cory discuss a highly anticipated match-up to kickoff a brand new NFL season which includes their two favorite teams, San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Ep. 131: Auburn Kickoff - In The Scoop With Coop
Cooper McClintock (Auburn Sophomore/Providence Christian Alum) swings by The Sweet Spot to talk Auburn Football as the Tigers transition to a new era under Head Coach Hugh Freeze.
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Ep. 130: From Handoffs To Standoffs
With the landscape for RBs as it stands today, players are beginning to take action on creating a new market and appropriately rewarding top guys their due. Cory and Chris discuss what has happened in recent years for a position that was once considered elite.
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Ep. 129: NBA BANG!
This NBA off-season has been full of "WOW", "POP", and "DUD" transactions...Cory invites Jeremy Holden to discuss the league's most recent acquisitions and answer today's top questions. Will KD, Beal, and Booker win a championship in Phoenix? Did Golden State make the right decision by keeping...
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Ep. 128: NFL Off-Season (Part 6: Draft Preview)
Cory and Chris take one more dive into a pool of random questions concerning the NFL Draft. How many QBs go inside the Top 5? Where does Texas RB/Bijan Robinson land? Will current players Derrick Henry and DeAndre Hopkins become the next pair of stars moved on draft night? Also, do not snooze on...
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Ep. 127: NFL Off-Season (Part 5: Top FOUR QB List)
Days away from the 2023 NFL Draft, Cory and Chris reveal their Top 4 QBs. Spoiler Alert...You're in for a complete surprise, as these two lists are nothing alike.
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Ep. 126: NFL Off-Season (Part 4: Bears/Panthers Trade)
Cory and Chris analyze a stunningly BOLD move from the Carolina Panthers sending 4 picks and their top WR to the Chicago Bears, in exchange for this year's #1 Overall Pick. Is it a sensible trade for both parties...Or did one franchise come out on top? Also, the two hosts discuss which QB…
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Ep. 125: NFL Off-Season (Part 3: Free Agency Officially Begins)
While some teams are off to a fast start, a few others are left with several holes to fill in this early free agency period. Listen as Cory and Chris dive into which franchises have impressed thus far...As well as expressing doubts on a couple of questionable signings.
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Ep. 124: NFL Off-Season (Part 2: QBs)
Part 2 of the NFL Off-Season includes conversation on Lamar Jackson...Will Baltimore decide to retain the 2-time Pro Bowler and MVP Quarterback? Also, Green Bay must decide whether to continue with Aaron Rodgers or is it time for the Jordan Love era to begin? Cory and Chris give their predictions...
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Ep. 123: NFL Off-Season (Part 1: New Head Coaches)
Cory and Chris kickoff the NFL Off-Season by ranking the newly hired head coaches. Did these franchises select the correct choice? Does he fit with their organization? The two hosts also share a "free agency" wish list for their respective teams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts.
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Ep. 122: AFC & NFC Conference Championship
Two outstanding games on tap for this weekend...San Francisco/Philadelphia and Cincinnati/Kansas City. Who will represent their conference in the Super Bowl? Cory and Chris breakdown strengths as well as weaknesses for each franchise, interesting common denominators all 4 teams share, and...
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Ep. 121: NFL Divisional Round (2023 Playoffs)
Cory and Chris predict winners for this weekend's Divisional Round match-ups: Jaguars/Chiefs, Giants/Eagles, Bengals/Bills, and Cowboys/49ers. Also, which franchise currently presents the best opportunity with their head coaching vacancy?
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Ep. 120: NFL Week 16 (Best Team, Coach of the Year, and MVP)
A couple of surprising teams compete for playoff spots, Cory and Chris discuss whether Jacksonville and Detroit will clinch post-season berths at season's end. The two hosts also share their thoughts on the best team in each conference...Along with individual awards for Coach of the Year and Most...
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Ep. 119: Auburn Will Be "Auburn"
Cory gives his take on Auburn's decision to name Hugh Freeze as the school's next head coach. Was this the right hire?? Or the only option they had left? Listen as "The Sweet Spot" host explains why this was the Tigers' man all along.
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Ep. 118: What More Can "They" Say?
World Series Champions/Houston Astros emphatically dominate the 2022 MLB season from start to finish...And undoubtedly place themselves as one of the best dynasties in recent sports history. Special Guest: Matt Johnson
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Ep. 117: NFL Trade Deadline Recap
Cory and Chris breakdown which teams made the "right" moves and those who "left" us scratching our heads. Each host list their favorite and least favorite acquisitions...As well as, the franchise who put themselves into Super Bowl contention with their recent upgrade.
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Ep. 116: Bryan Harsin and #2 Tennessee/#1 Georgia
Cory gives his take on the dismissal of Bryan Harsin leaving "The Plains". Also, something no one foreseen prior to the college football season...A Top 5 clash between #2 Tennessee and #1 Georgia. Cory shares his prediction on who wins and which team will have the inside track to Atlanta.
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Ep. 115: IT'S FANTASY!
Cory and Chris dive into Fantasy Football as we enter Week 7. The two are joined by league member Darius Holden, who currently sits atop of the standings with a perfect 6 - 0 record! How has he gone from "worst to first"? Rounding out the episode, listen for a few interesting names who might be...
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Ep. 114: Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher (NEVER RELEASED)
In this "unreleased" episode, Cory shares his thoughts on the Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher clash over recruiting practices. Is Saban right? Was Fisher in the wrong? Take a listen! Recorded May 2022.
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Ep. 113: New Year, Same Excitement
Cory and Chris take a peak into another fun and unpredictable NFL season. The "good" surprises...As well as, "not so good" surprises.
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Ep. 112: Peaks and Valleys...On The Plains
Cory is joined by Hazel Green Trojans offensive line coach and Auburn supporter Dresden Williams. A former starter at the University of West Alabama, Dresden explains the uphill battle of adjusting from one coaching staff to another. They also discuss the Tigers current QB situation along with...
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Ep. 111: Anders Carlson
Currently, 3rd in Career Scoring (352 points) AND 2nd in Career Field Goals Made (67) for the Auburn Tigers...K/Anders Carlson swings by "The Sweet Spot". Listen as he shares experiences overcoming adversity, his family's influence and support, marrying the girl of his dreams, Coach Harsin's...
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Ep. 110: FIVE Issues Destroying College Football
Cory lists 5 reasons why college athletics, especially football, will never be the same.
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Ep. 109: Blake Burkhalter
All-American closer Blake Burkhalter swings by "The Sweet Spot" to share the challenges he faced as an Auburn pitcher, winning Regionals and Super Regionals as well as advancing to the College World Series, and which moment led to the confidence needed for his All-SEC junior season. Listen as he...
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Ep. 108: Kyler, KD, Kyrie
Cory breaks down the interesting clause in Kyler Murray's brand new $230 million dollar contract. Also, his thoughts on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving supposedly wanting out of Brooklyn.
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Ep. 107: Who Goes #1? (Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren)
Cory is joined by Kissimmee, Florida native and Orlando Magic fan Garrett Polodna to discuss his preference on who the team should select with their #1 overall selection...Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren. Cory later shares his list of "Superstars" and which players are "All-Stars" who aren't quite…
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Ep. 106: Celtics/Warriors (2022 NBA Finals)
Cory gives a brief rundown on the advantages/disadvantages for Boston and Golden State. He also names which STAR is too inconsistent...Then, the one player in this series who's the "most frustrating" to watch.
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Ep. 105: Best NBA Team Nobody Talks About
With all the hype centered around organizations like the Nets, Lakers, Bucks, and Suns...There's one franchise in particular who has been overlooked the entire 2021-2022 season. Cory highlights which team garners very little attention, but just might be the best of them all. (Special Guest…
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Ep. 104: 2022 NFL Draft Preview
(Season 4 Premiere) Cory and Chris discuss what they would do in the positions of 1st Round QB needy teams. Also, each share draft hopefuls for their respective teams. Finally, the two hosts rank this year's QB class as well as listing "Sleepers" to watch for on Days 2 and 3.
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Ep. 103: Super Bowl LVI (END OF SEASON 3)
Cory and Chris share their "Favorite" and "Least Favorite" Super Bowl moments. Also, a positional breakdown of Los Angeles and Cincinnati along with "Winning Keys" for both teams. In closing, the two hosts predict a SB MVP and which franchise will take home this year's Lombardi Trophy Award.
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Ep. 102: Bengals/Chiefs and 49ers/Rams (Conference Championships)
Ethan Pemberton, an 11 year-old 6th Grader from Highlands Elementary in Dothan, Alabama swings by The Sweet Spot to talk about his Cincinnati Bengals' incredible run. Also, Cory and Chris take a quick look back at the thrilling finishes from Divisional Round weekend...While breaking down the...
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Ep. 101: 2022 NFL Divisional Round
You need "one" QB for "one" game...Cory and Chris share their individual rankings of current playoff signal-callers. Also, Rex Ruiz (California native and 49ers fan) swings by The Sweet Spot to discuss San Francisco at Green Bay. In closing, the two hosts provide Divisional Round Analysis and...
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Ep. 100: Alabama vs. Georgia (2022 National Championship)
#1 Alabama and #3 Georgia clash for season meeting #2 at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) to determine this year's National Champion. Listen as Cory breaks down the strengths and weaknesses for both teams...Concluding with his final score prediction as well. Special Guest includes: Chris…
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Ep. 99: NFL Season Awards/From Fantasy To Reality
Cory and Chris share their picks for individual season awards in the NFL. Then, Jeremy Holden shares his experience playing "Fantasy Football" for the first time. Also, find out who won this year's championship in our league between Chris and myself.
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Ep. 98: NFL Week 15 (Urban Meyer/Coaching Hot Seats)
Cory is joined by "Sweet Spot" NFL Correspondent Chris Liuzzi to discuss Urban Meyer being released of his duties in Jacksonville. Also, which other coaches should be concerned of their job security moving forward.
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Ep. 97: NFL Week 14 (MVP Leaders)
Cory and Chris provide their individual picks for this year's MVP Award. Also, a look ahead to which teams will have new signal-callers next season. In closing, the two NFL enthusiasts share their "Rise and Fall" list for next year's Fantasy Football Draft.
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Ep. 96: 2021 Iron Bowl Recap & SEC Championship Preview
Cory examines Auburn's missed opportunities in their devastating loss which helped keep the Crimson Tide's National Championship hopes alive. Also, who does he predict will win in Atlanta between #1 Georgia and #3 Alabama for the SEC Title.
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Ep. 95: NFL (Rams "All or Nothing"...End of Season Predictions)
Cory and Chris examine the Los Angeles Rams "All In" approach and the lack of draft picks for years to come. They also give predictions for Division Winners and which 3 teams from each conference will earn Wild Card Spots. In closing, the two share which players should "Stay" and who to "Let Go"…
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Ep. 94: NFL Week 9 (News and Recap)
Cory is joined by co-host Chris Liuzzi to discuss the shocking events around the NFL...Ruggs/Arnette legal troubles, Titans annihilate Rams without Derrick Henry, and Cleveland's resurgence after OBJ's release. Also, a closer look at a few outcomes from Week 9 and which surprise teams to watch…
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Ep. 93: 2021 World Series (Braves and Astros)
The Fall Classic...Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. Cory gives positives and negatives for each team, a series winner, and his prediction for World Series MVP.
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Ep. 92: Nightmare In Aggieland
Alabama Crimson Tide fan Jason Flebotte speaks on his experience at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas when the #1 team in the country fell to a shocking upset at the hands of Texas A&M. He and Cory also share predictions on a few SEC match-ups this weekend.
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Ep. 91: Houston...THEY Have A Problem
For the first time on The Sweet Spot, Cory shares his thoughts on sign-stealing in the MLB. Are the Houston Astros to blame or is it the game? Also, he explains why this year's team is more dangerous than people realize.
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