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Send a textDave joins the podcast once again to talk about the College Football Playoff final rankings. What did the committee get right? What was wrong with the final rankings? Which teams were unjustly punished for playing 1 more game then most? What does the NCAA need to do to fix the playoff system and is 16 spots the solution. Is Notre Dame right in sitting out their bowl game. This and so much more hot takes on College FootballWe jump over to the NFL and discuss who we trust in the AFC to make it to the Super Bowl. We talk about the packed NFC and who may be on the outside looking in. We finish up discussing a fantastic rivalry that was renewed this weekend. We talk about the big plays in the Bears vs Packers game and what is making Alex nervous as a Packers fan after wating that game. 

Send a textOn this episode Dave pinch hits for Ryan. Alex and Dave go in depth on their thoughts on the college football season and the beef they have with the rankings as they currently stand. Is there definite conference bias. Dave and Alex discuss if it's undeniable now. Do Bama and Notre Dame, and even Oregon deserve to be ranked above a good BYU team, but also a really good Utah team. What will it take for the committee to get it right? Will they get it right and is a 16 team playoff the right answer. Dave and Alex jump over to the NFL where we talk about what's plagued the Eagles this year, as well as where the Packers stand. Dave discusses being on cloud nine with how his Bears have had to play. We give our picks for this week and so much more!

Send a textOn this episode, Ryan and Alex take a look at the CFP bracket as it currently stands. The SEC currently holds 5 of the spots, is that fair or accurate? Is the SEC really as deep and tricky as it's built up to be. Ryan and Alex also talk about the crazy scenarios that can take place in a tight race in the Big 12 as well with so many teams coming to play in that conference. Ryan and Alex jump over to the NFL to discuss whether or not the tush push should be banned, or can it be properly officiated. Ryan and Alex also discuss seemed to be a bounce back game for the Packers. The boys finish off with picking their Week 12 games as well as giving their top 5 teams post week 11.

Send a textRyan, Dave and Alex recap where the NFL is already halfway through a crazy season. We share our surprise teams, our disappointments so far. We also give out some hardware for the midseason awards throughout the NFL. We bounce over to College Football where it has been a couple of really strong weeks for the Big 12. We also discuss the gap that is forming in the Big 10, as well as the potential we will see 6 SEC teams in the playoffs. We also discuss whether or not the ACC has successfully played themselves out of the playoffs. The boys finish up with their game picks for the week as well as giving their top 5 teams in the NFL... kind of... Don't miss this episode.  

Send a textIn this week’s episode of From the Sidelines with Ryan and Alex, we dive deep into the NBA’s latest illegal gambling controversy, what happened, why players and coaches risk it all, and how it could reshape league policies moving forward.Then we hit the gridiron to break down Week 8 of the NFL, spotlighting the biggest storylines, standout performances, and what these results mean for playoff races. Over in the college ranks, Week 9 of College Football delivered plenty of drama, and we’re here to unpack the upsets, top plays, and teams making a statement.We close the show with our Top 5 NFL Teams of the Week and our always-competitive Pick’em segment, where Ryan, Francis, Dave and Alex go head-to-head with their game predictions.Tune in for sharp insights, bold takes, and a few friendly jabs, all From the Sidelines.

Send a textRyan and Alex talk about BYU's 3rd straight win against in state rival The University of Utah. Did BYU not only beat BYU, but were they clearly the better team on the field Saturday? Ryan and Alex also recap other CFB games and results that may have an impact later in the season. Ryan and Alex also discuss whether or not the Dodgers have, or are ruining baseball as Dave Roberts message. Ryan and Alex give their one word answer for how the World Series will go. The boys then talk about some of the big games this weekend in the NFL. Which one surprised them the most, which games did they enjoy the most, and both Ryan and Alex are glad their teams squeaked out victories. So much more from the NFL and other sports, it's a crazy time of year with sports everywhere. You will not want to miss this weeks episode!

Send a textRyan and Alex are back at it covering week 6 in the NFL and week 7 in College football. Ryan and Alex welcome Cameron back to the podcast to talk about what his thoughts are on the Bears so far this season and where he hopes they will end up. What teams should start panicking now, after the firing of Brian Callahan, what team will fire their coach next. Cameron and Ryan give their reasoning to still have faith in the Baltimore Ravens. We jump over to college football where the AP poll is confusing everyone with the voting this past week. Has the SEC bias by big networks fatigued everyone and is it having a negative impact on the sport. We preview the Holy War bet Utah and BYU in what could possibly be the highest stakes in 20 years. Cash or trash is back as well as game picks and our power rankings. 

Send a textRyan and Alex welcome a special guest onto the podcast and take a dive into the wild week that was week 4 in the NFL. Many undefeated teams went down, many injuries to star players happened, and a tie? Ryan and Alex go into this and so much more around the NFL. We had a huge slate of games in College Football this weekend. None bigger then the Alabama vs Georgia game in the SEC, the LSU/Ole Miss Game, and the Ducks getting a huge with in Happy Valley during a white out game against Penn St. How much should we be trusting the AP poll at this point, and how much weight should it cary for the CFP Poll. The episode finishes up with Ryan and Alex giving their guesses on who will win the World Series this year, Ryan and Alex take a definite non-bias pick. We cash or trash it, top 5 it, and give our picks for a quiet Week 5 in the NFL.

Send a textRyan and Alex discuss the special week for special teams, 2 of which decided some close games. Are Packers fans correct, is the sky falling? The Chiefs are broken, what will it take to fix? Bears flash some brilliance and Derrick Henry needs to fix his fumble problems. Are the Eagles still the class of the NFC after all, or should Eagles fans be worried? Ryan and Alex go Cash or Trash, give their game picks for the week and share our top 5 teams going into week 4

Send a textRyan and Alex recap the craziness that was week 2 in the NFL. We discuss what the injuries that happened to good, young QB's over this past week and what it means for each team. Some teams looked a lot better then week 1 but what do we make of them. Ryan and Alex provide their takes on the 0-2 teams we are stil high on and the 0-2 teams that will be picking early in the draft. Ryan and Alex discuss College Football and why the Utes keep climbing the rankings with mediocre wins at best, while BYU is still on the outside looking in! Week 3 picks are shared and much more on this episode. 

Send a textRyan and Alex go all in on their analysis of week 1 of the NFL slate. What teams surprised us, what game do we feel was a fluke? Who looked like trash? Who overall looked like the best team(s)? Ryan and Alex give their thoughts on all these questions and more. Should any coaches seats be hot after week one as well?We look into the surprises and the good games that came from the week 2 slate of games accross the country. Ryan, Dave, Francis, and Alex all go over week 1 of the pick'ems and give our picks for the upcoming games in week 2. This is a great episode you won't want to miss!

Send a textOn this episode, Ryan and Alex welcome Dave back to the podcast once again! From the top the boys take a look at all the season awards and give their winners for Coach of the Year, MVP, Rookies of the Year, DPOY and OPOY. Some that might come as a surprise to most listeners. Dave, Ryan and Alex then all give there overall record prediction for each team. Take their best guess at how the playoffs will play out and who will take home the Lombardi at the end of the season. Make sure you listen to this episode for some good laughs, wild takes, and the return of the Pick'em

Send a textThe Episode is the episode you have been waiting for! Ryan and Alex finish up not only the AFC West, but the NFL preview in general. Ryan and Alex discuss what seems to be a wide open race in the NFC West. Will the Niners gang recover from an injury riddled season last year, and an offseason full of departures? Can their mainstays hold the fort down? Moving to the Rams, what should the honest outlook be for how successful the Rams can be without Stafford if his back injury is worse then originally thought. Lastly, we hit on the Cardinals to see what it will take for Kyler Murray to finally break out and be the player everyone expected. We discuss how hot Gannon's seat should be as well. Football season is upon and From the Sidelines is Ready!

Send a textRyan and Alex are joined by special guest Joey Jenkins from Joey and Lauren in the morning out of Boise. Joey is a Seahawks fan, and being that he is out from Boise a huge Boise State fan. Joey gives his overall analysis of the Seahawks and what he hopes they do this year. Joey also discusses the switch at qb and how he feels about having Sam Darnold at the helm.Not only do we get to talk Seahawks, but Joey shares his love of Boise State Broncos football and shares an awesome story of an interaction with Saints head coach Kellen Moore. This is definitely an episode you will NOT want to miss. 

Send a textWith Ryan sidelined, Alex welcomes recurring guest Dave to the podcast. Sharing a deep love for College Football and the BYU Cougars, Dave and Alex talk about the buzz around the Cougs and the buzz around College Football in general. Dave gives his dark horse candidate for Heisman as well as teams he could see making some noise from each conference. Dave and Alex then shift gears back to the NFL. They take a in depth look at the NFC South, particularly the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints, Alex shares a bold prediction about both teams. With football so close, this is an episode that you will not want to miss. 

Send a textIn this episode of From the Sidelines with Ryan and Alex, we break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 college football season. Which coaches are feeling the heat on the sidelines? Which programs are under the most pressure to win now? We debate our early Heisman favorites, make our bold National Champion predictions, and sprinkle in a few surprise takes you won’t want to miss. Whether your team is chasing glory or just trying to survive the schedule, we’ve got the insight, analysis, and friendly banter to get you ready for kickoff.

Send a textDave, Ryan, and Alex go deep into the South to preview the NFC South. They start with the Atlanta Falcons and the talk about the Carolina Panthers where Dave shares an accurate story about what it's like to be a Panthers fans. The crew goes over what it will take for each team to find success and where their ceilings and their floors are. Dave goes over his QB tier list, and shares his coaching tier list which is open for debate. This is an episode you will not want to miss. 

Send a textListen as Alex and Ryan have Eagles die hard Mark Scott back on the podcast. Because Cowboy fans are nowhere to be found, Mark, Ryan, and Alex analyze their offseason moves and if they did enough to improve this offseason. They did have a couple of big moves, but also have yet to resign their best player! What are they doing!! Ryan, Mark, and Alex then dive deep into the Eagles, where Mark and Ryan go all out on their high hopes for a Philadelphia repeat. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Send a textRyan and Alex jump divisions and take a dive into the NFC East. They talk about where New York currently is and what the outlook is for them. Did they make the best choice in the draft? Do they have too much of a good thing on the D line and no help elsewhere? Ryan and Alex also discuss what next season looks like for the surprise of the NFL in the Washington Commanders, mainly what does year 2 look like for Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels. 

Send a textOn this long awaited episode the boys take a deep dive into the Green Bay Packers and how Alex feels they will do this year. Ryan and Alex are joined by Dave and Colton. The in depth looks includes some bold predictions, high hopes and much more. This episode will have you rolling on the floor with some great stuff throughout. Pro Football Focus also released their Top 10 returning coaches. Dave, Colton, Ryan and Alex all take a look at it and provide our reaction on where they agree, and disagree. Don't miss this episode!

Send a textRyan & Alex welcome on not one, but two bears fans! We welcome on Dave and Colton to discuss the Bears and winning the Off Season Championship for the 3rd straight year! We discuss what they need to do to move in the right direction and when they can be competitive again. We discuss briefly of the NBA Draft and the Ace Bailey drama already.

Send a textRyan and Alex welcome Doran Lemmon to the podcast. Ryan and Alex share what they feel the Lions will do this year. They had a lot of changes this offseason, so will they struggle more this upcoming season or will they win 15 games again? Ryan and Alex give their guess. Another team with a lot of turnover during the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings are also looked at. Doran shares what led him to be a fan of the Vikings and really flexes his historical knowledge of the Vikings. 

Send a textRyan and Alex take an in depth look at the Super Bowl runner up and dynasty that is the Kansas City Chiefs. What do they need to do to get back to the big stage. How will this season look after such a crushing loss in the Super Bowl. Alex and Ryan both have some surprising analysis. Ryan and Alex finish the cast off with some talk about the association, where they would put rumored expansion teams and more!

Send a textRyan and Alex welcome Gate City Grays owner Terry Fredrickson to the podcast. Terry gives Ryan and Alex a deep dive into what goes into owning a rural baseball team. Terry shares some unique history of where the team name came from, and some of the greats that swung the bat at one time or another in Pocatello. Terry is a huge Broncos fan as well and shares his thoughts on the upcoming season, his top 5 Broncos of all time, and his optimism with where they are headed. This is a can't miss episode!

Send a textAlex and Ryan take a deep dive into AFC West contender Los Angeles Chargers. They discuss what it will take to get past the Chiefs and Alex shares a BOLD prediction for the team. Alex and Ryan also talk about their surprise in the NBA Finals so far as the Knicks coaching search to replace Thibs that so far, has proven uneventful!

Send a textOn this episode Ryan and Alex welcome special guest, Chris Otto, to the podcast. Ryan and Alex start the AFC West preview by talking with Chris about his Raiders. Chris touches on what the raiders need to do to build a contender and improve going in to the 2025 NFL Season. What are Chris' thoughts on the Pete Carrol hire, the trade for Geno Smith and the Ashton Jeanty pick. The boys also discuss the Aaron Rodgers signing for the Steelers and what that means for that team. A football heavy episode with some great discussions. 

Send a textRyan and Alex finish up previewing the AFC South with highlighting the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts. What does each team need to do to hit their ceiling this upcoming season? What is the outlook, and how did each do with their offseason moves. Ryan and Alex also discuss the NBA finals, give their predictions and analysis of the conference finals matchups. 

Send a textRyan, Alex, and Dave welcome Josh Wilding to the podcast to talk about his Jacksonville Jaguars. Josh has been a fan of the Jags as long as they have been around. We get his opinion on the Liam Coen hire, the Travis Hunter pick, and talk some Jags history as well. Josh has a deep well of knowledge on the Jacksonville Jaguars and gives the boys some awesome analysis. Definitely an episode you will not want to miss!

Send a textRyan and Alex welcome Dave back to the Podcast, Dave come prepared to share his updated QB tier list. Ryan and Alex also welcome Ian Parrish to the podcast to talk about his Houston Texans and their outlook for the 2025 NFL Season. Will they take a step forward or will it be backwards for the Texans this year. The podcast is wrapped up with a quick stop in the NBA as the conference finals are starting to produce clear series winners. 

Send a textRyan and Alex welcome Ken Zearley to the podcast. Ken is a lifelong New York Jets fan and avid card collector as well as owner of Compass Sports Cards. Ryan and Alex talk to Ken about the Jet's offseason including the hire of Aaron Glenn, the movement at qb and the outlook for the 25 season. Ken gives his down to earth analysis as well as discussing the Aaron Rodgers experiment. This is an episode you will not want to miss!

Send a textRyan and Alex welcome in New England Patriots fan, Ryan Cheney once again. The boys chat with Ryan about how he feels with the Patriots busy offseason moves, as well as his thoughts on the outlook for next season. Ryan gives some great in depth analysis. This episode is wrapped up talking about the Conference Finals in the NBA and Ryan's reaction to the unfortunate Jayson Tatum injury. We give our NBA finals predictions as well. 

Send a textRyan and Alex have not 1 but 2 special guests on to talk about their teams! We welcome Ame and Cutter Murphy, die hard Bills fans, to discuss how they feel the offseason went for the Bills, and where they will end up this year! We then invite Sam Ellis on to discuss his Miami Dolphins and what he thinks their future holds. Ryan and Alex discuss whether or not the NBA draft lottery is rigged, and finish it up with our take on the Rafael Devers situation!

Send a textOn this episode Ryan and Alex take a deep dive into the defenseless Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL's TEMU team the Cleveland Browns. Ryan and Alex give their thoughts on what each team needs to do to improve for the next year. The boys also do a quick recap of NBA playoffs round 1 and the craziness that was the comebacks in gm 1 of the second round. 

Send a textJoin Ryan and Alex as we welcome special guest Quintin Harral, a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, as we discuss the AFC North. We dive into what we feel are realistic expecations, and thoughts on the Steelers next season as well as the Ravens. We do a recap of the first round matchups in the NBA playoffs. All this and more, you won't want to miss this Episode!

Send a textJoin Alex and Ryan as they react live to the first round of the NFL draft and give their analysis and hopes for their team. 

Send a textJoin Alex and Ryan as they discuss the WNBA draft and the upcoming WNBA season. Who are they high on and who won the draft. In the NBA we give our play-in tournament predictions as well as our first round predictions. Cash or trash is back with some fire and a great Top 5 to round it out. 

Send a textIn this episode we recap the final four, the championships claimed by the University of Florida and the University of Conneticut. We'll discuss more in depth how the NIL will affect the 1 and done and the landscape of college basketball. We will disucss the firing of both Mike Malone and Taylor Jenkins recently and what it means in the NBA. Is anyone's job safe and are they going to realize fans want to build that loyalty with the team, when there is no loyalty to the coaches or players. We have an awesome line-up for cash or trash, and our Top 5 Office episodes will be shared. Make sure you listen to this jam packed episode

Send a textJoin us for this packed episode with great conversation. We have special guest Ryan Cheney join us to talk about our local university, Idaho State University, and their sports programs. Ryan is deeply involved in the athletic administration side, and provides the From the Sidelines crew with some great insight. We talk about the start of the baseball season, talk about the madness (or lack there of) in March. We talk about the approved changes in the NFL and bring Cash or Trash back in an epic way. This is an episode you will not want to miss. 

Send a textJoin us as we take a deep dive into the NCAA Mens BBall tournament. We give our in depth analysis, what teams we liked, what teams surprised us the most, and which ones we were sad to see left out. We go over strategies to use when filling out your bracket.We do a round up on NFL Free Agency and talk about what the moves that keep coming mean for each player and team. Our top 5 this week is Top 5 Mens NCAA Tournament performances by a player. 

Send a textOn this episode we recap the movement in the NFL, who will be playing for a new team this offseason. What teams overspent, what teams were wise in where they were and what teams we like the most overall. Dave joins us as we discuss what each of our teams; Bears, Packers, and Eagles have done so far. This episode concludes with an awesome top 5 that we are confident you will enjoy! Tune in and share what you have liked so far about free agency!

Send a textOn this Episode of From the Sidelines, we talk about the state of College Football, where it is, where we think it is going, and are we ok with that. We touch down in the NFL and talk about the offseason moves so far. We visit the association and talk about the fallout of the Kyrie trade and whether or not the Lakers are contenders or pretenders. Finally, we look at the MLB and Dave gives his predictions on the MLB season. Keep listening for an interesting Top 5. 

Send a textCome out to the ballpark with us as we discuss Spring Training starting in the MLB. We give our hopes analysis for our Boston Red Sox this year. We also discuss what the NBA needs to do to make All-Star weekend watchable. We give on the spot NBA finals predictions. We touch briefly in College Basketball, where we discuss sportsmanship, or lack thereof from the Arizona Wildcats. We finish up with our Top 5 favorite players from our favorite MLB team, the Boston Red Sox. 

Send a textWe recap Super Bowl 59, give our big takeaways from the game itself and where each team goes from here. Eagles fanatic Mark Scott joins us to give us his Philly special take on the Eagles. We do a quick Q&A session and learn more about the takeover of our podcast by Eagles fan. We give our top 5 players to ever play for our favorite NFL teams, we finish this episode up with a recap of the trade deadline in the NBA.

Send a textIn this action-packed episode of From the Sidelines, we dive into the blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world! The Lakers and Mavericks just made a huge deal—find out what it means for both teams, their playoff hopes, and the league as a whole.Then, it’s time for the big game! Super Bowl 59 is just around the corner, and we’re breaking down what it will take for each team to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. From key matchups to bold predictions, we’ve got you covered.Plus, we take a trip down memory lane with our Top 5 Super Bowl plays of all time. Relive the moments that gave us goosebumps and left a mark on NFL history.And of course, no Super Bowl episode would be complete without food! We’re ranking our Top 5 Super Bowl snacks to fuel your game-day festivities. Whether you’re team wings or team nachos, you won’t want to miss this delicious debate.Grab your jersey, your snacks, and join us on From the Sidelines!

Send a textIn this action-packed episode of From the Sidelines, we dive into the drama of Championship Sunday! We break down the thrilling NFC Championship clash between the Eagles and Commanders, followed by the high-stakes AFC Championship matchup between the Bills and Chiefs. Which teams rose to the occasion, and what were the game-changing moments?Next, we shift gears to discuss the NFL's latest head coaching hires and explore how these moves could shape the league's future. Plus, we analyze some of the most intriguing recent transactions, including trades, signings, and roster shifts heading into the offseason.To wrap it all up, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we reveal our Top 5 teams we rooted for to win it all—even though they weren’t our favorites. Expect some surprising picks and heartfelt stories behind these underdog fandoms!Tune in for all this and more, as we bring you the latest from the sidelines! 🎙️🏈

Send a textIn this action-packed episode, we dive deep into the thrilling conclusion of the College Football Playoff National Championship, breaking down the key plays, standout performances, and what it means for the future of the sport.Then, we shift gears to the NFL and relive the excitement of the divisional round, highlighting the surprises, clutch moments, and heartbreaks that defined the weekend.Finally, we look ahead to the Conference Championship games, analyzing the matchups, key storylines, and X-factors for each team. Stick around for our bold predictions—will our picks match yours? Tune in for all the football you need this week!

Send a textIn this episode, we break down all the action from the NFL Wild Card Round, highlighting standout performances and game-changing moments. We then look ahead to the divisional round, offering predictions and key matchups to watch. Next, we dive into the latest buzz around vacant NFL head coaching positions, discussing potential candidates and fits. Finally, we shift gears to college football, providing an in-depth preview of the highly anticipated College Football Playoff National Championship. Don't miss this packed episode for all your football insights!

Send a textWelcome to From the Sidelines, the ultimate sports podcast hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for the game. From hard-hitting analysis to hilarious banter, Ryan and Alex break down all things sports, including basketball, football, baseball, and more. Each episode dives into the hottest topics, iconic moments, and unforgettable stories from the world of sports.With segments like Top 5, where they rank the best and worst of the week, Hat of Shame, calling out epic fails, and Cash or Trash, debating what’s worth the hype, there’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, From the Sidelines delivers the perfect mix of insight, humor, and unfiltered opinions.Tune in every week to join the conversation and relive the thrill of the game—because the best moments in sports aren’t just played on the field; they’re talked about right here.