3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Would Scottie Scheffler trade his season for Xander Schauffele’s? John breaks down the stellar performance that Xander put on in the final round, shooting -6 on Sunday and -9 for the tournament, as he claims his second major of the season. Is Scottie stills the best American player or has Xander taken that title with his win at Royal Troon? 8:50 - Xander wins The Open 15:36 - Is Xander the POTY 20:22 - Saturday at The Open 36:08 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the last from HBO's Hard Knocks where the Giants fail to re-sign Saquon and how they had no idea that he was going to the Eagles. Later, John answers your questions when he does a massive mailbag by diving more into the Giants, what Prime is doing in Colorado, thoughts on the College Football Playoffs, and much more. 11:18 - Hard Knocks recap 18:16 - Mailbag 24:49 - The Giants blame should fall on the Mara's 30:52 - Colorado and Deion are a big fugazi 35:59 - College Football Playoff expansion 41:06 - Where would LT get drafted in an All-Time draft 45:54 - Will SF be back in the SB 48:10 - Why is no one talking about Seattle 1:01:17 - The importance of good ownership Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the news that Brandon Aiyuk has officially asked to be traded out of SF and he gives his take on if he thinks Aiyuk will eventually get traded. Later, he dives into Caleb Williams signing his rookie contract and how the NFL has changed when it comes to rookie deals, and finally John tells you which teams he thinks has the most pressure in each division. 11:40 - Brandon Aiyuk news 24:58 - Caleb Williams signs 32:30 - Teams with the most pressure 33:53 - The East 38:41 - The South 42:07 - The North 49:04 - The West Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the three biggest storylines heading into The Open this week starting with the importance of Scottie Scheffler winning The Open for him to be compared to Tiger Wood, what we should expect from Bryson this weekend, and which Rory will we see coming off of his meltdown at The US Open. Also, John discusses Keegan Bradley being named captain of the Ryder Cup team and if that's the right decision, and should Tiger stop entering tournaments and not play anymore. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 9:13 - The Open storylines 10:45 - Scottie or Tiger 13:36 - What this means for Bryson 16:13 - Which Rory will we see 22:19 - Ryder Cup Captain 28:58 - Colin Montgomerie on Tiger 37:59 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the first few episodes of "Hard Knocks" by talking about how they handled the Saquon Barkley situation and how if he has a big year in Philly it could mean that some people in NY could lose their job and how these episodes are showing you a "fun" side of Brian Daboll that we haven't seen in previous years. Later, John talks about Netflix's new show "Receiver" and after watching you can understand why certain coaches fall in love with specific receivers. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 11:44 - The Giants on Hard Knocks 24:22 - Brian Daboll 29:40 - Netflix's "Receiver" 41:38 - Other NFL news 50:37 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John simulates a draft of the top 10 NFL head coaches. Where do the following coaches rank: Bills Sean McDermott, Steelers Mike Tomlin, Lions Dan Campbell, Packers Matt LaFleur and Rams Sean McVay. 8:17 - Top 10 Ranking Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by former NHL player and Stanley Cup winner, Mike Commodore. John and Mike dive into Mike's playing career, the "do's and don'ts" when it comes to fighting in the NHL, if coaches need to know how to skate, a wild story about Mike Babcock, and getting into a fight at a Russian bar, all that and more! 7:22 - Mike Commodore Interview 26:33 - Fighting stars in the NHL 33:19 - Do coaches need to know how to skate 42:33 - His time playing in Columbus 45:16 - Mike Babcock story 1:01:55 - Is it hard to play hungover 1:09:00 - Fighting in a Russian bar Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by country music radio legend, Dancing with the Stars winner, American Idol mentor, and Arkansas Razorback fan; Bobby Bones. John and Bobby dive into his unlikely win on DWTS, how he got his start in radio, being invited to ride on Jerry Jones' private helicopter, the craziest stadium in the SEC, and much more. 15:04 - Dancing with the Stars 24:21 - Getting his start in radio 55:23 - Where he finds the energy to do all that he does 1:05:34 - Is Saban the best football coach of all time 1:15:11 - Bobby's relationship with Coach Cal Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John opens the podcast sharing some exciting news in his personal life. After, he spends this entire episode answering your questions in an extended mailbag segment. 7:46 - Thank you 12:49 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Coming off of Rory choking at the US Open, John and Geoff dive into who is to blame when a team or player in the NFL chokes, what his reaction was to the time that he got yelled the worst at by a coach, how Andy Reid was in the locker room after wins and losses, and does he buy into the Falcons with Cousins running the offense. 7:22 - Geoff Schwartz Interview 15:30 - Who do you blame for choking in the NFL 22:13 - Getting yelled at in the NFL 30:34 - What is Andy like after a win 1:02:28 - NIL for HS quarterbacks heading to big schools 1:06:05 - What is USC doing Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into Scottie Scheffler winning again, this time at The Travelers and becomes the first golfer to have six wins in a single season before July since Arnold Palmer did so in 1962. Later, John dives into LIV and how even though people aren't watching their events, they seem to understand what they are and are doing a good job by embracing the "party" style of golf during their events, and did the PGA make an exemption that could allow us to see Tiger play in more events. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:33 - Scottie wins again 18:07 - Will Scheffler win The Open 21:19 - LIV is doing it right 27:25 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by Kevin Clark from Omaha Productions to talk about his career from working at The Wall Street Journal to The Ringer to now where he currently is at with Omaha Productions. Kevin shares stories about times that he has written or said something to upset a player, coach, or GM and what the backlash was, how he built up his network when he was just getting into the business, and shares his thoughts on if he think the written word is dead. Later, the guys dive into the NFL and discuss some of the top storylines of the off-season. 7:22 - Kevin Clark Interview 11:37 - Upsetting players/coaches/GM's with things he's said 17:42 - Building a network when getting into the business 24:33 - Is the written word dead 32:39 - Diving into the NFL 46:53 - Trevor Lawrence 53:44 - Top NFL coaches 1:02:28 - New kick-off rule Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 3&Out John discussed some of the biggest stories in sports starting with his reaction to Bryson winning the US Open and how Rory fell apart down the stretch (6:31), did the Jaguars make the right move by giving Trevor Lawrence a massive contract extension and what does it mean for some of the other QB's that are looking for new deals (30:13), and the latest with the Brandon Aiyuk situation in SF (50:56). (Timestamps vary based on ads) Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the impact of Joe Flacco winning Comeback Player of the Year and how him winning has changed the criteria for the award and if that's a good thing, why Shedeur Sanders shouldn't be skipping the Manning Camp when all of the other top QB's will be there, does Austin Ekeler have a point as to why he's no longer on the Chargers, and what's the real reason why Aaron Rodgers skipped Jets mini-camp. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:29 - Flacco and the Comeback Player of the Year 10:53 - Shedeur Sanders skips the Manning camp 12:14 - Austin Ekeler and the Chargers 13:32 - Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 23:01 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off of Rory choking at the US Open, John discusses a few different teams/QB's that need to step up in the playoffs and not choke when it comes to winning the Super Bowl. Later, John reacts to Trevor Lawrence's new contract and how that deal will have an impact on future QB contracts for Jordan Love, Dak, Tua, and Brock Prudy. Finally, he dives into the comments from Brandon Aiyuk to Jayden Daniels regarding the 49ers, and the latest with the In-Season Hard Knocks. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 8:07 - Choking in sports 20:45 - Trevor Lawrence's new contract 32:30 - Jordan Love's future contract 35:43 - Latest with Tua 37:13 - Will Brock get paid 40:18 - Brandon Aiyuk has words to Jayden Daniels 50:41 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to Bryson DeChambeau winning his 2nd U.S. Open and how he has turned his images from someone unlikable to someone that loves to engage with the fans during his rounds and is must-watch TV. Plus, Rory McIlroy choking away the US Open lead with a brutal missed putt on 18, less than three feet from hole. 6:26 - Bryson wins the US Open 13:51 - Bryson's must-watch TV 28:15 - Rory chokes (Timestamps vary based on ads) Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 3&Out John discussed some of the biggest stories in sports starting with Dan Hurley deciding to turn down the Lakers job and stay in UCONN (6:08), the impact of Aaron Rodgers skipping mini-camp (20:25), Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world (29:15), and finally the Patriots retiring Tom Brady's numbers and how what Tom did by playing in New England for 20 years is almost as impressive as all of his Super Bowls (44:28). Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the Patriots retiring Tom Brady's numbers and how what Tom did by playing in New England for 20 years is almost as impressive as all of his Super Bowls. He later reacts to the punishment the NFL handed down on the Falcons for tampering with Kirk Cousins, and finally, are the Commanders making the wrong decision by not naming Jayden Daniels the starter. Lastly, John discusses his biggest Fugazi in this week's Fugazi Friday segment. 6:51 - Tom Brady has his number retired 14:56 - Falcons and tampering 20:49 - Jayden Daniels not the starter 23:41 - Sam Darnold is the starter 28:05 - Fugazi Friday Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the Aaron Rodgers/NY Jets saga and what it means that he's missed mandatory mini camp, should it be a concern for the Jets or do they let it slide. Later, John talks about Mike Tomlin getting a contract extension with the Steelers and what that means for the organization. Finally, he reacts to the passing of Jerry West and what he meant not only to the NBA world, but the entire sports world. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 6:49 - Aaron Rodgers misses mini camp 15:39 - The Steelers and Mike Tomlin 22:04 - RIP Jerry West 34:58 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the news that John Rahm is withdrawing from the US Open due to a foot/toe issue, what this means for the rest of his season, and this weekend at the US Open. Later, John dives into the greatness that is Scottie Scheffler and if he think Scottie will be at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday, who should be Scottie's rival, and finally, despite Tiger not being relevant in tournaments, watching his son Charlie slowly turn into a professional has been great to watch. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 7:01 - John Rahm withdraws 14:34 - Scottie Scheffler is the best in the world 19:45 - Who should be Scottie's rival 34:25 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses how Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers job says a lot about where the Lakers are right now and also how that decision relates to college and NFL head coaches. John also dives into Christian McCaffrey getting an extension with the 49ers and how his relationship with Kyle Shanahan is a match made in heaven, does Dan Campbell need to take a step back with how he coaches, did the Jets get it wrong with Haason Reddick and John's reaction to the Caitlin Clark saga. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 6:50 - Dan Hurley and the Lakers 21:07 - The 49ers and McCaffrey 32:09 - The Lions and OTA's 33:51 - The Jets and Haason Reddick 36:40 - Caitlin Clark 42:27 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John talks with Michael Calabrese from The Action Network about how College Baseball is on the rise and will be something worth betting on because of all the hype around it, do the Lakers have a chance to win a championship in the future with Lebron on the team, what's going on with Lincoln Riley and USC, and finally they discuss his upcoming book; LEGENDARY BOWL: Deciding College Football's G.O.A.T. 6:07 - Michael Calabrese interview 10:42 - JJ Redick or Dan Hurley to the Lakers 14:18 - College football storylines 28:43 - LEGENDARY BOWL: Deciding College Football's G.O.A.T. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the breaking news from the day which saw Justin Jefferson sign a WR record 4-year $140 million contract extension with the Vikings and how this contract not only changed the landscape for WR's, but for all players. He also dives into which player in the NFL is most likely to benefit from the Jefferson contract. Later, John dives into how Lamar Jackson missed out on a $750,000 work-out bonus by not showing up to OTA's and even though the work-outs are voluntary, should Lamar have been there. Next, John talks about the Commanders cutting Brandon McManus and how kickers and punters have no leash if they screw up like other positions may have. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 6:12 - Justin Jefferson gets paid 19:27 - Lamar Jackson is a no-show 24:42 - Larry Allen passes away 27:38 - Brandon McManus gets cut 33:13 - Caitlin Clark's treatment 40:30 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start college football and Colin explains why he thinks the enormity of the 12 team playoff will render most rivalries obsolete (4:30) They break down why staffing changes will help USC turn the corner (10:30) and why four teams stand out as winning the NIL race (14:45) They make their projections for USC’s first year in the Big 10 (19:00), why it will be Ohio State’s conference going foward (23:00) and why Ohio State could regain their more physical identity after losing it for a very good reason (24:45). They project an explosion in college football ratings (26:30) talk about why Tom Brady is likely to be incredibly good as a color analyst on FOX broadcasts (28:00) and Colin explains why on-air chemistry is so difficult to achieve (31:30) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start with the Bears and whether being chosen for “Hard Knocks” could be a detrimental distraction (3:30), whether Matt Eberflus survives the season (5:15) and make their projections for the Bears in their first season with Caleb Williams (8:30) They both express their doubts that Aaron Rodgers will be able to survive the full 17 game season (11:30) and opine on what the huge contract for Jaylen Waddle means for Tua’s chances of signing an extension in Miami (20:00) Colin explains why the Bills will be fine without Stefon Diggs (26:00) and they both debate whether the Russell Wilson experiment in Pittsburgh could end sooner rather than later (31:00) Don’t forget to check back for part 2 of the conversation! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John recaps his best moment from the week starting with his interview the Florida State GM talking about that position and what goes into being a GM at a college (6:00), later he dives into Dak talking about how he doesn't play football for the money and if he thinks that's actually true (59:26), and finally the reaction after hearing that the Bears will be on Hard Knocks (1:06:58). #Volume #Herd Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the Bears being named to Hard Knocks for this upcoming season and why it shouldn't be a bad thing and is something that teams should start embracing. Next, John dives into the Jaylen Waddle contract extension and what if anything that contract means for some of the top WR's that have contracts ending in the next couple of seasons. Lastly, John reacts to the news that the SEC is going to start having injury reports during the season and why this is a good thing for college football. Lastly, John gets into his biggest issues during this episode's Fugazi Friday segment. 7:47 - Bears on Hard Knocks 18:08 - Waddle gets a contract extension 29:25 - Chris Foerster on the OL position 32:49 - SEC is doing injury reports 38:15 - Fugazi Friday Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with Dak Prescott and his comments about how he doesn't play football for the money, do you believe that he doesn't care about getting the most possible money that he can. Later, John talks about the comments made by Mike Zimmer where he said that he is not going to change the way that he coaches, should the NFL change their off-season schedule, and USC has been trying to cancel their game against LSU. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 6:34 - Dak doesn't play for money 18:47 - Mike Zimmer makes headlines 22:41 - NFL off-season schedule 28:57 - USC vs. LSU 36:50 - Other NFL storylines 44:36 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff reacts to the passing of Grayson Murray over the weekend and how this situation has hit the players and golf world a little bit differently because of how close all the players on tour are. Later, John dives into Scottie Scheffler coming in second place and how despite not winning, he is still incredibly dominant. Lastly, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 5:05 - Grayson Murrray's passing 15:48 - Scottie Scheffler doesn't win 21:25 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined by Florida State GM, Darrick Yray to discuss his journey from working with John at Fresno State to becoming the GM at Florida State. Darrick dives into being the first GM at FSU, his journey from Fresno to Oregon State to Florida State, what he does as the FSU GM, how the recruiting process works, working with Coach Norvell, and some of the top guys at FSU. It's all here and more! 8:23 - Transfer portal at FSU 11:00 - Being the first GM at FSU 16:07 - Darrick's story 19:32 - Working at Oregon State 27:04 - First task at FSU 29:55 - What does a GM do 34:30 - The recruiting process at Florida State Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John recaps his best of the week by breaking down Xander's wire-to-wire win at the PGA Championship (5:40), his interview with Michael Lombardi (15:54), discussing if Justin Fields should be the start in Pittsburgh (50:51), and reacting to all the holdouts with the 49ers (1:01:15). Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the issues surrounding the 49ers and how the holdout and contract situations will likely play out, how the Browns are telling the media one thing and what they are seeing is something completely different when it comes to Deshaun Watson, will Matt Stafford get a new contract, and the NFL giving Pittsburgh the draft next year. Lastly, John does an early Fugazi Friday segment. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment 6:14 - Holdouts in SF 16:02 - Watson isn't practicing 17:29 - Matt Stafford's contract 25:40 - Pittsburgh gets the draft 29:49 - Fugazi Friday 33:37 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with the storylines surrounding the Steelers, Justin Fields, and Russell Wilson on who will be the starter week one. Later, John discussed the pressure on the Jets and what should be expected from New York if Aaron Rodgers is healthy all season, and lastly, does Jaden Rashada have a case to sue Billy Napier over not getting 13-million dollars on NIL deals. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment 5:58 - Fields and the Steelers 16:22 - Pressure on the Jets 25:35 - Jaden Rashada sues over NIL deal 39:29 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into quarterback contracts and how they are extremely different than any other position in the NFL and if the Dolphins should rush to give Tua a new contract. Next, John talks about how teams should handle rookies during OTA's, and what's going on with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Fanatics. Later, John is joined by the former NFL GM Michael Lombardi. 7:05 - Quarterback contracts 19:31 - OTA's 28:26 - Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Fanatics 33:23 - Michael Lombardi Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff reacts to Xander Schauffele winning the 2024 PGA Championship for his first major. Plus John dives into Bryson DeChambeau's run on Sunday to almost force a playoff, and Scottie Scheffler's arrest and his mugshot going viral on social media over the weekend. 7:42 - Xander wins the PGA Championship 14:22 - Bryson DeCambeau gave it a run 20:19 - Scottie Scheffler's arrest reaction 27:36 - LIV-PGA merger Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John recaps his best of the week by talking about how the top rookie QB's performed during rookie mini-camp (5:01), how the Lions did right by Jared Goff by giving him his massive contract extension and what it could mean for other QB's in the market (23:05), now that the schedule has been released, can anyone compete with KC this year (39:21), and Netflix has gotten into the NFL game (55:56). Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into how once the schedule gets released so many people go through the teams wins and losses for the upcoming season however so many different factors will change by week 3 or 4 and the opponent is almost irrelevant. John also talks about how the Panthers and Patriots aren't favored in any games this season and if the 49ers should be favored over KC despite losing most of their recent match-ups. Later, John reacts to the Cowboys going "all-in" on Trey Lance during camp to find out if he will have any value to them, and finally John goes through your Fugazi Friday comments. Later, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:48 - NFL schedule overreaction 17:13 - Patriots & Panthers aren't favored 22:10 - Trey Lance 25:18 - Other NFL news 29:05 - Fugazi Friday 45:22 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the schedule release by looking at some of the top teams in the NFL and seeing if anyone can give Kansas City a run for the Super Bowl this year, which quarterback who is on an expiring deal has the best chance to land a big deal with their current team, and what the future looks like for NBC and Netflix. 5:16 - Who can challenge KC 23:29 - NBC vs Netflix for the NFL 28:00 - Saturday games in the NFL Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL schedule release! 5:00 - NFL took care of the streaming services 8:15 - Best MNF schedule in years 11:30 - Jets 16:30 - Chargers 17:30 - Bears 24:00 - Cowboys 26:30 - Steelers got the toughest schedule 30:30 - Eagles 33:30 - NFC resurgence? 39:00 - The standalone games are HUGE 41:00 - Could streamers push out the broadcast networks? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John previews the upcoming PGA Championship by talking about who is hot right now and has a shot of winning this weekend and who you shouldn't bet on heading into Valhalla. Later, John is joined by the longtime Golf Channel Analyst and current LIV Tour analyst Jerry Foltz to preview the PGA Championship. 6:00 - PGA Championship Preview 21:19 - Jerry Foltz 22:42 - Living the LIV dream 29:42 - Will the PGA and LIV merge 36:00 - Who from LIV has a shot this weekend 43:00 - How impress is Ludvig Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the news of Jared Goff getting a massive contract extension from the Lions and how his path to success was different from other star QB's, how FOX is setting Tom Brady up for success by having him call the Cowboys-Browns game to start the season, DeSean Jackson and Shady McCoy go all in Chip Kelly and say things that other players have likely wanted to say about Chip, and finally "Tangent Tuesday." Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:04 - Jared Goff gets an extension 22:20 - Tom Brady in the booth 25:37 - The latest with the Jets 28:08 - DeSean and Shady on Chip Kelly 33:59 - Tangent Tuesday 39:04 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the Bears announcing at rookie mini-camp that Caleb Williams will be the Bears starter in week one and if that is the right decision or should they have made the rookie do a little work to earn it. John also dives in to the latest with Bo Nix, how Joe Burrow's surgery seemed to be a little more serious than originally thought and until he proves he's 100% it will be hard to believe it, and finally, the ManningCast has become must-watch TV again with Belichick joining during every first quarter. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:44 - Caleb Williams update 10:16 - The latest with Bo Nix 23:48 - Joe Burrow's surgery 26:27 - Bill Belichick joins the ManningCast 33:54 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast John reacted to Tom Brady's roast on Netflix and how it was surprisingly a massive success (4:10), how the NFL schedule release is a primetime event (18:08), Austin Rivers' comments about how NBA players could play in the NFL (20:28), and how Tiger Woods' clothing line will likely not have nearly the same draw as it did when he was with Nike (33:53). #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives a little more into the storylines coming out of the Tom Brady roast and this time reacting to the comments from Julian Edelman about the awkwardness between Belichick and Kraft and how it's not surprising that both guys are pointing fingers at each other. Later, John dives into how Netflix could get a Christmas Day NFL game, and he reads your Fugazi Friday comments. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:06 - Pointing fingers to blame others 15:54 - Netflix getting in the NFL mix 25:17 - Fugazi Friday 46:25 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the comments from Austin Rivers saying that NBA players could play in the NFL but NFL players wouldn't stand a chance in the NBA and whether he has a point or if he's completely off base. Later, John talks about who the NFL's Anthony Edwards is and gives a list of players that could be "him", and how much can we really tell from rookie mini-camp. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:14 - Can NBA player play in the NFL 17:07 - Who is the NFL's Anthony Edwards 27:51 - Why teams have leaks 31:56 - Rookie mini-camp 36:16 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with Scottie Scheffler and how the birth of his upcoming child could be a factor in him winning the Grand Slam, the latest headlines as we get ready for Valhalla, did Tiger make a mistake leaving Nike, and what's going on with NBC and the US Open. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:00 - The latest with Scottie and his baby 15:11 - Tiger's clothing line 23:05 - NBC and the US Open 25:06 - Up and coming stars 28:51 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the Netflix roast on Tom Brady and how it was surprisingly very funny and gave us a chance to see Tom, Belichick, and Julian Edelman as real people. John also talks about Dolphins owner Stephen Ross turning down a $10 billion offer to sell the team, Aaron Rodgers' recovery, how the NFL schedule release is bigger than the NBA playoffs, and OBJ has a new team. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:45 - Tom Brady's roast 20:42 - Stephen Ross 25:31 - Aaron Rodgers' recovery 28:51 - NFL schedule 31:11 - The Patriots 33:27 - OBJ signs 40:45 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week John continued to react to the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. and what that pick means for the future of Kirk Cousins (4:21), he questioned why people are programmed to root for the underdog but when it comes to Scottie Scheffler people want to see him continue to win (22:42), and finally how drafting Caleb Willams has put the Bears in a win now mode (33:20). #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John takes a look back at the 2021 quarterback draft class by talking about why this class had a lot of hype but not many of them have made it in the league. John also discusses the importance of learning about the person who you're interested in drafting to understand if that person will be able to fit in with your current team, and how the guys behind the scenes during the offseason are never safe from losing their job. Lastly, John reads your Fugazi Friday comments during the Fugazi Friday segment. 6:25 - 2021 Draft Class 28:19 - Drafting the right person 41:00 - Fugazi Friday Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the Chicago Bears and how after drafting Caleb Williams they need to win right away. Williams is going to be the Bears QB for the next three years no matter what, but the future of Matt Eberflus could all come down to this coming season. Later, John dives into the Rookie of the Year odds and who he likes, Davante Adams talks with Max Crosby and gives his feelings on Derek Carr, and did the Patriots mess up their draft. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's Mailbag segment. 6:38 - They hype around the Bears 13:26 - Offensive Rookie of the Year 19:57 - Davante Adams speaks out 34:18 - The Patriots had offers 44:45 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.