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Jeff flies solo on this episode of the pod as he goes through every game from Week 4 of the NFL season and gives his thoughts on the Tua-Concussion debacle by the Dolphins, the Eagles remaining undefeated, Buffalo's prove it game and comeback versus Baltimore and much more.

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod and the guys open up the show by picking the Thursday Night game and the early window of Sunday's games (6:42). Then the guys tackle the last of Week 4's contests and pick their five college football games of the week (1:11:51).

Jeff and Vido host this episode of the pod, and the guys open up the pod by talking about their weekend's and the electric JMU finish over App State. Then the guys dive into the early window of Week 3 in the NFL and go through each game (11:47). Then the guys finish the pod by talking about the rest of the games from Week 3 and another fun weekend of college football (1:33:27).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod and the guys open up the show by talking about Monday Night Football and then give their picks for the early window in the NFL (1:57). Then the guys go through the remanding games, as well as their top 5 games in college football (1:01:21).

The whole crew is together as the guys breakdown another exhilarating week in the NFL, including multiple wild come back wins in the early window of games (2:18). The guys also dive into the late games featuring an incredible comeback by the Arizona Cardinals, and a devastating injury to Trey Lance (1:17:07). To wrap the show, the guys talk through college football's first down week of the season ().

The whole crew is together on this episode and the guys recap a wild Monday Night Football matchup between the Seahawks and Vido's Denver Broncos (1:16). Then the guys give their picks for Week 2 in the NFL, starting with the 1pm ET games () before picking the afternoon games, Sunday Night Football and the Monday Night Football double-header (58:54).The guys wrap up the show by giving their picks for their five favorite college football games this weekend (1:33:44).

The NFL is back, and the whole crew is together to breakdown an insane week 1 in the NFL.The guys open up the show by talking through Thursday night's game as well as all of the games from the 1 o'clock window of Week 1 (3:03)Then the guys work through the remanding games from Week 1 (1:28:50), before wrapping up the pod with some college football talk (2:08:25).

The whole gang is together as we get ready for Week 1 of the NFL Season!The guys open the show by talking about how excited they are for the NFL to be back, and give their predictions for MVP, OPOY, DPOY, as well as their conference championship & Super Bowl picks (4:05).They then go through each match up of week one in the NFL and give out their picks (45:37).

The whole group is back together to recap a loaded opening weekend of college football (3:49). The gang also gives their thoughts on the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams (1:12:35).

Jeff flies solo on this shortened episode, and briefly goes over the Donovan Mitchell trade, before giving his favorites in the Pac-12 and Big 12, as well as his picks for Week 1's Top 5 games.

The whole crew is together on this pod to give their thoughts and their rankings for the 2022 Fantasy Football season.The guys open up the pod by talking about their favorite and deep value running backs and quarterbacks (7:18).Then the guys go through their favorite wide receiver and tight ends (1:03:13), before giving out their picks for defenses and kickers (1:43:47).

Jeff and Vido host this episode of the podcast and they start off by previewing and giving their win totals for the ACC Atlantic Division (6:06).Then the guys breakdown the ACC Coastal and give their win total projections (57:34).To close the pod, the guys give out their first picks of the 2022 football season with three games from Week 0 (1:36:07).

Sports Gumbo is back!! Jeff flies solo on this episode and opens up the podcast by talking about the news that KD will returning to the Brooklyn Nets after his initial trade request (2:27).Then he goes into a conversation about the DeShaun Watson situation, and goes through the conflicting messages Watson has been sending out and Jeff reflects on his feelings now that a suspension has been levied (17:19).Jeff also talks about the impact that conference realignment is going to have long-term on the Group of 5 schools in college football (27:55)To close out this episode, Jeff goes gets excited for the PGA Tour Championship and why the Fedex Cup is a great idea for golf (47:02).

Jeff, Vido and Scotty are all together to finish up the last leg of their NFL 2022 Season Preview with the AFC and NFC North Divisions. The guys open with the AFC North, the defending AFC Champion Bengals, followed by the Baltimore Raven, the Pittsburg Steelers and the Cleveland Browns (2:42).The second half of the pod is devoted to the NFC North and the Packers, Vikings, Lions and Bears (1:01:10).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the read option as the boys breakdown the SEC ahead of the college football season. The guys open with the SEC West and Alabama's continued dominance (3:38), and wrap up the second half of the pod with the SEC East and defending the national champion Georgia Bulldogs (1:09:24).

The whole gang returns this week on the pod to preview the fascinating NFC East (3:36), and the AFC East (1:09:34).

The whole crew gets together to preview their first college football conference of the off-season. They start with the Big Ten East (5:12) and end with West (1:18:54).

The guys open up the show by talking about Bill Russell's passing and give their thoughts on one of the greatest American athletes of all time (8:28).Then the guys talk about DeShaun Watson's suspension, and why the number was as low as it was, as well as, the punishment levied against the Miami Dolphins and owner Stephen Ross (23:55).To close out the show the crew previews the NFC West (52:07) as well as the AFC West (1:25:49).

The whole gang is back together as the guys get ready for the NFL season. Jeff, Scotty & Vido open the show by sharing their excitement for the return of football, and add some house keeping updates.Then the guys dive into the loaded AFC West and breakdown the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders and Broncos (8:28).After that, they go through and preview the NFC West, including the defending champion Rams, the 49ers, the Cardinals and the Seahawks (1:03:28).

Jeff is solo on this epsidoe, and he opens up the pod by talking about the dynamic surge by Cam Smith to win the Open Championship over Rory McElroy. Jeff then discusses why this loss is so heart-breaking for Rory, his fans, and supporters of the PGA Tour (4:02).Jeff then goes discusses Tiger Woods' short, two-day run at St. Andrews, and what the future holds for golf's greatest ever (29:12) as well as other highlights from the final major of 2022 (42:41).

Jeff, Scotty and Vido are back together after a short vacation from the pod! The guys open up the pod by breaking down the Kevin Durant trade request, and NBA Free Agency (7:43).Then the guys talk through the impact of UCLA and USC going to the Big Ten, and the future of college athletics (43:13).After that, the boys talk about the Baker Mayfield trade and the Zach Wilson saga (1:20:48). To close out the show, the whole gang gives their funniest Top 5 Hypothetical Stadium Names (1:43:18).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode and open up the pod talking about the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup. Then the boys dive into last week's NBA Draft (16:29), as well as the Kyrie Irving fiasco (1:10:14). To close out the pod, Jeff and Scotty rank their top 5 moments of a Fourth of July cookout (1:25:23).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this episode of The Read Option, and opens up the show by breaking down what the Arch Manning commitment to Texas means for the Longhorns. Then, Jeff talks about Kyrie Irving's latest list of teams he wants to go to, and the Nets struggles to keep this team together (14:16). To round out the show, Jeff gives his thoughts on last night's NBA Draft (27:17).

The whole gang gets back together to talk about the Golden State Warriors winning their 4th Championship in the last 8 seasons behind an unbelievable series from Steph Curry (2:23). Then the guys talk through an amazing US Open (38:23).

Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this podcast and opens up the show by talking about Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, as the Golden State Warriors take control of the series with back to back wins over the Celtics.Then Jeff previews the US Open, Golf's third major, at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Jeff goes through the biggest storylines heading into the tournament, and gives out his favorite bets for this weekend (41:38).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option. The guys open up the show by talking about Game 3 of the NBA Finals (2:53).Then the guys go through the latest regarding the DeShaun Watson civil case and what his future may look like (35:18), as well as the latest drama from the LIV Golf Tour (49:17).To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty each rank their "Top 5 Contextualized Beers" (1:04:43).

Jeff, Scotty, and Vido host this episode of the pod as the whole crew is back together again. The guys open up the show by talking about the first two games of the NBA Finals, and predicitng what they think the rest of series will look like (6:28).Then the guys discuss how professional sports franchises are valued and what it looks like when franchises are bought and sold (33:52).To close out the show, the guys rank the Top 10 Tight Ends in the NFL (54:30), as well as the Top 5 drinking days of the year (1:27:06).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show by talking about their busy memorial day weekends. Then the guys recap the ends of the East/West Conference Finals, before previewing the NBA Finals (4:46). To close the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about Frank Gore and Ryan Fitzapatrick retiring, and Dustin Johnson leaving the PGA Tour for the Saudi Golf League (48:41).

Jeff goes solo on this episode and opens up the pod by breaking down Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with Boston's big win in Miami, as well as the Mavs forcing a Game 5 versus Golden State (2:00).Then Jeff is joined by ESPNU Radio and Mad Dog Radio host, Chris Plank, to discuss the NIL world of college athletics, Oklahoma Football, the 2022 NFL Draft and the upcoming Women's College World Series (23:01).To close the show, Jeff speaks on the tragic events in Texas on Tuesday 49:18).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod, and the guys open the show by catching up about each other's weekend.The guys then dive into the electric PGA Championship from this weekend, and Justin Thomas' unbelievable comeback on Sunday (7:05).The guys then dive into East and West Conference Finals with the Warriors going up 3-0, the Celtics and Heat trading blowouts, and discuss whether these playoffs have been a disappointment thus far (23:56).To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty discuss the Washington Commanders purchasing $100 Million in land for a new stadium, before ranking their Top 10 Wide Receivers for the 2022 NFL Season (52:27).

Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido, & Scotty Miller host this epsiode of the pod as the whole gang reunites. The guys open up the show by recapping the two Game 1's of the NBA East/West Conference Finals (4:39).Then, Jeff, Vido & Scotty go through the College Football drama between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban, and their public dispute over NIL, as well as college football's new rule about conference championships (1:14:33).Then to close out the show, the boys rank each of their top 10 Running Backs in the NFL right now (1:14:33).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, and Jeff opens the show by sharing that he has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time.The guys then dive into their reaction to the NBA Playoff action from over the weekend: the Suns' brutal loss, Bucks-Celtics Game 7, & the Warriors advancing to the Conference Finals again (4:04).Then Jeff and Scotty preview the East and West Conference Finals match ups between the Warriors and Mavericks, and the Celtics and Heat (40:38).Jeff and Scotty also give their favorite games from the 2022 NFL Schedule release (1:00:17), before ranking their Top-10 QBs in the NFL to kick off their weekly position rankings heading into the 2022 NFL Season (1:15:46).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of the pod, after a wild week of NBA action.Jeff opens the pod solo, post-Sixers elimination to talk about Joel Embiid, and where the Sixers stand after another second round exit.Then the guys get together to talk about how dumb the NFL schedule release has gotten, as well as Jerry Jeudy being yet another NFL star arrested for domestic violence (16:22).Jeff and Scotty then talk NBA Playoffs, starting with Milwaukee's incredible comeback win over Boston in Game 5. Followed by a Jeff take on Joel Embiid, and the Sixers' struggles (39:09)The guys close out the show by gauging Scotty's concern levels with Golden State after the Memphis Game 5 loss, and the Suns-Mavs series (1:07:10).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode, and the guys open up the show by going through the Eastern and Western Conference Semi-Finals in the NBA Playoffs.Jeff and Scotty first talk about the Sixers-Heat series getting evened at two a piece, as well as, the Suns-Mavericks series also getting evened at two games each (10:09).Then the guys talk through the Warriors-Grizzlies and Celtics-Bucks series which at first seemed like the more competitive series (36:57).After that, Jeff and Scotty recap their visit to the Wells Fargo Championship this past weekend, talk Max Homa, and the Kentucky Derby (1:04:03).To close out the show, Vido makes a surprise appearance to talk about going out in Philly with three of the Eagles' newest rookies (1:27:50).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of The Read Option and the boys open up the pod by talking about the second round of the NBA Playoffs (4:38).Then the guys talk through Ryan Tannehill's comments about Tennessee drafting a QB, as well as the future of Baker Mayfield (52:26).To close out the pod, the guys talk about what makes the NHL playoffs so great, and plan out their trip to the Wells Fargo Championship this weekend (1:13:17).

The whole gang is together for this special NFL Draft recap episode of The Read Option and the guys open up the show by talking about some NFL news and notes, as well as Vido's special experience getting to be at a NFL Draft party for his family friend Grant Calcaterra as he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles (8:22). Then the guys talk about round 2-7 of the NFL Draft, the QB & Nakobe Dean fall, the non-first round teams that picked, and their favorite late round draft picks (39:57).To close out the show, Jeff, Vido and Scotty preview the second round of the NBA Playoffs, discuss Giannis being the undisputed best player in basketball and talk about Joel Embiid's injury (1:32:47).

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the show solo before the NFL Draft kicked off. Jeff starts the show off by speaking on the tragic passing of JMU Softball player, Lauren Bernett, and speaks on the importance of mental health (4:38). Jeff then goes through the latest from the NBA Playoffs and talks about the series that have closed out, the dominant Boston Celtics, and shares his concerns about his Sixers (9:00).Then the whole Read Option crew gathers to recap a wild first round in the NFL Draft, loaded with trades, six wide receivers being drafted and much much more! (38:22).

The whole gang is together, Jeff, Vido & Scotty, as the boys do their second annual Read Option Mock Draft! The guys open up the show by talking about the weekend of NBA playoffs and briefly giving their thoughts on where each series is at.Then the guys start their mock draft starting off with picks 1-10 (15:43), followed by picks 11-20 (53:18), and finish their first round mock draft with picks 21-32 (1:26:38).

On an absolutely jam packed episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his buddy Vido, and the guys open up the podcast talking about why it's important to remember that sports should always be about fun.Then the guys break down the last few nights of the NBA Playoffs, including, Joel Embiid's game-winner, and the early playoff injury bug, before talking about the career of Jay Wright after he announced his retirement last night (11:00).The Jeff sits down with college football legend, Ryan Leaf, as the two discuss his podcast "Bust", his remarkable journey through life, the current state of the Pac-12 and the upcoming NFL Draft (40:48).Lastly, Jeff and Vido go through the top offensive prospects in the NFL Draft position by position, and talk through why this year's QB class shouldn't be slept on (1:21:48).

The whole crew, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller is together to to kick off an special week on The Read Option. The guys open up the show by sharing some exciting news about the podcast. Then the guys go head first into their reaction to the first couple of days of the NBA Playoffs, which teams stood out to them, and the amazing finish to game one between Brooklyn and Boston (6:58). Then the guys talk some NFL Draft and how unique this year is with 8 teams having multiple first round picks (47:40), before going through their favorite defensive prospects position by position (55:49).

The whole crew, Jeff, Vido and Scotty get together for a jammed pack episode of The Read Option. The guys open up the show by talking about the NBA play-in tournament, and how we feel about it in it's second year (5:50). Then the guys preview the NBA Playoffs, and their favorite storylines heading into the post-season (42:46). To wrap up the show, the guys discuss and rank their favorite QBs that haven't signed their long term extensions yet.... and things get contentious (1:10:42).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show discussing the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins. Then the guys dive into the weekend that was at Augusta National for The Masters; Scottie Scheffler winning comfortably, & Tiger Woods return to competitive golf (8:16). Then the guys talk about the ending of the NBA regular season, the Lakers firing Frank Vogel, & preview the Play-in games (38:10). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about MLB's Opening Weekend, and what they're excited for this baseball season (1:14:08).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this episode of The Read Option and Jeff opens up the show by talking about his experience watching Tiger Woods play on Thursday at The Masters, before giving a recap of day one of the first major this golf season. Then Jeff welcomes on his good friend and Host of "The Denton Day Show," Denton Day! To talk UNC-Kansas & WrestleMania, but mainly about the NBA playoffs which are just a week away (17:51).

The whole crew, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido & Scotty Miller, are together as The Read Option celebrates 100 episodes!! The guys open the show by expressing their gratitude for all the listeners who've joined us over the first 100 shows. They then do a full recap of this weekend's Final Four, and UNC putting Coach K into retirement (7:57). The guys then time travel to their instant reaction from the Kansas Jayhawks winning the National Championship on Monday night after a massive comeback over North Carolina (45:16). Jeff, Scotty, & Vido then talk about the massive NFL trade involving draft picks for the Eagles and Saints, before doing their full, in depth preview of The Masters (59:44). To close out the 100th episode, the crew goes through their backlog of random life shit and play a new game called "Real or Fake" about indie rock bands (1:51:24).

Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this episode of The Read Option, and Jeff opens up the show talking about Bruce Arians stepping down as Head Coach of the Bucs (2:47). Jeff then dives into this weekend's final four, rips country star Eric Church for cancelling a concert to watch UNC-Duke, and explains why this Final Four is no longer about the players (27:09). To close out the show, Jeff rants about the All NBA Team voting process, and why the debates around Embiid vs Jokic have gotten incredibly stupid (51:46).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option and the guys open up the show by talking about Will Smith's slap heard around the world around the world (6:06) before they dive into their reaction from the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight of March Madness (21:47). Then the guys dive into the biggest winners of the NFL offseason so far (42:36). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk about the NBA's final stretch of the regular season and who they think the MVP will be (1:12:43), before ending the show with the potential return of Tiger Woods at Augusta for The Masters (1:41:59).

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller host this episode of The Read Option, and the guys open up the show by discussing yet another major NFL trade, with Treek Hill being traded to Miami, as well as Jordan Mailata being revealed as "Thingamabob" on The Masked Singer (4:30). Then the guys refresh everyone's memories of what happened last week during March Madness (32:34), before giving their picks for the Sweet 16 (1:05:13).

Jeff and Scotty host this episode of the pod and the guys open up the show by talking about how they spent their March Madness weekend. Then the guys give their thoughts on the DeShaun Watson trade, and some of the public reaction to it, before going through the Devonta Adams & Matt Ryan trades (3:36). Then, Jeff and Scotty rank the ten biggest QB moves from this offseason by both "On the field" & "Most interesting" (36:30).

Jeff flies solo on this episode and opens the show by going on a rant defending Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland fans (3:11).Then, Jeff goes through the latest moves from NFL free agency and then reacts live to the breaking news that Davante Adams was traded to Las Vegas (18:43).To close out the show, Jeff gives the listeners an update on the NBA season and why he has become so low on his Sixers (35:52).

On this episode, the full gang is together to react to the news of Tom Brady "unretiring" and heading back to the NFL (6:04). Then the guys get into some of the other NFL news and notes as the legal tampering period starts for NFL free agency, as well as more trades, and Kirk Cousins getting yet another bag (37:33). To close out the show, the guys do their yearly tradition of filling out their brackets live right here on the pod (1:05:33). If you want to join The Read Option Bracket join with either link below!View Group or https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2022/en/sharer?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID=4764018&groupID=4764018