The Read Option

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff opens the show by giving his general overview of week one in college football, how amazing it was to have fans back, the Pac-12 in trouble early, and his favorite moments from the weekend (1:14). Then, Jeff brings on his friend, Josh Neighbors from the "Locked-On Big 12 Podcast" to get more in depth breaking down all of the action from college football's week one including: his favorite moment as a fan, Oklahoma's rocky start, Texas' impressive first game under Steve Sarkisian, the defensive battle in Georgia-Clemson and much more (17:02)!

Jeff is joined on this episode by both guys, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido as we prepare for the upcoming week one in college and the NFL. They open the show up by talking about New England cutting Cam Newton, and going with Mac Jones as their QB1, the Bucs becoming 100& vaccinated, and Teddy Bridgewater as QB1 (7:00). The guys then run through the five ranked vs ranked matchups in week one of college football before giving their picks against the spread for eight of the best matchups (44:34). Lastly, the guys talk about the recently announced PGA docuseries that will be on Netflix, & ABBA coming back (1:45:36).

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by his boy Scotty Miller to do a deep dive into the Big 10, if Ohio State will run away with it, what PSU's perfect season looks like, and who the favorite in the west is (12:18). The guys then talk about their favorite Group of 5 teams, and if Cinci has a chanced to make the playoff (1:21:11). Lastly, Jeff and Scotty do some NFL quick hitters to cover the news and notes in the NFL as the preseason is now over, and they dive into the insane Bishop Sycamore story (1:42:14).

Jeff flies solo on this episode, and opens up the show by talking about the ACC, Big 10, and Pac-12 alliance press conference on Tuesday and the Pac-12 opting not to expand their conference (1:42). He then goes through the young crop of Quarterbacks around the country and how deep of a group of exciting Quarterbacks there is (14:08). Jeff then gives his preview of of the ACC, and if Clemson is in for another national championship caliber season (21:15). Lastly, Jeff closes the show by breaking down the wide open Pac-12 (42:39).

Jeff is joined by the boys, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido, as they get ready for the College Football season as it kicks off this weekend. The guys open the show by talking about the massive changes in college athletics and college football specifically (11:39). The guys then preview the SEC, Alabama trying to run it back, Georgia's big chance, and the best Quarterback in the SEC (35:55). They then breakdown the Big 12, Iowa State's chances at winning the Big 12, and Steve Sarkisian's amazing career arc (1:09:31). The boys close with a little life debate about seasonal beverages (1:44:51).

Jeff Gimpel is joined by the boys, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to give their season preview for the AFC. The guys open up the show by breaking down arguably the most competitive division in football, the AFC North (3:18). Then the guys talk about the AFC West, a potential Kansas City revenge tour, and a surprising season from the Broncos and Chargers (49:09). After that, they talk about the new look AFC East (1:27:48), and close the show by breaking down the AFC South (1:58:56).

Jeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to give their preseason breakdown of the NFC ahead of the start of the NFL season. Jeff and the boys start with the NFC West Division and give their takes on the Rams, Cardinals, 49ers and Seahawks (7:02). The guys then give their thoughts on the NFC South (46:43), and the NFC East (1:20:26). To close out the show, the boys give their predictions on the NFC North (1:49:30).

Jeff Gimpel is joined by his buddy Brian Sanvido to talk about the electric week in the sports world that was. Jeff and Vido open up the pod by talking about the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first NBA Championship in 50 years, and the dominant performance we saw from Giannis Antetokounmpo (2:20). The guys then talk about the report that came out regarding Oklahoma and Texas inquiring to the SEC about joining the conference (16:32). After that, Jeff and Vido talked about the NFL's policy regarding missed games due to Covid-19 outbreaks and the impacts it has for unvaccinated players (41:16). To close the show, the guys recap their bachelor party weekend, and how their over/under bets played out (57:27nbanb).

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by his good friend Scotty Miller to talk Game 4 of the NBA Finals (8:13), the MLB Home Run Derby/All Star Game (24:05), and The Open Championship (53:04). After that, the guys breakdown adult softball etiquette (1:04:02) in Life Talk before they bring on Brian SanVido to talk about their upcoming bachelor party where the guys discuss the golden rules of bachelor parties, and give their over/unders on how this weekend will go (1:10:10NBA Finals).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this Sports Gumbo edition of The Read Option and opens up the show talking Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Chris Paul's incredible performance as the Suns take a 1-0 series lead against the Bucks (3:59). Then, Jeff gives his thoughts about The Match and why it's such an entertaining sporting event (29:02). After that, he breaks down the impact that Name, Image and Likeness have had so far in college athletics (41:17), and closes the show by giving his take on Sha'Carri Richardson getting removed from the Olympic team for testing positive for Marijuana (56:14).

We are back! After a rest week, Jeff Gimpel is back to breakdown all of the action in the NBA as we are in full swing of the Conference Finals. Jeff opens the pod talking about how bizarre this post-season has been, but puts a positive spin on it all (3:27). Jeff then goes through the Western and Eastern Conference Finals and what we've seen from the Clippers-Suns and Hawks-Bucks (15:44). We then go through what has gone wrong for the Sixers after they lost in the second round.... again (47:25). To close up the show, Jeff goes through his favorite potential trade destinations for Portland star, Damian Lillard (1:04:02).

On this solo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Kicks off the show by going full philly sports fan and ranting about the Sixers back to back collapses (1:56). Jeff then goes through the rest of the NBA Playoff matchups that are remaining, and the flurry of breaking news from around the NBA world over the last few days (15:16). Lastly, Jeff finishes off the show by talking about the US Open, and the Brooks-Bryson rivalry (44:56).

Jeff is joined by his good friend Brian Sanvido to kick off the week, and the boys start the show by talking about the NBA Playoffs that are now in full swing. Jeff and Vido breakdown the impact of Kyrie Irving's injury, what to make of the surging LA Clippers, & the Phoenix Suns sweeping the Denver Nuggets and MVP Nikola Jokic (5:05). The guys then dive into the massive changes that College Football and the entire NCAA are facing this summer including expanding the playoff, the one-time transfer rule, and the emergence of Name, Image and Likeness (47:17). Lastly, Jeff and Vido do some life talk about wedding culture, how to be the best member of a bridal party, and the new Bo Burnham comedy special on Netflix (1:19:54).

On this packed Sports Gumbo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel goes all around the sports world after a loaded weekend of action. Jeff opens the show by talking about John Rahm's forced withdrawal from The Memorial due to a positive Covid test (5:10). Jeff then gives his thoughts on the Julio Jones trade to the Tennessee Titans and where the Titans WR room ranks among the NFL's best (14:10). He then reacts to Sunday night's PPV fight between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, as well as recaps the Women's College World Series (31:08). Jeff wraps up the show by recapping the last few days of action in the NBA Playoffs (54:04).

On this Friday edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by his friend Scotty Miller to tackle the headlines from this week in sports. The guys open the show by talking about the news yesterday that Coach K will be retiring as the head coach of Duke Basketball after next season (7:12). The guys then talk baseball as the MLB regular season is now a third of the way through, and they breakdown some of the young stars of the game (27:10). To close out the show, Jeffy and Scotty talk through some of the major NBA storylines as the playoffs continue to roll on (1:12:41).

On today's episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel flies solo and talks all things across the sports world. Jeff opens the show by talking about Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from The French Open due to her mental health and refusal to participate in the obligatory post-game media, as well as, the Oakland A's "Fyre Fest" and the Boston Celtics naming Brad Stevens as their new President of Basketball Operations as Danny Ainge retires (1:25). Jeff then breaks down the first round of the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Eastern Conference and the "Big Three" teams in Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Milwaukee, as well as, the fun Atlanta Hawks (22:12). Jeff wraps up the show by giving his thoughts on the wonky Western Conference Playoff Bracket including: the AD-less Lakers, the surging Clippers, and the quietly dangerous Utah Jazz (38:07).

Jeff Gimpel flies solo on this edition of The Read Option and starts off the show by talking about the amazing sports weekend we just had, and Phil Mickelson's remarkable run to win the PGA Championship and become the oldest golfer ever to win a major at age 50 (3:51). Then, Jeff breaks down the bizarre Julio Jones and Shannon Sharpe situation from Monday morning (15:20). Lastly, Jeff gives his takeaways from the first games of each of the NBA Playoff matchups from over the weekend. Jeff first talks about Saturday's games; Khris Middleton's game-winner, Luka's superstar emergence, and the terrifying Nets (24:13). Jeff wraps up the show by giving his thoughts on the Sixers Game 1 win over the Wizards, LeBron vs Chris Paul, and the Grizzlies' upset over the number one seeded Utah Jazz (42:41).

On this jam-packed, Sports Gumbo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by the boys Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller to breakdown the sports landascape. The guys open up the show by talking about the NBA play-in games, and the LeBron James-era of the NBA (7:55). Then the guys talk about Tim Tebow's return to the NFL and the release of the 2021 NFL schedule (39:20). To wrap up the show, Jeff, Scotty, and Vido go rapid fire through this week's PGA Championship, the problems facing Major League Baseball, the NHL playoffs, and a little English Premier League talk (1:03:34).

In this NBA Playoff edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel welcomes on his good friend Denton Day, from SiriusXM and host of "In My Opinion w/ Denton Day" on SportsMap Radio, and to talk about the upcoming NBA Playoffs (4:29) Jeff and Denton get into everything from the play-in format the NBA is using this year, a post-LeBron James NBA, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and much more.

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to discuss their 2021 NFL Fantasy Football projections now that free agency and the draft are over. The guys open up the pod by discussing some of their favorite fantasy football memories, and their favorite reasons for playing fantasy every year (:46). Then, Jeff, Scotty and Vido dive straight into their favorite and sleeper Quarterbacks for the 2021 season, followed by their thoughts on this year's crop of Running Backs (5:48). Afterwards, the guys go through their favorite Wide Receivers and Tight Ends, as well as, their picks for Defense/Special Teams and kickers, before wrapping up the pod with some fantasy wisdom (42:56).

On this episode of The Read Option, Jeff flies solo and takes you through the fascinating contradiction between Russell Westbrook's unbelievable stats, and his impact, on wins and losses (3:48). Then, Jeff dives into some of the results of the 2021 NFL Draft and gives his favorite and least favorite drafts by several different NFL teams, as well as a few of his sneaky favorite drafts (18:36). Lastly, Jeff goes through the post-spring college football top-25 rankings from ESPN, and adds in a few of his college football sleeper teams for 2021 (55:39).

On this NFL Draft First Round recap episode of The Read Option, Jeff takes us pick by pick through the entire first round, and gives his thoughts on the 5 Quarterbacks drafted in the top 15, DeVonta Smith to the Eagles, and Zaven Collins going exactly where he should at 16 overall (6:18). Then, Jeff goes through the back end of the first round where he felt far less confdent about the players drafted, and a few teams making head scratching decisions (44:17). Lastly, Jeff goes through his best players still available in preparation for Friday night's second and third rounds (1:10:27).

In part one of this special NFL Draft Preview show, Jeff is joined by his good friends Scotty Miller & Brian Sanvido to help him breakdown all of the offensive prospects on the offensive side of the ball a week before the 2021 NFL Draft. After spending a few minutes catching up, the guys then chat about how different the draft board looks since their mock draft & the implications of the three trades that went down at the end of March (:45). Then the guys do a deep dive into the quarterbacks in this year's draft class & tackle which of the wide receivers they are most excited to see get taken (11:32). Afterwards, Jeff, Scotty and Vido talk through this year's running backs and tight ends (1:04:53), before wrapping up the show with the "Big Uglies" upfront and some offensive line analysis (1:24:10).

Jeff hosts this solo edition of The Read Option and starts off the pod by diving into the ridiculous stretch of games that Steph Curry has put together for Golden State, and just how much his game has changed the landscape of basketball (2:48). Then, Jeff goes through the reaction to the recent Trevor Lawrence piece from Sports Illustrated and why fans should have no reason to be concerned about the lack of a chip on Lawrence's shoulder (24:18). After, Jeff goes into the Mike Tomlin's contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers (39:36), as well as the insane story of a Los Angeles Lakers podcaster, who has been catfishing the world for years (46:00).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this solo edition of The Read Option and kicks off the show by recapping Hideki Matsuyama's landmark victory at Augusta this weekend, and his thoughts on the 2021 Masters (2:10). Jeff then dives into top NFL Draft prospect Trey Lance, and tells us why Lance has the potential to be the best QB prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, as well as some other NFL Draft thoughts (27:36). After that, Jeff talks about the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, the Nets and the Sixers as they prepare to play tonight (49:11). To close the show, Jeff talks about the importance and significance of Jackie Robinson, and why Jackie Robinson Day will mean more this year, given the events of this past week (1:02:30).

On this Wednesday edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel recaps Baylor's remarkable run to a National Championship, Jalen Suggs' incredible Final Four buzzer-beater and puts a bow on the NCAA Tournament for this year (1:52). Then, Jeff explains why Sam Darnold's trade to the Carolina Panthers is great news for Panthers fans, but also for New York Jets fan as well. He also gives us a general NFL Draft update as we inch closer and closer to the 2021 Draft (14:32). Jeff then goes on to talk about Shohei Ohtani's electric start to the season, and why he's a perfect example of the problems in baseball (32:25). To wrap up the pod, Jeff goes through the East and West standings in the NBA and gives us the lay of land as we get closer to the play-in tournament (38:22).

Jeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller in this loaded edition of The Read Option to discuss the surprising breaking news of North Carolina Men's Basketball Coach, Roy Williams' surprising retirement (3:31). Followed by an in-depth breakdown of this weekend's Final Four match ups between Baylor & Houston, as well as Gonzaga & UCLA (14:19). Finally, the guys do a full preview of the 2021 MLB season by breakding down each Division, and giving their pre-season World Series predictions (46:10).

In this solo episode of The Read Option, Jeff recaps all of the weekend's March Madness action from the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight (2:40). Then Jeff goes on a deep dive into why Pro Days for college football players are a complete waste of time, especially for quarterbacks, by going through some of the most memorable Pro Days in NFL history, and comparing them to how those players' careers actually paned out (16:40). Finally, Jeff goes through the NCAA hearing in front of the Supreme Court regarding whether or not amateurism is essential for the NCAA's business model, and gives his take on why Name, Image & Likeness is the ideal solution for all student athletes (37:36).nfl

Jeff Gimpel and Scotty Miller are back in this NFL Free Agency recap pod, where the boys try their best to help you navigate the pandemonium of the first two weeks of NFL signings. Jeff and Scotty open the pod by discussing the signings in each position group on the offensive side of the ball, Ryan Fitzpatrick becoming overrated, and the best/worst free agency adds (5:50). The guys then cross over to break down their favorite defensive signings (56:23). To close out the show, the guys talk about Scotty's horrendous bad beat, and fill out their Second Chance Bracket live, to preview this weekend's Sweet 16.

On this solo, "Sports Gumbo" episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel rips the NCAA for the discrepancies between the Men's & Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments (3:28). Then Jeff breaks down the insane first two rounds of March Madness in the men's tournament, & makes the case for Loyola Chicago being the next Gonzaga (13:05). After that, Jeff goes through Mel Kiper's NFL Mock Draft 3.0, and adds his thoughts as we inch closer and closer to the 2021 NFL Draft (38:06). To close out the show, Jeff gives us the "State of the NBA" including: LeBron & LaMelo's injuries, a quick look at the names on the trading block, & honors the legend, Elgin Baylor, who passed away this weekend at the age of 86 (1:05:34).

On this hoops heavy episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by ESPN Stats & Info Researcher, Kevin Haswell, to breakdown the current state of the NBA, the Sixers outlook for the rest of the season, and where the MVP race stands without Joel Embiid (1:28). Jeff then welcomes on Scotty Miller to give a full breakdown of the first round of the NCAA Tournament (42:46), as well as their picks for the Elite Eight through the Final Four & National Championship, with a little betting talk at the end (1:30:15).

The boys are back! After a short hiatus, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller return for a jam-packed episode. The boys open up the show by reflecting on the last year, the impact that Covid-19 has had on our lives, in sports, and answer the question "How the hell has it been a year already?" (2:53) The guys then dive into all of the NFL's news and notes from the last week, Dak Prescott's contract, the players that were and were not given the Franchise Tag, and the early stages on NFL free agency (18:15). To close out the show, Jeff, Vido & Scotty share their favorite March Madness memories and give their picks for this year's National Champion (1:17:00).

On this football filled episode of The Read Option, Jeff is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to tackle all things NFL as we inch closer and closer to free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys open the show by talking about the surprise signing of JJ Watt to the Arizona Cardinals (2:47). Then Jeff, Scotty & Vido do a live Mock Draft of this year's NFL Draft, going pick by pick through the entire first round. Picks 1-10 (16:47) & Picks 11-32 (1:02:43).

On this loaded edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by the crew, Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller, to span the sports globe. The guys start off the show by talking about Tiger Woods' car accident, and the eerily similar feel it had to Kobe Bryant's passing, as well as the scorching hot PGA Tour (6:08). The guys then dive into the latest NFL headlines, Carson Wentz being a Colt, Aaron Rodgers' engagement, & the futures of JJ Watt & Ben Roethlisberger (31:56). Jeff & Scott then turn to America's pastime, and some of the big picture issue the MLB is facing including their feuds with the MLBPA, and stagnant contract value for players (58:47). To close out the show, Jeff and Scotty talk all things basketball, the NCAA tournament's return, & the newly announced NBA Allstar rosters (1:19:42).

On this edition of The Read Option, Jeff opens the show by going through the "Carson Wentz-era" in Philadelphia, the short-comings by all involved on the Eagles, and how the Eagles managed to ruin a franchise Quarterback for themselves (1:17). Then, Jeff welcomes on contributor from SB Nation's Stampede Blue, Blake Pace, to get the Colts' perspective on the trade with Philadelphia that sent them their new starting Quarterback (22:11). Jeff closes the show with another helping of Sports Gumbo, featuring, this year's NHL Winter Classic in Lake Tahoe, Naomi Osaka's emergence as one of the next superstars in the world sports, and the value experience will have in this year's NCAA Tournament (59:57).

On this solo edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel opens up the pod by talking about Duke Freshman, Jalen Johnson's decision to opt out of the rest of the college basketball season (1:08). Jeff then gives his 2020-21 NBA All Star starters and reserves (10:14), as well as his NBA Awards to this point in the in the season including: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All NBA teams (51:45). To close up the pod, Jeff serves up another helping of "Sports Gumbo" by talking about Johnny Football, FCS football, and Jordan Spieth's impossible expectations (1:12:33).

Jeff starts off today's pod by talking about James Harden's trade to Brooklyn, how he forced his way out of Houston and what it means for the NBA's "Play Empowerment" era (1:36). Jeff is then joined by Brian Sanvido and Scotty Miller to help set the scene for the 2021 NFL offseason by breaking down the potential QB Carousel, and this year's free agent class (13:10), Lastly, Jeff and Vido give their early thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft, and rank the first round Quarterbacks (1:05:36).

Jeff Gimpel hosts this solo edition of The Read Option and opens with the dysfunction engulfing the Houston Texans and the Philadelphia Eagles (1:28). Jeff then discusses his theory regarding why College Basketball's "Blue Bloods" are struggling of late and how it ties into the One and Done era's inevitable dismantling (15:18). Lastly, Jeff serves up a bowl of Sports Gumbo that hits you with a little bit of Brooklyn Nets talk, College Football scheduling habits, why we play the National Anthem before sporting events, and Calvin Johnson's post NFL career (38:53).

Jeff Gimpel, Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido breakdown every aspect of Super Bowl 55 on this "Super-Pod." The guys celebrate the legacy of Tom Brady as he has now won his 7th Super Bowl in his first year as the Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Bucs and what went wrong for the Chiefs (3:30). They also get into all of the pageantry that went into this year's Super Bowl, a rough night of gambling for Jeff, and the lasting image from Super Bowl 55 (56:41). To wrap up the show and the 2020 NFL season, Jeff, Scotty & Vido give their thoughts on the NFL League Awards, as well as the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame class (1:31:35).

In the latest episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is joined by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to preview Super Bowl 55 (3:13) . The guys breakdown the most important matchups, what each team needs to do to win, and their best bets for "The Big Game." After that Jeff, Vido and Scotty find their adolescence in discussing the return of EA Sports' NCAA Football video game that will be returning in the next couple of years (1:02:33), as well as a little more of the Stafford-Goff trade (1:17:43). To end the show Jeff and Scotty talk about some of the issues that exist in the NFL's hiring practices, as it relates to minority coaches, the flaws of the "Rooney Rule" and how it impacts decision-making (1:29:36).

On this Monday edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel breaks down the blockbuster NFL trade from this weekend that sent Jared Goff to Detroit and Matthew Stafford to LA (1:45). Jeff then gives his NBA News and Notes to this point of the NBA season (17:24), and the renaissance of the "Big Man." Lastly, Jeff gives his thoughts on the new HBO documentary "Tiger" that chronicles the rise and fall of Tiger Woods (38:05).

In this episode of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel is join by Scotty Miller and Brian Sanvido to recap the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games. The guys tackle everything from Green Bay kicking a FG of 4th and Goal, to the Kansas City Chiefs' lethal offense. Jeff, Scotty, and Vido wrap up the show by going through and predicting what the best storylines will be for Super Bowl 55.

In the first ever edition of The Read Option, Jeff Gimpel, Brian Sanvido, and Scotty Miller breakdown this past weekend's NFL Divisional Round Playoff games, and take a deep dive into the upcoming NFL Conference Championship match ups. Patrick Mahomes' health, A-Rod's scorched earth tour, and Buffalo circling Cinderella's Pumpkin before the clock strikes midnight.