The Rich Eisen Show

New LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly tells Rich why an NFL team would be wise to draft Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton early in the NFL Draft, what the major differences in recruiting now that he’s in the SEC, how NIL deals are transforming the college football landscape, an reveals if it was difficult to leave South Bend for Baton Rouge. Baseball fan Dr. Sheridan Mish, who became a national sensation when he was shown on ESPN wearing a Mets cap and a Red Sox jersey at the same time during a game at Fenway Park, calls in to explain why he did that and what the reaction in the stadium was and how he’s handling his new-found fame. Rich congratulates Major League Baseball for its new rules changes but laments that there’s still one big rule that needs to be dealt with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the end of the Lakers tumultuous season that saw Head Coach Frank Vogel ousted, and wonders if L.A.’s next head coach can pump some life into Russell Westbrook’s declining game. Rich breaks down the competitive landscape in the AFC and lists his top 5 teams in the conference, and explains why the Ravens have too many questions to crack his list. Rich and the guys preview the slate of NBA play-in games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook and Rich discuss his preparations for the upcoming NFL draft and more. Rich lists his top five matchups he’s looking forward to in the NBA Playoffs including the Bucks vs Bulls, Mavs vs Jazz, Nuggets vs Warriors, 76ers vs Raptors, and the Celtics vs the Nets. Rich gloats over wining the show’s fantasy basketball league, and the guys react to LeBron James’ end-of-season press conference and debate his culpability in the Lakers gigantic failure of a season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the tragic death of Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins and why those who knew him well are devastated by his passing, what the landscape looks like for Browns QB Baker Mayfield and 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo with limited starting options left around the NFL, and how much longer Bill Belichick, who turns 70 this week, will continue coaching the New England Patriots. Rich reflects on Belichick turning 70 and speculates how the famously reticent coach will eventually announce his retirement. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Scottie Scheffler’s chances to win another major this year, which NBA playoff matchups are most enticing, if Luca Doncic’s injury will sink the Mavericks’ playoff hopes, what happens if the Jets pass on Sauce Gardner with the #4 pick in the NFL Draft, and if it’s too soon to give up on the Dodgers after losing their season-opening series against the Rockies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s meteoric rise in golf this year that culminated Sunday with his first major win at The Masters, and reflects on the tragic death of Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins at the age of 24. ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt tells Rich why Scottie Scheffler, not Tiger Woods, was the Masters’ story of the weekend after capturing the green jacket at Augusta National, recaps that magical moment on Sunday when Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa had back-to-back chip-ins from the bunker on the 18th hole, why Tiger should be commended for his return to competition despite finishing by shooting consecutive rounds of 78, and reveals what it’s really like inside ANGC’s storied Butler Cabin. Rich and the guys debate if the Lakers will be able to land a big name coach to replace the fired Frank Vogel, and Rich reveals some great inside information he learned with hosting a ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm” panel last night with big news about the show’s future and which Oscar-winning actor turned down a cameo role in the HBO comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary broadcaster Lesley Visser joins Suzy Shuster for an in depth discussion about her career, being a trailblazer and how the sports world links people together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska Center & NFL Draft prospect Cam Jurgens tells Rich how he landed the nickname “Beef” and how he parlayed that into his own brand of beef jerky, “Beef Jurgy,” why he loves to play with a nasty streak and why he couldn’t care less if his opponents hate it, and reveals what happened when he got into a handshake grip contest with Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich how the 49ers can pay WR Deebo Samuel and DE Nick Bosa if they part ways with Jimmy Garoppolo and the $25M he’s owed for next season, why not to expect any movement on the Baker Mayfield front until after the NFL Draft, and reveals just how close Tom Brady actually came to joining the Miami Dolphins as a player and owner, why that could still happen for the 2023 season, and if a rift between TB12 and Bruce Arians lead to the head coach’s surprising retirement. Yankees fan Rich laments Aaron Judge and the team’s inability to agree too a long-term deal following the slugger turning down a $230M offer. TJ recaps his 5 favorite moments from the WWE’s Wrestlemania 38. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh tells Rich where Baltimore is with their long-term contract extension with former NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, and bashes the NFL’s new Overtime rules asking “what have you really solved?” Rich and the guys discuss Lamar Jackson’s contract status and debate if the Ravens can win a Super Bowl in the foreseeable future given the ultra-competition AFC landscape. Rich marvels at Tiger Woods’ return to competition at The Masters and the grueling physical toll it must be taking on his legs just a year removed from a career-threatening car accident. In his weekly ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich says if Tiger is more likely to miss the cut or finish in the top 5 of The Masters, if we’ll see a no-hitter before a 3-HR game in MLB, if Deebo is more likely to hold out or if DK Metcalf will be traded, and if we’ll see another LeBron title with the Lakers before we see Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving win a ring with the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to 49ers WR Deebo Samuel scrubbing the Niners from his Instagram page and says why San Francisco’s do-it-all star deserves to be paid. Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito joins Rich in-studio to discuss the return of ‘Better Call Saul’ for the acclaimed drama’s final season, reveals his deep love of baseball and the Yankees goes back to his days as a Little League catcher, reads some baseball promos in his Gust Fring ‘BCS’ and his Moff Gideon ‘The Mandalorian’ characters, reveals what he demanded from ‘Mandalorian’ show runner Jon Favreau to take the role, and teases his upcoming AMC drama ‘The Driver.’ Rich lists his top 5 moments form the week in sports including Stefon Diggs big new contract, MLB’s first walk-off home run of the year, the Kansas Jayhawks’ national title, and Tiger Woods’ return to the Masters among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel tells Rich why it’s fun coaching Tennessee’s bulldozer of a running back Derrick Henry, says WR AJ Brown will be a Titan for as long as he’s coaching the team, and discusses his approach to the NFL’s new Overtime rules. Former NBA shooting guard Rex Chapman joins the show in-studio to discuss his new CNN+ interview show and how he want from media pariah to rising media star after his trouble off-field life, why he’s proud of how the Phoenix Suns have changed their culture from perennial losers to potential champions, and how different LeBron James and Michael Jordan are as players and people, and if giving away a Rolls Royce to the winner would breath some life into the NBA’s moribund Slam Dunk Contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman react to Sam Darnold staking his claim as the Carolina Panthers starting QB and ripping critics who rip his play, and debate if Rob Gronkowski should retire or run it back for one more season with Tom Brady. Stanford Head Football Coach David Shaw and reveals to Rich that Cardinal alum Tiger Woods once let him try on one of his Masters green jackets, says why Pitt’s Kenny Pickett is the most ready-to-play QB in the NFL draft and if the Panthers should select him with the 6th overall pick, why Christian McCaffrey is poised for a huge comeback season in 2022, breaks down the top wide receivers that will come off the board in the 1st round, and tells Rich which players (Sauce Gardner? Kyle Hamilton?) would be a great fit for the Jets with the 4th overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Tiger Woods’ remarkable return to the Masters a year removed from a career-threatening leg injury. Jomboy calls in to preview the 2022 MLB season with Rich and says why he’s picking the Dodgers to go wire-to-wire and reach the World Series, why the AL East will be a tight races between the Rays, Yankees, Blue Jays and Red Sox, why he has concerns about his beloved New York Yankees, how MLB is tightening down checking on pitchers using foreign substances and sign stealing, discusses his epic breakdown of Will Smith’s Oscars slap of Chris Rock, and reacts to umpires being forced to explain the results of replay reviews. Rich reacts to the outrageous recommendation that you should set your thermostat to 82 degrees when going to bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA 00:00- Lakers eliminated from playoffs 07:40- Suns/Bucks being disrespected 13:00- Western Conference outlook 22:00-All-NBA First Team picks 28:30- HBO's Winning Time episode 5 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cincinnati Head Football Coach Luke Fickell tells Rich why Bearcats’ QB Desmond Ridder is mature beyond his years, reveals how Cincy CB Sauce Gardner turned him into a true believer after initially doubting the CB could play for Cincy, and also reveals that he was wrong in trying to convert WR Alec Pierce to linebacker as a freshman, and how often he reaches out to Bearcats alum Travis Kelce to support the program. Rich and the guys debate some food hot takes including Rich’s love for bread ends/heels and Brockman and TJ’s dislike of sushi. Rich attempts a FaceTime call with his fellow Sports Emmy host nominees Scott Van Pelt, Ernie Johnson, Mike Tirico and Rece Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the breaking news that the show has been nominated for a Sports Emmy award for Outstanding Daily Studio Show along with an Outstanding Studio Host nomination. Rich reacts to LeBron James and the Lakers’ shocking elimination from playoff contention and says why all the Laker haters will actually be sorry to see him out of the postseason. Liberty Head Football Coach Hugh Freeze tells Rich why Flames’ quarterback Malik Willis is the best QB in this year’s NFL Draft, explains why Willis’ character is on par with his athletic ability, and reveals which NFL teams are showing the most interests in drafting the Liberty QB. Rich and the guys debate the question: If you could only watch the Super Bowl or The Masters which would you choose? Rich wraps up the hour reacting to some proposed trade scenarios in which the Jets would deal the #4 overall pick in the NFL Draft and give up their chance to draft coveted Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz and Rich recaps his calling of the Kansas Jayhawks’ thrilling win over the North Carolina Tar Heels in college basketball’s national championship game, says how the sport will miss the retiring Mike Krzyzewski and why UNC’s Hubert Davis can be the next great coaching legend, and reveals that even he was blindsided by Tiger Woods deciding to play in The Masters this year. New York Post Columnist and Author Ian O’Connor tells Rich how Mike Krzyzewski will be handling retirement after 46 years of coaching and if there’s a possibility Coach K could change his mind, and says why you shouldn’t doubt Tiger Woods when he says he can win this year’s Masters tournament. TJ brags about winning the show’s NCAA March Madness bracket challenge calling Rich’s kids “chumps” in the process, and Rich reveals that he’s done ZERO training for his upcoming RunRichRun 40-yard dash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Miss QB Matt Corral tells Rich which teams are showing interest in drafting him this season and reveals he thought his NFL dreams had been dashed when he suffered a leg injury in his final college game, how rock star Bret Michaels became a close friend and has been one of his biggest supporters for years, and how Eli Manning gave him the best advice about handling the pre-draft process. Former NFL team executive Joe Banner tells Rich why the “overly aggressive” Saints paid too much to the Eagles to acquire an additional 1st round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, why the Eagles end of the deal represents a hedge against Jalen Hurts and what skepticism the team has about their incumbent QB, says how Deshaun Watson’s record-setting contract will future deals for the likes of Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert, and why Russell Wilson will have the biggest impact on his new team, the Broncos, of all the big-name players who changed teams this offseason. Rich comment son Watson’s guaranteed deal and explains why many NFL GM’s were not happy with the record-setting deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the epic national championship game between North Carolina and Kansas that saw the Jayhawks overcome a 15-point halftime deficit to topple the Tar Heels, then reacts to the news that Tiger Woods will tee it up at The Masters this week just a year removed from a career-threatening leg injury. ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas tells Rich what was the deciding factor in the Jayhawks title game win over the Tar Heels, how he, a Duke alum, reacted to having the Blue Devils’ arch-rival North Carolina send his former head coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement with a loss and if Coach K would ever pull a Tom Brady and change his mind and return for one more season, what UNC’s deep run means for Head Coach Hubert Davis in his first season in Chapel Hill and the future of the Tar Heels program, and which players from this year’s NCAA Tournament, like Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, will go high in the NBA Draft. Rich weighs in on the curious trade between the Saints and Eagles who swapped a number of draft picks for New Orleans to acquire an extra 1st round selection in this year’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if there will forever be a stain on the end of Coach K’s career by losing to UNC in the Final Four, if Tiger Woods can contend if he plays at The Masters, if we’ll actually see no QBs taken in the 1st Round of the upcoming NFL Draft, if we’ll see Colin Kaepernick on an NFL roster this season plus a message to his fellow Michigan alums who were up in arms that Jim Harbaugh gave his former QB a workout at halftime of the Wolverines’ spring game. Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving aka Dr. J tells Rich why he was not disappointed in the Duke-UNC Final Four matchup, why he left his native New York City to attend college at UMass, reveals who gave him his iconic “Dr. J” nickname, says where LeBron James ranks among basketball’s all-time GOATs, and explains why the Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic is more deserving of NBA MVP honors than the 76ers Joel Embiid. Rich weighs in on Embiid’s MVP credentials and says whether or not this has been the most disappointing Lakers season ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Films Analyst Greg Cosell tells Rich which players he likes most in the upcoming NFL Draft, why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux is good but not special, reveals which edge rusher should be selected #1 overall ahead of Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson, says why Pitt’s Kenny Pickett is the best QB in this year’s draft class, says which WR in the draft is most reminiscent of 49ers multi-threat weapon Deebo Samuel, and says which off-season acquisition will have the biggest impact on his new team: Tyreek Hill on the Dolphins, Russell Wilson on the Broncos, Matt Ryan on the Colts, or Davante Adams on the Raiders? Rich reacts to Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner tweeting “I’m the best player in the NFL Draft” and says why his New York Jets would be wise to select the confident corner with their 4th overall pick. Rich and Brockman salivate over the possibility of Tiger Woods playing in this year’s Masters tournament just a year after a devastating leg injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the epic Final Four showdown between ACC arch-rivals North Carolina taking out Duke to end Mike Krzyzewski’s storied career. Basketball Hall of Famer and ESPN/Westwood One analyst Bill Walton tells Rich in no uncertain terms how excited he was for Duke-UNC and breaks down what the difference maker was for the Tar Heels against the Blue Devils, previews how the Kansas Jayhawk can stop the rolling North Carolina momentum, and (as a UCLA alum) weighs in on the John Wooden-Coach K comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Hall of Famer and 3-time Super Bowl Champion, Michael Irvin joins Suzy to take a deep dive into his upbringing, caring for his father and becoming one of the best Wide Receivers in football history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President & CMO Adam Golomb of the famed Pittsburgh eatery Primanti Bros. and Rich create a new chicken parmesan-based sandwich to add to their menu. NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks tells Rich why it’s possible the New York Jets can land star DBs Sauce Gardner and Kyle Hamilton with the 4th and 10th picks in this year’s NFL Draft, why Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux and Georgia’s Kayvon Walker will go very high in the draft, breaks down the top WRs on the his draft board, explains why he has ZERO quarterbacks going in the 1st round, why Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder could emerge as the best QB from this year’s draft class when it’s all said and done, and why he and the rest of Tar Heels Nation will be “insufferable” if North Carolina ends Mike Krzyzeski’s coaching career with a win over arch-rival Duke in the Final Four. Rich and the guys preview Duke-UNC and wonder if this isn’t the biggest rivalry game in the history of American sports. TJ previews Wrestlemania 38 by listing the top 5 matches he’s looking forward to most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman and TJ try to convince Rich to bumrush the stage at the upcoming NFL Draft to steal the podium from Roger Goodell to announce his New York Jets first round selection, then debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo has raced to the top of the NBA MVP mountain over Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Rich comments on the ongoing whispers that Tom Brady played a role in Bruce Arians stepping down as the Buccaneers’ Head Coach when his chance to solidify his spot in the Hall of Fame was still within reach. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Coach K’s chances against Duke’s arch-rival North Carolina in the Final Four, if the Lakers or Pelicans will be in the playoffs, if Von Miller with the Bills or Bobby Wagner with the Rams will play in the Super Bowl next year, and if the NFL’s new Overtime rule is here to stay. Rich wraps up the hour paying off an embarrassing debt to actor Pablo Schreiber for mistakenly referring to Halo’s Master Chief as “Master Chef.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Los Angeles Rams landing coveted free agent LB Bobby Wagner and spells out what the perennial All-Pro brings to the defending Super Bowl champions on the field and in the locker room. University of Pittsburgh Head Football Coach Pat Narduzzi tells Rich why Panthers QB Kenny Pickett is THE best quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft and that teams should have zero concerns about his hand size, reveals what he told Pickett on the sideline after his famed fake-slide play that led to an NCAA rule change, and says why his star QB could be staying put in Pittsburgh if the Steelers select him in this month’s draft. Rich lists his top five sports stories of the week including Bobby Wagner going to the Rams, Giannis Antetokounmpo passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the Milwaukee Bucks’ all-time leading scorer, and more. Rich and Mets fan TJ Jefferson react to the latest arm woes for New York ace Jacob deGrom, and Rich gloats over MLB FINALLY making umpires explain the calls in-stadium to fans after those lengthy replay reviews. Rich and the guys react to Julian Edelman’s April Fools joke that definitely fooled one Hall of Fame QB (ahem, Kurt Warner) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top five craziest moments from an absolutely crazy month on the NFL that saw dozens of wild trades, signings, moves, suspensions, rule changes and more. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht and Rich breakdown the timelines for Tom Brady returning from his brief retirement and Bruce Arians decision to retire from coaching, and if there was a rift between Brady and Arians that led to the coach stepping down. Rich reacts to the puzzling comments Antonio Brown made to TMZ saying he’ll only get ankle surgery if an NFL team signs him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar Becky Lynch and Rich talk Wrestlemania 38 and her rematch against Bianca Belair, how she’s adapting to motherhood and more. Actor Josh Lucas stops by the studio to discuss his new Spectrum+ series ‘Long Slow Exhale,’ reveals why his 9-year-old son might be the most knowledgeable Seattle Seahawks fan on the planet, and talks ‘Sweet Home Alabama,’ ‘Glory Road,’ and ‘Ford v. Ferarri’ in a round of Celebrity True or False. Rich and the guys react to Bruce Arians’ press conference announcing that he’s stepping down as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach and moving into a front office role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the surprising new that Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians is retiring from coaching and addresses the rumor that Tom Brady forced Arians to leave the sidelines for a front office job with the Bucs. Los Angeles Times NFL Columnist Sam Farmer and Rich discuss Arians stepping aside and what role, if any, Brady played in his retirement from coaching, shares some of his favorite stories about the irascible Arians, recaps a wild month in the NFL that saw star players changing teams at an unprecedented rate, and comments on Rams winning the Super Bowl at home after L.A. went without an NFL team for two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA 00:00- Bucks/76ers 07:00- Eastern Conference outlook 15:00- Lakers and Western Conference outlook 27:00- MVP rundown 31:00- HBO's Winning Time episode 4 review/ Rich chimes in Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time Pro Bowler Malcom Jenkins calls in on the day he announces his retirement and tells Rich why he’s calling it a career after 13 stellar seasons as an NFL safety and revisits his top career moments including two Super Bowl wins and a 99-yard pick six of Tom Brady, tells Rich why the NFL is in dire need of “cultural change” when it comes to hiring minority coaches, and why he’s poised for a robust life after football. Former Pro Bowl QB Alex Smith tells Rich if he’s happy being retired or if he could be tempted to make a comeback a la Tom Brady, how the Chiefs will have to adjust their offense after the departure of Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins, why Carson Wentz is facing a daunting task of blocking out the distractions with the Washington Commanders given the turmoil surrounding the team’s ownership and front office, and his reaction to Tiger Woods potentially playing The Masters this year given they suffered a similar devastating leg injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Colts Owner Jim Irsay’s scathing comments about jettisoned QB Carson Wentz and react to county music star (and die-hard Tar Heels fan) Eric Church cancelling a concert so he can watch Saturday’s Final Four showdown between North Carolina and Duke. Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson tells Rich how he’s been bitten by the photography bug in his post MLB years, reveals the one bit of advice he got from Nolan Ryan that changed the path of his career from can’t-find-the-strike zone minor leaguer to Cooperstown-bound 5-time Cy Young Award winner, laments that today’s baseball managers are too quick to use analytics and pull starting pitchers from games too early, reveals what happened when he faced former Mariners teammate Ken Griffey Jr. after he left Seattle, says why he made darn sure the makers of MLB the Show got his famed mullet just right in the latest version of the video game, and hilariously reveals that he’s not losing any sleep over that time one of his fastballs famously disintegrated an unfortunate bird that inadvertently flew in its path. Rich and the guys drool over the notion of Tiger Woods not only playing in this year’s Masters but also contending after reports leaked out that he played a full round of 18 holes at Augusta National this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Lakers’ season that is quickly circling the drain with L.A. falling out of the playoff picture with yet another late-season loss, and comments on the latest in Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens where the former MVP quarterback doesn’t seem to be in a big rush to get paid unlike many of his fellow NFL QB’s. North Carolina Head Football Coach Mack Brown tells Rich what it’s been like on the UNC campus this week with the hoops team heading to another Final Four, why NFL teams shouldn’t overlook Tar Heels QB Sam Howell in the upcoming NFL Draft, makes the case for more guidelines and regulations surrounding NIL and the Transfer Portal, and reveals if he was surprised USC didn’t have Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush on the field during that pivotal 4th down play in the 2006 Rose Bowl National Championship Game. Rich and the guys react to Brown’s take on NIL and debate if the coach’s opinions are antiquated or a common-sense approach to help protects student-athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the New Orleans Saints signing Andy Dalton to backup Jameis Winston while Taysom Hill finds his new role as QB3 with a dash of TE thrown into the mix, and debate if the proposed new stadium for the Buffalo Bills should have a roof in it or not. ESPN SportsCenter Host Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss how the late Stuart Scott, a devoted UNC alum, would have reacted to the epic North Carolina vs Duke Final Four showdown in the first-ever NCAA Tournament matchup between the two longtime arch-rivals, and if it’s possible we’ll see Tiger Woods tee it up at the Masters this year. Rich reacts to the NFL admitting they missed a number of taunting penalties last season including the blatant “peace sign/V” then-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill threw at the Buffalo Bills in their playoff matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lions DT Michael Brockers joins Rich in-studio to discuss the NFL’s new Overtime rules and if he’s thumbs up or thumbs down on giving both teams one possession in OT playoff games, reveals why Lions players love playing for head coach Dan Campbell, why he’s looking forward to being on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks,’ how good Detroit can be next season, and what he’s doing to position himself for a career in the media when his NFL career is over. NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the new NFL Overtime rules only apply to playoff games and what some of the unintended consequences of the new rule could be, why the NFL resembles the Wild West where every player seems to be available to every team (including Tom Brady to the Dolphins??), and what’s likely to unfold in the Baker Mayfield situation with the Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich takes stock of the NFL QB carousel situation where the Panthers and Seahawks appear to be the only NFC teams unsettled at quarterback and breaks down the options for 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo who’s currently on the trade block. Villanova PG Collin Gillespie tells Rich how this year’s Final Four team compares to the Wildcats’ 2018 National Championship squad, how head coach Jay Wright prepares his players not only for success on the hardwood but for success in life also, how ‘Nova will handle the loss of Justin Moore when they face Kansas on Saturday, reveals how he reacted when he found out CBS had his dad mic’d up for two recent games, and if Wright should go back to wearing suits on the sideline during games. Rich reacts to the NFL Changing its Overtime rules to allow both teams to have a possession in OT but only for playoff games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports/Nets Announcer Ian Eagle and Rich break down the first-ever NCAA Tournament meeting between arch rivals Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels, what it was like to call the play-by-play on each one of Saint Peter’s improbable NCAA Tournament run that saw the 15-seeded Peacocks advance to the Elite 8 of the Big Dance, and when/if we’ll see Ben Simmons take the floor and play in an actual NBA game this season. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Mike Krzyzewski will surpass John Wooden as college basketball’s GOAT coach if he retires winning an national championship this season, if Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock will overshadow his Best Actor Oscar and every other accomplishment in his career, how much Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense will miss Tyreek Hill next season, and what we can expect from the high-energy Detroit Lions on the upcoming season of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks.’ Legendary sportscaster Van Earl Wright lobs in a surprise call to weigh in on Mike Del Tufo’s purported prowess on the audio mixing board going back to their days at Fox Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why the Cleveland Browns were willing to overlook Deshaun Watson’s possible off-field transgressions when trading for him and signing him to a record contract, that it’s entirely possible Watson will be put on paid leave for the entire 2022 season while the NFL investigates the civil claims against him, and if it’s possible Colin Kaepernick gets another shot to play in the NFL again. Rich comments on Deshaun Watson’s record contract and how it will impact future deals for the likes of Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Kyler Murray and others. Rich and TJ comment on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards and what it means for the Oscars, Smith and Rock moving forward, and ponders if the Seahawks could be in the market for Jimmy Garoppolo if the 49ers decide to cut him or would be better off pursuing Baker Mayfield or bringing in Colin Kaepernick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down this year’s Final Four field that includes some of college basketball’s top blue blood programs, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova. Rich runs through the proposed NFL Overtime rules changes at the Owners Meetings and says how he’d like to see OT adjusted (if at all). NBC Sports’ NFL Insider Peter King tells Rich if the NFL is likely to change the Overtime rules to ensure both teams get at least one possession in OT, if some possible unintended consequences of changing the OT rules outweigh the fairness if giving both teams a chance to score, reveals that many people around the league object to the Cleveland Browns handing $230M guaranteed to Deshaun Watson given the pending sexual misconduct lawsuits hanging over his head and how that contract impacts future QB deals, and what the immediate future bodes for Baker Mayfield’s outlook as an NFL starting quarterback. Rich reacts to the stunning moment at the Academy Awards where Will Smith slapped Oscars presenter Chris Rock after the comedian joked about his wife’s (Jada Pinkett Smith) hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph stops by the studio to discuss with Rich his chances to win Pittsburgh’s starting QB job after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement and the signing of Mitchell Trubisky, offers up some wardrobe “aesthetics” advice on Rich’s wardrobe and Instagram feed, and weighs in on Mike Gundy’s mullet, the best Pittsburgh eats, and more in a game of ‘Start-Bench-Cut.’ Rich reacts to Deshaun Watson’s comments in his introductory press conference in Cleveland and says the Browns and their new QB should get used to the scrutiny and plenty more questions given the unsettled state of his legal issues. TJ lists the “Top 5 Reunions I Want to See” in his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ including the Fugees, Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, Jerry Jones and the Lombardi Trophy and more! Rich wraps up the hour pleading with the Jets to find the secret “Sauce” to combat the Mami Dolphins bringing Tyreek Hill to the AFC East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders tells Rich why he was peeved that a handful of NFL teams blew off the school’s pro day this year and reveals his plan to make smaller schools more prominent in the eyes of NFL scouts, reveals the extent of his health problems that plagued him throughout this past college football season, and has some advice for Rich’s 40-yard dash for this year’s RunRichRun: START TRAINING YESTERDAY! Jaguars WR Christian Kirk tells Rich why he left the Arizona Cardinals to sign with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, calls reports critical of Kyler Murray’s lack of leadership skills “nonsense,” and offers up some advice for Rich on how to improve the “aesthetics” of his social media platforms. Rich and Brockman discuss Deshaun Watson’s opening press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps night one of the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 round that saw #1 seeds Arizona and Gonzaga bounced from the Big Dance, and has a message for all the Duke haters out there rooting against Coach K. ESPN/Westwood One Basketball Analyst PJ Carlesimo tells Rich how Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars were able to oust #1 seeded Arizona in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 and how the Cougars match up with their next opponent Villanova, previews the Elite 8 matchup between Duke and Arkansas, reflects on Coach K’s storied career and shares some great stories about coaching the Olympic Dream Team with him, and says why Saint Peter’s Peacocks Head Coach Shaheen Holloway has a bright coaching future that could have him on the move in short time. Rich lists his top five moments from a MOMENTOUS week in sports, and reacts to Kyler Murray finally explaining why he went public with his beef with the Arizona Cardinals on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Colin Kaepernick working out with Seahawks wide receivers and says it’s time Seattle or another NFL team gives the former Super Bowl QB another shot in the league. The guys react to the crazy scene on the Miami Heat sideline where head coach Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler nearly came to blows during a game. Actor Pablo Schreiber joins Rich in-studio to discuss the premier of the much-anticipated ‘Halo’ series on Paramount+ based on the popular X-Box game, reacts to his favorite team (the New York Jets) missing out on trading for WR Tyreek Hill, reflects in his roles in the groundbreaking dramas ‘The Wire’ and ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ and reveals an amazing story about fellow Carnegie Melon alum Joe Manganiello and the lengths he went to nail a scene in one of their college plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman offer up some sage advice for a caller who’s soon to be a first-time father. Academy Award-nominated actor James Caan and Rich discuss the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘The Godfather’ and reveals that director Francis Ford Coppola initially wanted him to play the role of Michael Corelone which eventually went to Al Pacino, also reveals that he surprisingly looked to insult comedian Don Rickles for the inspiration behind Sonny Corleone’s acerbic demeanor, says why he was thrilled to co-star alongside acting legend Marlon Brando, and reveals the real physical danger he was in while shooting the film’s memorable tollbooth scene. Rich and the guys debate who their favorite characters are from ‘The Godfather’ and say why Harrison Ford might be the most beat-up actor of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich takes stock of the Dolphins trading for WR Tyreek Hill and what his addition means for Miami’s offense under new head coach Mike McDaniel and why he would leave a contending team like the Chiefs in the first place. Rich reacts to New York City lifting its vaccine mandate for home athletes and explains what that means for Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets’ playoff outlook. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how he reacted when he heard former Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer say “scouts are lazy,’ why the Chiefs would part ways with Tyreek Hill and what the All-Pro WR’s impact will be on the Dolphins offense, why the Colts still have glaring roster holes despite adding QB Matt Ryan, where Baker Mayfield could land if the Browns find a trade partner, what the addition of Davante Adams means to the Raiders, the subtraction of Tyreek Hill from the Chiefs means for the AFC West landscape, and breaks down his latest mock draft they features just one QB (Kenny Pickett) in the first round with the Packers selecting not one but TWO wideouts to replace Parker in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:23- Trae Young torching the Knicks 04:30- Zion Williamson's amazing dunk video/ Should Zion come back this season? 16:39- LeBron becomes #2 on all-time scoring list/ How long can he maintain this level of play? 27:25- HBO's Winning Time episode #3 Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram: @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Former South Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach Frank Martin tells Rich why there’s not much difference these days in the talent level between an NCAA Tournament 12-seed and a 5-seed team, why Arizona and Gonzaga have two special players that could put them over the top, what legacy Coach K will leave on college basketball when his career wraps up after this season, and if he, recently let go by South Carolina, is looking to stay in coaching or will pursue a career on TV. Rich shares a story about helping his son (if you can call it “help”) with his math homework which leads to a debate with Brockman about how hard you should try at difficult things in life. Jets fan Rich explains why he’s actually glad his team missed out on landing Tyreek Hill via trade with the Chiefs and went to their AFC East rival Miami Dolphins instead, and debates Brockman on whether or not the trade signals the beginning of the end of KC’s dynasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to multiple reports that the Chiefs are looking to trade WR Tyreek Hill after his contract talks with Kansas City have hit a snag and says what the impact could be for the All-Pro wideout, KC’s offense, and the team that could land him. Rich breaks down the changing landscape in the AFC South with Matt Ryan’s arrival in Indianapolis and reacts to fresh reports of Urban Meyer’s ineptitude during his brief tenure at the helm of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Rich and the guys react live to the breaking news that Hill was indeed traded to the Miami Dolphins and explains why Miami is going all-in on Tua Tagovailoa and new head coach Mike McDaniel, and ponder if the crazy slew of offseason moves, trades and signings have the NFL supplanting the NCAA as the definition of March Madness this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TJ touches off a heated debate about elevator etiquette and when it’s appropriate push the ‘Close Doors’ or ‘Open Doors’ buttons. Rich explains why the Steelers would be wise to draft Liberty QB Malik Willis in the upcoming NFL Draft, and says why new Los Angeles Rams WR Allen Robinson is poised for a huge season with Matthew Stafford throwing him the ball. Comedian-Actor Adam Ray joins Rich in-studio and reveals the bizarre interaction he had with Baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson the time he asked to take a picture with the then-Seattle Mariners pitcher, sings a goodbye song for the departed Russell Wilson and laments the final nail in the coffin of the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom era, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices