CFB Playoff Venting Session With Danny Kanell, Previewing the Matchups With Todd McShay, Plus San Fran Rolls Philly
Dec 4, 2023
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Sports analyst Danny Kanell and ESPN college football analyst Todd McShay join Ryen Russillo to discuss the College Football Playoff selection process, potential expansion, Michigan-Alabama matchup, and quarterback Jordan Love. They also give life advice and touch on fitness struggles and parental behavior at youth sporting events.
Michigan needs to match Alabama's physicality and win in the trenches to have a chance at victory
Alabama's inconsistent performances throughout the season raise questions about their overall quality
Michigan's lack of a deep threat in their passing game could be exploited by Alabama's talented corners
With three weeks of preparation, Michigan has an opportunity to develop a game plan tailored to counter Alabama's strengths and exploit their weaknesses
Deep dives
Matchup against Alabama
Michigan faces a tough matchup against Alabama due to their physicality and strength in the trenches. The Wolverines will need to match Bama's physicality and win in the trenches to have a chance at victory. However, Alabama's strong defensive front and talented corners could pose a challenge for Michigan's offense, which lacks deep-threat options.
Bama's consistency
Alabama has been inconsistent throughout the season, making it difficult to gauge their true strength. While they have shown flashes of dominance, they have also had games where they struggled. This inconsistency raises questions about their overall quality and whether they can consistently perform at their best.
Michigan's weaknesses
Michigan's passing game, particularly their wide receivers, has been a weaker aspect of their offense. Their lack of a deep threat could be exploited by Alabama's talented corners. Additionally, Bama's ability to control Georgia's strong defensive front raises concerns about Michigan's ability to run the ball effectively.
Three weeks of preparation
With three weeks of preparation, Michigan has an opportunity to develop a game plan specifically tailored to counter Alabama's strengths and exploit their weaknesses. This extended time could allow them to implement innovative strategies and make necessary adjustments for a competitive game against the Crimson Tide.
Parent confronts another parent over criticism of their child's basketball game
A parent attending their child's basketball game became frustrated with another parent who kept loudly criticizing their child for traveling on the court. After several instances of the criticism, the parent finally confronted the other parent and a heated exchange ensued. While the emailer acknowledges that their response may have been slightly overkill, they felt justified in standing up for their child. The confrontation ultimately led to the other parent backing down for the remainder of the game.
Dealing with aggressive parents and inappropriate behavior at youth sports events
The emailer reflects on the unfortunate reality of parents behaving aggressively and inappropriately at youth sports events. They stress the importance of showing respect towards referees, opposing teams, and other players. They also highlight the need for parents to maintain appropriate behavior and refrain from criticizing children on opposing teams. The emailer acknowledges their own temptation to defend their child but believes that maintaining composure is crucial for setting a positive example.
Navigating the complexities of youth sports and parental involvement
The emailer discusses the challenges of navigating youth sports and the role parents play in their child's athletic development. They express concern about becoming the type of parent who is overly involved or aggressive during games. Despite this, the emailer realizes that there may still be moments where they feel compelled to stand up for their child if they believe they are being treated unfairly. They emphasize the importance of finding a balance between advocating for their child and fostering a positive sports environment for everyone involved.
Russillo opens by recapping Week 13 of the NFL season and giving his biggest winners and losers and his thoughts on the College Football Playoff (0:38). Then heis joined by SiriusXM’s Danny Kanelland ESPN’s Todd McShay to break down Florida State not being selected for the CFP, the committee’s decision, and how expansion could help (15:04). Then Todd and Ryen continue their conversation on the CFP, Michigan-Alabama, and Jordan Love (37:41). Finally, the guys close it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions (63:00).
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Host: Ryen Russillo
Guests: Todd McShay and Danny Kanell
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, and Stefan Anderson
