The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Super Bowl Preview, Sam Darnold’s Redemption Arc, LeBron Still Dominates At 41
Jan 29, 2026
Danny Parkins, sports radio and TV host known for debate and NFL analysis. They unpack Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub and the Patriots’ past scandals. They argue Pittsburgh’s coaching future and whether the Steelers should rebuild. They marvel at LeBron still dominating at 41. They preview the Super Bowl and debate Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and where he’d rank if he wins.
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Collective Amnesia Over Patriots Scandals
- Colin calls the public reaction to Belichick's Hall of Fame snub 'collective amnesia' about Patriots' past scandals.
- He argues multiple infractions (Spygate, Spygate 2, Deflategate) justify hesitation despite Hall rules lacking a morality clause.
Hall Voting Is Small And Murky
- Colin and Danny debate Hall of Fame voting inconsistency and the lack of formal guidelines in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- They highlight how a tiny electorate and procedural choices can block even obvious first-ballot candidates like Belichick.
Why One Voter Admitted He Skipped Belichick
- Colin recounts Vahe Gregorian's column explaining he voted for senior committee candidates over Belichick for procedural reasons.
- Colin respects the public explanation even if he disagrees with the rationale.