3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John Middlekauff is back reacting to the Los Angeles Rams surviving a tough divisional battle against Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy and a thin San Francisco 49ers team by a score of 12-6 on Thursday Night Football. John goes off on the sliding San Francisco 49ers and explains why Kyle Shanahan’s belief in QB Brock Purdy seems to be coming back to bite him, and declares the Niners season officially over. Then, Middlekauff goes in on the Niners disaster of a season including Kyle Shanahan’s questionable play calling, Brock Purdy’s recent struggles and Deebo Samuel looking like a below-average wide receiver as the perennial powerhouse 49ers continue to get worse and worse as the season unfolds. Then, Middlekauff salutes Matthew Stafford’s grit in a hard-fought win and explains why his upside works for his huge contract as the Los Angeles Rams make a late-season push for the NFL playoffs. John then looks ahead to the looming divisional battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams as we get down to the wire in a tight race for the NFC West crown. After, Middlekauff unpacks Bill Belichick joining the North Carolina Tar Heels as their head coach and explains why, after his introductory press conference, the media is getting the 7x Super Bowl champion’s hire all wrong. Then, John’s thoughts on Bill Belichick’s dominant legacy, authenticity in sports and how it impacts being an athletic figure in 2024. Finally, another edition of Fugazi Friday. Lastly, John is joined by The Action Network's betting guru Stuckey to talk about the weekend's best bets.. 6:00 - Thursday Night Football Reaction 32:56 - Belichick Presser 50:56 - Stuckey Interview Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the news of the day that saw Bill Belichick and UNC agree to terms to make him the next head coach of the Tar Heels. Will Belichick succeed at UNC or has the college landscape changed so much that he won't be able to adjust. Next, John previews the Thursday night game between the 49ers and Rams, and is it okay that Russell Wilson isn't a leader in the Steelers locker room because of who their coach is. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:00 - Belichick to UNC 16:07 - TNF Preview 26:45 - Wilson and the Steelers 43:56 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined once again by "Intern Jackson" for this week's massive installment of "Kauff on Campus." John and Jackson dive into the biggest storylines in the world of College Football, the early match-ups in the College Football Playoffs, and will Bill Belichick be the next UNC Head Coach. It's all here and more. 5:12 - Kauff on Campus Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John breaks down another epic Monday Night Football matchup, this time between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys. Led by QB Joe Burrow and superstar WR Ja’Marr Chase, the Cincinnati Bengals moved to 5-8 on the season, disappointing many fans and critics due to poor defensive performances throughout the year. Next, another edition of Penthouse/Outhouse where John discusses Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, the New York Giants, Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills and more. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 6:35 - MNF Reaction 22:00 - Penthouse or Outhouse 34:07 - Latest with Belichick 41:30 - The Eagles have issues 48:10 - Streaming the NFL 54:07 - Juan Soto 59:56 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is back reacting to a loaded Week 14 NFL Sunday, capped by Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs narrowly avoiding defeat to Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers on an epic Sunday Night Football matchup. Middlekauff proceeds to recap an awesome weekend of football, breaking down Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce stepping up late in the game to cap a 19-17 Kansas City Chiefs victory as the AFC West powerhouse improves to 12-1 on the season. John tips his cap to Andy Reid and co. in Kansas City for silencing the doubters this season, who have been critical of the Chiefs despite doing nothing but winning Super Bowls, and explains why the squad is “f*cking insane” as they look well on their way to another Lombardi Trophy. Next, Middlekauff gives us some weekend NFL thoughts and talks about Saquon Barkley and the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles winning a close game against former Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young & the Carolina Panthers, Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings defeating the struggling Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons, thoughts on Bryce Young’s improving play at quarterback and the state of the New York Giants and a “fan” flying an airplane over the stadium begging for “Mr. Mara to save the Giants.” Then, John gives some quick thoughts on College Football and the expanded 12-team playoff ahead of some epic matchups across the sport. Middlekauff sounds off on the Alabama Crimson Tide being left out of the field, and explains why the SEC is still much more dominant than other conferences in CFB. 6:35 - SNF Reaction 28:19 - Week 14 thoughts 40:07 - Bryce Young is a decent QB in the NFL 53:03 - College Football thoughts Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 14 NFL action! They begin with Josh Allen’s superhuman performance in a loss to the Rams, why Allen is the most talented quarterback in the league (4:00), and WHY opposing teams DON’T want to see the Rams in the playoffs (9:00). They pivot to a hideous loss by the Bears to the 49ers and why they need to hire a “culture builder” for their next head coach (13:30). They debate what the Vikings should do at quarterback after another huge performance from Sam Darnold (29:00), and whether it’s time for the Falcons to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr (34:00).  They break down why Russell Wilson has turned out to be the perfect quarterback for the Steelers (36:30) and why the Seahawks are only “a quarterback away” from being an elite team (40:00). They weigh the Jets future and discuss who the head coach and quarterback should be in 2025 (52:00). Finally, they pivot to college football with Alabama not making into the playoff and why they aren’t losing any sleep over that decision (59:30). They dissect the College Football Playoff bracket and why it needs to be re-seeded after the conference championships. They break down why it was unfair for Oregon and Ohio State to get punished with difficult routes to the championship while Penn State ended up with a glide path through the first two rounds (1:02:00).  They preview the Texas vs Clemson matchup and identify the glaring issues with both teams (1:09:00), and discuss whether Bill Belichick’s interest in coaching at North Carolina is legit (1:22:00) and why the transfer portal might be hurting player development (1:25:00).  Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOut  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to an exciting weekend in college football. John dives into the high scoring Big Ten Championship Game that saw Oregon outlast Penn State 45-37. Next, he talks about the Georgia-Texas SEC Championship Game. John discussed how impressive it was for Georgia to find a way to win 22-19 despite having their back-up QB in the game after Carson Beck got knocked out of the game. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to an epic Thursday Night Football matchup between NFC North titans, the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers as Detroit wins by a score of 34-31. John proceeds to say that the NFL’s coach of the year award is basically locked up for Lions HC Dan Campbell, and gives the electric play caller his flowers for a hard fought win with a depleted Lions team. Then, Middlekauff breaks down Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions MASSIVE fourth down conversions against a solid Packers defense, and wonders what the big win implies for Detroit’s remaining schedule as the red-hot Lions improve to 12-1 on the season. Next, Middlekauff dives into former New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick interviewing for the North Carolina Tar Heels football vacancy on the heels of UNC firing former national champion head coach Mack Brown and what it means for the future of Belichick’s coaching career. Later, John has some thoughts on HBO’s Hard Knocks and Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers squad. John breaks down why the Steelers always have success on the field and chalks it up to the players work ethic in and out of the Pittsburgh practice facility. Finally, another electric edition of Fugazi Friday featuring Adam Schefter’s report about Eric Bienemey being fired after serving as UCLA’s offensive coordinator, college football’s early National Signing Day and Southwest Airlines surging prices. Lastly, John is joined by Action Network betting guru, Stuckey to talk about the best bets for the weekend. 5:35 - TNF Reaction 28:19 - TNF Preview 32:07 - Belichick to UNC? 41:00 - Tom Brady on QB hits 54:25 - Stuckey's College football best bets 85:55 - Stuckey's NFL best bets Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the biggest storylines around the NFL starting with the news that the Chicago Bears might be interested in trading for a head coach and Kyle Shanahan is at the top of the list. Does John see any scenario where Kyle or the 49ers would be open to a trade, if not, could the Raven's trade Harbaugh to the Bears? Next, John previews the Packers-Lions Thursday Night Football game and how big of a win it would be for the Lions if they find a way to win despite so many injuries. Later, John talks about Tom Brady's comments on QB's sliding. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:25 - Bears trade possibilities 28:19 - TNF Preview 34:51 - Other NFL News 41:00 - Tom Brady on QB hits 44:25 - What's next for Lincoln Riley 51:55 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined once again by "Intern Jackson" for this week's massive installment of "Kauff on Campus." John and Jackson dive into the biggest storylines in the world of College Football and talk about we might see heading into the latest College Football Rankings. It's all here and more. 5:12 - Kauff on Campus Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.