3 and Out with John Middlekauff

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with UConn basketball and why they are the best college sports program that nobody talks about (7:00) and why basketball is trending away from small-ball and towards dominant bigs like Zach Edey (13:00). They debate which top ranked QB prospect is at most risk of becoming a bust (23:00) and pick the best potential landing spots for J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix. They project some bumpy times ahead for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers (31:00) and why Jordan Love is currently a better QB than Rodgers (38:00)  They list their “can’t miss” NFL draft prospects (51:30) and give their “dream” summer vacation destination (58:15) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd  #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John discusses the importance of the Pro Day and how Malik Nabers proved a point during his workout and the reaction from Michael Penix Jr showing off his speed during his workout. John also dives into how the NFL owners seem to have an issue with the grades they've gotten on their organizations, and how the Christmas Day games are going up for auction. Finally, John reacts to some of your biggest Fugazi Friday concerns. Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:08 - Pro Day workouts 13:48 - Michael Penix Jr's Pro Day 19:56 - Jed York speaks 30:56 - Owners are not happy with their team grades 33:47 - Christmas Day Games Auction 37:09 - Fugazi Friday 50:21 - 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 dives into the comments made by Peter Malnati on the state of golf and how the sport needs to find a way to get the PGA-LIV situation solved so that we have more tournaments with all the top golfers playing, he later recaps Full Swing on Netflix and discusses one guy he wishes they would've profiled more, and lastly, John gives you his early best bets for The Master.  6:01 - Peter Malnati on the state of golf 27:48 - Full Swing recap 36:40 - Masters look ahead 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 big news from the league meetings about the NFL continuing to take over Christmas Day and how adding games to Christmas Day is one of the best things the NFL has done, the NFL is going international Week 1 with a streaming game in Brazil, how the new kick-off rule is great, and the coaches and GM's continue to talk from the league meetings. Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:18 - Christmas Day football 10:50 - NFL goes International 21:45 - New Kick-Off rule 28:45 - Sean Payton on Russ 30:38 - Brian Daboll speaks 34:01 - Robert Kraft on the dynasty 37:06 - 49ers are still complaining about the turf 41:39 - 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 dives into the annual coaches picture that showed us how excited Jim Harbaugh is to be back in the NFL. John also discusses how it's been a long time but the Chargers finally have a real head coach and their future looks very bright, how money is not an issue for the league or teams anymore because of all the money that is coming in each season, the reaction to the NFL saying that the in-season Hard Knocks is going to be expanding from one team to an entire division, and finally John goes off on his weekly "Tangent Tuesday." Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:12 - Annual coaches picture 10:00 - Chargers have a real coach 12:30 - The NFL has so much money 20:34 - In-Season Hard Knocks expansion 27:15 - Tangent Tuesday/March Madness 32:57 - 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 reacts to the big trade in the NFL which sent the L'Jarius Snead to the Titans for drafts picks and why KC is the only team that could get away with this trade without people asking questions. John also dives into the league meetings, and how he has figured out JJ McCarthy and who he thinks his comp is. Lastly, John reads your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:02 - Big trade in the NFL 19:43 - Latest from the League Meetings 23:06 - JJ McCarthy's comp 31:27 - 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 dives into what he thinks will happen at the top of the draft and what teams might be looking to trade up and who might look to trade down. John also reacts to Aaron Donald's interview talking about his retirement, also what it would mean for the game if they go away with the "hip-drop" tackle. Lastly, John reads your latest questions and stories for Fugazi Friday. 5:16 - Top picks in the draft 13:21 - Aaron Donald speaks 23:13 - The hop-drop 25:25 - Fugazi Friday 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 Marvin Harrison Jr. not participating in the Ohio State Pro Day and if that's the right or wrong decision for someone that may not be the top player at the WR position, Caleb Williams has his USC Pro Day and John dives into the significance of Caleb throwing. Also, what the start of the NCAA tournament means for sports and why everyone gets invested in the tournament. Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:16 - Marvin Harrison Jr. has his Pro Day 19:21 - Caleb Williams throws 31:43 - Start of the NCAA Tournament 40:08 - 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 dives into Robert Griffin's comments about how Caleb Williams should pull an Eli Mannings and not play for the Bears and if that could be the right move. He also talks about the difficulty of the QB position, the Jets signing Mike Williams, the Saints sign Chase Young, and how the Browns are giving a contract extension to a player that hasn't played a snap for them.  Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 5:37 - RGIII's take on Caleb Williams 18:18 - Only 2 QBs from the 2019 draft are set to start this season 30:18 - Jets are signing Mike Williams 33:13 - Saints sign Chase Young 35:21 - Browns extend Jerry Jeudy 39:00 - 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 dives into the Steelers trading for Justin Fields despite them just signing Russell Wilson, how will the quarterback room dynamic work, and should we believe the talk about Russ already being named the starter. John also discusses how teams and GM's should manage a player's worth when it comes to free agency, the latest draft daily, and "Tangent Tuesday." Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment. 6:05 - Fields to the Steelers 15:01 - How to manage a players worth 24:00 - Draft Daily 28:51 - Tangent Tuesday 36:45 - 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.