3 and Out with John Middlekauff

John reacts to another day of breaking news with Nick Saban announcing that he is retiring and will no longer be the head coach at Alabama. He discusses what Saban meant to all of college football, how he almost single handedly turned the SEC into a national powerhouse, and who might be his replacement. John also dives into the news that Pete Carroll is out as the Seahawks head coach, and what the Bears should do now that they announced they will be bringing back their head coach and GM. Later, John is joined by Stuckey from The Action Network to talk about the best bets for Wildcard Weekend. 6:08 - Mike Vrabel out in Tennessee 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 breaking news of the day that the Titans fired Mike Vrabel. He dives into why he thinks Vrabel should be the top coaching candidate for every team with a head coaching vacancy, why Vrabel should not go back to New England if they end up parting ways with Belichick, and will Jim Harbaugh be in the NFL next year? Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment. 6:08 - Mike Vrabel out in Tennessee 35:00 - Mailbag 35:20 - Should Seattle find a new coach 36:52 - Should the Jets reset again 41:10 - How can Atlanta be good again 46:10 - Is Trevor Lawrence actually all-in 49:10 - Why does Bryce Young get so much hate 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 first couple head coaching firings around the NFL and discusses why the Commanders made a very smart decision to hire former Golden State Warriors Executive Bob Myers to help find the team's new GM and head coach, what does the future look like in Atlanta, will Mike Vrabel stay with the Titans, and the importance that Tiger Woods meant to Nike. Later, John answers your questions on this episodes mailbag segment. 5:25 - Commanders make massive changes 12:22 - What's next in Atlanta 21:45 - Bill Belichick's future 25:48 - Wink out in NY 28:26 - Injury updates 34:04 - Tiger and Nike 40:30 - Mailbag 43:42 - Could Vrabel go to NE 47:02 - Is Trevor Lawrence a bust 1:10:34 - Will KC get it together 1:23:53 - Green Bay needs to build around Love 1:36:44 - Chargers next steps 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 Bills taking down the Dolphins and earning the number 2 spot in the AFC and how impressive Buffalo has been since their 6-6 start, he breaks down each of the Wild Card games, talks about why the Eagles could be in trouble, and how it was a very bad look for Arthur Smith to get so heated after the Falcons-Saints game. 6:11 - Dolphins-Bills Reaction 14:32 - Dolphins 22:43 - Cleveland-Houston 24:28 - Miami-KC 24:56 - Bills-Steelers 25:37 - Green Bay-Dallas 27:08 - Rams-Lions 27:38 - Eagles-Bucs 33:20 - Arthur Smith gets heated 40:02 - Jacksonville's meltdown 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 CJ Stroud's terrific performance to lead the Texans over the Colts in a "Win And Your In" game, and, despite the loss, the Colts still have a bright future with Shane Steichen leading the team. John also dives into Pittsburgh's win over the Ravens and everything that the Steelers have done wrong to get themselves into the position that they are in. 6:07 - Texans-Colts Reaction 10:34 - Texans and CJ Stroud 24:41 - Pittsburgh-Baltimore 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 in the coaching hiring cycle that will likely take place this offseason for many teams around the league, which teams and players are under the most pressure heading into the weekend, will Justin Fields be in Chicago next season, and how important is winning the National Championship for Jim Harbaugh's legacy.  Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment.  5:39 - Coaching hiring cycle 8:11 - Pressure rankings 16:01 - Justin Field's likely to be out in Chicago 24:42 - Jim Harbaugh needs to win the National Championship 34:08 - Mailbag 34:30 - Vikings and the draft 37:05 - Should the combine add pads 43:07 - How concerning is Joe Burrow's injury history 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 how Michael Penix Jr. has played himself into potentially be the number two QB taken in the draft, the talk about Jim Harbaugh is starting to get a little bit louder on if he will leave Michigan for the NFL, do the Eagles have a major problem heading into the playoffs, and this is a huge weekend for back-up QB's. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment.  4:41 - Michael Penix Jr. could be the number 2 QB off the board 22:00 - Sign stealing in college football 23:06 - Jim Harbagh's future 31:41 - Do the Eagles have a problem 35:07 - Big week for back-up QB's 43:10 - Mailbag 43:20 - Who could replace Jim Harbaugh 52:57 - Are the Bills scarier than the Chiefs 59:51 - Should the Broncos draft Penix 1:05:20 - What should the Commanders do in the draft 1:10:50 - Mike Vrabel's future 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 answers your questions in today's huge mailbag show. He dives deeper into the Lions 2-Point conversation at the end of the Cowboys game, where Mac Jones could end up, should the NFL change the fumbling out of the endzone rule, and who is the best matchup for the 49ers if they were to make the Super Bowl. 9:45 - Mac Jones' off-season 19:36 - Caleb Williams and his teammates 34:40 - Could we see AI refs 40:52 - John's role as a scout 43:17 - 49ers and the Super Bowl 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 great day in college with two fantastic College Football Playoff games. Michael Penix Jr shines in Washington's win over Texas, and Michigan's D stands tall in overtime to take down Nick Saban and Alabama. Later, John dives into the video that is all over social media of the Panthers owner throwing a drink in the face of a fan, and how the Packers have done it again by having another solid quarterback. 5:20 - Washington-Texas 21:01 - Michigan-Alabama 34:40 - David Tepper is awful 38:36 - Jordan Love is underrated 40:52 - Morgan and Morgan 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 Cowboys thrilling 20-19 win over the Lions on Saturday Night Football and dives into who we learned more about after that game. He also discusses how the College Football Committee got it right by leaving FSU out of the playoff after watching them get crushed against Georgia. 4:50 - Cowboys-Lions reaction 18:48 - Jimmy Johnson goes into the  Ring of Honor 23:37 - FSU gets crushes 29:38 - Best coaches in college football 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.