Joining the discussion are Rich Rodriguez, the newly appointed head coach of West Virginia University, returning to his roots, and Nick Saban, the legendary college football coach known for his success at Alabama. Rodriguez shares insights into revitalizing WVU football and the qualities he seeks in players. Saban delves into his role in the coaching search and his thoughts on the upcoming College Football Playoff. Christian Pulisic adds his perspective on American soccer and the World Cup, while Athletic Director Wren Baker discusses the hiring process and its impact on NIL opportunities.

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Bill Belichick being introduced as the Head Coach of the North Carolina Football team and Michael Lombardi coming down on board as the General Manager, as well as the news that Rich Rodriguez has accepted the job offer from West Virginia to become their Head Coach again as Pat will be on site in West Virginia tomorrow in the Coliseum for his introductory press conference. They also preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Rams and 49ers and make their picks against the spread in a crucial divisional matchup. Joining the progrum is 2x Super Bowl Champion and Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin to chat about his experience with Hard Knocks so far and why he was apprehensive initially, his decision to make the move to Russell Wilson and why he chose to do so and why the decision was easier than a lot of people in the media made it out to be, his relationship with Cam Heyward, playing 3 games in 10 days, and his thoughts on Bill Belichick taking the Head Coaching job at North Carolina. Next, the new General Manager of the North Carolina Football team, 3x Super Bowl Champion, and friend of the progrum, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about he and Bill Belichick’s goals at North Carolina, why he’s so excited for this opportunity, how they’re going to turn North Carolina into a powerhouse, and what needs to be addressed here first. Later, ESPN legend, and co-host of Marty & McGee, Marty Smith joins the show live from Chapel Hill and the Bill Belichick press conference to chat about how big of a deal this is locally in North Carolina, what questions he’d like to see answered by Bill in relation to the job, and how big of a paradigm shift this move is. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s episode of Hard Knocks and why it continues to be one of the best things currently on TV, the rumors circulating that Bill Belichick has been offered and accepted the North Carolina job, although Pete Thamel reports their are still roadblocks on both sides, and the rumors that West Virginia might be making their vacant Head Coaching decision soon as well. Joining the show to chat about being a local hero in Scottsdale, AZ after trying to disband an Irish Gypsy Family after getting into a massive donnybrook and his side of the whole story is 6 year NHL veteran, analyst for the NHL on TNT, and cohost of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Paul “Biz Nasty” Bissonnette. Later, future first ballot Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, countless Pro Bowls and All-Pro’s, and analyst for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 14 of the NFL season, chat about watching TJ in person in Pittsburgh, his thoughts on the Mark Gastineau/Brett Favre budding feud, Dan Campbell going for it on 4th down, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football game/Simpson’s Altcast that saw the Bengals go into Dallas and beat the Cowboys in one of the craziest endings in recent memory. Joining the progrum to chat about calling the Simpson’s game, to settle some beefs, and chat about his biggest NFL Quarterback takeaway’s from last week in the NFL is 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, future first ballot Hall of Famer, and starting QB for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers to chat about the Jets’ overtime loss to the Dolphins, what is keeping the team motivated for the rest of the season, a string of UFO sightings in New Jersey recently, moving into 4th all-time in the QB-WR TD list with Davante Adams, the AJ Brown/Jalen Hurts situation, and much more. Later, Super Bowl Champion, 10x All-Pro, 9x Pro Bowler, NFL 2010’s All-Decade Team, and Linebacker for the Washington Commanders, Bobby Wagner joins the show to chat about being the Commanders Walter Payton Man of the Year, his thoughts on the Commanders this year and when he knew Jayden Daniels was going to be a dude, his relationship with Dan Quinn, why he’s not surprised with Russ Wilson’s success in Pittsburgh, if he thinks Pete Carroll is going to coach again, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 14 of the NFL season including the insane shootout between the Bills and Rams that ultimately saw the Rams keep their NFC West title hopes alive, the Chiefs winning on another last second field goal, the Vikings spoiling Kirk Cousins homecoming to Minnesota, the 49ers beating the brakes off the Bears, and everything else happening around the NFL. Joining the progrum to give updates on everything around the league including Sam Darnold’s potential next team if it isn’t the Vikings, unrest in Philly, if the Falcons are going to give Penix a shot, the legitimacy of Bill Belichick to North Carolina, and more is ESPN Senior Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, Pro Bowl and All-Pro WR for the Los Angeles Rams, Puka Nacua spot by quick to chat about the big win yesterday, how he feels the Rams have been since getting healthy, and how big of a game this Thursday night tilt against the 49ers is. Later, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the GOAT, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about all rumors circulating around him potentially taking the Head Coaching job at North Carolina, how he’d run a college team and how it would differ from how he ran an NFL team, and the similarities and differences between coaching an NFL team and a big time college program. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is live from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta where College GameDay will be at the site of the SEC Championship, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in studio in Indianapolis. They recap last night’s electric Thursday Night Football tilt between the Packers and Lions that ultimately saw the Lions kick a game winning field goal at the end of regulation and what it means for both teams moving forward, then they make their picks for the entire NFL week 14 slate. Joining the progrum to chat about last night’s game and the coaching decisions made by Dan Campbell, as well as to look ahead at the SEC Championship and the Championship weekend slate as a whole is 7x National Champion, the GOAT, and College GameDay analyst, Nick Saban. Next, the Commissioner of the SEC, Greg Sankey joins the show to chat about the College Football Playoff, the strength of schedule in the SEC, what his normal day-to-day looks like, the changes that are soon coming to college football, and more. Later, 3x Pro Bowler, starting Left Tackle for the Buffalo Bills, Dion Dawkins joins the show to chat about how this year’s Bills team feels different, the most important traits to have as a tackle in the NFL, Josh Allen’s play, how different of a guy Mack Hollins is, and being the Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the third time. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s NFC North tilt on Thursday Night Football between the Packers and Lions and what the key matchups and takeaway’s will be, and if the Lions can continue to sustain their dominant success despite how injured they are along their front seven. Joining the progrum to talk about tonight’s Thursday Night game, his thoughts on Hard Knocks, which teams he currently likes in the AFC and NFC, the Ravens getting their bye at the right time, and the Matt Eberflus situation and what Chicago needs to do next is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, NY Times best-selling author, and host of the GM Shuffle podcast and Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi. Next, The Oregon Duck stops by in preparation for Saturday’s Big 10 Championship game against Penn State. Later, 13 year NFL veteran at Fullback, 2x Super Bowl Champion, 3x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, current Packers sideline reporter, and co-host of The Brick and the Stick podcast, John Kuhn joins the show to preview tonight’s game, chat about today’s football and how it differs from when he was playing, some of the battles he had against AJ in practice for the Packers over the years, his thoughts on the FB position as a whole, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s CFP rankings that saw Alabama has the last team in and Miami being the first team out, and all the different conversations and potential situations where different teams make it into the playoff, before AQ Shipley breaks down his best offensive line units and biggest takeaway’s from the week, and Darius Butler unveils his best defensive back plays of the week in Everything DB. Joining the show to chat more about the CFP rankings and who he thinks should have the biggest gripe and what he thinks is ultimately going to happen after championship weekend is former Head Coach of Mississippi State and Florida and current ESPN College Football analyst, Dan Mullen. Later, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, and NFL on CBS analyst, JJ Watt joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s from week 13 of the NFL season, his approach to providing commentary for the Christmas game on Netflix, his Dick’s Sporting Goods Christmas commercials, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football game between the Browns and Broncos that saw Jameis Winston set the Browns single game passing record with 497 yards while also throwing two pick sixes in a losing effort, plus all the different potential implications with tonight’s CFP rankings show. Joining the progrum to chat about the season as a whole and the chances of his team playing in the college football playoffs and why he thinks they should be is Alabama Head Coach, Kalen DeBoer. Next, Linebacker for the Denver Broncos, Nik Bonitto joins the show fresh off a pick 6 last night to chat about the season, where the Broncos could potentially go this season, Bo Nix’ maturation, what Sean Payton is like in the locker room, and how they prepared for Jameis Winston. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, future Hall of Famer, and quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about continuing to find the positives in this season, turning 41, still loving football and finding the importance in the locker room, his new documentary series coming to Netflix, and the importance of franchises willing to stick with a GM/Head Coach until their plan is realized. Later, WWE Superstar and Cleveland Browns fan, The Miz joins the show to give his outlook on the Browns for the remainder of the season moving into next year, and how his golf game is finally starting to turn the corner. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 13 of the NFL season including the Bills dominating the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, the Eagles potentially staking their claim as the best team in the NFL, the Chargers getting a big win in Atlanta after intercepting Kirk Cousins 4x, the Steelers beating the Bengals in an absolute shootout, and a wild rivalry weekend in college football that saw endless fights, and a lot of conversation surrounding it. Joining the progrum to recap the weekend and give injury updates on Christian McCaffrey, Trevor Lawrence, coach openings and who might be getting fired soon, and what to be looking for in tonight’s game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, Bill Belichick joins the progrum to give his biggest takeaway’s from the week, and what some of the most important things are to look at as we reach the stretch run here. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We’ll see you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices