Down The Sidelines

Peter can't help but vent about the Jim Harbaugh and Michigan situation, as he runs the show solo this week! Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Mavericks, but does that make Dallas a title contender? Meanwhile, baseball free agency continues with the Padres as a big spender, plus Marcus Mariota wins the Heisman trophy. Also, NFL Week 16 predictions against the spread and Sidney Crosby had the mumps. The post Episode 84: NFL – Indianapolis at Dallas appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

It's a college football postseason extravaganza! The final four college football playoff teams have been decided, along with the other bowl games and Heisman Trophy finalists! Meanwhile, the MLB Winter Meetings are happening, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on all of the free agency moves and trades that are happening. Also, NFL Week 15 predictions against the spread and the Big Ten suffers some terrible college basketball losses. The post Episode 83: NFL – Cincinnati at Cleveland appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

It's the final week of the college football regular season! What do Peter and Joel think the results of the championship games and the playoff teams will be? Additionally, Florida and Nebraska hire new, unexpected head coaches. Also, NCAAF Week 15 picks, NFL Week 14 predictions against the spread, and Michigan fires Brady Hoke as head football coach. The post Episode 82: NCAAF – Championship Week 2014 appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The Ray Rice story continues, as the former Baltimore Raven running back wins his appeal! Meanwhile, the NFL Thanksgiving games happened, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on the last quarter of the season. Will the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA game soon? Also, NCAAF Week 14 picks, NFL Week 13 predictions against the spread, and the Red Sox make some Kung Fu Panda moves. The post Episode 81: NFL – New England at Green Bay appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

With a top-four showdown, the College Football Playoff rankings got another big shake-up. What do Peter and Joel think about the order of this week's top four teams? Additionally, the college basketball season begins and Adrian Peterson has been suspended for the rest of the year without pay. Also, NCAAF Week 13 picks, NFL Week 12 predictions against the spread, and Giancarlo Stanton signs a monster contract with the Miami Marlins. The post Episode 80: NCAAF – USC at UCLA appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The College Football Playoff picture gets a bit of a shake-up, with some top teams losing! Meanwhile, there are bloopers all over the college football world, with pants falling down and another butt fumble! With Peter off this week, Michael joins Joel to break down all the madness. Also, NCAAF Week 12 picks, NFL Week 11 predictions against the spread, and the fumble return in the Pac-12 that must be seen to be believed. The post Episode 79: NFL – Detroit at Arizona appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

We take a pause to reflect on the NFL season, so Peter and Joel looks at how the football season is shaping up past the halfway point. What do they think about this week's top four teams in the College Football Playoff rankings? Also, NCAAF Week 11 picks, NFL Week 10 predictions against the spread, and University of Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon finally resigns. The post Episode 78: NCAAF – Ohio State at Michigan State appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The San Francisco Giants win the World Series with an astounding performance by pitcher Madison Bumgarner! Meanwhile, the NBA season tips off, so Peter and Joel give you their predictions for the season. Will the media darling Cavaliers have what it takes to win the title? Also, NCAAF Week 10 picks, NFL Week 9 predictions against the spread, and the debut of the college football playoff rankings. The post Episode 77: NFL – Baltimore at Pittsburgh appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

The World Series has begun, so Peter and Joel give their take on whether the Royals or the Giants will win it all. Where does Steve Nash rank all-time, in terms of small point guards, with his career now in jeopardy? Also, NCAAF Week 9 picks, NFL Week 8 predictions against the spread, and Peyton Manning breaks the all-time career passing touchdown record. The post Episode 76: NCAAF – Ole Miss at LSU appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

David, a.k.a. "Decaff78," joins us as our guest! The Major League Baseball playoffs are setting up a World Series clash, as a surprise team is taking the postseason by storm. Will the Royals take the crown? Meanwhile, Jameis Winston continues to do more unbelievable things off the field and Florida State seems to be all right with that. Also, NCAAF Week 8 picks, NFL Week 7 predictions against the spread, and the farewell to a U.S. soccer star. The post Episode 75: NFL – New York Giants at Dallas appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on the Major League Baseball playoffs so far, as the ALCS and NLCS are about to begin. Who will advance between the Royals/Orioles and the Giants/Cardinals? How was last week’s college football season as wild as it was? Also, NCAAF Week 7 picks, NFL Week 6 predictions against the The post Episode 74: NCAAF – Auburn at Mississippi State appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter is ashamed of Michigan, as his alma mater has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, regarding player safety this week. Meanwhile, Joel comes to terms with the elimination of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the MLB playoffs. Which teams have the best chance of making the World Series? Also, NCAAF Week 6 The post Episode 73: NFL – Cincinnati at New England appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on Roger Goodell’s poor press conference. Is there any way that the NFL can repair its image? Also, NCAAF Week 5 picks, NFL Week 4 predictions against the spread, and the MLB regular season is coming to a close. QUICK HITS – Roger Goodell press conference goes over poorly The post Episode 72: NCAAF – Minnesota at Michigan appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on the NFL’s public image tailspin. Also, what teams have clinched MLB playoff spots? Also, NCAAF Week 4 picks, NFL Week 3 predictions against the spread, and the odd, blooper-like stories from the last week of college football. QUICK HITS – NFL public image in a tailspin – Angels, The post Episode 71: NFL – Denver at Seattle appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their take on Ray Rice’s release and suspension from the NFL for his domestic abuse incident. Is Roger Goodell’s job on the line? Also, NCAAF Week 3 picks, NFL Week 2 predictions against the spread, and the Atlanta Hawks are up for sale. QUICK HITS – Ray Rice released/suspended indefinitely – The post Episode 70: NCAAF – Georgia at South Carolina appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their NFL predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 2 picks, NFL Week 1 predictions against the spread, and Tony Stewart’s return to NASCAR. QUICK HITS – Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR after tragic accident – MLB Standings – Seahawks rout Packers 36-16 in first NFL game of the year The post Episode 69: NFL 2014 Predictions appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

Peter and Joel give their college football predictions for the 2014 season. Also, NCAAF Week 1 predictions and rumors of NHL expansion circulate. QUICK HITS – NFL changes domestic abuse punishment policy – Sam Bradford tears ACL, out for year – Talk of NHL expansion: Seattle, Las Vegas, Toronto, Quebec City – Rob Manfred to The post Episode 68: College Football 2014 Predictions appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Djokovic and Kvitova win Wimbledon – Rory McIlroy wins The Open Championship – Ruling: Shelly Sterling can sell the Clippers to Steve Ballmer – MLB Trading Deadline: Price to Tigers, Lester to A’s, Lackey to Cards – Paul George breaks leg in FIBA scrimmage RED ZONE 20: NFL suspends Ray Rice two The post Episode 67: Predicting the Cavaliers’ Success appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – Jason Kidd traded, to become coach of the Bucks – Miami Heat “Big 3″ opt out of deals – NBA Draft 2014 RED ZONE 20: Wimbledon finals soon under way MAKE THE PLAY: Who wins the men’s and women’s draw? 10: MLB All-Star break approaching MAKE THE PLAY: Will there be a The post Episode 66: Predicting the MLB All-Star Break appeared first on Down the Sidelines.

QUICK HITS – California Chrome falls short – Nadal, Sharapova win French Open – Martin Kaymer wins U.S. Open wire-to-wire, by 8 strokes – Tony Gwynn passes away at 54 from cancer – U.S. Patent Office cancels “Redskins” trademark – Joel Embiid having surgery on foot, in week before NBA draft RED ZONE 20: Los The post Episode 65: Predicting the World Cup appeared first on Down the Sidelines.