Mountain West Wire

Discussing the latest news in Mountain West football, basketball, recruiting and also some nonsense with Jeremy Mauss, Matt Kenerly, and others from time to time.

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2018 NFL Draft Preview Show: Mountain West Edition
This latest episode of the Mountain West Wire podcast has Jeremy and Matt talking all things NFL Draft as they relate to the Mountain West. To help the duo out they bring on Justin Melo of USA TODAY's Draft Wire and also Titans Wire to go over the prospects. Melo has spoken with 75-plus prospects and all of the top Mountain West players. We discuss Josh Allen, Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch, Cedrick Wilson and others. Get to know where Melo thinks these players from the league will get drafted. This episode is presented by Republic Wireless which can cut your cell phone bill down from whatever amount you are paying to as little as $15/month for just talk and text and then personalize your data for just $5 per GB. They harness Wi-Fi as much as possible since it is basically everywhere in order to keep your bill low. Plus, some phones can be brought over. http://bit.ly/RepublicWirelessOffer Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page through this link. https://www.patreon.com/MWCwire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Mountain West Football Spring Catch Up Show
Football is Back! Jeremy and Matt are back after a little break since hoops took over the site for a while. The two are going to talk about spring football which is over for some schools and others are in the midst of the whole thing. We will give updates on the league and who is doing what and also how spring football really is sort of dumb, so we help you out on what is important and not important at all. This episode is presented by Republic Wireless which can cut your cell phone bill down from whatever amount you are paying to as little as $15/month for just talk and text and then personalize your data for just $5 per GB. They harness Wi-Fi as much as possible since it is basically everywhere in order to keep your bill low. Plus, some phones can be brought over. http://bit.ly/RepublicWirelessOffer Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page through this link. https://www.patreon.com/MWCwire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Mountain West basketball: Gonzaga stays in WCC,...
Jeremy and Eli are back and audio issues are fixed! There is a lot to get to as this duo talks Mountain West hoops. We start the show talking Gonzaga staying in the West Coast Conference and just maybe they played everyone for leverage. There is also a lot of offseason news such as all three openings in the conference are filled with Fresno State finally making its move. Players are declaring for the NBA Draft and transfer season is here This episode is presented by Seat Geek, if you are heading to a sporting events check their site out for the best prices so you are never ripped off. https://seatgeek.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
59 min
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Nevada's season comes to an end in the Sweet 16
Jeremy and Eli are back to recap the Nevada Wolf Pack and its NCAA Tournament run. Nevada dropped its Reginal Semifinal game to Loyola Chicago, who is now in the Final Four in San Antonio next weekend. We discuss the game, season and other stuff surrounding the Wolf Pack season. There is also some other Mountain West news with coaching staff changes, transfers, players declaring for the NBA Draft and the Gonzaga rumors are hot and heavy. This episode is presented by Seat Geek, if you are heading to an NCAA tournament game then pick up your tickets this way and you get to help out our show. https://seatgeek.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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NCAA Sweet 16 Preview
Jeremy and Eli are back for another podcast and this time we look back at the Nevada Wolf Pack winning its first two games in the NCAA Tournament and in comeback fashion. Those were some amazing games and Nevada became the first team in NCAA Tournament history to trail by nine points in two tourney games and came back to win them. We go over the matchup with Loyola and who this could be a sneaky good game and a well-balanced matchup. Both of Eli and Jeremy make picks for this round and a light projection if the Wolf Pack get to the Elite Eight. Also, we wrap with some coaching news around the Mountain West. This episode is presented by Seat Geek, if you are heading to an NCAA tournament game then pick up your tickets this way and you get to help out our show. https://seatgeek.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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2018 NCAA Tournament Preview
Jeremy and Eli are back for the NCAA Tournament preview which FINALLY features two Mountain West teams for the first time in a while. We discuss Houston vs. San Diego State and Texas vs. Nevada as both are expected to be competitive games on the first weekend of the tournament. We do predict winners from within the league. We also discuss the openings at Fresno State and Utah State, plus toss out a few names who could be of interested for both jobs. This episode is presented by Seat Geek, if you are heading to an NCAA tournament game then pick up your tickets this way and you get to help out our show. https://seatgeek.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
59 min
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Mountain West Basketball Championship Preview
The Mountain West semifinals are in the books and Jeremy and Eli are back to recap Nevada vs. San Diego State game and New Mexico vs. Utah State. The winners were unexpected as the Wolf Pack were boat raced by the Aztecs and the Lobos outmatched the Aggies. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Will BYU be in the Mountain West next year?
Mitch Harper of Cougar Sports Wire joins the show to give his thoughts on if BYU would consider rejoining back up with the Mountain West in a non-football scenario. BYU is mentioned in the San Diego Union-Tribune report that they would be interested in following Gonzaga to a new league but the Cougars are not specifically mentioned as one of the six teams which Craig Thompson is speaking to. Mitch lays out the pros, cons and what scenario it will take for BYU to return to its former league. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Will Gonzaga be in the Mountain West next year?
Will Maupin of Mid Major Madness joins the podcast to give his thoughts on if Gonzaga will join the Mountain West. The better question is what is in it for the Zags to leave the West Coast Conference, a league it has dominated for nearly two decades. Maupin covers the WCC and is a Gonzaga fan first so he has both perspective from reporting on the league and liking the Bulldogs hoops program. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Will Gonzaga and BYU join the Mountain West
Jeremy and Eli are back to talk about potential Mountain West realignment, and on the basketball side. The two teams we discuss as Gonzaga as they are a known team that Craig Thompson is talking to, and then also BYU because they would like to be in the same league as the Zags. To get more info from each side we bring on Will Maupin from Mid Major Madness to talk Gonzaga, and Mitch Harper who covers BYU for multiple outlets.. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Mountain West Tournament Preview
Jeremy and Eli are back to wrap up the last of the regular season for Mountain West hoops. The duo quickly goes over those games that impacted seeding for the conference tournament. Then they dive into the Mountain West bracket by going into projections from KenPom and TeamRankings.com to get a gauge on what teams have a shot to win the conference tournament and snag the Mountain West's auto bid. Of course, there are picks for the championship game and also stupid upset picks what teams could reach this title game. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Mountain West Releases 2018 Football Schedule
Jeremy and Matt are back to talk some offseason football. The two start out with some NFL Combine news and wonder if it is a big deal or not that Josh Allen can throw the ball faster than the legal speed limit. We discuss a bit of the expansion news which has the Mountain West and Gonzaga talking about teaming up. Then the 2018 football schedule comes up and the two talk about the top games, best week, worst week, what games we are anticipating and also how the schedule is better than it has been over the past few years. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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NCAA basketball can fix its current problem wit...
Jeremy and Eli are back to talk some college basketball. The two start out discussing the current situation between the FBI and college hoops which has rocked the sport with the Yahoo Sports report. It mentioned a lot of college basketball players who allegedly received money, food or benefits from agents. This included current San Diego State forward Malik Pope and former UNLV, and current Golden State Warrior, star Patrick McCaw, There is a simple solution to make this FBI thing go away overnight but the NCAA is too scared to pull the trigger. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com   Or just help us out directly through our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=818482 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Overrated/underrated teams by using advanced stats
Jeremy and Matt are back to talk some February college football talk. We get back into some NFL Draft talk featuring a pair of potential first-round picks Josh Allen and Leighton Vander Esch, and maybe a few other Mountain West players who could sneak into the first round. We discuss a little bit of the Bob Davie and New Mexico situation but the main topic is looking at how the very early advanced stats see the Mountain West. We look for who could be overrated and underrated. As the show nears an end the two for some reason talk college football travel and take a deep dive into international college football games. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. www.MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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How many Mountain West teams have a shot at the...
Jeremy and Eli are back for another round of Mountain West hoops. The show starts off talking about the latest in the Colorado State and Larry Eustachy ongoings. The latest is that the two sides have finally met with their legal teams as the investigation is complete. We go over Nevada's lack of depth with the season-ending injury to Lindsey Drew and how that could impact the Wolf Pack the rest of the way. Sleeper teams are a big topic as there are as many as five Mountain West teams that could win the conference tournament. This episode is presented by Nature Box get awesome and healthy snacks delivered each month, and now get 40 percent off of your first order. https://naturebox.com/?afid=affiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=shareasale Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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NFL Draft: Spotlighting San Diego State RB Rash...
This latest episode has Jeremy going solo to talk more NFL Draft, and no it is not all Josh Allen talk. This particular episode is a deep-dive for San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny. Jonah Tuls of NDT Scouting joined the show to talk about a recent piece he wrote about Penny. Tuls is a fan of Penny and describes what makes Penny a quality NFL running back and also what makes a good running back, regardless of size. We do touch on quarterbacks Josh Allen and Nick Stevens, plus some in-depth talk on Boise State wide receiver Cedrick Wilson and Colorado State's Michael Gallup. This episode is presented by Seat Geek. It is a simple way to get tickets to sporting events and at a great price.  seatgeek.com/events/college-football-bowl-games?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Colorado State basketball is on its third coach
Jeremy and Eli are back for another hoops podcast and we keep the conversation going about Colorado State's head coaching position now that in addition to Larry Eustachy being on administrative leave also on leave is Steve Barnes. That left Jase Herl as the interim coach.  We brought on Justin Michael who has covered Colorado State Rams extensively to give his up close thoughts on the coaching situation with the Rams. He provides great insight that is worth following and we are also helping him to get to Las Vegas for the Mountain West tournament now that he is a freelance writer. You can help just by going here and donate a few bucks if you are inclined, or just share the page for awareness. Jeremy and Eli wrap the show talking about the important upcoming games this week in league play and who could make a surprise come March. This episode is presented by Seat Geek. It is a simple way to get tickets to sporting events and at a great price.  seatgeek.com/events/college-football-bowl-games?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Explaining The Bob Davie Situation With Daniel ...
Jeremy is back going solo with a special edition of the Mountain West Wire podcast as we discuss what is going on in the New Mexico athletics department, and specifically with Bob Davie and the football program. We are joined by Daniel Libit of NMFishBowl.com who has been covering Lobos athletics from a big picture view. Libit has been profiled in the New York Times about his efforts which have been labeled as "Watchdogging the Lobos." Libit can be credited with being one of the most aggressive reporters into UNM athletics and the Bob Davie situation specifically. We go over the allegations, the suspension, the appeal by Davie and how this situation is a big picture mess for a broke New Mexico athletic department. This episode is presented by Seat Geek. It is a simple way to get tickets to sporting events and at a great price.  seatgeek.com/events/college-football-bowl-games?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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What is next for Colorado State and Larry Eustachy
This week on the podcast Jeremy and Eli spend a good chunk on the Larry Eustachy situation at Colorado State as the head coach is on administrative leave. The two go over what Eustachy has allegedly done, how this is not the first time it has come up, players speaking for and against him plus Jeremy brings up a name that could be his replacement. We do get into games this week with UNLV's near upset win over Boise State as well as Fresno State's upset win on the road against Wyoming. Next week's games feature a very intriguing slate of games that could shape the seeding for the conference tournament. This episode is presented by Seat Geek. It is a simple way to get tickets to sporting events and at a great price.  seatgeek.com/events/college-football-bowl-games?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cj&utm_campaign=Jeremy+Mauss Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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2018 Quarterback battles, returning production ...
Jeremy and Matt are back to talk a lot about football, who cares it is the offseason. The two go over the big day the Mountain West had at the Senior Bowl where basically every player had a great moment. We also talk about a Bill C. article about returning production.and it points to the Mountain West as having the most returning production for 2018. A little bit of recruiting and Super Bowl talk goes on as well. This episode is presented by eBates. It is a great and super easy way to earn cash back for everyday purchases you make. Sign up today and get $10 bucks from us. https://www.ebates.com/r/JEREMY4754?eeid=35386? Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Wyoming keeps winning at home; SDSU in trouble?
Jeremy and Eli are back to talk the week that was in Mountain West hoops. The big storylines were New Mexico which keeps on winning and is in third place, Wyoming's big home win over Nevada and the nutty BPI which its predictions are all over the place. This episode is presented by eBates. It is a great and super easy way to earn cash back for everyday purchases you make. Sign up today and get $10 bucks from us. https://www.ebates.com/r/JEREMY4754?eeid=35386? Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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2018 Mountain West Football Early Picks & Predi...
Jeremy and Matt are back to give an extremely early picks and predictions for the upcoming 2018 Mountain West football season. We go over a few early lines, our staff's pre-spring rankings and what teams from the Mountain West should be ranked when the preseason polls are released in August. Also, we provide stupid upset picks for the conference title game. This episode is presented by eBates. It is a great and super easy way to earn cash back for everyday purchases you make. Sign up today and get $10 bucks from us. https://www.ebates.com/r/JEREMY4754?eeid=35386? Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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2018 Senior Bowl Preview
Jeremy and Matt are here to preview the 2018 Senior Bowl as it pertains to the Mountain West players. There are eight going to the event. Wyoming QB Josh AllenColorado State WR Michael GallupBoise State WR Cedrick WilsonHawaii Safety Trayvon HendersonSan Diego State FB Nick BawdenSan Diego State RB Rashaad PennyNevada Center Austin CorbettSan Diego State Cornerback Kameron Kelly This episode is presented by eBates. It is a great and super easy way to earn cash back for everyday purchases you make. Sign up today and get $10 bucks from us. https://www.ebates.com/r/JEREMY4754?eeid=35386? Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Senior Bowl Outlook & Early 2018 Mountain West ...
Jeremy and Matt are back to talk about the Senior Bowl which is this week, and no it is not all Josh Allen, and react to what is being said about the eight Mountain West players who are down in Mobile. The second half of the episode has us going in-depth about our early picks for the 2018 season. We go over our 2018 pre-spring rankings, should Fresno State be ranked, a handful of early odds and stupid upset picks picks to win the Mountain West title. This episode is presented by eBates. It is a great and super easy way to earn cash back for everyday purchases you make. Sign up today and get $10 bucks from us. https://www.ebates.com/r/JEREMY4754?eeid=35386? Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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Bleacher Report's Ryan McCrystal on Josh Allen'...
Ryan McCrystal of Bleacher Report joined Jeremy in a special podcast to go over his thoughts on Josh Allen after he did a thorough breakdown of Allen on Twitter. McCrystal is a bit more critical of Allen and does not see him as a first-round pick and ranks the top quarterbacks in the NFL Draft. This episode is presented by eBates. It is a great and super easy way to earn cash back for everyday purchases you make. Sign up today and get $10 bucks from us. https://www.ebates.com/r/JEREMY4754?eeid=35386? Here is our list of complete sponsors. MWCwire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mwwire/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mwwire/support</a>
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