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Can Ohio State football go back-to-back in 2025?
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1:12:50The 2025 college football season has arrived, and Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are making their playoff picks on the final Mark It Down Monday before the Ohio State Buckeyes open the season against Texas on Saturday. The conversation starts by discussing what they think OSU's 12-game regular season record might be and whether t…
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What should we make of performances by Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel vs. Rams: Postgame podcast
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27:48The Browns wrapped up the preseason by beating the Rams on Saturday at Huntington Bank Field. The result doesn't matter, of course, but the quarterback play does. Rookie Dillon Gabriel continued to push for the No. 2 quarterback job while fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders struggled and was visibly frustrated after he didn't get to run a two-minute dril…
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Breaking down an all-time matchup between Ohio State and Texas
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57:48Ohio State and Texas are two of college football's most historic programs, but which has the deeper pool of all-time talent? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis try to figure that out. The trio put together an all-time starting lineup for both schools and will discuss who has the edge where. Thanks for…
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Shedeur Sanders embraces the spotlight and the Browns prepare for their dress rehearsal game
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28:47On Thursday's Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Dan Labbe, Mary Kay Cabot, and Ashley Bastock talk Shedeur Sanders' and his candid response to Dillon Gabriel's entertainer vs. competitor comments, his adjustment to a backup role and how he's keeping things light in the quarterback room. They also discuss the upcoming preseason game, highlighting what …
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How important will Max Strus be to the Cavs winning a championship?
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50:18In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the impact of Max Strus on the Cleveland Cavaliers, focusing on his community involvement, role within the team, and expectations for the upcoming season. They analyze his performance statistics, the importance of team commitment, and the aspirations for a champi…
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Is Ohio State's tight end room the most important offensive position in 2025?
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49:08Ohio State might have the deepest tight end room it's had in quite some time, so what does that mean for how it'll be used? OSU feels it has at least four guys who are game-ready, sparking a debate about the position's value in this offense. Could there be a case that this is the most important room on the offense, given all it's asked to do and al…
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Myles Garrett's speeding fallout, looming roster decisions and approach to Saturday's dress rehearsal
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34:29On Wednesday's epsiode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Dan Labbe, Mary Kay Cabot,and Ashley Bastock talk Myles Garrett, QB decisions and more. Myles Garrett's responsde to speeding ticket: They discuss Myles Garrett's response to questions and debate whether he handled the situation appropriately. Which quarterbacks will play on Saturday: The…
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Are the Cavs accurately rated in the latest version of NBA 2K?
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31:20In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and columnist Jimmy Watkins dive into the world of NBA 2K, discussing player rankings, personal experiences with the game, and the impact of these ratings on the Cleveland Cavaliers. They explore the evolution of the 2K franchise, analyze the rankings of key players, and debate the…
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How Ohio State plans to deploy its secondary for Texas and beyond
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56:29There are two ways to discuss Ohio State's secondary as it prepares for the 2025 season, given the current state of affairs. OSU's has a loaded defensive back room this season, filled with players you can make a case for why they deserve to play. As the season progresses, all of those options are sure to be explored. But playing Texas in Week 1 as …
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How long will Joe Flacco hold onto the Browns starting quarterback job?
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39:47On Tuesday’s Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe delve into everything going on with the Browns asthey prepare for their final preseason game. Joe Flacco as Starting Quarterback Flacco's opportunity: They discuss Flacco's role as the starting quarterback, highlighting concerns about his age and the potential …
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Which dates should be circled on your schedule for the Cavs' 2025-26 season?
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47:57In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands, along with Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins, discuss the Cavs' upcoming season, focusing on their increased national exposure with 24 televised games. They analyze the challenges and opportunities presented by the team's schedule, the impact of streaming platforms on viewership, and …
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Ohio State has named its 2025 starting quarterback, what's next?
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1:07:50Ohio State has finally picked its starting quarterback for the 2025 season Ryan Day announced on Monday that Julian Sayin has won the job, beating out Lincoln Kienholz to do so. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what naming Sayin the starter means. Then they have a conversation about another …
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Joe Flacco wins the Browns’ QB competition: Now what? + Isaiah Bond signs
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49:03It was a newsy Monday and in the latest episode of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dive into the latest developments surrounding the Browns. Joe Flacco Named Starting Quarterback: The Browns officially named Flacco as their starting QB. Mary Kay, Ashley and Dan discuss the evolution of the four-way qu…
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Did Dillon Gabriel make his case on Saturday against the Eagles? Postgame podcast
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1:04:17The Browns won their preseason game on Saturday against the Eagles, 22-13, and Dillon Gabriel was efficient in his first start of the preseason. Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe broke down all elements of the game on the Orange and Brown Talk live postgame podcast. They started by discussing the play of Gabriel and his efficiency running the offense an…
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How many Heisman Trophy candidates are Ohio State’s 2025 roster? Mark It Down Monday
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58:39It’s another Mark It Down Monday, and as the 2025 college football season draws near, it’s time for Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis to check in with some major predictions. In this episode, it’s the Heisman Trophy and Ohio State's recent history of finalists. Since Ryan Day arrived in 2017, OSU has had at least one finalist in all…
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Evaluating Ohio State's 2025 defensive line depth heading into the season
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49:36Ohio State is in the middle of the largest defensive line reload Larry Johnson has probably ever experienced. Not only is Johnson trying to replace the production left behind by four starters now on NFL teams, but he's also looking for new leaders. Johnson is trying to both quickly assemble an inexperienced group for a massive season opener while a…
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Will Quinshon Judkins rejoin the Browns soon + why would they consider signing Isaiah Bond?
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27:39The Browns were the center of controversy on Thursday evening following their second joint practice with the Eagles. Running back Quinshon Judkins won’t be charged in Florida in his domestic violence case and it clears the way for him to return to the Browns soon. Then, shortly after wide receiver Isaiah Bond saw a no-bill returned in his sexual as…
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Can Darius Garland avoid the same mistakes that drove Kyrie Irving out of Cleveland?
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32:43In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins discuss the early careers of NBA players Kyrie Irving and Darius Garland, focusing on their development, expectations, and the impact of playing alongside stars like LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell. They explore how both players had to adjust their habits and routine…
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12 non-Ohio State football games that Buckeye fans should pay attention to in 2025
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1:23:41On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss the most important non-Ohio State games to its fans in 2025. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis take a look around the country, discussing games of different levels of national importance that still matter to OSU. Some of them have a direct impact on their path to a Big Ten title. Ot…
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Shedeur Sanders' oblique injury + recapping Day 1 of Browns-Eagles joint practices
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29:52The Browns first joint practice against the Eagles on Wednesday was overshadowed slightly when rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders washeld out of team drills after suffering an oblique injury early in practice. Itmeans Sanders won’t practice Thursday and is unlikely to get the chance to follow up his strong preseason debut with another good outing i…
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Which champion should return to the Cavs’ bench: Kevin Love or Tristan Thompson?
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39:26In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins delve into the importance of securing the 14th roster spot, evaluating potential candidates like Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson, and the implications of their leadership styles. The conversation also touches on the potential return of LeBron James to Cleveland, and th…
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Analyzing Ohio State football’s 2025 offensive line depth and final battle
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58:18Ohio State has a good problem to have on its offensive line with three weeks until the season-opener. OSU has managed to spend the last nine months and now must answer the most important question: Who are its best five guys? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss who the candidates are to claim a …
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What does the Cavs’ first Christmas Day game since 2017 say about their rise?
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37:59In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cavs' Christmas Day game against the New York Knicks, the significance of this matchup for the franchise, and the expectations surrounding key players like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. The conversation highlights the importance of marquee g…
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Ohio State's quarterback battle and a critical development on the offensive line
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42:29Ohio State could be one step closer to finalizing its 2025 depth chart as it enters its third week of fall camp. Head coach Ryan Day provided an update on the quarterback battle, suggesting that it has similarities to a battle from the past where both players turned out to be pretty good. He also revealed something about the offensive line that cou…
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Browns quarterback battle remains unchanged as they head to Philadelphia
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29:44Some Browns fans wondered if Shedeur Sanders' performance in the preseason opener might shake up the 4-way quarterback competition as they head into a week featuring two joint practices against the Eagles. During Monday's practice, things remained about the same, with Joe Flacco handling most of the first-team reps. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock a…
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Predicting Ohio State’s 2025 first-team All-Americans: Mark It Down Monday
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1:09:55It's another Mark it Down Monday as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss who they think will be the next Ohio State football players to earn trees in Buckeye Grove as first-team All-Americans in 2025 As part of the discussion the three talk: Do the Buckeyes have to players who are locks to get trees in 2025? OSU has constantly …
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How did Shedeur Sanders' performance impact the Browns' QB battle?
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39:46Shedeur Sanders' preseason debut took the NFL world by storm on Friday night. Did it flip the Browns' quarterback competition on its head? Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe looked at the state of the Browns' 4-way competition following an electrifying performance by Sanders against the Panthers. They start by discussing their thoughts on…
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Did Shedeur Sanders make his case Friday night? Postgame podcast
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1:01:44On this postgame edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Lance Reisland and Dan Labbe dig into the Browns' preseason-opening victory against the Carolina Panthers. The main topic for discussion, of course, was rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Dan and Lance get into his performance, his best plays and potential impact this could have on the…
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James Laurinaitis reminds us college football rocks, as do Ohio State's linebackers
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46:13Ohio State football's James Laurinaitis has played in his share of big games. Now, his linebackers are preparing for a marquee season-opening matchup against Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cleveland.com - Advance Local
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