Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt lost to Iowa...in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Years Eve. This should've been Diego Pavia final game of his collegiate career...but Diego Pavia and 26 other college athletes are suing the NCAA...demanding to be allowed to play in the 2026 and 2027 season. We discuss Diego Pavia and college athletes...refusing to leave college. We explain why the NCAA is at a crossroads...and has to decide whether they're college sports or semi-professional sports. We explain why Diego Pavia doesn't want to leave college football...and how the current NIL system is setting college athletes up for failure. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

CNN star Scott Jennings continues to create controversy...with his nightly appearances on Abby Phillip primetime show. Earlier this week...Scott Jennings instigated an argument that unintentionally busted his CNN colleagues in a blatant lie. We reveal and react to this CNN segment with Scott Jennings. We discuss the ongoing decline at CNN...and reveal CNN ratings for 2025. We explain why CNN ratings continue to struggle...and question whether changes will be made to CNN primetime lineup in 2026. USE PROMO CODE BTL10 TO SAVE 10% WITH EDIBLE PETALE: https://ediblepetale.com

College bowl season has been underway for over two weeks...and attendance has drastically declined compared to last year. With 24 bowl games completed as of December 30th...most of these games were played in half-empty stadiums. We reveal and react to attendance for college bowl games. We discuss the oversaturation of bowl games...which led to rising levels of disinterest with college football fans. We also explain why players and coaches are no longer interested in bowl games...and question why bowl season continues with minimal interest. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com

Tim Walz continues to deal with the fallout...from a massive fraud scandal in Minnesota. Over the weekend...Nick Shirley released video footage of potential fraud in Minnesota. According to Nick Shirley...he was able to uncover over $100 million in potential fraud in one day. We discuss the ongoing scandal in Minnesota...and the subsequent response from Tim Walz. We explain why this scandal is monumental for Donald Trump. We discuss Republicans talking a good game without action...and explain why it's critical for Donald Trump to set the tone with Tim Walz. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Arkansas coach John Calipari issued a stern warning to college basketball this weekend...as college basketball continues to struggle. NIL is destroying college basketball...and John Calipari believes it's setting up college athletes for failure. We reveal and react to the warning from John Calipari. We discuss the massive influx of NIL money in college basketball...and explain how major programs are losing millions of dollars. We also explain why the current NIL system is unsustainable...and why college athletes are negatively impacted the most from NIL. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers...were in the primetime window on Christmas Day. During the playing of the national anthem...LeBron James upset NBA fans by practicing his golf swing. We reveal and react to LeBron James...disrespecting the national anthem. We discuss the pending retirement of LeBron James...and explain why LeBron James is no longer the face of the NBA. We question whether LeBron James is struggling with his decline...and explain why LeBron James is no longer needed by the NBA. GET AN EXCLUSIVE PAIR OF BLACK LABEL MAGA BOOTS FROM MAGA TRENDZ: https://trumptrendz.com

ESPN star Rece Davis refused to hold back this week...when discussing Johnny Manziel and his failure to show up to his appearance on College Gameday from Texas A&M. Rece Davis questioned Johnny Manziel claims that he was sick...and Rece Davis insinuated that Johnny Manziel missed his ESPN appearance due to selfish reasons. We commend Rece Davis for calling out Johnny Manziel. We discuss the tragic decline of Johnny Manziel...and how Johnny Manziel threw away his career over partying. We also discuss the future of Johnny Manziel...and explain why Johnny Manziel could end up like Ric Flair. USE PROMO CODE BTL10 TO SAVE 10% WITH THE EDIBLE PETALE: https://ediblepetale.com

Disney recently released the latest film in the Avatar franchise...directed by James Cameron. Avatar: Fire & Ash was released a couple of weeks ago...and the James Cameron directed film struggled during its opening weekend at the box office. We reveal and react to the box office numbers...for Avatar: Fire & Ash. We discuss the ongoing struggles for Disney and Hollywood...and how Hollywood struggles are impacting the economy in California. We compare Hollywood to the music industry...and explain why technological advances are dismantling the movie industry. We also question whether Hollywood can survive...with an audience conditioned to believe that content should be free. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH DROP-IT WINE: https://dropitwine.com

Jimmy Kimmel was chosen by Channel 4 in England...to deliver the alternate Christmas message this year. During his speech...Jimmy Kimmel complained about the mythical tyranny in America...and Jimmy Kimmel also insulted Americans during the speech. We reveal and react to Jimmy Kimmel Christmas speech. We dispute Jimmy Kimmel claims that...fascism is thriving in America. We also discuss the irony of Jimmy Kimmel complaining about American tyranny...when freedom of speech isn't allowed in England. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com

Keith Olbermann was clearly lonely...and spending Christmas Eve by himself. While the rest of America was enjoying time with friends and family...Keith Olbermann unleashed a barrage of tweets on Twitter...where Keith Olbermann unleashed an unhinged tirade on Donald Trump. We reveal and react to Keith Olbermann maniacally tweeting on Christmas. We discuss the ongoing misery of Keith Olbermann...and his ongoing obsession with Donald Trump. We also discuss the loneliness epidemic in America...and explain why Keith Olbermann is the end result of decades of loneliness. USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

College football playoff ratings saw drastic declines last weekend...as the NFL overshadowed the unappealing matchups college football offered. Unfortunately for mid-major programs like Tulane and JMU...this likely means they will never qualify for the college football playoffs again. We reveal and react to college football playoff ratings. We question why the NCAA and the networks...refused to compete with the NFL by broadcasting unappealing matchups. We also explain why the NFL is prevented from dominating college football during the regular season...and discuss how the government prevents the NFL from their own greed. USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Jasmine Crockett announced last month that...she would be running for Senate in the state of Texas. In the weeks since her announcement...Jasmine Crockett has failed to talk about policy and solutions. Over the weekend...MSNOW gave Jasmine Crockett the opportunity to explain her platform...and Jasmine Crockett proved she's not qualified to be a Senator. We reveal and react to Jasmine Crockett segment on MSNOW. We dispute Jasmine Crockett claim that...higher minimum wage would boost the economy. We discuss how mandatory minimum wage destroyed jobs in California...and why Jasmine Crockett and Gavin Newsom aren't qualified to fix the economy. USE PROMO CODE BTL20 TO SAVE 20% WITH DROP-IT WINE: https://dropitwine.com

Hunter Biden sat down for an interview with Shawn Ryan on Monday. During the interview...Hunter Biden unloaded on his father Joe Biden and his many failures while in the White House. We reveal and react to Shawn Ryan interview with Hunter Biden. We discuss Hunter Biden criticizing Joe Biden on illegal immigration...and his embarrassing withdrawal from Afghanistan. We question why Hunter Biden is publicly betraying Joe Biden...and provide a possible explanation as to why Hunter Biden is criticizing Joe Biden. USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly frustrated with his temporary contract extension from ABC. According to the Enquirer...Jimmy Kimmel is preparing for life after late-night TV...as ABC seems to be getting out of the business of late-night. We discuss the ongoing decline of late-night TV. We also discuss Bowen Yang abruptly quitting Saturday Night Live...and explain how Bowen Yang departure is a reflection of SNL declining relevance. We explain why late-night TV and SNL is struggling...and why SNL is likely to be cancelled. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com

Johnny Manziel was scheduled to appear on College Gameday Saturday morning...as ESPN was broadcasting live from Texas A&M. Unfortunately...ESPN frantically replaced Johnny Manziel with Alex Caruso without explanation...because Johnny Manziel failed to show up. We discuss Johnny Manziel no-showing College Gameday...and ESPN failing to explain his absence. We explain why Johnny Manziel was likely hungover from attending the Jake Paul fight in Miami...which caused Johnny Manziel to skip his commitment to ESPN. We also explain why we feel bad for Johnny Manziel...and discuss Johnny Manziel being his own worst enemy. USE PROMO CODE BTL10 TO SAVE 10% WITH EDIBLE PETALE: https://ediblepetale.com

The college football playoffs began this weekend...with the first round of games. Unfortunately...the college football playoffs were uncompetitive and boring...and it also proved that mid-major programs like Tulane and James Madison do not belong at this level. We discuss the first round of the college football playoffs. We question the NCAA for excluding Notre Dame over strength of schedule...while including uncompetitive teams like Tulane and James Madison. We explain why mid-major programs don't belong in the playoffs...and offer a solution to fix the college football playoffs. USE PROMO CODE BTL35 TO SAVE 35% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Adam Silver has allowed the NBA to embrace gambling...which has caused constant issues between NBA players and fans. Losing gamblers constantly berate NBA players...causing altercations that could escalate. Adam Silver has decided to address the problem...and the NBA will be removing overly aggressive gamblers from the arena...and potentially banning them for life. We react to the NBA newest policy...and explain why it highlights the abundant hypocrisy in the NBA. We discuss the NBA imploring their fans to gamble...and now punishing those same fans for doing so. We also provide a solution to the NBA problem...and explain why the league should disassociate itself from gambling. BOOST YOUR PETS IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH SUPPLEMENTS FROM PET CLUB 24/7: https://myimmunedefense.com

Puka Nacua is rapidly becoming one of the biggest stars in the NFL...but Puka Nacua has endured a brutal week from a PR perspective. Earlier this week...Puka Nacua was accused of antisemitism for participating in a hand gesture. Now...Puka Nacua is drawing the ire of Roger Goodell and the NFL front office by criticizing NFL referees. We discuss the ongoing problems with Puka Nacua. We compare Puka Nacua to Ja Morant...and explain how leagues can destroy your career. We defend Puka Nacua against the allegations of antisemitism...and explain why Puka Nacua needs to stay off social media. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

Ohio head coach Brian Smith was fired this week...for allegedly having a relationship with an undergrad student. Brian Smith was allegedly having an extramarital affair...but the University of Ohio also fired Brian Smith for consistently drinking on the job. We discuss the ongoing scandal at the University of Ohio...that resulted in Brian Smith getting fired. We question why head coaches continue to risk their career...to engage in extramarital affairs. We also explain why collegiate coaches are held to a different standard...and why Ohio was justified in firing Brian Smith. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

The NFL will be without Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs...for the first time in years. The injury to Patrick Mahomes could expose...one of the biggest problems in the NFL. We discuss the ongoing decline of play at quarterback in the NFL. We explain why the Indianapolis Colts called Phillip Rivers out of retirement...to save their season. We discuss Phillip Rivers being more qualified than available free agent quarterbacks...and explain why modern NFL quarterbacks are struggling. We also explain the reason the NFL is in decline...and question whether a solution is available. USE PROMO CODE BTL30 TO SAVE 30% WITH FLUFFERNOGGIN: https://fluffernoggin.com