Week 17 is in the books and the playoff picture is LOUD.We break down the AFC + NFC standings going into Week 17, run through the key Week 17 results, then lay out the Week 18 playoff scenarios—including:NFC South “do or die” (Bucs/Panthers/Falcons/Saints outcomes)NFC West battle for the #1 seed (Seattle vs San Francisco)AFC South division race (Jags vs Texans)AFC North winner-take-all (Steelers vs Ravens)Seeding fights in the NFC North / NFC EastDrop your picks in the comments: Who gets the #1 seeds? Who wins the NFC South mess?#NFL #Playoffs #Week17 #Week18 #AFC #NFC
College football’s future is shifting fast.We break down major scheduling news, including Notre Dame and USC Trojans no longer playing annually, a potential Michigan coaching hire, and why Kyle Whittingham remains the gold standard for culture and stability.The transfer portal is already shaking the sport, with an Auburn exodus, Cam Coleman entering the portal, multiple Texas running backs exploring options, and Florida rumored to be negotiating for RB Baugh.We finish with FULL CFP Quarterfinal previews, including:Cotton Bowl – Miami vs Ohio StateOrange Bowl – Oregon vs Texas TechSugar Bowl – Ole Miss vs GeorgiaRose Bowl – Alabama vs IndianaMatchups, strengths, weaknesses, star players, and where each game will be decided.👇 Like, subscribe, and tap in.
NBA Trade deadline talk
Trae and the Hawks
Giannis and the Bucks
Cavs fan discussion
Plus much more....
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The Celebration Bowl delivers an instant classic as South Carolina State storms back to beat PVAMU in overtime. We break down the tale of two halves, elite QB play, WR battles, special teams chaos, and the controversial ending.In college football, we dive into Michigan’s coaching scandal, media coverage, the Florida transfer portal chaos, and reset our CFP Playoff picks.In the NFL, the Falcons shock the Buccaneers with a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback despite 19 penalties. We break down Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts’ historic night, defensive adjustments, pass rush dominance, and why Raheem Morris still needs to go.Plus, a full NFL Around the League playoff picture and division breakdown.00:00 – Intro00:00 – Celebration Bowl Recap20:00 – Michigan Coaching Scandal41:00 – Florida Transfer Portal Chaos47:30 – Falcons Focus01:07:00 – NFL News Around The League01:08:00 – NFC South Chaos01:14:00 – AFC North & NFC North01:53:30 – AFC East & West + NFC East & AFC South02:07:00 – Final Takeaways
HAWKS TALK — FULL WEEK RECAP
The Atlanta Hawks just wrapped up one of their wildest stretches of the season:
• Fell to the Detroit Pistons in an offensive shootout
• Shorthanded squad gets smoked by the LA Clippers
• Jokic and the Denver Nuggets steal a late-game heartbreaker
• Hawks bounce back with REVENGE vs the Washington Wizards
• Much-needed break now on deck for ATL 🦅
We break it all down — rotations, injuries, effort issues, standout performances, and what this mini-reset means for the next stretch of the season.
🏈 NCAAF — Championship Weekend + CFP• CFP Playoff bracket SET• Did the committee get it right?• Conference championships breakdown• Coaching Carousel spinning out of control• Lane Kiffin fallout… everything got MESSY• Tulane, Kentucky, USC, Arkansas, Michigan State all make moves• Orgeron to Tulane?!
🔥 HBCU News Around the Culture• PVAMU wins the SWAC Championship• Coach Tremayne Jackson’s immediate impact• Celebration Bowl set: SCSU vs PVAMU• Southern WBB upsets Arizona & Houston• MVSU beats FAMU again• Albany State in the DII Quarterfinals• Coaching rumor mill: FAMU → Quinn Gray?
NBA Around The League – RUMOR MILL ON FIRE 🔥This episode is loaded — the NBA is pure chaos right now:🏀 R.I.P Elden Campbell — remembering a league legend🏀 CP3 & the Clippers drama heats up again🏀 Giannis Injury Update — what this means for Milwaukee🏀 Trade Rumors Everywhere:• What would a Hawks trade actually look like?• Knicks in the mix again?• Magic déjà vu — Paolo + coaching staff friction• Who gets moved first? Zion? LaMelo? Ja? Trae?• Is Jimmy Butler DONE with Golden State already?🥊 Boxing:• Bud Crawford stripped of WBC title — Floyd warned us years ago…⚾ MLB:• Shoutout Ron Washington — now the Giants infield coach🎾 Tennis:• Coco Gauff becomes highest-paid female athlete for 3rd straight year 👑Full breakdown, real talk, no agendas — just SplashCast energy.
🏈 NFL AROUND THE LEAGUE — FULL BREAKDOWNThe NFL is CHAOS right now and The SplashCast is here to tell the truth. We cover EVERY major storyline from Week 12 — the shakeups, the collapses, the panic alarms, the QB controversies, the playoff picture, and the wildest wins of the season.This is the raw, unfiltered, fan-driven breakdown you won’t get on ESPN.🔥 TOP HEADLINES💥 Seahawks ZERO the Vikings– Is Seattle actually the class of the NFC?– Is JJ McCarthy already DONE in Minnesota?– Should Justin Jefferson force his way OUT?🐎 Broncos Beat Commanders– Are the Broncos quietly elite?– Why Denver is better than their record– Why the Commanders have to blow it up😬 PANIC TIME CHECK — Which Contenders Should Be Worried?We look at the Packers, Lions, Chiefs, Ravens, Eagles, and Colts and ask:✔ Who should panic?✔ Who should relax?✔ Who is FRAUDULENT?✔ Who still has hope?🚨 Ravens Offensive Crisis– Lamar uncomfortable– Derrick Henry falling off a cliff– Zay Flowers disappearing– Same old Baltimore problems😡 The JJ McCarthy MELTDOWN– Not an NFL passer– Vikings mismanagement– “If you draft a bad QB, you deserve what comes next.”📉 Colts Injury Disaster– Daniel Jones should NOT be playing– Texans capitalize– Colts still in the hunt, but barely🔥 Jacoby Brissett Disrespect MUST STOP– Multiple 300+ yard games– One of the best backups in the league– Why teams with struggling QBs should be ashamed💣 Bears Upset Eagles — Philly IMPLOSION– Locker room tension– No chemistry– AJ Brown frustration boiling– OC on the hot seat🚀 Texans Shock the Colts — Again– Houston peaking at the right time– CJ Stroud effect– Playoff run incoming?💀 49ers Whoop Browns– Robert Saleh’s defense is terrifying– Why NO rookie QB is surviving this defense– Shadur’s first “Welcome to the NFL” game🐆 Jaguars Destroy Titans– Trevor Lawrence regression– Liam Coen concerns– Why Jacksonville is fool’s gold⚡ Chargers Beat Raiders– Herbert injury changes everything– Raiders collapse continues🧨 Panthers Upset Rams– Bryce Young turning a corner– Dave Canales system WORKING– “They might win the NFC South…”☠️ Saints Lose to DolphinsWe don’t care.
College Football delivered a FULL week of chaos — and The SplashCast breaks it ALL down. Episode 209's NCAAF segment is loaded with wild coaching moves, rivalry week shakeups, conference championship implications, and straight-up CFP madness.Championship Weekend is set, and nothing is simple:🏆 SEC Championship: Georgia vs Alabama (Again!)– Texas upsets TAMU and chaos follows– Georgia escapes GT– Bama survives Iron Bowl in a miracle finish– Auburn hires USF’s Alex Golesh and raids the staff– How do these games reshape CFP seeding?🏈 Big Ten: Ohio State vs Indiana– Indiana destroys Purdue– Ohio State beats Michigan– Is this the most boring 1v2 ever?– Why this OSU–Indiana matchup could get ugly🔥 Big 12 Drama: BYU vs. Texas Tech– BYU vs Texas Tech rematch– Does the winner get a CFP bye?🏆 ACC Catastrophe:– UVA vs Duke = Worst case scenario for the conference– Miami, GT, and SMU all trick it off– ACC likely eliminated from playoff consideration🌪 American Conference:– Tulane vs North Texas– Florida hires Tulane coach Jon Sumrall– Could Coach O actually be the next Tulane HC?!
Welcome to Episode 209 of The SplashCast Monday Night Raw! Reggie & Norwood are back with your favorite HBCU News Around the Culture, and this week’s segment features HUGE storylines coming out of Rivalry Weekend 👀We start in New Orleans, where the Bayou Classic delivered a certified thriller:🏆 Southern University upsets Grambling 28–27🔥 Led by their third-string running back who erupted for 107 yards and a TD🎭 Grambling blew a 17–7 lead🎉 Southern fans went CRAZY in the DomeAnd as if that wasn’t enough…Southern unofficially announces NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as their next head coach — right after the win. Perfect theater. Perfect timing. Classic HBCU vibes.But that’s not all…🐍 MVSU beats FAMU for the 2nd straight year, this time inside Bragg Memorial Stadium😳 FAMU sitting at 5–7🔥 Coaching change incoming👀 Sources say Albany State’s Quinn Gray — former FAMU QB — is the leading candidateSpeaking of Albany State…💪 Albany State is in the QUARTERFINALS of the Division II Playoffs!Historic run. Culture-shaking moment.Plus:🏅 SWAC Championship set — PVAMU vs Jackson State🏆 Winner advances to face South Carolina State in the Celebration Bowl
ATLANTA FALCONS FOCUS 🏈The Falcons lose to the Jets and it feels like the official nail in the coffin for Raheem Morris.In this Falcons-only breakdown from Episode 209 of SplashCast Monday Night Raw, Reggie and Norwood dive into everything wrong in Flowery Branch right now — from bad special teams, to broken late-game execution, to the rumors Raheem lost the locker room after the Ray-Ray McCloud & Ike Hilliard situation.This is therapy for Falcons fans.💀 “It’s Over… OVER” for Raheem?Why this Jets loss feels like the end of the Raheem eraThe playoff-or-bust expectation that just bustedWhy the vibes are completely gone on the sideline⚰️ Ulbrich the Undertaker (Always the Interim)Jeff Ulbrich’s wild career arc: always the one holding the clipboard when the head coach gets firedWhy he keeps getting dropped into interim rolesIs he part of the long-term solution or just always around the chaos?🚨 Special Teams Disaster (Again)Massive field position swings, muffed punts, and free points for opponentsWhy special teams has quietly cost the Falcons multiple games over the last two years⚙️ Offense: Bijan, Allgeier & Confusing Play DesignBijan nearly touching 200 total yards but the offense still sputteringWhy the end-of-game play calling made NO senseCounters and stretches to Allgeier with no lead blockersOverthinking personnel, underthinking situational football🛡 Defense: Safeties Getting ManipulatedHow teams are using route concepts to toy with the safetiesXavier Watts: ballhawk with great instincts but jumping too many in-breakersThe explosive AD Mitchell play and how it exposed the back end🌱 Rookies & Young Core (The Hope)JPJ, Jalen Walker, Xavier Watts, Arnold Ebiketie, Kaden Ellis, Divine DeabloWhy the bones of this defense are goodWhy the roster isn’t the problem — the decision-making is🔥 Locker Room Rumors: Did Raheem Lose the Team?The Ray-Ray & Ike Hilliard falloutThe social media “he lost the locker room when he did us wrong” momentHow firing a respected assistant mid-season looks to playersWhen guys decide, “Coach doesn’t know what he’s doing” — and stop believing💔 Final Word: Time to Start Over… AgainWhy Reggie & Norwood like the talent but not the leadershipWhy tinkering with the roster is pointless if the coach isn’t the long-term answerThe “we’re just ready for next season” moment every Falcons fan recognizes
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the Mic Check for Episode 209 of The Splash Cast Monday Night Raw! 🎙️Reggie & Norwood are back from Thanksgiving, Bayou Classic, and family time, and we’re opening the show with a full Atlanta Hawks mic check – plus some league-wide talk you don’t want to miss.Make sure you LIKE 👍🏾, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with another hoops fan!🦅 Trae Young Injury Update & Life Without HimLatest on Trae Young’s MCL and what “re-evaluation in two weeks” really meansWhy Norwood doesn’t think he’s even started real basketball activity yetHow the Hawks have actually played pretty well in his absenceWhat “clearance for contact” and ramp-up would look like before Trae returns🏀 Hawks Game Recap – Wizards, Cavs, Sixers, PistonsWizards Game (In-Season Cup L vs DC)Wizards finally get their first Cup win and cook the Hawks 132–113Corey Kispert catching fire, CJ McCollum’s once-a-year nuclear gameAlex Sarr flashing star upside vs a slow KPWhy Reggie calls this a classic “math game” and schedule lossCavs Game – Big Bounce BackHawks beat a higher-seed rival in a game they “weren’t supposed to win”Donovan Mitchell drops 40+, and Hawks still win by letting him cook alone NAW (Nikhil Alexander-Walker) explodes for 30Okongwu’s playmaking (4 assists) and why that changes the offense“Scholarship boys” – Mo Gueye and Vit Krejci impacting every night on cheap dealsSixers Double OT ThrillerCrazy double-OT win vs a full-strength 76ersTyrese Maxey vs Jalen Johnson in crunch timeDyson Daniels with a near triple-double and elite defenseMo Gueye vs Embiid: blocks, effort, and making Embiid madWhy Reggie calls NAW “the best signing of the offseason” (and why Minnesota messed up)Pistons Loss – Jaylen Duren ProblemBack-to-back after double OT, Hawks run out of gas vs DetroitJaylen Duren looking like the best center in the East right nowAdmitting: full-strength Pistons might just be better for nowWhy this is exactly the type of game you needed Trey + KP’s $70M of offense🧬 Player Deep Dive – Hawks Core & Role GuysJalen Johnson as the engine: Draymond-ish usage, transition god, and halfcourt growthOnyeka Okongwu’s new bag: pick-and-pop, short roll passing, soft jumpers & 3sHow running offense through OO unlocks everythingDyson Daniels: elite defender, rebounder, passer… but needs a real scoring bagThat final possession vs Detroit where he had to shoot the layupPorzingis doesn’t belong in the starting lineup – slowing JJ, not playing back-to-backs, constant “stomach hurts” energyLuke Kennard: why asking him to be a ball-handler is criminal & he should be a pure spot-up shooter onlyWhy Mo Gueye and Vit Krejci are exactly what second-apron teams need: low-salary, rotation-level, young contributors
The Falcons marched into New Orleans and dominated the Saints from start to finish – all without Kyle Pitts, Drake London, or Michael Penix. Kirk Cousins stepped in, the offense finally got under center, and suddenly this looked like a completely different team.🏈 The New Orleans takeover – Falcons beatdown & why the Saints are COOKED🏈 Kirk Cousins’ performance – mobility off the Achilles, play action cooking, command of the offense🏈 Zac(k) Robinson’s play-calling shift – under center, real run game, real play action… so why didn’t we do this with Penix?🏈 What the scheme change says about Penix’s development and the “left-handed blind side” excuse🏈 Injury updates – Matt Bergeron’s ankle, Billy Bowman’s Achilles, Divine Deablo’s return🏈 The defense going crazy again – Jalen Walker, JPJ, Xavier Watts, D. Alford, Ruke, Brandon Dorlus, Kaden Ellis, AJ Terrell & Ronnie Harrison all making plays🏈 Falcons now 2nd in the NFL in sacks (!!!) and why that trade for pass rushers was worth the first-round pick🏈 Do we finally have a kicker? Zane Gonzalez from 56 looking automatic and extremely OCD🏈 Can Kirk Cousins save everybody’s job… and is that actually a good thing?🏈 Falcons’ remaining schedule, NFC South standings, and if a late run to steal the division is even realistic🏈 What all of this means long-term for Penix, Raheem Morris, Zac Robinson, and Terry FontenotTap in, hit like, drop a comment with your Falcons pain level (1–10), and subscribe to The SplashCast with Reggie & Norwood for more real, unfiltered Atlanta sports talk. 🦅🌶️
Episode 208 | The SplashCast – HBCU News, CFP Chaos, & NFL Week 12 BreakdownWelcome back to Episode 208 of The SplashCast Monday Night Raw, where we break down everything happening across HBCU football, college football chaos, and another wild NFL weekend. Tap in, hit LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE — you don’t want to miss this one.00:00 – Intro00:00 – HBCU News Around The Culture00:00 – SIAC and CIAA make history00:00 – MEAC & SWAC Breakdown00:00 – CFP Rankings & CFB Chaos00:00 – SEC News00:00 – ACC Wild Week00:00 – Big 10 News00:00 – Big 12 News00:00 – NFL Week 12 Breakdown00:00 – NFC South Updates00:00 – Cowboys Stun Eagles00:00 – Shadur’s First Win00:00 – NFC North Breakdown00:00 – Chiefs, Jags, Ravens, Seahawks00:00 – Closing Remarks
Atlanta Falcons Lose to Carolina...AgainMichael Penix reaggravates Bone BruiseInjury updateDrake London leaves gameInjury updateAlready missing Mike HughesTough Day for Natron BrooksRookies flashing againWhat Now?!?!?Should Terry F be retained?Terry F seat gets warmer after news dropsTrade deadline inactivityQuestionable roster decisions now knowing the severity of the injuryReggie explains why he thought Terry should keep his job……At the timeDarnell Mooney DebacleBroken collarbone Raheem and staff mislead public on severity of the injuryNew Coach Wishlist
Hawks talk -R.I.P Lenny Wilkins (02:30) -Hawks west coast sweep (03:30)**Rotation talk: Mo as the “fire extinguisher,” Dyson’s composure, NAW’s closer run**Jalen and Okungwu: The new dynamic duo**Scrappy comeback vs the Suns-Injury notes: Z (hip), KP (knee), Trey (MCL re-eval) & what changes on return (31:30)-Trade whispers: KP value, rebounding need, guard depth (33:30)-What’s next: Pistons, Spurs, Pelicans—bank the wins (35:30)-Other Basketball News (40:00)** Steph leaves under armour ***The burns wemby and the spurs two nights in a row**Gambling probe reaches Lebrons doorstep**Master P and UNO defeat Tulane and TCU👍 If you’re rocking with the show, smash that Like & Subscribe.#TheSplashCast #atlantahawks #NBA #LennyWilkins #ATL #basketball
Episode 207 of the splashcast is out now!!!
HBCU News Around The Culture (01:00)*Johnson C Smith wins CIAA championship over VUU--VUU gets #3 seed in playoff bracket*Albany State wins SIAC championship over Benedict--#1 seed in DII playoff bracket--Benedict gets at large bidMEAC (04:30)*MEAC Championship set--SCSU get big win over NCCU--Del State beats Howard--Will face each other next week for MEAC Championship-Morgan beats NSUSWAC (09:30)*SWAC Scores--PV clinches SWAC West--Bama State wins 8th game for first in over a decadeCollege Football (17:20)*Top stories in the Top 25 --Tx AM survives after largest 2nd half deficit and comeback in schools history--Bama is upset by Oklahoma--UGA with a statement win over Texas--Notre Dame beats Pitt--GT squeaks out a win over BC--USC beats iowa--Cincinnati upset by arizonaNFL (01:58:00)*Top Stories/Games--Eagles win in a rock fight vs the lions---Eagles Defense is still real when healthy--Rams defeat Seahawks in a thriller--Broncos take down chiefs---Chiefs playoff hopes on life support--Bears lead their division?!?!?---Bears steal one from Vikings---Caleb Williams the magician--Tough Day for McCarthy---JJettas was big annoyed
Episode 206 | The Splash Cast: Monday Night Raw — “Pain, Pride, & Pageantry”
Reggie & Norwood are back for another rollercoaster of heartbreak, hilarity, and hot takes across the world of sports.
From Trae Young’s MCL injury to HBCU rivalry chaos, college football upsets, and Falcons misery, this episode hits every corner of sports culture — raw, unfiltered, and from the culture.
Trae Young OUT (MCL sprain) 😩 – 6–8 weeks
Jalen Johnson’s Draymond-style evolution 🔥
Dyson Daniels & NAW ball-handling struggles 😬
Luke Kennard misused as point guard 🤦♂️
Mo Gueye’s energy off the bench 💪
Porziņģis = 12/10/5 off the bench, but is he worth $25M?
Hawks’ biggest flaws: slow starts, 3PT shooting, and chemistry
Orlando trade rumors 👀
Dodgers defeat Blue Jays in an 18-inning Game 7 classic ⚾️
Ohtani + Yamamoto = $$$ well spent
Freddie Freeman’s leadership, Mookie’s versatility
Drake curse strikes Toronto 😂
Braves hire Walt Weiss as manager — “spinning the block” move 🌀
Rookie of the Year finalist: Drake Baldwin 🐦
Reggie’s rant: “Atlanta gotta stop recycling coaches!”
Delaware State vs Norfolk State = MEAC Classic with 47K fans 🙌
NC Central back on top 💪
SC State edges Morgan State in a thriller
Jackson State humbles FAMU 😬
Bethune Cookman quietly climbing 🌴
Alabama State edges Prairie View in a SWAC showdown
Southern collapses vs Pine Bluff 😭
HBCU Coaching Spotlight: Chennis Berry, TC Taylor, Willie Simmons deserve FBS looks 🧠
Bayou & Florida Classics on deck + band talk 🎺
Georgia 24, Florida 20: Dawgs escape behind Chaz Bowen’s 30-yard TD 🐶
Billy Napier Fired: Florida hits reset again
Lagway flashes but falls short vs UGA defense
Bama, Ole Miss, TAMU, Vandy all rolling — coaching carousel madness
SEC firings reach historic highs 😬
ACC: Tech rolls, Clemson collapses (again), FSU upset shocker
Big Ten: Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana storylines heat up
Big 12: BYU unbeaten, Texas Tech wild win, Colorado crumbles
CFP chaos ahead 👀
Falcons heartbreak: 24–23 loss to Patriots 💔
Drake London’s 9/118/3 TD explosion wasted
Coaching miscues, missed extra point, poor clock management
Michael Penix Jr. learning curve continues
Defense shines: Jalen Walker breakout game 🌟
Around the League:
Ravens humble Dolphins 🐦
Bengals lose shootout to Bears (47–42) 😳
Steelers grind out W 💪
Broncos rolling 😤
Chiefs upset by Bills 😬
Panthers beat Packers (Bryce Young still shaky)
Seahawks & Cowboys trade chaos
League drama: injuries, trades, and QB controversies galore
🏀 Basketball — Hawks Talk⚾ Baseball — World Series Madness🏫 HBCU News Around the Culture🏈 College Football — Week 10 Shakeup🏈 NFL — “Perpetual Pain” Edition
🏈 HBCU NEWS AROUND THE CULTURE
Delaware State stuns North Carolina Central on homecoming — MEAC race now wide open
Alabama State rolling; Southern in crisis; FAMU still alive
Why parity in HBCU football is exactly what the culture needs
🏆 NCAA FOOTBALL – WEEK RECAP
SEC: A&M shocks LSU, Brian Kelly out; Bama survives Mizzou; Lane Kiffin’s next move?
Texas talk: Arch injury scare & Sark’s coaching future
Big Ten: ; Indiana’s rise a fluke? Schedule is still Charmin soft
Big 12: BYU & Texas Tech stay hot, Colorado collapses vs Utah
The Atlanta Falcons just got cooked 34–10 by a 1–6 Dolphins team with Tua half-blinded and Mike McDaniel coaching in cruise control. Reggie and Norwood unload: Raheem’s game management, Zac Robinson’s pistol obsession, why Bijan had nine carries, how the defense is getting schemed by basic flood concepts, and what to fix now.
We hit:
Why this loss is worse than the score
The slow play-in issues (Kirk visibly furious)
Pistol ≠ Pennix (and why it kneecaps the run game)
Cover-3 flooded to death; LB injuries expose everything
Terry’s roster misses (WR depth, DT body, CB room)
What changes must happen before the schedule gets mean