A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray

The New York Giants had a chance to take control of the NFC East — and let it slip away! Maggie Gray welcomes her former executive producer EJ Stewart, now an on-air personality at WFAN and host of the Orange and Blue Bloods Podcast, for a jam-packed episode of A Must Win Game. From the Giants' costly mistakes to major NFL quarterback questions, the future of the College Football Playoff and some unexpected sports-meets-pop-culture debates, there's plenty to get into!🔵 **NEW YORK GIANTS: STOCK DOWN!**The Giants had a golden opportunity to build a commanding lead in the NFC East, but costly mistakes against Washington turned a potential statement win into a devastating loss. Now the door is open for Washington and Dallas to make a move. Did New York completely blow its opportunity?🏈 **WOULD TEAMS LINE UP FOR JUSTIN HERBERT?**The Chargers quarterback is having a terrible season with a winless team. But if Herbert were available in a trade, would he become one of the most sought-after quarterbacks in the NFL? Maggie and EJ debate his value and what teams might be willing to give up for him.🏆 **COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: 24 TEAMS OR 12?**Is expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams actually an improvement? Maggie and EJ debate whether a bigger tournament creates a better postseason or waters down the competition.🚨 **COULD LAMAR JACKSON BE TRADED?**With Lamar Jackson entering the final year of his contract and carrying a massive salary-cap hit, could Baltimore consider moving on from its superstar quarterback this offseason? Maggie and EJ examine the possibilities.🎬 **SPORTS MEETS POP CULTURE!**Steph Curry stands up for his wife Ayesha as she stars in a new movie. Jalen Brunson gets a chance to show off his acting chops on SNL and Law & Order. And could Sam Hartman be the next great Bachelor?Plus, Maggie reunites with her former executive producer EJ Stewart for plenty of sports opinions, debates and fun.Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, college football debates, sports news and the conversations you won't hear anywhere else!time codes1:48 The New York Giants blew it against the Washington Commanders7:29 Jim Harbaugh seemed to care more about a trade being rescinded than his team being 0-8!11:37 How many teams would trade for Justin Herbert? 14:42 DRAFTKINGS!17:15 Will a 24 team College Football Playoff be the best or worst thing for college football?23:26 Will the Ravens trade Lamar Jackson? What if he ends up on the LA Rams with Sean McVay? 27:01 Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is the least fun NBA beef ever30:29 Steph Curry calls out the critics of his wife Ayesha, but will it lead to more trolls getting under his skin? 33:04 Jalen Brunson on SNL and Law and Order:SVU. 35:52 Will Sam Hartman be good on The Bachelor? Did they call Jimmy Garoppolo first? 38:20 DRAFTKINGS MATCHUP BREAKDOWN #MaggieGray #EJStewart #NewYorkGiants #JustinHerbert #LamarJackson #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL stock up and stock down! The Minnesota Vikings are scrambling to fix their quarterback situation, Fernando Mendoza is being thrown into a brutal stretch of the Las Vegas Raiders' schedule, and the Chicago Bears are looking like legitimate Super Bowl contenders after a major trade. Who deserves the biggest praise — and who is making the biggest mistakes?On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie welcomes her former co-host and current host of **Not So Fast on NBC Sports NOW**, Andrew Perloff, to break down the biggest winners and losers across the NFL and college football.📉 **STOCK DOWN: DID KEVIN O’CONNELL CREATE THE VIKINGS' QUARTERBACK MESS?** The Vikings traded away JJ McCarthy and now find themselves having to bring Kirk Cousins back into the picture. How much responsibility falls on head coach Kevin O’Connell for the team's quarterback chaos?📉 **STOCK DOWN: IS FERNANDO MENDOZA BEING SET UP TO FAIL IN LAS VEGAS?** Mendoza is being thrown into the starting job with the Raiders at a particularly difficult point in the schedule. With defenses like Seattle and Denver ahead, is this the worst possible time for the rookie quarterback to take over?📈 **STOCK UP: HOWIE ROSEMAN IS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE.** The Eagles GM has been moving players and accumulating valuable draft capital during what has become a lost season. Is Roseman already positioning Philadelphia for a major comeback?📈 **STOCK UP: ARE THE CHICAGO BEARS SUPER BOWL CONTENDERS?** The Bears made a major move by trading for Jeffrey Simmons. Is this the kind of addition that can take Chicago from playoff hopeful to legitimate Super Bowl contender?📉 **STOCK DOWN: THE RISE OF CELEBRITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES.** NC State considered former NFL quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Philip Rivers before ultimately choosing Rivers, despite his lack of coaching experience. Are college programs prioritizing headlines, star power and fundraising over actual coaching ability?🏈 **DOES COLLEGE FOOTBALL REALLY HAVE 24 GOOD TEAMS?** With discussion of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, Maggie and Andrew debate whether there are enough quality programs to justify an even bigger postseason — or whether expanding the field would dilute the competition.From NFL quarterback chaos and big trades to the changing business of college football and the future of the playoff, Maggie and Andrew aren't holding back.time codes1:17 Kevin O'Connell is responsible for the quarterback mess with the minnesota vikings5:30 Fernando Mendoza is taking over as the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback as they're about to face tough defenses7:35 Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles is using this lost season to stock pile draft picks11:51 Perloff underestimated the Chicago Bears as Super Bowl contenders12:50 DRAFTKINGS!15:09 Phillip Rivers is taking over as NC State's head coach but will this work?18:46 the college football playoff is expanding to 24 teams, but are 24 teams worthy? 21:23 Is Arch Manning going to end up on the Philadelphia Eagles? Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, college football debate, sports news and strong opinions! #NFL #CollegeFootball #KevinOConnell #FernandoMendoza #ChicagoBears #A MustWinGame Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL's Week 9 action brought some shocking performances, questionable coaching decisions and teams heading in the wrong direction. From the Patriots' no-show against the Green Bay Packers to the Cleveland Browns' costly overtime decision, which teams are in trouble and who's starting to turn things around?On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie reacts to six major NFL storylines and hands out her latest stock up and stock down grades.🏈 **WHY DID THE PATRIOTS NO-SHOW AGAINST THE PACKERS?** New England had a chance to make a statement but got thoroughly outplayed by Green Bay. Maggie examines what went wrong for the Patriots.🏈 **WHY DID THE BROWNS GO FOR TWO AGAINST THE SAINTS?** Cleveland had the opportunity to play for a tie in a crowded AFC North, but head coach Todd Monken went for the win and the Browns lost. Was that the wrong call, especially with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback?🏈 **WHY ARE THE VIKINGS ALREADY LOOKING FOR ANOTHER QUARTERBACK?** Minnesota is reportedly exploring its options after moving on from JJ McCarthy, a quarterback it selected in the top 10 just a few weeks ago. Would Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith or Daniel Jones really be better options?🏈 **STOCK DOWN: JIM HARBAUGH AND THE CHARGERS** Los Angeles is now 0-8, and Maggie believes Harbaugh's refusal to make a change at offensive coordinator has wasted another season of Justin Herbert's career. How much longer can this continue?🏈 **STOCK UP: THE LOS ANGELES RAMS** The Rams finally move above .500, and the return of Myles Garrett gives their defense another reason to be excited. Garrett made an immediate impact with three sacks. Are the Rams becoming a team to watch?🏈 **WHAT WILL HOWIE ROSEMAN DO AT THE TRADE DEADLINE?** The Eagles have lost seven straight, and Maggie is curious what Philadelphia's respected general manager has up his sleeve. Roseman has a reputation for making unexpected moves. Could he have another surprise in store?From bad coaching decisions to quarterback questions and teams searching for answers, Maggie breaks down the biggest NFL storylines coming out of Week 9.time codes1:10 The New england patriots were embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers at home, with Patriots legends in the building. 6:33 the Cleveland Browns going for a 2pt conversion in overtime against the Saints made no sense. play for the tie. 11:20 the Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts, but somehow they looked worse than ever14:28 The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly looking to trade for a QB at the deadline even though they traded away JJ McCarthy earlier this season?!18:35 DRAFTKINGS!21:39 Jim Harbaugh has wasted a year of Justin Herbert's career27:20 the Los Angeles Rams are finally above .500 and Myles Garrett is back 30:03 The Philadelphia Eagles have lost seven straight games, what surprises does Howie Roseman have for the trade deadline? 31:38 JJ McCarthy showed his toughness against Philly33:42 Patrick Mahomes is tough too 34:46 what its like to see friends from your childhood when have literally no idea what they have been up toSubscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, strong sports opinions, weekly reactions and more.#NFL #NFLWeek9 #JustinHerbert #JJMcCarthy #PhiladelphiaEagles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have the Dallas Cowboys finally hit rock bottom? After a devastating loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Cowboys are facing serious questions about the direction of the franchise. From Jerry Jones doubling down on his approach to a struggling coaching staff and a defense that's taken a step backward, is there any reason to believe things will get better in Dallas?On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie welcomes RJ Ochoa of **Blogging the Boys**, a website dedicated to covering the Dallas Cowboys, to break down five major storylines surrounding America's Team.🏈 **HAVE THE COWBOYS FINALLY HIT ROCK BOTTOM?** After another frustrating loss, Maggie and RJ examine just how far this franchise has fallen and whether the problems run deeper than what's happening on the field.🏈 **IS JERRY JONES UNDERMINING HIS COACHES?** Jones continues to resist paying top dollar for coaches and doubled down on that position this week. Is his approach making it harder for the Cowboys' coaching staff to succeed?🏈 **WHAT HAPPENED TO BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER?** The Cowboys head coach has appeared to experience a crisis of confidence. Maggie and RJ discuss what has changed and whether Schottenheimer is the right person to lead this team.🏈 **CAN THE COWBOYS FIX THEIR DEFENSE?** Dallas has actually gotten worse defensively under new coordinator Christian Parker. Will the Cowboys give him time to learn on the job, or will they look for a replacement after the season?🏈 **WHAT ROLE DOES DAK PRESCOTT PLAY IN THE COWBOYS' STRUGGLES?** How much responsibility belongs to the quarterback, and how much of Dallas' dysfunction is beyond his control? Plus, what do Cowboys fans think about the very public fallout between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, his Monday Night Football broadcast partner?From Jerry Jones' leadership to the future of the coaching staff, the Cowboys' defensive struggles and the Aikman-Buck drama, Maggie and RJ take a hard look at a franchise searching for answers.time codes2:04 have the Dallas Cowboys hit rock bottom?3:45 How owner Jerry Jones has undermined his own coaching staff including head coach Brian Schottenheimer8:31 Jerry Jones won't pay market prices, nor give up control to get a head coach at the top of the profession12:37 Brian Schottenheimer's crisis of confidence16:26 What should the Cowboys do about struggling first year defensive coordinator Christian Parker20:06 why the Cowboys won't trade George Pickens even if its the right thing to do 24:46 will Cowboys apathy start to set in?25:48 DRAFTKINGS!28:23 How much blame does Dak Prescott deserve as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys30:57 How are Cowboys fans feeling about Troy Aikman's very messy breakup with broadcast partner Joe Buck? 38:06 MATCHUP BREAKDOWN presented by DRAFTKINGSSubscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, strong sports opinions, Cowboys coverage and more.#DallasCowboys #JerryJones #DakPrescott #NFL #AMustWinGame Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notre Dame vs. Miami is one of the biggest games of the college football season, but which team has more to lose? Could a loss leave Notre Dame on the outside looking in when the College Football Playoff field is announced? And what does the matchup mean for the Heisman Trophy race?On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie welcomes Ralph Russo, college football writer for The Athletic and co-host of The Audible podcast, to break down the biggest storylines in college football.🏈 **NOTRE DAME VS. MIAMI: A MUST-WIN GAME?** Ralph explains why this matchup may mean more for Notre Dame, why the Irish could be in danger of missing the College Football Playoff with a loss, and what the game means for the Heisman race.🏈 **CAN OHIO STATE STILL MAKE THE PLAYOFF?** The Buckeyes have lost starting quarterback Julian Sayin and are turning to freshman Luke Fahey. Ralph explains why Ohio State can still be a playoff contender and why USC's win over the Buckeyes comes with an asterisk.🏈 **TEXAS IS COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S MOST INTERESTING TEAM.** The Longhorns face back-to-back road tests against Missouri and LSU. Will these games determine whether Texas is a legitimate national championship contender? And could the results influence whether Arch Manning returns to college or declares for the NFL Draft?🏈 **WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT HEAD COACH AT FLORIDA STATE?** After Mike Norvell's firing, Maggie and Ralph discuss potential candidates and whether former Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher could make sense for a return to Tallahassee.From the College Football Playoff and Heisman race to Arch Manning's future and Florida State's coaching search, this is a can't-miss college football conversation.Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for college football analysis, sports debates and opinions for sports fans.time codes2:01 This is a must win game for Notre Dame vs Miami3:50 what are the Heisman Trophy implications in Notre Dame vs Miami? 6:01 Is Ohio State still a college football playoff and national championship contender now that Julian Sayin is hurt and backup QB Luke Fahey is starting? 8:40 Was USC's win over Ohio State really a program changing victory for head coach Lincoln Riley? 12:00 what is at stake for Texas against their next two opponents, Missouri and LSU, both road games for the Longhorns? 14:07 will these next two games determine if Arch Manning returns to college or declares for the NFL Draft? 15:10 DRAFTKINGS!18:15 Comparing Arch Manning and Josh Allen as two players who can develop on the NFL level.22:46 why Alabama vs LSU could be a college football playoff elimination game? 25:35 Why Jimbo Fisher could replace Mike Norvell at Florida State28:14 is Brian Kelly an option for FSU? 30:19 why this is the year the Big 12 could get two teams in the college football playoff. 31:51 media pundits who are criticizing ESPN's College Gameday are missing a key point. #CollegeFootball #NotreDame #MiamiHurricanes #ArchManning #CFBPlayoff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lamar Jackson returned from injury only to suffer another devastating setback. Now he's facing thumb surgery and a stint on injured reserve. With the AFC North wide open, should the Baltimore Ravens make a move for another quarterback? Maggie Gray has a name in mind: Jacoby Brissett.On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down the biggest storylines and most disappointing performances from NFL Week 8.🏈 **THE RAVENS NEED A QUARTERBACK!** Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve after fracturing his thumb, and Baltimore needs answers. Maggie thinks the Ravens should explore a trade for Jacoby Brissett, who was benched by Arizona before Gardner Minshew led the Cardinals to a win over Dallas. Could Brissett keep Baltimore competitive until Lamar returns?🏈 **THE BENGALS SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED.** Cincinnati pulled out an overtime win over the Tennessee Titans, but a team with Super Bowl aspirations shouldn't need that kind of comeback to beat Tennessee.🏈 **THE FALCONS HAVE NO EXCUSES.** Tampa Bay won without completing a single pass. Maggie explains why Atlanta should be embarrassed by that loss.🏈 **WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE COWBOYS?** Dallas let another game slip away against Arizona. Maggie questions the defense's lack of improvement and Dak Prescott's struggles getting the ball to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.🏈 **IT'S TIME FOR THE JETS TO FIRE AARON GLENN.** Maggie believes every loss is further damaging Glenn's reputation with the franchise and its fans. Wouldn't moving on now be better than allowing him to become a national punchline?From Lamar Jackson's injury to the Cowboys' collapse and the Jets' coaching crisis, Week 8 gave NFL fans plenty to debate.Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, strong opinions and sports talk for sports fans.time codes:59 Lamar Jackson is hurt again and the Baltimore Ravens should trade for a quarterback to keep their season afloat. 4:37 is there an elite team in the AFC North? 6:37 The Cincinnati Bengals are lucky to have beat the Tennessee Titans in Overtime, but they don't look like contenders. 9:02 the Atlanta Falcons should be embarrassed that they lost to a Tampa Bay Bucs team that did not complete a pass. 10:20 the Dallas Cowboys are not serious contenders and blew a huge opportunity in the NFC east after losing at home to the Arizona Cardinals13:45 the worst part about Dallas losing is Jerry Jones won't make a change at coach18:29 DRAFTKINGS!22:02 did the Detroit Lions expose the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North26:44 The Jets lost another close game and Woody Johnson should fire Aaron Glenn so his reputation doesn't suffer anymore#NFL #LamarJackson #BaltimoreRavens #NewYorkJets #AaronGlenn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears just made a BLOCKBUSTER move, trading two future first-round picks to the Tennessee Titans for All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons. But is this the move that makes Chicago a legitimate Super Bowl contender?On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down the biggest storylines in sports, including why 2026 might be the year of the slump buster!🏈 **ARE THE BEARS SUPER BOWL CONTENDERS?** Chicago went all in for Jeffery Simmons, sacrificing two future first-round picks to bring an elite defensive talent to town. Maggie weighs in on whether this blockbuster trade puts the Bears among the NFL's true contenders.🏆 **2026: THE YEAR OF THE SLUMP BUSTER!** The Milwaukee Brewers are the latest team to finally break through, but they're far from alone. From Indiana Hoosiers football and the New York Knicks to the Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Seahawks, Michigan Wolverines basketball, UCLA basketball and the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, Maggie looks at a remarkable year of championship breakthroughs.🏈 **STEELERS VS. BROWNS: WHY PITTSBURGH SHOULD WIN.** Maggie previews the matchup between Pittsburgh and Cleveland and explains why the Steelers appear to have the upper hand.Is Chicago ready to win it all? Is 2026 the greatest year for championship breakthroughs? And will the Steelers take care of business?Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for NFL analysis, sports debates and opinions for sports fans.time codes00:46 The Chicago Bears traded for Jeffrey Simmons. How does he change the chicago defense? 6:45 Why we are seeing so many trades and it's not even the deadline yet? 10:57 the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series and 2026 is officially the year of breaking championship droughts! 13:55 DRAFTKINGS!16:48 MATCHUP BREAKDOWN Cleveland at Pittsburgh#ChicagoBears #NFL #JefferySimmons #Steelers #Sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 The Indianapolis Colts might be the most fascinating team in the NFL right now. After firing their general manager and reportedly exploring major roster changes involving stars like Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, what comes next? Could Arch Manning return to college and enter the 2028 NFL Draft — potentially putting him on a path to Indianapolis, where his uncle Peyton Manning became a legend?On this episode of **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, Maggie breaks down four major sports storylines and challenges the narratives surrounding them.🏈 **ARE THE COLTS SETTING UP FOR ARCH MANNING?** The front-office shakeup, the possibility of more trades and a wild long-term quarterback scenario make Indianapolis a team worth watching.⚾ **WHY DOES JORGE POSADA FEEL UNWELCOME WITH THE YANKEES?** Maggie examines Posada’s comments about staying away from Yankees spring training, the way his playing career ended and his connection to Derek Jeter’s Miami Marlins front office.🏈 **SHOULD WE BELIEVE IN JJ McCARTHY AFTER THE GIANTS’ BIG WIN?** McCarthy played well, and New York responded to John Harbaugh’s criticism of the running backs. But with questions surrounding the Houston Texans, Maggie explains why one impressive performance may not tell the whole story.🏈 **WOULD MIKE TOMLIN REALLY TAKE THE JETS JOB?** If Aaron Glenn is fired, would Tomlin be the right fit? Maggie explains why the stability of Pittsburgh and the dysfunction in New York make this a questionable match — especially if money is the primary selling point.From NFL quarterback futures to Yankees history and the Jets’ coaching situation, Maggie brings strong opinions and honest debate to the stories sports fans are talking about.Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for sports commentary, NFL analysis, baseball debates and more.time codes4:09 The Indianapolis Colts fired their GM and now they are trading away players!5:04 Does Arch Manning stay in college next year and end up in the Draft in 2028 when the Colts have a first round pick? 8:23 I have a theory on why Jorge Posada says he doesn't feel welcome around the Yankees spring training facility. Did something happen when he was working with Derek Jeter in the front office of the Miami Marlins? 11:07 Are the Yankees taking a new approach to how they treat their players? 13:42 DRAFTKINGS!16:26 JJ McCarthy was great against Houston, but let's not get carried away!18:54 has everything really clicked for McCarthy now? 19:16 Something is clearly off about the Texans. Maybe this wasn't the best litmus test for how far the Giants have come. 21:01 The Jets loss was bad for Aaron Glenn, but if he gets fired, I do not think Mike Tomlin is coming to be their savior.#NFL #ArchManning #JJMcCarthy #Yankees #MikeTomlin  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One team is guaranteed to end its championship drought in the World Series. But what about the fans who have been waiting for decades?On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie takes inspiration from the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers World Series matchup — a showdown between two franchises still searching for their first championship — to count down the five saddest championship droughts in sports.From the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Maple Leafs to the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills, these fan bases know what it means to wait, hope and experience heartbreak.🏆 Maggie’s Top 5 Saddest Championship Droughts:5. Seattle Mariners4. Toronto Maple Leafs3. Minnesota Vikings2. Cleveland BrownsBuffalo BillsHonorable mentions:• Gonzaga men’s basketball• Detroit LionsWhich fan base has suffered the most? Are the Buffalo Bills the right choice at No. 1? And will the Rays or Brewers finally deliver a championship to their fans?Drop your ranking in the comments, and subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for sports opinions, compelling debates and the biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college sports.#Sports #BuffaloBills #ChampionshipDrought Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olympic gold medalist, Women’s College World Series champion and softball icon Jennie Finch joins Maggie Gray on **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, a podcast for sports fans!**JENNIE FINCH’S UNBELIEVABLE MLB STORIES:** Jennie reflects on pitching against Major League Baseball hitters and earning the respect of sluggers like Albert Pujols and Barry Bonds. She also shares the story of Alex Rodriguez allegedly refusing to step into the batter’s box against her.**THE JENNIE FINCH EMPOWERMENT AWARD:** Jennie discusses the award’s mission, the importance of inspiring future generations of female athletes, and what it means to be a role model for young girls in sports.**WHY JENNIE IS GLAD SHE MISSED THE NIL ERA:** The softball legend shares a surprising perspective on name, image and likeness in college sports. Could introducing money into the college environment have changed the clubhouse dynamic and affected the success she found at the University of Arizona?**SHOHEI OHTANI AND THE DODGERS:** As a die-hard Dodgers fan, Jennie shares her thoughts on Ohtani and what his future could hold.**THE YANKEES’ ACCOUNTABILITY DEBATE:** Maggie weighs in on Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone’s end-of-season press conferences. Is the Yankees’ leadership aligned in putting the blame on underperforming players after their ALDS exit, rather than taking responsibility themselves?**JAMEIS WINSTON, JJ McCARTHY AND THE GIANTS:** Maggie explains why she believes Winston should keep the starting job and argues that the Week 6 loss to the Saints was on head coach John Harbaugh, citing the decision to move away from the running game and poor clock management.From Olympic softball to MLB legends, college sports and the biggest NFL debates, this episode covers it all.Subscribe to **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray** for sports interviews, NFL analysis, MLB discussion, college sports and bold opinions for fans who love the game.time codes3:12 Hal Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone did season ending press conferences. Hal Steinbrenner thinks that Brian Cashman is doing a great job, has earned a contract extension, and the reason the New York Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS is because the offense was poor. 9:30 Aaron Boone is in the final year of his contact and he's not going to be Mr Nice Guy anymore. Are we getting an edgier Aaron Boone next season? 11:01 JJ McCarthy is replacing Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback of the New York Giants. After watching the game again, John Harbaugh was more at fault for the New York Giants losing to the New Orleans Saints than Jameis Winston. 15:42 DRAFTKINGS MATCHUP BREAKDOWN!22:07 Jennie Finch joins the show! What's it like to meet the young female athletes that she has inspired? 23:02 growing up a Dodger fan and wanting to be an LA Dodger because there were so few female role models in softball28:26 Can Shohei Ohtani continue to pitch and hit without it derailing his career?30:13 what it was like to face Major League Baseball's best hitters? 31:30 What is was like interviewing Barry Bonds, athlete to athlete? 33:06 Alex Rodriguez wouldn't hit against Jennie Finch.35:11 the pressure that came with pitching against Major League Baseball hitters and earning their respect37:11 DRAFTKINGS!40:18 Does Jennie pitch to her children? What kind of sports mom is she? 44:38 how has analytics changed softball? 47:50 Can softball capitalize on a possible MLB lock out?#JennieFinch #Softball #MLB #NIL #NewYorkYankees #NewYorkGiants #MaggieGray Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.