Hour 2 - Penn State was Right to Fire James Franklin + Former Pro Bowl wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh

Rob and Kelvin tell us why they’ve been so disappointed with the play of Shohei Ohtani during the MLB Postseason, explain why Dave Roberts was wrong to pull Blake Snell after the eighth inning in Game 1 of the NLCS, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why the Buffalo Bills need to get more around Josh Allen if they plan on breaking through the Super Bowl glass ceiling, tell us why a pair of ugly wins are just enough to allow Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson time to improve in peace, and discuss why Mike McDaniel (and Tua Tagovailoa?) needs to go in Miami. Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 2 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers, and debate whether Dawn Staley is right when she says we won’t see a female NBA head coach in our lifetimes. Plus, MLBBro.com managing editor JR Gamble answers the tough baseball questions in this week’s edition of Foul or Fair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us why they’ve been so disappointed with the play of Shohei Ohtani during the MLB Postseason, discuss why Mike McDaniel (and Tua Tagovailoa?) needs to go in Miami, and debate whether Dawn Staley is right when she says we won’t see a female NBA head coach in our lifetimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether last night’s game showed that the Kansas City Chiefs are back to being Super Bowl contenders or that the Detroit Lions are nothing but fraudulent front-runners, discuss if it’s time for the New York Jets to move on from quarterback Justin Fields, preview tonight’s NLCS Game 1 between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of all the Monday Night Football and MLB Postseason craziness, tell us why Penn State was wise for firing head coach James Franklin for being unable to win the big games. Plus, former Pro Bowl wide receiver and Up on Game co-host TJ Houshmandzadeh swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin provide up-to-the-minute analysis of the bizarre double-play that took place during Game 1 of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, argue whether Aaron Rodgers deserves MVP consideration for guiding the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 4-1 start. Plus, former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Rich Ohrnberger swings by to discuss why Penn State decided to fire head coach James Franklin mid-season, what’s next for the program after dumping Franklin, the likelihood that Aaron Glenn gets fired or that Justin Fields gets benched soon in New York, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether last night’s game showed that the Kansas City Chiefs are back to being Super Bowl contenders or that the Detroit Lions are nothing but fraudulent front-runners, tell us why Penn State was wise for firing head coach James Franklin for being unable to win the big games, and argue whether Aaron Rodgers deserves MVP consideration for guiding the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 4-1 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses why he still is unimpressed by the Kansas City Chiefs following their big Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions, whether New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made a mistake by throwing his full endorsement behind embattled quarterback Justin Fields, what to make of Tua Tagovailoa’s bizarre comments about a lack of leadership in Miami and what it might mean for head coach Mike McDaniel moving forward, and whether we should believe this bombshell report that Adidas played a role in Penn State’s decision to axe head coach James Franklin on Sunday. Later, J-Mac closes the show with his Best Bets for the Monday Night Football double-header featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons, and the Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles’ general style of winning is conducive to long-term success this season, explain why North Carolina needs to bite the bullet and dump Bill Belichick, and argue with Super Producer Rob G about whether the Arizona Cardinals erred in fining head coach Jonathan Gannon $100k after he put his hands on running back Emari Demercado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.