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SVPod: Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs.
Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs. Are the Thunder in trouble? Steve is leaning San Antonio but SVP isn’t so sure. The Knicks have all but wrapped up their series vs. Cleveland, and Kenny Atkinson had some interesting comments the guys have thoughts on. Plus, reaction to Vegas taking a 3-0 lead over Colorado, Wyndham Clark winning the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and NASCAR’s awesome job of honoring Kyle Busch and supporting his family. Finally, SVP’s memorable shoe-shopping experience with his son, Lila’s horse riding success and Steve’s experience seeing nephew Jack graduate from the Naval Academy. | SVPod Approximate Time Codes: (0:00) Intro (0:45) Happy Memorial Day (3:03) The shoes are NOT rooned (4:28) Knicks up 3-0 on Cleveland (5:00) Thoughts on Kenny Atkinson’s comments (9:16) What makes the Knicks great (16:00) DC has turned into a rainforest (17:16) Anything can happen in Dewey beach (19:30) Spurs dominate OKC in game 4 (25:16) On Wemby’s excellence (30:00) Chet is struggling (31:40) Game 5 is a big one (34:46) Knights-Avs reaction (43:16) Stanley Cup Final Gm 1 in Montreal? (45:05) Redd got kicked out (46:22) Who wins: SAS or OKC? (48:28) SVP’s experience getting shoes with his son (58:38) CJ Cup Byron Nelson recap (59:12) NASCAR did a great job supporting Kyle Busch’s family (1:04:48) Nephew Jack’s Naval Academy graduation recap (1:16:08) Lila’s horse riding accomplishment (1:21:13) Emmys are coming up! (1:29:18) Swim season is here (1:32:18) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The American's top teams, and UConn, will look brand new. What happens in 2026?
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We all know Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver, but is he the best “football player” in college or does that go to Malachi Toney? McElroy goes through and lists the Top 10 wide receivers heading into the 2026 season and outside of Smith and Toney you will see other familiar names like Charlie Becker, Ryan Wingo and Duce Robsinson but watch out for Beau Sparks at Texas State and transfers Cam Coleman and Wyatt Young. Keep an eye on Michigan, Notre Dame and Alabama headlining some potential breakout WR players.
We all know Jeremiah Smith is the best wide receiver, but is he the best “football player” in college or does that go to Malachi Toney? McElroy goes through and lists the Top 10 wide receivers heading into the 2026 season and outside of Smith and Toney you will see other familiar names like Charlie Becker, Ryan Wingo and Duce Robsinson but watch out for Beau Sparks at Texas State and transfers Cam Coleman and Wyatt Young. Keep an eye on Michigan, Notre Dame and Alabama headlining some potential breakout WR players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump EO keeps 'national focus' on Army-Navy
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College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
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Final defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams
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Who has won the Heisman and a championship in one season?
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2025 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| North Texas | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Navy | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| East Carolina | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| South Florida | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Army | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Memphis | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| UTSA | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Temple | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Rice | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| UAB | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Tulsa | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-8 | 1-11 |
