The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Thoughts on game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals

USC is going to be a powerhouse very soon

Nick Saban is losing power and his comments come from fear

Guest: Cuttino Mobley

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The Celtics are clearly the better team

Nick Saban never cared about parity

Preview of Warriors-Mavericks tonight


Guest: Chris Mannix

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Lincoln Riley isn't going to fail at USC

Aaron Rodgers isn't obsessed with football Tomorrows headlines today


Guests: Kareem Jackson, Jason McIntyre

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John gives his take on why Nick Saban went on the attack on Jimbo Fisher over NIL, if Derek Carr will have a case for the Hall of Fame when he retires, and answers listener questions in a Friday Middlekauff Mailbag. 

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First, (3:00), Fake Questions, Real Answers, (3:00) including why more players aren’t speaking out in defense of Phil Mickelson, if Tom Brady is worth his massive broadcasting deal with Fox, if Nick Saban stepped over the in attacking Jimbo Fisher over NIL, if the USFL can survive, why today’s NBA is like the 70’s NBA, and how good USC can be with Jordan Addison.

Then, Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel and Colin discuss Bill Belichick’s influence on (20:00), when he gained Belichick’s trust (24:00), how being a former player is an advantage as a coach (25:00), if the NFL has gotten too pro-offense (27:00), why he wasn’t concerned about Ryan Tannehill’s comments about  mentoring Malik Willis (29:00), what he likes about Willis (30:00), what made Tedy Bruschi so special (34:00), when Derrick Henry became truly dominant (36:00), why he wasn’t interested in college head coaching jobs (38:00), why it was so hard to lose AJ Brown (41:00), and if he has a secret sauce to beating Tom Brady (47:00).

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Chris is joined by the former boxer and current Showtime analyst, Abner Mares, as they discuss Canelo's future, how he should approach his next fight, and how only a select few fighters need to earn the right to fight Canelo. Later, Joshua Buatsi stops by to talk about boxing in the Olympics, and where he views himself in the boxing landscape. #Herd

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The second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown is this Saturday with the 147th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland. Action Network senior writer Sean Zerillo joins his boss Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter to discuss betting on the race from every angle.

Later, they dive into Sean's real passion: Major League Baseball. Simon peppers Sean with loads of questions about the season thus far,  including dead balls, run totals, and fading the New York Yankees. #Herd

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In this Best Of The Herd, Colin sees some issues emerging for the Dallas Mavericks after getting blasted in San Francisco by the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.  Also, it's apparent to Colin that Alabama head football coach Nick Saban wants to have his recruiting cake and eat it, too.  Plus, FOX Sports college football analyst and writer Bruce Feldman joins Colin to reflect on the budding Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher recruiting dispute, what Miami is building under new head coach Mario Cristobal, and what to expect from USC in 2022.  Finally, best-selling author Alan Shipnuck joins the show to discuss Tiger Woods' ongoing recovery from a car accident, Phil Mickelson's gambling habits, and Mickelson's golf league dealings with Saudi Arabia (as detailed in Shipnuck's new book).

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Why the Warriors are playing with a sense of urgency
Nick Saban's comments come off as being manipulative
Colin has some good advice for Baker Mayfield
Why the Celtics needs to win it all this year

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College football will be fine, people need to relax
Update on the PGA Championship

Guests: LeSean McCoy, Alan Shipnuck

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Draymond Green breaks down Game 1 between the Warriors and Mavericks, Jimmy Butler's impressive effort in Game 1 against the Celtics, and answers some mailbag questions. #Herd

Produced by: Jackson Safon

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Colin recognizes the Boston Celtics--down two key players--simply ran out of gas after a stellar first half against the Miami Heat in the first tilt of the Eastern Conference Finals. Also, Colin fully supports the newly agreed-upon equal split of bonuses between the US Women's National Soccer Team and the US Men's National Soccer Team.

FS1's Nick Wright, co-host of "First Things First," drops by to sound off on the NBA Playoffs--including his love of the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. 

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The Celtics simply ran out of gas in game one  vs the Heat

Jimmy Butler has proved you can count on him

You don't necessarily need to be from a big college to be a star

Guest: Nick Wright

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Colin's thoughts on the NBA lottery and draft

Lincoln Riley is a better fit for USC

Guest: Eddie House 

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Previewing game 1 of the Western Conference Finals

Looking at week 1 of the NFL

Guest: Chris Broussard

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First, Colin gives his take on the Heat holding onto home court in the Eastern Conference finals with a Game 1 win against the Celtics. (3:00). 

Then, Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz and Colin discuss Carson's reaction to Colts Owner Jim Irsay’s public criticism following the Week 18 loss to the lowly Jags (12:00), if he takes too many risks (18:00), how he blocks out all the negative noise (21:00), what he expects when he returns to Philly as the enemy (23:00), if it’s an advantage to return to the familiarity of the NFC East (24:00), if Washington is his last chance prove himself as a franchise QB (25:00), how he balances his faith with the dynamics of a locker room (26:00), how he’s approaching learning his second new offense in two years (30:00), if he second guesses anything about last season (32:00), and his first impressions of Washington star wideout Terry McLaurin (38:00).

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The NBA playoffs are heating up, so Chad Millman and pro gambler Simon Hunter of Action Network welcome on two NBA experts to break down the semifinal round. The Boston Celtics take on the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Golden State Warriors tip off against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. These two matchups that are sure to delight fans and gamblers alike, so Action Network analyst Brandon Anderson and Jason Timpf of The Volume Podcast Network's Lakers Tonight podcast provide their analysis on both series and how to approach them from a betting perspective. 

But first, we debut our newest segment: What Are The Odds?

Listeners submitted their wildest coincidences and circumstances. We've selected one and invited on Action's predictive analytics team to break it down from a mathematical perspective. Today's maiden voyage takes us on a journey involving the Dallas Cowboys, Ric Flair, and his famous chop. #Herd

What Are The Odds Segment - 4 min

Western Conference Finals - 11 min

Eastern Conference Finals - 35 min

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Colin gives you three star NBA players you need to build around: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum. Chris Paul hasn't won a title because of two things. Kevin Durant is starting to hold Kyrie Irving accountable for his actions, the Lakers have trapped themselves with Russell Westbrook, and Colin gives you his Post Draft / Post Schedule NFL Predictions.

Guest: Stephen Jackson

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Prediction for the Celtics-Heat series

Colin defends Chris Paul by looking at his entire career

Kevin Durant is finally holding Kyrie Irving accountable 

Guest: Peter King

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Colin gives more NFL predictions 

The Lakers need to move on from Russell Westbrook

Davante Adams took less money to play for the Raiders

Guest: Cedric Ceballos 

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Colin doubles down on defending Chris Paul

Another edition of Buy, Sell, or Hold.

Guest: Stephen Jackson

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John explains the parallel between Chris Paul and James Harden’s postseason failures and some NFL QB’s, why Belichick’s unwillingness to publicly name an OC is a red flag , and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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Jason previews both the Western and Eastern Conference finals.  He breaks down key matchups and gives his predictions for both series. #Herd

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With Colin back in the big chair, he would much rather be the Los Angeles Lakers than the Boston Celtics. It's time to find the next Chris Paul because the basketball gods have rendered a decision that he won't be winning a title with the Phoenix Suns. Plus, another riveting edition of: "Where Colin was Right and Wrong!"

Guest: Antoine Walker

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What should the Suns do now after losing to the Mavericks?

The Celtics brand and how the match up against the Heat

The Sixers should not re-sign James Harden

Guest: Ethan Strauss

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Where Colin was right and wrong

Looking at the NFL schedule

Guest: Eddie Jones

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More on the NBA playoff games over the weekend

Which NFL teams will make the playoffs?

Guest: Antoine Walker

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John ranks the top 5 young QB’s with the most pressure heading into the 2022 season!

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Colin and NBA Insider Ric Bucher discuss the two NBA Sunday Game 7’s, including when the Suns really cost themselves the series (3:00), if they need to make significant offseason moves (7:00), if Golden State can be more effective guarding Luka (14:00), if Giannis will win another title (16:00), if the Heat can win it all (25:00), if the Sixers should sign James Harden to a max deal (28:00), and what Colin was up to in Italy last week.

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Dray reacts to the two crazy Game 7s between the Suns-Mavericks and Celtics-Bucks, previews the conference finals, and answers some mailbag questions. #Herd

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Jason breaks down a wild night of basketball, diving into how the Warriors pulled off a Game 6 win and looking at Tatum and the Celtics’ huge performance to stay alive against dominant Giannis and the Bucks. #Herd

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John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including if the LA sports teams “win now” mentality will come back to bite them in the future, if the Packers are a bigger disappointment than the Celtics in the NBA, what he makes out of the viral video of Tua egregious underthrowing of Tyreek Hill, which NFL player or coach Middlekauff would like to interview, if the Broncos should are overhyped, the final verdict on the Cowboys offseason, if the Giants should try to win now or bottom out, if the Ravens should be getting more Super Bowl buzz, and if Aaron Rodgers or Dak Prescott has the better offensive supporting cast. #herd

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Doug Gottlieb fills in for Colin and reacts to the collapse of 76ers in the playoffs and what this says about James Harden's legacy. He looks at the release of the NFL schedule and lays out why Russell Wilson and the Broncos are primed for a hot start to the season. Plus, NBA Champion Jason Terry joins the show to tell Doug what makes Luka Doncic so special. 

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Doug Gottlieb in for Colin

Sixers lose series – James Harden’s game – Joel Embiid’s comment about Harden 

Now what with James Harden and Doc Rivers? 

NFL Schedule Release 

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Luka carries Mavs to a seventh game with Suns 

Jimmy Butler's comments after the game

Guest: Jason Terry

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Joel Embiid’s comment about Harden 

Now what with James Harden and Doc Rivers? 

Guest: Randy Mueller

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John gives his take on the NFL schedule release, the Tom Brady broadcasting mega deal with Fox, and if Brady could eventually replace Tua in Miami if he has a subpar season.

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Keith Idec is back this week and talks with Chris about last weekend's Canelo-Bivol fight and talks about if Bivol should be getting more respect for his win, should Canelo still be considered the best pound-for-pound boxer, and what we can expect from this weekend's fight between Charlo-Castano. Later, Jaron "Boots" Ennis stops by to talk about his upcoming fight and where he ranks himself as a pound-for-pound boxer. #Herd

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Picking up from last episode, Action Network betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter review all that's happened since the NFL Draft and break it all down, team by team. In this episode they go through every division in the AFC, discussing which teams are rising and which are falling... and most importantly who has betting value right away. Are the Miami Dolphins worth a shot? Why would anybody bank on the Cleveland Browns? And are the Las Vegas Raiders the best value in the conference to win their division? #Herd

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Doug Gottlieb fills in for Colin to talk about the Bucks impressive come from behind win over the Celtics and what Giannis Antetokounmpo has in common with Michael Jordan at this point in his career. He discusses the current state of college sports with the explosion of name, image and likeness money and why there are more issues than people realize. Plus, former NFL scout John Middlekauff joins the show to address the 49ers quarterback situation and if they should be worried about QB Trey Lance. 

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Doug Gottlieb in for Colin

We are underestimating Giannis' dominance

The Warriors were embarrassed last night

The problems with NIL rules

Guest: Frank Isoa

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The Nets took a bite from the forbidden fruit

Giannis is making sure it's not the Celtics time yet

Guest: John Middlekauff

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More on the NBA playoffs

Would the Lakers trade LeBron James?

Guest: John Paul Morosi

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Draymond discusses the crazy finish to the Celtics-Bucks game including why he blames Jayson Tatum for the last Celtics turnover, how he's processing the Warriors getting blown out by the Grizzlies in Game 5, the other Game 5 blowouts, and answers some mailbag questions. #Herd

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Joy Taylor fills in for Colin discussing the 76ers getting crushed by the Heat and who deserves a majority of the blame for their poor performance. She lays out her issues with the NBA's MVP award and why we need to address the criteria of who qualifies for the award. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to share his "NBA Super Star Club" and which players made the exclusive list. 

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Joy Taylor in for Colin

Joy discusses the Sixers blowout loss to the Heat

Did Joel Embiid not winning MVP affect his play?

Embiid should have been the MVP

Guest: Nick Wright

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More on the NBA playoffs

Kyrie Irving responds to the trolls

Guest: Melissa Rohlin

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Ja Morant being injured is a huge break for the Warriors

Joy rates the NFC quarterbacks

Guest: Jonathan Vilma

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Jason Timpf reacts to Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns' Game 5 rout of Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, pushing Dallas to the brink of elimination. He also discusses the poor performances of James Harden and Joel Embiid as the 76ers suffered an embarrassing 120-85 loss to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. #Herd

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The NFL Draft dust has settled, and Action Network betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter are here to break it all down, team by team. In this episode they go through every division in the NFC, discussing which teams are rising and which are falling... and most importantly who has betting value right away. Are Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals worth the risk? Can the Rams repeat as champions? And what was the best part of Action's big pre-Draft party in Las Vegas? #Herd

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