Call it a fool's errand or even a suicide mission, but with the Browns about to kick off their most highly anticipated season in years, the guys this week are going for the power of positivity and looking back on their favorite Browns moments from the past two decades. Sure, we've seen a lot—*a LOT*—of bad football since the franchise was relaunched in 1999. But along the way, we also got Phil Dawson bouncing a field goal off the stanchion in a victory at Baltimore, bear hugs with stadium ushers and high-fives with strangers in bars, a chaotic classic in the snow, memorable games with future wives and in-laws, and of course "Run, William, run!"
So, before the 2019 campaign kicks off on Sunday, kick back and enjoy the good times from the past 20 years, even if they have been few and far between.
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Down 15 points at the half to the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors. Playing without Kyle Korver, Larry Nance, Tristan Thompson, Rodney Hood, Cedi Osman and head coach Ty Lue. At another point in the season, this was the kind of night in which the Cavs would unravel. But on Wednesday, LeBron James and Co. had different ideas. The guys discuss one of the team’s most stirring wins of the year, as well as Kevin Love’s return to the lineup, the surprising emergence of Ante Zizic and what’s left of the regular season. After a number of false starts, is this finally the time the Cavs turn the corner? … Plus: Appreciating Joe Thomas’ incredible playing career at one of football’s most hard-to-appreciate positions, a quick survey of the latest buzz around the NFL draft, and a shout-out to the UMBC Retrievers for ridding March Madness of the least watchable major conference powerhouse.
It’s Halloween weekend, so it’s a fitting time for the guys to finally take on the scariest house of horrors in town: Browns headquarters in Berea. … Plus: A preview of Ohio State’s big challenge Saturday vs. Penn State, J.T. Barrett’s search for a second signature win, #Pac12AfterDark and Halloween costumes.
After the Browns ultimately stood pat at the NFL's trade deadline, GM Ray Farmer stood at the podium and delivered a less-than-inspiring address. Plus, the first college football playoff rankings of the year have been released, and the Buckeyes are No. 3.
Here's a more detailed look at what we cover:
BROWNS
- What movie is Ray Farmer watching?
- Trading your only star?
- Johnny probably playing vs. Cincinnati
- Do Browns have a shot vs. Bengals? (No)
BUCKEYES
- J.T.’s OVI
- Learn from it
- No more bye weeks on Halloween
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
- Bama gets benefit of the doubt—again. Do they still deserve it?
- Ole Miss could ruin things for the SEC
- Pac-12 still looks like odd man out
- Buckeyes are No. 3
- Just win, baby
- Heart of the schedule still ahead
CAVS
- Still looking sharp
- Flipping the switch
- Good news for J.R.
