Not Gonna Lie Podcast: NFL Week 1 Recap & Week 2 Preview
On this week’s episode of Not Gonna Lie presented by Student Union Sports, Jon and Pat talk about the Indianapolis Colts’ tie with the Houston Texans, the Chicago Bears’ surprising slopfest vict...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: NFC Predictions, the $100 competition, and Bills-Rams Preview
On Today’s Episode if Not Gonna Lie presented by Student Union Sports, Jon and Pat finish up their standings projections with the NFC. Jameis Winston and the New Orleans Saints to the Conference C...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: The Return of NFL
It’s the return of football and the return of the Not Gonna Lie Podcast! In today’s episode, Jonathan Terry and Patrick Norton talk AFC predictions, as well as NFL fantasy love/hate/sleepe...
Which Rookies Could Have the Biggest Impact?
Elite level athletes are making a difference on their teams right away. Rookies and a number of 2nd and 3rd year guys are making their mark on the league early and often. These players are already con...
Positional Rankings: QB
While the playoffs decide the rest of the draft order, I thought it would be good to hit positional specifics. One of my favorite positions in the draft to scout is quarterback. I may not always get i...
Post National Championship Mock Draft
After the final piece of confetti has fallen from the rafters and the stadium lights go out, the CFB season ends. But it also marks the dawn of a new season for NFL/College Football fans around the co...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Mock Drafts with Daniel Jeremiah
Breaking down the winners and losers from the Carson Wentz trade and diving into Daniel Jeremiah’s most recent mock draft Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-gonna-lie/support...
Monday’s Mock of the Mock Pt. 2
Everybody’s favorite recurring article is back for another! This time we’re taking on the heavy hitters: Todd McShay. Let’s get into the spots I liked, loved, or questioned. ESPNR...
SUPER BOWL LV Recap: Not Gonna Lie Podcast
Closing the book on another NFL season, Kelvin Del Valle joins the show to discuss the next moves for the Chiefs, where it went wrong, and why Brady is able to continue to play at a high level. After ...
Monday’s Mock of the Mock
Alright, the Super Bowl is over and we are all in on #DraftSZN here at Student Union. So to kick things off, I’m going to do what so many armchair experts around the country do: talk about anoth...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Super Bowl LV Preview
National Champion FB/TE Carl Tucker joins the pod to recap his year at Alabama. We also get into off the field interest and how he aims to be a difference maker at the next level. After that, Liam and...
Conference Championship Recap: Not Gonna Lie Podcast
A jam packed episode with everyone’s favorite recurring guest. I dive into why I liked the FG play better (Patty disagreed), what the Packers and Bills need to focus on in the offseason, and why...
NFL Divisional Round Recap & Conference Championship Preview: Not Gonna Lie
Friend of the show Luke Owens hopped on to recap everything from the Divisional Round in the NFL. We also got into questionable coaching decisions through the past two weeks and how there may never be...
Sleepy Time Tom – A soothing recipe for a WFT upset
Call me a contrarian, call me an idiot, but at 11:30 pm tomorrow night, you’re going to be calling me a genius. Washington’s season has been something right out of a storybook. Ron Rivera ...
NFL Week 16 Recap|Not Gonna Lie Podcast
After a wild and disappointing Week 16, I recap all the important moments from the most important week of the 2020 NFL season (so far). Hear why I think Rivers in an inverse Andrew Luck, who the favor...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: NFL Coaching Blunders and a Playoff Push
Kelvin joins the show to recap Week 13 with me and hit all the main highlights of the day. We talk about coaches inability to adapt to change and how it may cost them in the future. We also get into t...
NFL Week 11 Recap: Not Gonna Lie Podcast
After a crazy Week 11, friend of the program Patty Norton hops on to figure out all of this mess. Who is the MVP favorite? Super Bowl favorites? Are the Browns good? We answer all those questions (kin...
NFL Week 10 Recap: Not Gonna Lie Podcast ft. Luke Owens
The title really says it all. Luke hops on the pod to discuss his Bills, what happened to Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, and helps give some insight into the mess that is the NFC. — Support t...
NFL Week 9 Recap Ft. Jameis1of1 – Not Gonna Lie Podcast
Following a Saints SNF beat down of Tampa Bay and Tom Brady, Jameis1of1 hops on the podcast to recap all the exciting events from a surprising Sunday. We talk about what this experiment means for the ...
NFL Week 8 Recap – Not Gonna Lie Podcast ft. Marcas Grant
Loaded show on the podcast this week! Marcas Grant hops back on the pod to talk fantasy news and storylines around the NFL. Then, after that, I get into my updated Power Rankings following the SNF gam...
NFL Week 7 Recap – Not Gonna Lie Podcast
After a wild week in the NFL, I catch up with Graham Ferrell to go over all of Sunday’s best moments. SNF recap, rumors of a Minshew benching, and digging through the mess of the NFC East + more...
Matt Jones Interview from the Not Gonna Lie Podcast
Former Florida Gator and NFL RB Matt Jones joins the show to talk about his path out of the NFL and his plans to make it back in! You’ll find a story of determination and heart at the center of ...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: NBA History Ft. Jeff Pearlman
Author of the new book Three Ring Circus (available wherever you buy books) Jeff Pearlman comes on the podcast to talk about his new book! We also get into the difference between NBA fans of today and...
What 2 Watch 4: Celtics vs. Raptors
Two of the most beautiful words in sports: Game 7. While the Raptors should not have even deserved a shot at this, it is upon us. The Celtics were 0.5 seconds from going up 3-0 before a three pointer ...
Chiefs vs. Texans Breakdown
Football is back! Kansas City hosted the return to the National Football League as the Texans came to town. Unfortunately, there was no iconic Collinsworth slide, but other than that, everything felt ...
NFL Predictions
It is that time of year! After countless hours of podcasts, TV, and reading articles, it is time to put my entire predictions to paper. Obviously, it is a little intimidating to put all this out. Afte...
Fantasy Sleepers That Aren’t On Your Roster (Yet)
Staying persistent in the waiver wire is a huge key in staying successful in Fantasy Football. Injuries and material changes are always apart of the game. But with COVID-19, yet another challenge will...
Buffalo Bills 2020 Season Preview
2019 Record and Finish The Buffalo Bills are continuing to make strides and their record showed as they made the playoffs with a 10-6 record. Unfortunately, they could not get it done in the playoffs ...
Denver Broncos 2020 Season Preview
One of the hottest teams at the end of the season, the Denver Broncos finished the year 4-1. Drew Lock proved to be the starter in Denver and the team built an offense around him to help; Adding stud ...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Ep 91 w/ guests Bob Ryan and Brandon Sneed
A jam packed episode featuring interviews with Brandon Sneed and Bob Ryan. Sneed just released a book, Sooner, which you can buy now! Then, legendary sports journalist Bob Ryan hops on the podcast to ...
Atlanta Falcons 2020 Season Preview
From a technical perspective, the Atlanta Falcons have put together a historic offense. They boast a former first round pick at 10 out of the 11 offensive positions. The Falcons finished off the seaso...
Las Vegas Raiders 2020 Season Preview
No team underwent more changes than the Oakland Las Vegas Raiders this past season. While they signed numerous free agents, the biggest change was leaving The Town for the Vegas Strip. Although many f...
Jacksonville Jaguars 2020 Season Preview
The Jacksonville Jaguars have been voted 32nd in the Student Union power rankings. The NFL season is upon us and that means anything can happen. Well, almost anything. Many of our esteemed writers hav...
More Beef? Adam Gase vs. Media
Let’s be real, Adam Gase is an odd dude. Gase is likely coaching for his job this season and the pressure is most certainly on. Jets Reporter Rich Cimini asked a seemingly normal question when t...
Ian Rapoport vs. Jerry Jones
A new kind of fight is brewing around NFL training camp, but it does not involve any players. The news and rumors surrounding Earl Thomas and many assumed he would be heading to Dallas. Ian Rapoport t...
Raptors vs. Celtics Preview
After cruising through their first round match-ups, the Celtics and Raptors meet up in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Although they both one four straight games, the path to this point looked qui...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast Episode 90: Pac-12 + Big 10 |1st Round of NBA Playoffs
Topics include-PAC-12 and Big 10, -First Round of the NBA Playoffs -NFL Divisional Power Rankings Pt. 7...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast Ep 89: Mock Draft with Adam Rank of NFL Network
NFL Network’s Adam Rank joins the podcast for a fantasy football mock draft! We talk all sorts of NFL news and get you ready for the season: a true can’t miss episode. The NBA Award Finali...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast EP 88 Ft Keith Hornsby | NBA Is Back!
Guest Keith Hornsby joins us to talk about his time in Poland and his next steps in his professional basketball career. Then, I get into the NBA restart and some storylines from the first few days. Fi...
Not Gonna Lie EP 87 | Jamal Adams to Seattle | Divisional Power Rankings
A lot of big news to cover this week! I break down the Jamal Adams deal and what it means for both teams. Thibs is the new coach of the New York Knickerbockers; is that a good thing? And Pt. 4 of the ...
Not Gonna Lie Episode 85 Ft. Joon Lee of ESPN
Joon Lee hops on the podcast to talk about the MLB restart, some unique opportunities that arise from it and his early World Series predictions. Then I dive into Patrick Mahomes’ contract and wh...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Cam to the Pats | Predicting NBA Restart
Lots of segments on this episode! Outside of what is listed in the title, I go into the potential challenges athletes may face in Orlando. I also explain my 10 toughest feats in sports history.—...
Cam Newton is a Patriot
The NFL season lives in the hypothetical, much like almost every other sport during COVID. New England dropped us a bomb shell when it was announced that Cam Newton would be signing with the team. The...
Predicting the NBA Restart
For the last few months, anyone involved in sports journalism has been doing mainly three things: predicting, analyzing, or projecting. With the announcement of the schedule release for the NBA restar...
Not Gonna Lie Ep 83: Delvin Breaux Interview
Former Saints CB and current Hamilton Tiger-Cat, Delvin Breaux joins the pod to talk about his career path in football. Hit up https://www.breauxshow.com/ for merch and more details on his story. Afte...
NFL Power Rankings
For the last two months on my podcast, Not Gonna Lie, I have been counting down my rankings for the upcoming season. Naturally there were some surprises, but I think the overall list was solid. Every ...
Winner and Losers of the NBA Restart
Winners The Fans Sports are back! How could we not be the big winners here? Although we missed out on a couple months of hoops, we are setting ourselves up for the weekend in October of the NFL, The M...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: NFL Power Rankings Pt. 7
The penultimate part of the NFL power rankings is here! Listen in as I count down teams 5-8! I also take a quick trip around the league for a COVID-19 update....
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Max Browne | MLB Players vs. Owners | NFL Power Rankings
Student Union Sports is happy to welcome “Not Gonna Lie” under the SUS umbrella. Check out his interview with former USC QB, Max Browne! You can listen on Spotify, Anchor, or Apple Podcast...
Backyard Baseball Dynasty: Game 4
The overall feeling in the clubhouse is one of optimism following game 3. The offense clicked and Marky DuBois has the pitching spot on lock. Going into the game against the White Sox, the team was ho...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Episode 76
Current Lions CB, Amani Oruwariye joins the podcast to talk about his path to the NFL. We discuss life at Penn State, his friendship with Saquon Barkley, and his favorite moments from his rookie seaso...
Not Gonna Lie Podcast: Ep. 75
Check out my interview with VaynerSports agent, AJ Vaynerchuk! We talk about life as an agent during quarantine, what the draft process looked like for him, and discussed the idea of an NFL Draft expa...
Backyard Baseball Dynasty: Game 2
In the fast-paced world that is the Backyard Baseball universe, the reviews were in after my coaching debut. I had many viewers chirping at my inability to generate offense without the benefit of the ...
Backyard Baseball Dynasty: Game 1
The Little Wombats geared up for their inaugural game as a franchise and nerves were running rampant in the clubhouse. Expectations for the team are sky high. Stars Sammy Sosa and Pablo Sanchez lead w...
2020 Miami Dolphins Mock Draft
There is no denying it: the Miami Dolphins are banking a lot of their future in these next two drafts. Not only do they boast six picks in the top 100, but they are also loaded for 2021, with another ...
Backyard Baseball Dynasty: Meet the Team
I recently came across an article with a link to download Backyard Baseball. It was one of my favorite games from my childhood, and I could not pass up an opportunity to get back on this game. But ins...
Every NFL Team’s Big Board Part 1
Around this time of year, every NFL scouting department is beginning to finalize their top prospects for the NFL Draft. This year, without medical checks from non combine invites make it tough for the...
Jonathan’s Mock Draft
Check out my podcast for the full analysis and breakdown of the picks! With the first pick in the NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select . . . Joe Burrow, QB, LSU 2. Redskins – Chase Young, ED...
Fiesta Bowl Recap
After a thrilling 28-21 victory, Florida State has been crowned the Fiesta Bowl Champion! Here is a recap of how it all went down. First Quarter After fighting with the streamers about whether or not ...
5 Realistic Trades in the NFL Draft
Predicting all of the trades that will happen this year in the NFL Draft is an impossible task. Situations change every minute as players rise and fall, specifically in the first round. Now that the d...
The Case(s) for UNC
Things are looking pretty bleak. After failing to even cover against Duke and dropping the final game of the regular season, the Tar Heels fell to dead last in the ACC. There are a lot of excuses that...
K’Lavon Chaisson: 2020 NFL Draft Breakdown
K’Lavon Chaisson Overview K’Lavon Chaisson attended an LSU football camp with a friend, and was given a scholarship before setting foot on the high school field. He ended his high school c...
Anthony Gordon: 2020 NFL Draft Breakdown
Overview Anthony Gordon finished his high school career for 4,899 yards and 49 TDs, leading Terra Nova to a State Championship. It was not enough to earn any D1 college offers, and Gordon played his f...
The Student Union Mock Draft 1.0
Coming out of the Combine, a few of the NFL draft experts at SU put their heads together for a Student Union Mock Draft 1.0. No trades yet, as teams are just beginning to figure out their board, and i...
Jordan Love: 2020 NFL Draft Breakdown
2019 Stats: 3,402 yard 20 TDs 17 ints 62% comp pct Overview Starting off his high school career, Jordan Love stood at 5’6” and weighed 145 lbs. He did not receive a whole lot of national attention...
2020 NFL Combine Day 1 Winners and Losers
NFL Combine Day 1 of testing has come to a close. Those of us hoping for a record breaking run from Henry Ruggs III were disappointed. But as a guy who probably could not even sniff a 4.8, I was thoro...
An interview with 2020 NFL draft sleeper Kyle Dugger
Kyle Dugger is a Div. II safety prospect out of Lenoir Rhyne. He talks about coming up as an unknown prospect to become one of the top-ranked safeties in this year’s draft. Bleacher Report’...
2020 Senior Bowl: Winners and Losers
The last college football game of the season is upon us. Some of the best senior’s in the country came together for what has become a great scouting tool for NFL teams looking for talent. The pr...
QB Big Board: 2020 NFL Draft
Well, it is about that time again. Every one and their brother is making lists, big boards, and mock drafts, and I’m no different. Each week, I’ll be taking a look at one position in the d...
2019 Alamo Bowl Texas vs. Utah
The 2019 Alamo Bowl pits the Texas Longhorns against the Utah Utes. Alright, I’ll admit it, I was off the mark with these teams. I had both making it to the CFP and only one was close. I still h...
2019 Liberty Bowl: Kansas State vs. Navy
The 2019 Liberty Bowl pits Kansas State (8-4) against Navy (10-2). The Liberty Bowl is the 7th oldest bowl game in the history of college football, with this being the 60th installment of the storied ...
2019 First Responder Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Western Michigan
The First Responder Bowl is no stranger to electric finishes. Last year, this bowl game was considered a no-contest after a severe lightning storm led the officials to call the game with 5:08 remainin...
Las Vegas Bowl: Boise State vs. Washington
By far, the most entertaining bowl game in the opening weekend. The Boise State Broncos (12-1), ranked 19th in the country, take on the Washington Huskies (7-5). Don’t let the records fool you, ...
2019 Camellia Bowl: Florida International vs. Arkansas State
It’s bowl season, baby. Opening weekend bowl games are exciting, regardless of who is playing. This game features the FIU Panthers (6-6) and the Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-5) in a battle for a...
While You Were Sleeping – WSU vs. UCLA
The Game If you were going to miss a Pac-12 after dark game, this was not the one to do so. Well, unless you love defense. This game was as good as over at halftime with the Cougs up 35-17. Anthony Go...
College Football Bets of the Week: Week 2
Let’s get one thing clear out of the gate: I am the furthest thing from a sports betting expert. I had a brief stint with playing guys online in Madden, but after losing close to $60 in a month,...
Pac-12 Week 1 Recap
The Pac-12 is the most competitive it’s been in the last four years. The last time they sent a representative to the College Football Playoff was 2017, where Alabama dominated Washington 24-7. T...
CFB Goals: Pac-12 Edition
College sports are unlike any other in the athletic world. There are 130 FBS teams competing for one championship. A large portion of teams don’t even crack the Top 25. Therefore, many teams hav...
Doo-Doo or Drugs?
The Skinny Georgia Southern’s QB, Shai Werts was pulled over for speeding last Wednesday night. What was thought to be a simple traffic stop turned into much more. The police found a white, cake...
ACC Quarterbacks Ranked
ACC quarterbacks have seen a lot of success in recent years. The conference arguably has the best quarterback in the country, but how does the rest of the leagues QB’s rank? 14. Lucas Johnson, G...