The Sporting Noobs

Five was almost not alive for The Sporting Noobs Podcast this week, as technical difficulties and illness again plagued the Noobs!

After Ian botched the initial recording, Kevin succumbed to the oppression of the flu, thus making a second try with both Noobs an iffy proposition. 

So Episode #05 of The Sporting Noobs Podcast leaves Ian with only bad sound effects to keep him company as he tries to come up with an engaging and informative 20+ minutes for the masses. 

NFL quarterback shuffles lead off the show, with Jay Cutler getting the nod in Denver.  Should he be the only new guy taking over in Week 13? 

Then the BCS mess - Should USC have hopped over Michigan in the standings?  And Ian just can't help himself from ranting about Notre Dame's place in the top 10. 

It's all topped off with Game Balls and Extra Laps.  Who was rewarded this week, and who was punished? 

Back at full strength and competent recording next week!  Thanks for listening.

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The Sporting Noobs are back at full strength for the fourth edition of their podcast, as Kevin returns from the D.L.

Episode #04 of The Sporting Noobs Podcast is once again loaded with football talk as we look back at the Michigan-Ohio State game and the prospects of a rematch for the national championship.

We also discuss the Broncos-Chargers game and the magnificence that is LaDainian Tomlinson.  Is he the best talent to ever play running back in the NFL?

Then, of course, it's Game Balls and Extra Laps.  Who gets the love and who gets the glove? 

Finally, in the holiday spirit, Kevin and Ian each list three things they're thankful for. 

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The third time has most definitely not been the charm for The Sporting Noobs, as we fought through disease and computer crashes to get this week's show posted.

Episode #03 of The Sporting Noobs Podcast leaves Ian all alone to try and come up with an informative, yet entertaining 20+ minutes.  Can he do it without his fellow Noob, Kevin?  Will the stand-in sound effects be enough to get him through the show?

It's all about football this week, as we assess the playoff chances of the various contenders in the NFL and talk a little BCS while previewing the Michigan-Ohio State clash of titans.

Also making its return are Game Balls and Extra Laps.  Who was rewarded this week, and who was punished? 

Back at full strength next week!  Thanks for listening.

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Blogs mentioned on the show:

The Daily Fungo
The Wayne Fontes Experience

Back for another week, The Sporting Noobs are on the air! 

In the second edition of The Sporting Noobs Podcast, Kevin has a major bone to pick about the NBA's new "no talkback" rule, and Ian tries to help him talk through it. 

The Noobs also take a look at the spotlight match-up from Week 9 of the NFL: Colts vs. Patriots.  Are the Colts now officially the best team in the league?  And how could New England boo Adam Vinatieri?

Finally, your appreciative hosts read from the very first batch of listener e-mail.  Who took the time to write in to The Sporting Noobs?

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Notes: Kevin forgot to mention his new weight loss blog, titled "The 100."  You can find that here. 

And we forgot to award Game Balls & Extra Laps this week.  We apologize, and will try to do better the next time. 

The Sporting Noobs are on the air!   Weekly sports talk from guys who kinda know what they're talking about. 

In this week's inaugural edition of The Sporting Noobs Podcast, Kevin and Ian discuss the World Series that was -- how was it won, or how was it LOST?

The Noobs also recap the spotlight match-up from Week 8 of the NFL: Colts vs. Broncos.  And with the NBA kicking off this week, the Noobs try to save you some time and tell you who will be playing in June. 

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