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Wazzu Football, Nick's Final ATP, Week That Was

Aug 14, 2026 · 44m

Summary

Jim Rome interviews Washington State head coach Kirby Moore, who discusses his return to the Pacific Northwest, his coaching lineage with brother Kellen, and the upcoming Apple Cup opener. Rome then critiques Jim Harbaugh’s hyperbolic praise of Justin Herbert as the NFL’s greatest quarterback, contrasting it with the Chargers' lack of playoff success. The episode concludes with rapid-fire listener segments and humorous anecdotes from the studio staff.

Topics discussed

Intro and Washington State Coach Kirby Moore joins Moore's background, family, and early coaching influences Mentorship from Eli Drinkwitz and NFL connections Fresno State legacy and new Pac-12 conference schedule Apple Cup rivalry and quarterback competition Post-interview chat and listener comments Analysis of Justin Herbert and Kirk Cousins FanDuel ad and gambling helpline info Jim Harbaugh's praise for Justin Herbert Debate on GOAT quarterbacks and Chargers expectations Mike McDaniel and Nick Sirianni impressions Ask the Pros: Final questions for Nick Sirianni Alvy's Week That Was: NFL and media highlights Rapid fire listener comments and jokes Sign off and final shoutouts Mike Drop podcast promo
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