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H2 Tim Grunhard AND Frank Boal

Sep 8, 2026 · 38m

Summary

Tim Gernat and Frank Bull join The Program to discuss the upcoming Chiefs-Broncos game, focusing on Josh Allen’s knee injury and the impact of left tackle Khalil Benson replacing the injured Jalen Reed. The hosts debate the controversy surrounding the Michigan-Western Michigan clock incident and criticize social media’s role in amplifying officiating errors. They also analyze the Chiefs’ offensive strategy, predicting a heavy run game to protect Mahomes, and share trivia about AFC teams that have never opened the season at Arrowhead Stadium.

Topics discussed

Sponsor read: All Weather Decks Frank's sports history and gladiator references Logistics for the Hall of Fame trip to Kirksville Frank's notebook and car ride plans Debate on TV clock timing and tenths of a second Social media overreaction to officiating calls Baseball strike zones and the CC Sabathia hat incident Spartacus movie references and jokes Michigan game reversal and historical forfeits MAC vs Big Ten conference dynamics Notre Dame uniform and shiny pants discussion Fantasy football losses and betting on Chiefs NFC teams opening at Arrowhead Stadium NFL scheduling and Kansas City weather Social media account hacking and blocking advice Andy Reid's injury updates and Josh Simmons theories Chiefs offensive strategy against Broncos pass rush Kenneth Walker's running style and gap plays Knee brace usage and Andy Reid's strictness Wide receiver core and Mahomes' mobility Importance of sliding and knee brace mechanics Cleo Benson's performance expectations and grades Cleo Benson's draft history and current role Hall of Famers segment and studio banter Game predictions and betting lines Sponsor read: LaFayette Delicatessen
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