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H4 N2K, Shehan Jeyarajah, The Kicker

Sep 22, 2026 · 45m

Summary

The show opens with a preview of a massive college football weekend, highlighting top matchups in the SEC and Big Ten. The hosts then shift to Kansas City Royals news, featuring GM JJ Piccolo discussing bullpen uncertainty, base running adjustments, and the minor league timelines for prospects Kendry Morales and David Shields. The conversation also covers NFL updates, including Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes' upcoming press conference and injuries to Caleb Williams and Jackson Dart. Finally, CBS Sports' Shahan Jayarajah joins to analyze the struggles of Deion Sanders at Colorado, Bill Belich…

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Shawnee Mission Ford Intro: College football weekend preview Chiefs media day schedule and guests Royals GM J.J. Piccolo on roster and coaching Debate on base running vs. hitting philosophy Prospect development: Churio and Shields Spring training momentum and expectations Yankees recent performance and Aaron Judge injury Royals team records and ballpark changes Broncos radio mispronouncing player names Sports banter and Tecmo Bowl clip Bears offense and Caleb Williams injury Mets manager Andy Green contract news Colorado and North Carolina coaching controversies Transition to college football segment Sponsor: Hen House and intro to Shahan J. Raj Colorado: Dismissing players and QB situation Coaching accountability: Belichick vs. Deion Sanders Oklahoma's struggles and coaching changes North Carolina: Dabo and program decline North Carolina: Transfer portal and culture issues North Carolina: Comparison to Mac Brown era North Carolina: Hiring creativity and QB development Kansas State: Colin Klein's coaching style Kansas State: Perception of weaker opponents Missouri: Defense and upcoming schedule Pete Alonso 40 HR milestone and Broncos radio recap
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