The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - USA loses to Venezuela, Maxx Crosby opens up, who should stars want to play with?
Mar 18, 2026
Matt Leinart, former USC quarterback turned college football analyst, joins to discuss jersey retirements and modern college football culture. He weighs in on 2026 NFL QB prospects and what makes a prospect pro-ready. The conversation touches on NIL-era changes and the meaning behind number retirements.
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Why USA's Bats Failed In The WBC Final
- The U.S. hitters went cold in the World Baseball Classic final, going 4-for-48 and relying too much on the modern swing-for-homer approach.
- Jason McIntyre argues that high-strikeout, all-or-nothing hitting works in 162-game seasons but fails in one-game tournaments like the WBC.
Maxx Crosby's Awkward Ravens Visit
- Maxx Crosby described panic and confusion when the Ravens raised concerns after his trade, fearing another surgery and wondering if something was wrong.
- Crosby recounted an awkward meeting where the GM was absent and he felt frozen, saying “what the f***?” and wanting to leave.
What The Crosby Drama Reveals About The Ravens
- The Crosby trade saga revealed roster and organizational instability in Baltimore, including a fired coach, cap moves, and center Tyler Linderbaum leaving.
- Jason McIntyre suggests those unresolved issues may explain the Ravens backing out and could make the Raiders more competitive next season.