

3 and Out with John Middlekauff
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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff gives his one-of-a-kind perspective on the latest stories in college and pro football.
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Dec 31, 2019 • 1h 1min
NFL Coaching Carousel; Playoff Team Quick Takes; Burrow's G.O.A.T. Season; Top League Headlines; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the NFL coaching casualties, why massive league money has made teams less patient with coaches, his take on each playoff team as they head into the postseason, why Joe Burrow winning a national championship could make his year the greatest college football season ever. He also runs down the top headlines from around the league and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2019 • 45min
Niners/Seahawks Game of the Week; Beast Mode Hype; Full Week 17 Preview; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff looks ahead to the Niners/Seahawks game of the week that will decide the NFC West, the hype surrounding Marshawn Lynch's return, and why this is Kyle Shanahan's moment to shine. He also previews the week 17 slate of games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2019 • 1h 2min
Cousins Can't; Pats' Survival Instinct; Niners' Chemistry; Cowboys Face Reality; Baker's Broken; Michael Thomas Dominance; Week 16 Recap
In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Packers MNF win over the Vikings, Kirk Cousins continued awfulness in big games; the Packers dominant defensive performance, why even a down New England is still a playoff threat, why the Cowboys are paying the price for not moving on from Jason Garrett last year. He also gives his biggest takeaways from a packed Week 16. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2019 • 43min
Coughlin Had To Go; Dabo/Clemson Is Carroll/USC 2.0; Full Week 16 Preview ATS; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the firing of Tom Coughlin for over-fining players, why the Jags had to let him go, why Dabo Swinney building Clemson into a recruiting juggernaut is reminiscent of Pete Carroll's run at USC, He also previews all the Week 16 games and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2019 • 1h 9min
Brees All-Time Rank; Seattle/GB #1 Seed Battle; Bad Ownership; Eagles/Cowboys Showdown; AFC Playoff Picture; Weekend Thoughts
In this episode, Middlekauff discusses the prolonged excellence of Dew Brees, where he would rank all-time with another Super Bowl, why he doesn't buy that the Seahawks and Packers are the top teams in the NFC despite currently being the top two seeds, the insurmountable curse of bad ownership, and the upcoming massive Eagles/Cowboys NFC East matchup. He also gives his takeaways from Week 15 and answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2019 • 60min
Lamar Locks Up MVP; MLB vs. NFL $; Heisman NFL Hit or Miss; Week 15 Preview; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff thinks Lamar Jackson officially locked up the MVP with ANOTHER 5 TD performance in a TNF win over the Jets, the difference between MLB and NFL money, and the hit or miss NFL crapshoot for Heisman trophy winners. He also previews the full slate of Week 15 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 8min
Eagles Comeback; Eli's Return; Niners/Saints Instant Classic; Chiefs/Pats; Lamar vs. Allen; Baker, Be Quiet; CFB Playoff, Week 14 Recap
In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Eagles MNF comeback to spoil Eli Manning's return, the Niners/Saints game of the year, what to make of the Chiefs win over the Pats in Foxboro, Lamar Jackson beating Josh Allen in a showdown of young QB's, and Baker Mayfield popping off about the Browns' training staff. He also reacts to the College Playoff Final Four, NFL Week 14, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2019 • 1h 2min
Cowboys Collapse; Bears' Trubisky Decision; Tepper's Rivera Firing; CEO HC's Dying; USC Settles; Full Week 14 Preview
In this episode, Middlekauff looks at the Cowboys collapsing on TNF in a bad loss to the Bears, Mitchell Trubisky complicating the Bears decision on him by playing well, why he was impressed with how Panthers owner David Tepper handled the firing of Ron Rivera, why the CEO head coach - who isn't directly in charge of one side of the ball - are a dying breed, and why USC is a shell of its former dominating self. He also previews the full slate of Week 14 games and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 6min
Seahawks' Edge; Vikings' Expectations; Niners/Ravens Smashmouth; NFC Least; Chiefs/Pats Showdown; Freddie Punked; Weekend Takeaways
In this episode, Middlekauff reacts to the Seahawks MNF home win over the Vikings, why they till have a rare organizational edge, why the Vikings can still be a factor in the NFC playoffs, why he was so impressed with the level of play in the Niners/Ravens game of the week, why the NFC East is lapping the field as the worst conference in the NFL, why the Chiefs/Patriots upcoming matchup will reveal a lot about both teams ability to win it all, explains how the Steelers are still far superior to the Browns, gives his key takeaways from the weekend, and answers listener questions in Middlekauff's Mailbag. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2019 • 36min
NFL Coaching Matters More; Full Week 13 Preview; Mailbag
In this episode, Middlekauff explains why NFL coaching is so much more important in the NFL than the other major sports, and previews the full slate of Week 13 weekend games. Follow John on twitter @JohnMiddlekauff and go to theherdnow.com to find the latest content. Subscribe now! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


