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On this fiery edition of Electrified I break down the beef between Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher. A beef ignited by the continued conversation surrounding the money being generated by NIL deals and how the deals come about (1:10). The second segment of this episode is a story on how Delaware Sate University's (HBCU) women's lacrosse team bus was pulled over in Georgia then illegally searched (25:40). The episode wraps up with Sasha Banks potentially walking away from WWE (41:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 182 starts off with a celebration of the demise of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and the rest of the Suns thanks to Luka The Don (2:00). The job is not done yet and now the Mavs will be taking on the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals (12:05). Then on the opposite side of the bracket we get a rematch from the 2020 playoffs between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals (22:15). The episode wraps with a recap of the Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño fight from this past Saturday night (31:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

On today's episode of Electrified I break down the two elimination games taking place tonight, who has a better chance of forcing a game 7, the Mavs or 76ers? (4:00). The Warriors were up 3-1 but now that lead is in jeopardy, could be seeing a sequel to their 2016 collapse?(11:20). This weekend we will see Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castaño in a rematch for all four belts at super welterweight (18:25). It pained me to say it but I believe baseball is dead, it may be America's past time but I think America has passed its need for the sport (30:00). This episode wraps up with a look at all of the recent incidents involving fans at sporting events (42:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

On the 180th edition of Electrified I break down the absolutely dominate performance by WBA lightweight champion Dmitry Bivol. The fighter served Canelo Alvarez his first L since losing to Floyd Mayweather in 2013 (1:00). After losing a fight like this in that fashion I asked the question, is Canelo's legacy still in tact?(21:00). The episode wraps up with a preview of the rest of the fights on tap for this Summer including title fights, unification bouts, and undisputed bouts (29:50). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

On this episode of Electrified I talk about the NBA playoff intensity as it relates to the physicality of the game. Are the refs too involved in what's going on? Also, who had the more executable foul, Draymond Green or Dillon Brooks?(2:00). Then I look back on the NBA bubble and how it compares to the playoff atmosphere that we've seen this year (21:05). A question that is truly hard to answer, did anyone actually win the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade?(34:03). Finally, I'll tell you why you should never try to troll Drake on Instagram (43:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

On the 178th edition of Electrified I break down what I've seen in round one of the NBA playoffs from the East to the West, who's done and who still has a chance, and what teams are destined for a finals appearance (1:20). The wildest NFL off season of all time continues as Deebo Samuel has added to the chaos by requesting a trade from the San Fransisco 49ers (30:40). USFL and Fan Controlled Football are trying to give people gridiron battles in the Spring and I'm simply not buying it (41:00). This episode wraps up with a recap of the fight that saw Errol Spence Jr collect his third belt in the welterweight division this past weekend (48:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 177 starts off with the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins. A husband, brother, and friend to many. His life was cut very short. I covered his passing and the fallout including the tweets from Adam Schefter (3:00). This weekend Errol Spence Jr takes on Yordenis Ugas in a three belt welterweight unification bout, I break down the tale of the tape and preview the action (22:44). The meat and potatoes of this episode is the recap of what has been the wildest NFL off season ever, trades, contracts, headlines, I discuss it all! (35:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 176 starts off with a look at the three fights on the docket for this weekend with the return of Ryan Garcia, GGG, and a showdown at super welterweight between Erickson Lubin and Sebastian Fundora (2:10). Special guest Sean Davis and I discuss all things NBA from his Lakers, my Heat, the play in, and playoffs (16:37). The episode wraps up with us recapping this past weekend's Wrestlemania 38 (48:50).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

It was a very interesting week in the sports world that started with Aaron Rodgers announcing he'd be staying in Green Bay which was followed by a domino effect of events (2:45). Meanwhile Calvin Ridley got burned by a couple failed parlay bets, he just like me (15:00). The AFC West turned into the best division over night but who will come out on top this season?(22:00). The MLB and MLBPA finally struck a deal to end the lockout so baseball is back! (30:50). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 174 covers two situations where players are being worked over by the powers that be. Starting off with the MLB lockout, I broke it down piece by piece and have you a deeper look at what caused this lockout to happen in the first place (2:00). After that I touched on the latest case of why the WNBA is trash, the NY Liberty got fined $500K for giving their team proper travel accommodations, go figure (21:00). The episode wraps with a look at the NBA playoff race, real basketball is finally here (30:30). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

You've heard everyone else recap the Super Bowl now it's time to listen to the most electrifying Super Bowl recap ever. Unfiltered and completely freestyled. I discuss the refs, the halftime show, Eli Apple getting smoked on Twitter, and of course the game itself (30:05). After all that fun I got a little serious to quickly update you on things going on in the boxing world (34:17). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

On a rare Saturday edition of Electrified I break down everything surrounding the Brian Flores situation. The episode starts off with a history lesson on the inception of the Rooney Rule and how ineffective it has been (2:30). Further proving my point of the ineffectiveness of the Rooney Rule I discuss the current standings of the coaching carousel in which no Black candidates have been hired yet (24:00). The episode wraps up with a full breakdown of Brian Flores vs the NFL (34:00). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 171 is a dedication to the young guns in the NFL, Mahomes, Allen, Lamar, Burrow, and the list goes on as I discuss the changing of the guard (3:15). After another dismal playoff loss for Aaron Rodgers at the hands of the 49ers I take a look at his legacy and his future (20:00). Then I recap the best divisional round weekend of all time, all of the games were fire unlike super mid card weekend (36:00). That sparked me to defend the NFL OT rules once again because the only thing wrong with them are they're too soft (43:00). After that I'll get you ready for championship Sunday with a preview of KC vs Cincinnati and LA vs SF (49:00). The episode wraps up with what's next for Canelo Alvarez with a story via ESPN's Mike Coppinger (55:30). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 170 starts off with a full roast of super wild card weekend and why it was super mid(3:15). From wild card weekend I move into the divisional round matchups starting with NFC, the similarities between Rodgers vs the 49ers/The Rock vs Steve Austin, and is Matt Stafford ready to go one on one with the great one in January? (20:20). The episode wraps up with the AFC side with a break down of another chapter in Allen vs Mahomes plus why I have no clue what is going to happen between the Bengals and Titans (41:30).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 169 starts off with the same conversation we've started the new year with for the past two years, the unfair treatment of Black head coaches and candidates in the wake of Black Monday (2:05). The MVP race has narrowed down to the quarterbacks who faced off in the 2021 NFC title game, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, who's your MVP?(30:00). From there I get into athlete documentaries and why every story does not need to be told if it's not captivating (37:00). Finally, episode 169 wraps up with my picks for SUPER wild card weekend (46:20). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Before the episode kicked off I got some things off my chest that I hope will motivate you all as I welcomed you to 2022! (00:37). The first episode of 2022 starts off with a bang! Six days into the new year and there is already drama to get into, Antonio Brown's latest saga involved him stripping down and leaving MetLife in the middle of a game, I give you a full breakdown on that entire situation (7:20). From the NFL drama to the NCAA drama, I gave my take on the heated topic of whether future NFL draftees should sit out of bowl games (32:00). The episode wraps up with a preview of week 18 in the NFL and everything that's on the line this weekend (41:30).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Episode 167 starts off with a recap of week six in the NFL (1:05). After discussing all things week six I move into the worst jersey retirement celebration of all time, the Washington Football Team should be ashamed of how they honored Sean Taylor (25:35). Then I get into the LSU football program finally giving Coach O the boot after the culture of his program had been in question (32:00).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

I think it's time for the Browns to look themselves in the mirror and realize that the Obj experiment isn't working, I tell you why he needs to be moved before the deadline (2:10). The Nets take action on Kyrie, what steps will they take if Kyrie is not available at all this season? (16:45). The NFLPA said they want all of the findings in the WFT investigation to be released, how bad will this situation get? Buckle up! (30:50). The episode wraps up with some light fantasy football talk and an update on what's going on in my league (46:20). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

On the 165th edition of Electrified I take a deep dive into what resulted in Jon Gruden resigning as the coach of the Las Vegas Raiders (2:00). To get the nasty taste out of my mouth from talking about all of the filth in those emails, I recap the wild Monday night in Baltimore that saw the Ravens improve to 4-1 (32:10). There's only been five weeks of football played but it's never too early to look at the MVP race (40:45). The episode wraps with a snapshot of the current AFC standings and why it's anybody's conference for the taking (44:20).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support

Happy Monday! This week in the NFL has ben highly entertaining from the missed kicks to the game of the year candidate Chargers vs Browns, I cover it all (2:15). Then I focus in on the kickers and try to figure out why they have been struggling so much this season (34:10). A report game out about Jon Gruden using racially incentive language in an email back in 2011, I take a dive into that situation and what has come of it so far (39:30). The episode wraps up with a full break down of Tyson Fury's KO win over Deontay Wilder (45:20).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-lyons/support