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ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

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  • August 31 · 34 min

    Hour 2: Is USC No Longer a Football School?

    First Take resumes with a long lost football powerhouse. USC used to have Heisman winners and Pete Carroll. Now, Lincoln Riley is desperately trying to fill The Coliseum! Then, after adding Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, are the Rams officially this year's villains? Next, Paul Finebaum joins to give us the latest with the SEC disputing a Louisiana judges ruling that the conference can't punish teams that add pro players returning to college!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 31 · 39 min

    Hour 1: Stephen A. and Aaron Donald Return!

    First Take begins with the triumphant returns of Aaron Donald and Stephen A.!! Donald hasn't played football in three years, and it feels like decades since SAS last appeared on First Take! Whose return has you more pumped? Then, Bill Belichick and UNC started the season BLAZING hot with a massive 15-10 win over TCU! Were we all wrong? Is Ole' Billy Boy about to right the ship in Chapel Hill? Next, does Jordan Love need to play at 2016 Rodgers levels to lead the Pack to the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 27 · 50 min

    Hour 1: Will You Be Surprised If Tua Isn't Week 1 Starter?

    First Take begins with NFL legend Donte 'Hitner" Whitner! Whit, Harry and DanO are troubled by a world where Tua isn't the Falcons' starter. There's no way Tua is THIS bad, right? Then, the NFL is officially ridding themselves of the Pro Bowl! Shedeur Sanders goes down in history as the Browns last Pro Bowl QB, and we get to reminisce about the greatness of Sean Taylor's Brian Moorman hit forever. RIP Pro Bowl. Next, could the NFC West get 3 teams into the playoffs? Fantasy Football Advice: The difference between the 5th and 17th ranked TE last season was 2 PPG. TEs are essentially kickers. Please don't yell at us in the comments for not posting hour 2. First Take is only one hour today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 26 · 46 min

    Hour 2: Who Are This Year's Super Bowl Contenders??

    First Take resumes with this year's Super Bowl contenders. Can Sam Darnold strike gold again in Seattle, or will he be shipped back East?? Next, the crew discusses whether the Broncos will take a step back this upcoming season. Finally, it's time to hear what Mad Dog is mad about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 24 · 48 min

    Hour 2: Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB!!!

    First Take resumes with the Browns naming Deshaun Watson starting QB! He hasn't been good in 5 years, and is afraid of fans booing him! Is starting him the correct decision? Then, Paul Finebaum hops on to talk Indiana and if they may be underrated heading into the season... Next, coming off of the news of Deshaun starting, Kevin Clark picks the Browns schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 24 · 47 min

    Hour 1: Deshaun Watson Named Browns Starting QB

    First Take begins with a simply BLASPHEMOUS decision by the Cleveland Browns. Deshaun Watson takes the reins week one in an attempt to finally prove to the Browns he can play QB. Is he deserving of a 6th chance, or are the Browns making a monumental mistake by not starting Shedeur? Then, Ben Johnson seemed irrationally angry at Caleb Williams for missing Colston Loveland on a simple seam route. Are his comments something or nothing? Next, how confident are you in the Bucs this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 21 · 45 min

    Hour 2: Did Mendoza or Stroud Shine Brighter?

    First Take resumes with Mendoza vs. Stroud! Which QB impressed our experts more? Then, LSU alum Swagu picks their schedule! You'll be SHOCKED to see which game he has them losing! Next, Jerry Jones speaks up on fighting! He will fine any Cowboy responsible for causing a ruckus at joint practices! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 21 · 48 min

    Hour 1: Are Raiders Right To Keep Starting QB In The Dark?

    First Take begins with the Raider rumination! Mendoza or Kirk? Number one overall pick, or 15 year veteran? With subpar o-line play and an abysmal receiving core, is it better to keep Mendoza sidelined until his team improves, assuring the young Hoosiers' confidence isn't flushed down the MGM Grand drain? Then, Kevin Clark picks the Cowboys schedule! How many more losing season can Jerry suffer? Next, Dan Campbell's time is running low. Jared Goff racks up top 10 QB stats annually, while Jahmyr Gibbs is the top fantasy prospect in the league! Yet, the Lions still haven't reached a Super Bowl... Is this the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 20 · 46 min

    Hour 2: Are The Eagles or Patriots More Dangerous?

    First Take begins with the NFC's and AFC's most dangerous offenses! Which team will convert more explosive plays, more 60 yd runs, more trick plays leading to wide open touchdowns: Patriots or Eagles? Then, perhaps our overindulgence into the Vikings electric QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy has us forgetting about their immense untapped potential as NFC contenders? Next, Jordan Rodgers picks Texas's schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 20 · 47 min

    Hour 1: Why Does Jalen Hurts Hate A.J. Brown?

    First Take begins the Patriots and Eagles joint practice! Quinyon Mitchell shutdown former teammate A.J. Brown. Jalen Hurts refused to exchange pleasantries with his former star WR teammate. Beef! Why do these two have so much disdain for one another? Then, Shedeur's upcoming preseason start! Here's the scenario: one QB is coming off of a mediocre rookie season making 5th round money. The other is coming off of 6 straight mediocre seasons and two torn ACLs but makes $50,000,000. Which one should start? Next, Myron Medcalf weighs in on the NCAA granting players who participated in training camps the option to go back to school! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 19 · 47 min

    Hour 2: Do You Consider Jordan Love A Great QB?

    First Take resumes with an all-time Jordan Love debate! Is he Good? Great? Elite? Trash? Mediocre? Is not having him in your top ten blasphemous? Then, Roger Goodell has "no doubt" about an NFL team being based outside of the USA within a few years. Are we pro or anti expansion? Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Jayden Daniels number issue, Tyrese Haliburton's unrealistic outlook on his small market, finals choking Pacers, and Little League teams treating a New Jersey slugger like he's prime Melky Cabrera! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 19 · 46 min

    Hour 1: Can Mahomes Lead Chiefs On A Deep Run?

    First Take begins with pondering Mahomes greatness! Can the three time Super Bowl champion really lead the Chiefs back? Then, are the Browns a QB away from dominating the AFC? Next, can Jalen Hurts lead the Eagles on a Super Bowl run? Considering he has a super team around him, what happens if the Eagles don't impress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 18 · 46 min

    Hour 2: Is The Cowboys Defense Good Enough?

    First Take resumes with fresh Cowboys takes. They've already added numerous pieces to their defense through free agency and the draft, but is it enough? Is another massive trade looming? Then, PGA superstar Chris Gotterup joins to break down his FedExCup Playoffs performance. Next, CC picks Bama's gauntlet of a schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 18 · 47 min

    Hour 1: What's Your Biggest Gripe With AP Preseason Poll?

    First Take begins with another UnSportsmanLike takeover! CC and Evan are here to sling takes, give us NCAAF cupcakes, and dive into Lakers snakes. Where did the AP poll get it wrong? Then, Jeanie Buss is on the outs as her family overruled her and sold the Buss stake in the Lakers. Now, as Jeanie contests the sale, we deep dive where it all went wrong in LA. Next, CC picks the Chiefs schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 17 · 47 min

    Hour 2: Is Brown's QB Race Still a Debate?

    First Take begins with the never ending, always intriguing Browns QB race! Did Shedeur or Deshaun take the lead after preseason week 1? Then, can Burrow and the Bengals afford another slow start, or would 0-3 out of the gates officially bury this era of Bengals ball? Next, what happens if Josh Allen doesn't win the Super Bowl this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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