Heard in the Herd

Oct
1

ForteMike DiNovo/USA TODAY SportsMatt Forte tells Colin about the Bears' loss to the Lions, Jay Cutler, Marc Trestman and much more.

Bears RB Matt Forte discusses his team's reaction to its first loss of the season, Marc Trestman's impact on Jay Cutler, his role in Chicago's offense and more. Forte

Cowboys TE Jason Witten weighs in on his team's loss to the Chargers, Dez Bryant's potential, the scrutiny of Tony Romo and more. Witten

Cardinals P Adam Wainwright dishes on the keys to success in the postseason, St. Louis' sustained success, preparing to face the Reds or the Pirates and more. Wainwright

SI's Peter King comments on Peyton Manning's dominance, where Sean Payton ranks among the top coaches in the NFL, the perception of the Colts and more. King

CFB guru Phil Steele covers USC's dismissal of Lane Kiffin, LSU-Georgia, Wisconsin-Ohio State, the strength of the Pac-12 and more. Steele

Television icon Larry King talks about preparing to host "Olbermann" and more. King Insider

Colin ranks the top 10 NFL teams in the "Herd Hierarchy." Listen

"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM's Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Saints reporter Mike Triplett and ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers. Listen

Heard in the Herd

Sep
30

Lane Kiffin Matt Kartozian/USA TODAY Sports Pat Haden tells Colin about the decision to fire Lane Kiffin, Kiffin's reaction, USC's future and more.

USC athletic director Pat Haden discusses the reasons why Lane Kiffin was fired, Kiffin's reaction, the search for a new coach and USC's future. Plus, Haden addresses whether any criticism of Kiffin has surfaced within the program, the report that Jack Del Rio was spotted in Los Angeles and more. Haden

ESPN NFL analyst Trent Dilfer dishes on the Patriots' new-look offense, Chip Kelly's style of play, Geno Smith's potential, the criticism of Matt Schaub and more. Dilfer

ESPN's Keyshawn Johnson weighs in on potential candidates for the USC coaching job, who he would hire for the position and more. Johnson

Super Bowl XXXV champion Brian Billick talks about Bears-Lions, Reggie Bush's performance, the Patriots' success despite injuries, how Mike McCoy has influenced Philip Rivers' development and more. Billick

Former USC WR Curtis Conway shares his thoughts on USC players' acceptance of Lane Kiffin, whether Kiffin was right for the job, who former USC players want as a replacement and more. Conway

"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss, ESPN LA 710's Mark Willard and ESPN New York 98.7 FM's Ryan Ruocco. Listen

Heard in the Herd

Sep
27

Michael Vick, Chip KellyDrew Hallowell/Philadelphia Eagles/Getty ImagesSal Paolantonio tells Colin about Chip Kelly's reception in Philadelphia, the Eagles' offense and more.

ESPN NFL reporter Sal Paolantonio shares his thoughts on the Eagles' and Broncos' offenses, Chip Kelly's reception in Philadelphia, Seahawks-Texans and more. Paolantonio

ESPN NFL analyst Brian Dawkins weighs in on 49ers-Rams, Peyton Manning's playing style, the read-option offense, Robert Griffin III's performance and more. Dawkins

NFL Live's Trey Wingo and Mark Schlereth recap 49ers-Rams and look ahead to this weekend's games. Wingo and Schlereth Insider

Colin makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL season in the "Blazing Five." Blazing Five »

Pregame.com's RJ Bell reacts to Colin's "Blazing Five" picks for the weekend. Bell Insider

"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN New York's Johnette Howard, ESPN.com 49ers reporter Bill Williamson and USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Listen

Heard in the Herd

Sep
26

Pete CarrollOtto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesPete Carroll tells Colin about his draft strategy, the decision to draft Russell Wilson and much more.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll discusses his draft strategy, the decision to draft Russell Wilson, the crowd at CenturyLink Field, what improvements Seattle needs to make and more. Carroll

ESPN NFL analyst Herm Edwards shares his thoughts on some of the league's young quarterbacks, post-Thanksgiving football, 18-game seasons, the Redskins' problems and more. Edwards

NFL Films' Greg Cosell weighs in on 0-3 teams, Geno Smith's style of play, the Peyton Manning-Tom Brady debate, the best teams on film and more. Cosell

ESPN NY 98.7 FM's Mike Lupica talks about his new book "QB1," Robinson Cano's worth, the Mets' and Yankees' futures, getting to know Mariano Rivera and more. Lupica

TBS' Bob Brenly gives his take on what to expect during the MLB playoffs and more.
Brenly Insider

"Spanning the Globe" features the New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand, ESPN.com Rams reporter Nick Wagoner and 790 The Zone's JP Peterson. Listen

Heard in the Herd

Sep
25

Bill O' BrienAP Photo/Gene J. PuskarBill O'Brien tells Colin about the reduction of the NCAA's sanctions against Penn State and much more.

Penn State coach Bill O'Brien dishes on how he found out about the NCAA's restoration of the Nittany Lions' scholarships, Christian Hackenberg and more. O'Brien

College Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning talks about "The Book of Manning," whether Nick Saban could return to the NFL, the future of football and more. Manning

ESPN CFB analyst David Pollack discusses Ohio State's quarterback situation, the futures of Mack Brown and Lane Kiffin, LSU-Georgia and more. Pollack

ESPN Radio's Ryen Russillo shares his thoughts on the perception and strength of the SEC and more. Russillo Insider

ESPN NFL Insider Louis Riddick comments on the nature of the draft, whether any team would take a chance on Brett Favre and more. Riddick Insider

"Spanning the Globe" features the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst and ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer. Listen

Heard in the Herd

Sep
24

Penn StateAP Photo/Gene J. PuskarJay Bilas tells Colin about the NCAA's decision to restore some scholarships to Penn State and more.

ESPN CBB analyst Jay Bilas gives his take on the NCAA's decision to reduce the penalties against Penn State by restoring some of the scholarships that were forfeited and more. Bilas

CFB guru Phil Steele covers the NCAA's restoration of Penn State's scholarships, Mississippi-Alabama, Oklahoma-Notre Dame, Wisconsin-Ohio State, USC-Arizona State, LSU-Georgia and more. Steele

ESPN NFL analyst Jeff Saturday weighs in on the Trent Richardson trade, Peyton Manning's dominance and more. Saturday Insider

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon discusses the scrutiny of Robert Griffin III, expectations for young QBs, the relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy, Colin Kaepernick's recent struggles and more. Moon

SI's Peter King shares his thoughts about Peyton Manning and the Broncos' offense, Colts-49ers, Aaron Rodgers' demeanor, San Francisco's decision to play Aldon Smith against Indianapolis and more. King

Colin ranks the top 10 NFL teams in the "Herd Hierarchy." Listen

"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN.com Broncos reporter Jeff Legwold, ESPN.com Lions reporter Michael Rothstein and ESPN.com senior MLB writer Jerry Crasnick. Listen

Heard in the Herd

Sep
23

Eli ManningStreeter Lecka/Getty ImagesDan Graziano tells Colin about whether the Giants can recover from an 0-3 start and much more.

Browns TE Jordan Cameron discusses his path to the NFL, playing tight end, the Browns' reaction to the trade of Trent Richardson, Brian Hoyer and more. Cameron

ESPN NFL analyst Trent Dilfer weighs in on the 49ers' offense, the Colts' potential, the relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy, Robert Griffin III's performance and more. Dilfer

ESPN NFL analyst Tim Hasselbeck comments on the Colts' win over the 49ers, Colin Kaepernick's style of play, Aaron Rodgers' demeanor, Sam Braford's future and more. Hasselbeck

Super Bowl XXXV champion Brian Billick talks about the Giants' failure to capitalize on turnovers, the Rams' offense, the Dolphins' early success, disagreements between players and coaches and more. Billick

"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN.com Giants reporter Dan Graziano, ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand and ESPN 1070 The Fan's Jim Sorgi. Listen


AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS

Matt Forte, Bears

Bears RB Matt Forte discusses his team's reaction to its first loss of the season, Marc Trestman's impact on Jay Cutler, his role in Chicago's offense and more.

Jason Witten, Cowboys

Cowboys TE Jason Witten weighs in on his team's loss to the Chargers, Dez Bryant's potential, the scrutiny of Tony Romo and more.

Adam Wainwright, Cardinals

Cardinals P Adam Wainwright dishes on the keys to success in the postseason, St. Louis' sustained success, preparing to face the Reds or the Pirates and more.

Peter King, NFL

SI's Peter King comments on Peyton Manning's dominance, where Sean Payton ranks among the top coaches in the NFL, the perception of the Colts and more.

Phil Steele, CFB

CFB guru Phil Steele covers USC's dismissal of Lane Kiffin, LSU-Georgia, Wisconsin-Ohio State, the strength of the Pac-12 and more.

Herd Hierarchy: 10/1

Colin Cowherd ranks the top 10 NFL teams in the "Herd Hierarchy."

Spanning the Globe: 10/1

"Spanning the Globe" features ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM's Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Saints reporter Mike Triplett and ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers.

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