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  • Why The SEC Isn’t Dominating College Football Anymore | HARD PASS Ep. #82
    Jan 9 2026

    Why The SEC Isn’t Dominating College Football Anymore | HARD PASS Ep. #82

    The SEC has dominated college football for nearly two decades… but now, for the third straight year, the conference won’t even PLAY for a national championship 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down whether the SEC’s legendary run has finally been exposed by the 12-team College Football Playoff, or whether NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and money have quietly reshaped the entire sport underneath it.

    From Paul Finebaum admitting the SEC’s dominance is fading, to the Big Ten winning on the field, to how elite talent is no longer being stockpiled at the same powerhouse programs, Doug explains why the old SEC blueprint no longer works in the modern college football economy.

    Are we witnessing the downfall of the SEC… or has college football simply evolved?

    Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “Prior to this new era, SEC powerhouses would carry five- and four-star recruits on their second and third strings… instead those players are now starting at other schools because that’s how they get paid right away.” — Doug Kezirian

    #football #collegefootball #cfp #cfb #collegefootballplayoffs #sec #bigten #nicksaban #nil #transferportal

    HARD PASS Ep. #82

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 – Intro

    00:22 – Huddle Up

    🏈 Doug breaks down whether the SEC’s failure to reach the national championship game for a third straight year means its dominance has finally been exposed — or whether deeper changes in college football are driving this power shift.

    02:13 – College Football Has Evolved & It’s Hurting The SEC

    🏈 Doug explains how the expanded playoff now forces the SEC to win multiple games instead of relying on reputation and positioning, and how the conference can no longer stockpile five-star talent because players are leaving for money and playing time — spreading elite talent across more schools.

    05:00 – The Coaching & Agent Network That Propped Up The SEC

    🏈 Doug explains how Jimmy Sexton and the SEC coaching network created an “old boys club” that once dominated the sport, and why that structure is now breaking down.

    06:25 – The Big Ten Money & Power Shift

    🏈 Doug shows how schools like Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana are now outspending — and outperforming — the SEC.

    07:13 – SEC Propaganda & The Branding Machine

    🏈 Doug breaks down how the SEC protected itself through influence and narrative, and why that machine is no longer working.

    10:02 – Was It The SEC… Or Just Nick Saban?

    🏈 Doug explains how Saban’s six national titles distorted reality and why the league now looks very different without him.

    #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity #Collegefootball #CFB #CFP

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It’s Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. 81
    Jan 7 2026

    The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It's Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. #81

    The combination of the transfer portal and NIL deals has college sports in complete chaos right now, but changing NIL is NOT the solution 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down why college athletics have spiraled into anarchy, why the current transfer rules are the real problem (not paying players), and why a few common-sense guardrails could immediately stabilize the sport.

    From Demond Williams Jr. signing a contract and still entering the transfer portal, to midseason eligibility chaos, to professional players suiting up in college because no one wants to risk an antitrust lawsuit, Doug explains how fear of litigation has created a lawless system. NIL itself isn’t broken, it’s simply a pay raise. The real issue is unrestricted transfer freedom and the NCAA’s refusal to enforce boundaries.

    Do you think NIL should stay untouched and transfer rules need fixing … or is everything broken? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “NIL is great, but the transfer freedom is the real problem … free agency of one-year contracts, it’s like recess.” — Doug Kezirian

    #football #basketball #collegefootball #collegebasketball #nil #transferportal #cfb #cfp #ncaa #collegefootballplayoffs

    HARD PASS Ep. #81

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 – Intro

    00:20 – Huddle Up

    🏈 Doug explains why college sports had to evolve, how NIL became inevitable, and why the current chaos isn’t proof that paying players was a mistake — but proof the system needs guardrails.

    03:00 – Fear of Lawsuits Is Killing Enforcement

    🏈 Doug explains how antitrust fears have paralyzed the NCAA, why no one wants to enforce rules, and how that hesitation has opened the door to complete chaos.

    04:04 – The REAL Issue: Unrestricted Transfer Freedom

    🏈 Doug breaks down why free-agency-style transfers are destroying roster stability, recruiting, and accountability. NIL is not the problem — it’s simply a pay raise — and Doug explains why schools are willingly paying athletes, proving players were underpaid for decades.

    07:12 – Pro Players Returning to College?

    🏀 Doug explains how NCAA basketball eligibility has spiraled, why drafted and overseas pros are being cleared to play, and how legal fear has replaced common sense.

    #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #FootballTalk #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #collegesports #ncaa

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • 3 NFL Teams That NEED New Head Coaches | HARD PASS Ep. 80
    Jan 5 2026

    3 NFL Teams That NEED New Head Coaches | HARD PASS Ep. #80

    Three NFL franchises are at a crossroads, and all of them need a new head coach, but for completely different reasons 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down why the Baltimore Ravens must finally move on from John Harbaugh before they waste any more of Lamar Jackson’s prime, why the New York Giants desperately need to get their next hire RIGHT after years of coaching mistakes, and why the New York Jets have no choice but to cut ties with Aaron Glenn despite the money owed.

    From Harbaugh’s repeated late-game failures and questionable personnel decisions, to the Giants’ revolving door of bad head coaches, to the Jets becoming a full-blown punchline with historically poor defense, Doug explains why all three situations demand change — and why delaying it would only make things worse.

    Which team needs a new coach the MOST? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “Harbaugh did have a great start to his Ravens tenure, but since then he’s mostly been unable to make adjustments in the playoffs.” - Doug Kezirian

    #nfl #football #ravens #lamarjackson #johnharbaugh #giants #jets #nflcoaches

    HARD PASS Ep. #80

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 – Intro

    00:33 – Huddle Up

    🏈 Doug breaks down why three NFL teams absolutely need new head coaches, and why each situation is completely different.

    00:42 – Why the Ravens Have to Move On From Harbaugh

    🏈 Doug walks through the Steelers loss, the missed field goal, and the series of coaching decisions that perfectly encapsulate Baltimore’s ongoing problem. Is it finally time to move on? Doug explains why he thinks the answer is yes.

    06:25 – Is Harbaugh the Right Fit for the New York Giants?

    🏈 Doug breaks down the Giants’ coaching failures over the last decade, why Brian Daboll was fired, and why a veteran presence like Harbaugh might actually make sense in New York.

    07:54 – The New York Jets’ Coaching Disaster

    🏈 Doug explains why Aaron Glenn is not the answer, how historically bad the Jets have become, and why contract money can’t stop them from making the right decision.

    #NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • 3 Changes That Will FIX The College Football Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. 79
    Jan 2 2026

    3 Changes That Will FIX The College Football Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. #79

    The College Football Playoff has made a MASSIVE step in the right direction, but it’s still not perfect 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down why the CFP is already far better than the old poll-and-computer system, why the four remaining teams prove expansion was necessary, and why three specific changes would finally make the playoff system work the way it was always intended.

    Doug explains why long layoffs between games are hurting top seeds, why playoff games should be played on college campuses instead of half-empty neutral sites, and why the biggest remaining issue lies with the Playoff Committee itself. From rust after byes, to crowd issues at bowl games, to the lack of transparency and built-in bias among decision-makers, Doug lays out a clear, logical blueprint for how the CFP can crown a true champion on the field.

    What changes would YOU make to the CFP? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “We can’t have a month between games, its absolutely nonsense and the players are in fact negatively affected … it’s only been 2 years of the 12 team format and only 1 team with a bye advanced” — Doug Kezirian

    #football #cfb #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoffs #cfp #ohiostate #georgia

    HARD PASS Ep. #79

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 – Intro

    🏈 Doug breaks down why college football HAD to move on from the old computer-based system, why the College Football Playoff was a necessary evolution, and how despite clear improvements, three specific changes can finally make it perfect.

    01:38 – Change #1: The CFP Calendar Problem

    🏈 Doug explains why month-long layoffs are hurting top seeds, how bye teams have consistently struggled, and why the playoff needs to start immediately after conference championship weekend.

    04:45 – Change #2: Playoff Game Locations

    🏈 Doug breaks down why early-round playoff games belong on college campuses, how neutral-site bowls hurt atmosphere and attendance, and why home-field advantage should reward regular-season success.

    08:22 – Change #3: The CFP Committee

    🏈 Doug explains why current athletic directors should NOT be on the CFP Committee, how conference affiliations create unavoidable bias, and why who selects the teams matters just as much as the format itself.

    #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • Why LeBron James’ Move To Miami Was NOT “Ring Chasing” | HARD PASS Ep. 78
    Dec 29 2025

    Why LeBron James’ Move To Miami Was NOT “Ring Chasing” — He Had To Leave Cleveland To Protect His Legacy | HARD PASS Ep. #78

    LeBron James deserves criticism for a lot of things, but leaving Cleveland to chase rings is NOT one of them 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down why LeBron had no choice but to leave the Cavaliers, how Cleveland’s front office wasted seven years of his prime, and why comparing him to Jordan, Kobe, Magic, or Bird on this topic ignores how differently their careers began.

    From Danny Ferry refusing to trade JJ Hickson for Amar’e Stoudemire, to surrounding LeBron with Mo Williams, Antawn Jamison, and an aging Shaq, Doug explains how Cleveland forced LeBron to go find competent team-building somewhere else. The front office didn’t just fail, it made staying impossible.

    So go ahead and criticize The Decision TV special. Critique his superteams. But leaving Cleveland? That wasn’t running from the grind, it was escaping an organization that wasn’t capable of helping him win.

    Do YOU think LeBron was right to leave Cleveland? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “LeBron isn’t any less of an all-time great for leaving Cleveland. He was forced into ring chasing — because the Cavaliers failed him.” — Doug Kezirian

    #nba #lebronjames #cavs #heat #nbadebate #goatdebate #michaeljordan #kobebryant #magicjohnson #larrybird #nbatalk #sportsdebate #basketballtalk

    HARD PASS Ep. #78

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 - Intro

    🏀 Doug sets the stage for the debate: LeBron deserves criticism for a lot of things, but leaving Cleveland to chase rings isn’t one of them.

    00:16 - Why LeBron Had No Choice But To Leave Cleveland

    🏀 There are plenty of fair criticisms of LeBron, but blaming him for leaving Cleveland makes no sense. Doug explains how the Cavs front office wasted seven years of his prime, missed critical roster moves, and failed to build a championship-caliber roster around him.

    01:38 - Revisiting “The Decision”

    🏀 The TV special was a bad look, sure, but the move itself wasn’t. Doug breaks down how Cleveland refused to trade JJ Hickson for Amar’e Stoudemire, overvalued role players, and prioritized the wrong pieces, leaving LeBron no realistic path to a title.

    05:49 - Other NBA Legends Were Drafted Into Stability

    🏀 Doug breaks down how Magic, Bird, and other greats landed in organizations that already had structure, Hall of Fame support, and competent front offices, something LeBron never had with the Cavaliers.

    06:52 - Jordan’s Situation With the Bulls vs LeBron’s With Cleveland

    🏀 Jerry Krause built a contender around MJ by Year 4, adding Pippen, Horace Grant, and Phil Jackson. Cleveland never came close to giving LeBron that level of support, despite having more time.

    08:10 - The Kobe Situation People Forget

    🏀 Doug revisits how Kobe nearly forced his way out of Los Angeles before the Pau Gasol trade saved the Lakers. It proves even all-time greats will leave when a front office fails them.

    09:04 - Final Take: Debate LeBron All You Want… But Not This

    🏀 LeBron didn’t “run from the grind”, the Cavs gave him nothing to stay for. He had to build what Cleveland wouldn’t. Doug argues that every all-time great in his situation would’ve made the exact same choice.

    #BasketballNews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralbasketball #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #NBAnews

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • Philip Rivers’ Performance PROVES The NFL Has a QB Problem 😳| HARD PASS Ep. 77
    Dec 26 2025

    Does the NFL have a Quarterback problem? Because if Philip Rivers can go from the couch to carving up defenses while young and mobile QBs are struggling to develop … something is off 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down why a 44-year-old Philip Rivers can walk back into an NFL huddle and look more competent than a chunk of today’s starting quarterbacks, what that says about the evolution of the position, and how the league quietly shifted from “PhD in reading defenses” to “survive in the spread.”

    From Kirk Cousins explaining how QBs used to diagnose safeties pre-snap, to young quarterbacks built for the modern spread, to why salary cap strategy forces teams to play rookies earlier than ever, Doug explains how the NFL arrived at this moment … and why the brain now matters more than the body.

    Are modern quarterbacks actually developing, or is the league making it harder for them to learn the position? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “Offenses coaches were forced to adjust … they realized that it made no sense to train QB’s on a gameplay that could easily blowup in their face if the defense disguised the initial pre-snap read” — Doug Kezirian

    #nfl #quarterbacks #philiprivers #nflnews #footballtalk #nflanalysis #dakprescott #jordanlove #kirkcousins #jaydenadaniels #samdarnold #colts

    HARD PASS Ep. #77

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:18 - Huddle Up

    🏈 Rivers returning after 5 years and still reading defenses at a high level shines a light on how today’s QBs are being developed, and why so many are struggling to run an NFL offense.

    02:35 - How QB Development Changed

    🏈 Kirk Cousins explains the old era vs new era: reading safeties and disguises, and Doug reacts!

    04:07 - Why Rookie QBs Start So Soon Now

    🏈 Salary cap + spread concepts = teams have to play rookies early to chase Super Bowl windows on rookie deals.

    06:43 - Heat Check

    🔥 Social media reacts to Rivers outperforming younger starters, and what it says about today’s QB pool.

    07:17 - The New Wave of QBs

    🏈 Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, and Sam Darnold are evolving … but can they ever reach the mental level of Rivers and QBs of the past?

    #NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • Are G5 Teams HURTING The College Football Playoffs? | HARD PASS Ep. 76
    Dec 22 2025

    Are G5 Teams HURTING The College Football Playoffs? | HARD PASS Ep. #76

    The College Football Playoff has a Group of Five problem … and the fix is actually pretty SIMPLE 👀

    Doug Kezirian breaks down why the CFP’s automatic bid for Group of Five teams no longer makes sense in today’s college football landscape, why the sport has changed, and why the very rule designed to promote fairness is now creating bigger problems than it solves.

    The expanded playoff was meant to be inclusive and efficient, but Doug explains how talent disparity, NIL, and the transfer portal have made true Cinderella runs virtually impossible. Instead, automatic bids are now blocking legitimate national title contenders while sending overmatched teams into the playoff with no realistic chance to win four games.

    Is it time to eliminate Group of Five auto-bids and let the committee do its job? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “An actual contender like Notre Dame is left out … left out of a playoff format that was specifically designed to be inclusive and efficient, deciding a champion on the field.” — Doug Kezirian

    #collegefootball #cfp #cfprankings #cfb #groupoffive #jamesmadison #tulane #collegefootballplayoff #notredame #ncaafootball #footballtalk #sportsdebate

    HARD PASS Ep. #76

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:18 - Huddle Up

    🏈 Doug explains why the Group of Five auto-bid is outdated, how the sport has changed, and why the CFP’s attempt at inclusivity has backfired.

    01:10 - The TWO Big Problems With the G5 Auto-Bid

    🏈 Doug explains how NIL has reshaped the sport by draining G5 talent, and why the expanded playoff format makes true Cinderella runs nearly impossible.

    02:58 - How This Is Hurting Actual Contenders

    🏈 Doug explains why automatic bids are now blocking real title contenders and doing more harm than good for both the playoff and Group of Five conferences.

    05:02 - Why G5 Teams Have an EASIER Path to the CFP

    🏈 Doug breaks down how weaker schedules, fewer elite opponents, and simpler paths to conference titles give G5 teams a clearer route than Power Conference schools battling week-to-week.

    #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity #ESPN #CFP #CollegeFootball

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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  • Did Matthew Stafford Lock Up the NFL MVP? | HARD PASS Ep. 75
    Dec 19 2025

    Did Matthew Stafford Lock Up the NFL MVP? | HARD PASS Ep. #75

    Can the NFL MVP really come from a Wild Card team? … Doug Kezirian believes not only CAN it happen, but that it most likely WILL happen 👀

    Doug breaks down why Matthew Stafford is on track to win the NFL MVP, why the betting odds don’t accurately reflect how likely it actually is, and why voters are lining up behind him despite the Rams likely finishing as a Wild Card team.

    From Stafford’s monster prime-time performance on Thursday Night Football, to voter fatigue working against Josh Allen, to Drake Maye missing his moment late in the season, Doug explains why all the narratives, numbers, and timing are falling perfectly into place for Stafford. If Stafford can make one final statement in his upcoming Monday Night Football game, that could lock down the award. Doug also dives into how “lifetime achievement” voting quietly plays a role in MVP races more than people want to admit.

    Do you think Matthew Stafford should win the NFL MVP even if the Rams are a Wild Card team? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯

    “Matthew Stafford is going to WIN the NFL MVP.” — Doug Kezirian

    #nfl #nflmvp #matthewstafford #rams #nflnews #footballtalk #sportsdebate #joshallen #drakemaye #superbowl

    HARD PASS Ep. #75

    On Today’s Episode:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:15 - Huddle Up

    🏈 Doug explains why Matthew Stafford is the clear MVP favorite, why the odds undervalue his chances, and why Josh Allen and Drake Maye are fading from the race.

    01:20 - Stafford’s HUGE Thursday Night Game & What It Meant

    🏈 Doug breaks down why Stafford’s massive Thursday Night Football performance against the Seahawks mattered for his MVP chances, even in a loss.

    03:46 - Can The MVP Really Come From A Wild Card Team?

    🏈 Doug looks at MVP history, why Stafford would be the rare exception, and how prime-time performances change voter perception.

    #NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity

    Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

    🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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    Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!

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