Aug 28, 2026 · 2h 31m
Football season arrives amid roster questions and global growth
PMS 2.0 1613 - Feel Good Friday With Mark Schlabach, Chris Sale, JJ Watt, Peter Schrager, Pro Football Ireland's Michael McQuaid, & AJ Hawk
The episode connects Week Zero uncertainty, NFL roster decisions, player safety, and football’s expanding international footprint before the season begins.
- 1College football enters Week Zero under legal pressure as eligibility disputes expose the NCAA’s unresolved regulatory problems.
- 2NFL contenders face consequential questions about quarterbacks, player safety, broadcast pressure, and Aaron Donald’s possible return.
- 3Chris Sale’s complete-game shutout against the Dodgers becomes a window into pitching endurance, velocity, and clubhouse culture.
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Chris Sale describes the emotional significance of completing a shutout against the Dodgers while reaching 100 mph for the first time in years.
The brief
Week Zero arrives with college eligibility disputes, FCS upsets, and mounting questions about whether the NCAA can still regulate the sport coherently.
Peter Schrager tracks golf’s changing playoff formats and LIV’s uncertainty before turning to NFL pressure points, from quarterback competitions to Aaron Donald’s possible return.
Chris Sale reflects on throwing a complete-game shutout against the Dodgers, reaching 100 mph again, and sharing the moment with his sons.
J. J. Watt discusses the preparation behind his move into the NFL’s top broadcast booth, while the panel tests Houston’s Super Bowl case and Cleveland’s quarterback decision.
Michael McQuaid explains how American football is growing in Ireland, as the show debates flag football’s Olympic future and the NFL’s global ambitions.