Kickin It w/ Keeler

Ep 129: Super Bowl 56 Preview/Harden To Philly

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by giving his thoughts on Super Bowl 56 between the Rams and Bengals. What are the keys to the game for both teams in order to hoist the Lombardi Trophy? You will get his prediction on who he likes to win, but it might be different compared to who he is rooting for in the game. Then, it is on to the NBA as Ricky says there are both winners and losers in the trade that sent James Harden from Brooklyn to Philadelphia and why the Lakers are stuck with an old basketball team. Finally, Ricky talks about the ongoing MLB lockout, a Winter Olympics update, and he looks back at the career of Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 128: OT Rules Should Stay The Same/Conference Title Game Previews

On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by wrapping up a historic divisional round weekend in the NFL. He says the theme is about how all three phases of football matter and why the OT rules should stay the same even if the outcome of the game isn't what we want it to be. Then, he looks ahead to the two conference championship games and gives his pick for who will make it to Super Bowl 56.Then, Ricky reacts to the HOF election results and looks at the candidacy of one player who will be on the ballot next year that will be under the microscope. Finally, he talks about some big college basketball games this weekend and the Australian Open finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 127: No problem with Expanded Playoffs/Divisional Round Lookahead

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by recapping Wild Card weekend in the NFL and says why the league doesn't have an issue with expanded playoffs because the same 8 teams are still in the mix anyway. Then, he looks ahead to the DIvisional Round with Word Association and game picks. In the third segment, Ricky previews the upcoming Hall of Fame election results and what to expect Tuesday. Finally, Ricky gives an update on the Lakers struggles, some big games to watch in college basketball this week, and an Australian Open Update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 126: NFL Head Coach Firings/Super Wild Card Preview

On this week's episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about all of the head coaching vacancies in the NFL, including the dysfunction that is the New York Giants and the questionable decisions made by the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans. Then, after looking back at Week 18, Ricky ranks all six Wild Card matchups and previews them with a little bit of Word Association.Then, Ricky looks back at Georgia's win over Alabama in the national title game and gives an update on the latest news involving Novak Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 125: Week 18 Word Association/UGA-Alabama Rematch

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by giving his thoughts on more drama involving Antonio Brown as he was released by the Bucs. Then, it's onto Week 18 as Ricky plays Word Association and gives you his 5 games to watch as well as the latest playoff scenarios.Then, Ricky looks ahead to the national championship game Monday night between Georgia and Alabama and who he trusts more to win the title. After that, he gives his opinion on bowl opt-outs and takeaways from the New Year's Bowls.Finally, Ricky gives his thoughts on what is going on in Australia involving Novak Djokovic and the decision by MLB Network to let go of Ken Rosenthal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 124: Remembering John Madden/CFP Playoff Picks

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky looks back at the life of John Madden and why there will be no one else like him. Then, he looks ahead to Week 17 with Word Association and his Top 5 Games of the Week. After looking at the CFP semifinals, Ricky looks back at his favorite stories from the year that was in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 123: Looking at NFL MVP Race/Christmas Day In NBA

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler on Christmas Day, Ricky looks at MVP candidates in the NFL that might not normally win in most years, but should get more consideration in Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor. Then, he looks back at 49ers-Titans and why Tennessee is a Super Bowl contender while he wonders if the 49ers have reached their ceiling. Then, it's a look at Week 16 in the NFL with Top 5 Games and Word Association. After breaking down the Christmas Day slate in the NBA, Ricky talks about the new managerial hires in MLB and he makes more bowl picks up until December 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 122; COVID-19 Wreaking Havoc In Sports/Chiefs re-established as top AFC team

On this episode of Kickin' it With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by talking about the amount of positive COVID-19 tests going on in all of the major sports and how the protocols have to change for the time being as games get postponed, cancelled, or re-scheduled. Then, Ricky looks at Week 15 in the NFL including the Chiefs win over the Chargers on Thursday. Is KC the new team to beat in the AFC? Plus, he looks at Patriots-Colts on Saturday and previews the rest of the week with Word Association. After looking at the bowl games this week and the week in college basketball, Ricky talks about the decision the Nets made to allow Kyrie Irving to come back as a part-time player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 121: More Problems For Meyer/Week 14 NFL Preview

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky looks back to Thursday Night Football and discusses the inconsistency with the Vikings and why the Steeler way appears to be a thing of the past. Then, he gets into the news of players being frustrated with Urban Meyer as well as Meyer reportedly embarrassing his assistant coaches.Then, it's on to the rest of Week 14 as Ricky gives his Top 5 Games of the Week and plays another edition of Word Association. Finally, Ricky goes over Bryce Young winning the Heisman, a crazy Saturday of college basketball, Steph Curry closing in on the 3-point record, and NYCFC winning MLS Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 120: AFC North Up for Grabs/CFP Playoff Is Set

On this episode of Kickin' It With Keeler, Ricky begins the show by looking back at Week 13 in the NFL and the main theme of the AFC North being up for grabs. Is there a true favorite in that division and who is for real come playoff time? Plus, Ricky goes over New England's different gameplan against Buffalo, Miami and Washington getting hot at the right time, and what to make of Steelers-Vikings Thursday Night Football tonight. Then, Ricky dives into the CFP Playoff and how there was no controversies for the committee once again. What is Ricky looking for in each of the New Year's 6 Bowls and what does he make of Mario Cristobol deciding to go to Miami and the way the Hurricanes handled the coaching search. Finally, Ricky looks ahead to an eventful weekend in college basketball with some ranked vs. ranked matchups and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices