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August 24, 2025 40 mins

Summary:

The first episode of Touchdown and Ties is in season! We hope we don’t disappoint and y’all continue to rock with us going forward. In the inaugural episode of 'Touchdown in Ties', my dad and I will get into some old and some new sports news happening around the NFL and more. We discuss the NCAA decision regarding the infamous Michigan Football sign stealing scandal, its implications for the university's reputation, recruiting, etc. We then get into the wrap of the NFL preseason and the topic that’s been going viral since the draft: Shadeur Sanders. We reflect on the Detroit Lions 2024 season and how injury impacted performance. While also expressing excitement for the upcoming Detroit Lions season Finally we end the show with a little something different: our anticipation for the US Open tennis tournament, highlighting key players and matches to watch. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Touchdown in Ties

06:23 The Michigan Sign Stealing Scandal

13:13 Reputation and Consequences for Michigan

18:26 The NFL Preseason and Shador Sanders

24:22 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

27:12 The Pressure on Rookie Quarterbacks

30:09 The Rise of the Detroit Lions

31:01 Injury Impact on Team Performance

34:39 Expectations for the Upcoming Season

40:54 Excitement for the U.S. Open

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