The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner to discuss his love for Brock Purdy, why offenses can get bogged down with spacing issues, Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury, and more. Then, Ryen talks with the all-time winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, Geno Auriemma, about his coaching origins, UConn’s ascension in both men’s and women’s college basketball, the state of the WNBA, and more. Finally, Kyle stops by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who has been iced out of his brother’s wedding.

INTRO

(00:00)

KURT WARNER

(02:30) Brock Purdy’s nuance makes him great

(09:00) Josh Allen

(11:55) Why offenses play with bad spacing

(18:30) Jayden Daniels injury discussion

(25:00) Tape watchers vs. QBs

(36:10) Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert for the next 5 years?

GENO AURIEMMA

(38:10) Favorite title

(40:40) How he got into basketball

(45:25) Building UConn

(56:05) Coaching alongside Jim Calhoun

(1:00:55) Geno vs. Pat Summitt

(1:06:00) State of the WNBA

(1:14:30) Why Diana Taurasi is his favorite

(1:18:35) Ever tempted to leave UConn?

(1:22:45) Becoming the all-time wins leader

LIFE ADVICE

(1:36:00)

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Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Daniel Jeremiah to talk about whether this is elite Mahomes again, some stock-up/stock-down quarterbacks, what’s wrong with the Chargers, and some college football, including what the NFL thinks of Trinidad Chambliss. Then, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including confronting a friend about dating an older woman with kids and a guy worried about ending his family name/lineage.

(00:00) Intro

DANIEL JEREMIAH

(02:46) Is Elite Mahomes Back?
(07:35) Bryce Young Stock Up?
(10:00) Baker Mayfield Rollercoaster
(13:10) Stroud’s Potential Extension
(15:25) Bengals/Cowboys Surprisingly Good Defenses
(26:25) What’s Wrong With the Chargers/Herbert?
(37:50) Most Disappointing Player (DK Metcalf)
(39:30) Eagles Under the Radar?
(47:20) What’s Happened to Marvin Harrison Jr.?
(49:30) Trinidad in the NFL
(51:15) CFB Stock Up/Down

LIFE ADVICE

(58:30)

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Ryen talks NFL Week 2 with Nate Tice! The Vikings and Bengals impress, Mahomes’ deep ball is back, Jayden Daniels suffers another injury, and Marvin Harrison Jr. is trending toward becoming one of the biggest busts ever. Then, Ryen gives his thoughts on Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss and why that was the outcome you should have wanted. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti stop by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including skipping a family funeral and a break-in follow-up.

NFL WEEK 2 WITH NATE TICE

(2:45) Vikings-Bears
(17:35) Packers-Jets
(19:40) Bengals-Texans
(31:25) Chiefs-Colts
(42:10) Broncos-Jags
(53:45) Saints-Ravens
(1:00:35) Trinidad Chambliss
(1:05:30) Aaron Rodgers Is Bad
(1:08:00) Marvin Harrison Jr. Trending Bust
(1:14:10) Browns & Chiefs Draft Classes
(1:15:40) Jayden Daniels
(1:20:45) Carly Irsay on the Sidelines

LANE RETURNS TO OLE MISS

(1:26:25)

LIFE ADVICE

(1:35:30)

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Ryen begins with some thoughts on Josh Allen and the Bills’ offensive explosion and Allen’s crazy rushing rate. Then, Greg Olsen stops by for a big NFL nerd-out session, talking about Caleb’s continued ascension, whether the Giants are this year’s Bears, and some of the NFL trends to look out for this season. Then, Sam Vecenie joins for a big announcement and to talk about the Clippers’ mess. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including another college lie.

BILLS-LIONS RECAP

(2:30)

GREG OLSEN

(10:30) Caleb & the Bears
(16:30) What makes Brian Flores’ defenses special?
(19:15) Broncos-Jaguars
(22:30) Lions-Bills
(26:45) Bengals-Texans
(30:00) Giants on the up?
(36:10) The ‘under-center’ trend
(48:00) More NFL trends to look for
(1:06:00) Youth Inc

SAM VECENIE

(1:13:15) Big Announcement!
(1:15:45) Clippers drama
(1:30:25) Kawhi Raptors optimism

LIFE ADVICE

(1:39:25)

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Ryen is joined by ESPN’s Booger McFarland, looking back on how massive the Texas comeback win over Ohio State was for coach Sark, who the class of the Big Ten is, Lane Kiffin going back to Ole Miss, and whether the Rams are actually going to keep struggling. Then, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker stops by to talk about the upset win over Oregon and how he went from a zero-star recruit to a potential first-round pick in the NFL Draft. And finally, Kyle and Ceruti hop in for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a friend who is too nice and the challenges of moving out with your buddies.

BOOGER MCFARLAND
(2:30) Texas win huge for Sark
(9:00) Something off with Oregon
(11:30) Biggest surprise this CFB season
(13:10) Class of the Big Ten
(15:00) SEC schedules
(20:20) Alabama’s problem
(23:00) Lane’s return to Ole Miss
(29:15) Do you trust Mateer?
(33:00) Rams continue to struggle?
(36:15) Ryen’s golf swing

DREW MESTEMAKER
(41:00) Upset over Oregon
(44:30) From 0-star recruit to potential first-round pick

LIFE ADVICE
(52:00)

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