My column on how ridiculous it is that UF coach Billy Napier had to apologize for taking a shot at a fictious, basement-dwelling fan and why Gator fans can at least take solace in the fact that FSU has had an even more disappointing start to the season: orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/04/fsu…

OPEN MIKE THOUGHT-PROVOKING DAILY POLL brought to you by ShopIDC.com: Did officials make the right call in reversing Baltimore’s potential winning TD on the final play against K.C. last night? We discuss at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 1: As we get ready for the Jaguars-Dolphins season-opener on Sunday, who will be a better fantasy QB this year – Trevor Lawrence or Tua Tagovailoa? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 2: With QB Graham Mertz in concussion protocol and freshman phenom DJ Lagway starting for the Gators Saturday, who will be the starter when Mertz gets healthy? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 3: Will Sam Houston give UCF a game if he brings his good friend Davy Crockett on Saturday night? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE NON-SPORTS POLL: On this National 401(k) Day, are you confident that you will have enough money to live comfortably when you retire? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SPONTANEOUS TEXT/TALKBACK QUESTION OF THE DAY brought to you by TrajanWealth.com: On this Free-For-All Friday, ask us any question you want (sports, pop culture, personal, etc.) and we'll answer it. (Text questions to 50857 or use talkback button on iHeart app.)

Open Mike “Happy Birthday, Luciano Pavarotti” Early Morning Inspirational Quote of the Day from the iconic opera singer himself who was born on this day in 1937, died in 2007: “Amateurs believe their love of art is enough. Professionals know better."

Had a great conversation with Gus Malzahn on the radio this morning. I asked him if boosters meddling in the program has been magnified by NIL. Listen to the entire interview below!

Dolphins insider @ChrisPerk gave us some great insight into Tua heading into Sunday's game with the Jaguars. Listen to our entire radio interview below ...

Who will be the better fantasy quarterback this year - Tua Tagovailoa or Trevor Lawrence? The No. 1 fantasy analyst in the country - Jamey Eisenberg - answers that question and many others on our radio show this morning. Listen to the entire interview below!

Confessions of a lifelong college football fan in the State of Florida: For the first time in forever and for a lot of reasons, I'm more excited about the Jaguars, Bucs and Dolphins than I am our state college teams. How about you? Here's my column: orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/07/gat…

Tyreek Hill arrested and placed in handcuffs before the Dolphins season-opener. Who does he think he is - Scottie Scheffler!!! espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

OPEN MIKE THOUGHT-PROVOKING DAILY POLL brought to you by ShopIDC.com: After his stellar debut on Saturday, will UF’s freshman phenom QB DJ Lagway save Coach Billy Napier’s job? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 1: After two blowouts against outmanned opponents, how confident are you that UCF can now challenge for the Big 12 championship? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 2: Who is mostly to blame for the pre-game incident yesterday in which Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was arrested and put in handcuffs by police?  We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SUPPLEMENTAL POLL NO. 3: Which state player – NFL or college – deserves the biggest gameball from the weekend? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE NON-SPORTS POLL: In the wake of last night’s Emmy Awards, which traditional entertainment awards show are you most likely to watch? We’re discussing at FM 96.9 | AM 740 | HD 101.1-2 | 969TheGame.com/listen

OPEN MIKE SPONTANEOUS TEXT/TALKBACK QUESTION OF THE DAY brought to you by TrajanWealth.com: Who gets your gameballs and goofballs and what are your overreactions from the weekend? (Text responses to 50857 or use talkback button on iHeart app.)

Open Mike “Happy Birthday, Colonel Sanders” Early Morning Inspirational Quote of the Day from the Kentucky Fried Chicken icon himself who was born on this day in 1890, died in 1980: “I only have two rules: Do all you can and do it the best you can.”