Never Played The Game

Now a 4-time finalist for the NFL's Hall of Fame, Anderson discusses with Klein and Schultz: 07:00 - WHY ISN’T HE ALREADY IN THE HOF 10:06 ON COMING TO THE USA ON EXCHANGE PROGRAM AT 17 11:50 ON FIRST LOOK AT FOOTBALL “I SAW 11 GUYS AND A PILE OF BODIES” I SAW A REALLY BIG GUY IN TIGHT PANTS, BENT OVER AND A BALL IN HIS HANDS. 14:25 ON WHEN HE THOUGHT HE COULD MAKE A CAREER OF KICKING 17:15 ON INVITING THREE GIRLS TO THE PROM IN HIGH SCHOOL 18:30 ON GETTING THE CALL FROM THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS WHILE LIVING IN “ANIMAL HOUSE” 28:00 - ON GOING TO THE HATED FALCONS “I COULD NOT HAVE GONE TO A WORSE TEAM” 31:30 - NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS 37:10 - WHO WATCHED MORE GAME TAPE.. MORTEN OR MICHAEL VICK 47:38 - WHEN HE FOUND OUT ABOUT EUGENE ROBINSON AT SUPER BOWL

Kyle gets a shot a ring, while the Hawks are on the verge of blowing things up. How long will the rebuild take and who's really in control.. GM Wes Wilcox or Head Coach/President Mike Budenholzer.

On a day the Falcons secured the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs, the loudest cheers from the Georgia Dome crowd of more than 70,000 came when Michael Vick returned to the field. Vick discusses his return to Atlanta and if he'd like to retire as an Atlanta Falcon

Happy holidays from everyone (Zach and Jeff) at the We Never Played the Game podcast. Zach is working in Atlanta, Jeff is playing in New York City and the Falcons are three wins from the Super Bowl. Another week and another NFL record for Matt Ryan... Seats cost how much to see Hamilton? and Jeff discusses why he's fed up with MLB Hall of Fame voting process and will never vote again. Sorry Chipper.

Zach and Jeff discuss the Falcons scoring 83 combined points in consecutive weeks without Julio Jones. Where does QB Matt Ryan stand in the NFL MVP conversation and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey will sit out the Sun Bowl to focus on his NFL draft prep. Will this now be the standard for top picks in meaningless bowl games.

Zach and Jeff discuss the shocking announcement of four key Bulldog football players returning for their senior seasons and the hype that will surround the team entering the '17 season.

Zach and Jeff visit with Mark Fox in Athens about the state of UGA hoops, his upbringing in Garden City Kansas, the dirty game of AAU basketball and how he defines success at a school known for its football program.

Zach and Jeff discuss the legacy of John Schuerholz and, as a Hall of Fame voter, will Schultz ever vote for those connected to the steroid era? Georgia State hires a new head football coach and the Falcons head west to play the Rams in LA.

Zach and Jeff discuss former Creekside high school standout Eric Berry returning to Atlanta and beating the Falcons. Berry had a pick-6 and a pick 2. Should the Falcons have gone for 2 to begin with? Also, College Football Final-4 is set..sorry Penn State

Zach and Jeff discuss Alabama being a 24-point favorite over Florida and Ohio State on the verge of getting bounced from the College Football Playoff Final 4 - Plus, the Falcons and Chiefs and an opportunity for Atlanta to send a playoff message.

Zach and Jeff discuss our favorite holiday of the year. Family, Football and Food. Our go-to Thanksgiving side dishes and yes, that includes gravy. "You can put gravy on a brick and I'd eat that," says Schultz. Also.. who wins between Georgia and Georgia Tech.

On this episode, Zach and Jeff discuss Pastner's rise from a 16 year-old AAU head coach, to a 19-year old who interviewed for the LA Clippers head coaching position, to writing 1,000 personal letters to nearly every basketball program in the country. If you ever wondered who has film of Wilt Chamberlin's 100-point basketball game, Pastner will tell you.

Zach and Jeff discuss the Falcons playing arguably their worst game of the year, but still having a chance to beat the Eagles.. Georgia and Georgia Tech both knocking off top-25 opponents and did Georgia State's Trent Miles deserved to be fired, let alone during the season.

Episode 11: Zach and Jeff discuss the reasoning behind Thomas Dimitroff’s three-year contract extension, Matt Ryan’s return to Philadelphia, problems at Georgia and Georgia Tech and why Klein believes Warren Sapp is the most miserable person on earth.

Fresh off a month long stint calling MLB playoffs, Smoltz discusses pitching in front of 40-million in a Game 7 of the World Series and the nerves of broadcasting a Game 7 in front of 40-million... plus: 5:40 - on the maddening aspect of changing pitchers every at bat 7:20 - on if Bobby Cox went to pull him in game 7 after 4 2/3 innings 10:15 - on Jason Hayward and the pressure of a 180-million dollar contract in Chicago 13:30 - What is Theo Epstein doing that every other GM is baseball wishes they are 17:00 - How far the Braves are from following the Cubs blueprint 25:10 - on the harsh lesson learned of oppressing powerful bulldozer equipment 26:45 - the best/worst Greg Maddux story 29:00 - on trying to compete on the Champions Tour and qualifying for the US Open 32:30 - on losing the ‘Black Book’ 35:00 - Hall of Fame Voting.. Bonds, Clemens? 45:45 - “I should have pitched Tony Gwynn right down the middle of the plate."

The Chicago Cubs win the World Series, but is it enough to save baseball... Plus.. Matt Ryan and the Falcons toy with the Buccaneers and extend lead in the the NFC South and is Kentucky really going to beat Georgia in football?

Itzler discusses is ownership role with the Hawks and how this team can contend and eventually win a NBA Champioship

In part 1-of-1, Jesse disscusses: 7:00 owning a pool, enough money for vacation and the ability to grow food was the ultimate dream as a youngster 8:00 the time Jesse's music almost got Zach suspended from High School 11:35 on the origin of "Go New York Go" 15:00 on meeting RUN DMC and the famous intern 19:00 on flying to Atlanta to wait out Grant Hill for Foot Locker 26:30 on meeting a Navy Seal that would eventually live with him NYC

When was the last time sports made you cry? For Zach, it was Saturday. Plus, the Falcons go for it on 4th and 1 on their own 45 yard line in overtime and Shultz and Klein are OK with it. Georgia/Florida and the importance of it for Kirby Smart

Zach and Jeff discuss the criticism towards Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart after 3 losses in 4 games including a homecoming setback to Vanderbilt. Also, the Falcons return home after controversial loss to Seattle and Zach's daughter goes viral after taki