The Afternoon Sports Beat with Jim Traber

Jim Traber discusses last night’s surprising Falcons win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football. Are the Packers a soft football team? Are you more confident in the slate of college football games or NFL this weekend? Does OU moving to an air raid offense ahead of the Georgia game give you confidence? If OSU loses to West Virginia, what is a scenario that gives the fanbase confidence? Jim & The Fat Jack make their picks, including their T&W Locks of the Week. Make sure to sign up to get Jack’s picks at FatJackSports.com, and enter the promo code to get a discount on his plays all season long! Jim spends the rest of the show taking you calls on OU’s offense and their game against Georgia in Athens.

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to make their picks, including their T&W Locks of the Week. Make sure to sign up to get Jack’s picks at FatJackSports.com, and enter the promo code to get a discount on his plays all season long! Jim spends the rest of the show taking you calls on OU’s offense and their game against Georgia in Athens.

Jim Traber discusses last night’s surprising Falcons win over the Packers on Thursday Night Football. Are the Packers a soft football team? Are you more confident in the slate of college football games or NFL this weekend? Does OU moving to an air raid offense ahead of the Georgia game give you confidence? If OSU loses to West Virginia, what is a scenario that gives the fanbase confidence?

Jim Traber discusses his trip to the Oklahoma Fair today! What is your favorite fair food when you go to the Oklahoma Fair? Has Tom Brady gotten any better since he first started his broadcasting career? Rick’s Picks courtesy of Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler made today by Jim, and he talks about some of the best games to look forward to this weekend. After 3 weeks of the college football season, what would you project OU’s record to be after a disappointing 2-1 start? Do you still have faith that they can beat Texas? What do you anticipate happening in Morgantown between West Virginia and Oklahoma State?

Jim Traber discusses his trip to the Oklahoma Fair today! What is your favorite fair food when you go to the Oklahoma Fair? Has Tom Brady gotten any better since he first started his broadcasting career? Rick’s Picks courtesy of Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler made today by Jim, and he talks about some of the best games to look forward to this weekend.

Jim Traber takes your calls and continues to discuss college football coming up this weekend. After 3 weeks of the college football season, what would you project OU’s record to be after a disappointing 2-1 start? Do you still have faith that they can beat Texas? What do you anticipate happening in Morgantown between West Virginia and Oklahoma State?

Jim Traber discusses Antonio Brown avoiding jail time despite being arrested for attempted murder. Is his post playing trajectory even more disappointing given his greatness as a wide receiver? Is Bill Snyder the greatest college football coach of all time? What is the strangest Jose Canseco story you’ve ever heard. Why isn’t Trinidad Chambliss considered to be the top NFL draft prospect for quarterbacks? Should NFL teams carry four quarterbacks? Should the win against Oregon give Oklahoma State and their fans confidence against every opponent for the rest of the season? Do you think OU can cover the 14 in Georgia? Does the success of Carson Benge help future Oklahoma State baseball players also get drafted to the Mets?

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses Oklahoma State’s matchup with West Virginia this weekend. Should the win against Oregon give Oklahoma State and their fans confidence against every opponent for the rest of the season? Do you think OU can cover the 14 in Georgia? Does the success of Carson Benge help future Oklahoma State baseball players also get drafted to the Mets?

Jim Traber discusses Antonio Brown avoiding jail time despite being arrested for attempted murder. Is his post playing trajectory even more disappointing given his greatness as a wide receiver? Is Bill Snyder the greatest college football coach of all time? What is the strangest Jose Canseco story you’ve ever heard. Why isn’t Trinidad Chambliss considered to be the top NFL draft prospect for quarterbacks? Should NFL teams carry four quarterbacks?

Jim Traber is joined at the top of the show by Frank Michael Smith, beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to discuss the 1-1 Steelers after their disappointing loss to the Patriots. Is Mike McCarthey the man for the job? Is John Mateer full of it saying that he used the crowd noise to pinpoint an open receiver downfield? Do you think a backup quarterback would be a better option than Mateer? What do you think about the Cowboys and Ravens playing in Rio this weekend. Elle Canty from the OU Women’s Soccer team sits down with Jim.

Jim Traber takes your calls and continues to discuss whether or not John Mateer really heard the crowd in the middle of a play to alert him that a player was open. Do you think a backup quarterback would be a better option than Mateer? What do you think about the Cowboys and Ravens playing in Rio this weekend. Elle Canty from the OU Women’s Soccer team sits down with Jim.

Jim Traber is joined at the top of the show by Frank Michael Smith, beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, to discuss the 1-1 Steelers after their disappointing loss to the Patriots. Is Mike McCarthey the man for the job? Is John Mateer full of it saying that he used the crowd noise to pinpoint an open receiver downfield?

Jim Traber discusses the fallout of the OU disappointing performance against New Mexico. Does one individual deserve the lion share of the blame, or is it a little bit of everyone involved in the underwhelming play? Would the Buccaneers have won the game without a rain delay? Are the Steelers cataclysmically bad, or can you not judge after 2 games? Does the general manager Jim Nagy deserve more blame for the performance? Is OU recruiting the right guys to be successful under Arbuckle. Jim’s preview of the Monday Night Football game tonight.

Jim Traber takes your calls on the OU performance against New Mexico. Does the general manager Jim Nagy deserve more blame for the performance? Is OU recruiting the right guys to be successful under Arbuckle. Jim’s preview of the Monday Night Football game tonight.

Jim Traber discusses the fallout of the OU disappointing performance against New Mexico. Does one individual deserve the lion share of the blame, or is it a little bit of everyone involved in the underwhelming play? Would the Buccaneers have won the game without a rain delay? Are the Steelers cataclysmically bad, or can you not judge after 2 games?

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Jim joins from his house. What did you make of the Bills dominant performance last night constantly marching down the field on the Lions lackluster defense? Could Josh Allen be one of the top quarterbacks of all time even if he never wins a Super Bowl? What is OU’s identity on offense going into the game against New Mexico? Some of the marquee games to watch headed into the college football weekend. The Fat Jack joins Jim fresh off of an unbelievable weekend in football, and they make their picks including the T&W Lock of the Week. You can get all of the picks from The Fat Jack, and get an incredible discount, at FatJackSports.com. What are some “hold your nose” games in the NFL this weekend? Jim has some words for Dak Prescott after his comments about fans headed into the weekend.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. The Fat Jack joins Jim fresh off of an unbelievable weekend in football, and they make their picks including the T&W Lock of the Week. You can get all of the picks from The Fat Jack, and get an incredible discount, at FatJackSports.com. What are some “hold your nose” games in the NFL this weekend? Jim has some words for Dak Prescott after his comments about fans headed into the weekend.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Jim joins from his house. What did you make of the Bills dominant performance last night constantly marching down the field on the Lions lackluster defense? Could Josh Allen be one of the top quarterbacks of all time even if he never wins a Super Bowl? What is OU’s identity on offense going into the game against New Mexico? Some of the marquee games to watch headed into the college football weekend.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim. Rick Haynes from Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler joins the show to discuss his big pick for the weekend in College Football, and discuss what he wants to see from OU moving forward. Jim breaks down some of the games in the NFL that stand out to him this weekend. Sides and totals for every NFL game this weekend, starting with Thursday Night Football.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. As a coach, are there things that you can take away from game where you win or lose by a lot that can carry over into more competitive games? Jim joins to discuss New Mexico coming to Norman to play OU on Saturday. Does Oklahoma State need to find a way to show their team is closer to their Week 2 performance than Week 1? Who do you believe will take home the postseason awards in Major League Baseball.

Jim Traber is back today. Jim shares the story of his fall and continues to ask for thoughts and prayers. Was this one of the most incredible wins from Oklahoma State in a long time? Did this change your prognostication of the Cowboys season. How negative is too negative after the OU performance in Ann Arbor against Michigan. Jim breaks down the NFL weekend, including his Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How have your feelings about the Dallas Cowboys changed after the loss to the Giants? What is going on with the coaching staff at OU? Who deserves the lion share of the blame from the poor play calling decisions? What was the stadium in Ann Arbor like for fans attending their first game?

Jim Traber takes your calls and continues to discuss the disappointing OU loss in Ann Arbor. How have your feelings about the Cowboys changed after the loss to the Giants? What is going on with the coaching staff at OU? Who deserves the lion share of the blame from the poor play calling decisions? What was the stadium in Ann Arbor like for fans attending their first game?

Jim Traber is back today. Jim shares the story of his fall and continues to ask for thoughts and prayers. Was this one of the most incredible wins from Oklahoma State in a long time? Did this change your prognostication of the Cowboys season. How negative is too negative after the OU performance in Ann Arbor against Michigan. Jim breaks down the NFL weekend, including his Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Sean Reider, beat reporter for the New Mexico Lobos, joins the show to discuss the team and preview their game against OU this weekend. Which quarterback from the Lobos do Sooner fans need to be familiar with going into this game? Eric Bailey, covering OSU for the Tulsa World, joins to discuss Oklahoma State’s incredible win against Oregon and what should Cowboy fans watch for this weekend against Murray State. Who were the most impressive and most disappointing NFL teams in week 1?

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. What did you make of the Monday Night Football game between the Chiefs and the Broncos. Would you be comfortable saying that the Chiefs are back to championship form? What is the most hostile environment you have ever encountered watching college sports? Which team in the Top 10 rankings right now do you expect to not finish the season in that spot? The NFL Coach Speak Compilation from Week 1 of the NFL Season.

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Please keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers after his accident on Saturday. What games were the most compelling in the NFL yesterday? Will the Buccaneers drop off a bit without Mike Evans? Are the Jets competitive? What do you take away from the Bears scoring 50 points against the Carolina Panthers? Is Justin Herbert’s criticism unfair or warranted?

Gideon Hamilton in for Jim today. Please keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers after his accident on Saturday. What percentage of the “Blame Pie” would you give any individual, position group, or coach after OU’s disappointing loss to Michigan? At what point were you confident Oklahoma State could beat Oregon on Saturday? What were some of the most notable results from the weekend in college football?

Jim Traber discusses the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and shares stories. What is the best fast food burger you’ve ever had? Jim tells his story from calling the 2001 World Series in the aftermath of 9/11 and what it was like to witness New York City at that time. Jim & The Fat Jack make their picks, including the T&W Lock of the Week. Are you always trying to avoid falling on the same side as the public? Visit FatJackSports.com to find out how to get all of Jack’s picks all season long in college football and the NFL. What did you make of the 49er’s performance last night in Australia?

Jim Traber is joined by The Fat Jack to make their picks, including the T&W Lock of the Week. Are you always trying to avoid falling on the same side as the public? Visit FatJackSports.com to find out how to get all of Jack’s picks all season long in college football and the NFL. What did you make of the 49er’s performance last night in Australia?

Jim Traber discusses the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and shares stories. What is the best fast food burger you’ve ever had? Jim tells his story from calling the 2001 World Series in the aftermath of 9/11 and what it was like to witness New York City at that time.

Jim Traber discusses the current state of Oklahoma State athletics after he talked to a source familiar with the university. Is the school administration doing a disservice to the school and athletics with a lack of funds and support? Was last night's NFL season opener a stinker of a game, or did you enjoy it? Rick's Picks courtesy of Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler. Does the success of Eric Morris have anything to do with his ability to coach football, or does there need to be a change in the administration?

Jim Traber takes your calls and continues to discuss the state of Oklahoma State University and it’s athletic program. Does the success of Eric Morris have anything to do with his ability to coach football, or does there need to be a change in the administration?

Jim Traber discusses the current state of Oklahoma State athletics after he talked to a source familiar with the university. Is the school administration doing a disservice to the school and athletics with a lack of funds and support? Was last night's NFL season opener a stinker of a game, or did you enjoy it? Rick's Picks courtesy of Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler.

Jim Traber previews the NFL season with his picks to win every division, the wild card teams, and the Super Bowl champions. Do you believe the Saints can compete in the NFC South? Are the Broncos poised to take a step backwards this season? Is this the year for the Cowboys to win the NFC East, or will the Giants take a step forward with John Harbaugh? Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of NFL coaches? If you’ve given up hope on Oklahoma State, what is another team you could turn your attention to this college football season? Why would a player like Brock Bowers trim his meniscus?

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the National Football League including who would be on the Mount Rushmore of NFL coaches? If you’ve given up hope on Oklahoma State, what is another team you could turn your attention to this college football season? Why would a player like Brock Bowers trim his meniscus?

Jim Traber previews the NFL season with his picks to win every division, the wild card teams, and the Super Bowl champions. Do you believe the Saints can compete in the NFC South? Are the Broncos poised to take a step backwards this season? Is this the year for the Cowboys to win the NFC East, or will the Giants take a step forward with John Harbaugh?

Jim Traber discusses the controversy at the end of the Michigan and Western Michigan game. Do you think the Big 10 intentionally tried to protect one of their marquee programs, or do you understand the explanation of the clock discrepancy? What do you expect OU to do as they head north to The Big House this weekend? What if OU loses this weekend in the same way that Western Michigan lost? Should fans feel like all hope is lost at Oklahoma State, or is it just one game?

Jim Traber takes your calls and continues to discuss the clock discrepancy at the end of the Michigan and Western Michigan game. What if OU loses this weekend in the same way that Western Michigan lost? Should fans feel like all hope is lost at Oklahoma State, or is it just one game?

Jim Traber discusses the controversy at the end of the Michigan and Western Michigan game. Do you think the Big 10 intentionally tried to protect one of their marquee programs, or do you understand the explanation of the clock discrepancy? What do you expect OU to do as they head north to The Big House this weekend?

Jim Traber discusses the scandal and the backlash after the ending of the Michigan and Western Michigan game. Do you think Western Michigan was robbed of a win, or do you understand the explanation from the replay center that you heard on the broadcast? Mark Rodgers calls in to discuss. Does having unrealistic expectations about Oklahoma State before the season lead to a massive overreaction after a Week 1 loss? How different, if at all, do you anticipate the Tulsa season might look after seeing them beat OSU this past weekend? Do you think the NFL should have capitalized on the long weekend and opened up the season yesterday? Does UCLA have a chance to win 10 games this season after a few of their opponents had disappointing Week 1 games?

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. How different, if at all, do you anticipate the Tulsa season might look after seeing them beat OSU this past weekend? Do you think the NFL should have capitalized on the long weekend and opened up the season yesterday? Does UCLA have a chance to win 10 games this season after a few of their opponents had disappointing Week 1 games?

Jim Traber discusses the scandal and the backlash after the ending of the Michigan and Western Michigan game. Do you think Western Michigan was robbed of a win, or do you understand the explanation from the replay center that you heard on the broadcast? Mark Rodgers calls in to discuss. Does having unrealistic expectations about Oklahoma State before the season lead to a massive overreaction after a Week 1 loss?

Jim Traber makes his college football predictions today. How will the teams in the four major conferences finish this season and who will make the College Football Playoff? Do you think OU loses to Texas for a third straight year? What ballparks does Jim wish he got the chance to play in from any era in history? What is the latest on the OU offensive line and can we expect to see Noah Best moved around to different positions? The Fat Jack joins Jim to preview some of the games we’re looking forward to in Week 1. Go to FatJackSports.com to see all of Jack’s plays and subscribe to his season long picks.

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses Oklahoma State football. What is more likely: OSU wins 10 games or 4 games? What type of path do the Chicago Bears have to the playoffs playing in the unbelievably difficult NFC North? What is the latest on the OU offensive line and can we expect to see Noah Best moved around to different positions? The Fat Jack joins Jim to preview some of the games we’re looking forward to in Week 1. Go to FatJackSports.com to see all of Jack’s plays and subscribe to his season long picks.

Jim Traber makes his college football predictions today. How will the teams in the four major conferences finish this season and who will make the College Football Playoff? Do you think OU loses to Texas for a third straight year? What ballparks does Jim wish he got the chance to play in from any era in history?

Jim Traber has something for a social media commenter that accuses him of being a hater against Oklahoma State. What do you make of the New England Patriots report regarding opponents field goal kicking? Is that fair or foul? Jim’s social media adversary calls in. Would you want Jimmy Buffett’s Lovely Cruise played at your funeral? Will offensive line depth be an issue for OU on Friday against UTEP? Who holds the record for longest consecutive time in the AP Top 10?

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses Oklahoma State and Oklahoma football ahead of their first games this weekend. Would you want Jimmy Buffett’s Lovely Cruise played at your funeral? Will offensive line depth be an issue for OU on Friday against UTEP? Who holds the record for longest consecutive time in the AP Top 10?

Jim Traber has something for a social media commenter that accuses him of being a hater against Oklahoma State. What do you make of the New England Patriots report regarding opponents field goal kicking? Is that fair or foul? Jim’s social media adversary calls in.

Jim Traber discusses LSU comments regarding asking his leadership committee before pursuing those former NFL Training Camp players. The Red Sox broadcaster, Will Flemming, had to apologize to Jazz Chisholm and the Yankees for his comments on the broadcast about throwing at the next batter. Rick’s picks. Stan Kroenke buys the Los Angeles Angels for a reported $4 billion. What do you make of the Ketel Marte no show situation for the Diamondbacks? Why can’t a player try to make an NFL roster and then go back to college?

Jim Traber takes your calls and discusses the Lane Kiffin situation at LSU and taking players that have been on training camp rosters. Stan Kroenke buys the Los Angeles Angels for a reported $4 billion. What do you make of the Ketel Marte no show situation for the Diamondbacks? Why can’t a player try to make an NFL roster and then go back to college?