Arnie Spanier and Martin Weiss (in for Jason and Mike) open the hour with a discussion on the state of bowl games in college football. NFL writer for Sports Illustrated Matt Verderame joins the show to talk some NFL football, hitting on the Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and Bears, the Christmas Day slate of games, and setting up the rest of the weekend's matchups. Plus, talking about the NBA's struggle to transition into a new era.