Former University of Michigan and Jacksonville Jaguars running back, Chris Howard, brings his unique perspective and vivid storytelling to sports fans everywhere. Each week, Chris addresses the most important headline-grabbing stories to uncover the “why” versus “what” happened. He also welcomes special guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment who share behind-the-scenes stories, never-before heard tales, and offer a candid look at life when the cameras and lights are no longer flashing. Be in the know! Get Plugged In!
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Former University of Michigan and Jacksonville Jaguars running back, Chris Howard, brings his unique perspective and vivid storytelling to sports fans everywhere. Each week, Chris addresses the most important headline-grabbing stories to uncover the “why” versus “what” happened. He also welcomes special guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment who share behind-the-scenes stories, never-before heard tales, and offer a candid look at life when the cameras and lights are no longer flashing. Be in the know! Get Plugged In!
Sign-Stealing, Sports Betting: Hypocrisy in the Game and Can Shedeur Sanders make it in the NFL?
Plugged In with Chris Howard
34 minutes 11 seconds
2 months ago
Sign-Stealing, Sports Betting: Hypocrisy in the Game and Can Shedeur Sanders make it in the NFL?
On this episode of Plugged In with Chris Howard, we’re taking the gloves off. First, the NCAA finally drops its ruling on Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal — but is their stance on rules enforcement completely inconsistent? Then we get into the latest rankings battle: should Penn State or Texas really be sitting at No. 1?
I’ll break down why Bryce Underwood starting as a freshman at Michigan isn’t as simple as “he’s a five-star, let him play.” Plus, we’ve got to address the growing beef between Black sports announcers and African-American podcast hosts — from Ryan Clark vs. RG3 to Ryan Clark vs. Cam Newton — and why it’s doing more harm than good.
And finally, the sports gambling boom — from Oklahoma QB John Mateer’s alleged betting scandal to the hypocrisy of leagues partnering with betting companies while punishing players for the same thing. Sports media and gambling ads have made betting unavoidable, but is this really the culture we want?
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Plugged In with Chris Howard
Former University of Michigan and Jacksonville Jaguars running back, Chris Howard, brings his unique perspective and vivid storytelling to sports fans everywhere. Each week, Chris addresses the most important headline-grabbing stories to uncover the “why” versus “what” happened. He also welcomes special guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment who share behind-the-scenes stories, never-before heard tales, and offer a candid look at life when the cameras and lights are no longer flashing. Be in the know! Get Plugged In!
