Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: Hour 1: Cranky Coaches (October 12, 2025)
Hosts: Myron Medcalf & Matt Jones (with guest Herm Edwards)
Podcast Theme:
A lively, insightful discussion into the latest headlines in sports—MLB postseason surprises, the transformation of college football, NFL coaching and player drama, and the evolution of quarterback play—with sharp wit, memorable banter, and a few “cranky coach” moments dissected.

Main Theme

This episode explores the evolving dynamics of sports culture, focusing on how teams and coaches are adapting (or failing to adapt) to massive shifts in college football and the NFL. Highlighted are stories of underdog triumphs, stubborn traditions, and the colorful personalities defining today’s games.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. MLB Postseason: Brewers’ Dream Run

• [00:35–02:40]
  • Matt opens by congratulating Myron on the Milwaukee Brewers heading to the NLCS.
  • Myron defends his faith in the Brewers as “a team of destiny,” going up against the Dodgers and “the man.”
  • Matt raises the “payroll debate”—whether a low-payroll team winning makes MLB less likely to fix baseball's financial system.

    “If you think baseball's overall financial system needs to be changed, a Dodgers win is probably more likely to have that happen... if the Brewers, the team with the 21st highest payroll, wins, then people would argue, well, maybe baseball's fine.” – Matt [02:00]

  • Both praise MLB postseason drama: 15-inning games, quirky players, and memorable personalities.

    “I love the characters. I mean, that's what I love about the postseason in baseball.” – Myron [04:04]

2. College Football: NIL Shake-up & Power Shifts

• [04:08–10:01]
  • Big Ten surprise: Indiana upsets Oregon on the road, likely rising to #3 in the country after years of irrelevance.

    “Indiana now is going to be probably third in the country. This is a program that for 50 plus years mattered not at all...now a national championship contender.” – Matt [04:37]

  • Both credit new coach Curt Signetti for exploiting the “NIL Rev Share” era, which is disrupting legacy powers in favor of adaptable, aggressive programs.

    “Five years ago, you can't pay anybody or you're cheating... to now this Rev Share...in these major culture paradigm shifts, it leaves openings for people...” – Matt [05:41]

  • Myron and Matt discuss how resistance from programs like Clemson led to their recent struggles, while Indiana and others who embrace change are thriving.

    “Those teams that said they don't want any part of this shift...there was so much arrogance...And now they're struggling as a result.” – Myron [08:04]

3. Cranky Coaches: James Franklin & Kirby Smart

• [08:48–12:06]
  • Matt critiques James Franklin for chronic underachievement at Penn State, noting new coach Signetti’s immediate success exceeds Franklin’s record.

    “Kurt Signetti, in one month has won more top 10 games than James Franklin has in 13 years.” – Matt [09:33]

  • Lively discussion about Georgia’s Kirby Smart “blatantly” lying to referees (“I was just clapping, not calling timeout”), and the broader frustration with coaches preaching integrity, then breaking rules.

    “These coaches...get up in press conferences and talk all the time about how God is on their side...and then they get out there on camera and just lie.” – Matt [10:30]

  • Myron calls for accountability for both coaches and SEC officiating crews.

4. NFL: Disappointing Starts & QB Tiers

• [16:17–21:35]
  • Four “Super Bowl favorites”—Eagles, Bills, Chiefs, Ravens—are under the spotlight for underachieving records.
  • Matt and Myron sort which teams should rebound: both split on the Bills, have concerns about the Eagles’ chemistry and passing game, and discuss whether luck or coaching is catching up to the Chiefs.

    “These are the games [the Chiefs] won last year...[now] they're losing those games. They're not getting the lucky bounce at the end of the game...” – Myron [20:24]

  • Both agree Mahomes remains the playoff X-factor—despite regular season stumbles, belief in the Chiefs endures when games matter most.

5. Guest Segment: Herm Edwards on QBs, Coaching, and Sideline Drama

• [23:37–35:57]
  • Herm Edwars names his five current “great” NFL QBs: Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, (conditional) Joe Burrow, and soon-to-be Jaden Daniels.

    “I think that eventually in another year or two, Jaden Daniels will be considered one of the better ones.” – Herm [24:39]

  • He expands on why NFL QB quality is generally up—even if “great” is reserved for rare talents. Success often comes from a fit between a QB’s skills and his offensive system.

    “Does the system fit what he can do?... Some coaches believe that their system is bigger than the player. I never believed that.” – Herm [34:32]

  • Herm shares advice for managing “distractions” like A.J. Brown: calm, private conversation over public confrontation.

    “You're not confronting him...You don't embarrass players in front of their peers.” – Herm [27:43]

  • Revisiting “cranky coach” moments, Herm sticks to his claim of sideline calm, though Myron calls out a 2005 spat with a position coach—Herm insists it was “a healthy discussion.”
  • Herm on Caleb Williams vs. Jaden Daniels (“Monday Night redemption game”), Joe Flacco’s steadying influence for the Bengals, and why system fit is a coach’s most crucial job.

6. More NFL: Steelers, Browns, and "TV-Ready" Stories

• [38:04–43:57]
  • Matt and Myron debate the Browns’ QB choices—if Shador Sanders sees the field, it's must-see TV, but both question his readiness.

    “No one wants to see Dylan Gabriel out there...There are a lot of people...hoping Dylan Gabriel struggles and then Shadora comes in.” – Myron [38:32]

  • Steelers: Winning ugly, but poised to capitalize on a collapsing division.
  • Joe Flacco’s potential to beat the Packers at Lambeau Field twice in a season with two different teams—a quirky “movie plot” anomaly.

    “No player in the history of the NFL has beaten a team on, on their home field twice in a year with two different teams. Never happened.” – Matt [41:55]

  • Lively speculation over playoff races, QB controversies, and the value of “calm” leaders under pressure.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On MLB destiny:

  “Sometimes sports, you got to get away from the X's and O's and personnel. Sometimes there's just destiny, you know, I think they're a team of destiny.” – Myron [01:11]

• On NIL chaos:

  “And in these major culture paradigm shifts, it leaves openings for people like whoever can exploit it first can all of a sudden maybe reach a level they didn't before.” – Matt [05:41]

• On coaches’ honesty:

  “He should be fined. I'm serious. That is one of the worst...get up in press conferences and talk all the time about how God is on their side...and then they get out there on camera and just lie.” – Matt [10:30]

• Herm Edwards on sideline decorum:

  “You don't embarrass players in front of their peers. I mean, you bring them in the room and say, look, man, we're doing everything we can do to get you to football...” – Herm [27:43]

Engaging Banter & Pop Culture Tangents

• Music nostalgia:
  Lighthearted debate over Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, and the reality of aging rock bands.

  “You can only rage for so long, and then all of a sudden you are the machine.” – Matt [15:27]

• Myron’s genre IQ:
  Matt playfully quizzes Myron on 90s bands and rap, celebrating when he correctly names Public Enemy.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:35–02:40] Brewers / Dodgers playoff context
• [04:08–10:01] Indiana’s college football breakthrough & NIL era
• [08:48–12:06] Cranky coach commentary: James Franklin & Kirby Smart
• [16:17–21:35] NFL underachievers: Eagles, Bills, Chiefs, Ravens
• [23:37–35:57] Herm Edwards on quarterbacks, locker room management, sideline drama
• [38:04–43:57] Browns QB drama, Steelers outlook, Flacco’s odd record chase

Summary Takeaway:
This episode showcases how quickly the sports landscape can shift—in college and pro football, daring programs and coaches that embrace change are rewarded, while stubborn institutions and “cranky coaches” get left behind or exposed. With sharp commentary, humility, and a healthy dose of humor, Matt, Myron, and Herm Edwards dissect both the personalities and strategies shaping today’s game.