Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron – Hour 1: Stay or Go? (January 4, 2026)

Overview

In this engaging episode of “Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron,” hosts Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf break down a pivotal Sunday in the sports world as the NFL regular season ends and college football’s playoff drama unfolds. They dive into the chaos of the lukewarm NFC South, big playoff predictions, and a heated debate over whether coaches who’ve already accepted jobs elsewhere should stay to lead their teams or pack up and move on. Special guest Herm Edwards brings wisdom, stories, and classic quotes that amplify the episode’s rich, lively spirit.

1. New Year Banter & Game Show Vibes

[00:31 – 03:41]

• The episode opens with playful jokes about New Year’s traditions, TV celebrations, and the absurdity of people wearing diapers for Times Square festivities.

  • Memorable Moment:
    Myron: “Did you know that you have to wear diapers?”
    Matt: “Why'd you say, did you know that? Like I'm in some group text where people talk about wearing diapers at the New York City New Year's Eve.” (03:01)

• Both hosts recap their subdued celebrations, poking fun at formulaic broadcast lineups and the annual return of celebrities like Pitbull and Shakira.

2. The NFC South: Drama and Mediocrity

[03:41 – 07:24]

• Focus shifts to the NFC South’s “bad mid-major tournament” feel, where none of the teams seem worthy of playoff hosting rights.
  • Discussion Points:
    • The Panthers and Bucs’ struggles, Baker Mayfield’s flashes, and an uncertain playoff picture.
    • The perception that “the entire NFC south” deserves to be excluded from hosting.
    • Playoff probability: Neither Matt nor Myron see the South’s eventual winner posing a real threat to teams like the 49ers or Rams.
• Quote:
  Matt: “If there were a vote, I'd keep the entire NFC south out of it. The fact that one of those teams gets to host a playoff game tells you everything that's wrong with the system.” (04:48)

3. Playoff Predictions & Super Bowl Picks

[07:24 – 11:33]

• Seattle Seahawks’ upset of the 49ers and Sam Darnold’s redemption draw sharp focus.
• Matt makes his “in-pen” Super Bowl prediction, with both hosts debating:
  • Matt: Seattle over Jacksonville
  • Myron: Buffalo over the Rams
• Memorable Exchange:
  • Myron (ribbing Matt): “Are you drunk? Seattle over Jacksonville?”
    Matt: “Jackson’s been incredible!” (10:22)
  • Matt on Josh Allen: “I have never seen anybody love Josh Allen more than you.” (10:55)
  • Myron: “If I told Matt Jones it was Josh Allen and he was going to have to play 11 guys by himself in the playoffs, Matt Jones would be like, you know what? He has a chance.” (11:01)

4. College Football Playoff Chaos: Let the Coaches Stay or Go?

[14:00 – 21:18]

• The spotlight moves to college football drama, specifically around programs with interim coaches—most notably Ole Miss (with Pete Golding) and Oregon (Will Stein).
• Heated debate: Should staff who have accepted positions elsewhere (e.g., following Lane Kiffin to LSU) coach through the playoffs, or should they leave immediately to prevent future player poaching?
  • Matt’s stance: Anyone leaving for another program—especially within the SEC—should go immediately:
    “In the Portal era, I’m putting up, I’m getting the U-haul ready for you. You gotta go. I don’t care who you are.” (16:35)
  • Myron’s counter:** The stakes are high for Ole Miss, who may never get this far again, so maximizing their shot with familiar coaches is vital.
  • Memorable Reference:
    Conway Twitty’s “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” becomes a metaphor for Ole Miss’s unlikely playoff run. (18:06)
• Both agree the “Portal Era” has fundamentally changed the trust dynamic in college football.

5. Herm Edwards Joins: Leadership, Loyalty, and Life Lessons

[23:41 – 34:27]

• Herm Edwards vibrantly weighs in, advocating a player-led decision:
  • Herm: “I would call the team together and ask the team, what do you guys want to do?” (23:41)
• Matt jokes he’d be more of a “dictator coach,” firing everyone who leaves, while Herm shares personal coaching anecdotes about already being “gone” before the U-Haul story even starts.
  • Herm: “First of all, when you’re leaving, your stuff’s already packed. It been packed a week ago.” (24:46)
• The discussion pivots to the Ravens vs. Steelers game and handling rumors about players’ maturity (Lamar Jackson).
  • Herm’s philosophy: “You treat everyone fair. You don’t treat everyone the same... If you’re a special player, you get special benefits. And if not, stand in the back of the line.” (27:57–28:50)
• Spirited talk of growing up during the civil rights era, and how sports remain a stage for competition and equality.

6. Revisiting NFL Playoff Predictions

[31:05 – 34:27]

• Herm validates Matt’s Seattle pick, noting there’s “no super team” this year.
• Herm’s pick:
  • Super Bowl: 49ers vs. Bills (“My favorite player is Josh Allen. I go with Josh Allen.” – 33:51)

7. Caller Responses: What Should Ole Miss Do?

[36:40 – 42:26]

• Listeners weigh in on whether they’d keep coaching staff or send them packing.
  • Brianna (Indiana): “Let him coach for the players. It’s fine. Let him coach.” (36:40)
  • Robert (Mississippi): Supports keeping Charlie Weiss Jr. for player continuity; quips about Ole Miss traditions and Lane Kiffin’s polarizing exit. (37:46)
  • Eugene (Louisiana): Sides with Matt—get the coaches out if they’ve already committed elsewhere.
  • Jonathan (Louisiana): Defends Lane Kiffin as “being a good guy,” questions why he gets blamed for the drama.
• The debate splits along philosophical and practical lines: program tradition versus adapting to the Portal Era's ruthlessness.

8. Final Thoughts & Upcoming Segments

[42:26–End]

• Episode closes with a preview of upcoming NFL talk and another round of calls.
• Light banter continues about local traditions and sports culture.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Commitment in the Portal Era:
  Matt: “I’m not going to let you spend an extra two to three weeks with these players that you can take with you to LSU...The future of the program is at stake.” (17:21)

• On Player-Coach Relationships:
  Herm: “You treat everyone fair. You don’t treat everyone the same...When you a special player, you get special benefits. And if not, stand in the back of the line. That’s how it works. That’s America, by the way.” (27:52–29:00)

• On Predicting the NFC South Winner:
  Herm: “You know what I did? I took a quarter out of my pocket...and I said, heads. That means...the Saints win and Tampa gets to go. And it was heads because I just flipped a coin.” (32:05)

• On Myron’s Super Bowl Pick:
  Matt: “I have never seen anybody love Josh Allen more than you.” (10:55)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• New Years’ Banter/Diaper Chat: 00:31 – 03:41
• NFC South Playoff Madness: 03:41 – 07:24
• Super Bowl Predictions: 07:24 – 11:33
• College Coaches Stay or Go: 14:00 – 21:18
• Herm Edwards on Leadership: 23:41 – 34:27
• Caller Reactions: 36:40 – 42:26

Episode Tone & Style

• The atmosphere is witty, energetic, and direct—Matt and Myron challenge each other but keep a friendly rapport. Herm’s storytelling injects old-school perspective and humor. Callers add diverse, passionate voices reflective of college football’s broad fan base.

Conclusion

This episode masterfully captures the uncertainty and drama of late-season college and professional football, blending hard analysis with humor and candid takes on leadership. If you missed it live, the debate over loyalty versus opportunity in the age of the transfer portal, plus the playful NFL forecasts, are well worth your Sunday morning.