Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Hour 1: Thrown out like Jazzy Jeff
Date: November 30, 2025
Hosts: Myron Medcalf, Matt Jones
Guest: Herm Edwards
Network: ESPN Radio

Episode Overview

This episode of "Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron" dives into the drama and chaos sweeping college football in the wake of coaching controversies and dramatic rivalry games. Central to the discussion is the potential move of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin to LSU and whether he should be allowed to coach Ole Miss in the playoffs under these circumstances. The show also reviews the weekend’s most notable college football and NFL storylines, offering sharp insights and plenty of laughs along the way.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Lane Kiffin Drama: Should He Coach the Playoff?

[04:24–12:03 | 14:56–29:23]

• Overview: The central story is the confusion and controversy around Lane Kiffin. Rumors fly that he may leave Ole Miss for LSU, with complex implications for his current team’s playoff run.

• Matt: Lays out the wild weekend in college football, touching on upsets and coaching rumors.

  • “It was an obscenely absurd day. Myron and I loved it and it's why I like college football.” [03:35]

• Myron: Calls the situation “beautiful chaos,” likening Kiffin’s rumored maneuvering to LeBron James’ 'The Decision'.

  • “Whatever [Lane] does, it's going to cause a big shakeup in college football, man.” [04:24]

• Matt: Explains the logistical and contractual minefield: Ole Miss can’t easily fire Lane without a massive payout; if he leaves, they owe nothing.

• Both hosts agree: letting Lane coach the playoff for Ole Miss while negotiating with or moving to LSU would be ridiculous, unprecedented, and “toxic.”

  • Matt: “You can't let him coach...you know he's already going to be recruiting for LSU. Then what do you do? Does he have to share the office with the new coach?” [08:13]
  • Myron: Delivers the link to the episode’s title: “You remember when DJ Jazzy Jeff would get thrown out of the house on Fresh Prince? That's what I would do to Lane Kiffin, the moment he said LSU.” [05:39]

• The discussion draws out the hypocrisy of “loyalty” in college sports.

  • Myron: “I don't want to hear a coach ever from this point forward say anything about loyalty or the portal when this can happen.” [10:41]

• Reference to Nick Saban firing Lane Kiffin before a championship, highlighting the inconsistency of current commentary and policy.

Notable Quote:

Myron: “You telling me the CEO of Pepsi is getting ready to leave for Coke and he gets to stay for another month with all the internal emails and passwords and the computers? Absolutely not.” [08:53]

2. College Football Playoff Selection Dilemmas

[12:03–22:16]

• With possible playoff spots coming down to Notre Dame, Miami, or Texas, the hosts weigh head-to-head wins, strength of schedule, and the college football brand effect.
  • Myron: Dismisses Texas for consideration due to poor losses despite “brand name” bias.
    • “Get Texas out of the conversation. Like, we don't have to do this. It's only...We're only talking about this because it's Texas.” [19:36]
  • Matt: Emphasizes Miami’s key win over Notre Dame, complicating the committee’s decisions.
• Analysis of Notre Dame’s weak schedule and Miami’s blemished resume, along with references to historical brand favoritism.

Notable Quote:

Matt: “I just don't understand how Miami and Notre Dame can have two losses. Miami beats them. And you don't put Miami. It doesn't make any sense to me.” [22:02]

3. The Pavia Family Sideshow

[15:46–18:33]

• The hosts have a lighter segment on Diego Pavia, Heisman hopeful, and the antics of his family members—his brother’s arrest for public intoxication at the Tennessee game, and his mother’s viral appearance.
• They riff on how “you shouldn’t have to think twice” before putting a family on camera, but the Pavia family “might need a spotter from here on out.”
• Discussion underscores the growing sideshow effect around star college players.

4. Herm Edwards Joins: Coaching Loyalty & Brand Power

[24:15–29:09]

• Herm Edwards is more open than the hosts to letting Lane Kiffin coach—“Why not?”
  • “In college football, think about it this way. Players leave, too.” [24:51]
• The conversation evolves into the hypocrisy of transferring and loyalty at all levels—coaches, players, even athletic directors, all use the “transfer portal” now.
• Herm pivots: Notre Dame will get playoff consideration largely because of its global Catholic fanbase—a nod to the power of brand above merit.

Notable Quote:

Herm Edwards: “It's called the transfer dadgum portal, okay? And it applies to everybody ... When you are Catholic ... Guess who their football team is? The golden domestic. That's what it is.” [26:27]

5. NFL Thanksgiving & Rivalry Weekend Recap

[40:19–45:43]

• Quickfire assessments of the NFL landscape:
  • Packers: Jordan Love’s performance gives hope to Green Bay.
  • Chiefs: Both hosts agree this is not their year, unlike past seasons. Mahomes lacks support.
  • Bengals: Burrow is back, and Myron sees more upside in their playoff hopes than the Chiefs.
    • “I put more money on Burrow doing it. Than Mahomes doing it.” [44:10]
  • Ravens: Declared done; reflection on Lamar Jackson’s prime and what the future holds.
  • Bears: Nostalgia for the “Super Bowl Shuffle,” paired with cautious optimism about their playoff future.

Memorable Exchange:

Matt: “We are the Bears shuffling crew. Shuffling on down and we're doing it for you.” [44:51]
Myron: “Somebody wrote that.” [45:33]

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• [05:39] Myron: “I would have them escort him out of the building. In the Portal era, Matt, are we kidding? You cannot have him anywhere near your team...”
• [08:53] Myron: “You telling me the CEO of Pepsi is getting ready to leave for Coke and he gets to stay for another month...? Absolutely not.”
• [09:56] Myron: “It's gonna be some antifreeze in your Coffee. That's what's gonna happen.”
• [10:41] Myron: “I don't want to hear a coach ever from this point forward say anything about loyalty or the portal when this can happen.”
• [14:56] Matt: “Most amazing, this is exactly how Myron would throw out Lane Kiffin.”
  Myron (in response): “100% out the front door, man.” [15:00]
• [24:27] Herm Edwards: “It's real simple. It's the world they live in now. The players get to leave, the coaches get to leave, and the ads will leave to go get a better job. It's just go. It's the world we live in.”
• [26:27] Herm Edwards: “It's called the transfer dadgum portal, okay? And it applies to everybody.”
• [40:19] Myron: “If that's the Jordan Love they can get the rest of the way, I think they can be a real contender.”
• [44:10] Myron: “I would put more money on Burrow. I mean, just because he just changes everything about that team.”
• [44:51] Matt: “We are the Bears shuffling crew. Shuffling on down and we're doing it for you.”

Fun & Fan Engagement

• Bingo Card:
  • Listener Savannah created a bingo card of regular show happenings—a point of pride and amusement for the hosts. [38:31]
• Super Bowl Shuffle Memory:
  • An extended bit recalling Refrigerator Perry’s verse from the iconic 1985 Bears Super Bowl Shuffle. [45:04]

Conclusion

This episode captures both the high-stakes drama and inherent absurdity of college football’s coaching carousel, with Lane Kiffin’s saga at the center. Through passionate debate, witty exchanges, and thoughtful analysis, Matt and Myron break down what loyalty, brand, and fair play really mean in today’s sports landscape. Entertaining tangents, like the tale of the Pavia family and NFL nostalgia, add comic flair and depth, making this an engaging listen for sports fans of all stripes.