Sunday Mornings with Matt and Myron

Episode: NCAA Rushing Yard Record Holder Montie Quinn Joins the Show
Date: October 19, 2025 | ESPN Radio
Hour 3 – Key Theme: Sports Call-Ins, Rivalries, Coaching Carousel, NFL Picks, & Historic Rushing Record

Episode Overview

This hour centers on lively call-in fan segments, spirited college football and NFL debates, rivalry banter, and an in-depth interview with NCAA record-setting running back Montie Quinn. Hosts Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf flex their chemistry as they navigate both wild hot takes and sharp sports analysis, culminating in a guest spot from Curry College’s Montie Quinn, fresh off a historic 522-yard rushing performance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. King of the Mountain: Fan Call-Ins and Hot Takes

• Fans from around the country call in to present their best "takes," competing for the show's "King of the Mountain" segment.
• Highlights:
  • Mark in Ohio: Critiques Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian, calling him “Elmer Fudd with a headset” for underperforming in big games. (01:28)
  • Bill in Nebraska: Returns with a revised, original "Kevin O'Connell Busted Quarterback Shop" jingle – a playful NFL parody. (03:25–04:31)
  • Andy in Iowa: Proposes an AI-generated "team injury rating" for the NFL, to quantify impact beyond vague “decimated by injuries” commentary.
  • Daniel in Germany: Middle-of-the-night call from the Autobahn, predicts Titans won’t finish last in AFC South.
  • Brock in Tennessee: Throws down classic SEC rivalry trash talk: “The only thing [the Tennessee Volunteers are] volunteering for is an ass whooping. … Nothing sucks like a big orange. Roll Tide.” (07:49)

Segment Verdict:

• Hosts and producer debate and ultimately crown Bill in Nebraska’s jingle as the new "King of the Mountain," commending his effort and creativity but assigning him homework for an even more professional version. (Decision segment 12:06–13:17)

2. Coaching Carousel & College Football Economy

• Breaking News: Florida football holding a coaches’ meeting, with rumors swirling about Billy Napier’s fate.
• Matt and Myron analyze the pressure cooker of head coaching in elite college football, especially as programs like Florida, Penn State, and others face possible openings this offseason. They note the broader impact on college towns’ morale and economy:
  • “In these college cities, winning at sports is not even just about sports. It's about the morale of the city and state and it's about the economy.” – Matt (17:17)
  • “Everybody works for something attached to the school. … It's just such a huge deal.” – Myron (18:25)

3. NFL Roundup: Chiefs, Cowboys, and Quarterback Debates

• Kansas City Chiefs back on track? Discuss defensive resurgence and Travis Kelce rounding into form after a slow start.
  • “If that defense is playing that way, you get another weapon in Rasheed Rice...OK, maybe Kansas City has found itself again.” – Myron (19:21)
• Cowboys-Commanders preview sparks a roast of Stephen A. Smith’s “Alice Cowboys” line, prompting playful banter about sports media’s best (and worst) catchphrases. (24:10–26:01)
• Dak Prescott’s strong season is discussed as “under-talked about,” given the Cowboys’ record. (29:41)

4. Special Guest: Montie Quinn Interview

Historic Performance Spotlight

• Montie Quinn (Curry College RB) recounts his instant-classic outing:
  • 522 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns on just 20 carries — a new NCAA record.
  • Previous career high: 381 yards, also against Nichols last year.
  • Quinn remains humble, credits the “O-lineman and the receivers that was blocking out there for me.” (33:37)
• Matt and Myron encourage Quinn to take more personal credit for historic feats:
  • “Do you know how crazy it is that your second best game is a 381 yard game? Like, that's amazing, Monty.” – Myron (33:49)
  • Quinn remains team-focused and soft-spoken.
• The interview takes a light detour into campus life and favorite Jamaican food spots near Curry College in Milton, MA. (34:24–34:55)

5. NFL Take Your Pick with Montie Quinn

• Montie joins Matt and Myron to pick winners and offer quick rationale for key NFL games of the week.
• Highlights include:
  • Chiefs-Raiders: Unanimous pick for Chiefs, all praise Mahomes and mention KC’s tendency to have closer-than-expected games with the Raiders.
  • Dolphins-Browns: Split opinions; Montie notes “Browns don’t know who’s going to be the QB1.”
  • Patriots-Titans: Patriots all around. Myron injects pettiness, “hopes Vrabel puts 50 on them.”
  • Packers-Cardinals: Montie and Matt both cite Packers’ overpowering defense.
  • Cowboys-Commanders: Split; Montie picks Cowboys, hosts go with Commanders citing the need for Washington to bounce back.
  • Falcons-49ers: Both Matt and Montie highlight Falcons’ Bijan Robinson and key 49ers injuries; “He’s going to do his thing again this week.” – Montie (42:44)
  • Montie’s fiercely loyal to his New York roots, even while picking Giants over Broncos and explaining his non-Patriots fandom despite attending school in Massachusetts.
  • Lighthearted advice from Myron: “Say you’re a fan of every team we mention … they might give you a shot one day.” (38:04)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “At what point are we going to realize Sark is Elmer Fudd with a headset?” – Mark in Ohio, laying the foundation for “King of the Mountain” with a sharp critique. (01:28)
• “The only thing they're volunteering for is the ass whooping. … Nothing sucks like a big orange. Roll Tide.” – Brock in Tennessee, delivering classic SEC trash talk and causing laughter. (07:49)
• “I went back to school ... doing small market radio. Donut. Jingle in, voiceover, jingle out ... I'm Kevin O’Connell. If you’ve got a Kirk Cousins or a Daniel Jones that might just need a little tune up ... bring him to the Kevin O’Connell busted quarterback shop, we’ll fix them up right. Guaranteed.” – Bill in Nebraska, performing his winning jingle. (03:35–04:31)
• “Players don't know how to explain how great they are, is what it is.” – Myron teases Montie Quinn’s humility after the running back’s record. (34:09)
• “In these college cities, winning at sports ... it's about the morale of the city and state and it's about the economy.” – Matt underscores college football’s wider community impact. (17:17)
• “Do you know how crazy it is that your second best game is a 381 yard game?” – Myron to Montie Quinn. (33:49)
• “You're the kind of guy who would win like a radio Emmy and then not get up there and thank me, right?” – Matt, ribbing Myron at the show’s end. (45:05)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------| | 01:28 | King of the Mountain: Mark in Ohio’s Sark take | | 03:25–04:31 | Bill in Nebraska’s Kevin O’Connell jingle | | 07:49 | “Ass whooping” Tennessee-Alabama rivalry call | | 12:06–13:17 | Hosts deliberate and crown King of the Mountain| | 16:13–18:25| Coaching carousel; College towns’ economies | | 19:21 | Chiefs defensive revival discussion | | 24:10 | “Alice Cowboys” catchphrase segment | | 33:04 | Montie Quinn interview begins | | 33:49 | Myron on Montie’s back-to-back huge games | | 34:24–34:55| Curry College & local food talk | | 35:08–45:13| Take Your Pick segment: NFL game predictions |

Episode Tone & Style

The episode flows with playful banter, sharp sports insight, and a touch of irreverence. Callers bring eclectic energy, while the hosts toggle easily between ribbing, debate, and genuine celebration of Montie Quinn’s accomplishment. The tone is accessible, enthusiastic, and at times, laugh-out-loud funny—perfect for a casual Sunday morning sports show.

For Listeners Who Missed the Show

This episode’s third hour offers a rich sampling of sports radio at its best: passionate fans, expert hosts, and a headline-making guest. Highlights include playful trash talk, real analysis of the coaching carousel’s ripple effects, an interview with an NCAA record-breaker, and the usual rapid-fire NFL predictions. If you love both the wild and the wise in sports talk, this hour is a can’t-miss.