One and done this week and next week on The Morning Rounds…not because I’m losing interest after one year of giving you a nice package of easy links to the best stories. Last week was my first bout with CoVid. More severe than some, but not as bad as most. Thankful to be feeling better today. The picture above is my little Angus. (His friend Gracie comes over to play occasionally) One thing I love about dogs is that no matter how bad you feel, they know how much love to give. He is in bed, on the couch, or in the orbit bag with me the entire week. And I appreciated every tweet, DM, etc. you guys sent as well. It made me feel better each time. Next week, I have a beach trip. Not the best timing, but like the great coach once said, “It is what it is”. Looking forward to the live show today. – Jim Dunaway

FRIDAY GAMES TO WATCH: (All Times Central)
MLB: Tigers at Blue Jays 6:00 pm AppleTV+
MLB: Diamondbacks at Braves 6:20 pm BALLYS
CFL: BC Lions at Saskatchewan Rough Riders 8:00 pm ESPN-2
MLB: Cubs at Giants 9:10 pm AppleTV+

ON THE SHOW FRIDAY: (All Times Central)
10:00 am ADAM RITTENBERG, ESPN
10:25 am HOUSTON NUTT, CBS Analyst
11:30 am TRASH with LT presented by Mortgage Right
12:35 pm ROCKSTAR LOUNGE presented by The Enclave
🏈 BAUMHOWER’S 40IN40 COUNTDOWN: #20 ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS

TOP LINKS THIS MORNING: ($$=Subscription may be needed)

  • 10 TEAMS POISED FOR A BOUNCE BACK: Must include Texas and 9 others READ
  • DENNIS DODD: Interest in 16-Team, Playoff Expansion Model Grows READ
  • 50 GREATEST DEFENSES OF ALL-TIME: ($$) Plenty of Saban/Smart Flavor READ
  • MATT HAYES: There is No Ceiling to The Big 10 Hypocrisy READ
  • PAC12 MEDIA DAYS STORYLINES: USC and UCLA prepare to answer questions READ
  • REGIONAL RIVALRIES: ($$) Can Sun Belt rise because of Regional Rivalries READ
  • SHOHEI THE DOOR?: Would The Angels really consider moving Shohei Ohtani? READ
  • JOE BUCK HAIR TRANSPLANT: New ESPN Announcer not hiding his plugs READ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Dak Prescott 29, Ken Burns 69, Scott Farrall 57,