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      <description><![CDATA[<p>On this week’s Big Al & CJ Podcast, the guys open with Thanksgiving week — not stories, but their must-haves, favorite dishes, and the family traditions they carry forward. They pivot into another heartbreaking CU loss, discussing turnovers, the lack of offensive identity, and why Coach Prime must overhaul his staff heading into next season. From there, they revisit Vance Joseph’s appearance on their podcast and explain why his relatability and defensive teaching are unlocking another level from players like Nik Bonitto. The conversation shifts to the Broncos returning from their bye at 9–2, their path to the No. 1 seed, and the challenge Washington presents despite losing Jayden Daniels for the year. The guys then go deep on Myles Garrett, debating whether he’s delivering the most dominant defensive season in NFL history. Finally, they break down Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start, why he fell to the fifth round, the perception around him leading up to the draft, and their thoughts on Coach Prime traveling to Cleveland to watch the game. It’s football, family, and a whole lot of debate — just the way Big Al & CJ like it.</p>
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PI flags piling up, reputation effects, and teaching perimeter technique the right way

Clock management &amp; timeouts: fair criticism of Coach Prime and how to fix late-game ops

Can CU bounce back at TCU? What the Buffs must do to close games

Broncos Beat Bengals 28–3

What Denver learned from a dominant MNF win (even vs a fading Cincy)

J.K. Dobbins to 101 and the case for series-based RB rotations and rhythm

Courtland Sutton’s role: elite No. 2… flirting with No. 1 production?

AFC West reality check: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos—how close is the gap really?

Civility in Sports (and the lack thereof)

CU’s student-section chant, the $50K fine, and owning game-day standards

Ryder Cup rowdiness vs. golf’s traditions—why messaging and enforcement matter

The WNBA “thrown object” incident and zero-tolerance fan policies that actually work

QB Corner: Cleveland’s depth chart drama

Dillon Gabriel to QB1, Flacco QB2… and why Shedeur Sanders (QB3) deserves a real look

Front office vs. coaching dynamics, and the “play the best player” principle

Tap in for candid stories, on-field nuance, and unfiltered takes only two vets can deliver.
👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for weekly Broncos, Buffs, and NFL talk.

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CU Buffs vs BYU (24–21)

Why a hot start fizzled and how a top-10 caliber offensive line is getting squandered

PI flags piling up, reputation effects, and teaching perimeter technique the right way

Clock management &amp; timeouts: fair criticism of Coach Prime and how to fix late-game ops

Can CU bounce back at TCU? What the Buffs must do to close games

Broncos Beat Bengals 28–3

What Denver learned from a dominant MNF win (even vs a fading Cincy)

J.K. Dobbins to 101 and the case for series-based RB rotations and rhythm

Courtland Sutton’s role: elite No. 2… flirting with No. 1 production?

AFC West reality check: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos—how close is the gap really?

Civility in Sports (and the lack thereof)

CU’s student-section chant, the $50K fine, and owning game-day standards

Ryder Cup rowdiness vs. golf’s traditions—why messaging and enforcement matter

The WNBA “thrown object” incident and zero-tolerance fan policies that actually work

QB Corner: Cleveland’s depth chart drama

Dillon Gabriel to QB1, Flacco QB2… and why Shedeur Sanders (QB3) deserves a real look

Front office vs. coaching dynamics, and the “play the best player” principle

Tap in for candid stories, on-field nuance, and unfiltered takes only two vets can deliver.
👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for weekly Broncos, Buffs, and NFL talk.

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