Behind the Line

Skip Bayless Claims Kevin Durant NEEDS Him

Skip Bayless has made a television career by making outlandish statements. Skip Bayless has an unhealthy obsession with LeBron James. He also has an unhealthy love and admiration for Kevin Durant.

Skip Bayless went on Undisputed to reply to a tweet from Kevin Durant. During his diatribe...Skip Bayless claimed that Kevin Durant needed a feud with him...and that Kevin Durant needed Skip Bayless for motivation.

We dispute the claim that Kevin Durant needs Skip Bayless for motivation. We also explain how Skip Bayless has become a sad caricature of himself...with an unhealthy need for the attention and respect of NBA players.

Urban Meyer Firing Does NOT Solve Jaguars Problems

Shad Khan and the Jacksonville Jaguars sent a press release early this morning announcing the firing of Urban Meyer. The short tenure of Urban Meyer with the Jacksonville Jaguars has been disastrous...arguably one of the worst coaching stints in NFL history.

Although firing Urban Meyer is the right move...it doesn't solve the real issues with the Jaguars. We outline the real problem in Jacksonville...and explain how the next few decisions could have a major impact on the career of Trevor Lawrence.

NFL Busted Financially Supporting Defund the Police Movement

The NFL has been able to keep its ties to social justice causes at a distance. Roger Goodell has allowed the NFL to quietly support certain woke causes...but the NFL isn't as public with their support as a league like the NBA.

However...Fox Business has now exposed where some of the NFL contributions to social justice causes are being spent. We react to a Fox Business report...that exposes the NFL financially supporting the defund the police movement.

We explain the purpose behind the defund the police movement...and why social justice programs are pushing so hard to dismantle police. We question whether Roger Goodell and the NFL had knowledge their money is being used to defund police.

Bubba Wallace Given A Pass While ESPN Gets Blasted For Documentary

ESPN promoted and aired a documentary last night featuring NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. The focus of the documentary covered the rope incident that occurred last summer. The media ran with the story...even after the FBI concluded it was a lie.

ESPN was blasted for airing this documentary...which was based on a lie. However...Bubba Wallace has been given a pass. Not one media outlet is calling out Bubba Wallace...for victimizing himself and allowing himself to be used by the woke media.

We blast Bubba Wallace for participating in promoting a false narrative...while calling out the media for letting him slide.

Michele Tafoya Removed From NBC Over Colin Kaepernick Comments?

Michele Tafoya has been covering the NFL over 25 years...and since 2011 Michele Tafoya has been the sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football on NBC. However...the last three weeks...Michele Tafoya has been noticeably missing from Sunday Night Football.

We react to a theory floated by Bill Simmons...that Michele Tafoya was actually removed by NBC over remarks she made about Colin Kaepernick on The View. We reveal her remarks...and provide our theory as to why Michele Tafoya has been missing from NBC for three weeks.

Kelvin Sampson & Houston Cougars Lose Control After Loss To Alabama

Kelvin Sampson...along with several players and coaches...lost control Saturday night after a controversial no-call ended their game against Alabama. Kelvin Sampson demanded officials review a potential goaltending call at the last second...but officials refused.

This caused quite the scene in Tuscaloosa. We play several clips of Kelvin Sampson and others throwing a tantrum after the loss. We also highlight Jamal Shead...one of few involved with the Houston Cougars who maintained his self-control.

Urban Meyer Doesn‘t Belong In The NFL

Urban Meyer has been a disaster since stepping off the plane in Jacksonville. Besides drafting Trevor Lawrence number one overall...most other decisions Urban Meyer has made as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars have been critically wrong.

We compare Urban Meyer to Bobby Petrino...who lasted only 13 games in 2007 as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. We explain how Bobby Petrino inherited issues out of his control...while Urban Meyer has created his own issues.

Urban Meyer is impeding the development of Trevor Lawrence...and it's clear he has no business being an NFL head coach.

Corey Graves Blasts Woke WWE Fans

Corey Graves is a broadcaster at WWE...and is engaged to Carmella...an active performer on the WWE roster. Corey Graves triggered woke WWE fans this week...by complimenting his future wife during one of her matches.

Alyssa Marino was one of the WWE fans who was offended by Corey Graves. We share the tweets from Alyssa Marino...and the reaction from Corey Graves. We blast WWE fans for going after Corey Graves for complimenting Carmella.

We also criticize adults who watch WWE...for taking it too seriously. People like Alyssa Marino can't seem to differentiate fantasy from reality. We explain how Corey Graves is playing a fictional character on television...and his role has nothing to do with social justice.

Keith Olbermann Signifies How Career Ends As Social Justice Warrior

Keith Olbermann once had an unparalleled media career. Keith Olbermann anchored SportsCenter in the 1990s...and transitioned into a political career on MSNBC in the 2000s. However...his radical views have caused his career trajectory to plummet.

We analyze the career of Keith Olbermann...and explain how he's an example of how the social justice mentality ruins your career. We provide examples of media figures who were loyal to the cause...but were banished by their own movement.

Lia Thomas BRAGS About Her ”Accomplishments” In Women‘s Swimming

Another teammate of Lia Thomas has spoken under the condition of anonymity to Outkick. This is the second Penn teammate of Lia Thomas to speak out this week...and she gave some powerful insight into what's going on in the Penn locker room.

This second teammate claims Lia Thomas has been bragging about her accomplishments. She claims Lia Thomas called herself the #1 swimmer in the country...and was boasting about how easily she is winning.

We react to this latest news...and an interview Lia Thomas gave the SwimSwam podcast. We describe the only way for these Penn women to stop Lia Thomas. We also blast the administration at Penn...for attempting to silence these young women.