Ryan Ritter

HLS Podcast: Welcome to the Offseason, Everything’s Crazy

January 15, 2020 by Ryan Ritter

Shane and I thought we'd have a nice, short relaxing show about the national title game to cap off our 2019 season podcasts. Then all hell broke loose before the offseason aged 24 hours. Notre Dame promoted Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator. Penn State found their way into a brand new scandal. Southern Cal fired everyone in the athletic department besides their football coaches. Joe Brady bolted to the NFL after extinguishing his victory cigar with LSU. Phil Jurkovec saved me from having to ...

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HLS Podcast: National Championship Sim – #1 LSU vs #3 Clemson

January 10, 2020 by Ryan Ritter

The 2019 Sim Season has come down to this. One final fever dream from my XBox, victimizing two teams that, thankfully, Shane and I do not care about. I think I now have no choice but to check my XBox into rehab after this one. Enjoy! ...

HLS Podcast: Back to the Futures Plus National Title Pick

January 9, 2020 by Ryan Ritter

All good things must come to an end. Our weekly trips to the altar of Gamblor are no different. Come join Eddie and I as we look back at our pre-season futures picks. Come enjoy how wrong we were as well as discovering that I may just have a Madden Curse-like superpower. Plus, will Eddie and I join the fake bandwagon of Clemson disrespect that lives in Dabo Swiney's head? Come join us and find out! #HAILGAMBLOR ...

HLS Podcast: Remaining 2019 Bowl Picks (Dec 30 – Jan 6)

December 30, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

It's hard to believe, but, with this podcast now in the books, there will be only one more game to pick: the National Championship. Before that happens, Eddie and I still have a rather large slate to get you through the end of the year and to kick off your 2020. So come join us at the altar of GAMBLOR before it's too late and the clutches of the offseason ensnares us all. #HAILGAMBLOR ...

HLS Podcast: First New Year’s Six and Camping World Bowl Recaps

December 29, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

The last real college football Saturday went out with one hell of a bang, kicking off with a convincing Notre Dame victory in the Camping World Bowl, and follow up with a great run of three New Year's Six games. The evening was capped with what was, easily, one of the better semifinal matchups that we've had the pleasure of witnessing in the young history of the college football playoff. Shane and I hopped on the mics shortly after the final whistle of Clemson's defeat of Ohio State to recap ...

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HLS Podcast: The Camping World Bowl NCAA Sim – Notre Dame vs Iowa State

December 27, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

Shane and I often say that our NCAA Sim is constantly on drugs, but I feel like a special delivery was made over the holiday. I'm not even sure how to describe this one beyond the fact that, as seems to be tradition, all your worst "Hold Me, I'm Irish" fears come through in this virtual mayhem. It's the last Notre Dame Sim of 2019, so buckle up and join us one last time as Notre Dame takes on Iowa State in the Russel Ath--err, Camping World Bowl. ...

HLS Podcast: ‘Tis the Season for Bowl Picks

December 24, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

Post-Christmas and pre-New Year's would, generally sound like a time in which non-major bowl games would take place. College football, however, is a weird place. Half of the New Years Six, including both semifinal games, will take place in this period, plus Notre Dame's foray into the Camping World Bowl. There are some awesome matchups to dive into, so, after you are done with your holiday cheer, come join Eddie and I at the altar of GAMBLOR once again. #HAILGAMBLOR ...

2019-2020 College Football Bowl Calendar

December 19, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

Loyal readers, it's the most wonderful time of the year: bowl season! It's our final chance to enjoy some final moments of joy in this wonderful and supremely stupid sport that we all love. So, in the spirit of the season, we want to make sure that you catch every single moment. Some of you, like yours truly, might be stuck working during some of these sublime exceptions. Others might need a friendly reminder during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season of when it's time to take a ...

HLS Podcast: From The Bahamas to Hawaii – Bowl Picks Part 1

December 19, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

It's been a while, but Eddie and I are back! Bowl season is upon us and we are ready to head back to the altar of GAMBLOR. Come join us as Eddie and I pick every game up to the Hawaii bowl on Christmas Eve. Also, be sure to join the HLS Bowl pick 'em for your chance at some HLS swag via herloyalsons.com/pickem. #HAILGAMBLOR ...

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HLS Bowl Pick ‘Em 2019

December 17, 2019 by Ryan Ritter

Yes, I probably should have gotten the bowl pick 'em up earlier; however, I blame two things: For whatever reason, Yahoo!, who we did the regular season picks with, took forever to announce they weren't doing a pick 'em this season.That whole Extra Life thing. But never fear, we have found a bowl pick 'em that features spreads and holds the confidence points (but, sadly everything has a hook). This year's pick 'em will be hosted over at CBS Sports and herloyalsons.com/pickem will forward ...