Kurt Warner on Brock Purdy’s Ascension and More on Jayden Daniels’ Elbow Injury. Plus, Geno Auriemma on UConn’s Dynasty & the State of Women’s Hoops

Episode Description

Ryen is joined by Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner to discuss his love for Brock Purdy, why offenses can get bogged down with spacing issues, Jayden Daniels’ elbow injury, and more. Then, Ryen talks with the all-time winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, Geno Auriemma, about his coaching origins, UConn’s ascension in both men’s and women’s college basketball, the state of the WNBA, and more. Finally, Kyle stops by for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a guy who has been iced out of his brother’s wedding. INTRO (00:00) KURT WARNER (02:30) Brock Purdy’s nuance makes him great (09:00) Josh Allen (11:55) Why offenses play with bad spacing (18:30) Jayden Daniels injury discussion (25:00) Tape watchers vs. QBs (36:10) Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert for the next 5 years? GENO AURIEMMA (38:10) Favorite title (40:40) How he got into basketball (45:25) Building UConn (56:05) Coaching alongside Jim Calhoun (1:00:55) Geno vs. Pat Summitt (1:06:00) State of the WNBA (1:14:30) Why Diana Taurasi is his favorite (1:18:35) Ever tempted to leave UConn? (1:22:45) Becoming the all-time wins leader LIFE ADVICE (1:36:00) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook: 21+. Present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Event Trading offered by DraftKings Predictions, CFTC-registered: 18+. Trading involves risk of loss. Market availability varies. General: 1 per new DraftKings customer. Trade $5 get $150 Prediction Dollars (1-year expiry) or bet $5 get $10 in Bonus Bets (7-day expiry and stake removed from payout). Rewards issued in $50 increments every 7 days via click-to-claim for 14 days. Click-to-claims expire 7 days after issuance. Rewards are non-withdrawable. 7 days = 168hrs. Predictions offer void in NY. Terms: dkng.co/offer. Ends 10/18/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Reese’s. The Official Candy Partner of Barstool Sports. Go Get Reese’s Wherever You Shop _ _ _ _ _ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. One Love. _ _ _ _ _