Iceman & Coach: "Sports 101"
Welcome to "Iceman and Coach"—your "Sports 101" guide to everything happening on and off the field.
Join hosts Matt "Iceman" Frates and Brad "Coach" Powell as they break down the biggest stories in sports. This show is for everyone, from die-hard enthusiasts to casual fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the games they love.
Every week, we explore the nuances of sports in a way that’s engaging and accessible, making complex topics relatable and fun. Dive into our community where we celebrate the spirit of sports and learn together. Here, every voice matters, and we’re all part of one team.
Tune in for your weekly dose of sports insights, where you're not just a fan—you're a player in the game of understanding the sports world!
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 123
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The NFL Returns, Panic at Alabama, Arch Manning Struggles | Football Frenzy
Week in College Football provided some necessary data points but it's probably too early to hit the panic button ... or is it? The NFL returns with a packed Week 1 slate. Iceman and Coach are ready…
Football Frenzy: Give Us ALL the College Football!
College Football is back in a big way as Iceman and Coach rev up Football Frenzy. This is an unprecedented Week 1 slate; possibly the greatest ever, and there is a ton to unpack. On this week's sho…
5+11 = College Football Playoff
Iceman and Coach are back to talk about the spring that was in sports! On this week's show:
1. New 16 team College Football Playoff proposal
2. Sports cities and markets
3. Pete Rose into the HOF?
4. RI…
NBA Conspiracy Theories
Iceman comes to you with a solo episode talking through some hot topics in sports. In this episode:
- Trading Giannis - Debating player loyalty.
- NBA Draft Lottery - conspiracy theories abound as Dallas …
Did Shadeur Sanders Get Screwed?
Iceman and Coach return to talk about everything they have missed in 2025. Including:
1. Ohio St wins the national championship
2. The Eagles finally break through in the Super Bowl.
3. The lack of mad…
Final College Football Playoff Bracket Breakdown!
Iceman and Coach are back as the final College Football Playoff rankings drop. The guys break it down, including:
1. Recap of a chaotic championship weekend.
2. Analyzing the CFP bracket.
3. Taking a l…
Is There SEC Bias in the College Football Playoff Rankings?
The College Football Playoff rankings provide more drama as the SEC makes up nearly half the field. In this week's episode:
1. Breaking down the new CFP Rankings.
2. Talking the projected CFP bracket.
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Is Caleb Williams a Bust?
Iceman and Coach return as November football provides lots of stories. On this week's episode:
1. Breaking down the College Football Playoff rankings.
2. Critical Week 12 matchups and teams that contr…
Reacting to the First College Football Playoff Rankings!
Iceman and Coach return for another week of football talk! This week:
1. Reacting to the first College Football Playoff rankings.
2. Analysis of upcoming Week 11 college football rankings.
3. The NFL C…
Anthony Richardson BENCHED!
In a wild week of NFL action, Iceman and Coach return to break down it and the drama building at the college level. On this week's show:
1. College conference breakdown - who are the true contenders?
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Jets FIRE Robert Saleh (and more)!
It's been a tumultuous two weeks since the last show and both the NFL and college football have been popping off! This week Iceman and Coach discuss:
1. Seismic shift in the SEC landscape
2. Colorado …
Analyzing Week 5 of College Football (with Tyler Budge)
Tyler Budge ( @CFBudge ) joins the show while Coach enjoys family time in sunny Florida to talk about the week that was in college football. Tyler is going to educate the I&C masses with his in-dept…
Crunch Time - Week of September 22nd
Iceman and Coach pick ten games through the football slate. This week's slate:
24 Illinois @ 22 Nebraska (-7.5)
11 USC (-5) @ 18 Michigan
13 Utah (-2) @ 14 Oklahoma St.
6 Tennessee (-7) @ 15 Oklahoma
…
College Football Week 3 and NFL Week 2: Are the Chiefs THAT Lucky?
Iceman and Coach are back with a breakdown of all the action in College Football and the NFL. In this week's broadcast:
1. New #1 in College Football: Are the Texas Longhorns deserving?
2. Breakdown o…
Time to Panic in the NFL?
Week 1 of the NFL provided a ton of stories, including some franchises, like the Falcons, that may already be in panic mod. Week 2 in college football, while light on matchups, was big on results. …
Crunch Time - Week of September 15th
Iceman and Coach get their picks on as they go back and forth picking ten games on the football slate!
20 Arizona @ Kansas St (-7.5)
4 Alabama (-16) @ Wisconsin
16 LSU (-7) @ South Carolina
9 Oregon…
Hope is Quite the Drug
Hope is a drug indulged by fans nationwide during football season, and so many fans bases find themselves on the wrong side heading into Week 2 of college football. The NFL slate begins on Thursday …
Crunch Time: Week of September 8th
Iceman and Coach make rapid fire picks for ten games from college and NFL football. The slate:
22 Kansas @ Illinois
Iowa State @ 25 Iowa
Baylor @ 12 Utah
South Carolina @ Kentucky
East Carolina @ Old Do…
Crunch Time: College Football Week 1
Iceman and Coach make rapid fire picks for Week 1 of College Football. As always, do not place wagers on our picks.
This week's slate:
Boston College at Florida St.
LSU at USC
North Dakota St. at Color…
Frauds in Tallahassee?
Week 1 of college football is officially here and that means the first Football Frenzy! This week Iceman and Coach get into:
1. Week 0 results - How fraudulent is Florida State?
2. Coach Prime bans re…