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The Scoot Henderson game… Preston Hiefield provides an instant reaction to Portland’s 106-103 win in Game 2 over the Spurs. Scoot Henderson’s career night is at the forefront. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

It’s an all Trail Blazers edition of The Field with Preston Hiefield! (0:00 - 11:15) Blazers are headed to the Playoffs, beat the Suns 114-110 in Phoenix. (11:15 - 22:00) Bigger picture topics…Should Blazers fans have been rooting for a lottery appearance? Plus, what should the franchise do with Scoot. (22:00 - 31:48) Tom Dundon meets with the media…Impressions of the Blazers’ new owners. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Preston Hiefield calls the action on 620 Rip City Radio as Tualatin pulls off a miracle at the Chiles Center. Down by five with nine seconds left, the Timberwolves’ Pat Vialva Jr. hit back to back threes to win the game in regulation, 70-69 over Central Catholic. Tualatin captured its third state championship in the past five seasons with the win. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Will President Trump really help save college sports? Trump was joined in the East room of the White House by about 50 people, including Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, the conference commissioners, Cody Campbell, and others on Friday to discuss the future of NIL legistlation in college athletics. Saban and Meyer wish to end collectives and “pay for play” NIL deals. Will they actually be able to do this? Preston weighs in. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

College Football Top 10 QB Rankings (0:00-26:01). Trinidad at 1…Dante Moore at 6… LA Chargers Offseason Needs (26:01-44:11) What do the Chargers do at WR? Re-sign Keenan Allen? Extend Quentin Johnston? Do they bring back Khalil Mack and give Odafe Oweh a big deal, with Tuli Tulipolotu extension eligible? Plus, new coordinators and draft needs at C, RG, TE, DL, LB. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Preston Hiefield does a deep dive into where the LA Chargers stand this offseason. What should the Chargers do at Center and Right Guard in the Draft and Free Agency? Should GM Joe Hortiz re-sign Keenan Allen and Khalil Mack? Should Odafe Oweh get a massive bag after his quality production last season? Will Hortiz pick up Quentin Johnston’s 5th year for $18M? All that and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

USA Hockey Wins Gold by Beating Canada 2-1 in OT (0:00-13:50) Civil War Football Game Postponed Another Year (13:51-26:08) Curt Cignetti Gets Another Raise to $13.2M Per Year (26:09-32:55) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Seahawks win SB 60! Preston Hiefield gives his instant reaction to Seattle’s 29-13 win over New England, including: * Seattle’s historic defense in perspective * Sam Darnold redmeption story * Should Jason Myers have won MVP? * What the heck was that from the Patriots offense? * Jody Allen… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Preston Hiefield goes inside the Prime 112 dinner that helped land Darian Mensah in Miami. Should Mensah have been allowed to break his signed NIL contract with Duke? Does this mean NIL is just unenforceable? Then Preston drops his Big Ten schedule breakdown: Oregon, Indiana, Ohio State. Finally, some thoughts on Giannis’ trade request and Novak Djokovic’s thrilling Australian Open Semifinal win vs. Jannik Sinner. (1:48-16:11) - Mensah to Miami (16:12-30:42) - 2026 Big Ten Football Schedule Release Breakdown (30:43-43:57) - Giannis and the Trail Blazers? (43:58-53:59) - Novak’s AO Semifinal win vs. Sinner This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney has exposed Ole Miss Head Coach Pete Golding for tampering in the recruitment of LB Luke Ferrelli, who transfered from CAL to Clemson this offseason after finishing second on the Bears in tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2025. The evidence Swinney provided at a press conference is damning. The new question: who, and how, will this be enforced? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

With the 2025-26 College Football season officially over, Preston Hiefield has fun comparing the 2025 Preseason AP Top 25 College Football Poll to the Posteason Poll. Then, Preston gives his Preseason Top 10 College Football teams for the 2026-27 season. Plus, why did Oregon’s offense struggle so mightily against good teams this year? A season by season examination and deep dive into UO’s offensive struggles in 2025. Odds to win the 2026-27 college football national championship. Finally, the Chargers hire Mike McDaniel as the OC…what does that mean for the Bolts and Justin Herbert? (0:00-7:46) Final AP College Football Poll vs. Preseason AP College Football Poll (7:47-33:11) - Preston’s Preseason Top 10 College Football Teams for 2026-27 (33:12-39:02) - Vegas Odds to win the 2026-27 CFB National Championship (39:03-55:50) - Why did Oregon’s offense struggle against good teams this year? (55:51-1:04:34) - Chargers hire Mike McDaniel as new OC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Preston Hiefield reacts to Indiana’s national championship victory over Miami and adds historical context to the incredible turnaround job by Curt Cignetti. Fernando Mendoza and Cignetti became college football legends on Monday night with iconic plays and grit. Plus, is “The U” officially back? Finally, why this season proves college football is absolutely thriving…and Nick Saban’s thoughts on the Big Ten winning three straight national championships. (0:00-22:19) - Reaction to Indiana winning the national championship. (22:20-31:46) - What does this season mean for Miami? Is “The U” officially back? (31:47-39:36) - Indiana winning the title proves that college football is still absolutely thriving. (39:37-48:35) - The Big Ten has won three straight national championships. Nick Saban…your thoughts? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Preston Hiefield discusses Dante Moore’s return to Oregon and what it means for Dante and the Ducks in 2026. Preston then takes a deeper dive on Oregon and wonders why they’ve been blown out in their last two playoff losses. Then, Preston gives his keys to the game and prediction for Monday night’s Natty between Indiana and Miami. Finally, why Justin Herbert and the Chargers should be optimistic entering 2026. (0:00-14:13) Dante Moore Announces Return (14:13-22:56) Why has Oregon been blown out in back to back Playoff losses? (22:56-30:53) Indiana vs. Miami Natty Preview + Prediction (30:53-42:53) Why Chargers Fans Should be Optimistic Entering 2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

(0:00-27:06) Preston Hiefield recaps Indiana’s big win over Oregon in the CFP Semis and what went wrong for the Ducks in the rematch. Plus, why Dan Lanning is absolutely the right coach for the Ducks, 2025 was still a great season, and what Oregon should do at QB moving forward. (27:06-38:45) Former Nebraska QB Dylan Raoila commits to Oregon. What does the Ducks’ QB room look like next year? How good is Raoila? (38:45-44:07) Sam Leavitt joins Lane Kiffin at LSU to QB the Tigers. (44:07-59:39) Justin Herbert and the Patriots fall to the Chargers, 16-3 in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe

Preston Hiefield discusses Indiana’s demolition of Oregon in the Peach Bowl on Friday Night. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prestonhiefield.substack.com/subscribe