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HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian

Doug Kezirian Sports Network x Red Tower Entertainment

Welcome to the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN) – home of HARD PASS, where the hoop scoop meets real talk. Hosted by veteran sports analyst and betting insider Doug Kezirian, HARD PASS breaks down the biggest stories in basketball, football, and beyond — from buzzer-beaters to social media beefs, this is where fans, friends, and insiders gather to unpack the game, the drama, and everything in between; a sideline seat to the conversation behind the games. Expect: 🔥 Trending topics & viral

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8:10

The 6 Teams That Have A REAL Shot At The NBA...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/02/18

NBA parity is finally real … but let’s not get carried away 👀Doug Kezirian breaks down why he believes ONLY six teams can realistically win the NBA Championship this season, despite a league that feels more wide open than ever. With seven different champions in the last seven years, this new era has created hope across fan bases. From Boston’s title hopes hinging on Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery, to the Knicks’ elite pick-and-roll offense, to the Pistons quietly owning the East, Doug

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9:44

Adam Silver SAVED The All-Star Game & Kevin Durant...

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2026/02/16

Adam Silver SAVED The All-Star Game & Kevin Durant Got EXPOSED | HARD PASS Ep. #98NBA All-Star Weekend finally showed signs of life … but not everyone walked away happy 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down the 3 WINNERS and 3 LOSERS from a night that actually featured effort, defense, and something fans have been begging for, competition. From Adam Silver’s format change delivering a game that felt intense again, to Anthony Edwards grabbing the spotlight, to nostalgic moments like Roundball Rock,

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8:58

The Decision That RUINED NBA All-Star Weekend & How...

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2026/02/13

The Decision That RUINED NBA All-Star Weekend & How LeBron Can Save It | HARD PASS Ep. #97NBA All-Star Weekend used to be a celebration of basketball … now it feels like an exhibition that nobody, even the players, care about 👀 Doug Kezirian explains how the event lost its edge, why the effort disappeared, and how the shift in player attitude over the past decade helped create the problem. From stars declining the Dunk Contest, to the lack of defense, to players treating the weekend like

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9:06

The NBA Still Has A TANKING Problem & Adam Silver...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/02/11

The NBA Still Has A TANKING Problem & Adam Silver Needs To Do Something | HARD PASS Ep. #96NBA tanking isn’t subtle anymore … it’s happening right in front of everyone 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why the league’s tanking problem has reached a boiling point, why teams like the Utah Jazz are openly prioritizing lottery odds over wins, and why it may finally force Commissioner Adam Silver to change his approach to leadership. From starters sitting entire fourth quarters, to coaches

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8:04

The Biggest Winners & Losers From The NFL Super Bowl...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/02/09

The Biggest Winners & Losers From The NFL Super Bowl | HARD PASS Ep. 95The Super Bowl is over, the confetti has fallen, and now it’s time to take a look at what exactly happened 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down the biggest WINNERS and LOSERS coming out of the Seahawks’ dominant victory over the Patriots. From Sam Darnold completing one of the most improbable redemption arcs in modern NFL history, to Colin Cowherd finally being proven right, to the voters who backed Matthew Stafford for MVP,

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6:57

The NFL Is Getting Greedy: A Longer Season & More...

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2026/02/06

The NFL Is Getting Greedy: A Longer Season & More International Games? | HARD PASS Ep. #94The NFL is going global. With nine international games next season and an 18-game regular season on the horizon, the league is making its priorities clear: growth, more games, and more revenue 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down the NFL’s aggressive push for more international games, why Commissioner Roger Goodell wants every team playing overseas each season, and how that could fundamentally change the fan

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0:00

From NFL Bust to Super Bowl Starter … Is Sam Darnold...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/02/04

From NFL Bust to Super Bowl Starter … Is Sam Darnold a Franchise QB Now? | HARD PASS Ep. #93Sam Darnold’s resurgence with the Seahawks has turned into one of the most surprising quarterback stories in recent NFL history … but is he actually a franchise QB? 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why Darnold’s turnaround feels so rare, why fans are so quick to search for the “next Sam Darnold,” and why that mindset is flawed. From his early struggles with the Jets, to bouncing between teams, to finally

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9:59

Ranking Luka Doncic to the Lakers Among the WORST...

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2026/02/03

It’s been one full year since the Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, and while it still feels unthinkable, Doug Kezirian argues it wasn’t even the WORST trade in NBA history 👀Doug breaks down why the Luka trade was undeniably franchise malpractice, how Dallas failed to maximize the value of a 25-year-old MVP candidate entering his prime, and why the return package made it indefensible. But when judged against history, Doug explains why

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0:00

Exposing The REAL Reason Bill Belichick Was Not A...

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2026/01/30

Exposing The REAL Reason Bill Belichick Was Not A First Ballot Hall Of Famer | HARD PASS Ep. #91Bill Belichick didn’t make the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot, and while Spygate played a role, Doug Kezirian explains why it wasn’t the only reason ... or even the biggest one 👀 Doug breaks down how new Hall of Fame voting rules, pushed by Deion Sanders, fundamentally changed the process and created a zero-sum battle between contributors. With Bill Belichick and Patriots owner

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8:12

Did Spygate & Deflategate Cost Bill Belichick a...

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2026/01/28

Did Spygate & Deflategate Cost Bill Belichick a First-Ballot Hall of Fame Spot? | HARD PASS Ep. 90Bill Belichick absolutely cheated… but does that mean he doesn’t belong in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? And more importantly, does that mean he shouldn’t be a FIRST-BALLOT inductee? 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why the outrage over Bill Belichick being denied first-ballot Hall of Fame induction is far too one-sided. Yes, Belichick is arguably the greatest coach of all time. But yes, he also

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9:22

Did The Playoffs PROVE That Every Team Should Have A...

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2026/01/26

Did The Playoffs PROVE That Every Team Show Have A Dome? | HARD PASS Ep. #89Snow football looks cool, feels nostalgic, and makes for viral clips … but should it really be deciding playoff games? 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down the growing debate around NFL playoff games being shaped by snow and wind, and whether those elements actually enhance the product or take away from what the playoffs are supposed to determine. After two conference championship games that looked nothing alike, Doug asks

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9:43

Jeanie Buss’ REAL Feelings About LeBron James EXPOSED...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/23

Jeanie Buss’ REAL Feelings About LeBron James EXPOSED | HARD PASS Ep. #88 LeBron James is under fire from Lakers ownership, and an explosive ESPN report has revealed serious resentment from Jeanie Buss toward the franchise’s biggest star 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why Jeanie Buss appears frustrated with LeBron’s influence, ego, and perceived lack of “gratitude,” and why that resentment feels wildly misplaced when you actually examine Lakers history. From LeBron arriving to a floundering

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9:04

Everyone Loves Fernando Mendoza, But How GOOD Is He...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/21

Everyone Loves Fernando Mendoza, But How GOOD Is He Actually? | HARD PASS Ep. #87Fernando Mendoza has become one of the most beloved players in college football, but has that love turned into unrealistic expectations about his NFL future? 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why the Fernando Mendoza hype has reached uncomfortable levels, how the “halo effect” is shaping public opinion, and why being a great person and leader doesn’t automatically make someone a can’t-miss NFL quarterback. From

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8:33

Breaking Down the Calls That CHANGED the NFL Playoffs...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/19

Breaking Down the Calls That CHANGED the NFL Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. #86Two nearly identical plays. Two completely different rulings. And the internet immediately screamed “NFL refs blew it” … but what if they actually got both calls right? 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down the two most controversial officiating decisions from the weekend, the interception ruling in Broncos vs. Bills and the DaVante Adams catch in Rams vs. Bears, and explains why, despite looking the same in real time, the plays

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9:12

The RISK of Dante Moore Turning Down $50 Million and...

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2026/01/16

The RISK of Dante Moore Turning Down $50 Million and the NFL | HARD PASS Ep. #85Dante Moore turning down $50 million guaranteed to go to the NFL shocked the college football world … but Doug Kezirian believes the real surprise is how many respected voices are completely ignoring the risk 👀 Doug breaks down why Moore’s decision to return to Oregon is being universally praised, even though the exact same choice just blew up in Drew Allar’s face last year, costing him tens of millions of

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8:34

The Jaguars Press Conference That Is Dividing the...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/14

The Jaguars Press Conference That Is Dividing the Internet | HARD PASS Ep. #84Did a reporter cross the line … or did sports media overreact? 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down the viral moment from Jaguars head coach Liam Coen’s post-game press conference, when reporter Lynn Jones offered an emotional message instead of a football question, and how it sparked a massive backlash across sports media. From Pat McAfee accusing journalists of “hating sports,” to fans calling for credentials to be

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8:58

The ONE Decision That Ruined The Philadelphia Eagles...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/12

The ONE Decision That Ruined The Philadelphia Eagles Season | HARD PASS Ep. 83One guy can derail a Super Bowl champion and stop them from repeating, and Doug Kezirian believes that’s exactly what happened in Philadelphia 👀 Doug breaks down how the Eagles brought back most of their championship core, returned an elite defense, and still took a massive step backward on offense because Nick Sirianni handed the keys to Kevin Patullo, a first-time play-caller with zero experience calling plays at

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11:54

Why The SEC Isn’t Dominating College Football Anymore...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/09

Why The SEC Isn’t Dominating College Football Anymore | HARD PASS Ep. 82The SEC has dominated college football for nearly two decades… but now, for the third straight year, the conference won’t even PLAY for a national championship 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down whether the SEC’s legendary run has finally been exposed by the 12-team College Football Playoff, or whether NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and money have quietly reshaped the entire sport underneath it. From Paul

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9:40

The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It’s Breaking...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/07

The Transfer Portal Has NO RULES & It's Breaking College Sports | HARD PASS Ep. #81The combination of the transfer portal and NIL deals has college sports in complete chaos right now, but changing NIL is NOT the solution 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why college athletics have spiraled into anarchy, why the current transfer rules are the real problem (not paying players), and why a few common-sense guardrails could immediately stabilize the sport. From Demond Williams Jr. signing a

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11:58

3 NFL Teams That NEED New Head Coaches | HARD PASS...

HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian ·

2026/01/05

3 NFL Teams That NEED New Head Coaches | HARD PASS Ep. #80Three NFL franchises are at a crossroads, and all of them need a new head coach, but for completely different reasons 👀 Doug Kezirian breaks down why the Baltimore Ravens must finally move on from John Harbaugh before they waste any more of Lamar Jackson’s prime, why the New York Giants desperately need to get their next hire RIGHT after years of coaching mistakes, and why the New York Jets have no choice but to cut ties with Aaron

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