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Fantasy RB debate, Mattingly's Phillies, Michigan-Penn State

Week Six start-or-sit advice weighs Braelon Allen against Omarion Hampton, while Don Mattingly takes over the Phillies and Michigan returns from its bye; nobody told the running backs.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:20 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “How to Watch: Michigan vs Penn State, other top games of Week 7”, with reporting from ESPN.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:20 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Don Mattingly, Phillies, RB, Penn State, Michigan.
BBN covered this story before: Carlos Mendoza lands new job with Phillies after being fired by Mets (October 15).

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Yahoo SportsHow to Watch: Michigan vs Penn State, other top games of Week 7
ESPNMattingly ready to put stamp on Phillies: 'Really wasn't my team'

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNew Phillies manager Don Mattingly says he's ready to put his stamp on a team that, in his words, really wasn't his.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorDave Dombrowski says the offseason plans can start now.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWasn't his? Like a rental?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA hand-me-down with a payroll. And Michigan, off its bye, plays Penn State this weekend, two struggling programs, one trophy for the least bad.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm picking the one with better snacks.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorSoundest analysis of the week.

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