And away we go, episode one thousand two hundred thirty of the Al-Galdi podcast. It is Friday, January 2nd, 2026. It is the first show of a new year.

We say happy new year. 2026 is underway, a year in which we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America.

The USA's 250th birthday known as the United States

semi-quincennial, or America 250, is on July 4th, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the

Declaration of Independence. Yes, this country will begin its age 250 season this coming July 4th. The Washington

Commanders, they are wrapping up the 94th season in the history of the franchise, which began

in 1932 as the Boston Braves. And this season number 94, of course, has not been so good.

Hello and welcome to this Friday installment of the Al-Galdi podcast. We have the four-and-12 commanders at the 11-5 Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday afternoon at 425. In week 18 of the NFL's 20-25 regular season, next segment, a breakdown of the commander's latest injury

report for this season finale, as it has become quite clear who the team starting quarterback

for the game will be. Also, discussion of a variety of topics off comments from Cliff Kingsbury

during what was perhaps his final press conference as commander's offensive coordinator, including Kingsbury on his head coaching candidacy, quarterback Jaden Daniels season, Kingsbury's regrets about this season, Kingsbury's heavy usage of no huddle, and what running back to Corey Kroski, Merrick can be. I'll also talk about linebacker Jordan McGee of comments from head coach Dan Quinn.

The following segment, the season finale of rhyming keys, as I will conduct rhyming keys for the commanders in this game at the Eagles to do some good things.

But lose, as we are concluding Operation Loseout 2.0, will we get a successful conclusion to Operation Lose Out 2.0?

And I'll give you a prediction for the game. Also on the show, I'll talk Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, and College Basketball.

The Caps, they over the last two days, went 1-1-0 over two afternoon games, Wednesday afternoon, New Year's Eve afternoon, a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers at Capitol 1 Arena. Thursday afternoon, New Year's Day afternoon, a 4-3 loss at the Ottawa Senators. The camps at the end of the first period held a 2-0 lead. They then lost the rest of the game 4-1. Our rebuilding and tanking wizards, they now are 5 and 4 over their

last nine games. A 114-113 win at the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, and we in college

basketball on Wednesday had some notable games. Georgetown suffered a 95-83 loss to St. John's

Capitol Win Arena on Wednesday night. Virginia Tech pulled off a 95-83 loss to St. John's at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. Virginia Tech

pulled off a 95-85 triple overtime win over number 21 Virginia at Castle Coliseum

in Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday afternoon. What a game that was. And George Mason made

program history with an 80-75 win at LaSalle on Wednesday afternoon. I shall explain. Before we get

to feedback some college football, Navy's bowl game is on Friday, Navy versus Cincinnati in the AutoZone

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