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The Pac-Mountain Pulse

Derek Raridon

Welcome to The Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Conference Connection podcast! Co-Hosts Derek Raridon (@TheDerekRaridon) and Dominic Gutierrez (@DomGutierrez_) provide commentary surrounding news and events in the Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences. Join us each week for new and fun conversations!

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S1 · E9
Thursday · 49 min
The Nevada Debacle of Carter Jones and Which Teams are Primed for a Bowl Game?
Hello and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Derek and Dom discuss the situation and fallout of the Nevada Football Team’s decision to bench quarterback Carter Jones and the way the program went about things in last week’s game against FCS No. 1 Montana State, then get in to their favorite programs to make a bowl game from the Mountain West and Pac-12. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom: @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E8
September 10 · 40 min
Surprises/Uncertainty in the MW/Pac-12 after Week 1 and Power Rankings Heading into Week 2
Hello and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Derek and Dom go over what surprised them and the uncertainties they have about the Mountain West and Pac-12 after week one of the College Football season and their personal power rankings for each conference heading into week two. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom: @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E7
September 3 · 45 min
How Bad Was Week 0? Week 1 Games to Keep Eyes on, Should G6 Get Separate Championship?
Hello and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Derek and Dom discuss their feelings regarding the Mountain West's performance in Week 0, which games they are keeping eyes on in Week 1, and their takes on the recent debate surrounding the Group of 6 and whether there should be a separate national championship for those conferences. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom: @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E6
August 27 · 1 hr 1 min
Carter Jones Leads Wolf Pack, MW/Pac-12 Football Standings Predictions and Week 0 Outlook
Hello and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Derek and Dom talk about the recent news of Carter Jones being named as the Nevada Wolf Pack's starting quarterback, then get into their standings predictions for the Mountain West and Pac-12 football season and how they think week 0 will go for those participating. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom: @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
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August 20 · 35 min
MW/Pac-12 Defensive Rankings, Luke Weaver Leading SJSU, Patch Brand Deals Good or Bad?
In this episode, Derek flies solo to discuss how the teams of the Mountain West and Pac-12 stack up defensively, the recent news of San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver being named the starter and the recent controversy of patch brand deals trickling their way into college football. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom (not present, but in spirit): @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E4
August 13 · 40 min
5-for-5 Rule is Good for College Sports?, Will QBs or RBs be Better in Each Conference, and Which School Will Get the Most AP Votes?
In this episode, Derek and Dom discuss their thoughts and feelings about the new 5-for-5 eligibility rule, whether the Mountain West and Pac-12 will have better quarterbacks or running backs, and which program from both conferences will end the season with the most amount of AP votes. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom:: @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E3
July 30 · 46 min
Pac-12/Mountain West vs American, Early Season Football Predictions and New Basketball Brackets are Announced for 2027
In this episode, Derek and Dom discuss how the new Pac-12 and Mountain West stack up to the American and other Group of Six conferences, which teams will make their case early in the 2026 football season and react to the new basketball conference tournament brackets for 2027. Follow us on Twitter/X! Derek: @TheDerekRaridon Dom:: @DomGutierrez_ The Site: @MWCConnection Check out our other content and more at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E2
July 23 · 47 min
Jack Thompson joins to discuss Brad Johnson, Pac-12 Over/Under Win Totals and Realignment
Welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast! In this episode, Jack Thompson (@JackTalksCFB) joins the show to discuss the hype and expectations of Texas State quarterback Brad Johnson, which teams will exceed or fall below their FanDuel win total expectations and the ongoing discussions of conference realignment a couple years down the line. Follow us on Twitter/X @MWCConnection Check out our content at www.mwcconnection.com
S1 · E1
July 16 · 55 min
Gloria Nevarez gives State of the Mountain West opener at MW Media Days, All-Mountain West Preseason Teams/Awards and Which Newcomer Will Live Up to the Hype?
In this episode, Derek Raridon and Dom Gutierrez discuss some of the bigger headlines from the first day of the Mountain West Media Days event in Las Vegas, including some items from Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez's State of the Mountain West opener and the release of the all-MW preseason teams and award favorites, then briefly get into which football newcomer will live up to their expectations this year.

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