Could Aaron Rodgers Be Back in Play As ‘Jeopardy!’ Host? TRAINA THOUGHTS

Aaron Rodgers has made it clear he’d take the job as ‘Jeopardy!’ host if it’s offered

1. Talk about interesting timing.

Just as news broke Friday morning that Mike Richards, who had been named Alex Trebek’s successor as host of Jeopardy!, was stepping down after offensive comments he’d made over the years and stories about inappropriate workplace behavior became public, Aaron Rodgers was giving an interview to Adam Schein on SiriusXM.

BREAKING: Mike Richards has stepped down as the host of Jeopardy! Official statement via Sony: pic.twitter.com/eJSwyBOXwN

— Claire McNear (@clairemcnear) August 20, 2021

Schein asked Rodgers whether he would’ve taken the job as Jeopardy! host if it had been offered to him.

Rodgers, has waxed poetic about his experience guest-hosting for two weeks before answering, made it crystal clear he wants the gig even as he enters his 17th NFL season.

"Yeah, I definitely would have. If they would have figured out a way to make it work with my schedule, yeah, for sure."

Aaron Rodgers told @AdamSchein he would have taken the Jeopardy job if he was offered it. pic.twitter.com/QYEpScMnUi

— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) August 20, 2021

Who knows where Jeopardy! will go after the Richards’s debacle, and who knows whether Rodgers will actively pursue the gig, but it’s hard to believe anyone out there loves the show more than the Packers’ quarterback.

Meanwhile, the speculation about who could get the Jeopardy! job is back, and that means some good content.

Aaron Rodgers to the Packers after finding out the Jeopardy job is back open pic.twitter.com/JjzzNL0M9E

— Cherchez La Femme (@FrankieVtotheD) August 20, 2021

LeVar Burton, Aaron Rodgers, Ken Jennings, and Mayim Bialik in the Jeopardy! group text https://t.co/BO4cG6knTp

— chris evans (@chris_notcapn) August 20, 2021

aaron rodgers calling into the jeopardy offices this AM pic.twitter.com/onHWsDeZv6

— Zachary Jacobson (@zacobson) August 20, 2021

Aaron Rodgers waking up today with a big decision pic.twitter.com/UJVASKASC8

— Bally Sports (@BallySports) August 20, 2021

Aaron Rodgers reading up on Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/mDaPGBBZHC

— Matt Ramage (@mattramage) August 20, 2021

Aaron Rodgers reading the Jeopardy news pic.twitter.com/KygR5oCETD

— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 20, 2021

2. Speaking of Jeopardy!, Joe Buck is the guest on this week’s SI Media Podcast, and he discussed his week as guest host and weighed in on James Holzhauer’s snarky tweet about him. Buck also talked about the Field of Dreams game between the Yankees and White Sox, embarking on his 20th season with Troy Aikman, the NFL’s emphasis on taunting this year, whether he'll mention teams covering point spreads during games and much more.

You can listen to the podcast below or download it on Apple, Spotify and Stitcher.

You can also watch the SI Media Podcast on YouTube.

3. CM Punk will supposedly make his long-awaited return to the wrestling world Friday night, but for AEW, not WWE. 

The current WWE Universal champion, Roman Reigns, doesn’t seem to be as excited for Punk’s return as most wrestling fans.

Roman Reigns shoots on CM Punk 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ylkrf8kT7d

— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) August 19, 2021

If you missed it, Reigns was on last week’s SI Media Podcast and didn't hold back there, either.

4. This was a very funny story.

Ended up in a YouTube rabbit hole and discovered this video of @TomArnold telling @JayOnrait a story about the time Howie Long and Terry Bradshaw had an awkward moment involving porn with Terry dropping some tremendous lines. pic.twitter.com/47NfLP0txZ

— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) August 20, 2021

5. Here are two completely bonkers stats for you.

The Yankees are 106-38 against the Twins since 2002, including the postseason. That's the stat.

— Erik Boland (@eboland11) August 20, 2021

.@Ravens have won 18 straight Preseason games.

18.

Is this the most underdiscussed feat in the NFL? pic.twitter.com/NJGMlBDt8L

— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) August 20, 2021

6. How great would it be if NFL players rocked this look on the sidelines when they were inactive for a game?

7. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: What a huge day it is for pop culture history.

We celebrate the occasion by remembering Zack and Slater's ridiculous fight.

Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and check out the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify or Stitcher. You can also follow Jimmy on Twitter and Instagram.