Sports Dead Zone! MLB Spring Training Is Here, AD & KD's Injury Status & Impact, NHL's COVID Calamity! Who's Responsible? Brady's SB Celebration. Aussie Open Update. A Disastrous Daytona 500!
It may be a holiday, but there’s no off day when it comes to sharing my thoughts, opinions and analysis as Episode 178 is set for consumption. On deck:
(4:10) With the NFL in our rearview mirror, the time has come for the first part of this years, Sports Dead Zone! I’ll explain.
(6:46) With pitchers and catchers reporting this weekend, baseball is in the air! I’ll discuss the astronomical Mets record projected by Baseball Prospectus, the rules heading into this year (no universal DH) Yadier Molina, Justin Turner and James Paxton round out the MLB rundown.
(17:23) The Association has a lot cooking. Including key injuries to Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant. How those injuries impact their team, for the short and long term of the season. Kyrie Irving’s ‘new’ point guard. James Harden’s weak apology to Houston. The Celtics are sinking. Is Andre Drummond the answer for their ills? Mark Cuban’s anthem blunder. Was it brought upon himself? Are the Suns to be taken seriously? Can the Jazz translate their success deep into the postseason?
(39:35) Why has the NHL bombed in handling their league when it comes to COVID? A commentary comparing them to the NBA that is inexplicable, yet plausible. The increase of physical play throughout the league excites yours truly, but with a bit of a caveat.
(52:00) Tom Brady’s Super Bowl celebration, Russell Wilson wants more protection and counsel when it comes to personnel, The Pouncey brothers retire. What does this mean for Ben Roethlisberger’s future? JJ Watt is a free agent. Is Pittsburgh a destination? Urban Meyer’s coaching hire fizzles and the latest with Richard Sherman.
(1:05:20) A quick trip around the college basketball landscape.
(1:06:33) An update from down under at the Australian Open.
(1:09:35) Kamaru Usman’s historic, yet bittersweet achievement highlights the MMA segment.
(1:12:33) An overall disastrous day for racing as the Daytona 500 had plenty of crashes, delays and a conclusion well after midnight.
(1:17:15) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.
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