The holiday season is upon us! As we gear up for another Christmas, you know I plan to share who’s been naughty and nice in the sports world as Episode #229 packs plenty of spirit, cheers and jeers. On deck:
(5:43) In the midst of COVID craziness that's sweeping the nation once again, the NFL continues to plug along as they set their sights on finishing the 2021 season. I list my winners (Colts, Dolphins) and losers (Cardinals, Buccaneers) of Week 15, as well as, the Titans early Christmas gift to the Steelers (and their playoff hopes still have a pulse) a jam at the top of the AFC North, discuss some critical Week 16 matchups and bring you up to speed on the latest playoff standings and scenarios in the AFC & NFC. I'll cap off the NFL segment writing the epitaph of Urban Meyer's coaching career in Jacksonville.
(47:42) The Brooklyn Nets made a surprise announcement last week as they've shifted gears and will bring back point guard, Kyrie Irving to the team. Will there be any consequences upon his return? Or any backlash down the road between he and the organization? I'll share my two cents on this. Also, replacement players in the league? You read right! Due to rising cases of COVID and depletion of rosters, the NBA is instituting this for the near future. Will the quality of play possibly suffer or be compromised because of it? We witnessed the big achievement of Stephen Curry becoming the all time three point shooter in regular season history. Was the celebration over the top or a bit too much? I'll go over the Christmas Day schedule which may not be as compelling due to COVID wreaking havoc throughout the league. Anthony Davis's recent injury and how that doesn't bode well for the Lakers long term (i.e. championship aspirations), the return of Klay Thompson and much more.
(1:07:11) COVID has ravaged the NHL as several teams schedules have been put to a halt until after the Christmas weekend. How will the league reschedule these games, especially with a Winter Olympics on the horizon in February? Is there a scenario where a bubble could be incorporated?
(1:13:22) The New York Mets finally get their man to manage the ballclub as Buck Showalter will lead the franchise for the next three years. Is he the final piece to their championship puzzle? And talks between the players and the union in the battle of coming to a new collective bargaining agreement?
(1:19:18) Jake Paul KO's Tyron Woodley in a boxing match on Saturday night. Is this something that is worth getting into?
(1:19:55) As always, in closing, my Hero and Zero of the Week.
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