My College Football Mea Culpa With Massive Upsets Abound. Saquon For MVP? Commanders Fading? 49ers Done Highlight Week 12. NBA On the DL? When Will Ovechkin Return? Crosby Nets 600th

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Closing out November with an extended podcast (since I’ll take off Thursday to celebrate the holiday) but don’t despair, I’ll have plenty of courses to fill your sports appetite as the latest program is coming at ya. On deck:

(6:30) There’s no secret as college football has had a tremendous season to date, therefore needing to apologize for my prediction set a month ago. You had FIVE teams in the top 16 lose which turned the landscape of the playoff upside down. Some of the big themes that I’ll unpack. Indiana wasn’t ready to swim in the deep end of the pool as they lost to Ohio State. Do they have what it takes to qualify or make some noise in the playoff? The SEC was a huge part of how topsy turvy Saturday was. Alabama gets whacked at Oklahoma. Are they done? Texas A&M is defeated in four OT’s vs. Auburn. Do they still have a shot to get in the tournament? Ole Miss suffers a crushing loss with two late interceptions at Florida which jeopardizes their chances of a playoff. Also, BYU & Colorado lost tough games on the road where they may not make the top 12 when it’s all said and done. I’ll even preview the schedule over the holiday weekend and tell you which teams are in and out at the moment.

(28:34) NFL Week 12 had its moments, but overall wasn’t a great Sunday. Kansas City had to sweat out a win in regulation vs. the lowly Carolina Panthers on the road. Is there cause for concern regarding the two time defending champs? The Eagles are in flight behind the heroics of Saquon Barkley and his 300 yard plus performance from scrimmage. Has Barkley thrusted himself to the top of the MVP mix? Are the Washington Commanders starting to fade in the NFC East? They lost a brutal game to Dallas after a miraculous TD with seconds to go was spoiled by a missed extra point that would’ve tied the game. And what about the NFC West? Seattle is now tied with the Arizona Cardinals, but have the head to head advantage to control their own destiny at the moment. I’ll review all that’s taken place (including a not so shocking letdown in Cleveland by the Steelers) and peek at the Week 13 schedule to set you up for Thanksgiving through Monday night.

(57:38) The NBA is off in the clouds just a month into their season. I have a thought on how the Spurs have played recently and how important will it be for them to clinch a playoff spot down the road. I’ll recap who’s done well and who’s been scuffling and the upcoming schedule over the next seven days.

(1:03:16) Alexander Ovechkin will be out of the lineup for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula that he sustained vs. Utah last week. How does this hamper him in his quest to top Wayne Gretzky for the all time goal scoring lead in NHL history? Sidney Crosby achieves another milestone by becoming the 21st player in history with 600 goals. And there’s a new coach in St. Louis. To a sports fans surprise, the replacement is one who was just released from his position last week, in a one Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins. The forthcoming week has a lot of great matchups that I’ll uncover for your edification.

(1:12:07) MLB’s hot stove has been rather chilly. There were a couple of transactions that hasn’t moved the needle (Reds-Royals trade and Yusei Kikuchi signs with LAA) as the Winter Meetings are two weeks away.

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Jaguars Gag. Bills Take AFC East Flag. Eagles Lag & Juicy Wild Card Storylines. Harbaugh's Last Hurrah At Michigan? Nat'l Champ Preview. Draymond's Return. Big Loss In NHL. No Nadal Down Under

Even with winter in full effect (depending on where you live), the sports world has plenty of heat as I'm happy to provide all of my analysis and opinions on all that's happening in the toy department of life. On deck:

(3:00) The NFL regular season has concluded. It was a wild Week 18 as there were teams that were looking for a playoff spot, playoff positioning or winning a division altogether. The Houston Texans eked out a close win in Indianapolis to not only secure a playoff spot, but win the AFC South. That is because of the untimely collapse of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who lost in Tennessee to not only blow the division, but miss out on the playoffs altogether. With that, the Pittsburgh Steelers get into the tournament with their win in Baltimore. Then you had the Buccaneers win the NFC South after a ho-hum win in Carolina, which left the Saints and Falcons on the outside looking in. In the final game of the year, the Buffalo Bills took what was theirs (another AFC East title) after beating the Miami Dolphins in South Florida. A complete recap of what took place. The top three storylines of the Wild Card round (i.e. Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions) the six matchups this weekend and who's out as coach on Black Monday as there have been a couple of firings in Atlanta & Washington already. And, oh yes, my final tally of my over/under win totals of 2023, which came to a screeching halt yesterday afternoon.

(39:56) A national champion will be crowned tonight in college football tonight as Michigan-Washington will square off in Houston. Is this going to be the last time we see coach Jim Harbaugh on the Wolverines sideline? I'll have a preview of what to possibly expect as we'll have our first title game of the new year.

(45:21) The Association has been rather quiet, but there's a big return by the Bay as Draymond Green will come back from his 12 game suspension? Will he be on his best behavior moving forward? In the process, they'll also miss Chris Paul as he needs surgery for an injured left hand.

(51:17) On the ice, the NHL takes a huge hit as #1 overall pick, Connor Bedard, will be out of the lineup for the Blackhawks due to a broken jaw he suffered in New Jersey on Friday night. There was an enormous milestone reached by Minnesota Wild goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury. Not only did he recently play in his 1,000th game, but he tied legendary goalie Patrick Roy for second all time with 551 wins. Is Fleury a first ballot, lock down Hall of Famer?

(58:08) With the Australian Open commencing next week, they'll be without Rafael Nadal. He was on the mend and ready for a comeback but had to withdraw from the first Grand Slam tournament of the year with a hip injury. How much of a blow this will be for the sport?

(1:00:32) In baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers are at it again as they sign OF Teoscar Hernandez to a 1 year deal. Has the pressure ratcheted up as they continue to reload an already loaded team?

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Raven Domination, But Beware! Controversy In Dallas. Are The Eagles Done? Michigan Pressure/Washington High Flying Offense In CF Playoff. Pistons Halt Record Streak. Braves Gamble On Sale

It's a NEW YEAR! There's lots of promise, excitement and a renewed sense of faith as yours truly has big plans for the upcoming year when it comes to the podcast, as I deliver the very first one on the first day of 2024. On deck:

(3:03) A new year has arrived as I'm excited about where the podcast is going and what it will have to offer in 2024. You'll have to keep your fingers on the pulse and stay tuned to find out what to expect here as I've got a lot coming up the pike, especially during this first quarter of the year. So you won't want to miss out on this news.

(5:13) With just one week to go in the regular season, the Baltimore Ravens are showing the rest of the NFL that they could be the team to beat when it's all said and done. They destroyed the Miami Dolphins in a 56-19 drubbing yesterday at home. Is this team on the fast track to winning a Super Bowl? On the flip side, I'll discuss how the Dolphins have fallen pretty far from being a top team in the league, but now have to fight tooth and nail to win a division come Sunday vs. the Bills. There was some big time controversy in Dallas on Saturday night as it looked like the Lions were going to walk out of AT&T Stadium with a big road win. Instead, a terrible call by the officials on the winning two-point conversion ended up being incomplete after a few tries as the Cowboys sweat out a one point win. What has happened to the Philadelphia Eagles? They were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals in what turned out to be a death knell for the Eagles. Can they rebound in time to have a long playoff run? I'll discuss my beloved Steelers chances to see if they can get one of the final playoff spots in the AFC. I'll go over all that went down in Week 17, unpack all of the playoff possibilities as we head into the final weekend of the NFL regular season.

(42:32) College football will have their last four game playoff as Alabama will face Michigan in the first game, where the nightcap will see Texas-Washington square off. I'll preview both games and who may possibly meet in the National Championship next Monday night in Houston.

(49:26) Break up the Detroit Pistons. They finally break a lengthy 28 game losing streak against the Raptors on Saturday night. Is it possible that they can avoid the worst NBA record during an 82 game regular season in history? There was a surprise trade as the Knicks & Raptors exchanged players with OG Anunoby going to NY and RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley moving North of the Border. I'll take a peek on what else has transpired in the Association over the weekend.

(56:22) Every January 1st, the NHL showcases the Winter Classic which'll be played in Seattle with the Vegas Golden Knights coming to T-Mobile Park. Is there a lot of interest from the casual or good sports fan? The Rangers have been hot in the Metropolitan Division as they're the first team to get to 50 points so far this season.

(58:12) The Atlanta Braves continue to procure talent this offseason, doing their best to keep pace with what the Dodgers have done to this point. They've acquired former Red Sox ace Chris Sale for INF Vaughn Grissom. Is this a huge risk with the oft-injured Sale over the past few years?

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Yankees Land Juan Soto. Are They World Series Contenders? Is Ohtani Suffocating Free Agency Period? Eagles Litmus Test In Dallas? NBA Cup Final No One Wants To See! Patrick Kane's Impact In DET

Fired up to close out another week with robust sports chatter and passion as the latest edition has arrived. On deck:

(3:09) It was a rather quiet MLB Winter Meetings period down in Nashville this week, until last night when a major deal took place as the Yankees acquired Juan Soto from San Diego for prospects. Does this make the Bronx Bombers World Series contenders? Is there more work to be done if you're GM Brian Cashman? Then there's quite a bit surrounding the biggest free agent in the sport, Shohei Ohtani. Has he hijacked and suffocated free agency from his counterparts? And how his silence is affecting him in negotiating with other teams? I'll have all of the up to the minute deals to this point as I continue to monitor where Ohtani and the like (i.e. Blake Snell, Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, etc.) may be headed.

(20:45) The NFL has another ordinary week on the schedule, but there is one heavyweight matchup that's ultra important to the NFC playoff picture. Philadelphia is at Dallas on Sunday night. Why this game is imperative for the Eagles, more so than the Cowboys? And what effect this'll have if Philly loses? I'll break down some of the other games that have postseason implications as we inch closer to the final stretch of the regular season. As an addendum, what is Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis doing by wanting to sue the committee for snubbing Florida State out of the college football playoffs? Really?!

(32:40) Hoops fans, the NBA Cup semifinals begins tonight, with the championship on Saturday night. Indiana will face Milwaukee in the first game, followed by New Orleans-LA Lakers. It's easy to point out which matchup the NBA does NOT want to see in the Final. Plus, whatever else is going on throughout the Association as we get past this first ever in-season tournament.

(40:50) Former Blackhawks great, Patrick Kane has found a new home in Detroit as he attempts to resurrect his career in Motown. What kind of impact with all of his experience, winning and resume will he have on a young team looking to take a leap in the Eastern Conference? Also, what else is happening in the NHL as teams continue to stay hot or get back on track, almost a third into the season.

(49:35) The Heisman Trophy for the best college football player takes place on Saturday. I'll tell you who I think should win as Washington QB, Michael Penix Jr., Oregon QB, Bo Nix, Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and LSU QB Jayden Daniels are the finalists for this years award.

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College Football Playoff Spots On The Line As WSH/Georgia On Notice. 49ers-Eagles Epic NFC Clash. Rodgers Return? New Owner Syndrome In CAR. Done With NBA In-Season Tourney. MLB Winter Meetings

With the last month of the year knocking on the door, I'll close out November with lots of fire and passion as the sports world heats up with all that's going on in the latest edition of the pod. On deck:

(3:36) It comes down to this. If you're a college football fan, this should be a great couple of days as we'll find out who'll qualify for the Final Four and secure a spot on New Year's Day to compete for a chance to play in the National Championship. To me, it boils down to what happens in the Oregon-Washington & Alabama-Georgia games. I'll preview and break down all of the permutations of what teams can get in and what teams deserve to make it, based on the outcomes of the aforementioned games above.

(17:07) There is an epic showdown on the horizon that'll take place in the NFL on Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers will pay a visit to Philadelphia in a rematch of the NFC Title Game from last year. This'll have major implications when it comes to home field throughout for the conference. I'll dissect what this'll mean for the Niners if they win, same for the Eagles as this is by far the best game of a bad lot on the schedule in Week 12. I'll also get into Jets QB Aaron Rodgers returning back to the practice field as he's been cleared to participate in light drills. If healthy, should he play? Then you have the scenario is Carolina where the owner, David Tepper, fired coach Frank Reich after 11 games. I'll uncover why this guy has 'new owner syndrome' and can't help himself when it comes to operating his business into the ground.

(38:54) Is anyone else done with the NBA In-Season Tournament? I sure am. When you have players questioning the integrity of the sport and teams having to run up the score for point differential in order to qualify, I have a major problem with that. There's also a situation in Oklahoma City regarding Josh Giddey having an alleged relationship with a minor, which is being investigated. Is it too early to say that punishment will be handed down to the Thunder guard? The Magic continue to play well as they've ascended in the East to date. What's going on in Golden State as they've lost eight of their last ten? Is there something underlying that's happening behind the scenes that we don't know? Also, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is giving up a majority of his franchise as casino moguls from Las Vegas will take over, although he'll still be involved in the day to day activities for the team. I didn't see this coming.

(50:33) The NHL had a couple of newsworthy notes this week. Dean Evason was let go as coach of the Minnesota Wild as they snapped a seven game losing streak with new coach, John Hynes. Patrick Kane has found a new home as he inked a one year deal in Detroit. And longtime player Corey Perry was found the door as he was dismissed from the Chicago Blackhawks due to conduct inappropriate to the team.

(54:41) Baseball fans, the hot stove may start to heat up over the next few days. I'll get into the names that have been thrown around in the rumor mill (i.e. Dylan Cease, Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani to name a few) some players who have signed to date (Sonny Gray with STL) and ask why did the Mets sign former Yankee pitcher Luis Severino?

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Eagles Grit, Resilience Shows Why They're NFL's Best. Buckeye Bust, Crimson Tide Miracle, Huskies Survive In Wild College Saturday. Magic Spell In NBA East/In-Season Tourney Update

Full from Thanksgiving leftovers? Well I have plenty of sports leftovers as there is quite a bit to chew on to get you past a holiday weekend and prepare for the final month of the year. On deck:

(2:34) As December looms with the final four games of the regular season approaching, there's no argument as to who is the best team in the NFL as of today. The Philadelphia Eagles came from behind yet again to beat Buffalo at home in a thrilling overtime matchup. I'll discuss their intestinal fortitude, how last year's Super Bowl loss has fueled them this season and have a mano a mano NFC Title Game rematch vs. San Francisco this coming Sunday. I'll go through the Week 12 slate and unpack the Steelers new look offense, a tough Lions loss on Thanksgiving which has big ramifications in the NFC, a slog for a subpar division winner in the NFC South, a Bronco uprising over the last few weeks as they're over .500 and the Browns defense that was Super Bowl worthy? Ha! I'll have all of that and much more as the NFL continue to heat up.

(35:49) You couldn't have asked for a better college football Saturday as you've had some wild and crazy endings with Ohio State-Michigan, Alabama-Auburn and Washington State-Washington as all three games had postseason implications in which the Buckeyes disappointed down the stretch. The Crimson Tide converted a miraculous 4th down from the Tigers 31 yard line (that's not a typo) and the Huskies survived by kicking a game winning field goal as time expired as they were victorious vs. the Cougars. It sets up what will be a conference championship weekend to remember as these teams will battle it out to potentially reach a playoff come January 1st.

(45:29) Is anyone into the NBA In Season Tournament? I can't say I have, but one team that's been impressive during the first quarter of the season are the Orlando Magic. They're in the middle of a seven game winning streak and among the heavyweights of the Eastern Conference at the moment. Is this sustainable? Do they belong with the Celtics, Bucks and Sixers?

(51:54) The New York Rangers were able to put a hurting on the Boston Bruins this past Saturday with a 7-4 win at home. Are they a threat to the Bruins in the East?

(56:08) MLB Hot Stove fans are still waiting for it to heat up as not much has happened over the last week or so. Unless you're excited about the Mariners trading 3B Eugenio Suarez to Arizona. The Tigers signing P Kenta Maeda and the Padres hiring former Cardinals manager, Mike Shildt to patrol an underachieving, high priced ball club.

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Vacation Recap To Paris/Rome. MLB's 100 Win Playoff Disappointments. AL/NLCS Preview. SF/PHI Fall From Undefeated In Awful Week 6. Huskies In College Football Playoff Mix? NHL & NBA News

Your favorite little sports podcast host is back on the scene after a week layoff. I'm excited to present my viewpoint on all of the latest happenings in sports. On deck:

(2:47) As the podcast took a respite last week, I'll get into my quick sojourn visiting the charm of Paris and the rich history of Rome. The most perfect weather a vacation could ever have, the sights, landmarks, etc. as I enjoyed seven days outside of the States.

(5:21) We're onto the American League & National League Championship Series as we're closer to the Fall Classic in baseball. I'll take a big picture view at first to discuss is it the layoff or schedule that's affected the 100 win teams (i.e. Orioles, Dodgers & Braves) as they had early exits in the Division Series? I'll talk about Game 1 in the ALCS as the Rangers draw first blood vs. the Astros. Can Houston rebound at home where they've been subpar all year? Then I'll breakdown the NLCS between Diamondbacks vs. Phillies. Are the D-backs game to pull off another upset? Or are the Fightin' Phils destined to get back to the World Series? In other news, history could possibly be made in San Francisco as they've interviewed Alyssa Nakken, who is on the Giants coaching staff, to be the manager in what would be a first in North American sports.

(29:23) The last two undefeated teams in the NFL (i.e. 49ers & Eagles) were upended over the course of a three hour time span. San Francisco loses at Cleveland behind QB Brock Purdy's worst performance as a pro. Later, the Jet defense rose to the occasion forcing the Eagles into four turnovers in an upset 20-14 win. I'll share my disdain for the NFL pondering a Super Bowl to be played in London somewhere in the distant future. One that I'm not in favor of, so you won't want to miss that. Week 6 was a lame one, if you ask me as this season hasn't been compelling or riveting, to say the least.

(45:53) Don't look now, but there's a team in the PAC-12 that making waves toward the top of the rankings in the nation as the Washington Huskies won a wild game vs. Oregon on Saturday. Are they college football final four material? I'll delve into the landscape of the sport as they're at the halfway point of the season, with teams jockeying for position to see if they'll be a part of the playoff mix come New Year's Eve.

(50:54) Hockey fans, the NHL season has arrived. For my over/under point totals, please check the YouTube channel linked below. Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has gotten off to a torrid start as he's done something only four other players have ever achieved in the history of the sport.

(53:29) The Association (aka NBA) tips off a week from tomorrow. James Harden is still in Philadelphia. Please wake me up if he's been traded to another team before the season begins because I can't hack this soap opera anymore. Plus, the Celtics hire a former coach and analyst (Jeff Van Gundy) to become a consultant and the Bucks look midseason ready with the dynamic duo of Dame & Giannis, drawing rave reviews by the team and throughout the league.

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A Great, Not Classic Super Bowl! Mahomes Magic, O-Line Unsung & Controversial Call Lead LVII. Luka-Kyrie, Celts-Bucks Close NBA 1st Half. NHL's Rangers Rolling. MLB's Back! (Sort of)

A Super way to start off your week as I'll recap the big game and all that's happening in sports as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(3:06) It was an entertaining and great game overall, but not a classic in my eyes as the Kansas City Chiefs were able to come from behind and outlast the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. I'll have a complete breakdown of everything that took place, the controversial hold at the end of the game, the performance of Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs offensive line, the vaunted pass rush of the Eagles (or lack thereof), as well as, my critique of waiting forever to start the game, Rihanna's halftime show, the FOX broadcast booth, another year of awful commercials as we put to bed another NFL season and turn our attention to the fall and winter sports.

(32:14) First up, being the NBA. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is liking the early returns of having Kyrie Irving on his team. Could this pairing be primed for another deep postseason run? The top two teams in the East faceoff in Milwaukee tomorrow where the Celtics-Bucks will square off as we approach the All-Star Break.

(34:42) On the ice, the Rangers have some juice as their acquisition of former Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko has paid early dividends as they've won five in a row. Why this could be a big trade for the Blueshirts to put them over the top? The Golden Knights have leapfrogged over the Kraken out West as they're without their leading scorer (i.e. Andre Burakovsky).

(38:58) Purdue loses for the second straight Sunday, this time to Northwestern. Will they be knocked off from the #1 ranking in the nation this time around? Before you know it, March Madness will be here as it begins one month from tomorrow!

(40:38) It's that time, baseball fans. Pitchers and catchers will report before weeks' end in the MLB. I'll briefly discuss the World Baseball Classic (WBC) as it's on the horizon next month. Plus, the Padres re-up Yu Darvish on a six year extension to keep him in San Diego for the rest of his career.

(44:21) Now that the NFL season is done, we've officially entered The Sports Dead Zone, Part 1. Not to worry, I'll explain in full detail.

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Low To No Super Bowl Hype? Preview Of Chiefs-Eagles. NFL HOF Class Of 2023. LeBron: Most Complete Career? KD Jumps Ship/Delusional Kyrie/Nets Questionable Owner Leads NBA! Rangers Trade For 'Tank'

It's going to be a SUPER podcast as the NFL will crown a champion, a new all time scoring leader in the NBA and a gigantic trade that could shift the balance in the Western Conference, you know I'll have plenty to dissect and disseminate as I close out the week on a strong note. On deck:

(2:45) Super Bowl LVII is just about here. I'll take the temperature of all the hype and preparation leading up to kickoff between the Chiefs and Eagles, the key points for both teams, a prediction of who'll win as we say goodbye to another NFL season. I'll get into the newly minted Hall of Fame Class of 2023 as Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas, Ronde Barber, Demarcus Ware, Zach Thomas among others, represent a strong defensive contingent that will be enshrined in Canton later this year. Who was worthy of making the Hall? You know I've got lots to say about this. Also, the retirement of Bengals & Cardinals receiver AJ Green and Tom Brady will wait a year to join FOX as his megadeal will begin in 2024.

(35:54) LeBron James made history on Tuesday night as he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time scoring leader in the NBA. Has he had the most complete career of anyone in league history? Then you had another blockbuster deal in Brooklyn right before yesterday's trade deadline. Kyrie Irving was shipped to Dallas earlier this week, then Kevin Durant was packaged with TJ Warren to Phoenix for a boatload of #1 picks, Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder. Why I'm disappointed in KD's decision, how NBA player empowerment strikes again and what his legacy could look like moving forward is something that I haven't heard anywhere else! As for Kyrie, how his comments of being disrespected by the Nets, being a selfless leader and leaving his former team in fourth place? His delusions of grandeur isn't fooling this guy! As for the Net organization (particularly the owner, Joe Tsai) my theory of a brilliant businessman doesn't mean he can lead a professional basketball team. I'll get into some of the other trades that took place (D'Angelo Russell & Mo Bamba to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook to Utah, Eric Gordon to the Clippers, James Wiseman to Detroit, et. al.) as the All-Star Break is just a week away.

(58:03) As for what's happening on the ice, the Rangers procure a former Stanley Cup winning goal scorer from St. Louis in Vladimir Tarasenko adds more punch on their frontline and championship experience in the locker room. There's been some key injuries to star players (i.e. Cale Makar, Jack Hughes and Andre Burakovsky) as they do their best to get back on the mend for the stretch run in a long regular season.

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NFL Needs A Good Super Bowl To Save Their Season! No More Pro Bowl & Concussion Talk. Kyrie Era In BK & Future/NBA Turned WWE? NHL's Ratings Plunge/2nd Half Preview/Isles: All In On Horvat

February is in full swing. Although the sports world is a little light at the moment, I have some interesting nuggets to provoke some thought as the latest podcast has arrived. On deck:

(2:48) After a brief explanation of how I'm a little (sports) cranky this morning, Super Bowl week has arrived. There isn't much to discuss at the moment. PROGRAMMING NOTE: I'll delve into my preview of the game with analysis and a prediction on Friday's podcast as I'll postpone it by a day. The few takes I'll have on the NFL are the following: how the league needs a good to great game to punctuate a rather lackluster season. The scenario regarding concussions in the sport as they went up 18% compared to last year. And the Pro Bowl? The Pro Bowl! How I did not spend one nanosecond watching this flag football exhibition as I hope you did the same!

(13:09) The Kyrie Irving tenure/saga is now officially over. He requested a trade last Friday since the organization wasn't going to re-sign him to a long term extension. The Brooklyn Nets ship him and another player to Dallas for a couple of players and three draft picks. Did the front office do the right thing? How will this chapter of Nets history be remembered? What does Kyrie's future look like in Dallas? Or elsewhere? What about Kevin Durant? What do you think he's feeling after hitching his wagon to Brooklyn with Kyrie? As for what's happened on the court, we've had a couple of incidents that's reminiscent of WWE? Thursday night, Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell gets into it with Grizzlies Dillon Brooks (NBA's Public Enemy #1 at the moment) as the latter was suspended for a game. A night later, Magic's Mo Bamba and Timberwolves Austin Rivers got into a scrum to where they were both suspended (four games for Bamba, three for Rivers) for their actions. Steph Curry will be on the shelf until at least after the All-Star Break. He suffered partial tears to ligaments in his knee on Saturday night vs. the Mavericks. Even with this injury, I think the Warriors are toast this year.

(34:20) The All-Star Break in the NHL has come and gone. I'll share why I did not watch or get into this version of the game in South Florida. I'll explain a couple of reasons why viewership is down more than 20%, even WITH games being broadcast on ESPN/ABC & TNT. I'll preview the 'second half' as the East is top heavy at the moment (i.e. Bruins & Hurricanes) while out West it's as wide open as we've seen in some time. Plus, the Islanders not only get the goal scorer they desperately need (i.e. Bo Horvat) but they've signed him to a long term deal. Is there a lot of pressure for the new acquisition to not only succeed, but to fulfill his large contract?

(50:40) Purdue is the latest team in the nation to get bounced from the ranks of being #1 as this unpredictable, topsy-turvy college basketball season (which is one I'd rather have, than to have the usual North Carolina, Duke and Kentucky ruling the top of the sport) continues to surprise us, day in and day out.

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Brady Retires! Is FOX on deck? Parallels With LeBron? Payton/Wilson Marriage In Denver. NBA's Log Jam Out West. A Wide Open College B-Ball Field: Yay Or Nay? Isles Big Trade/NHL 'First Half' Review

A new month delivers a new podcast with quite a bit to sink our teeth into when it comes to sports. On deck:

(2:43) The time has finally come! Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement first ballot Hall of Famer and also make a comparison to another giant in his sport (i.e. LeBron James) as to the impact they've had on the sports landscape over the first quarter of the 21st century. I'll get into the new head coaches in Houston (i.e. DeMeco Ryans) and Denver (i.e. Sean Payton) Is there any hope that Russell Wilson will turn his career around with the former Super Bowl winning head coach? A new offensive coordinator in LA with the Chargers (i.e. Kellen Moore) The diagnosis of 49ers QB, Brock Purdy's right elbow and how it affects their 2023 season.

(27:28) Mavericks guard, Luka Doncic returns with a 53 point game after spraining his ankle the week before in Phoenix. The West looks like it's going to be a battle royale from the fifth seed down as eight teams are separated by 3.5 games. While the East is top heavy with teams like Boston, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Brooklyn leading the pack.

(31:17) March Madness in college basketball is six weeks from today. The question I've been keeping you all in suspense over the past week. Do you like the way this season is unfolding to where it's wide open for a tournament winner? Or would you rather have the North Carolina's , Duke's & Kentucky teams always patrolling to the top of the rankings and have just a handful of teams be the favorite to win it all? I'll belatedly discuss the passing of former analyst, Billy Packer, who died of kidney failure last week.

(41:27) As the NHL hits the All-Star Break down in South Florida, the Islanders made a big move a month before the trade deadline, acquiring Canucks forward Bo Horvat. Could this be the shot in the arm that they need to get back to the postseason? Will they be able to re-sign him? The sport has lost another all-time great as Bobby Hull passed away on Monday at the age of 84. I'll review what took place over the 'first half' of the season to date, the biggest surprise and disappointment so far and will set you up for a 'second half' preview once the weekend is complete.

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Eagles Cruise, Mahomes Guts As Super Bowl's Set. Plus, Rodgers/Pack Eventual Split? Lakers Non Call (Or Not?), More Load Mgmt? NHL Canes Surging. Novak's 10th Aussie. Is He The GOAT?

The end of January may be near, but another fiery, passion filled podcast is even closer as I bring the fury and energy on all that's happening in sports. On deck:

(2:42) Super Bowl LVII is set. The Eagles and Chiefs are the last two teams standing as the NFC Championship Game was a big letdown due to the injury of 49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy. In the AFC, it was a fight to the finish as it boiled down to the guts of Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes and a personal foul that set up the game winning field goal for Kansas City as they get back to their third Super Bowl in four years. I'll have complete analysis of both games, some early storylines for the big game in two weeks, plus some off the field news involving Aaron Rodgers (a rant that you definitely won't want to miss), former Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett (now Jets offensive coordinator, another rant, I might add) and Frank Reich is your new coach in Carolina where the previous coach, Steve Wilks, got a raw deal.

(37:13) It was another down to the wire Lakers-Celtics contest, Saturday night in Boston. It was quite obvious that LeBron James was fouled in the final seconds of regulation in a tie game, but the officials missed a call prior to the controversial non call that no one discussed. As the game went into overtime, what was coach Darvin Ham thinking by some of the moves he made and the effort of his team as they eventually fell to the Celtics? With the Lakers coming to New York the early part of this week, why is it that LeBron AND Anthony Davis are sitting out before they play the Nets tonight? Load management, anyone? (You guessed it, another rant!) The recent ankle injury to Mavericks guard, Luka Doncic. I'll get into the log jam out West from seeds 4-13. And the Sixers are emerging as a threat to the Celtics in the East behind MVP candidate, Joel Embiid as we're a couple of weeks away from the All-Star Break.

(48:10 ) Just as I was praising the Boston Bruins and their regular season record setting pace on Thursday's podcast, they're in the middle of a three game losing streak. They lost last night to the Carolina Hurricanes, who are playing well. Do the Canes have what it takes to threaten the Bruins and the rest of the East?

(51:02) Novak Djokovic wins his tenth Australian Open and his 22nd Grand Slam overall, tying Rafael Nadal for first all time. With the next major not until May at the French Open, which by the way, is Nadal's favorite surface, will the two greats be on a collision course for title #23? Also, is Novak Djokovic the greatest men's player of all time? Aryna Sabalenka wins her first major on the women's side, defeating Elena Rybakina as the first Grand Slam of the year comes to a conclusion.

(55:35) Two weeks from tomorrow, pitchers and catchers will report in MLB. There are a couple of things to bring up off the field. Angels owner, Arte Moreno needs to put his money where his mouth is as he's not going to sell the team and do his best to bring a World Series back to Anaheim. If that's the case, he MUST sign former MVP, Shohei Ohtani to a long term deal. The latest with White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger as he's being investigated for domestic and child abuse. And Jeff McNeil signs an extension with the Mets as their payroll continues to balloon.

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Purdy's Luck, Bengals Energy, Mahomes's Ankle As Championship Sunday On Deck. LeBron Watch On Scoring Record. Kobe: 3 Years Later. NHL's Bruins: Cup Win Or Bust? Scott Rolen: Hall Of Famer? PLEASE!

Another feisty, passionate hour of sports talk delivered to your favorite device as I survey the entire sports landscape. On deck:

(3:10) After a brief mention of Scott Rolen being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, which I'll go IN on at the back end of the podcast, the NFL has its final Sunday (I don't count the Super Bowl) as Championship Sunday draws near with both the AFC & NFC Title Games for the right to go to Glendale, AZ to play in Super Bowl LVII. Will the clock strike twelve on Brock Purdy? Will Jalen Hurts continue his dream MVP season against the best defense in football? Have the Bengals peaked after last weeks dominating performance vs. Buffalo? And the health of Patrick Mahomes's right ankle are the biggest storylines heading into these critical contests. I'll have predictions, what I think is the best Super Bowl matchup as I prepare you for what should be a compelling and riveting pair of Championship Games.

(30:21) It's time to start the LeBron Watch as he's just 158 points away from becoming the NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer, that has been held for decades by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. When may he break it? Anthony Davis is back in the lineup for LA as he chips in 21 points and 12 rebounds in a win before they make their way East. Sadly, today I'll reflect on the three year anniversary of the tragic passing of Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, and the impact he's had on me since his death. I'll take a peek at the Ben Simmons-Joel Embiid battle in Philadelphia last night. And the Pelicans have been slipping out West, with no sight of Zion Williamson coming to save them in the near future.

(41:24) Is there any team in the NHL that can slow down the juggernaut that is the Boston Bruins this year? There are on a pace to have the most wins and points in regular season history. Is it Stanley Cup Champions or bust for the B's?

(46:59) Purdue is back to being #1 in the nation when it comes to college basketball. Break up the Georgetown Hoyas as they snapped their 29 game losing streak in the Big East. But I have a question that I'll bring up in next Thursday's podcast that'll be sure to get the biggest college hoops fan thinking on how this season could play out.

(48:05) The Australian Open is into the homestretch as Novak Djokovic is looking like the clear cut champion on the men's side (and what that may do for the French Open if he faces Rafael Nadal) On the woman's side, Victoria Azarenka may be the favorite heading into the final which will conclude the first Grand Slam of the year over the weekend. I'll have a complete recap of it all on Monday's pod.

(49:59) Scott Rolen has been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers. What did these writers watch? I'll have a FULL deep dive on why she should NOT have been elected into Cooperstown?

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NFL WK 13 Headlines: Pats 'Offensive', Ravens: NFL's Best? Cowboys By Default? Titan Uprising. Bama/Harbaugh Done? CFP Top Four. Kyrie Comments, Harden & Embiid. Earth To MLB Hot Stove!

Kicking off the next 100 podcasts with (Episode 101) sharing my thoughts on all that’s happening in sports. On tap are the following:

Will the Patriots offense get out of its season slumber? Are the Ravens the NFL’s best team? The Titans surprising run in the AFC. Will the Cowboys win the NFC ‘Least’ by default? The issue surrounding the Eagles? Steelers exact revenge against the Browns? Coach Kitchens long for the NFL after this year? The NFL’s biggest ‘decoy’ on offense? And a look at Week 13.

Auburn squeaks past Alabama. Crimson Tide playoff run is over. Saban’s legitimate gripe? Ohio St. prevails over Michigan AGAIN! Is this it for Jim Harbaugh? Who’ll crack the top four in the College Playoff if Georgia loses to LSU?

Kyrie’s social media comments about the reaction to the Celtic fans. James Harden’s 60 points in 31 minutes (we’ve seen this movie before) Joel Embiid’s 0 point effort in a loss at the place of emotional heartbreak (Toronto) in last seasons playoff.

Plus, a look throughout the NHL. Is anything percolating on the MLB Hot Stove? And my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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The 100th Episode! The Bottom Heavy AFC, The Top Heavy NFC. Jim Harbaugh's Last Hurrah at Michigan? NHL's Crosby's Final Lap & Surprise Team? Luka Doncic's NBA Meteoric Rise

Come join me as I celebrate Episode 100 on this Thanksgiving Week with tons of sports talk to get into. On deck:

All that was Week 12 of the NFL, including Who Wants to Win the NFC East? Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’s candid thoughts, can Carson Wentz stand and deliver? Top crowded top of the NFC. The crowded bottom of the AFC. What Freddie Kitchens must do this week? Retribution in Pittsburgh? Fascinating Week 13 as I go around the league.

The college football season concludes with Rivalry Weekend as I highlight the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan with their matchup against Ohio State at home, plus the rest of the slate this weekend.

Is this the beginning of the end for Penguins great, Sidney Crosby? Also, the surprise team in the NHL thus far.

The Lakers lead the pack in the NBA, but it’s Luka Doncic’s world in Dallas. Has he become the leagues best player at the tender age of 20? Plus, AD’s first visit to NOLA, as I go around the Association for the latest and greatest.

Plus my Hero and Zero of the Week, (including is Bills RB Frank Gore a future Hall of Famer?)

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NFL Wild Card Recap/Jets Coaching Search, 'Bama-Clemson Preview, Mets Wheelin' & Dealin'?, NBA & NHL News

The first show of 2019 is chock full of sports chatter as I deliver all of the latest and greatest on this edition of The JAYREELZ Podcast. NFL Wild Card Weekend is in the books. Three of the four road teams win, with the Dallas Cowboys being the lone home team victorious. I’ll dissect all of the games, bad coaching moves and preview what lies ahead in the divisional round next week. I’ll also update what’s happening with the Jets search for a new coach. And fallout in Pittsburgh with Antonio Brown? The Steeler soap opera continues as you’ll hear what I have to say about my beloved football team. A national champ will be crowned in college football as Alabama & Clemson go at it for the third time in four years. I’ll preview the big game out in Santa Clara, CA. and do the Tigers have a shot to dethrone the Crimson Tide from going back to back in the FBS?. The Mets continue to make moves, but not the ones we, as Met fans, we’re hoping for. I’ll provide my analysis on their latest deals as we’re just five weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training. Plus, my thoughts on the surprising play of the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden the greatest offensive player ever? More Jimmy Butler drama, this time in Philly. Tom Thibodeau out in Minnesota. The New York Islanders streaking to the top of the Metropolitan Division and much more on this weeks episode of The JAYREELZ Podcast. (Episode 48)

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NFL's Final Month, MLB Winter Meetings, Heisman Trophy, NBA & NHL News

As winter slowly approaches, the sports scene heats up as I’ll dissect all that’s going on with this weeks edition of The JAYREELZ Podcast. The final quarter of the NFL season has begun and it certainly did not disappoint. Wild finishes in Miami, Oakland and Kansas City were just the start of another wacky Sunday in the NFL. Also, the Jets and Giants were both victorious on the same day in almost two years, with big contributions from their respective first round picks, Sam Darnold and Saquon Barkley. I’ll get into that and everything that took place over the weekend in Week 14 across the league. A Heisman Trophy winner has been crowned in college football. Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray gets the nod, but not without controversy. I’ll reveal what the furor was over what the QB said, and what makes for an interesting matchup with fellow nominee, Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa in the college football playoff on December 29th. The MLB Winter Meetings commence in Las Vegas today. I’ll share what to possibly expect as we may see some big moves take place as the Hot Stove will be sure to cook up a lot of rumors over the next few days. Plus, the NHL receives a new franchise and the latest in the NBA on this weeks jam packed episode of The JAYREELZ Podcast. (Episode 43)

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