I discuss the Olympics, which wrapped up with 2 great gold medal basketball games. I also touch on the punishment handed down to Jim Harbaugh and Michigan for recruiting violations last week. I delve into the NFL next and discuss the latest news & notes. I give my 3 positives & 3 negative takeaways from the NYG/Lions joint practices and preseason game. It was a chippy affair to say the least. Lastly I talk a little fantasy football and continue the old faces in new places series touching on the WR & QB position. Listen, Like, Subscribe, & Share.
Welcome Back !!! We discuss everything NBA bubble related, from the success of the safety protocols to the race for 8th spot in the West....Can the 8th seed push a sluggish Lakers team in round 1? Can a surprise team win the West? Is Giannis a proven commodity as a special player or just the "Best Robin" in the game? Can Toronto surprise and come out of the East? We make predictions on a wide open East. We also discuss the latest NFL happenings, the fallout from the postponements of the fall football seasons for the Big 10 and Pac-12. Check us out!!!!
We discuss the aftermath of “Noosegate”. Was this an intentional act, or was this just a remnant from a long standing culture of racial undertones? We discuss the different possibilities and challenges of a restart for MLB, NBA, NCAAF and CFB. Are the protocols in place to ensure safety? How great are the risks? Who will find the risk to great? Which players will choose social activism over participating ? We touch on the Oklahoma State University controversy and was Gundys apology sincere. Lastly we make some bold predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Listen in and share.
Black Lives Matter!!!! We share our views on the latest developments from the protest. Are we as a country ready to have a conversation regarding systemic racism and police brutality? We discuss an early win as NASCAR banned the Confederate Flag at their events.Will this drive a more diverse fanbase to their sport and live events? We delve into the NBA conundrum. Do you boycott in the name of Social Reform or do you use the platform in the "Bubble" which one is more powerful now and for the long haul? Lastly we take a sneak peak into Fantasy Football. We discuss some of the top players and possibly impact rookies. Check us out. Tell a friend.
This week we recap the NFL draft and give our opinions on teams hauls. We discuss the Lions haul. We take a look at other winner and losers from the draft. We also discuss what needs to happen for leagues to continue their seasons.
We continue with our GM hats and conclude our Mock Draft.
We put on our GM hats and take a stab at round 1 of the upcoming Draft. Who tell you who we pick and why.
We discuss NFL Free agency moves so far. Can Tom Brady lead TB to respectability? How will New England replace Tom? What teams have improved their teams and chances of hoisting a Lombardi? Did the Lions do enough to compete in the NFC North? We discuss the effects of Covid- 19 and possible implications of halted seasons. We also give a brief recap of the NBA shortened season.
WE'RE BACK!!!!! We discuss the latest allegations against Antonio Brown. Will he survive this latest issue or will he be disciplined by the NFL or released by NE? College football is in full swing. We discuss a few of the teams who have impressed early. Michigan and Michigan State updates through two weeks. Are the Wolverine faithful in panic mode? Sparty feasts on Broncos in preparation for their revenge game vs Arizona State. We review the NFL action from week one. There were a few surprises. Are Pitt and Cle in trouble? Can Jacoby lead Indy to the playoffs? Who showed up and who didn't. There were some great performances in fantasy.. We discuss the Studs and Duds. Is Gurly damaged goods and what do you do with him if you own him? Time to dumpster dive and find hidden gems via the waiver wire. We offer guys who may be able to help your team get a win this week. Listen, support, share, spread the word.
Welcome to this week's episode. We jump right into the fray and discuss the much talked about Jay-Z/NFL partnership. Did Jay-Z sell out Colin Kapernick and the movement? Can we attack the issue of social injustice in a multitude of ways or is there just a singular blueprint? Should we withhold judgement until we see some actions? We attack this debate from all angles, It got heated folks. With college football just around the corner we make our predictions on the upcoming seasons for UM and MSU.. Will Harbaugh get it done, will the Spartans surprise and make a title run.. tune in. We discuss the NFL headlines.. .Is AB " all in"? Updates on the Zeke Elliot and Melvin Gordon holdouts. We preview the AFC South and discuss preseason week 2 action...Is there a battle brewing at QB in NY? Are the NY Jets being slept on. With Fantasy Draft season upon us we discuss a few player whose stock is rising, a few falling stars and give a few draft tips. Listen, support, share!!!!!
Welcome to Episode 12!!! This week we discuss the " Rich Paul" rule. What was its original intent? Was the backlash the reason the bachelor degree requirement was reprised? College Football is back in TWO weeks!!!!We predict which college players not named Tua or Trevor may be in the Heisman race. We discuss the latest NFL headlines...latest on AB's feet and recovery and also his helmet grievance. We look at how Dallas and San Diego fared without their premier RB's who continued their holdouts. The latest on the Andrew LucK injury where it seems he may miss weeks during the season. Dak wants Carson Wentz money, is he justified in his demands, can he prove he is worth it? We burn the tape of the latest Lions Debacle and allow them a mulligan for preseason week 2. We preview the NFC South and discuss Fantasy questions regarding the prominent players from each team. Is CMC now the #1 cat on someone's board? Check us out on Anchor, Spotify, Google PodCasts, Breaker, and Radio Public !!!Spread the word, support, share!!!
Welcome back to the Sports Rap!! We discuss Manny Pacquiao's stunning and convincing win over Keith Thurman!!! What did it mean to Manny's legacy? Do you want to see Manny and Floyd again? Football is BACK!!!! We discuss NCAAF.is it all about Clemson and Alabama again or will other teams (Georgia, Ohio State, LSU) crash the party? We discuss the landscape of the Big Ten and our local schools Michigan and Michigan State. Can Michigan get over the hump vs OSU?Can they make the Big Ten Championship game? Will MSU surprise as they are being overlooked early on by the pundits. We discussed the NFL storylines.... How good can Cleveland be? Will Zeke or Melvin Gordon get paid or sit out games? How will Pittsburgh bounce back after losing 2 of the 3 killer B's. We preview the AFC West (where all 4 teams could compete for the playoffs) and attempt to answer the pertinent Fantasy questions for each team in this division. We also look at a few (TENN, DEN, LAR, PHI, WSH) interesting running back situations and attempt to give our backfield break down on each situation. Support, Share, Retweet, Listen, TELL A FRIEND!!!!!
We discuss the particulars of the Westbrook/Paul trade. Will this work and if so, can they contend with the Lakers and Clippers in the west? We look at HOU, LAC, and LAL rosters to decide who is the KIng of the West. We discuss Summer League standouts. Which young players project to be a problem in the near future. In NFL news we discuss the contract situations of Ezekiel Elliot and Melvin Gordon. Is each deserving of a new deal and will their organizations step up to the plate and compensate them? We preview the NFC West (LAR, ARZ, SEA, SF). We discuss the prospects for the year and address a few fantasy relevant items for each team. We also discuss the Mid Tier RB's These guys often determine the success of your squad. We discuss a few of our favorites in this tier ...who we think will surprise and who we think will disappoint. Tune in for a listen, please share on all your social media platforms and word of mouth. We appreciate the support Thanks!!!!!
We review and discuss all the key NBA free agent moves (especially since we correctly predicted Most of them). Who won LA, Clippers or Lakers? Does Kawhi's move signal that a new power broker is in the game? Which teams improved the most through Free Agency? What do we expect from Brooklyn this year without KD...will Kyrie be thrust into a leadership role and is he ready? Who are the favorites in the wide open Eastern and Western conference. In the NFL, we preview the AFC East and look to see if any of the rebuilding teams can challenge a restructuring New England Team. In Fantasy Football News we talk a little buyer beware. We discuss players who were productive (and could still be) but we have questions (could be personnel, injury history, inconsistency, etc). As always, Listen, Share, Tell a friend, Support!!!!
The Fellas discuss recent happenings in the NBA. We recap the NBA draft and identify some of our favorite picks. Did the Pelicans win the draft? Who were some of the surprise picks and did our beloved Pistons uncover a hidden gem? We discuss the major players in Free Agency. What does KD do now.... take the money in GSW, do a sign and trade, or simply walk away ... and to where Brooklyn, Manhattan, or somewhere else? Where will Kawhi land (TOR, LA, or somewhere else?) and how big of a say will " Uncle Dennis" have on the decision? Does Kyrie go to Brooklyn without KD... Does Brooklyn want Kyrie without KD? Does Klay get the max from GSW or could he be on his way to LA (Clips or Lakers)? It's the dog days of summer in the NFL..We preview the NFC East as we work toward training camp. Is Dak a championship QB and are the Cowboys positioned for a Super Bowl run? Philly is finally Wentz's team, can he lead them to the SB, or more importantly last a entire NFL season? NYG and Wash seem to be in rebuilding mode, so we discuss what we want to see from their young players this year. For the Fantasy Football enthusiast... We participate in an impromptu 2 round Mock Draft. We make our picks panicked style (within 30 seconds) and discuss a few of the intriguing picks afterwords... Listen, Support, Share!!!!!
The NBA takes center stage. Toronto claimed a championship and may have ended a dynasty run at the same time. We recap the series and discuss if this championship deserves an asterisk? Is the Golden State run over? Can it survive a possible departure of KD and Klay's injury? What is the impact of KD's injury on his free agency situation and will it have a ripple effect on the entire FA landscape? Kawhi fresh off a championship, has a big decision to make. Will he try to win one again in TOR or will he go to LA and are the Lakers an option? We discuss the upcoming free agent landscape as well as Thursdays draft. Who are some of the impact players outside of the big 3? Can Darius Garland make a late run as the top PG in the draft.?We discuss Piston prospects and pray for a breakthrough and touch briefly on the trade of Jon Leur for Tony Snell and the 30th pick in the 1st rd. In the world of Fantasy football we discuss the TE position. We discuss draft strategy, rankings, sleepers, and busts.
We discuss the NBA Finals through Game 3... GS is being pushed to the Limit. Can they bounce back or are we witnessing the end of a dynasty? As the NBA season winds down the Free Agent rumors heat up...New Orleans is now taking trade proposals for AD, Kyrie likes Brooklyn, what are the latest rumors concerning Free Agency and who is talking about teaming up. We discuss Piston Draft prospects, will the B-Ball Gods bless us with a Godsend? Lions begin Minicamp, thoughts on the upcoming year and what do we would like to see early on.. Boxing crowned a new Champ!!! is Andy Ruiz Jr legit, or the next Buster Douglas? Lastly we take a early look at WR's for fantasy. Who's moving up, who's moving down... We talk rankings, sleepers, and busts.
Welcome back!!! We discuss all things NBA.... Finals Preview.. Can the Raptors ride the Kawhi wave, or is Toronto the next bump in the road for the Golden State Dynasty... KD will he play ?Does this series impact his decision to leave? How has is legacy been impacted by his stay in Golden State? The Lake Show spirals out of control. Can the Lakers get out of the tailspin and return to glory... How will the latest headlines affect their Free Agency plan? Is Kyrie headed to LA for a Lebron Reunion? Michigan hires a Michigan Man!!! Is Juwan the right fit? Are you happy with the hire, will the Fab Five Era be fully embraced and can it impact recruiting? 100 Days out from Football and we talk Early Fantasy RB's.. Who's at the top of your board, who do you trust, who has you feeling a bit skeemish.
NBA Conference Finals commence. We discuss the three remaining close out games from last week. Den/Por dubbed the " Appetizer" was a great series showcasing some young and upcoming talent. Houston can't overcome GS on their court w/o KD... Is it time to blow this experiment up? Toronto and Kawhi, close out Philly in dramatic fashion and derail the process once again. We review the Game 1's and handicap the Conference Finals. Can Dame Lillard and CJ stay hot and scare the Warriors. Can Kawhi and his championship savvy slow down the youthful exuberance of the Greek Freak and Milwaukee? We discuss the Lottery and was it fixed. Can the picks that NY and LA aquired be used to get AD? Lakers have become a Circus, what is next and Does Lebron approve? How long before Jason Kidd is the head coach? Beilein leaves UM for Clev, what is/was his legacy and who are viable candidates to replace him? College Football check in UM/MSU edition. We grade Harbaugh' s tenure so far and look at prospective changes on the offense. We look briefly at MSU football and see if they are due for a bounce back..Is OSU with ripe for the picking with a new coach and QB or are they just reloaded? We discuss Fantasy football QB's. We discuss early rankings and projections.
The NBA Semifinals reach critical stages.. We discuss the Kyrie conundrum and if Boston can stave off elimination. Philadelphia also find themselves with their backs to the wall with Joel Embid badly in need of a Z Pack. Can the rest of the team pick it up and carry the burden? Den/Por dubbed the "appetizer", has been a smorgasbord of action and put a solid and deep Denver team on display nationally, can Portland avoid the knockout punch? We preview the pivotal Game 5 for the GS/HOU who are tied 2-2. The winner of game 5 usually goes on to win the series 82% of time. Will this hold true? We even slip in our take on the Ayesha Curry statement.. controversy or Fake news? The weekend of May 5th, delivered some wonderful sports moments. We discuss the Kentucky Derby and its controversial finish. We also discuss the Canelo/ Jacobs boxing match and also the State of Boxing. We discuss the Detroit Lions post draft offseason moves, we have had a few weeks to digest, do we feel better now? Fantasy notes.. Comeback candidates... who will possibly bounce back next year, we discuss candidates at the QB, WR, RB positions.