The Longest Inch

MLB Week 4, Ryan Howard's new $125 million contract, Mike Pelfrey, Javier Vazquez, and much more.

Better late than never...

In Episode 30 we discuss week 2 of the MLB season, the Chicago Bulls' push to try to make the playoffs, top fantasy performers of the past 5 years, and much more.  Give it a listen!

In episode 29 (kinda late as well) we review MLB opening day and make some bold predictions for who will win the big 3 awards in the NL and AL.

Better late than never...  Episode 28 features MLB playoff predictions, fantasy baseball breakdown, more March Madness, and a discussion about regulation in NCAA football.

In Episode 27 we preview the MLB East Division and muse about March Madness bracket perfection and Tim Tebow criticism by a current Florida player. Mike's Predictions:AL East1. Yankees2. Rays (AL Wild Card)3. Red Sox4. Orioles5. Blue Jays NL East1. Phillies2. Braves3. Marlins4. Mets5. Nationals

In episode 26 we preview the MLB West Division and celebrate Skyler's 25th trip around the sun. Mike's Predictions:AL West1. Angels2. Mariners3. Rangers4. A's NL West1. Rockies2. Dodgers3. Diamondbacks4. Giants5. Padres

In episode 25 we begin our MLB preview with a breakdown of the Central Division. Mike's Predictions: NL Central 1. Cardinals 2. Brewers 3. Cubs 4. Reds 5. Pirates AL Central 1. Tigers 2. Twins 3. White Sox 4. Royals 5. Indians

A Friday morning drive edition of The Longest Inch features some more baseball discussion including Verlander's $80 million signing in Detroit, Hudson's deal with the Twins, and Marmol's one year contract with the Cubs. We wrap up the 2010 NCAA Top 25 with #1-5 and then delve into the glory that is National Signing Day and break down some Top 25 recruiting.  Given that the Superbowl looms just 2 short days away, Stump the Skyler features a trio of NFL trivia questions.  And finally, Sklyer and I tell some chumps to be serious. This week's trivia questions (for those who want to test their knowledge, but don't want to listen to the greatest podcast ever): Name the 3 players that hold the NFL record for:      A.  The most seasons played.      B.  The most interceptions in one season.      C.  Leading the NFL in touchdowns scored the most times. Bonus:  How many seasons, interceptions, and seasons leading the league did each player have? *The answers will be posted with Episode #25 of The Longest Inch.

The MJ episode features some random MLB talk, the continuation of the 2010 NCAA Top 25 (#10-6), and Andre Dawson debate.

Episode #22 allows Skyler and me to muse on many random sports topics such as Cubs backup infielders, nepotism in college football (Ahem--Dooley!), the Australian Open, blackjack exploits at the Horseshoe Casino and the NFL playoffs.  Skyler continues his 2010 College Football Top 25 with #15-11 and gets back on track in the "Stump the Skyler" segment.  Get after it: Ready BOOOOP.

Episode Blackjack (#21) showcases MLB news including but not limited to Jose Contreras, Ben Sheets, Josh Johnson and Albert Pujols, continued college football coaching turmoil, and numbers 20 - 16 of Skyler's 2010 NCAA Top 25.  And by the way, Be Serious Gilbert Arenas.

Episode 20 features a recap of the end of the college football bowl season and some MLB talk including the Hawk's induction to the Hall of Fame, Holliday's $120 million deal with the Cards, and a preview of the NL Central (See: Mike hates on the Cubs).  We also take a very early look at next season's top 25, with Skyler breaking down who's returning, who's leaving, and along the way we tell some coaches to Be Serious.

Big number 19 sets a new record as the longest Longest Inch Podcast.  We recap our previous week's bowl predictions (I somehow managed a resurgence!), prognosticate on Nebraska and Florida State's 2010 American football squads, and preview the final three bowls.  Stay tuned to see who ends up predicting the most bowls correctly! Our Bowl Picks (Continued Again): FedEx Orange Bowl Line: Georgia Tech -5.0 Me:   (10) Iowa 17 - (9) Georgia Tech 21 Sky:  (10) Iowa 24 - (9) Georgia Tech 13 GMAC Bowl Line: Central Michigan -2.5 Me:   Central Michigan 31 - Troy 21 Sky:  Central Michigan 55 - Troy 20 Citi BCS National Championship Game Line: Alabama -4.0 Me:   Texas 24 - Alabama 28 Sky:  Texas 38 - Alabama 34