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The Sports Sentiment hosted by Nick Urias provides a unique analysis and perspective of sports ranging from football, basketball and baseball.
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After a week removed from Mountain West Basketball Media Day and with the season openers approaching in early November, Nick breaks down all eleven Mountain West squads on the hardwood. In these team previews, he covers key additions, notable departures, and non-conference schedules, along with overall expectations for each roster. Between San Diego State’s returning production, Grand Canyon’s maturity and home-court advantage, several first-year head coaches, and plenty of new faces across the league, the Mountain West is primed for another intriguing season with the expectation of earning multiple bids to the NCAA Tournament.
San Jose State football returns to the primetime window Friday night as the Spartans head to Logan, Utah, to take on the Utah State Aggies. Joining the podcast is Jason Walker, Utah State sports writer and radio host, to preview the matchup. We recap Week 7 road losses for both teams, discuss Bronco Mendenhall’s rebuilding efforts in Year 1, the development of quarterback Bryson Barnes, the coaching connections between both programs, and the uncertainty surrounding San Jose State’s injuries.
Week 7 of the college football season brought plenty of chaos across the Mountain West. Joining the podcast is Emily Van Buskirk, college football writer and podcaster. We discuss San Jose State’s loss at Wyoming, the emergence of San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal, and the strong first halves from Hawaii and UNLV. We also dive into big weekends for Indiana, Texas Tech, and BYU, plus the latest on the coaching carousel with openings at Penn State, Oregon State and UAB.
After earning their first conference win against New Mexico, San Jose State heads to Laramie to take on the Wyoming Cowboys. Joining the podcast is Alex Taylor, University of Wyoming beat writer, as we preview the Week 7 matchup. We break down San Jose State’s balanced offense against Wyoming’s physical defensive front, the Cowboys’ skill-position depth amid injuries, and who can slow down Spartan wide receiver Danny Scudero — the nation’s leader in receiving yards.
Our first major college football weekend, featuring high-profile games and results, has come to a close. Jonathan Canas joins the podcast once again as we break down the notable Top 25 results and Mountain West action. We recap San Jose State's loss at Stanford, Hawaii's road win at Air Force, San Diego State's elite defense, and more. We also preview the Week 6 action, with every team now in Mountain West play.
After a 1–3 start, San Jose State football kicks off Mountain West play this Friday as they host the New Mexico Lobos, who come in with a strong 3–1 non-conference record. Joining the podcast this week to talk Spartans and Lobos is Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal. We dive into the defensive strategy for the Spartan defense against the Lobos offense, the development of Lobo quarterback Jack Layne, the one-sided dominance of SJSU in the series, and the upward trajectory of the New Mexico football program.
Week 5 of the college football season features some of the most high-profile games of the year. Jonathan Canas joins the podcast to break down the Top 25 matchups and take a deep dive into San Jose State vs. Stanford, as well as the rest of the Mountain West, now that we have a four-game sample size.
The 69th edition of the Bill Walsh Legacy Game is taking place this Saturday in Palo Alto, as San Jose State and Stanford renew their rivalry. Joining the podcast to break down the game is Dylan Grausz, Sports Writer for Stanford on SI. We chat about last year’s 34–31 win for SJSU, Micah Ford and the Cardinal ground attack, Stanford wide receiver CJ Williams matching up against SJSU cornerback Jaylen Thomas, our keys to the game and the future outlook for Stanford football.
College Football Week 2 is on tap, so we’re revisiting everything from Week 1 across the Mountain West — from Boise State’s disappointment at South Florida to impressive wins by Wyoming and Air Force, plus how the Mountain West fared against the American. We also look ahead to this weekend’s slate with 11 of the 12 teams in action
After a loss in their home opener, San Jose State travels to Austin to take on the seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns. Cory Mose joins the podcast as we recap both teams' Week 1 performances, discuss how this matchup could benefit both programs in the long run, set expectations for each offense and more.
It’s a full slate of Mountain West action to kick off Week 1, starting Thursday. Before looking ahead, Nick recaps Week 0, including Hawaii’s walk-off win over Stanford. He then breaks down why Boise State has the edge over South Florida, key matchups for Utah State and Wyoming, and the physical battle between San Jose State and Central Michigan. Beyond the Mountain West, Nick dives into LSU–Clemson, Texas–Ohio State, and why he’s keeping a close eye on Oregon State, Cal, Florida Atlantic, and UNC
College football is here! Week 0 serves up a five-game appetizer featuring long-standing rivalries, new regimes, and rosters looking to build off 2024. Nick breaks down Farmageddon in Dublin between Iowa State and Kansas State, Fresno State’s new era and early challenge, UNLV’s revamped offense and defense against Idaho State, an air raid showdown between Sam Houston State and Western Kentucky, and Hawaii’s pursuit of a bowl season starting with Stanford
Week 1 of the college football season is rapidly approaching, and that means San Jose State vs. Central Michigan in the Bay Area is nearly here. The Spartans open a highly anticipated 2025 campaign against a Chippewas team in transition. Joining us to preview the primetime matchup is Adam Jaksa, TV and Radio Voice of Central Michigan Athletics. We dive into first-year head coach Matt Drinkall, scheme and personnel changes on both sides of the ball, key matchups to watch, some broadcasting talk and more.
The NBA Draft is in the books, with Cooper Flagg selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Nick breaks down why the San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, and Indiana Pacers were among the big winners, while the New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets fell short. He also shares his favorite mid-to-late first-round picks who could make a long-term impact on their new franchises.
Game 7 of the NBA Finals is in the books, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA Champions. Nick breaks down the Thunder’s dominant second half in the winner-take-all clash, fueled by their relentless defense. He also reflects on the Indiana Pacers’ improbable playoff run, giving props to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Andrew Nembhard. Plus, we look back at the Thunder’s five-year journey to a title, beginning with the Paul George trade.
The NBA Playoffs roll into the second round as the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets punch their tickets with crucial Game 7 wins. We share our final thoughts on the Warriors-Rockets series and the Clippers' disappointing exit. Plus, we discuss expectations for the Warriors with Steph Curry's injury heading into Game 2, and the surprising dominance of road teams early in Round Two.
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is wrapping up, and Jonathan Canas joins us to revisit all the key storylines. We dive into the situation in Memphis and why it might be the league’s least desirable coaching gig, how the Timberwolves exposed the Lakers, and the intensity of the Warriors-Rockets series. We wrap up with a look ahead to the Conference Semifinals, sharing our series predictions and the most intriguing matchups.
The first round of the NBA Playoffs tips off Saturday, and joining us to break down every Western and Eastern Conference series are Jonathan Canas and Lewis Geist. We dive into the physicality of Warriors-Rockets, the 'Wall vs. the Altitude' in Clippers-Nuggets, concerns about the Bucks' health, the impact of first-year and interim head coaches, and the most intriguing home court environments in the playoffs.
College basketball conference tournaments are underway, and to break down the madness before the NCAA Tournament, we're joined by Bracketologist & Analyst Rocco Miller. We discuss the top Mountain West teams and what's at stake in Las Vegas, the possibility of a two-bid Big West with UC Irvine and UC San Diego, the Drake Bulldogs' chances in March, and the conference tournaments we're most excited to watch.
With two weeks remaining in the Mountain West regular season, we check in on the conference standings. Jonathan Canas joins us to break down San Jose State's road trip to Utah State and Wyoming, Boise State's at-large hopes, the top teams in the West Coast Conference, and which Top 25 teams are the real deal right now.
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