This week, Gottlieb looks at the hopeless situation small market teams in today’s NBA, why Zion Williamson’s$75 million shoe deal is due in large part to growing his brand at Duke. Doug’s guest is new SIU-Edwardsville Head Coach Brian Barone who discusses learning from his father – and legendary coach – Tony Barone, his recent passing, and his plans for his first DI coaching … [Read more...] about Gottlieb: Zion’s Banking Off His Duke Brand, NBA’s Big Small Market Problem
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Mike Trout Throws Runner Out With Freakish 98 MPH Laserbeam From Center
Mike Trout is the best five tool player in baseball again this year, and last night provided further evidence for his case when he threw out Dodger second baseman Max Muncy with a 98 mile per hour dart from centerfield in the bottom of the second. You don’t get labeled the best player in baseball unless you also have a CANNON. Show it off, Mike Trout. … [Read more...] about Mike Trout Throws Runner Out With Freakish 98 MPH Laserbeam From Center
Colin Reacts To NFL Executive QB Tier Rankings
The Athletic NFL writer Mike Sando released his annual QB tier rankings, and it’s one of Colin’s favorites because it ranks the signal callers into 4 tiers using input from 55 NFL executives. He reacted to it on yesterday’s show. The list breaks down into 4 tiers and ranks Aaron Rodgers over Tom Brady as the #1 tier one QB, and Colin sees Carson Wentz as a legitimate tier 1 QB … [Read more...] about Colin Reacts To NFL Executive QB Tier Rankings
Middlekauff’s Take on Training Camp, OBJ’s Giants Comments and Goodell’s Tyreek Hill Decision
In this episode, Middlekauff looks at why he missed on his pre-draft evaluation of Christian McCaffrey, Broncos new head coach Vic Fangio having some early issues adjusting to the role, his thoughts on Tyreek Hill getting off without a suspension after being accused of child abuse, why the Giants and OBJ were a bad fit, what training camp is like from inside an organization, … [Read more...] about Middlekauff’s Take on Training Camp, OBJ’s Giants Comments and Goodell’s Tyreek Hill Decision
Inside the Parker: Mariano is a Hall of Famer’s Hall of Famer, Trade Deadline with Jon Heyman
This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob on Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez emerging as an MLB star in his first season, Mariano Rivera’s nearly unparalleled career, Dodger Stadium’s $100 million facelift ahead of the 2020 All-Star Game, and why there’s nothing like Cooperstown. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week’s ‘Twitter Trash Talk’ Winner, ‘Foul or … [Read more...] about Inside the Parker: Mariano is a Hall of Famer’s Hall of Famer, Trade Deadline with Jon Heyman