Posts by Alan Guzzi
Matt Miller & DP Love Love
It is officially hand size season in Indianapolis, and as Matt Miller points out, when it is a one quarterback draft, we start with arm length instead. Hand size had its run. Now it is wingspan. Does Rueben Bain have 32-inch arms? Does it even matter? Miller says only if the tape shows it. He…
Read MoreThe Freshmen vs The Veterans in College Hoops
Sports Illustrated Senior writer Pat Forde sees a cinematic script unfolding across the sports landscape. From a gold medal hockey run that felt made for the movies to a college football power shift toward the Big Ten. He praised the next wave of talent at the Combine, noting quarterback scarcity could boost Ty Simpson’s value…
Read MorePride Missing in Tanking Era
Friend of the show Reggie Miller admitted he was not UCLA’s first choice, but he held out hope and ended up landing with the Bruins. On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fame, Miller pointed to market size, noting stars like LeBron, Steph and Luka benefit from brighter spotlights. He praised the All-Star Game’s competitive edge and still rides…
Read MoreThe Goalie Who Stole Gold
Host of TSN’s Sportscenter Jay Onrait wasn’t about to let anyone diminish Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “That’s our sweet baby boy,” he joked, defending Canada’s pride after a tough loss to Team USA in the gold medal match. Onrait believes the U.S. and Canada have been neck and neck for years, and claimed the 3v3 overtime can…
Read MoreAl Michaels: Gold Over the Cup
Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Michaels still reveres the gold medal above all, insisting nothing matches its weight, even a Stanley Cup. 46 years removed from the Miracle on Ice, he marvels at the improbability, calling it a 50 to 1 upset in today’s betting terms. He remembers Herb Brooks lighting a fire before the…
Read MoreNoah Eagle Embraces New All Star Format
NBC’s Noah Eagle may be one of the youngest voices on a major NBA broadcast, but he carries himself like a seasoned pro. The NBA on NBC play by play announcer says the best advice he ever received was simple: have fun and the audience will follow. On the All Star format, he is optimistic…
Read MoreTirico Talks Olympic Controversy
NBC Sports Mike Tirico is everyone, from the Super Bowl to the Olympics. From ski jumping surprises to the latest judging drama on the ice, Tirico acknowledged the controversies like a veteran. He praised the ability of these athletes to push the boundaries of sports and called NBA tanking a problem the league must address…
Read MoreHarbaugh Lands in the Big Apple
John Harbaugh arrives in New York embracing both the departure in Baltimore and the new opportunity in the Big Apple. He admits leaving Baltimore was personal, but not bitter, trusting that he is now in the right place. Now leading the Giants, Harbaugh says it starts with the players, particularly quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has…
Read MoreMannix Breaks Down Egregious NBA Tanking
Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix says the NBA’s tanking problem has moved from subtle to blatant, pointing directly at Utah’s late game collapses as the most egregious example. He believes load management laid the groundwork, but now a third of the league appears disengaged before the All Star break. Proposed solutions range from heavy…
Read MoreSimms: Malik Willis a Future Superstar
NBC Sports Chris Simms does not see load management coming to the NFL, saying there simply are not enough games, though practice reps could be scaled back. His biggest quarterback intrigue centers on Pittsburgh and whether Aaron Rodgers fits a reset. He believes Minnesota has a playoff ready roster and may bring in competition for…
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