Posts by Alan Guzzi
Wemby’s Rise Has Jay Bilas Searching for Comparisons
ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas joined DP and couldn’t stop raving about Victor Wembanyama, comparing him to Ralph Sampson, a star born too early. Bilas described Wemby as a “7-foot-6 praying mantis with guard skills,” now thriving by playing more physically and living in the paint instead of the perimeter. When asked about U.S.…
Read MoreCould Long Layoffs be Hurting Dodgers Hitters?
Hall of Famer John Smoltz joined DP and broke down the Dodgers’ hitting woes, saying the team’s offense has gone cold after being carried by its pitching most of the postseason. Smoltz believes long layoffs after sweeps can disrupt a hitter’s rhythm, while praising Toronto’s resilience. He credited Blake Snell for settling down after a…
Read MoreSimms Believes Colts Have “Borderline Perfect Offense”
Chris Simms isn’t ready to hand the AFC to Kansas City just yet. He likes their resume but the Colts may have something to say in the AFC. Simms also explained why he also sees Baltimore as dangerous once again with Lamar healthy and called the Falcons “a mess” lacking patience and identity. In the…
Read MoreSad Angels Fan Breaks Down All Things NBA
Reggie Miller still can’t believe the Angels let Shohei Ohtani walk. Miller also weighed in on basketball’s best two-way stars, naming Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kawhi Leonard, and Giannis Antetokounmpo — but said Victor Wembanyama is well on his way, changing the game in the process. As for the NBA betting scandal, Miller is still…
Read MoreMillar: “You Just Can’t Pitch to Ohtani”
Kevin Millar says what Shohei Ohtani is doing just doesn’t make sense. The MLB Network analyst believes Ohtani might have reached Barry Bonds territory, a point where you simply can’t pitch to him. “You don’t want him to make you pay by hitting one in the parking lot,” Millar joked. He added that Max Scherzer’s…
Read MoreSteve Young Not Sold on Eagles or Packers
Steve Young says there’s no true Shohei Ohtani of the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes comes closest. The Hall of Famer praised Mahomes’ rare ability to move only when it’s purposeful, calling his mix of precision and instinct nearly impossible to defend. Young also pointed to how the modern NFL has been tailored for quarterbacks, and…
Read MoreSpecial Teams Legend: Bill Cowher
Hall of Famer Bill Cowher joined DP and had some fun. The former Steelers coach admitted he still gets frustrated by “irresponsible decisions” and bad officiating, even joking that no ref ever apologized for a blown call. Cowher called Myles Garrett a generational player Cleveland shouldn’t trade and said Dallas must fix its defense to…
Read MoreLane Kiffin’s Stock Soars as LSU, Florida Eye New Coach
Andy Staples of On3 Sports joined DP to break down Brian Kelly’s firing at LSU, saying it was over the moment the Tigers lost to Texas A&M. Staples believes Kelly never truly grasped the LSU job, firing strength coach Tommy Moffitt who’d helped win three national titles, only to watch Moffitt go to A&M and…
Read MoreTesh Performs Roundball Rock
John Tesh, the man behind the iconic Roundball Rock, joined DP and shared the wild story of how the NBA on NBC theme came to life. Tesh said the tune came to him in the middle of the night, he literally called his own answering machine to hum the melody before he forgot it. Tesh…
Read MoreWindhorst: Injury Information a NBA Soft Spot For Decades
Brian Windhorst joined DP to break down the NBA’s stunning betting scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones. Windy said while the headlines are wild, this report won’t rock the NBA to its core. He called the alleged poker ring something we see straight out of a movie, and pointed out the real…
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