Posts by Alan Guzzi
Depth Over Stars? MacMahon Breaks Down the New Roster Formula
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon joined the show to talk Harden vs. Westbrook, Luka’s commitment to L.A., and why the Lakers still have a brighter future than the Clippers. He broke down the Knicks’ uphill battle vs. Boston, the value of depth vs. stars, and where Dirk Nowitzki ranks among the greatest shooting big men ever.
Read MoreFrom Pitches to Ponies
Rebecca Lowe paints the scene at Churchill Downs, balancing a packed day of Premier League coverage and Kentucky Derby tradition. With pink suits for Ladies Day, star power from Aaron Rodgers to Jack Harlow, and some great horses, Lowe provided some great insight on the legendary Kentucky Derby.
Read MoreCone Breaks Down Baseball’s Best
YES Network analyst David Cone joined the show to break down Aaron Judge’s elite plate discipline, why Shohei Ohtani is a pitcher’s worst nightmare, and how analytics have reshaped hitting. Cone also reflected on facing Barry Bonds, his hung slider to Jim Thome, and gave props to Pedro and Schilling as Hall of Fame-worthy arms.
Read MoreVincent Goodwill Talks Knicks Hype, Luka’s Motivation
Yahoo’s Vincent Goodwill joined the show to weigh in on the Knicks’ celebrations, Luka Doncic’s lingering criticism, and why Jokic makes the Nuggets one of the West’s most dangerous teams. He also broke down the Warriors-Rockets showdown and warned: if Golden State blows a 3-1 lead, it could get ugly fast.
Read MoreHas LeBrons Laker Career Been Underwhelming?
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joined the show to break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ flat performance against the Timberwolves and what lies ahead. While LA’s roster faces big questions, McMenamin says LeBron’s Lakers tenure—despite a title—hasn’t quite lived up to the king-sized hype.
Read MoreCam Ward: The Quietest No. 1 Pick in Years?
PFT’s Chris Simms joined the show today to weigh in on Cam Ward as a stealth No. 1 pick, Shedeur Sanders’ draft value, and what’s really happening in Cleveland’s quarterback room. Simms praised the Browns’ draft haul and had some thoughts on Aaron Rodgers possibly joining the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Read More“Ain’t No Way I Wouldn’t Have Hit That Guy”
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley lit up the NBA headlines on today’s show. Barkley questioned the Lakers’ stamina, called out the Heat for checking out early, and expressed real concern over Bill Belichick’s recent situation. He praised Giannis’ self-control, rolled his eyes at Draymond’s defensive GOAT claims, and, of course, couldn’t resist taking some…
Read MoreBelichick Letting Someone Else Call the Plays?
Ross Tucker joined the show today and explained why he was stunned by Bill Belichick’s seemingly passive demeanor in a recent interview — a far cry from the controlling, calculated coach he once played for. Tucker also weighed in on Travis Hunter’s two-way future, Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide, and how skipping interviews may have cost…
Read MoreDeCock expects “Beautiful Disaster” in Chapel Hill
Raleigh News and Observer Luke DeCock joined the show to unpack the Belichick-UNC experiment, including that now-viral interview moment with Bill’s girlfriend. From NFL ego to average college staff, DeCock thinks this might be a short, chaotic ride in Chapel Hill.
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