Mark Kizla: Super Bowl or bust for Broncos

Denver Post columnist Mark Kizla joined the show to break down the Broncos’ 35-21 win over the Chargers. Kizla said the Broncos are clearly the favorite in the AFC and could basically clinch homefield if they win in New England next week. Kizla said if the Broncos are going to win the Super Bowl, Peyton…

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Mike Freeman and race and perceptions of Russell Wilson

Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman joined the show to talk about a note in his column about how some Seahawks have an issue with Russell Wilson, perhaps because “some of the black players think Wilson isn’t black enough.” Freeman pointed out the difference between Wilson and Colts QB Andrew Luck: “They see him as kind of…

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UNC AD not sure if NCAA will penalize school for academic fraud

North Carolina AD Bubba Cunnigham joined the show to talk about the academic scandal that has affected the sports programs in Chapel Hill. Cunningham talked about the problems and focused on this independent study’s problems. He said he doesn’t know if the NCAA will drop sanctions on the school.

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Brian Tuohy on issues with legalizing gambling in NJ

Investigative reporter Brian Tuohy joined the show to talk about legalizing sports gambling and the use of promotional techniques such as the no deposit casino bonus in New Jersey. Tuohy discussed how easy it is for the scenario to arise where games could be fixed. Tuohy gave an example of a player getting PEDs and the supplier…

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Kevin Ding on how tough it is to play with Kobe

Orange County Register’s Kevin Ding joined the show to talk about recent criticism of Kobe Bryant and how free agents don’t want to go there because of him. Ding said Bryant is definitely intense, but isn’t sure where that criticism came from. Ding said people know what you get with Bryant and it’s certainly worked.…

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