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Episode 085

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:25:31 -0500

We're back from an extended summer vacation, we have plenty to talk about in the world of sports and none of it is good!

Michael Vick: Assuming any of the federal charges against this guy are true, he may just win the award for the worst person on the planet!
NBA: FBI, Organized Crime, and Referees. These are three groups you can't have associated in the same story in any sport. Could this be the worst scandal to involve a sports organization?
Barry Bonds: Wheather we like it or not, it's gonna happen! Pumkinhead will probably become the all time home run king this week! We'll put ourselves in Bud Selig's and Hank Aaron's shoes and discuss what we'd do!

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This Weeks 5 Questions

Phil missed the cut (again). Is his wrist bothering him more than he's letting on, or is he still trying to recover from last year at The US Open?
Rich in St. Louis
Should the government step in and do something about professional wrestling the way they did with baseball?
Tim from Iowa
Should that Chinese basketball player be allowed to play where he wants, play for The Bucks or just stay in China?
Curt from Appleton, WI
Should A-Rod opt out of his contract or extend his contract with the Yankees and maybe win some Championships, and possibly set some records in the largest market?
Alex in Columbus Ohio
Is this "plus 1" thing good enough for you guys in College Football or should they continue to work for an eight team playoff?
Chris

Episode 084

Sun, 27 May 2007 10:24:40 -0500

One common theme with this weeks episode... "Flip Flops"!!! Flip Flops by athletes, coaches and even fans!!!

Billy Donovan: Days after Billy accepts an offer to coach the Magic he backs out, and wants back in with the Gators!
Kobe Bryant: One days after The Kobster tells anyone and everyone with a radio show that he wants out in LA he back tracks and says he was frustrated and wants to remain a Laker!
A-Rod: The NY fans are all over him for a "bush league" play and his pictures in the NY Post, then he hits a walk off home run on Sunday to beat the Red Sox! You can guess how the Yankee faithful handled both

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Who was the first player to homer in the first two games of his career?
Who had 51 career inside-the-park homeruns?
Who was the last AL player to hit two inside-the-park homeruns in one game?
What pitcher batted .433 in one season?
How many years did Joe Morgan play?
Who pitched for four different AL teams in one season?
Who has the most career runs scored?
Who scored 198 runs in one season?
What relief pitcher has the most career innings pitched?
How many times did Babe Ruth lead the league in RBIs?

This Weeks 5 Questions

When Bobby Cox passes John Mc Graw with the most ejections... Is this sign of a good manager because he is fighting for the cause or is it something else?
Kipper in Minneapolis
When LeBron did it in game 5. Is it time to annoint him the next big star or is it still a little too soon?
Rich in St. Louis
The Rocket is now delaying is debut with the Yankees. Was this expected or is this a sign that the Yankees are desperate to make "big moves" even if they don't make any sense?
Dave in Teaneck, NJ
Are the Brewers for real in baseball, or are they just in a good situation by being in the worst division in baseball?
Pete in Waukesha, WI
Who was the best off season pickup so far in the NFL? Schwab(Texas), Moss(New England), Garcia(Tampa Bay) or someone else!!!

Episode 083

Sun, 20 May 2007 10:23:17 -0500

In this weeks episode we are going to cover the big three: Baseball, Football and Basketball.

Bret Favre: Does he need to go to minicamp this week or has he proven himself over the last 16 years?
NBA Rules: Were the Phoenix Suns cheated out of chance to go to the finals because of a rule that doesn't make any sense?
Interleague Play: This is rivalry weekend in MLB. So is it fair that the same team has to play the Boston Red Sox of the world and others get to annually play the Royals or Pirates?

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Who was the first player to be suspended three times as a violator of Major League Baseball's drug policy?
On September 25, 2000, what team hosted the Twins & White Sox in the major' first three-team doubleheader since 1951?
3What is the name of the St. Louis Cardinal's team mascot?
Who became the first major leaguer to get hits for two different teams in two different cities in the same day when traded by the Mets to the Expos on August 4th, 1982?
What slugger reached the 5000 HR mark in the fewest at-bats?

This Weeks 5 Questions

If the NFL adds another game and week to the schedule, Is this too much?
Kipper in Minneapolis
Which do you care less about, NHL playoffs or the NBA Playoffs?
Torey in Minneapolis
After a great home stand and a bad road trip, how good are the Brewers? Are they a Ben Sheets hang nail away from last place or are they the new Twins?
Rich in St Louis
MLB is sending reps to China to scout out ballparks for future international games. Should the MLB league invest in markets like Asia or do a better job of developing talent in the Americas?
Bryan on location in San Francisco
Who is correct? Ted Thompson or Favre as it relates to Moss?
Petey in Oshkosh

Episode 082

Sun, 13 May 2007 10:23:26 -0500

This week in sports was packed with exciting stories all week, so we'll have to make sure we cover all the interresting stuff and the NBA!

Roger Clemens: The human Cy Young award is back, and once again he's with the Yankees... Can he make a difference on a team projected to finish the season below .500?
NBA MVP: Dirk Nowitzki is going to be given the MVP award this week, and for the first time in over twenty years his team won't be playing. Should this be an award that includes the postseason?
Adam Jones: This guy can't get out of his own way. You won't believe how this guy spends his free time on the eve of important meetings with the commish.

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This Weeks 5 Questions

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is leaving the company named after him to become a free agent. Who was the biggest free agent of all time?
Jon in Indiana
Do you accept Curt Shillings appoligy to Barry after the comments he made about him on a Boston radio station?
Jake from Denver
What do you think of banning beer in MLB club houses?
Kipper in Minneapolis
Is Roger Goddell gonna make an example of Michael Vick the way he did with Chris Henry and Pacman?
Rich in St. Louis
This week Derek Fischer came into a Jazz playoff game in the third quarter after his infant daughters life threatening surgery on the other side of the country. What is your favorite "inspiring" story of all time in the world of sports?
Al from Northern Wisconsin

Episode 081

Sun, 06 May 2007 10:22:15 -0500

In this week episode we're gonna dive into the UFC, NBA, and Tennis. That's right, one week after the NFL draft and with the pumkin head hitting homers into the cove we're talking UFC, NBA, and Tennis!

UFC: Saturday night boxing had what they considered "The Fight of the Century" when Mayweather defeated The Golden Boy be split decision... We'll discuss how this was the best thing ever for The UFC!
Nadal v. Federer: They had an exibition this week on a half clay half grass court, we'll have other gimmicks in sports and how they'd work!
Dallas Mavericks: Their collapse in the first round made The Titanic look like it was just taking on a little water!

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Dave Nilsson left the Brewers after an All-Star season in 1999 to play for what country in the 2000 Summer Olympics?
In 1988, Gary Sheffeild broke into the majors as a 19 year old shortstop with what team?
In 1998, what team became the first to switch leagues since 1892?
In 1978, who hit the game-winning HR for he Yankees in their one-game divisional playoff VS. Boston?
Rafael Palmeiro begain his career in 1986 with what team?

This Weeks 5 Questions

Going into Sunday the Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in the NL Central, NL, and even the best record in all of baseball. How long can this last, and can Brewer fans start buying playoff tickets?
Lance outside of Milwaukee
Tracy McGrady once again did not make it out of the first round of the playoffs, is this unfortunate or does this say something about him in the clutch?
Drew in Denver
Tiger took on MJ in a pro am this week, were you guys interrested in all the banter or was this just a gimmick that Nike is cashing in on?
Rich in St. Louis
Is it fair that Adam Jones wants to appear his one year suspension, and in order to do so he'll have to present his appeal to the guy who gave him the punnishment in the first place?
Troy in Marietta, GA
Donavan McNabb had a "sit down" this week with Andy Reid after the Eagles drafted a QB with their first draft pick. Is Donavan insecure, paranoid, or does he need to know where he stands with the organization?
Gene in Teaneck, NJ

Episode 080

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:21:44 -0500

The NFL season officially started this weekend, and we'll go over what our favorite teams did as well as some of the biggest surprises.

NFL Draft: The Raiders took a QB and Detroit took a WR, but after that the draft was wild... We'll discuss!
Joe Torre: Could the manager from the Yankees not only be on the hot seat, but soon see his tenure in New York end in April?
Brady Quinn: Someone should've told this guy he'd go 22nd to the Browns and he could've just went fishing with his new left tackle, cause you could'nt help but feel bad for him!

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The baseball stadium at Sand Diego State is name in honor of what player?
On May 7th, 2000, what New York Yankees PA announcer was honored by the team for 50 years of service?
With which two teams did Dave Stewert win AL Playoff MVP honors during the 1990's?
Who was the first major league shortstop to hit 30 HR's and steal 30 bases in a season?
What is the only team in NFL history to score in over 400 consecutive games?

This Weeks 5 Questions

What do you think of Wolves owner Glen Taylor, claiming he will have more to say on what what is going on with his team...Can he really know more about NBA basketball than Kevin McHale?
Kipper in Minneapolis
Tony Stewart compared NASCAR to pro wrestling this week, is he right or should he start his new career as a taxi or bus driver?
Rich in St. Louis
Does Torii Hunter deserve any punishment from MLB for the fiasco involving the champagne and the KC Royals?
Dave in Rochester, MN
Do you think that Curt Shillings sock (in 2004) had blood on it, or was it media paint filled media stunt?
Bob in Memphis
Are Santana 's early season losses like sex and pizza? Even when it is bad it's still good?
Kevin in Racine, WI

Episode 079

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:20:22 -0500

This week the NBA started their second season, and since we'd rather discuss a Bass Fishing Tourney or the Spelling Bee Championship we'll have to comprimise and dive into the world of Major League Baseball and the NFL Draft!

NFL Draft: Since none of us breakdown college film like Mel Kiper, we'll go after issues we're more comfortable with like a player's honesty when answering a questionaire or a top prospect wanting to go fishing with his dad rather than shake hands with the commish in New York.
Tributes: We'll give our opinions on which sports, teams, and individuals have gotten the simple idea of honoring another and which have completely missed a great opprotunity.
Hank Aaron: Hammerin' Hank doesn't want to be anywhere in the same time zone as Barry as he approaches the all-time home run record, is he bitter or is this a suttle way of him not wanting any part of embrasing an era of suspected cheating?

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Who holds the AL single-season record for the most HR's by a short stop?
What slugger leads the Yankees in all-time muiltiple HR games?
In 2000, Jermaine Dye became the Royal' first fan-elected All-Star Game starter since what player?
In what city was the first major league All-Star game played in 1933?
What Giants teammate was runner-up to Jeff Kent for NL MVP in 2000?

This Weeks 5 Questions

The Astros and Yankees have alot of pitching problems and the Red Sox are tops in the AL East. Where do you think The Rocket will land?
Kyle in Iowa
I hear A-Rod is doing pretty well this year, does he have a chance to pass 73 homers for the season?
Dennis from Denver
I know you guys hate the NBA, but who do you think will win, and is it even worth watching?
Tyler in Columbus Ohio
What's more important to you as an NFL fan, watching the draft or paying attention to what your team does with the free agent money they have in the off season?
Pete in Wisconsin
Pick any guy from any position... Who has the best chance of being the next Peyton Manning and who has the best chance of being the next Ryan Leaf in this years draft?
Rich in St. Louis

Episode 078

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:20:03 -0500

With all the issues in sports dealing with race we figured that we should probably tackle the big issue, and once again talk about the weather!

Jackie Robinson: April, 15th marks the 60th anniversary of Jackie joining MLB, we'll discuss how baseball is paying tribute.
NFL Player Conduct: Roger Godell laid a heavy hammer down on some repeat offenders. Is this good for professional leagues?
Don Imus: We said we'd wait until the Rutgers women had a chance to respond, well they did so now we will!

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In 2002, who became the oldest player to win a NL batting title?
What is the usual waiting period before a player is eligible for election into theBaseball Hall of Fame?
In 2000, the Yankees became the first team to win three straight World Series crowns since what team did it in the 1970's. What was that team?
Ricky Henderson has won World Series rings with the A's and what other team?
What is the height of the pitchers' mound in the major leagues?

This Weeks 5 Questions

Do we need to worry about Santana if his consecutive home win streak is ended by The Rays?
Kipper in Minneapolis
Since the reports are out that Oden is going pro who would you take first if your ping pong ball is selected?
Rich in St. Louis
What do you guys think should happen to everyone else in the Duke Lacrosse case since these players were completely cleared?
Dave in Peoria, Ill
Does Drew Bledsoe belong in the Hall of Fame?
Tim from Denver
Does Tiger now appear to be beatable on Sundays at majors or was the Masters a one time fluke situation?
Curt

Episode 077

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:18:42 -0500

We are celebrating the first weekend in baseball, and The Masters, but the biggest story in the sports world is the weather.

University of Florida: We'll discuss how this University has taken over the major college sports world, and how Ohio St. seems to be the unfortunate doormat.
The Masters: We'll get into the exciting storlines from this tradition unlike any other.
Don Imus: We will discuss his insensive comments regarding the Rutgers womens basketball team.

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Name the plant which is sometimes used as a term for an on-field arguement, primarily in baseball?
In what sport is the ball referred to as a horsehide?
In 1999, who ended Pete Sampras's six-year run as the number one ranked men's tennis player in the world?
What NASCAR driver joined his older brother as a Winston Cup champion by topping the series points standings in 2000?
In which event do men NOT compete in gymnastics?
In what sport is a player only allowed to run with the ball if he bounces or touches it to the ground every 11 yards?

This Weeks 5 Questions

Has Oden's performance in the tournament hurt his draft position? Does he have to stay another year now?
Torey in Minneapolis
Overlooked this week in the Kentucky fiasco was that Bobby Huggins left Kansas St. for West Virginia after only one year... What are your thaughts?
Doug from Iowa
After Saturdays Yankee game has A-Rod put himself in a good position to be seen as a "True Yankee" in the eyes of the fans?
Jake from Lexington, KY
Because of MN April weather, Would you be opposed to the Twins playing their April games on the road when they play in the new ball park?
Kipper in Minneapolis
Of all the players that took the court during the NCAA tournament who will become the best professional?
Travis