Gametime Sports: Recent Episodes
Nick Cicalese
Welcome to Gametime Sports, Where It's Always Gametime. We're a sports talk podcast hosted by 3 seniors at Villanova University: Nick Cicalese, Danny Curran, and John Reggio. Join us for predictions, analysis, and lively debate about the hottest sports topics.
Our podcast began as a radio show in January of 2019, and you can listen to us live Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm on WXVU 89.1 FM in the Villanova area, or anywhere using the RadioFX App.
NFL: Travon Walker going 1st overall, strong first rounds from the Giants, Jets, and Lions, only one QB selected in the first 2 rounds, Ryan Tannehill's comments about not being a mentor
NBA: Previewing the 4 second round series, heavyweight matchup between the Bucks and Celtics, can the Mavs or Sixers score the upset, updated title picks
MLB: Strong starts for both New York and Los Angeles teams, takeaways a month into the season
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NCAAM: Reacting to Jay Wright's surprise retirement after we have some time to process the news, expectations of the Neptune era
NFL: Is Travon Walker a lock to go number 1? Giants, Jets, and Lions plans for their multiple first round picks, who will be the first QB selected
NBA: Round 1 playoff analysis, Celtics shocking sweep of the Nets, can anyone stop the Warriors, can Luka return to save the Mavs
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We try to talk about the NBA playoffs, MLB season starting, and NFL draft, but then Jay Wright retired 5 minutes into the show so all plans kind of went out the window. Join us for a recorded-live breakdown of the shocking news as it unfolded.
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NFL: Tyreek Hill, Deshaun Watson, and Matt Ryan trades. What to make out of a loaded AFC.
NCAAM: Villanova's nail-biting advance to the Sweet 16, previewing matchup with Michigan, recapping the first weekend, St. Peters upsets, underwhelming performances by Gonzaga, state of officiating, previewing each Sweet 16 game, Danny's can't miss Dickie V impression
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NFL: Tom Brady unretires, reevaluating the NFC, flurry of defensive players on the move
NCAAM: Tournament snubs, seeding issues, Villanova wins the Big East tournament, champ week recap, Villanova's path to New Orleans, intriguing first round matchups, teams on upset alert, potential second round matchups, Final Four picks
MLB: Lockout ends, flurry of free agent signings, Nick rants about the Yankees offseason
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NFL: Russell Wilson trade to Denver and its impacts, Rodgers staying in Green Bay, Washington trades for Carson Wentz
NCAAM: Villanova's strong close to the regular season, Big East tournament preview and predictions, mid-major round up, analysis of bubble teams, conference tournament championships.
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NCAAM: Broader college basketball analysis, bubble watch, mid major tournaments of interest
NBA: State of the play-in tournament, contenders vs pretenders
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NFL: Superbowl recap and anaylsis, did Cooper Kupp deserve MVP, how will the Rams reload, can the Bengals make it back
NCAAM: Villanova's impressive road win against Providence, chances at a Big East regular season title, tough upcoming road test against Uconn.
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NFL: Super bowl preview: what to watch for, best bets, predicting a winner-Bengals path to an upset
NCAAM: Villanova's 1-1 week, previewing the first of two huge games against Providence, #1 Auburn finally loses, UCLA's collapse, broader Big East Analysis
NBA: Trade deadline preview, Sabonis-Haliburton trade, will the Nets-76ers swap Harden for Simmons, will a surprising star be moved, playoff picture and state of the play-in tournament.
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The final season!
NFL: Tom Brady retires, Champ Weekend review, the Chiefs shocking second half collapse, Bengals cinderella run, what's next for San Francisco, tearing apart Carson Wentz
NCAAM: Previewing a big week for Villanova, Big East conference round up, Auburn's ascension to #1
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Season Finale featuring host PJ Hennessey!
NCAAM: Villanova's disappointing performance against Baylor, importance of expanding rotation, Big East preview
NCAAF: New Year's 6 bowl preview, national championship predictions
NFL: MNF preview, picking AFC bubble teams, Chiefs are back, demise of Cam Newton
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NCAAF: Reacting to Brian Kelly's departure for LSU, Alabama's upset win over Georgia, Baylor's epic goal line stand, previewing the college football playoff
NFL: MNF preview, Ravens going for 2 and the win, AFC playoff picture, NFC wild card teams, dark horse playoff teams
Rants: MLB lockout, MLB's lack of marketing, lack of Villanova depth
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MLB: Analyzing major free agent signings, pending lockout
NCAAF: Lincoln Riley departing OU for USC, 4OT Iron Bowl, Harbaugh finally takes down Ohio State, Oklahoma State wins Bedlam, final CFP predictions.
NFL: Rise of the New England Patriots, who to trust in a wide open AFC, Cam, Ben, and Baker all struggling mightily, final playoff spot up for grabs in the NFC
NCAAM: Duke's upset of #1 Gonzaga, evaluating Villanova's performance against La Salle
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MLB: Awards Week preview
NHL: League-wide round a little over a month into the season
NCAAM: Villanova's heartbreaking OT loss against UCLA, examining the way forward for the team. Gonzaga taking down Texas.
NCAAF: Oklahoma's loss to Baylor, exploring different paths to the CFP for top contenders
NFL: Odell Beckham Jr signing with the Rams, confidence level in the Chiefs, Lions-Steelers tie
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NFL: A week of shocking upsets, concern level of Bills and Cowboys, confidence level in the Chiefs, trade deadline preview and OBJ rumors.
NCAAF: Purdues big upset of Michigan State, previewing Oklahoma Baylor and Purdue Ohio State
NCAAM: Previewing Villanova's blockbuster game against UCLA
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MLB: World Series update, Braves game 5 collapse, Astros chance of a comeback, revisiting predictions
NFL: Von Miller trade, Jets upset Bengals, Derrick Henry injury, MNF preview, what to do with OBJ?
NCAAF: Michigan State takes down Michigan but can they beat Ohio State, can undefeated Wake Forest earn national respect?
NBA: What's next for Ben Simmons, NBA rule changes cut down on free throws, contenders struggling early
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MLB: League Championship Series recap, World Series preview: what to watch for, x-factors, and predictions
NFL: What's wrong with the Chiefs, Bengals and Raiders at 5-2, are the Cardinals series contenders, early playoff predictions, we play "Stick a fork in 'em"
NCAAF: Villanova football #4 in the FCS, previewing Michigan-Michigan State and Ohio State-Penn State
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MLB: Autopsy of the Yankees season, League Championship Series Analysis and Predictions, World Series picks
NFL: Weeks 4-5 recap, contenders vs pretenders, early MVP watch, week 6 previews, MNF preview and predictions
NHL: Seattle Kraken join league bringing team total to 32, season preview
NCAAF: #2 Iowa's shocking loss to Purdue, door swinging open for Ohio State to get back in mix, demise of Clemson and Spencer Rattler
NBA: Season tip off and Finals picks
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Featuring guest host PJ Hennessey!
NCAAF: Previewing Penn State vs Iowa, Stanford's upset of Oregon, Cincinnati taking down Notre Dame, College Football Playoff preview
NFL: Cardinals only 4-0 team, Brady winning in his return to New England, Giants OT win in New Orleans, Week 4 preview
MLB: Extensive AL Wild Card game preview, previewing NL wild card game, Astros-White Sox, Brewers-Braves
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MLB: Playoff push: rise of the Cardinals and Giants, fall of the Padres and Mets. AL Wild Card Race
NCAAF: Notre Dame vs Wisconsin recap, struggles from major programs, rise of new teams to playoff contention (Penn State, Iowa, Oregon).
NFL: Justin Tucker's 66 yard dagger, Rams take down Tampa, Rodgers 37 second game winning drive. Which 3-0 teams are pretenders vs contenders. Week 4 preview, including Brady's return to New England. MNF preview.
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Season Finale!
NFL Draft: Recap, Trey Lance at 3, Justin Fields trade, Devonta Smith trade, underdrafted and overdrafted players
NFL: Exploring an Aaron Rodgers trade
Rants: Shohei Ohtani, unique stadium features, Brian Kelly
MLB: Yankees Astros preview
NBA: Race to avoid the play in, Lakers injuries
NHL: Playoff preview, league recap, intriguing second round matchups
Closing remarks and listener thank you!
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NFL Draft: Mac Jones to the 49ers?, what the Falcons should do at 4, Jaylen Waddle and Devonta Smith's draft stock, Lions plan at 7 and GIants plan at 6
Soccer: Creation of "Super" League, what it means for the game and the fans
NCAAM: Villanova ranked #2 in CBS' "Way to Early" Rankings, what to expect from the Wildcats with the return of Gillespie and Samuels
NBA: Unpacking the playoff picture and HEATED debate about Luka Dončić and the Mavericks
MLB: Analyzing the Yankees early struggles
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NCAAM: National championship, rise of Baylor program, Gonzaga team's legacy
Golf: Recapping the Masters
NFL: In depth draft analysis, 49ers plan at 3rd overall pick, impact of Sam Darnold trade, discussing the Big 4 skill position players, rise of Mac Jones' draft stock, who should the Bengals take at fifth
NBA: Load management, Lakers injuries and slide down the standings
MLB: Analyzing early season returns
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College Basketball: Villanova's disappointing season ending loss to Baylor, recapping Sweet 16, previewing the Elite 8
NBA: Trade deadline analysis, looking ahead to the playoffs, discussion of load management
MLB: Previewing Opening Day, predictions for division winners, award winners, and World Series picks
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Featuring guest host, PJ Hennessy!
NCAA: Villanova advancing to the sweet 16, discussing upsets, how our predictions performed, Cinderella runs that could continue, updated Final Four predictions, struggles of Big 10 and ACC and Pac 12 success.
NFL: Free agency winners and losers, Patriots flurry of spending, Kenny Golladay to the Giants
NBA: Playoff previews, updated MVP race, disappointing Celtics season and surprising Knicks
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In Depth Analysis of the NCAA Tournament: The field of 68, seeding analysis, Villanova's 1st round matchup with Winthrop, 1st round teams on upset alert, potential Cinderellas, dream 2nd round matchups, Final 4 selections
NFL offseason: Drew Brees' retirement, Patriots free agent spending flurry
Audio issues in the beginning, first 10 or so minutes will be a little quiet, fixed by first break
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College Basketball: Villanova's Injuries, Big East Tournament Preview, Champ Week, Mid Major Tournaments to look at, Big 10 and Big 12 tournaments
Top 5 Lists: Top 5 favorite players to watch that aren't on your favorite team
NFL: Exploring a Russell Wilson trade, Reacting LIVE to Dak Prescott's contract extension
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Segment 1: JJ Watt to the Cardinals, riffing on the NFL Draft
Segment 2 (aprox 15:30): Ethics of the World Cup, bold NFL predictions, start of MLB spring training
Episode is truncated version of live show due to technical difficulties with recording equipment
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College Basketball: Villanova's season so far, Gonzaga and Baylor's dominance, dark horse national championship contenders, and the fall of the Blue Blood Program.
NFL (34:12): Carson Wentz Trade, Deshaun Watson trade rumors
MLB (57:35): Aging veterans in new places, most impactful free agent signings, new league rules
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