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Radio sports talk. with guests,phone in question and answers from sports callers. Not just your drab many caller same questions for three hours, but thought provoking topics, documentation, players not just from today, but from yesteryear," Players who paved the way for the sports of today"!
A compelling look at sports topics from today with emphasis on yesteryears topics and players who paved the way in their respective sport. Callers debate and discuss each shows topics adding interest and insight to the show...
There are many collefe programs that spend with results but the Big Ten's Conference Rutgers is one that not only spends in futility, but has shown past deceit as well as tax payer fraud in their program. Join host John Spoulos as we take a lokk at the Hypocracy of the football program at Rutgers.
There were athletes , then, there was "Wilt The Stilt" Chamberlain, one of professional sports GREATEST players. On the day of march 2nd, 1962, Chamberlain set a record for professional baketball that may never be broken scoring one hundred points in an NBA game in hershey Pennsylvania. Join host John Spoulos as we relive the story of that historic day.
There are many who think they know sports, but there are MANY sports factssports fans DON'T know as host John Spoulos fills in those fans with interesteing facts on sports they may NOT know!
The helmet in football like many other pieces of the uniform has changed drastically, particularly in the past several years. . From the old leather helmet to the Rams first logo, to plastic, to suspension, the helmet has materialized through the decades. Join host John Spoulos as w take a look at the helmet and its changes over the decades.
There are those who are diehard fans , believeing and greiving over their prospective teams. Then, there are those close to the game who feel the game may have a dark side. The question is, are NFL games fixed? Join host John Spoulos as we discuss this topic.
"Great Coach" is a term we use too often to describe coaches whom we feel are at the top of their profession. But what is a great coach? What ingrediants make up a person who can lead a team to the top? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look.
College was a place where once upon a long time ago, an istitution that EDUCATED students for worldy preperation. Today, it has become a factory of deceit and extortion, causing student servitude as well as using athletes for their gain. JoinJohn Spoulos host as we discuss the College Athlete Scam!!
The formation of the NFL was a conglomeration of rag tag teams throughout the midwest until George Halas and Ralph hay had an idea to formualte a league in Canton Ohio. Join host John Spoulos as we discuss this admirable adventure!!
There are those who vaulted from the greatness of college football to the pro's without blemish , going on to great careers, then, there are the Heisman busts whose careers went south. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the heisman Trophy failures and their story.
No one mesmerized professional sports like the man Vincent Lombardi! A teacher, author,coach, father, husband and of course legend to the professional football world. From his stint with the NY Giants, to his championships of the GreenBay Packers and the ownership of the 60' era. No one did it with more style and class than Lombardi. Join host John Spoulos as we relive the legend of the man Vince Lombardi.
There are many who come to mind, Mikan, Chamberlain, Russel, Maravich, among others who are considered among the greatest, but, who tops the list? What accomplishments exceed those to become the greatest player? Join host John Spoulos as we shuffle through the halls of pro basketball to assume the best player to play the game.
Babe Ruth, Joe D'Maggio, Roberto Clemente, you name it, they are ALL great players , but who is considered the grestes of all time based on an arry of multiple stats and accomplishment? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look!
From the wool sweaters of the 20's, to the air wick tissue jersys of today, the pro football uniform has undergone many changes throughout it's hidtory. Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the various changes in the NFL uniform.
There are those in life who are blessed abundantly and those, who's life are in constant sorrow. There in lies the life of one of pro footballs greatest receivers of the Oakland Raiders, number 81, flanker Warren Wells who mastery of the position resulted in the Raiders greatest achievements. Join host John Spoulos as we look like that of a gReek play, the glory and the tragedy of a man who was once in the limelight and as fast, cast into darkness. Number 81 of the Oakland Raiders, Wide receiver, Warren Wells.
Who knew back in the 1920's that the game of football would become the mega money billion dollar industry that it would someday become. The league boasts it's good ole boy image as the world's wealthiest sports league, with flash, show, and thought, yet it is a league that has supported negative causes, paid black NFL veterans less than white players who have filed lawsuits on the NFL's concussion protocol, yet, the league supports issues like Black Live Matter. Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the NFL's two faced dilemma and where it goes from here.
There are coaches who were great. Coaches who were winners, and, coaches who achieved. But few had all the ingredents that Bill Parcells had in his coaching career. From Air Force Academy, to the Super Bowl with the New York Giants. Parcells is and has been one of the NFL's most accomplished coaches. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the coach and the man.
Before Sayers, before Sims, before any of the great running backs, there was Willie The Wisp Galimore, one of the NFL's most snesational half backs the sport has known. Who was he? What did he accomplish and, where was his fame? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at one of the NFL's most dazzling backs of the Chicago Bears.
Evere wonder on sports trivia what the first NFL game was? Played way back at the formation of the NFL. The Columbus Panhadlers played the Dayton Triangles in a 14-0 contest. Join host John Spoulos as we relive the game that led to the NFL's stature as the richest league in professional sports.
The NFL was officially established in 1920, but a REAL playoff and championship game was actually played on December 17th, 1933 at Chicago's Wrigley Field with a crowd of 26,000 to see the Chicago Bears and the NY Giants. Joinhost John Spoulos as we relive that game that set in motion Championship games of the the future to the present.
There was a time when uniforms were basic. Gray or white on the road, or, color at home. The NBA and NHL started a reverse trend ny using white at home and color on the road for years before switching back some years ago. Now, each team has an array of color, some quite bizzare, others, downright ugly. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the uniforms of professional sports and the reasoning behind this change in venue.
Join host John Spoulos as the topic on Ceasers Sports making the Denver Nuggets the number one choice for another championship next season.
Sports is ALWAYS filled with stories as to who was and is the best player at their p[osition of all time. In basketball, was it Wilt, Russell, Olijuan, or The Joker? Join host John Spoulos as we discuus who may be the biggest and brightest.
The story goes as we have all heard that the transgendered male to female do not belong in woman's sports. The issue is divided, so, what gives? Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the issues and the ramifications thereof.
Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at our own professional sports leagues and their consistent ties to China.
Ever been to a youth game and heard meddling parents voive their negatives to officials, players and, even other parents. The abuse from parents in youth sports has grown to a point where many would be people are NOT officiating games. Tales of abuse and even physical and verbal threats have permeated among the ranks of youth sports. What to do about this alarming situation? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the violence in youth sports.
From the state of sports , to scholarships, to things you may not know, join host John Spoulos as we discuss the aspects of sport from a perspective of thought.
There are those who are great at their given sport,then, there are those who revolutionize, and were born to play the game they represent. One such player, Jimmy Brown rushed for 12,312 yards in nine years, including a single season rushing record in 1963 with 1,863 yards. He ran like a gazelle, past you or over you like a freight train. He was among the greatest athletes to play the game. Join host John Spoulos as we talk about the high's and low's of this great athlete and man.
There are those athletes and people per say, that change the scope of their professions. Jim Thorpe and American Indian from Oaklahoma was one who revolutionized sports with his achievements, from football, to baseball, to Olympics, Thorpe was the "Greatest Athlete" of his generation and perhaps, the greatest of all time. Join host John Spoulos as we tell the story of this great sports champion.
The Suns were once again eclipsed and mutilated on their home court for the second time in two seasons, while the 6ers, who came off game six in aggressive fashion , now find themselves once again out of the playoffs. What will happen with these two teams? has their roster been exposed and, where will the loss lead these two dominant but unsuccessful franchise? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at two very good teams that are under the gun once again.
Join host John Spoulos as he discusses aspects of sport that has possible negative impact on the games of sport. His take on the Phoenix Suns, NewYork Mets, NFL Expansion and, many other issues .
There are those of us who have a sentimental feeling toward the stadiums we grew up in. When they are demolished, it feels like a piece of our hearts have been taken with it. Imagine sitting in the stadium of your favorite team one year, and the next, the wrecking ball strokes a thunderous swing and in an instand, the stadium is exploded into a memory. Join host John Spoulos as we reminesce about those old stadia that are no longer here but etched within the pages of sports history.
The new stadiums are a far cry from the early NFL roped off parks that once houses the NFL's infancy. There are those that are fan favorites and those that are hated. Join host John Spoulos as we rank the stadiums of the NFL.
Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the friendly relationship singer Carly Simon had with HOF Dodgers Jackie Robinson.
Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the NBA;s history to name what we feel are the fifty GREATEST players to play the game in this league.
There were those whose college turned pro prospects were out of sight, yet, onec they entered the NFL, they were busts of the worst imaginable. Join host John Spoulos as we explore the topic of NFL draft busts.
With the advent of racial tensions and unequality in full force in the 60's, one such player Abner Haynes the son of a Baptist Minister took the reigns and deciced to boycott the discriminatory practices of black athletes in pro sports by boycotting the 1965 AFL Allstar Game which was to be held in New Orleans. Join host John Spoulos as we open the history book to this game and the consequences thereof.
There were many who claimed fame in the Olympics. Jim Thorpe, Johnny Weismueller, and the like, but none captured the essence of a champion like the name Jessie Owens, who in Hitler's Nazi Germany, took the gold in incredible fashion to become one of the greatest Olympians in history. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at this great and storied athlete.
The AFL gave the sport of football many accolades, but none greater than it's array of coached, many of whom were selected to the sports ultimate prize, the Hall of Fame. One such legend made his way from the condides of Purdue University to become a legendary Hall of Fame member with his innovative approach to coaching. Join host John Spoulos as we discus the merits of the legendary coach, Kansas City Chiefs HOF coach, Hank Stram.
There were of course legendary coaches as part of the NFL, but with the upstart "Mickey Mouse" league as it would be called by NFL brass, the American Football League soon with it's innovative apprach to the game, it's uniforms, and, it's style of play would soon grab the sports fan attention. While the league became a great advisary of the NFL, it's coaches would become some of the most successful in the history of the sport. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the great coaches who made a major difference as part of the AFL>
There have been those teams and even leagues that have gone under due to various reasons. The 1967 expansion Oakland Seals were a victim in the 70's as well as an array of teams that have moved mostly, because of stadium problems more that financial ones. What about teams today like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland A's? Will they remain in their perspective cities? Join host John Spoulos as we eneter the discussion of teams on the move.
A continuation of part one series on how theam sgot their names with host John Spoulos.
Ever wonder how teams received their names and, how old teams are in the four major sports. Join host John Spoulos as we tak a look at these interesting facts in team sports.
There are debate after debate on who is the BEST ever athletes of their sports or, for that matter, sports in general. We put together waht we feel is a fair assessment of fifty of sports greatest athletes based an an array of imput. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the fifty gretest athletes of sports history.
When kids play sports, many vie for a certain number for their jersey that they have admired their mentor players. What's in a number in sports? There are players who pick and choose a number for the mere superstition of it and there are those who's number becomes a part of sports history. Of all the numbers that are now in sports, which number has turned up as the most popular? Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the most popular number in sports and why.
In our ever changing world, the acceptance of the gay community has been progressed like never before. There are demonstrations, public events, and with this, professional and minor league players who don so called "Pride" jerseys. The San Jose Sharks goaltender, James Reimer has decided that he will not take part in the Sharks demonstration of Gay Pride Night buy refusing to wear the jersey. Join John Spoulos as we take a look at the situation at hand.
There have always been rule changes in sports like the MIkan Rule, Twenty four second clock, replay, etc. The question is that are these rule changes a healthy addition to the already amass of rules didcatated in each of the four major sports. Join host John Spoulos as we turn our discussion to the positives & negatives of these rule changes and not only how it affects the players but the fabric of the sport.
There have been many drug scandals in sports, but perhaps none as glowing as the Balco Scandal involving drug dealers, Law enforcement, federal officers and the like. Join host John Spoulos as e take a look at the who, what, where, when and, why of this most insidious drug crime involving athletes and the like.
Join host John Spoulos with the continuation of how the thirty two teams got their names.
Evere wonder how a team name is or was chosen? Whats behind the name of a team? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at how all thirty two teams in the league received their names.
There are those records that stand then get broken. Babe ruths, Bob Beamons long jump in the Mexico City Olympics, Tom Dempsey's historic field goal with the Saints, yet, there is one that has stood the test of time and may NEVER be broken. Wilt Chamberlains historic day in Hershey Pennsylvania on March 2nd 1962 may be a record for the ages. Join host John Spoulos as we look at that historic game and play that may last the test of time.
There are those moments when reality takes a back seat and the impossible happens. Like Wilt Chamberlain's one hundred point game or, Bob Beamon's incredible long jump, yet what Tom Dempsey did on that November afternoon at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans was at the time, the most incredible odds of any sports endeavor. A record that stood for forty years Dempsey will be remembered as a moment in time, frozen forever upon the colorful pages of NFL history. Join host John Spoulos as we remember this great moment and the man responsible, Kicker, Tom Dempsey.
There was a time when baseball games took two and a half hours instaed of over three hours. A time when players knew the actual fundamentals of the game. A time when defense's were ablw to lower the boom on offense. There was a time once upon a time when sports was sports and not the watered down, time consuming many times uneventful event that it has become with iot's oft laden time outs, stoppages, etc. Join host John Spoulos as we look at what rule changes and the like has done to sports and it's ramificationa thereof.
At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, King Gustaf said of Jim Thorpe, "Sir, you are the greatest athlete of all time" Such was the image of Jim Thorpe one of sports greatest athletes. From pro football, to baseball, to the Olympics there was no one better in the early 1900's. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at this wonder on the athletic field and his outstanding contributions to athletics.
There were stories of his 500 foot homers, his extraordinary playing. Babe Ruth said of Gibson"He is among the greatest players of all time" Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the player who never was in MLB.
There are legitimate stories in sports that are totally worth mentioning, but then, there are the endless, countless, over and over stories that keep circulating on every sports radio program that get on ones nerves. Join host John Spoulos as we rant on those negatives.
Compettition, the backbone of the capitalistic societ has resulted in many positive changes. But in sports the parent clubs like NHL, NBA< NFL, & MLB have thrived from their competition. Wht have the so called "Rogue" Leagues that have popped up over the years faield to make a dent in the major sports leagues? Join host John Spoulos as we delve into the heart of expansion league failures.
There is a disturbing trend among demographics that youth and high school sports are lacking participants. The numbers have dwindled, particularly, after the Covid Pandemic, but dropping regardless. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the resaons for this and what is being done.
The eight business men who took part in the formation of the newly struck American Football League where called everything but professional. Known as the "Foolish Club", they would go on to pave the way for one of the most exciting leagues known. While the AFL as it came to be known was short lived due to it's merger with the NFL, it's glorious past is now embraced by the AFC of the National Football League and it's memory lives on through the colorful pages of great AFL history. Join host John Spoulos as we turn the pages of this great league known as the AFL, The American Football League.
With the dominance of the Philadelphia Eagles this season and their ultimate loss to KC. There are those who question the Eagles ability to get back next seaso to what they were this one. Will free agency take it's toll? Will contracts that will come due for those players who wish to be paid rock the boat? What is ther who, what, where, when and why of the eagles organization. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at these and other factors in the return of the Eagles for next season.
There are arguments all the time amonng sports fans that ask who is the greatest player? What makes that player special? What determines GREATNESS? The Hall of Fame from each respective sports is suppose to be the answer, but, we all know as sports fans that this is not the case as many of the HOF inhabitants do not necessarily belong there. Join host John Spoulos as we discuss what makes total greatness in an athlete.
The Eagles one of the NFL's best teams have built a Championship caliber team in two years. How did they pull this off when other franchise's couldnt? Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the effort.
Players are not only looking to make it big, they ARE big. Bigger than ever so says host John Spoulos.
The story of corruption and lies permeate Rutgers athletics, spending millions on tax payers dollars yet, providing negatives on the field. Host John Spoulos reports on the insanity at Piscataway!!
Once, the HOF in Cooperstown was a relic, an icon, aholy grail place where only the distinquished who played the game and graced the lawns of stadia around the country lived in memory forever. The Hall now has become a confusing mess with players of mediocracy have adorned the hall. What is to become of the place. Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the problem.
Join host John Spoulos as we put the NFL in rewind to the 60's Packer dynasty of Lombardi as we talk with HOF Right Guard, Jerry Kramer.
Join host John Spoulos as we take a rewind on NFL history to visit the Packer dynasty of the 60's and talk to the great HOF right guard Jerry Kramer, HOF, Author..
In the 60's, there were some of football finest games played as well as the players of that era. Join host John Spoulos as we remember one of the greatest receivers, #13 of the New York Jets, Don Manyard.
We have all heard of the accomplishments of the "Babe", Gerhig, and the like, but there are players who rest in cemetaries around the country who's accomplishments equal or over shadow those of the known baseball legends. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the forgotten heroes of baseballs yesteryears and their scope to the game itself.
Super Bowl 1 was the culmination of the NFL- AFL Merger of 1966 when the NFL agreed in principal to absorb the fledging American Football League. The total agreement , would be a game played between the two leagus for football supremacy. On January 15,1967, the Packers met the KC Chiefs in the first ever Superbowl, then called the AFL-NFL World Championship.
The Story! The "Reception" was the most talked about, analized, and shown more times than any other sports controversy, yet, the event that happened on December 23rd, 1972 has its fabled story. Was it fact, or fiction? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the scenario that has been dubbed, "The Immaculate Reception"
Join host John Spoulos as we rank each MLB stadium weather it's a state of the atr wonder, or a dumpster fire.
The dishonesty over the years with FIFA the governing branch of professional soccer has reared it's head once again catering to the advent of the country of Qatar and it's billions of dollars to secure the rifgts to the World Cup matcehs, while the NFL once taboo, has opened it's arms to gambling and the billions of dollars it will generate for the league. Join John Spoulos as we take a look at what's going on .
The CFL, better known as the Canadian Foootball League has been around since the 1950"s . While it's league and brand of football if different than that of it's American counterparts, is the league on the level with the NFL? Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the two leagues and come up with a conclusion as to who may have the advantage.
Though extremely talented, Kyrie Irving has been a problem everywhere he has been. From Cleveland to Boston and Brooklyn. his attitute has been the cause of much consternation not only among players, but fans. Join host John Spoulos as we analize the problem with what to do with this franchise changing player.
With the unlikelihood of the Philadelphia Phillies in this years World Series, One wonderes where some of the former Phillies players are now and what was their impact on the Philadelphia franchise? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at some of the former Phillies and what and where they are now.
With the NY Yankees eliminated from playoff competition, which players will stay and which will go? Join host John Spoulos as we pare our discussion on the topic at hand.
With the abrupt ending of the 101 win Mets, join host Joh Spoulos as we give a report card on each player and what they meant to the Mets now, and in the future.
There have been rules in sports that have come under scrutiny many times through sports history, but probably none as scrutinized as NFL rules. Bobbled catches, sacks, riffing, are all part of the game , yet, what are the rules? How do they apply? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the effectiveness of NFL rules.
Daniel Snyder owner of the Washington Caommanders has been under the gun . Join host John Spoulos with the breaking news of his newest crisis.
From time to time, we have read about coaches of the likes of Jerry Sandusky of Penn State as well as others who are and have been proven guilty of player abuse. This time a coach of the soccer franchise Sky Blue is on the hot seat and host John Spoulos will discuss the parameeters of the abuse.
The now old news is Aaron Judge hits his 62nd and one lucky fan becomes a possible millionare. Tom Brady is served divorce papers, The Philadelphia Eagles are the unlikely 4-0. MLB is in it's playoff mode with the Mets and Braves in a deadlock heat. Join host John Spoulos as we take a laook at the current "State of Affairs" in sports.
The evidence is all around the NFL fans. The annual game in England, games in Mexico City as well as Tokyo. The Euro League? Is this a hint that the NFL has European expansion up it's clever sleeve? How will the move channel the sport? Who wins? Who loses? What will the players think as well as ask for? Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the rammifications of a possible NFL European expansion.
There are those who have been coddled their entire lives and think they have the right to do what they wish because of the title of "Entitlement" Join John Spoulos host as we take a look at the stories that surround these fabled people because of who they are.
Mark Spitz carrer was one for the ages at the Munich Germany Games of 1972, but unravelled as the teroor and murder of the games eclipsed his gold medal steller swimming performance. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look .
There are few athletes who attain such historic numbers in any sports, but #99 for the Yankees is about to eclipse one of sports most sought after records, that of Roger Maris historic 61 home runs on Oct 1st 1961, one more than the GREAT Babe Ruth. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at this moment in history.
While the football team has struggled as well as allegations of corruption, Rutgers University has had some of the best coaches in College sports. Join host John Spoulos as we discuss the school's legacy of coaching greats.
Corruption, passing the buck, disappointment, are all part of college sports. Athletics corruption and debt are the new norm at Universities. It's no longer about the students as it is about getting a foothold on athletics. Host John Spoulos outlines a disturbing report on the athletic manuevering that universities are employing.
Women in general, have always taken a back seat in history. There are modern places today that require women to walk behind their married counterparts. The right to vote in America was only given in 1920 and, women find themselves still below the totem pole in slaries. Join host John Spoulos as we take a look at the discrepencies in sports on the male/ female coaching salary.
With the retirement of Serena Williams, there are those who feel she is a genuine GOAT! But, is she? Join host John Spoulos as we take a look.
Football can trace itself far back in history, but the first real game was at Rutgers University where the Scarlet Knights took on Princeton in a cow pasteur with one hundred or so fans in attendence. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we relive that pivital game between the two schools and how football from that very day and game became what it is today.
We as fans have ALWAYS been able to watch our teams play on network TV over the many decades that television has presented itself as a free idiom. Perhaps, we have become as fans used to the idea that sports will be and always has been free. Now, with Disney, Apple and other broadcasts, the scope and hope of the TV and sports executives, is to get sports on pay TV. Soon and maybe sooner, professional and perhaps college sports will be on a pay per view command just like boxing and wrestling events have been. Join Sports beat host, John Spoulos as we take a look at where the God's of sports want their vision to go.
As the game of football fairly remains the same from it's inception in NFL football history. The "White Football" has become a item of the past. What is it's history and it'splace on football history? Host John Spoulos takes us on that journey.
There was a time in football that one could look forward to the confence with enjoyment. Now however, the typical fan needs a scorecard to regulate what's going on with conferences being shredded to their ultimate core. Join Sports beat host, John Spoulos as we talk and try to make sense of what is happening to college football conferences.
He was an outcast in the NFL. Legendary Clevelend Browns Coach Paul Brown said,"I don't think Lenny can play in the NFL" Then of course, the rest is history culminating to the MVP of Super Bowl IV and then the Hall of Fame. Join host John Spoulos as we honor the legacy of this special player and man.
Of the four major sports, Major League Baseball is by far the worst. Of the thirty teams, over half are non competitive and many are getting worse instead of better. Why is this? Where's the parity? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the major reasons of "America's Pastime" decline.
There is more corruption in college sports that goes without question and is without accoutability. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the NOT so good stories in college sports that the public either doesn't know or care about. It's your tax dollars at the forefront!!.
The ruination as some say is taking place in college football over it's money hungry antics. this switch, that switch from conferences that were alraedy filled with parity and excitement are being taken apary for the might dollar. Greed, deceit, and an instillment of other negative ingrediants are all part fo the ruination. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take al look at college football and it's road to negativity.
There is always banter some negative as to arguments as to who may be the best at the most glamorous position in sports and that being the QB. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss what we think may be the best thirty QB's of the bunch and where they rate.
There are sports figures, then, there are those whose knowledge and talent make them legends. Pete Carril was one of those people who truly revolutionized the sports of college basketball at Princeton University. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss his legacy and what he meant to the sports of college basketball.
There was always athletes who made large amounts of money. Take Babe Ruth's 10,000$ salary in the twenties with the Yankees. Now the salaries are through the stratosphere and with trhat, are the players happy? Are they grateful? are they honest in their feelings on their status? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the subject at hand.
Athletes diets have been talked about for as long as sports have been upon us, yet, the old days of training it was steak and salad for a pregame meal. But wht about our very basic staple on the dinner table that most of us and still many of us still affix to. The grand drink of MILK! Join Sports beat host, John Spoulos as we talk about athletes who drank this beverage by the gallons and swore by it's effects.
There was a time in early football, particularly in the NFL where the forward pass was notonly used but outlawed. How , when it did make it's way to the NFL fore front did it revolutionize thesports and make it into what it has become today? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look out how this once outlawed football proceedure became a staple in the NFL.
The stadiums of the old days of football were wrecks to say the least. The old Polo Grounds, Balboa Stadium, and the like were already decade old by the time the pro teams occupied them. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we outline the worst and best stadiums in pro sports.
The Philadelphia Flyers have been a proud franchise for the fifty five years they have been in existence. Winning back to back Cups in the 70's and, having success in the playoffs over the many years. Lately, the Flyers have been on hard times. This once proud team hasn't made a legitimate approach to the playoffs, and, to add to the fact, were one of the four WORST teams in the NHL last season. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the GM Chuck Fletcher and where and when this team may start making strides to another successful season.
College sports for years have been known to be doing things on the side that are shades of dishonesty. Our friend , Rutgers University is up to their old tricks agin with loans, over zealous accounts, padded credit card acounts and the like. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the financial dealings at Rutgers University in NJ.
There are MANY athletes and non athletes who constantly gather the attention of the public. But in reality, are they really worth the effort of the press and media, or, are these individuals the result of something else? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at aspects of sports figures and what they really are. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Article 9 has been talked of lately as well as in the past. What is it? whom does it pertain to and, what are the effects of such a topic? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we touch on the aspects of Article 9 and its effect in sports. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Porodxtions.
The NBA season has ended and, in unusual fashion, the champions of the league are the Warriors. How and why did this happen? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at this noble franchise.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss the sports news of the day, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There have been an array of former Philadelphia Phillies players who have succumbed to this terrible form of cancer. Why has it happened? Who is to blame? what aare the defenses that might curtail further problems with Phillies players? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at this tregic topic and report on the aforementioned. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational, sports radio as part fof Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss drugs in sports and their effect on those athletes that use them. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of MOuntain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss sports records that NEVER be broken. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports station as part of Mountain Meadow Productions.
Phil Mickjelson is one of the brightest stars in the sport of golf, but an underside to his persona has caused some to look at him again. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at Phil Mickelson Dilemma, truth or fiction. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Colleges around the country are paying players as young as high school to come play for them. Some with million dollar plus offers. The question is, does this ruin sports in general and at what cost? Join Sports beat Radio host John Spoulos as we discuss this problem and how it may become a nightmare for those that created it. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountin Meadow Produxtions.
Sports for the most part has remained the same, but over the years, there have been changes that suppossedly made the sport better. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at what the future of Sports may look like down the road, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There have been an array of tempers in sportd over the years. Sports that is supposed to benefit the spirit of the game between players and teams, yet, what causes the fracas and, how does it affect the youth who watch? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at violence in sports and the rammifications thereof. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss aspects of sports as they happened, Flyers possible changes, NBA Playoffs, the start and hopes of the USFL and the Jackie Robinson tribute, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There is a growing debate on whether prayer in sports belongs. As a first Amendment right, athletes are free to gather together in prayer within these created rights. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss the perameteres of prayer in sports and their ramifications thereof, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join host John Spoulos as we list the best franchises in sports, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are a few well known ICONIC sports franchises in professional sports and some, even in minor league, there are those teams who are recognized. None more so than the Los Angeles Lakers. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at this fabled franchise and the colorful history there upon. Only on Sports beat, Your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions. .
There are two camps of thoughjt. One , that athletes are encouraged to make as much as they can, two, that they are a crew of overpaid prima- donnas that could care less about the fans only greedy employees of a system that garners money at all costs. Which is right? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at both sides as we talk,Are athletes worth their merit? Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the sports zone stories that others don't or won't talk about. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With the advent of yet another MLB season days away, there are a number of new faces on the rosters of MLB teams to hear and know about. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at these new found players and what they will mean to baseball and their perspective teams. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we talk of events in sports of interest as John informs the listeners of interesting sports related subjects that are going on where other stations dismiss. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports stationas part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are plenty of lists of worst players, worst stats etc, but when it comes to owners, is there a list? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the worst owners who put profits over fans and the fans, well they hate them. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With the lockout over,the 2022 season will start in a few days. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the possible outcomes of MLB teams, the standings, the players, teams, and playoff predictions. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Its been over 40 years since the last dribble of the ABA. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we talk in this final part three of the ABA of it's legacy and what the league meant to the game today. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Productions.
The ABA had it's share of GREAT players that graced the courts around the country. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at some of the league's greatest players and their contribution to the ABA. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Few leagues have had the stars and the lasting inpressions of the now defunct ABA. With it's red, white, and blue basketball, to it's three point play, the league came and went, but not befor it's fingerprint on the NBA would leave a lasting tribute to the leagues innovation. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the history of the ABA and whhat it meant to professional sports today. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
While there are many positions in sports that harbor greatness, there are not many that have a guard position in basketball that can make or break a team. Great guards more than probably any other position have permeated basketball since it's inception as a sport. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos, as we take a look at the NBA's greatest guards and their place in NBA history, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
While the center position in the NBA has taken a back seat,there are a new generation of mobile center's in the NBA who can move and play like NBA guards. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we list the GREATEST CENTERS to play the game in the NBA. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as brought to you by Mountain Meadow produxtions.
There are those in sports who are greatly admired, but under the surface, they hold some dark secrets that many fans don't know or, don't care. Join Sports beat Radio host John Spoulos as we discuss the subject and tell the "Real" stories of what happened. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are many layers of half truths and falsehoods in sports. They vary from one sport to another, but, they share the same thread. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the hypocsiry in sports and why it's there. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
After over ninety days of bickering, fan disappointment, and other negatives, baseball is back and ready to go. Are the fans ready? what will happen? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the mitigating factors of the who, what, where, when and why it's happened. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
The free agency market looms around the corner for the NFL. What players are available and , who will be the biggest prize in the NFL market? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at who's out there and what impact they will make on a perspective team. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Jon Sports beat host John Spoulos as we talk to lontime fan George Christian a studen and fan of over 50 years on his views of the NFL and the changes and positives of the league. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
While the premeditated war rages on in the Ukraine with Putin's troops annihilating the Ukrainians, the sports world is lifting it's offense against Russia. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as he outlines the situation and what more may happen. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Even though the season is over, there are teams that are looking to get into playoff mode for next season. Which teams, Who's available, what coat? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at that and other sports stories only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look and discuss the GREATEST athletes in all sports, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at his list of the Greatest Athletes to ever play sports, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
While many power schools are scaling down their athletic budgets, Rutgers University in NJ has been the scope of various investigations, including the Governor and members of the Senate as well. What is the problem? Why is their budget inflated? Who is to blame? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the Rutgers athletic program and discuss it's misgivings. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
While they promote world unity, peace, understanding and all the virtues as white as Lillies, the IOC, better known as the International Olympic Committee is one of the most corrupt, unfriendly dishonest organizations in the world. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos who will outline the IOC dealins throughout numerous Olmpics and how there insistence to a "World Cause" has been anything buy. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With baseball in trouble, football viewership declining and Super bowl watching down, what is and will be the future of sports in America? Has the pandemic which erased sports for many months have a cause and affect? What is the echoing future? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss where sports is and where it is going in our every changing times. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
A recent rash of hecklers have permeated the NBA causing players to point out those in the crowd who belittle them while they play on the court. Of course, heckling is not just prone to the NBA as it feters in all sports. The question is, do fans have the right to display verbally their passions on players? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at heckling and what is being done to situate the problem. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we give our take on the current lawsuit by former Dolphins caoch Brian Flores and what it means to the social issue of racism in sports and it's determination on the current NFL status of hiring practices. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadwo Produxtions.
With the current controversy in womens sports with the advent of transgendered athletes, what is happening to sports in general? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look and discuss the ramifications of the transgendered athlete competing in sports and what alternatives can be applied. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Productions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss the Brian Flores story and its implications, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are many stories that pertain to racism in sports. Why and how does it happen? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look into Racism In Sports . Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With "Big Ben" announcing his retirement from the QB position with the Pittsburgh Steelers and, an array of possible QB changes, what will the teams that are looking for a QB look like to the new season next year? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we break down the possibilities for next season. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
The MLB Hall has stamped it's approval on David Ortz as the lone pick in this years Hall of Fame balloting. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss his entry as well as those who were ommitted and, a review of the NFL playoffs, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
Yesterdays proposals from the players to the owners vying for an end to the lockout that the MLB owners have imposed. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss that and other happenings in sports only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
From the first Super bowl over fifty three years ago, the game remains virtually the same, but yet, it's complexion has changed over the years. A Super bowl fifty three years ago to the now game where it has become iconic to the point where there are those who are trying to establish the Super bowl as a National Holiday! Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at where the NFL might be in the future. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
While the Jets had some success toward the end of the season, there is still plenty of work to fix the problems that seem to be everywhere with this, the youngest team in the NFL. Coach Robert Saleh has his work cut out as the Jets look to fix holes nearly everwhere. Can the club come up with a veteran trade or draft? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we delve into the Jets and their rebuilding only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
College of course, is a place of lets say, higher learning? Maybe so, but with the huge factors of money involved, many colleges are putting the debts and financial burdens on taxpayers. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at Rutgers University and how it's putting the states taxpayers out to dry. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With the usual NFL coaching vacancies, who will end up where? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a prediction look at who may go where in the NFL coaching ranks. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With baseball on the fence in it's lockout, who will be in uniform for both the opening day teams in April. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we make some predictions as to who might be on the field for both teams on opening day. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss the sports stories and more this week on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountaim Meadow Produxtions.
As the season ends for the NY Jets, what parts will be kept and, what parts will go? What decisions for the team that came on to a degree at the end of the season? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the moving and still parts of the season ending NY Jets and their outlook for thext season. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mounatian Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos for an array of stories in sports that you will only here , here on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Produxtions.
There are an array of problems in the NBA to say the least, but none as glaring as the leagues tie to Communist China. Sports is about money and Lord knows professional and college eyes light up when money is waved in front of them. What is happening? Who is Involved? Where does the money go? Pop Goes the Weasel! Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look into the NBA's chumminess with China and where it's going only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative , educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
With the two crappy teams in NY, does anyone really care if they move? There is a move about to sue for the right to move the NJ based teams to NY. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we discuss the newest rift in sports. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Come to a sports bar or family get together and you will always here and argue for the most part not only who were the greatest players from sports, but qyite possibly, who were the greatest coaches. With that in mind, join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look ath sports greatest coaches and what their legacy is and was. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Productions.
With the "Kings Ransom" money players make in today's sports market, there are those who have lost as much or more money than they made playing professionally. Who are these players? Why did they lose? How do and did they survive? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at NFL players who lost fortunes only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountaim Meadow Produxtions.
There are those who feel with the surrent flurry of opt outs that college players no lnger have a passion for the game, that they think more of themselves than their team, that they are in it for the glory for themselves and the selfishness that goes with it. Or, has the current rate of injuries to players enough for the college player to opt out because of injury? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the situation . Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are and were many great names in sports history who are etched on the colorful pages of that endeavor, but then, there are those who's names will live for as long as mankind lives on the planet. Among those legendary names is the "Babe", The Sultan of Swat" or, as we have come to know him, the GREAT Babe Ruth. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at Babe Ruth as soundrel or, hero. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
CTE is a chronic condition particularly those with head trama's in sports. It has been seen in all sports. There have been reports that NFL players have committed suicides as well as murders and crime. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the condition of CTE, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
A man who was at the bottom of the totem pole in football rose to one of the most iconic personalities of the NFL. With his passing, we at Sports beat wanted to tributize his career. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at this iconic personality and his persona. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative , educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
It's that time of the year again when NFL owners assess the plight of their duly appointed coaches. Who will be the next to face the ax? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at who is possibly gone after the NFL season ends. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
When one thinks of hitting a baseball, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams among others come to mind. But history has had as many great and consistent hitting machines throughout the course of the sport. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the twenty five or so who"s hitting made a difference in the sport. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
The GM position is one that is under fire from media, fans, etc. Just take a look at the Giants, Jets, Jags among others. While the coach is the real target of unrest of the media and fans, the GM can have as many negatives. So, should we beat up on the GM for the errors and misgivings of team woes? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the position of General Manager and what happenes. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
When we did our story on the 25 BEST pitchers in MLB< we muffed on naming several OBVIOUS players who's pitching skills were un equalled. With that, we wish to correct the F'D up record and redeem those who are worthy of posting. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There were many great pitchers particularly in the "Negro Leagues" but who were the best of the best in MLB? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the top 25 or so GREATEST pitches to sstep foot on the rubber. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There were many exciting games played in it's over one hundred year history and with that, join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the fifty best games ever played in NFL history. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
The Heisman Trophy stands out as the greatest achievement an athlete can get from a college football career. While there have been many who were totally deserving, Sports beat host John Spoulos outlines the so called "Underachievers" or "duds" who went on to be unspectacular in the NFL. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are many who have graced the lawns of NFL stadiums who have a rightful place among those presented at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but on the other side, there are several who's name grace that great hall who maybe, just maybe shouldn"t be there. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at those players who's Hall presence may not be heralded. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There is cold and then, there is frigid. From the Ice Bowl to many other NFL games, join Sports beat host JOhn Spoulos as we relive five of the most memorable ice breaker games of all time in the NFL. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
We celbrate the great players in sports, but what about those who come up short? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the NFL's worst players form each team. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a duel look at today's topics, first, the best players to play at Notre Dame & the worst players who played in the NFL. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There were many great players who gave their sport some of the most exciting moments their sport could know. On the other side, these same players whose iconic play were some of the worst coaches in sports history. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at these players who coached their way to the unemployment line and the rath of the fans who once cheered them. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
Sports salaris have certainly soared from decades ago and only heading upward. The likes of Joe Namath who shocked the AFL and the sports world with his 400,000$ plus 1965 contract was thought outrageous. Enter the NBA, who scored a hugh positive a few years ago when they signed for TV right for over thirty eight billion dollars, allowing theeir players huge money contracts. With that said, are players more prone to the dollars or, do they "REALLY" care about the game itself for which they play? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the sides for both only on sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Productions.
Most people think that colleges give out scholarships like there is no cause. How many times I've heard mothers on the sidelines of youth sports mention "When Tim gets his scholarship to college" The facts however are the opposite of what many think. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the facts of college scholarships and how they work for the perspective athlete who wishes them. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational,sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With Jalen Hurts the Eagles were suppose to be better than last year now that he has another season seasoned. The Eagles have been up and down this season and are not the favored team in the NFC East. Where are they and what is the plan going forward for this team who only a few years ago, won the Super Bowl. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the mid season grades for the Eagles and where they go from here. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There are MANY who's countenence adorn the walls of the various Hall of Fame s in sports, but do they belong? What makes an athlete special among those special who are there . But what does it REALLY take to get to that legendary status? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at what makes athletes in a special LEGENDARY status. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There was a time when most if not all college coaches dreamed of a position of head coach in the NFL and even NBA. With the salaries paid in a king's ranson, but now, in the current market, there are many college coaches who's salaries are far higher than their NFL counterparts. Who are they? How much do they make? Where is the salary merry go round headed? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the college coach salaries and where, when and why, it's where it is, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat Radio's host John Spoulos as we take a look at one of the NFL's greatest running backs and why his record may not be broken. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
The story from the comissioners office is that Raiders coach John Gruden sent flammatory remarks in an email which were considered racist. What was in the email?Why was it sent? Who found it? What was the outcome? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look into the Gruden affair only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
They were called the foolish club, those eight men who boldly confronted the establisehd NFL taking a huge financial chance to merit the American Football League into an established league. The first game was played on a Friday night not to interfere with the east coasts love of the NY Giants, thus the AFL who after being turned down by many stadiums in the Boston area, found Boston University's Nickerson Field and on that Friday night in Sept, the Bronco's one of the doormat teams in the AFL beat the favored patriots by the score of 13-10.. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we read the original transcript of that fabled game in history, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports readio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With the multi-billion dollar stadiums of today, the NFL was once a humble legue that played in parks roped off for public view. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we llok back at the iconic parks that the NFL once knew that are no longer a part of their fabled history. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
There were the one and four o'clock games that as kids we hurried home for watching with great interest and anticipation of our favorite teams. There were those fabled stadiums like Keezar and Balboa, Nickerson and Jeppessen. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos a s we look back on the stadiums we all grew up with and the stories they tell. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the first time the NFL champiuonship game was played. Only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow productions.
Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the fabled history of the NFL and it's many champions from it's history of over one hundred years. Only on Sports beat Radio, talkin sports, your innovative, educational sports radio station as part of Mountain Meadow produxtions.
The aw shucks demeanor, the wearing of suits when everyone else wears sweats, there are those who say particularly among fans that Peyton is America's sweetheart. The greatest passer of the regular season, Hall of Fame, wealth, notoriety, yet, there are those who know him that expose the negatives. Who's rifgt and, whose wrong. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the Peyton Manning legacy tarnished or shining all, on Sports beat Radio, your ecucational, informational sports radio.
The greatest of all hitters that baseball has ever knew wore the nams and number of Tyrus Cobb who many say may have been the greatest player to wear a MLB uniform. Known for his prowess with a bat, Cobb had a reputation as one of the dirtiest players in the game and a contempt for for those of color. Others however said the opposite. Which is true? Which are false? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the man who was the greatest hitter of all time, Ty Cobb, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meadow Produxtions.
With over budgets, corruption, deals, payoffs, debts, and holding tax payers at bay for years to pay for mis management of the Olympic games, it is now time for the Olympics to have a permanent home. The costs have so sky rocketed that more cities have passed on the Olympics than have accepted. There have even been the issue put on ballads where voters have voted against having the games in their city. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the Olympic shambles and suggest a permanant home for the future of the games and for what it stands for.
Corruption is certainly nothing new.Particularly in sports where an array of corruption has littered the way from individuals, teams, and in many cases, corporations . Take the Olympics, a beacon for the world to get together, have fun in the name of ethics, compete for your country in a safe enviornment, yet, the Olympics and their overseers, the IOC has had one of many allegations of bribery, mafia involvement, corruption at high levels. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the underpinnings of the IOC and a trail of deceit, corruption and Lies, only on Sports beat Radio, Your innovative, educational sports radio as part of Mountain Meaddow Produxtions.
For years, those of us who have seen the Olympic rings on the TV coverage of the Olympics have taken them for the most part for granted. What do the rings mean and what is their history? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the meaning of the Olymic rings , their past history and meaning, all on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports radio all as part of Mountain Meadow Productions.
In our politically correct society, we've come to terms with racial discrimunation. Take the situation with George Floyd and others who have been unjustly murdered within our society, yet, with the whole scenario, we have taken to purge all of what bothers our society today. Down comes our statues of great individuals who are now looked upon with scorn, the re-writing of our history mostly incorrectly, diminishing facts from once were taught in every school book. The purging, so to speak has also taken to our sports teams like Daniel Snyder's Washington Redskins and now, the Cleveland Indians whose name has reigned for a century gives way to the Guardians. What is the story of team name changing and who benefits from the change? Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we take a look at the reasons why teams have changed their names and where it may be headed, only on Sports beat Radio, your innovative, educational sports alternative.
There have been numerous attempts to gather momentum for spring football. Each time, the leagues have either failed, or, mergered with the NFL. Join Sports beat host John Spoulos as we look at the new yet another league that hopes to survive the defubnct list of leagures before it.