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Joel Corry, who worked with Shaq's agent, Leonard Armato, takes us back 30 years ago and shares what led to Shaq's departure to Los Angeles.
From Frisco Texas, UCF AD Terry Mohajir joined Marc Daniels on The Beat of Sports to discuss the state of the conference, the difference in Scott Frost last year to this year, as well as the QB position for UCF.
Richard Hale stops by and talks about the latest going on in the world of sports and law.
Brendan Sorsby made the decision to declare for the NFL Supplemental Draft. Marc explains why we pick and choose what unites us when it comes to legal issues with college athletes and what we can learn from this situation.
53 years. It had been 53 years since the New York Knicks won an NBA Championship. That changed over the weekend and Marc Daniels goes on an all-time rant as he celebrates the championship!
Evan Weston previews the World Cup and shares his thoughts on who he believes have a realistic chance to win the World Cup and what a successful run would be for the United States team.
UCF AD Terry Mohajir spends much of the interview discussing gambling as well as how he needs to maneuver with athletes constantly suing to get around the rules, his thoughts on massive college payrolls, and how he believes Congress could help.
Do social views matter in the grand scheme of sports?? Jaxson Dart is under fire for recent commentary... but does it really matter?! Let us know your opinions...
Larry calls in to discuss a Victor Wembanyama rookie card selling for over $5 million!!
WHAT'S WRONG W/ BASEBALL RIGHT NOW?! Stephen calls in to discuss the current issues, & how they can improve!
Paul Kennedy CALLS IN to talk all things Tampa Bay LIGHTNING here on The Beat of Sports!
Chris Smith, from Vanity Fair, wrote a piece on Lane Kiffin and he joins Marc Daniels on The Beat of Sports and takes us on a deep dive about his conversation with the new LSU coach as well as some other tidbits that did not make his piece..
Are the Rays leaving Tampa for Orlando? Greg Warmoth discusses his sit down with John Morgan and what he believes the future holds for Orlando and Major League Baseball.
The NFL Draft has come and gone. Malachi Lawrence was a first round pick of the Dallas Cowboys, the Dolphins take a guard with their first pick, and Rueben Bain Jr. fell to the Bucs. Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on those picks, which picks he liked, and which were the most head scratching.
Marc brings up some stats regarding G6 players who got drafted and G6 players who transferred to Power 4 schools and got drafted and because of that, explains why the transfer portal works in college athletics.
The NFL Draft is upon us and Cam Mellor discusses everything NFL Draft related including the possibility of UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence going in the first round and what teams make the most sense for him.
Todd Golden to Golden State? Billy Donovan to Orlando? Marc tries to connect the dots in both situations and shares his thoughts on each.
Lead College Football Analyst and NFL PxP broadcaster Charles Davis shares his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft including who he believes the best player is and what NFL comp he has for that player.
A lot has been made about the length of Rueben Bain Jr.'s arm length ahead of the NFL Draft. Can the way he played in college translate to the NFL? Leger Douzable shares his thoughts on that among other major stories surrounding the NFL Draft.
Richard Hale joins The Beat of Sports every Friday to discuss the latest in the world of sports and law.
The Magic season is not yet over as they still have a chance to earn the 8 seed with a win over the Hornets Friday. Philip Rossman-Reich shares his expectations for that game as well as what happened Wednesday night when the Magic lost to the 76ers.
The Magic faced a must-win situation on the final game of the NBA regular season and blew it. They were outscored by 22 in the third quarter as they lost to the Celtics and now will travel to Philly for their play-in game. Marc rants against the Magic, more specifically, their usage of Desmond Bane.
Marc goes on a rant against the Magic for their usage of Desmond Bane in the final game of the NBA regular season, he discusses Rory McIlroy going back-to-back in The Masters, and shares his thoughts on the NBA 65 game rule.
It's been a difficult season for the Magic to say the least. Is criticism fair of the team? Of course. But Marc Daniels has something to say to a certain group of critics.
In 2027, the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to play their home games in Orlando as they renovate their stadium? Could the Tampa Bay Bucs find themselves also playing in Orlando should they renovate their stadium in 2028? Marc Daniels explains.
We are about three weeks away from the NFL Draft. The Raiders are expected to take Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1. How soon could we see him starting an NFL game? Mike Tuck asks Cam Mellor that and many other draft questions.
2026 is about to turn to April. The NFL is talking about getting replacement officials ready for the upcoming season. Is there cause for concern or is just this part of negotiations? Marc and CV discuss and debate.
Matt Hayes caught up with new Baylor QB DJ Lagway and Lagway talked about his time at Florida and how, in his brief time at Baylor, he's already building chemistry with his new teammates. Marc discusses the article and explains why Lagway and Florida are to blame for Lagway's failed stint with the Gators.
The Team USA Flag Football team had no issues flexing their muscles against the NFL stars over the weekend. What was that experience like? What message does Team USA want the world to know? Velton Brown Jr., a WR/DB for Team USA shares his thoughts.
UCF made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. However, they did fall to UCLA in the opening round. What does this mean for the future of head coach Johnny Dawkins? Matt Murschel explains.
The Magic are currently on a two game losing streak and in a tight playoff race with 14 games to go. Philp Rossman Reich discusses this stretch run for the Magic and whether injuries, once again, will define the Magic season.
UCF is looking for their second ever NCAA Tournament win. What do they do well and what do they need to do to pull off the upset of UCLA? Former UCF player and ESPN and CBS college basketball analyst BJ Taylor explains.
Tuck and CV discuss the NFL tossing around the idea of playing a game the day before Thanksgiving. Is it a necessity or is it starting to get to be too much from the two days a week the NFL used to play?
Mark DeRosa was an MLB player for 16 years. He retired back in 2013. What has he been up to since then? How did he become the Manager of Team USA? Jake Kring-Schreifels explains.
It's official. The Dolphins have cut QB Tua Tagovailoa and will take on an NFL-record $99.2 million in dead money against the salary cap. Marc believed that this was going to be the move that the Dolphins made but CV still questions what the team is doing.
The NFL Combine has come and gone. The NFL Draft is right around the corner after free agency. Who helped himself the most at the Combine? We have Cam Mellor on to share his thoughts.
Do you think that the software program that NFL teams use for their playbooks is something intricate? It's not as fancy as you'd think. Jacob Feldman explains the software that NFL teams are using today for their playbooks.
Luka Doncic already had a reputation for complaining to the refs. It seems now that he's gotten even worse as he was complaining while shooting free throws during Tuesday night's game against the Pelicans. Keith Smith shares his thoughts on what the NBA could do to try and limit the complaining.
Marc shares his thoughts on the growing frustration between Paolo Banchero and Jamahl Mosley, the Gators opened up spring practice, On the Marc / Off the Marc, and visits from Matt Murschel (College Sports) and Jacob Feldman (Sportico)
Richard Hale joins the show and takes us on a deep dive for the latest in the world of sports and law.
The NFL Combine is here and some guys are working out and doing drills while others aren't. Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on the top prospects, what his thoughts are on some of the prospects not working out, and much more.
It's a new world in college football where colleges are paying athletes. We are also seeing a lot of lawsuits and multi-year deals that are not being followed. Do these deals actually matter? Ben Portnoy takes us on a deep dive with these college deals.
Keith Smith talks all things NBA on his Wednesday segment including comments made by Mark Cuban regarding tanking in the NBA, his thoughts to the All-Star weekend, and what the focus is for the Magic for the rest of the season.
Mike Evans is set to hit the free agent market. He turns 33 in August and is coming off an injury-shortened season that also saw his streak of 1,000 yard receiving seasons come to an end. Does he call it quits? Go to another team? Re-sign? Greg Auman discusses the major NFL stories.
Marc shares his thoughts on how a lack of rivalries could be hurting sports like Major League Baseball and the NBA but also points out that given everything online and the amount of games played in both sports, that maybe overexposure could also play a factor in not keeping fans.
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks just won Super Bowl LX in San Francisco. It was put out there that Darnold actually had to pay more in taxes than what he made for the game. Robert Raiola breaks it all down.
Kansas upset of No. 1 Arizona Monday night. One player who did not play was Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Marc and CV get into a spirited debate over the amount of games Peterson has played and how he's treated while waiting to make the jump to the pros.
The Jazz had a big lead on the Magic over the weekend before pulling some players and then ultimately losing the game. Is there a fix? What can be done to prevent teams from tanking? Marc and Tuck discuss.
Richard Hale discusses the latest in sports and law with the main focus today being the lawsuits going on right now regarding eligibility.
The Seahawks and Patriots will square off in Super Bowl 60 on Sunday. What is the week leading up to the Super Bowl like? How long does it take for the nerves to calm down? We get an insight to everything from Mike Gruttadauria, a Super Bowl winning lineman with the Rams.
Florida State reported an athletics-related debt of $437 million in 2025. What exactly does it mean? How did the debt grow to be that large? How long will it take to pay off? Daniel Libit (Sportico) breaks it all down.
The NBA trade deadline is Thursday. Keith Smith shares his thoughts on the major trades that have happened throughout the NBA as well as any potential moves that the Magic could make to try and improve the team this season.
Are there rules in college football, and if so, who enforces them? Matt Baker explains who's in charge of enforcing rules as well as what the College Sports Commission is and what their role is in enforcing the rules.
Now former Duke QB Darian Mensah is transferring to Miami but it was not as easy that. Mensah had an agreement to go back to Duke, decided against it, was taken to court by Duke, before the two settled. Scott Schneider explains what Duke is getting back after the settlement.
Gary Myers is an NFL Hall of Fame voter and he explains what the voting process is like, what the Bill Belichick discussion was like, and whether Robert Kraft had any sort of influence on whether Belichick gets in or not.
All the Super Bowls and all the wins to his name, yet Bill Belichick will not be a first ballot Hall of Famer. Marc shares his thoughts as to why he was snubbed.
The ACC released their football schedule on Monday and Marc points out that both teams have multiple games that are not on Saturday. He explains how media deals and TV money are impacting the college football schedules.
Paolo Banchero is struggling this season. Desmond Bane is shooting a career worst from 3. Jamahl Mosley is under heavy criticism. The team has lost 3 in a row and are currently 8th in the East. What's wrong with the Magic? Philip Rossman-Reich explains.
The AFC and NFC Championship games were played on Sunday and now the Super Bowl is set as the Patriots will take on the Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl 49. How did we get here? Leger Douzable recaps Championship weekend.
Adrian Heath was the first manager of Orlando City SC back in 2015. He then went on to coach in Minnesota before taking some time off. What happened after that was extremely scary. Paul Tenorio shares the chilling story.
Cam Mellor recaps the National Championship game and starts looking ahead at the upcoming NFL Draft and which prospects we should be on the lookout for including what he sees in players from both Indiana and Miami.
Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Darin Slack had a chance to work with Mendoza as a 6th grader and he shares his thoughts on how Mendoza has grown as a player and how his game translates to the NFL.
We had some controversial calls in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs and in both instances, the game moved on rather quickly without much review from the officials. Marc and CV share their thoughts on what happened in the Broncos/Bills game as well as the Rams/Bears game.
Richard Hale joins Marc Daniels to discuss the latest going on in the world of sports and law.
The college athletics landscape is the wild west. There's absolutely no rules. Marc makes a comparison between the leaders in college football and politics to explain why college athletics continues to be broken.
Marc played a clip of the new Notre Dame documentary that shows the team missing out on the CFB Playoff and then deciding that they want to skip the bowl game. What kind of message is that sending? He and CV share their thoughts.
Richard Hale talks about the latest involving sports and law including the latest with Washington QB Demond Williams and whether Disney is becoming too powerful in the TV space.
Josh Robbins reacts to the news of Trae Young being traded to the Wizards as well as what's going on right now with the struggling Orlando Magic.
While you will be able to finish out this season being able to watch Orlando Magic games on FanDuel TV, the future of the network is in jeopardy. How will you be able to watch Magic games (as well as other teams) after this season? Eric Fisher explains the situation.
Will we see a CBA in college athletics? If so, how soon could we potentially see it? David Ridpath shares his thoughts on that as well as how college athletes could be helped when it comes to academics.
We are down to four teams remaining in the College Football Playoff. Oregon will take on Indiana while Miami will play Ole Miss with the winners playing against each other for the National Championship. Matt Murschel previews both games.
The Miami Hurricanes will play Texas A&M in the first round of the CFB Playoff. Joe Zagacki previews the matchup and talks about how the final rankings that included the Notre Dame/Miami debate.
The Bucs looked to be one of the best teams, not just in the NFC South, but in the NFC. Now, at 7-7, they are tied with the Panthers for the division lead with three games to go. Have injuries caught up to them? TJ Rives explains what's going on in Tampa.
So much is happening in the world of college football. Notre Dame left out of the playoff, controversy at Michigan, Lane Kiffin watch, and so much more. Michael McCarthy explains why the product on the field is still as strong as ever despite all the off-field controversy.
The NBA Cup is its third year of existence. How is it being perceived by NBA players? Keith Smith shares his thoughts on that as well as how the Magic have played without all their superstars and whether Ja Morant or Giannis is more tradeable.
Miami made the 12-team College Football Playoff while Notre Dame was left out. The ACC was making a push for the Hurricanes to make it in and ND AD Pete Bevacqua went on the Dan Patrick Show and ripped the conference. Is he overreacting? Matt Murschel shares his thoughts.
Conference Champions were crowned this weekend but in today's world of college football, how much these championship games matter? Tony Barnhart speaks on that, the college football calendar, Lane Kiffin, and much more!
UCF Head Coach Scott Frost was asked about the current state of college football and he called it "broken". Is he right? Marc Daniels addressed Coach Frost's comments.
Former NFL Scout Daniel Kelly joins The Beat of Sports to take a more in-depth look at some of the NFL QBs including the differences between Sheduer Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, the ups and downs of Tua and Trevor Lawrence, and a look ahead to next year's QB class.
Marc has long explained that the college football calendar needs to be fixed. There should be no reason that coaches and players are negotiating for the next year during season. Mike DeCourcy explains how the calendar can be fixed.
Matt Murschel makes his weekly visit to talk everything college football including Scott Frost prepping for a roster build for next season, Lane Kiffin joining LSU, and the uncomfortable position Mike Norvell is in at Florida State.
The Lane Kiffin story did not take a break during the Thanksgiving holiday as he has accepted the LSU head coaching position while Ole Miss is trying to make the CFB Playoff. Marc goes a rant regarding everything about this story, including the coverage of it and the CFB calendar.
Getting caught up with the latest happenings in the world of sports and law with Richard Hale.
Marc talks about the Warriors/Heat game Wednesday night and explains why it was an embarrassment for the NBA.
What's the perfect CFB Playoff Rankings system? Why is Ole Miss in this situation with Lane Kiffin? Danny Kannell talks everything college football related with Marc Daniels.
Ole Miss set a date of November 28th for Lane Kiffin to decide whether he's going to stay or take another job. Marc tries to sort through everything and figure out which way Kiffin is leaning and questions whether Ole Miss will follow through with their self-imposed deadline.
Marc makes the case that this has been a wasted season for Travis Hunter after he was shut down for the season, he and CV discuss the Pat Narduzzi comments about the Notre Dame game, and visits from Keith Smith (NBA), Asher Feldman (CFB Playoff Rankings), Alex Schiffer (College Basketball) and Christy Martin (Movie).
Marc talks about the firing of Brian Daboll in New York and the lawsuit against LSU by Brian Kelly, On the Marc / Off the Marc, and visits from Jon Santucci (HS Football), Brendan Suhr (Basketball), and Matt Murschel (College Football).
The Magic have gone through some struggles early on this season and players have showed some frustration. Is that anything for fans to be concerned about? Keith Smith talks about how the Magic are maneuvering through the early season struggles.
Marc talks about the firing of Brian Daboll in New York and the lawsuit against LSU by Brian Kelly, On the Marc / Off the Marc, and visits from Jon Santucci (HS Football), Brendan Suhr (Basketball), and Matt Murschel (College Football).
A Tuesday staple on The Beat of Sports. Is CV On the Marc or Off the Marc on a number of topics including Brian Daboll setting off a domino effect, are the Dolphins turning things around, and if Pat Narduzzi sending the wrong message.
This year has not gone as expected for the Florida Gators. They fired head coach Billy Napier and sit at 3-5 on the season after losing to Georgia this past weekend. What does DJ Lagway do after the season? Cam Mellor believes Lagway will be playing elsewhere next season.
Marc talks about the NFL trade deadline, the Magic struggling on the road in front of a national audience, and visits from Keith Smith (NBA) and Rick Chryst (College Football).
It is hard to survive in today's world of college football if you don't have enough money to pay players. Former Mac Conference Commissioner Rick Chryst explains why G6 schools are now like a feeder system to the P4 schools.
The Magic played at a very slow pace last year and the defense was one of the best in the league. This year, the pace is quicker on offense, and in turn, the defense has taken a step back. Keith Smith suggests that the defense will figure it out and "round into form."
In a thriller, UCF was able to upset Alabama 25 years ago today by a final score of 40-38 in a game referred to as "The Kick". Head coach of that team, Mike Kruzcek, takes us back to that day and that game.
Mike Norvell improved his record at Florida State his first four years before completely falling off last year and has lost four in a row this year after starting out 3-0. Can Norvell survive another losing season while keeping his message the same? Brendan Sonnone explains.
We saw Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier get arrested earlier this week. Richard Hale explains the law side of things.
The Magic beat the Heat to open up their season. How did Desmond Bane fit in with team? Philip Rossman-Reich shares his thoughts on the game, Desmond Bane's fit with the team, and his thoughts on the latest arrests of NBA players and a coach involved with gambling.
The NBA season opened up with a doubleheader on Tuesday night with a majority of the league tipping off Wednesday night. Keith Smith explains who he believes the best/deepest team in the East is and what a realistic season for Desmond Bane is for the Magic.
Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones are new additions to the Magic and they both significantly help the three-point shooting. Joshua Robbins explains how they help the Magic improve this season.
The NBA season is right around the corner. How can the Magic, as a team, take a step forward? Keith Smith explains that as well as everything else NBA related.
UCF is in a three game losing streak as is FSU. Florida had a nice win over Texas but then got smacked around last week and the Billy Napier questions are as loud as ever. What is the feeling like inside each locker room? Matt Muschel explains.
James Franklin is out at Penn St. and is still owed more than $49 million, only trailing Jimbo Fisher's $76 million for largest buyouts in college football history. Marc explains the stupidity that continues to happen when college programs give out these large, fully guaranteed contracts.
Richard Hale shares his thoughts and gives updates on the latest happenings in the world of sports and law including what's going on with Mark Sanchez, the latest with the Fernando Tatis Jr. lawsuit, and a fan wanting to sue LeBron James over his ad.
How are kickers able to hit 60+ yard field goals with ease? What's changed in the game today? Dan Lundy explains what the K-Ball is and what role that and technology have played in the NFL today and how it impacts the kicking game.
The UFL is coming to Orlando! What will it take to make spring football work here? James Larsen shares his thoughts on that as well as explains who Mike Repole is and what he's bringing to the UFL.
Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on last week's matchups as well as previews the upcoming games including the Florida/Texas matchup and how Florida could potentially pull off the upset.
The Yankees lost 3-1 to the Red Sox to open up their Wild Card series. Max Fried allowed one run in 6 and 1/3 innings before getting pulled. Marc, not being happy, goes on a rant regarding analytics.
Florida State was riding high before tripping up last Friday against Virginia. Next up on the schedule is a rivalry game with Miami. Danny Kanell explains why FSU's loss last week adds more juice to the game this week.
The end of the 2024 season led many Gators fans to have high expectations for this season. After a 55-0 season opening win, the Gators have lost three straight and have looked terrible on offense. How is Gator Nation feeling heading into their game against Texas? Buddy Martin answers that question.
The start of the NBA preseason is just over a week away and training camps are now open! Keith Smith goes around the NBA and shares his thoughts on the outlook for the Magic as well as a team he isn't as high on as other people are and more!
Is it time for Florida to bench DJ Lagway? Is Friday a trap game for Florida State? Marc answers those topics and more on this edition of On the Marc / Off the Marc.
Adam Lichtenstein covers the Canes for the Sun Sentinel and he previews the upcoming matchup between the Canes and Gators.
Baker Mayfield has turned his career around with the Bucs. What's attributed to his turnaround? How is he embraced in Tampa? TJ Rives shares his thoughts.
Coming off the momentum that the Gators had built up last year with DJ Lagway, Marc shares a theory he has regarding the way the Gators have handled him this offseason.
The Gators and Canes play this weekend, perhaps for the last time, at least for a long time. Pat Dooley talks about the future of this series as well as the struggles of the Gators and the future of Billy Napier.
What a weekend in the world of football! Game-winning field goals, a bunch of one possession games, and injury concerns in Texas and Florida. Pat O'Hara breaks it all down.
Richard Hale, live in studio, discusses the latest in sports law including more developments on the Kawhi Leonard situation, a woman involved in a fan fight at the Texans/Rams game wanting to sue, and if we could see a legal battle involving prop bets.
Cam Mellor joined The Beat of Sports for his weekly segment and recapped last week's action in college football, including the Gators last second loss to USF, looks ahead to next week, and shares his thoughts about the health of DJ Lagway and Arch Manning.
How hot is Billy Napier's seat after the Gators loss to USF over the weekend? Who could potentially be a replacement? Matt Baker shares his thoughts on that as well as what's gone right for USF this season.
The Vikings came back and beat the Bears on Monday Night Football and Marc went on a rant against all the talking heads who posted ridiculously hot takes about JJ McCarthy after one half of football.
The Dolphins opened up their season with a 33-8 loss to the Colts. Pat O'Hara explains why Dolphins fans should be concerned.
Richard Hale shares his thoughts on the Steve Ballmer/Kawhi Leonard situation, talks about the latest lawsuit from a group of college players regarding the redshirt rule and if players can just sue whenever they don't like a rule, and if tribal law could overrule your right to a jury trial.
Joining the Beat of Sports for his weekly segment, Cam Mellor shares takeaways from all the major week one games in college football and looks ahead to week two.
Could the L.A. Clippers be trying to circumvent the salary cap? Keith Smith explains what Pablo Torre is reporting regarding Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and a tree service company.
Week 1 of college football is in the books. How would Marc Daniels rank the top 5 teams in the country after what we saw?
We talk the latest sports law news with Richard Hale including the latest involving Malik Beasley, the Enhanced Games filing a lawsuit going after sports agencies, and a couple Suns minority owners filing a lawsuit against Matt Ishbia to get the books open.
Former Seminole Keith Jones talks about the fallout from last season, the arrivals of Gus Malzahn and Tommy Castellanos, and what has to go right for Florida State to upset Alabama on Saturday.
NFL analyst, Charles Davis, talks NFL as he gets set to move to the college football broadcast booth next season. Is he a believer in Baker and the Bucs? Does he trust Tua and Tyreek? Will Micah play week 1? He answers those questions and more!
What has made the NFL decide to use this new technology now? How will it impact the future of the NFL? Jacob Feldman gives us the insight to the technology that the NFL will be implementing into the game to help speed it up as well as be more accurate with calls on the field.
Matt Murschel talks about UCF naming Cam Fancher as the starter, what expectations should be for the Knights with a rebuilt roster when they play Jacksonville State, and previews the game Thursday night.
A lot has been made with the Browns final preseason game as many feel that the Browns set up Dillon Gabriel for success while at the same time setting up Shedeur Sanders to fail. Former NFL QB and assistant coach Pat O'Hara adds his two cents on the matter.
Richard Hale talks about the most current events in sports law including Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern coming to an agreement over a wrongful termination suit, similar lawsuits involving college football players in West Virginia and LA with two different outcomes, and another potential suit involving gambling.
ESPN's Andrea Adelson sat down with Gators QB DJ Lagway and she details some of her conversation with him. Some of the topics of conversation include Lagway's relationship with Billy Napier, his health and the challenge to stay healthy, and his rise to stardom and how he's handling it.
Rob Manfred, talking at the Little League Classic, discussed the future of Major League Baseball which includes expansion, and with that expansion, could lead to realignment. John Denton discusses the future of MLB as well as the future of the Rays.
Former NFL player and UCF Knight Leger Douzable discusses the major stories around the NFL including three players wanting new deals, a current UCF Knight in the NFL who could win Rookie of the Year this year, and a few under-the-radar teams he's looking at.
Florida opens the season against Long Island on August 30th. DJ Lagway, while taking team repetitions for the first time since hurting his calf in July, was still wearing a noncontact jersey. Should fans be concerned? Matt Murschel explains.
Richard Hale discusses the latest sports law stories including two former coaches with lawsuits against the NFL and Shohei Ohtani and his agent getting sued over a real estate project in Hawaii
CV debuts a new segment on the show with Mike Tuck in for Marc Daniels. Dak Prescott's statement to Rams owner Stan Kroenke, Cam Little's 70-yard field goal, and Shedeur Sanders' TD celebration...are they worth a second thought (big deal), or are they afterthoughts (no big deal)?
Richard Hale discusses the latest in Sports Law including a battle over a nickname in Utah, a Title IX lawsuit against Stephen F. Austin over sports cuts and loss of scholarships, and a horse track looking to keep their slots open without running live horses 12 months per year
Agent Leigh Steinberg has dealt with Jerry Jones before. He explains what it's like to hit the negotiating table across from Jerry and how Jerry wants the world to know he's the power behind the Dallas Cowboys.
While Brett McMurphy explains that a national champion this year could come from any of the top seven preseason teams (Texas, Ohio St., Penn St., Georgia, Notre Dame, Clemson, and Oregon), he points out that, historically, the No. 1 ranked team doesn't win the National Championship.
UCF opens up against Jacksonville State on August 28th, just over three weeks away. The Knights QB race is still open between Jacurri Brown, Tayven Jackson, and Cam Cam Fancher. Matt Murschel shares the latest on the situation.
The Jerry Jones/Micah Parsons standoff continues as Micah has now requested a trade. Marc and CV share their thoughts on the (unnecessary) showdown between owner and player.
Richard Hale discusses the latest in sports law including a non-sports story with the Astronomer CEO trying to sue Coldplay, Gilbert Arenas getting arrested, and a Chargers fan suing the team for them playing one of their home games in Brazil
DJ Lagway has dealt with numerous injuries with the latest one landing him in a walking boot. Is it time to consider him "injury prone"? Cam Mellor explains.
Connor O'Gara explains why he believes last year for Florida State was not a one-off and why he is not a believer in Gus Malzahn as the offensive coordinator.
We know about transfers in college football but it has made its way down to the high school level. How did we get to this point and what schools have benefitted most and been hurt the most by transfers? Chris Hays breaks it all down.
Fall camp is underway for UCF and Matt Murschel explains a difference he sees in Scott Frost and how the last eight years has changed Frost's perspective and he's become a more reflective type of coach who doesn't focus on the negativity.
With FSU's schedule, what is a realistic win total for the Noles? How will Carson Beck fare in Miami and will their defense show improvements? Could SMU make it back to the playoff? Cam Mellor talks everything ACC football.
The NFL is now 42 days away. CV throws Tuck some questions to preview the upcoming season. Will Baker Mayfield throw for 15+ INTs again or will Lamar Jackson throw fewer than 5 INTs? Tuck makes his choice on that and more.
The ACC is not the dominant conference it used to be. Matt Murschel explains why he believes they are currently in a transition period as they try to avoid falling further behind the SEC and Big 10.
Richard Hale talks about the major sports law stories including DraftKings settling a few lawsuits, a fan lawsuit against an NFL player's brother, and Rashee Rice reaching an agreement in his case.
Sam Khan partnered up with Antonio Morales to rank all 136 college football quarterbacks and separated them by tiers. Sam explains what made him come up with the list and how they came up with their rankings.
Pro Football Network ranked their top 100 players ahead of the 2025 season and Jared Verse came in at No. 9. Their rankings go beyond the typical stats and Cam Mellor explains why guys like Verse has set themselves up for long-term success.
Today is July 16th which means the NFL season opener is 50 days away. Where will RJ Harvey finish in terms of rushing yards? Will Mike Evans continue his streak of consecutive 1,000 yard receiving seasons? Marc shares some of his predictions.
In today's salary cap and pay-for-play world in college football, will we see that impact the salaries of coaches? Do Athletic Directors pay coaches more because they don't want to appear near the bottom of a graphic of the highest paid coaches? Noah Henderson talks coaching salaries.
Cal Raleigh won the Home Run Derby Monday night and the All-Star game is Tuesday night. Former UCF baseball player Stephen Branca talks about the impact that players opting out of the All-Star game has on the sport.
MARC TALKS ABOUT ONE OF THE TOP ALL-STAR MOMENTS, 55 YEARS TODAY! IS THE FUTURE OF THE ALL-STAR GAME IN JEOPARTY?
DAVID MCKENZIE CALLS IN TO DISCUSS PRIVATE EQUITY & ITS AFFECT ON PLAYER COMPOSITION, QUALITY, ETC
TIM BAGHURST CALLS IN TO DISCUSS WHY: - 1-IN-5 COACHES ARE NEW - FLORIDA HAS LOWER STIPENDS VERSUS OTHER STATES -MAINTAINING COACH STANDARDS CAN BE DIFFICULT
Richard Hale discusses the latest in Sports Law including the Big Beautiful Bill impacting gambling, Leonard Hamilton's NIL case, and Nick Tarnasky potential self-defense case.
Scott Frost is getting a lot of heat for comments he made in reference to his previous college coaching job. Marc makes the point that no matter what Coach Frost said, fans were still not going to be happy with him because of how his tenure in Nebraska went.
The Magic added Tyus Jones but could still be looking to make some moves, Milwaukee stunned the NBA world by releasing Damian Lillard and then signing Myles Turner. Keith Smith sorts out all the craziness of NBA free agency.
The show gets some big news regarding SGA, Damian Lillard, and Myles Turner, On the Marc / Off the Marc, and visits from Philip Rossman-Reich (Magic), Brendan Suhr (NBA), and Matt Murschel (College Football).
The Magic signed Tyus Jones to a one-year deal but because they are over the salary cap, they had to use the non-taxpayer mid-level exception. What does doing this mean and how does it impact their moves going forward? Philip Rossman-Reich explains.
Yossi Gozlan is an NBA Salary Cap Analyst and he breaks down what the aprons mean as well as what moves the Magic can still make with their limited cap space.
Marc and CV discuss the LeBron James saga. He opted into his deal with the Lakers but will he finish his career in LA or could he head back east?
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly segment and shares his thoughts on Jase Richardson, who he thinks the steal of the NBA Draft is, and his thoughts on how Ace Bailey and his team have handled this whole process.
Richard Hale discusses the latest stories in sports law including why MLB is not naming the person who was talking about Ketel Marte's mom, his thoughts on the Wisconsin/Miami tampering lawsuit, and Fernando Tatis Jr's suit against Big League Advance (BLA).
It's never too early to look ahead at next year's draft but is it possible that we are already looking to the 2027 NFL Draft and declaring it greater than the 2026 NFL Draft? Cam Mellor explains.
Keith Smith shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals, why we are seeing more Achilles injuries, some of the big NBA trades, and what to expect in Wednesday night's first round of the Draft.
Florida State begins their 2025 season at home with a game against Alabama. Thomas Castellanos, who transferred from Boston College, made a few remarks that raised some eyebrows regarding the Alabama game, his time at BC, and his abilities on the field.
Does the transfer portal really matter? Marc explains why it doesn't as Wisconsin is suing Miami for tampering with a football transfer.
Kevin Durant is now on his 5th team after the Suns traded him to the Rockets. Marc and CV take a look at Durant's career and question how he is viewed.
Richard Hale discusses the latest in the world of sports law including a wrestling cameraman suing for a wrestler going off script and the cameraman getting hurt, a former Kansas City Chiefs employee suing the team for racial discrimination.
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of being sold for $1.7 billion. Kurt Badenhausen shares details of the potential deal and how this situation with the Rays impacts MLB's future plans of expansion.
Members of the Orlando Dreamers group had a chance to talk to the tourism leaders on I Drive Monday. JC Carnahan shares his thoughts on the meeting and explains why Orlando could be at the mercy of what happens to the Rays.
The Magic are not a good shooting team, that's no secret. Desmond Bane will certainly help from that aspect but how will he help Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner specifically? Michael Pina of The Ringer explains.
Desmond Bane is now a member of the Orlando Magic after the team dealt away four first-round picks, a pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies. What kind of player are they getting? Josh Robbins shares his thoughts on the deal.
Mike O'Donnell talks about some of the major tweaks for the upcoming college basketball season. In addition, he shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals and just how important Game 4 is for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Zakai Zeigler was a fifth season of college basketball by a judge. Richard Hale discusses this as well as the other major sports law stories going on including one gambling site getting sued over a customer thinking a golf tournament was going to be cut short and making a wager on the those results.
Thomas Castellanos transferred from Boston College to Florida State. How will new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn use him? Cam Mellor explains why he is interested in that as well as how the growth of 7-on-7 camps have contributed to the over-evaluation of WRs and DBs.
The NBA Finals are tied at 1-1 with Game 3 Wednesday night. Tyrese Haliburton did hit the game-winning shot in Game 1 but has struggled overall in the series. Keith Smith explains why he is the key for the Pacers if they want to have a chance to win their first NBA Championship.
FBC Mortgage Stadium will no longer be the name of UCF's stadium. Matt Murschel talks about the new name and shares the latest regarding the renovations around UCF.
First round, Semi-Finals, Eastern Conference Finals, and now the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton has hit a shot to either win the game or send it to overtime in each round of the playoffs. Mike O'Donnell talks about the shot and the clutch ability of Haliburton.
A high school federation in California is getting sued by a Boise State freshman, a Texas NIL law, and years of eligibility getting challenged. A lot going on off the field and we have Sam Ehrlich to break it all down.
Dionne Koller discusses her new book, "More Than Play" and how the specialization in youth sports is leading to more injuries, the lack of certified coaches in youth sports, and much more.
The Knicks made the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau after five years with the team. Why was he fired and what's a realistic list of names to potentially replace Thibs? Keith Smith shares his thoughts.
Players hit doubles and have to dance, pitchers going above and beyond with their stare downs after a strikeout, coaches yelling slurs at players. Emotion is one thing but it's getting to be over the top in college baseball. Stephen Branca shares his thoughts.
Tyreek Hill was asked about being a captain in 2025 for the Dolphins and Marc questions why people think Hill will change given his history of off-field issues that happened as recent as 5 weeks ago.
Cam Mellor explains the fine line NFL teams walk as they look to bring in a college running back. Do they want a guy with a ton of college carries may not have a lot left for their pro career? Or do they look at a guy who's had a few less carries, and therefore, may have a longer pro career?
We take a look back at how fantasy football started, who started it, and an in-depth look at who Justin Herzig is and how he's made so much money playing fantasy football.
Marc shares his disappointment with the Knicks falling down 3-1 to the Pacers, some of what Scott Frost talked about with the Orlando Touchdown Club, and visits from Keith Smith (NBA), David McKenzie (Bill Belichick/ACC), and David Hill (Fantasy Football).
If the Knicks win the title, would this be the greatest NBA title run in history? Should Paul Skenes force his way out of Pittsburgh? Just a couple of the topics in this week's On the Marc / Off the Marc segment.
Aaron Rodgers spoke at an event over the weekend and was asked about his playing future. He quickly turned down the possibility of playing for the Saints. So what does the future hold for Rodgers?
Brock Purdy has a new deal in San Francisco. Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on the contract as well as his thoughts on Purdy overall as a QB and why he is the "ideal system quarterback."
Nick Saban is on the cusp of becoming a billionaire. How? Chase Peterson-Withorn explains how Saban's wealth has grown outside of football.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took 14 free throws in Game 1. He's been criticized for flopping. Keith Smith explains the art of foul drawing.
Marc discusses the body language of Juan Soto and the lack of effort that he's displayed recently and he questions whether Soto regrets leaving the Yankees for the Mets.
Marc and CV discuss Brock Purdy's new contract and why his is unique based on the amount of games played by Purdy as well as some NFL votes coming up.
A man is suing the NFL for $100 million over Shedeur Sanders falling in the NFL Draft. Does he have a case? Richard Hale discusses this case among a few others in the sports world is this week's sports law segment.
Julian Hill is entering his third year in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. His path to the NFL was a difficult one. Tyler Dunne shares the story of Julian Hill and all the obstacles he overcame to finally make it to the NFL.
We finally have the full NFL schedule. Cam Mellor talks about which team benefits from the most weather friendly schedule, which team is most unhappy with their travels, when we could see Jaxson Dart starting for the Giants, and much more.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose (among others) off the "permanently ineligible list" which means he is eligible for the Hall of Fame. How will Rose be viewed by the committee voting on him? Marc asks Kostya Kennedy his thoughts.
The Marlins aren't good and the Rays, even when good, don't sell tickets. Would this challenge pose an issue for the possibility of Orlando getting a baseball team? Pat Clarke shares his thoughts.
The Cleveland Browns used a third round pick on Dillon Gabriel just to turn around in the fifth round and take Shedeur Sanders. Will Gabriel get a fair shot given the media attention being paid to Sheduer? Matt Murschel shares his thoughts.
As we await the diagnosis of Jayson Tatum's injury, what does it mean for Boston as well as the rest of the league? The Celtics were already talking about making some changes and now it seems certain things in Boston will look different. Keith Smith explains.
How has Brett Yormark done through his first few years as commissioner of the Big 12? What are some of his criticisms? How can the conference change its perception after losing Texas and Oklahoma? Justin Williams explains.
Richard Hale discusses the latest in sports law including the homewrecker law involving Steve Smith Sr., Clemson wanting to keep what they're paying players a secret, and thoughts on the sports broadcasting act.
AJ Perez talks about the upcoming Brett Favre documentary and shares what it's about as well as how it came to be.
Home teams are 0-5 in the conference semis in the NBA. How have the road teams been able to pull it off? Keith Smith explains each series.
Should college players have the ability to wear retired numbers in the NFL? Would LeBron James owe it to fans to play every road game? Marc tells CV whether he's On the Marc / Off the Marc.
UNLV hired Dan Mullen to be the head coach of their football team. Why did UNLV choose Mullen? Does he have any regrets with how things went at Florida? Chris Kamrani of The Athletic discusses all that and more.
Richard Hale discusses the major sports law cases including whether Bill Belichick has any sort of case against CBS and if Arkansas has a case to get their money back from Madden Iamaleava.
Bill Belichick joined CBS Sunday Morning to promote his new book and the interview did not go the way you would think. Michael McCarthy shares his thoughts on the interview as well as what we are seeing with today's version of Bill Belichick.
The Bucs surprised some people by taking Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka in the first round. Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on how he will fit in with the Tampa offense and also explains why he loves what they did in day two of the NFL Draft.
The dream is alive. The individuals that are trying to bring baseball to Orlando have been named. What's next? What challenges do they still face? Ryan Gillespie shares his insight.
The Magic lost their first round playoff series to the Boston Celtics. Shooting was once again an issue in the series for the Magic. With the offseason now here, what do they do to improve? Keith Smith shares his thoughts on the series and the offseason for the Magic.
Denver used the 60th pick (2nd round) on UCF running back RJ Harvey. How does he fit with the Broncos? Leger Douzable explains why he thinks he could be in line for a great season and maybe even an award after the season.
With the 60th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select RJ Harvey, running back, UCF. Matt Murschel talks about the fit for Harvey with the Broncos and his growth during his college career to get to this point.
The Magic look to extend the series against the Celtics as the two teams play Game 5 Tuesday night. How can the Magic steal a win in Boston? We get the answer from Josh Robbins.
Today's world of college athletics sees players chasing money and going from school to school trying to make the most money possible while in college. How does that impact the player's development? Rene Ingolgia shares his thoughts.
Thought to be a potential top 5 pick, Shedeur Sanders fell all the way to the 5th round of the NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns. Why did he fall? Marc shares his thoughts.
The Jaguars gave up a good amount of draft capital to move up three spots to draft Travis Hunter. Given what they gave up, will Travis Hunter HAVE to play both ways to justify the deal? Pat O'Hara shares his thoughts on that as well as everything that happened in the first round of the NFL Draft.
It's Draft Day! Cam Mellor talks about the latest involving Shedeur Sanders, what position is deepest in a specific round, why we could see Ashton Jeanty going 5 to the Jaguars, and much more!
Brendan Suhr talks everything NBA playoffs including OKC's great regular season and how the playoffs are a different beast for a young team.
Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Jaxson Dart. We could see one or potentially all three of those quarterbacks called in the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft. How does this QB class compare to the QB classes of recent memory? Pat O'Hara shares his thoughts.
The Magic take on the Celtics in Game 2 of their series Wednesday night. Al Horford was not pleased with KCP's foul on Jayson Tatum that led to him injuring his wrist. With Tatum doubtful for Game 2, how will the game be called? Keith Smith explains.
Are we overlooking Jalen Milroe's ability to throw because of his running ability? Does Brock Purdy deserve to be paid like a top 10 quarterback? Has going to the NFL Draft lost its luster? Marc tells CV whether he's 'On the Marc' or 'Off the Marc'.
The voice of the Miami Hurricanes, Joe Zagacki, discusses the crop of Miami Hurricanes players that are in this year's NFL Draft and what to expect from them at the next level.
Mike O'Donnell talks college basketball including a roster turnover with UCF and makes the explains why he believes that at least half of the players that continue to transfer to multiple schools do not get better in the long run.
Richard Hale discusses the Nico Iamaleava transfer, why we can't get any regulation on representation in college sports, and a fan suing the Dolphins who got injured in a fight.
LeBron James is in his 21st season and still averaging over 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists while playing in 35 minutes per game. Is what he's doing at age 40 being underappreciated? Khobi Price explains why we are watching history with LBJ.
Derek Carr could miss significant time this upcoming season. What does this mean for the Saints, who draft at No. 9, and will it impact the quarterbacks in this draft?
The Magic took care of business against the Hawks to make the playoffs and now they get set for a series against the Celtics. How can Orlando make it tough for Boston? Keith Smith explains.
The Magic play the Hawks in a play-in game Tuesday night and should they win, they will face the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. Whenever the season does come to an end, Josh Robbins explains what a realistic expectation of their offseason would look like.
Marc explains why college holdouts are nothing new, why players asking for money during the season is nothing new, and shares a different perspective of the Nico Iamaleava situation.
Marc Daniels joins Whit Watson from the road and they discuss Rory McIlroy winning the Masters and why the broadcast going silent after Rory hits his final putt to win was a great TV move.
Richard Hale discusses the latest involving the Jaden Rashada lawsuit, Pat Fitzgerald's lawsuit against Northwestern for wrongful termination and the player's lawsuit against the school for hazing, and Kris Jenkins' lawsuit over his game-winning shot.
Is Abdul Carter the best overall player in the NFL Draft? Is it Ashton Jeanty? Cam Mellor makes the case for one of those guys. Cam also explains why it is possible for a team inside the top 5 to take Jeanty.
The Magic have clinched the 7 seed in the East. Do they rest their starters for the final two games? Philip Rossman-Reich shares his thoughts.
Mike Tuck explains why he believes the Miami Dolphins have already made up their mind on Tyreek Hill and if he will be on the team next year. He and CV also discuss Hill's value to the team and whether his off field issues and cryptic tweets are a distraction.
Marc talks about a bill a U.S. Representative wants to pass called the "Restore College Sports Act" and Marc explains that bills like this are why you won't see congressional help in college sports.
Luka Doncic returns to Dallas Wednesday night. Will we see a lot of Doncic jerseys? What should we expect to see? Keith Smith shares his thoughts and talks everything NBA.
Now that college basketball is over, what's the state of the game? Matt Murschel explains why the "game is still the game" despite the transfer portal and NIL /pay-for-play world that we live in now in college athletics.
Marc begins the segment by discussing the players from different eras playing against each other and the conversation turns to the play of Nikola Jokic and why he is not getting more love from the NBA.
It's Florida vs. Houston for the National Championship in college basketball. Marc recaps how both teams made it here and previews the game.
April 7th is the date the judge will make a final decision regarding and likely approve the House vs. NCAA case that could reshape college athletics, an Ole Miss student's life turned upside down, and Jack Nicklaus winning back his name, image, and likeness.
Travis Hunter played wide receiver and cornerback at Colorado. Will he play on both sides of the ball in the NFL? Which side of the ball would he have a greater impact? Cam Mellor shares his thoughts.
Mike O'Donnell previews the Final Four and shares his thoughts on both Florida/Auburn as well as Duke/Houston. MOD also shares his thoughts on the way Kevin Willard left Maryland and Keyshawn Hall transferring to Auburn.
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder each only lost one game in the month of March. The Celtics sit as the No. 2 seed in the East while OKC has locked up the West. Which team is more likely to not make the Finals? Keith Smith explains.
Things appear to a bit tense in Dallas as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made some comments claiming that he does not know who Micah Parsons' agent is as he looks to get a new deal done with Parsons. Tuck and CV discuss the latest Cowboys drama.
A Tuesday staple on The Beat of Sports, Marc and CV share their opinions on the NFL outside the US, the torpedo bat, the future of Aaron Rodgers, and more.
We have four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. One of those teams is the Florida Gators. How did they get there and what are there chances of advancing? Jake Rongholt recaps the season and explains the Gators' chances of moving on.
The quest to ban the tush push has gained some steam this offseason. Could the ban finally pass? Mike Tuck and CV discuss and debate whether the play is good for the league.
Spring practices are upon us. Shehan Jeyarajah gives us an early look at the Big 12 and what teams he believes will either fall short of expectations or surpass their projected win totals for the 2025 season.
After a poor 40 time at his pro day, Xavier Restrepo sent out a tweet that he later deleted regarding why he ran a slow 40. Is that a cause for concern as the NFL Draft approaches? Cam Mellor explains.
While we did see the Cubs and Dodgers play a couple games in Tokyo, the official Opening Day of Major League Baseball is Thursday. Former UCF pitcher Stephen Branca discusses whether what the Dodgers are doing is good for the sport, analytics, and much more!
The Sweet 16 begins on Thursday and Mike O'Donnell previews each matchup. MOD also discusses the latest coaching moves around the world of college basketball as well as players in the portal and why many of them could be getting bad advice.
The Magic have won three in a row and are 6-3 in their last nine games, including wins at Milwaukee, at Cleveland, and home against the Lakers. Keith Smith explains why this stretch of games, as well as the play of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are reasons for fans to feel good about the team.
Will we see baseball in Orlando or in Tampa with a new stadium? Greg Warmoth says he would be "surprised" if we don't see one or the other in the next 10 years. Greg also explains why Orlando is in a "win-win" situation regarding the Rays.
Scott Frost was highly successful his first time with UCF. After some time, Scott is now back with the Knights and Matt Murschel explains why his history with the team provides him with an advantage over someone who hasn't been there previously.
Dwight Howard will become the 13th member inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame Monday when the Magic host the Lakers. Marc shares his thoughts and what the feelings are surrounding this decision.
The Jaguars are on a timeline to make a decision about where they will play football in 2027. Will they play at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville or will they come to Orlando and play at Camping World Stadium? We get the latest from Ryan Lynch.
The NFL Draft is just over a month away. Cam Mellor hops on and discusses how the attitudes of players in the interview process impacts how teams feel about them and how it affects their draft position.
Aaron Rodgers continues to be without a team as the NFL Draft approaches. The Vikings came out and said they are going to ride with J.J. McCarthy as their starter and the Steelers may be out on Rodgers. Marc and CV discuss who's left and if there ever was a market for Aaron Rodgers.
Keith Smith discusses all the major storylines from around the NBA including the Magic going on the road and ending the Cavs' 16-game win streak. What does that win mean for Orlando?
The Major League Baseball season is underway as the Dodgers and Cubs play over in Tokyo. Marc explains that while it doesn't seem like it is, baseball is in a healthy place and the league is doing what they can to shorten the game and attract younger viewers.
The NCAA Tournament starts today with the play-in games. A major controversy was North Carolina making the tournament over a team like West Virginia. Mark Wise (ESPN college basketball analyst), explains whether the selection process needs to be reevaluated.
Kansas State's Coleman Hawkins and Indiana's Oumar Ballo are a couple of players who addressed the scrutiny from fans after disappointing seasons. In this NIL / pay-for-play world, do fans feel more of a right to overly criticize? Marc and CV share their thoughts.
Mark Gastineau is suing ESPN for his portrayal in the viral clip of him and Brett Favre. Does he have a case? Wayne Gretzky finds himself in some hot water over a weight loss gum that he endorsed.
Every year, NFL mock drafts drastically change from the beginning of the offseason to draft time despite not playing in any games. While the combine and pro days are a factor, it isn't the only reason. Cam Mellor explains what it is and talks NFL Draft.
The second go-round of the Scott Frost era is underway as UCF kicked off spring practice on Tuesday. What was it like for Frost to walk onto the field again? Which position group does UCF HAVE to get right? Matt Murschel explains.
Denver's Nikola Jokic has won the NBA's MVP award three of the last four years with OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing second last year. This year, it appears the two have flipped with SGA being the current favorite but who will take home the hardware? Keith Smith shares his thoughts.
It's a weekly Tuesday staple on the Beat of Sports and on this week's segment, CV talks free agency with Marc Daniels. Did Chris Godwin make the right decision returning to Tampa? Are the Jaguars setting themselves up for the future? Plus much more!
Paul Kennedy discusses the late trade deadline in the NHL as well as what the Brad Marchand trade to the Florida Panthers from the Boston Bruins means for both teams and Marc makes a case that you can't compare Alex Ovechkin to Wayne Gretzky.
Golf is a non-stop sport, meaning that there's no good times for coverage to hit a commercial break. Alex Sherman, of CNBC, explains that non-stop sports like golf, NASCAR, and combat sports could be better suited for streaming services.
Richard Hale discusses the major stories in the sports law world including the new ACC revenue share model in the ACC, NASCAR's counter lawsuit against Michael Jordan, and a lawsuit against Patrick Beverly and the Milwaukee Bucks for Beverly throwing a ball into the stands and hitting a fan.
Injuries have taken their toll on the Magic season. Adding to it, the team has struggled shooting the ball and the team has hit a major slump and the losses are taking a toll. What kind of mental hurdle does the team face and how can they overcome it? Mike O'Donnell explains.
With the NFL Combine now over, which wide receiver helped himself the most? does arm length and hand size matter? Did the Combine help UCF running back RJ Harvey? We get set for the NFL Draft with Cam Mellor.
How would the model of a "Super League" look in college football? Bob Thompson, Former Fox Sports Networks President and BTN co-founder, explains what that could look like and when we could potentially see it happen.
The Orlando Predators will no longer be apart of Arena Football One. Anthony Edwards explains the fallout and what led to this.
Jalen Suggs is lost for the season. He's played in 64% all available games in his four-year career. Does there become a point where the Magic look to move off Suggs? Keith Smith explains.
FSU and Clemson appear to be close to settling their lawsuits against the ACC. David McKenzie breaks it all down and explains what it all means.
UCF will be starting spring camp soon. What is important for the team and Scott Frost to accomplish before the season starts in the fall? Matt Murschel explains.
Channing Frye explained why he thinks nobody wants to be the face of today's NBA. LeBron James echoed what Frye said. Marc dives into why the NBA deals with more negativity and why being the face of the league is not a desirable place to be.
This season has quickly turned from deep playoff run aspirations to panic mode. The Magic lost again, this time to the Raptors, and nobody is happy right now in Orlando.
Marc goes over the day's top headlines, including a controversy over a jersey swap between Wembanyama & a young fan
David Purdum calls in to talk about recent sports gambling investigations, why lower programs are easier targets, & how players are manipulated
The Magic lost by 40 at home to the Cavs Tuesday night. Shooting has hampered Orlando all season and Jalen Suggs continues to miss time. What will the offseason look like for the Magic? Keith Smith explains.
UCF was able to end their seven-game losing streak by beating Utah on Sunday. Can UCF parlay that victory into another win against Kansas State on Wednesday? Matt Murschel explains the importance of building momentum to end the season.
Should the 'Tush Push' be illegal? The Packers are against the play and Bills head coach Sean McDermott voiced his concerns over the play as well. Marc explains why trying to directly ban the 'Tush Push' is the wrong approach.
It looks like Joel Embiid is heading towards being shut down for the season. Marc predicts Embiid may be done in Philadelphia and why Pat Riley's obsession with winning could become a factor in Embiid's market.
Evan Weston joins the show to preview the upcoming Orlando City season. Orlando City opens things up Saturday night against Philadelphia Union.
Richard Hale discusses the major stories in the sports law world including the latest between Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin and whether Incognito could file a defamation lawsuit and a gambler suing one of the major gambling websites.
The CFB Playoff currently sits at 12 teams and could be expanding soon to 14 teams. Big 10 and SEC personnel met earlier this week to propose automatic bids for the playoff. Mike Tuck explains why it could be unfair, and not for the reasons you think.
The NFL offseason is here and we are all in on mock drafts right now and Cam Mellor talks about the draft profiles of some guys around the state. Cam also discusses a potential trade with the Browns and Cowboys and if that trade drastically improves Dallas.
Today in sports is much different than it was in the 80s, 90s, and even early 2000s. Marc and CV discuss and debate the role that analytics has played and if the athlete from years ago would play through the injuries today like they used to.
The Big Ten and SEC are getting together Wednesday to try and take over college football and the CFB Playoff. How could this meeting impact when the Florida/Florida State game is played?
The Magic have one of the easiest schedules to finish off the regular season. How can they turn finish strong and where will they end up finishing in the Eastern Conference? Keith Smith shares his thoughts.
Many Dodgers players have deferred money. How do taxes work on that? Alex Bregman is now a member of the Boston Red Sox but still holds a residency in Texas. What are taxes like in this situation? Robert Raiola explains.
McKenzie Milton is back at UCF as the QB Coach. Matt Murschel talks about Milton's journey from the last time he played at UCF, to following Josh Heupel to Tennessee, to getting his opportunity back at UCF and how it's changed him.
Marc shares his thoughts and frustrations regarding the NBA All-Star weekend and how you can't compare it to the 4 Nations Face-Off.
High school football coach Cameron Duke stepped down at Edgewater to take a job at Marietta High School in Georgia. Coach Duke talks about what led to this decision and how he's getting settled in.
Richard Hale discusses the lawsuit by six former 'Last Chance U' athletes against Netflix, National Junior College Athletic Association, and the program's director regarding their portrayals in the show and money they believed they are owed, where Title IX stands today, and whether a fan lawsuit against the NFL over the league not using Bluesky will go anywhere.
NFL games might be over but the talk never stops. With the combine right around the corner and the draft just a couple months away, where will UCF running back RJ Harvey go? Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on that as well as other draft prospects to look out for.
The Orlando Magic enter the All-Star break as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. The defense has struggled recently and the team is last when it comes to three-point shooting. Despite the negatives, Marc shares his thoughts on why there is still reasons for optimism for the Magic post All-Star break.
The college football world is pulling a role from the NFL. General Managers are now becoming a thing in college to help maneuver this pay-for-play/NIL world. Where did this idea come from? Matt Banker explains.
The Magic were one of four teams to not make a trade this season. What's the perception of this team? Is their defense good enough to overcome the shooting woes? Keith Smith shares his thoughts.
The UCF basketball team has lost four in a row and sit at 4-8 in conference play. What's wrong with the team and how can they break out of this slump? Matt Murschel shares his thoughts.
Josh Robbins talks hoops with Marc Daniels and discusses the Mavs/Lakers trade and how L.A. was able to land yet another superstar. Josh also talks about the similarities between the Magic and the Wizards when it comes to rebuilding.
Marc recaps the Super Bowl and he and CV share their thoughts on game, halftime show, and commercials.
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Cam Mellor calls in to talk the Senior Bowl, Myles Garret wants out of Cleveland, and all the day's top headlines from the world of college football!
Richard Hale with HHJ Legal calls in to talk the Marcus Jordan situation, sports betting, and all things legal on The Beat of Sports!
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Marc goes over social media outcry towards the Chiefs and their possible Super Bowl 3-PEAT
We recently learned that the Nebraska Cornhuskers, will not be doing a spring football game this year and Marc predicts that this will become a common thing across the country.
It happened late Saturday night and most people didn't think it was real but Luka Doncic got traded for Anthony Davis in one of the biggest NBA trades in recent history. Marc tries to understand how we got here, and what happens next across the league.
Keith calls in to the Beat of Sports to discuss the Spurs, Miami Heat/Magic, and and a whole lot more!
Matt Murschel discusses the ACC releasing their schedule and how it looks for FSU and Miami as well as whether we could start seeing teams steal players from other teams.
The Super Bowl is set between the Eagles and Chiefs. How did we get here? Marc and CV recap the conference championship games from over the weekend.
Marc reacts to the statement put out by Ravens TE Mark Andrews and explains (furiously) why Andrews owed nobody anything for what happened against the Bills.
Aaron Glenn spent his first eight seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets. Now, he returns more than 20 years later as the head coach. What does this hire mean for the Jets and how can he turn things around? Leger Douzable shares his thoughts.
Mike O'Donnell talks about his game-winning call in the San Diego State / Air Force game, why there is no moral victories for UCF, and other news and notes from around the world of college basketball
Ohio State defeated Notre Dame to win the National Championship. Now we turn our focus to the NFL Draft. Who are some guys to look out for? Which position is loaded with talent? Cam Mellor breaks it all down.
The Jaguars fired general manager Trent Baalke Wednesday. Owner Shad Khan said he would be willing to address the topic of GM if his next head coach had any reservations about Baalke. Does this mean the Jaguars have their guy? Marc shares his theory.
Since December 1, the Magic are 9-15. As the Magic continue to struggle shooting the ball, Keith Smith explains that the Magic need to get healthy one, and two, if they do decide to make a trade, it would need to be for someone who will stay for a few years and not just a one year rental.
Despite ending the regular season with a loss to a bad Michigan team this year, Ohio State was able to go through the CFB Playoff and come out on top. The 12-team playoff gave us blue bloods as well as some new teams challenging for the championship. Matt Murschel explains why this is what we wanted to see.
Xavier Lucas played one season at Wisconsin and put his name in the transfer portal so he could transfer to Miami. Wisconsin denied his request. Eben Novy Williams details why Wisconsin did and the potential legal battle regarding tampering ahead.
Marc and CV discuss and debate some of the controversial calls in the Texans/Chiefs game. Is there an officiating problem? Do the rules need to change? The debate gets a little heated.
UCF went out west and was able to split their games in Arizona (lost to Arizona, beat Arizona State). Next up for the Knights is a home game against #10 Houston and then at #2 Iowa State. How can they win? Mike O'Donnell explains.
The history of Notre Dame, what winning a championship would mean, why they have a strong following. John Heisler, who spent more than 40 years with Notre Dame, discusses all the major stories surrounding the Fighting Irish as they get set to take on Ohio State.
We have a National Championship game Monday in college football as Ohio State takes on Notre Dame. The Buckeyes are 8-point favorites. How can Notre Dame pull the upset? Cam Mellor explains.
The Warriors currently sit at 20-20 and are the 10th seed in the Western Conference. Steph has said that Golden State should not make a "desperate" move in order to try and improve the team. Could the Magic make the Warriors an offer for Steph that they just can't refuse? Marc makes a case.
The SEC has five teams ranked inside the top 10 including the No. 1 team in the country in Auburn. What brought this on? Has the SEC caught up to the Big 12 in terms of best basketball conference? Mark Wise explains.
Since mid-December, Cole Anthony has picked up his play and helped the Magic overcome injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. While his play has improved, the Magic still struggle scoring. Has Anthony's improved play also improved his potential trade value? Keith Smith explains.
AJ Perez, who broke the FS1 lawsuit, shares the latest details of the lawsuit and how it could potentially impact the Super Bowl.
The College Football National Championship game is set. Ohio State will take on Notre Dame. How can each team win? Matt Murschel breaks it down.
The Steelers have now lost six straight playoff games and there are now rumblings regarding Mike Tomlin's job security as head coach. Is it time for Pittsburgh to make a change?
CV throws out some fill in the blank and true/false statements for Marc as they predict the major stories involving quarterbacks and head coaches for next year.
Richard Hale hits on the biggest sports law stories including the FS1 lawsuit his thoughts on something that sports lawyer, Darren Heitner, posted regarding Big Ten contracts and the language in them.
College football players are getting paid. Has that impacted the way the sport is covered or impacted fan following? Eric Adelson shares his thoughts on that as well as the turnaround of the Detroit Lions and the Dan Campbell factor.
Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on last week's CFB Playoff games and previews the games Thursday and Friday as well as explains why there is not much buzz around them.
Daniel Roberts from Front Office Sports discusses the the FS1 lawsuit and if it will / could impact ratings on the station, his thoughts on the TGL debut, the WWE Raw debut on Netflix and how they could potentially challenge network TV.
Keith Smith explains what the market is for Jimmy Butler and when he could potentially be traded. Keith also discusses the Magic win over the Knicks despite missing key pieces, what's wrong with the Warriors, and how the Pistons have turned their season around.
David McKenzie specializes in intellectual property law and he explains the lawsuit that former Florida State basketball players have against head coach Leonard Hamilton.
People were frustrated with Cam Ward only playing the first half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Matt Murschel explains why this wasn't a sudden decision and why it isn't such a big deal.
Marc shares his model for how college football can expand the regular season from 12 to 14 games and what the biggest driving factor is for the sport wanting to expand the regular season.
Jimmy Butler wants out of Miami and he's been vocal about it. Marc makes the case that Butler doesn't deserve 100% of the blame for the dysfunction.
Tyreek Hill took himself out of Sunday's loss to the Jets. Marc explains why the Dolphins are in trouble and makes a comparison to another in-state team with a star receiver who was celebrated for tying a record.
Who's this year's NFL MVP? Is it Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen? Is it someone else? Marc and CV debate.
The Orlando Magic are one of the teams being linked to star point guard De'Aaron Fox. Is it realistic for Orlando to bring Fox in? Marc shares his thoughts as well as why the Heat could end up riding out the storm with Jimmy Butler this season.
Mike O'Donnell discusses how big UCF's road win over Texas Tech was and what it does for the resume for the NCAA Tournament as well as the Magic's poor shooting and how long they continue to keep shooting the three if they are missing as much as they are now.
Cam Mellor reacts to the CFB quarterfinal games, what the draft profile is of Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, and whether Ryan Day has saved his job as Ohio State head coach.
Marc shares his thoughts on the critics of Miami QB Cam Ward sitting out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Richard Hale discusses Diego Pavia getting an extra year of eligibility, Michael Jordan's fight against the power structure of NASCAR, and Lane Kiffin's copyright suit win.
The CFB Playoff begins Friday night and Marc makes a case for each underdog being able to pull off the upsets in the first round.
What advantage does Indiana have over Notre Dame? Why does Penn St NEED to win and how could SMU pull off the upset? Cam Mellor previews the upcoming first round of matchups in the CFB Playoff.
A listener sent in an email and wanted a ruling from Marc regarding a situation that he's dealing with. Marc and CV discuss the email and share their thoughts on how the situation should be handled.
CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, Jason Siegel, discusses the Roth Tower expansion at UCF, the NBA G-League showcase, how the USMNT against Costa Rica came to be, and other Central Florida events.
Keith Smith discusses the NBA Cup being more competitive, why the ratings are down, and why players like Kevin Durant are to blame for the NBA All-Star Game format changing to what it is now.
Is the 3-point shot to blame for lower ratings and fan interest in the NBA? Brendan Suhr explains the change in the game and if the 3-point shot is the reason for fans becoming more disinterested.
Matt Murschel explains what he believes are the biggest wins of the UCF offseason so far that includes naming Scott Frost head coach and McKenzie Milton the QB coach.
Former UCF QB and current Cocoa head coach Ryan Schneider talks about his team winning their third straight FHSAA State Championship.
Every team in the NBA is attempting a minimum of 30 3-point attempts per game. Has that style of play impacted the game? Marc shares his thoughts.
The Bucs are leading the NFC South while the Dolphins are on the verge of missing the playoffs. Marc discusses the paths these two teams took the last few years to get to where they are now.
Richard Hale discusses all the major sports law stories including the FSU AD and a former quarterback making comments that they didn't really want to leave the ACC and a woman filing a suit against a gambling website claiming her former husband lost a million dollars because the website got him addicted.
AJ Dybantsa is the number 1 player in the 2025 class and committed to play at BYU. Some believe he is going to make between $5-$7 million to play at BYU. Will that type of money become the new norm for players or is he that special? Mike O'Donnell explains.
Brett McMurphy discusses SMU making the CFB Playoff over Alabama and shares his thoughts on how the house settlement, if it passes, could be policed.
Marc shares his prediction for a new CFB Playoff model that involves more teams and a guaranteed amount of teams for conferences. Plus, Alan Gooch talks about the upcoming Cure Bowl.
Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on the 12 team playoff and explains who he thinks could pose a threat for an upset in the first round of the playoff. Cam also discusses the release of the SEC schedule.
Ken Rodgers, director of "The New York Sack Exchange," gives us an in-depth look at the documentary and shares some behind the scenes tidbits.
Connor O'Gara (Saturday Down South Podcast) explains that with a 16 team SEC conference and a transfer portal world, the playing field could become more even and teams are going to have more of a "win by any means necessary" mentality as opposed to dominating performances.
Keith Smith discusses the Magic/Bucks game last night and as the Magic continue to struggle shooting the 3, Keith explains whether they could be in the market for a shooter.
Matt Murschel, who broke the Scott Frost news, explains what's different about Scott Frost now compared to when he was first here.
Mitch Sherman, who covers Nebraska and covered Scott Frost during his time in Lincoln, joins the show and he shares his thoughts on UCF hiring Frost and shares why things didn't work for him in Nebraska.
With the conference championship games now over and the CFB Playoff bracket set, Marc shares his thoughts on what we watched over the weekend and the matchups in the playoff.
Scott Frost is back as the UCF head coach. How did we get here? What led Frost to wanting to come back? Marc breaks it all down.
Gary Parris and Marc Daniels recap the UCF season and Gary shares some advice for the next head coach.
Steve Russell comments on super conferences and if this is going to be the new norm in the SEC where teams will have a couple losses instead of going undefeated. Plus, he discusses how the Gators were able to turn around their season and what they were able to do in recruiting.
Richard Hale discusses the major sports law topics including a couple state senators reminding schools that they could be violating state law if they abide by the terms of the house settlement, James Dolan trying to sue bootleg vendors, and an Oklahoma fan suing an Alabama player.
Cam Mellor reacts to the Michigan/Ohio St. and Miami/Syracuse games, previews the upcoming conference championship games, and shares who he believes should be the #12 team in the CFB Playoff.
College football is using a selection committee to determine the 12 team CFB Playoff bracket. Mike O'Donnell shares advice to the committee on how to better the system.
Katie Davis explains the tax process for college athletes and explains whether they are paying them correctly as well as other topics regarding revenue sharing.
Keith Smith discusses the big stories around the NBA including how the Knicks were able to have their way on offense against the Magic, LeBron's quest for 82 games played may be cut short, and fouls ruining the end of games.
Matt Murschel discusses the aftermath from Saturday when Michigan, Florida, and NC. State all planted flags after winning their respective games. He explains why rivalries still matter.
Matt Murschel discusses the aftermath from Saturday when Michigan, Florida, and NC. State all planted flags after winning their respective games. He explains why rivalries still matter.
Brandon Helwig shares the latest on the rumblings about who could end up becoming the next head coach at UCF.
Marc explains what UCF becoming a full share member of the Big 12 next year means and what kind of money they are looking at.
In a surprising move, Gus Malzahn resigned as the UCF head coach to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State. Marc shares his thoughts on the move.
UCF color analyst Gary Parris joins the show as he previews the final game this season for UCF against Utah.
Keith Smith discusses the major storylines around the NBA including the Magic winning in Charlotte despite not being at 100% and whether this team could look to make a trade for a shooter with their struggles from beyond the arc.
Rene Ingoglia talks to Marc's point about why Indiana should make the CFB Playoff over a 3 loss SEC team.
What will happen with the coaching staff at UCF? How will the Knights approach the transfer portal? Matt Murschel explains why these next 4-5 weeks are going to be most important.
Despite losing badly to Ohio State over the weekend, Marc explains why Indiana will still make the CFB Playoff
The Gators upset their second straight ranked opponent after beating #9 Ole Miss over the weekend. Marc shares his thoughts on the win and what it means for Billy Napier and those who doubted him.
Gary Parris explains how UCF can deal with the elements in Morgantown and how Dylan Rizk will need to deal with the wind specifically to help UCF win.
Mike O'Donnell talks about the Magic's big win on the road against the Lakers and shares his confusion over the new NBA All-Star Game format.
The Orlando Pride are going for their first NWSL Championship while Orlando City is looking to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Evan Weston previews both matches happening this weekend.
Cam Mellor discusses the major storylines around college football including the season Travis Hunter is having so far and if we would view him differently if he was just a DB or a wide receiver, whether Indiana deserves to be ranked where they are, and if Florida State can finally score 30 points in a game this season.
West Virginia play-by-play voice Tony Caridi previews the upcoming UCF/West Virginia game and talks about how the Big 12 is perceived with the departures of Oklahoma and Texas.
Alex Sherman broke the news Wednesday morning that Comcast was spinning off their cable assets. What does this mean and why does it matter? Alex breaks it all down.
The Magic have won six games in a row, holdling opponents to under 100 points in each of those games. Keith Smith discusses why the Magic have been so stingy on defense. Plus other NBA storylines including, the Celtics flexing their muscles against the Cavs, Tyrese Maxey calling out Joel Embiid, and the Lakers early season success under JJ Redick.
Marc discusses the latest playoff rankings and addresses some critics who have issues with Indiana and Penn St. being ranked inside the top 5. Is there a CFB Playoff Rankings model that makes everyone happy? Marc believes maybe this imperfect system may be the best thing for college football.
Matt Murschel discusses the storylines around the college football world including a 7-6 finish could mean for the Gators next season, Mike Norvell's next coordinators, and how UCF will prepare these next two weeks as they try to get bowl eligible.
Marc talks about Georgia's win over Tennessee and Kirby Smart's comments after regarding the playoff committee and how the rankings should be.
Mike O'Donnell talks both college and pro basketball including how tough the Orlando Magic defense is and what to make of UCF's start to the season.
Richard Hale discusses the latest involving Todd Golden, Diego Pavia looking for an extra year of eligibility, and another PGA/LIV merger lawsuit.
Dr. Andrew Ramjit joins The Beat of Sports and discusses the lack of pay for high school coaches in Florida the progress being made to try and at least get them to minimum wage.
Cam Mellor drops by to talk about the biggest storylines going on around the college football world.
Marc and CV get into a heated discussion regarding Deion Sanders' comments about where he wants his son to play in the NFL and Marc makes the argument that the draft in sports is antiquated.
Marc shares an epiphany he had as the latest College Football Playoff Rankings were released.
Daniel Roberts explains why the NFL playing games overseas works and what the end game is for the league expanding the amount of games played overseas.
What is the future of college sports such as soccer, softball, golf, and tennis look like? What are roster limits? Noah Henderson explains what kind of changes we will see for athletes who play these sports and what roster limits are and what they mean.
Matt Murschel discusses the situation in Florida and explains how AD Scott Stricklin could be on the hot seat if things begin to unravel. Plus takeaways from the UCF and Miami games as well as what to make of the coaching changes at Florida State.
Marc discusses the TV contract signed by conferences and how it influences when teams play.
Florida Gators basketball coach Todd Golden is the subject of an ongoing Title IX investigation. Despite the investigation, Golden will be courtside coaching the Gators when they take on Grambling State Monday night. Marc dives into the latest.
Marc recaps the major college football games and how it impacts the college football playoff rankings.
UCF color analyst Gary Parris joins Marc to preview UCF's upcoming game at Arizona State and relives the last time the two teams played back in 2002.
Mike O'Donnell shares his thoughts on UCF's big opening night win over Texas A&M and what the UCF home court advantage is like plus other big matchups around the world of college basketball.
Richard Hale talks sports law stories including the latest on the situation between the cops and fans from the Florida/Georgia game, a high school family suing after a late hit on their son, and a non-sports story regarding a boss, employee, and lotto ticket.
Shehan Jeyarajah takes a closer look at the CFB Playoff rankings and shares a scenario in which the Big 12 could potentially get two teams into the playoff. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the timing of the Gators announcing that Billy Napier will return next season.
Cam Mellor goes around the world of college football and discusses all the major storylines.
Could we see a father coaching his son in the NFL? Marc believes Las Vegas could be the team we see make it happen.
Marc dives into the similarities between the NFL and college football when it comes to roster retention and turnover.
It's been a tough start for the Magic this season as they sit 3-5 and are dealing with injuries as well as poor shooting from their offseason signing. Keith Smith who needs to step up for Orlando as well as other major storylines around the NBA.
Former Florida State wide receiver Kenny Shaw explains what's wrong with the Seminoles this season as well as why we are seeing more crazy catches in today's game.
Asher Feldman explains what we can see from the committee tonight when the first CFB Playoff rankings are released and if the BCS computers are still around.
Marc shares his thoughts about the college football playoff and why the committee can't get rid of brand bias.
Matt Murschel talks about what happened around the state over the weekend as well as some other major storylines including Penn State's struggles against top teams and the college football playoff potentially expanding.
Mike O'Donnell talks about Kirk Speraw getting inducted into UCF's Hall of Fame as well as what Paolo Banchero's injury means and how it impacts the Magic.
Richard Hale discusses a number of sports law topics including what could have happened if Mookie Betts suffered an injury when two fans grabbed him by the arm to knock a ball loose, a Jai Lai lawsuit, and a trainer filing a lawsuit against the L.A. Clippers.
Marc and CV get into a debate regarding the Colts' handling of Anthony Richardson and whether he should start again in Indy.
Cam Mellor dives into the college football world to talk about all the biggest matchups, plus what, if anything, Miami can take away from their win over Florida State.
The Dodgers came from behind to beat the Yankees in game 5 to win the World Series. Stephen Branca dives into how the Dodgers were able to win as well as the future of Juan Soto and the pitching prospects of Shohei Ohtani.
The voice of Orlando City, Evan Weston, explains how Orlando City was able to dominate their game one match against Charlotte FC.
Cam Ward's the right guy in Miami, FSU's struggles via the transfer portal, ACC tiebreakers, and how Kirk Cousins and Raheem Morris have impacted the Falcons. Wes Durham joins the show and talks about it all.
Keith Smith discusses Paolo Banchero's career night and how the Magic have played so far this year as well as some other key NBA storylines so far this season.
Marc explains why college football games airing on certain networks impact how teams are viewed when it comes to the college football playoff.
The NFL trade deadline is November 5th and the Dolphins currently sit at 2-5 with an upcoming game against the division leading Bills. Will a loss turn Miami into sellers? Leger Douzable answers that question.
Matt Murschel explains why the next month of football for UCF could determine how this team looks heading into next season.
Former coach Gene Chizik talks about the challenges UCF has faced moving from the AAC to the Big 12. He also explains why the transfer portal and NIL is ruining college football.
UCF lost their fifth straight game over the weekend and Marc talks about the struggles and asks the question if the Knights should hit the portal again to try and fix the roster.
Gary Parris talks about the tough loss to Iowa State and looks ahead to UCF's upcoming game against BYU.
Mike O'Donnell shares his thoughts on the passing of USF basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, Joel Embiid outright saying he won't play in back-to-backs, and the role Jalen Suggs plays in the Magic offense.
Richard Hale discusses a number of topics including holes in the NIL system, a high school recruiting lawsuit, and UFC settling an antitrust case.
Hans Olsen, BYU's radio color analyst, discusses BYU's 7-0 start and shares what he thinks will be the most difficult part of UCF's game for the Cougars to stop.
Could we see a Georgia/Texas rematch in the SEC Championship game? What's wrong with Alabama? The biggest game in the ACC this year is Thursday's matchup between Pitt and Syracuse? Cam Mellor answers all these questions and more.
Alex Prewitt wrote an article regarding the Guardian Cap and how it's changed the NFL. He joins The Beat of Sports to discuss the history of the Guardian Cap, how it made its way to the game, and how it can be taken to the next level.
Jake Retzlaff is a Jewish quarterback at BYU. McKay Coppins wrote a piece in The Atlantic explaining how Jake ended up at a Mormon school.
The NBA's Eastern Conference is deep this year and Keith Smith explains that the Magic could find themselves inside the top four if teams like New York, Philadelphia, or Milwaukee don't have the season that they are expecting.
Former NFL coach and QB Pat O'Hara discusses Tua's injury history and his attitude towards the questions he got from the media and explains why a guy in his prime like Tua has a different mentality when it comes to his health and playing.
Florida has a tough schedule coming up but if they play well and can make a bowl game, Matt Murschel explains why the play of DJ Lagway could potentially save Billy Napier's job.
Long time NBA assistant coach Brendan Suhr explains why the NBA is healthy today and is as deep as it's been in a long time.
Marc and CV discuss Jameis Winston's comments regarding Browns fans cheering when Deshaun Watson got hurt Sunday.
UCF travels to Ames, Iowa to take on 9th ranked Iowa State. Color analyst Gary Parris previews the game with Marc.
With the abrupt retirement of Tony Bennett at UVA, Mike O'Donnell discusses the changing landscape in college sports and how NIL and the transfer portal may have played a role in his decision. MOD then explains why he believes that college basketball is in decline.
Richard Hale discusses a former LSU player filing a lawsuit against the school, a hazing story out of Ohio, and a defamation lawsuit by a Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Marc takes a look at the in-state college football games this week and discusses what's at stake for each team and also how UCF can snap their three game losing streak.
With the Hurricanes squeaking out wins the last two weeks, Cam Mellor questions whether their luck has run out and how Miami needs to focus this week on Louisville and not look ahead to their rivalry game next week against FSU.
Pat Clarke tells Marc some things to do while in Ames, Iowa for the UCF/Iowa State game. Marc then takes a trip down memory lane to the 1994-95 NBA season and they discuss the Magic team that made the NBA Finals.
The Magic have a lot of young talent on the roster but is there enough minutes to go around? Keith Smith shares his thoughts.
Jason Siegal (President and CEO of Greater Orlando Sports Commission) joins The Beat of Sports to discuss what future sporting events are coming to Orlando and when we can expect them.
Matt Murschel joins The Beat of Sports to discuss the UCF QB situation, what's changed with the Gators, and fallout from the Ohio State/Oregon game among other topics in the world of college football.
Jerry Jones was on 1053 The Fan in Dallas on Tuesday morning and was a bit irritated with some of the questions he was asked. Marc and CV discuss his responses to the questions and why the Cowboys roster is the way it is.
Mike O'Donnell joins Marc for his weekly "Step Back 3" segment and he talks about why big matchups in the preseason are a good thing and what happened to basketball in the Big Ten.
Ryan Bass of Bally Sports and NewsNation talks to Marc regarding the status of Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton and whether the Tampa Bay Rays will be able to play there next baseball season.
Marc explains why things right now with the Magic and their core of players is good but how things could get tricky as new contracts take place in three years.
Andrew Allegreta is the voice of Vanderbilt and he explains how Diego Pavia has changed the Vanderbilt program and recaps their upset victory over #1 Alabama.
Daniel Roberts from Front Office Sports explains how people are watching sports in today's world of streaming services. Plus, Daniel explains why this major shoe brand is missing the mark with their customers, but will still be fine.
Marc shares his frustration over the fact that we are in the year 2024 and we aren't taking full advantage of the advancements in technology, specifically in football.
UCF lost Saturday night to the Gators by a score of 24-13 and Marc explains from both sides why the game wasn't as close as the score indicates.
UCF color analyst Gary Parris joins Marc and previews the upcoming UCF/UF game at The Swamp.
Mike O'Donnell shares his frustration with college athletics today and goes on a rant regarding players who play a few games before deciding to sit out and redshirt the rest of the year.
Attorney Richard Hale discusses the lawsuit a former Jaguars employee has against a gambling website and Michael Jordan suing NASCAR.
Marc explains what the new norm is in college football and why fans should get used to it.
The First Academy was found to have committed rules violations in an investigation. Buddy Collings from the Orlando Sentinel shares the latest details.
Cam Mellor touches on the major storylines from around the world of college football including just how good Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are and the potential of both Army and Navy being undefeated when they play each other at the end of the season.
Is it possible for the SEC and Big 10 conferences to break away and do their own thing? Marc explains who could step in and stop that from potentially happening.
Orlando City play-by-play voice Evan Weston discusses the importance of finishing strong and keeping hold of the 4-seed in the playoffs.
From Front Office Sports, Michael McCarthy discusses his piece about who could eventually take the place of Adrian Wojnarowski as ESPN's NBA Insider.
The play-by-play voice of the Gators, Sean Kelley, explains why QB Graham Mertz returning to Florida was the best thing for DJ Lagway.
NBA writer Keith Smith joins The Beat of Sports to discuss a number of NBA topics including how a bulked up Jonathan Isaac can help the Magic, what the delay is with the Knicks and Timberwolves trade, and Dikembe Mutombo's legacy.
Author Kostya Kennedy joins The Beat of Sports to remember Pete Rose and why he denied gambling for many years.
Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschel joins Marc and explains why UCF struggled against Colorado and if the Knights can bounce back against Florida. Matt also discusses the possibility of a 16-team college football playoff.
Marc points out the terrible product the NFL provides for TNF and the A's say goodbye to Oakland and any chance to get MLB back again.
Marc points out that some players may never have another money making opportunity that NIL provides.
MATT CALLS IN TO TALK FLORDIA STATE OFFENSE, a SOFT MIAMI SCHEDULE, and a whole lot more!
MARC talks about firing a coach mid-season, and KIRT calls in from MAXINE's to talk the newest eats available!
STEPHEN BRANCA CALLS IN to discuss medical advancements of the tommy john surgery and everything going on in baseball!
ABC/ESPN NBA Analyst Doris Burke talks about the progress the world Olympic teams have made since the 1984 Dream Team, Victor Wembanyama's incredible talent, as well as Paulo Banchero and the rise of the Orlando Magic.
When it comes to the NIL game, Ole Miss may be the best in the country. Can Florida compete?
UCF's incredible comeback win vs TCU and what made it possible and what it means moving forward.
Former UCF Basketball player Mike O'Donnell reflects on the upcoming induction of his former coach at UCF, Kirk Speraw and shares memories of playing at UCF.
NFL writer and author Gary Myers speculates on Bill Belichick's coaching future and the legacy of the late Tom Landry on his 100th birthday.
Andy Garcia on NIU's huge upset of Notre Dame and a reflection of his Radio beginnings at 740 The Game
Garry Perris joins for some Knight talk, a look back at the First Bounce and the teams ability to run the ball all game long, what the team needs to improve on and a look ahead at this week's match up!
NFL opening game goes to the Chiefs after an overturned call, the Packers and Eagles head into their game in Brazil, College Football slate tomorrow and USC to retire Caleb Williams jersey, Semis in the US Open this weekend, and much more.
Mike O'Donnell joins Marc this Friday with all things hoops, Memphis basketball consistent with lacking something in the puzzle after 6 seasons with Coach Hardaway and College players that are on their 3rd school, do they really have more of a chance to get drafted?
Richard Hale joins Marc this morning to talk a Commanders employee caught on camera which he made comments about the team's players, Hale gives a breakdown of the legality and the situation for this employee who was fired, some notes on the new streaming services and more.
FSU is renovating it's stadium and it should be the least of it's worry, Seminole players also request the band to not play the War Chant and fans outrage and head south to Gainesville for their basement rumors!
Chiefs defend arrowhead and their Super Bowl in a good win against the Ravens, Packers vs Eagles tonight and much more football on this Friday!
Gary joins Marc to recap last Knights big win! Both had the pleasure to cover the game and see the Good's & the Not So Good's in person and a look ahead at this weekends schedule!
The UCF Football Season starts in great fashion with a blowout win at the First Bounce, a look at the College Gameday lineup starting off with Clemson vs Georgia, Steph Curry signs a year extension with Warriors and Aiyuk signs his big one and more!
Mike O'Donnell joins Marc to talk transfer portal and the impact it has had on the off season at the collegiate level heading into NCAA Basketball season and more.
Richard Hale joins Marc to discuss the recent case with the NFLPA against Draft Kings for a deal gone bad worth $65 million and more!
After a big First Bounce win, we kick things off for week 1 of College Football season, Charles Davis joins Marc this morning to talk all things heading into this great Kickoff weekend!
Alan Gooch joins the show to discuss the Cure Bowl and how it has benefitted cancer patients.
If the NBA is moving towards expansion in the next few years, we would be looking at $6 billion for 2 teams and $400 million dollar per owner in the NBA. Rumor has it Jeff Bezos might be looking into teams. Would Jeff Bezos be interested in buying a team in the near future?
Marc speaks on the Tua treatment! Listen to what has been going on throughout this incident and all its details.
Ohtani 39 Homeruns to continue his lead, Paralympics are underway, the Caitlin Clarke impact on TV ratings for WNBA and more.
Matt Murschel joins to recap the UCF Kickoff luncheon with the UCF Hall Of Fame panel, a look ahead at UCF's second season in the Big 12, FSU opening up in Dublin and more!
Marc discusses the growth in infrastructure of these College Football programs and scaling them to resemble of NFL teams and more.
Steve Russell joins Marc to discuss the matchup between UF vs Miami next week and a look ahead at the season for the Gators!
Double shot Tuesday with Marc on the Beat Of Sports. Do you unpack right after your trip or a few days later?
With more chances to make the playoff this year, does it really mean for those outsider teams to really make it without winning Conference and the thought of the committee choosing based on a teams Branding?
Colt Mccoy becomes a broadcaster, NFL plays last game of preseason, College Football Begins this week, FSU opens up the season in Dublin, Mike Tyson ready to fight Jake Paul at 57 years old and more!
Coach Cameron Duke from Edgewater High School joins us this morning to talk about the upcoming season and the great opportunity to go all the way across the pond to kickoff the season!
Addiction to NFL is on full display when you go see your team lose horribly and fantasy league team antics begins.
What we look forward to see in the opening kickoff week and a look at the new 12 team playoff, FSU snubbed if Jordan Travis didn't get hurt?
Weekend recap on The Beat Of Sports with Marc Daniels, Week 0 of College Football, Lake Mary Little League continues their journey in the World Series today and more.
AP and Coaches Polls come out nearly identical for the College Preseason look. A look at the FL teams schedules & their season predictions.
Mike gives us his NFL season predictions, who do you have in your Super Bowl predictions? Potential Playoff looks and more.
NBA schedule release with the Magic receiving 5 Nationally televised games, Men's US National Team new coach Pochettino, last minute trade moves in the NFL before the season kicksoff and more.
Mike O'Donnell joins Mike to recap Team USA Olympic run, how impressive was their Gold medal run compared to some of the previous teams and Steph is Top 10 player all time?
Mike & Marc kick the morning off with end of MLB season talks, how the Yankees look heading into the postseason and much more.
Brandon Wimbush joins Marc to talk about the upcoming Dual Track races and if Tyreek Hill were to race Noah Lyles who would actually win? We discuss how the structure works for marquee track events and more.
There is a new Men's US National team Head Coach, Australian break-dancer getting backlash for her selection to the team and more.
Cam joins to talk all things football, the Vikings preseason injury struggles and recaps some of the other standouts from the first week of preseason games, NCAAF Coaches poll and much more.
Marc teases about the Magic schedule being released this afternoon and Charles Barkley turning down ESPN to return to TNT and more.
The Conference changes and legal battles within the ACC, can the Florida Power 4 schools make runs this year as Marc talks about their previous runs from 1980s - 2000s and more!
Author Ian O' Conner tells us about The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers, the process in writing the book and some of the findings throughout the journey and how it was to sit down with Rodgers!
Rich Waltz joins Marc to talk all things MLB, Guardians slash & dash style play making it exciting to catch their games and the Yankees leading the AL and much more!
Bucs valued at $5.5 Million and the Glazers decline any sale of the organization. Aiyuk potential trade to Steelers but with hopes of still resigning to 49ers and the NBA In-Season Tournament schedule released and much more!
Valuation of the teams came out this week and the Dallas Cowboys came in at $10 Billion valuation. Marcs discusses how Jerry Jones was able to accomplish this by acquiring the Team in 1989 and building the brand through the years!
Keith joins Marc to discuss all things heading into the NBA season this Fall and the wonderful closing for Team USA bringing the Gold home! NBA Cup predictions and more.
Marc goes over each of the Florida Power 4 schools schedules, who has the weakest and toughest opponents ahead.
Hump day on The Beat Of Sports Marc has a few guests join us for NBA talks and some College Football and much more.
Andrew joins Marc to discuss some of the new additions and changes in the College Football world, with NIL, the expansion of program structures and the new conference rearrangements!
Olympics wrapped up this weekend as Paris hands over the honors to LA in the closing ceremony. College football and the highly anticipated Preseason Poll.
This weekend kicked off the full preseason schedule for the NFL and although some less exciting games, we can all agree that we are thankful football is back! NCAAF Preseason Poll gets released later this afternoon as we look ahead at potential spots for FL teams.
Marc and Raf talk about their weekend runs and we recap this weekend's finish on the Men's PGA tour.
A look back at the past two weeks of great headlines that the Olympics coverage had for us and the look forward of the last 2 week stretch before Football is Officially back!
Marc Joins us back this week, coming from his trip for another Monday edition of The Beat Of Sports.
Medals coming home to Central Florida! Football is Back! White Sox blame the manager, do you want a Jurassic Park cup? It's The News!
We check in with Marc as he checks off a bucket list item in visiting Saratoga Springs.
With NFL training camps underway and preseason kicking off, some last minute trade talks.
In an interview Phelps says that he would one and done with taking PEDs as a competitor. Do we agree with him, once a cheater always a cheater?
The news with Kyle, coaches poll for College Football preseason poll was released, White Sox making losing history and the US adding more Golds to the medal count lead.
Matt Murschel joins to all all things College Football, the new 12 team playoffs and breaks down the tiebreaker situations.
Ohtani's 34th HR this season to lead the NL, while also leading in all major offensive states this season.
New 12 team playoff and what the new over inflated conferences look to play out with division play. How will the boards deal with tie breakers?
Mike and Kyle talk on some of the fun obscure Olympic sports and possibly starting their own Mega Ball league.
Coach Jonathan Anderson joins Marc to talk about the Lake Mary Little League team's tournament run on the road to Williamsport.
Adam joins Marc to talk all things hype as we get that much closer to Kickoff weekend! Florida coaches recruiting and more.
Bally Sports Sun's Ryan Bass joins to shed some light on the puzzle that has been the Rays front office.
The crazy story of what happened in the Olympics Argentina vs. Morocco Soccer Game with Kyle Bonn.
NBA says no to TNT, Rays inconsistent, Gators lawsuit moves on, Did Diddy kill 2Pac? It's The News!
Did TNT really match Amazon, or are they Shaqtin' a Fool? A Court Might just decide, Dan Kaplan explains.
Did Hard Knocks reveal a little too much about where the Giants are going into the season?
Team USA Preview, OBJ Unable to perform, Jags Moves, In and Out Burger Dethroned, and Cocaine Sharks in Rio! It's The News!
ACC Media Day, Team USA, $5 Value is back, and Greatest Album Covers of all time? It's The News!
Meet Jerry Quickel, the man who has collected 563 football helmets, and display's them in his basement.
Inside the Legal ramifications of the Argentina-Colombia stadium disaster with Richard Hale.
Open Championship Update, Dolphins Camp off to a slow start, Nick Saban Field? It's The News!
Remembering Pat, Two-Way Players on the Casino Floor, Pool Chair Claiming is an extreme sport.
Marc checks in from Las Vegas with Vegas secret where you can find the best meatballs in Vegas.
Dustin Hopkins, Justin Tucker being one of the greatest kickers, running back salaries, and more!
MARC talks the close call in MIAMI where crowds got crazy celebrating COPA AMERICA and rushed the gates!
What bench on the strip is Marc sitting at ready to do the show? We go live to Paradise, NV to find out!
A history lesson about the most famous speech in baseball that just happen to be on the 4th of July.
Marc and Kyle Discuss a Golf outing with Girlfriend's Dad, and the putter to the chest?
Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle takes Texas job day after MCWS loss, adamant vow to 'never' leave in press conference.
Sports Media Business reporter Daniel Roberts joins the show to discuss the new trend to rival cord cutting.
Game SEVEN, there will be a Game 7! How many Game 7 have there been in Central Florida?
Central Florida doesn't have deep Game 7 history, but as Stanley Cup Game 7 tonight, we dig deep.
NBA Draft preview, JJ headed to LA, and JD (John Denton, Cardinals Beat Writer) joins us from Rickwood Field.
Comparing FSU Stadium Financing to South Florida with College Financial Expert Bill Farley.
In order to fill its future football slate, UCF has spent close to $6 million in guarantee games with more than a handful of teams.
Boston Wins! Panthers Look to tonight! Rory leaves for mental health, and no more AI at McDonalds
Hard Rock Bet Remains Exclusive, NBA and NHL playoffs move to a Game 5, Orlando City falls, Pride remain unbeaten. It's The News!
How does UCF's financial situation stack against other Big 12 Schools? College Football with Matt Murschel.
Butch Reynolds joins the show to talk about him being the subject of the latest 30 for 30: False Positive
Kyle misses Game 1, a Racoon taps Marc, how much is Pat and Vanna licensing deals worth?
The Florida High School Athletic Association voted Tuesday to permit Name, Image and Likeness deals for athletes, but it won't change High School Sports they way you think it will.
Matt Murschell gets an inside preview of the new NCAA Video game, and gives (what he can) of the details of the game.
Breaking this morning, MLB has band a player for life and suspended 4 others, and did Pepsi really lose its #2 spot? It's the News!
Eligibility for Nick Saban and Urban Meyer for the College Football Hall of Fame, What is the new standard for getting into the Hall of Fame?
While on vacation, Kyle took in a Memphis-Nashville Triple A game that was using the ABS umpire system, his review of the game.
CIRCUS TENT DESTROYED, UCF NEWS, and KIRT talks all the great options at MAXINES on SHINE
MARC AND CAM DISCUSS COLLEGE FOOTBALL, QUARTERBACK RANKINGS ,MICHIGAN TALENT, and more!
Marc talks NBA finals, the passing of Bill Walton & how younger generations may not recognize him as a player
MARC AND CAM talk moving woes, airport experiences, and Marc's recent outing to ARLINGTON!
MARC goes over the history of the "chain gang"! WILL THEY BE GOING AWAY, or WILL THEY REMAIN?
Marc talks on how teams gain name recognition, and maintain notoriety in a competitive market!
Marc and Richard talk recent lawsuits on athlete pay "Is there a reason they did not sue the athletic department?"
Marc speaks on football financial practices , coaches, recruitment, and how it all affects the fanbase!
show open: Marc speaks on how the passion of the sports world keeps the community thriving!
Rangers-Panthers Game 1 Recap, Mavs beat the Wolves. How long is too long for food to be in the company fridge?
With everything going on with the NIL, NCAA lawsuit, is the NFL finally saying something?
Reviewing the announcement this morning that the NBA may leave TNT. What does NBC do now?
Tristan Wirfs was not at Tampa Bay Buccaneers OTAs, Rays falls, ECF Game 1 Tonight, NBA TV Rights will change.
Jaden Rashada, and the House vs. NCAA lawsuit for NIL with sports business journal reporter Ben Protnoy.
Tua and the Dolphins have an offseason decision to make, and is recent actions might indicate what both sides are thinking.
Now that Trevor Lawrence has signed with the Jags, Tua now has a interesting decision to make.
How the media covered that story and then the tournament was interesting to say the least.
The Return of Shooter McGavin, Dolphins' fan have Thanksgiving plans, PGA Championship begins, and a mini poodle shocks the world! It's The News!
The Return of Shooter McGavin, Dolphins' fan have Thanksgiving plans, PGA Championship begins, and a mini poodle shocks the world! It's The News!
What Messi absents from the Orlando City says about MLS Play for him, injury or no injury.
NBA Playoffs, and can you keep ketchup off your shirt? Do you constantly lose your sun glasses?
What channel is Caitlin Clark on tonight? NBA and NHL Playoffs Continue, Bowling Update!
Voting colleges off the island, or take your chances trying to keep your largest teams from looking elsewhere?
BOS-FLA controversy, who's right? Knicks get blowing out? Orlando City-Miami Collision course, Rory wins, Triple Crown back on! It's The News!
NHL and NBA Playoffs, Glen Davis is headed to jail. WNBA in Canada, and the northern lights are headed to south? It's The News!
We check back in with listener e-mail on the ex-girlfriend and the Kentucky Derby Party.
Marc has the numbers on the chances, the odds, and what needs to happen to make them better.
Kicking off a Friday edition of the Beat of Sports, with that burning question, how long is the doctor allowed to run late? And how long is it acceptable to reschedule?
Teddy Cahill from Baseball America joins us to talk numbers on what college players are getting paid in College Baseball.
NBA and NHL Playoffs, Jags get a new stadium deal, More Ham Please, and Mr. Softee has a truck in Orlando? It's The News!
Are the Refs picking on the Pacers in the NYK-IND Series? Marc has the numbers, and the answer is Yes!...and No.
Panthers and Knicks Win, Reality TV star and Ohanti connection, Shedeur Sanders drops a song, and no those aren't free olive samples.
NHL and NBA Playoffs, WNBA headed to Disney+ ? The Emotional Support Pet Committee needs to be formed.
Yes, FOX, NBC, and CBS go on the clock today to draft the order in which games are picked for television, Marc breaks down draft grades.
We dissect Jeff Weltman Exit interview, and take a look at the evidence to see which direction the Magic will probably be going!
Magic Locker Room reaction, Orlando City and Orlando Pride Recap. You are never going to believe the F1 concession stand prices, it's The News!
Marc takes a look back at Game 7, the series, and if any questions were answered in that game.
Opening Up Monday show recapping our weekends, Game 7, F1 has a winner not named Max, UCF Baseball gets a little rain.
Brandon Helwig joins the show to talk about Gus Malzahn off season and how the transfer portal is changing the offseason.
J.C. Carnahan joins the show with his story on Lake Minneola coach Brett Bennett, and what does this story say about the future of High School Football Coaches as a paying position.
The Orlando Pride won their 4th Straight , Dolphins not for sale, bowl money? It's The News!
Will the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match on Netflix create a change in the business model of boxing?
Will the NBA actually leave TNT for NBC, could they share a package? What does the future hold for the NBA on TV.
Will the NBA actually leave TNT for NBC, could they share a package? What does the future hold for the NBA on TV.
Should the ex-girlfriend of our listener pay for the gym membership? Should she be disinvited to a party?
Lightning bounced, Magic Game 5 tonight, College Football's New Business Model, the Bowling Update has taken a life of its own!
You asked for it, you got it, its an extended bowling update! NHL & NBA Playoff Round Ups!
The picture is starting to become more clear, so what does it look like? Marc paints the picture.
The picture is starting to become more clear, so what does it look like? Marc paints the picture.
The Final 5 minutes of the Magic-Cavs series hasn't been a factor, is that a good thing or a cause for concern long term?
Big Weekend In Sports, Magic Win, Solar Bears Win, Orlando City Lose, LIV Won in Australia, did it win in the US? Rob and Ryan buying another soccer team? It's The News!
What happened during the NFL Draft that was "reported", was it actually news? Was it true? Was it anything?
FSU Grant of Rights Saga, and one Nuggets fan wants to sue for being banned without explanation? Do she have a case?
NBA and NHL Round Up. Latest Draft Mocks, and a jar of cherries from the 1770s found under George Washington's House.
How many QBs drafted signed a second contract with their team? Interesting numbers.....
53-0 Hockey Score? Did Belichick Relationship with the Media kill his coaching chances?
Magic Fall in Game 2, Knicks and Nuggets Win in exciting fashion, NHL Playoff Update. JJ Reddick a target for a head coach? Kyle's Bowling Update
So what now? Ryan Gillespie from the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss what's next?
The QB guru joins us to talk all things pre NFL Draft and the evaluations of the top prospects of this years draft and looking at last season's class to where they are now after their rookie seasons.
Top NBA jerseys sold this season, play-in games with the Heat battling without Jimmy & the Lakers fighting for a chance to face OKC and more.
Mike and Marc talk all things college basketball and the effects of the transfer portal to the sport and it's fans when players leave their schools early & bouncing around different schools similar to the pros.
Richards joins Marc to talk NIL deals and some of the issues athletes & partners are running into.
Magic playoffs ahead and Marc also talks about the previous years runs and the what if's like the Dwight - Monte trade.
You have 4 friends wanting two tickets to the Magic Playoffs? You buy furniture from a friend but then find $1,200 in a drawer? A Beat of Sports Live Debate?
Awful Announcing's Katie Lever joins the show to see what the women's game goes from here?
Eben Novy Williams joins us to lay our what is currently being worked on behind the scenes in College Sports.
Clarks goes 1st, What the heck are the Lightning doing? Rays bullpen woes, NASA Batteries didn't burn up? It's The News!
Yep another round of transfer portal drama after the Spring game, Matt Murshell joins the show to help layout which programs have the most players in.
Double Shot Tuesday opens up with the latest sports debate saga, are you good with athletes gambling on other sports?
Magic Win! Orlando City Win! Orlando Pride Win! Scotty Scheffler Wins! PGA Wins! So much Winning, and yet the Piano Man losses, It's The News!
They DO NOT have the same purposes as 15 years ago, what they have become and where they are going.
Scottie is Red Hot with a Tiger like dominance of the course, but can they grow off his currently streak?
Marc in Morgantown, Masters Champion thoughts, NBA TV Quad Box Thoughts Springs Game Thoughts, it was a big weekend that had sparked a lot of thoughts.
As we get ready for Augusta, are fans over the LIV-PGA Tour, and are LIV Golfers really enjoying themselves?
Magic Playoffs Picture, Tiger Is Not The Same Person, The Marlins are dumpster fire, Is that really Dana White Office?
UCONN Wins, Marlins are eliminated from the playoffs, do you know where you leave your eclipse glasses?
UCF Professor Eric Adelson shares his thoughts on extensive research in the growth of Women sports.
First back to back since Florida, where do they rank all time? Marc opens up his notebook.
Totality was over used in yesterday's eclipse coverage. Bowling Update! with a Twist ending! Curb Your Enthusiasm is complete.
Coach Mos, coach of the year? What is in a 3 hour pre-game show? How many times can you go into a hall of fame? It's The News!
How the new business model of College Sports led to Coach Cal leaving UK, and why this shouldn't surprise us.
Magic have a shot at it, but do they want it? How the matchups could break down, and is there a less than desirable match up at play?
Bronny James declares to enter the transfer portal or the NBA draft after his first season at USC. Our good friend Kirt from Maxine's on Shine joins Marc to talk about this weekend s' festivities and their new Beernosa!
The WWE is headed to Philadelphia, Brian joins us from the scene with what to look ahead. Cody Rhodes the new face? Roman Reigns and The Rock at Wrestlemania. Stu joins Marc to talk about Southeast Steel and their deals !
NBA week rundown as we look at the Playoff race in the East with the Magic in 4th and Rockets looking to be out of contention. Diggs big move to Houston! Women's Final 4 match ups and more!
The modern day office fashion and looking ahead at this weekends' Final 4 match ups. Mike talks about the keys to win for Alabama, does UConn repeat? Zach Edey vs DJ Burns!
FSU ruling in the ACC as the lawsuit continues with the schools attempt to slow down their case against the conference. Marc and Richard also talk of some scenarios of cases and what to file for exactly.
Among the action this week in the MLB is Ohtani's first homerun ball as a Dodger fiasco! Marc compares UF basketball B2B Championship team and UConn B@B teams.
Marc talks about having to read each price label for your items at Publix when items are misplaced.
UCONN with a travel delay could be a factor in the coming game, what stands out about the UCONN team, Purdue's big man impact, BJ's perspective on UCF progress in the Big 12!
Knicks in a tough spot with injuries and playoffs coming soon! Julius Randle will not be coming back to play for the Knicks this season, Boston Celtics sitting wtih the best record in the NBA, Oakland A's are moving to Sacramento and more!
Mock drafts and its benefits, Michael Penix draft come-up situation, Jacksonville Jags made changes to the roster!
Orlando Magic are only 2 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks, are they fit to lead in these playoffs? Marc has a bit of an inconvenience on the road coming to work this morning which leads learning Marc's story on how he got his first car!
Marc and Raf talk about house items that we own that may consider us to be old like a stapler, road map, take out menus, etc.
The race in the East tightens up with half game differences between teams. First week of the MLB season and winless (Marlins). NFL Draft a few weeks away and some recent mock drafts.
Purdue potentially getting to the title game, the playoff race heats up in the NBA and they also talk about the new 12 team College Football Playoff.
Marc and Keith cover all things basketball, how this year's Final 4 may impact the upcoming draft class and what to look for heading into the NBA playoffs.
Marc talks about the recent criticism of the ladies in women's basketball including the tournament ending for Angel Reese.
General thoughts from the scrimmage in March, New transfer QB KJ Jefferson for UCF, future projects for UCF, and more!
Even with a Men's basketball team on the verge of winning a back to back championship, the women's tournament has taken over the storylines!
The news open, looking ahead to the men's and women's Fina; Four in Phoenix! Ohtani's team still have not stated if they're pursuing a case.
Lebrons' 40 point game, Joel Embid hurt as the playoff race continues and the Final 4 match ups are set.
College coaches and their philosophies, how do you really uplift a team during the height of the tournament.
Marc covers the Elite 8 recap, what's ahead of the Final 4 and the upsets from this weekend!
Marc gives the rundown of today's Sweet 16 schedule and speaks about the College Football conference conflicts.
Marc talks on the recent games and what to look heading into the double header weekend for the Magic as they try to stay up in the standings.
We discuss if you would bring your friend to a game even though they are a fan of the opposing team!
CNBC's Alex Sherman joins us to help explain how the Disney board vote will effect sports fans!
Sports Economist David Berri joins us to discuss "Slaying the Trolls", and the growth of Women's Sports.
It's Baseball Season! Let's get excited and what to watch with famed baseball writer Joe Posnanski.
On the increasing of gambling stories in sports? Jontay Porter with the latest "tough situation" for the NBA.
Can Kelce do better than Monday Night Countdown, and UCF Extends MBB Coach Johnny Dawkins.
Why we love sports, and how much past 1 pound before you ask the deli guy to take some back?
Marc breaks down yesterday's press conference, and what he makes of what really happens?
LSU Coach suing WaPo before the story comes out? Shohei Ohtani statement later today? What age is to old to skateboard?
What will come of the NFL Owners Meetings? Magic run stopped? Happy Gilmore 2? It's The News!
Recent articles have emerged regarding Colorado head coach Deion Sanders recruiting strategies, and lack thereof. Marc and Tyler discuss.
Drama in the ACC continues with FSU and Clemson, but Marc discusses what happens to the leftovers if the top teams leave the conference.
Marc is joined by CBS Sports college basketball analyst Mike O'Donnell to break down day one of March Madness.
Thursday round up of sports today heading into March Madness Tourney and the recent free agency frenzy in the NFL.
Marc has Brandon Shur join us for a March Madness preview look. Adapting to the new process of player development in the NCAA and it's new regulations to transfer/ NIL.
As they try to exit the ACC, Marc explains how this is just the wrong time for Clemson and FSU to make positional moves.
Kyle attempts to say Yoshinobu Yamamoto with a full sinus cavity. Magic playoff seating race continues. 49ers accounting errors, and is Travis Kelce smarter than a 5th Grader?
College Football Insider Matt Baker shares his thoughts on Clemson filing a lawsuit to get out of the ACC.
What went behind bring these two world powerhouses to Orlando? We chat with Ricardo Villar, CEO, Florida Cup
MLB Seasons Starts in South Korea, Alabama Coach gets a deal finished, Yankees Honor the Asst. to the Traveling Secretary, New Ice Cream Flavor!
Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschel joins the show and previews the Knights NIT Basketball game.
Live from the Wide World of Sports - the press conference announcing Orlando has Sports Business Journal's 2024 Best Sports Business City
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joins the show to help explain how important this award is to the Sports community in Orlando.
With the amount of Bid stealers in this years conference tournament? Did the Committee get the best field of 68, that they could have?
A history lesson, where CBS cut a music track they brought from an artist for the Super Bowl ended up to one of the great sports montages in all of sports!
More NFL News, French Fries perfume and a two headed calf is born in Louisiana. It's The News!
Mike O'Donnell joins from......somewhere, and takes us inside on who would be a bracket sleeper as we inch closer to the tournament.
We take another listener e-mail, this time should the husband be consulted when the wife best friend's buy her a personal trainer? Yes, the trainer is hot. We Debate.
Marc is back in studio after being in KC for the Big 12 Tournament, and you are never going to believe the cost of BBQ at the airport.
Magic get a big win, the latest in High School NIL in Florida. Where is College Basketball in 2024, and can it grow?
The Men's and Women's game tell a different story, but the future for both might look different.
As more and more ideas come out on how to get High School NIL in Florida, Marc breaks down the latest attempt.
Doing the show from a bench from the hotel in Kansas City, Marc is back with his signature "behind the scenes stories"
Resetting the NBA Playoff Race, more NFL Moves, Maholmes restructuring contract, Aaron Rogers VP? It's The News!
Marc is back, and have an open conversation on if Golf taking a page from College Football realignment?
Whit Watson fills in for Marc who is in KC, why is taking the PGA so long in "merging" with LIV? Do we care?
So much NFL News, Ali in the WWE Hall of Fame, and how do you spell decision? It's The News!
Focusing on the Florida Teams, and see what NFL Free Agency moves made the most impact?
Mike lays out a few arguments on why, debating over positions in the CFP, might not be worth it.
With Marc on a plane to Ft. Worth, Kyle Continues his quest to try the tastiest food at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, next up Charlie's Bakery and Creamery.
With Marc headed to Ft. Worth, Kyle walks around the Arnold Palmer Invitational and experiences the "tastes" of the Arnie with Papi Smash Burger.
The News live from Bay Hill, Magic-Knicks, Marlins allowing Drums, KC-MIA Playoff game fans are going to lose limbs, it's The News!
Previewing next weeks College Basketball Tournaments, and who to watch for bracket busters.
Could a New Jersey school sue the Athletic Association over a play that instant replay from a phone proved incorrect?
Should a NJ High School Playoff Game be overturned because of all the "cell phone" video shows a buzzer beating shot got off on time, when the ref said it didn't?
How, or will it even, affect college sports? David Ridpath, professor of Sports Business and Ohio, works with NCAA on compliance, shares what he things might actually happen.
Why did Nick Saban retire, he might have hinted as to what clicked in a recent interview, Marc explains.
Magic Win, Lions Tie, Dodge making Challengers again, and a customer service story gone wrong.
It's the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational, and we check in with former WESH anchor Pat Clarke.
Would you like to ask that family to move? Kyle's Bowling Team is in 2nd Place. It's a classic opening segment.
The MLS pulled a ref before the Miami-Orlando City Match due to a social media post, and the Magic get a big win against the Pistons.
Kyle got called in for Kelly V at 4:30am, and his creativity for Titles and Descriptions are lagging, But its an entertaining segment trust me.
NCAA vs. NIL vs. States, might prove a battle that the NCAA can't win, Josh Lens, who wrote the research paper on the topic joins the show with the insights.
Magic Win, Lions vs. Messi, Clark goes pro, what would you do if you won the lottery? It's The News!
Magic play tonight, WWE Star Virgil passes, Travis Kelce goes to Hollywood, Wendy's Backtracks....It's The News!
With NFL Free Agency underway, Mike and Austin discuss the scenarios the Bucs are facing with Baker Mayfield.
Matt Brown from extra points, lays out the long road to the return on EA Sports College Football.
Austin Lyons AND Mike Tuck show up to fill in for Marc today, are the Magic having a successful season?
What are the pros and cons of the NFL Combine? Leger Douazable joins the show to share his thoughts on everything Draft.
USA Today's Jon Santucci joins us with the basics, and how its being received by officials.
How much would pay for a Wendy's Dave Single at 12:30pm on Thursday? Your about to find out?
Magic streak is over, Orlando City has a busy schedule, NASCAR Close call, and is $5 enough from AT&T for the outage Thursday? It's The News!
Kristi Dosh, NIL Expert, joins the show to discuss what was in the EA deal to get the game produced!
Magic bench comes alive! Orlando City is Back, MLB See Through Jerseys, and we landed on the Moon!
@MOD4Three weekly College Basketball round up gives us a preview of who could be a Bracket Buster this season.
Richard Hale from Hale, Hale and Jacobsen breakdown the latest in the fight between FSU and ACC.
Markelle Fultz is out in the first game coming out of the All-Star game, Marc shares his thoughts on why it would be tough for the Magic to sign him to a long term contract, and we know how much EA plans to pay college players.
Basketball development coach Steve Dagostino joins for Marc for a discussion on Adam Silver comment on the "broken" developmental system in the US.
College Basketball Round Up, Getting Lost in Hawaii, and Pork Flavored Coffee? It's The News!
Marc breaks down the New CFP system, and how its set-up to be controversial, and designed to be changed in 2 years.
It's NFL Franchise Tag Day, Daytona 500 ends in bizarre fashion, and an Orlando Pizza Slice costs how much? It's The News!
Because the overall NBA Product is Watered Down, change the "rest" mindset, change the All-Star Game.
Women in Blue Jeans Day? Cherry Pie Day? National Handcuff Day? What are we doing here?
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver went on the TNT All-Star broadcast this weekend, and when Charles Barkley asked about the NCAA and NIL, Silver may have sent some shock waves to the NCAA system.
The delays continue at the Daytona Track, All-Star roundup, why you should no longer put your iPhone in rice, it's The News!
We talk to Bill Farley, College Athletics finance expert, has researched the scenarios and breaks down the roadmap for FSU for us.
It may not be for everyone these days, but there is a lot to marvel at during NBA All-Star Weekend.
This week's History Lesson takes us back to a crazy game of "football" where murder is against the rules!
Magic beat the Knicks, Tiger's back, a Valentine's Day gesture that wasn't, and Wings or Drumsticks? It's The News!
Tales from Provo, a combo coffee shop and barber? Quick reactions to Shaq jersey retirement, UCF-BYU reaction. Another episode from Tales from the Customer Service line.
This was the most watched Super Bowl ever, honest review of the Nickelodeon Super Bowl telecast.
Mike Tuck and Kyle Kickoff a Overreaction Monday on the Beat of Sports. Let the Super Bowl 58 Overreaction begin!
Magic win! Super Bowl headlines. Where can the As spend the next few years, NFL Honors recap!
How did the 3 Stooges' shape the NFL Super Bowl Halftime show? That's today's history lesson!
Victor Matheson, Sports Economist breaks down what might could and couldn't work in College Sports.
Tiger Woods is back, NBA Trade Deadline, MSG Sphere Climber, Bon Jovi the Wedding Singer, it's The News!
This Super Bowl will be the most expensive, what driving this, and will it ever be matched with Jessie Lawrence, head of TicketIQ.
Disney earning's call, how to properly pack a suitcase. How many suitcases is too much for a 3 day trip?
ESPN, Fox and TNT are partnering on a new sports app, the who, what, where, when how and why from Brian Steinberg from Variety breaks it all down.
Super Prop Bets are out! Netflix gets in bed with Red Sox, and a new Coke Flavor? It's The News!
With the Death of Carl Weathers, Marc thinks that his Apollo Creed Character is the greatest sports performance athlete of all time.
Kyle's delayed Bowling update, a Magic player gets a huge stat in the loss to the heat, Marc has a luggage update.
marc talks halftime shown with usher what kind of wagers you can make about halftime show
sean calls in need more guidelines, schools need to play by the rules caitlyn clark NIL marketing opportunity to help promote brand people disobeying rules because they don't feel they're legal
top news getting rid of artificial turf hall of fame announcement mayor of Vegas drama and school board lawsuits all LED court for all-star weekend
Matt calls in to talk NCAA decision dartmouth ivy league talking revamping college athletics are we seeing an exodus of coaches, specifically older UCF DESERVES its spot
Ivy league title 9 and scholarships NCAA and recent lawsuits caitlyn clark what if NCAA is antiquated? players should be marked as employees?
When is the last time you shopped for luggage? What is the proper Baggage Claim etiquette?
Recapping a huge Central Florida sports weekend, FIFA announced the World Cup USA schedule, Magic win!
People wonder why the convention center and the Citrus Bowl get TDT money, this weekend showed the impact of those efforts.
Password sharing is cracking down on the Disney Bundle, a Baltimore Raven is in flight hero. It's The News!
Taking a look at UCF Schedule so far, and what the Big 12 road that lies head in our weekly basketball segment.
So much drama in Sports Legal World, we check in with Richard Hale from Hale, Hale and Jacobson to discuss the latest on the Tennessee NIL Lawsuit and its ripple effects, and the FSU ACC exit.
The Enhanced Games is a planned international sports event where the athletes will not be subject to drug testing. Marc and Kyle debate is this is a thing or and SNL skit.
Magic Win! Major Orlando City Moves with Duncan, F1 Shocker, Pro Bowl is Where? NBA Officiating Fines, It's Loaded The News!
Orlando City's Duncan McGuire mid-air travel plans change, Magic get a big win in San Antonio. Kyle's house alarm goes off.
With the headlines today about the PGA new venture, Marc lays why this will change the PGA and Golf forever.
Its on the envelope, do you want to know what's inside if the letter is not addressed to you?
UCF Football Schedule Released! Super Bowl Tickets for $11k, and NBA Tickets for $1. The Rock will be at Daytona, its all in the News!
Recapping last night's Magic-Mavs Game, and how it could shape up the rest of the season.
Magic Win! 49ers Win, Chiefs Win!, Adam Silver Wins! We hear it how it all sounded in the News!
Marc reacts to the noise surrounding the changes Gus Malzahn is making around the Knights football program.
Marc recaps Championship Saturday, why Dan Campbell didn't attempt the FGs might have been a smart decision, and what next for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens?
We open up a Monday edition of the Beat of Sports, with another Marc Daniels observation.
Richard Hale from Hale, Hale, and Jacobs joins us to discuss the latest sports news stories from the law perspective.
Mike Tuck reviews in the 2023 NFL Season and hands out some awards, including Most Random Record, Best Folk Hero, Best Line and Stat of the Year.
The Atlantic's Ross Anderson takes a deep dive on the future of the Jordan Brand and is its decline already started?
The latest a ton of coaching moves, Atlanta doesn't want Bill Belichick? White Castle turning to "Love Castles", and can racoons see you screw up your trash can placement, it's The News!
Celebrity cards? Taylor Swift rookie going for big bucks, you better believe it? The only One Piece Anime Talk on radio!
Marc opens up another listener dilemma email, should the neighbor replace the golf net? We Discuss.
Marc dives into the story of Milwaukee who fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday after coaching only 43 games this season.
Marc shares his UCF Pre-Game story from last night with Bob McAdoo, scout for the Miami Heat.
As we move into 2024, UCF faces some tough scenarios in the cost of doing sports business, Marc breaks it down.
It's Marc annual review of the MLB Hall of Fame process. Is this the year Gary Sheffield finally makes it?
Magic lose in bad way, Monday Night Raw moves to Netflix, Kyle's latest bowling average.
Saturday Down South's Connor O'Gara joins the show to go inside this week's headlines in college sports.
If you thought this weekends announcement was the end of Sports Illustrated, you haven't been paying attention, Marc explains.
Should Bowels have called timeout at the end of the game? Where do the Bills go from here? Marc shares his weekend notebook.
Kicking off an Overreaction Monday, NFL playoff weekend, Kyle went to TNA wrestling, and what flavor Burt's Bees did Marc select.
Miami's Cam McCormick has been given an unprecedented ninth year of eligibility. Magic back at home. College Football moves, and stupid questions, it's The News!
It was Nick Saban, it was Bear Bryant, it is a legendary coach, so where does Alabama go from here?
Marc kicks off the show from Houston with the inside stories of being with the UCF Men's Basketball team on the road in Texas.
UCF Win, Magic lose, coaching news, Jason Kelce not retired yet? Tragic loss for an NBA Coach and Team. Shockingly low ratings for the Emmy's, it's The News!
Cam Mellor joins us to update the latest in Alabama coaching search, how will Kalen DeBoer fit? What happens at Michigan if Harbaugh leaves?
UCF beats Texas, UCF celebrates, Texas coach gets mad, we discuss as we open a Thursday Edition of The Beat of Sports.
Jason Seigel from the Orlando Sports Commission, TrackShack's John Hughes join the show to talk about the upcoming US Olympic trials coming to Central Florida.
Huge Bucs win, huge Eagles loss, how last night game will have a ripple affect across the NFL.
Where do the Dolphins go from here? Where do the Cowboys go from here? Where to the Lions even go from here? It's an NFL Playoff recap Monday! Marc found a Peacock pathway!
The NFL Playoffs are underway? An NBA Legend getting statue treatment, and the transfer portal still taking some big names, it's The News!
What does Jerry Jones do with another disappointing season for the Cowboys, do they move forward or backwards?
Where do the Dolphins go from here? What needs to change, and how friendly will the offseason be to this current team?
Open up the Monday show, Marc found a Peacock account, Comcast customers don't have Peacock anymore? The Dolphins ruined Kyle's Weekend.
ESPN faking Emmy names, what? FSU in NIL trouble? Does Mike McDaniel keep Andy Reid up at night? What Channel is Peacock again?
MOD4Three joins the show to talk about his POV from the UCF-Kansas game, and where is "the shoe" now.
Saban, Carroll and Belichick all out! Reaction and audio , plus UCF with a Major Upset of Kansas, and shocking news from the candy world, it's all in The News!
Why? What Now? Who? and When? Marc looks to answers the questions left by Saban's announcement.
Media Analysis Strategist Patrick Crakes talks about what's at steak with this Peacock Exclusive NFL Playoff game, how it will affect media deals in the future?
The Heat Erik Spoelstra contract, the Magic move on from the Wolves, the Titans are looking for a new coach, NFL Corporate Layoffs? It's the News!
Kansas Jayhawks broadcaster Brian Hanni joins the show to breakdown tonight UCF-Kansas game.
Breaking down Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković post game rant with NBA Insider's Keith Smith
Orlando Sentinel Scott Maxwell say the Taxpayers are getting hosed in the Kia naming right deal, Marc responds.....
On this day after Blue wins the national championship, we remember legendary Michigan Broadcaster Bob Ufer, and his incredible radio broadcasts.
Is the CFP Staying on ESPN? Automakers skipping the Super Bowl? Who is headed to the College Football Hall of Fame? Does Kyle's wife have great taste? It's the News!
Where does Jim Harbaugh go? Looking forward to Spring Football? Where does FSU and UCF sit going into next year? How does Florida handle the new SEC?
Hey Jim Harbaugh you just won the national championship, what are you going to do now! Marc explores the options Jim Harbaugh has to leave college football cleanly, and lays the odds on what might happen with his future at Michigan.
What should take the priority Mobile Order, or In-Person Ordering at local Coffee Place.
As a Dolphins fan did you want to see the Dolphins win? Did Marc run in 29 degree Kansas? Did he find gloves?
Shaq's reaction to the Magic's Jersey retirement announcement. Why did Tyreek Hill's house catch on fire, we now know what happened!
What the A's is going in Oakland? MLB Free Agency and other Hot Stove Issues with MLB writer John Denton
The latest on the Florida AG and the FSU/ACC Lawsuit. Does Jimmy Kimmel have a case against the Pat McAfee Show? Does the fan that is suing the NFL and Fanatics for anti-competitive practice have a case?
Marc shares his thoughts on the announcement that the Magic are retiring his jersey number.
What to make of the Magic Double Overtime Loss? Is there a media successor to ESPN for all of the College Football Playoffs? A history lesson on how to accept and quit a job all in one day. How old is too old for a man to play 90 minutes a day of video games?
At what age is a man too old to play 2 hours of video games on a daily basis? A Deep Discussion
Former UCF and NFL Center Mike G heads to the ref and "checks in" for a segment on what happened with the Lions botched 2-pt conversion, and the last play for Alabama in the Rose Bowl from a Center perspective, that hasn't been said anywhere else. A must listen.
Did Steph Curry have a bigger impact on the game of basketball than Michael Jordan? And were Reese's Peanut Butter Cups suppose to have a cute Jack O Lantern face? It's a loaded News Segment!
The Magic West Coast road trip isn't go so well at this point, but this is NOT the time to panic, Marc lays out the evidence.
Kicking off a Wednesday Edition, CFP Ratings are in! The online school of College of Biblical Studies has a women's basketball team?
Recapping all of the NFL injuries and College Football News and Notes from a New Years Weekend.
Marc opens up his notebook from the Bowl Weekend, Should coaches not be allowed to leave programs before bowl games if players are not allowed to?
We're back, we recap Marc and Kyle time off, and wonder what is the appropriate price a bar can charge for ice.
Checking with the Central Florida Sports Commission Jason Seigel, G-League Showcase, and what 2024 holds for Sports in Central Florida.
NFL Roster moves, We open up the Transfer Portal and see who is inside. Frank the engineer really likes Andrew McCutchen.
Is It a coincidence that two stories on FSU looking to leave the ACC came out today, Marc reads between the lines.
Kicking off the last show of the year with a story on.......yep you guessed it! The tipping dilemma.
MNF Recap, Dolphins good-to-go? We open up the transfer portal to see if anyone is in there. Wait how much NIL Money?
Women's World Cup To Orlando? Tennis to create a LIV Golf like lead for the sports of Tennis? Major Media Changes? Marc makes his predictions for 2024!
Reviewing the College Football Bowl Weekend, and taking a look at this weeks action with ESPN College Football Color Analysis and Orlando Finest Rene Ingoglia!
We checkout who is in the Transfer Portal? Do you eat in the living room around the TV on the holidays? The Magic lose twice against Boston, is that anything?
A rough showing on Sunday Night Football creates a 3 way tie in the AFC South, did the Jags seal their fate with the loss?
Marc keeps his Christmas Cards for about 30 seconds? Kyle says Jan 5th. Is there a time limit?
Mike O'Donnell joins and explains what games are worth watching in College Basketball this holiday season.
After Milwaukee's 140-126 victory, Antetokounmpo had an animated discussion with Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton and other Pacers before rushing from the court toward the visitors locker room, seemingly in search of the game ball.
What did the Titans comeback shocker say about the Miami Dolphins, and how panic should Dolphins fans be?
Marc shares his thoughts from the Magic Win, and the Double Header Monday Night Football as we kick off a Double Shot Tuesday Edition of the Beat of Sports.
The NFL Playoff is all over the place. How the Shohei Ohtani free agency might have changed it for the worse. Why was Patrick Mahomes really upset?
Taking a look at the NFL Playoff Picture, what happens when you don't notice the Christmas Decorations in the house.
Is Patrick Mahomes really upset with the refs or the players around them after the Bills loss? Marc presents the evidence.
Kicking off a Monday Edition of the Beat of Sports, what did Marc and Kyle do this weekend?
More details on what the Jags employee spent money on. In-Season tournament finals are set. How do you dress your bagel?
With J.C. Carnahan on the final weekend of High School Football, review the remaining State Championship Match-Ups.
How Florida State and Tennessee affected UCF's first every bowl game, 25 years ago this week!
How will the Jalen Suggs Injury effect the Magic? Where were you when you heard about "The Yankees" Trade?
What is the reaction to the donors of university's NIL collective with these athletes use the transfer portal so freely?
The much anticipated follow up to a listener's email about a girlfriend's family Thanksgiving day tradition flag football game. Oh and incase you were wondering, yes there was instant replay.
Why major sports and colleges need to be realistic about what to expect from upcoming media deals.
Checking in on the talking heads and seeing where they have stood in the past on teams begin included and excluded in the CFP.
Former BCS Analyst Brad Edwards joins the show to see how the committee broke it down vs. what his best guess the BCS would look like.
Marc shares his thoughts on how the system worked in leaving FSU out and Alabama and Texas in. Doesn't mean he agrees but this is where we are.
We check in with UCF Color Analyst Gary Parris on this thoughts on what the college football weekend could look like.
Mike O'Donnell joins for this Weekly College Basketball segment with the latest in CBB.
High School Playoff Continue, JC is here to give us the latest on the path for area teams still in the hunt for a state championship.
How Howard Cosell's Halftime Highlights were the only way to see the entire NFL landscape.
NASCAR gets an new TV Deal. What is a "rat race" game? Will Kyle's wife get any desert?
Why the numbers are going to get inflated, and how source of money may not last as long as college's and programs think.
Why all of the sudden win or lose Satuday, does FSU have all this hate against them making the Top 4?
Does Billy Napier have a 4th year at Florida? What are the arguments for why Billy Napier is not on the hot seat.
What are the Magic odds of advancing the In-season tournament, we break down the tie-breakers and confuse ourselves. A fantastically awesome NHL hockey fight.
Checking in with the Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschell and the go in-depth on the latest football headlines.
With so many different scenarios that could possibly play out? What are the chances this changes college football for the better?
The Pop-Tarts Bowl will have a editable mascot this year, what flavor would you like him to be?
Marc takes a look at the landscape of College Football and see how the bowls could shape up.
Marc lays out why you cannot change his mind, that College Football is the greatest soap opera ever.
The show is back from the Holidays and we recap not only the football, but the holiday menus.
College Football Network's Cam Mellor joins the show to talk everything CFB before the Thanksgiving break.
Keith Smith joins the show to answer this question: Are the Orlando Magic truly for real?
This e-mail makes the football game from the "Wedding Crashers" movie look like child's play.
Marc Daniels breaks down why he believes, no matter what, Washington will leapfrog FSU in the CFB rankings.
UCF and Florida close but a loss, and FSU wins but sufferers a big loss in Jordan Travis, how will the committee treat them?
Everything is bigger in Texas including the Press Box. An adventure in broadcasting a basketball game in the stands.
Recapping UCF big win over Oklahoma State. FSU-Miami might have been closer than you think, and UF-LSU notes from Marc observations on the weekend.
Gambling and Sports Betting Attorney Daniel Wallach joins the show to discuss the Seminole Tribes announcement on the opening of Sports Books in Florida.
Could Bobby Knight's coaching style survive in 2023? Will he be remembered for his brilliant coaching history or his antics?
How Healthy Will JRP Be Tomorrow? Will the WV game come down to who will run the ball better?
Marc welcomes Velton Brown, one of the nations best flag football players to talk about the Olympics adding flag football, and how the game is different from contact football.
What are the expectations for the Magic? Marc breaks down what to expect going into Night One.
Marc Daniels and the Bulldog break down their feelings on the latest pertaining to Michigan allegedly stealing signs.
Roundtable discussion with Jason Siegal of the Orlando Sports Commission and Mark Tester, Exe. Director of the Orange County Convention Center.
With Royal Rumble in January, we check in with Drew McIntyre on what to expect at Royal Rumble in St. Pete in Jan.
Marc breaks down the very possible scenarios of tie breakers if two teams don't play each other in conference play in a season.
Marc shares his thoughts on the UCF blowout at Kansas, and what happened in that Miami-Georgia Tech Game?
We don't know the going rate for the NBA or NFL Head Coach, but we seem to react to College Football Coach's, Marc asks Why?
Former UCF head coach George O'Leary joins the show to take us back to that special 2013 UCF Football Team.
Marc breaks down the numbers behind the thought that Colorado needs to resign Deion now.
Jacksonville Business Journal's Timothy Gibbons joins the show to give the latest on why the Jags are threating to leave.
WFTV's Greg Warmoth joins the show to discuss his lip cancer procedure, and warns how if it wasn't for his TV career, it might have been a lot of worse.
WFTV's Greg Warmoth joins the show to discuss his lip cancer procedure, and warns how if it wasn't for his TV career, it might have been a lot of worse.
Orlando Sentinels J.C. Carnahan joins the show to break down High School Football Week 5.
Marc talks to John Santucci who is following the Cocoa-St. Thomas Aquinas controversy with the FHSAA.
Marc shares his thoughts on UCF big win over Boise State. The reaction to Coach Prime attention. Miami has become a must watch attraction. The latest on John Rhys Plumlee from Coach Gus.
Former Fox Sports Net president explains why this Spectrum/Disney blackout is different and might last a while.
Everyone may not be in agreement with Coach Prime's methods, but its working and TCU is proof.
We check in on the latest headlines for Week 1 with Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.
The Voice of the Hurricanes Joe Zagacki joins Marc and talks ACC Expansion, NIL and how it would affect a program like Miami.
On today's history lesson, Marc takes up back in time when the CBS losing the NFL open the door for the SEC to have a national window.
College Football Network's Cam Mellor has College Football to cover, and what games to watch for this weekend.
Marc has seen the new Netflix documentary, and shares his thoughts on the Urban Meyer era at Florida.
It's Mellor Time! Cam Mellor breaks down the college names you will get to know this new college football season.
NBA Insider Keith Smith joins Marc and breakdown the options for where James Harden will land.
No not for ACC/Realignment, will they improve on their #8 AP Ranking this season with Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschel.
Zak Kefer from the Athletic talks about how Tua Tagovailoa has taken up Jiu Jitsu to learn how to take hits and help him avoid potential concussions.
On Today's History Lesson, what old is new again when it comes to paying college players.
Are there any CFB teams that will benefit from realignment from a strictly football standpoint?
Daniel Roberts sports business reporter breaks down the ESPN PENN deal, Is Disney really going to really sell ESPN and ABC?
Orlando Sentinel's Matt Murschel joins Marc to discuss the ongoing drama with conference realignment.
Evan Williams joins Marc to talk about how private equity is making is mark in the college sports world.
Is this MLS' time to make their move to rise up the sports landscape, or stuck in a lower position for a long time? Austin Lyons makes his case of why its now or never.
Marc Dainels check in with show while on the road to share his latest thoughts on the PAC-12/FSU/ACC rumors that are coming out.
ESPN's Andrea Adelson broke the news that FSU is looking to leave the ACC, she joins the Beat of Sports to break down how it could happen.
Who actually won their trade deadlines moves? Mike Tuck fills in for Marc on the Beat of Sports
Scott Maxwell joins the show and breaks down the Orange County Tourist Development Tax, and how it can affect sports in Central Florida.
Evan Weston joins the show to preview the Orlando City vs. Inter Miami FC Leagues Cup Match Wednesday night.
The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game
The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game
The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game
The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game
The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game
The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game
Well the news has now been made official, Colorado is leaving the PAC-12 and will be joining the Big 12. Brett McMurphy joins the show to talk about that news and what could be the next domino to fall.
Marc takes a look at the latest when it comes to the talk that Colorado is making a move to the Big 12.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel to chat on what a successful season for UCF looks like this coming year.
Chris Pezman Athletic Director for The University of Houston looks at how the transition to the BIG 12 has been different for their school and sports programs.
David Smoak of 365 Sports joins Marc to discuss the future of the BIG 12 with the addition of UCF, Houston, BYU, and Cincy.
Psychiatrist Dr. Susan Lipkins joins Marc to dig deep into the hazing allegations at Northwestern University.
Adam Silver is probably thinking far more outside the box than we may realize with this in-season tournament. Marc tells us what the future may hold.
Bill Carter joins Marc to chat about NIL and take a look at where it's changed, and where we expect it to change again.
Step Back 3 with Mike O'Donnell. Today Marc and Mike exchange thoughts on NBA Summer League extravaganza, Dame's next team, and "peach jam",
Richard Hale of Hale, Hale, and Jscobson joins Marc today to talk gaming in the state. Also, did San Diego State mess up by hinting they're leaving the Mountain West Conference?
Cam Mellor of the College Football Network joins Marc to take a little pre-season college football tour. Most importantly he gives us QBs to watch for next season.
Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports joins Marc on the show to talk Shannon Sharpe leaving Fox, the possibility that Stephen A. Smith leaves ESPN, and new reality show following the Dallas Cowboys.
People keep asking why the Houston Rockets can make so many moves but the Magic don't. Marc has the answer for us.
Matt Murschel joins Marc on the Beat of Sports to talk changes in college alignment. Also, what's popping in recruiting across the state of Florida.
As UCF enters a new era in its history, just how big of a change will it be?
Let's talk about finances first. The Knights will not be a fully paid member of the Big 12 for a few years but are projected to make about $21M for the upcoming athletic year. It's well more than double what UCF ever made during any season in the AAC and that includes years when the team played in a major bowl game.
What exactly is the Public Investment Fund and why the Saudi's are spending all these billions on sports?
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about if the future of conferences is 20-24 teams?
Stephen Hudak of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and discusses that the Orange County Tourist Tax Force has made their recommendations what happens next.
Markelle Fultz will be an unrestricted free agent next summer if he's not signed to a new deal and Cole Anthony will be a restricted free agent next summer. Jalen Suggs is two years into a career that is still waiting to show what the Magic thought they were getting when they made him the fifth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
College Baseball analyst Stephen Branca joins the show with a preview of tonight's College World Series finale with LSU and Florida
Imagine if the SEC and Big Ten went all in and expanded to 20 or 24. Imagine if somehow the schools who want out of the ACC found a way and if some disgruntled Pac 12 teams were offered a chance to move east to the Big Ten and the Big 12 absorbed some ACC schools. And if the dust settled we had two or three leagues with 20-24 teams.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to breakdown the selections of Anthony Black and Jett Howard by the Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic had 2 lottery picks in the NBA Draft and went with Anthony Black and Jett Howard, and now Marc runs through some of the potential roster moves the team could make heading into the offseason.
Kurt Badenhausen joins the show to explain why Lionel Messi's contract is so unique, plus is Saudi money coming to US pro sports ownership?
Does FSU have the best receiving group in the nation? Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about that and the other latest college football news.
Could a new recruiting tactic involve colleges steering recruits to a nearby high school and encourage their teammates to consider the local programs.
College Basketball analyst Mark Wise joins the show to give a preview of tonight's NBA Draft.
Keith Smith joins the show to talk about what might the Magic do on the eve of the NBA Draft.
With the NBA Draft just a day away, Marc runs through some interesting scenarios of moves the team could make including some names he thinks the team should target with their 2 selections.
The NBA Draft is days away, and while have a good idea of how the first few picks will go, questions remain for what the Orlando Magic might do.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about what's next for UCF in their quest for county tourist tax money.
It was a lingering question that finally got answered this past weekend, when will Bradley Beal be dealt? Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about how the Beal trade went down.
Our sports law expert Richard Hale joins the show to talk about what the ACC's Grant of Rights really says about league.
Former PGA Tour pro Cliff Kresge joins the show to talk about why scores are so low at the Open and what tour players think of PGA-LIV deal.
The SEC released the football schedule for the 2024 season and after looking at the Florida Gators slate of games, numerous members of the media called it the toughest they've ever seen.
The Sports Tax Man, Robert Raiola joins the show to talk about if college collectives in trouble as the IRS says donations likely not tax deductible.
After losing the NBA Finals, will the Miami Heat break it all up and who might make a big deal on draft night?
Brandon Helwig joins the show to talk about what Gus Malzahn is building in his recruiting class.
Marc decided to give himself a homework assignment and takes a look the numbers behind the Tourism Development Tax and where that money goes.
Name, Image and Likeness is not just for college players and it's happening all over especially to high school athletics.
There have been plenty of stories coming out after the announced merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and Marc talks about the newest details we are still starting to learn.
As Mike O'Donnell explains, Nikola Jokic is not chubby, he's one of the most conditioned athletes in the NBA.
It was a deal that no one saw coming and sports attorney Dan Lust joins the show to talk about if the PGA-LIV deal could be held up.
Cam Mellor joins the show to discuss his annual rankings of the College Football quarterback rankings.
Miguel Gallardo joins the show to talk about what it means that Lionel Messi is coming to MLS. Plus he gives his thoughts on the great run of form for Orlando City as they get ready for the Colorado Rapids.
Buddy Collings who covers high school sports in FL, joins Marc to fill us in on what's going down.
Damian Lillard mentioned some cities he would be interested in joining via trade. Marc evaluates where the Orlando Magic stand on that list.
Jeff Babineau joins Marc to discuss what we now know about the LIV merger. They answer How does the money get disbursed? Who knew before the announcement?
Matt Murschel joins Marc as news breaks of a PGA Tour merger with LIV Golf. Also, the BIG12 is making major moves to become a conference powerhouse.
Neil De Mause joins Marc on the Beat of Sports to talk pro sports stadium deals. Why the A's deal fell flat. What's going on in Chicago with the Bears? What does a good stadium deal look like?
States across the country are making themselves VERY attractive to 5-star recruits. And apparently Florida has decided we aren't interested.
Rory McIlroy spoke to the media last week, venting out about how he wished there was an offseason on the PGA Tour.
The Big 12 wrapped up spring meetings in West Virginia last week. The conference handed out a lot of money to schools and then most of the attention turned to commissioner Brett Yormack and his talk about expansion.
It can't just be all about Nikola Jokic right? Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about what makes the Denver Nuggets such a good team.
We go out to Las Vegas to talk with Howard Stutz as he discusses why the A's move to Vegas not as simple as it sounded and why the Rays are watching.
It has been a big topic in Orlando over the last few weeks, the tourism development tax and how it can be used to build a baseball stadium or go towards upgrades at UCF or even make changes to the Amway Center but might the tourist tax money not be used for sports after all?
We are less than 90 days until the College Football season gets things started but there is still a bunch of news happening, one thing that hasn't stopped being a topic of conversation, conference expansion and re-alignment.
AJ Perez joins the show to talk about what the future of the XFL is after layoffs of some top league officials.
What happens next for the Boston Celtics and a preview of the NBA Finals, Keith Smith also talks about where the Warriors go from here and more.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about UCF's plan to use tourist tax money to build facilities, what the SEC will do with its conference schedule and McKenzie Milton joining the coaching staff at Tennessee.
The SEC is still in a great place. But by getting bigger the conference may indeed be getting better but it also gets tougher to get things done and harder to get a larger group to agree on issues where everyone comes with their own agenda.
Sports betting is becoming more and more prevalent around the country and Eben Novy-Williams joins the show to talk about what can or should the NCAA do about the rest of betting college campuses.
ESPN recently ranked college football's top 75 quarterbacks of the 2000s and while there are a lot of familiar names on the list, Marc points out that there is one glaring omission.
Some of the top teams in the NBA are looking to fill their coaching vacancies, and the Phoenix Suns are looking at Doc Rivers as one of the candidates. Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the coaching carousel, are the Celtics still panicking and will LeBron walk away?
After the Lakers got swept out of the playoffs the biggest story was what will happen with LeBron James, and if he will retire. Marc and Scott discuss what the likely situation for LeBron will be and they agree that there is no chance he walks away from the NBA without a farewell tour.
In the flurry of bills signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, one of them involves high school sports. The bill includes a specific provision allowing teams to deliver pregame messages before championship and playoff games
Author John Feinstein said on the radio show last week that he thinks the PGA and LIV will find a golf world where both survive and in fact might merge in some forms. Fans don't care as much as they once did or at least as much as the media thought. They want the best players playing in the biggest events and playing on the LIV Tour has not hurt Koepka's game where he can't compete.
We are witnessing the Boston Celtics implode in the playoffs, several top teams need coaches but for the Orlando Magic they have a young core group of players and are showing the ascending at the right time in the Eastern Conference.
A piece of federal legislation is making the rounds that would prohibit collectives from providing a recruiting inducement, plus it would also look to establish a new version of the NCAA that would oversee NIL.
He's a two-time MVP and is a triple double machine and now he finds himself 2 more wins away form the NBA Finals, Mike O'Donnell join the show to talk about what makes Nikola Jokic so good.
The hierarchy of revenue in college athletics is on the verge of shifting when a school like Texas which rakes in the most in the country is saying that model that exists currently isn't sustainable.
Ricardo Villar of the Florida Cup joins the show to talk about how Orlando got Real Madrid and Juventus to come this summer.
Is Deion Sanders son one of the best QBs in the nation? Cam Mellor talks the top signal-callers in College Football, who the best portal coaches are and more.
How unbalanced is the NFL schedule? Warren Sharp looked back at the last 20+ years, crunched the numbers and the answer might surprise you.
The great author John Feinstein joins the show to talk about his newest book about David Feherty.
We've seen a lot of comments from a ADs in the ACC that they aren't happy with how the conference is lacking behind other conferences when it comes to money they receive from the media partners, but after a series of meetings the conference is trying to show a united front amongst all the infighting.
Keith Smith joins the show to talk the latest in the NBA including the NBA Draft Lottery results, coaches getting fired and the Conference Finals.
Bob Thompson the former FOX Sports Net president joins the show and talks about if ACC schools can get out of their Grant and Rights.
After another Game 7 loss this past weekend, the 76ers have parted ways with coach Doc Rivers after three seasons, and now head into the offseason looking for a new coach and the usually set of candidates is expected to garner some attention.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about latest on the ACC meetings and are some schools plotting to leave, but where can they go?
Tuesday night the next "Golden Ticket" will be announced. Some NBA team will get to draft the next unicorn in Victor Wembanyama. He is considered the best draft prospect since...maybe LeBron James and even the King thinks the 7-foot-4 kid is the next big thing. He can shoot threes like a guard and dunk like a dominant big man. His basketball smarts are beyond his age and physically appears to be more NBA ready than others who scale above 7-feet. The NBA knows Wembanyama is the next "chosen one" and where he plays is a big deal.
Mat Ishbia made big moves when he arrived in Phoenix as their new owner and went to get Kevin Durant, but after exiting the playoffs against the Nuggets, the team now has a head coaching vacancy and many questions heading into the offseason.
There has been chirping from several ACC schools about how the conference is lacking behind in their media rights deals, and now with UCF joining the Big 12, FSU will be 3rd in the state when it comes to the money they receive.
The NBA coaching carousel started spinning when Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer became available and now Monty Williams has joined the group, and Marc tries to make sense of all the coaching changes we are seeing.
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins will still be their coach next season in the wake of using an anti-gay slur in an interview. Huggins agreed to a salary reduction, a three-game suspension and sensitivity training but as Marc explains the real reason he still has a job is simple, he has a strong transfer group of players and he wins games.
Doc Rivers has lost the most Game 7s in NBA history at 9 and now faces another one and this time it is against his former team the Boston Celtics.
North Carolina wants to ban participation trophies for youth sports. Could Florida follow?
The transfer portal world has been a game changer for football coaches all across the country, Cam Mellor answers the questions of who the best portal teams are.
Multiple projections have come out for the upcoming Florida Gators season and they have not looked very favorable, so the question remains, do the Gators have the toughest schedule in the country?
The Magic have a young talented roster highlighted by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but what does the team need to add?
What happened to the Celtics last night? Was Julius Randle right about the Knicks effort, and on the brink of elimination what can the Warriors do to adjust now?
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco is correct that Group of 5 does not serve a purpose, but that is not really what divides college sports, specifically football.
It all started with a college baseball game involving Alabama, and now the story has kept growing and it leads more to wonder, does college sports have a gambling problem?
The New York Knicks find themselves trailing 3-1 in their series against the Miami Heat and this leads Marc to wonder, which New York teams can say that they are long suffering?
Horse racing can and needs to be better and if you stop watching and supporting because of these recent events, that is horse racing's loss for a sport trying to find new fans. The industry must be better and has made tremendous strides in the last two years in establishing new rules and better oversight to protect horses.
It's May and the college football season is just under four months away but spring practice is done and we look ahead to the fall. It's the time of year when people project what the upcoming season may look like.
Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul late in Game 4 for "deliberately" making contact with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during a courtside incident. This leads to Marc and Scott debating on if a penalty should be leveled against either party, and if so then what the penalty should be.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to discuss the Bucks coaching change, NBA Playoffs and more...
Richard Hale of Hale, Hale, and Jacobson joins Scott on the show today as he asks, What happened to paying Minor League players? Plus much more insight around sports.
The Lions got back to their winnings ways at home taking down the LA Galaxy and they saw their 3 designated players contribute to the win, Scott asks Evan Weston if Orlando City are rounding into form.
In honor of May the 4th aka Star Wars Day, Scott does a fun exercise where he compares teams in the NBA Playoffs to Star Wars movies.
Our college football expert Cam Mellor joins Scott on the show to break down the NFL Draft and it's affect on the college football landscape.
It might just be recency bias but after getting the victory in Game 1, are the Lakers a favorite to win the title?
What happened in that Alabama-LSU baseball game where Ohio sportsbooks stopped all betting?
The master of basketball knowledge Brendan Suhr joins the show to talk about Giannis comments to the media, LeBron-Steph matchup in the playoffs and the lack of playoff experience on the coaching stuff for the Celtics.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about the latest college football news including the portal being closed but player movement is still going on, what the SEC will do with conference games and more.
Smaller conference schools prefer an eight game schedule for revenue issues. They like the idea of being able to schedule extra home games. Bigger schools in the SEC seem to prefer the nine-game model.
The Milwaukee Bucks were the best team in the Eastern Conference but they got bounced the first round of the NBA Playoffs, so we take a look at the numbers to see if better teams usually win playoff series?
Marc Daniels gives his insight on which teams in the NFL (based on their draft) may be signaling they are set to do some tanking in the 2023 season.
Marc lets us know how we should actually be grading teams and the good or bad of their Draft.
Now that we know the College Football Playoff will be expanded, what does more games mean for the regular season schedule and when the bracket truly gets underway.
Round one of the NFL Draft delivered. There were surprising picks and big trades and players dropping and players going earlier than expected. But like I have said many times over the years, no sport has mastered the 12-month run like the NFL. They play games from August to February and fill the others months with drama like in free agency, draft prep, the draft itself and minicamps.
NFL Draft night is here! Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the most important pick in the first round, what the quarterback race looks like and more.
The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft begins tonight and Marc Daniels run though 10 things that he thinks will happen.
The trade of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets has finally happened but where does this put them in the hierarchy of the best teams in the AFC? Leger Douzable joins the show to talk about the Rodgers trade, the NFL Draft and what the pro potential of Anthony Richardson is.
The Kawhi Leonard-Paul George led Los Angeles Clippers have been knocked out of the playoffs again and now find themselves at a crossroad, with both star players having injury question marks. Keith Smith joins the show to talk about what the Clippers do next, what happened to the Celtics and Paolo Banchero winning rookie of the year.
Deion Sanders has been open about his plan to upgrade Colorado's talent level following a 1-11 season in 2022 and as Marc explains, he is following the rules that exist in the NCAA.
18 Colorado players entered the transfer portal Monday, as new coach Deion Sanders begins to overhaul the Buffaloes' roster.
We know that the College Football Playoff will be expanded to accommodate more teams, but will that lead to multiple networks airing the games?
The 38-year old Aaron Rodgers has finally been traded to the New York Jets, but does that mean he will be successful with his new team? Marc takes a look at the past few times that a a 38+ year old quarterback has been traded and what the outcome was for both the player and the team.
Last week several NFL players received lengthy suspensions have being caught gambling on college football games while at their team facilities, which led Marc to wonder how it was possible that something so comical happened.
It's been 40 years since six quarterbacks were chosen in the 1983 NFL Draft. Three went on to become among the best to play the position, one was a decent starter during his career, one never lived up to his hype and the other is more known as a college football analyst today.
When the college football transfer portal opened April 15th many knew what it meant, or at least what it could be, and the Miami Hurricanes may have faced a harsh reality.
The NFL Draft is fast approaching and Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the latest news, including what will happen with the top-rated quarterbacks.
It has been a topic that NBA talking heads have been debating out for weeks, who is the MVP in the NBA? Justin Kubatko takes a look behind the numbers to talk about who should be the leading vote-getter, than he talks about why Paolo Banchero wasn't a unanimous selection for Rookie of the Year and more.
Late last night the Oakland Athletics announced they have reached an agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip, where they intend to construct a major league ballpark. Marc talks about the shady-ness that went into the last few years for the A's and the lack of funds being put into the ball club.
Chris Cillizza joins the show to talk about his new book, Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency.
The most recent Florida Gators spring game was the lost scoring one in years, is this a big concern for the team? Conor O'Gara talks about the issues in Gainesville, the quarterback battles around the SEC and if Jimbo Fisher is on the hot seat.
The NBA announced that Draymond Green would be suspended for his stomping incident and the Warriors find themselves trailing the Kings in their first round playoff matchup. Keith Smith talks about if we are seeing the end for the Warriors run of success, why the Cavs-Knicks series will go 7 and why they Bucks shouldn't be counted out.
Is the gap that big from Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State to everyone else? Maybe, at least right now. Those three have dominated recruiting in recent years and whether you believe in those star rankings or not, they are more accurate than you think.
The Athletic did another one of their NBA player surveys and Marc runs through some of the results and discusses the interesting responses.
The spring college football season is over with Spring Games wrapping up this past weekend, and Matt Murschel joins the show to recap all of the action. He talks about the brief look at the new UCF offense, what the Gators will do at quarterback and expectations for the Seminoles.
Draymond Green was ejected in the fourth quarter after stomping on the chest of Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis, which as led to a discussion about what sort of penalty should be leveled against him.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts reached agreement on a five-year, $255 million extension, where Hurts becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history. Marc then wonders who is next up to get a massive payday and why Joe Burrow should get paid even more in his negotiations.
We are only 1 game into the NBA Playoffs and already the biggest stories is the injuries to several star player including Giannis and Ja Morant.
While it's hard to gauge exactly what UCF's offense will be in a spring game, there are signs of how Hinshaw has tweaked Plumlee's mechanics and added some wrinkles to help the UCF be more explosive as they head into their inaugural season in the Big 12.
Pat Williams joins the show to look back on when the Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Championship 40 years ago.
For years after the one and done rule was removed the traditional route to the NBA was playing college basketball, but now with the rise of Overtime Elite and the G-League Ignite teams there are other options. Mike O'Donnell joins the show and makes the case for why college is still the best route for a player to showcase their abilities to the biggest audience.
With two weeks to go before the NFL Draft, Cam Mellor joins the show and talks about where things stand.
Zion Williamson hasn't played in an NBA game since early January as he has been sidelined with an injury, but before the Pelicans play-in game he was seen dunking during pregame warmups. Marc wonders what the point of this was, was it to help his image around the league?
What to expect from Florida's spring game tomorrow night. Steve Russell joins the show to talk about the quarterback battle for Billy Napier, why the running back group deserves more attention and expectations for the next season.
Are the Magic now a free agent destination? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the upcoming Magic offseason, if they have a better roster going forward than the Heat and look ahead to the NBA Playoffs.
Welcome to the new loophole in the transfer portal world. That's right, we now have coaches who have complained about the transfer portal and the tampering going on and instead of actually calling out coaches, they just decided to find a way to make it even dirtier.
What are the biggest off-season decisions for the Magic? Khobi Price joins the show to talk about the season that was for Orlando, how point guard position seems to be solidified and the future for some key players.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have spent a majority of the offseason overhauling the roster and clearing some cap space, but questions remain at the quarterback position.
The Pistons, Spurs and Rockets each have a 14% chance of landing Victor Wembanyama, but where does the NBA want him to end up? Marc runs through an interesting idea to help fix the draft system in the NBA.
The NBA announced that they will investigate the Mavericks decision to sit out several players in their loss to the Bulls that eliminated them from play-in contention but this Marc to wonder exactly are they looking into that a number of other teams have also done.
Someday a LIV golfer will win a major and it will be a big story. Maybe someday no one will care if a PGA or LIV golfer wins one of the biggest tournaments each year. But I do think on Sunday when he was turning the clock back and looking like the once dominant player he was, Phil Mickelson knew the cheers were different and wished it could have been like the good old days, when everyone loved Phil Mickelson.
Attorney John Holden joins the show and talks about how Oklahoma's proposed NIL bill might be most aggressive of all.
Are the Hurricanes the new kings of the ACC in basketball? Mike O'Donnell talks about that along with whether or not UConn is a blue blood school and more.
Is the NCAA in trouble again in court with the latest suit against them? Richard Hale joins the show to discuss that along with more lawsuits involving fans sitting so close to game action.
With three weeks until the NFL Draft Cam Mellor joins the show and talks about how the top picks are still up in the air?
JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about the underreported story of how the governor may take over the FHSAA. Plus he discuss the transfer portal when it comes to high school sports.
Paolo Banchero for all intents and purposes has tied up the Rookie of the Year award but what about for the other awards, Mike Tuck runs through his predictions for the MVP and more.
Who should NBA contenders want to and not want to play in the playoffs? Did Joel Embiid wrap up MVP last night? What lower seed in the West has the best chance to advance?
Could the Buccaneers go quarterback in the NFL Draft? Why should the Houston Texans pass on a QB, plus how a hockey idea influenced the draft's biggest move so far? We'll look ahead to the next big event on the NFL calendar.
Mike Tuck runs through the top 5 (realistic?) difference-making trade targets this off-season for the Orlando Magic taking the next step.
Have the Jaguars "cracked the code" on being a perennial contender in the NFL? Not so fast.
The media failed Women's basketball instead of trumpeting it yesterday with their coverage. Plus why UConn provided the fitting ending to the oddest NCAA Tournament ever.
Is 79% good enough? The NBA attempting to LOWER our expectations going into next season when it comes to a minimum number of games played for players.
The NCAA Tournament Championship Game is tonight and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to give a preview of all the action.
Greg Anthony, father of the Magic's Cole Anthony recently joined a twitter string of comments of fans talking about his son and his role with the team. The debate hit on Cole's value, his role, whether he should be starting and whether the team should sign him to a long term deal and use up money towards the cap or look at using those dollars elsewhere to improve the team.
Talk about a massive sports weekend and on top of the Final Four it is also WrestleMania weekend!
In the NCAA Tournament sports fans have grown accustomed to seeing Cinderella teams and upsets happening, but that isn't a thing that can happen in the College Football Playoffs.
The event was televised on the SEC Network, because of course it was. The hype was real as Richardson and his fellow Gators showcasing their skills before NFL minds was your typical underwear Olympics. As expected, Richardson looked chiseled because anyone as ripped as him wearing a dry-fit shirt two sizes too small will look good.
Robot umpires are coming and as a result of that a catching speciality may become a thing of the past.
Is Shohei Ohtani becoming the world's biggest athlete endorser? Kurt Badenhausen joins the show to talk about how much more money Ohtani makes ahead of the next player on the list, then he discuss the rise in franchise valuations and how much the Commanders will be sold for.
Penny Hardway, Mike Miller and Paolo Banchero are connected in a unique way. And who knew back in 1993, on a night Pat Williams was booed at the old Orlando Arena, that one of the NBA's biggest trades would still be paying off for the Orlando Magic today.
Marc went through the project of looking through the last decades worthy of quarterbacks for our in-state colleges and realized it has been a struggle for schools for a 3-year starter.
Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NHL all have forms of guaranteed contracts for their players but for the NFL it has remained a very selective club.
We just had a fantastic weekend of college basketball action and the Final Four is set but all it took was a series of tweets from Lamar Jackson to show that the NFL is still king and will always dominate the news.
Documentary filmmaker Alex Stapleton joins the show to talk about how her newest project on Reggie Jackson. She discusses what she learned throughout the process, filming during COVID and more.
Every week in the NBA it seems like there has been a controversial call made, and now the players are getting more and more outspoken, but no one from either side is offering up any solutions.
UCF Football head coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge and talks about the latest happenings at spring practices and the quarterback race. Then he discusses the importance of facilities in college football and the restructuring of the collective.
Is this the greatest MVP race ever? Keith Smith joins the show to answer that question, plus he gives his thoughts on the Magic season, what is the future for Jaylen Brown in Boston and how long Pop will stick around coaching.
It was a finish that everyone wanted and will go down as the most watched baseball game in the world, so now the question remains, how can Major League Baseball capitalize on World Baseball Classic excitement?
Daniel Libit joins the show to talk about how the CBI tournament is paying for playing.
Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about the quarterback situations at our in-state teams, who is 2nd best behind Jordan Travis at Florida State and if there really is a QB battle at UCF?
When you look at the highest paid talent at ESPN you see names like Stephen A. Smith, Joe Buck and Scott Van Pelt but one name that isn't among that group is Chris Fowler. Marc muses that with his contract coming up this year, is there a chance the he leaves the mothership and head to another network like Fox?
History tells us winning is much tougher even you are moving from one P5 to another. The few examples of moving from a G5 league to a P5 have been more successful with their move.
The Knights kicked off their first spring practice, and with this being their first year in the Big 12, Marc explains why this spring is different than years past for UCF.
We can all agree that there is no perfect time for the World Baseball Classic to take place but that argument aside, it has been must-watch television.
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament was a wild one and with a number of teams like Duke, Kansas and Purdue not advancing, we have a few Cinderella teams still alive. Marc explains that while we enjoy seeing upsets in the first round, we would much rather see traditional brands in the later rounds.
NFL Free Agency is only a few days old, so which teams have made the best moves so far? Leger Douzable joins the show to talk about his favorite signings, can Aaron Rodgers be the real difference maker for the Jets and the pro prospects for Jalen Carter.
We've already had some upsets in the NCAA Tournament, were they as surprising as it seemed and who is poised to make a deep run?
These days we spend more time on who is leaving via the transfer portal, how much money does the collective need to acquire and retain players, is your coach on the hot seat and if you did fire your coach who do you want to replace him.But even those topics take a backseat more often than not to conference media deals, expansion and realignment.So let's dive into some of the bigger stories and give a guess to what might happen to the many stories out there.
You know the NFL Draft is approaching when schools begin hosting Pro Days and the first was Georgia. Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the takeaways from the Georgia Pro Day, he talks about the shakeup at the top of the draft and more.
Ever since Brett Yormark took over the commissioner of the Big 12 there has been discussion about him working to add more schools to the conference, with the Pac-12 being the likely conference to be poached. Marc talks about how with tall the re-alignment and media deal talk this is just what a conference needs to do, look out for themselves.
How powerful will collectives become in college sports? Eric Prisbell joins the show to talk about that and now the NCAA is trying to navigate through the world of NIL right now.
Diamond Sports Group which controls the regional sports networks for more than 40 teams across the country announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Marc talks about what this means in the near-term and the long-term for fans trying to watch their favorite teams.
When the NBA offseason comes are the Orlando Magic a destination for free agents? Keith Smith joins the show to answer that, and he talks about what's wrong with Raptors and Mavericks and much more.
For Aaron Rodgers it is very simple, he either plays for the Packers or the Jets or he just retires from football. Marc talks about how there is no market for Rodgers, no other teams have shown any interest in him.
Mark Wise joins the show to give a preview of UCF vs Florida in the NIT and then gives a bracket breakdown for the NCAA Tournament.
The NCAA Tournament bracket is set and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about the teams that can make a deep run, matchups he is looking forward to and more.
Jason Siegel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about the teams coming to Orlando for the NCAA Tournament.
The Miami Dolphins have used some cap maneuvers to restructure the contract for Tyreek Hill and now they are giving themselves more salary flexibility. Now some think this is to go after Tom Brady but Marc wonders if the team has a different target, Lamar Jackson.
Dick Vitale has never called an NCAA Tournament game in his over 40+ years of broadcasting and as Marc has talked about over the last few weeks this would be the perfect year for CBS to give him the opportunity. And the offer finally game but Vitale citing his loyalty to ESPN turned down the chance.
Evan Weston joins the show to talk about Orlando City's big result in Mexico against Tigers in CCL play and looks ahead to the return to MLS play this weekend against DC United.
The NFL Scouting Combine is over and Cam Mellor joins the show and shares the latest on the NFL Draft.
Dr Karen Weaver joins the show to talk about what the future of Power 5 conferences may look like in structure.
After 47 seasons, Jim Boeheim will not be returning as the men's basketball coach at Syracuse, and as Marc talks about when you remove the awkwardness of the ending this signals the end of an era for the sport of college basketball.
Eric Eager joins the show to talk about the hype surrounding Anthony Richardson and what the metrics are saying about the former Gator.
Franchise Tag deadline day has come and gone, and while we know where Daniel Jones will play next season we still don't know what will happen with Lamar Jackson. Marc talks about how it looks like Jackson is trying to force his way out of Baltimore and explains what it would take to make that happen.
It is Franchise Tag decision day in the NFL and as Mike Tuck explains, there are some teams around the league that can use this move to help improve their team right away and still be set up for success in the years to come.
With just 16 games left in the regular season for the Magic to get in the play-in game conversation, they find themselves facing some stuff opponents. Phillip Rossman-Reich joins the show to talk about where the teams stands right now, an early look at the offseason and what will happen with Jonathan Isaac.
Billy Napier begins year 2 in Gainesville, while Mike Norvell looks to build on a successful season for the Seminoles. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about the latest news from spring practices as they start to open up around the state.
The Pac-12 is still the one Power 5 conference that hasn't figured a future media rights deal, but Marc talks about some of the things that he has been hearing when it comes to something getting figured out.
Anthony Richardson ruined the weekend for a number of NFL teams who were hoping he flopped in his performance at the combine. Yes, he ruined their weekend because teams love to scratch off the names of hyped guys with little success on the field other than being big and physical. Some teams wanted a poor combine so the guessing game of what Richardson could be would become someone else's problem.
The moment you heard the news you knew what it meant. Jonathan Isaac is out for the season, again. And this time it likely means his time in Orlando has come to an end.Isaac had surgery to repair a torn abductor muscle after an MRI last Wednesday discovered the tear. It was almost like a Friday news dump when the team released the news during one of the area's biggest sports weekends of the year.
Wes Durham joins the show to discuss what the ACC thinks about FSU and Clemson's view of the future
Sports attorney Dan Lust joins the show to discuss the ever unfolding legal drama for Daniel Snyder and why this time it might involve Roger Goodell.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, including what to do at the quarterback position. Mike Tuck talks about how it is looking increasingly likely that a reset is coming for the Bucs as they will need to fix their salary cap situation.
Some call it the underwear Olympics but it marks the beginning of the NFL offseason and Cam Mellor joins the show to discuss the latest news from the NFL Scouting Combine.
Rashad Phillips joins the show to discuss Antoine Davis potentially becoming top scorer in NCAA history tonight.
With the Arnold Palmer Invitional about to get underway this week, Jeff Babineau joins the show to talk about how the Arnie got a $20M purse and an incredible field.
He's been a star since arriving in Orlando but is Paolo Banchero a lock to win rookie of the year? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the ceiling for Paolo and Franz Wagner, he also discusses what is wrong with Celtics right now, what will LeBron do and if Joel Embiid could ask out of Philadelphia.
Kevin Durant continually gets a lot of negative attention thrown on him when it comes to bouncing from team to team looking for the best chance to win, but as Marc and Scott discuss is this something we are getting more and more accustomed to as sports fans?
Anthony Richardson has seemed like the most polarizing player in this years NFL Draft and as Marc points out he is following a trend that we are seeing every year.
More and more sports teams have changed hands over the last few years and as Marc brings up, fans want to see a level of commitment and dedication to help bring a winning product to the field.
The ongoing story of what is happening with Brandon Miller and the Alabama basketball teams has garnered a lot of attention, and Eric Adelson joins the show to talk about the role the media has played in the coverage of the story.
For some reason there has been discussions about expanding the NCAA Tournament past 68-teams, so Marc lays out 3 different scenarios for what a super-sized version might look like.
Orlando City SC kickoff the season this weekend against the New York Red Bulls and Miguel Gallardo joins the show to talk about the new talent brought in, the expectations for the season and more.
The final stretch of the Magic season begins tonight and with Orlando sitting at a crossroads, out of the play-in range but too high for a top pick, so what should they do?
Daniel Jones has been mocked by fans and the media for looking for a massive payday as he heads into free agency but as Marc points out, the timing of a deal lines up perfect for Jones to cash in big and the Giants will have to pay it.
President Hitt had a plan. No plan goes perfectly without a curve or an unexpected bump. But he stayed the course and not only had a vision and long term plan, he executed it. Today, UCF has some of the best facilities in the country.
With the news of the passing of former UCF president John Hitt, Marc talks about the legacy and impact that he had on the university and how he became the most influential president in the state.
With college football in the offseason, are rule changes coming? Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what it being discusses, plus he gives his thoughts on the first week of XFL action.
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Bronson Arroyo joins the show to talk about his journey from the majors to becoming a musician. He talks about the influences he had over the years, the process of a writing an album and discusses his pitching career.
Why will this version of the XFL succeed where others did not? Bill Shea of The Athletic joins the show to talk about why the Rock and his ex-wife and business partner think it will work, what will constitute as a succes...what kind of crowds and tv numbers.
Dr. Colwell is a planetary scientist at UCF and he joins the show to talk about the numerous objects spotted and shot down in the sky, if think everything can be explained and how the public respond to a true UFO.
Why the Buccaneers need to rebuild, not reset, why upgrading at backup QB isn't as easy people make it sound, and who should KC play in the NFL opener next season. Mike Tuck answers those questions and more from the NFL world.
Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about what he's learned ranking the college football quarterbacks, what decisions pained him the most, and what conference stands out.
As Mike Tuck explains, there is one guy in the NFL Draft that is going to get someone fired and for fans of one of the in-state colleges it is a familiar name.
Alex Sherman of CNBC joins the show to discuss the reports that NBC could be getting back into the NBA?
Keith Smith joins the show to talk about which teams made the best moves at the NBA Trade Deadline, who is primed for a strong playoff push and if the Lakers have done enough.
According to Las Vegas and sportsbooks, the Buccaneers are the favorites to be the landing spot for Derek Carr to replace Tom Brady, but as Marc explains the track record for Tampa Bay to replace a consistent starter has not gone very well.
The PAC-12 released a statement that they are committed to its current crop of teams and are looking to a new media rights deal, but are other conferences looking to poach some schools to expand? Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about if more conference expansion on the way?
Major League Baseball is making it permanent, in all extra-inning games, a runner will be placed on second base and as Marc explains to all the haters of this decision, its okay that a sport like baseball is evolving.
The whispers are getting louder. The rumors are getting more outrageous. The dots may or may not connect but there is a feeling we are headed towards another round of expansion in college sports.
The Chiefs and Andy Reid had a plan for Patrick Mahomes when they drafted him and he basically took a redshirt season sitting behind Alex Smith. Smith threw 26 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2017 as Mahomes started one game at the end of the season. The Chiefs lost to the Titans in the playoffs and Smith was traded for a third round draft pick to Washington.
Here is all that matters in the late penalty called on the Eagles, the guy called for the penalty thinks it was a penalty. James Bradberry says he tugged JuJu Smith-Shuster on a critical third down play. Should that be called then?
Former UCF Knight and current Orlando Guardians player Terrance Plummer joins the show to discuss the upcoming season opener, what he likes about the XFL, takes a stroll down memory lane and much more!
This week LeBron James set the all-time scoring record in the NBA and is't showing any signs of slowing down. Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about they impact that James has had on the sport since entering the league, the he and Marc discuss what Jim Boehiem is complaining about and what's it like to have a teammate like Kyrie Irving.
Oklahoma and Texas have agreed to pay the Big 12 conference a total of $100 million to join the SEC in 2024, and with this move Marc explains how it has implications for all the in-state teams as well.
Cam Mellor joins the show to give a recap of the Senior Bowl and he talks about the future of the NFL Combine.
After 3 tumultuous years and 2 trade requests, Kevin Durant was traded from the Nets to the Suns late Wednesday night.
Since Norvell's arrival in Tallahassee, Billy Napier arrived in Gainesville and got his $7M per year deal and Mario Cristobal landed in Coral Gables with an $8M per year deal. FSU couldn't have their guy making less, could they? Sure they could but it's about optics.Could FSU have just ripped up Norvell's current deal, bumped his pay and signed him to a new five-year deal that runs through 2027? Of course they could but agents are good at their job and schools are not good at negotiating after a coach has a winning season.
An unbreakable record was broken last night. What is the most unbreakable record out there in major pro sports? Mike Tuck runs down the top ten.
Which team goes deeper in the NBA playoffs, Nets or Mavericks? Where does this LeBron James accomplishment rank in his career? What is the next big trade? Keith Smith joins the show to answer all those questions and more from the NBA.
LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a step-back jumper last night and as Mike Tuck explains, when you look at the longevity of his career and the accolades he's achieved, LeBron has defeated Father Time.
Jason Siegel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about the NCAA Tournament coming to town this spring along with the She Believes Cup and so much more.
Where do the Hurricanes go for both of their open coordinator positions? Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel talks about that the story and the latest we are learning about Jaden Rashada.
WWE Superstar Johnny Gargano joins the show to talk about his current run in organization, the travel schedule of a wrestler and growing up as a massive fan of the sport.
When it comes to Jaden Rashada and the Florida Gators, the numbers on the contract were real but the money purported to be behind them obviously weren't.
The Nets are trading Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks after the point guard made a trade request, so Bianchi and Scott debate whether or not this was a smart move for Dallas to make when you factor in how much of a headache Irving has been.
The college basketball season is heating up and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about UAB taking down FAU, what is wrong with both Duke and North Carolina, plus if the Gators are a bubble team.
After weeks of negotiations the effort to get Oklahoma and Texas into the SEC one year ahead of schedule has stalled and Marc Daniels talks about what we are seeing with these talks.
MLS Season Pass went live on February 1st and it will be a new way for fans to watch the sport. Jacob Feldman joins the show talk about if the MLS/Apple deal be a hit or miss?
UCF Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir joins the show to talk about the first Big 12 schedule for the Knights and more. He discusses the changing world of fundraising for athletic programs and the challenges of navigating NIL.
Phil Mickelson speaks as year two at LIV Golf begins, Bob Harig joins the show to talk about his conversation with the golfer.
Are the Magic buyers or sellers or both with the NBA trade deadline approaching? Keith Smith joins the show to answer that question and talk about some of the teams that have star players but seem to find themselves in a stalled position.
In years past, UCF played maybe one or two games against Power 5 opponents. For the foreseeable future, they will play at least 10 per season. It may only be for one season, but when UCF travels to Norman to play Oklahoma it will be a conference game that impacts the standings. For long-time UCF fans stop and think about that.
Bob Thompson the former FOX Sports Net president joins the show to talk about the future of regional sports networks.
The ACC released the 2023 football schedule and Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what the season will look like for the Seminoles and some expectations for Mike Norvells team.
With so many question marks surrounding the quarterback situation in San Francisco, like the health of Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, could the Niners make a run at Tom Brady?
How much are you willing to pay to watch your favorite basketball, baseball or hockey team? We are about to find out.The greatest model of media revenue for teams in those sports could be crashing soon. For decades teams were paid for an audience that never watched them play. And they were paid millions of dollars.
The fallout from the Lakers overtime loss to the Celtics continued Sunday and Marc talks about how replay culture has completely taken over sports today.
The matchup is set, the Chiefs will take on the Eagles in Super Bowl 57! Marc recaps the games from Championship Sunday and talks about the penalty at the end of the Chiefs game and why the Eagles still do not get enough credit.
The 4 teams are set and 2 will be going on to play in the Super Bowl, Marc takes a deep dive into the quarterback numbers with the ones to play this Sunday.
They are two of the most polarizing sports media figures, Skip Bayless and Stephen A Smith, Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports joins the show to talk about how a reunion between the two could be on the horizon.
Post-season college football game season is upon us and Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about some players to watch that will see action over the next few weeks.
The Orlando Magic are playing their best basketball of the season right now, so Marc and Scott take the opportunity to run through some of the great one-year wonders for the franchise.
LSU accidentally overpaid Tigers football coach Brian Kelly by $1 million during the first year of a 10-year, $100 million contract but as Marc points out this story is brining out a very serious problem when it comes to money at the school.
It has been the biggest college athletic story and every day it keeps gettin crazier, David Berri joins the show to talk about how the NIL money market has evolved.
It was the biggest college football story over the past few weeks that finally got its resolution, but Matt Hayes joins the show to talk about how the Jaden Rashada tale took off.
The Orlando Magic got another player back from the injured list with Jonathan Isaac returning and in doing so they took down the Boston Celtics. So why do the Magic have Bostons number this year, and what are the realistic expectations for this team?
Today is the day that the latest round of inductees in the Baseball Of Fame is announced and Marc takes the opportunity to bring up how flawed and comical the whole process has become.
Chris Vinel joins the show to talk about the latest on what is happening with Bethune Cookman and Ed Reed.
The Magic have turned the corner the last few weeks and now looked primed to make a run into the play-in game. Marc talks about the return of Jonathan Isaac, the growth of Franz Wagner and why this roster is just about complete.
Now Jonathan Isaac is set to return to play for a Magic team that is showing signs of what it can be with developing stars in Franz Wager and Paolo Banchero. There is little precedent to show Isaac can get to an elite level. If he becomes a role player he may help Orlando in its race to make the NBA's play-in round of the playoffs. But there is also the scenario where the Magic get to see what they have in Isaac and whether he can be part of their future.
We all saw the videos on social media or Shannon Sharpe getting into it with several Memphis Grizzlies players, well Marc and Scott think the entire situation was just a stunt for television ratings for Undisputed.
They will never say it publicly but scream about it privately. College football head coaches can't stand the pay-for-play world we now live in. They are frustrated with negotiating with players, parents and agents. They are screaming at their collectives that they need more money. They are concerned about managing a locker room where players know what others are getting paid. But here's one thing you won't hear a coach say: "Hey, you can take some of my millions and give it to the players."
Pete Nakos joins the show to talk about the industry fallout from the Jaden Rashada saga at Florida?
Why is LIV's Patrick Reed suing everyone and how the new CW media deal may hurt LIV's legal battle vs PGA?
Al Del Greco the former kicking great on what Brett Maher is now dealing with after missing four XPs last week.
The NFL Playoffs just kicked off but that doesn't mean its too early to start looking at mock drafts, and Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about some of the players that could have their names called early. Then he talks about what did draft experts say about Brock Purdy last year?
At their end of season press conference both Chris Grier and Mike McDaniels talked about how Tua will be ready for next season, but with the question marks surrounding his health, should the quarterback be extended?
Ken Bensinger of the New York Times joins the show to talk about the latest FIFA bribery trial that has an interesting twist.
The NBA Trade Deadline is approaching and could the Orlando Magic make a run at Fred VanVleet? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about some of the players the Magic could look to target at the deadline and what they might be willing to offer as well.
Despite all the noise surrounding the Florida Gators right now over what will happen with Jaden Rashada, the program will be fine. As Marc points out when the season rolls around they will still have a great recruiting class, a player will be the quarterback and life will continue.
With his contract set to expire, Tom Brady will become a free agent at age 45 and now everyone will speculate on where he might play next season. Marc explains why when you consider all the potential options, the only team that makes the most sense is the Buccaneers.
After weeks of speculation once the Buckeyes season ended, CJ Stroud has finally announced he has entered the NFL Draft. Marc talks about what caused the delay in the decision and looks at some of the teams that could select the quarterback early.
The Miami Dolphins made the playoffs but were a one and done, now they head into the offseason with question marks surrounding them. The spent big on talent, gave up draft capital to get Tyreek Hill and have to wonder the future with Tua.
Which state NFL team has the best chance to win this weekend? Leger Douzable joins the show and answers that question and runs through all the other Wild Card Weekend games, plus gives comments on the future for the New York Jets.
The first two games of Wild Card weekend will feature 4 quarterbacks making their first ever playoff start and as Marc points out there is a shocking lack of playoff experience heading into the games.
The Gators are on the verge of losing top quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada as multimillion-dollar NIL deal collapses, Richard Hale joins the show to talk about the legal side of what we are watching with this story.
Our wrestling expert Brian Fritz joins the show to talk about the latest on the potential sale of the WWE.
The countdown to the draft is underway and Cam Mellor talks about who the top prospects are and how things stack up after the season.
It was game that went into DOUBLE OVERTIME, and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to take a look back at UCF's dramatic win over Memphis.
The former NFL player, Nate Jackson joins the show and talk about why violence in football does not make us like it less.
With the expected return of Jonathan Isaac, could the Magic be looking at trading a player or two?
Stetson Bennett has now one back-to-back National Championships but people are starting to discount his achievement because they don't believe he will do anything in the NFL, but as Marc points out this happens all the time and being a great college player should not be discredited.
There are still several medical hurdles to clear but as Tua progresses through the concussion protocol and if he his medically cleared, should he play?
How are high school football coaches navigating the NIL/Pay-for-play world of college football.
The Georgia Bulldogs won in blowout of TCU last night in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game and became first team since Alabama to win back-to-back titles, so now the question to ask is can they do it again next year?
There was no epic comeback as Georgia took down TCU in emphatic fashion, 65-7 and as Marc points out this is thing that can happen and that TCU is was not a fluke as they did everything asked of them to make the championship game.
The NFL Playoffs are set, so Marc and Scott try to figure out what the best quarterback-coach combinations.
The basketball stat guru Justin Kubatko joins the show to talk about the performances we've been seeing form Luka Doncic and if its sustainable, the scoring explosion in the league and if LeBron James can keep going at age 38 and how it compares to Michael Jordan at the same age.
The College Football Playoff will be expanding soon and this has lead to some committees in the NCAA to say that the NCAA Tournament should also be expanded but Mike O'Donnell lays out why this would be a bad idea.
The NFL announced Thursday night that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed and stated the scenarios involved for what would happen in the playoffs with unbalanced games played.
Orlando Guardians head coach Terrell Buckley joins the show to talk about the release of the XFL schedule, expectations for the season and more.
In one of the wildest sports stories of the past few years, Danielle Reyna, the wife of former USMNT captain Claudio and mother of current player Gio, says she told U.S. Soccer about USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter's past domestic violence incident because she was frustrated by comments made about her son after the team's elimination from the 2022 World Cup.
Florida introduces a new NIL bill for college athletes and Daniel Greene joins the show to talk about what it all means.
Between Donovan Mitchell throwing down 71 on Monday night to the Thunder scoring 150 against the Celtics there has been a massive uptick in scoring the NBA, but why is this happening now?
Rene Ingoglia joins us from the Under Armour All American Game to talk about how the best high school football players handle the new NIL world.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about latest news in the college football world and who wins the national title.
The injured players are making their return of the Orlando Magic and could they soon have Jonathan Isaac as well? Khobi Price joins the show to talk the latest injures with the Magic, how they are striving for consistency and if they could make a move before the trade deadline?
UCF is bringing in, arguably, its best class of high school recruits but there are questions headed into the off-season. Is Plumlee a lock for the job in 23' or is there a competition starting in the spring with the return of Thomas Castellanos and transfer Timmy McClain? Plumlee had his moments where his run-pass threat produced a high octane offense. But his health became an issue late.
The Orlando Magic have been one of the hottest teams of late in the NBA and are now looking to keep it up against the Lakers on Tuesday night.
The Jaguars look like they are going to be playoff bound, meanwhile the Buccaneers held onto their division lead but the Dolphins are trending in the wrong direction as the end of the season is looming.
Former NFL player and current UCF Broadcaster Gary Parris joins the show to talk about the passing of Franco Harris.
The race to make the NFL playoffs is tight and with just 3 games remaining in the regular season, Marc and Scott try to figure out who is postseason bound.
The story of how growing up in Seattle helped Paolo Banchero become the player he is today.
The way to watch NFL Sunday Ticket is going to be different next season for football fans and is there a chance that Google and YouTube becomes the new home for Sunday Ticket?
The Orlando Magic got off to a slow start and then rattled off a six-game win streak, so have they made a big leap? Keith Smith talks about what has turned things around in Orlando, what is wrong with the Warriors and more.
The UCF Knights will square off against Duke in the Military Bowl and Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what he thinks Gus Malzahn will have planned for the game and more.
The world of acquiring talent in college football has changed thanks to the transfer portal and NIL. Marc talks about how for some coaches they've shifted the priority from going after high school recruits to looking more at the transfer portal.
When you watch a Packers game you can see Jordan Love on the sideline and he has joined a growing trend of first round picks that will problem end up on a second team very early in his career.
The Orlando Magic winning streak has now reached six games, their longest since March 2019. Marc talks about how Paolo Banchero has shown that he is ready immediately and has been the first star for the team since Dwight Howard arrived in Orlando.
Your favorite team is adjusting. Some are better than others. Some have more money to get players than others. The NCAA is not doing anything because they can't. They lost in court and those who run the business of college football wanted a change and now have a system none of them really want.There are no rules, at least none that anybody is following about how to pay players or when to contact them. Players lie about offers they claim to have and schools are flat out cutting deals with players using cash boosters threw into a pot- no one cares if there is a real NIL deal.
3 different teams blew a 17-point lead, the Jaguars took down the Cowboys and the Patriots well who knows what they were doing, Marc recaps one of the wildest weekends in the NFL.
The UCF Men's Basketball team has gotten off to a hot start this season and Mike O'Donnell talks about where the Knights rank when it comes to teams in the American Athletic Conference.
Then Arizona coach and current Xavier coach Sean Miller will not face any sanctions but two of his former assistants will serve lengthy penalties in the Arizona infractions. Marc and Richard Hale discuss why Miller was able to escape any kinds of a punishment, then they discuss the NWSL releasing their findings and how the league moves forward.
After a hard fought season we've reached the Championship Weekend for High School Football! JC Carnahan talks about the teams at play for the trophy, including Central Floridas own Apopka High School.
Mike Tuck and Stefan ask, would you be more surprised if "this" team made it to the SuperBowl or got knocked out in the first round of the NFL playoffs? The answers will surprise you.
Marc joins Mike Tuck on today's show to try and figure out, where all the money and hope for the future is coming from in the MLB...
NBA Insider Keith Smith joins Mike Tuck the Beat of Sports to breakdown all that's happening in the NBA right now.
How taxes impact all those free agent deals in MLB and should you report your fantasy football winnings to the IRS.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss the beginning of portal movement, coaching news and could Texas and OU get to the SEC in 2024.
Can the Buccaneers salvage a disappointing season and what is the future for the team if Tom Brady decides to move on after this year.
For decades members of the media whispered and evenly openly talked about coaches paying for players before the world of NIL or Pay-for-Play. Rarely did they report on the whispers with actual facts and everyone just giggled and went about their business.
The Orlando Magic took down the Raptors on Sunday night for their 3rd straight victory and there is a sense of optimism around the team that they have turned the corner after the slow start to the season.
The news that Texas and Oklahoma were leaving the Big 12 to join the SEC was surprising to everyone but everyone thought wouldn't happen for a few years but reports are coming out that the move might happen earlier than expected.
Tua Tagovailoa had his worst game as an NFL starter as the Dolphins lost their second straight. Marc talks about what has happened to the Dolphins now that the schedule has them matching up against teams bound for the playoffs.
The College Basketball season hasn't reached conference play yet but are there some teams that deserve some more attention, and is UConn one of them?
Everyone has their favorite broadcast teams, but who do viewers seek out to watch? Marc runs through the top voted broadcast duos in sports and talks about why it is uncommon to seek out a game just cause who is on the call.
In addition to Transfer Portal announcements we've seen a number of big time players announce they are heading into the NFL Draft including Anthony Richardson. Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the pro potential for Richardson, Max Duggan and other high profile quarterbacks.
The guru of understanding the BCS computers, Brad Edwards joins the show and talks about how the College Football Playoff committee has evolved and will in a 12-team playoff.
With the rise of the transfer portal and the number of 4 and 5-star players on the move, Marc looks back at the Top 10 quarterback recruits of the last 4 years and the number that played for multiple schools.
The story of how and why Major League Baseball used three different baseball last season.
With the Transfer Portal now up in college football, Brandon Helwig joins the show to discuss all the portal promises and how it impacts high school recruiting.
Are the Magic quietly tanking? Keith Smith answers that question and talks about the turmoil in Atlanta, what the Miami Heat should do and if the Cavaliers are getting enough credit?
For years, the NCAA was criticized for limiting player movement. When a player wanted to transfer in college football and basketball the rules were different from other sports where players came and went. Why? That's a fair question but the NCAA was concerned that free movement was not good for the sport and not good for academic progress. But critics said, general students could transfer whenever they wanted and most sports allowed for free transfer, why not football and basketball?
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show for some portal talk, playoff talk, coach talk...lots to talk about in the world of College Football.
The former UCF QB Ryan Schneider, now the head coach at Cocoa joins the show to discuss how he prepares for a state title and gives thoughts on high school recruiting and the transfer portal.
Hundreds of College Football players announced that they were entering the transfer portal yesterday and Marc runs down some of the realities that they will face on the open market.
The College Football Playoff committee chose Ohio State for the fourth spot after USC's loss in the Pac 12 title game. The debate over who should be four was not really a debate, or was it? Nick Saban going on Fox (not Fox News) and making a case for Alabama was comical.
Mikey Keene was asked by the media after the South Florida win about playing against Tulane and maybe he chose his words carefully by saying "let's go win a championship."
For those talking about an agreement between player and coach, again, only those two know their discussions and it will stay there. This is college football in 2022 and it's a player movement era. Coaches across the country now face a myriad of challenges on players and who will stay and who will go and who wants to play and who wants to protect a season of eligibility.
The UCF Knights will look to win another American Athletic Conference championship as they square off against Tulane this weekend.
There still some local teams in play for the high school football championship and JC Carnahan joins the show to look back at what happened last week and preview the upcoming weekend slate.
The Knights play for another conference championship as they travel to New Orleans for another matchup against Tulane. Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge and talks about the status of quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, the matchup against the Green Wave and more.
The Rose Bowl could have handedly been the reason the College Football Playoff did not expand before 2026. Their arrogance may have blocked expansion since they had a contract in place through the end of the current contract. But it could've come at a price where the College Football Playoff tells the Rose Bowl to pound sand when the 12-team playoff does happen.
Now that Team USA has advanced out of the Group Stage, how far can they go? Miguel Gallardo joins the show and talks about what we've seen so far in the World Cup and what to look forward to next.
The story of how the Tulane Greenwave went from a 2-10 team to playing against UCF in the conference championship game.
Markelle Futlz is back for the Magic but is it too late? And the ref who didn't get suspended for ripping a player.
The College Football Playoff rankings are out with Georgia, Michigan, TCU and USC in the top four spots with Ohio State and Alabama sitting at five and six. With both the Buckeyes and Crimson Tide not playing in a conference title game shouldn't the playoff four be set with just pairings to be determined?
Matt Murschel joins the show and recaps the week that was and previews what's to come this weekend in college football.
How top sports betting sites have been hacked and how one tweet moved an NFL last week, David Purdum joins the show to explain what is going on.
Sean Gregory joins the show and talks about the political angle of today's Iran-US World Cup match, and why this match is similar to one that took place in the 90s.
Both Miami and Florida are positioned for big recruiting classes and both are likely to run off several players and be portal heavy next week.
But Cristobal's build seems to be deeper and lacks momentum. Florida heades into an off-season with a feeling of the foundation being laid and better days ahead.
The "Holler Hop" came earlier in the season at Memphis, where a Holler catch saw him leap a defender and then dive and roll for a first down to allow UCF to run the clock and get a key win on the road. But this was simply "Holly Holler." The slow motion video and the still photos magnify how incredible the effort was and the ability of getting a foot down to make the score happen.
UCF must first focus on their rival this week. Despite being 1-10, South Florida will be ready to ruin UCF's renewed opportunity in the AAC. Rivalry games can be odd and last year's War on I4 is just that example.
JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and previews the weekend of high school football playoff action.
Danny Kannell joins the show and gives a Florida-FSU preview and what the College Football Playoff rankings might look like tonight.
Matt Murschel joins the show and recaps the week that was and previews what's to come this weekend in college football.
The inaugural Walter Jones Trophy will be awarded to the best JUCO player in the country. Hall of Fame tackle Walter Jones discusses what this means to him, how the trophy came to be, and discusses the first time he met Bobby Bowden.
Now that the dust has settled from the college football weekend, Marc explains what happened to UCF against Navy on Saturday and what scenarios lay ahead for the Knights to make a conference championship game.
UCF takes on triple option attack of Navy on Saturday. How can the Knights stop it? Gary Parris explains how as well as talks about how UCF was able to beat Tulane on the road last week.
College basketball is a few games into the season and some of the major brands are still trying to figure out who they are. Could it be because of the transfer portal? Mike O'Donnell explains.
High school playoffs are in full force and JC Carnahan previews the big matchups as well as some scheduling conflicts that have games being played on different days.
With the Seminoles season potentially looking like a 10-win season credit is deserved for head coach Mike Norvell and quarterback Jordan Travis, but is Travis rising up the draft boards for the NFL??
When the dust settles on the college football season with their still be debates about too many SEC teams in the College Football Playoffs?
Andrea Adelson joins the show and gives her reactions on new College Football Playoff rankings and explains how FSU has turned it around.
Andrea Adelson joins the show and gives her reactions on new College Football Playoff rankings and explains how FSU has turned it around.
The start of the Magic season has been marred by injuries to several key players and are down to one healthy guard but does that explain why they lose to teams that they should beat?
The start of the Magic season has been marred by injuries to several key players and are down to one healthy guard but does that explain why they lose to teams that they should beat?
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel join the show andrecaps the week that was and previews what's to come this weekend in college football.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel join the show andrecaps the week that was and previews what's to come this weekend in college football.
The story about the rise and fall of FTX and its sports sponsorships which including naming rights on arenas, partnerships with Tom Brady and Steph Curry, plus so much more.
The story about the rise and fall of FTX and its sports sponsorships which including naming rights on arenas, partnerships with Tom Brady and Steph Curry, plus so much more.
Tua Tagovailoa maintained his scorching form since his return from a concussion, since returning in Week 7 he has 10 TD passes and no interceptions and the Dolphins moved into first place alone in the AFC East.
Tua Tagovailoa maintained his scorching form since his return from a concussion, since returning in Week 7 he has 10 TD passes and no interceptions and the Dolphins moved into first place alone in the AFC East.
There were some risers and fallers in the Top 25 of College Football action this weekend and Marc runs through the national picture of games and what to look for in the final 2 weeks of the regular season.
There were some risers and fallers in the Top 25 of College Football action this weekend and Marc runs through the national picture of games and what to look for in the final 2 weeks of the regular season.
Gus Malzahn found himself with a decision to keep his team's goals alive. No sensible Seminole fan would have told you FSU could win 10 games in 2022. But now, Mike Norvell's team is favored to win their final two games against Louisiana and Florida. It may end up at 7-5 but Billy Napier looks like he's well on his way to building his foundation and reeling in a top-10 recruiting class...
Gus Malzahn found himself with a decision to keep his team's goals alive. No sensible Seminole fan would have told you FSU could win 10 games in 2022. But now, Mike Norvell's team is favored to win their final two games against Louisiana and Florida. It may end up at 7-5 but Billy Napier looks like he's well on his way to building his foundation and reeling in a top-10 recruiting class...
The Knights find themselves in another big game this weekend when they travel to square off against Tulane.
Round One of the high school football playoffs are here and JC Carnahan joins the show to discuss the matchups, a look at the schedule altered by Hurricane Nicole and more.
Round One of the high school football playoffs are here and JC Carnahan joins the show to discuss the matchups, a look at the schedule altered by Hurricane Nicole and more.
Ahead of this weeks big matchup against Tulane, UCF Head Coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to discuss the quarterback situation, the stakes of the game and more.
Ahead of this weeks big matchup against Tulane, UCF Head Coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to discuss the quarterback situation, the stakes of the game and more.
Could Paolo Banchero be an all-star in his rookie season? Keith Smith joins the show and talks about that plus when will Kyrie play again, does Boston have an MVP candidate and more.
Could Paolo Banchero be an all-star in his rookie season? Keith Smith joins the show and talks about that plus when will Kyrie play again, does Boston have an MVP candidate and more.
The second set of the College Football Playoff rankings are out and we've got some changes, Georgia took over the top spot and TCU jumped three spots to No. 4.
The second set of the College Football Playoff rankings are out and we've got some changes, Georgia took over the top spot and TCU jumped three spots to No. 4.
Could Jon Gruden be a real candidate at USF? Joey Knight joins the show to answer that question and discusses what's next for the Bulls as they search for a new coach.
Could Jon Gruden be a real candidate at USF? Joey Knight joins the show to answer that question and discusses what's next for the Bulls as they search for a new coach.
On Monday night we saw Colts owner Jim Irsay defend his decision to hire f Jeff Saturday as his team's interim head coach, saying the first-time NFL coach is "fully experienced enough"
On Monday night we saw Colts owner Jim Irsay defend his decision to hire f Jeff Saturday as his team's interim head coach, saying the first-time NFL coach is "fully experienced enough"
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 30 points in a Monday night loss to the Houston Rockets but his first 11 games to start his Orlando Magic career is one of the best the franchise has ever seen.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 30 points in a Monday night loss to the Houston Rockets but his first 11 games to start his Orlando Magic career is one of the best the franchise has ever seen.
Alabama is looking like they won't make the college football playoff this season. Nick Saban's team doesn't look as dominant this season as they've looked in seasons past. Is it fair to criticize Saban in the world of NIL?
Alabama is looking like they won't make the college football playoff this season. Nick Saban's team doesn't look as dominant this season as they've looked in seasons past. Is it fair to criticize Saban in the world of NIL?
Texas A&M had high expectations at the beginning of the season but they have faltered thus far this season. Former head coach Houston Nutt explains why they have faltered as well as discusses some of the major matchups from over the college football weekend.
Texas A&M had high expectations at the beginning of the season but they have faltered thus far this season. Former head coach Houston Nutt explains why they have faltered as well as discusses some of the major matchups from over the college football weekend.
After an exciting win over Cincinnati, UCF will travel to Memphis to take on the Tigers. Color analyst Gary Parris previews the matchup.
After an exciting win over Cincinnati, UCF will travel to Memphis to take on the Tigers. Color analyst Gary Parris previews the matchup.
The start of college basketball is right around the corner and Mike O'Donnell takes a look at the teams around the state and explains what the Magic win over the Warriors means and how it could help Jalen Suggs.
The start of college basketball is right around the corner and Mike O'Donnell takes a look at the teams around the state and explains what the Magic win over the Warriors means and how it could help Jalen Suggs.
Richard Hale discusses multiple sports law stories including now former Spurs player Joshua Primo being sued by the team's sports psychologist, potential penalties for Michigan State players, and Patrick Reed suing media outlets.
Richard Hale discusses multiple sports law stories including now former Spurs player Joshua Primo being sued by the team's sports psychologist, potential penalties for Michigan State players, and Patrick Reed suing media outlets.
The regular season for high school football enters its final week and JC Carnahan discusses the playoff ramifications and previews the big matchups.
The regular season for high school football enters its final week and JC Carnahan discusses the playoff ramifications and previews the big matchups.
Reports have come out that Gonzaga's AD met with the Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark as part of discussions about the Zags joining the Big 12. Marc takes a deeper look into these rumors and talks about the benefits for both the school and the Big 12 if it happened.
Reports have come out that Gonzaga's AD met with the Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark as part of discussions about the Zags joining the Big 12. Marc takes a deeper look into these rumors and talks about the benefits for both the school and the Big 12 if it happened.
Eric Adelson joins the show to discuss the Kyrie Irving coverage, Ime Udoka's apparent move from Boston to Brooklyn and the tunnel fight in Ann Arbor.
Eric Adelson joins the show to discuss the Kyrie Irving coverage, Ime Udoka's apparent move from Boston to Brooklyn and the tunnel fight in Ann Arbor.
It was a busy NFL trade deadline and Leger Douzable joins the show to talk about who made the biggest moves.
Miami has gone from dysfunctional to contender and their offense looks like one of the NFL's best. McDaniel has his quarterback playing at a high level and the fun is back in Miami. This team may not win a Super Bowl but the playoffs are a real goal. The team sits at 5-3 and have looked sharp on offense in their last two wins with Tua back. With games at Chicago and then home for games with Cleveland and Houston, Miami could be 8-3 or 7-4 before a big two game road trip to play the Niners and Chargers.
After a disappointing start to the season the Nets change coaches, Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the Brooklyn dysfunction plus can the Magic get healthy and the latest from the Association.
The first set of College Football Playoff rankings have been announced and the top 4 isn't very surprising. Marc talks a look at what was revealed, what the path for lower ranked teams is to get into the top 4 and more.
After less than two turbulent seasons, Auburn fired football coach Bryan Harsin. Brandon Marcello joins the show and talks about what's next for Auburn in their coaching search
With the College Football season heading into the month of November, the first set of College Football Playoff rankings will be announced tonight and Marc runs through the tools put in place for the committee to help them make informed decisions.
The former FOX Sports president Bob Thompson joins the show and talks about the new Big XII media deal and what is means for the Pac 12.
After trailing 28-3, the Gators made it a one-possession game before Georgia pulled away for the three score win. Anthony Richardson's day was good and not great. He went 18-for-37 for 271 yards and a score. But he ran for 19 yards and was sacked three times. I am not criticizing Billy Napier because he needs time to build his roster. The game shows the gap between the two and there is no guarantee the Gators will close the gap.
Think about this, it's likely UCF will be making more on their media and conference revenue deal than FSU and Miami in the next three years.
The Knights will look to bounce back when they return home to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats this weekend. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went wrong against ECU, why UCF needs to get the run game rolling and emphasis's the play of the defense.
The start of the Ben Simmons era in Brooklyn hasn't gone as expected and the blame is starting to get put on the newest member of the Nets. Mike O'Donnell talks if the point guard can live up to the expectations that so many had for Simmons when he came into the NBA.
We've got some football district championships up for grabs and JC Carnahan joins the show and previews the slate of action for Week 10 high school football.
It was anything but an ideal trip for the Knights going to Greenville last week when they fell to ECU. Gus Malzahn joins the show and talks about how UCF can bounce back against Cincinnati when the Knights return home.
The NBA has become a global sport, but how did we get here? Eric Prisbell joins the show and talks about how the 1992 Dream Team changed the NBA forever.
The unbeaten TCU Horned Frogs might be the under-the-radar playoff team no one is talking about.
When the 2023 season rolls around the Big XII will be welcoming in 4 new schools including UCF and with a new commissioner in charge, what will the future hold for the conference.
it has been anything but the start either of them expected but for Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers the end is started to look near and as Marc points out it seems that Father Time is nearing for both quarterbacks.
After opening the season 0-4, are the Magic already in trouble? Keith Smith joins the show to answer that question and talks about other NBA news, including the woes for the Lakers and so much more.
Over the last few months we've seen Kirby Smart voice his thoughts on moving the annual Florida-Game out of Jacksonville and to on campus games. Well Marc has a very creative idea on what can be done to help keep the game where it is and to help players and schools make more money.
Adam Silver says tanking is harder in today's NBA world. Is it? Brendan discusses if tanking is real and can it be stopped.
After the Patriots fell to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, New England head coach Bill Belichick was hesitant to name a starting quarterback after he used both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe in the game. Marc takes a look back at the most recent quarterback transitions we've seen in the NFL and explain how they can be very difficult to get right.
Watching twitter while Miami got rolled by Duke and there were angry Canes' fans and defenders of the program. There were many pointing a finger at Manny Diaz for the team he left for Mario Cristobal. And others saying it was Mario's first season and what did people expect.
There is no game UCF can't win but there are no guarantees it will win every game. Plumlee needs a big bounceback game this week against a tough Cincinnati defense. A win and the Knights could make a run to double digit wins. A loss and the goal of a conference title likely slips away. GameDay or not, Saturday is UCF's biggest game of the year.
The Knights will look to keep the offense clicking and continue their winning aways against ECU. Gary Parris joins the show and talks about why the offense has exploded, the growth of John Rhys Plumlee and the strong play by the defense.
Paolo Banchero made a statement in his NBA debut and when you combine him with Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, it raises the question, do the Magic have the best young core in the league?
It seems to happen every year but after Tennessee took down Alabama, the fans stormed the field and in the process a lawsuit has been filed after a fan got hurt.
The regular season in high school football is winding down and playoff spots are on the line. JC Carnahan joins the show to talk about what is at stake this week and the matchups to lookout for.
The Knights went off for 70 points last week and now head out for their first conference road game against ECU. Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to talk about why the offense has exploded over the last few games, the tough stretch on the schedule and the backup quarterback situation.
Could the College Football Playoff feature 3 SEC teams and have the Tennessee Volunteers shaken up the league?
Are the Knights favorites in The American? Rene Ingoglia joins the show to talk about the play of UCF this season and gives a preview of their road game at ECU.
The veteran NFL writer Gary Myers joins the show and discusses Tom Brady's struggles in Tampa Bay and the resurgence of the Giants and Jets.
The wait is over and the NBA is underway and Keith Smith joins the show and talks about the latest news and predictions.
You want to guess how many wins the Orlando Magic will have this season, go ahead. As long as your guess doesn't begin with a 6 or 5 followed by another number, I am not going to argue. I do not think the Magic will win 49 games but maybe they can win 40. I hope they don't win less than 30 but I guess they can.
A new era of Magic basketball kicks off on Wednesday night and Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and gives a preview of the Magic season and answers what is a realistic expectations for the team.
Things have not gone as well as expected for Billy Napier in his first year with the Florida Gators, and now Steve Spurrier has voiced some concerns about what is happening in Gainesville.
Saturday's win over Alabama is just the recipe to have more fans want to be a part of the action and "volunteer" to grow the pot. The "Huep" is real with former UCF coach Josh Heupel turning around a program in less than two seasons and now the Vols are ranked third and indeed playoff contenders.
Teams go through peaks and valleys so predicting an 8-4 season may be very different than the ride the team takes you to get to 8-4. That may be the case for both FSU and Florida.
Fans of both teams may have taken an 8-4 season back in July. FSU was coming off a 5-7 season and Florida went 6-7.
The Knights have opened the season strong and will now head out on their first road game of the season out of the state of Florida. Gary Parris joins the show and talks about what has worked so far and looks ahead to the rest of the season.
It went down to decision day but the Lions are bound for the playoffs to take on CF Montreal. Evan Weston joins the show to talk about what happened on the final day of the season, why this season can be viewed as a success for Orlando City and previews the upcoming match.
It was a bombshell story that dropped this week that Daniel Snyder will go down fighting to keep his ownership of the Washington Commanders and reportedly threatening to release dirt on the other owners and the league. Richard Hale joins the show and talks about the plan that Snyder is trying to implement and what the NFL can do against him.
When you look at the roster for UCF, you can see several key players came from area high schools. JC Carnahan joins the show and talks about the talent that Gus Malzahn has prioritized from the local schools, then he and Marc discuss the upcoming slate of Friday Night action.
With the College Football Playoff being expanded over the next few years, when will the same happen to the NCAA Tournament?
The Heat shooting guard joins the show and talks about his journey to NBA and becoming a starter.
In December 2005, the UCF Board approved plans to move forward to build the stadium on campus and everything changed for UCF. Construction started in March of 2006 and 18 months later UCF opened its new stadium on September 15, 2007 hosting the Texas Longhorns.
What next for NFL when it comes to rougher the passer calls and the concussion protocol?
One of the most exciting opportunities for an Athletic Director is hiring a football coach, but sometimes luck plays a massive role. Marc talks about the names that were rumored to be up for some of the bigger college jobs and who eventually got hired.
Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge for his weekly visit and he talks about the preparations taking on Temple for some midweek action.
The NFL keeps playing more and more games in London and have now added a game in Germany, so how long until a team moves there permanently?
What UCF and the other new members of the Big XII can expect next season, Justin Williams of The Athletic joins the show to explain.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and recaps the week that was and previews what's to come this weekend in college football.
It might not seem like there is a simple process but there is a reasoning behind when games are scheduled to be played in college football, Marc peels back the curtain to explain what goes into planning games for tv networks.
Drama in a win or go home game for Orlando City. Miguel Gallardo explains how the Lions were able to pull out the victory.
Just hours after an overtime victory, the Ocoee high school football team took a drip to southwest Florida to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Head coach Aaron Sheppard explains why it meant so much to him and his team.
The Knights bounced back after a sluggish first half against to explode for 31 unanswered points, so is it fair to say that the offense has clicked together?
Victor Wembanyama is the best NBA prospect since LeBron James, but how many teams will tank go get the French phenom? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about his superstar potential then, he and Marc discuss the fight at Warriors practice.
Hurricane Ian has forced the high school schedule to make some adjustments this week with games happening Friday, Saturday or even Monday night. JC Carnahan joins the show to make sense of what is happening recap the games from last week and more.
Orlando City dropped a 4-1 decision against Inter Miami and with the loss, the Lions are now presented with a win-and-in scenario against the Columbus Crew.
UCF scored 31 unanswered points to beat SMU 41-19 on Wednesday night in a game postponed because of tropical weather.
We've seen a lot of head scratching decisions in the NFL this season and what is the root of the cause, analytics? Paul Sabin joins the show and talks about how analytics are making late game decisions in football.
Replaying Tua's injury and why we continue to watch football even though we understand that it is a violent sport.
Its only been one preseason game but we did see the Orlando Magic try some different lineups. Keith Smith joins the show and talks about Paolo playing some point, the GM survey and Heat future cap challenges.
We are barely a month in to the College Football season and we've already got 5 Power 5 coaching openings. Danny Kannell joins the show to talk about why we've so many coaches getting fired, poll bias and looking back on the 1996 NFL Draft QB class.
Back in May it was a war of words between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban, and the college football world had October 8th circled when the two schools would be facing off. But as Marc points out, once the season started it has been anything but as expected for the Aggies this year.
UCF Head Football coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian on the teams schedule and adjusting to a different game day.
On today's episode of The Beat Of Sports:
- Bagel orders
- Wild CFB weekend
- Firing coaches
- NFL recap
- The News
- Tua story
- Bridge Playback
- Notes and Quotes
Just a reminder, your team is not likely going to win all of its games. But it doesn't matter to fans. I've said for years fans expect their team to win them all. When they lose a game or two they start to question the coach. When they are no longer in the playoff hunt or can no longer win the conference title, fans love to play the "who can we get next" game. It's fun for them and they love coming up with lists.
It was anything but a normal weekend in college football, it was a high scoring day in several games and there were some upsets along the way.
The game might be played on a different day but the Knights look to keep up their winning ways against SMU. Gary Parris joins the show to highlight went worked against Georgia Tech and the matchup with the Mustangs.
There isn't the usual slate of Friday night high school football and JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and talks about the adjusted schedule for the games.
Camps are open and Keith Smith joins the show and talks about the latest on the Magic, the Boston Celtics coaching story and more.
A look inside the College Football Playoff committee's process of ranking and selecting teams.
Former UCF punter Mac Lowdermilk joins the show to give a breakdown of the "butt punt" and the art of the hold.
We've already got a few coaching jobs open across College Football and we know the usually names that will be bandied about on coaching lists but Marc brings up one name that needs to be considered, Deion Sanders.
The NBA season is right around the corner but there are questions that remain for the Orlando Magic, specifically the health of Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz.
Mario Cristobal didn't ask for the pre-season hype but he got it anyway. The Canes' were supposed to be closer to being back.
Mike Norvell weathered the storm of COVID and doubters of his ability and now FSU may just have the right guy to get back to where it so desperately wants to get to.
Indications are that the NBA will doing away with the one-and-done rule in the near future, but how will this affect college basketball?
The Knights bounced back against FAU and return home to take on Georgia Tech. Gary Parris joins the show and previews the upcoming game, brings up the play of John Rhys Plumlee and more.
The high school football season is heating up and JC Carnahan joins the show and previews the matchups this week. He also looks ahead to the first set of rankings coming out on Tuesday.
The Knights bounced back against FAU and now return home to take on Georgia Tech. Gus Malzahn joins the show to highlight what went to well against FAU, the running ability of John Rhys Plumlee and lookahead to Saturday's matchup against Georgia Tech.
The QB guru Darin Slack joins the show and give his thoughts on Anthony Richardson, John Rhys Plumee and other college football quarterbacks
Who shined last week in College Football and what to watch this weekend? Cam Mellor talks the top performances in college football, quarterbacks that aren't getting enough attention and what is going right in Tallahassee.
Anthony Richardson faces his biggest test yet against Tennessee, but is he ready for it? Matt Baker joins the show and answers that question plus discusses being an AP voter, the latest on the USF on-campus stadium and more.
George O'Leary the former UCF coach on the induction of two his player into UCF's Hall of Fame.
How does the likely elimination of the one-and-done rule impact the league? Keith Smith joins the show to discuss that along with some of the other proposed changes to the NBA and more hoops news.
Aaron Judge has now hit 60 home runs and is also in the running for the Triple Crown and yet still isn't one of the highest paid players on his team. Marc talks about how Judge is the ultimate case of betting on yourself.
The former Fox Sports president, Bob Thompson joins the show and talks about the latest media rights deals and what might be next for the Pac 12 and Big XII
What if Anthony RIchardson doesn't play well this week and has the ceiling changed for FSU? Matt Murschel answers those questions and discusses coaches on the hot seat, what we learned from this weekends games and more.
Over the last few years college football fans have become obsessed with the schedule making process for their favorite team. Marc runs through what makes the process so difficult that fans don't understand and the thinking that athletics directors have when making these decisions.
Over the last few years college football fans have become obsessed with the schedule making process for their favorite team. Marc runs through what makes the process so difficult that fans don't understand and the thinking that athletics directors have when making these decisions.
UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee needed a confidence building bounce back game after his struggles against Louisville. By design, Gus Malzahn picked up the tempo in this game and Plumlee seemed more comfortable. He takes his shares of hits but his run ability is a weapon UCF needs.
In Gainesville, Anthony Richardson's Heisman run was put away in a closet for a while. The Gator quarterback struggled again, this time against South Florida, who almost pulled off an upset but fell 31-28.
The Knights look to bounce back this weekend as the travel south to take on FAU. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went wrong for UCF against Louisville, highlights the play of the defense and discuss what John Rhys Plumlee needs to work on.
We are a few weeks into the high school football season, so who is emerging as the team to beat? JC Carnahan joins the show and looks back on last weeks game and previews the marquee games happening in Central Florida.
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge and talks about what the Knights need to do to bounce back against FAU. He talks about what John Rhys Plumlee needs to work on, highlights the play of his defense and more.
Who were the biggest stars last week in College Football, Cam Mellor answers that questions and talks about who to watch this weekend.
t's Amazon Prime's Thursday Night debut, will people find it and will Tom Brady ever work a game at FOX? Michael McCarthy joins the show to talk about those sports media stories and more.
We travel out to College Station and talk with the voice of the Aggies about how does Texas A&M bounce back with the Canes on the way.
Franz Wagner outduels Giannis in Europe, Keith Smith joins the show to discuss that as well as why Suns owner Robert Server is not forced to sell his team.
We go out to Nebraska and talk with Mitch Sherman about how it ended for Scott Frost. He and Marc discuss where things went wrong for Frost, what they may do next in the coaching search and more.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and recaps the weekend that was and what's next for UCF and Florida. He and Marc talk about how UCF will need to adapt John Rhys Plumlee when defensives keep him in the pocket and if Billy Napier got too reliant on Anthony Richardson.
There is only one opening in College Football but a number of coaches are already on the hot seat and one name that has begun popping up is Urban Meyer.
Well it happened again last night during the Monday Night Football game when the Denver Broncos went for a 64 yd field goal instead of trusting Russell Wilson. Marc talks about the rise of analytics in football, and points out how so many coaches rely on it too much in the decision making process.
Andy Staples joins the show and takes a look at the weekend that was in college football.
You are never as good and never as bad as you look in week one and this past weekend UCF and Florida learned that.
The first big test of the 2022 season is here for UCF as they take on the Louisville Cardinals. Gary Parris joins the show and looks back on the win over South Carolina State, the UCF debut for John Rhys Plumlee and highlight the play of the defense.
Last week it was announced that all parties involved have approved the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12-teams, but we don't know when it will occur. Marc talks about how with all of the money at stake it would not be surprising if it happened as quickly as for the 2024 season.
Our Central Florida teams traveled far last week and got some big time results, JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel recaps the victories from last week in high school football and previews the slate of Friday night games.
It happens every year in the NFL, someone goes from finishing last place the year prior and then winning their division in the next season. Marc and Scott look through the 2021 NFL standings and draft their favorites to go from worst to first and then first to worst.
The Knights opened the season with a big win against South Carolina State and now get set for Louisville. Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to look back on what worked last week, previews the matchup against the Cardinals and comments on the expansion of the College Football Playoff.
Chris Harry joins the show to discuss his recent column on the new life journey of former Florida Gator Patric Young.
Tampa Bay kicks off the season against the Dallas Cowboys, but are the Buccaneers contenders or are they about to take a step back?
What can Franz Wagner's EuroBasket performance mean for the Magic this season? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the rise of Franz Wagner, as well as other stories from the EUROBasketball tournament.
In just over 24 hours, Orlando City SC will be taking on the Sacramento Republic in the US Open Cup Final! Orlando City President of Business Operations Jarrod Dillon joins the show to talk about what it would mean for the club to win this tournament, all the festivities planned for the night and more.
The College Football Playoff Board, made up of 11 university presidents flexed their muscles on Friday. With one simple zoom call they told conference commissioners who really has the power when it comes to expanding the college football playoff.
One play can change a game, a season, a perception and a program and that may be what happened in Gainesville Saturday night and in New Orleans on Sunday night.
After the Knicks walked away trade talks, the Cavaliers acquired Donovan Mitchell, and Mike O'Donnell talks about if this makes them a team to be in the Eastern Conference. Then he and Marc discuss the NBA G League adopting the Elam Ending for games and wonder if the NBA will ever do the same.
Week 1 in local high school football saw some surprise results and JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and previews the night of high school football.
On today's episode of The Beat Of Sports:
- Gas station fights
- College Football news roundup
- Evan Weston
- Cam Mellor
- The News
- Gary Parris
- George Roy
- Notes and Quotes
Film and television producer George Roy joins the who and talks with Marc about what made "This Week in Baseball" so important years ago.
Year 2 for Gus Malzahn and the Knights kicks off tonight as UCF squares off against South Carolina State. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about the matchups to watch, Plumlee under center and the depth at running back.
We had a few games last week but now the College Football season kicks off for real. Cam Mellor joins the show and talks Week 0 stars and Week 1 names to watch in college football.
Orlando City battled back and earned a 3-2 victory over Seattle Sounders FC to win their fourth straight game. Evan Weston joins the show and talks about the performance on the field, the important changes made at halftime and then looks ahead to the US Open Cup Final for the Lions.
We are less than one week until Orlando City takes on the Sacramento Republic in the US Open Cup Final! Principal owner Mark Wilf joins The Bridge and talks about the importance of the Final, the plans leading up to the match and more.
A Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps baseball card sold at auction for $12.6 million. David Seideman explains how the card came to be worth so much as well as the state of the card industry.
The Gators open up their season Saturday against No. 7 Utah at home. How will they look under new head coach Billy Napier and what can Gators' fans expect from QB Anthony Richardson? Steve Russell explains.
Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss an extended period time. How will this injury impact the Magic? Keith Smith explains as well as touches on other NBA news.
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to talk about the season opener against South Carolina State, why he went with John Rhys Plumlee and the expectations for this season.
The author of the new book on the 72' Dolphins, Marshall John Fisher joins the show and talks about what made that team and year so unique.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and previews the opening weekend of college football
Tom Brady made his return to Buccaneers camp last week after his 11-day excused absence and after playing in the final preseason game he spoke to the media, but did he say enough to silence his critics?
A win and Scott Frost's team likely was looking at a 6-0 or 5-1 start, with a possible loss against Oklahoma. The path to eight wins looked fairly easy and a feel good season awaited Frost, who saw his salary reduced by $1M and his buyout get cut in half to $7.5M if fired after this season.
Frost said all the things you would expect a coach feeling the heat would say about staying the course and focused on the next game and how tight the team is and how there is a lot of football still to play.
How three schools created a domino effect on changes across college football. Adam Rittenberg joins the show and talks about all the changes we've seen across college football, from the transfer portal, conference realignment and coaching changes.
What is the future of these pro-am games after Chet's injury? Mike O'Donnell talks about the benefit for players to participate in pro-ams during the summer and if they will go away after the big injury.
On this weeks sports law segment, Richard Hale talks about if Chet Holmgren have a legal claim about an unsafe playing court and his injury. Then he and Marc discuss the Aaron Donald helmet fight at a joint practice and the latest on sports gambling in Florida.
The calendar says Friday and that means JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and previews the opening week of high school football.
The Athletic has their college sports 40 under 40 and Chris Vannini joins the show to discuss some of the names that made the list including McKenzie Milton.
It was one year ago that the commissioners from the Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC announced an alliance, and aside from a showy press conference nothing else happened. Marc talks about what we saw that day, the talking points that were put out but brings up how that was about it when it came to the alliance.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that rookie Chet Holmgren will miss the entire season because of a Lisfranc injury he suffered the injury while defending LeBron James on a fast break during a pro-am game.
It has generated a lot of attention but when it comes to Tom Brady being away from the Buccaneers his teammates haven't seem to care. Leger Douzable joins the show to talk about why players are not bothered by Brady's absence, plus he discusses what the league should do about chop blocks.
Both the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant announced yesterday that their partnership will continue but is KD trade talk finally done? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about what we've learned from this summer and trade demands, plus he discusses the roster build for the Orlando Magic.
After having discussion with the front office and ownership group, Kevin Durant says that he is moving forward with Brooklyn. Marc talks about what we witnessed over the last few months with this trade demand and how in the end it was all for nothing.
After months of speculation we finally got clarity with who will be the starting quarterback for UCF when they open the season against South Carolina State. Matt Murschel joins the show and talks about Gus picking with John Rhys Plumlee, and it's a game week for FSU.
How does the crypto down market impact all those sports sponsorships? Daniel Roberts joins the show to discuss what the market will mean for these large sponsorship deals that league and players have been signing over the past few years.
Last week Tiger Woods and several PGA Tour golfers met to discuss how the tour can complete with the exodus of golfers to LIV Golf. Marc talks about how some of the changes that were discussed sounds a lot like what LIV is already doing, and wonder if this proposed changes are coming too late.
An FSU fan will tell you that their program delivers "the Florida market" with fans stretched across the state. Yes, FSU has fans all over Florida. But they don't add any TV homes that the SEC already doesn't have. Every cable system in Florida already carries the SEC Network, even those in Tallahassee. And all those SEC games airing on the ESPN channels, already air all over the state. The same story applies when Miami fans tell the same thing about what they bring.
Sunday afternoon UCF Head Coach Gus Malzhan named Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee his starting quarterback. Plumlee gets the nod over Mikey Keene, who started the final ten games of the 2021 season.
The Lions continue their road trip as they square off against Charlotte FC, and Evan Weston joins the show to preview that match and breakdown the victory over the Red Bulls.
High school football is back and JC Carnahan joins the show preview all of the action happening across Central Florida.
The NBA schedule has been released, so how will the Magic schedule help and hurt their chances at improvement this upcoming season?
The news is out that Tthe Big Ten has finalzlied media rights contracts with CBS, Fox, and NBC for $8B over seven years and it will be the most lucrative conference media rights deal in history of college athletics. Marc Daniels joins the show to talk about that deal, what it will mean to other conferences and more.
Don't mess with a good thing, the current NCAA Tournament model! Mike DeCourcy joins the show to talk about this rumored talks and more.
The NBA schedule comes out today and are the Knicks back in Donovan Mitchell talks? Keith Smith joins the show to discuss those stories and more from around the association.
He sits at 689 career home runs and John Denton joins the show to discuss the race for 700.
The wait is almost over, EA Sports College Football's is preparing for its return and how Michael Jordan still stars in 2k.
The first set of rankings for the AP Top 25 is out, so who got ranked too high? Matt Murschel joins the show to break it all down, talks about his voting process as well as give thoughts on the new football facility opened by the Florida Gators.
The NBA has made Christmas Day a marquee event for the league, but this year they will be facing some stiff completion when it comes to garnering attention because the NFL will also have some games on that Sunday.
In a wild discussion, Marc and Scott try to come up with the all-time Top 5 quarterbacks for the in-state pro teams and it did get a little weird finding a 5th signal-caller for each team.
The return of UCF Football is just 2 weeks away and Marc talks about the latest from fall camp and scrimmage this past week.
In a NIL/Pay-for-play era most schools might prefer a portion of the dollars put into facilities shifted to the "collectives" each school has to basically acquire talent. Florida may be one of those schools with deep pocket donors that can build an $85M facility and still come to the table with millions each year to take care of players. But I think we have moved into a different time right now where the barbershop and virtual reality room becomes secondary to the $5M the coach needs to land a top 20 recruiting class.
The college basketball season is still off in the distance but there is some news in college hoops including potential changes to how the NCAA Tournament selects teams. Mike O'Donnell joins the show to discuss that as well as how the sport will handle the NIL world.
Deshaun Watson is about to make his Cleveland Browns debut in the preseason against Jaguars but all the attention is devoted on what kind of punishment the league will levy against him. Eric Adelson joins the show to talk about if fans are about what the league decides to do and other stories from the NFL.
The man behind the popular Freezing Cold Takes Twitter account joins the show and talks about his new NFL book.
With the college football season 2 weeks from kicking off, Cam Mellor joins the show to discuss which transferring quarterback will have an immediate impact with their new team and the ones that will struggle out of the gate.
We are 100 days until the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the broadcasting legend Andres Cantor joins the show to discuss that and more!
We are less than a month away from the return of the college football season, and Connor Ogara joins the show to discuss his rankings of the top SEC coaches and players.
Kevin Durant made a trade request early in the NBA offseason but nothing has come of it except for a few rumored teams being interested. Keith Smith joins the two to talk about what happens next in KD land as well as a new rival for Paolo Banchero.
The former FOX Sports president, Bob Thompson joins the show and talks about the reports of ESPN being out of Big Ten media deal and what it could mean for the new look Big XII.
LIV golfers pursue path to play in PGA playoffs and head to court today, attorney John Nucci joins the show and talks about what this means and the likelihood of them winning their case.
The preseason USA Today Coaches Poll is out, so who is over/under rated in the coaches poll and scrimmage recaps from UCF and FSU.
Ross got caught and there are consequences for his actions. But in a way, give the old man some credit for trying here. He was trying to lure the greatest quarterback in the game and also add one of the best coaches in Sean Payton.
Just because the SEC and Big Ten have moved to 16 teams doesn't mean everyone else needs to get to that number today or even in three years. Strength in numbers is nice when it applies. It works for the SEC and Big Ten to do what they've done because their media partners supported the idea financially. Both of those leagues do not have to grow again anytime soon despite the fun rumor games fans and media play.
Mike O'Donnell explains what makes the late Bill Russell the "greatest winner we've ever seen" on the court as well as what he meant off the court. MOD also shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero dropping 50 points in a pro-am game.
As we head into year 2 for Gus Malzahn at UCF, what are some fair expectations for Knights? Luke Hetrick of Spectrum Sports joins the show and talks about how camp has gone for UCF, the quarterback battle and why most win projections are way too low.
Camps are underway for our in-state college football teams and the first games are under a month away, so what are the predictions on win totals for the upcoming season.
Back in 2013 was the last time we got a new EA Sports College Football video game but times are about to change as the company is hard at work on a new version. Matt Brown joins the show and talks about what the new version will look like, the incredible detail they want to put into it and why it is taking so long to get right.
Evan Weston joins the show and he discusses how Orlando City SC has play so far this season as well as discusses the newest additions to the club.
Josh Schafer from Yahoo Finance joins the show and he explains what went wrong with the NWSL deal with a crypto currency exchange company and why the players may not ever see any of the money.
Bill Russell was an icon, not just on the court, but off the court as well. Keith Smith explains how what Russell did on the court is second to what he did off the court. Keith also discusses tampering allegations the Knicks and 76ers.
The wait is almost as college football camps are open, Matt Murschel joins the show to discuss the latests as well as why Gus Malzahn has had such success in recruiting locally.
After the most recent Cleveland Browns practice video came out of Deshaun Watson being mobbed by fans looking for autographs and this was after the suspension was handed out. Marc talks about how this plays into how passionate fans are about their team and their players.
Just past the MLB All-Star break Aaron Judge is currently sitting at 42 home runs, and but it is getting no coverage when it comes to a chance at setting a home run record the league.
After weeks of speculation the suspension of Deshaun Watson has been handed out and he will be missing the first six games of the 2022 NFL season. Mike Tuck talks about the punishment given, why it fits and what it means for the league going forward.
With the high School football camps opening up on Monday and JC Carnahan joins the show and previews the early season storylines.
With fall football camp about to open up, UCF head coach Gus Malzahn talks the quarterback battle between Mikey Keene and John Rhys Plumlee, why UCF is ready to explode on the scene and opening camp this year.
We are less than a month away from college football getting underway, and Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about some of the best QB-WR combos in the nation.
Orlando City SC took down the New York Red Bulls 5-1 to earn a trip to the U.S. Open Cup Final! Ricardo Moreira joins the show to breakdown the match, the changes the coaching staff utilized and what it would mean for City to win the tournament.
Tonight Orlando City look to secure their first ever Open Cup Final when they square off against the New York Red Bulls. Evan Weston joins the show to preview the matchup, talk about what this would mean for the club and what they need to do to get a victory.
Kirby Smart made some headlines last week at SEC Media Days when he proposed moving the Florida-Georgia game out of Jacksonville and back on the schools campuses. David Whitley joins the show and talks about why both schools need Jacksonville more than they realize.
The SEC has won a lot of national championships in the BCS/College Football Playoff era, a lot more than the Big Ten but the SEC is a regional conference. Even with the additions of Oklahoma and Texas, most of the league's fans and alums live in the southeastern part of the country. The Big Ten has alumni in all 50 states and the SEC is not even close in the national distribution of alums like the Big Ten. It's not that there are not alums of SEC schools living in Phoenix. It's just that there are a lot more alums of Big Ten schools living in New York, Los Angeles, Chicao, Phoenix, Denver and on and on.
Camps are about to open and Matt Murschel joins the show with the latest on conference news and what league favorite could struggle.
All of the attention in college football has been on NIL but is there a chance that a union could be coming to college football?
With all of the reporting on the latest when it comes to College Football conference expansion talks Marc points out the bias that a lot reporters have against certain schools entering certain conferences.
The news came out late last week that amid a series of scandals, Vince McMahon is retiring from the WWE. Brian Fritz joins the show to talk about what happens next, and how long the retirement will last.
High school football camps are set to open and that means the season is right around the corner. Dan LaForest joins the show to talks about the upcoming camps, how NIL is about to take over high school football and more.
With the Big Ten media days about to kick off this week, the news on expansion talk has slowed down but Marc has a couple of nuggets which includes discussion involving Stanford.
Downtown Orlando was packed with fans of the growing sport and the thought of the area drawing 80,000 fans for two matches a decade ago was something most would have challenged. Saturday night was a celebration for fans of the sports, local organizers and leaders for putting on these events and a promotion for more nights like this.
The newest big time deal for a quarterback is here and it is Kyler Murray cashing in with a new contract from the Cardinals. Marc crunches the numbers and looks at how much of the salary should be devoted to the quarterback position. The number may surprise you.
While speaking at the SEC Media Days it appears as though Jimbo Fisher has put aside any talk of lingering tension with Nick Saban. Marc and Scot wonder what happened and give some theories as to why the beef may have been squashed.
Charles Barkley recently announced that he will play in the next LIV event during the Pro-Am portion and it has led to speculation that he could join the new golf series as a broadcaster. Marc and Scott discuss what this could mean for LIV when it comes to gaining a television partner, and more.
One of the most interesting things out of SEC Media Days was that Georgia head coach wants to move the Florida-Georgia game out of Jacksonville. Marc proposes an idea that could help all parties involved and keep the game in the same stadium for years to come.
Will the Big XII media deal be worth more than what the Pac 12 could get? The former VP of Programming at Fox Sports, Patrick Crakes joins the show shares his thoughts on that and much more.
The NBA offseason is here and all eyes are on with what will happen to players like Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Keith Smith joins the talk about where Mitchell might be headed and other news from around the league.
The NBA Summer League is in the books, so what can we takeaway from Paolo Banchero and the Magic's trip to Las Vegas? Khobi Price talks about his experience at Summer League, if Orlando should look at trading for Donovan Mitchell and more.
Some of the biggest soccer teams are coming to Orlando this week and Ricardo Villar joins the show to talk about about how the city got Arsenal and Chelsea to come to Orlando.
When Matt Murschel joins the show this morning he talks about the latest from SEC Media Days and, plus he and Marc discuss what's next for the Big XII.
According to reports, the talks about a partnership between the Big 12 and the Pac-12 have ended. Marc talks about what what went down with these talks and what happens next for both conferences.
The Nationals' Juan Soto reportedly turned down a 15 year $440M offer and the team will apparently seek a trade. Juan Soto is just 23 and likely has 10 more years left but decade deals do not work.
With 2 weeks to go before camp begins for UCF Football, head coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge and discusses the latest on the race for quarterback, all of the conference alignment and recruiting in Central Florida.
Steve Rushin joins the show and talks about the most dangerous playground object ever constructed and tales behind it.
The NBA Summer League rolls on in Las Vegas and we've seen some big performances for players like Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren, but what can we take from these games? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about what we are seeing in Vegas, plus whether or not the Magic should look at making a trade for Donovan Mitchell.
It is the most wonderful time of the year for player rankings and Cam Mellor joins the show to discuss Pro Football Network's ranking of college QBs and where do the Florida signal callers rank.
News came out this week that the Utah Jazz will listen to offers for star players Donovan Mitchell. Marc and Scott make the case for why the front office for the Orlando Magic should weigh the options on trading a collection of young players and draft picks for Mitchell.
We have seen the first images from the James Webb Telescope. Professor Josh Colwell explains how the images were captured and what the images may mean.
When it comes to the NFL, many people believe that it has become a more pass happy league. Marc shares some stats that prove the NFL hasn't changed as much as you may think.
What is the market for Donovan Mitchell? Could the Magic be a team that is in play for Mitchell? Keith Smith answers those questions as well as some of his Summer League takeaways.
Back in the 90s the world of open-wheel racing had battle between two entities, what does the past CART/Indy battle tell is about the PGA Tour vs LIV?
When the Big Ten added USC and UCLA the college football world looked at what might happen with schools in the ACC. Wes Durham joins the show and discusses how the ACC can stay intact and keep its members happy.
Reports are coming out when it comes to expansion and the SEC, Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what the plan to hold at 16 schools means for everyone else?
When Texas leaves the Big XII and officially joins the SEC one thing that won't join them is the Longhorn Network. Marc floats an idea that maybe working with ESPN, the network could be used for the Big XII in the future.
Oregon State and Washington State are great schools with passionate fans and all the things anyone would say about their university. But they may find out very soon what their real value on the open market is.
With all the attention on what will happen in the world of conference realignment, is there one school that could be key to what happens next for the Big XII? Brian Howell joins the show and discusses if Colorado could be the key domino in Big XII expansion?
Through his first two games at the Las Vegas Summer League all Orlando Magic fans have seen why they selected Paolo Banchero with the first pick. Marc talks about how it is looking like the team has gotten what they've been looking for, a player with star potential.
The words "grant of rights" have been the talk of college football over the last few days when it comes to conference realignment and the ACC. Richard Hale explains what the contract the conference has with their teams means for the potential of schools leaving the ACC to go elsewhere like the SEC or Big Ten.
All eyes were on Las Vegas on Thursday night as Paolo Banchero made his Summer League debut for the Orlando Magic! Mike Tuck breaks down what we watched his first professional minutes, comparing it to Jabari Smith who he matched up with and the future for the first overall pick.
Nelio Cuomo Costa the co-owner of Coastal Championship Wrestling joins The Beat Of Sports and talks about the upcoming card in Kissimmee.
The transfer portal has taken over college football and Cam Mellor joins the show to discuss whose draft stock is on the rise after their decision to transfer.
News came out this week that another set of twins are headed to the UCF football team and Brandon Helwig joins the show to discuss that as well as the latest on the Big XII and conference plans.
The professional debut is just hours away for Paolo Banchero when he takes the court for his first NBA Summer League game. Marc talks about the expectations with Paolo in his first year, as well as what should be the realistic goals for improvement for the Magic.
Jordan McCray the former UCF Knights won a USFL title and he joins the show to talk about that experience and discusses why he keeps playing the game he loves.
Let's take a look at the wild Tuesday of rumors, guesses and how people spent billions on rights fees but throwing a few tweets against a wall- it was a fun day in guessing what might happen between the Big XII, Pac 12, ACC, SEC, Big Ten, NFC West and HBO's Westworld.
With the Orlando Magic roster pretty much set, Keith Smith joins the show and talks about what is fair to expect from this team and plus he discusses the latest free agent/trade news.
UCF, Cincinnati and Houston have played in a New Year's Six game six times in the last 10 seasons and four in the last five years. There are many P5 schools that have watched a lot of major bowl games but never played in one.
With the news of USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten all eyes are on the Big 12 and PAC-12 with what their next moves will be. Matt Murschel joins the show and talks about the latest on realignment talks and why he expects the Big 12 to very aggressive expansion.
The college football work dealt with the shockwaves of USC and UCLA announcing that they would be joining the Big Ten and now conferences like the Big 12 and PAC-12 are talking about making moves, but which will poach the other?
News came out on Thursday afternoon that USC and UCLA, two of the Pac-12's flagship programs would be leaving that conference and joining the Big Ten. Mike O'Donnell gives his thoughts on this news and then talks about how it will affect all the other sports in college athletics.
The college athletic world was sent spinning again when news broke that USC and UCLA were leaving the Pac 12 for the Big Ten. Gone are the days where rivalries matter or geographical makeup matters. It's about money and survival.
In one of the weirder sports stories in a long while, Freddie Freeman is not happy with his now former agent after a deal to resign with the Atlanta Braves didn't happen. Richard Hale joins the show to talk about what we are seeing with this showdown.
On this weeks episode of the history lesson, we take a look back to when Playboy Magazine and college football were a big thing
Orlando City SC punched its ticket to the semifinal round of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night following a penalty kick shootout victory over Nashville. Miguel Gallardo joins the show and breaks down what happened at Exploria Stadium, Pedro Galleses performance in the match and more.
News came out on Wednesday afternoon that the Orlando Magic are not expected to make a qualifying offer to Mo Bamba, which will make him an unrestricted free agent. Marc talks about the thinking going into this decision and what it means for a Magic roster undergoing a rebuild.
Now that the NBA Draft is in the rearview mirror and Orlando selected Paolo Banchero, what's next for the Magic and is Kyrie going to remain in Brooklyn.
Two former UCF Knights Jordan Johnson and Anthony Roberson join the show and discuss the mission of One Kid Orlando and how it all began.
It's been a while since state college football fans had the fire in the off-season like we are seeing. After all, Florida fans, Canes fans and Noles fans haven't had much to cheer about on the field in recent seasons. But one off-season of cash flowing deals, new coach expectations and unlimited social media platforms have reignited a form of debate we haven't seen in quite some time.
Alex Sherman of CNBC joins the show and talks about why the NFL Sunday Ticket is still a big deal and who might get it and why the price will never be coming down for it.
It's Deshaun Watson vs the NFL today and we might soon be seeing the a hefty penalty leveled against the quarterback. Sports attorney Dan Lust joins the show and the latest on Watson plus he talks about why the Texans might be in trouble.
They've been one of the best teams at using it to add more talent and now UCF goes portaling again, Matt Murschel joins the show and talks about that news and why Arch Manning chose Texas.
It has been one of the wildest stories in the world of college football recruiting and Pete Nakos joins the show to discuss the latest on the recruitment of Jaden Rashada, the collectives, agents and money involved.
Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman was on the Ryen Russillo podcast after the draft and touched on a number of topics. Marc takes a deeper look at his comments regarding Paolo Banchero not working out, Jonathan Isaac's health, and the future of Mo Bamba and free agency.
Jaden Rashada, a four-star QB recruit, committed to Miami. There's a report saying that Rashada accepted a $9.5 million NIL deal from Miami while turning down an $11 million deal from Florida. Marc explains why he's not buying into those numbers.
The Orlando Magic went with Paolo Banchero in the NBA Draft and Stephen Wiseman joins the show and takes a closer look at Paolo's one season at Duke.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and recaps what we saw last night in the draft and if the Magic made the right choice in going with Paolo Banchero at first overall.
Is the NFLPA about to settle with the league on a penalty for DeShaun Watson? Richard Hale joins the show and talks about the latest with Browns quarterback and what is happening with Daniel Snyder and the Washington Commanders.
The Magic are better today than they were yesterday because they added one of the best players available in the draft. WIll Paolo Banchero become a Hall of Fame player and lead the Magic to their first NBA title?
After much speculation of what the Orlando Magic would do with the first pick in the NBA Draft, they selected Paolo Banchero!
Here is the first interview with the newest member of the Magic!
It's been 30 years since the release of "A League of Their Own" and Matthew Brownstein joins the show and shares the story of how the movie was made.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no authority to remove Daniel Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders while he testified Wednesday before members of Congress at a hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. Marc talks about this is another instance of why Goodell is paid so a high salary, he takes the heat for the league and his owners.
The Magic hold all the cards tonight for the NBA Draft and all eyes are on what they will do. Marc talks about how with the 3 potential picks could fit into the current roster and what other moves could happen after the draft.
The PGA Tour has announced they'll make some changes to the tour in the wake of the growing number of LIV's addition of top players. Jeff Babineau joins the show and talks about the changes and if they are enough for the tour to help keep some of their top players.
The NBA Draft is almost here and there is no read on what the Orlando Magic will do with the top pick. Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the options that the team has with the draft and making moves through the trade market and free agency.
Vegas isn't always right, but they are pretty good. Fans are always right and if their team doesn't live up to expectations, no fan base stays quiet. After all, it's college football.
Speaking with the media yesterday, Orlando Magic president Jeff Weltman said "I tell you, it's still early in the process," which has led many to wonder what the team will do with the top pick. Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about the latest with the Orlando Magic and the upcoming NBA Draft.
The Golden State Warriors won their FOURTH NBA Title in the past 8 years and once this team got rolling we've seen the league try to emulate their style. JP Clark joins the show to talk about how the Warriors have changed the NBA game.
We know that UCF will be joining the Big XII in 2023, but how long will Texas and Oklahoma still be in the same conference as the Knights? Matt Murschel joins the show to discuss the latest on UCF as well as the other big stories in college football.
The Orlando Magic have the first selection but might the team be open to the idea of trading the pick. Many mock drafts and NBA Draft analysts think the Magic have Jabari Smith atop their board. Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero all can make their case to be the top pick but none of the three are labeled as "next great superstar" and all have aspects of their game that must improve to be impact players.
At some point, Jeff Weltman will have to make that decision and he may stay at one and pick Smith. They may take Holmgren. But if you can get the guy you want and still pick up an asset, why not make the deal?
Matthew Fitzpatrick won a thrilling US Open when Will Zalatoris putt to force a playoff rolled by the hole by inches. After the tournament had a leaderboard that looked more like a Korn Ferry event, some of the game's best took over the top 10 by Sunday.
Steph Curry on Thursday night won his 4th title in 8 years for the Golden State Warriors and now there has been a lot of discussion of where he ranks amongst the NBA greats. Marc talks about how when you compare his career to LeBron James it is closer than many would expect.
UCF Football coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to discuss the now official big news of UCF joining the Big XII in 2023 and talks about how everyone in the program finds the news great but understands 2022 is where everyone needs to be focused. He also talks about changes to the transfer process, how he has adapted to recruiting in Florida and more.
The Lions returned from the international and played to a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution, Evan Weston joins the show and recaps Orlando City's return and talks about what lies ahead for City.
It's 25 years since the Orlando Magic hired Chuck Daly. Brendan Suhr, who was Chuck's staff then, looks back on the decision to come to Orlando.
Brooks Koepka criticized reporters for asking him questions about the LIV Golf Invitational Series, which he said has put a "black cloud" over this week's U.S. Open. Marc talks those comments and why when it comes to how quickly the media can cycle through stories the "black cloud" will pass.
With the announcement of World Cup 2026 host cities tomorrow, the woman who led the effort to land games in Orlando for the 94' Cup, Joanie Schirm, looks back and what could be in four years.
What has gone wrong for the Celtics? Will they be able to force a game seven against the Warriors? Keith Smith breaks it all down and explains what the trade/free agent market may look like this offseason.
The NBA Draft is just a week away and while Orlando Magic fans wonder who the team will take with the first overall pick Chet Holmgren is one of the names that has been discussed. Theo Lawson joins the show to take a closer look at the Gonzaga big man.
Why did networks pay football TV analysts so much and does LIV golf have a TV deal in the future, Michael McCarthy joins the show to answer those question and talk other sports media news.
The news became official last week and Marc Murschel joins the show and talks about the latest on UCF's move to the Big XII and he and Marc discuss what Scott Frost said about McKenzie Milton's career.
If prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals you were told that Andrew Wiggins would led the Warriors in scoring and that Steph Curry didn't make a 3-pointer you'd assume that the Celtics won the game, but not so fast. Marc talk about what we saw in Game 5 and why it is looking like the talent of Golden State might be too much for Boston to overcome.
On Friday UCF cleared their last hurdle to join the Big 12 in 2023, and Marc talks about the money that was involved with the move and what will be awaiting them in their new conference.
The news came out over the weekend that FSU is parting ways with Mike Martin Jr. and Curt Weiler joins the show to explain why the move is being made and who the Seminoles may be close to hiring.
Game five of the NBA Finals is tonight. We have had games decided by 12, 19, 16 and 10. That's not exactly a thrilling series. The series has given us the classic media/fans debate after each game of what is wrong with the losing team.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan went on live TV during the Canadien Open and came across like an angry guy who thought it was best to call the LIV Golf a "series of exhibitions", emphasis "Saudi money" part of LIV and even brought 9/11 into the conversation with Jim Nantz.
It seems to be the Tom Brady that won't go away and after a recent practice at Buccaneers OTAs, the media again asked about the rumors of Tom getting involved with the Miami Dolphins.
On Thursday the PGA Tour came out and announced suspensions for all the golfers that joined the LIV Golf Series, but do they have any legal action they can take against the PGA?
With the college football season just 70ish days away, Cam Mellor joins the show and talks about how loaded the Florida State offense is this season. Then he and Marc discuss some underrated teams, who could be the out of nowhere QB that draws attention and more.
The Denver Broncos just sold for well over $4B and prices for NFL teams continue to soar. Mike Ozanian joins the show and explains why and the future of sports teams sold.
Dr Karen Weaver joins the who and discusses why university presidents should have done and still can do when it comes to NIL and pay-for-play in college sports.
The first offseason for Billy Napier has been filled with building a coaching staff and rebuilding all the recruiting ties that fell by the wayside under previous staffs, and Mike Huguenin joins the show and talks about why Napier is the perfect hire for the Gators. Then he and Marc discuss why things might not be so rosy for Clemson, a big year is coming for Mike Norvell and more.
Every time we see a spring football league they never seem to last past the first year, and Marc seems to think that might be the case with the USFL as well.
The LIV golf series will be kicking off this week and much attention has been given to the PGA Tour players that have joined. Brendan Quinn joins the show to talk about one player that has also decided to join and the reasoning behind it.
Who might be the next commissioner for the Big XII and what is the price of a QB in the College Football market, Matt Murschel joins the how to talk all of that and more from the world of college football.
We are in the midst of the slow period of the NFL offseason but just this week a 24th lawsuit was filed against Deshaun Watson and it got Marc wondering if/when the league will issue any kind of punishment against the quarterback.
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series kicks off this weekend and the first round of media availability and roster announcements has garnered a lot of attention. Marc talks about how the PGA Tour will look to navigate having a true competitor and if they will endure a mass exodus once the golf majors have happened.
Draymond Green might be the most polarizing player in the NBA, unless of course you cheer for the Golden State Warriors. Marc talks about the antics we saw in the Game 2 of the NBA Finals and wonder if his behavior should have warranted an ejection.
Is it possible to go far in sports trash talking especially when one party doesn't even watch the sport? Marc talks about what Mike Bianchi did during Game 3 of the Lightning-Rangers series on Sunday.
It was a movie experience three years in the making, Marc Daniels, Mike O'Donnell and Scott Harris went to go see Top Gun: Maverick! The guys give their reviews of the movie, talk about the experience at the theater and more. Oh and MOD talks Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
One of the big takeaways from the SEC Meetings is that the league will be exploring a way to having oversight when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness deals. Richard Hale joins the show to talk about how the league could handle this plan.
UCF Football coach Gus Malzahn joins The Bridge to talk with Mike Bianchi and Marc about what we are seeing the NIL world of College Football. He discusses the transfer portal and how UCF has used it to help build his roster, plus he talks about McKenzie Milton and the QB battle.
The NBA Finals tipoff tonight and after checking out the advance analytics for the series Marc has noticed a trend, they all seem to favor the Boston Celtics.
The college football season is less than 100 days away but that doesn't mean it is too early to talk about NFL Draft prospects. How many Georgia and Alabama players will be first round picks, Cam Mellor joins the show talks about that as well as Anthony Richardsons pro prospects and more.
Next week will see the debut of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league and a number of PGA Tour pros are featured on the roster. Former PGA Tour player Cliff Kresge joins the show to talk about the fallout of Dustin Johnson's decision to play in the Saudi backed golf tour.
Kevin Durant is not afraid to go after anyone that criticize him on social media or on television and it is something that really confuses Marc.
On Tuesday the UCF Board of Trustees approved the naming rights deal with between the university and FBC Mortgage to rename the stadium "FBC Mortgage Stadium." The Co-CEOs of FBC Mortgage join the who to talk about the big announcement.
We finally have a NBA Finals matchup, Warriors vs Celtics! Keith Smith joins the show to talk preview the games and talks about what changes might the Heat make to their roster.
The war of words between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher has been the talk of college football for the last few weeks but now the SEC meetings are going and comments about NIL are still happening. Marc talks about what has transpired after the last few days and how if the coaches wanted to fix this 'Wild West' we are seeing they could get it done.
John Miller joins the show and discusses how travel ball has forever changed youth baseball.
Time to take a side, when it comes to Tommy Pham slapping Joc Pederson over what Pham claimed was a shady fantasy football waiver wire move, who's side are you on?
It'll be the Warriors vs the Celtics in the NBA Finals! Marc talks about how how we got this matchup, who the favorites could be and more. Plus the gives some nuggets on what the Magic might be doing with the number one pick in the NBA Draft.
How will a coaching change impact Tyler Van Dyke in Miami? Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on that as well as the futures of other future NFL prospects.
Would Boston lead Miami 3-2 if both teams are fully healthy? Should the Mavs use Luka Doncic less? How drastic would the NBA change if they moved the 3-point line back? Mike O'Donnell shares his thoughts on these questions and more.
Dan Kaplan joins the show as he discusses Jon Gruden's hearing, the possibility of Daniel Snyder losing ownership of the Washington Commanders, and why the NFL keeps going international.
It looks like the Pro Bowl is on life support and with start players not wanting to participate the league is exploring other options. Mike Tuck gives a list of alternatives that the NFL should explore.
The NBA All-NBA Teams were announced yesterday and we've seen several players voiced their opinions and the fact that they will miss out of MILLIONS because of how things turned out.
Depending on who you ask this NBA Draft is either a 3-player or 2-player draft and with the Magic winning the lottery they have the pick of all 3 players. Mike Tuck explains why Orlando should look at taking Paolo.
According to reports from Ian Rapoport, the NFL is discussing the Pro Bowl week and ways to improve it and including possibly eliminating the traditional game.
Two years ago, did Marc predict the future of what will happen to College Football? One of the biggest talking points of the college football media the last few weeks has been that power programs needs to breakaway from the NCAA and start their own league. Marc talks about the pros and cons for programs that are considering doing this.
The Tampa Bay Lightning swept the Florida Panthers out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and are now looking to be the team to beat in the NHL. Paul Kennedy joins the show to talk about what is going right for the team and the chances they have to winning the Cup again.
The great Ray Parlour joins the show to talk about the upcoming arrival of Arsenal in the Florida Series this summer, the wild final Sunday of the Premier League and more.
The NCAA (yes, they still exist) has dropped the need for a conference to use divisions in order to play a conference title game in football. Minutes after that announcement the Pac 12 announced they would get rid of divisions and most P5 leagues are expected to follow. The SEC has not announced, yet, they would dump divisions and it will be interesting to see what the soon-to-be 16-team league does.
Mito Pereira says when he was standing on the 18th tee on the final hole of the PGA Championship he wasn't thinking about the water as he only needed par to win the tournament. Maybe he should have thought about that water. His ball landed in the water and he made double-bogey and missed the playoff where Justin Thomas beat Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff.
Magic fan are still feeling great after the team got the number one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft but now the question is who should they take. Mike O'Donnell talks about when it comes to Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith the team can't really going wrong with either player.
The final day of the Premier League is this Sunday and there is a lot at stake for several teams, who will qualify for Champions League and who will face the pains of relegation.
It is a war of words between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher with both sides making allegations of improper recruiting tactics but Marc brings up that what we are really seeing is Saban concerned about what is happening to the sport and losing the advantages he had built up.
Mark your calendars now, on October Texas A&M heads to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama but before that game Jimbo Fisher took to the podium to respond strongly to what Nick Saban said about the Aggies recruiting tactics.
Justin Falcinelli the former Clemson All-ACC and 2x National Champion joins the show and talks about his efforts to push for a College Football Players Association and the issues facing players today.
Fans want faster Major League Baseball games, more and more spring football and have a lot of question about the World Cup in Qatar. Dan Ladik talks about polls on the big issues in sports.
F1 vs NASCAR debate continues and how does the Indy 500 benefit from F1's success? Adam Stern joins the show discuss all that and what each sport is doing so well in the United States.
The Orlando Magic win the NBA Draft Lottery and the Miami Heat take game one over the Boston Celtics. Keith Smith joins the show and discusses the latest from the NBA.
Former UCF Quarterback McKenzie Milton joins the show to talk about the changing world of college sports, the advice he would give to athletes in an NIL world and connecting with UCF players from the past.
The Magic make their annual appearance in the Lottery and once again there is hope this is the year the Magic will land their next superstar. But once again the Magic find themselves with a likely situation where there is no "can't miss" top pick but instead a group of players who project to be nice players but there is no Shaq or LeBron in this class, at least at this point of their careers.
If Saban wants parity he can go to the NFL, but Nick is smart. Now, Saban has built the advantages Alabama owns. But few match the football budget, size of staff, facilities and recruiting advantages Alabama has and a part of why his team competes for a national title every year.
Jayson Tatum is a superstar. Boston was 18-21 after an early January loss to the Knicks and looked like a confused team. They went 33-10 the rest of the way and played some of the best defense the league has seen in years.
The 2022 is out and Mike Tuck takes a look at how this year will shake out for our in-state teams and he talks about why he might be a little optimistic when it comes to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Plus Scott talks about his favorite NFL schedule release videos that dropped last night.
Just because we are in May doesn't mean we can't start looking ahead for the 2023 NFL Draft! Cam Mellor joins the show to take a way to early look at the draft for next year, why it will be quarterback driven one and some of the names to pay attention to.
Social media has been a flurry after the Miami Dolphins posted a video of Tua throwing a deep ball to Tyreek Hill. Mike Tuck takes it as an opportunity to defend his quarterback and that the reaction to the video has been way too overblown.
Former NFL running back, Ricky Williams joins the show to talk about cannabis and how it helped him both mentally and physically and how it can help current and future players.
At the Kentucky Derby we saw Rich Strike come out of no where to win the race, this lead to Mike Leach to use this example as a reason to expand the College Football Playoffs to help more surprises happen.
Yesterday comments from J.J. Redick sparked a lot of attention when speaking about the Lakers that great NBA teams are built not bought. Mike Tuck pokes holes in the argument by bringing up that a majority of the past championships spent money or assets to bring in game changing players.
There was a time that Orlando once had two dog tracks but the country will soon be down to two. The story of the sport that is coming to an end.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins us live from the ACC Spring Meetings to discuss the latest plus his discusses his recent chat with Gus Malzahn.
The NCAA toughens NIL rules on boosters and collectives but can anyone enforce the rules? Sports attorney Mit Winter joins the show to discuss what can be done to help the Wild West that is Name, Image and Likeness.
Baseball umpire and youth sports official Adam Bates joins the show to discuss how the shortage of officials is impacting youth sports and what is being fix the issues.
Formula 1 is a hot sport right now. Some wonder if NASCAR should be worried but Marc doesn't think NASCAR is in trouble, but competition for your viewing audience can make you better. NASCAR can learn a few things from F1. For example, shorter races would help NASCAR but NASCAR has a solid fan base and a talented group of young drivers. The racing world is big enough for multiple circuits. But while NASCAR has its Daytona, F1 now has its Miami and few throw a party like South Florida.
Ja Morant is continuing to improve and he has the Grizzlies right there in a series with the Golden State Warriors. Mike O'Donnell praises Ja Morant and even compared him to Allen Iverson in the way he plays. MOD also discusses the NIL situation with Wichita State.
Joshua Robbins covered the Magic for many years before moving to Washington D.C. and covering the Wizards. He hops on with Marc Daniels and shares his thoughts on the Wizards' season last year and explains the difference in frustrations between the Wizards and Magic.
Quarterbacks go early every year in the NFL Draft, and David Berri joins the show to talk about does drafting a QB early guarantee success and why college pay for play is not about ROI.
The 2022 NFL Draft is finally in the books and Cam Mellor joins the show to recaps his favorite picks and who made some head scratching ones. Plus he has an early look at the 2023 Mock Draft.
Last week the news came out that Major League Baseball has suspended Trevor Bauer for two seasons, and Marc Edelman joins the show and talks about why MLB may have a hard time making that hold.
The ball has been rolling for years now but according to reports UCF will be joining the Big 12 in 2023, but how much will they have pay to leave The American?
In honor of Star Wars Day, Scott challenged Marc to come up with his Top 5 droids from the Star Wars universe.
The NBA Playoffs have delivered big time star performances, but when it comes to the Eastern Conference could the Miami Heat have what it takes to win it all? Keith Smith joins the show and talks the latest on the the NBA Playoffs and discusses what exactly is Heat culture.
Early this week came the news that Jalen Suggs would be undergoing surgery on his ankle, and this lead to many Magic fans being upset about another player having surgery.
It is one of the biggest college football games every year but it needs a new home so, could Orlando land an Army-Navy game? Matt Murshcel discusses that plus the latest on Scott Frost and who might want the NCAA President's job.
With the HBO show Winning Time about to end its first season, Marc runs through 5 teams over the years that deserve to have their own show.
Did you know the K-Zone box ESPN uses on its broadcasts to indicate if a pitch is a strike or not is not accurate? It's not the same box used by MLB to grade its umpires.
The college football world turned its attention to Jordan Addison, the Biletnikoff winner who caught 100 passes for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns last season for Pitt, as he appears to be the target of the Trojans. People are upset over what appears to be tampering by USC and its new coach Lincoln Riley- before Addison even enters the portal. And of course, there's a rage over the rumored financial package being offered by the USC NIL collective.
We are quick to grade draft classes seconds after the draft, but the grading should come in a few years when you can truly tell how special or poor a class was. But we do the same thing in college football recruiting because we love instant evaluation.
We appear to have our first NIL holdout in Miami basketball player Isaiah Wong. Wong's NIL agent says if Wong's NIL deal with Miami superfan/reported billionaire John Ruiz and his companies are not increased he will enter the transfer portal today. Richard Hale and Marc discuss what this means for the sport, what the school can do in this situation and who holds all the cards.
The NFL Draft is just another example of the league being a marketing machine. They have turned this event into a three-day infomercial and we can't get enough.
Five Georgia defensive players were selected in the first round and Nakobe Dean was not among them. Kenny Pickett to the Steelers sounds like a Disney movie script. And of course the Patriots took an offensive lineman from Chattanooga in the first round when most people projected him to be a 3rd round pick
President of Business Operations for the Orlando Pride and Orlando City SC Jarrod Dillon joins The Beat Of Sports to discuss the upcoming Pride season opener, team club playing in the Daytona Soccer Fest and more.
DRAFT DAY IS HERE! Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about what we will see tonight in the first round of the NFL Draft, what the Jaguars should do with the first pick and more. Then he and Marc discusses some of the other names that should be watched when it comes to rounds 2 and 3.
It will be one of the few NFL Draft that doesn't have a quarterback being drafted with the top pick but Darin Slack joins the show and looks at this year's class of QBs heading into the NFL Draft.
N.I.L. has exploded in the world of college football. Joshua Wilson joins the show and explains how that and the transfer portal have impacted high school football and if and when we could see N.I.L. in high school.
Teams like Green Bay and Kansas City could be in the market for a receiver. Marc explains why we could see as many as six or seven receivers getting selected in the first round of the NFL Draft and why teams should be careful.
The Boston Celtics swept their way through the first round of the playoffs against the Brooklyn Nets. Keith Smith explains how the Celtics managed to pull off the sweep and what this does for Jayson Tatum's reputation. Keith also discusses everything NBA playoffs related.
The Brooklyn Nets have been swept out of the NBA Playoffs and now the question remains, what's next for the Nets and also for Ben Simmons.
Former NFL player and broadcaster Mike Golic joins the show and preview the upcoming NFL Draft and more. He talks about what it was like when he first got drafted in the NFL, what we are looking at when it comes to the wide receiver empowerment era in the league and the world of NIL in college football.
When it comes to spring games the one in Oklahoma was one of the biggest and Marc Murschel talks about the debut of Dillon Gabriel as well as the going rate for players in College Football and College Basketball. Then he and Marc discuss if a school could ever get kicked out of a conference if they don't help increase the value of the league itself.
With the NFL Draft just days away, Marc takes a deep drive in the last 4 drafts when it comes to the quarterback position and what he learns is that there have been more misses than hits lately and that this years crop of QBs isn't highly rated.
The Celtics could sweep the Nets with a win tonight and many rooting against Brookyln love what's happened in the series. My guess is, when this series ends, Steve Nash will be fired and Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will have someone to blame...Ben Simmons, nah. Waste of time.
Over the weekend at Yankee Stadium, the team had to increase security after fans threw bottles and cans at Cleveland Guardians outfielders. Marc questions what has happened to acceptable behavior by fans that has lead to incidents like this and fights in the stands becoming more and more common.
It seems to be the story that just won't go away, Tom Brady to the Miami Dolphins. Marc pokes more holes in the story by asking the question of why the Buccaneers would ever agree to trading their quarterback to another team.
Schools and teams may not like this wild west world of NIL or paying players but they prefer someone else do the paying instead of a budget line from themselves. But you have shifted the control of your roster to someone not making the game decisions. You are now giving the power to wanna-be GMs who are giving the money to buy these players.
Who has been the NBA Playoffs breakout performer? What injury will impact the playoffs the most? Why did it take so long for a guard to win NBA defensive player of the year?
When it comes to the quarterback position there is no such thing as a developmental QB prospect in the NFL draft. Mike Tuck gives a reminder that when you are an NFL franchise you are either all in, or all out on the position.
Jerry West is demanding an apology as well as a retraction for what he calls "a malicious assault" over the portrayal of his character in the HBO show "Winning Time." Richard Hale joins the show to talk about if West has a case against the the producers of the show, then he and Tuck discuss the brawl in a high school baseball game and more.
The NFL Draft is just ONE WEEK AWAY, and Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the Jaguars will probably do with the top pick, why no one seems to like any of the quarterbacks in this draft and who some of the draft sleepers could be.
Wednesday saw Deebo Samuel demand a trade from the 49ers and part of it he discussed wanting to focus on be just a receiver but as Mike Tuck explains, he's asking a for a trade while also asking to get the ball less.
Over the last few baseball seasons we've seen some big changes to extra innings and now universal Designated Hitters, but with pitch clocks being rumored and changes to ball to help hitters is the sport trying to change too much too fast?
Once Name, Image and Likeness was legalized in Florida it opened up the floodgates for athletes to make money and now we've reached the point when collectives are getting involved with the recruitment of players. Corey Staniscia joins the show talks about what is happening across the country, what can be done to protect players and more.
NBA Icon Jerry West is demanding an apology as well as a retraction for what he calls "a malicious assault" over the portrayal of his character in the HBO show "Winning Time." Marc and Scott talk about the whether or not the show needs to be historical accurate or if it just exists as pure entertainment, what an apology would mean and the future of the show.
The company is worth over 3 trillion but why would Apple pay $2.5B for the NFL Sunday Ticket package?
Another year and another new spring football league is here, Bill Shea joins the show to talk about how opening weekend went for the USFL. He and Marc talk about what went right and what went wrong for the new league.
The spring games across the state are in the books and Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to wraps up spring games from this past weekend and answers the question on if playoff expansion on the back burner?
Many college athletes have cashed in on NIL. But how many remembered to file taxes for their new found money? Laine Higgins of the Wall Street Journal joins the show to talk about the number of athletes that didn't realize this and what is being done to help them in the future.
Roki Sasaki tossed a perfect game in Japan's Nippon Professional League on April 10th. He struck out 19 in his perfect performance. A week later Sasaki had eight perfect innings......and was pulled. He struck out the side in the 8th inning and his fastball was hitting 101 miles-per-hour. He has put down 52 consecutive batters but his manager- Tadahito Iguchi- said Sasaki had reached his limit in his opinion and he was thinking about the long run. WHAT?
Spring football leagues have been a place to try new things when it comes to the game and even when it comes to applying technology to advance the game.
Sadly, those old men wearing odd uniforms holding sticks and a chain are going to be a thing of the past.
Most spring games are designed to showcase offenses. Quarterbacks were not allowed to be hit on Saturday and that always favors the offense as plays are whistled before additional things can happen that makes the defense look better.
But Gus Malzahn has a nice problem. He has two quarterbacks that have a ton of weapons around them in an offense that looks like it will be able to move the ball and score a lot.
The State of Florida appears set to welcome a shot clock in high school hoops and Mike O'Donnell talks about why this is a necessary rule change. Plus he and Marc discuss whether or not Gonzaga could be headed to the Big East?
With more investigations looking into the Washington Commanders, could Daniel Snyder lose his NFL team and what's next in the Brian Flores' lawsuit? Daniel Wallach joins the show to answers these questions plus what is the latest when it comes to legal sports wagering in Florida.
The Lions picked up a home win against the Chicago Fire and now get ready to take on the Columbus Crew, Miguel Gallardo joins the show and talks about the offense coming together, why the team has been so good at passing and previews the match against the Crew. Plus he talks about the upcoming US Open Cup match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
The NFL Draft is just two weeks away and Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the latest when it comes to risers and fallers in the first round, which positions could have a run and where might Baker Mayfield end up.
Last night saw Clayton Kershaw take a perfect game through seven innings for the Dodgers until he was pulled after 80 pitches, and Marc brings up how this is another instance of too much analytics in baseball. He talks about how for a team like the Rays who know their lineup days before games have happened and why that is hurting the sport.
David Pingalore talks about his role in HBO's "Winning Time" and looks back 10 years ago at the famous Stan Van Gundy - Dwight Howard presser.
Joe Zagacki joins the show to talk about Mario Cristobol's first spring with the Miami Hurricanes and what has changed for the Canes since his arrival.
Keith Smith joins the show and recaps last night's play-in games and discusses the latest on coaching rumors in Los Angeles and which high seed might be in trouble as the playoffs begin.
In a recent poll, over 2,000 sports fans were asked the question: who is the greatest coach of all-time. Marc and Scott run through the top responses and question several of them and wonder if recency bias played a roll in the responses.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and recaps the FSU spring game, previews the upcoming UCF game and comments on Dabo Swinney talks about a breakaway.
Tuesday morning Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman joined Mike Bianchi to discuss the season and what to look to forward to in the future. Marc talks about those comments, wonders how long the young core will need to develop and what the expectations should be for next season.
It has been a big story in the NFL over the last few days, was Tom Brady going to be playing for the Miami Dolphins next season? Marc talks about the rumor, pokes all the holes in why it was never going to happen and talks about how some sports media people just saw the story and ran with it as fact.
The Magic finished another "rebuild" year and finished 22-60. More on this season later in the week, but if you enjoyed a season where a team lost 60 of 82 games, maybe you are a positive person. Or maybe you are numb to the team losing.
Greg Lovelady the UCF Baseball coach joins The Beat Of Sports and talks about Pine Tar 2022 and the play everyone is talking about.
The lawyers for former head coach Brian Flores have added two more longtime NFL coaches to an amended complaint against the NFL for racial discrimination in their hiring practices. Richard Hale joins the show to talk about what this means for the lawsuit, the evidence that is coming out in the case and more.
Opening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays is here and is it fair to say that they are the favorites to win the AL East? Chris Torello joins the show to preview the season for the Rays, explains why the outfield will be a strength for Kevin Cash and talks about how could can Wander Franco be.
What is the NFL Draft fallout of the Saints-Eagles trade? How many RB could go in the first round? Who could be the steal of the draft? Cam Mellor joins the show and answers those questions and so much more.
After a 99-day lockout we have reached Opening Day for the 2022 Major League Baseball season! Mike Tuck runs through his top 10 favorite moments from Opening Day.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that his biggest concern with the sport is the trend of star players sitting out so many games. Mike Tuck looks the number of players that have played every game this season and brings up his solution to how to fix this problem.
Cliff Kresge the pro golfer joins the show and previews The Masters and answers the question on if Tiger Woods can contend this weekend.
The Lakers are officially eliminated from playoff contention, Ben Simmons is MIA and Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the final days of the NBA season and the happenings in the league.
First, the invitation is not being rescinded. UCF is headed to the Big XII, the only question is when. Most industry people think the Knights, Houston, CIncinnati and BYU will kick off the 2023 football season in their new home. There is still the financial agreement with the AAC to be settled but no matter who is the commissioner of the Big XII, UCF is headed to the league.
New UCF Women's Basketball head coach Sytia Messer joins The Bridge and talks with Mike Bianchi and Marc Daniels about the decision to come to UCF, how much family matters to her and what she's learned from the coaches she's worked with.
Matt Murschel joins the show to recap what we saw in the National Championship Game and then answers a very interesting question, what if McKenzie Milton never got hurt where might he have been drafted?
It was one of the most watched practice sessions ever at Augusta National all eyes were on Tiger Woods, and now one question remains, will he play in the tournament? Jeff Babineau joins the show live from Augusta and talks if Tiger will play and who are the players to watch for this year's Masters.
Last night the Kansas Jayhawks walked away with the National Championship at the NCAA Tournament but that hasn't stopped people from screaming at Mark Emmert over the lack of penalties against the school over investigations in recruiting tactics years ago. Marc brings up that no players on the current roster were around when the investigation took place and that Emmert wasn't even in charge of the investigation itself.
This past Friday came the draw for the 2026 World Cup and soccer fans in the United States were gifted a Black Friday matchup against England! Marc and Scott talk about how big of this match will be and more.
It be a tall task to overshadow the Final Four and Duke-UNC but Mike O'Donnell joins the show and previews tonight's final between North Carolina and Kansas.
Coaches have been allowed to leave in the middle of a contract leaving players and incoming recruits behind with little thought. Players now have the ability to leave once during their college career and there is a little more balance for each side. No system is fair but you can't cap how many players can leave in a season.
The LSU situation is rare and the UCF situation is now common. But the transfer portal works both ways. Schools and coaches can benefit from it and sometimes feel the effects of it.
There has been much discussed with the Yankees over the last few days and it has nothing to do with the current team, first Brian Cashman blamed the 2017 Astros on why they haven't won a World Series since 2009. Then they had new YES Network analyst Carlos Beltran talk to the media about the scandal. Now Marc Daniels can't take it, and wants the Yankees to stop living in the past and stop bringing up the sign-stealing scandal.
The 2-night experience of WrestleMania returns to the sports world and Brian Fritz joins the show to preview all the action. He talks about the Hall Of Fame enshrinement for the Undertaker, the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin and the health of the WWE.
The Final Four teams are set, so who will come out on top when the NCAA Tournament is over? Mike O'Donnell joins the show live from New Orleans and talks about the chances for each team to win it all.
It been a topic since Deshaun Watson ended up on the Cleveland Browns, could he face discipline from the NFL? Richard Hale explains how Deshaun Watson's recent deposition may not hurt him, and more sports legal news.
One Big XII coach seems to think that his own league will expand again and even goes so far as to suggest a that a football only Super League is possible. Marc talks about what Mike Gundy said, if any of this could actually happen and the money that would be involved.
Fresh off picking up 4 points in two trips to the West Coast, Orlando City looks to keep an unbeaten streak alive and Evan Weston joins the show and previews the upcoming match with LAFC.
Cam Mellor joins the show and talks about the latest draft news and how some Pro Days shake up the first round.
You may have heard of NIL and Collectives but do you know what a Directive is? Eric Prisbell joins the show to explain how boosters are helping some programs.
News broke last night that Bruce Arians is stepping down as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' head coach and moving into a front-office role, but was he forced out? Did Tom Brady have a role in this? Marc talks about why he doesn't believe any of the conspiracy theories that are flying around social media right now.
Will it have the Flutie Effect? How valuable was the tournament run for Saint Peter's, Andy Wittry joins the show and takes a look inside the numbers of their national attention.
On another edition of Movie Wednesday, Scott runs down the latest Hollywood news, the continued fallout from the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident and more. Then he challenges Marc to a music challenge involving the music of John Hughes films.
Tiger Woods is still working to come back from serious leg and foot injuries after he suffered in a car wreck last year, played 18 holes at Augusta National on Tuesday and it is leading to speculation that the 5-time Masters winner could be making a return for the tournament next week. Marc and Scott talk about what a return would mean both for Woods and the sport of golf, what the coverage would look like and more.
The Los Angeles Lakers might be tumbling out of the playoff picture, the Celtics lose a key piece on defense and Keith Smith joins the show to discuss the latest from the NBA. Plus he and Marc discuss if Franz Wagner has a shot to win Rookie of the Year.
NFL owners voted to change the overtime rules for post-season games. After the great Bills-Chiefs playoff game saw Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen never got on the field in overtime and watched Patrick Mahomes march his team down the field in seconds the debate was back on.
So they are going to be moving second base closer to both first and third and the reason why? Well it turns out it was never 90 feet from either. Marc and Scott talk about how this is being done to help increase stolen bases in a sport that has moved away from them.
It's FSU's Pro Day and then the UCF Knight have theirs on Friday, Matt Murschel joins the show and discusses what to watch and more on Coach Abe's departure from UCF.
High school football coaches are on the move but does the state's low pay lead to talented coaches choosing to leave Florida? JC Carnahan of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss why this is happening and what can be done to fix the situation.
It is one of the craziest rumors spreading right now, could Tom Brady be traded from the Buccaneers to the Miami Dolphins? Marc pokes all the holes in the story, brings up how cold it would be for the Buccaneers to make all the moves they did after Brady to come back just to deal him away. Then he talks about the introductory press conference for Deshaun Watson and how the Browns botched the whole thing.
The Cinderella run of Saint Peter's has come to an end with their 69-49 loss to North Carolina in the regional final. The Peacocks took us all on a journey that makes the NCAA tournament so much fun. Saint Peter's is not about to become the next Gonzaga and that's ok. Enjoy their historic run and remember stories like this are why the early rounds of the NCAA Tournament are so much fun.
UCF went 26-4 and won the regular season title and conference tournament championship. But maybe one of the reasons Coach Abe chose to leave UCF for Georgia, a place where she played two seasons before transferring to Iowa, can be traced to the decision of a group of people she got tired of proving how good her team was. No. Not anyone at UCF.
Calvin Ridley was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games. Will Yakowicz joins the show to discuss how Ridley got caught and how much players actually do gamble on sports.
Marc talks about the pressure on college basketball teams to win in the NCAA Tournament with it being a win and advance or lose and go home compared to what the NBA does with a seven game series.
Marc discusses the trade that sends Tyreek Hill to the Chiefs and how the Davante Adams deal played a role in the trade. Marc also points out how Miami set themselves up for the future while also preparing for the present.
Tonight the US Men's National Team is in Mexico for a huge World Cup qualifier and Miguel Gallardo joins the show to discuss what is at stake. Plus he and Marc talk the latest on Orlando City as the Lions head to Portland for another big match.
Cam Mellor the NFL Draft expert explains impact of Tyreek Hill trade on WRs in the draft. Then he and Marc discuss what we've seen at the Pro Days for the quarterbacks in the NFL Draft.
Who won the big trade between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs? Is it an A, B+, F? Did the Chiefs win because of all the draft picks? Did Miami win because they got one of the fastest players to ever play in the NFL?
Can it be possible that both teams win? NO!
Is the Big XII as valuable as the ACC and Pac 12? Matt Balvanz joins the show to explain how the three conferences project in media payout in the years to come.....all well behind the SEC and the Big Ten.
What have we learned about the Magic's young players this season and are the Heat vulnerable come the playoffs? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the win for the Magic against the Warriors, the roster and then looks at the other big stories in the NBA.
On the newest trends in college sports, specifically college football is getting fans and boosters to pay the players via NIL "collectives" which seems to be what has happened at some of the bigger schools in the country. Marc talks about what this means for college athletics, the risks that are involved for both the schools and the players and more.
UCF introduces a new fundraising plan to put its athletic budget on par with other Big XII schools and Athletic Director Terry Mohajir joins the show to discuss the new initiative.
Eric Adelson joins the show and discusses the fallout of the Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson and the media's coverage of Watson's legal battles.
Is the newest SEC 5-star QB commit the one with the $8M deal with a school's collective? Sports Business expert Kristi Dosh joins the show and talks about collectives and how these deals may or may not work out.
According to coaches, players and staff in Jacksonville, the Urban Meyer experience was a toxic environment with reports that he threatened to fire coaches, cut players and was unfamiliar with star players in the league. Marc talks about how we shouldn't be surprised by a lot of these details but pushes back on the reports of Meyer not knowing the names of star players, and points out how many coaches would know the names of every players on every roster.
The US Men's National Team is on the path to qualify for the World Cup and plays its next match in Orlando against Panama on March 27th and Jason Siegel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about the big match and gives an update on the site selection process for World Cup 2026.
The legend, Gene Deckerhoff, has announced plans to retire from calling FSU games. He will finish out his Bucs contract before hanging up the mic. Gene is one of the greatest to ever do it.
Matt Murschel has his weekly visit and takes a look at why Emory Jones decided to enter the portal now and he gives his thoughts on how the UCF QB battle may play out. He also discusses the new facilities for the Seminoles and the Gators hiring Todd Golden to replace Mike White.
The Browns said their research was "extensive" regarding Deshaun Watson before agreeing to trade for him. What the heck does that mean? Did they interview any of the 22 women who allege Watson was inappropriate with them? No. Did they talk to the attorney of the women? No. But then again, this is about winning and this is the NFL.
Iowa State beat Wisconsin and the Cyclones are headed to Chicago for the Sweet 16. Iowa State won two games last season...two!...Houston is in its third straight Sweet 16...St. Peter's Head Coach Shaheen Holloway played at Seton Hall and is likely headed to his alma mater to replace Kevin Willard who is likely to take the Maryland job.
Florida hired Todd Golden as its new basketball coach replacing Mike White. Is it a good hire?
Orlando City had a disappointing loss against FC Cincinnati last week, but now they prepare for a west coast trip against the LA Galaxy. Evan Weston joins the show to talk about what went wrong against Cincinnati, the attacking players for Orlando working to gel and looks ahead to the Saturday afternoon match against LA.
A No. 15 seed knocking off the No. 2 seed, was it the biggest upset ever in an NCAA Tournament? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to discuss St Peter's taking down Kentucky in round 1, then he discusses some of the other games and looks ahead to day 2 of the tournament.
In the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament the Knights will square off against the Florida Gators and Scott Adams joins the show from Hartford to preview the action. He talks about how the season has gone for UCF, what a potential matchup with UConn will mean and more.
There has been a flurry of signings in the NFL this week to go along with all the trades last week, but how will all of this affect the NFL Draft? Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about what the Seahawks might do at quarterback now, how the Buccaneers are reloading and some of the sneaky moves that have been made.
Tom Brady Sr. says his son is the victim of the NFL Media who claimed that his son was retiring. Marc explains that this can't be the case when Brady himself put out a statement in which he said he was saying goodbye, and if he just wanted to comeback then just admit that he changed his mind.
While the first wave of NFL transactions began last week with all of the quarterbacks getting traded, this week has seen NFL teams spending big in free agency. Leger Douzable joins the show to recap what we've seen, who has improved the most and more.
Last night Baker Mayfield posted a statement on social media on thanking the city of Cleveland and its fans "who truly embraced who I am," all of this coming while the Browns front office is meeting with Deshaun Watson on a potential trade. Marc brings up how this is yet another instance of Mayfield showing his immaturity.
Yes the Magic did get blown out against the Nets on Tuesday night but does Jamahl Mosley get enough credit for his coaching job this season? Keith Smith joins the show to discuss Mosley’s early impact on the franchise.
When the seasons ended for UCF and Florida many fans wondered what would happen at the quarterback position for the following season. With spring practices opening up both Mikey Keene and Emory Jones are getting the first team snaps, and as Marc talks about although moves were made it makes sense for the players with the most experience with a system to be first on the depth chart right now.
Author Tony Meale joins the show to talk about the 2002 Roger Bacon basketball team which is the only high school that was able to defeat LeBron James.
Gus Malzahn is entering his second spring football camp at UCF, and this year things are different than last year. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about Gus' comments to the media, the upcoming battle at quarterback and more. Then he talks about the new additions at FSU, the NCAA Tournament and more.
On Sunday afternoon the news came out that Mike White would be leaving his job at Florida to take over the basketball team at Georgia. This has lead many to scream that a top coach should come to Gainesville, Mark Wise joins the show to talk about why things didn't work out for White and talks about some of the names that Florida should be looking at.
Joe Buck is joining Troy Aikman in the Monday Night Football booth this fall and one year ago, no one would have predicted that. Aikman pulled the first shocker. When rumors began to swirl about Aikman, the thought was he was headed to Amazon to work with Al Michaels on their new Thursday Night package.
Last week the news came out that Deshaun Watson wouldn't be facing any criminal charges, and now it appears that there will be massive interest in the quarterback. Marc talks about how any team that is willing to trade for Watson must be built to absorb the backlash that is coming with it.
40 days, that's how long the retirement of Tom Brady lasted. He announced his return on Sunday afternoon, saying that he has saying he has "unfinished business''
in Tampa Bay. Marc talks about the news, answers the question of why Brady would want to make a return and what it means for the Buccaneers roster.
Sometimes you can feel it. You know the crowd around you whispers about you but doesn't talk to you. You know the narrative begins to spin in a direction you cannot control. Florida basketball coach Mike White heard it. He knew it. And he had known for a while he wasn't going to be able to control it. Instead of coming back for an uncomfortable season next year, Mike White decided to control his future and not put it in the hands of athletic director Scott Stricklin and certainly not the media and fans.
There is expected to be some movement today in the Deshaun Watson case. So what does that mean for the chances of him playing in the NFL in 2022? Richard Hale joins the show to talk about the latest with Watson, plus he talks about why Brian Flores wants everything with his lawsuit handled in public.
It finally happened! Major League Baseball and the Players Association reached a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, halting the 99-day lockout. Mike Tuck runs though the frenzy that this will start when it comes to free agency and some of the changes we will be seeing for the sport.
Orlando City SC remained unbeaten through its first two games, after earning a point on the road match with the Chicago Fire and now return home to take on FC Cincinnati. Scott Harris talks about what has made the defense so good to start the season, the impact of Cesar Araujo, and the new players working to click together.
The NFL Scouting Combine is in the books for this year, so who helped their stock the most when it comes to the NFL Draft? Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about how the quarterback position will shake out, which 40-time was the most surprising and he grades the Carson Wentz trade.
We've seen several big time quarterbacks be on the move this week but some jobs are still open across the NFL. Mike Tuck plays the Quarterback Match Game to help find jobs for those opening.
Tuesday afternoon saw the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos agreeing to a massive trade involving Russell Wilson. Two ones, two twos, Drew Lock, Shelby Harris, and one other player for Wilson, SEVEN ASSETS! Mike Tuck discusses this move and some of the other bigger trades that we have seen in NFL history.
What do the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes need to do to earn dance shoes? Plus how close are the top couple of seed lines from being locked in? What to make of the odd ACC, Pac-12, and Big 10 seasons? Shelby Mast joins the show to talk all thing brackets!
What will decide an all-time NBA MVP race? What is it that makes Gregg Popovich a great coach? Keith Smith joins the show to talk about all of that plus he gives his thoughts on potentially the best 1st round series ever.
In the state of Florida a high school football coaches receives a yearly stipend of just $3,000 meanwhile in Texas coaches will soon be making almost 6 figures. High School football coach James Thomson joins the show to talk about the fight happening for higher salaries in the state and why so many local coaches are leaving for other jobs around the country.
Last week Chelsea owner and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich announced that the club is up for sale amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Paul Hunt our resident soccer expert joins the show to talk about what this means for the sport, why this has an impact on the Premier League and who some of the names interested in purchasing the club are.
Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about his trip to Tallahassee as Florida State prepares to open spring practice. He discusses the new faces that have been brought in through the transfer portal and to the coaching staff.
Over the weekend we saw video review take away a goal for Orlando City SC which could have resulted in them getting the victory. Marc brings up that we should start seeing more and more sports making the referee replay process more transparent and have the officials explain in real time what they saw and why they are making the call.
A couple of new rule changes were proposed in the latest negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for MLB: a pitch clock, increasing the size of the bases and banning the shift the shift. Marc discusses why these are changes that would be good for the sport and would help increase more action happening on the field.
It was a weekend filled with wild finishes in games, like UCF Basketball and Orlando City, great player performances and the farewells to legends like Coach K. Marc runs through everything that happened, he and Scott discuss the moments in their own broadcasts and more.
On Saturday, Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final home game at Duke, fittingly against, North Carolina. Mike and Scott give their thoughts on the upcoming game and look back on the legacy that is for Coach K.
The USFL is suing themselves? Yes, but well kinda, the original USFL is suing the newest iteration of the football league, so Richard Hale joins the show to explain what all of it means and they the lawsuit is happening.
What is wrong with the ACC? Which Cinderella will be wearing a slipper this March? Tony Mejia joins the show to discuss all of that and more when it comes to March Madness!
Which NFL teams have long(er) shots have a chance to cash by winning their division next year? Mike Tuck ranks them all!
Nearly three months after the MLB lockout began on Dec. 2, the first two series of the 2022 regular season have been canceled. So who is the biggest loser in this situation? Mike Tuck explains that while there could be many answers to this question only one matters and that is the fans of the sport.
This week has seen the much anticipated return of Markelle Fultz for the Orlando Magic but it sets up a situation of finding minutes for him along with Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony. Keith Smith joins the show talk about how that guard position will shake out for the rest of the season and in the future. Then he talks about the early returns on Harden-Embiid with the 76ers and could the Lakers explore trading LeBron James?
Ahead of a massive week for the wrestling program, founder and CEO of the All Elite Wrestling Tony Kahn joins the show to discuss coming to Orlando. He talks about the growth of AEW in such a short time, then he discusses what makes his program better than WWE and what the future of AEW will be. Plus he discusses the hiring of Doug Pederson with the Jaguars and gives hope for Jacksonville fans.
FHSAA board meeting is about to get underway in Gainesville. The big item is football reclassification proposal that would split schools into separate Metro and Suburban divisions for 2022 and 2023.
The deadline for MLB and the MLBPA to reach an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is almost here, and while the sides made progress toward a new deal, gaps remain on the competitive-balance tax, minimum salary and bonus pool for pre-arbitration player.
The world has been glued as to what is happening in the Ukraine right now and Marc talks about the impact this has had on the world of sports. Russian has been banned from competing in several events and lost the right to host many marquee championships.
January 6, 2021 is the last time Markelle Fultz played in an NBA game. He returns tonight for the Orlando Magic as they take on the Indiana Pacers. Fultz is a paid professional and if healthy he should play. In five NBA seasons, Fultz has played in just 113 games. The odds are stacked against Fultz to become an all-star after the injuries he has suffered.
Orlando City started the 2022 season with a win, taking down CF Montréal 2-0 at Exploria Stadium, with the Lions remaining undefeated in debut matches. Marc and Scott run through all of the action on the field, the goal by Alexandre Pato and what it means for the team that MLS Commissioner Don Garber was in attendance for the game.
With 20 games to go in the NBA regular season we still haven't seen the return of Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac for the Orlando Magic. Marc asks the question of when it comes to Fultz we heard a month ago that he was doing on-court activities but since then there has been no updates, and wonders why.
One of the biggest sports stories over the past week has been about the PGA Tour and if Phil Mickelson will be joining the Saudi-backed golf league, and Richard Hale joins the show to discuss whether the PGA can do anything about banning players if they leave for another tour. Then he talks about the latest when it comes to the Brian Flores lawsuit and if the decisions by his attorneys are helping his case.
Fans started adding up the cost of a football weekend or a home game and compared it to the at-home experience and started to realize they could text their friends during the game to celebrate or complain.
Fewer students attend college football games than ever before. They now live in a world dominated by their iPhone that is filled with streaming options. They have no patience for a four-hour game, four-minute TV timeouts and poor wi-fi inside the stadium.
So what's the fix? Or maybe there is no fix but other approaches to capture the fan.
Orlando City SC return to the pitch this Sunday for their season opening match against CF Montreal, and Evan Weston joins the show to talk about the newcomers into the squad including Facundo Torres and Ercan Kara. Then he talks about what should be the strengths of the team, some other teams of note in the Eastern Conference and more.
The NFL Scouting Combine is less than a week away, so who are some of the players that could see their draft stock be on the rise after a sold showing in Indy?
Sports Illustrated writer Ben Pickman wrote a story about players who played one minute or less in their NBA career. It's a great read about the journey of several players who got their moment to step on the floor and have it end in less than 60-seconds. As of mid-January, only 14 players are in the "one-minute club" and a few were added when NBA teams scrambled to fill rosters after the Covid run a few months back.
It has not been easy being a New Orleans Pelicans fan, just 2 years after Anthony Davis demanded a trade out they are witnessing the same thing happening with Zion Williamson. Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the how the league deals with players demanding trades and sitting out until they get what they want. Then he discusses the future for LeBron James, the All-Star game and more.
It is officially silly season when it comes to coaching rumors in the NFL and one of the more interesting ones is if Dan Mullen would be interested in taking the Jaguars job. Marc and Scott talk about how the Gator fanbase would feel if such a scenario happened and what the pool of coaches to replace him looks like.
He sure didn't hold back anything. Marc goes after the city of Philadelphia and the Eagles for their performance on Sunday against the Washington Football Team for costing his Giants a chance at the Super Bowl. And remember cheeseburgers > cheesesteaks.
Silly season has come to the coaching carousel and we've seen the reports of teams being interested in hiring Urban Meyer. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about those reports, looks back on the UCF in the Boca Bowl and what happens next year, and the mindset of Florida and Miami heading into their bowl games.
The Orlando Magic have opened the season red hot with a 3-0 record, Josh Robbins of The Athletic joins the show to talk about what has gone right for the team and how sustainable this run can be. Then he and Marc talk about the growth we've seen in Markelle Fultz in the first week and why things are going so well for him. Plus they talk about some injury updates and the role for Cole Anthony in his rookie season.
Yesterday alone we saw a few Florida Gators announce that they are opting out of their bowl game, Marc talks about how this will slowly become the normal in college football and explains why it will also become more accepting by fans and the media.
The end of the 2020 season for the UCF Knights was a disappointing one as the fell to BYU in the Boca Bowl. Marc looks back on this season for the Knights, and talks about all the challenges schools faced dealing with COVID-19 and the ripple effects of players opting out during the season.
Now that Jon Gruden has the job coaching the Raiders, the new hot name for job openings has become Urban Meyer. Marc talks about how a job like the Jacksonville Jaguars could be appealing not only for Meyer but also for Jags owner Shad Kahn. He also discusses why we could start seeing more college coaches making the job to coaching in the NFL.
Week 16 is almost in the books and now we've got a clearly picture of the playoffs in the NFL, Marc talks about the Dolphins deciding to the bench Tua, the play of Tom Brady with the Buccaneers, and what the Jaguars getting the no. 1 pick means for Jacksonville and the ripple effects on the Jets.
Yesterday the Magic made two big moves locking up some of their talent, as they agreed to extensions with Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz. Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily joins the show to talk about what these moves mean for the future of the team, and what expectations will be for this season.
With the regulars season over and a bowl game tonight in Boca Raton against BYU, Marc Daniels joins the show with Mike Tuck to discuss this season for the UCF Knights. He and Tuck talk the growth of Dillion Gabriel, what the ultimate goal will be next season, and how the matchup with BYU will go.
The bowl lineup for this season is now set and Orlando will host Northwestern and the Auburn in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on January 1, and Miami vs Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Cheez-It Bowl on December 29. Steve Hogan the CEO of Florida Citrus Sports joins the show to talk about these bowl games, how they came to be, and how putting on a bowl game during the coronavirus pandemic.
If someone said to you "do you remember March 11th, 2020" you probably couldn't recall anything that happened that day. Well it was the day that the sports world dealt with the coronavirus head on, and then everything stopped.
After 51 weeks and 13 games without a win, the Jets finally got a chance to celebrate this season! Marc runs through the latest NFL news like the Jets getting a win, does Jalen Hurts keep the job in Philadelphia, and don't count out Tom Brady just yet. Plus with the chance the Jaguars getting Trevor Lawrence how much more money for Shad Kahn make over the next season.
It would've been a marquee matchup at the beginning of December but then COVID-19 ruined it, but at this years Cure Bowl we will get getting Coastal Carolina vs Liberty. Alan Gooch joins the show to talk about how the this game came to be in Orlando, the challenges of bowl season this year, and the importance of the Cure Bowl.
UCF is set to take on BYU in the Boca Raton Bowl on December 22nd. Gary Parris, UCF color analyst, joins the show to preview the matchup.
FSU's basketball team is 15th in the AP Top 25. Mike O'Donnell joins the show and he explains why it's time to look at FSU as a basketball school now. Mike also explains why Mike White and Leonard Hamilton did not deserve criticism for finishing their game after Keyontae Johnson collapsed.
The high school football season is winding down. JC Carnahan joins the show from Tallahassee to break down the championship action.
UCF is set to take on BYU in the Boca Raton Bowl. Jason Shepherd is their PxP host and he joins the show to explain how BYU got to this point and how the Cougars view UCF as an opponent.
College football analyst Cam Mellor joins the show and he talks about what could be expected as McKenzie Milton finishes out his college career with Florida State. He also talks about how schools are learning to use the transfer portal as transfers continue to increase.
Trevor Lawrence is expected to be the No. 1 pick in April's NFL Draft should he decide to enter. Marc discusses the potential of Lawrence and compares him to the rookies this year and explains why where you get drafted impacts a player's career.
2020 has been a unique year. Teams are opting out of bowl games and Nick Carparelli joins the show to talk about how the opt outs have impacted bowl season and if the playoff has hurt it.
Marc discusses AAC commissioner Mike Aresco's comments regarding bringing back the BCS and why he is now deciding to defend an AAC team that is not getting any respect from the CFB Playoff Committee.
It's been a few days now since McKenzie Milton announced his transfer to Florida State. Matt Murschel joins the show and he explains why KZ and FSU is a good fit and what the market was for him coming off a major knee injury.
The Orlando Magic have now played two preseason games. Josh Robbins joins the show and he talks about how the team has looked in those games, how the rookies have fared, and what the team is expecting this year from Markelle Fultz.
The CFB Playoff committee released their latest rankings Tuesday and there's a ton of outcry over some teams and their rankings. Marc explains why what the committee is doing is nothing new and how the process is just a 'made for TV' event.
It was anything but a normal high school football season but we have finally reached championship weekend. Eric Lodge the head coach at Seminole joins the show to talk about the challenges this season has presented, as well as the matchup this weekend with Osceola in Tallahassee.
After the Florida Gators lost to the LSU last weekend it put their playoff chances on life support, and tonight we will learn how far down the College Football Playoff rankings they will be. Marc runs through the scenarios of who will be in the top 4 and some things to look for like the Gators rankings, and where they put Texas A&M.
Last night on Monday Night Football we saw a fun one between Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield, and this leads Marc to talk about how difficult it has become for teams to find and draft a quarterback and develop them to being successful in the league. He and Scott run through the last 10 drafts and find that ones drafted after the first round don't have a very good track record.
Auburn has fired head football coach Gus Malzahn, it was move that was discussed for many years but this time the school finally made the move the Tigers finished 6-4. Marc talks about the money that is owed to Malzahn and why people have to remember football is treated differently when it comes to financials.
As the SEC was scrambling to reschedule games, Alabama sat comfortably at number one and Florida was sitting sixth. But everyone agreed that a Florida win over Alabama would land them in the playoff and Alabama would likely still get in. So why make both play an extra game? Neither needed to improve their rankings in the eyes of the committee? The only that could ruin the scenario of getting both in was if one or both lost a game they didn't need. Well, Alabama blew out Arkansas but Florida lost.
Florida State was the surprising choice by McKenzie Milton. He will transfer to Tallahassee and play for a coach Milton never lost to in Mike Norvell. FSU was the first school to call Milton when he entered the transfer portal, and Brendan Sonnone joins the show to talk about how the deal happened and what it means for the Seminoles.
As the first deadline approaches for Giannis to sign his super max deal, Mike O'Donnell explains why he fells that the 'Greek Freak' staying with the Bucks would be good for the NBA. Mike also talks about Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats calling out Coach K.
Richard Hale joins the show and he talks about the possibility of a team inside the Big Ten suing the conference over them changing the rules to allow Ohio State to play in the conference championship game.
As the high school football playoffs roll on, JC Carnahan joins the show to recap and preview all of the action. He also talks about the latest coaching news and explains why this year's signing day for high school players will be different than other years.
On today's episode of the Beat of Sports:
- Why Ohio State will ultimately get into the CFB Playoff
- Why LSU self-imposed a bowl ban this year
- John Feinstein revisits his trip to both Army and Navy before their game in 1995.
- The News
- Bill Sutton on possible expansions in sports
- Notes and Quotes
All sports leagues are losing this money this year because of the coronavirus and the lack of fans attending games. Bill Sutton explains why we could see expansion in multiple sports leagues that could help generate more revenue.
John Feinstein wrote a book about the 1995 matchup between Army and Navy. He joins the show and goes in-depth about his book and what he was able to experience after spending time with both teams that season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is eligible to sign a super-max contract on December 11th. Marc explains why his decision and the season ahead could turn Giannis from a favorite player, to a villian.
LSU will not be going to a bowl game this year because of a self-imposed bowl ban. Marc explains why the bowl ban came to be and why there will still be issues with college players getting paid even with N.I.L rules passed.
With the Orlando Magic set to open up their preseason in a couple days, Josh Robbins joins the show and he talks about the early impressions of Magic first-round pick Cole Anthony and why his rookie season will be a difficult one.
Rustin Dodd joins the show to discuss the history of the fist bump, when the first reported high five took place, and if the fist bump will end up replacing the high five.
With the Ohio State/Michigan game cancelled, Eben Novy-Williams joins the show and talks about how much money will be lost from that game as well as how it could impact Ohio State's chances at making the playoff and how much money could be lost if the Buckeyes don't make it.
Ohio State's game with Michigan was cancelled, yet the playoff committee kept them at No. 4 in the playoff ranking. Marc explains why the committee has already made up their mind about the Buckeyes.
The college football season has been anything but usual this year, and we've lost another game with Tulsa-Cincinnati being canceled. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about that, as well as the Knights going to the Boca Bowl, and more.
The NBA player power empowerment era is here and we've seen players demands trades and end up in their preferred destination. Marc talks about the current situation going on in Houston between the Rockets and James Harden and that the franchise should hold steady and not give in to their players demands.
With the regualr season over for UCF, the Knights made it official that they'll be playing in the Boca Bowl! Now they'll just need to wait for who their opponent will be, Marc talks about that as well as the Gators being 14-point underdogs against Alabama, and other college football news.
After coaching the Tigers the champions of college football, things this season have not gone well for Ed Orgeron. Marc talks about how long until fans turn of Coach O at LSU. Plus he discusses when the message board guy says he has two sources who have confirmed that McKenzie Milton is transferring to "fill-in your school" just know he knows no one and is making it up...
Trevor Lawrence is thought to be the type of player who comes along every 25 years. He can change your franchise on the field and increase the value of your team by a lot. But the reward for Lawrence, who has worked to become this desired player, is for a team that may not win a game to draft him. Why? Because the league thinks competitive balance is good and helping the worst teams get the best college players is what is good for the game.
UCF football color analyst Gary Parris talks about McKenzie Milton's decision to enter the transfer portal and why him and Dillon Gabriel playing together would have been challenging to pull off.
The college basketball season is underway and Mike O'Donnell joins the show and he shares his thoughts on what he's seen so far for both the in-state teams as well as some of the top teams around the country.
Richard Hale joins the show for his weekly law segment and he discusses why Tyrod Taylor is not filing a grievance against the Chargers and why a lawsuit regarding the NFL Hall of Fame game a few years ago is back.
As the high school football playoffs roll on, JC Carnahan joins the show to break it all down and preview the action ahead.
Sam Khan Jr. joins the show and he discusses an article he wrote on ESPN talking about the history of the Southwest Conference.
Edgewater football coach Cameron Duke talks about the biggest challenge he faced in turning around the program, why playing football this year was so important for his team, and shares his thoughts on McKenzie Milton entering the transfer portal.
McKenzie Milton is entering the transfer portal. Marc talks about KZ's decision; why he made it and what's next for him and UCF.
Neil deMause, writer of 'Field of Schemes' to talk about MLB's move to eliminate minor-league cities while forcing minor leaguers to play for free and what kind of impact that has on the cities.
Josh Robbins of The Athletic talks about the latest regarding the health of Mo Bamba and what realistic expectations are for the Orlando Magic with a shortened offseason.
Brian Fremeau from BCFToys.com joins the Beat of Sports and he takes a deep dive into how you analyze the numbers of a college football season when some teams have played as many as five more games than other teams.
It seems like the yearly tradition this time of year in college football of which coaches are on the hot seat. Marc talks about some of the schools that could make a change but then brings up the prospects of Urban Meyer returning to the sidelines and if he'd be interested in taking the Texas job.
When the next round of rankings for the College Football Playoffs are unveiled it'll look interesting because some teams have played such few games. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what we are seeing in the Big Ten with cancelled games, teams waiting for bowl games, and more.
One of the biggest discussions last week was whether or not McKenzie Milton will play for UCF against USF. Well game day came and went and Milton did not play, and this led to many UCF fans screaming that they were duped. Marc explains the situation and talks about how no one was duped or lying when discussing the next time KZ will be back on the field.
A number of schools who are no longer in contention for a league title are seeing players opt out of remaining games to prepare for the draft (see LSU, FSU and more). UCF will likely find itself in the same position with, likely, 4-6 players skipping the bowl game to not risk injury.
There is nothing like it in college football, rivalry weekend. This Friday UCF squares off against USF in another edition of The War On I-4 and Gary Parris joins the show to talk about this years installment of the series.
The high school football playoffs roll on and this weekend we've got some Central Florida teams playing along with some rivalry matchups. JC Carnahan joins the show to talk about what happened last weekend and what to look forward to on Friday night.
It has been anything but a normal college football season but tonight will bring a little bit of normalcy when the playoff committee releases their first set of rankings. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what we might see, how they'll handle a couple of undefeated Group of 5 teams, plus he talks about the FSU-Clemson situation and when we could see McKenzie Milton back on the field.
Dabo Swinney is furious the game was not played. He blames FSU for basically chickening out of the game and says he won't bring his team back to Tallahassee to play the game unless the Seminoles pay for their travel or they can play the game at Clemson. Florida State officials have their reasons for not playing and just maybe their reason is because they wanted to protect their players and why is anyone arguing that point?
FSU doesn't need another loss to know this season has been a bad one. Clemson's resume for the College Football Playoff committee does not need a 50-point win over FSU to still make the made-for-tv invitational.
We all knew that the NBA offseason was going to be different this year, with the draft and free agency happening the same we saw a weekend full of moves happen. Marc talks about Gordon Hayward gets PAID, the Pelicans are better than when SVG took the job, and the Magic did nothing to improve the roster.
It was a moment that no one could ever script, Orlando City advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs but the story of how that happened with be remembered forever. Evan Weston joins the show to talk about the thrilling penalty kick victory for the Lions, the confusion on the field, and how Rodrigo Schlegel has become a hero for supporters.
If you are looking for someone to blame because a football game between Clemson and Florida State was not played the answer is the virus and everything it brings. Did Clemson do everything it was supposed to do to play the game? Maybe. Did FSU choose an easy out to avoid getting drilled by Clemson? Maybe.
On this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, Mike DeCourcy joins us to talk about the decision to play March Madness in one city, the prospects of playing a college basketball this fall and the top in-stadium songs in college football.
It is one of the marquee games of the college football weekend as the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats take on the UCF Knights. Gary Parris joins the show to preview all of the action and talks about what Cincy does so well on defense and what the Knights can do to overcome it.
On Thursday night the Orlando Magic selected Cole Anthony, but what does he bring to the team? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about how the team can integrate the point guard into the system. Plus he talks about the picks that the liked from the NBA Draft.
The high school football continues tonight, and JC Carnahan joins the show to talk about the marquee games to pay attention to all across Central Florida.
It was a journey many years in the making but on Saturday the Lions will be playing their first playoff match against expansion foes NYCFC. Miguel Gallardo joins the show to talk about what it means for the supporters who have waiting for this moment, some players that have been unsung this season for Orlando City, and the matchup to watch on the pitch.
There have been many college football games canceled this weekend but one that is happening has massive implications, UCF vs Cincinnati. Dan Hoard the voice of the Bearcats joins the show to talk about the matchup this weekend, what is going well for Cincy, and why this will be the biggest game of the season for both teams.
Last night the Magic drafted Cole Anthony with the 15th pick, and this lead to a disagreement between Marc and Scott on if this was a good pick for the team. Then they talk about what the move means for the future of some guys on the roster.
With details of multiple sexual assault allegations at LSU, what could the fallout be for head coach Ed Orgeron. Conor O'Gara joins the show to talk about that story plus what are the chances that we see Hugh Freeze coaching in the SEC again and could it happen at South Carolina?
With details of multiple sexual assault allegations at LSU, what could the fallout be for head coach Ed Orgeron. Conor O'Gara joins the show to talk about that story plus what are the chances that we see Hugh Freeze coaching in the SEC again and could it happen at South Carolina?
With the NBA Draft tonight there has been speculation of what the top teams should do. Mike DeCourcy joins the show to talk about why a name like Obi Toppin should be valued more than LaMelo Ball and James Weisman, but won't because of age. Then he and Marc discuss the prospects of playing a college basketball this fall and the top in-stadium songs in college football.
With the NBA Draft tonight there has been speculation of what the top teams should do. Mike DeCourcy joins the show to talk about why a name like Obi Toppin should be valued more than LaMelo Ball and James Weisman, but won't because of age. Then he and Marc discuss the prospects of playing a college basketball this fall and the top in-stadium songs in college football.
Over the last few years for Orlando Magic fans there are 3 nights to look forward to: the lottery, the draft, and the start of the season. Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about what the team might do tonight at the draft and if a soft rebuild could be in the cards.
Over the last few years for Orlando Magic fans there are 3 nights to look forward to: the lottery, the draft, and the start of the season. Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about what the team might do tonight at the draft and if a soft rebuild could be in the cards.
Its a big time matchup for the UCF Knights this weekend when the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats come to the Bounce House. Marc talks about the money that is at stake for both the teams involved and the conference when it comes to this game.
Its a big time matchup for the UCF Knights this weekend when the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats come to the Bounce House. Marc talks about the money that is at stake for both the teams involved and the conference when it comes to this game.
The NBA offseason is being condensed into about 2 weeks, and it began on Monday when trades were allowed to be made. Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the latest with James Harden and Russell Westbrook, the moves the Bucks made to keep Giannis, and what the Magic could do to improve their roster.
The NBA offseason is being condensed into about 2 weeks, and it began on Monday when trades were allowed to be made. Keith Smith joins the show to talk about the latest with James Harden and Russell Westbrook, the moves the Bucks made to keep Giannis, and what the Magic could do to improve their roster.
Fro many teams in the NBA that don't have multiple superstars you can find yourself in the NBA abyss, constantly hovering around the 6-8th seed and never really improving. Marc talks about what teams have to do to avoid this, and if the Magic have become residents in this situation.
Fro many teams in the NBA that don't have multiple superstars you can find yourself in the NBA abyss, constantly hovering around the 6-8th seed and never really improving. Marc talks about what teams have to do to avoid this, and if the Magic have become residents in this situation.
The vote for the Heisman Trophy is still a month away but Kyle Trask has put himself in the drivers seat to be the favorite, Marc discusses that along with UCF getting set for Cincinnati, and the Gamecocks make a coaching change.
The vote for the Heisman Trophy is still a month away but Kyle Trask has put himself in the drivers seat to be the favorite, Marc discusses that along with UCF getting set for Cincinnati, and the Gamecocks make a coaching change.
For this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, Dan Grieb joins us to tell the story about helping Chris Nikic become the first Ironman finisher with Down syndrome.
After a week off after the victory the Houston Cougars, the Knights look to keep the good times going again the Temple Owls. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about how UCF can keep the offense clicking and why the defense keeps on growing.
The College Football Playoff committee is set to pick its four teams for their made-for-TV invitational on Sunday December 20th. We are scheduled to play the two national semifinal games on January 1st and a national championship game is set for Monday January 11th in Miami.
So how can we move things around and use December 19th and maybe even December 26th for regular season games?
It was a wild season filled with many games cancelled but the high school football season has reached the playoffs! JC Carnahan joins the show to recap last weeks games and give a preview of the action kicking off tonight.
There aren't enough positive stories right now but this one definitely qualifies. Dan Grieb joins the show to talk about helping Chris Nikic become the first Ironman finisher with Down syndrome.
Whenever you hear about a member of the Ball family you usually roll your eyes, but that is mostly because of LaVar Ball. After playing basketball in Australia we could see LaMelo Ball as a top pick in the NBA Draft, but why? Jeff Eisenberg joins the show to talk about the journey LaMelo took to get here, and what teams are intrigued by when he joins the NBA.
It has been anything but a typical offseason for the NBA but the draft is happening next week. Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about how the Magic have prepared for the NBA Draft, as well as moves that the team could make in the shortened offseason to help improve the squad.
It is a tradition unlike another, but this year The Masters was pushed back a few months and is happening in November. Jeff Babineau joins the show to give a preview of what we will see at Augusta National and more.
Over the last few days there have been rumors that Russell Westbrook could be available in a trade. This has led Magic fans to clamor for the team to acquire the point guard, and as Marc points out when you have star players that will instantly make you relevant. Although the wins aren't guaranteed you would garner more attention and sometimes it could be worth the cost to acquire the player.
While we've accepted that 2020 has been a difficult season and we all hope that that 2021 will return to a bit of normalcy but when things to start go back to the way they were for sports fans will team and leagues get their fans back?
The Liberty Flames are undefeated and ranked in the Top 25, so how did a football independent become such a power so quickly? Damien Sordelett joins the show to discuss the story of Liberty's football team and the money behind it.
The NFL has dealt with a few scheduling challenges as it navigates playing a season during the coronavirus pandemic, and because of that the owners will be having a meeting to determine a contingency plan for the playoffs. Marc runs through the scenarios that could lead to a 16-team playoff and wonder if some owners could be in favor of this because it would mean more television money.
In Jacksonville on Saturday, Kyle Trask was 30-43 for 474 yards and three touchdowns. After Florida went down 14-0, Trask and his offense outscored Georgia 38-7 and put the game away and are now on the path to a collision course with the Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game.
The world was saddened yesterday with the news of the passing of Alex Trebek after his long battle with cancer. Former Jeopardy David Greisman joins the show to talk Alex Trebek's legacy and his impact as a cultural icon — someone millions of us warmly welcomed into our living rooms day after day, year after year.
It was a week of gridiron greats joining The Beat Of Sports and for this weeks edition of the Weekend Pod Marc speaks with two larger than life personalities, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson and Jack Youngblood.
It was a total victory for the Knights when went to Houston and defeated the Cougars, and the UCF defense was a key factor. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about the performance that unit brought and talks about how the team can use that for the rest of the season.
It was a season to forget for the Golden State Warriors last year, they were without Klay Thompson and then lost Draymond Green and Steph Curry for long stretches. But as Mike O'Donnell discusses have they become underrated after what we saw the Lakers do in their run to an NBA Championship? Plus he and Marc discuss some names to watch for when it comes to the NBA Draft.
The regular season for high school is almost over and now we've got some marquee rivalry games across Central Florida, including Scotts alma mater the Edgewater Eagles. JC Carnahan joins the show to preview tonights game and talk about the upcoming playoffs.
This week the Josh Heupel made the announcement that several players of the football team will be removed following an on-campus incident over the weekend. This led to many fans screaming that the players deserve a second chance, but as Marc points out that fans will always demand another chance for players when they help their team win and sometimes there is more to the story when it comes to the decision than everyone knows.
Behind Tom Brady the Buccaneers have been one of the best team in the NFL this season but last week they decided to add some more weapons to their offense with Antonio Brown, but was this a necessary move? Ira Kaufman joins the show to talk about the decide to bring in AB and why his skill set is one that they team lacked.
Despite the fact that Trevor Lawrence won't be under center for Clemson when they take on Notre Dame this weekend it is still the marquee game in college football. Wes Durham joins the show to talk about the upcoming game, the decision for the ACC to add Notre Dame for 2020, and the rebuilding process at Florida State for Mike Norvell.
Tonight at Exploria Stadium two of the Eastern Conferences best square off with a top 4 spot in the MLS playoffs on the line when the Lions take on the Columbus Crew. Miguel Gallardo joins the show to talk about that matchup, how high the ceiling is for Daryl Dike, and the coaching ability of Oscar Pareja.
We've already got a few openings in the NFL right now and some more that could be made available when the season ends, but which current college coaches could make the jump? Especially with the prospects of drafting Trevor Lawrence. Would Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney make the move?
Due to an off the field incident the UCF Knights victory over Houston was a bit overshadowed and Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about what happens next for the players involved. Plus he and Marc talk about the Dan Mullen incident, early PAC-12 games, and more.
The 2020 Presidential Election has dominated the news-cycle and social media for months and now it has taken over wagering. Dave Mason joins the show to talk about how much money has been wagered on the election and why is has been more than many notable sporting events.
As the NBA and the NBPA discuss when the next season should start and the money that is at stake the league and Adam Silver will need to get creative when it comes to making more money. Marc talks about a few things that they are exploring that would've never been considered just a few years ago. Plus he talks about some under the radar NFL stories, including a possible expanded playoffs.
This NFL season has been a weird one but it has definitely been entertaining for football fans, Marc recaps the weekend that was with the Steelers rolling past the Ravens, Tua makes his first start, and the NFC East still stinks.
Sometimes your value is learned when you are not around and that may be the case in Orlando and Gainesville for the Knights and Gators.
For this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, Marc Daniels looks back on the 20th anniversary of UCF's win at Alabama, and welcomes former wide receiver Tyson Hinshaw and our Jerry O’Neill onto the show to look back on the game.
The Knights got back to their winning ways last weekend against Tulane and now look to build on it when they take on Houston. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went right against the Green Wave, looks ahead to the matchup with the Cougars, and the continued growth for Dillion Gabriel.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to discuss Daryl Morey joining Sixers and working with Doc Rivers, is a Christmas start date too soon for NBA and thoughts on a 72-game schedule, and keeping the play-in tournament..Plus over in college hoops what happened at Disney with all those tournaments canceled?
Its been anything but a normal high school season but the regular season is winding down. JC Carnahan joins the show to talk the latest news including Jones winning big last week, Bishop Moore shutting things down, and more. Plus he runs through the marquee games happening around Central Florida this weekend.
Bethune Cookman became the first Division I athletics program to shut down all sports for the year. Basketball Coach Ryan Ridder explains how he told his team and what happens next.
In the span of a few weeks the city of Los Angeles has won both the NBA Finals and the World Series but unfortunately the fans and players will have to miss out on the celebrations. David Pingalore joins the show to talk about the experience of covering a neutral site World Series, Justin Turner being on the field for the celebrations, and what covering sports will be like in the future.
Rob Huntze won $1 million in a DraftKings daily fantasy contest, that is until a stat correction took that away. David Purdum of ESPN joins the show to talk about the story about how a sack being changed to a tackle affected one winner. Plus he and Marc discuss how limited fans in stands have affected gambling lines, and the state of industry throughout the pandemic.
It a story that overshadowed the Dodgers winning their first since 1988, Justin Turner testing positive for COVID-19 and then ended up on the field during the team celebration. Marc and Scott discuss what if any penalty should be levied for the incident and Scott talks about how MLB should drop a heavy one on both Turner and the Dodgers.
On the 20th anniversary of UCF's win at Alabama, many memories come to mind. Marc welcomes former wide receiver Tyson Hinshaw and our Jerry O’Neill onto the show to look back on the game.
His season didn't end the way anyone wanted and now Jonathan Isaac faces a long road back to the court, Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about his conversation with JI. He and Marc discuss why Isaac expects to bounce back better than before, plus they talk about the latest news with when the next NBA season will begin.
Critics of the way the way the Tampa Bay Rays will say that how manager Kevin Cash handled Blake Snell is another moment when analytics go too far. But as Marc explains, this is how the Rays play baseball and is one of the reasons the team was able to make it to the World Series.
The Big Ten finally joined the other conferences in playing football and now they Gators are back on the practice field, Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about that and other college football news. Plus he and Marc discuss the COVID protocols being tested already in the Big Ten and who can challenge Clemson and Alabama for best in the country.
This has been anything but a normal NFL season but one of the biggest disappointments has been the performance of EVERY TEAM in the NFC East. Marc and Scott talk about how each team still has a chance to win the division and wonder if some might just be one move away from separating themselves from the pack.
It has been happening to sports over the last few years, just because you have a cable subscription doesn't mean you'll be able to watch your favorite team every time they play. Marc talks about the decision for sports leagues and media companies to put more and more sports behind paywalls as cord cutting is hurting the bottom line for television networks.
After a prolonged layoff for the Florida Gators they look to get back on the field against Missouri, but are they ready? Andy Staples joins the show to talk about that as well as how the College Football Playoff committee will handle this season, and can anyone keep up with Alabama and Clemson.
The downswing continues for the Jaguars and now some are wondering if Doug Marrone should stay at the helm, Marc talks about that along with the Bucs adding Antonio Brown, DK Metcalf is incredibly fast, and the Cardinals are legit.
To recap the Saturday of college football: the UCF Knights got back to their winning ways against Tulane, Clemson deals with fans saying they didn't win big enough, and the Big Ten deals with people questioning their stringent COVID protocols.
On this weeks episode of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod we are joined by PGA Tour great John Daly to discuss his newest venture of a golf tour, the Mobetta Golf Tour. He also talks the health battles he is going through and watching his son work his way into the world of golf.
The Knights will look to do something they haven't in a while, get a victory. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went wrong for UCF against Memphis, and then looks ahead to this weekends matchup with Tulane.
The high school football season rolls on and we've got some marquee games to showcase this week, JC Carnahan joins the show to talk about Edgewater squaring off with Jones and more.
Although the NFL Draft is so far in the future, and we don't know who will be picking #1 that doesn't stop speculation on where Trevor Lawrence will play next year. Marc and Scott talk about whether or not Lawrence should pull an Eli Manning and try to ends up next year.
A familiar face is back on the sidelines as Stan Van Gundy will be taking over coaching the New Orleans Pelicans. Andrew Lopez joins the show to talk about why the Pelicans decided to go with SVG, how installing a defensive system is key, and what to expect from Zion in year 2.
This week the news we all knew would come has happened as Tua will be taking over the reigns for the Miami Dolphins. During his first media availability since the news was broken Ryan Fitzpatrick talked about his disappointing for him and as Marc points out this has more to do with Fitz realizing that the end is coming closer for the him.
Now that his tenure with the Houston Rockets is over, how will the Daryl Morey era be remembered? Josh Robbins talks about how he introduced the basketball world to analytics, plus he discusses NBA Draft philosophies and rumored names that the Magic have been connected to in the offseason.
The MAC is coming back for one reason only. And it's not because people are screaming for MACtion action on Tuesday. It's because the few dollars ESPN pays for those games and if they don't play, they don't make their money that is distributed by the College Football Playoff bank, where every conference gets something.
After weeks of waiting and speculation Tua time is finally here! The news broke this morning that the Dolphins will be turning to Tua after their bye week the they take on the Rams. Marc and Scott react to the news and wonder how Ryan Fitzpatrick will be feeling about this news.
The Seminoles got a big win this weekend taking down North Carolina, is this something Mike Norvell and his team can build on? Matt Murschel joins the show to talk about that as well as what went wrong for UCF, the Gators losing another game, and more.
The PGA Tour great John Daly joins the show to discuss his newest venture of a golf tour, the Mobetta Golf Tour. He also talks the health battles he is going through and watching his son work his way into the world of golf.
It finally happened for Marc Daniels New York Giants, they finally got their first win of the season. And depending on how Monday Night Football goes, they could be 1-game out of first place in the division. Plus The Buccaneers dominated the Packers thanks to a strong defensive performance, and Tua makes his first appearance of the season.
The defense allowed 703 yards and despite that eye popping number, the Knights had numerous chances to win the game before the missed field goal on the last drive. Memphis was 5-for-5 on fourth downs. They faced fourth and three at their own 43 on their final drive but converted with a 52-yard pass. It was a trend on downs where the game could have turned.
With Fox and MLB about enter their 25th World Series together, Eric Prisbell joins the show to talk about the history of how a new network and a tradition-heavy sport made an unlikely marriage that has changed sports television.
After a disappoint loss the Tulsa which ended their home winning streak the UCF Knights will look to bounce back when they take on Memphis. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what the needs to get back into the win column, and how they can get past the penalties that are garnering so much attention.
LeBron won another title and with that it means sports fans are bringing back the MJ vs LBJ debate, Mike O'Donnell discusses that along with the reports of both Van Gundys possible returning to the sidelines, as well as an update on some players for the UCF basketball team.
This week the NCAA awarded 17 national championship events to the city of Orlando for the 2022-2026 cycle, which includes the return of March Madness to the Amway Center in 2023. Jason Siegel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about that announcement and what it means for the city.
Every day you hear from some in the media that the reason that basketball ratings are down is because of political and social issues, but a new Marist Poll shows that none of those assumptions about why sports TV ratings have plummeted really hold up.
This weeks matchup between Florida-LSU has been postponed due to positive cases on the Gators, and now Nick Saban has announced that he also tested positive. Marc talks about how all sports leagues attempting to play sports outside of a bubble will have to deal with positive cases and the potential of postponed games. Plus he runs through the highest paid coaches in college football!
The best teams will still play great defense. But today's best defensive teams have explosive offenses. The game has changed. The NFL has slowly embraced more of the spread and scoring is up in that league as well. Darin Slack joins the show to talk about what we are seeing when it comes to the offensive explosion happening in college football.
With the NBA Finals in the rearview window the offseason begins! Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about the rumors involving SVG and the Pelicans, when free agency could begin, and when next season might get underway.
Texas A&M announced attendance for the Gator game was 24,709. If you want Dan Mullen to apologize for something that didn't happen (90k fans in a stadium) you certainly would want to know about the event that DID happen, right? The one that appeared to have a lot more than 24,000.
Years ago we saw the entire structure in college football change when the Power 5 was established and the sport became the have and the have-nots. And now we are seeing the same thing being discussed for the world of soccer.
The Knights suffered their first defeat of the season against Tulsa and are now set to face Memphis in what could determine who is the conference champion. Matt Murschel joins the show to discuss how UCF regroups for this weekends tilt, plus the talks Dan Mullens comments, what happened to the Hurricanes, and games being postponed due to COVID-19.
Through the first 5 weeks of the NFL season there are many teams that have been called for 1 holding penalty. Are we watching a situation where the league is calling the game differently to help generate more offense? Marc dives into the numbers behind what is happening so far this NFL season.
If you conclude Miami is not far from Clemson, recheck your assumption. The Canes' offense had one touchdown and it came late in the game. Clemson played a decent, not great, game. D'Eriq King is exciting, but he can't be your entire rushing game. Marc talks about all of that plus what is wrong at LSU, Mike Leach is who we thought he was, and more.
It was the biggest game of the season so far for the Gators as they took on Texas A&M but it didn't go very well, and Dan Mullen blamed it on the home field crowd for the Aggies. Marc talks about the crowd in College-Station but also discusses the defensive issues for the Gators.
College football's offensive explosion has happened and even the best conference in the country is being invaded. But it's just that the SEC is the last conference to be hit by the latest fad in the game.
Scoring is on the rise and there is no sign of slowing down. Everyone runs tempo and everyone has playmakers and fans love it. Admit it, it was a blast watching Alabama put up 63 and as fun watching Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin posting 48.
The longtime basketball coach and analyst Richie Adubato joins the show to discuss his new book as well as tell some great stories like how he got into coaching, almost playing baseball, and why Shaq left Orlando.
The home winning streak came to an end last weekend for the UCF Knights as they fell to Tulsa. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went wrong for the Knights, why some things don't require knee-jerk changes, and what the Knights can look to improve.
Gregg Marshall is the head basketball coach at Wichita State but now there has been bombshell allegations coming out about Marshall punched a player, choked an assistant coach and directing slurs at players. Mike O'Donnell talks about this story as well as looking ahead to Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
In an interesting and unique 2020 season for college football we've seen some great quarterback performances. Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about the growth of Kyle Trask, if D'Eriq King can stay at QB in the NFL, and how high Trey Lance can go in the NFL Draft.
What happens when an athletics department cuts sports that are basically self-sustaining? We may find out at William & Mary where an AD has resigned and donors want answers.
Something could happen this week that Orlando Magic fans have long feared, what if Dwight Howard wins a NBA Championship. Brian Schmitz who covered the Magic through all of Dwights tenure with the Magic joins the show to give his thoughts on if Dwight wins a title, how it went wrong with the Magic, and more.
Through the baseball playoffs this year we've seen some great pitching performances but with that has come some disappointing calls by home plate umpires. In a very self-serving segment Marc talks with UCF Baseball coach Greg Lovelady about how the sport should proceed when it comes to calling balls and strikes.
We've seen many Group of 5 coaches and ADs call for the College Football Playoff to be expanded but for this to happen there would need to some Power 5 coaches to join the conversation. As Marc discusses this is the kind of dialogue that could lead to changing the system.
It wasn't easy but we've seen sports leagues get players playing this summer amidst the coronavirus pandemic, but for those players that tested positive was is the lasted effect on their body? Amesh Adalja joins the show to discuss how COVID-19 has affected the sports world.
Jimbo Fisher signed a massive contract when he left FSU to take the job at Texas A&M, $75 million massive but the wins just haven't been there. Andrew Monaco joins the show to talk about what the mood of the program has been and what Jimbo can do to fix the situation, plus if this weekend is must win for the Aggies.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from a another title, and Josh Robbins joins the show to breakdown Game 4. He and Marc also discuss the 76ers hiring of Doc Rivers, and what kind of moves that the Magic might look to make this offseason.
The longtime basketball coach and analyst Richie Adubato joins the show to discuss his new book as well as tell some great stories like how he got into coaching, almost playing baseball, and why Shaq left Orlando.
If the Houston Astros win their next 2 games then they will be on their way to the American League Championship Series, which could lead to something no one wants. The Astros in the World Series. Marc and Scott talk about how how this could happen, and if the Astros should go full heel when it comes to the rest of the playoffs.
The topic of sports television ratings has become a popular one this summer, and most use it when it fits their narrative about sports becoming too political. But as Marc brings up, sports ratings across the board are down, not just the NBA but all sports.
This weekend is seemingly a make or break one for Jimbo Fisher, now because of his contract he probably won't be fired but as Marc talks about it reinforces that some college programs just don't have realistic expectations. They've overpaid for coaches when the performances aren't worth it and get saddled with large buyouts they'll have to deal with.
When trying to recap an NFL weekend this one had a lot, Tom Brady led another come from behind victory for the Bucs, the Cowboys have been disappointing the entire season, and when will we finally see Tua as the starter for the Dolphins? Plus why is Orlando constantly being subjected to Jaguars games?
The college football Saturday was filled with everything, Kyle Trask and the Gators showed the deserve to be in the national championship discussion, the Seminoles seem to have found a quarterback? Plus what happened with Trey Lances showcase game, and does Mike Leach still deserve credit?
Many revel in their loss and celebrate their drop in the polls. You see, UCF has built an image and attitude that their fan base loves but many in the media and opposing fans can't stand. And that has been the beauty of the UCF story in recent years.
Now what? Where does UCF go from here in the already bizarre season that is 2020.
On this weeks episode of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod Super Bowl winning coach Brian Billick discusses his new book "The Q Factor" looking at the 2018 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks and their first two seasons. Among the many great stories Billick dives into was the chaos inside the Browns front office on who to draft before eventually choosing Baker Mayfield.
After beginning conference play against ECU last weekend the UCF Knights look forward to a home opener against Tulsa on Saturday. Gary Parris joins the show to talk about how the Knights can look to improve and why the pass defense deserves to get more credit for their play.
After he parted way with the Clippers on Monday, Doc Rivers has found himself a new job with the Philadelphia 76ers. Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about this move and what it means for the team, then he talks about what the Heat can do to even the series tonight against the Lakers.
It hasn't been a normal high school football season this year, but games are happening. Austin Lyon joins the show to talk about the schools that have had to cancel games due to COVID as well as look ahead to the action we've got tonight.
2020 has become a year for sports leagues to pivot, we've seen sports go into a bubble or shorten their season. So it would seem tailor-made for the College Football Playoff to expand to 8-teams, but it doesn't seem likely. Marc runs through some of the reasons why the CFP should expand but also the reasons why it won't be happening.
Super Bowl winning coach Brian Billick has a new book out "The Q Factor" looking at the 2018 NFL Draft class of quarterbacks and their first two seasons. Among the many great stories Billick dives into was the chaos inside the Browns front office on who to draft before eventually choosing Baker Mayfield.
More and more we are seeing that sports fans have begun to gravity more to players rather than teams for who they cheer for. Alex Silverman joins the show to discuss Gen Z and the generation's following of sports and eSports.
Scott Stricklin should do whatever he thinks is best for Florida. But Marc has just a couple of questions for him. Is it just the position of no home-and-home series with G5s? Would Florida actually do a home-and-home with TCU? Wake Forest? Rutgers? Kansas? I doubt it. And what does UCF have to do on the field to move into the "home-and-home" category? Win a national title? Play in four straight major bowl games?
The baseball playoffs are here! After a shortened season for MLB we've reached the postseason, Rich Waltz joins the show to talk about expectations for the Rays, and why they are tired of being called underdogs this season.
It was a surprising news announcement when we learned that Doc Rivers and the Clippers are parting ways, Brendan Suhr joins the show to talk about that story along with looking ahead to the NBA Finals this week.
It was an NFL Sunday filled with everything, the Buccaneers rolled thanks to a defensive effort, Trubisky gets benched and the Falcons blew a lead, oh and both New York teams are already done. Marc runs through all of the games and more.
It was a matchup of two historic Florida teams with FSU-Miami this weekend, but on Saturday night it was a one-sided affair. Tom D'Angelo joins the show to talk about what is happening in Tallahassee, and why Mike Norvell might need to start getting rid of some players on the roster sooner rather than later.
The SEC has entered the college football season and the Gators got it started with a big win, the Knights continued their winning ways against ECU but things for the Seminoles aren't looking good. Marc runs through all the in-state teams as well as some other college football news from the weekend.
The Knights get ready to open conference play as they take on the ECU Pirates! Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went right for UCF against Georgia Tech, the continued growth of Dillion Gabriel, and looks ahead to the matchup against ECU.
Two of the biggest stories in the NFL Playoffs have been the impact of Jamal Murray and Tyler Herro, and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about how they've been crucial for their teams success. Then he talks about why the Celtics have been struggling against the Heat and why Billy Donovan took the Bulls job.
For the last few years Robert Kraft has been embroiled in some legal trouble that started at a South Florida massage parlor, and now it seems as though he won't face any charges. Richard Hale joins the show to explain what happened with the case as well as if Tyrod Taylor has any legal recourse after suffering a punctured lung by the team doctor administering a painkilling injection.
For this weeks edition of The Weekend Pod, Lucas Shaw joins the us to talk about streaming sports, how Fox is betting big on the NFL, and why it still might be too early for leagues to go all in an partnering exclusively with a digital company.
Marc and Scott discuss the 12 toys that are finalists for 2020 induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame, this leads to a very interesting discussion and somethings may surprise you. And yes Scott really does own a Tamagotchi still.
With the football weekend approaching comes the news of games that are being postponed or canceled during to positive COVID tests. Marc talks about how locally Jones High School is looking for a game this week after losing their original opponent and that unfortunately this has become the reality for the sports this football season.
The Lions are riding a 6-match unbeaten streak as the head into a mid-week match against Sporting KC, and Miguel Gallardo joins us to preview the action. He and Marc also discuss the depth at the forward position, the presence of Pedro Gallese, and more.
We've seen many college football teams start the season but now the SEC is joining the fray. Chris Harry joins the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Gators, expectations for Dan Mullen, and why the QB position is solidified with Kyle Trask under center. Then he and Marc discuss the Chicago Bulls hiring of Billy Donovan.
As the Conference Finals continues for the NBA some are wondering when the next season could take place, well during a discussion with CNN last night Adam Silver said there is a chance it could happen in January. Marc talks about how this could have financial ripple effect and that player apprehension to another bubble could be a driving force behind this.
Cord cutting has become the normal for many sports fans but what does it mean for the future of sports leagues? Lucas Shaw joins the show to talk about streaming sports, how Fox is betting big on the NFL, and why it still might be too early for leagues to go all in an partnering exclusively with a digital company.
We've got 4 of the Power 5 conferences playing football this fall, the PAC-12 is still undecided on their plans. Marc talks about how Larry Scott the commissioner of the PAC-12 has no chance to keep his job after how he has handled financials during the pandemic as well as his failure to help the conferences television network grow.
Yesterday was the introductory press conference of Deion Sanders at Jackson State and he put on a show, Rashad Milligan joins the show to discuss what the hiring means not only for the school but also other HBCUs in the country.
Week 2 of the NFL action featured everything, onside kicks being success, 58-yard field goals, marquee quarterback matchups, but also a lot of players going down with injuries.
This coming weekend the SEC will be kicking off the 2020 season while the ACC and Big 12 have already been playing, so how do AP Poll voters handle all of the staggered starts? Matt Baker joins the show to talk about his thought process for voting on this unique season, plus he discusses the woes at Florida State and the new job for Deion Sanders!
UCF kicked off the season with a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech, and Marc talks about how with a full season for Josh Heupel to implement his playbook we could be seeing the best Knights offense ever.
Tonight is a historic one as Monday Night Football turns 50! Marc lets the audience hear the original theme song, which definitely sounds like its from a game show and he talks about the history of the broadcast booth and how ABC came to air the games.
On this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, we are joined by the author Don Yaeger to discuss his new book, Turning Of The Tide. Which chronicles the history 1970 college football game between USC and Alabama.
This weekend the UCF Knights kickoff the 2020 season against Georgia Tech, and Gary Parris joins the show to preview the matchup as well as talk about the weapons at the disposal for the Knights.
At least 6 Big Ten players who opted out did sign with agents. At least four have not signed but have an agent advisor. Now that Big Ten has reversed course, can those players regain their eligibility? Richard Hale joins the show to talk about as well as DeShaun Watson being sued by a photographer and waivers for kids to play high school football.
This week schools kicked off the season in earnest, Austin Lyon joins the show to talk about the Thursday night games, all the action we've got on Friday night, plus the reaction to the testing plan implemented by Orange County.
For many Buccaneers fans last season when Jameis Winston dropped back they knew it was either going to be a touchdown or interception. But can interceptions be a predictable thing?
It seems like the day after a sporting event everyone wants to know what the ratings were, but for many sports the numbers have been down. Why is that? Brad Adgate joins the show to talk about what is having to television viewership not only for sports but for all shows in general the last few years.
After weeks of saying they won't play until the winter, the Big Ten decided to reverse course and will start games in a few weeks. Marc talks about the decision the conference made to play games, as well as the PR spin they went with to backup why they made this move.
After the Rockets and Clippers bowed out of the NBA Playoffs they are both filled with questions of what happens next. Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about what will happen with those teams, what makes the Nuggets so good, and how could get a look as an NBA coach.
This weekend the Knights will kick off their season against Georgia Tech and there will be a familiar face at the stadium as George O'Leary is going to be inducted into the Yellowjackets Hall Of Fame. Coach joins the show to talk about that honor, comparing the building process at both schools, as well as thoughts on Josh Heupel at UCF.
It isn't the traditional weekend for the US Open but we've got another major in the golf world. Jeff Babineau joins the show to talk about why Tiger and Phil will struggle this weekend at Winged Foot, how the resumption of the sport has been, and more.
The wait continues as college football fans want to know what happens with the Big Ten playing this season. Marc talks about the latest with the conference and why there are different opinions for schools in the conference on when they should play.
With Week One in the books for the NFL, Leger Douzable joins the show to recap all the action on the field, plus he talks about Year 2 for Dillion Gabriel and the upcoming season for the Knights.
Everyday it seems like this will be the day the Big Ten makes a vote on when they'll play but it still hasn't happened. Matt Murschel joins the show to talk the latest with the Big Ten, what went wrong for FSU this weekend, and previews the upcoming Knights season.
Orange County Public Schools' decision to spend $2 million of its federal CARES Act money to pay for Covid-19 tests of all high school football players is worthy of a debate.
We fall for it all the time. A team hires a new coach and we all get flooded with the cliches and assumptions. We hear words like culture, commitment, dedication, tempo and energy. We listen to assistant coaches blabber about understanding what we want done. And we get players talking about how the coaches have been great and you can feel everyone getting on board.
The Sunday slate of NFL action is in the books, what did we learn? The Bucs lost but it was to the Saints, Fitzpatrick did what he does, and the Jaguars are kings of Florida...no really they won. All of that plus the Browns still stink, the Cardinals are fun, and who wouldn't want to play for Ron Rivera.
The longtime NFL writer and author Jason Cole joined the Beat Of Sports this week to discuss his new book, Elway: A Relentless Life. He and Marc discuss how Elway ended up where he did in the draft, plus his post playing career in the front office of Denver.
We're still a week away from the start of the UCF football season but Gary Parris joins the show to talk why he thinks Dillion Gabriel can take another step in year 2, more of the Heupel system we will see, and more.
One of the wildest sports stories this week was talk of an NCAA Tournament in the spring that would feature EVERY team. Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about that ridiculous story, what happened to James Harden, and what makes the Heat so good right now.
Orange County Public Schools announces plans to test all football players and coaches for COVID-19, and Austin Lyon joins the show to talk about what the this means and how different protocols in different counties could make for an interesting season.
This season will be different for Florida State as Mike Norvell gets ready for his first year in Tallahassee. 'Nole legend Keith Jones joins the show to talk about the upcoming season as well as look back at the teams he played on.
As the NFL gets ready for the 2020 season, David Purdum joins the show to talk about things to look for when it comes to wagering on the season. He discusses the first time Tom Brady is an underdog, Teddy Bridgewater the king of covering, and more.
In Marc the sports world came to a halt, and then sports fans had to deal with the slow return of the NBA, and then start of a baseball season. But after months of waiting we finally have the return of the NFL.
The biggest story of the NFL offseason was Tom Brady joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so could we see an all-new Brady under head coach Bruce Arians? Andy Benoit of Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss that, who could unseat the Chiefs, and if Lamar Jackson can repeat last season.
Now that the Milwaukee Bucks have been bounced from the playoffs the attention turns to what happens to Giannis, will he sign an extension or pursue a move elsewhere? Josh Robbins joins the show to discuss that, the future for Billy Donovan, and moves that the Orlando Magic could look at this offseason.
On Thursday night the ACC begins play with the Miami Hurricanes kicking off the D'Eriq King era, and Andrea Adelson joins the show to talk about the latest with the conference. She discusses how the Seminoles are looking, testing protocols within the conference, and why North Carolina has become one of the better teams in the league.
On what would've been a massive moment for the college football season, the biggest moment from College GameDay was Kirk Herbstreit talking about what is happening in the country. But Marc talks about how the biggest moments from the show were missed, Desmond Howard talking about how he tried to boycott playing and Lee Corso saying the season shouldn't be playing.
When the 2020-21 NBA season kicks up next year, what will it look like? Will the expanding bench area remain even though it'll mean less ticket revenue for the owners? What about the clear areas under the basket? Will that stay the same as the bubble?
There haven't been as many games as we are used to but the college football season has returned. Marc talks about the recent story of 10 UCF players opting out of the season and why it was overblown to an extent. But he discussed the Knights currently only playing a 9 game season and what it means for the College Football Playoffs.
During a scary incident at the US Open we saw Novak Djokovic hit a side judge with a tennis ball and then was disqualified from play, was that the right decision? Daniel Kaplan joins the show to talk what we saw at the tournament and how the experience has been for the tennis viewer. Then he and Marc discuss the latest with the return of the NFL this week.
With the signing of Tom Brady the Buccaneers went from being in the NFL abyss to finally being relevant again. Marc talks about the impact that the Brady signing has on team both on and off the field.
Out of nowhere the Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash to be their next head coach, Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about the decision to hire a first time head coach for such a big job. Then he discusses the finishes we've been seeing in the NBA Playoffs, plus he talks about what the Magic could do this offseason.
This time of year we'd be breaking down high school football games but due to the coronavirus pandemic there is still so much uncertainty revolving around the sport. Austin Lyon joins the show to talk about the latest with high school football, a possible outbreak in Deland, and what Orange County is planning to do. Plus he discusses what the schools in South Florida are planning to do when it comes to state championships.
After watching Chris Paul and the Thunder get bounced out of the NBA Playoffs last night it got Scott thinking about players that he thinks that deserve an NBA title.
Last night we had two fantastic finishes in the NBA Playoffs and Brendan Suhr joins the show to break it all down. He talks about foul calls that happen in the final seconds, the broken play in the Thunder-Rockets game, plus he talks about the hiring of Steve Nash with the Nets.
On Saturday Orlando City SC got the monkey off the back when they took down Atlanta for the first time ever, so what is going right for the Lions? Evan Weston joins the show to talk about that as well as the youth movement we've seen, Oscar Pareja's coaching techniques, and looks ahead to tonights match up with Nashville SC.
This weekend say the end of the season for the Orlando Magic and now attention turns to the offseason, but what moves can be made? Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about how the front office can make improvements, the continued growth of Markelle Fultz, and will Chuma Okeke be counted on next season.
It isn't often but we've got an Academy Award winner joining the show as Andrew Hawkins talks about his upcoming show "Dodgeball Thunderdome" premiering this week. He talks about that, his involvement in an Oscar winning animated short, and more.
If you thought the football plans in college football were different than what is happening in high school football you would be incorrect. Marc talks about the interesting plans that Orange County is doing when it comes to football players, basically bubbling them from the other students at the school BUT this is different what neighboring counties are doing.
Its been a wild day just for college football news and Marc runs through it all. We learned what the vote was for the Big Ten to not play football this fall, UCF announces plans for having fans in the stands, and Nick Saban faces backlash for marching with his players.
Maybe the Big Ten thoughts when it made its decision to not play football in the fall others would follow. They could be viewed as the leaders of a decision others were not willing to be first. After all, they are the Big Ten. A league that prides itself on its history, academics, prominent alums and football. But then something happened.
The past few seasons we've seen a rise in college football coaching salaries, not just for the head coaches but also other members of the staff. So should there be a cap on those salaries?
Another day and another Jacksonville Jaguar player is on the way out as Leonard Fournette was released by the team. Marc talks about how a player like Fournette who decided to skip out on the his final bowl game LSU helped show players that is okay to sit out games with on eye on playing in the NFL.
On this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, Dr Richard Lapchick joins the show to talk about what we are watching across the country, how the athletes can use their platforms for change, and why change will take time before its really noticed.
This weekend we've got college football action! Austin Peay will be taking on Central Arkansas, and George Stoia joins the show to talk about the interesting schedule that Central Arkansas will be playing this year and why they've decided to play this fall.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about the conversations that he had with his father about how a player should handle playing in a conference that isn't playing fall sports, and if transferring would be the right answer.
Parents of athletes for Nebraska have filed a lawsuit against the conference as they demand answers to when the football season isn't starting on time. Richard Hale joins the show to talk about what the lawsuit is actually about and what can happen next with it.
One of the biggest keys to help preventing the spread of COVID-19 is testing, but as it stands right now the process is expensive and lengthy. But, could a saliva test help fix those issues? Jon Krawczynski joins the show to talk about how this test wa...
As the entire sports world watches what happens next with the NBA after the decision to postpone games on Wednesday, Dr Richard Lapchick joins the show to talk about what we are watching across the country, how the athletes can use their platforms for ...
Marc Daniels opens the show to reflect on the decision across the sports world to stop as the players are making their voice heard when it comes to social injustices across the country.
Yesterday there was massive soccer announcement as Lionel Messi stated his intention of playing for another team. Paul Tenorio joins the show to talk about the Messi situation, where he might play next, plus he gives his thoughts on Orlando City.
The Magic play Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs today but the topic of offseason is creeping up. Josh Robbins joins the show to preview todays game but also talks about if a soft reboot could be in the works for the Magic when the offseason begins.
One of the casualties of the coronavirus for the NFL has been the elimination of preseason games. Marc and Scott talk about what NFL fans are missing out on without these games, mainly scouting players ahead of a fantasy football draft.
One of the growing trends within the video game industry over the last few years has been the raise of the loot crate. Eben Novy-Williams joins the show to talk about what they are and why some are calling them illegal and filing lawsuits against the v...
When the NFL secures a new television deal with CBS, NBC, Fox and ESPN it could double the rights fees. Michael McCarthy joins the show to talk about the latest with the negotiations and why ABC/Disney is making a big push to get better games and possi...
After a Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday afternoon, John Denton joins the show to recap all the action on the court. Then he and Marc discussed what the future of the roster might be after the team will be playing without Jonathan Isaac nex...
Another week and another university made the decision to cut sports, as Iowa has cut 4 sports. Dr Karen Weaver joins the show to talk about schools making this decision and what happens next.
If you think no conference or team should even be thinking about playing college football this season because of the virus, that is fine. You can easily find plenty of data to back up that position. It's also ok to think there is nothing wrong in tryin...
After a run through the MLS is Back Tournament, Orlando City looked ready to hit the ground running in the restart but stumbling against Inter Miami. Marc and Scott recap the loss, talk about what it means going forward and look forward to the next mat...
On this weeks episode of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, Cameron Duke the head football coach at Edgewater High School joins the show to talk about the challenges of planning this football season. He talks about the difficulties in scheduling games an...
As BYU lost its football games with the Mountain West deciding to not play football they are working on filling out their schedule. Spencer Linton joins the show to talk about how an independent works to add games.
It wasn't a normal NBA Draft Lottery, but the Minnesota Timberwolves won the #1 pick. So who is going to go first overall? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about who the top players are in this years NBA Draft, plus he gives thoughts on the NBA pl...
After many meetings with the FHSAA the upcoming high school football season will be full of question marks. Cameron Duke the head coach at Edgewater joins the show to talk about how he is preparing for the season and the changes that players and coache...
As the playoff basketball at Disney has gotten underway, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports joins the show to break it all down. He talks about the win by the Magic in Game 1, what the future might hold for Giannis, and could the sport consider a bubble model...
Over the last few weeks we've had 2 of the Power 5 conferences postpone plans on a fall college football season but others are still pushing forward. So why do experts disagree on safety of college football during the coronavirus pandemic?
What if Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska and anyone else in the Big Ten make it clear to the rest of the league and the administrators of the Big Ten: "Reverse the decision to not play college football this fall or we will le...
Last night the Magic took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about what the keys to victory were, gives an injury update on Aaron Gordon, and what adjustments Steve Clifford might mak...
One of the conferences still playing to play football this fall is the ACC and we go down to Coral Gables to get the latest news with the voice of the Miami Hurricanes, Joe Zagacki. He talks about the decision being made to play, players to watch, and ...
As the NBA Playoffs get underway, David Pingalore joins the show from LA to talk about what the mindset of the city is and if anyone is cheering for the Clippers to win. Then he talks about what its been like covering the Rams and Chargers within the N...
After a few rocky moments the baseball season is going on but every few days a story derails their momentum, this time it involves Fernando Tatis Jr breaking some unwritten rules. Rich Waltz joins the show to talk about how the sport needs to get out o...
If anyone can find the 45% of the NBA's national viewing audience that has disappeared in the last 8 years, call the league office. That's right, almost half the audience that watched a nationally televised regular season game on ABC from 2011-12 no lo...
Everyday it's another set of news for college football. North Carolina announces that they are going to remote learning for the semester meanwhile the football program will continue practice, then the SEC released a football schedule, and no word from ...
The biggest story from the college football weekend is the petition started by Justin Fields about trying to a Big Ten season reinstated. Dan Hope joins the show to talk about the latest within the conference and discusses if there could be a reversal ...
With the college football season this fall looking on shaky ground, some have called for the NFL to take over the Saturday television time slots to air games but as Marc points out there are some laws preventing something like that from happening.
As the Orlando Magic prepare for a playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks the outlook doesn't look promising of pulling an upset. Marc takes a look at the roster and the potential moves the team can make doesn't see how they can help improve their ...
On of the most popular sports apparel brands is Fanatics, but learn how one investment helped lead the company to become a global brand with deals with multiple sports leagues. Plus learn the story of how one journeyman NBA player turned $300k into alm...
Over the weekend Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields started a petition asking his conference to chance their decision about not playing football this fall, it currently has over 200k signatures. But Marc doesn't quite understand what the point of it ...
On this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod we are joined by Tee Taylor the longtime cameraman for WKMG, who celebrates 50 years shooting sports in Orlando. He talks about what it was like covering a town with no professional sports, his f...
As it stands right now there are still some conferences that are planning to play fall college football, including the American Athletic Conference. ESPN CFB analyst Rene Ingoglia joins tho show to talk about if the AAC has the most to gain from playin...
As college football has gathered all of the attention, the high school is supposed to be kicking off soon but concerns have been raised on if it is safe to do so. Buddy Collings joins the show to talk about the latest with what the FHSAA has proposed a...
While the NBA is getting all the praise for putting basketball into a bubble, they weren't the first to do it. Jon Mugar of The Basketball Tournament joins the show to talk about what went into planning a basketball bubble and his idea for putting on a...
As the prospects of a college football season this fall seems to change by the hour, one coach decided to come up with an idea of how a spring season could work. Purdue coach Jeff Brohm put together a very detailed and proposal for spring football in t...
Florida State WR Warren Thompson took to Twitter to blast the school's handling of COVID-19. Marc talks about how this is a situation that will garner more attention. Plus is the Big Ten and PAC-12 talking with the NFL about making a possible Winter/S...
College football needs options if they want to play and all play. A season with at least two of the five power leagues not playing will be a hard sell if you want to have a playoff.
So what can be done?
Here's four plans for trying to play a college...
The Magic have locked up a playoff spot but the seeding games have not gone well for Orlando and they are now dealing with injury problems. Josh Robbins joins the show to give an update on the injured players, as well as the other news from within the ...
The picture of what college football might look like this fall is slowly coming together. Eric Adelson joins the show to talk about the decisions made by conferences, the mental health challenges the student-athletes are dealing with, and the new power...
The finals of the MLS is Back Tournament is here! Miguel Gallardo of the Orlando City broadcast team joins the show to preview Orlando City vs Portland Timbers and talk about what this run means for the Lions going forward this season.
One of the things that has come out of all the discussion on what will happen with the college football season is the rise of players using their platforms for change, but is Alicia Jessop explains why unionizing for players is not as easy as you think...
As the NBA continues running the the campus in Orlando, plans are underway for what the 2020-21 will look like and could another bubble be in the works? Marc runs through the plans the league is exploring including possibly pushing the start of the sea...
With uncertainty surrounding the conference his team plays in, Scott Frost talked about his players wanting to play this season and will get creative if they need to. Could Nebraska play elsewhere if the Big 10 presses pause?
After an emergency meeting last night with Power 5 presidents, it is beginning to look like a college football season might be delayed. Chris Vannini joins the show to talk about what led to this decision as well as why the MAC decided to already push ...
While all the eyes are on what the Power 5 schools will do when it comes to the start of the college football season, some schools having already made the decision to delay. Stetson head coach Roger Hughes joins the show to talk about the decision made...
It was a television show way ahead of its time, Battle Of The Network Stars and one of the people that worked on that show back in the 70s, Kim Dawson joins the show to talk about memories of that show and more on this weeks weekend pod.
In a move that surpassed almost everyone the new owner of the XFL is The Rock, along with his business partner. So what happens next? All that and other sports legal news including the demands being asked for college football players to their schools a...
As the start of the college football season is starting to become clearer, what are the chances that we get a complete season? Matt Murschel joins the show to give his thoughts on how the conference scheduling plan has shook out, plus he talks about th...
The man behind the Twitter account @UCF_Problems Sean Baraket joins the show to talk about the upcoming ESPNU UCF Day this week which will feature 24 hours of UCF Football games for fans to watch and enjoy.
We're one week into of the NBA Restart, so what have we learned? Justin Kubatko of Stat Muse joins the show to give his thoughts on the basketball in the bubble, the teams that have impressed him, and who could make a surprise playoff run.
The lead news anchor for WFTV Greg Warmoth joins the show to talk about his 34 years in broadcasting, gives his opinion on what high school football should do for this season, and talks the restart of the NBA at Disney.
Thursday night the Lions play the biggest match in team history as they go up against former coach Adrian Heath and Minnesota United. Miguel Gallardo of the Orlando City broadcast team joins the show to preview the match, talk about the impact Oscar Pa...
Every year Forbes releases their sports franchises valuations but due to the coronavirus pandemic have those numbers changed?
Now that all the dust has settled for Power 5 conferences on what they will do scheduling-wise for this college football season, the attention is turned to Group of 5 schools. Marc talks about what this will mean for teams in the American and why thing...
Sunday night Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac suffered a torn ACL, and now the ripple effect on the future of the team will be felt. Marc dives into the numbers behind players that suffered the injury and what the rest of their careers were like.
On Friday before the Orlando Magic played their first seeding game Jonathan Isaac stood during the national anthem. He was the only player to do so. Naturally he was torched on social media for this decision. Marc talks about how ridiculous it has beco...
Through one week of NBA seeding games at the NBA Campus, Brendan Suhr joins the show to give his thoughts on what we've seen. He and Marc talk about the impact of the Jonathan Isaac injury, if Toronto is being underrated, and how New Orleans should han...
Former UCF Knight and member of the Clippers organization BJ Taylor joins the show to talk about the restart of the NBA season, the movies he's been watching, as well as his first year with the Clippers G-League team.
On this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, we look back on the 40th anniversary or Caddyshack with Chris Nashaway and the Eric Prisbell explains what Whoop is and why so many athletes are turning to it.
The NBA restart kicked off last night inside the NBA Campus at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports, Chris Haynes joins the show to talk about the basketball that we saw. He talks about life in the campus, as well as what it is like for players to play withou...
As all the attention has been focused on what the college football season will look like, some have asked what basketball might do. Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about some ideas as to what the sport should do including a pushed back season. Th...
The next domino to fall for the college football season was yesterday when the SEC announced that they will be playing a conference only schedule. Marc tries to understand this decision, and doesn't quite understand the safety aspect when it means the ...
As the calendar turns to August the talk of high school football continues as to when it might start. Scott Perry the Lake Mary football coach joins the show to talk about the uncertain season ahead.
As the NBA gets ready to return to the court for the first time in 4 months, John Denton joins the show to preview the restart of the league.
Every summer we see two instances of NFL players being outraged, Madden ratings and the NFL ranking of the top 100 players. Marc talks about how it seems like NFL players are the only ones that react so strongly to these things even though they have no barring on their career.
Yesterday the ACC voted to proceed with an 11-game season, and now all eyes will be on the SEC to see what they decide to do. Marc talks about the many different situations we can see when it comes to scheduling and why a school like UCF could deal with the fallout.
As the college football schedule slowly comes into view, is there a chance that top draft prospects will skip out on playing this year? Cam Mellor joins the show to talk about that and the ramifications for smaller school players that will miss out on marquee games.
Eric Prisbell joins the show to talk about what Whoop is and how athletes are using it in a virus world.
This week we saw the return of Jonathan Isaac to the court, yes it was in a scrimmage but it was his first competitive game since January. Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about the performance of Isaac, give an injury update on some Magic players, and talks what a rotation might look like for Steve Clifford.
When the Magic begin their slate of eight seeding games Friday inside the Disney Bubble, the mission is simple: finish 7th in the eastern conference and avoid playing the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
As our sports are retuning to the field, eventually fans will be allowed to be in attendance. But will there be a market for those events? Plus how will teams handle season ticket holders.
As the sports world starts to get back into play, there are still challenges for leagues navigate. MLB is dealing with an outbreak within one team while the NFL tries to figure out how to do training camp with players reporting over the next few weeks.
After Tom Brady signed with the Buccaneers in the offseason the number of season tickets sold was through the roof, and then the pandemic set in and now it looks like stadiums will have reduced attendance if they are open to fans. Marc talks about the range of emotions going on in the front office and how they'll pivot in the 2020 season while hoping Brady can continue playing at a high level for the rest of the contract.
This past weekend was the 40th anniversary of the release of the comedy classic Caddyshack. Chris Nashawaty joins the show to talk about the history of the movie, what the set was like, and some interesting casting choices that almost happened.
As cases across the country continue to rise what are the psychological challenges athletes are facing while playing sports during a pandemic.
Let's begin by saying this won't happen. But here's an idea or two that finds a way to make money-which all programs need, generates fan interest and is safer for all parties. Florida vs UCF from Camping World Stadium on Pay-Per-View.
On this weeks edition of the weekend pod Joel Glass joins the show to talk about what the daily safety routines are inside the NBA Bubble, the food situation which got a lot of attention on social media, and how everyone is adjusting to campus life.
As so much of the sports media discusses what the college football season might be like this year, Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about why the ramifications on no football would be catastrophic to campuses all across the country.
While the Big Ten and Pac-12 have decided to play conference only football, we may be closer to learning the plans of the other three Power 5 leagues. As Marc talks about he doesn't think North Carolina is scared to play UCF, but they also may have no reason to play the Knights.
Bill Shea joins the show to talk about the small town factory that produces every NFL ball.
Its another day and its another college football story, this time about the Pac-12. Marc talks about the decision made by the conference to delay the start of the season into September and have options for when they'll play a conference championship game in football.
In his first year in Tallahassee, how Mike Norvell is balancing the pandemic and building a program at FSU.
In a normal year college football players would be gearing up for the upcoming season, but due to the coronavirus those plans have been halted. Brandon Helwig joins the show to talk about how UCF us preparing for the season, the talk of moving college football into the spring, and the feelings of UCF fans with talk of a limited capacity stadium.
Bret Cooper joins the show to take a look back at the Orlando Predators 2000 title season.
As we eagerly await what will happen with college football this season, is there any chance that all the power conferences could unite and have a season that starts at an agreed upon date even if there is a delay? Marc talks about how those chances aren't very likely as many conferences have different plans for conference or regional only games.
With the NBA set to kicks off the restart next week, we take a look inside the NBA Campus (we can't call it a bubble anymore) to find out what life is like at Disney. Joel Glass joins the show to talk about what the daily safety routines are, the food situation which got a lot of attention on social media, and how everyone is adjusting to new practices times.
Don't blame Alabama for it's $16m upgrade to its football facility and locker room. Don't blame them for leather movie-theatre style recliner, personalized locker, cup holder and cubbies. Don't blame them for each locker having the players picture, home town, position and number inside. Don't blame them for state-of-the-art recovery pools and cryotherapy chamber. Nope, it's not their fault.
Yesterday there was a lengthy video conference discussing the upcoming high school football season and as of now the plan is to start at the end of the month. JC Carnahan joins the show to talk about the latest on if and when we play high school sports and what the plan to keep players safe will be.
After witnessing all the other professional sports have shortened or delayed seasons, the NFL had time to watch and figure out a plan. And then the months passed. Now the league is facing a battle with players about a return to play plan. Marc talks about how this happened and how we all got here.
As Marc discusses, the biggest reason P5s play non-conference games against G5s and FCS schools is money. Yes, it's about money. And wins.
As all eyes are on the NFL as to what it will do when it comes to health and safety protocols, there is goring talk that the season might have a shortened training camp and preseason. Marc talks about how he wonders if fans will be comfortable watching a season that could be marred with more injuries and games that have preseason level precision.
On this weeks episode of the Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, John Feinstein and John U Bacon joined the program to discuss the latest with college football, how the sport deals with the coronavirus, and what will the response be when it returns.
As college football is gathering all of the headlines as to when and if it will be played, what about college hoops? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about the chances we have a college basketball season starting on time in November, and if there is a testing procedure that could work for the sport.
On this weeks Sports Legal Segment, Richard and Marc discuss if universities can enforce requiring athletes to wear masks during the pandemic. Then they talk about the legal ramifications for the Washington Post story on the Washington NFL team and the toxic culture found within their offices.
The saga to have a college football season seems to be changing daily, John U Bacon the college football historian joins the show to talk about the change in even trying to play this season. He and Marc discuss how the economics for towns around campuses will be impacted, can a spring season work for everyone, and what the sport will look like in the next few years.
With the return of NBA basketball 2 weeks away, Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about the latest Magic news from the bubble. He talks about the arrival of two more players with the team, the latest with Jonathan Isaac, and the muscle gain for Mo Bamba.
The longtime television producer of Orlando Magic basketball Tye Eastham joins the show to talk about producing an NBA game while not at the game site. Then talks about the new technology they are utilizing and why it'll look the same but different for the viewer.
The waiting game is now on for what the new Washington NFL team will be named, the author John Feinstein joins the show to talk about how Dan Snyder can do the right thing in this situation. Then he and Marc talk about the decision by the Ivy and Patriot league to not play football in the fall. Plus they discuss what golf majors will be like without fans.
Just about now we'd be getting reports about college football training camp, but now all the news is about conference only schedules or some leagues moving football to the spring. Marc talks about how with no unified voice or plan it makes the prospects of a fall season looking less and less likely.
Former UCF player Tristan Spurlock joins the show to talk about playing within The Basketball Tournament bubble, his experiences of playing abroad, and more.
Getting a new name for the NFL team in Washington is not as simple as it sounds. Josh Gerben joins the show to talk about the difficulties the team is facing, plus the things standing in their way along with people trying to trademark names the team has earmarked.
34 years ago the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempted to sign Bo Jackson after drafting him but after a plane trip that committed an NCAA violation. Marc talks about that incident and what it meant for the Bucs and where Bo ended up playing in the NFL.
As uncertainty is growing about what will happen with college football this fall the financial ramifications could be massive. Steve Berkowitz joins the show to talk about what is at stake for college football, and what a delayed season could mean for universities.
After a few conferences announced last week that they will be going to a conference only football schedule, and others announced that fall sports would be postponed back into 2021. Now all eyes are on what the SEC decides to do with college football, when will a decision be made as to when they kickoff the season.
It is slowly starting to look inevitable that college football will not be played in the fall, and today could be the day that the SEC decides to postpone fall football until the spring. Marc talks about how the decision will be made out of an abundance of caution and not one done hastily.
Over the last few days it has begun to look less and less likely that a college football season will happen on time. Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about how relying on the honesty of student athletes will make it difficult for universities to plan on playing sports in the fall.
With the Big Ten announcing that this football season they will be going to a conference only schedule, Marc talks about for the schools to try and recoup some of the money lost that this should be the year that the College Football Playoffs gets expanded to 12 teams.
Who doesn't remember as a child (or still as an adult) the joys of getting ice cream at the ballpark and eating out of a mini helmet. Learn about the history of these and how some of them have become collectors items.
Yesterday the Ivy League made the announcement that they will not be playing any fall sports this year, and Marc talks about the difficulties that athletic departments all across the country will have with trying to play sports during the coronavirus pandemic.
Former University of Florida AD joined The Bridge this morning to talk about how the coronavirus will compact college athletics this fall, what scheduling might look like when it does kickoff, and the decisions some schools are making to cut sports.
10 years go the player empowerment era truly began for the NBA when LeBron James went on television to announced his decision to join the Miami Heat. Marc turns back the clock on this moment in sports history to talk about what lead to this announcement and how it changed the landscape of sports.
As sports returns, how will the broadcasts look different to the viewer? AJ Perez joins the show to talk about the new innovations that we will see when it comes to camera angles and microphoned players.
After 123 days Orlando City will take the field against their newest rival Inter Miami, Evan Weston joins the show to preview all of the action.
As NBA teams start to head into the NBA bubble, David Berri joins the show to talk about what the sport may look like when it returns at the end of the month.
The longtime NFL writer John Clayton joins the show to break down the contract extension for Patrick Mahomes, plus how it'll affect talks between the Cowboys and Dak Prescott. Then he and Marc talk about what happens next with Daniel Snyder and the Redskins name, and why John thinks a name change could happen sooner rather than later.
Leading up to the restart of the NBA season inside of the Orlando bubble, why did the league buy 2,000 Oura rings and what do they do? Could they help keep the players and staff say, and will the players opt into wearing them?
Over the weekend Bryson DeChambeau had a testy exchange with a TV cameraman after a bogey and it led to people criticizing the golfer. But as Marc talks about we should accept when athletes show their emotions rather than be robotic with how they interact.
The big story over the weekend for the NFL was that it seems like the Washington Redskins will finally change their name. Marc talks about how it seems a little convenient that a few minority owners of the team are deciding now to voice their opinion when they've been part over the ownership group for almost 2 decades.
It is a 4th of July tradition unlike another, hot dog eating. Nick Wehry and Miki Sudo, the happy couple join the show to get set for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Thanks to Steve Spurrier and Monte Kiffin those 2 are the key names that helped lead to the rise of assistant coaches salaries. Chris Hummer joins the show to talk about how assistant coaching salaries in college football show no sign of slowing down.
Dialogue about racial inequality has become more prevalent and on the UCF campus many football players have begun speaking out against a controversial professor. Matt Murschel joins the show to what is happening at UCF as well as what he thinks will happen with a college football season this year.
For last 2 days both Boomer Esiason and Colin Cowherd have talked about how they've spoken with athletic directors on the subject of herd immunity for their football teams, Marc takes objection to these claims and thinks they are unfounded thoughts.
The Ivy League is expected to make decision in the next week about whether or not to play a college football season this fall or move it to the spring. Marc talks about how for the Power 5 teams, the amount of money they make from fans in the stands might force their hands to move the season back a few months.
Tuesday afternoon the news that everyone expected was announced that the Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled. JJ Cooper of Baseball America joins the show to talk about if minor league baseball can survive after a cancelled season?
Last week the schedule for the restart of the NBA season came out, Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic and joins the show to talk the latest with the team as they prepare to enter the bubble. He discusses comments by Steve Clifford about what the playing rotation might look like and how the team will handle the playing roster.
Katie Lever is a former college athlete and joins the show to give her views of the state of college athletics.
Over the last few weeks Brett McMurphy and Jeff Goodman at Stadium have been ranking the top athletic directors across the country, and Marc runs through the list and talks about why Danny White ranked so high on the list.
Johnny Manziel announced that his football career is probably "in the past" which leads Marc to talk about college football players that just need lifetime eligibility to keep playing for their college team.
Say that you bought season tickets for the Buccaneers after Tom Brady signed but then the team announces only 15,000 people will be allowed in the stadium, what happens next? How does the NFL prepare for the ticket showdown if stadium's have limited capacity.
One of the main goals for the Orlando Magic for when the NBA resumes play is that they must get the 7th seed to avoid the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs, and as Marc and Scott discuss that task is getting easier as the Brooklyn Nets are losing players due to injury and coronavirus tests.
As the NWSL season kicked off this weekend the sports world saw how players would handle the National Anthem. Marc takes this opportunity to talk about the history of the anthem being played before sporting events.
As coronavirus cases in the country continue to rise and as more and more college football players have positive tests it leads many to wonder does college football have a chance to play this season? Epidemiologist Zachary Binney joins the show to talk about what kind of football season we might have this year and the risks that campuses will have to deal with.
Why does Under Armour want out of a deal with UCLA and it may a sign of the times. Plus what does Fox getting out of the PGA Tour mean for the future of sports rights on the network, are they prioritizing to certain sports?
After months of speculation of what the Patriots will do now that Tom Brady is with the Buccaneers, New England has signed Cam Newton. Marc talks about what went into this decision and why it is the ultimate low-high reward type of deal for both sides, but wonders why Jameis Winston wasn't brought in first.
The front office rebuild of the Knicks continues as they have now hired World Wide Wes to run things with Leon Rose, and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about what kind of an impact this move can have on the franchise. Then they discuss players deciding to opt out of the Orlando Bubble for the NBA to resume play.
On this weeks sports legal segment, Richard Hale talks about how athletes are protected from COVID results being made public and if that is a HIPPA violation.
The former UCF coach Mike Krucez joins the show to reflect on his days as a Steeler, starting over Terry Bradshaw for a number of games, and more.
As the sports world has been shutdown due to the Coronavirus, author Ralph Carhart joins the show to talk about The Pandemic Book Club and his book "The Hall Ball" which chronicles his journey to track down every baseball Hall Of Famer.
With the NBA season resuming in just over a month, Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about when NBA teams will be arriving in the Orlando Bubble. He and Marc discuss the concerns the league has with the increasing coronavirus cases, the decision of some players to opt-out and more. Plus they talk about how media members around the league feel about Chuma Okeke and if the Magic ended up with a steal in the draft.
After months and months of negotiations we are finally getting a baseball season! Yes it might only be 60 games but at least they will play ball. Orestes Destrade joins the show to talk about the return of MLB and if and could the Rays benefit from a 60 game season.
The FBI determined that driver Bubba Wallace was not the victim of a hate crime and that a pull rope fashioned like a noose had been on a garage door since 2019, but as Marc talks about the comments made by Wallace after the report came out it sounds like he doesn't agree with what the FBI is saying.
Where and why is Penn State hiding the statue of Joe Paterno? Learn more about the search for the statue.
After months of what seemed like fruitless negotiations between MLB and the Players Association it is starting to look like a season might happen although only 60 games. Neil DeMause joins the show and talks about why there are some owners that may not even want to play a shortened season. Then he talks about the ongoing stadium issues for David Beckham as he tries to get a stadium built in Miami.
On Sunday at Talladega a noose was found in the garage of Bubba Wallace and afterwards NASCAR launched an investigation into where it came from. Marc talks about how in the current climate the country is in right now, the sport owes us an update on the investigation to help defuse any talk of it being swept away.
Last week a former FSU football player Kendrick Scott is leading the charge for the school remove the name of Doak Campbell from the stadium amid racial issues in his past. Matt Baker joins The Bridge and talks about what he learned in his investigation of Doak Campbell and the talk from FSU administration on if a name change could be in the works.
After months and months of negotiations, Dak Prescott will finally sign his franchise tag with the team. Now many will scream that he isn't worth the money but as Marc explains he actually is worth it when it comes to future television revenue.
Just a week after the sport banned the confederate flag from being at the tracks, NASCAR finds itself dealing with another issue as a noose was found in the garage for driver Bubba Wallace. Marc talks about how the sport will react to this incident and how massive changes for sports happen when it benefits the business.
With the beginning of the NBA plans to resume a season starting to ramp up, Marc talks about how all the uncertainties around the coronavirus are making it very difficult for leagues and universities to try an plan a season and this is starting to include the NFL.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly basketball statement to discuss:
- Do Kyrie and Dwight have valid points about not playing?
- What do you think of the NBA guide to be in the bubble at Disney
- Is college basketball in trouble because of coronavirus
In this weeks Sports Legal Segment, Richard Hale talks about the legalities of universities requiring student-athletes to sign waivers in order to practice and then he talks about NASCAR asking fans to sign waivers to attend the All-Star Race at Bristol.
With the coronavirus cutting the high school sports season short for so many athletes, the Orlando Sentinel will continue the tradition of hosting the annual Varsity Awards and Buddy Collings joins the show to talk about the event.
Our master of basketball knowledge Brendan Suhr talks about the plan for the NBA to resume the season at Disney. He voices his concerns about player safety with such a long lay off and then the quick turnaround for the following season. Plus he talks about the risks some of the current coaches face with coaching during the pandemic.
Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams joins The Bridge to talk about the resumption of the NBA over at Disney. He talks about the guidelines that are being put in place for player safety. Plus he explains that no one plays doubles for table tennis.
As the summer continues universities around the country are bringing back football players in preparation for the upcoming season, but have colleges chosen money over health in racing to bring college football back?
Last night the NBA unveiled their return to play health guidelines and sports Twitter took to mocking certain aspects of them including an anonymous tip line for rules violation and no doubles teams for ping pong. But as Marc talks about it, even though some parts are comical they are necessary for our sports to return to play.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday that he is "not confident" that there will be a 2020 season "as long as there's no dialogue" with the MLB Players Association. Eric Fisher joins the show to talk about what happens next for baseball, and if anything can be saved.
Sports Twitter was focused on the story of Chubba Hubbard at Oklahoma State took issue with a shirt worn by head coach Mike Gundy because of the political ideology it represented. Marc talks about a decision like this for Gundy has ramifications but with those issues dialogue was open with his players which is how problems get solved.
30,000 tickets for sale for the NASCAR All-Star Race on July 15 at Bristol Motor Speedway but the sport is requiring fans to fill out a waiver in order to purchase tickets. Marc talks about how these will become common to attend sporting events but are different than what universities are asking their players to fill out.
With more and more college football players speaking up around the control and calling for change, Texas athletes have made a statement to their university asking for things to change. Stephen Wagner joins the show to talk about what the players are asking for and how coaches at the school have voiced their support.
With millionaires vs billionaires battle continuing between baseball owners and players, Marc talks about how MLB commissioner Rob Manfred could use the "best interest in baseball" clause to help get the sport restarted.
Six weeks ago when it was first announced the NBA would be restarting the season in Orlando, but a few weeks later amid social issues becoming a bigger story in the country many players are questioning if games should be played.
With more and more college football players speaking out on social issues, Andrea Adelson joins the show to talk about how college football players may have more power than ever, specifically talking about Trevor Lawrence and Marvin Wilson.
Would the NCAA really ever investigate Duke? Mike O'Donnell joins the show to discuss that as well as the role fo the sneaker company when it comes to top talent ending up with top players. Then he discusses why an NBA wouldn't do well in The Basketball Tournament.
Richard Hale joins the show to discuss if there is a legal reason Roger Goodell may not be saying the name "Kaepernick" plus how NASCAR will be able to enforce the ban on confederate flags at racetracks.
Chip Caray joins the show and looks back at the Summer of 1998 and the Home Run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
As it looks like Zion Williamson is in some legal hot water, some have wondered how this might affect Duke. Well Marc talks about how Duke has nothing to worry about because a brand like Nike won't do anything that hurts one of their power schools.
This weekend will see the return of the PGA Tour, and at least one golfer will be mic'd up. Marc and Scott discuss the new ways that sports will be presented to the fans and how technology is allowing more and more access.
Take a trip back to the 60s when the legendary college football coach Bear Bryant agreed to an NFL job.
UCF baseball coach Greg Lovelady joins the show to talk about how today's MLB draft is a sign of how the game is changing. He and Marc discuss what a shortened draft might mean for the future of college baseball as well as what the plans might be for the upcoming season next spring.
Now with the NBA return to play plan in place, what's next for the Magic? Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about that, the injury status for some of the players (no Jonathan Issac will not be playing) and if there is a change the upcoming season might be shortened.
As the summer begins all eyes are on college football for whether or not the season will start on time or even be the same length. Marc talks about how for monetary reasons the sport needs to play a full season or else in the case of some conference it could lose hundreds of millions of dollars.
We've seen more and more athletes taking to the streets to be a part of peaceful protests or using their social media platforms to call for change, this leads some to wonder how pro leagues will address this. Daniel Roberts joins the show to talk about that as well as the fallout for the CrossFit CEO after one tweet cost the company Reebok as a sponsor. Then he and Marc discuss anthem protests in the NFL, the ratings boost for NASCAR, and more.
More and more athletes across the country have taken to using their own social media platforms to address issues that matter to them. Kevin DeShazo joins the show to talk about how for universities they try to deal with athletes doing this and if there is any way the can or should.
Former UCF player and now with Mavericks in G League, Chad Brown joins the show to talk about on how change is not that hard. He talks about locker rooms are always full of open dialogue. Plus he talks about how he believes change in this country can happen.
Over the past few days we've seen the NBA and MLS announce plans to resume their season and we've got golf just on the horizon. One sport we haven't heard from, Major League Baseball. Marc talks about how the moment for them to comeback is fading and hopes that the shame moment the sport finds itself in will add to the incentive to figure something out quickly.
Jason Siegel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about the role Orlando will play in helping the NBA and MLS restart their seasons as well as what hosting those leagues will do to help the Orlando economy.
On this weeks basketball segment with Mike O'Donnell, he talks about what he learned from talking to former UCF basketball players about race and social issues within our country. He talks about things he experienced during his time while playing for the Knights. Then he talks about the announcement of the return to play for the NBA.
The NBA has a plan to return to play, and Josh Robbins who covers the NBA and Orlando Magic for The Athletic joins the show to breakdown all of the details.
As much attention has been made about peaceful protests happening around the country, it has led many to talk about how this is what Colin Kaepernick was doing years ago while playing in the NFL. Marc talks about how it is okay to learn from a story that happened years ago to help change your opinion.
For over the last 24 hours Drew Brees has gotten torched for his thoughts on anthem protests. And although he has issued an apology some have said that it isn't enough. Marc talks about how in these situations most people don't understand the full context of what was said and won't allow for dialogue which doesn't help anyone.
With it appearing as though NFL stadiums will have a reduced capacity when the games start, how much of a financial hit will the league face? Michael Ozanian of Forbes joins the show to talk about how much money teams could lose and the ramifications that could follow.
Florida A&M has announced that they'll be making a change in the conference that they play and the decision is mostly for money reasons, Steven Gaither joins the show to talk about this and more.
With the NBA set to vote tomorrow on a plan to resume the season, Marc wonders what the expectations are for the Orlando Magic?
John Evan joins the show to talk about how college athletes can play a big role in changes moving forward by using the platforms that they have.
Both MLB and MLS have had their season halted due to the coronavirus pandemic and now their owners and Player Associations are in the midst of a battle over a return to play plan. Rick Horrow joins the show to talk about why some owners in MLB/MLS owners don't mind a lost season.
As we've got 10+ weeks without team sports in this country two sports, MLS and MLB are still in the midst of a labor battle for when they might return. Marc talks about how the latest money struggle going on between the leagues and the players.
Rachel Baribeau of I'm Changing The Narrative joins the show to discuss how college sports can play a role in the country healing and moving forward. She talks about helping college athletes with helping get their message out and giving them the tools to help educate people about things they care about.
As many peaceful protests are occurring all across the country, Ryan Gillespie joins the show to talk about being a member of the media covering the protests in Downtown Orlando.
As Marc opened the show this morning he talked about how sometimes there are things that are bigger tan the sports world and talks about what is happening around our country and what the role of sports can be to help heal the country.
With it looking more and more likely that the NBA will be resuming play in August, Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about why the league and players will need almost 2 months to ramp up for the season to restart. Then he drops some news about this summers The Basketball Tournament.
Richard Hale joins the show for his weekly Sports Legal News segment to talk about the latest with the fight for baseball to start. Then he and Marc discuss the legal hurdles for college football players to return to campus and being asked to maintain a health lifestyle during the pandemic.
It's almost 10 years since Orlando forever changed when it came to soccer, Simon Veness joins the show to talk about the origin of Orlando City SC and how a few chance moments led the team to become embraced by the city.
As college football players return, they were never given a chance to express their concerns. Billy Witz of the New York Times joins the show and talks about the group of players that are expressing concern about the sport possibly returning too soon.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about when we might expect to hear the NBA plan for a return to play. He and Marc discuss what the on-court product might look like with such a long layoff. Plus he discusses whether or not Orlando is a free agent destination.
Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan joined The Bridge this morning to talk about the newest sponsor for the bowl season, he also talks about how Orlando is ready to host neutral site games. Plus he also discusses the prospects of having fans in the stands for football games in the fall.
As MLB owners and players fight over a new deal, minor league players wait on a lost season....and most with no pay.
Now that Vince McMahon is out of the running, but the XFL may have multiple buyer. Daniel Kaplan joins the show to talk about the future of the league and why some have eyes of playing games in February 2021.
On of the biggest stories with college athletics the last few weeks as been sports getting cut. But learn why athletic departments cutting sports may have little to do with the virus.
In what has almost become a daily segment, Marc talks about the latest news when it comes to what college football might do when fall rolls around. He talks about how we have differing comments from ADs and donors in different states, and how there is no consistent plan.
Pro golfers have done charity matches with no fans, NASCAR has resumed the season with no fans and an increase in ratings, UFC has held fights with massive television numbers. Marc talks about how with the money battle going on between owners and baseball players, the league can't screw this up and miss out on playing games.
This weekend the sports world had some action to watch as we got part 2 of The Match. What can golf take away from this past weekend.
Cody Stavenhagen joins the show to take a look inside how and why some of baseball's biggest name sell most, if not all, of the memorabilia.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to give his thoughts on the Marc Daniels's Playoff Plan for the NBA, as well as discuss other ideas the NBA should look to implement.
Mayor Buddy Dyer talks sports leagues wanting to come to Orlando to restart play, as well as to when youth sports can get back on the field.
In this weeks Sports Legal Segment, Richard Hale talks about the bankruptcy filing for the XFL and if Vince McMahon might buy the assets and try again. Plus he discusses the latest with the NFL players busted for robbing a party and what happened with the Kentucky cheerleading program.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson joins The Bridge and talks about the restart of the season. He discuss how the sport will change with new health guidelines as well as a new racing schedule.
Longtime high school football coach Don Stark joins the show and talks about if there will be a high school football season. He talks about the challenges of having to virtually meet his players and the differences between coaching in Florida and coaching in Georgia.
With many questions of what the resumption of the NBA season might look like, Marc has an idea for what the league should do when it comes to handling the playoffs.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about whether the NBA is ready to call Disney home for the resumption of the season. He also talks about the status for some of the injured Magic players and if they could rejoin the team when the season restarts.
South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp joins the show and talks about preparing for a college football season. He discusses playing games without fans and wonders how if it isn't safe for fans then how is it safe for players. He also talks about his expectations for the upcoming Gamecocks season.
Henry Bushnell of Yahoo Sports joins the show and takes a look back at the Olympic boycott of 1980.
The legendary soccer player Michelle Akers joins the show to talk about the origins of women's soccer in this this country. She discusses the upcoming Netflix documentary on the '99 national team and US Women's National Team fight for equal pay. Plus she talks about her post soccer life.
One of the biggest critics of The Last Dance has been Horace Grant, who has gone on numerous interviews to say that calling it a documentary isn't accurate. Marc brings up that with how much say Michael Jordan had on the piece it is more of an interpretation of history than a true documentary.
Michael Jordan was great but Jerry Krause built and re-built the Bulls for him, Mike DeCourcy joins the show to talk about why Krause needs to get the credit he deserves.
The longtime baseball writer Joe Sheehan joins the show to talk about why MLB players have no reason to trust the owners but why the league needs to figure out how to get the season started.
Matt Brown of The Athletic ranked the 25 most dominant college football teams. How many Florida teams made the list?
In a story that went under the radar last week, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton discussed in an interview that he believes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tanked to get the #1 draft pick to select Jameis Winston. Marc runs through the box score of the game to see if there is any more evidence to these claims.
Late Friday afternoon news dropped about a proposal by the NFL that would help incentivize teams to hire minority candidates for head coaches or GMs and if they did the would gain a higher draft selection. Marc talks about while he applauds the creativity he doesn't understand how the optics of this will work.
Over the weekend sports fans had options for some live sports action to enjoy, if you wanted German soccer you could check out the Bundesliga or there was NASCAR racing at Darlington. Marc talks about how although things were a little different it was still the same sport and the people that complained were always going to complain. Then he talks about how when it comes to MLB it isn't looking very promising as of right now.
One of the biggest stories from the final night of The Last Dance has been Michael Jordan getting food poisoning from a pizza he ordered to the team hotel. But Marc and Scott have some questions about this story and wonder how the pizza place knew who ordered the pizza and why 5 people were needed to deliver it.
Bo Clark joins the the show to talk about his father Torchy Clark and shares some stories from his new book TORCHY: The Humble Life of a Coaching Legend.
On this weeks sports legal news segment, Marc and Richard Hale discuss the latest involving the war of words between Vince McMahon and Oliver Luck. Then they talk the lawsuit levied against Zion Williamson and if Coach K will be deposed in court.
One of the biggest talking points of the college football media the last few weeks has been that power programs needs to breakaway from the NCAA and start their own league. Marc talks about the pros and cons for programs that are considering doing this.
A story of two guys that just can't win the PR battle. First Joe Buck discussed that in the event NFL games can't have fans in the stands that Fox could utilize fake crowd noise during the broadcast, this didn't go over well. Then Blake Snell of the Rays talks about how he is not onboard with taking additional pay cuts when MLB resumes.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about the teams plan for if the season restarts. Then he and Marc discuss how the media will get access to games within a bubble.
After the schedule was released last week are NFL tickets selling and how much are tickets sale for the Buccaneers up after signing Tom Brady. Plus what will the new world of seating at stadiums and arenas look like.
If you've lived in the Central Florida area for a long enough time then you've definitely heard of Boardwalk and Baseball. Take a journey as we remember the famed attraction which closed 30 years ago.
As we now reach month 2 without sports to watch, fans have turned to craving any kind of news about their potential return. Marc talks about how the NBA, MLB, and college football are all using different tactics when it comes to news coming out about what their next step might be.
Major League Baseball owners agreed to a plan that would help restart a baseball season but now it goes to the MLBPA to be approved and that doesn't seem to be a guarantee. Could a lockout be on the horizon?
With the sports world captivated with The Last Dance, Marc decided to get creative and come up with a miniseries for the Orlando Magic.
Monday Night Football will have a new booth, so who might be the leading candidates? Michael McCarthy joins the show to talk about that and other sports media news.
Daniel Wallach joins the show and talks about if Zion Williamson will have to admit he took money and benefits to attend Duke.
Yesterday news come from UCF quarterback about his continued progress from a devastating knee injury and his thoughts on a return to the playing field. Marc talks about the path for Milton and why if the college football season is delayed until 2021 it could benefit him.
For 12+ hours yesterday the NFL dominated the sports world with the release of the 2020 schedule. Marc talks about how the sport is the only one in the country that knows how to dominate a news cycle, even when games aren't being played.
It has been just over 2 months since the last Major League Soccer game took place before the league was halted due to the coronavirus? Steven Goff joins the show talk about if MLS could send all teams to Orlando to re-start the season?
25 years ago today, Nick Anderson stole the ball from Michael Jordan and the former coach Brian Hill joins the show looks back at the season and series.
For die hard NFL fans to is a big day, its the day the schedule is released for the upcoming season! Marc talks about how complicated it is and how at one point it was all put together by one guy.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about how the NBA views Jonathan Isaac and how an adjusted salary cap could impact the Magic.
After much waiting we finally know what number Tua will be wearing for the Miami Dolphins, #1. See Dan Mario no more worrying. But Marc runs through the statement released about the number Tua selected and wonders if too much pressure is being put on the rookie quarterback already.
Andrew Das joins the show and talks about what's next for the US Women's National team after a setback in court.
As much as been discussed about the return of professional sports, albeit without fans in the short term, what about youth sports? Jon Soloman joins the show and talks about the challenges facing youth sports in efforts to play again.
Yesterday the sad news broke that legendary coach Don Shula passed away at the age of 90. Hal Habib joins the show and talks about how Shula impacted those on and off the field.
Over the last few weeks of The Last Dance, one of the narratives that has been created is that Jerry Krause and Isiah Thomas are villains for things that happened 20-30 years later. Marc brings up the history of these individuals and talks about why small moments should overshadow their body of work.
Chris Vannini of The Athletic joins the show and talks about why Group of 5 schools need for football might be bigger than Power 5 schools.
As the NFL plans to release their upcoming schedule this weekend, they sent our a press release stating that when games begin this fall there will be fans in the stands. Marc talks about how the NFL seems a little tone deaf with how it is handing these statements.
After watching the most recent episodes of The Last Dance this past weekend it led Marc to wonder something, was Michael Jordan the first polarizing athlete?
On todays episode of The Bridge, Mike and Marc discuss:
- The NBA plans to delay the start of next season will attempting to resume this season
- The reopening of the economy
- The "Grim Reaper" man on the beach returns to explain why and what's next
- No London games for the NFL this year
The "Grim Reaper" man on the beach returns to the show explain why and what's next which will soon include a Grim Reaper Tour that will take him statewide.
"The Fat Guy" was created 30 years ago. The story of how it happened with the man himself.
The Premier League's big day and whether they can return to play and finish the season and what's at stake, hint it has to do with billions.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly hoops segment to talk about why the NCAA should not be ripped on early plans to help athletes make money.
In our weekly sports legal news segment Richard Hale joins the show and talks about the many legal challenges that lie ahead when it comes to name, image and likeness in college sports.
It it beginning to look more and like sports could be returning although there will not be any fans in the stands. Kirk Wakefield joins the show and talks about when fans are allowed to attend sporting events, how many will return?
MLB broadcaster Rich Waltz joins the show and talks about when the baseball season gets a chance to kickoff when it may look like. Will it be in a bubble or played at home parks with in new divisions? Plus him and Marc discuss what changes they would like to see made to the sport to try and get more games played.
As we've seen all across the world, amid businesses making financial decision and yesterday we learned that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would be forgoing his salary for the year. While Marc applauds the decisions he does wonder, since the owners pay Goodells salary then why wasn't the money just donated instead of going back in the owners pockets?
As it is starting to look like the return of sports could be on the horizon what will the role of the media play in their return? Jane McManus joins the show to talk about that and what changes the sports media world might go through going forward.
Back in 2005 it was Urban Meyers first year at Florida and the team was in the midst of a shootout with Vanderbilt and when things look bad for the Gators, something bizarre happened.
While in a normal world we would be discussing the Magic in the playoffs but now Josh Robbins joins the show to talk about the Aaron Gordon diss track about Dwyane Wade, and what the perception of AG is around the league. Then he and Marc discuss how Nik Vucevic is staying in shape during the league lockdown.
Eric Adelson joins the show and talks about how this group of quarterbacks in the NFL might be changing the game in so many ways.
With so much of the sports world on hold due to the coronavirus leagues all over are wondering if they will be able to resume their season. We've now seen Ligue 1 in France announce that the season is over while the Premier League is trying to get going as quickly as possible.
UCF Men's Basketball Head Coach Johnny Dawkins joins the show and looks back at 1990, when his Sixers lost to Michael Jordan and the Bulls. Plus he talks about how a college basketball coach handles off-season workouts.
As the world has adjusted to a new normal will people wearing face masks and hand sanitizer being made available everywhere, is there more than can be done? Dr. Hendrix of AdventHealth joins The Bridge to talk about what has been done in Central Florida to flatten the curve and what we should be doing over the next few weeks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Throughout his entire tenure NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has drawn negative attention from NFL fans. From his handling of the Ray Rice situation, to anthem protests fans have wanted him gone but as Marc points out not only is he still in charge, he has made the league more and more money and after the favorable reaction the virtual draft got, Goodell was one of the biggest winner from the weekend.
Attorney Dan Lust joins the show to talk about the legal roadmap for sports to return during this pandemic, some positive recent developments, and the history behind the NFL Draft.
One of the ideas being kicked around for this coming college football season is could everything just become regionalized to help limit the amount of travel that teams and players would have to deal with.
After the coronavirus shutdown the sports world, many team owners promised to pay stadium and arena workers for lost games. But how many have actually done it?
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly basketball segment and compares the drafts of the NBA and NFL. He talks about how the NFL is more about watching and scouting video while in the NBA a majority of the players are drafted based on their potential.
In this weeks sports legal segment, Marc and Richard Hale talk about the rise of baseball fans suing Major League Baseball over the cancellation of games due to the coronavirus shutting down the league. Then they talk about the lawsuit Oliver Luck has filed against Vince McMahon after the XFL filed for bankruptcy.
Night 1 of the first ever virtual NFL Draft is in the books! Marc and Scott give their thoughts on what they thought of it, and talk about how it was fun to watch something when no one knew what was going to happen. Like a normal sporting event.
With "The Last Dance" premiering this past weekend the basketball has turned its attention to Michael Jordan again. Kurt Badenhausen joins the show and talks about how MJ built a sports marketing empire.
Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Justin Herbert are expected to be the 3 quarterback names we hear in the first round of the NFL Draft. Marc runs through the journey of each signal-caller and how small decisions lead them to this moment.
With the baseball season on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, many cities are waiting for the season to begin but for one city that might never happen. Zach Dean joins the show and talks about if Daytona is about to lose its minor league baseball team?
Tonight is the NFL Draft and although it will be a little different from what we are familiar with, the art behind the draft still remains. Marc talks about how with smokescreens and things getting leaked, it's one of the bests part of the draft, not the guessing of where players are going to end up because no one really knows.
Orlando Magic legend joins the show to reflect on growing up and watching Michael Jordan and then playing against MJ and the Bulls in the 90s.
First it was Tom Brady heading down to Tampa Bay to join the Buccaneers but now he is bringing Rob Gronkowski along for the ride. Leger Douzable joins the show to talk about what we can expect from the Bucs this upcoming season plus he gives his thoughts on this weeks NFL Draft.
With the sports world on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic it has caused many to wonder when the college football season will start. Alan Gooch the founder of the Cure Bowl joins the show to talk about bowl games deal with the unknown of a college football season.
Whenever college football decides to start its upcoming season it will be the conferences that make that determination and not the NCAA. Marc talks about how the NCAA and Mark Emmert don't have the say when it comes halting conferences from starting play and that the leagues will look at the financials as a priority first.
You've seen the before many boxing and MMA fights but wait until you hear the wild and amazing story of the Buffer Brothers.
With the NFL Draft just days away, everyone is doing a mock drafts. Marc and Scott talk about some of their favorite things about mock draft season including those that project trades or decide to attempt to mock out the entire 7 rounds.
The NFL Draft is just days away, and Mike Hugenin joins the show to give a preview of the draft. He talks about how although the draft is expected to have many quarterbacks drafted in the first round he isn't sure that all of them will be worth it. Then he talks about how deep the wide receiver crop is, and how it could after a player like Gabriel Davis. He and Marc also talk about what college football could do if the season is postponed due to the coronavirus.
Yes the Major League Baseball season hasn't started as the sports world is halted due to the coronavirus, but could they also have a lockout looming? Marc talks about how there is a feud brewing between players and owners as the owners want the players to give up more salary if there are no fans in the stands when play resumes.
When you are thinking about checking out a new restaurant you might look through Yelp views, and although most of them are glowing a few negative reviews stick with you and lead you away from that establishment. Marc talks about how despite overwhelming evidence of a quarterbacks on the field talent, a low Wonderlic score somehow destroys opinions even though there isn't really a correlation between a score and talent.
After the 1998 NBA season the league went through a lockout where the salary cap became a bigger deal and restricted free agency became the norm.
Night 1 of the highly anticipated Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance" aired last night and our master of basketball knowledge Brendan Suhr joins the show to take us further into what we saw.
The NFL Draft is finally upon us! And Although this years festivities won't have an audience and players walking on water to greet Roger Goodell the show will still go on. Marc talks about how like every year the quarterbacks are the biggest talking point, even though for the most part drafting a quarterback is a crapshoot.
The story of Babe Ruth and his 1918 Red Sox team in the middle of a pandemic might be a sign of where we are today.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about the move of the top high school recruit to skip college for a G League opportunity. Then he and Marc discuss the legacy that Michael Jordan had on a generation of basketball fans plus he gives us his starting five of cartoon characters.
On our weekly sports legal segment we take a closer look at the XFL bankruptcy, and why it could lead to some troubles for Vince McMahon. Then what legal hurdles Dana White might have to jump through to get his next fight night off the ground. And what fans will need to do if they want refunds for concerts or events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As the NBA looks at all options to resume the season halted by the Coronavirus, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports joins The Bridge to talk about his idea of having the ESPN Wide World Of Sports at Disney to host the action.
Howard Balzer the longtime NFL analyst joins the show to talk about the first NFL Draft televised in 1980, how Mel Kiper came onto the scene, and the origin story of the famed Big Board.
Miki Sudo the world's #1 female competitive eater discusses the upcoming Quarantined Eating Challenge. She discusses what goes into the challenge and how it helps charity. Then she talks about how she got into the sport and addresses whether or not a pizza roll is a snack or a meal.
Orestes Destrade the Rays analyst looks at what MLB might look at when it returns and why Japan may show the path to do it. He talks about playing baseball in Japan and reminisces about the Florida Marlins opening day. Plus he gives his thoughts on MLB moving all the games to Arizona if that is what is needed to get a season started.
Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford joins The Bridge and talks with Mike and Marc about how has spent the quarantine time, the postponement of the NBA, and what the sport might look like if it is able to return.
Could the Magic make a big deal at draft time to shake up their roster, Josh Robbins joins the show and talks about that and more.
As so much of the sports world is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, questions have been raised about the upcoming college football season. While experts have said that sports can return sooner if stadiums are empty and the players have been quarantined, the financials for universities would not be good if there are no fans in the stadium. Marc brings up for this upcoming season it could take place in the spring so that we could get a full season with fans in the stands.
Paul Kennedy joins the show and takes a look back at when Bear Bryant retired and Ray Perkins took over at Alabama.
To many the Cannonball Run is a classic movie, but did you know that there is a real Cannonball Run that happens? John Branch of the New York Times talks how the "Cannonball Run" record falls amid controversy over the NY-LA ride.
Another year and another spring football league falls as the XFL announced bankruptcy. While reasoning behind it is a little different than the AAF, it still caught many by surprise. Eben Novy-Williams joins the show to talk about why the decision was made and why it might have ties to money issues within the WWE.
Adam Stern covers NASCAR and motorsports for Sports Business Journal and joins The Bridge to talk about how NASCAR handles the suspension of Kyle Larson. He discusses why he thinks Larson will be fired sooner rather than later and why the sport will have to try and deal with the ramifications from a sponsor exodus. Plus he discusses what the NASCAR plan to return to racing could be.
ESPN football analyst Rene Ingoglia on life during the virus for a police detective and what college football might look like when it comes back.
We are just under 2 weeks away from the NFL Draft and although this draft will be a little different in that it will be virtual, Marc talks about how the draft process is mostly luck. He points out that in the case of Josh Rosen getting selected early for the Cardinals and then dealt to the Dolphins a year later, for teams making these selections everything is luck and hoping it works out for all parties involved.
Former UCF QB and Cocoa High School coach Ryan Schneider joins the show and remembers the Alabama win 20 years ago. He discusses the difficulties in trying to stay connected with his players throughout the shutdown of the spring sports.
The QB guru Darin Slack joins the show and talks about the debate between Tua and Joe Burrow. Who is the better NFL ready QB?
With all of the sports world shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic there are some people speaking openly about hoping sports returns in near future. Marc talks about how it is okay to be positive about sports returning and don't understand why so many want to attack people for being positive.
On his weekly basketball segment Mike O'Donnell talks about the best techniques to winning at HORSE and who he thinks will win in the upcoming tournament. Then he breaks down the basketball skills of Michael Scott's team in the "Office" and boy was that interesting.
On this weeks sports legal segment, what if a MLB player refuses to play in the Arizona only plan? Are the players legally required to participate and if they don't then will they lose their spot on the team?
Just two games into the 2020 season Major League Soccer like the rest of the sports world came to a screeching halt, Paul Tenorio joins the show and talks about what the league might look like when it returns. He and Marc talks about why MLS could benefit on the transfer market when the sport returns and why so many owners in the league can withstand the financial burden happening right now. Plus they talk about how teams will need to be flexible with roster depth while dealing with a condensed schedule.
Greg Warmoth lead news anchor of WFTV joins the show to talk about what life is like inside the newsroom when there is one major story.
With so much of the country still under stay at home orders, one of the things affected has been the youth sports. What's the impact of a potential lost youth baseball and softball season.
A show favorite makes his grand return, Adrian Heath joins The Bridge to talk about what Major League Soccer might look like when it returns. He talks about how teams will need roster flexibility to try and fit every game into the calendar. Then he talks how he saved Stoke City from relegation 40 years ago and the stash of wine he has while social distancing.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletics and takes a look back at when the Magic made the decision to rebuild after the 2012 season.
Yesterday was the day the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their new uniforms, and for Marc and Scott the reaction was mixed. While Marc doesn't really have an opinion Scott did not like them. This leads them to wonder if new uniforms are ever universally praised at the start.
Over the last 24 hours the name Mike Gundy has been trending, and it has to do with how he believes that college football will be ready once the season rolls around. Marc talks about how when it comes to medical advice during a pandemic maybe trust the opinion of a medical professional and not a football coach.
Mike Aresco the AAC commissioner discusses efforts to play a college football season in 2020 or the spring of 2021.
"The Wax Pack" is the journey of tracking down all players from a 1986 pack of baseball cards, the author Brad Balukjian joins the show to discuss what the process on the journey.
Orlando Magic broadcaster and former NBA player Jeff Turner joins the show to take a look back at the 84' US Olympic basketball team and trials that saw future Hall of Famers get cut by Bobby Knight. He reflects on what the practices were like and where many of the players were when draft night came around.
Over the last 36 we've seen reports that various sports leagues are looking for cities to put their teams and players in a "bubble" so that they can resume play amid the coronavirus pandemic. Marc talks about how when these sports comeback they will look different and the changes will be their to stay, like in baseball with robot umpires, limited mound visits, and 7-inning doubleheaders.
Earlier today The Masters announced that the tournament would take place in November, and Marc talks about how in an ideal world with all sports returning the sports calendar could be crazy and fans would love every second of it.
Joe Zagacki the voice of Hurricanes joins the show and takes a look back at the hiring of Jimmy Johnson at the U and what a lost season would mean for the Canes.
This past weekend the Basketball Hall Of Fame announced their newest group of inductees: Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan are just a few names. Marc talks about the interesting journey to the NBA for KG and how he had an impact immediately in Minnesota after going straight into the pros from high school.
With the country under stay at home orders during the coronavirus, Joey Grant the former UCF Knight offers a virtual combine to football players to train leading up to the NFL Draft.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly basketball segment and talks about the idea of putting the NBA in a bubble within one city and resuming the season. Then he talks about the basketball talent of the characters from White Men Can't Jump.
WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair joins The Bridge to preview this weekends WrestleMania. She talks about what it means for WrestleMania to provide sports fans something to watch while so many other sports are on hold due to the coronavirus. She discusses what it means for her to compete for the nXt Championship at the Performance Center in Orlando. Plus she talks about carrying on the Flair legacy while also forging her own.
Dave Mason the sportsbook manager of Bet Online explains a business getting creative when there's no games being played.
Alexander Kuqali the Orlando Solar Bear player joins the show to talk about what's being done to help the many players in the ECHL during the shutdown.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about if Orlando could be a city to host NBA games if the league looked at 1-2 cities to send teams. Plus he discusses what the Magic front office and coaching staff did to make sure that their players had enough workout equipment to stay in shape during the leagues shutdown.
We've had a lot of Tom Brady news over the last few weeks, first he signs with the Buccaneers and then he got his no. 12 from Chris Godwin but now we know where he will be living. A house owned by Derek Jeter. This leads Marc to wonder how this deal went down, is Brady going to be paying rent every month or is this being done for free? Marc has so many questions.
Dr. Luis Allen of AdventHealth joins the show and gives tips on how people can take care of their mental health while practicing social distancing. He talks about how maintaining a regular sleep schedule and avoiding binging the news can help ones mental well-being.
This would be the second week of the Major League Baseball season but due to the coronavirus we are still waiting for Opening Day. Sal Butera, the MLB executive joins the show and talks about what may lie ahead of the season.
Can you do 2,400 pushups in 12 hours? Matthew Freedman joins the show to talk about the story of the challenge and why people are betting on the outcome.
Amid reports reports that the Miami Dolphins are interested in trading up to draft Joe Burrow, Marc talks about the weird carousel that could happen when it comes to Burrow and Tua and then where might Justin Herbert and Jordan Love end up.
UCF Baseball coach Greg Lovelady joins the show to talk about the sudden end of the college baseball season, how he first got started being a catcher, and his earliest memories of being a wrestling fan.
KeShun Freeman started his professional career in the NFL and then ended up playing in the Alliance Of American Football and then that league folded, then for the second straight year, sees his league shut down after joining the XFL. He talks about what the atmosphere was like playing in the XFL and talks about the work he is doing off the field.
One of the ideas that the NBA has tossed around when it comes to saving the season is having multiple teams play in one city, and Marc talks about how Orlando could be one of those cities as the league looks to get creative when it comes to playing as many games as possible.
Ben Cohen the sports reporter for the Wall Street Journal joins the show to talk about the story of a small tough point guard named Tony Fauci and Ben talks about his new book "The Hot Hand"
One aspect of the coronavirus outbreak that could complicate things for the NBA is that different cities are being impacted at different times. Marc talks about how the NBA may have to consider picking two different cities in which to hold games, practices and all other activities related to the season.
The Rocky series has spanned 5 sequels and a number of spin-offs but was Rocky Balboa the best fighter in the series? Marc and Scott dicuss that if it weren't for the writing and based solely on talent Apollo Creed was the best.
Even though the NCAA Tournament was cancelled, a player of the year was announced: Obi Toppin of Dayton. Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about how he believes Obi will be a better pro than Zion Williamson. Then he and Marc breakdown the basketball ability of Jerry, Kramer, George, and Jimmy from Seinfeld.
On a weekly sports legal segment Richard Hale talks about Lamar Jackson going after Amazon and wanting a piece of the money the retail giant makes from selling his merchandise.
Yaron Weitzman the NBA writer shares stories from his new book "Tanking to the Top" including Markelle Fultz struggles in Philly.
Michael Pina joins the show and talks about how NBA players may see their checks stop, but some retired players have a greater concern in the wake of the Coronavirus.
Josh Gerben the trademark attorney shares what Tom Brady has already planned for life as a Buccaneer.
With the sports world on pause right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, when the sports world returns they will need to adapt to get in as many games. Marc talks about how in the short term sports will change but it will be for the greater good and not a long term shift.
Buddy Collings covers high school sports for the Orlando Sentinel and joins the show to talk about what lies ahead for high school sports and could players who lost a spring season get an extra year of eligibility.
Dennis Neumann the radio voice of the Orlando Magic joins the show to give his thoughts on the Magic season so far as the NBA is on pause due to the coronavirus.
Dr Omayra Mansfield the Chief of Staff of AdventHealth joins the show to give listeners tips to stay health while social distancing and things to know about preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
With the sports world on pause because of the coronavirus, Major League Baseball has to decide how many games it can play this season. Marc talks about some ideas MLB can use to help play as many games as possible including playing playoff games in warm weather cities.
Henry Bushnell of Yahoo Sports joins the show to talk about the postponement of the Olympics and what lies ahead.
The NFL Draft will continue just in a very different format that will take it back to its first few years as a television program. Marc and Scott run through some of the prop bets for this years NFL Draft.
In a special interview on the one year anniversary of the UCF vs Duke game in the NCAA Tournament Tacko Fall, BJ Taylor, and Aubrey Dawkins join the show to reminisce about the game.
Jeff Eisenband covers eSports for Yahoo and joins the show to talk about NASCAR rolling out iRacing and fans followed VR racing on TV.
Brandon Helwig joins the show and talks about the impact of a spring and potentially summer of no football, recruiting and loss of revenue for UCF and all college sports. Plus Marc shares and idea of how college football can have an entire season in the event it gets postponed.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk the latest on the NBA and could players see their last paycheck for a while.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and gives some ideas on how the NBA can play as many games as possible once the league resumes. Then he talks about the future of college basketball and how a rookie class in the NBA may not be counted on in their rookie season.
With everyone practicing social distancing to prevent community spread it has led to people having to adjust their workout routines. Marc and Scott talk about how they've adjusted their workouts and talk about other ways people can stay active.
Daniel Roberts of Yahoo Finance joins the show and talks about how the sports business world has never seen anything like what coronavirus has brought with an unknown future.
Right now with NBA and the NCAA Tournament not playing sports fans are craving some competition to watch. If you do some looking on YouTube you can find something to watch, like Marble Racing.
Jon Muger the founder and CEO of The Basketball Tournament joins the show and gives an update on when he hopes TBT will take the court and discusses the NBA utilizing the Elam Ending in the the All-Star Game.
Our master of basketball knowledge Brendan Suhr joins the show and talks about what the NBA may look like when the games and league return.
The final details about the Tom Brady arrival in Tampa Bay are finally getting figured out with the quarterback taking his physical in New York. Marc and Scott talk about how the limitations when it comes to medical physicians could have a ripple effect on free agency and potentially the NFL Draft.
Brian Fritz joins the show and talks about the decision made by WWE to move WrestleMania into the studio without fans and how UFC is dealing with the many cancellations.
Gary Myers joins the show and talks about how the AFC East changes with the departure of Tom Brady to the Buccaneers. Then he and Marc discuss if the Patriots have a plan to replace Brady and if Jarrett Stidham could be the guy in New England.
Premier League players wonder if a season can be saved and how Liverpool may lose one of the greatest years in league history.
Nathaniel Grow joins the show and answers the question on if MLB players could not get paid until the season starts?
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about how the Magic will handle the unknown wait fo the NBA season and if the NBA returns in the summer could Jonathan Issac play?
Florida moves one step closer to allowing college athletes to profit off their names, and Steve Berkowitz joins the show to give the details and how this might work. Plus he and Marc discuss the cash revenue that the NCAA has saved up in the event something would disrupt the NCAA Tournament.
Robert Silverman joins the show and talks about how did the Utah Jazz got tested for the coronavirus so fast.
John Feinstein joins the show and talks about the loss of the NCAA Tournament and as well as his new "The Back Roads to March"
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, NBA owners and executives are bracing for the possibility of June as a scenario for the league's return. Marc talks about how this shift in the NBA schedule could lead to league altering the calendar going forward and shifting the start of the season back until December.
In the late hours over the weekend the NFL owners and the NFLPA came to an agreement that will keep football going strong for the next decade. But as Marc talks about this isn't exactly a good deal for the players and was surprised that so many of them decided to not even participate in the voting process.
Jason Seigel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission joins the show to talk about when our largest sporting events are cancelled.
Bill Sutton the sports marketing consultant on how the sports world deals with something they've never seen before.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. He and Marc discusses what the hypothetically could've been done to save the tournament and if the NCAA should try to change the 5th year rule.
Austin Lyon of Spectrum Sports joins the show and discusses how high school sports is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
While doing an interview with The Athletic, Barry Bonds spoke about how believes Major League Baseball has given him a "death sentence."
Nebraska has announced plans to start a program for its student athletes to help them when it comes to using their name, image, and likeness. Marc talks about how schools like Nebraska where they are the biggest sports draw in the state can be very beneficial to them and it was smart to get ahead of all the other programs around the country.
Kyle Turley the former NFL player joins the show and talks about how he helped change the NFL policy on marijuana.
Jesse Foreman the NFL agent explains why the CBA may be good for most players...who don't make a lot of money. Plus he and Marc discussed the proposed talks about a 17-game season and if the NFL might walk away from the negotiation table.
Andy Lehren the NBC News investigative reporter shares the details of the NBC News investigation into student athletic fees in college sports and what those fees pay for...like unpurchased game tickets.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about the latest with the team. He and Marc discuss what the wins on the roadtrip meant and gives an injury update on some of the guys. Plus Josh talks about the decision to ban the media from speaking with players in the locker room.
As more and more cases of the coronavirus spreads sports leagues across the country have decided to limit access to players in the locker rooms. Marc talks about how everyone needs to use common sense when it comes to their decisions about attending sporting events.
While much of the discussion involving the NFL CBA negotiations has revolved around a 17-game season, there is growing talk of the owners looking to do an 18-game season instead. Marc talks about how the amount of money involved with 18-games is why it will happen sooner rather than later.
Amid the growing concern about the coronavirus sports leagues all across the country are wondering what to do. Soccer matches in Italy are being played without fans and now the attention has turned to the NBA and what they might do. Marc talks about what a move by this league would mean to the other sports in the United States.
This weekend the Magic got wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets, Marc talks about with how volatile the Eastern Conference has been the Magic need to get as many of these wins as they can as they prepare for the playoffs.
Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins the show and talks about how Tacko Fall has quickly become a fan favorite...everywhere. He and Marc also discuss how Tacko has dealt with becoming a human victory cigar and if something like that could be detrimental to his career.
Now that ESPN has struck out on getting Tony Romo for Monday Night Football they are working a new plan to bring in Peyton Manning. Along with Manning they are rumored to trying to swing a deal to acquire Al Michaels from NBC. Yes he could be traded twice.
During our weekly sports legal segment Richard Hale and Marc talk about the latest with the Parlay Patz story after his social media threats were discovered. Then they discuss the story of a guy who takes revenge on golf course that has been pelting his house with golf balls.
The Los Angeles Angels fired longtime visiting clubhouse manager after an internal investigation confirmed that he was providing ball-doctoring substances to opposing pitchers, and this Marc to wonder how MLB is allowing a form of cheating like this but when it comes to what the Astros did that breaks the rules.
Evan Weston of the Orlando City SC broadcast team joins the show and breaks down Orlando City's opening match and Saturday's fixture in Colorado. He talks about what could be a strength for the team this season and gives an update on Dom Dwyer.
During the Orlando Magic high scoring loss to Miami last night, the Heat hit a franchise-record 22 3-pointers. Duncan Robinson scored 27 points, all of them coming from beyond the arc and Marc talks about how the Heat have compiled a roster that is full of players that were either undrafted or found after the lottery.
All of UCF Twitter and college football fans across the country was abuzz when footage of McKenzie Milton throwing the football was posted. Marc gives an update on the continued progress of Milton, and what realistic expectations might be for his future. Then Marc talks about the latest with the RoofClaim.com story and how political bias got involved.
David Purdum of ESPN Chalk joins the show with the chilling story of "Parlay" Patz and his gambling threats.
Last night the television world turned to watching daredevil Nik Wallenda as he tightrope walked over a volcano in Nicaragua. It was touted as a death-defying feat but one piece of the story was never mentioned, the safety harness!
Justin Kubatko dives inside the numbers of the NBA's MVP race between LeBron and Giannis. Plus he and Marc discuss the historic rookie season that we are seeing from Zion Williamson.
Tonight Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk across an active volcano in Nicaragua. Marc and Scott wonder why we have such a fascination with these kinds of daredevil feats, is it the morbid curiosity that something could go wrong?
He wanted to vent about the Astros so he started a twitter account and found over 150,000 followers in two weeks.
Could a state house bill impact the future of spring training in Florida and possibly have a pro team move. Plus was there a chance that the Buccaneers could have played games in London before the Jaguars stepped in front?
A lot of times sports rivalries happen because of the proximity of the two teams, for the Magic and Heat does that help? With these franchises squaring off tonight Marc rules through some quotes from the players involved on if this a rivalry matchup
Alexandra Steigrad of the New York Post joins the show and answers the question, is UFC running out of money?
Mike Huguenin joins the show with some post combine notes and gives a preview of Spring Practice across the country. Plus he and Marc discuss the coaches salaries getting out of control and the proposed changes to the transfer rule.
Since dodgeball has been the topic of the day on the show, Marc and Scott wonder which Magic players would be the best at playing dodgeball.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and talks about the latest news with the team. He and Marc discuss why the Magic aren't getting more out of Mo Bamba and if his development has become stagnant with the resigning of Nik Vucevic.
After the Magic suffered a brutal loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Marc runs through the 2014 NBA Draft. After seeing how things played out with the Magic getting Aaron Gordon, minus Joel Embiid there wasn't really much missed talent in that draft for Orlando to go after.
After spending sometime on the internet Marc discovered a new sport, archery dodgeball. This leads him to talk about how dodgeball is an institution that every kid needs to experience and encourages every to go out and buy a dodgeball.
On today's episode of The Beat Of Sports:
- Marc reviews Joker
- Tales from Marcs travels
- Cam Mellor breaks down the NFL Combine
- Future for Tom Brady
- Recapping MLS Weekend
- The News
- The Hot Seat
- Andrew Bucholtz on how Tony Romo got $17 million from CBS
- Zion is must-watch
Sunday night saw Zion Williamson square off against LeBron James, and the game did not disappoint. Marc talks about how in just 15 games Zion is already must watch television and that the sport needs more of that as they deal with declining ratings.
The biggest sports media story from over the weekend was that Tony Romo has signed a new deal with CBS that will pay him $17 million per year. Andrew Bucholtz from Awful Announcing joins the show to discuss how this deal happened and what the next step is for ESPN as they look to figure out their Monday Night Football booth.
Who helped themselves the most at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend? Cam Mellow joins the show to break down all news from Indianapolis and talks about the biggest stories.
It seems like everyone in NFL media has come to the conclusion that Tom Brady will be playing for a team other than the Patriots next season. Mike Tuck runs through the quarterbacks that could replace Brady in New England.
So many seem to be looking for reasons why Giannis will leave Milwaukee, and sadly, they're missing a great story and presenting a poor argument as to why he should leave.
The NFL Combine showcased QB Jordan Love last night and speculation is running wild on how high he'll go. Love led the NCAA in interceptions last year but Mike Tuck explains you why that isn't as damning as it sounds.
Bruce Arians with some truth-telling on Jameis Winston and why his "historic" season stands out, and not in a good way.
Daniel Riley has the story on Brooks Koepka in the latest edition of GQ including the fact Koepka has never had a hot drink in his life.
Steve Hogan of Florida Citrus Sports hops on to talk about how you get your own commemorative brick at Camping World Stadium and does a 17th NFL game mean a potential regular season game in Orlando.
Josh Robbins of the Athletic on the Magic's win streak and the if Jonathan Isaac has any chance of coming back. Plus he and Scott discuss the tear that Aaron Gordon has been on in the month of February.
Dan Kaplan of Sports Business Journal has the latest on the CBA talks in the NFL. He and Scott discuss the number of named players who have openly talked about being against the owners offer. Plus once the players approve, what might the timeline be for a new TV deal?
Luke Hetrick joins the show with Austin Lyon and they discuss the latest news in college basketball. They talk about who the favorites are and recap the game between Seminoles and Cardinals on Monday night.
The 25th season for MLS kicks off this weekend and in town we've got Orlando City SC taking on Real Salt Lake. Evan Weston of the Orlando City broadcast team joins the show to preview the season. He and Austin talk about what the expectations should be under new coach Oscar Pareja and why Pedro Gallese can be a match winning goalkeeper in the league.
After a come from behind victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, the Magic continue the quest for the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. Philip Rossman-Reich joins Austin Lyon and talks about what the Magic need to repeat last years playoff run and if they can potentially win a playoff series.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians was asked about Jameis Winston and if the believes Winston is the right guy to lead the team. Marc talks about how for the Bucs it comes down to what are you realistic about when it comes to expectations and what options might be available.
As MLS is set to begin its 25th season, why can't teams make money? Rey Mashayekhi of Fortune Magazine joins the show and talks about this and discusses if future television rights deals will help the situation.
Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa have leverage, so why don’t they use it? If they don't want to play for franchises like the Bengals or the Lions then they need to pull and Eli Manning and not let that happen.
Steve Politti joins the show and talks about why Greg Schiano has regrets about taking the Buccaneers job, and how the return to Rutgers became possible after the fiasco with the Tennessee opening.
The NFL Scouting Combine is underway and while players are getting measured and interviewed there has been discussion about some players and their durability. Marc talks about how for some players it would be more beneficial for their pro career if they weren't "run into the ground" during their time in college.
Last night the Orlando Magic clawed back from a 19 point deficit to defeat the Brooklyn Nets. Marc talks about the comments Stan Van Gundy made this morning about how the Magic must prioritize finding offense if they want to get out constantly fighting for the 7th or 8th seed.
Sheilla Dingus joins the show and explains why the NFLPA needs to say no to owners CBA offer.
Gordy Megroz of Outside Magazine joins the show and has the story of why so many people cheat running marathons.
Spring training baseball has begun and this weekend Mike Fiers the pitcher who initially tipped off the media to the Astros sign-stealing scandal got a warm reception when he took to the mound. Marc talks about how the culture of cheating in baseball has become normalized and wonders how many teams will continue cheating while the microscope will be on them.
The biggest story from the sports weekend was the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight, and it overtook all of sports Twitter on Saturday night. Marc talks about how although it is a niche sport, fights like this prove that boxing is still more popular than UFC and calling the sport dead is too premature.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about the latest hoops news like whether or not we are watching the end for North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. Then he and Marc discuss if San Diego State has enough of a resumé to get a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus they debate if Trae Young will ever be an adequate defensive player in the NBA.
Chris Peters from ESPN takes a statistical look back at how impressive the USA's upset of the Soviets in the Miracle on Ice was.
Austin Lyon from Spectrum Sports joins the show and discusses the removal of a local baseball coach for a profane celebratory speech.
Although so many MLB players have talked about how commissioner Rob Manfred needs to do more when it comes to penalizing the Houston Astros, Richard Hale talks about how Manfred did the best he could with the situation especially with the legal handcuffs he was dealing with.
The newest iteration of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement has been approved by the owners and is now up to the players to approve. Marc talks about how although it would be a smart deal for some player it isn't for all players. Marc also talks about how he thinks the deal will still get done just not as quickly as many NFL insiders are expecting.
This weekend will be the 40th of the Miracle On Ice, and Marc talks about what the country was like in 1980 and how when a national team has great success it has the power to unite a country.
On today's episode of The Beat Of Sports:
- Marc Daniels returns fresh off the UCF win over Cincinnati
- Firing a high school coach for bad language
- Kalyn Kahler the SI Football writer on NFL going primetime with the combine
- Joshua Robbins spoke with Darrel Armstrong, who enters Magic Hall of Fame
- NFL makes changes to the playoffs
- The News
- Movie Wednesday on a Thursday
- Dave Sheinen on how the Nationals knew about the Astros cheating ways before the World Series
- Should the NFLPA look into the best interests of players
Jordan Reed the tight end for the Washington Redskins has just exited the concussion protocol after suffering his 7th concussion since joining the NFL. Marc wonders if at some point the NFLPA should look into the best interests of players like Reed and tell them when it is time to hang up the cleats before it gets worse.
Dave Sheinen joins the show and talks about how the Nationals knew about the Astros cheating ways before the World Series and that there was no shortage of teams that wanted to help them defeat Houston.
When the new collective bargaining agreement is finalized it is expected to change the NFL's playoff structure as well as expand the regular season. Marc talks about how after all the discussion about players safety and the refusal for a 17-game schedule it looks like the players are caving after finding out how much more money it would mean for them.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk give his thoughts on Aaron Gordon at the Dunk Contest. He and Marc discuss why it is so vital for the Magic to finish 7th in the east if they want to have any chance of advancing in postseason. Plus he talks about his interview with Darrell Armstrong as Darrell prepares to enter the Magic Hall of Fame.
The official start of the NFL offseason begins next week with the Scouting Combine and this year the event is going primetime and has been altered to be more appealing for the television audience. Kalyn Kahler the SI Football writer joins the show to talk about the changes being made to the combine and what the future of the event might be.
What does the Drew Brees return to the Saints mean? Well, several things, including the inevitable domino effect it will have on the 2020 QB derby.
The college football season is still a few months away but now we have the UCF football schedule! Marc joins the show from Cincinnati to talk about the schedule and some of the marquee matchups for fans that could be appealing rankings.
One of the most radical changes to the NBA All-Star Game was the implementation of the Elam Ending, and this move was well received by fans but Mike Tuck talks about the reasons why he doesn't think this is something the league should look at bringing to regular season games.
The 2020 NB All-Star weekend was entertaining, different, and perhaps historical. Mike Tuck talks with Steve Kyler about how what we saw may influence the NBA moving forward.
Why all the signs are there to see the NFL Draft growing a debate for #1 overall. Mike Tuck talks about how there could be a chance that Joe Burrow pulls an Eli Manning and refuses to play for the Cincinnati Bengals and would that open up the door for Tua to go first overall?
The sign stealing scandal for the Houston Astros still hasn't quieted down and more and more players are talking about punishment that needs to be leveled against Astros players, but is there anything the team can do to save their image?
There have been no shortage of Major League players that have been outspoken critics of what the Houston Astros and their players did to baseball over the last few seasons. Marc talks how this is a stain that all Astros players will have to live with and unfortunately will have to deal with the ramifications from their actions.
The San Francisco Giants said Monday that they won't invite Aubrey Huff to a reunion of the 2010 World Series-winning team this summer because of comments Huff has made on social media. Marc talks about this situation from both sides while he can understand why the Giants decided to make this move he sees why Huff also has the grounds to be upset.
What was a thrilling finish to the Daytona 500 turned scary as the sports world waiting to hear the status of driver Ryan Newman after he was in a terrifying crash on the final lap. Marc talks about how at the end of the day this is what NASCAR is, the driver and the fans understand that and the sport will evaluate from this and work to make the sport as safe as possible.
Adam Silver explained that the NBA stands to lose $400 million in revenue due to a fractured relationship with China. Marc talks about how Silver is trying to repair the relationship with China and how money affects why it is happening.
Tom Brady is a free agent this year and could end up leaving the Patriots. Marc talks about how Brady would want to control the narrative of the story, just like the Patriots would want to do the same and that is looking like the good guys in the separation.
Marc talks about comments made by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and how they are doing more harm than good for the Astros and Major League Baseball.
There was a major controversy over all-star weekend in the slam dunk contest when Derrick Jones Jr. was named the winner over Aaron Gordon. Marc explains the real reason why fans should be upset over the dunk contest scoring.
Jeff Schultz the longtime Atlanta based columnist on whether it's time for the Atlanta Braves to end the chomp.
Mark Wise the ESPN College Basketball analyst joins the show to discuss Billy Donovan's legacy at Florida as he is about to be honored at the school and getting the court named after him.
The fallout from the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal continues as we now have a former MLB pitcher suing because he believes getting shelled by the Astros ruined his career. Richard Hale joins the show for our weekly sports legal segment to talk about if he has a case. Plus he and Marc discuss Myles Garrett continuing to say he was a provoked by a racial comment Mason Rudolph said to him and if Rudolph has any legal recourse.
You want prop bets for the NFL Combine? You got them! Marc and Scott run through the prop bets for the NFL Combine as well as bets for NBA All-Star Weekend including the All-Star Celebrity Game.
Yesterday was a disaster for the Houston Astros. They held a press conference to talk about the sign stealing scandal but didn't really apologize for anything which cause more anger for everyone else in baseball. Marc talks about how the best thing they could have done was voluntarily vacated their World Series title, because in American sports there is no precedent for this time of punishment.
From The Athletic, Robert Litan joins the show and discusses the sports science approach that has helped Pascal Siakam become one of the best players in the NBA.
Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show and the crazy world of paying college football coaches and how they can leave whenever they want.
So the Houston Astros kicked off Spring Training today with a press conference to discuss the sign stealing scandal. Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve spoke to the media and that lasted about 90 seconds and apologized for nothing, owner Jim Crane didn't help the situation and Marc talks about how the press conference was a disaster and Major League Baseball isn't helping at all.
Bill Sutton the sports marketing leader explains if the XFL will work and if the NBA TV ratings decline is a big deal. Plus he believes that Orlando could be a lock for an XFL franchise in year 2.
Former player and MLB Network's Bill Ripken discusses his new book"State of Play" and he dives into the debate if analytics really works in baseball.
With state laws looming, NCAA President Mark Emmert asks Congress to step in and put restrictions on athlete compensation. Ben Nuckols of the Associated Press joins the show to talk about why the NCAA has turned to Congress to help them when it comes to name, image and likeness.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for Athletic and talks with Marc about what James Ennis III can bring to team and when might the injured return. They talk about why shooting has been so hard for the Magic to find. Plus they discuss what is the best lineup for Mo Bamba to develop and what exactly the Magic need from Nik Vucevic.
The Forbes rankings for NBA franchise valuations is out and Marc talks about where the Orlando Magic rank and discusses where they could be in the next few years as Orlando moves up the television market size rankings.
Every college football offseason we see two things, players entering the transfer portal and coaches interviewing with other schools to get an extension. Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente did this when Baylor had an opening and then said that any player entering the transfer portal wouldn't be allowed back, which led Marc to talk about how hypocritical coaches are in these situations and that at the end of the day there is no loyalty.
Sports evolves, everything evolves. News broke this week that Major League Baseball was exploring making radical changes to the playoff structure and allowing more teams to qualify. Marc talks about some players (Trevor Bauer) are outraged by this change but this is what sports need to do to grow.
Marc talks about how this day 30 years ago was one of the greatest days in sports that featured the Tyson-Douglas fight and the NBA All-Star Game with the greatest collection of players ever.
Today is the day that politicians are getting the chance to speak for NCAA president Mark Emmert and several conference commissioners about name, image, and likeness for student athletes. But Marc brings up how they are completely botching this moment by not understand the situation at all.
As ESPN/ABC look to increase their partnership with the NFL one of the newest ideas would be to flex games for Monday Night Football during the second half of the season. Marc talks about the inconvenience factor this would be for the fans but when it comes to the television partners it all for getting more attention as they look to secure a Super Bowl.
They say that competition is good and will bring out the best in everyone but what would happen if a competing golf tour was formed. Well thanks to some big dollar investors golfers could have choice between the PGA Tour and the Premier Golf League.
In a matchup of two top teams in the ACC as Duke took on FSU at Cameron Indoor but the biggest story was a controversial call that went in the Bluedevils favor. Marc talks about how a fight over a loose ball should have resulted in free throws for FSU but at the end of the day the refs got intimidated by the crowd and swallowed the whistle.
The run to the playoffs for the Orlando Magic is starting to get more and more challenging as the team has fallen to the 8th seed in the east. Marc talks about at their current win pace they would be tying a record for the fewest wins by a team that qualified for the playoffs.
The newest spring football league has finally kicked and now we know what it looks like. Marc gives his thoughts on the XFL and talks about the innovative things he saw that he likes and wonders what ideas the NFL might try to incorporate.
John Feinstein the author of "Season on the Brink" shares his thoughts on Bob Knight's return to Indiana. He and Marc talk about why Knight picked this weekend to make his return appearance and how the end of Knights career should have gone.
Jared Diamond the Wall Street Journal National Baseball writer broke the latest story on how the Astros cheated. He and Marc discuss the details behind the computer program that started it all and how it got out of control. Plus they talk about the AJ Hinch interview and if he deserves more of the blame.
During a MLB Network exclusive interview former Astros manager AJ Hinch opened up about the sign-stealing scandal that has cost multiple people their jobs. Marc talks about how he doesn't understand why Hinch can seem in denial about the situation when there is so much information saying how connected he was.
Sean Deveney breaks down the NBA trades and his story on Tacko Fall. He and Scott discuss who improved the most and why the Orlando Magic could be a perfect landing spot for Isiah Thomas. Plus Sean talks about his conversations with Tacko Fall and what his career be and how the league sees the benefit of Tacko as a ambassador, especially with NBA Africa being so important to the league.
For our sports legal segment Richard Hale on fans who sued because a star player did not play in a game they bought tickets for. He and Scott talk about if this could happen in the United States, plus they discuss the latest with Bachelor contestants that won't receive money from DraftKings.
Jason Seigel of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission on the bidding process for NCAA Championships. Thursday they held a press conference to announce they bid for 68 different NCAA Championships in 11 different sports, he and Scot talk about what goes into the bidding process and what the next step is. Plus Jason talks about when we could get another NCAA Basketball regional.
Ian Thomas of Front Office Sports has the story on MLS and a new CBA with the players. He and Scott discuss what the biggest issues in the deal are including increased minimum salary and new rules for free agency. Plus he talks about how it helps the league look more appealing to international players.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks with Scott to break down the NBA trade deadline and who improved the most. Miami gets Andre Iguodola sends out Justise Winslow and get rid of the Dion Waiters deal are they a contender to win the east? Golden St gets Andrew Wiggins and sends D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota, does Wiggins work with a healthy Warriors? In college hoops are the Florida Gators in or out when it comes to the NCAA Tournament.
What do the trades mean for the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat? What should the Orlando Magic do? What to expect on NBA Trade Deadline day?
The SEC once again dominated National Signing Day. Brent Beaird joins the show and discusses the race for #1, how well the Gators did, and how even the "bad" team in the league killed it.
This weekend the XFL will kick off for the second time, but what makes this version more likely to succeed. Ben Kercheval of CBS Sports joins the show and why this version will be more successful than the original and last years Alliance of American Football.
The San Francisco 49ers went from picking second in the NFL Draft to playing in the Super Bowl. Now things didn't go well but they are in a perfect position to be back there next year, but who could be the next version of the 49ers?
News broke on Tuesday about the Jacksonville Jaguars announcing that they'll be playing more games in London, this time in consecutive weeks. Matt Hayes a resident of Jacksonville joins the show and talks about why the Jags are moving two home games to London and what the fan reaction has been. He and Marc discuss whether or not team owner Shad Kahn is the in it for the long haul in Jacksonville.
Who is Obi Toppin and why might he be the first overall pick in this years NBA Draft? Brian Bennett of The Athletic joins the show and talks about why Obi Toppin might be the best player in college basketball.
Yesterday in what one of the most surprising stories Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio announced that he is stepping down from the team. Marc tries to understand why Dantonio decided to make this move now and if he totally buys the reasoning the statement gave.
It is a sad day for Red Sox Nation as they team is shipping former MVP Mookie Betts to Los Angeles in what is basically a salary move. Marc talks about why fans get so upset when teams have to make moves for purely financial reasons.
With the NBA trade deadline 24+ hours away, will the Magic make a move? Josh Robbins covers the Magic for The Athletic and talks about what they might do. He and Marc discuss if the Magic missed out on acquiring Malik Beasley, are they afraid to trade away Aaron Gordon, and the continued rehab for Chuma Okeke.
An interesting story that merges both politics and sports has been the saga of UCF and FAU trying to do naming rights deal with RoofClaim.com. Marc gives some information on this story and hopefully explains it further.
In a move that probably won't surprise anyone the Jacksonville Jaguars will now be playing 2 games in London, on back to back weeks. This is the first time this has ever happened. This leads Marc and Scott to wonder how much longer Shad Kahn will keep the Jaguars in Jacksonville and if they'll be in London long-term.
A full season of safe and profitable alcohol sales at many SEC schools has eased the concerns over the added risk and it has lead to increased optimism about more revenue. Emily Caron of Front Office Sports joins the show and talks about if it has been worth the risk of the millions it has brought in.
This month the NASCAR season kicks off with the Daytona 500, just a few years ago they'd get 20 million viewers but now they'll be lucky to get 9 million. Marc wonders where the NASCAR viewer went and what can be done to fix the sports that seen steep viewership declines over the last few years.
In the Nike trial against claims made by attorney Michael Avenatti an interesting thing was said by the shoe company that got no attention. They didn't deny paying players. Yep, and Marc points out that we've reached the point that we as sports fans understand this is how it works and don't care anymore.
The NBA trade deadline is 2 days away so what might the Magic do? Marc talks about how any deal the team does would a risk and it needs to be weighed if it helps this season or for the future. Then he runs through some of the names that the Magic could try to trade for and if Aaron Gordon is the best trade asset that Orlando has.
This weekend the XFL will be kicking off (for the second time) but are they already doomed? Marc runs through some of the financial problems that Vince McMahon and the league is facing including the projections that they'll lose $375 million over 3 years. He talks about how the WWE stock has been plummeting and has been losing audience share because of AEW.
The plans to get a new CBA for the NFL has come down to a couple of key issues, the owners want a 17-game season while the players say the owners don't care about their safety. But could more relaxed rules on a marijuana testing be the key to preventing a lockout and adding a 17th game?
After Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the stage at the Super Bowl half-time show most of Twitter was supporting their performance but there was a small group of people that were outraged and offended. Marc is trying to make sense of why so many think that NFL games are a family friendly event.
While the Super Bowl was largely controversy free there were a few moments where some calls could have gone either way and replay was called in, but did it overshadow the game?
Super Bowl LIV was full of big moments, but Marc talks about the biggest game changing moments from last nights game. Plus he talks about how this game is the one that could help set Patrick Mahomes on a trajectory to be one of the best of all time but thinks we could should give pause before anointing him the GOAT.
Pat Morrow, the head oddsmaker at Bovada joins the show to talk about the latest line movement and prop bets for this weekends Super Bowl. He and Marc discuss why there has been a bit of controversy when it comes to the Gatorade bet and if how wagering on the anthem is getting more difficult to not leak out. Plus they talk about the rise in wagering on politics like the Iowa Caucus.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk some hoops news including whether or not Gators head coach Mike White is on the hot seat. Then he and Marc discuss what seems to be wrong with this UCF team after a few close loses. Over in the NBA they talk about the announced changes to the All-Star Game format.
Marc Daniels and Austin Lyon discuss the announced changes being made to the Florida high school football playoff system including reseeding. They also discuss how Daytona is planning to fix the issues fans experienced while trying to attending the championship games.
Marc Daniels and Austin Lyon talk about if Orlando could benefit from an expansion being made to the College Football Playoff. They discuss comments made by Steve Hogan of Florida Citrus Sports on if they will bid to be one of locations for a playoff game.
Filling in for Marc Daniels this morning, Austin Lyon talks about the Central Florida connection we've had with the Super Bowl over the past few decades. Then he talks about the decision by the 49ers to bar running back Raheem Mostert from being allowed to surf.
If you decide to turn on debate shows this week one of the biggest talking points has been that if the Kansas City Chiefs win then Patrick Mahomes must be anointed the greatest quarterback of all time. This has led to Marc wondering why the media has been so quick to crown Mahomes when players like Brady and Brees are still playing and playing at a high level.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and as trade deadline approaches, will the Magic be buyers or seller? Hey and Marc discuss if the team could look to move Evan Fournier or Aaron Gordon, plus they talk about some potential names that Magic might look to add.
This weekend is one of the most important for the future of the NFL and it has nothing to do with the Super Bowl, that is because there is another round of meetings to discuss the newest Collective Bargaining Agreement. Marc talks about what some of the holdups have been including the owners wanting to add a 17th game while the players are fighting for higher salaries.
Before the NBA season started the biggest talking point around the league had nothing to do with players, it had to do with a tweet that Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey posted supporting the Hong Kong protests. Well because of that tweet, the Chinese influx of cash has gone done and we now know how much money it has cost the NBA.
With the NBA trade deadline a week away Marc talks about what the Orlando Magic might do. He talks about how the unknown commodity of Jonathan Isaac and the contract situation for Evan Fournier might be playing a factor for what the front office might be considering.
Brad Adgate from Frobes joins the show and helps take a look inside the numbers of televisions biggest show...the Super Bowl. He and Marc talk about what the expecting ratings will be as well as the companies that have decided to spend big on Super Bowl commercials.
David Ridpath of the Drake Group and talks about whether or not we could see a time that college football coaches salaries get capped. He and Marc discuss what this might look like if it were to happen and what that excess money could be used on.
Sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach explains how the state of Florida may be moving closer towards sports betting. He and Marc discuss why now is the right time for this to happen and what role the Seminole tribe will play in getting legalized sports betting.
Last night the NBA on TNT crew did an hour long tribute to Kobe Bryant, and for Shaquille O'Neal he got very honest about the last time he talked to Kobe. Marc talks about how he was taken aback by how raw and honest Shaq was and why it has caused many former players to reconnect with the big man.
One of the biggest traditions for kids that are football fans is participating in the Punt, Pass, And Kick competition but one problem. The NFL did away with the event back in 2017! This means we won't get anymore moments like a 13 year old Andy Reid participating in the event.
David Pingalore calls in and talks about the mood in Los Angeles as the city deals with the tragedy that happened on Sunday afternoon. He and Marc talks about how the story has been covered in the city and the decision by the Lakers to postpone the game against the Clippers.
Mike Tirico was on the call for the final NBA game for Kobe Bryant and after the basketball legends tragic death was talking about a moment during that last game, only one problem what he said wasn't true. Marc and Scott try to figure out if Tirico was in the right for embellishing this story and if Gordon Hayward the other key figure in the story was right to call out Tirico for the error.
Eric Adelson the professor at the University of Florida talks about what he would teach his students about the way the Kobe Bryant story has been covered and if there is anything that can be learned 48 hours later. Then he and Marc discuss the recent story about CTE by the Washington Post and why it has gotten zero media coverage.
Stetson men's basketball coach Donnie Jones joins the show and talks about the run of success the Hatters have had this year and his decision to take over the team. Jones recruited Tacko Fall to UCF and talks with Marc about the impact that Fall has had since joining the Boston Celtics.
After a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat last night and in the midst of a losing streak Marc expresses frustration at the Orlando Magic after seeing a team like Heat never bottom out but acquiring a star player like Jimmy Butler and identifying and drafting players make an impact on the court. He brings up that if the Magic want to continue to develop Markelle Fultz and win games they'll need to find a backcourt partner for him that can help Fultz and the lack of go-to scoring for the team.
The day after Kobe Bryants death in a helicopter crash yesterday the guys playback an old interview Bryant did with longtime Laker broadcaster Chick Hearn after his first NBA game.
Whether you love or hate TMZ they were the first news outlet to break the sad news about Koa Bryant. This led to many being outraged for the way they handled the story including the LAPD to call them out. Marc talks about how today in society so many people care more about being first to a story rather than making sure the all the facts are presented.
Jos Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show to talk about the mood of the Amway Center before and after the Magic-Clippers game on Sunday. He talks about the impact that Kobe Bryant had on both Markelle Fultz and Aaron Gordon throughout their pro careers and if there was talk about postponing the game.
This past weekend Camping World Stadium hosted 54,000 NFL fans for another edition of the Pro Bowl but could this be the final time in the near future that Orlando hosts this event? Marc talks about how he has heard the Pro Bowl could be moving to either Las Vegas or Los Angeles as the NFL is looking to move events to the west coast.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about the legacy that Kobe Bryant left on this generation of basketball players who spent so much time looking to copy his mentality on and off the court. Plus he and Marc discuss how the news affected both of them and the reflecting it put on their own lives.
Our master of basketball knowledge Brendan Suhr joins the show to talk about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and the legacy he left on the world of basketball. He and Marc discuss what he meant to the sport as a global ambassador and the group of basketball players that he helped inspire.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly segment and breaks down the NBA debut for Zion Williamson. He and Marc discuss whether or not Zion should've played more minutes or if they Pelicans were right to play it safe. Then Mike talks about how he has a family tie to the Kansas-Kansas State brawl that happened this week.
Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James again were named captains for the NBA All-Star Game, but there is more to that story. Tacko Fall received 7 votes from PLAYERS to be a starter in the game and Marc runs though the votes and shows that we shouldn't take voting in this game so seriously.
On the day he will sign a contract extension with LSU that will make him one of the highest paid coaches in college football Marc runs through the journey of Ed Orgeron.
Is Boise State looking to make an exit from the Mountain West Conference? David Southorn from The Athletic joins the show and talks about the lawsuit between Boise State and the Mountain West and if it could result in them looking for a new conference.
Gary Myers the long-time NFL writer joins the show to talk about the retirement of Eli Manning. He and Marc discuss what the legacy for Manning was and wonder if he will be bound for the Hall Of Fame. Plus they discuss whether or not Tom Brady could be putting on a different jersey next season.
If some politicians have there way then the Florida Legislature could have the final say on whether or not a sports arena or stadium at a public university or college campus in the state can be named after a company willing to pay for the right, Marc explains what this could mean for schools all across the state and the hypocrisy about the whole situation.
This NBA season if you look at the ratings for several marquee games they are being beaten by lower tier bowl games. Marc and Scott discuss some theories about why this seems to be happened and if something like more team rivalries could help garner more attention.
Before the season started it appeared as though the plan for the Miami Dolphins was that they were tanking for Tua, but owner Stephen Ross might be throwing a wrench into that plan. Reports are they Ross wants the Dolphins to trade up for Joe Burrow and considering the stock pile of picks they have a move could be made, but should they do this?
Warren Zola the sports lawyer and professor at Boston College's Carroll School of Management joins the show and discusses the evolving power of commissioners in professional sports. He and Marc talk about the role MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has played in the sign-stealing scandal as well as how NFL commish Roger Goodell has weathered every scandal the shield has faced.
The day NBA fans have long waited is finally here! Zion Williamson will be making his regular season debut for the New Orleans Pelicans, and the voice of the Pelicans Todd Graffagnini joins the show to talk about what it means for the city and NBA fans across the country.
Casual NFL fans or ones that just like gambling pay attention to prop bets for the Super Bowl. Marc runs through some of the more interesting ones including a few involving Pitbull.
Cam Mellor of Pro Football Focus joins the show to talk about how this crop of quarterbacks performed this past college football season. He and Marc discuss how good Joe Burrow was all throughout the season, why the ability of Tua should not be overlooked. Plus they discuss the freshmen performance of Dillion Gabriel.
Over the past few days a number of transfers have happened in college football with D'Eriq King committing to Miami and former Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks is headed to Arkansas. Marc talks about how with legislation being filed around the country to allow players to make money off of their likeness and wonders how the NCAA will deal with free agency thanks to the transfer portal.
As Barry Bonds waits for his chance to be inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame Marc explains that at the end of the day reason Bonds hasn't made it in yet is because of how he treated the media. Some players like David Ortiz have had their name attached to steroid allegations but they media and fans gave him a pass because of his personality and openness, which is something that Bonds could have benefited from.
On the day of his 80th birthday, we turn back the clock as Marc talks about when he got a chance to met Jack Nicklaus.
The Orlando Magic closed out a 6 game round trip with a 3-3 record after beating the Hornets last night. Josh Robbins covers the Magic for The Athletic and talks about what we can learn from this road trip. He and Marc discuss the performance of Markelle Fultz especially after the lost against the Warriors.
The great Tom D'Angelo joins the show and shares his Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot and on Jack Nicklaus turning 80. He and Marc discuss whether or not they could see Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens make the Hall of Fame this year or if they'll be left out again. Plus they talk about some of the players that have been sitting on the bubble like Larry Walker.
A video displaying the Houston Astros using the trashcan technique to tip pitches yesterday when then Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman retweeted it last night. Marc talks about how the outcry by opposing players will cause the Astros to face more penalties.
Marc explains why the next couple of weeks for the Magic, with the trade deadline looming and games against the better teams in the NBA, are really important for this season and beyond.
Marc shares his thoughts as to why he thinks Jose Altuve will become one of the greatest villains in MLB history because of the cheating scandal he and the Astros are involved in.
Marc discusses the fact that Tom Brady is a free agent for the first time and explains why he thinks Brady will either take a snap next year for the Patriots or retire but won't put on another team's jersey.
Marc Daniels details the journey of running back Raheem Mostert and how he went from a high school football player at New Smyrna Beach High School, to playing college at Purdue, to now playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
Jay Jaffe the senior writer at FanGraphs joins the show and talks about the latest with the sign-stealing scandal. He and Marc discuss the continued fallout and if Alex Cora, AJ Hinch, and Carlos Beltran will get another chance at managing a baseball team.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show for his weekly Step Back Three segment and talks with with Marc about why the Tar Heels are struggling and the Seminoles are thriving this season. Plus he gives his thoughts on who should be the first pick in the NBA Draft.
Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal joins the show and talks about how NFL games there are league employees in the crowd grading the home team's execution of the game day experience.
Managers and GMs associated with the sign-stealing scandal have all lost their jobs (or parted way?) but a new wrinkle was learned on Thursday after allegations against Jose Altuve surfaced. Marc talks about how MLB is in an interesting position of more allegations against players come out and cries for penalties get louder and louder.
It has been a whirlwind week for LSU fans, on Monday they won the College Football Playoff championship game but after that they've now lost their quarterback, 11 other players, Joe Brady, and now their defensive coordinator is off to Baylor. Marc talks about how LSU fans could be facing a harsh reality next season.
Michael McCarthy covers sports media for Frnt Office Sports broke the news on the ESPN pursuit of Tony Romo and gives more details about that pursuit,
Former Jeopardy contestant David Greisman breaks down the Greatest Of All Time Tournament. He and Marc discuss if this type of tournament had more difficult questions, why Brad had a bad showing, and if we will see more of these contestants.
Kevin Armstrong the Executive Producer of the new Aaron Hernandez documentary on Netflix. He and Marc discuss the amount of access he had when it comes to the Hernandez case and more.
AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow, and Alex Cora have all been fired for their involvement in the sign-stealing scandal and Carlos Beltran could be next. Marc talks about how this type of cheating in MLB in every dugout but just doesn't require as much technology and because of that the fanbases don't care.
Earlier this week former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, former NFL Films president Steve Sabol and two players from the league's most iconic defenses were among those selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Centennial Class. Marc talks about how when the Hall of Fame does stuff like this and adds more and more people to the class all it does is water down what the Hall of Fame represents.
With the college football season in the rear view mirror who is the favorite to win it all next year? Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to talk about why Clemson should be the favorite considering the amount of talent they are bringing back, especially quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
How much is Derrick Henry worth as a free agent after this season? What number would you put on it? If you ran the Titans who would you prioritize, Henry or Ryan Tannehill? Mike Tuck brings up that people like to push QB as the must-have, and in a vacuum that is true, but when push comes to shove, what player is more important to the Titans next year.
What does Luke Kuechley's retirement at 28 mean for his Hall of Fame candidacy? And others that retire young? How does it change how teams evaluate players? Mike Tuck gives his thoughts on that and more.
The next domino in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal was knocked over when the Boston Red Sox "parted ways" with manager Alex Cora. Mike Tuck talks about the continued fall out from this and asks the question if Carlos Beltran who will be the next one to use his job after he played a role on the scheme.
How does this LSU team stack up versus recent Alabama teams? What is Joe Burrow's place in history? What's next for LSU and Clemson? Brent Beaird and Mike discuss all of that and more.
During the LSU-Clemson game we saw another instance of the targeting penalty in the spotlight again which led to sports Twitter saying the rule needs to be changed or even eliminated. Mike Tuck presents a reasonable solution to college football's ongoing targeting penalty issue.
Joe Burrow and LSU competed the perfect season last night by taking down the Clemson Tigers in the College Football National Championship game. Mike Tuck raises the question of if this team should be compared to the all-time greats in recent history of college football like the dynastic USC Trojans teams in the 2000s.
The Miami Dolphins have now replaced both their Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator this offseason. What does that mean, and what you need to know about their latest move. Plus Mike Tuck breaks down what the Cleveland Browns hiring Kevin Stefanski as their head coach means and if it will make a difference.
ESPN college football analyst Rod Gilmore joins the show and previews the National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson. He talks why the quarterback play will be the biggest thing to watch for in the game. Plus Rod talks about his battle with cancer and offers advice to those battling.
With the Lamar Jackson and the Ravens eliminated, who has become the favorite to win SuperBowl LIV? Is there a true favorite?
What happened to the Baltimore Ravens against the Titans and what exactly does it tell us about their future and the future of Lamar Jackson? Mike Tuck will explain that and more.
Another weekend of playoff football and another (soon to be) MVP goes down thanks to Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans. Mike Tuck talks about how the play of Tannehill and the Titans is presenting challenges for the teams they are going up against.
Former NFL player of 10+ years and member of the UCF broadcast team Leger Douzable joins the show and breaks down the NFL weekend action. Plus he and Marc discuss how to try and contain Lamar Jackson and if the hit on Carson Wentz was a dirty play.
During our weekly sports legal segment Patrick Reed has his attorney warn a tv analyst to stop using the word cheater on shows, Richard Hale explains why. Then he and Marc discuss how the NFL is going to handle marijuana punishment with some many states legalizing it.
Daniel Roberts of Yahoo! Finance joins the show to talk how NBA ratings are tanking like a bad NBA team but is it hurting the business side of the sport and does anyone care who is stealing signs in MLB.
The state of Mississippi will now have both Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach as head coaches of college programs. Taco Bob from our sister station WJRR brings up how this could be like the Jerry Springer of College Football and it led Marc to agree with Taco.
Jesse Lawrence of Ticket IQ joins the show and talks about the ticket market for the National Championship Game as well as the NFL Playoff games.
Greater Orlando Sports Commission CEO Jason Siegel joins the show and talks about the Florida Cup coming to Exploria Stadium and why eSports is doing more events in Orlando.
When A Power 5 job opens up it leads UCF fans to wonder if their football coach will get poached and right now with Baylor having an opening fans are worried if Josh Heupel would leave. Marc talks about why Group of 5 coaches would leave their current job for one in a Power 5 conference.
After a film session with a verbal suggestion that his team was no longer playing âlike a bunch of thugs,â Cavaliers coach John Beilein reached out individually to players tonight to insist he meant to use the word âslugs.â Marc talks about how when a team is losing stories like this just exacerbate the situation and wonders if an incident like this could end up costing Beilein his job.
Now that Matt Ruhle has left Baylor for the NFL is there a chance that they look at Josh Heupel to fill their head coaching vacancy? Jeff Sharon joins the show and talks about the chances Heupel could leave UCF. Plus Jeff and Tuck talk about the changes to the football coaching staff after a few assistants left for new jobs.
The news broke yesterday that the Giants would be hiring former Patriots special teams coach Joe Judge to be their new head coach. Marc Daniels joins the show and Mike Tuck asks him for his thoughts on the hire.
Tom Brady reiterated today, he plans to play next season. What are the top 5 options for him to do so? Mike Tuck will share with you his list for the pending free agent.
Do the NBA standings look odd? Does something stand out? The league is different this year, historically so, for better or for worse. Mike Tuck explains how there doesn't seem to be a middle ground in the NBA this season.
For the 2nd consecutive year, something stands out about the NFL Playoffs and who is winning, but also what looks SO different than year's past. Mike Tuck will explain what the trend has been.
David Purdum of ESPN Chalk answers if former Bachelor contestants under investigation for winning a fantasy sports contest and have the results of the Jeopardy tournament been leaked while people are betting on the outcome.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and talks with Marc if the Magic make a move before the NBA trade deadline and can Markelle Fultz become the go-to scorer for the team.
Forbes contributor Dr Karen Weaver joins the show and discusses the legacy of former Big Ten Commissioner, Jim Delaney, and how he changed college sports.
In one of the weirder segments of the show in recent memory the guys talk about the Yoeneis Cespedes injury related to an incident on his ranch in Port Saint Lucie involving a boar.
Another coaching vacancy got filled yesterday when the Dallas Cowboys tabbed Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. This lead to many talking heads and Twitter warriors to criticize the move, but Marc wonders why so much outrage?
This year the second worse team in the NBA has been the Golden State Warriors, now most of this can be traced back to them missing Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. But as Marc points out when you don't have star players your coaching ability can be exposed.
Ben Austro of Football Zebras breaks down the biggest officiating plays of the NFL Wildcard Weekend.
The game ended with Tom Brady throwing a pick-six and now questions have been raised about what happens next for the star quarterback. Although Marc expects Brady to want to continue playing he wonders if there will be Super Bowl contending suitors that will sign him.
Could this be the end for Tom Brady in New England, the Texans advance in overtime, and the Eagles lost Carson Wentz again. Marc breaks down everything that happened throughout Wild Card Weekend.
Now that Marc Daniels is back, he gives his thoughts on bowl season and the College Football Playoff games.
What stands out in NFL Wild Card Weekend and which team that is playing that has the best shot at winning the Super Bowl? Mike Tuck gives his picks for the games and thoughts on Antonio Brown, Jacoby Brissett, and Jason Garrett.
What does the loss of Jonathan Isaac mean for the Orlando Magic? John Denton talks about that and more from the Magic.
It wasn't the worst news for the Orlando Magic but it certainly wasn't great as they learned that Jonathan Isaac will be missing a minimum of 2 months after suffering a knee injury. Mike Tuck talks about what this injury means for the Magic when it comes to making the playoffs.
With the season over, Mike Tuck gives recaps 2019 for the Gators, Knights, Seminoles, and the Hurricanes.
David Stern the NBA commissioner during the most successful period in league history died Wednesday. Mike Tuck talks about the legacy that Stern left on the league with the explosion of expansion and making the sport go global.
What the Dolphins do at quarterback may get clearer on Monday, but Mike Tuck believes their choice is pretty clear right now. He thinks the plan should be about losing for Trevor Lawrence, and Brian Flores has shown he's too good to let it happen!
Now that the returns season is over the quarterback carousel is about to start spinning. What should the Buccaneers and Jaguars do about their quarterback situations in 2020?
With the end of the decade approaching, Marc Daniels has decided to give his top 5 choices in various categories. This time it is athletes of the decade. Here are his thoughts.
With the end of the decade approaching, Marc Daniels is giving his top 5 choices in various categories. This time it is the best teams of the decade. Here are his thoughts.
With the end of the decade approaching, Marc Daniels has decided to give his top 5 choices in various categories. This time it is the biggest stories of the decade. Here are his thoughts.
With the end of the decade approaching, Marc Daniels has decided to give his top 5 choices in various categories. Here is athletes from the UCF Football and Men's Basketball team. His thoughts are presented in no particular order.
With the end of the decade approaching, Marc Daniels has decided to give his top 5 choices in various categories. This time it is UCF moments. Here are his thoughts presented in no particular order.
Gary Parris of the UCF broadcast team joins the show to preview the Gasparilla Bowl between UCF and Marshall.
On this weeks sports law segment the theme of the week has been, be accountable for the things that you say. Richard and Marc talk about the fan banned from Jazz games for making racial comments directed Russell Westbrook who has decided to sue Westbrook.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about top draft pick James Wiseman as he decides to forego the rest of his college career to prepare to enter the NBA Draft.
Ed Orgeron is a successful coach at LSU while Pete Carroll is a successful coach with the Seattle Seahawks. Marc details the journey both of them took to get to where they are today.
Alan Gooch joins the Beat of Sports to promote the upcoming Cure Bowl between Georgia Southern and Liberty and also recalls UCF's conditional bowl bid back in 1998.
Amy Perko joins the Beat of Sports to discuss what the Knight Commission is and if college sports is trying to restructure.
Pat Clarke joins the Beat of Sports to remember legendary college football coach Hayden Fry and what he meant to the sport and the state of Iowa.
Kristi Dosh joins the show and explains why some teams in the College Football Playoff will make more than others.
Dr Robert Turner joins the show and talks with Marc about why the NFL Pension plan is so bad and answered if it is time today's players do their part?
Austin Lyon of Spectrum Sports joins the show and recaps the High School Football Finals and looks at National Signing Day.
Today is the day! Early national signing day which means fans of college football teams will be clued to Twitter to see how many 5-star players their team gets. Marc talks about how there is no correlation between 5-star commits and winning more games.
Demetrius Harvey of Big Cat Country joins the show and breaks down if Tom Coughlin is in hot water over the NFLPA story.
Conor Morris joins the show and shares the story of Joe Burrow's Heisman speech and his call to help the food pantry in his hometown and what the reaction has been.
Last night Drew Brees broke Peyton Manning's career touchdown record giving him 540 for his career. This leads Marc to wonder how much longer we could see Brees keeping playing since he hasn't showed any signs of slowing down like we've seen from Tom Brady this season.
ESPN football color analyst Rene Ingoglia joins the show to talk about the 24 team playoff we have in college football at the FCS level but we don't have that at the FBS level.
Thanks to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports we now have the evidence of what the Patriots were recording from the Bengals. Marc talks about how the smoking gun that everyone is calling the footage but isn't sure he agrees and he wonders if the punishment New England receives is just because of repeated behavior.
Could the Buccaneers think about giving an extension to Jameis Winston? The Jaguars gave the Raiders a sour final game in Oakland. And the Dolphins were stopped by the Eli Manning farewell tour. Marc recaps the weekend that was in the NFL.
Gary Parris of the UCF broadcast team joins the show to talk about the preparation the Knights will be doing as they get ready to take on Marshall in the Gasparilla bowl.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks about J.J Culver scoring 100 points in a game this week and what it would be like to be one of his teammates. Then he and Marc discuss Fran Fraschilla's criticism of the current state of basketball. Plus they talk about if the transfer portal is ruining college basketball.
In this weeks sports legal segment Richard Hale talks about the latest battle the Patriots will be waging with the NFL after they were caught taping opposing coaches. Then he and Marc discuss what the contact language could be between Willie Taggart now that he has signed a new contract to be the new coach at FAU.
Yesterday comments were made by Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen about his interested in jumping to the NFL after his name surfaced in rumors for the Dallas Cowboys job. Marc talks about how he feels that Mullens main focus is to get Florida as the dominate team in the SEC East and be a consistent school in the College Football Playoff.
Joshua Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show and breaks down the Magic loss to Lakers. He and Marc discuss the continued growth of Jonathan Issac and the potential that he keeps showing this season.
Tim Newcomb of Forbes joins the show and discusses the future of stadiums and arenas and the newest gadgets to keeps fans coming.
John Feinstein joins the show and talks about why the Army-Navy game remains so special after all these years.
Gerrit Cole and the Yankees agreed to a record nine-year, $324 million contract. It surpasses the deal Stephen Strasburg made with the Washington Nationals on Monday for most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher. Marc talks about how player salaries have reached the point that we are no longer outraged by how much they are making.
Wayland Baptist guard J.J. Culver had a performance for the ages, becoming just the second player in NAIA history to score at least 100 points in a game. Marc gives out both a little bit of praise to Culver but then rips him for this performance and explains that this shouldn't be glorified.
EriqGardner the Senior writer for The Hollywood Reporter discusses why the Supreme Court might play a key role in the future of NFL on TV.
Ken Rodgers the VP of NFL Films talks about the documentary "Belichick & Saban - The Art of Coaching" which debuts tonight on HBO.
Eli Williams Jones high school football coach has his team in the state finals. He also explains why he coaches for a salary of $0
It may seem as though Marc has been pushing Urban Meyer for a few coaching openings but he thought of one that could be perfect for the former coach, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Marc brings up how he believes that Urban and his system could be successful provided he has a strong front office and coaching staff around him and believes that the NFL still appeals to Meyer.
Andrea Adelson ESPN's national/ACC CFB senior writer on why Clemson may be the most dangerous playoff team and FSU's hiring of Mike Norvell.
The end of the NFL season can't come fast enough for Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone. Marc talks about his post game comments which just scream like a guy who knows he will be fired when the season ends. Plus Marc brings up how the Jaguars are a team in such turmoil and the worst of the instate NFL teams.
Charles Davis the FOX NFL analyst was in New Orleans for the incredible Niners win over the Saints. Plus he and Marc discuss other NFL stories including if the league will catchup to Lamar Jackson?
Matt Murschel joins the show and agrees with Marc how bad the College Football Playoff TV show was and breaks down the playoff, bowls and UCF's familiar bowl opponent;
Welp after waiting through an atrociously long show we finally know who is in the College Football Playoff! Marc talks about how this year it was an easy job for the committee and that this season is proof of why a 4 team playoff works best because who else would you put in if it was a 8 team playoff?
UCF color analyst Gary Parris joins the Beat of Sports to discuss how Knights' wide receiver Gabriel Davis' game and skill set will translate in the NFL.
Mike O'Donnell joins the Beat of Sports to discuss a number of basketball related topics including if the style of play by the Houston Rockets and if anyone likes playing with James Harden.
Richard Hale joins the Beat of Sports to discuss the lease agreement the Rays have with the city of St. Pete and if there's anything the team can do to get out of it.
Ira Kaufman joins the Beat of Sports to discuss the future of Jameis Winston and the question he gave to Bucs head coach Bruce Arians.
Deirdre Fenton, Director of 'One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz', joins the Beat of Sports to explain what it was like to make the documentary.
Memphis Tigers PBP announcer Dave Woloshin joins the Beat of Sports to discuss the future of Tigers' head coach Mike Norvell and if he will stay with Memphis or look elsewhere to coach.
Ryan Bass joins the Beat of Sports to discuss the state of the Rays after St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman said that the Rays will play all their games in Tampa and not split time in Montreal.
Ben Koo has the story of how FOX is using a "SEC bias" from ESPN to gain an audience for its college football pre-game show and why it's working.
CJ Moore has the story of how Nike convinced NBA players to wear their shoes before a certain player UNC came along.
Cameron Duke the Edgewater Football Coach talks about his team playing in the state title game next week and taking a winless team to state contender.
Well the November deadline for the Seminoles to find a new head coach has come and gone. Reports are that Florida State is waiting until after conference championship weekend before they decided to make any moves. Marc runs through the names of potentials they could be looking at.
In just a few more days we will finally get a look at the College Football Playoff after conference championship weekend. Marc tries to give a preview of how the final rankings will look. Plus he thinks that it doesn't bode well for the PAC-12 schools to play on Friday night when viewership won't be high.
Yesterday we saw Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen announce that he is stepping aside from coaching to take a job within the administration. This lead many to assume that Petersen is just burned out. Marc brings up a number of coaches all around the same age have stepped aside from the sideline and citied 'being burned out' as one of the reasons.
While the Magic have fixed some of their offensive issues they are still struggling without having a consistent go-to scorer. Marc looks at who could be a potential trade partner for the Magic and if trading for D'Angelo Russell would make the most sense.
We make a phone call to the west coast to talk with David Pingalore about the latest on USC coach rumors and is Frank Vogel the coach of the year in the NBA?
Jeff Anderson and The Anderson-Hester computer ranking was part of the BCS. What if we still had the BCS today? Jeff and Marc discuss what the BCS would look like today and if anything would be different.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and joins the show in his weekly visit to give an update on the team. He and Marc discuss how the team will handle the latest injury news, plus if Evan Fournier has turned the corner after a down shooting season last year.
The New York Knicks suffered a humiliating loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last night and usually Marc will talk about how the teams and players just aren't good enough to win. But now he has found a new way to justify things: the players don't represent the Knicks, they just wear jerseys that say Knicks on the front and play in New York City.
The weekend began with a wild Egg Bowl that was marred a bit by controversy, Florida easily rolled over Florida State, and then in the Iron Bowl the upset happened when Auburn took down Alabama. Houston Nutt joins the show to recap that weekend of football plus he weighs in on the coaching vacancies around the SEC.
Black Sunday took over college football as a number of schools fired their head coaches. USF and Ole Miss joined FSU as teams looking for a new coach while Texas decided to get rid of the entire staff minus Tom Herman. Marc talks about how the schools that made changes need to remember who they are especially when it comes to their expectations.
This past weekend was a marquee one for a college football fan, it was rivalry weekend. Marc does his best to recap what a wild weekend it was with upsets, blowouts, and then an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the Egg Bowl.
This weekend was Rivalry Weekend all across the nation for college football teams including in Orlando with another edition of The War On I-4. Unfortunately the game was never really close and the biggest moments were the pre-game scuffle between players from both teams. Marc gives a recap to the game and it what it means for fan expectations.
UCF color analyst Gary Parris joins the Beat of Sports to help preview the War on I4 happening on Black Friday between UCF and USF.
Mike Huguenin joins the Beat of Sports to help break down the latest College Football Playoff rankings and if there is a possibility of there being three SEC teams in the playoff.
Mike O'Donnell joins the Beat of Sports to explain how Stephen F. Austin was able to pull off the upset of Duke on the road.
Austin Lyon joins the Beat of Sports to discuss the latest happenings in the high school football playoffs.
John Talty talks the future of the SEC on CBS and if another network might try to go after the package.
As he prepares for his one game return this Friday the one and only Jerry OâNeill joins the show to shares his thoughts on the UCF season, returning for the #WarOnI4, and life in retirement.
Another game without stars Nik Vucevic and Aaron Gordon and the Magic are still winless on the road. Josh Robbins from The Athletic joins the show and talks about what went wrong in Detroit and what the team can hopefully do to right the ship. Plus he gives an update on the injury situation.
Well now this coaching search at FSU has taken a weird turn. Reports came out yesterday that former head coach Willie Taggart didn't actually sign his contract and it lead to a bunch of back and forthing. Marc tries to figure out what the truth is to the situation and if they'll have a new coach by the end of the month like the AD said they would.
Last season the biggest story was that Patrick Mahomes would be the best quarterback for the next decade. Then in the Super Bowl it became this would be the passing of the torch from Tom Brady to Jared Goff. Fast forward to this year with Lamar Jackson taking the league by storm. Marc talks about how every year there has been a new quarterback that has dominated the conversation.
For the past few season NBA commissioner Adam Silver has talked about wanting to make some changes to the leagues schedule, including shortening the season and adding a play-in tournament and in-season tournament. Although Marc understands the fun and appeal of a play-in tournament for the playoffs but doesn't get the reasoning behind an in-season tournament.
As a whole our in-state NFL teams are not very good. The Dolphins are tanking for draft picks, the Jaguars can't decide on a quarterback, and Jameis Winston won't stop throwing interceptions for the Buccaneers. When ask the question of which team has the best future, Marc is struggling for an answer.
After a disappointing loss to the New England Patriots it sure looks as though Jason Garrett isn't long to keep his job with the Dallas Cowboys. Although everyone seems to think that Lincoln Riley is the next logical name to take the job. But Marc plays a little bit of connecting the dots and wonders that if Riley declines the offer could Urban Meyer be the next name that Jerry Jones turns to?
After what looked like a promising start to the season (even though they lost to the Gators) it looked as though the Miami Hurricanes were poised to have a big year. Unfortunately things haven't turned out so well after they lost to FIU this past weekend. Marc talks about despite alumni and fans saying every year that "the U is back" it looks as though those days are firmly in the rear view mirror.
Gary Parris of the UCF Football broadcast team joins the show and previews the UCF-Tulane game. He and Marc also talk about the play of freshmen quarterback Dillion Gabriel and how the team spent the bye week after a disappointing loss.
The path to championship weekend is getting closer and Austin Lyon of Spectrum Sports joins the show and previews the night of high school football playoff action.
The continued fallout from the Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph incident is now about whether or not a racial slur was said to Garrett. Rudolph and his attorney maintain innocence and the NFL investigation backs up those claims, but Garrett contends they are wrong. Richard Hale joins the show and discuss that story and what minor league baseball stadiums can do now that MLB is forcing them to shut down.
The news on the Seminoles coaching search seems to have run cold. The administration has asked boosters for more money when it comes to the search which leads some to think a decision could be on the horizon. Marc talks about how there is no true front-runner right now for the job but it seems like it is between Odell Haggins and Mike Norvell.
BrendanSuhr our Master of Basketball Knowledge has some deep thoughts on load management in the NBA.
Mike Aresco AAC Commissioner is upset at the CFB Playoff committee and talks about the bias the conference deals with. Plus he and Marc talk about the struggles that teams have with scheduling Power 5 teams.
Not only did the Magic lose to the Toronto Raptors but they also lost two key players. Josh Robbins has the latest on Magic injuries and the ripple effect it will have.
Yesterday Pat Williams announced the origins of his plans to bring a MLB franchise to Orlando. Marc talks about how that process is not one that happens overnight and that it could be 1-2 years before MLB makes an plans on expansion and for Orlando the entire process could take 5-6 years.
Neil De Mause talks about MLB's plan to eliminate some minor league teams, including Daytona, and how that might face legal challenges since taxpayers paid for many of these ballparks.
The big announcement was teased yesterday and today we will learn more details about Pat Williams and his plans to purse MLB for Orlando. Marc pumps the brakes just a bit and tries to put some context into the situation.
Nick Menta of Golf Channel has the story of the fan who yelled during the back swing of a caller and their new found connection.
Natalie Weiner of SB Nation shares her story of a look at the number of high school football players who are shot and killed and why it continues to happen.
Through the first few weeks of the NBA season the ratings have not been very good. Now this could be because of a number of star players are dealing with injuries but Marc thinks it could be much bigger. He thinks the league is dealing with being overexposed and that the NBA is probably wondering how to fix the problem.
Another Tuesday and another set of College Football Playoff Rankings are coming! Marc talks about what he thinks the rankings might look like. He thinks that Alabama will stay in the same spot as the committee isn't sure to handle them yet without Tua. Plus he talks about how LSU could have an easy path to the National Championship game.
Well the workout finally happened. Colin Kaepernick worked out in front of NFL teams this weekend, but there were a lot of news from it besides the workout. Marc gives his thoughts from the workout and wonders how much of this is about Kaepernick getting back into the NFL.
After it appears Bob Stoops is out of the running for the FSU job the Seminoles are back to square one. Marc talks about how he believes the search has hit a wall and the school is now waiting until the season is over before they'll be able to make a coaching hire.
With the Alabama Crimson Tide on the outside looking in they will need to start winning with some style points but they'll be doing it without their star quarterback. Marc makes the case for why Nick Saban and company should still be playoff bound when the season is over.
With the college football season winding down and marquee games still on the schedule for the top teams two things are going to come into focus for the playoff committee, the eye test and style points. Marc brings up that for some teams the committee doesn't trust the eye test will matter and for a team like Alabama style points could be what set them apart from the rest of the 1-loss teams.
Gary Parris of the UCF broadcast team joins the show to answer the question if UCF can right the ship after a 3rd loss. Plus he and Marc discuss the comments form McKenzie Milton about is future when it comes to playing football. Plus Gary gives his thoughts on the Myles Garrett incident with Mason Rudolph.
Mr College Football himself Tony Barnhart joins the show to talk if Georgia in trouble at Auburn this weekend and more.
Mike O'Donnell joins the show and talks if Penny Hardway should be the one missing games at Memphis? They discuss how Evansville was able to take down the top ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Plus they dive into the world of load management.
Austin Lyon of Spectrum Sports joins the show to preview the high school football playoff games.
Last night during the Steelers-Browns game, the ending was marred by an incident involving Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph. Richard Hale joins the show and talks about whether or not Garrett could face legal action for his actions and hitting Rudolph with a helmet.
Football at its most basic form is closest thing to gladiator style combat. Players are bigger, stronger, and faster every year. Marc brings these things up when people talk about how outraged they are about what happened between Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph last night. Though these kinds of things should never happen in a sport, Marc brings up that people need to remember what sport fans are watching.
Bret McCormick of Sports Business Journal takes a look at the 200+ college football games that play for a trophy, object or odd item and Bret shares the odd stories behind them.
Shaun Assael the author of "The Murder of Sonny Liston" joins the show to talk about Showtime's documentary on the life and mystery surrounding the former champion's death.
The Florida State job is still open and it seems like one name that won't go away is Bob Stoops. Marc brings up an interview that Stoops did with a Texas radio station in which the coach discusses his future, and Marc gives his thoughts on the situation.
DarinSlack the QB Coach joins the show and talks about Joe Burrow and Tua. Plus he weighs in on how Lamar Jackson and his ability is changing the NFL
Fresh off a big victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, a game what saw Nik Vucevic break out of an offensive slump Marc brings up an interesting rumor. Could the Magic look to acquire DeMar DeRozan from the San Antonio Spurs? Reports are that the Magic are one of the teams interested in the scorer but Marc brings up the name D'Angelo Russell as another player the team could take a look at.
Jared Greenberg host of Crunch Time on NBATV joins the show to talk about the latest NBA news. He and Marc discuss the leagues handling of load management and how the fan base feels about it. He talks about how contract certainty is a sign of good things to come for the Boston Celtics and more.
This weekend Colin Kaepernick is getting an opportunity to showcase his talents in front of a number of NFL teams. Marc talks about how he is trying to wrap his head around this story and understand why his people aren't happy about the timing of when the workout will be taking place.
The coach told a kid to slide in a JV baseball game. Then he got sued. The seven-year legal story that followed and threatened to change youth sports for all.
Josh Robbins from The Athletic joins the show and talks about the latest with the Orlando Magic and what they need to do to get on the right track after a rough start to the season.
The Houston Astros have been accused of using sign-stealing tactics for several seasons after some former members of the organization, including starting pitcher Mike Fiers have confirmed that the team engaged in such practices during the year in which they won the World Series. Marc talks about how this is a difficult situation for MLB to handle because it is believed that many teams do this and wonders what kind of punishment is fitting of the crime.
The second set of rankings for the College Football Playoff are out and for the first time in the short history Alabama is on out the outside looking in. Marc talks about what we can learn from what was announced last night and if we should be surprised that committee doesn't believe in Baylor and how much they trust Minnesota.
Through the luck of contracts there could a be reunion between the OGs of First Take? Michael McCarthy has the story of the possible reunion of Stephen A Smith and Skip Bayless as well as Cris Carter's exit from FS1.
The football legend Jack Youngblood joins the show and discusses a wide range of topics with Marc. He talks about the injuries that he played through during his playing career and the first time he faced having surgery. He discusses what the first version of Gatorade was like (it was not pleasant). Plus he gives his thoughts on Urban Meyer getting honored at Florida.
Tonight will be another edition of the College Football Playoff Ranking television show and Marc is mainly focused on the rankings for one team, Alabama. He makes the case for why they could stay in the top 4 but also understands if they drop down to 6. Then he wonders how the committee will feel about Minnesota after they were ranked 17th prior to taking down the 4th ranking Penn State.
Chris Weinke will be inducted into Florida Sports Hall of Fame in Orlando tonight and joins the show to reflect on this playing career. He talks about his decision to commit to Florida State, if the will always be the oldest player to win the Heisman Trophy. Then he and Marc discuss the coaching search at FSU and what kind of coach he thinks the school should look at.
In a very entertaining Monday Night Football clash between the 49ers and Seahawks the last unbeaten team has fallen. Marc talks about how Russell Wilson has become one of the best quarterbacks in the league and looks back at all the negative coverage that the Seahawks took for when they drafted him. Ironically the only positive analysis came from Jon Gruden.
The two biggest stories off the field this weekend was James Weisman at Memphis getting ruled ineligible and then eligible before the season opener and Chase Young at Ohio State who could be looking at a 4 game suspension. Marc talks about how all the screaming about how the NCAA needs to change won't do anything until the people in charge want to change.
The Miami Dolphins are riding a two-game winning streak and although things are going well on the field the reporters covering the team aren't very happy about it. Marc talks about how some reporters are criticizing the team because these wins are hurting their chances of drafting a franchise quarterback but as Marc points out consistent losing can destroy are players confidence and instill a culture of losing.
It was #1 vs #2 errr well it was actually #2 vs #3 but lets not get bothered by details. Alabama vs LSU lived up to the hype this weekend. But the biggest talking about for the rest of the season will be can Alabama stay in contention to make the College Football Playoff. Marc talks about how the influence of television networks will help keep the Crimson Tide in the conversation for the rest of the season.
After UCF suffered their third loss of the season there has been a small segment of the fanbase ready to walk the plank and demand drastic changes. Marc takes the opportunity to try and walk these fans back and talks about how the school hasn't done anything to ruin its chance to join a new conference because the opportunity isn't present and that this could just be a tiny blip on the radar.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a contestant on Jeopardy?
Eric Backes combines into the studio to discuss how you qualify, how you win, and what playing in the Tournament Of Champions is like.
What new rules matter the most in college hoops and how is the NBA challenge rule going? Mike O'Donnell joins the show and addresses these subjects and more.
Austin Lyon of Spectrum Sports joins us to preview tonightâs slate of playoff high school football action. Plus he and Tuck talk about how the RPI worked out in year one?
The biggest story off the field for college football has been about the name, image, and likeness legislation that will allow student athletes to make money. But if this happens could they start get taxed because of their scholarships? Richard Hale joins the show to talk about that as well as an interesting story involving a kickball incident.
Mike Tuck talks about how teams that do ______ are 53-23 this year in the #NFL. The stat that matters and other halfway thoughts on the league.
Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic for The Athletic and Josh was on the road for the Magic's back-to-back losses and explains what is happening with the 2-6 team.
Turning the clock back, Eric Nusbaum joins the show and shares his story of how a 1948 game featuring the Globetrotters and Lakers changed basketball.
The athletic director for Florida State has said that the plan is for the Seminoles to have a new head coach in place by the end of the month. Marc talks about how while it is good to have a plan, most coaching hires are never the first option.
Well sure enough the words load management are here to stay for NBA players and fans have to deal with it. Kawhi Leonard missed another game early in the season and the Clippers deemed it another example of load management. Marc brings up that no data exists that proves load management is an effective way to help a player stay healthy.