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He confirmed that he had to get x-rays on his foot but that everything is a go for Sunday at the Benz verse the Bucs!
We are still alive!!!! Game 4 is this afternoon and we're hoping to force a return trip to LA....lets break it down!
A miserable start to the postseason has Braves Nation in a bit of a malaise...is there hope?
So what happens if you're attending the Ryder Cup and a golf ball off the club of Brooks Koepka hits you in the eye? Lets find out!
Our Falcons lost a heart breaker Sunday at the Benz and this one hurt in more ways than one. Vic played well and is ready to keep fighting!!
UGH! Matty Ice and the offense was on fire again Sunday at The Benz...but again we lost! How do we turn this thing around...Matt tells us!
Eric Reid is back in the NFL despite his grievance with the league....and who is ultimately liable in the death of Jordan McNair?
The question: try and secure home field advantage OR get your players some rest & set up our rotation....
No one knows more of the ins & outs about college football and he's on fire when it comes to his picks...you better listen up!
The Jackets are in a funk to say the least but maybe the Falcons of Bowling Green will be our slump buster! What say Andy?
The injuries are piling up on the defensive side of the ball and Vic tells us what we should expect moving forward.
A tough loss to our dreaded rival from NOLA coupled with another major defensive injury makes this a must listen to start your week!
The division is all but wrapped up with the Thursday night victory and it's time to talk about our post season rotation!
The tragedy at Iowa State, Jameis Winston & Uber, and some new info on the LeSean McCoy....
The best roster in the league, the Falcons injuries, the mess in Pittsburgh....just some of the topics we cover with Chris Mortensen!
A big win against Cam & the Panthers with the dreaded Saints coming to town....much to talk about!
A big win Sunday at the Benz against one of our dreaded rivals & Matty Ice had a huge day! We get the low down like only we can....
Not a great weekend for our Braves BUT they still lowered their magic number to 8! And the home stand continues...
Hurricane Florence is wreaking havoc on college football and we get some insights from Ray about the property damage angle that a lot of us will face in wake of the storm.
A 6-1 road trip out west....a magic number of 10...and the final homestand of the regular season...we break it all down with our Hall of Famer!
Jacket Nation is struggling a bit after the tough loss last week in Tampa, so how will Tech bounce back at Pittsburgh? Talk to us Andy!
Chris Mortensen talks about the loss of Deion Jones and the Aaron Rodgers comeback as we get ready for week No 2 of the NFL season....
The Falcons have lost 2 Pro Bowlers on defense due to injury and we talk about the huge impact that's going to have on this team moving forward.
A tough one in Philly on Thursday night and a tough one coming up on Sunday with the Panthers at MBS. So, what does our main man have to say about it all?
Are you ready for some football??? The answer is yes and we get ready for the opener in Philly with a man in the know!
He had a ringside seat for the debacle at Sun Trust on Wednesday and has much to say about what we all witnessed...ugh!
It's Christmas time for football fans as opening night is a day away and who better to get you prepped than ESPN & Atlanta's own Chris Mortensen!
Tomorrow night it all begins....our trek to the Super Bowl....and we catch up with our man Vic before he heads to Philly!
The Gamecocks are on the horizon with Saturday's showdown looming large! No one knows the Cocks like our man Heath...get ready to learn something!
It's here....opening week!! And we check in with our boy Matty Ice in our first visit of the regular season as the Dirty Birds get set to head to Philly!
Labor Day weekend is here and our lead is 3 games over the Phillies. So are we feeling pretty good or what?
Insider trading isn't just happening on Wall Street...it's hit the NFL grid iron as well!
The Jackets are ready for a bounce back season and it all begins on Saturday against Alcorn State....
Opening weekend is here and our Game Day buddy has some emphatic opinions about what we're about to witness!
The Urban Meyer saga has many legal tentacles and we get the low down from the big man!
We actually start to look at what the Braves rotation might look like in the postseason and who better to talk with than Tommy G!
The little leaguers from Peachtree City are the talk of the town and we check in with super star dad Chris live from Williamsport!
The college football story that has taken over the sports world deserves insight like only this guy can give. Dan Wolken has something to say about Urban Meyer and Jimbo Fisher!
The Tiger is coming to town in a month at perhaps the most star studded field in Tour Championship history and we talk with the woman in charge of it all!
One of the great characters of college football and a brilliant mind for all things college pigskin!
With The Front Row live in Athens they enjoyed a visit from the head hoop Dawg himself as he prepares for his first season in Athens.
Another college football scandal has us captivated and we need some help understanding the legal side of it all from our man, Ray!
He's cut from an old school cloth so what does he think of the Acuna bean ball incident?
We're just two weeks away from the opening weekend for college football and the Dawgs beginning their trek back to the CF Playoff. What's Kirby think of his team so far?
Braves Country is not happy with Jose Urena & the Marlins and THE Brave weighs in on the situation!
The Urban Meyer story continues to stew and the Browns are dealing with issues with a wide receiver and his name isn't Josh Gordon. Our man Ray breaks it all down!
The story of the day is of course Urban Meyer and Ray has much to say about what's going on up in Columbus from a legal point of view.
The United are the best team in MLS and the All Star Game is at MBS tomorrow night. Life is good for this guy!
The NFL Network is dealing with yet another sexual harassment lawsuit and is there an update on the LeSean McCoy case? Lets find out....
He's in Cooperstown gearing up for Chipper's big day and has many a Hall of Fame story to tell.
Camp has opened and the journey to Super Bowl 52 here in Atlanta has begun. Coach Quinn sets the table for the 2018 season.
Camp Twin Lakes has a special place in Coach's heart as his brother was a camper there back in high school and he makes sure to take his team to visit during the Summer.
The MLS All Star Game is here in the ATL next Wednesday and we are starting to gear up as we talk with one of the league's most recognizable stars!
Did you forget about the Josh Pastner allegations & pending lawsuit? It's looking pretty good for CJP and Ray tells us why...
The All Star break is over and the Braves open up a big series in DC against the Nats. Our Hall of Famer sets the table!
The Super Bowl will be here in less than 200 days and this man has been selected as the Host Committee's Honorary Volunteer Captain!
With SEC Media Days in full force here in Atlanta we talk to the man who seems to be anti SEC....this you have to check out!
Two BIG stories to cover with the best in the business....LeSean McCoy & Charles Oakley have issues to say the least....
Besides some good baseball talk Tommy G drops an unbelievable story involving Elton John, George Clooney & Matt Damon...Wow!
The new hands free law has been in effect for a week now and we get the update on the early ramifications from our man Ray!
We talk pitching hand blisters and if Braves fans should be concerned with this three game losing streak...
Ray has the insight on Jameis Winston & his suspension and Janoris Jenkins' brother is guilty of murder. Much to discuss....
Smoltz' opening round at the Senior US Open....the Arkansas choke job in the CWS...and of course the daunting road trip facing the Braves staring this weekend in St. Louis.
He just went through his first draft as our head man and has much to say about the addition of Trae Young.....and wait to you hear what he has to say about Steve Nash & King James!
A former NFL player turned predator and what about a women getting hit in the face by a hot dog by her favorite baseball team?
Our Braves begin a 6 game home stand tonight with the first of three vs the Orioles. It's going to be a hot & steamy one at Sun Trust.
From Braves Fantasy Camp to whether or not the Braves should make a move at the trade deadline, we got your Chop Talk right here!
The Braves are the surprise of the baseball world and we talk to a Friend of Show who knows more about the baseball world than anyone!
Reggie Bush is suing St. Louis and the Penn State fraternity hazing case has gotten a guilty plea.
We try to figure out what to expect next in the Josh Pastner situation. Who better to guide us than our guy Ray Giudice?
Spoon tells a great story about Tony G among other football things....more must listen stuff from one of our favorite Falcons!
Former Falcon favorite joins us to talk about his career....which he says isn't over yet!
Uber laws are changing and a UGA football player has a sex tape issue. Another Friday of legal discussion with our man Ray!
Might Sean Newcomb be the pitcher of the month for May after last night? Lets talk with our Hall of Famer about it....
The Dawgs are ready to make some noise in Athens as they host an NCAA Regional as a national seed and we talk to the head man himself about what to expect!
Our Friend of Show from Beantown joins us to give us the 411 of the Stanley Cup Finals....
A Boston native, Tommy G breaks down Fenway, his experiences there and what the Braves can expect this weekend vs perhaps the league's best line-up.
Is Reuben Foster off the hook? What much trouble is Terrance Williams in? Our man Ray has the answers!
The Braves are mashing the ball and leading the league in a bunch of offensive categories...and this man deserves a lot of the credit!
Is sports gambling headed to GA? What the heck happened with T.I. now? We must discuss!
Tom was one of the coolest customers in baseball and we talk to him about the often emotional and sometimes frantic Mike Foltynewicz.
It's the number one conversation in the sports world and we talk to a man who knows every in & out of the gambling issue.
The way the Braves are playing on the road they might not come back to Sun Trust any time soon. And Tom talks a little SEC baseball, too!
The annual Spring Classic takes place Tuesday at Sun Trust between the Dawgs & the Jackets, and Farmview Market is the proud title sponsor who is helping make it happen!
Topless Redskin cheerleaders & wearing a visiting team's jersey?...some legal issues we must delve into.
The Braves pitching staff is on fire...and the bats ain't bad either! Tommy G gives us some insight.
Will Tex McIver spend the rest of his days in jail? Bill Cosby is going away...and I don't mean on vacation. Lets talk to our man Ray about it all....
The season finale is Saturday and the Swarm are gearing up for another run to defend their World Championship!
The Rex McIver was found guilty on Monday and everyone has an opinion....but none more important than our man Ray!
The Tex McIver trial has taken Atlanta by storm as we all await the verdict...and our man Ray knows something about this case he wants to tell you!
Our Hall of Famer knows something about pitching and he likes what he's seen the past couple of nights at Sun Trust!
The Falcons open the NFL season in Philly and have a huge Thanksgiving night game in Nola....lots to discuss with the man who plans it all out.
He's the third best Falcon WR in team history and he has something to say about the number one guy...check this out!
He's now the head football coach at Pinecrest Academy but he's got plenty of NFL insight to offer.
Conor McGregor has some serious legal issues and so does an NFL WR who didn't realize you don't talk about bombs at the airport.
What should the Braves do with Ronald Acuna now that he's eligible to be called up? Lets ask the Hall of Famer.....
After 8 years in the NFL with the Falcons & Bucs, Friend of Show Joe Hawley is hitting the road for 6 months to see America....and we have our first check in on how it's going.
He's making his way through SEC spring camps and tells us about the five new head coaches, the big QB battle in Tuscaloosa, and what Kirby has cooking in Athens.
His twin boys are home from the hospital, he has a new contract coming his way and he's still bumming about how last season finished. Lets chat with out star QB!
He's played two years in the NFL thus far and has two Super Bowl starts to show for it....and he talks some Tom Brady in this in studio segment.
Matt Ryan's contract, Julio Jones practicing more....and a great new biking event that he's involved with...much to discuss with TD!
Of course we talk about the big opening day comeback....BUT we also play Buy or Sell with the Hall of Famer!
Whether it's the UGA equipment manager or the Hawk's Dennis Schroder there are local legal issues to discuss.
The Opening Day roster is all set courtesy of this man and he tells us all about the 2018 edition of our Braves!
Super Troopers 2 is set for national release on 4/20 and some of the gang stop through the studio to help get you ready!
Opening Day is Thursday and Chip is set for his 14th season in Atlanta and 28th season in baseball....Wow!
We might not have a local dog in the fight in the Final Four but we do have our friend Jay Wright!
He was introduced to the Bulldog Nation a week ago and now he speaks with Steak, Sandra & Finn to tell us how he plans on rebuilding the UGA hoop program.
Two local issues to discuss involving our community...much to learn from the best in the business.
We address Coach's comments about the rebuild and that it might be year five before we're dancing. A must listen!
DUI, rape allegations & domestic assault....that's the sports world sometimes and we get the low down from the best in the business!
Perhaps the biggest name in golf broadcasting, he is a personality that transcends the game.
Tiger got all of our hopes up with his run at the Valspar Championship and we check in with the man who knows Tiger as well as anyone.
Are there any legal ramifications to the personal questions some teams ask players at the NFL Combine? We ask our Big Play Ray....
Whether you like kickers or not, our Falcons are lucky to have one of the best in the business and he just resigned with the Dirty Birds.
We're three weeks from opening day and the gang checks in with everyone's favorite manager to see how our boys of summer are coming along.
Arizona's Sean Miller is the focus of the biggest scandal in college hoop history and Ray gives us some insight into what Miller's dealing with in taking on the FBI.
The boys were talking about the Braves documentary on their run in the 90's and who calls in but a man who lived it first hand....
Live from Radio Row in Minnesota our star running back talks about his injury that seemed to limit him in the Philly loss and gives his unwavering support of Sark.
You can't talk about the Super Bowl without checking in with the foremost authority in Las Vegas!
The Jackets picked up a big ACC win over Syracuse and we check in with the head man himself to congratulate him!
Country Night with Georgia Swarm is close at hand and the man of the night joins us to talk about it as well as his Patriots & the Super Bowl!
The '17 Falcons season is in the books and we talk about what's to come for our Dirty Birds as well as the situation with the roof at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
In our final interview with Matt for the season we talk about the Greg Knapp hire, Julio's lack of practice time, Sark's first year struggles and the final four offensive plays that ended our season. A MUST LISTEN!
A tough night for the Dawgs as they fall in double OT to the Hogs but Coach Fox doesn't shy away from talking about it.
He was Finneran's roommate in Orlando at Braves Fantasy Camp and he has stories to tell!
We get one final assessment of the Falcons season & a look at this weekend's Conference Championship games.
Our Friend of Show joins us to give us his take on the Falcons disappointing finish in Philly and talk some Championship Weekend.
The fallout from the Falcons loss continues and Super Bowl Champion coach Brian Billick has some thoughts.
He was on the sideline in Philly on Saturday night and got a birds eye view of our disappointment.
Known as Jaws to football fans everywhere, he breaks down the Falcons & Eagles like only he can!
Our new Friend of Show joins us again to talk about the Falcons postseason....and he likes what he sees!
What's the money line look like for the big game? Where are the sharps settling in? No one knows these answers and more better than Jay!
He's about as happy as a college commissioner can be as he basks in the glow of an all SEC National Championship and he tells us all about it!
You watch him every Saturday morning and if you listen to him he's probably made you some money! Who does he like Monday night...a must listen!
Are the Falcons ready to make their run to Super Bowl 52? Coach Dungy tells us what he likes about our Dirty Birds!
How big of an impact is the championship game having on UGA's brand? What is the ticket market looking like for Dawg's fans? Rovell has all the answers!
He's been covering college football for 37 years and he saw as beautiful a sight as he's ever seen!
He was on the sidelines last night with his Dawgs in Pasadena and tells us what it was like to see the Rose Bowl victory up close!
The Dirty Birds are back in the playoffs and ready for a run to the Super Bowl....what say you Matty Ice?!
Fresh off the plane from Pasadena the man in charge of the Dawg Nation joins us to talk about the Bulldogs huge win over the Sooners!
Our Falcons got another big win in prime time with their win Monday night in Tampa and Matty Ice drops some knowledge on us.....and some insider info on the home front.
The voice of Monday Night Football talks about the Falcons & Bucs and of course about the debacle in Pittsburgh yesterday.
The hoop Dawgs are off to a 7-2 start as they prepare for a visit from the Yellow Jackets.
The Rajun Cannon says "the fix" was in against the Saints last week when they lost to our Dirty Birds. Not so fast my friend!
The December signing day is next week and the Dawgs are closing in on another incredible class!
Bowl season starts Saturday, the coaching carousel has finally over and the National Championship is only 3 weeks away!
The Falcons are back in the Wild Card after their win on Thursday & the Seahawks loss yesterday. Now it's time to get ready for the Buccaneers and we talk with Matty Ice about it all.
For some reason Finn took the time to update the crew on the homeless problem in California.
Our Falcons renew their rivalry with the Aints tonight at MBS with the season hanging in the balance.
The Owls are headed to Sam Houston State for the FCS Quarterfinals and Coach Bohannon tells us what to expect!
The NFL world will be watching on Thursday when the Falcons host the Saints at MBS and we talk to one of the all timers about that and more!
Our Dirty Birds lost a tough one against the Vikes at MBS and now we have a quick week with the Saints in town for Thursday Night Football. What's our QB say about it all?
He's baaaaaack! And there's no better time to talk to the best in the business than Championship Weekend!
One of the biggest Dawgs of them all lets you know how the Bulldogs can avenge their loss to the Tigers from three weeks ago.
He's the television voice of the SEC on CBS and Saturday's SEC Championship Game will be his 6th Bulldog game of the year, so you better listen up!
Who will be in this year's CFA Peach Bowl a week before the CFP National Championship game....Gary gives us some insight.
The rematch is just a few days away and the authority on SEC football joins us to break it down!....Oh, and he addresses the story about Kirby sending in video on the Auburn secondary holding the GA receivers in their first game 3 weeks ago.