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Sports Tonight is hosted by Baltimore Sports and Life (BSL) Owner Chris Stoner. Chris is joined by his BSL Colleagues to mostly talk about the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, and the University of Maryland. There is also other general sports discussion (MLB, NFL, NBA, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Football, and Soccer).
College Football Talk - Georgia Wins The National Championship; And We Look Ahead To The '23 Season
This week Jim and Mike talk about the action on early signing day and in the transfer portal.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe discuss the coaching carousel and the upcoming conference championship games.
This week Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe review the latest playoff rankings and preview the big games in Week 11
This week Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe look at the first CFP rankings and preview the big Tennessee-Georgia game.
Jim Johnson and Mike Low review an exciting Week 7, and preview five Top 25 matchups in Week 8.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe look at the recent head coach firings and preview the slate of games for Week 6.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe recap the highlights from Week 4 of the college football season, look at the latest head coach firing, and preview the top games of Week 5.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe review the interesting games from Week 3, look at coaches on the hot seat, and preview the big games coming up in Week 4.
This week Jim and Mike talk about last week's amazing success of the Sun Belt Conference and the abject failure of the Big Ten West, including the demise of coach Scott Frost. They also preview the key games coming up in Week 3.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe reviewed Week 1 action, including the crazy NC-App State game, and looked forward to the big games in Week 2. They also talked about the charm of finding the great moments of college football in unlikely places.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe talked about Nebraska's loss to Northwestern and Scott Frost being on the very hot seat, and preview the top games of Week 1, including Notre Dame-Ohio State and Oregon-Georgia.
Jim and Mike speak on the Big Ten TV deal, the Preseason Rankings, and the early season Big Ten Matchups.
Jim and Mike give their picks for the top teams in the Big 12 and Pac 12 and also discuss Group of 5 teams to watch.
This week Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe break down the ACC Coastal Division. It's wide open, but they like Miami to reclaim the title.
Derek Tate and Sid Saraf review the latest inside the NFL, after the first week+ of Training Camps around the league.
Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe look at the ACC Atlantic division and discuss if Clemson can return to the top and who their primary challengers will be.
This week host Jim Johnson has anointed BSL College Football Analyst Mike Lowe the Czar of College Football for a season, and Mike brought some major ideas to the table that would lead to some major changes to the game.
Mike Lowe and Jim Johnson look at the SEC East where there are two things you can count on-Georgia in first and Vanderbilt in last.
This week Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe break down the SEC West, asking if any team is ready to challenge Alabama this season and is the overall quality of play in the division up to the standards of recent years.
This week Jim Johnson and Mike Lowe cover all angles of the latest conference realignment; will the Big Ten stand pat 16 schools?
What about Notre Dame? Will the Big 12 try to gobble up schools remaining in the Pac 12? What must the ACC be thinking?
Sid Saraf and Derek Tate discuss the following:
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A Closer Look at the Los Angeles Rams 2022 Schedule
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Deshaun Watson Update
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Terry McLaurin Contract Extension
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Washington Commanders Workplace Investigation
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Potential Suspension Alvin Kamara
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The Passing of Tony Siragusa
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The Retirement of Rob Gronkowski
Mike gives his preseason Top 5 and then we cherry pick a few other teams from the Top 25 to discuss.
Mike Lowe and Jim Johnson speak in depth about the origins of the new NIL rules, or lack of such, and the impact on the programs and coaches. They also talked about the new ruling not requiring leagues to split into divisions to have a championship games and how the balanced scheduling that is likely to result will benefit lesser teams in the power divisions like the Big Ten East and SEC West. Show ends with a quick dip into Mike's early Top 25 next week.
Kendall Hilton and Jalon Dixon break down some of the more intriguing storylines heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
BSL NFL Analysts Sid Saraf, Mike Fast, and Derek Tate joined to review the Divisional Round, and preview Conference Championship Sunday.
BSL NBA Analyst Jalon Dixon joins to discuss the NBA at the mid-point of the '21-'22 Season.
NFL Talk with BSL NFL Analyst Sid Saraf. Sid and Chris go through the games of note from Week 2, and preview Week 3.
BSL NFL Analyst Sid Saraf joins to review Week 1, and preview Week 2 in the National Football League.
- Let's start with the Rams... Stafford comes in, Cam Akers injured... do have Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel at RB. Aaron Donald, and Jalen Ramsey leading the defense.
Thoughts on LA?
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Let's stay in the NFC West... the division looks strong top-to-bottom... which of the other 3 teams interests you the most?
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The Aaron Rodgers drama / saga is over for now, and the core of the team which has made the last two NFC Championship games is back. What are your thoughts on the Packers as the year begins?
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The NFC North outside of GB... would you be starting Fields over Dalton in Chicago? If Cousins doesn't have another COVID scare, can you picture the Vikings reaching the playoffs?
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Dallas should have a quality offense, and Micah Parsons will improve their defense.... Washington will have a quality defense, and Fitzmagic will improve their offense. In NY it's Year 3 for Daniel Jones.
Philly might be feisty at times, but looks likely to finish with 10 or more losses. How you stack the division?
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Tampa is coming off the Super Bowl win, and has everyone back. They enter the year as the presumptive favorite. We will cover them plenty... let's talk about the other 3 teams in the South, who do you like best?
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Buffalo is coming off their AFC Championship Game appearance. New England is significantly deeper after their Free Agent spending, return of players who opted out last year, and another draft. Of course the draft has added their QB Rookie Mac Jones. Miami is entering Year 2 of Tua. Does the division get 2 playoff teams?
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The Titans reached the AFC Championship Game 2 years ago. They have Tannehill, Henry, AJ Brown, and Julio Jones. The Colts have a quality roster, and we will see if Wentz can stay healthy and perform in a system which should suit him well. Who wins the AFC South?
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KC with an improved Oline, and healthy Mahomes is a popular choice to represent the AFC for a 3rd consecutive year. Let's talk about the rest of the West.... how do you handicap the race between the Chargers, Raiders, and Broncos? Chargers a darkhorse SB team for some.
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Pittsburgh won the AFC North last year, and will have a quality defense. Will see if their O-line allows them to run. Despite some of the losses, the Ravens are deep on both sides of the ball. The Browns have a lot of talent. Fully expect the division gets 2 playoff teams. Will they get 3?
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NFL Offensive ROY?
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NFL MVP?
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NFC Championship Game? AFC Championship Game?
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Super Bowl?
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Week 1 Games of Note
NBA Talk With Raphielle Johnson & Jalon Dixon
Topics Discussed:
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The Lakers are currently the 5th seed. If LeBron and the Brow are healthy to begin the playoffs, do you still like them to win the title?
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The Jazz have been consistent all year, balanced lineup... currently on top of most sites Power Rankings... can the Jazz beat a healthy Lakers team 4x?
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Among Western Conference teams, I feel the Clippers represent the best chance of taking down the Lakers with Kawhi, and George... others are high on the Nuggets after Denver obtained Gordon, and some others like the Suns... how do you rank that trio of teams?
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Portland, Dallas, and Memphis are currently 6th, 7th... if you were going to bet on one of those squads winning multiple playoff series, who would you favor?
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The Brooklyn experiment has gone better than I anticipated, and they've added recent reinforcements. Will you be surprised if they don't win the East? Does it concern you that the Big 3 have played less than 10 games together?
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Who's the bigger threat to the Nets... Milwaukee or the 76ers?
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Last year's Eastern Conference Champ Miami has won 4 in a row. Oladipo has given them extra firepower. Would you be surprised if they won multiple series?
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What's holding Boston back from being better?
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The NBA will be utilizing a play in tournament this year. Remind us how that is going to work, and give us your thoughts on that.
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ESPN gave their listing of NBA players under 25 with the most future potential... any selections / order you particularly disagreed with?
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Who is your Coach of the Year?
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Thompson is back next year... and he's 90% plus of what he was.... what are the Warriors at that point?
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Who is going to win MVP?
- As March ends, let's reset things with the Major conferences. Duke is the overall #1 in Sam's National Top 20, and tied with North Carolina on top of of the ACC.
What does Sam like best about the 9-0 Blue Devils?
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The other four ACC teams North Carolina, Syracuse, Notre Dame, and UVA were all in last week's Top 12... with UNC coming in at #3 overall. Are the Tar Heels best poised to challenge Duke within the league?
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The Big Ten has 6 teams, with MD leading the way. What does Same like, and what does he question with the Terps?
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Rutgers, Ohio State, Johns Hopkins, Penn State, Michigan makes up the remainder of the conference. Last week Sam had Rutgers 5th overall, Ohio State 17th, and Hopkins 19th. What's the story this year with Hopkins?
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Denver cracks Sam's Top 5... they've been to the Final Four 5 times since 2011, with former Princeton coach Bill Tierney leading the Pioneers program since 2010. Thoughts Denver this year?
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Denver is in the Big East. Fellow Big East member Georgetown cracks your Top 10. The Hoyas made the Tournament in '18, and '19, after missing the tournament for a decade. What explains the recent rise with Kevin Warne's program?
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The Loyola Greyhounds have dominated the Patriot League in recent years, but this year Sam has fellow Patriot League members Army and Lehigh ahead of them in his Top 20. What's the primary question with the Greyhounds going forward?
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The UMBC Retrievers reached the NCAA Tournament in 2019, but have not won their conference (American East) since 2009. Ryan Moran's team is currently 4-1 overall, and 3-1 in league play. Sam has Albany, and Vermont in his Top 20. Chances of UMBC winning the American?
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The Towson Tigers reached the tournament four times from 2013-19, but are 3-5 on the year, including 0-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association. Delaware and UMass are leading the way in the CAA, and in Sam's Top 20. What's the status with the Tigers?
Was joined by BSL Orioles Analyst Nick Stevens
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Background on Nick
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Thoughts on the Rebuild
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Who does Nick like best out of Kremer, Akin, Baumann, Lowther, Zimmerman, Wells, and Smith
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Discussion on Means
- Harvey, Scott, Tate are what exactly? Who interests Nick the most from that trio?
- What happens with Mancini?
- Does Hays stay on the field and produce enough in '21 to believe in him long-term?
- Does Santander build on '20?
- Does Diaz take advantage of any opportunity he gets?
- How good is Mountcastle?
- Galvis at SS, Sanchez at 2nd
And more...
NBA Talk With BSL Analyst Raphielle Johnson
Topics Discussed:
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Thoughts on Joel Embiid
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There are only 4 teams in the East (Philly, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, and Boston) with winning records. What does Raphielle like and question about each?
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What has happened to the Heat?
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Raphielle's favorite rookie so far?
- Is Bradley Beal going to be a Wizard much longer?
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Of the other guys league wide rumored to be available, who would like Raphielle like to see traded?
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The Jazz are leading the West, at 19-5 Strong, and deep team... but can Raphielle envision them beating the Lakers in a 7 game series?
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The Suns are currently the 4th seed... Difference Paul has made?
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Clippers are 17-8... are they the primary challenger to the Lakers?
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Denver and Dallas have started slow. Who is better positioned to rebound from their slow start?
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Golden State is .500... They get Thompson back next year. If he's 90% of what he was, are they a legit contender once more?
Super Bowl Preview
Joined by BSL NFL Analysts Sid Saraf, and Josh Katzowitz
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These teams faced each other just two months ago, we look back at that game
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Tampa has to pick their poison defensively against the Chiefs... what will the Bucs try and take away?
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KC will be without Eric Fisher (actually both of their starting OTs).. how impactful will this be?
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The Bucs are taking the field in their home stadium... some fans... not full... does this bother you?
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Do Sid and Josh give an edge to one coaching staff vs. the other?
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Keys for the Chiefs....
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Keys for the Bucs...
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The favorite prop bet you've seen?
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Who wins and why?
Joined by BSL Terps Analyst Chris Knoche
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What are the keys for MD over the remaining 10 regular season games?
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Can MD build off their win at Minnesota?
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Previewing the week vs. Wisconsin and Purdue
Joined by BSL NFL Analyst Sid Saraf.
Bucs @ Green Bay
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Overviews of the game... Sid's keys.
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Early line, Packers 4 point favorite... played Week 6, TB won 38-10.
- What's the best unit in this game?
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Brady in a 14th Conference Championship game...
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Legacy implications for Rodgers?
Buffalo @ Kansas City
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Overviews of the game... Sid's keys.
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Early line, Chiefs 3 point favorite... played Week 6, KC won 26-17.
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Mahomes concussion protocol.
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Where is KC vulnerable beyond questions around Mahomes?
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Drama in Houston with Watson. Jets the favorites?
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Was that Brees' last game? Final epitaph for the Saints?
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Cleveland got back to the post-season.. showed progress under Stefanski.
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Green Bay got past the Rams. Goff - McVay relationship.
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Baltimore lost in the post-season for the 3rd straight year, takeaways?
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Who reaches the Super Bowl?
Joined by BSL NFL Analyst Sid Saraf.
Discussed the four Divisional Round games:
Saturday Games:
Rams @ Green Bay
Ravens @ Buffalo
Sunday Games:
Cleveland @ Kansas City
Tampa Bay @ New Orleans
Sid gives his keys to the games, and power ranked the remaining starting QB's.
Chris was joined by BSL NFL Analysts Sid Saraf, and Josh Katzowitz to discuss Wild Card Weekend:
Saturday Games
Colts at Buffalo
Rams at Seattle
Bucs at Washington
Sunday Games
Bears at NO
Browns at Pittsburgh
Ravens at Tennessee
In this episode, BSL NFL Analyst Josh Katzowitz previews Week 9 and gives his mid-season awards.
In this episode, BSL Terps Analyst Chris Knoche previews 2020-21 University of Maryland Men's Basketball.
Pat and I looked at both Maryland Football and Basketball Recruiting, and also had roster talk for both the '20-'21 and '21-'22 Basketball seasons.
Chris is joined by Joe Lucia / BSL Sports Media Analyst...
Topics included:
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Background on Joe's work with Awful Announcing.
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Recent changes with ESPN Radio...
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Sports Media in the COVID environment...
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Bill Simmons and The Ringer...
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Recent cuts at The Athletic
Chris is joined by Sid Saraf / BSL NFL Analyst
COVID-19 & The NFL, Cam Newton joining the Patriots, Who's the 3rd best team in the AFC?, Thoughts on the Steelers and Colts, and the AFC West.
Joined by Mike Randall / BSL Sr. Ravens Analyst
Discussed: Hype / Expectations, the Secondary, the RBs, Interior O-Line, Boykin Year 2, AFC North.
We covered if MLB will come back and what the Orioles potential 30 man roster will look like.
Also tackled some Ravens stuff focusing in high expectations for next year, Ronnie Stanley’s contract situation and if they should trade for Jamal Adams
MLB... what could a season look like?
Orioles: Thoughts on the articles this week from our colleagues Matthew Kory, and Zach Spedden...
Ravens... Pre-Draft Depth Chart? Jimmy Smith ROH? Ravens Roster Power Rankings
NCAA... what teams did we like?
Maryland.
MLB... coronavirius impacts.
Orioles...
NBA
Ravens / Draft.
Baseball season is here and Sports Tonight is back. Join Chris and Rob as they catch up on all things sports. We apologize for the quality of Chris' microphone in this episode. It will be fixed before episode 2.
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