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Reeves Fisackerly
Welcome to the Dogs on the Hill podcast where host Reeves Fisackerly discusses the current state of elite level athletes and sports teams, or, as he likes to call them, dogs fighting their way up to the top of the hill!
The 2023 college football season kicked off this weekend and gave us plenty to talk about. Diego Spielmann joins the show to look over the weekend and discuss narratives going forward this season. Coach Prime looks to be leading Colorado in the right direction, defenses showed out in a battle of the Carolinas, Florida State put the pedal to the metal in the second half against LSU, and Oregon's Puddles the Duck put in the work by doing over 500 pushups on Saturday! Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on the newest episode of "Dogs on the Hill!"
In just a few days, the Pac-12 lost five of its members. In only 14 months, the Pac-12 dropped from 12 member universities to four. How did this happen? Conference realignment has been a summer headline for college sports for the last three years. Join host Reeves Fisackerly in this new episode of DOGS ON THE HILL to learn where Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and more will be playing in 2024 and hear a hypothetical season format for college football going forward!
The MLB All-Star Break begins Monday, marking the midpoint of the MLB season. The top talent in the league will face each other as the National League versus the American League on Tuesday night. Now is a great window to discuss where teams and players stand after the first half of the season. Join host Reeves Fisackerly in this first installment of the new series "Summer Lull" for this and more on the latest episode of "Dogs on the Hill!"
The NBA and NHL seasons have reached their finales! Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets tips off Thursday Night in Denver. Can Jimmy Butler and the Heat continue their underdog success story and muster enough strength to power through the mighty Denver Nuggets led by Nikola Jokić hoping to grab their first NBA championship? The Stanley Cup Final has unlikely faces this year in the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights. Both are making their second Stanley Cup Final appearance, but only one can emerge victorious to win its franchises first title. The show ends with more jams to add to your pregame playlist and a dog of the day who can throw some heat! Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on the newest episode of "Dogs on the Hill!"
Game 3 of the Western Conference Final in the NBA between the Nuggets and Lakers is tonight. After the Nuggets came back and took a 2-0 series lead in Denver on Thursday, can the Lakers respond in their first home game of the series? In the NHL, after a 4OT thriller on Thursday, the Panthers and Hurricanes are back in action in Raleigh. Will the Panthers continue to soar after the momentum they built in Game 1 or will the Hurricanes find a way to respond before heading to South Florida next week. Manchester City clinched the status of Premier League Champion after Arsenal's loss. Now having won the honor five of the last six seasons, can they exorcise their demons and finally win the UEFA Champions League Final against Inter Milan on June 10? Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on the newest episode of Dogs on the Hill!
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It's a football Wednesday on Dogs on the Hill! The NFL Draft begins with Round 1 on Thursday night. How many quarterbacks will be taken on night one? Who should be taken, who will, and when will they go? The Alabama Crimson Tide are making headlines with Bryce Young and Will Anderson, Jr., but are there any other members of the Tide who fans should be paying attention to this weekend? There has been an ongoing narrative for years that Alabama quarterbacks struggle in the NFL. How do Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jalen Hurts play into the trend? Aaron Rodgers has finally been traded to the New York Jets, but it looks like the Packers may have come out as the winner of the trade. Join host Reeves Fisackerly and special guest Chase Benton for all this and more on this episode of Dogs on the Hill!
Guest Diego Spielmann joins the show to talk a variety of topics. Since 1968, the A's have called Oakland home. That will change come the 2027 MLB season when they move to Las Vegas. In a ten year span, Vegas has added the Raiders, A's, and Golden Knights, just to name a few. The Premier League table looks very different this year than years past. Will Arsenal hold the number one spot, or will Manchester City jump them in the last portion of the season? The NBA and NHL playoffs continue tonight with four games in each league. The day concludes, of course, with the dogs of the day! Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of Dogs on the Hill!
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today with the first matchup seeing the New York Islanders visit the Hurricanes in Raleigh. In this episode, host Reeves Fisackerly shares his picks and predictions for the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the first round to the final based on statistical research he conducted that dives into team by team analytics. Will the division winners run the table or will a dark horse emerge and cause chaos? Which teams have a real shot at brining home the Stanley Cup and which teams will be first round exits? Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this in more in this episode of Dogs on the Hill!
The NBA Playoffs begin today with the first matchup seeing the Brooklyn Nets visit the 76ers in Philadelphia. In this episode, host Reeves Fisackerly shares his picks and predictions for the NBA Playoffs from the first round to the final based on statistical research he conducted that dives into team by team analytics. Will the #1 seeds run the table or will a dark horse emerge and cause chaos? Which teams have a real shot at brining home the Larry O'Brien Trophy and which teams will be first round exits? Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this in more in this episode of Dogs on the Hill!
The Tampa Bay Rays have extended their win streak to 12, winning their first 12 games of the season as they continue to chase history. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs approaching, the field of 16 is set. For the first time since 2005, that field will not include the Pittsburgh Penguins. The NBA Play-In tournament began Tuesday and saw some wild comeback wins by the Lakers and Bulls. Who will be the last two teams to make the NBA Playoffs as #8 seeds? Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of Dogs on the Hill!
The NBA playoffs start tonight with the play-in round, first with the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat and then the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers. Which teams have the edge and who will make it to the full field of 16? Odell Beckham, Jr. surprised the NFL world when he announced he signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. How will this affect the Ravens offense in the immediate future and how does it help the Ravens's chances to bring Lamar Jackson back for the 2023 season? The Tampa Bay Rays are taking the MLB by storm, winning their first 10 games in a row, the first team to start 10-0 since 1987. How long can they keep the momentum going? The NHL regular season is coming to a close. All the divisional playoff spots are clinched and only three of the four wild card positions remain. Which teams are fighting down to the wire? Will Erik Karlsson's 100 point season win him the Norris Trophy? Will the Bruins reach 65 wins? Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on the newest episode of Dogs on the Hill!
The NCAA Men's Basketball tournament final is set, as number five seed San Diego State will take on number four seed UConn. The Aztecs have proven to be the best defense in the tournament while the Huskies have proven to be the best offense. Who will have the upper edge Monday night? Aaron Rodgers is still a Packer despite stating he intends to play for the Jets next season. What is going on between management in New York and Green Bay and who is in more control? The NFL Draft is this month and it's time to dive deep into those mock drafts. Five quarterbacks are expected to be selected in the first round, but should they be taken later? Guest Diego Spielmann joins the show to discuss all this and more with host Reeves Fisackerly in the latest episode of Dogs on the Hill!
This may be the craziest men's NCAA basketball tournament ever, truly putting the word madness in "March Madness." Florida Atlantic will take on San Diego State in the first semifinal while Miami faces UConn in the second. Three teams have never made the final four before, but UConn has done so for the sixth time in program history. Lamar Jackson shared news via Twitter yesterday that he requested to be traded by the Ravens nearly a month ago. As the stalemate between Jackson and the Ravens continues, we might as well have some fun and discuss potential destinations for Jackson next season. Connor McDavid has become only the seventh player in NHL history to record 60 goals and 80 assists in a season. With a point total of 140, a milestone no one has hit since the year 1995, McDavid, who leads the league in goals, assists, and points, hopes to also lead his team to the Stanley Cup Final. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on the newest installment of the "Dogs on the Hill" podcast!
A new era for the Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team will start next year as Ed Cooley, head coach at conference opponent Providence for the last decade, will take the helm. The Hoyas look to Cooley to save their program which has seen little success since Patrick Ewing took over in 2017. There were upsets galore in the first two rounds of the men's tournament, but the women's tournament had it's fair share as well. For the first time since 2009, a number one seed will be missing from the Sweet 16. News on the Lamar Jackson front has been silent. What could possibly be going on? The World Baseball Classic concluded in storybook fashion on Tuesday night as Shohei Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout to end the game in a 3-2 victory for Japan. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of "Dogs on the Hill"!
March Madness is upon us! The 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament began with the rounds of 64 and 32 over the weekend which were full of upsets. Possibly the biggest upset was 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson's five point win over number one seed Purdue, causing some to ask if this was the biggest upset in NCAA men's basketball history. A second one seed went down in round two, as Arkansas beat Kansas in a close one, final score 72-71. This is Arkansas third sweet sixteen appearance in a row as they eye their third consecutive elite eight appearance against UConn. What are their chances of winning the whole tournament this year? Princeton overtook Arizona in round one and then dominated Missouri in round two to make a sweet sixteen appearance against Creighton. How significant was their round one win? Sweet sixteen money lines are out and Vegas favors seven of the eight number one seeds. Which underdog is turning out to be the favorite? A basketball heavy day concludes with a preview of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster for the 2023 season. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of "Dogs on the Hill!"
In this special episode of "Dogs on the Hill," Diego Spielmann joins the show to discuss current events in the NFL, NBA, and offer a selection for "Dog of the Day." The Chicago Bears made headlines last night when they traded their first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for four draft picks and wide receiver DJ Moore. The New York Jets have reportedly worked out a deal for Aaron Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers. All that remains is Rodgers to make an official decision. Reeves and Diego review Lamar Jackson's current contract situation after the Baltimore Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him and the Miami Dolphins opted to pick up Tua Tagovailoa's fifth year on his rookie contract. Kevin Durant faced a left ankle injury in pregame warmups before his first home game as a member of the Phoenix Suns, sparking some concern in the basketball world. Join host Reeves Fisackerly and guest Diego Spielmann for all this and more on this installment of "Dogs on the Hill!"
NFL free agency is yet to begin, but players are still finding ways to sign new contracts, whether with their same teams or new ones. Derek Carr will play his 10th NFL season in a black jersey accented in gold rather than silver, as the quarterback signed a four year $150 million contract with the New Orleans Saints. While Carr leaves the west coast, Geno Smith will stay, signing a three year extension with the Seattle Seahawks. Daniel Jones signed a four year contract worth $160 million with the New York Giants while Saquon Barkley receives the franchise tag. Speaking of franchise tags, in a shocking move, the Ravens placed their franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson. Last but certainly not least, it isn't a quarterback conversation without mentioning Aaron Rodgers. It now seems to be a one horse race for Aaron Rodgers, that horse being the New York Jets. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more in this episode of "Dogs on the Hill."
The NHL trade deadline is this Friday, and big moves are heating up! Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane has been traded to the New York Rangers, leaving the Blackhawks unquestionably in full rebuild mode and the Rangers with heightened a chance to win the Stanley Cup. As NHL player movement closes, the NFL is just starting the roster shakeup for the 2023 offseason. Leonard Fournette has requested to be cut by the Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks take a look at options for their QB1 next year. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more in this episode of "Dogs on the Hill."
"Dogs on the Hill" is back! It may be the offseason, but NFL news never sleeps. The Bears are in the spotlight as they try to decide the future of their franchise with the first overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. Do they draft top quarterback prospect Bryce Young, someone else, or trade the pick entirely? Speaking of quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers has emerged from his days in the dark while he and Lamar Jackson ponder their futures and continue to make headlines. The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the public eye thanks to LeBron James' record setting season, but also due to a disappointing season so far. Can the Lakers make the playoffs? Can they be a legitimate threat assuming that they do? Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more in this episode of "Dogs on the Hill."
Super Bowl LVII lived up to the hype as the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the last four years. The third highest scoring Super Bowl in history, a 73 point night gave fans a pair of explosive offenses and a flag at the finish to remember. Chiefs fan and Kansas City native Sammy Brisch joins the show to share his point of view as a Chiefs fan who's team just reached new heights. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of "Dogs on the Hill."
Any thoughts of the Nets trying to make a championship run with Kevin Durant ended when they sent him to the Suns in a trade involving four first round draft picks going to Brooklyn. With the Nets entering a full on rebuild, the Suns are in win now mode, emerging as the favorite to represent the western conference in the NBA Finals and have the second best odds to win the title. Oklahoma and Texas will join the SEC as its 15th and 16th members for the start of the 2024 college football season. The 2024 season will be a season of firsts as the foundation of college football will feel some significant shakes. Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles is Sunday, so a dive into analysts is in order to best prepare you for the season finale of the 2022 NFL season. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of "Dogs on the Hill."
Basketball history was made when LeBron James scored 38 points on February 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James passed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all time leader in points, now holding a career total of 38,388. In NFL news, Derek Carr will visit the New Orleans Saints on February 8, potentially emerging as a new front running franchise where Carr may play next season. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of the "Dogs on the Hill" podcast.
The collapse of what the Nets hoped would become a super team, consisting of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, is upon us. With Irving traded to Dallas, joining Luka Dončić as a Maverick, Durant is now the only remaining member of the trio still playing as a Net. Reeves asks what the Nets do moving forward and if the Mavericks will climb the standings, or fall further down. In NFL news, Aaron Rodgers is making headlines as he entertains the idea of joining the Las Vegas Raiders. While Rodgers decides where his future will be, the 49ers question who will stand in their backfield in 2023. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of the "Dogs on the Hill" podcast.
Tom Brady informed the world Wednesday morning that he will be officially retiring, signaling the end of an era in the NFL that dates back to the year 2000. Brady leads league history in major quarterback statistics such as wins, playoff wins, passing yards, and passing touchdowns to name a few, as well as holding the most Super Bowl victories by any player, and even team, in NFL history. The NFL coaching carousel has begun with the Denver Broncos acquiring Sean Payton's rights via a trade with the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans hiring San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. On the ice, the Vancouver Canucks finally traded their captain Bo Horvat, a move NHL fans have been anticipating for months, as he packs his bags and heads for Long Island. Join host Reeves Fisackerly for all this and more on this episode of the "Dogs on the Hill" podcast.
In this episode of Dogs on the Hill, host Reeves Fisackerly recaps the NFC and AFC Championship games from the 2022 NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles defended their home turf in a 31-7 thumping of the San Francisco 49ers while the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals met expectations, going down to the wire with the Chiefs ultimately emerging victorious 23-20. Join Reeves as he puts you in the stadium by revisiting yesterdays plays and talks where he thinks all four teams currently stand as two of them move forward in the postseason while the other two start their offseason a bit earlier than they had hoped.