Scooter B. and JJ On Sports

Not a happy birthday in Columbus

noreply@blogger.com (J.J.) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:47:35 PST

Column by J. Justin Boggs:

Over the last couple years, all anyone heard about the Columbus Blue Jackets’ woes were they needed a top-line center and puck a moving defender to make them a winning squad.

Over the summer, the Blue Jackets went out and did both. James Wisniewski and Jeff Carter were both added to the roster to give the Blue Jackets the spark they have been looking for over the last 11 years. Wisniewski a

The Blue Jackets had their biggest offseason in team history.

In addition to the roster acquisitions, the Blue Jackets made arrangements with Nationwide Insurance, the city of Columbus, and Franklin County to fix Nationwide Arena’s lease agreement with the Blue Jackets. The fix is allowing Columbus and Nationwide Arena to host the 2013 NHL All-Star Game and practically guarantees the Blue Jackets’ existence in Columbus through 2039.

The Blue Jackets are on pace for their worst season in franchise history.

As the two biggest needs were met on the ice, the returning members of last year’s team have faltered and gotten us to this point. With less than two weeks before the NHL trade deadline, GM Scott Howson seems to have his finger on the eject button. It appears on the 200th birthday of the city of Columbus, the city is mere days away from losing the biggest pro athlete in Columbus’ 200 years of existence. Not the way that anyone on West Nationwide Boulevard wanted to spend the city’s bicentennial.

Reports circulated throughout the day Tuesday that Nash has given Howson a list of teams he would be willing to waive his no-movement clause in contract for. Some rumors by the self-proclaimed hockey insiders say that Nash might be headed to Los Angeles or New York.

The Blue Jackets are in a huge slump and are on pace to have the worst record in the NHL since the shootout was instituted in 2005.

With an arena deal in place, the emphasis is back on winning and winning now. The Blue Jackets owe not just their fans but now the city of Columbus wins given that every one of us are part-owners of Nationwide Arena.

For the first time in nearly a decade in Columbus, there is pressure on Nash to perform. Nash largely did not share in the blame of previous coaching regimes’ failures. When legendary coach Ken Hitchcock was relieved of his duties in 2010, Nash simply said, “That is the way sports work.”

With the most recent coaching dismissal in January, the realization might have finally hit the Jackets’ and Howson that the problem is not coaching.

The only two connections that remain from the Dave King era are losing hockey and Nash.

Besides Nash, the Blue Jackets need to take a look at goaltending. No team has had worse goaltending over the last three years than the Blue Jackets. Over the offseason, the Blue Jackets paid dearly for not going for a No. 1 goalie and relying on Steve Mason. Mason’s lack of success after his amazing rookie season has set the Blue Jackets back.

But the question remains, if the Blue Jackets simply fix their goaltending, will this be a winning team? Columbus has won 28 percent of its games. Seems like a lot more has to be done than fixing goaltending. This is why Nash’s time in Columbus might be coming to a close.

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Episode 105: The Final Chapter

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:02:34 PST

CLICK HERE TO HEAR EPISODE 105!!!!!!!!!!

Well folks, this is it. Scooterb and JJ On Sports has run its course. This will be the last regular episode you will hear on this feed. BUT PLEASE, stay subscribed to the feed, and keep coming back to the blog, because we will effort to keep the blog updated with new content, and occasionally we will fire up the recorder and do special episodes.

For this week's show, we do talk at great length about the exciting news that Columbus, Ohio is getting the 2013 NHL All-Star Game. We also discuss whether we thing Columbus will have a winning team to go along with the game next year.

We talk Tiger. He had a great week in Abu Dhabi, and we go into whether we finally think Tiger is back to his winning ways.

We then, get this, talk TENNIS! More specifically, the amazing Rafa Nadal / Novak Djokovic final to wrap up the Australian Open this past weekend..

Our last major topic of the show is the Super Bowl, and all the festivities in Indianapolis, and how we thing Indy may become a regular rotation city for the Super Bowl after this week.

We round out the show with a good solid minute of OSU Basketball talk.

105 Episodes, 8000+ downloads...it's been a fun ride. Thanks for taking it with us.

- Scooterb

Episode 104: A Fun, Frozen Show

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:40:00 PST

Listen to Episode 104 HERE!

Welcome back everybody, we have another fun filled show for you this week.

First of all, I don't think we ever mention in the episode, but it is our 2 year anniversary!

We start off the show by breaking down Justin's experience at the Frozen Diamond Faceoff in Cleveland over the weekend.

We then talk a little Indiana and Ohio State basketball.

We wrap up the show with a quick look at the NFL playoffs.

Thanks everybody for listening, Justin and Casey will be with you next week.

Episode 103: Time for a Change, Finally

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:35:50 PST

Click here to listen to Episode 103

This episode starts off with the breaking news that the Bluejackets have fired head coach Scott Arniel, we look at where the team may be headed in the future (and how we would push them to make even more changes).

We then take a look at the most boring game in the history of college football. No, that's not fair. The first time LSU and Alabama met was the most boring.

We discuss the weekend of NFL playoffs...sort of, we really just talk more Tim Tebow.

We round out the show by talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame's newest inductee: Barry Larkin, and all of the other issues surrounding the hall at this time.

Thanks for listening

-Scooterb

Episode 102: At least the weather was nice

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:16:40 PST

Listen to Episode 102 here!

Welcome back everyone!

This week's episode finds Justin in Jacksonville, Florida... covering the Gator Bowl! We get a first hand report from the game, as we tie a bow on this year's Ohio State season.

We then talk about the bad day the Big Ten had overall in today's bowl games.

We continue the show with Bengals and Broncos playoff (playoff?) talk.

We end the show by piling on some more on poor Scott Arniel. We also come up with an idea that might save the Bluejackets season. What is it? Listen, and find out.

- Scott

Episode 101: The Pop-A-Shot Championship

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:48:15 PST

Click here to listen to Episode 101

This week, we celebrate last week's 100th Episode with a live segment at Dave and Busters. We talk briefly with Tobin Shepherd about the Ohio State sanctions, and then...the highlight of the episode.

The official Scooterb and JJ Pop-A-Shot Championship. You don't want to miss Tobin's commentary.

After that, we retreat back to the studio and talk about a lot of topics.

We start with more on the Ohio State rulings. We move on to a weird story about NCAA greed and the bands of LSU and Alabama. We then break down the Gator Bowl just a bit, before segueing (sort of) into ranting more about the Bluejackets.

We round up the show with some Tebow Time, the Bengals and Big Ten Basketball talk...

BUT THERE'S EVEN MORE! We have BREAKING NFL NEWS during the episode. You don't want to miss this.

Thanks for listening.

Episode 100: We made it!

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:07:34 PST

Episode 100: Click here to listen!

Well, we made it! And how do we celebrate? By doing a pretty normal show. Note: this was recorded Monday night, so there is nothing about the NCAA's ruling about the Buckeyes in this episode.

What you will hear is some ranting about the Bluejackets, and fans in the press box. You'll hear BOLD NBA PREDICTIONS! You'll hear me actually congratulating some football teams. And more of our usual nonsense!

We really appreciate both of you that listen...

Here's to at least 5-10 more shows!

-scooterb

Episode 99: We've Got 99 Problems, But This Episode Ain't One

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:05:40 PST

Episode 99 Show link: Click here to listen.

Apologies for the strange way the link works now...it seems in the new Blogger interface, you can't link to the show like we've been doing all this time. If anyone knows how to fix that, let us know.

Welcome back everybody! This week we go deeper into the Tim Tebow phenomenon. We talk about the silliness going on in the NBA. There's hockey, Ohio State basketball, Ryan Braun...and a lot of side tracks along the way.

Fun show, thanks for listening.

Episode 98: Hey! Let's Go Bowling!

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:26:19 PST

Welcome back everybody!

We start out the show with an in-depth look at the good and bad of this year's batch of bowl games.

We then make our picks for the Heisman trophy.

We talk about the NHL Realignment, and what it means for the Bluejackets.

We talk about Tiger being back (again).

And lots of other nuttiness...including TIM TEBOW!

You don't want to miss this one.

-scooterb

Episode 97: The Urban Legend's Next Chapter

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:05:41 PST

Well, after weeks of speculation, and hours of pre-empted local tv shows... it's official. Urban Meyer is the new head coach of Ohio State. Will his hiring bring about a new golden age for the Buckeyes? We dig deep into the subject.

We also do talk about the Ohio State / Michigan game.

We then begin bouncing between topics wildly. From OSU / Duke basketball, to the NBA lockout ending, to Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, to the travesty that is Nickelback.

Lots of fun tonight, thanks for listening.

Episode 96: It's THAT Week in Ohio

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:05:25 PST

Welcome back everybody!

This week, we take a long look at developments in the college football world. From going over the OSU / Penn State game, to looking at possible NCAA sanctions against Penn State, to looking at the OSU / Michigan game...we have the big stories covered! We also look at the mighty SEC, and their stranglehold on the BCS standings.

We also talk about Urban Meyer's recent meal at Olive Garden, and what that may mean. Seriously.

We also talk some Bluejackets, the President's Cup, and we even look at some Black Friday deals!

Thanks for listening.

Episode 95: Say it ain't so, Joe

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:23:56 PST

Welcome back!

This week we start, as you might expect, with the Penn State scandal. This story is literally exploding, even as we were recording the show...

We then talk briefly about Ohio State's stunning defeat by Purdue, and what it means for Ohio State going forward.

We lighten the mood by talking the Carrier Classic, and ESPN's Tip-Off Marathon...which is now 1 hour old as I write this.

We then talk a little Tiger, and the upcoming President's Cup...and just what has happened to televised golf, anyway?

Thanks for listening.

-scooterb

Episode 94: Time to Panic

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:05:12 PST

Welcome back everybody.

We start our busy show with a quick look at the OSU / Indiana game.

We then look at the scandal rocking Penn State right now.

We talk...a lot...about the continuing issues with the Bluejackets. We even have a few minutes with Derek Brassard.

We wrap up the main part of the show with a quick look ahead at the upcoming college basketball season, that somehow goes into an in-depth discussion of the UFL. Yeah, that UFL.

Sadly, during the show, the news broke about Joe Frazier's passing due to liver cancer. We send our condolences to the family, friends, and fans. He was one of the best to ever study the sweet science.

-scooterb

Episode 93: Welcome to November!

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:23:33 PDT

Welcome back!

This week we talk about Ohio State's surprising win against Wisconsin, and look forward to the rest of the season.

We talk about one of the best World Series' in recent memory, and Tony LaRussa's place in managerial history.

We then talk about the Bengals, and whether they are a true contender for the playoffs.

We talk about rumors swirling in Bluejacket camp...that didn't quite pan out.

We were going to talk about the start of the NBA season. Unfortunately, that's been cancelled for now, so we discuss the plan by the NCAA to allow schools to pay players an extra $2000.

Fun show as always.

Thanks for listening

-scooterb

Episode 92: A Packed Show

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:31:49 PDT

We've got a busy show this week.

We look back at the stunning finish to the Michigan State / Wisconsin game, and give our views on what that game means to the upcoming OSU / Wisconsin game.

We try to come up with some contenders / pretenders in the NFL

We talk briefly about the first few games of the World Series

We talk about the effect of various barnstorming efforts by big name NBA players on the labor talks.

And, of course...we talk about the Bluejackets, and whether it's time to hit the panic button.

Busy show,thanks for listening.

-scooterb

Episode 91 - A Loud Boom Heard In Illinois

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:32:50 PDT

Welcome back everybody...here's the rundown of this week's show:

We start with the OSU upset of Illinois.

We follow with a lot of chaos surrounding the Bluejackets

We talk about the Bengals impressive start.

We then discuss the tragic Indy Car wreck from Sunday.

We finish up the show with World Series predictions!

Thanks for listening.

-scooterb

Episode 90 - Collapse in Nebraska

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:22:07 PDT

This week, our main topic is the stunning collapse by Ohio State against new Big Ten foes, Nebraska.

We follow this up with a look at the surprising Bengals.

We talk about a rough start to the season by the Bluejackets, before wrapping up with a quick whip around the baseball playoffs, and a look to the offseason.

Thanks for listening,

Scooterb

Episode 89- Ohio State in trouble... AGAIN

noreply@blogger.com (J.J.) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:12:08 PDT

Hey all - Scooter is out, Justin is in with Casey Todt. If you did not think we could get enough talking about Ohio State's run ins with the NCAA, SURPRISE! We talk about Ohio State's latest punishment from the NCAA and how we feel about Gene Smith and Doug Archie.

We look forward to Ohio State's match with Nebraska while reflecting on the game against Michigan State.

We review the Nationwide Arena deal approved by Columbus City Council this evening. We finish the show by previewing the divisions in the NHL as the regular season gets underway this week.

Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 88: A Real Hack Job

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:35:25 PDT

Welcome back everybody,

This week I deal with a bad hacking cough (it makes at least one appearance, and played all kinds of havoc with the editing process...) so apologies if the show is a bit disjointed in places.

Anyway, getting to the big stories of the week...

We start out (of course) with the OSU /Colorado game, and some general college football chat.

We then talk about the breaking news of Ozzie Guillen leaving the White Sox. (And we manage to keep the language clean!)

We then try to talk about the MLB Playoffs, but mostly talk about the craziness that is the AL Wild Card race.

We wrap up the show with a look at a big hit, and the subsequent bigger hit to the Blue Jackets...before the season ever starts.

Thanks for listening,

scooterb

Episode 87: OSU Quarterback - Missed Connection

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:54:47 PDT

Welcome back everybody (and I'll welcome myself back from vacation).

This week we cover a bunch of topics.

OSU / Miami

ACC gaining more teams

Justin Verlander MVP worthy?

Labatt Blue's "insensitive" commercial

Bluejackets stadium woes solved?

Columbus Crew in trouble?

Columbus Clippers champs again!

and even more! Packed show this week. Thanks for listening.

-scooterb

Episode 86 - The Big Scare

noreply@blogger.com (J.J.) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:49 PDT

Justin here as Scooter B. is on vacation. Casey Todt joined the Monday evening edition of the program. We talk about OSU's recent scare against Toledo and how it leads into its match against Miami this weekend. We dive into Notre Dame's recent matchup against Michigan.

We talk Bengals, Cam Newton, and Tony Romo.

We finished the show by talking about the tragic hockey offseason and previewing the Blue Jackets' upcoming season.

Thanks for listening!

Episode 85: Week one, the big winner? Mother nature

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:32:12 PDT

Welcome back to another week of the show!

This week we talk about the first week of college football. Ohio State, Notre Dame (surprise!), and the weather dominate the conversation.

We then spend some time talking about the weird and wild week surrounding the Indianapolis Colts. This is a story that is changing as we speak.

We round up the show with a look at what teams we feel are going to win the NFL divisions, and we make our bold predictions as to who we think will win the Super Bowl.

Fun show as usual, thanks for listening

-scooterb

Episode 84: College football preview

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:26:28 PDT

Welcome back, everybody

This week, we step away from rules infractions (mostly) to take a look at the Big 10, and the overall Top 25, and make some bold predictions about how we think things will go this season.

We then talk about the controversy surrounding LSU's senior QB, Jordan Jefferies. We also wonder, how many pairs of shoes does a college kid need?

We then talk about Fred Couples' decision to put Tiger Woods on the President's Cup team.

We discuss Michael Vick's new BIG contract.

And we wrap up the show with a story from the world of soccer. Yes, soccer.

Fun show tonight, thanks for downloading and listening!

-scooterb

Episode 83: So many NCAA infractions, so little time

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:31:43 PDT

Welcome back to a crazy episode of the show.

This week, we talk about more OSU and University of Miami infraction fallout. As a side note, we also spend some time talking about Terrelle Pryor (please note, this was recorded before Pryor was drafted by the Raiders in the 3rd round of the supplemental draft).

We also discuss the slow collapse of the Indians, and some more quick hits around the MLB landscape.

Thanks for listening.

-scooterb

Episode 82: Casey in K.C.

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Bolderson) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:36:01 PDT

Welcome back everybody. We welcome Casey Todt in from Kansas City this episode.

Tonight's talk starts around the Ohio State situation, and whether a short meeting with the NCAA is actually a good thing for the school.

We also talk a bit about whether Terrelle Pryor will be in the NFL Supplemental Draft or not.

We then discuss the most recent meltdown by Carlos Zambrano, and what it may mean to the Cubs, and to his career.

We follow that with a look at Texas A&M's premature announcement about their move to the SEC.

We finally wrap up the Best Sports Movie of All Time bracket...mainly b y talking about the other movies we would have picked instead.

What won? You'll have to listen.

Fun show tonight, thanks as always for downloading and listening.

-scooterb