Sports Matters

Sports Matters – May 29, 2012

The Writers — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:47:03 +0000

Segment Highlights – 05/29/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The Orioles and biomechanics; stupid TV coverage regulations
Segment 2: (47:11) Our weekly look at the dumber among us
Segment 3: (1:45:27) Oswalt a Ranger; MLB news and notes; the saga of Rich Thompson; ACC disintegration?
Segment 4: (2:15:21) 100 years of Red Sox hits; Road to Omaha (including bracket breakdown); a wonderful story of serving those who serve us

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Sports Matters – May 8, 2012

The Writers — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:14:08 +0000

Segment Highlights – 05/08/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Junior Seau; the true story of depression

Segment 2: (41:40) Our weekly look at stupid people
Segment 3: (1:36:30) Vikings stadium situation; Hamels/Harper; rebuilding “the right way”; MiLB attendance
Segment 4: (2:10:28) Road to Omaha; a cool story from Arizona

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Sports Matters – April 17, 2012

The Writers — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:48:13 +0000

Segment Highlights – 04/17/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Jackie Robinson Day and other ways MLB is completely tone-deaf
Segment 2: (53:32) Our weekly look at the stupid
Segment 3: (1:49:42) Sports notes (Vikings stadium situation, Road to Omaha, etc.)
Segment 4: (2:26:21) Remembering Virginia Tech, five years later

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Sports Matters – April 10, 2012

The Writers — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:41:50 +0000

Segment Highlights – 04/10/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The Ozzie Guillen debacle; what is life really like for Cuban defectors?
Segment 2: (52:14) Our weekly look at the stupid among us
Segment 3: (1:44:50) Bobby Petrino; Vin Scully’s look at another Opening Day; Matt Bush update; MLB contract discussions
Segment 4: (2:27:15) Road to Omaha; a tremendous story about Ron Gardenhire and some of our bravest

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Sports Matters – March…Matters?

The Writers — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:57:18 +0000

Missed any of Sports Matters in March? First of all — WHERE WERE YOU?

Okay, okay…we’ve made it easy to catch up! Find ALL of our March episodes after the jump, and be sure to listen live at 7:30pm every Tuesday on sportsmatters.info, will ya?

Sports Matters: March 6, 2012 - Play Now

Segment 1: (0:00) Writers Flashbacks featuring Matt Vasgersian, Mark Grant and Dr. John F. Murray Segment 2: (38:07) NCAA basketball discussion, including tournament predictions Segment 3: (1:33:50) Road to Omaha; baseball discussion Segment 4: (2:03:06) Our weekly look at the dumber people among us

Sports Matters: March 13, 2012 - Play Now

Segment 1: (0:00) NCAA tournament and college hoops, part 1 Segment 2: (53:52) NCAA tournament and college hoops, part 2 Segment 3: (1:34:05) Road to Omaha; baseball discussion Segment 4: (2:11:17) Our weekly look at the stupid among us

Sports Matters: March 20, 2012 - Play Now

Segment 1: (0:00) NCAA/NIT/CIT/CBI discussion Segment 2: (46:25) Fight song madness; Manning/Tebow; NFL discussion Segment 3: (1:40:26) Road to Omaha; journalism’s past Segment 4: (2:00:56) Our weekly look at silly news; journalism’s present

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Sports Matters – February 28, 2012 (and catch up on February, too!)

The Writers — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:43:55 +0000

Segment Highlights – 02/28/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Braun incident and the journalistic theory thereof
Segment 2: (54:27) Pat Knight doesn’t like his seniors; Jeremy Lin dos and donts
Segment 3: (1:25:50) Stupid people
Segment 4: (2:25:08) Road to Omaha; crowdsourcing broadcasters; the loss of a legend

Listen LIVE every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET, subscribe on iTunes and catch up on February’s shows after the jump!

February 7, 2012 - Segment 1: (0:00) A Writers Radio flashback with author/radio host Dale Tafoya Segment 2: (35:24) Baseball Boyfriend? Segment 3: (1:19:54) Notes – press credentials; silly emotion-based journalism; other thoughts from the world of sport Segment 4: (2:05:55) Our weekly look at stupid people

February 14, 2012 - Segment 1: (0:00) A Writers flashback with new Padre radio analyst Bob Scanlan; an unfortunate update on Tony Gwynn’s health Segment 2: (39:35) On Josh Hamilton, Whitney Houston (?) and Layne Staley (??) Segment 3: (1:29:57) MLB futures; baseball notes (Ned Yost, Joe Maddon, AJ Burnett and more); football notes Segment 4: (2:06:06) Our weekly look at stupid people

February 21, 2012 – Segment 1: (0:00) Writers Flashback with Tony Gwynn; the story of “Ake”; remaining MLB free agents Segment 2: (37:56) Road to Omaha; MLB blackouts Segment 3: (1:28:24) Lin, ESPN and the real issue Segment 4: (2:01:10) Our weekly look at stupid people

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Sports Matters – January 31, 2012

The Writers — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:08:21 +0000

Segment Highlights – 01/31/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Writers Radio flashback with Longwood head coach Mike Gillian; bracketology; ESPN Bracketbusters breakdown
Segment 2: (48:31) New Panthers logo; college football recruiting
Segment 3: (1:41:23) Ryan Howard’s value?; worst All-Stars ever; negative win players; visiting the genesis of your fandom
Segment 4: (2:03:03) Our weekly look at stupid people

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Sports Matters – January 24, 2012

The Writers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:40:58 +0000

Segment Highlights – 01/24/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Joe Paterno and how we’ll remember him
Segment 2: (45:49) Prince Fielder; Francisco Cordero; Carlos Pena; other MLB transactions; Baseball America preseason top 25
Segment 3: (1:32:29) The four-letter practices overkill and irony; the saga of Tim Thomas
Segment 4: (2:10:22) Stephen Curry helps brighten a fan’s day; stupid people

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Sports Matters – January 17, 2012

The Writers — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:39:38 +0000

Segment Highlights – 01/17/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Bsaeball arbitration update
Segment 2: (43:25) Baseball transactions; MLB/CFB odds; NCAA football; NFL moves
Segment 3: (1:40:47) A morbidly obese coach; a morbidly verbose coach; conversation about freedom of speech
Segment 4: (2:14:20) Our weekly look at stupid people

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Sports Matters – January 3, 2012

The Writers — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:02:16 +0000

(My apologies for the delay in getting this posted! – staff)

Segment Highlights – 01/03/12

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) College bowl review
Segment 2: (56:05) A whiny blog entry; NFL coaching changes; notes
Segment 3: (1:38:22) A great piece from GQ on a legend
Segment 4: (2:20:52) Sixer results, as the Sixer takes a week off this week before restarting (tune in for more!); stupid people

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Sports Matters – December 13, 2011

The Writers — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:50:10 +0000

Segment Highlights – 12/13/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Tebowmania continues to polarize America
Segment 2: (48:17) Braun; Pujols; college football coach movement
Segment 3: (1:52:49) A special guest joins the show to talk about driving in the rain, the Big East and…Jennifer Aniston?
Segment 4: (2:48:24) Sixer; Dumb people; my wish to listeners; looking back at the first part of 2011

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Sports Matters – November 15, 2011

The Writers — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:24:50 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/15/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Finalizing (hopefully) the Penn State mess; hello and goodbye to the NBA; the Panthers take one on the chin
Segment 2: (45:03) Butch Davis comically tries to portray his innocence; MLB transaction roundup; college football preview
Segment 3: (1:42:59) Bowl eligibility rundown; the Sixer; NFL television coverage
Segment 4: (2:13:33) Our weekly look at the morons among us

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Sports Matters – November 8, 2011

The Writers — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:57:02 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/09/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The disgusting story at Penn State
Segment 2: (55:39) An epic radio meltdown; how much does your local NFL team cost for a game?; MLB TV ratings; a cooking show in an MLB park?; Ken Pomeroy’s top 25 NCAA basketball rankings; college football preview
Segment 3: (1:52:15) The Sixer; NFL preview and announcers; RIP Joe Frazier
Segment 4: (2:20:33) Stupid criminals; a heartwarming South Carolina football story; companies helping our troops; honoring a special 100th birthday

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Sports Matters – November 3, 2011

The Writers — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:10:58 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/03/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Tebowmania; the changing faces of fandom and journalism
Segment 2: (50:35) ESPN leading the charge in realignment?; the NCAA makes more changes under the guise of concern for students; more complaints about Boise getting “jobbed”; non-Sixer college football preview
Segment 3: (1:41:53) RIP Matty Alou; the Veterans Committee Hall of Fame candidates; the Sixer; NFL preview/broadcast teams
Segment 4: (2:28:10) The usual weekly look at dumb people

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Sports Matters – October 11, 2011

The Writers — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:17:26 +0000

Sports Matters covers a pretty wacky day in sport in the Palmetto State as Stephen Garcia is dismissed from the South Carolina football program. We also talk about the epidemic of the “moral victory”, America’s top sports cities, college football and a really sad story involving an up and coming talent. Our weekly tribute to our friends at Backyard Radio continues, with our stories of stupid people, old people and rednecks doing stuff. Listen LIVE every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET here or at sportsmatters.info!

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Sports Matters – Welcome to October!

The Writers — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:40:00 +0000

Sports Matters welcomes you all to October (we’re THAT far into the year? yikes) with the first show of the month. This week’s episode takes a look at some issues around the baseball world, as well as the usual weekly look at football (both college and pro). We also take you through the weekly world of stupid people – one of the show’s favorite segments!

Be sure to listen LIVE every Tuesday at 7:30pm Eastern on the show’s website (sportsmatters.info) or right here on the Sports Matters channel at tpsradio.net!

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Sports Matters – September 27

The Writers — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:33:47 +0000

Ahhh, the end of the baseball season. It always brings something wacky. This week’s episode is no different, as we take a look at Ozzie Guillen’s rapid departure from Chicago (and arrival in Florida), what people think of “Moneyball”, update the Sixer standings and much more! We also talk about some stupid people news, just to make you feel a little better about yourself.

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Sports Matters – Licensing and Marketing? Really?

The Writers — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:14 +0000

Join us for the September 13 edition of Sports Matters, as we talk about a number of issues. Bud Selig and the Mets argue over hats, leading to a discussion over marketing rights to the first responders of 9/11. The show previews week 3 in college football and week 2 in the NFL, while recapping the standings of the Sixer. We also take a look at idiot criminals and “rednecks doin’ stuff”, as usual. Join us LIVE every Tuesday (check @sportsmatters on Twitter for possible schedule changes) at 7:30pm ET right here on TPSradio.net, or sportsmatters.info!

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Sports Matters – September 6

The Writers — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:42:35 +0000

Sports Matters proudly begins its sixth year of affiliation with our friends at TPSRadio with the first show of September. We take a look back at 9/11/01 through the eyes of the legendary Jack Buck and Vin Scully, as well as one of the brave men who fought and served his nation in the aftermath of the tragedy. The show also takes a look at the worlds of college and pro football, discusses whether Mark Teixeira was right to say Yankees-Red Sox games are “boring”, and much more. Be sure to listen LIVE Tuesdays at 7:30pm on sportsmatters.info, or right here on tpsradio.net!

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Sports Matters – Da Fall of Da U (and other things)

The Writers — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:00:05 +0000

Yet another August episode of Sports Matters takes a look around the world of sport, including Jim Thome’s 600th homer, the troubling goings-on at The U, some sports notes and more dumb criminals.

Listen to the show LIVE every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET at sportsmatters.info, or right here at tpsradio.net — proudly celebrating year number six in partnership with TPSRadio!

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Sports Matters – Moss This, Moss That

The Writers — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:18:28 +0000

Sports Matters – August 2, 2011

After a crazy week of sports and travel, Sports Matters returns to break down sports talk from a number of sports topics, including the MLB trade deadline, a look at college football’s upcoming season, Randy Moss’ “retirement” (ha) and more idiot criminals.

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Sports Matters – July 26, 2011

The Writers — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:42:51 +0000

We’re approaching one of the busiest weeks in the sports year, the MLB trade deadline! Join Sports Matters as we take a look at some of the moves that may be made. We also talk about the MLB Hall of Fame induction, the life of a female softball player, a few football items and the usual look into the lives of moron criminals! Be sure to listen to the show LIVE every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET on sportsmatters.info, or RIGHT HERE on tpsradio.net on the Sports Matters channel! Also, follow @sportsmatters on twitter!

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Sports Matters – June 21, 2011

The Writers — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:51:16 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to a show where the host was sick (more so than usual – and hey, that explains why this was posted late!), the June 21 episode of Sports Matters is for you! Tune in for more talk about the world of sports that’s a little bit more out of the ordinary.

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Sports Matters – June 14, 2011

The Writers — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:48:30 +0000

Segment Highlights – 6/14/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Do we really need Bryce Harper to be a jerk?; John Kasich makes LeBron wear it
Segment 2: (41:58) The notes column returns (first pitch at College World Series; All-Star festivities participants; the state of Wrigley; more Twitter regret; Marlins muzzle their star; Heisman odds; a female gets a shot at an unusual NCAA sport; discrimination in softball?; UC-Irvine loses with class)
Segment 3: (1:28:25) More LeBron/Heat stuff; Terrelle Pryor bails; stupid sleep studies; MLB realignment; Hayhurst discusses makeup; an Angels fan gets the experience of a lifetime…as a mistake
Segment 4: (2:07:12) More non-sport wackiness from all around us

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Sports Matters – June 7, 2011

The Writers — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:34:11 +0000

Segment Highlights – 6/7/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) MLB Draft recap
Segment 2: (1:01:59) Bryce Harper; revisiting the Buster Posey situation
Segment 3: (1:57:30) Ohio State dodges the long arm of the “law” again; Mike Hamilton out at Tennessee; the Mets unwittingly give free publicity; just how loaded is UVa’s baseball team?; All-Star balloting update
Segment 4: (2:26:13) Taking a look at the stupidity that surrounds us

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Sports Matters – Get caught up for May!

The Writers — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:30:25 +0000

Miss any of our May shows? No worries – we’ve got you covered! The show took a break on May 31 and returned June 7 (that show available soon), but here’s May’s lineup at your service!

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Sports Matters – April 19 & 26!

The Writers — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:36:58 +0000

Miss the show the last two weeks? Have no fear!

The last two episodes of Sports Matters are right here for your listening pleasure! Join us as we discuss the hottest topics in sports, social media and pop culture. Want to listen live? You can do that too — every Tuesday at 7:30pm ET on sportsmatters.info or right here at tpsradio.net!

(Note: Click the first “play” button for 4/19′s show, and the second for 4/26!)

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Sports Matters – April 12, 2011

The Writers — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:43:34 +0000

I could have sworn this was posted before now…I need a producer.

Segment Highlights – 4/12/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Remembering Virginia Tech
Segment 2: (24:40) Manny being Manny, for the last time; Josh Hamilton gets injured and injures his coach in the process
Segment 3: (1:06:48) John Sterling’s home run calls; Minor League Baseball market success — and lack thereof; another awesome story about Vin Scully; the differences in bats create differences in statistics; the saga of a relatively unknown assistant coach
Segment 4: (1:48:55) Small sample sizes; stupid criminals; horrendous food; an…unusual museum

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Sports Matters – April 5, 2011

The Writers — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:30:11 +0000

Join Sports Matters as we welcome baseball back for 2011! The show covers several baseball topics, as well as wrapping up the college basketball season and taking a look into other topics surrounding the world of sport.

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Sports Matters – March 29, 2011

The Writers — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:41:55 +0000

Segment Highlights – 3/29/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) College basketball discussion
Segment 2: (40:49) College basketball discussion; take 2
Segment 3: (1:19:29) MLB over/under predictions; B.A.T. collecting donations — why not contribute elsewhere?
Segment 4: (1:58:30) Ohio State and Fiesta Bowl update; self-righteousness from internet writers (shocking!); the saga of Erik Ainge; Tony Gwynn’s ongoing recovery; a thief who’s an MLB fan; rare turtles; a crappy promotion

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Sports Matters – March 22, 2011

The Writers — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:31:27 +0000

Segment Highlights – 3/22/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) NCAA tournament recap & look ahead
Segment 2: (35:56) NCAA tournament coverage discussion; Bruce Pearl fired at Tennessee and the fallout thereafter; Richmond – the hottest city in the NCAA right now; Sports Matters Invitational bracket recap
Segment 3: (1:32:35) Fantasy baseball draft prep; how to measure starting pitchers; the economics of spring training; GQ’s 15 most insufferable fan bases; domestic violence when your favorite football team loses?
Segment 4: (2:14:25) A proud mother and her smart child; a smartphone leads to an arrest; two stupid bank robbers; a creative way of smuggling; pole dancing for Jesus; a pizza gluttony challenge

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Sports Matters – March 15, 2011

The Writers — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:13:08 +0000

Segment Highlights – 3/15/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Breaking down the NCAA tournament, part 1
Segment 2: (36:26) Breaking down the NCAA tournament, part 2
Segment 3: (1:15:52) Adrian Peterson says something stupid; what not to say when talking to the media; no cheering in the press box?
Segment 4: (2:07:40) The Redskins do something stupid…again; the saga of David Newhan; a broadcaster gets to live a dream; “Man Cans”; a monkey goes to court; “punching the Gopher”; following up on a previously-covered story

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Sports Matters – March 8, 2011

The Writers — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:02:10 +0000

Again, sometime I’ll get this posted on time.

Segment Highlights – 3/8/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The Jim Tressel debacle
Segment 2: (40:06) The Tina Stewart tragedy
Segment 3: (1:17:42) College baseball poll rundown; the saga of Chris Richard; baseball employees and their relationship issues; the life and times of the McKillop family;
Segment 4: (1:44:28) Evan Longoria does something nice and draws a rant from Brian about it; the saga of Brian’s favorite gum; a woman doesn’t get it her way and goes aggro; a Wal-Mart greeter makes his own rollbacks

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Sports Matters – March 1, 2011

The Writers — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:54:06 +0000

Better late than never!

Segment Highlights – 3/1/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The life and times of Duke Snider
Segment 2: (50:52) Another weak attempt to classify Andruw Jones as a surefire HOFer; honoring Dave Niehaus; Wrigley Field needs a new voice
Segment 3: (1:18:58) Two Yankees remember their history; Joe McCarthy’s 10 Commandments for success in the majors; Baseball Prospectus’ look at the 2011 season; happy 97th birthday, Harry Caray!
Segment 4: (1:40:26) Brandon Davies gets booted off the BYU team for the season; college baseball polls for the week beginning 2/28/11; Forbes’ most miserable sports cities; a brilliant review of Cam Newton; Dan Wetzel has a “counterpoint” on Newton; a man tries to lift an ATM…literally; a drunk gets the munchies and tries to make his own bad food

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Sports Matters – February 22, 2011

The Writers — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:50:52 +0000

Segment Highlights – 2/22/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) Are college football rivalries going too far?; Cam Newton is modest
Segment 2: (47:47) Hank Steinbrenner gets ridiculous (again); Ken Williams wants to shut down baseball?; a Royals pitcher suffers a loss before the season even starts
Segment 3: (1:23:47) A look back at college baseball’s opening weekend; stadium lease issues; the end of a huge streak; Doug Williams is excited…or is he?; the sad story of Dave Duerson
Segment 4: (1:52:17) ACC tournament ticket changes; Blogging the Bracket‘s projected NCAA field; an Iowa high school wrestler and his false hustle; “Get an extinguisher! Get a…”; a lost bet goes bad; brawling over treats; a guide to press box decorum; an interesting name for a kid

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Sports Matters – February 15, 2011

The Writers — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:17:14 +0000

Segment Highlights – 2/15/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The saga of Pujols
Segment 2: (34:22) More Yankee entitlement; an open tryout; the Marlins sort of open their new stadium; a Mariner great comes home; a fun home run derby with an odd guest
Segment 3: (1:05:00) The evolution of journalism
Segment 4: (1:40:00) MLB’s highest-paid players by team; TCU isn’t interested unless you’re Ohio State; the saga of Jadeveon Clowney; Urban Meyer lights up the NCAA; the UFL has a bad business model; another Negro League legend passes; a heartwarming story from Georgia; an innovative Facebook-related promotion; Cameron Maybin craps where he eats…literally (sort of); another culinary disaster

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Sports Matters – February 8, 2011

The Writers — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:57:27 +0000

Segment Highlights – 2/8/11

Want to find out what we discussed on the last program? Did you want to hear a specific segment? Look no further – here’s the details!

Segment 1: (0:00) The Super Bowl national anthem fiasco; whining about the Super Bowl weather conditions (and answers to said whining); A-Rod doesn’t like being on TV; Super Bowl ratings; Super Bowl ad meter
Segment 2: (49:23) Sally Jenkins blows up the NFL; the fans’ seating struggles at the Super Bowl; Vick gets a key to the city
Segment 3: (1:19:54) A quick look at NCAA basketball conference leaders; is Duke or UNC more popular?; a humorous look at Jadeveon Clowney’s recruiting; Harry Caray statue vandalized; WAR rating for pitchers in their first three years – who’s the best?
Segment 4: (1:45:50) An Astro does the right thing, just because; being a criminal leads to death; I want this pack of Valentine candy; a horrible Valentine’s meal selection; a person’s name prevents them from receiving an honor; Wake’s baseball coach does a great thing; one who served gets to live a dream

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Sports Matters – February 1, 2011

The Writers — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:33:15 +0000

Segment Highlights – 2/1/11

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Segment 1: (0:00) Steeler fans respond to their Terrible Towels being called stupid; babies are wrapped in said Terrible Towels; a county changes its name; what does your clothing say about you?
Segment 2: (37:51) David Akers has a reason for his struggles; another great interview from College Baseball 360, this time Bethune-Cookman catcher Peter O’Brien; some more preseason college baseball rankings; MLB’s top 50 prospects; MLB playoff predictions
Segment 3: (1:18:28) MLB props for 2011; top 20 FA signings of the MLB offseason; middle school sports suffering because of the economy; parents fighting with police
Segment 4: (1:51:33) Poker; Rivals’ top 25 recruiting classes; ESPN Bracketbuster schedule; Maryland bans scooters; contraband-carrying catapults?; a horrendous burger challenge

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Sports Matters – January 25, 2011

The Writers — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:26:51 +0000

Better late than never…

Segment Highlights – 1/25/11

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Segment 1: (0:00) A team’s garments get made fun of; NFL championship weekend recap; one of the most idiotic firings ever
Segment 2: (37:29) A football-related argument turns sour; a guy’s television gets bashed to bits; Boston sports fans and how they deal with losses; parents fighting coaches; TCU gets punished; the BCS welfare program; ESPN makes another deal with the proverbial devil
Segment 3: (1:15:00) The Negro League Museum’s struggles continue; cyber-bullying and the reporting (and fabrication?) thereof
Segment 4: (1:53:38) Final Sixer standings; NASCAR wants faster races; Nick Fairley is drawing attention, and this time not for dirty hits; MLB transactions; a new soft drink; two unbelievably disgusting meal options

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Sports Matters – January 18, 2011

The Writers — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:50:47 +0000

Segment Highlights – 1/18/11

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Segment 1: (0:00) Brady Hoke and the coaching mess at San Diego State; should coaches be penalized for hopping schools?
Segment 2: (35:35) Bowl game ratings; a professional poker league?; national title odds for NEXT year?; the SEC wins because they’re bigger?; coaching changes
Segment 3: (1:16:18) Commercials; Sunday Night Baseball schedule; MLB Civil Rights Week schedule; Gil Meche leaves his dream and 12 million dollars; MLB transactions
Segment 4: (1:50:20) A special hockey fan; great moments in customer service; a moron’s music costs him his rig; a letter to the troops from one of the CD for the Troops artists; UFC honors those who serve; a cool story of the return of a ring; the Padres live up to their “team of the military” billing again”

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Sports Matters – January 11, 2011

The Writers — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:53:29 +0000

Segment Highlights – 1/11/11

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Segment 1: (0:00) National title recap; football coaching discussion
Segment 2: (42:24) Matt Garza trade analysis; your favorite team’s odds of winning the 2011 World Series (from Bodog)
Segment 3: (1:31:10) Hall of Fame balloting results; Brian McCann versus other great catchers; the theory that there are 30-35 active Hall of Famers at any time in MLB; the Sixer
Segment 4: (2:06:19) Chris Simms fires it up; skirt chasers; cursing in public; robbing people for $60 bills; Dirk Hayhurst on being a role model; Mark Sanchez and a heartwarming story; the BCS reunites military families

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Sports Matters – December 28, 2010

The Writers — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:03:09 +0000

Segment Highlights – 12/28/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) Byron Scott says there’s a lack of effort in the NBA; Jerry Jones is “mad as hell”; (insert big name coach here) is not going to coach your unsuccessful team; the Panthers celebrate sucking
Segment 2: (36:41) A real streak comes to an end; TV theft; human video games are a bad idea; a guy gets kicked in the sprouts by life twice by the same thing; a ridiculous fast-food addiction; more crime
Segment 3: (1:04:32) NFL breakdown for the weekend; this week’s Sixer; Pro Bowl rosters; Western Kentucky rewards fans for putting up with bad play; Ohio State tries to hide behind keeping a clean program
Segment 4: (1:32:18) A look back at 2010

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Sports Matters – December 21, 2010

The Writers — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:22:07 +0000

Segment Highlights – 12/21/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) A look back at how the show used to be; another interesting study of new media; a setback for those injured playing golf; the most annoying words and phrases; how to get women online
Segment 2: (39:49) Connecticut women’s hoop; bowl game fights
Segment 3: (1:04:17) Bowl games with poor ticket sales; Brady Hoke “changing the game” at San Diego State; substance abuse policies at major universities; another update on the Rays’ stadium situation
Segment 4: (1:31:13) Zack Greinke traded to the Brewers; Pete Rose gets back into the game — no, not that one; the loss of Bob Feller; the Sixer; ROOT Sports is formed; Ellis Hobbs does something great; the Padres also do something great

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Sports Matters – December 14, 2010

The Writers — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:15:32 +0000

Segment Highlights – 12/14/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) Delivering mail naked; the Strippermobile; fighting fans; the perceived snub of Cam Newton; Mark Buehrle saves a life; a senseless baseball death; Facebook activism
Segment 2: (41:25) The Big Ten’s ridiculous new logo and divisions; Muschamp hired at Florida; Vanderbilt’s coaching vacancy; Miami hires Al Golden; ditching academics to boost athletics?
Segment 3: (1:23:39) The Sixer – week 15 (I think); the Redskins continue to be a joke; how has the uncapped year affected NFL salaries?; Jimmy Clausen (shockingly) continues to struggle; SMI playoff preview
Segment 4: (2:06:29) The Cliff Lee saga, and how he’s not dissing the Yankees as much as you’d think; MLB salaries; a dumb Rangers survey; a great auction to help support our military

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Sports Matters – December 7, 2010

The Writers — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:56:55 +0000

Segment Highlights – 12/7/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) Penalties for prayer; a disappointing soccer story
Segment 2: (31:45) College football bowl discussion; Florida International wins the Bitterman Trophy
Segment 3: (1:10:17) Buy a future recruit on eBay; quick Heisman discussion; Dan Levy on the BCS; coaching moves; the final Sixer of the year (tentatively); NFL announcers
Segment 4: (1:35:46) Farewell to Ron Santo and Don Meredith; baseball transactions; Lee Corso’s head gets stolen; drug deals gone bad; when toilet paper dispensers attack; remembering Jimmy V

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Sports Matters – November 30, 2010

The Writers — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:43:51 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/30/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) The show “flips the script”; a creative way to avoid a DUI; the next big sport; Alabama gets excessively PC
Segment 2: (41:38) NFL announce crews for this weekend; going without heaters leads to bad things; NFL breakdown; ranting at the FCS
Segment 3: (1:01:45) Remembering Leslie Nielsen; college football’s coaches’ All-America team; Topps All-Rookie team; coaching carousel spinning in college football; The Sixer – Week 14
Segment 4: (1:56:57) A last-minute plea to support a cool project; Bobby Bowden will coach one more game; a discussion about sports radio; how one death saved four lives

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Sports Matters – November 23, 2010

The Writers — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:05:49 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/23/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) Vince Young’s epic collapse in Tennessee; the calamity in Charlotte
Segment 2: (29:20) College football preview; The Sixer – Week 13 (part 1)
Segment 3: (1:08:01) The Sixer – Week 13 (part 2); NFL discussion
Segment 4: (1:35:31) Minnesota coaching opening; Oregon’s new football facility; a young Jets fan gets roughed up; firearms and four-by-fours; soccer penalties lead to attempted manslaughter; honoring a retiring official; a former Rays pitcher takes up an interesting new job; Stan Musial with an incredible honor

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Sports Matters – November 16, 2010

The Writers — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:26:38 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/16/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) The loss of another legend
Segment 2: (27:32) Baseball discussion; college football preview
Segment 3: (1:01:23) The Sixer – Week 12; NFL discussion
Segment 3: (1:50:45) High school cheating; why Clint Hurdle really took the Pirates job; top tailgating venues; farting greeting cards?; lighting a guy’s junk on fire

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Sports Matters – November 9, 2010

The Writers — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:26:09 +0000

Segment Highlights – 11/9/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) The Cam Newton saga, week 2; Gold Glove vs. Heisman
Segment 2: (51:33) College football breakdown and preview
Segment 3: (1:16:10) The Sixer – Week 11
Segment 3: (1:54:29) NFL announcers; death by caffeine?; veggie-friendly stadiums; the dumbest suspension ever; swearing on television; restaurants honoring our troops

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Sports Matters – November 4, 2010

The Writers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:58:55 +0000

NOTE: The live show is moving! Please tune in every TUESDAY at 7:30pm Eastern, beginning Tuesday, November 9!

Segment Highlights – 11/9/10

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Segment 1: (0:00) The loss of Sparky Anderson
Segment 2: (37:26) College football breakdown and preview
Segment 3: (1:17:32) The Sixer – Week 10
Segment 3: (1:44:10) How will taxes affect free agency?; transgendered athletes; Astros reassign their advance scout; a Writers Radio reset explaining the advance scout position; a story of perseverence; a nice gesture from Brian’s university; a ridiculous robbery

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