On today’s show, I break down the failed contract extension talks between Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. Prescott, who has made only $16 million in four seasons, deserves to be paid handsomely, and this impasse will greatly hurt the Cowboys in the future. I also catch up with Doc […]
Chicago Football
JJ Stankevitz Talks Bears’ QB Competition, 2020 NFL Season, and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-16-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with JJ Stankevitz, Chicago Bears Beat Reporter and host of the “Under Center Podcast” for NBC Sports Chicago! We discuss the challenges in covering the team during the pandemic, and what the NFL season could like come September. We also talk about the Bears’ […]
Big Ten Cancel Non-Conference Games, Warren Sapp Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-13-20)
On today’s show, I address the Big Ten Conference’s decision to cancel all non-conference football games scheduled for the 2020 season. This choice, although well-intentioned, will only hurt small D-1 programs, those of which rely on Big Ten non-conference matchups. I also catch up with Warren Sapp, Pro Football Hall […]
Mike North Talks MLB Shortened Season, Jim Boylen, Bears Football, and More! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-3-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mike North, sports talk radio legend and host of “The Odds Couple” on ESPN 1000! We discuss the MLB’s shortened season, plus take an in-depth look at Baseball’s Hall of Fame members and non-members. We also talk about Jim Boylen’s position with the […]
The History of Bears QBs, Anthony Scaramucci Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-29-20)
On today’s show, I analyze the Bears’ frequent quarterback struggles, and attempt to explain why, to this day, the team has never had a true franchise quarterback. I also catch up with Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director for President Donald Trump! We discuss his tenure in the White […]
Tim Brando Talks CFB Returning and Sports Media Career! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-24-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Tim Brando, national college football and college basketball broadcaster for FOX Sports. We address college football’s path to resumption this Fall, and whether fans, in some cases, could be allowed inside of stadiums. We also have an in-depth discussion about his career, which […]
Sports’ Returns in Jeopardy, David Samson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-23-20)
On today’s show, I address the most recent uptick in COVID-19 diagnoses across America’s biggest sports, and question whether it’s worth promoting their return. I also catch up with David Samson, former President of the Miami Marlins and host of Nothing Personal on the CBS Sports Podcast Network. We discuss […]
Mitchell Trubisky’s Comments, Reggie Brock & Breven Daugherity Interviews (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-17-20)
On today’s show, I address Mitchell Trubisky’s comments claiming that the Bears are still his team. The truth is, Trubisky is no longer the leader of the Bears, and if anything, his days in Chicago are numbered. I also catch up with Reggie Brock and Breven Daugherity, two Chicago State […]
Reggie Bush’s Reinstatement, Jared Diamond Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-12-20)
On today’s show, I break down Reggie Bush’s reinstatement by USC, and explain why his actions, at the time, were widely overblown. I also catch up with Jared Diamond, national baseball writer at The Wall Street Journal. We discussed the latest developments regarding the MLB labor dispute, and the reasoning […]
How Committed Are The Bears to Trubisky and Foles?, Greg Cosell Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 6-4-20)
On today’s show, I address ESPN’s NFL quarterback rankings, and their reasoning behind claiming that Mitchell Trubisky is currently the Bears’ starting quarterback. At this point, a definitive starter has yet to be named, and I examine the Bears’ commitment to both Trubisky and Nick Foles during this quarterback competition. […]