On today’s show, I address the decision by Pac-12 players to boycott the College Football season, and break down their demands from the NCAA. I also catch up with Bruce Miles, former Chicago Cubs Beat Writer for The Daily Herald, and author of The Phenom. We discuss his new book, […]
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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 […]
NCAA’s Historic Decision, David Haugh Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 5-1-20)
On today’s show, I detail the NCAA’s historic decision that allows athletes to profit off of their name and likeness beginning during the 2021-2022 academic year. This is a ruling that is long overdue, and it finally gives college athletes the freedom that they deserve. I also caught up with […]
Mike “Doc” Emrick Talks NHL’s Suspended Season, Blackhawks News, and Legendary Broadcasting Career!
Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted […]
Professor Allen Sanderson Returns to Talk NCAA “Pay to Play,” Astros’ Scandal, NFL Scoring System, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, returns to the show! We discussed the latest developments regarding NCAA athletes, and their fight to be paid, plus debated new-age alternatives to the standard pipeline between collegiate athletics and professional sports leagues. We also talked about […]
Doug Gottlieb Talks NFL Week 1, Bears News, and Sports Media Career!
Doug Gottlieb, national host on Fox Sports Radio and basketball analyst for FS1, joins the show! We discussed his viral tweet regarding Andrew Luck’s early retirement, and whether he regrets making the decision to send it out. We also talked about the Colts’ losing effort with Jacoby Brissett at the […]
Dean Blandino Talks New NFL Rules, League News, and Officiating Career!
Dean Blandino, NFL and College Football Rules Analyst for Fox Sports, joins the show! We discussed the shocking news that broke this past weekend involving Andrew Luck’s retirement, while also exploring how the takes surrounding the story overshadow the story itself. We then talked about the rule changes coming to […]
Greg Gumbel Talks NFL Draft, NCAA March Madness, and More!
Greg Gumbel, NFL broadcaster and NCAA March Madness studio host for CBS, returns to the show! We talked about the NFL Draft, including Arizona’s decision to draft Kyler Murray and trade Josh Rosen. We also had an in-depth discussion on the direction of sports, and how the MLB, NFL, and […]
Sports Economist Allen Sanderson Talks March Madness, Cubs Baseball, and More!
Professor Allen Sanderson, Sports Economist and Senior Lecturer at The University of Chicago, joins today’s show! We discuss NCAA March Madness, and the current controversy involving the lack of pay for college athletes. We also touch on the Cubs, and the reasoning behind their quiet offseason. Later in the interview, […]
Spero Dedes Talks NCAA March Madness, NFL News, and More!
Spero Dedes, NFL and NCAA Basketball broadcaster for CBS, joins the show to recap a wild weekend of upsets in the NCAA Tournament. We also touch on some NFL news, including the Jordan Howard trade, along with the Browns acquisition of Odell Beckham Jr. Later in the show, Spero […]