[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/03/The-future-of-Delaware-basketball-and-the-10-most-impactful-Delaware-football-players-1xok0z7.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck, Nick Dellaglio, Jake Lampert and Doug Baran convene for a Delaware-centric podcast. Topics include Delaware women’s basketball’s CAA quarterfinal loss to Towson and why Delaware fans should feel bullish about next season (0:50), Delaware men’s basketball’s impressive showing at the CAA tournament in Charleston (14:53), an early look at next season’s CAA landscape and how Martin Ingelsby’s squad fits in (29:07) and a snake draft of the 10 players most important to Delaware’s 2019 football season in the spirit of spring practices opening last Monday (50:15).

Front page photo courtesy of Delaware Athletics/Mark Campbell.

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/03/The-Definitive-Mens-Basketball-CAA-Tournament-Preview-1ejea9z.mp3[/podcast]

On the definitive, deep-dive CAA tournament preview show, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan break down the disastrous end of Delaware’s men’s basketball’s regular season and discuss what needs to happen this weekend for Delaware’s season to be considered a success (0:58). Then, Doug Baran and Brandon Holveck tag in to provide, with Jake, a team-by-team preview of the CAA tournament (17:53). The show wraps up with a further look at Delaware’s team heading into the tournament and the direction of the Blue Hens’ program (49:36). WVUD’s coverage of Delaware’s quarterfinal matchup against William and Mary begins at 2:15 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 10.

Front page photo courtesy of Delaware Athletics.

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/03/Harper-to-Philadelphia-Arenado-resigns-Nasir-Adderley-at-the-combine-17tmeka.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss the news of the day — Bryce Harper agreeing to a 13-year $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies — first from the Phillies’ perspective (1:02) and then from the rest of the league’s perspective (20:02). It is the longest and largest (in terms of total guaranteed money) baseball contract ever and certainly the biggest deal ever agreed to on February 28. Later, Doug Baran joins the show to discuss Nolan Arenado’s contract extension with the Colorado Rockies (24:59), and the weekend ahead for Delaware safety Nasir Adderley at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/02/Zion-Machado-Delaware-Basketball-NL-Preview-1mu9gny.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Nick Dellaglio offer their thoughts on Zion Williamson, the NCAA and more, after the star freshman sprained his knee in a high-profile matchup between Duke and UNC (0:57). Then, the crew answers five rapid fire questions on Delaware athletics (11:33), analyzes the record Manny Machado signing (21:58) and breaks down the latest on Delaware men’s and women’s basketball (32:24). The show rounds out with a preview of the National League (43:13) following last week’s look at the American League.

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/02/Joe-Flacco-to-Denver-Free-agency-continues-to-drag-AL-Preview-1gcp62j.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Nick Dellaglio discuss the Joe Flacco trade (0:55), the root causes of baseball’s slow offseason (12:16) and the arms race in the Eastern Conference and how the Oklahoma City Thunder stack up in the Western Conference (23:11), before previewing the American League (33:34).

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/02/That-was-fun-Super-Bowl-53-Recap-1ly90aa.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan discuss Super Bowl 53 from every angle. The crew first gives their general observations (0:00), before diving into how the Rams fell apart offensively (15:43) and whether the Patriots can continue the sport’s greatest dynasty (30:49). The show closes with a look back at the past 10 Super Bowls (42:09) and a quick hit on Delaware men’s and women’s basketball (50:52).

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/01/The-NBA-is-Nuts-Super-Bowl-53-Preview-Delaware-Basketball-1aozw37.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert cover all of the madness associated with Super Bowl week and the NBA Trade Deadline crossing paths. First, a complete breakdown of the Kristaps Porzings trade and how it relates to what else has been going on in the trade market (0:35). Then it’s to Super Bowl 53 matchups and game plan (24:57) and a Super Bowl edition of #ChangeJakesMind (33:45). Brandon and Jake also go deep on Delaware men’s basketball’s CAA prospects leading into this weekend’s road trip (49:22) and explain why you should be optimistic about next year’s Delaware women’s basketball squad (57:25).

Follow on Twitter @wvudsports, @holveck_brandon and @_jakelampert. 

New episodes of Blue Hen Sports Cage are released every Monday and Thursday evening. Blue Hen Sports Cage airs live on 91.3 WVUD Mondays from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/01/The-Brow-wants-out-Blue-Hens-Basketball-heating-up-1653xxo.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan discuss Anthony Davis’ trade request and break down possible destinations (1:07), review Delaware men’s and women’s basketball’s strong weekends of play (7:42) and make a handful of early Super Bowl 53 predictions (19:31).

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/01/What-should-be-reviewed-Overtime-Hats-off-to-Mo-and-Doc-2bj36w7.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert relitigate the missed pass interference in the Saints/Rams game and the NFL’s overtime system (2:02). Brandon and Jake then draft the 10 best players in Super Bowl 53 (15:25), pay homage to this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class including Mariano Rivera and Roy Halladay (35:00) and predict how this year’s playoff teams will stack up in 2019 (41:39). The show rounds out with a game of #ChangeJakesMind on Delaware men’s basketball (58:15).

[podcast]https://sites.udel.edu/thecagewvud/files/2019/01/The-PI-that-wasnt-Brady-does-it-again-whats-next-for-the-Chiefs-and-Saints-2gu4kvn.mp3[/podcast]

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan give their takeaways from Sunday’s conference championship games (0:00). The crew then responds to NFL takes from the listeners (12:24 and 30:56) and breaks down Delaware men’s basketball’s win against JMU and last-second loss to Towson (25:19).

Follow on Twitter @wvudsports, @holveck_brandon and @_jakelampert. 

New episodes of Blue Hen Sports Cage are released every Monday and Thursday evening. Blue Hen Sports Cage airs live on 91.3 WVUD Mondays from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.