Dirt & Sprague

The past week has been really hard for the Portland Trail Blazers family. Legendary play by play announcer, Bill Schonely, who came up with the phrase “Rip City” passed away at the age of 93 on January 21, 2023. Bill was an absolute legend of the broadcasting community and will go down as one of the best to ever do it. To remember Bill and discuss his time with the Trail Blazers, Sean Highkin welcomes Kevin Calabro on the show. Calabro worked with Bill and was the former voice of the Seattle SuperSonics. 

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Matt Maiocco covers the 49ers for NBC Sports Bay Area, and returns to the Ticker with a preview of the NFC Title game, and just how much the outcome will influence who will be the #1 QB for Kyle Shanahan next season.

Dame has another historic performance for the Blazers who almost blew it, and the guys just want the front office to get him some legitimate help now. Plus, Matt Maiocco hops on the Ticker with a preview of the 49ers heading to Philly for the NFC Title. What should Kyle Shanahan do at QB long term for San Francisco?

Dirt starts the show sharing his love/hate relationship with Chipotle and why are we so addicted to fast food. Then, should Pete Carroll be a coach of the year finalist. Sprague debuts his Basket Blue Balls-Dos Minutos NBA segment. And, how much pressure should Kyle Shanahan feel to finally win a Lombardi Trophy?

Cocktails, Diamonds and Dogs all a part of this week's Stat or Story.

The guys wonder if it is better to have been an NBA bust or a superstar as Kwame Brown espouses. Then a random edition of Stat or Story. An odd comparison of NFL All Pro offensive players to defensive players, and what do you expect from the Blazers tonight hosting the Jazz.

Chris Renkel covers the Bengals for WKRC in Cincinnati and joins the Ticker with an injury update on their O-Line, and the mood of fans who look for their team to get back to the Super Bowl for a 2nd straight year.

The guys share their amazement of how easily the Eagles have turned over the franchise and are on the precipice of returning to the Super Bowl, plus the latest Blazers trade rumors. The Ticker goes to Cincy with Chris Renkel of WKRC for an update on the Bengals returning to KC for an AFC title rematch. And, food cartoon mascots.

Sprague is fearing the upcoming snow and won't drive in it, they both were stunned by the Real Sports story on the lack of AEDs available for youth sports events. Then, they guys are afraid to bet against Patrick Mahomes even though he will be hobbled against the Bengals and more spotlight should be given to non QBs.

Movie soundtracks, future Ducks and Beavers opponents and more as the guys empty this week's sack.