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The animals are on this Aloha Friday, and Chris is on the search for Hawaii baseball's non-conference schedule. Speaking of UH baseball, head coach Mike Trepasso joins the show to talk about the team this year and the upcoming schedule. Also, Jeff Risdon from RealGM talks about the Detroit Lions and where Matthew Stafford could land up. And there's breaking news in the MLB, so the guys talk about where Kolten Wong may or may not end up.

Cody Stoots who Covers the Houston Texans for Sports Illustrated talks about the craziness surrounding the Houston Texans team, They have a new coach who's excited to work with Deshaun Watson, but Watson's wants a trade, also the Big West Winter Sports have been releasing more information for Spring Sports, Josh gives details on whats happening and protocol.

Artie continues your Aloha #HDayFriday sports discussion with a lot of talk on this weekend's UH men's basketball series at home versus UC Irvine.

Joining Artie today is pregame/postgame host on Spectrum Sports, former UH men's basketball guard Johnny White. Johnny gives us his thoughts as to what he's looking forward to this weekend. From keys to the growth and maturity of all Big West Conference players, as well as having a collective effort on the glass against the Anteaters.

Artie also recounts his experiences earlier in the week with all of the rain and tells us how important it is to save client files when dealing with rain

Former University of Hawai'i standout running back "Nasty" Nate Ilaoa joined Tiff Wells to chat about all the things he's been up to since his playing days; what brought him to the UH; his favorite memories of Aloha Stadium; and more!

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger is in town to work as the color analyst on the CBS Sports Network broadcast of the Hula Bowl. He joins the show to talk about the opportunity for the players in the game to make a final impression on the scouts and coaches. He also breaks down the Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Bucs. Meanwhile, Kanoa and Jordan discuss the big game, what should be next for Conor McGregor after his TKO defeat to Dustin Poirier in the UFC, the new digs for local boy big-leaguers Kurt Suzuki and Kirby Yates and as always their "Best and Worst" to cap the show.

Bobby takes you through your Aloha #HDayFriday workday with a lot of discussion on this weekend's 2-game home series for UH men's basketball against league-leader UC Irvine, potential new teams in the NFL for Quarterback Deshaun Watson, National Letter of Intent day coming up next week in college football and of course, the Hula Bowl happening this Sunday at Aloha Stadium.

On today's show:

-Stephen Tsai, #HawaiiMBB beat writer: discusses how the seven new players have developed so far this season, how Australian Rules Football has helped Mate Colina and gives us a look at his busy weekend between men's basketball versus UC Irvine and the Hula Bowl.

-John Morgan, MMA Roadshow Host and reporter for MMA Junkie: takes a look back at both Max Holloway's last fight and the big upset from UFC 257, how Holloway has not only earned but continues to gain the national respect he deserves and might we soon see UFC history?

-Coach Chris Gerlufsen, UH men's basketball assistant coach: goes over what his scout of the UC Irvine men's basketball team looks like, how the landscape has changed for the Big West Conference with back-to-back games versus the same opponent and what his keys are for UH this weekend.

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On this edition of the Animals, where would the best place be for Deshaun Watson? Could it be...the Jets? Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary joins the show as e talks about the memories of his playing days and the upcoming game as a coach for the Hula Bowl. Also, the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine basketball team got a sweep against Cal State Fullerton last week, so Dave Kawada joins the show to talk about what the Wahine need to do to potentially sweep again. And Dan Wetzel from Yahoo Sports comes on the show to discuss his column about Tom Brady.

Deshaun Watson is requesting a trade from Houston, but what team will he be going to? Miami? New York Jets? Josh give his thoughts on where he might go, More College football conference schedules are being released when and some Mountain West schools are on the schedule's, Josh says who, also Hawaii's Dillon Gabriel went on instagram about Josh Heupel leaving UCF for Tennesse,

Rainbow Warrior Volleyball head coach Charlie Wade joins The Sports Animals to give us an update on the team and announces that Big West men's volleyball will be a 10-match conference season.

AJ Schuite, NFL writer of PFN365, talks NFL news and the upcoming Super Bowl next week Sunday. Russell Turner, head coach of UC-Irvine's men's basketball team, comes on to talk this weekend's matchup with the Rainbow Warriors and why Irvine sees the amount of success its seen in the last couple of years.