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University of Hawaii Football Passing Game Coordinator/Running Backs Coach

Josh Martin, Editorial Director at CloseUp360 and co-host of Hollywood Hoops, talks NBA news and rumors about the league's restart in Orlando. Eric Fawcett, who covers Florida Gators basketball and covers the NBA Draft for NBA Canada, discusses the COVID impact on Florida and the decisions on whether or not play should continue. Josh Everly, columnist at HoopMag and host of Dunks & Discourse, continues our NBA coverage for today. And Mark Rolfing, NBA Golf Channel Analyst, talks upcoming PGA events, as well as some comparisons for modern golfers.

On the mid-week edition of the show, former University of Hawaii play-by-play announcer Jim Leahey joins the show to just talk story, and University of Hawaii football passing game coordinator and running backs coach Bo Graham talks about the return of Hawaii football. Alex Kennedy from UsA Today talks the NBA and its state as well. Also, happy birthday to Barry Manilow!

Dr. Jonathan Paladino from Hawaii Pacific Health joined the conversation to share first-hand experience from the frontlines. Dr. Paladino said the experience for healthcare providers has been a rollercoaster. “We were most likely taking care of COVID-19 patients before we knew they had COVID,” he said, reflecting back to how things were at the beginning.

Jason Fitz from First Take Your Take joins to talk about the MLB and the players still not coming to an agreement. Do they want to get paid without play? Kyrie Irving is telling players they could start there own league and Soccer Games with no fans are playing Crowd noises when player score goals.

Bob Nightengale, USA Today MLB top columnist, joins us to talk MLB news and whether or not MLB play will resume this year, and maybe even years to come. John Veneri, Bobby's co-commentator, comes on to talk recent news about Mid-Pacific's decision to drop out of the Pac-5 for this year and how this could affect many others outside of the school.

The former University of Hawaii and current Seattle Seahawks receiver joins the Sports Animals to talk about his life during the pandemic and how he is getting ready for the upcoming season. Also, what is his reason for not being able to play a lot last season?

On the show, former University of Hawaii back receiver John Ursua talks about his life during the Covid-19 pandemic and talks about why he didn't play as much last season. Ben Grimaldi from CowboysWire.com talks the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliot, and volleyball play-by-play announcer Tiff Wells talks about the potential return of volleyball. Also, has Gary been to California Adventure before?

Head baseball coach for the University of Hawai'i

Paul Yonamine, executive chairman of Central Pacific Bank, joined the conversation to talk about travel bubbles. Paul Yonamine said that the success of the bank is entirely dependent on the success of its customers. He explained that customers are hurting right now, largely due to the shutdown of tourism.