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The animals are on this Aloha Friday with getting all hyped up for the USA's gold medal match in basketball against France and some are excited about the US potentially winning gold in women's gold with Nelly Korda. But the MLB is heating up with the race for October still going, so Roxy Bernstein talks about the West Coast and especially some big and shocking news for the Athletics. And Michael Giardi from the NFL Network talks about the Hall of Fame game and what other things we could see this preseason.

We've reached Aloha #HDayFriday and Josh continues your sports discussion to get you ready for the weekend.

Josh takes a look back at the NFL's Hall of Fame Game from Thursday night. Yes, football is back! What are Josh's takeaways from the game? Does former UH football wide receiver Rico Bussey have a legitimate shot with the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Josh also reacts to the latest statement made by UH Athletics Director David Matlin on the fax experience ahead of UH fall sports. Hearing of a plan is refreshing.

Josh also looks ahead to the Olympics and the Gold Medal game for Men's Basketball and the rematch for Team USA against France.

Coach Tosh Lupoi, Defensive line Coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars joins coach A.K. Martinez! Lupoi coached in the Pac-12 at Cal (D-line), University of Washington (D-line & def run game coord) and Alabama (LB, D-line and Def Coord). He also coached D-line with the Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons. Tosh teaches us about elite level mindset and D-line play. Excited and blessed to have him on the podcast. (July 26, 2021)

After two weeks off, the podcast returns as the fellas discuss the DOE announcement regarding the postponement of prep sports and the vaccination requirement for participation. Kanoa and Jordan also reflect on the significance of Carissa Moore's historic surfing gold medal victory in the Olympics, while hearing from Carissa courtesy her interview with the WSL. Plus...their reaction to Simone Biles' withdrawal from a portion of the gymnastics competition, citing her mental health...the USA men's basketball team advancing to the gold medal round....which team improved itself the most in NBA free agency...and as always, they end the show with their "Best and Worst".

One of the best offensive coaches in the country. He has reached the championship pinnacle in his career coaching at the College Power 5 level and the NFL, winning both a National Championship with the University of Miami and a Super Bowl Championship with the New Orleans Saints. Joining Coach A.K. on this episode is Coach Curtis Johnson, Offensive Senior Assistant Coach for the New Orleans Saints. (July 12, 2021)

Bobby takes you through your Aloha #HDayFriday workday as he shares his excitement that football is back. From last night's Hall of Fame Game and Call the Coach, Bobby talks all things football. There's also new protocols and restrictions for those who are not vaccinated and what might we see as UH fans this fall?

Bobby also reacts to the recent contract extension for Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, looks ahead to the Gold Medal games for both the USA Men and Women at the Olympics and talks about the 10th Olympic medal for USA track athlete Allyson Felix. Buy or sell also returns.

On today's show:

-Bob Ryan, ESPN contributor and Sports Columnist Emeritus for The Boston Globe: shares his thoughts on the recent Free Agency moves made by the LA Lakers, who might be the most important person on the roster and how will they look defensively with an aging roster. From role players getting paid in Free Agency to what teams look good after Free Agency moves, all things NBA are discussed.

-Josh Houtz, Miami Dolphons beat writer for The Phinsider: takes us to Miami Dolphins training camp and gives us the scoop as to what kind of jumps Tua Tagovailoa has made from year 1 to year 2, shares with us his excitement that football is back, how the receiving corp as a whole might look like this season and also how Head Coach Brian Flores has done so far. Also, what player(s) might be unhappy and how is that affecting the team and where do the Dolphins fit in with the AFC East and AFC as a whole are discussed as well.

-Mike Detillier, college and pro football analyst and WWL radio host: talks about who QB 1 will be for the Saints this season, how Sean Payton can work with Jameis Winston to lower the interceptions, what offensive wrinkles we could see the Saints use especially with the injury to WR Michael Thomas and which offensive line positions will be key to the Saints' success this season.

Call The Coach with Todd Graham August 5, 2021 by ESPN Honolulu

Gary finishes your Thursday sports discussion with an abbreviated show.

Gary takes a look back at the Hall of Fame game and even if it's preseason, the NFL is back as the preseason builds up to the regular season. Football is back now and will be here every week until Super Bowl LVI on February 13th, 2022.

UH Football also practices for the first time in pull pads at the Clarence TC Ching Complex and...could Deshaun Watson be on the move to Philadelphia?

As we near the weekend, Josh continues your sports discussion on this wild Thursday.

Football is at the forefront for today's show. From the NFL kicking off it's season with the Hall of Fame game to more reaction to the DOE delaying the start of sports around the state, Josh talks all things football.

From what to look for from Pittsburgh and Dallas in tonight's Hall Of Game and this season to the clear frustrations from coaches who feel sports are getting singled out due to the latest DOE announcement, football discussion is at the forefront.

There is still some hope out there with the minor victory that fall sports for public school students are being postponed, not cancelled.

Jarrett Bell, who covers the NFL for USA Today, talks NFL Training Camp, his experience with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his opinion of the AFC North as he heads to Ohio for the Hall of Fame Game tonight. Gabe Lacques, who covers the MLB for USA Today, talks the MLB Trade Deadline and the big winners and losers from last week. Brent Beaird of First Coast News talks college football and the idea of the SEC becoming the super conference of division I college football.