From the Bleachers

AJ passes on a sincere apology to Producer Cody because Giannis winning a championship is just gonna make Aaron Rodgers madder. Ajay makes sure to get some shots in at the Bears. The Bucks won the Finals, will they make it back? Does CP3 have another chance to get back to the Finals? The Summer Olympics have gotten started, yet there are rumors still they could be cancelled. What is the committee doing? Do Americans really care about the Olympics? There have been stars to market like Phelps and Bolt before, but does Simone Biles achieve the same hype in public perception? AJ, Ajay, Cody and Cody's dad are all joining the same Fantasy Football league, and it's a big deal in AJ's family. AJ's dad joins to give some tips and sleepers, while also sharing some good memories from past leagues. The NFL is trying to figure out the COVID vaccine with the upcoming season. What do they do? Will fans have to show their cards to get in? A movie, criticism of a superstar and a warning becomes a full nomination for the Hall of Shame.

Were AJ, Ajay and Producer Cody out trying out for team USA basketball? The Olympians bounced back against Argentina after two TERRIBLE loses, but how confident are in them winning the gold? What are the causes of the issues? Ajay tries to find a better team USA basketball team than the Dream Team and AJ and Cody aren't having it. 'Gold or Glory' is the game as AJ proves USA sports don't care about the Olympics. The championships outside of that mean way more than the gold medal. The NBA Finals were brought back to 2-2, is CP3 choking it or is Giannis winning it? What has happened to the reffing? Fresh off All-Star week, MLB's best player isn't an American. As the home of the created sport, where does America rank in the world at baseball? We apologize for Cody's suggestions to improve baseball. It's the first every unanimous Hall of Shames, before some insults and trash talk get traded. 

Is the NBA at fault for the injuries happening during these playoffs? The conspiracy theory we have to acknowledge is Chris Paul possibly selling his soul for the perfect path to a Finals win? AJ, Ajay and Cody decide if super teams are the way to go for a Finals path? Ajay provides some insight on the Dennis Lindsey and the Utah Jazz issues. Poor Cody has to take us through the Aaron Rodgers situation, mostly who will blink first in the stubborn off. Prepare for dejection at the thought of anyone actually toppling the Bucs or Chiefs? Can the NFL actually do something with Dan Snyder and the Washington Football team? The game is "Time to Sell!" What franchises do you wish would be sold, for terrible management or competitive purposes? Ajay asks what your "What if?" moment in sports. After wallowing in bad fandom, what are the moments in sports history that could change everything? Now, college athletes can make money off their likeness, image, etc. so what does this mean for the world of sports? Is it Power 5 or bust? It's a jam packed Hall of Shame because so many earned their space.

The final four in the NBA aren't the darlings of the league so of course it's bad for the NBA right? AJ, Ajay and Producer Cody debate if there's more an asterisk on the pandemic 2020 Finals or the injury filled 2021 Finals and who needs a championship more. SaltCityHoops.com analyst Dan  Clayton breaks down what went wrong for the Jazz. The national media roasted Rudy Gobert, but he wasn't actually the issue for Utah's defense. How do the Jazz improve and will they be involved in the big summer trade fest? Speculation is already running wild for a very trade filled summer for the NBA, so AJ, Ajay and Cody play Deal or Deny. What is the MLB doing? Their consistent, inconsistency when it comes to regulating their sport continues with the grip issue they're addressing part way through a season. Every chance MLB and Rob Manfred has had since the start of the pandemic has seemed to harm the sport. It's an all NBA Hall of Shame.

AJ, Ajay and Cody were together for an entire week on the Full Court Press and covered everything. Jordan Clarkson has become their folk hero while Dillon Brooks has become a public enemy in Utah. All three share their biggest hit stories, while Ajay and Cody got hit by famous football players. Will Anthony Davis be able take the Lakers' baton? A couple of listeners bring up a few different college football debates, including a Utah legend. What was your first sports memory? For AJ, it leaves a sour taste in Utah fans' mouths. Unfortunately, this leads to the worst sports memories. If you're a fan of Utah sports it's a WHOLE LOT of heartbreak, especially for Utah State. However, AJ won't let it not be a competition because Purdue and Chicago fans have their own to share.

Producer Cody subs in for AJay this week. With the play-in tournament coming to a completion, how do we grade it? Was the Lakers versus Warriors game good enough to justify the whole tournament? With the brackets pretty much set AJ and Cody make their Finals picks round by round. With another round of playoffs set to start, the legacy question is always at the forefront. Should Lakers fans be concerned about the failed baton hand off from LeBron? How will history remember Brooklyn buying a championship? Is Russell Westbrook selfish? How badly does Giannis Antetokounmpo need a playoff run? Did this year enhance Steph's legacy? Cody picks a very unsurprising candidate for his first Hall of Shame, while AJ puts in the cowards in the NBA who carry themselves like they're already champions.

Adam Schefter admitted there was no new information that led him to leaking the Aaron Rodgers information, so why was it on draft night. Is it time for AJ & Ajay to put on their tinfoil hats? Ajay deals with information he's not supposed to share for Utah State sports so he sheds light on how you manage those relationships. Mike Trout continues to be awesome and a great player in baseball history, but what will his legacy ultimately be? Will Trout ever demand his way out of Anaheim? No punt coach Kevin Kelley finally got a college job, getting hired by Presbytarian College and AJ & Ajay are cheering for him. Discussion was raised over John Means' no hitter not being a perfect game while AJ & Ajay disagree about retroactively changing the ruling on Perfect Games from the past. Does Albert Pujols have a comparison across other sports as his career looks to be coming to a close. The Hall of Shame features shame being brought on boxing and all of a sudden criticism on the NBA's play-in games.

QBs were a big part of the first round in the NFL Draft and both AJ and Ajay's teams made selections, one of them isn't happy. Which teams did well and which teams were disappointing? As the NBA season winds down, who is the MVP? More importantly, how in the hell do you define the Most Valuable Player? Salt City Hoops Dan Clayton breaks down even more how shafted Utah Jazz players are getting in the major awards. What would the Jazz's ideal path to the Finals look like and who are the real championship contenders? The sports leagues are watered down so AJ & Ajay start jettisoning the worst teams in baseball, football and basketball. AJ & Ajay go to the NFL Draft for their Hall of Shame. 

In a loaded QB draft class it is crucial for the teams to build around them quickly because cheap quarterbacks are what normally beat Tom Brady. Former Utah State receiver DJ Nelson takes AJ and Ajay through the draft process, breaks down the top quarterbacks, ranks his top prospects and explains what made Jordan Love special and a 1st round pick. AJ's brother evaluates the impact a loaded draft will have on fantasy football, teams being chicken and there's some trash talk. Two of the more interesting teams is the draft are the Texans and Broncos. Kyle King tries to sift through the tire fire of Houston and evaluates the hires that were made. DJ Eckman evaluates John Elways and sets the price to trade up for the QB he wants. AJ and Ajay draft fictional football teams while a video game and all-time team are put in the Hall of Shame.

The NCAA passed the new transfer portal rule and that may mean this year looks more of an annual occurrence. AJ and Ajay agree that the blue bloods will suffer more than mid-majors with the new transfer rule. The real losers may be the high school kids with the transfer portal becoming a big substitute for actual recruiting. AJ and Ajay pick their NBA MVPs right now as the monopoly on 'best' teams continues. Jamal Murray is done for the season and LaMarcus Aldrdge has retired, which playoff race is the most open? Dwayne Wade has become a minority owner for the Utah Jazz and hopefully it makes changes, especially after the 'controversy' over Jazz owner's Ryan Smith's scholarship program and Governor Spencer Cox's comments on the subject. AJ and Ajay enjoy video games but sports video games, especially Madden and 2K come up short. Fan and friend Kevin sheds perspective on other sports games. Are E-Sports actually a sport? How do you define a sport?