From the Bleachers

The sports world waded back in to a political argument after the MLB moved the All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver after the new voting laws. We've seen more sports and politics blur together more and more but Ajay says that isn't the case at the high school level. AJ's dad provides historical context on politics in sports, it isn't new. Was the blurring of sports and politics inevitable? Former Mountain Crest and Iowa University wrestler Luke Lofthouse talks being a star in high school and ascendance to college coach. What changes has LUke seen since he was a college wrestler? Luke also weighs in on girl wrestling and transgender sports. AJ and Ajay step back and decide when they'd transfer with all the athletes in the transfer portal. A university, superstar and entire sports league are in the Hall of Shame.

Gonzaga is the favorite to win the national championship, but where does this team rank against some of the all-time greats? The big news in Utah college basketball is coach Craig Smith leaving Utah State for Utah. Ajay was behind the scenes of the whole thing and it was quite a surprise for everyone involved. The voice of the Aggies, Scott Gerard, gives perspective on the future for USU and Utah basketball and shares memories of Aggie sports this past year. The NFL made the official announcement for a 17 game season, but AJ and Ajay think it's a mistake unless there are some other changes to go along with it. AJ isn't feeling baseball and Ajay won't let him come back if he decides in the boredom of summer he wants to. After a controversial call in the NCAA women's tournament, refs finally make the Hall of Shame. AJ thinks it's overdue for a whole basketball conference to receive their flak. 

What month is the best in all of sports? It was a record number of players traded in the NBA, but was it the level of excitement everyone expected? Which team was the most disappointing in not making a move? AJ has been a long time proponent of Danny Ainge constantly selling the Boston Celtics short as a bad GM, but does Ajay agree? The NFL got two big trades with the 49ers trading up with the Dolphins before the Eagles swapped with the Dolphins. What do these trades mean? Which QB is San Francisco targeting? AJ and Ajay give an updated mock draft to figure out where the QBs go in a month. Aj gives Ajay free reign to take a shot at the Bears. Ajay was gone last week covering Utah State, what was it like compared to the Aggies tournament birth two years ago. Brackets everywhere went down in flames, so who were the biggest surprises? AJ and Ajay make their picks from Sweet 16 on. The coaching carousel is always exciting, Ajay dives in to his contacts but he may have been wrong about Craig Smith. The Jazz get a member of the front office in to the Hall of Shame with a college basketball's fan base.

Ajay is off covering Utah State in the tournament so Jeff is filling in. NFL free agency has gotten going, will New England really improve? How did the Chiefs have enough money to be in the Trent Williams sweepstakes? What are the Bears doing at QB?! What has happened to the classy run organization that was the Pittsburgh Steelers? Jeff hasn't picked his bracket so on the cusp of the first four in, AJ and Jeff give you a whole look at the bracket. You better watch those 12 seeds. What double digit seeds will make a run? The PAC12 and SEC, are their teams really any good? Which one seeds aren't going to make it to the Final 4?

This time last year the world and sports came to a halt. What were AJ & Ajay's reactions at the time and going in to the summer? How has sports handled the year of COVID? For a more historical perspective, AJ's dad examines how unique this past year was. What was it like to have the quiet summer and how did they survive with out their normal distractions? Former head of college basketball, Jordan Majewski, reflects on having conference tournaments this season. Who stood out from the mid-major ranks? Jordan gives us his favorites for Final 4 runs. The NBA All-Star game had a different look this season, how did it grade? Are the Jazz players out of the All-Star clique? Did Blake Griffin force his way out of Detroit? The All-Star festivities are where Ajay goes for his Hall of Shame, while Ajay puts an obvious choice in.

Boise State basketball has raised the question 'How much entitlement is allowed based on success?' AJ & Ajay ask former voice of the San Diego Padres, Ted Lietner, about the two horse raise in the NL. Prepare for a baseball history lesson as Ted talks Tony Gwynn, San Diego's struggles with success and why they're so good now. Also, as the voice of San Diego State basketball and football, Mr. Lietner weighs in on the Mountain West. The 50 Fans from 50 States is also an expert, as Ajay's radio show partner weighs in on the blah feelings towards the Cubs and MLB as a whole. LeBron James ABSOLUTELY disrespected the Utah Jazz All-Stars, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, so AJ & Ajay play All-Star teams re-do. A national sports broadcast and whole fan bases' Twitter make the Hall of Shame.

Despite being the NBA's best team from pretty much the word go, the Jazz are still getting no respect. The All-Star reserves were announced, and there will always be snubs, but the West reserves were mostly a huge whiff. Can Mike Conley just get some love? Former BYU Cougar great and former Indianapolis Colt Hans Olsen breaks down Zach Wilson, picks his BYU QB for a drive and tells great stories about former BYU coach LaVell Edwards and the time he hit Peyton Manning. One drive, one score and one stop; which QB and pass catcher would you take with the game on the line? Who would AJ & Ajay take at linebacker and defensive back for one crucial stop? Jeff returns as our 50 Fans from 50 States, this time to talk the Colts. However, he puts Tom Brady's legacy in perspective and how Carson Wentz will work in Indy. An NBA rookie and a conference's basketball make up schedule make the Hall of Shame.

Carson Wentz being traded to the Colts looks like the next domino in the NFL's quarterback roulette. Where will the rest go? Eli Boettger from HeatCheckCBB.com examines the blue bloods of college basketball. Can any team beat Gonzaga or Baylor? Is the Big Ten the best college basketball conference? How many teams will the Mountain West get in to March? With the Blue Bloods struggling it has given other teams a chance to shine, but most fans feel their team is disrespected on a yearly basis. Ajay puts perspective on the Mountain West disrespect for Utah State, while AJ calls in a fellow Purdue fan to talk about Boilermaker bad luck. For the NFL MVP there's an obvious answer to who has be the most valuable to their team, but will this Phoenix Sun receive the respect. A college program and fans make it in to the Hall of Shame along with an entire sport. 

Apologies Brady haters but Ajay loves him some Tom Brady and he gets to gloat. With seven Super Bowls now, where does Brady's legacy rank among the greatest? Are the Bucs the favorites already for next season? AJ's family has a sports saying 'Appreciate greatness.' Sports fans may have watched the entire careers of two of the greatest to ever do it, Brady and LeBron, but who will be the greatest of the two? Speaking of the greats, the NBA Hall of Fame class is LOADED and will be a hard ceremony to watch. AJ & Ajay's surprise debate, the best and worst of the retro NBA jerseys. AJ & Ajay finally have a fan back, and he's an expert, as former Jazz digital leader Matt Sanchez weighs in on the Jazz's hot start. 'Take Note' because Utah is really good, but are they more of a threat than the Stockton and Malone teams? Where will Gobert and Mitchell finish in the ranking of the Jazz greats? AJ & Ajay tackle the NBA All-Star game, getting rid of bad events, improving others and having a few surprise ones they'd like to see. A Super Bowl participant and an NFL front office make the Hall of Shame.

Tom Brady will be in his tenth Super Bowl and his football resume is unprecedented among the history of the NFL. The greatest winner across all sports is Bill Russell with his 11 championships in 13 seasons, who has the greater resume? Ajay recently ranked his top five greatest athletes of all time, the hardest top five ever. Did Brady make his list? Who is number one? AJ is huge Michael Jordan fan and Ajay loves Brady, but in clutch time who are you taking? Patrick Mahommes may have already taken the title of the most physically gifted QB ever from Aaron Rodgers, but how much does this weekend mean for his GOAT legacy? AJ & Ajay go through the weird Super Bowl prop bets and make their picks. The legacy this week isn't just pro football as NCAA football is returning to game systems. How pumped are AJ & Ajay, what does it need and what's going on with the likeness fight? One of the NBA's top players and one of the NCAAM's top coaches find themselves in the Hall of Shame.