Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

No team has repeated as NFC East champions since the 2003-2004 Philadelphia Eagles, who also won the previous three division titles. Can the #Cowboys find a way to end that streak? Norm discusses the possibility and why they can, but more realistically, why they won't.

Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.

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On June 21, 2024 the Alaska Goldpanners will host the 119th Midnight Sun Baseball Game vs. the Seattle Studs. The “High Noon at Midnight” classic is played entirely without the use of artificial light.  

The Midnight Sun Game is a Fairbanks tradition that dates back to 1906 as a bar bet between the Eagle’s Club and the California Bar, led by Eddie Stroecker, “Father of the Midnight Sun Game."  

Though the game is played through the hour of midnight, artificial lights are never used — and have never been used in the history of the event.

Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.

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The Dallas Cowboys finally took care of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb on Monday. The new deal is a 4-year, $136M deal that comes in at $34M per year for the 2020 first-round pick. Notably, the deal includes a $38M signing bonus which is the largest ever for non-quarterback.

Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.

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Did you know there’s an alarming increased rate of arm injuries in baseball? In this episode, Norm is joined by the orthopedic surgeon and head physician for the Texas Rangers, Dr. Keith Meister, as we dive into the challenges pitchers face today, the spike in Tommy John surgery, and what we can do to protect young athletes. As well as the suggested solutions that can be taken to ensure their health.

Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.

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Normally, there is optimism surrounding the beginning of Dallas Cowboys training camp with hope abounding that this will finally be the year they end their Super Bowl drought.

Instead, there is a lack of buzz after an offseason with more key personnel losses than arrivals, as well as the uncertainty of the contract talks involving Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons.

The Cowboys appear further away from ending the Super Bowl drought that is closing in on 30 years than they were in January.

Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.

New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.

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Sports podcast · NFL analysis · College football · Dallas sports · NBA commentary · Salary cap · NIL · Sports media · Long-form sports talk