Episode 105 - La Canfora Football Flyover, Big 12's Carefully Crafted Plan, & Virus Testing Game-Changer Saliva Direct

RUNDOWN The guys begin Episode 105 honoring the remembrance of Scott's dog Dante who passed away last week. Then, Mitch sneaks in a quick thought on the silent emergence of Luka Doncic before delving into the news of Earl Thomas' release from the Ravens. A trio of featured guests beginning with national football columnist and Baltimore sports radio host Jason La Canfora followed by a return of Kansas State University AD Gene Taylor on the 2020 football season and Yale researcher Anne Wyllie on a breakthrough COVID-19 saliva test. Later, Mitch and Scott volley a laundry list of "other stuff" including Thom Brennaman's broadcast blunder, geeky golf grass talk, and Diana Taurasi's intimidating reputation caught on audio! GUESTS Jason La Canfora | CBS Sports & 105.7 The Fan - Baltimore Gene Taylor | Kansas State University athletic director Anny Wyllie | Yale School of Public Health pneumococcologist TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Scott said goodbye to his loyal dog Dante over the weekend. 8:11 | Mitch reads two recent podcast reviews that are polar opposites. 23:41 | Luka Doncic is quietly becoming one of the best players in the NBA and is only 21 years old! 30:30 | Earl Thomas' tumultuous experience in Baltimore has led to his dismissal from the franchise. 46:18 | GUEST: Jason La Canfora drops by for an NFL overview including Earl's release from the Ravens, quarterback battles, and his NFC West pick. 1:07:35 | GUEST: KSU athletic director Gene Taylor is back to outline his plan to proceed with fall sports including football as part of the collective Big 12 decision. 1:21:18 | GUEST: Anne Wyllie discusses how her Yale team has developed a new coronavirus test called Saliva Direct which is being used by the NBA. 1:39:34 | Longtime broadcaster Thom Brennaman used a homophobic slur during a Reds game which could end his career. 1:51:35 | A pair of hole-in-one videos online leads to Mitch's assessment of Chambers Bay. 1:57:15 | NASA is tracking an asteroid plunging toward Earth which is on target to make contact the day before the 2020 election. 1:58:41 | Diana Taurasi demonstrated her intimidating nature by threatening an official to meet her in the lobby after the game.