The Beat of Sports

The SEC has entered the college football season and the Gators got it started with a big win, the Knights continued their winning ways against ECU but things for the Seminoles aren't looking good. Marc runs through all the in-state teams as well as some other college football news from the weekend.

The Knights get ready to open conference play as they take on the ECU Pirates! Gary Parris joins the show to talk about what went right for UCF against Georgia Tech, the continued growth of Dillion Gabriel, and looks ahead to the matchup against ECU.

Two of the biggest stories in the NFL Playoffs have been the impact of Jamal Murray and Tyler Herro, and Mike O'Donnell joins the show to talk about how they've been crucial for their teams success. Then he talks about why the Celtics have been struggling against the Heat and why Billy Donovan took the Bulls job.

For the last few years Robert Kraft has been embroiled in some legal trouble that started at a South Florida massage parlor, and now it seems as though he won't face any charges. Richard Hale joins the show to explain what happened with the case as well as if Tyrod Taylor has any legal recourse after suffering a punctured lung by the team doctor administering a painkilling injection.

For this weeks edition of The Weekend Pod, Lucas Shaw joins the us to talk about streaming sports, how Fox is betting big on the NFL, and why it still might be too early for leagues to go all in an partnering exclusively with a digital company.

Marc and Scott discuss the 12 toys that are finalists for 2020 induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame, this leads to a very interesting discussion and somethings may surprise you. And yes Scott really does own a Tamagotchi still.

With the football weekend approaching comes the news of games that are being postponed or canceled during to positive COVID tests. Marc talks about how locally Jones High School is looking for a game this week after losing their original opponent and that unfortunately this has become the reality for the sports this football season.

The Lions are riding a 6-match unbeaten streak as the head into a mid-week match against Sporting KC, and Miguel Gallardo joins us to preview the action. He and Marc also discuss the depth at the forward position, the presence of Pedro Gallese, and more.

We've seen many college football teams start the season but now the SEC is joining the fray. Chris Harry joins the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Gators, expectations for Dan Mullen, and why the QB position is solidified with Kyle Trask under center. Then he and Marc discuss the Chicago Bulls hiring of Billy Donovan.

As the Conference Finals continues for the NBA some are wondering when the next season could take place, well during a discussion with CNN last night Adam Silver said there is a chance it could happen in January. Marc talks about how this could have financial ripple effect and that player apprehension to another bubble could be a driving force behind this.