The Beat of Sports

On The Bridge today, Mike and Marc run through the gamut of things including a debate about certain nominations for the upcoming Mikey Awards and if one caller was improperly nominated. They marvel at the fact that the Orlando Magic front office was able to offload the Bismack Biyombo contract. And then they discuss the continued disappoint for Orlando City even though there were some flashes on Saturday night of what this team could be.

The newest dynasty in the NBA just added more talent last night when the signed all-star center DeMarcus Cousins to replace JaVale McGee. Despite the outcry by NBA Twitter this isn't a big deal considering Boogie is coming off of a serious injury. Marc brings about what could topple the Warriors run, money. The salaries and luxury tax will become such a problem in Golden State that ownership will eventually be forced to split the players up.

When you look at the contract that has been offered to restricted free agent Aaron Gordon the Orlando Magic will be paying him $84 million over the next 4 seasons, that seems like a reasonable deal. Until you look at what Julius Randle will be making with the New Orleans Pelicans then it seems like an overpay. When you look at the numbers between the two players they are nearly identical but AG will be making 4 times as much, is he worth that?

On The Bridge today Mike and Marc discuss what the best toppings are for hot dogs and hamburgers, why ketchup does't belong on the hot dog and proper grilling techniques. They discuss the proposed rule that college football programs need to disclose an injury report which seems to hint at legalized sports gambling implications. Plus they try and figure out if the Orlando Magic overpaid for the Aaron Gordon when you compare it to what Julius Randle is getting paid by the New Orleans Pelicans.

What a start to NBA Free Agency! With LeBron James heading to the Lakers everyone assumed that he would be joining a super team, but one seems like Paul George will not be wearing the purple and gold. Did PG betray LBJ by deciding to stay with the Thunder? And did LeBron's camp use Brian Windhorst as the voice of the frustration for this decision?

On The Bridge today Mike and Marc discuss the Heisman campaign UCF started for quarterback McKenzie Milton and why the national media cannot avoid the Knights anymore. The talk about the biggest news in the sports world with LeBron James making the move to the Los Angeles Lakers. And then they discuss the hiring of James O'Connor as the new head coach of Orlando City SC.

Mike O'Donnell joins Marc Daniels for an extended 'Step Back 3' segments - Part 1 Marc and Mike discuss the rising costs of travel basketball at the youth level and the Part 2 is a break down of the top free-agents (LeBron) and where they might/should end up.

The story behind one NFL player who after off the field problems forced him to leave the sport he grew up playing, why Greg Hardy found a new career in the octagon. Robert Klemko from Sports Illustrated joined the show discuss his interview with Hardy who talked about how he feels about the perception that surrounds him, why he decided to make the switch to MMA. Robert also talks about the thought process for UFC president Dana White who recently made the decsion to sign Hardy to UFC and what the response from other fighters has been.

After the hay day of the late 90s and the early 2000s NASCAR has found itself stuck in problem, their fans are leaving. What happened to all of the NASCAR fans that used to pack the tracks and watch all the races throughout the summer? Has the mismanagement cause the fans to sour on the product and does the sport need an infusion of new blood? And is the sport lacking dynamic personalities?

Over the last few years the NFL has struggled when it comes to tapping into a certain generation of fans, the millennials. What are the types of millennial that exist right now and do they have differing opinions on things like sports. Plus is the disconnect between the NFL and millennials because the younger generation feels the league is too backwards thinking when it comes to things like legalization of marijuana.