The Beat of Sports

Mike O'Donnell joins the show to discuss the final four teams in the NBA Playoffs, whether or not the Celtics can keep up the effort against the Cavaliers and end up in the NBA Finals. Plus he weighs in on the rumors about the Orlando Magic targeting Kelvin Sampson in the head coach search.

Mike and Marc discuss the continued response by the national media about UCF and the National Champions claim as well as comments by Scott Frost on the college football playoff being an unfair system. They also talk about how good Brad Stevens has been for the Celtics and if he could do the same turnaround with other teams.

One half of the Men In Blazers, Roger Bennett joins the show to talk their new book Encyclopedia Blazertanica! He also talks how he met his show partner at a wedding while the commiserated over the World Cup. Plus he talks about the growth of soccer in America!

Reports came out yesterday the newest target for the Orlando Magic in their coaching search is Kelvin Sampson the Houston Cougars coach. Marc explains why there are some dots connecting the story that make sense and why Sampson has a proven track record at developing talent

Brandon and Marc talk about the legacy of former SEC Commissioner Mike Slive after his passing, they discuss the reports that Kelvin Sampson is the prime target of the Orlando Magic in their coaching search and they talk about Game 2 between the Rockets and Warriors

Former UCF basketball player Isaiah Sykes joins the show to talk about playing basketball in Iraq and what he learned from a season there. He talks what he though when he first received the call about playing there and how basketball is starting to grow in popularity.

You know you UCF is doing something right when even Nick Saban admits that the College Football Playoff system isn't fair and until that changes schools like UCF will be on the outside looking in.

Mike and Marc discuss the Magic fan expectations after the team ended up with the 6th pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, react to Willie Taggarts idea of giving college athletes a trust fund as a way to supplement an income, and talk whether the penalties handing out to fans who threw things on the field at the Orlando City match was too severe

How did we get to the point where legal sports gambling is on the horizon, how should all of the sports league handle it and what kind of revenue can they expect. Plus why Florida could be a interesting state for whether or not they will pass a resolution to legalize wagering

With the NBA Draft Lottery upon us, Marc points out depending how tonight goes it could have a trickle-down effect on what the future of the Orlando Magic roster could look next season