The Best in Sports News and Analysis, from Danielle McCartan

Mike Teel on:

1. Discussing becoming a coach where he went to high school (elite Don Bosco - North Jersey)

2. CTE and concussion protocol; hypothesizing why concussion rates are up

3. A former NFL quarterback's take on the NFL's "catch rule".

4. Discussing the leadership in the quarterback position (Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel

5. Thoughts on the NFL's International Series

6. Thoughts on my new proposed penalty in the NFL (player intimidation of the officiating staff)

7. Suggestions to ammend the current format of the Pro Bowl

8. Draft Day story

9. 30 Second Lightning Round

Segment #1: My interview with Erik Coleman from Manhattan Youth Baseball

Segment #2: Legends Suite rant

Segment #3: Stories from around the league of Opening Week of baseball (John Oliver, "real fans", The Royals attend a Justin Bieber concert and chaos ensues).

Segment #4: Analyzing walk-up music of the Mets and Yankees.

Segment #5: Top 2 Yankees stories of the week

Segment #6: Top 2 Mets stories of the week

Segment #7: Jets and Giants news of the week

Segment #8: Andy's MMA/UFC spot

Coleman, in a private banquet room at Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse on 5th Avenue, graciously accepted Manhattan Youth Baseball’s Excellence in Sports and Philanthropy award.

I caught up with him before he received his award

- The importance of charity work in the community

- His views on CTE (Does he have any symptoms?)

- His NFL Draft story

- His opinion of the Cold War between Ryan Fitzpatrick and the New York Jets

- Coleman and his wife (moglie), Sabrina, even gave me an exclusive preview of their new show, Rollin with the Colemans, set to hit network television in the fall.

Full text article here: https://thejetpress.com/2016/04/08/new-york-jets-exclusive-interview-erik-coleman/

A special 120-minute episode of 60 Minute Overtime dealing 100% about athlete wellness and training.

Segment 1: Professional athletes on "wellness" - Former Seattle Seahawks QB and current Don Bosco Prep football coach Mike Teel and current Arizona Cardinals LB Michael Reilly

Segment 2: My interview with New York Giants team ophthalmologist and author Dr. Anne Sumers (Office in Ridgewood, NJ). Address of my piece on the NFL's Color Rush Uniforms: http://coachmccartan.blog.com/2015/11/06/penalty-flag-unsportsmanlike-conduct-on-nikes-new-color-rush-uniforms/

Segment 3: Dr. Steven Stoller, orthopedic surgeon in Englewood, NJ, who specializes in the “aging athlete”

Segment 4: Brian Martin, NFL Program Director for Parabolic Performance & Rehab. He trains NFL athletes for the NFL Combine. Practices are located in Montclair, NJ, Little Falls, NJ, and soon-to-be in Hackensack, NJ.

Segment 5: Cory, Cannici, owner of The Parisi Speed School of Wyckoff, NJ and performance coach there, as well. Host discussion about the transfer of the Nets to Brooklyn, the impact of biometrics in professional sports (specifically the NBA), training those that have had reconstructive surgery, the evolution of athletes, training regimens for athletes young and old, the impact of the central nervous system on training, the effects of playing while injured, etc.

Segment 6: Andy's Unnamed UFC recap of last night's fights

See you on April 3, 2016! Happy Easter! Buona Pasqua!

Big show again today as always, with some excellent content!

1. A recap of an event I attended last Saturday night at Rutgers University: The NFL’s Devin McCourty & Jason McCourty (Devin with the Patriots and Jason with the Titans) hosted a Casino Night fundraiser to combat Sickle Cell disease.

- A phone call from CHRIS CARLIN, the voice of Rutgers Football and Rutgers Men's Basketball, host of Geico SportsNite on SNY. Listen to me compete in a Beer Money round!

2. We’ll talk a little ‪NFL Combine‬ action, complete with a full interview with Rutgers University OLB Steve Longa, who is competing in Indianapolis as we speak!

3. I’d like to introduce you to a current event happening in and around the professional sports world with the ‪‎Erin Andrews‬ controversy.

4. Back by popular demand, we will have Andy’s regular MMA and UFC‬ spot. You can check him out The BroDown Podcast !

Today, I also gave away a $5 ‪#Starbucks‬ gift card by PHONE! 201-825-1234, listen for the question, then be the first person to call in with the correct answer!

http://www.ramapo.edu/wrpr-fm/ and 90.3FM North Jersey

Listen as I discuss, with NY Jets WR Kenbrell Thompkins:

- playing against his former team, the Patriots

- his conversation with Coach Bill Belichick during the game

- the botched coin toss

- emerging as an impact player

- his role versus the Bills

- the Jets' chances in reaching the post-season

- the importance of preparation and practice

I was extremely fortunate to have been able to interview the best cornerback in the NFL and future Hall of Famer Darrelle Revis.

We discussed:

1. His triumphant return "home" to the Jets

2. His experience as a Patriot

3. Strategy to Sunday's showdown vs. New England at the Meadowlands

4. And BRIEFLY touched on the Norman/Beckham feud

Podcast regarding the new 2015 National Football League Point After Touchdown rule featuring:

1. My Q and A with NY Jets placekicker Nick Folk

2. A discussion with my experts, state championship winning football coaches at Ramapo High School: Coach Matt Occhipinti and Coach Robert Petrella.

We'll analyze and examine:

1. The validity and effects of the new rule

2. Injuries as consequences

3. The NFL as an "entertainment entity"

4. The indoor vs. outdoor and turf vs. grass advantages and disadvantages

5. Alternatives to the current rule

....and much more!

Whats the bottom line? Should the NFL keep this new rule for the years moving forward?

Listen in to find out!!