The Brad Cesmat Show

Governor Doug Ducey called for the schools to be closed for the remainder of the year and shortly thereafter the AIA followed suit, canceling the remainder of the HS spring sports calendar. AIA Executive Director David Hines (10:59 on podcast) joined Brad to discuss, including the chances of the 2020 HS football season being postponed or canceled as we navigate through COVID-19. LeBron James could dictate if/when the NBA plays/starts? Plus, Fox Sports Arizona’s Jody Jackson (31:12 on podcast) on being a mom with the kids home, plus her thoughts on all the abnormalities in the sports world right now.

Some AD’s and people of influence believe we may not see an NFL or college football season this fall thanks to COVID-19. How could this impact all college programs who rely on football to off-set costs and expenses for other sports? Former Pinnacle High and Michigan State standout quarterback Brian Lewerke (8:26 on podcast) Skyped in from Michigan to talk about his experience at the NFL Combine, not being able to work out and what he’s hoping to prove to NFL scouts and coaches. Jordan Hamm jumped on to talk about a handful of local HS players getting big offers. Plus, keeping kids both mentally and physically sharp during the downtime families are now facing.

Colleges are now taking prospective recruits on “virtual campus tours” as COVID-19 has schools getting creative in their recruiting. Jordan Hamm jumped on to talk to Brad about Desert Edge star cornerback Steven Ortiz, Jr. who recently “virtually toured” the University of Minnesota. Arizona Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall (11:10 on podcast) talked about the franchise giving back a large sum of money to help ballpark employees, how his family, the players and staff are handling COVID-19 and how we could see the 2020 season played in empty ballparks. Plus, Tom Brady talks about becoming a Tampa Bay Buc and the Panthers are expected to wave quarterback Cam Newton.

America works through COVID-19 as the situation gets worse. NFL free agency continues as the Cardinals introduce former Desert Vista High star Devon Kennard to the media via video conference. The Athletic AZ Coyotes insider Craig Morgan (10:51 on podcast) discussed the NHL landscape moving forward and when we MAY see hockey again. Plus, how the Coyotes and some players around the league are staying active in this time of uncertainty. 

Brad caught everyone up to speed on the latest NFL free agent news as the Cardinals continue to restock and upgrade their roster. ESPN MLB Insider Pedro Gomez (11:43 on podcast) discussed what the baseball season may/may not look like, including plays games in front of empty stadiums. NFL Network Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano (25:02 on podcast) weighed in on the Nuk Hopkins-David Johnson fantasy impacts and why he’s so high on Kyler Murray in 2020. Plus, Ed Graney (29:35 on podcast) from Las Vegas on the surreal scene in Sin City and why it still looks promising for ASU to play UNLV in Allegiant Stadium later this summer.

Wednesday edition of the show and the biggest news dropping is Tom Brady will be getting plays from Bruce Arians in Tampa starting this season. Brad, Jordan, Eric discuss if they’ve ever cried after one of their favorite players signed with another team. The Cardinals newest wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has beef with former coach Bill O’Brien — according to Michael Irvin, at least. Sports360AZ.com’s Sande Charles and Devon Henry checked in remotely as well to discuss how marble racing is helping them pass time during COVID-19.

Roundtable edition Tuesday with Brad, Eric Sorenson and Jordan Hamm all skyping in from home. Story of the day Tuesday was Tom Brady and the New England Patriots parting ways. A day after trading for (stealing) DeAndre Hopkins from the Texans, Cardinals add defensive line help signing Jordan Phillips from Buffalo. Plus, plenty of NFL quarterback news and GCU hiring Bryce Drew to take over for Dan Majerle who was fired last Friday.

COVID-19 is on the top of everyone’s mind as the virus continues to control how we live worldwide. As NFL free agency opens, the Cardinals pull off a blockbuster trading David Johnson to the Texans for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. This is a homerun deal for Cards’ GM Steve Keim. “The Professor” Paola Boivin (9:29 on podcast) checked in to talk about everything going on. Sports360AZ.com Recruiting Insider Jordan Hamm (20:48 on podcast) talked about Mesquite star 2021quarterback Ty Thompson committing to Oregon. Plus, long-time NFL agent Eric Metz (27:34 on podcast) on the Johnson-Hopkins deal, the new CBA and much more.

With the Coronavirus stopping or changing most all sporting events in the United States, Brad checks in across everything including college basketball tournaments and the high school scene locally in Arizona. ASU Basketball Radio Analyst, Kyle Dodd (9:14 on podcast), checks in live from Las Vegas to react to the news of the Pac-12 tournament being canceled and what’s next for the team. With Grand Canyon University at the WAC Tournament, the team was at practice in a high school gym when they heard their tournament was canceled. GCULopes.com Reporter, Paul Coro, (22:51 on podcast), discusses the scene with GCU. Executive Director of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, David Hines (32:53 on podcast), converses with Brad about how the AIA is reacting with the virus with high school sports in the state of Arizona, how they will proceed and how the process works with schools and conferences.

Jordan Hamm discusses the impact the Corona Virus has taken on the sports world, the current outlook of the Cardinals draft choices, some spring football and baseball, as well as recruiting in the state of Arizona. Casteel Offensive Lineman, Brock Dieu (31:22 on podcast), talks with Jordan about the status of his recruitment, his time at Casteel and what the junior does when football and wrestling season aren’t dominating his time. ASU Football defensive back, Chase Lucas (38:24 on podcast), goes over the spring season at ASU, how he’s getting better and the team going into the 2020 season.