The Brad Cesmat Show

Khalil Tate, Bryce Perkins and Case Cookus all were passed over by the NFL Combine later this month. Brad is a bit surprised Tate and Perkins were passed over but still feels like each of the three will have an opportunity to prove themselves at the next level. The XFL debuted over the weekend. Eric even attended the first ever Dallas Renegades game in Arlington Sunday – Brad proceeded to make fun of him for it. azcentral/Gannett Chief Film & Media Critic Bill Goodykoontz (16:47 on podcast) discussed Sunday’s Oscar Awards. He was even kind enough to join Brad on his birthday Monday.

One day after the February national signing day, Brad and Eric talk about the recruiting process and what they would like to see changed as well as some possible changes in the NFL. Long-time FOX 10 Sports Director, Jude LaCava (17:36 on podcast), discusses his retirement in the coming months. He goes over his career, moments, the people that brought him to where he is, and much more.

Jordan Hamm and Devon Henry take over the Brad Cesmat Show going over some of the ASU coaching shuffle as the national signing day goes on. Also, what do the Diamondbacks look like as the Dodgers gain talent from their massive trade with the Boston Red Sox? Jordan goes over some of the big signees from Arizona on the second national signing day for football and spotlights some players who signed today. Also, Devon talks about how important this November will be when Phoenix Raceway hosts the NASCAR Championship Weekend.

Brad and Eric talk about the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week, Arizona State’s loss to Washington State and tournament hopes, as well as Brad’s fond memories of Pullman. South Point Casino Resort Sports Marketing Director, Jimmy Vaccaro (9:52 on podcast), joins Brad to go over some of the final odds and summary of Super Bowl betting. Arizona State Basektball Radio Analyst and Orange County native, Kyle Dodd (18:57 on podcast), talks about his memories of Kobe Bryant and what he meant to his childhood and adulthood.

Jordan has your recruiting updates as the last signing day draws near and an update on the Dbacks offseason moves. San Fransisco 49er and former Centennial football player, Shawn Poindexter (10:02 on podcast), chats with Brad about going to the Super Bowl, some Arizona memories, and his recovery from injury. Basha high shooting guard, Trenton McLaughlin (20:01 on podcast), went viral overnight as he hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to defeater Perry last night. He did it while wearing the #24, honoring his favorite player, Kobe Bryant. They discuss how the play happened, the overnight stardom, what Kobe means to him, & the rest of the season.

Brad, Jordan and Eric share their initial thoughts on Sunday’s tragic helicopter crash in southern California which claimed the life of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others. USA Basketball Managing Director and Valley icon Jerry Colangelo (9:00 on podcast), former Suns’ guard/now FS1 and Pac-12 Network analyst Casey Jacobsen (19:39 on podcast) and the Hall-of-Fame Voice of the Suns Al McCoy (35:22 on podcast) all joined Brad to discuss Kobe’s legacy on and off the court.

Brad has plenty to go over with Larry Fitzgerald taking part ownership of the Suns, the Suns losing to the Pacers while Zion made his debut, and former ASU football coach Todd Graham getting hired at Hawaii. South Point Casino Resort Sports Marketing Director, Jimmy Vaccaro (10:31 on podcast), joins Brad to discuss the odds and bets on the Super Bowl so far and what you need to know if you’re heading to Las Vegas to put in some bets this weekend. ASU Insider for “The Athletic,” Doug Haller (16:07 on podcast) talks about who he’s like to hang out with at the Sports Media Hall of Fame that he’s being inducted into, his favorite story that he’s done, ASU vs UArizona basketball, and Todd Graham being hired at Hawaii.

Jordan Hamm has plenty to go over with former Arizona State head football coach, Todd Graham being hired at Hawaii and Larry Fitzgerald taking a part ownership with the Phoenix Suns. Also, a check on recruiting as late signing day comes up. Brad chats with NBC Sports Columnist and host of Football Night in America, Peter King (18:50 on podcast), to talk about the Chiefs and 49ers in the big game and how both teams have emerged in the NFL. Devon Henry chats with Arizona’s own Supercross champion, Chris Blose (30:56 on podcast) to talk about Supercross coming to Glendale, his Australian championship, and the depth of this year’s 450 class.

Brad thought, despite each being lopsided, the AFC & NFL Championship Games were compelling on Sunday. Now the big question which remains is will KC’s powerful offense be too much for SF’s stingy defense or will the Niners be able to control the Chiefs’ defense with their run game? Three-time Pro-Bowl linebacker and Super Bowl Champion Seth Joyner (9:46 on podcast) came in-studio to break down the games, as well as preview the Super Bowl matchup. Plus, Brasd talked about how the Suns are suddenly intriguing and only two games out of the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Brad’s is courious about NCAA’s Odell problem with former players handing out money to student athletes. Also, longtime Arizona sport broadcaster, FOX10’s Jude LaCava, calling it a career. South Point Casino Resort Sports Marketing Director, Jimmy Vaccaro (10:14 on podcast), goes over the odds and bets on the NFL Championship Weekend games. Our ESPN MLB Insider Pedro Gomez (16:29 on podcast) jumps on the show from Boston discussing the depth of the Houston Astro’s sign stealing scandal and all the repercusions that have already happened and are still coming.