The Drive

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the morning show. Will we top their 3-1 performance from earlier today? Denver Post Rockies beat writer, Patrick Saunders joins the show to discuss how long he has been working on the ownership story, how much of a necessity was adding new money into the ownership group, and much more. Were the changes to the organization this last offseason, part of the Penners buying into the organization? What is the relationship between the Monfort's and the Penners? Which side approached the other about this business venture? Zach explains why this could work out for both families in the long run. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the news of the day in Greg Penner buying into Rockies ownership with a 40% stake. We debate who approached who to make this deal happen. How badly did the Monfort's need this influx on money after losing money on their television deal disappearing? Will there come a time where the Penner's want more control in the franchise? Is this a sign that the Penners will buy out the Monfort's for a majority stake? Today's "Three Count" features your textline reactions to the ownership shift regarding the Rockies, reacting to the Rockies getting walked off in a 7-3 loss in San Deigo last night, and the Avalanche securing the President's Trophy with last night's win. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the Penner's new involvement in the Rockies, how much change will come with the Penners, and much more. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the news of Greg Penner buying into the Rockies with a 40% stake. How optimistic should Denver sports fans be that the Penners will be able to have the same impact on the Rockies, as they did on the Broncos? Zach and Phil continue to dive into the Penners, buying into the Rockies as minority owners. How will the Penners' financial flexibility impact the Rockies? Zach reads from the Denver Post which details how the deal went down, the breakdown of roles going forward, and much more. We breakdown how the Monfort's investment has appreciated over the years and if the Monfort's "had" to make this move to keep up with other MLB owners around the league and their spending habits. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Nuggets and the MVP conversation around Nikola Jokic. We hear from Dan LeBatard and his take that Jokic is a better offensive player than Michael Jordan. Who would the guys want with the ball with the game on the line? How would Jokic matchup with Shaquielle Oneal? Zach questions if the Broncos will be planning for the future in this year's NFL draft by selecting an offensive lineman, even though they have 5 solidified starters in the position group. The guys disagree with how the Brocnos should proceed; Zach wants the team to draft a project and potential future starter, while Phil wants depth on the defense. We wrap up the show previewing the Rockies and Padres series and game tonight. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate if they could win the Masters if they started every hole on the green. What would our scores look like if we played Augusta? We dive into Deion Sanders and Colorado's approach to the transfer portal this off season. We read from ESPN's Bill Connolly's article which details some of the top players CU added. We breakdown the Nuggets and Grizzlies game last night in which the Nuggets took care of business winning by 17 and gave Jokic some rest with him only playing 31 minutes in the game. How concerning was Denver's defense in the first half of the game? We hear from Jamal Murray and his thoughts on flipping the switch in defensive stretches. How impressive has the Nuggets 10-game win streak been when some of the teams they are facing have intentionally lost? We preview the Avalanche and Flames game tonight and question how Coach Bednar will handle the player's time on ice, now that they've secured the Central division. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil open up the phone line and take your calls on how you are feeling about the Rockies surprising start to the season. Should Rockies fans be "cautiously optimistic"? Will the Rockies come back to earth this weekend with a series in San Diego? Will the Rockies be able to build up their farm system by selling off good trade assets this season? We pivot to the Nuggets and the MVP conversation around Nikola Jokic. We hear from Dan LeBatard and his take that Jokic is a better offensive player than Michael Jordan. Today's "Three Count" includes our continued debate on Michael Jordan vs Nikola Jokic and who is the more dominant offensive player. Zach questions if the Broncos will be planning for the future in this year's NFL draft by selecting an offensive lineman, even though they have 5 solidified starters in the position group. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss their excitement for the Rockies and ask why fans are so hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. Should baseball fans give Walker Monfort a fair shot? Zach and Phil breakdown the Nuggets and Grizzlies game last night in which the Nuggets took care of business winning by 17 and gave Jokic some rest with him only playing 31 minutes in the game. How impressive has the Nuggets 10-game win streak been when some of the teams they are facing have intentionally lost? We hear from Jamal Murray and his praise for Tim Hardaway Jr., advocating for him to win 6th man of the year. We preview the Avalanche and Flames game tonight where the Avs can win the President's Cup? Will MacKenzie Blackwood gain some confidence heading into the playoffs?  

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive in to the Nuggets as they look to win their 10th straight game for the first time in over 10 years. What kind of challenge lies ahead for the Nuggets in the Memphis Grizzlies? Do the guys want to see Aaron Gordon play tonight? Will the Nuggets cover the massive betting spread on tonight's game? We debate where the Broncos wide receiver room stacks up in the AFC West after the Jaylen Waddle trade. We go team by team and breakdown the rooms, their inconsistencies and lack of talent. We wrap up the show reflecting on what we learned in Denver sports today as the Rockies sweep the Astros reach a .500 record at 6-6. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil debate where the Broncos wide receiver room stacks up in the AFC West after the Jaylen Waddle trade. We go team by team and breakdown the rooms, their inconsistencies and lack of talent. We celebrate as the Rockies sweep the Astros with a 9-1 win today. Why are some Rockies fans so hesitant to jump on the bandwagon? Are there "fans" that are so spiteful they are rooting for the Rockies to be bad? We read and react to the textline and their feelings on the hot start to the season for the Rockies compared to their expectations. We read texts all over the spectrum from fans excited about the team and ready to get hurt again to fans waiting on their inevitable downfall. We hear from Rockies manager Warren Schaffer and his thoughts on if he expected the Rockies to be this good, this quick and  

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on Colorado. Are the guys surprised Julian Lewis decided to stay in Boulder after his freshman year? We hear more from Deion Sanders and his thoughts on Lewis earning his title as a leader. We pivot to the Nuggets as they look to win their 10th straight game for the first time in over 10 years. What kind of challenge lies ahead for the Nuggets in the Memphis Grizzlies? What has been the second best win for the Nuggets on this win-streak behind the Spurs game? Today's "Three Count" features the rumors surrounding Mike Vrabel and Dianni Russini as they were seen with each other at a hotel in Arizona and a brawl in the Angels and Braves game last night. We hear from Michael Malone in his introductory press conference with North Carolina and debate which job is better between being the head coach of the Nuggets or UNC.