The Wired Up Sports Podcast

Matt, Jerry, and Josh talk via Zoom this week in preparation for the NFL Draft that is starting on Thursday night. The new virtual concept has a lot of questions regarding the security of the calls and if any technical glitches will play spoiler to the most exciting sporting event to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guys discuss possible surprises and break down the likelihood of five wide receivers being taken in the first 15 picks. Also, Gronk is joining his old buddy Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Will this be a problem for the rest of the NFL and what will the Bucs offense look like come the start of the season? 

With some spotty wifi and coffee in hand, Matt, Jerry, and Josh collectively discuss and debate the possibility of the MLB season being moved to Arizona and Florida with new leagues and divisions. Would it work if no fans were in the stadium? What about players respecting social distancing? Also, the guys try and give their NFL All-Decade picks but sadly Josh's wifi allows them to only pick the offense.   

Matt sits down with DNVR Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens and discuss everything happening in the Broncos offseason. Zac talks about his conference call with John Elway and Vic Fangio while Matt shares insight from his conversation with All-Pro safety Justin Simmons. What about the Melvin Gordon signing? How does the offense stack up this year with more weapons for Drew Lock? 

The Premier Lacrosse League has not changed its times for the start of the 2020 season which is scheduled to begin on May 29th in Boston. Jerry and Josh talk about the recent draft and the success of the first season. Looking ahead, which teams and players are poised for a big season this year? Also, how does the COVID-19 Pandemic affect the season as of right now? 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh connect via Discord to break down all of the biggest trades, releases, and pickups in the NFL so far this offseason. The three debate which players will make the biggest impact in their new locations while also breaking down exactly which teams and organizations made the worst moves with the cards they were dealt. 

Matt does a show all by himself as the social distancing has reached Wired Up. Matt recaps the last week of events starting with the NBA season getting suspended. Also, NFL Free Agency has been running wild the last two days from Tom Brady joining the Bucs to Chris Harris Jr jumping ship to LA. 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh talk about the breaking news regarding the NCAA not allowing any fans to be in attendance for March Madness along with any other NCAA Championship event. The NBA will also be making strides towards taking fans away from games. Also, despite all of the Coronavirus attention, there is still sports to be played so the guys preview and predict the NCAA Div. II Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament taking place this weekend. 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh Coleman discuss the current Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference basketball tournaments going on this week. Also, Chris Harris Jr. is probably on his way out of Denver. Does this mean the Broncos have their secondary set and where should they focus on next with the NFL Draft coming up? 

Matt, Jerry, and Josh breakdown the situation of the CU Football head coaching position with the recent reports of Air Force coach Troy Calhoun interviewing for the job. ESPN's and The Gazette's Woody Paige joins the show to give some behind the scenes of the Stadium Series debacle at Falcon Stadium. Also, the Rockies are remaining quiet going into Spring Training and GM Jeff Bridich says he wants to move forward with Nolan Arenado, but his actions may say otherwise. 

Uh oh! The KMSA transmitter broke today during the live show so the original show with Matt Kennedy, Jerry Peralta and Josh Coleman cannot be played. So here is Matt recapping the show and playing the interviews with DNVR Buffs Reporter Henry Chisholm and the Voice of the Buffs Mark Johnson where they discuss the why's, how's and what's about CU Football and Mel Tucker leaving for MSU.