Balls and Pucks

Jack Silverstein, author of the upcoming book "6 Rings: The Bulls, The City, and the Dynasty that Changed the Game" joins the show to share some great 90s Bulls and MJ stories. (2:57) - It's about to be the Summer of the Bulls (5:05) - The legacy of GarPax (9:30) - The 2010s Bulls and what could have been (20:46) - MJ and the furious Bulls practices (24:20) - Was MJ a bad teammate? (33:13) - Is the ESPN doc a legacy play for MJ? (44:32) - Was MJ suspended for gambling? (54:32) - Was MJ really done when he retired in 1993? (1:02:05) - How fans can participate in the project.

On today's show Marco discusses the viability of UFC's "Fight Island" and MLB's "Baseball Bio-Dome" (1:25). Later, Marco re-drafts the 2010 NFL Draft (23:16).

On today's show Marco is joined by his lifelong best friend and southwest Florida firefighter to discuss fighting COVID-19, sports movies, and going internet viral.

Tom Brady has left New England to (reportedly) sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Marco discusses what could have caused the fallout in New England (0:42). Later Marco breaks down all of the NFL transactions (25:44) and rants on the Chicago Bears' signing of Nick Foles (39:30). 

Illinois governor JB Pritzker has banned dining in restaurants and going to bars for two weeks in an attempt to slow the Coronavirus from spreading leading Marco to see a potential economic disaster (0:38). Later, Marco discusses the new NFL collective bargaining agreement (19:26). Finally, NFL free agency has kicked off (43:25). 

On the very first episode of The Marco Scola Show, Marco breaks down the Coronavirus and its effect on the sports world (1:09). Then later he discusses Tom Brady's football future (37:54). 

Kawhi Leonard buries the 76ers with a three-pointer to advance the Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals (1:10), Marco recaps the rest of the NBA playoffs, the NHL Playoffs (16:37), and has a great Throwback Machine in store (21:04). www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola

On this episode of Balls & Pucks, Marco gives his thoughts on the Giants reaching for QB Daniel Jones (1:18), updates his takes on the NHL and NBA playoffs (14:55), and details Bo Jackson's refusal to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1986 on today's Throwback Machine (26:54). Twitter: @Marco_Scola www.CoverTheField.com

Tiger Woods wins the Masters after an 11-year major drought (1:23), Magic Johnson quits on the Lakers (13:50), the NBA and NHL Playoffs are underway (28:07) and the Throwback Machine honors Jackie Robinson (43:14).  www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola

Virginia wins the National Championship capping off one of the best sports stories in a while (1:06), Antonio Brown is whining again (10:27) and the Aaron Rodgers saga continues (19:00).  And finally we cap off the show with Babe Ruth's debauchery on The Throwback Machine (37:20).  www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola

The AAF has folded. What went wrong and can a spring football league ever succeed? (2:20). Lonzo Ball is leaving his family's Big Baller Brand after being swindled out of $1.5M (27:41), and today is a very special day for the Throwback Machine as Hank Aaron tied The Babe 45 years ago today (37:18). Twitter: @Marco_Scola www.CoverTheField.com

On a special episode of Balls and Pucks, Marco tells the inside story of the sale of the Chicago Cubs (15:40). But first, we update our brackets as the Final Four is set (1:21) and Marco gives his two cents on LeBron sitting out the rest of the Lakers' season (4:26).  www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola Instagram: @MScola21

Marco leads off the show talking about the beauty of baseball (1:18), then breaks down the American League (13:18), followed by the National League (41:34), and finally picks the MVP and Cy Young winners (1:09:58).  Website: www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola

Rob Gronkowski retires from the NFL (1:18). What is his legacy? Then Marco gives his thoughts on the Duke-UCF game (15:14) and tells the story behind an iconic sports photograph that almost wound up in the Supreme Court (19:34). And finally we take a trip on the Throwback Machine (33:53).  Twitter: @Marco_Scola Instagram: @MScola21 Website: www.CoverTheField.com

Mike Trout just signed the biggest contract in American sports history (1:14), March Madness begins (22:18), NFL Free Agency continues (28:41), and we take a ride on the Throwback Machine (31:36).    Website: www.CoverTheField.com   Twitter: @Marco_Scola

Marco is battling a cold but is fired up about Le'Veon Bell to the Jets (2:10), Odell Beckham Jr. to the Browns (19:57), and gets the breaking news that Kareem Hunt is suspended eight games (17:58).  Then later, we recap the wild NFL Free Agency so far (36:22) and take a spin on the Throwback Machine to the year 1869 (41:57).  www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola

On today's Balls and Pucks, Marco evaluates the Antonio Brown trade from the perspective of the Steelers, Raiders, and Brown himself (1:20). Then we take a ride on the Throwback Machine with two big hockey way-back's (42:28).  www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola

On today's episode Marco discusses Bryce Harper's record-breaking contract with the Phillies (1:19) and closes the show by discussing how he would handle the Antonio Brown situation (16:04). 

On today's episode of Balls and Pucks Marco shares his NFL Scouting Combine stories and takes you through the entire draft process (1:37) and pays tribute to Jim Valvano in the Throwback Machine (59:56).    www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola Twitter: @FieldCover

On this EMERGENCY episode of Balls and Pucks, Bryce Harper has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. Marco welcomes on Phillies fanatic "Stat Boy" Brian Zeller to break it down. 

Today on Balls and Pucks, we ponder if Bryce Harper's image has taken a hit with the prolonged negotiation (1:33), ask if NFL GM's and Scouts have gotten better at drafting Pro Bowlers (18:18), and take a trip on the Throwback Machine (28:28). 

On the first episode of Balls and Pucks, Marco introduces himself and the podcast (1:21), breaks down the Manny Machado deal with the Padres and how the White Sox should have gone about making their offer (3:36). Then Marco discusses the ever-evolving market for superstar Bryce Harper (20:29) and wraps up the show with the first edition of the segment "The Throwback Machine" about a move that happened 30 years ago today that shifted the NFL forever (40:40).    www.CoverTheField.com Twitter: @Marco_Scola Twitter: @FieldCover