"Ballzy" is SportsDayDFW's weekly podcast, hosted by Evan Grant and Kevin Sherrington. The duo provides expert analysis on the D-FW and larger sports landscape. They also welcomes in big-name columnists, analysts and newsmakers themselves to reveal a side of the story you haven't heard before.
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John is back from his big, fat Greek vacation and has lots of questions for Evan about the offense (who doesn't?). The guys wonder if the narrative about Rangers struggling with draft-and-development needs to change, and Evan questions if there is a conspiracy afoot with the baseballs. And either way, Evan says, the trade deadline may still be more than a month away, but the Rangers' deadline may be much sooner. Then, new Rangers Hall of Famer Elvis Andrus joins the guys to discuss the impact Ron Washington and Adrian Beltré had on his early career, how Wash's clubhouse admission in spring of 2010 changed the team and why he once donned a clown mask to torment another Rangers Hall of Famer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Mike Curtis, who covers the Mavs for The Dallas Morning News, to talk [00:52] about Wednesday's NBA draft and the dawn of the Cooper Flagg era. Mike provides updates on the signing of Daniel Gafford to an extension and what Kyrie Irving's next move might be, and the guys discuss how Jason Kidd might employ Flagg to accommodate not only Irving's absence but the overflow of big men on the roster. [28:56] Kevin and Evan hash out the Rangers' inability to score, now reaching record levels, and what that means as the team moves toward the trade deadline. Could Corey Seager be available? Not at the deadline. But after the season? Lots of hard decisions coming for Chris Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Shawn McFarland discuss the Rangers' season approaching the midway point in a special all baseball, all the time podcast. Who had Jacob deGrom being so good they'd have to hold him back? [14:50] Who had the offense in another funk? Josh Jung could be the latest to sit a few days after an extended slump, Evan says. The guys share their opinions on the biggest need when the trade deadline comes as well as what to do with Jon Gray once he comes back. [35:40] They also tell us if the Rangers make the playoffs and how far they go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys dispel with current Rangers talk and the archives because when Mr. Ranger is available, you give him the floor. Tom Grieve sits down for a conversation about his 55-year career with the Rangers, which, of course, includes Ted Williams talk, but also his transition to GM and the single biggest innovation of his tenure, which brought the Rangers waves of talent from Latin America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] the brilliance of Jacob deGrom and how the Rangers' pitching in general keeps them in the conversation in the AL West. Evan also gets to the heart of Marcus Semien's rebound and tells us whether he thinks the Rangers need more hitting at the deadline or a high-leverage reliever. [24:00] The guys also talk about the rumors about Jason Kidd's interest in the Knicks job. Is he really interested, or is he just using them for leverage for more money? And if he's really interested, why would the Knicks be a better job than the Mavs? Kevin also [33:00] goes over the House settlement approved by a federal judge, allowing NCAA schools the ability to pay athletes directly for the first time in college sports history. Officially, that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan breaks down the plan for Kumar Rocker and the re-emergence of Marcus Semien before the guys sit down with former Rangers pitcher Darren Oliver, who is now a special assistant in the front office. Darren discusses playing or working for the last five Rangers GMs, dating back to Tom Grieve, being traded for the first time and winding up smack in the middle of the Great Home Run Chase, his transition to a new career as a reliever and what Rangers minor league pitcher he's most fascinated with at the moment. From the Archives Vault, John takes us back to the first interleague game in MLB history and how he spun a timing quirk into a major event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Tim Cowlishaw to discuss [00:20] the buzz around Pete DeBoer's future with the Stars. Did his comments about Jake Oettinger after pulling him in Game 5 rise to the level of dismissal after reports of grumbling from the players? Tim gives his take on that as well as the possibility of trading Jason Robertson and stripping Jamie Benn of the ‘C' on his sweater. [21:15] Evan explains what's behind the IL for Rangers starters this year and what's up with new gloves for Jacob deGrom and Jack Leiter and how it may relate to the latter's success. Kevin questions whether the message is getting through to Rangers hitters and what Bruce Bochy needs to do at the top of the batting order. [42:50] And in the ever popular potpourri segment, the guys talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Byron Nelson and what's going on with the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 4: The one with Rusty Greer - Evan and John break down what went right for the Rangers against St. Louis and whether this signals the start of a trend. Fan favorite Rusty Greer joins the guys to discuss whether his all-out style of play left him with any post-career regrets, lessons learned from Will Clark and passed on, modern offense, his passion for coaching high school/college kids and for Chick-Fil-A. And John's trip to the archives takes us back to the TWO overall first picks in the draft the Rangers organization selected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:30] the Stars' 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference finals, leaving them on the brink of elimination again. Would Pete DeBoer pay the price for the first team to make three straight conference titles without advancing? Kevin and Evan discuss the possibilities and what DeBoer has to delay vacation. [20:48] The guys agree the Rangers are on the clock to be buyers or sellers but argue over what they'd do in the outfield if Alejandro Osuna continues to play like he has since being called up. [56:50] And the sooner the Wings move to Dallas, the better the chance the Paige Bueckers effect becomes an actual thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Evan and John break down a 1-5 road trip and what the addition of Alejandro Osuna might mean in both the short- and long-term. Jake Burger joins the guys to explain the role his minor league assignment played, if there is divine intervention involved in his turnaround and exactly how as a pro player he ended up playing in a college league during the pandemic. And finally, John cracks open the archives to tell a Billy Martin story, which usually involves fisticuffs, and the number of times the Rangers appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Because at one point, that was a big deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Lia Assimakopoulos and Brad Townsend to discuss [9:00] a busy time in Dallas sports. Besides describing the Wings' debut, Kevin asks Lia if the Stars have reached a tipping point with their third consecutive conference finals. What if they don't beat the Oilers and make the Stanley Cup Final? [20:08] Brad tells us how Scottie Scheffler, who won his third major over the weekend, has turned himself into the PGA Tour's most dominant player since Tiger Woods. [32:15] Brad also gives his take on Cooper Flagg, whom he calls the draft's best two-way prospect since LeBron James. [46:30] And Evan pinpoints what led to the collapse of the Rangers' bullpen and their best hopes of reconstructing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 2: The one with Mark Teixeira - John & Evan break down the Rangers' exceptional starting pitching and defensive performance to begin the year. Mark Teixeira joins the guys to talk about his eventful five years with the Rangers, blowing Evan off for an interview on the day he was traded to the Braves and he takes our first Better Get To Know a Rangers Legend Questionnaire. And John stumps Evan with a trivia question involving the longest winning streak in Rangers history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by staff writers Myah Taylor and Lia Assimakopoulos to talk [32:30] about the Stars' second round series against the Jets and [15:20] Friday's debut of the Wings and their new star, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Evan tells us about the impact of Bret Boone as the Rangers' new hitting coach. And Kevin and Evan discuss [00:50] the second shocking development of the Mavs in the last three-and-a-half development: the Mavs moving from 11th to first in the lottery to earn the right to draft Cooper Flagg. Or at least we hope that's what Nico Harrison does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the first edition of the SportsDay Rangers podcast, John and Evan [2:05] break down Bret Boone's first week on the job as hitting coach, [13:03] chat with Michael Young about the serendipitous, random meeting that led to Boone's arrival in Texas and how Evan's wedding paved the way for Michael to rejoin the organization. [36:45] Also, the guys recount some eventful mid-season coaching changes, including the time the Rangers tried to drag another Hall of Fame manager out of retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Tim Cowlishaw discuss [8:20] the Stars' Game 7 win over Colorado and what it means going into the second round against the Jets. Tim reminds us that momentum is hit-and-miss in hockey, especially if your goalie is only occasionally great, as is the case with Jake Oettinger. [26:10] Evan explains what Chris Young wants from Bret Boone, the Rangers' new co-hitting coach. [41:30] Kevin says no franchise in the NBA has given up on better point guards than the Mavs, who traded Jason Kidd before his prime, let Steve Nash and Jalen Brunson walk, then traded Luka Doncic in his prime. That's at least three Hall of Famers. [56:30] The guys also discuss the Kentucky Derby and a contract extension for the Big 12's Brett Yormark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore convene on David's last podcast as he enters semi-retirement. [8:15] Before hitting the door, David tells us what the Cowboys were thinking before their early-round picks, in particular, and how they went for value over need. [27:20] Evan gives us the low, low-down on the Rangers' offense, including the awful chase numbers across the board and whether firing the hitting coaches or adding a bat is the answer. [48:30] Kevin points out the importance of the Stars' breakout Game 5 win and what Jake Oettinger's play portends going forward. And it's Nelson Week at Craig Ranch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [3:20] the Cowboys' draft prospects, including the fact that they could go several ways and still come away with a starter. [28:30] Evan analyzes the lineup changes made by Bruce Bochy in an attempt to shake them from their funk. [44:00] Kevin says it's a good thing Nico Harrison isn't the Rangers' GM, because he'd probably try to trade Corey Seager after yet another hamstring injury. Nico's second press conference in a week didn't do anything to rectify the mess the Mavs have made this year, but it's getting clearer that he's a my-way-or-the-highway kind of executive who could soon find himself down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:04] a full week of sports topics, starting with the Wings drafting Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick. [4:20] The guys don't give the Mavs much of a shot against the Kings and try to decipher what Nico Harrison will do next, as well as what Patrick Dumont would do next if he fired Nico. (Hint: Not happening). [17:15] Evan says it's too early to panic about the Rangers' offense and, besides, there are no easy fixes. [29:00] David tells us what it means that Micah Parsons has finally shown up for voluntary workouts and how Jerry Jones has changed in his approach. [40:10] Kevin and David discuss what makes the most sense for the Cowboys in the first round, and the guys recall a fun finish at the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss a busy week highlighted [00:39] by Luka Doncic's return Wednesday with his new Laker teammates. David says Luka might be overwhelmed but still sets the over/under at 34 points. Kevin takes the over. Evan takes the way over. [18:25] Evan says Chicago's cold probably had an impact on the Rangers and suggests a line of demarcation from MLB when it comes to weather. [31:22] The Cowboys' acquisition of Joe Milton III probably keeps them from drafting another QB, David says, adding he wouldn't be surprised to see them trade back a few spots. [45:15] And Kevin despairs over another bad ending for Houston, this one even worse than ‘83. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Birdy the Wonder Dog discuss the state of local sports. [00:27] Evan, aided by his latest canine acquisition, makes a case for Nathan Eovaldi as the Rangers' second-best free agent signing ever, behind only Adrian Beltre. Eovaldi's complete-game, 99-pitch shutout of the Reds stopped the bullpen bleeding after an awful first game in Cincinnati and may have fueled Jack Leiter's excellent performance the next day in another 1-0 win. [24:45] Kevin wonders if the Cowboys ought to trade Micah Parsons after Jerry Jones dissed Parsons' agent at the owners' meetings and said he'd rather pay top dollar and get it right than screw it up. [43:05] And, last but not least, the guys make their title picks for the men's bracket and Kevin tells old Phi Slama Jama stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:32] the Cowboys' offseason and how it impacts their draft process next month. Kevin says it requires the Cowboys to draft for need more than they ought to, though he has the perfect pick for them at 12. (Hint: Think burnt orange). David says we shouldn't discount the possibility that Amari Cooper signs with the Cowboys, maybe as soon as this weekend. [24:15] Evan tells us why Evan Carter will start the season in Triple-A and how long both Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter likely will remain in the rotation. [47:27] David says the Mavs should play Anthony Davis now that he's healthy; Kevin and Evan vote to quit now. And the guys talk about what's left of their men's brackets going into the Sweet 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:20] the dust-up between former Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and the questions arising from it. Do Micah's social media ventures and questionable leadership really make him a problem for the Cowboys, or will they work around it? [31:43] The guys also argue over whether Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter deserve to start the season in the rotation (Kevin says no; Evan and David, yes), and [47:55] whether Anthony Davis should return this season to the Mavs' lost cause (Kevin is a no; David, yes; and Evan on the fence). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:20] the Cowboys' free-agent signings this week, what's left to do and how it impacts the draft. David expects they'll still add a couple of veterans; maybe even reunions with Amari Cooper and Stephon Gilmore. Kevin says the loss of Jourdan Lewis and needs in the secondary make Texas' Jahdae Barron a logical first-round pick. [18:55] Evan notes that, after the Yankees' loss of Gerrit Cole, the Rangers are now the favorites in the American League, according to one baseball site. [35:03] And the guys look at the race between the local GMs, highlighted by a hilarious illustration from The Dallas Morning News' Michael Hogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:15] the news from the combine, where Stephen Jones told David about negotiating a deal with Osa Odighizuwa and how the Cowboys would look for a quarterback in the draft. [29:20] Evan tells us the latest from spring training, where Kumar Rocker has failed to show he can make the rotation on opening day. [53:15] And the guys analyze the latest problems for a Mavs ownership and management team that apparently doesn't understand what makes this market tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [1:50] the Rangers' pitching situation early in camp as Jacob deGrom wows observers. Kevin says he's never seen any pitcher throw harder or with better command with such little ramp-up from inactivity. Basically, if he's healthy, he's great. Evan breaks down the reunion of Rangers relievers and what it means. The guys also analyze Alex Bregman's deal with the Red Sox and how the Astros are hastening the end of their dynasty because Jim Crane doesn't want to pay taxes on it. [33:00] Kevin notes that LA has already embraced its newest celebrity with a mural of Luka Doncic shaking hands with Kobe Bryant. What were the Mavs thinking? Kevin tries to explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [1:50] a lousy Super Bowl and how the Eagles made the Chiefs look so bad. Kevin says the real MVP was Howie Roseman, the Eagles' GM, who's won two Lombardi Trophies with two head coaches and two quarterbacks. [16:52] Evan still can't wrap his head around the fact that Nico Harrison traded a 25-year-old superstar, and Kevin notes that Anthony Davis has missed more games than Luka Doncic over the last seven seasons. [30:32] And Kevin peppers Evan with a few questions about the Rangers going into spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [3:15] the most shocking trade in Dallas sports history, from what made Nico Harrison think trading Luka Doncic was a good idea to the flawed process that brought such a meager return. The only way for Nico to make up for it, Kevin says, is to win it all now. And maybe a couple more times. [51:08] Evan goes over what he expects from the Rangers as spring training commences. [34:05] And the guys make their Super Bowl picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:05] the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys' 10th all-time head coach. David outlines the inner workings and how much of this was Stephen Jones' call and how much was Jerry's. [31:09] Evan gives us the latest on the Rangers' new TV package and what it means in reaching 16 million potential viewers over a five-state area, increasing their market dramatically. [46:15] Kevin says the Mavs' roster is the most complete they've ever had, but injuries mean they should add a center at the trade deadline coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [3:17] the protracted nature of the Cowboys' coaching search as top candidates are hired elsewhere. Could it lead Jerry Jones to make a big splash with Deion Sanders? Is Kliff Kingsbury still in play? David tells us that Jerry has gone to the bunker to figure out his next move. [36:55] The guys talk about Ohio State's win over Notre Dame in the national championship game and the favorite going into next season (Hint: Based in Austin). Kevin and David look at Luka Doncic's injury and whether better conditioning could help him stave off some of them. And Evan tells us what's up with Kirby Yates (gone to the Dodgers) and the new Victory+ streaming platform and what it means for Rangers fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:28] the split between Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys and how much Jerry Jones', uh, frugality had to do with it. David says he thinks the call between Jerry and Deion Sanders was a smokescreen designed to give both a little publicity and Deion some leverage in contract talks at Colorado. The guys also offer their favorites for the job. (Hint: David wins with a nomination of Pete Carroll). [35:50] Discussion of Texas' loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl focuses on Quinn Ewers' fumble and Steve Sarkisian's call for a sideways run on the goal line. And Evan tells us why Roki Sasaki won't be a Ranger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss [3:12] Mike McCarthy's status and the odds that he'll be back as the Cowboys' head coach. David notes that they might have gotten a little arrogant thinking that Tyler Guyton could duplicate what Tyler Smith did before him, and the mistakes made overall in the last two drafts impacted this disappointing season. [29:55] Kevin says Texas will have to play its best game of the season to beat Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl semifinals, which might be the actual championship game. [42:57] The guys also discuss what impact the Mavs' injuries will have on the trade deadline and whether it'll be a problem heading toward the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:27] the Cowboys' third win in their last four games, even if it was just Carolina. David says it's probably not enough to save Mike McCarthy's job, but, with Bill Belichick off the market, the list of successors becomes problematic. [27:45] The guys make their CFP predictions about SMU (gonna be cold up there in Happy Valley) and Texas (hard to beat at home unless you're Georgia). [48:49] Chris Young gets kudos for his excellent winter meetings performance, and Kevin tries to wish everyone well in the last podcast of 2024 but gets cut off by Evan, as usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant [1:11] discuss the latest Cowboy catastrophe in a season chock full of them. More bad news: DeMarvion Overshown, the brightest light of a dim bulb of a Cowboys season, is out for who knows how long with another major knee injury. Kevin and Evan discuss Troy Aikman's assertion that, short of Bill Belichick, no candidate for coach would be more qualified than Mike McCarthy. Can Jerry Jones really sell that to an angry fan base? [26:03] The guys also analyze what went wrong for Texas and SMU in their league title games and what their chances are going into first-round games next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore talk football, football and more football. [4:27] Kevin says Texas may be ready for Georgia in the rematch in Atlanta because of its improved running game, and Evan makes the case that SMU should make the College Football Playoff even if it loses to Clemson in the ACC title game. [25:16] David spells out a scenario in which the Cowboys could possibly make the playoffs. The guys are unanimous that it would be a bad idea. And they reveal how many of the Cowboys' remaining five games look winnable as starters return from injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Cowboys' zany last-second win over Washington and the prospects of a two-game winning streak with the Giants the main course Thursday. David notes that better health has been the biggest factor behind improved play by the defense. Even with their deficiencies, David notes, the Cowboys are still good enough to draw the interest of a high-profile head coach. Kevin wonders if winning is a bad thing given how it impacts their draft slot. [30:12] Kevin and Evan make their predictions on the resumption of the A&M-Texas rivalry, and Evan makes a case for SMU's Kevin Jennings as the best QB in the state. " Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [00:30] discuss the latest Cowboys debacle in what's shaping up as one of the most frustrating seasons in the Jerry Jones era. David explains why it's come to this when expectations were still fairly high. Jerry isn't firing anyone at midseason, much to Evan's dismay, but the guys go over Mike McCarthy's heirs, including the prospects of Bill Belichick and a certain coach at Colorado. [33:44] Kevin and Evan also discuss Texas, Texas A&M and SMU and [44:47] lament the end of heavyweight boxing as we once knew it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore open with their take on the Michelin ratings for Texas restaurants and Dallas' third-place ranking behind Houston and Austin, then dive into the Cowboys' latest humiliation. [3:49] David tells us when to expect Trey Lance to start over Cooper Rush. The guys also explain why Jerry Jones refuses to budge on curtains for his stadium and what it costs in terms of any credibility he still retains. [39:51] Evan explains the Rangers' potential pursuit of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki and what they have to do first to make it a possibility. [48:15] And the guys analyze where Texas (up) and SMU (down) may be going in the CFP after the latest weekend of upsets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss [1:25] the Cowboys' abysmal state at 3-5, especially with Dak Prescott's extended absence looming. David says the season is already over. Instead of spending fourth-round draft picks on the likes of Jonathan Mingo, Kevin says, they should be hoarding assets on a team that will pick eighth or ninth in the draft. [33:15] Kevin lays out the CFP hopes of SMU, Texas and Texas A&M. Each has its destiny squarely in its hands. Win out, and you're in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:23] the Cowboys' latest debacle, a loss on the road to the 49ers. Evan says Trevon Diggs' complaints about a reporter's tweet immediately after the game only amplify the team's misplaced priorities. Kevin says if Dak Prescott can't run, as Jerry Jones advises, he's not a good enough passer to justify that enormous contract. David says the Cowboys' minus-turnover margin is a large part of their problem, which can't be fixed at the deadline, but could be helped by the return of Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. [32:41] The guys also discuss Texas A&M's rise to the top of the SEC in Mike Elko's first year and what that portends for Texas when the two teams meet on Nov. 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant [3:33] discuss the problems that have beset Dallas and San Francisco going into Sunday's game and who can cry the most about injuries. Kevin agrees with Troy Aikman's assessment of the Cowboys' route-running skills, and Evan wonders what damage Jerry Jones' pursuit of a buck does to the team. [29:53] Evan and Kevin talk about their perspective on Georgia's romp over Texas — Kevin's view from the pressbox; Evan's from the stands — and what it means going forward. [52:20] Evan and Kevin also give their views of a Dodgers-Yankees World Series and the beauty of fall baseball. " Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:15] the worst home loss in Jerry Jones' tenure with the Cowboys. David tells us why Jerry isn't firing Mike McCarthy yet but gives an idea of what it'll take for him to make only the second midseason coaching change in his history. Kevin outlines the grades for the offensive line so far (Hint: not good). [23:03] Kevin and Evan discuss the upcoming game between No. 1 Texas and fifth-ranked Georgia in Austin and what makes the Longhorns the best team in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:18] the Cowboys' win on the road over Pittsburgh even while missing most of their marquee players on defense. The problem against the Lions, Kevin says, is that Jared Goff will do more with a clean pocket than Justin Fields did. Dak Prescott was simply better than Fields. David also explains what Rico Dowdle had to do to become effective for the first time this year. [19:05] Kevin and Evan discuss the big college games of the week and the impact of Texas-OU. Take the points, Kevin says. [37:05] David describes the difference Klay Thompson makes for the Mavs as opposed to what his role had become for the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:45] one of the ugliest NFL games in memory and whether Roger Goodell needs to send his refs a cease-and-desist order. David tells us how long Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence should be out and how the Cowboys will adjust in their absence. [24:58] Evan and Kevin run over the Rangers' exit presser and what might be asked of Marcus Semien next season if Chris Young can't afford to add some big bats. Kevin wonders how long Bruce Bochy, going into the last year of his contract, might want to put up with another season like this one. [45:05] The guys also talk Texas and Georgia football and the big game coming up Oct. 19 in Austin, with a little love tossed to SMU for its win over Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [1:10] open up the Cowboys' segment of the podcast to discuss the latest disaster and what it portends for Mike McCarthy. David targets a possible termination date if the Cowboys' disjointed play continues and the potential successor (hint: his initials are BB) if Jerry Jones fires a coach at midseason for only the second time in his tenure. [29:41] The guys also talk about the LIV Golf experience at Maridoe and the big college football games on tap, and Kevin asks Evan why the heck the Rangers don't just go ahead and let Wyatt Langford play center field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the big topics in North Texas sports, starting with the [5:50] Cowboys' flop against New Orleans. The identity of this team, David says, is that if things are going well, it snowballs. Same when it's going bad. Even so, Kevin says he expects the Cowboys to bounce back against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens based on how they defensed Deshaun Watson and the Browns. [24:07] Evan lays out a potential starting rotation for the Rangers next spring based on the encouraging performances of Kumar Rocker and Jacob deGrom last week. [40:00] Texas is back to No. 1 for the first time since 2008, only this time with two capable quarterbacks in Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. No QB controversy, Kevin says. This is still Ewers' team when he's healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:02] the Cowboys' surprisingly dominant win over Cleveland in the opener. David and Kevin discuss the spectacular play of second-year LB DeMarvion Overshown, employed as a “spy” on Deshaun Watson, and David adds that the four rookie starters were key to the win. The Cowboys' play forces Kevin to ask the painful question: Could Jerry Jones actually be right about how good this team is? [20:49] Evan breaks down Kumar Rocker's phenomenal numbers in the minors and what his start this week against Seattle could mean for the Rangers going into next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the state of North Texas' biggest sports stories. Kevin and Evan analyze [7:10] the biggest weaknesses in the Rangers' lineup and whether Ray Davis is willing to spend to fix it. But before he does that, he's first got to re-sign his general manager and maybe his manager, too. Does winning outweigh the bottom line with Davis? David goes over [27:49] the Cowboys' starting lineup for the opener against Cleveland and tells us the impact of Dalvin Cook's signing on the rest of the running backs. [50:24] The guys talk about Texas A&M's status as an underachiever in football, and what beating Michigan could do for Texas this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss [1:11] the Cowboys' inability to get anything done in a timely manner, and not just the fact that CeeDee Lamb's contract is pretty much the same one predicted months ago. Four starters in the Cowboys' front nine on defense have been signed within the last two weeks. And they may still be shopping for a starting running back. [26:42] Meanwhile, the Rangers' fall from last year's World Series title practically requires parachutes. But college football is here, [37:14] with a new 12-team playoff and new alliances, and the Aggies have a chance to make a splash if they can beat Notre Dame this week in College Station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insider Evan Grant analyzes [1:30] the Rangers' strategy following the trade deadline, focusing on the addition of Andrew Chafin and the return of key players such as Jacob DeGrom and Josh Jung. Evan also outlines his five-step process for the Rangers to take charge of the AL West. David Moore checks in [17:35] from Cowboys training camp, where things are about to heat up, and takes note of players who are turning heads at camp. Lastly, the guys share [29:02] their favorite moments thus far from the Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] Cowboys training camp after the first week. Checking in from Oxnard, Calif., David provides updates on the injury to defensive end Sam Williams, the contract negotiations for CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott, plus other offseason developments. Evan Grant [21:20] checks in on the Rangers from St. Louis, where they are trying to gain ground on the Astros and Mariners in the AL West. With the trade deadline approaching at the time of taping, Evan speculates on how potential moves could bolster the Rangers' chances this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:52] how the Rangers and MLB pulled off the second All-Star Game in franchise history . Everything was aces, they said, except maybe major professional sports leagues could give the cowboy theme a rest when putting on a show locally. [14:23] Evan also tells us that, even though the Rangers are just five games out, Chris Young still has two weeks to decide if they'll be buyers or sellers or stand pat. [24:53] Kevin tells us that Klay Thompson gives the Mavs a new look and an upgrade in shooting. But will the change in personnel affect chemistry on defense, the Mavs' calling card this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices