Big Sky Sports Talk

The Cardinals are coming off a gutsy win on the road against the Saints, but one player's words are echoing across the Valley: Marvin Harrison Jr.'s post-game quote, "Not good enough." On this episode of The Valley Verdict, we're diving into that mindset and breaking down a tale of two very different seasons for our Arizona teams.In this episode:The Highs and Lows of ASU: We recap the tough road loss in Starkville and what Kenny Dillingham had to say. The Sun Devils aren't just out of the top 25; we're discussing what they truly lost in Mississippi.A Gannon Gutsy Win: We break down the Cardinals' hard-fought victory against the Saints and hear from Jonathan Gannon, Kyler Murray, and Marvin Harrison Jr.Cardinals' Corner: We'll cover Jonathan Gannon's Monday presser and react to the insights from former Cardinals, AQ Shipley and Patrick Peterson, on 98.7 FM Arizona Sports.The "Not Good Enough" Mentality: We dive into Harrison's quote and what it says about the team's championship aspirations and a culture that's not settling for just a win.Don't miss our latest take on the Arizona sports world! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

The Arizona Cardinals are ready to get their season started, and so are we. On this special edition of The Valley Verdict, we're kicking off our Cardinals tailgate show by breaking down all the latest from head coach Jonathan Gannon and his coordinators. Plus, we dive into General Manager Monti Ossenfort's powerful message to Wolf and Luke on 98.7 FM that has all of the Valley talking.In this episode:Captains Announced: We break down Jonathan Gannon's announcement of the team captains for the 2025 season.The Coordinator Breakdown: We hear from offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, and special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers as they prepare for week one.The "We Expect to Win" Mentality: We analyze Monti Ossenfort's message and discuss what it says about the team's confidence heading into the season.Saints Showdown: We look at the Cardinals as the most-favored road team in week one and give our final verdict on whether they can take down the New Orleans Saints.Don't miss our latest take on the Arizona sports world! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

The Sun Devils are fresh off a win over NAU, but now the real test begins in Starkville against Mississippi State. On this special edition of The Valley Verdict, we're breaking down Kenny Dillingham's post-game presser and reacting to his revealing comments about the behind-the-scenes reality of college football road games.In this episode:NAU Recap: We break down the key takeaways from the season opener against the Lumberjacks.The Mississippi State Challenge: A deep dive into ASU's week two opponent and what to expect from the Bulldogs.Dillingham's Road Trip Revelations: We analyze Kenny Dillingham's response to Jordan Ham's question about the logistics of road games, from food to hotels, and what it means for the Sun Devils' trip to Starkville.Player and Coordinator Reactions: We hear from Raleek Brown, Kyson Brown, and Sam Leavitt, as well as coordinators Marcus Arroyo and Brian Ward.A Reporter's Insight: We get a professional take on the game from Sam Sklar, Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion-Ledger.Don't miss our latest take on the Arizona sports world! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

The Sun Devils' home opener is a sellout, but are they sleeping on their first opponent? We go straight to the source to find out. Listen as head coach Kenny Dillingham, offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo, QB Sam Leavitt, and defensive coordinator Brian Ward all weigh in on whether the season opener against NAU could be a trap game. We also get insight from Athletic Director Graham Rossini on the impressive fan support and more.Don't miss our latest take on the Arizona sports world! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

The Diamondbacks are on a roll after a big win over the Rockies, but is this just a hot streak or the start of a real turnaround? We dive into an interesting stat that might just prove this team is for real. Then, we give our final verdict on Jonathan Gannon's media day and whether his comments on the Denver Broncos joint practice signal a new reality for the NFC West.In this episode:A deep dive into the Diamondbacks' win over the Rockies and the stat that might validate their recent success.We break down Jonathan Gannon's pre-joint practice presser with the Denver Broncos.Is the decision to rest starters an indication of a successful practice, and what does it mean for the Cardinals' season?We give our final verdict on whether the NFC West is truly open for the taking.Don't miss our latest take on the Arizona sports world! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

The Diamondbacks just pulled off a huge series win on the road in Texas, and Ketel Marte is playing at a heroic level. Is this series in the Lone Star State the start of an epic turnaround for the D-backs' season? We're breaking down the full story on this episode of The Valley Verdict.​In this episode:​A deep dive into the Diamondbacks' huge series win over the Texas Rangers and what it means for the team.​We give our final verdict on Ketel Marte's stellar performance.​We react to Kenny Dillingham's latest press conference and discuss what's going on at ASU football practice.​Don't miss our latest take on the Arizona sports world! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

D-backs bounce back and tie this series against The Rangers! Kenny Dillingham doesn't talk about the offense to the offense or about the defense to the defense! How can Kyler climb the QB tier list?!

A busy weekend in the valley for sports! D-backs sweep the Rockies but lose a tough one against The Rangers! ASU is back in Tempe after a great week at Camp T! Cardinals play a solid game against The Chiefs for their first pre season game!

As Kyler and the Cardinals wide receivers need to step up this year, I'm calling all ASU fans! If you went to the Maroon and Gold practice at Camp T, I want to hear from you!

We ask the question, who has the most to prove or who has the most expectation to perform?! Kyler or Sam?! Cardinals or ASU?!

Torey Lovullo understands what's at stake for the remainder of the season. What can we expect for the Cardinals first pre-season game? ASU at Camp T!

How competitive can we expect to see The Diamondbacks post trade deadline?! Kenny Dillingham says there's a lot of competition in every group! AQ Shipley meets with media to discuss his new role as Cardinals Color Analyst!

This is part 2 of the Cards Camp Update.

The Cardinals Camp Update

The Trade Deadline has come and gone with the D-backs as major sellers!

Josh Naylor traded to The Seattle Mariners! Suns acquire Jared Butler and Jordan Goodwin! Kenny Dillingham spoke at Big 12 Media Day! The Cardinals Training Camp is underway!

The D-backs sweep The Cardinals after the break, but none of that matters because we've already seen what kind of team they really are! So now it's time to sell!

I'm back! I get you caught up on all the big happenings with The Suns!

The Phoenix Suns had an introductory press conference for all three rookies!

After another tough loss that puts the Diamondbacks at .500 again, we ask the question, are the Diamondbacks buyers or sellers?!

Meet Dave McCaskill aka "Fan Interference Guy" and D-backs season ticket holder!

After losing four in a row again, we ask the question, are frustrations at the peak for The Arizona Diamondbacks?! Did Rich Paul help bring Khaman to the Suns?!

Suns GM Brian Gregory gives his thoughts on the selections from the draft and what the plan is going forward!

The NBA Draft is in the books and on paper The Phoenix Suns crushed it! Graham Rossini gives an extensive update on the world of ASU athletics!

Justice has been served on Ketel's behalf! Unfortunately, The Diamondbacks did not get the sweep! Khaman Maluach is the pick! Suns draft big man Khaman Maluach from Duke, but unfortunately, they also traded for Mark Williams!

Another injury for the Diamondbacks! A bad fan for the White Sox! The NBA Draft is tonight! The Suns have four picks thanks to Houston! Who could end up a Sun?!

The D-backs continue to be plagued by injuries, but they also continue to win games! The Suns have traded Kevin Durant!

300 home runs for Eugenio Suárez! He is now 1 of 12 active players to reach that mark!

The D-backs avoid the sweep beating The Blue Jays 9-5! Now they head to Denver with hopes of sweeping The Rockies!

The Diamondbacks have now lost three in a row after losing to The Blue Jays 8-1! Still no trade for Kevin Durant!

Two straight losses after The Diamondbacks lost a tough one to The Blue Jays! Could The Suns keep Kevin Durant?!

The Arizona Diamondbacks go 5-1 on the homestand and get another series win beating The Padres in back-to-back games! Suns have to be ruthless in dealing Kevin Durant!

Cardinals. Cardinals. Cardinals.

The D-backs sweep their way to .500!

The Diamondbacks won a series! After winning by a score of 10-3, the D-backs secured a series win! The Suns have officially introduced Jordan Ott as the new head coach!

The Diamondbacks get swept over the weekend, but their win last night comes at a cost as Justin Martinez exits early...

The D-backs have swept The Braves and are on to Cincinnati! Now that The Suns have a coach it's time to build the roster!

Jordan Ott has been hired as the next head coach for The Phoenix Suns! The D-backs stay undefeated in June!

The Arizona Diamondbacks played some of their worst baseball in May! We have questioned if Torey should be fired! Now that the calendar has flipped to June, they are 2-0 and thankfully the D-backs look a lot better, and we feel a lot better!

Jordan Ott or Johnnie Bryant?!Devin Booker or Cooper Flagg?!

The NBA Playoffs have Suns fans looking back to yesteryear! Sean Murphy-Bunting suffers a non-football season injury!

D-backs lose series to The Dodgers and look forward to Cardinals! What would it look like if Sean Sweeney became The Suns head coach?! Connected Cardinals!

D-backs lose in extras against The Dodgers! What would it look like if The Suns hire Chris Quinn?! Budda Baker Media Availability! He's back! Our caller called in again!

The D-backs don't sweep The Rockies, but they do get a big win against The Dodgers on the road! The Suns have narrowed their coaching search to 9 candidates! Marvin Harrison says team success is more important than personal success.

We break down the Cardinals and NFL Schedule! Torey and Derrick Hall talk the D-backs season so far and Ketel Marte!

D-backs win their first series in a month defeating the Giants 8-7! The NFL Schedule has been released!

The Diamondbacks continue to be consistently inconsistent.Is the NBA rigged?!

The Diamondbacks split the four game series against The Dodgers. Torey continues to rest players at crucial moments!

The Diamondbacks split the four game series against The Dodgers. Torey continues to rest players at crucial moments!

Diamondbacks beat LA! Will Johnson is a Wolverine surrounded by Buckeyes!

The Diamondbacks have a real opportunity to make a splash in the NL West division as they will play 13 straight games against divisional opponents! Could Brian Gregory be like Erik Spoelstra?!