Dirt & Sprague

Dirt got skunked, is Risacher the 2nd worst #1 NBA draft pick ever...do we like Ryan Fox...the World Cup Final was a buzzkill...Bill Connelly talks futbol & football...final thoughts on the US World Cup experience...more cold water thrown on the Moda Center deal...a Tom Dundon history lesson from Raleigh and the transition from ACC to SEC football media days.

The absurd comments from ACC and SEC media days...how bad is recruiting for the Tide in their own backyard...win total projections for the Beavs...and Rory not happy with Bryson's stunts at The Open.

The guys lay out the pertinent details from Jason Quick's piece in The Athletic about the Blazers response the City's proposed term sheet for a new lease...Chip Alexander covers the Hurricanes for the Raleigh News & Observer and joins the guys to reprise how the City reacted to Tom Dundon when he first bought the team.

Dirt & Sprague go Futbol/Football with ESPN's Bill Connelly...how would we grade the over US World Cup experience, do we want to go across the pond in 2030? and when this happened to Sprague in Centralia he knew the Football season has begun.

We debate just how bad Zaacharie Risacher is a #1 overall pick...Dirt's dog got skunked...Ryan Fox wins the Open, we're on board...and the pre-game and halftime shows at the World Cup were just awful.

Who is Lucas Herbert...City gives Blazers a term sheet...the Cafe has a lot of specials with local ingredients...Phil Steele previews the CFB seasons of the Ducks & Beavers...what constitutes improvement for the Beavs...ACC Media Days highlights...Blazers over/under win totals and the World Cup Final preview.

Before we pile on the under for the Blazers, which teams will fall off in the Western Conference...Are we stoked for the World Cup Final...and what does next week look like on the show

If the Beavs go 4-8 in JaMarcus Shephard's first year, will fans consider it the improvement they were hoping for? James Franklin hasn't changed despite being at Virginia Tech now...and Vegas has a win total number for the Blazers, are we going over or under?

Timbers & Fire with blowout wins...ACC media days continue and is LeBron close to a decision...Phil Steele returns to the show with plenty of thoughts on the Ducks and Beavs expectations this season and who he likes to win the Natty this year.

We're on 59 watch to start the show, but this guy better not do it...the City of Portland puts the ball squarely in the Blazers court and is Oregon on the list of 10 worst states to live in?

A surprise thunderstorm...Did Argentina win or England blow it? Breakfast specials include the World Cup...MLB trades and ACC Media Days...is Mario Underappreciated...how getting to a Natty changes a coaches narrative...could Swag be begging back come Valentine's Day...The Magic Hat and poor office refrigerator etiquette

Most of the Magic comes with audio today...and poor form from an office mate with the public refrigerator

More CFB coaching chatter and how getting to a Natty would change the narrative...if Cowboys get to Super Bowl would Swag beg to go back...other allowable times to change your fandom

The morning cafe offers World Cup questions...3rd generation major leaguers getting traded...the best of ACC Media Day 1...Is Mario underappreciated for what he is doing at Miami and is there any other school in the conference that is a serious national championship contender?

Enjoying the surprise Thunderstorm this morning...how often do you wash your car...Was it an amazing Argentina comeback or did England blow it...at what point should a lead be safe.

No magic at All Star Game...top 10 NFL WRs...ACC diarrhea...the morning Omelette...Adam Silver doom and gloom for Blazers fans...Mark Hamilton previews England vs. Argentina...can the MLS take advantage...are we headed for permanent daylight savings...Stat or Story and more.

Are we going to have permanent daylight savings...what is a T-Rex skeleton worth at auction...Stat or Story...and who do we pick to win The Open

Our resident English soccer fan is uber-confident going into the Argentina match...can the MLS capitalize on the WC TV ratings in the US and are we ready for links golf this week?

We got NFL, CFB, All Star game and World Cup all thrown into out morning omelette...Adam Silver offers a concerning comment on the state of Moda Center renovation negotiations sparking more concern for Blazers fans.

Was the Ray Charles tribute the best part of the All-Star Game? Who do NFL personnel experts think are the best WRs and is the ACC Football Tiebreaker set up worse than the produce parasite?

We recap the HR Derby and Netflix's presentation...some fresh Blazers fodder...free parking or cheap concessions...Spike Eskin joins the guys from Philly to discuss LeBron-Watch...Jalen Hurts future and ASG festivities...can we stop in game interviews at Summer League...Male Sack and more

The Male Sack overflowing on this Tuesday...and can Spain keep up with France?

Spike Eskin of 94 WIP in Philly joins the guys to discuss the biggest sports headlines in Philly, Dirt continues to be amused by LeBron-Watch...and why are we still doing in game interviews during summer league games?

We throw a little Yang Hansen, some Moda Center news...Joe Burrow detractors and more into the Sports Omelette...would you rather have free parking or cheap concessions with your ticket and how safe is the MAX/

The most unknown guy won the HR Derby and spoiled the night for Phillies fans...Netflix needs to tone it down on Netflix and pay attention to the event a little more...and the masses got over on EA Sports.

Are we happy with the WC semifinals...Ja says Hi to Portland from Vegas...did he win the presser...who is Micah Potter and is the roster finished for the season...Jedd Fisch talks more Damond...Ian Furness offers his thoughts on the new Seahawks owners and Tom Dundon...more NFL QB lists to shout over and do we have Long Ball Fever?

The latest Top 10 NFL QB list is out...how much shouting is necessary...Is Wemby going to be a trendsetter or a unicorn...and how underwhelming is the field for the HR Derby tonight.

Ian Furness from KJR and Kraken Hockey Network joins the guys to share his thoughts on the new Seahawks owners...why he hates Tom Dundon and killing rumors about the Blazers...is there any controversy about the new Seahawks owners and Jedd Fisch answers more questions about Demond Williams being the QB this season.

Sprague runs through the highlights of Ja Morant's media session in Vegas...is #12 about to be retired...who is Micha Potter and is the Blazers roster set...plus the video from Yellowstone of a Bison charging on old guy is mesmerizing.

Dirt finds himself in the middle baby mania with his family...Sprague wonders about proper golf tournament etiquette...WC Semifinals all set, who's gonna win, who are we rooting for? and are the Blazers moving on from Yang?

When you realize you've become a suburbanite...why isn't the Kawhi investigation done? Don't sleep on Ja...why the Moda deal needs to get done...we love Erling Haaland...CFB coach rankings, Dirt has issues...and some local stories of note.

Dirt wonders what someone would fake a bomb threat to Enchanted Forest...A SF restaurant holds parents accountable for the kids actions...Oregon whiffed on the 250 time capsule...and a WC preview.

ESPN's CFB reporters and analysts ranked the CFB Head Coaches...Dirt has issues...and should the CFB Playoff Selection Committee take a school's cost of roster into consideration for the playoff selections?

Blazers fans better not back off the expectations of Ja this season...Dan Ryan joined PT, what we took away from his comments...if you have an affair with a player's sister should you get fired from your PxP gig...and why we love Erling Haaland.

Sprague realizes he is now a suburbanite and not a real Portlander anymore...why hasn't the NBA come to a conclusion on Kawhi's endorsement deal? and who was Michigan's 1st choice before hiring Kyle Whittingham?

High-Fivin' dreams...MLB manager gripes...more Blazers fodder...the latest man to try and fix college football, plus our monster chat with Bill Riley...we offer a new dating app idea...The Magic Hat is overflowing and World Cup quarterfinals begin today.

A double dose of the magic hat...and WC quarterfinals begin...France or Morocco?

Bill Riley, Voice of the Utes, gives us a recap of BIG XII Media Days and looks ahead to the football season...and odd pairing at Northwestern and a new dating app idea...and what was Sprague's wife doing yesterday?

Where should LeBron play his final season...just how much will Deni cost when his extension comes up...you can't do any better than the Jacks? and a few CFB news and nuggets.

What had Sprague high fiving in his dreams and awkward neighbor interactions...biggest pet peeve in baseball right now...and why can't politicians stick to actual problems and issues.

Would you have gone to the Swift-Kelce wedding if invited...why theme weddings never work out...stat or story and Dirt is still watching World Cup even after US got knocked out.

More evidence that Deion just isn't taking the Buffalos gig seriously enough...Keith Smith of Spotrac helps explain how current roster moves are setting up what the Blazers want to do with Deni in a couple years...

Will reelection pressure from unions help push Moda Center renovation financing through...who should be the 1st statue for Boise St. Football and all the highlights from day 1 of BIG XII Media Days.

We can't think of a lead analyst for any sport that is more hated right now than Alexi Lalas...the guys wrap up the fallout from the Jaylen Brown trade and is there bulletin board material from Boise State for their opener at Oregon?

How will the USA's woeful performance against Belgium affect the future of US Soccer and your interest in the rest of the World Cup...do the Blazers need to hang a "WE TRIED" banner...Andrew Nemec talks recruiting with the guys...could the Pac-12 make a worse call to start their season...and the Male Sack,

So many questions in the Sack today about obscure vacation spots...hot dog styles and the most boring sport to watch on TV...plus, has the US getting eliminated ended your interest in the World Cup.

Recruiting expert Andrew Nemec returns to the show to discuss the gains the Ducks and Beavers are making on the recruiting trail...what is the new PAC-12 thinking by not having football media days...and is Sean Payton long for the Broncos after Seth Wickersham's article?

The latest Blazers off-season news begs the question about a "WE TRIED" banner for the Moda Center...and did the Jaylen Brown trade reveal just how much the new math of the NBA CBA is affection the free agent and trade markets.

A total breakdown for Team USA in the Round of 16, getting blown out by Belgium 4-1...what will it take for the Americans to be a top soccer country? and Swag tries to capsulize his 18 day European adventure.

Dirt taking a recovery day from the 4th of July weekend, so Sprague and Breezy react to FIFA suspending Folarin Balogun's red card enabling him to play tonight's match vs Belgium...should we be concerned of how underwhelming the Blazers' offseason has been so far?...plus Jake Zivin of MLS on Apple TV breaks down the key factors for USA to advance in the World Cup tonight, and Erik Gundersen of Blazer Banter evaluates if the Blazers' offseason strategy makes sense.

Erik Gundersen of Blazer Banter joins the show to evaluate the Blazers' offseason so far, shares what he thinks of the Ja Morant trade to Portland, and debates if the 4 point guard strategy makes sense.