Sports Out the WASU

The guys wrap up the show with an emotional, hardly, discussion on old stadiums in sports. As Texas Stadium was imploded over the weekend, Chris wondered if we'll ever see another vintage stadium and which type of stadium do fans prefer...new or old?

The Guys keep up the NBA talk as teams are starting to rest players for no real reason. David Stern is trying to step in, so they discuss whether players owe it to the fans to play no matter what. They also take a look at NCAA basketball early-entrants in the NBA draft and whether they're making a mistake or not.

The guys start the show by taking a look at the NBA as they examine the Bobcats' matchup against the Magic in the first round. They also discuss whether the rumors of Larry Brown returning to Philly to coach the 76ers are true, or even reasonable.

Brandon, Chris and Blake wrap up the show with some NBA action as the Lakers are tanking, the Cavs are chugging along and the Bobcats clinched the playoffs and a matchup with the Magic. They discuss what team is more likely to make the Finals, Cavs or Lakers and what the Cats chances are of advancing in the playoffs.

The guys talk about the opening week of Major League Baseball as some teams are surprising...some for the right reasons and some for the wrong.

The guys take a look at The Masters as Phil wins his third green jacket for his wife and her battle with cancer. Chris also defends Tiger as he thinks he's seeing unfair criticism that other golfers and athletes don't face.

Brandon, Chris and Blake discuss the Final Four matchups and who has the best chance to come out on top and what is more important, a one and done in the NCAA Tourney or an NIT title run. The guys also take a look at the upcoming MLB season and how wide open the both leagues are this year. They wrap up the show with Steve Smith's controversial comments about being a #1 wide receiver.

Brandon, Chris and Blake all discuss the crazy weekend of March Madness. The guys discuss whether the underdog story is still exciting for fans or getting old and who is the best coach in all of college basketball. They also talk about Urban Meyer's outburst with a sports reporter and who will make the better NBA owner, Mikhail Prokhorov or Michael Jordan?

The guys discuss shocking SoCon Player of the Year Noah Dahlman, the FCS Championship game being moved to Frisco, and like always we talk about the "cats"... the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Bobcats.

Join us as we address the sadness that is the USA losing to Canada and former Carolina Hurricane and CBC and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes joins us to discuss Olympic hockey, we talk a little Michael Jordan, and we discuss ASU's great finish to the basketball season and who we believe player of the year will be in the SoCon.

We finish the show with some NBA talk as the Bobcats continue their poor play. The guys discuss the effects of the Tyrus Thomas trade on the Cats offense. The show ends with the guys' favorite segment, "Say What Countdown", looking back at the top 3 screw-ups in sports this week to end the show on a laugh.

Darin Gantt, beat writer for the Carolina Panthers for the Rock Hill Herald and the Charlotte Observer joins the guys to discuss the Panthers decision to not franchise tag Julius Peppers and he talks about what we can expect from the Panthers during the free agent period.

Brandon, Chris and Blake get into NCAA talk to start the show. App State secures its 3rd SoCon North title in 4 years and the guys discuss just what it takes to deserve an NCAA tournament birth. Tim Tebow's new delivery is also bantered around as Chris and Blake are all on the Tebow bandwagon.

We wrap up the show going over the NBA's trade deadline moves, including the Bobcats trade to pick up Tyrus Thomas from the Bulls, and the Knicks and Cavs deals to grab star players. Ckezepis comes in to finish us off with his Checklist.

We take a look at App State's Men's hoops team over the past week. We discuss the close loss at College of Charleston and then the North Division clinching game against Elon later Monday night. We also discuss the "Bubble" teams in the NCAA and who could make a run towards the tourney.

To wrap things up Brandon and Chris talk about the Charlotte Bobcats big trade to acquire Stephen Jackson from the Warriors. The kid can score but does he help this team reach the playoffs? Brandon believes he does while Chris thinks its another lateral move. Things get heated when Brandon presses Chris to predict the future for the Cats. The final verdict? Brandon says the Bobs are in the playoffs and Chris sees them on the outside looking in for yet another year. Ckezepis comes in with a breath of fresh air with The Checklist.

Brandon and Chris start to butt heads as they discuss NFL action from the weekend. The Panthers get a huge win to keep playoff hope alive, Brandon thinks Jake Delhomme is back for good but isn't sold on the Panthers playoff chances while Chris believe Jake is still below average but the Panthers will overcome him to win the wildcard. Chris is heartbroken from the Patriots collapse on Sunday night while Brandon is loving every minute of it.

Brandon and Chris gloat about App State's 5th straight SoCon title after demolishing Elon over the weekend. They get insight from the scene of the crime as Joseph Shook details how Elon become KBS East. They also jump into other college football action from the weekend including TCU's new uniforms that surpass awesomeness, why Mark Ingram is the lead Heisman candidate in a weak field and Brandon rips into Pete Carroll while Chris thinks Brandon has a double standard.

The guys finish up the show with Chris' long-awaited Yankees tribute. When all is said and done, Brandon is left with a tear in his eyes from pure joy and Chris admits the Yankees greatness. Ckezepis took the day off so The Checklist goes on without him and Andre Agassi and Sammy Sosa aren't free from their ridicule.

Brandon and Chris discuss the dirtiest players in the NFL, why Eric Mangini thinks the Browns are just like the Patriots and they fit in some laughs as they go over the ugliest uniforms in sports history.

The boys look ahead to a great season of App State basketball under "new" old head coach Buzz Peterson. They also take a look at Bobby Bowden falling asleep at the wheel at Florida State and why instant replay, or lack thereof has become the ire of sports fans across the country.

Chris put together a New York Yankees tribute for losing his bet to Brandon, but apparently baseball gods would not allow it, we talk about Joe Girardi's bold decision to go to 3 starters for all of the playoffs, and we wonder what happened to the Hurricanes. We talk about which state is known as "America's Armpit," which sport is the toughest and finish up with The Checklist.

We discuss the recent Panthers loss, Jake Delhomme of course, how good the Saints/Colts are, and Thomas Davis season ending injury. We talk about who the best team in the NFL is right now, the lack of competition in the NFC North, and Brandon may or may not have made up a word.

We discuss the Chattanooga-Appalachian State game, what was wrong with Armanti, and what to look for against Elon. We talk with Southern Pigskin writer/blogger Steve Cheek as we discuss what is the biggest game in the state of North Carolina, what's happened to the ACC in football, and what the chances are of Armanti Edwards and Terrell Hudgins winning the Heisman.

Chris sits down with Mike Decourcy and talks college basketball, and Justin wraps it up with The Checklist with the news of Tim Donaghy's release from jail, Wilt Chamberlain's record day, and the first NBA game at Charlotte Coliseum on this day.

We talk about who's better..the Colts or Saints? We talk about the Saints chances of losing to the...Carolina Panthers, and Chris begins his flip-flop again on the Yankees-Phillies series, Justin and Brandon stick to their guns and pick the Yankees in 6.

We talk to senior writer for Puck Daddy blog, Greg Wyshynski, discuss the Carolina Hurricanes situation, Chris's relation to a mediocre, former NHL player, and talk about the Penguins fast start. Then we talk to Appalachian State football team's starting center Brett Irvin. He tells us his interesting hobby and how he wants to make that into his profession, the offensive line's good relationship, and how Armanti Edwards is a humble guy.

We talk about Appalachian State's latest football win and how the team looks to this point. We talk about how great Armanti Edwards really is and we discuss Florida's and Texas' big wins.

Finishing up the show Brandon and Chris jump into the World Series finally being set. Chris, Brandon and Ckezepis all agree the Yankees will steal the series from the Phillies. The NBA season is about to begin and Chris is pumped and ready to confess his love for the Association. The guys preview the landscape of the league, who will win the divisions and who will make a deep run for the NBA title. Ckezepis wraps it all up with another classic version of The Checklist.

The guys discuss another disappointing loss for the Panthers as they fail to beat the Bills at home. Brandon and Chris both cut all allegiances to QB Jake Delhomme and discuss his future and the Panthers QB situation moving forward. They also get into the big Steelers/Vikings game and the Saints huge comeback against the Dolphins to stay undefeated.

Chris and Brandon recap another exciting weekend of college football starting with ASU's huge win over SoCon rival Georgia Southern on Black Saturday. Florida still underperforming, WVU's emotional honoring of UConn and the late Jasper Howard and the boys take a look at the BCS standings and whether TCU, Boise State, Iowa, Cincy or USC have a chance at the title game.

We wrap up the talk about the Bobcats, discuss Caron Butler's weird addiction, preview the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies, and wrap up with The Checklist.

We tip off the NBA season, discuss the Bobcats playoff chances and have Appalachian State's own Coco Hillary on the show.

We discuss Jake Delhomme once again. Will he continue to start? We answer that and more as we talk about the backup quarterbacks for the Panthers and how well the defense has played.

Brandon and Chris share why they think this could be a very offensive World Series no matter who plays the Phillie's, what happened to the Dodgers, and Justin has always finishes off the show with The Checklist.

We talk with the always hilarious Darin Gantt, Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Rock Hill Herald, and discuss if the Panthers have turned it around, what's wrong with Steve Smith, and what all these new defensive linemen mean for the team's future.

We talk to the legend that is batting stance guy. We discuss how he got his start, what he is doing with his life, and what his favorite player is to imitate.

To finish the show Brandon and Chris talk about the NL and AL Championship Series'. They rip into the ridiculous cold weather gear players are wearing, A-Rod finally being clutch and the Phillies beating the odds. Ckezepis delivers on The Checklist with more Balloon Boy madness.