Sports Rivals: Monty and Ernie

Packed show this week headlined by UH Menʻs Volleyball split with #1 Long Beach State, Florida wins the NCAA title, plus, we preview the first round series in the NBA and finally, the magic of Augusta as Rory wins the Masters!

This week, we break down the memorable Final 4 and preview the championship game between Florida and Houston! Plus, UCONN dominates their way to their 12th National Title on the womenʻs side and finally, we breakdown the over/under win totals for all 32 teams, sharing if we believe they will go over or under!

We are down to the Final 4 as all #1 seeds advance! It will be Duke/Houston and Auburn/Florida in 2 epic match-ups this Saturday in San Antonio. Plus, NBA down to the last 2 weeks, MLB season opens and Monty discusses NIL and the Transfer portal and itʻs impact on the tourney this year and moving forward!

Rivals breakdown each game of the first 2 rounds and preview the upcoming Sweet 16 which sees 7 SEC, 4 Big 10, 4 Big 12 and Duke from the ACC remaining! Plus, we remember gregarious George Foreman, who passed at age 76 this weekend!

Rivals breakdown every bracket all the way through the final 4 and give you their picks to reach the Final 4 and Cut down the nets! Itʻs going to be a crazy next week!!! Letʻs get it on!!

NCAA March Madness, Lakers/Celtics, WILD NFL week of Free Agency, plus, UH Basketball and Monty breaks down the biggest team disappointments of the 2024/2025 season! Letʻs do this!

Rivals breakdown NCAA Bracketology and NBA Playoff push! Plus, NFL and Combine news and Ernie shares his OSPY Awards for 2024!

We never like to call for anyoneʻs job, but, the menʻs basketball team at UH is a mess and getting worse. Players seem to be quitting after constant lineup changes and attendance seems to be at an all time low for the Stan. We discuss, plus, lots of NBA Lakers talk, Wemby and March Madness is right around the corner!

Rivals talk NBA All Star Weekend, Second half preview and how the Lakers now stack up! Plus, NCAA talk and Ernie shares his favorite Dunk contests and Dunkers ever!

Rivals breakdown how the Eagles dismantled the Chiefs to win Super Bowl LIX, 40-22! Plus, NBA trade deadline was WILD and we break down team Shaq, Kenny and Barkley for NBA All Star game. Plus, Monty shares his top 10 NFL teams heading into next year! Can Eagles repeat?

The blockbuster trade that sends Luka Doncic to the Lakers for AD, Max Christie and a #1 Pick may be the biggest trade in modern history! The Rivals have much to say about this mind blowing trade! Plus, our annual Super Bowl Preview. Can the Chiefs 3 Peat? We both expect close games, but have different sides!

The Kansas City Chiefs quest for a 3-Peat is still alive after their 32-29 thriller over Buffalo. Philly hammers Washington 55-23. Plus, NBA and NCAA hoops and is Nikola Jokic already a top 15 player All Time? Monty shares his thoughts!

NFC and AFC Championship games are set! Rivals breakdown Divisional Round action as Lions shocked, Bills/Ravens thriller, Rams/Eagles come down to the end and Chiefs get benefit of calls in win over Texans. Plus, Ohio St/Notre Dame! Plus, what job is the best opening in the NFL?

The Rivals breakdown Wild Card weekend that saw just one close game! Plus, Ohio State and Notre Dame get ready for the National Championship! We share our thoughts on all NFL Awards and Monty suggests this yearʻs Rookieʻs may have had the best Rookie Offensive seasons ever!

So excited to start our 5th year bringing sports talk and fun to our listeners! This week, its all about the end of the NFL season and playoff previews! Plus, College Football Playoff semi-finals!! Letʻs get after it!

What a ride as we close out the year and Season 4 of the Sports Rivals!! We breakdown the NFL Playoff picture and the top stories of 2024! Most of all, weʻre thankful for your support and excited for season 5 in 2025!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Merry Christmas! Rivals discuss the NFL and how the playoff picture is shaping up! Plus, Round 1 of the College Football playoffs and predictions for the next round! Plus, our NFL top 5 and Monty looks to continue his hot streak, winning 16 of last 18 against the spread! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

We breakdown the Heisman, NFL Week 16 highlighed by Eagles/Steelers and Bills/Lions. Plus, we remain RED HOT in our NFL Picks and finally, Monty discusses why the NBA Ratings continue to shrink! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

First every College Football Playoff is set! Oregon is the 1 seed, but did this model make it more difficult for them? Plus, Rams beat the Bills to highlight week 14 in the NFL and WTH, Soto signs for $765 MILLION! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Warriors behind Micah Alejado defeat New Mexico 38-30 to finish the season at 5-7 but provide hope and excitement for next year. Plus, Wahine Volleyball wins Big West Tourney, St. Louis is State Champs in Football and NFL week 13! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals dive into the entire Craig Angelos situation, not holding back at all on our thoughts! We hit hard and want your opinions as well! Plus, NFL Week 13! This show is fire! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Week full of football talk as the Rivals breakdown Hawaiiʻs dismal performance at Utah State losing 55-10. One bright spot was the play of Micah Alejado. Is the future now for him? Plus, it will be St. Louis vs Kahuku for the state title and the Chiefs finally lose! Finally, Monty shares his thoughts for NFL awards at the midseason point! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Everything from NFL, NCAA and local high school Football! UHʻs tough loss to UNLV, Kahuku wins the OIA again and somehow, the Chiefs remain unbeaten! Plus, our NFL Top 5 and early betting faves for Week 11. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

What a week for Dodgers fans, especially Monty! Dodgers remarkable game 5 comeback clinches their 8th World Title! Plus, Hawaiiʻs amazing comeback victory at Fresno State and Week 9 NFL!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

What a week in LA as the Dodgers jump out to a 2-0 lead in the World Series, Rams get Puka and Kupp back and beat Minnesota and Lakers start the season 3-0! But first, UH gets back on track with convincing 34-13 win over Nevada! Then, Week 8 in the NFL including some crazy games and are the Jets the biggest disappointment in years? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

The most anticipated World Series in Decades as the Dodgers and Yankees face off! East Coast/West Coast, Judge, Soto, Stanton and Cole versus Shohei, Mookie, Freddie! MLB needs this to set ratings records! Plus, NBA preview as the season starts tomorrow! Finally, another disappointing performance by UH versus WSU and NFL Week 7! What a show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

UH losses to Jeanty and Boise, while NFL Favorites dominate week 6! Finally, Dodgers knock of Padreʻs and face Mets in NLCS while Yankees host Cleveland in the ALCS! We got it all covered!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals dive into an extremely busy week from UH/San Diego State, to Campbell/Mililani and the wild Saturday of NCAA Upsets! Plus, NFL Surprise teams Minnesota and Washington continue to shine! Finally, MLB Playoffs are intense and all tied up and Monty shares his thought on Pete Roseʻs passing! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

What a busy week with an unbelievable game between Alabama and Georgia, plus, NFL marquee match-ups, Presidentʻs Cup in Golf and we preview the upcoming Major League Baseball playoffs! Finally, BIG trade in the NBA!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Surprising results highlight week 3 action in the NFL highlighted by Montyʻs depleted Rams, incredible comeback over the Niners! Plus, losses by NO, TB leave just 5 unbeaten teams! Also, Hawaii bounces back with dominant win and finally........SHOHEI!!! Monty shares his thoughts on a once in a lifetime player having a once in a lifetime season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals cover the disappointing UH loss at Sam Houston and review week 2 of the NFL! Share our thoughts on Tuaʻs latest concussion and what comes next! Plus, our NFL Top 5 and Week 3 Betting picks!! Letʻs go!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Great week 1 in the NFL!! Niners, KC look primed for a Super Bowl run! Plus, UH narrow loss to UCLA, our NFL Top 5 after week 1 and, our first betting picks of the season for week 2! Finally, Monty discusses whether or Not Caitlin Clark is actually exceeding all expectations! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

This week we breakdown every division and share the records for each team! Then, we share our picks for the playoffs and ultimately the Super Bowl! One of our most popular shows of the year!! Can Mahomes and KC do the unthinkable and win 3 straight? Letʻs get after it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

This week, we dive into the Diva WR group as well as TEʻs and share with you some sleeper and breakthrough players that ultimately help win championships!! Letʻs get after it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

The rivals break down the QB, RB and Team D positions in part 1 of 2 part Fantasy Football preview!! Plus, we break down UH full Football schedule and share our thoughts on their final record! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

What an incredible end to the 2024 Olympic games! Rivals discuss Men and Women Hoops winning gold! Also, Womenʻs Soccer team is Golden again! Finally, dominance on the track, especially our US Womenʻs who crush the world!! Letʻs do this! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

The rivals dive into week 1 of the Paris games with Simon Biles and our US Womenʻs gymnastic team leading the way! Plus, Basketball, Soccer and Swimming. Plus, who won the MLB Trade Deadline? Finally, NFL Training camps open and Monty shares why he believes not starting Rookie QBʻs may be better! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals have a plethora of topics this week! Paris Olympics gets started, MLB Trade Deadline, Tua and Love get PAID! Plus, who is the greater athlete, Deion Sanders or Bo Jackson? Finally, top 10 richest athletes of all time! Wow, letʻs get this party started! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals dive into the over/under win totals for NFL teams this year and share who we believe are the most undervalued and overvalued. Plus, ESPNʻs top 100 of the 21st Century, we share our thoughts as well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Euro Cup and Copa de America titles, Wimbledon winners, US Menʻs Basketball, NBA Summer League and we talk Paris Olympics! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals dive into all the Big Moves in Free Agency this week. Plus, USA Men disappoint in the Copa, whatʻs next for them? Finally, Monty shares his thoughts on whether Caitlin and Angel are the next Magic and Bird! You wonʻt want to miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

NBA takes center stage with the NBA Draft and Free Agency! Big names changing teams, rumors abound, plus, who won the draft? We got you covered with wall to wall fun entertainment! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

So much going on right now on the sports stage! Euro Cup and Copa De America soccer, NBA Finals are done....up next NBA Draft this week! Plus, Scheffler wins his 6th title of the year, US Olympic Trials and Montyʻs closing thought!! Action packed! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals dive into the NBA Finals as Boston looks to wrap up their 18th tittle up 3-1. Hurley says no to the Lakers so now what for LA? US Open Golf classic and is this the end of Tiger Woodʻs career? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals discuss Boston jumping out to a 2-0 lead over Dallas! Plus, French Open, Dodgers/Yankees, Summer Soccer talk and Monty shares his thoughts on Patti Grasso and Oklahoma Womenʻs Softball as well as Caitlin Clarkʻs omission from Team USA! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

The Rivals breakdown the NBA Finals. Who will win their first? Luka or Tatum? Plus, NFL Schedule release, we breakdown the Steelers and Rams and project a record for the season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Ernie celebrates his Celtics getting to the NBA Finals in the easiest route in History! Plus, Bronny at the Combine, Caitlin Clarks rough first 2 weeks and we ask, who wins between the original Dream Team in 1992 and this year version? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Show all about the NBA as we discuss Round 2 of the playoffs, Draft Lottery results, Austin Rivers NBA/NFL controversy and Ant Man, is he the next MJ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Rivals talk about the changing landscape in the NBA as LeBron, Durant, Curry and Giannis all fail to get out of the first round! ANT Man is a beast and looks like the heir apparent as face of the NBA! Round 2 matchups are set highlighted by Denver/Minnesota and Dallas/OKC! Plus, Monty shares how we fix the Wild west of NIL and Transfer portal! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

What a great 3 days in Detroit and the Rivals breakdown the NFL Draft. Winners and Losers and best positioned to move forward. Plus, round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Caitlin Clarkʻs record deal with Nike and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support

Our most popular show of the year, our NFL Mock Draft!! Plus, NBA Regular season wraps up and the death of OJ Simpson! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support