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The Beat of Sports with the voice of UCF Sports Marc Daniels. Delivering sports the way you like it - Weekdays 9a-12p on FM 96.9 The Game

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    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 12:33


    We saw Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier get arrested earlier this week. Richard Hale explains the law side of things.

    Reacting to New Look Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 15:05


    The Magic beat the Heat to open up their season. How did Desmond Bane fit in with team? Philip Rossman-Reich shares his thoughts on the game, Desmond Bane's fit with the team, and his thoughts on the latest arrests of NBA players and a coach involved with gambling.

    The NBA Season is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 14:35


    The NBA season opened up with a doubleheader on Tuesday night with a majority of the league tipping off Wednesday night. Keith Smith explains who he believes the best/deepest team in the East is and what a realistic season for Desmond Bane is for the Magic.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 9:25


    Richard Hale shares the latest happenings in the world of sports and law.

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    Why Will the Magic be Better This Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 16:28


    Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones are new additions to the Magic and they both significantly help the three-point shooting. Joshua Robbins explains how they help the Magic improve this season.

    Next Steps for the Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 12:28


    The NBA season is right around the corner. How can the Magic, as a team, take a step forward? Keith Smith explains that as well as everything else NBA related.

    Monday, October 13th

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 89:10


    Marc and CV recap the weekend that was in college football and the NFL.

    What's the Feeling Inside the Locker Rooms of UCF, Florida, and FSU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 15:37


    UCF is in a three game losing streak as is FSU. Florida had a nice win over Texas but then got smacked around last week and the Billy Napier questions are as loud as ever. What is the feeling like inside each locker room? Matt Muschel explains.

    The Stupidity of the Business of College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 14:11


    James Franklin is out at Penn St. and is still owed more than $49 million, only trailing Jimbo Fisher's $76 million for largest buyouts in college football history. Marc explains the stupidity that continues to happen when college programs give out these large, fully guaranteed contracts.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 9:39


    Richard Hale shares his thoughts and gives updates on the latest happenings in the world of sports and law including what's going on with Mark Sanchez, the latest with the Fernando Tatis Jr. lawsuit, and a fan wanting to sue LeBron James over his ad.

    What is the K-Ball and How Has it Impacted Kicking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 9:24


    How are kickers able to hit 60+ yard field goals with ease? What's changed in the game today? Dan Lundy explains what the K-Ball is and what role that and technology have played in the NFL today and how it impacts the kicking game.

    What Will Make the UFL Work in Orlando?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 14:29


    The UFL is coming to Orlando! What will it take to make spring football work here? James Larsen shares his thoughts on that as well as explains who Mike Repole is and what he's bringing to the UFL.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 10:38


    Richard Hale gets us caught up on what's happening in the world of sports and law.

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    Florida's Run Game is Their Only Hope Against Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 16:15


    Cam Mellor shares his thoughts on last week's matchups as well as previews the upcoming games including the Florida/Texas matchup and how Florida could potentially pull off the upset.

    Marc's Analytics Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 18:36


    The Yankees lost 3-1 to the Red Sox to open up their Wild Card series. Max Fried allowed one run in 6 and 1/3 innings before getting pulled. Marc, not being happy, goes on a rant regarding analytics.

    FSU Loss Last Week Adds to Miami Game This Week Says Danny Kanell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 15:12


    Florida State was riding high before tripping up last Friday against Virginia. Next up on the schedule is a rivalry game with Miami. Danny Kanell explains why FSU's loss last week adds more juice to the game this week.

    What's the Pulse of Gator Nation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 16:05


    The end of the 2024 season led many Gators fans to have high expectations for this season. After a 55-0 season opening win, the Gators have lost three straight and have looked terrible on offense. How is Gator Nation feeling heading into their game against Texas? Buddy Martin answers that question.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 10:13


    Richard Hale talks about the latest goings on in the sports law world.

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    NBA Training Camps are Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 13:59


    The start of the NBA preseason is just over a week away and training camps are now open! Keith Smith goes around the NBA and shares his thoughts on the outlook for the Magic as well as a team he isn't as high on as other people are and more!

    On the Marc / Off the Marc

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 9:35


    Is it time for Florida to bench DJ Lagway? Is Friday a trap game for Florida State? Marc answers those topics and more on this edition of On the Marc / Off the Marc.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 10:55


    Catch up with the latest in sports law with Richard Hale.

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    Gators/Canes Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 11:03


    Adam Lichtenstein covers the Canes for the Sun Sentinel and he previews the upcoming matchup between the Canes and Gators.

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    Baker Mayfield's Career Turnaround

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 19:39


    Baker Mayfield has turned his career around with the Bucs. What's attributed to his turnaround? How is he embraced in Tampa? TJ Rives shares his thoughts.

    Marc's DJ Lagway Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 17:09


    Coming off the momentum that the Gators had built up last year with DJ Lagway, Marc shares a theory he has regarding the way the Gators have handled him this offseason.

    Pat Dooley on Future of Canes/Gators: "Last Game for a Decade At Least"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:20


    The Gators and Canes play this weekend, perhaps for the last time, at least for a long time. Pat Dooley talks about the future of this series as well as the struggles of the Gators and the future of Billy Napier.

    Football Weekend Recap with Pat O'Hara

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 15:36


    What a weekend in the world of football! Game-winning field goals, a bunch of one possession games, and injury concerns in Texas and Florida. Pat O'Hara breaks it all down.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 15:22


    Richard Hale, live in studio, discusses the latest in sports law including more developments on the Kawhi Leonard situation, a woman involved in a fan fight at the Texans/Rams game wanting to sue, and if we could see a legal battle involving prop bets.

    Health Concerns for DJ Lagway and Arch Manning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 16:12


    Cam Mellor joined The Beat of Sports for his weekly segment and recapped last week's action in college football, including the Gators last second loss to USF, looks ahead to next week, and shares his thoughts about the health of DJ Lagway and Arch Manning.

    Billy Napier Hot Seat 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 19:47


    How hot is Billy Napier's seat after the Gators loss to USF over the weekend? Who could potentially be a replacement? Matt Baker shares his thoughts on that as well as what's gone right for USF this season.

    Marc's Rant Towards Modern Day Social Media and Acting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 16:44


    The Vikings came back and beat the Bears on Monday Night Football and Marc went on a rant against all the talking heads who posted ridiculously hot takes about JJ McCarthy after one half of football.

    "Hard to Watch" Says Pat O'Hara on Dolphins Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 14:50


    The Dolphins opened up their season with a 33-8 loss to the Colts. Pat O'Hara explains why Dolphins fans should be concerned.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 14:48


    Richard Hale shares his thoughts on the Steve Ballmer/Kawhi Leonard situation, talks about the latest lawsuit from a group of college players regarding the redshirt rule and if players can just sue whenever they don't like a rule, and if tribal law could overrule your right to a jury trial.

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    What to Take Away From Week 1 in College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 18:20


    Joining the Beat of Sports for his weekly segment, Cam Mellor shares takeaways from all the major week one games in college football and looks ahead to week two.

    Could the Clippers Find Themselves in Hot Water?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 14:38


    Could the L.A. Clippers be trying to circumvent the salary cap? Keith Smith explains what Pablo Torre is reporting regarding Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and a tree service company.

    The College Football Top 5 After Week 1 According to Marc Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 16:22


    Week 1 of college football is in the books. How would Marc Daniels rank the top 5 teams in the country after what we saw?

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 13:47


    We talk the latest sports law news with Richard Hale including the latest involving Malik Beasley, the Enhanced Games filing a lawsuit going after sports agencies, and a couple Suns minority owners filing a lawsuit against Matt Ishbia to get the books open.

    How Can Florida State Upset Alabama?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 14:18


    Former Seminole Keith Jones talks about the fallout from last season, the arrivals of Gus Malzahn and Tommy Castellanos, and what has to go right for Florida State to upset Alabama on Saturday.

    Picking the Brain of NFL Analyst Charles Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 20:51


    NFL analyst, Charles Davis, talks NFL as he gets set to move to the college football broadcast booth next season. Is he a believer in Baker and the Bucs? Does he trust Tua and Tyreek? Will Micah play week 1? He answers those questions and more!

    An In-Depth Look at the New NFL Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 17:12


    What has made the NFL decide to use this new technology now? How will it impact the future of the NFL? Jacob Feldman gives us the insight to the technology that the NFL will be implementing into the game to help speed it up as well as be more accurate with calls on the field.

    UCF Kicks Off Their 2025-2026 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 16:32


    Matt Murschel talks about UCF naming Cam Fancher as the starter, what expectations should be for the Knights with a rebuilt roster when they play Jacksonville State, and previews the game Thursday night.

    "Ridiculous" Says Pat O'Hara on Browns Setting Up Shedeur Sanders to Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 16:22


    A lot has been made with the Browns final preseason game as many feel that the Browns set up Dillon Gabriel for success while at the same time setting up Shedeur Sanders to fail. Former NFL QB and assistant coach Pat O'Hara adds his two cents on the matter.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 11:59


    Richard Hale talks about the most current events in sports law including Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern coming to an agreement over a wrongful termination suit, similar lawsuits involving college football players in West Virginia and LA with two different outcomes, and another potential suit involving gambling.

    DJ Lagway's Rise to Stardom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 12:18


    ESPN's Andrea Adelson sat down with Gators QB DJ Lagway and she details some of her conversation with him. Some of the topics of conversation include Lagway's relationship with Billy Napier, his health and the challenge to stay healthy, and his rise to stardom and how he's handling it.

    What's on the Horizon for Major League Baseball?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 17:36


    Rob Manfred, talking at the Little League Classic, discussed the future of Major League Baseball which includes expansion, and with that expansion, could lead to realignment. John Denton discusses the future of MLB as well as the future of the Rays.

    Could RJ Harvey Win Rookie of the Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 15:17


    Former NFL player and UCF Knight Leger Douzable discusses the major stories around the NFL including three players wanting new deals, a current UCF Knight in the NFL who could win Rookie of the Year this year, and a few under-the-radar teams he's looking at.

    Should Gators Fans Be Concerned About Health of DJ Lagway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 15:40


    Florida opens the season against Long Island on August 30th. DJ Lagway, while taking team repetitions for the first time since hurting his calf in July, was still wearing a noncontact jersey. Should fans be concerned? Matt Murschel explains.

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 12:24


    Richard Hale discusses the latest sports law stories including two former coaches with lawsuits against the NFL and Shohei Ohtani and his agent getting sued over a real estate project in Hawaii

    Second Thought or Afterthought

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 14:20


    CV debuts a new segment on the show with Mike Tuck in for Marc Daniels. Dak Prescott's statement to Rams owner Stan Kroenke, Cam Little's 70-yard field goal, and Shedeur Sanders' TD celebration...are they worth a second thought (big deal), or are they afterthoughts (no big deal)?

    Sports Law with Richard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 8:58


    Richard Hale discusses the latest in Sports Law including a battle over a nickname in Utah, a Title IX lawsuit against Stephen F. Austin over sports cuts and loss of scholarships, and a horse track looking to keep their slots open without running live horses 12 months per year

    Jerry Jones Wants the World to Know He's the Power Behind the Cowboys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 16:49


    Agent Leigh Steinberg has dealt with Jerry Jones before. He explains what it's like to hit the negotiating table across from Jerry and how Jerry wants the world to know he's the power behind the Dallas Cowboys.

    Preseason No. 1 Ranking a 'Kiss of Death'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 16:13


    While Brett McMurphy explains that a national champion this year could come from any of the top seven preseason teams (Texas, Ohio St., Penn St., Georgia, Notre Dame, Clemson, and Oregon), he points out that, historically, the No. 1 ranked team doesn't win the National Championship.

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