Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Sept 26

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Tim leads off discussing another Rob Manfred dropped ball in the Mets/Braves/Royals/Hurricane Helene scheduling fiasco. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 2017 and 2023 when scheduling changes WERE made at the end of those seasons. A quick NBA thought, Pens…

Back When There Was Baseball: Bob Dernier

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We look back to the 1980s this week with our guest Bob Dernier. Bob started in the Phillies organization (1980-1983), then finished his career in Philadelphia (1988-1989). His career took off when he was dealt to the Chicago Cubs (1984-1987)…

Talking College Football History: Mike Ozdowski

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

We are going back to the ACC in the mid-1970s this week with our guest Mike Ozdowski. Mike played at the University of Virginia (1973-1976) and was a standout player in some rough years for the Cavaliers. We love to talk with former players…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: So Lucky Edition

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Tim leads off with the great Sidney Crosby’s contract extension and all that it means for Pittsburgh and all that it says about Crosby. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 1984 when Sid’s equally unselfish predecessor, Mario Lemieux, was drafted. Then it is…

Back When There Was Baseball: Barry Foote

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We have Barry Foote as our guest on the podcast this week. Barry was signed out of high school in North Carolina by the Montreal Expos. He had the privilege of playing for Gene Mauch while being the Expos starting catcher from 1974-1976. Barry was traded…

Talking College Football History: Ricky Moore

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Our guest this week is arguably the best fullback in Alabama history. We are going back to the early 1980s with Ricky Moore. Ricky played at Alabama from 1981-1984. He played under Coach Bear Bryant his first two seasons, then finished his…

Sports Authors Showcase: Forty Minutes to Baton Rouge by A. Zach Williams

by Rex Naylor on  College Podcasts Football

The subject of this week's podcast is intriguing. How many of you remember the name Bo Rein? There was a 30 for 30 episode on Bo entitled The Bo Nobody Knows. This Bo was a college football coach at N.C. State, then took over the LSU job for the…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Baseball Only Edition

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Tim looks at each division as the season winds down. Possible playoff matchups, disappointments, and, of course, a Pirates rant. Plus a new World Series prediction(this is subject to change).    

Back When There Was Baseball: George Culver

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We look back to the late 1960s to the early 1970s this week with former MLB pitcher George Culver.  George Culver pitched in the Big Leagues from 1966-1974 with many teams and some great pitching staffs.  He was part of the great staff in…

Talking College Football History: Ken Kmiec

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We are going back to the mid-1960s this week. Our guest is Ken Kmiec, who played at Illinois from 1965-1967. Ken was a freshman in 1964 when Dick Butkus and Jim Grabowski were his teammates. Ken also played for Coach Pete Elliott for the…