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Brady’s “Decision” Drama; Free Agency; Combine Winners Guest: Chiefs HC Andy Reid Talks SB Comeback, Repeating, Draft In this episode, Middlekauff thinks Tom Brady not tipping his hand regarding his free agency decision has added anticipation reminiscent of LeBron’s “Decision” to join the Heat, warns of the dangers of overpaying in free agency, and looks at the biggest winners … [Read more...] about 3 and Out – Chiefs HC Andy Reid Talks SB Comeback, Repeating, Draft

Combine Behind The Scenes; Burrow/Cincy Answers; Herbert/Love Wild Card; Free Agency Dominoes; Mailbag In this episode, Middlekauff is live in Indy at the NFL Combine and gives a behind the scenes look at the crucial league business that gets done at the combine, the importance of medical evaluation, the inevitable questions Joe Burrow will face about his willingness to play … [Read more...] about Middlekauff – NFL Combine Behind The Scenes

Offseason Storylines; Dez Bryant Talks Comeback, Cowboys, Dak, Motivation On today’s episode of the ‘Boys and Girl Podcast, Jane and Bobby return to summarize some of the latest headlines surrounding America’s Team. Plus, former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant sits down with Jane, Bobby, and his receivers coach David Robinson for an interview about his attempt to return to … [Read more...] about ‘Boys and Girl – Dez Bryant Talks Comeback, Cowboys, Dak, Motivation

Pro Bowl Can’t Match NBA ASG; Burrow, Tua, Herbert Negatives; Weekend Headlines; Mailbag In this episode, Middlekauff explains why the Pro Bowl can never be as compelling as the NBA All-Star Game, looks at pros and cons on Burrow, Tua and Herbert, and looks at the top weekend headlines from around the NFL. He also answers listener questions in Middlekauff’s Mailbag. From the … [Read more...] about 3 and Out – Pro Bowl Can’t Match NBA ASG; Burrow, Tua, Herbert Negatives

Dunk Contest Controversy; LeBron MVP Case; Wizards Rookie Garrison Matthews On Going From Lipscomb To The NBA This week, Gottlieb looks back at the NBA Dunk Contest Controversy, and explains why LeBron should be named MVP. His guest this week is Wizards rookie Garrison Matthews, who discusses his path from small school Lipscomb to the NBA, leading them to the NCAA Tourney for … [Read more...] about All Ball – Dunk Contest Controversy; Wizards Rookie Garrison Matthews Talks Lipscomb to NBA Jump

Mel Tucker Money Grab; Pac-12 Can’t Hang; Player Eval vs. Development; Stafford’s Dead Cap Trade Killer In this episode, Middlekauff gives his thoughts on Mel Tucker jumping ship from Colorado to Michigan State, why it’s just another example of the Pac-12 being a “Power 5” conference in name only, why he agrees with former Texans GM Rick Smith that NFL teams should be spending … [Read more...] about Middlekauff: Mel Tucker Money Grab; Stafford’s Cap Hit Trade Killer

Mookie Betts Blockbuster; Hands Off Playoffs; No HOF for Pete Rose; Guests: Rod Allen, Jerry Hairston, Jr. This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the Dodgers blockbuster trade for Mookie Betts and David Price from the Red Sox, why MLB should leave the playoffs alone, and why Pete Rose still shouldn’t get in the Hall of Fame. Guests: Rod Allen – Former MLB player … [Read more...] about Inside the Parker – Mookie Betts Blockbuster; Hands Off The Playoffs

In the first of a two part interview, Gottlieb talks with former All-NBA Defender Raja Bell on his path to the NBA from growing up in the Virgin Islands, to going undrafted after out of Boston University, to paying his dues in the USBL before getting a shot with the Sixers. He also reflects on his first intense battles with Kobe in the 2001 Finals. in the second part of a two … [Read more...] about All Ball – Raja Bell Talks Wars With Kobe, Unexpected Friendship, Mutual Respect

Brady Decision Factors; CBA Showdown; Browns Ivy League Makeover; 2019 Season Inventory; Mailbag In this episode, Middlekauff on the why changing teams doesn’t make sense for Tom Brady, the biggest sticking points in the upcoming CBA negotiation between the NFL and players, why the Browns new Ivy league brain trust isn’t guaranteed to produce on-field results, and takes … [Read more...] about 3 and Out – Brady Decision Factors; CBA Showdown; Browns Ivy League Makeover

Conversations with Kobe This week, Gottlieb remembers Kobe Bryant’s impact on the game, and shares some personal stories from his conversations and interactions with the Mamba on hoops, life, fatherhood and his daughter Gianna. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts and all of the Herd Podcast Network podcasts, exclusively at , iHeart … [Read more...] about Gottlieb: Conversations With Kobe