The Mariners make a trade, is it the first a few moves or all they're doing...a trip around NFL training camps, we wrap up ACC and B1G Ten media days...Stephen Brooks joins the Ticker and offers a sizzling take on Michigan St. QB Aiden Chiles. Plus, is Friends the most overrated TV show, when Chuck E. Cheese gets arrested and more.
Will a presidential executive order fix the NIL dilemma in college sports? The Raiders voided the contract of Christian Wilkins, will it hold up....what do you tell your kid when Chuck E. Cheese gets arrested at your birthday party?
Stephen Brooks covers Michigan State for Spartans Tailgate on joined the Ticker from Vegas recapping Big Ten Media Day for the Spartans and drops a hot take on QB Aiden Chiles
Is a compelling weekend of MLB baseball more interesting than our unread email? Stephen Brooks joins the Ticker with a sizzling take on Aiden Chiles...is he right? and why was everyone at Big Ten Media Days bitching about it being in Vegas?
Dabo and the Hoodie speak at ACC Media Days, why did Nico leave Tennessee for UCLA, do we believe him? Is Lincoln Riley a coward....and a true coaching treasure is back home in Corvallis.
We made it to Friday, Sprague trying to avoid uncomfortable conversations with his daughters...Mariners acquire Josh Naylor, is it enough to hunt down the Astros...then a trip around NFL Training Camps as the QBs speak,
Swag has to adjust the guys widgets to start the show...they recap Big Ten Media Day 2 focusing on Dan Lanning and the quest to repeat as conference champions. Ryan Abraham joins the show from Vegas to preview the USC Trojans and how hot Lincoln Riley's seat is this season....Hulk Hogan passes away, how will he be rembered and is the Blazers rebuilding plan being received well across the NBA.
Are national NBA pundits as bullish on the Blazers rebuild as we are? What is the ceiling for the young Blazers players and which one could be moved first? Then the Browns have a plan...can they execute it? And Sprague takes the Hogan challenge to end the show.
Longtime USC Football reporter, Ryan Abraham returns to the Ticker from Vegas to preview the Trojans in 2025 and just how much is on the line for Lincoln Riley in his 4th season.
Sprague shares his Mac & Cheese meter of poverty, some overreaction from NFL Training Camps...Ryan Abraham of Inside Troy joins the guys from Vegas to preview the USC Trojans season...can Lincoln Riley have a season...and news that Hulk Hogan has passed away confounds the guys.
The guys reprise the highlights of Dan Lanning's press conference from B1G Ten Media Days and dive into the QB question overshadowing all the talent on the rest of the roster including Kenyon Sadiq at TE. Is there a silent assassin in the conference this year, and can James Franklin handle being the favorite this season?
Was LeBron on roids? Salmon sperm for what? Is there a new cult in Arkansas? and did Paul George have surgery again?
Swag had to adjust the guys' widgets to start the show, Bo Nix seeking Drew Brees' insight heading into year 2 then a full dose of the Magic Hat.
Day 2 on the FM Dial...they quickly check to see if Swag is still alive...a tribute to Ozzy, then they dive into all the nuggets from CFB media days and the start of NFL training camps...which conference scheduling model is the best, which hold out situations are the most mind-boggling. A visit from Ian Furness of KJR in Seattle...Stat or Story and can you trust a non Pop-Tart guy?
Swimming in sewage, the popularity of Bend, OR, and International Yada-Yada Day
Most intriguing team to hear from on Day 2 of B1G Ten media days, Stat or Story, Does anyone take the Browns seriously anymore and we answer the poll questions.
A check in with KJR host Ian Furness in Seattle on the expectations of Sam Darnold, when the NBA is going to expand back to Seattle and how it will affect the Blazers ability to get a new owner and a new arena.
What are the Colts doing with Anthony Richardson, is this the last year for Lincoln Riley to get the benefit of the doubt at USC? Ian Furness joins the ticker with insight on NBA Expansion and how it may affect the Blazers desire for a new arena.
The conference war of words over who is better and has a better scheduling plan is both awesome and awful...but is it necessary to get scheduling uniformity before they agree on an expanded playoff model? Are there more questions about the Ducks entering this season than the last two...and who is a Pop-Tart guy?
Day 2 on the FM dial, the fanfare is over...is Swag still alive. Then a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on his passing...The Jerruh-Micah Parsons war of words continues...and the new look for Justin Herbert
We did it!, The FAN is now on FM at 105.1 and we're proud to be the first show to launch the FAN Sports Network...The Big XII passes on Memphis, could they end up in the Pac-12...Damian Lillard had his press conference Monday night, what were the key points, how can help next year while rehabbing his Achilles tendon and how much pressure is on this season to improve in time for his return. Plus, Ben Golliver of the Washington Post...Josh Pate from B1G Ten Media Days, and the Male Sack.
What are the biggest storylines heading into the B1G Ten football season, a few extra sack questions, a growing show beef, Dirt has a skunk issue and thanks to all that allowed us to be the show to launch the FAN Sports Network
The Commish of College Football, Josh Pate, host of his college football podcast show and cbssports.com, returns to the show to discuss the chaos that could occur this season with no overwhelming favorite and where the Ducks fit into the national championship picture breaking in a new QB.
A few final thoughts on Dame's press conference, a double dose of the Male Sack, and the Commish of college football, Josh Pate of CBS Sports HQ joins us from Vegas as B1G Ten media days are set to begin.
National NBA writer for the Washington Post, Ben Golliver returns to the show with more insight on what Yang Hansen could mean to the Blazers both on and off the court.
More from the Damian Lillard press conference and a visit from friend of the show Ben Golliver of the Washington Post after his in depth feature on what the addition of Yang Hansen to the Blazers could mean.
OMG We did it...we're on FM at 105.1, and we're the first show. Many thank you's to deliver and looking back at our journey to get here. Then, the Big XII passes on Memphis, could they end up in the Pac-12...and Dame is back home, his comments on returning to Rip City.
Good little weekend for the boys. Scottie Scheffler wins the Open in dominant fashion. Dame is back, but what will that look like? Big 10 media rankings are here! The Daily Ticker with Swag on to break down Scottie Scheffler's dominant victory at The Open! CBA drama surrounds the WNBA All-Star game. Enjoy!
Restaurant rules with children. CBA drama surrounds the WNBA All-Star game. What is the most interesting storyline at the start of the NFL season? Enjoy!
Dame is back, but what will that look like? Big 10 media rankings are here! The Daily Ticker with Swag breaking down Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at The Open. Coldplay was the talk of the weekend.
