Monday pod, Hour 1 − The guys predict where this week's media poll will put Arizona in the Pac-12 football standings. − Justin Spears, football beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, discusses some of the storylines he expects from Pac-12 Media Day on Friday. − How will the Jayden de Laura situation be handled at Media Day.
Monday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The Northwestern football hazing situation is escalating with a lawsuit that could involve more athletic programs. − Big Game Boomer joins the show to cover many of the opinions expressed on Twitter and Instagram. − The guys again go over the Arizona football schedule and where the wins might be to get to a bowl game.
Friday pod, Hour 1 − Why is it OK for the ACC broadcast games on The CW while the Pac-12 was recently mocked about the possiblity. − Ari Wasserman, national college football writer for The Athletic, discusses how Head Coach Jedd Fisch has flipped the recruiting profile for Arizona football. − The guys think Ari Wasserman hits the nail on the head on Arizona football recruiting past and present.
Friday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee football gets hit with major penalties for its football recruiting. − Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer is impressed with Arizona’s ability to successfully recruit top local talent. − Avoid playing for the slow-pitch softball team that practices twice a week. Way too serious.
Thursday pod, Hour 1 − What Arizona QB Jayden de Laura should and shouldn’t say at Pac-12 Media Day about his off-field situation. − Sugar Skulls Coach Hurtis Chinn discusses his team’s road to a playoff berth as they get ready for Saturday’s regular season finale. − What were some of the top moments and performances by Arizona Wildcats this year?
Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The NCAA seems to be seriously discussing expanding the NCAA basketball tournament. − FC Tucson Owner Jon Pearlman’s team is facing a game Saturday that could get the club into the USL 2 playoffs. − The guys agree that wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is the leading candidate to be the breakout star for Arizona this football season.
Wednesday pod, Hour 1 − The MLB All-Star Game isn’t what it used to be, particularly the uniforms. − James Ready with Banner Sports Medicine talks about the free youth physicals the company is offering this Friday on the UA campus. − Remembering that first sports physical.
Wednesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Football media days have begun starting with the Big 12. − Who are the likely candidates to be the face of Arizona men’s basketball this season. − Former Arizona basketball player Sam Thomas previews her summer youth camp being held Saturday at the Tucson Jewish Community Center.
Tuesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The passing of the Ooh Aah man. − Arizona football 5-star commit Elijah Rushing talks about his decision and his future as a Wildcat. − The importance of genetics in professional sports today.
Tuesday pod, Hour 1 − Steve and Jay give their takes on the hazing controversy in the Northwestern football program. − Mike Gonzales, father of MLB rookie and Tucsonan Nick Gonzales, talks about his son’s journey to the Pittsburgh Pirates. − How many times did Bob Huggins resign from his job as West Virginia's head basketball coach? Let us count the ways.
Friday pod, Hour 1 − Tales of bad parenting. − ASU’s Doug Tammaro talks about the work that goes into the media operation for a Final Four. − Steve and Jay go down memory lane about Final Fours they’ve covered and attended.
Friday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Arizona basketball has 11 former players in the NBA summer league. − Olympian and former Arizona track & field national champ Carla Garrett discusses her work as a strength coach that is putting out elite athletes at Salpointe Catholic HS. − The guys fill out a college football fan survey covering the big issues in the sport.
Arizona football gets a commitment from its highest-rated recruit ever, defensive end Elijah Rushing from Salpointe Catholic High School. That's the topic for today's show. In this hour, we interview SCHS football coach Eric Rogers and discusse Rushing's recruitment and his decision.
More discussion of Arizona football's landing 5-star defensive end Elijah Rushing. Matt Moreno of GOAZCats.com and Rivals discusses the long-term implications of Arizona keeping a highly rated prospect at home and how that can affect future recruiting.
Wednesday pod, Hour 1 − Trying to figure out when the Pac-12 TV deal will be done. − Brett Fera, recently named sports editor at the Arizona Daily Star, discusses his plans for covering local sports. − Arizona football coach Jedd Fisch has established a previously missing rapport with the local high schools producing the top talent.
Wednesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Arizona’s winners of the Tom Hansen Conference Medal are Jordan Geist and Delaney Schnell. − Local teacher Michelle Lesco is a competitive eater who finished third in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. − Is San Diego St. still in the Mountain West Conference or not?
Thursday pod, Hour 1 − June 30 hit with no Pac-12 TV deal and San Diego St. still a part of the Mountain West Conference. − First Tee-Tucson Executive Director Judy McDermott covers all the youth golf activities this summer. − ESPN layoffs rattle the sports media world.
Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: NBA free agency is underway and there’s lots of activity, including a bevy of Suns signings. − Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer said it’s refreshing to see Jedd Fisch getting some of the local football talent to stay. − What’s up with the guys over the upcoming July 4 holiday.
Thursday pod, Hour 1 − Major college coaches who can handle the demands of their jobs. − Sugar Skulls assistant coach Xzavie Jackson talks about being named to the IFL Hall of Fame. − Making sense of the new NBA CBA allowing players to invest in gambling companies.
Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: A New York Yankee throws a perfect game. − Arizona women’s basketball legend Dee Dee Wheeler covers the summer basketball camp she’s working on with another former UA great Felicity Willis. − Steve and Jay don’t like snakes.
Wednesday pod, Hour 1 − NCAA proposes new and more lenient gambling rules for college athletes. − Arizona football commit Keona Wilhite out of Salpointe Catholic discusses why he’s decided to be a Wildcats. − Naming some of the top local football players who played at Arizona.
Wednesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Cleveland manager and UA alum Terry Francona taking a break after a health issue. − Ray Wells, executive director of Arizona’s NIL collective discusses how it works here. − Arizona finishes 43rd in the Director’s Cup standings, 9th in the Pac-12.
Tuesday pod, Hour 1 − Arizona baseball fans should get over Jay Johnson leaving for LSU where he just won a natty. − Justin Spears is entering his first year as the Arizona Daily Star’s beat writer on Arizona football. − How important is coaching as compared to talent in team sports.
Tuesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The NCAA is making an even bigger mess of NIL rules. − The importance of coaching vs. talent according to college basketball coach Josh Pastner. − Coaches that are stuck in their ways are going to have a tough time coaching today’s athletes.
Monday pod, Hour 1 − It’s hot in Tucson. − Arizona Daily Star writer Michael Lev is the new columnist who will offer his opinion on all fronts. − Eye on the Ball has hit a milestone with 1,200 podcasts now in the iHeart library.
Monday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The best and worst sports cities according to Big Game Boomer. − GOAZCats.com’s Troy Hutchison provides a rundown on Arizona basketball and football recruiting. − There’s still bitterness from the way Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson left two years ago.
Friday pod, Hour 1 − Highlights from Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd’s news conference − Tucson product and FC Tucson player Tommy Silva discusses his soccer path. − More from Tommy Lloyd on this year’s roster.
Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Former Arizona star Azuolas Tubelis didn’t get drafted but he did sign a contract with the 76ers. − Former Arizona football linebacker Jake Fischer weighs in on the day’s sports issues. − Should fans be upset with the way Jay Johnson and Kerr Kriisa left Arizona?
Thursday pod, Hour 1 − Where is Shohei Ohtani going to wind up after this season? − Olympic and NCAA champion swimmer Amanda Beard is returning to her alma mater as an assistant coach. − Besides coaching techniques, what makes a great coach a great coach?
Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The IARP gives another slap on the wrist to a basketball program. − San Diego Union-Tribune sports writer Kirk Kenney gives the SDSU perspective on the Aztecs joining the Pac-12. − A caller asks if Tommy Lloyd will come closer to Lute Olson’s achievements at Arizona or Sean Miller’s.
