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Eye on the Ball

1450 KTZR (KTZR-AM)www.iheart.com
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Episodes

Wednesday, December 20, Hour 1

Wednesday pod, Hour 1, with guest co-host Adam Gonzales, former Arizona sports information director − Jedd Fisch comments on this year’s recruiting effort at his news conference. − GUEST: Wildcats radio analyst Ryan Hansen analyzes tonight’s matchup between Alabama and Arizona. − The importance of in-state recruiting for Arizona football.

Dec 21, 202352 min

Wednesday, December 20, Hour 2

Wednesday pod, Hour 2, with guest co-host Adam Gonzales, former Arizona sports information director − BREAKING NEWS: WSU and Oregon St. are moving their non-revenue sports to the West Coast Conference. − GUEST: Rivals editor Matt Moreno analyzes Arizona football’s recruiting class. − Expecting a high-scoring affair with Arizona vs. Alabama.

Dec 21, 202354 min

Tuesday, December 19, Hour 1

Tuesday pod, Hour 1 − Arizona is in a stretch of games that was the hallmark of the Lute Olson years. − GUEST: CBKB analyst Evan Miyakawa runs through various team and player rankings. − Alabama has had its own challenging stretch with Arizona being its third top 10 opponent.

Dec 20, 202352 min

Tuesday, December 19, Hour 2

Tuesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Tragic details from the murder of a Las Vegas woman allegedly by a former UA basketball player. − GUEST: George Mares discusses the impact the Shohei trade to the Dodgers has had on the collectibles business. − Tommy Lloyd had some thoughts on the Purdue game as well as the approach to tomorrow’s game with Alabama.

Dec 20, 202354 min

Monday, December 18, Hour 1

Monday pod, Hour 1 − Recapping the Arizona-Purdue game. − GUEST: National radio host Aaron Torres on Arizona football’s resurgence and the basketball loss to Purdue. − Despite the loss, the Wildcats remain in the conversation as one of the nation’s best teams.

Dec 19, 202359 min

Monday, December 18, Hour 2

Monday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Former Arizona basketball player Chance Comanche is arrested for murder. − GUEST: Josh Pastners discusses his new TV analyst gig as well as his thoughts on Arizona-Purdue. − Callers weigh in on the Arizona-Purdue outcome.

Dec 19, 202354 min

Thursday, December 14, Hour 1

Thursday pod, Hour 1 − Initial thoughts on Arizona vs. Purdue on Saturday. − GUEST: Mike Carmin of GoldandBlack.com. previews Purdue. − Breaking down Mike Carmin’s thoughts on Purdue.

Dec 15, 202352 min

Thursday, December 14, Hour 2

Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Expected layoffs at Pac-12 Networks are to begin in January. − GUEST: Former Arizona LB Donnie Salum goes back through his career at Arizona in the late 1980s. − The Fab 5 Friday picks a day early.

Dec 15, 202354 min

Wednesday, December 13, Hour 1

Wednesday pod, Hour 1 − How long can Draymond Green stay in the NBA? − GUEST: Former Pima, Arizona and MLB player Jack Howell on his time moving up the ladder in baseball. − Arizona Athletics financial troubles are relatively new after years of balancing the budget.

Dec 14, 202353 min

Wednesday, December 13, Hour 2

Wednesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Judge issues a temporary restraining order to keep the NCAA from enforcing its transfer waiver rules. − GUEST: Arizona guard Jayden Bradley talks about why he came to the UA and how it’s turning out so far. − Discussion goes down a strange road of the best concerts Steve and Jay ever attended.

Dec 14, 202353 min

Tuesday, December 12, Hour 1

Tuesday pod, Hour 1 − Are current college athletes too impatient to stick things out where they are? − GUEST: Terry Francona discusses his retirement since leaving the Cleveland Guardians after last season. − Where does the current run of Arizona basketball games rate in difficulty compared to past seasons?

Dec 13, 202352 min

Tuesday, December 12, Hour 2

Tuesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Arizona claims a DB and DL from the transfer portal. − GUEST: Arizona guard Helena Pueyo talks about her 5 years in the program. − Jay explains how and why he shot his little sister with a BB gun he got for Christmas.

Dec 13, 202353 min

Monday, December 11, Hour 1

Monday pod, Hour 1 − Just how good is Arizona basketball? Steve and Jay try to figure it out. − GUEST: Star beat writer Bruce Pascoe recaps the win over Wisconsin. − More and more impact college QBs are coming from the portal instead of high school recruiting.

Dec 12, 202352 min

Monday, December 11, Hour 2

Monday pod, Hour 2 − GUEST: Pima College sports hall of famer Gil Heredia discusses the honor and getting to the majors. − Forner Arizona basketball center Mo Tangara calls in to discuss the progress of current center Oumar Ballo. − No. 1 Arizona’s game with No. 3 Purdue will be streamed on Peacock instead of a network channel.

Dec 12, 202354 min

Friday, December 8, Hour 1

Friday pod, Hour 1 − Tommy Lloyd on the Wildcats’ Saturday matchup with Wisconsin. − GUEST: Jake Fischer played in four bowl games at Arizona and shares his experiences. − Caleb Love’s impact on Arizona as a newcomer.

Dec 09, 202353 min

Friday, December 8, Hour 2

Friday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Arizona all-conference tackle Jordan Morgan will skip the Alamo Bowl. − GUEST: Rick Anderson who was on the 2000 team that lost to Wisconsin as a No. 1 seed. − Fab 5 Friday picks, and who’s the MVP for Arizona basketball so far.

Dec 09, 202353 min

Thursday, December 7, Hour 1

Thursday pod, Hour 1 − Who are Arizona’s biggest basketball rivals? − GUEST: Doug Pfaff recalls kicking the game winning field goal against Oklahoma in 1989. − Some fan memories of the ’89 Oklahoma game.

Dec 08, 202352 min

Thursday, December 7, Hour 2

Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Salpointe Catholic High School is looking for a new football coach. − GUEST: Former Arizona tackle Glenn Parker who was part of the 6-3 win over Oklahoma in 1989. − Some of the most “sinful” cities in the U.S. according to a published ranking.

Dec 08, 202353 min

Wednesday, December 6, Hour 1

Wednesday pod, Hour 1 − Is the Zona Zoo at McKale Center elite among basketball student sections? − The 1989 win over Oklahoma in Tucson is still fresh in the minds of Steve and Jay. − Recalling the Fiesta Bowl Basketball Classic that brought teams like Duke, Michigan and Kansas to McKale Center.

Dec 07, 202353 min

Wednesday, December 6, Hour 2

Wednesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: More on the NCAA’s proposal to pay athletes. − GUEST: Eric Rhodes, Arizona Bowl VP of communications, previews the teams and festivities. − Intern Sammy schools Steve and Jay with some NBA talk and what could have been for Nico Mannion.

Dec 07, 202353 min

Tuesday, December 5, Hour 1

Tuesday pod, Hour 1 − NCAA proposes a model where athletes get paid by schools. − GUEST: Sports columnist and author Bud Withers knows which old-school coaches would despise the current college athletics environment. − The money being commanded to have competitive college athletics continues to skyrocket.

Dec 06, 202353 min

Tuesday, December 5, Hour 2

Tuesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: 13 Arizona Wildcats earn all-conference honors including Offensive Freshman of the Year Noah Fifita. − GUEST: Tim Kish, a former assistant coach at Oklahoma and Arizona, says he was a Wildcat first and is taking the Cats in the Alamo Bowl. − Callers have questions about QBs in the transfer portal.

Dec 06, 202353 min

Monday, December 4, Hour 1

Monday pod, Hour 1 − Debating both sides of Alabama over Florida St. in the CFP. − GUEST: CDO running back Kayden Luke discusses his team’s state football championship. − Jedd Fisch talks transfer portal in his press conference covering the Wildcats’ Alamo Bowl selection.

Dec 05, 202353 min

Monday, December 4, Hour 2

Monday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Arizona basketball is ranked #1 for the first time since 2014. − GUEST: Arizona Daily Star columnist Michael Lev on Arizona football and basketball. − Arizona basketball’s balance is going to be a season-long problem for opponents.

Dec 05, 202353 min

Friday, December 1, Hour 1

Friday pod, Hour 1 − Recapping the Thursday night NFL game. − GUEST: Arizona Bowl Executive Director Kym Adair on the game going back to a linear broadcast on The CW. − Caller Jim owns up to his predictions on Arizona.

Dec 02, 202352 min

Friday, December 1, Hour 2

Friday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Noah Fifita nominated for national freshman of the year award. − GUEST: Pete Williams recaps the Arizona-Michigan St. game he attended last week. − Fab 5 Friday picks

Dec 02, 202352 min

Thursday, November 30, Hour 1

Thursday pod, Hour 1 − Steve admits to having a favorite Christmas movie. − GUEST: Behind the scenes look at the College Football Playoff selection process with former committee member Paola Boivin. − Tommy Lloyd meets with the press for the first time since the win over Michigan St.

Dec 01, 202353 min

Thursday, November 30, Hour 2

Thursday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: Oregon State’s prize QB enters the transfer portal. − GUEST: LaMonte Hunley credits classroom work for the major strides in the Arizona defense. − Surprise at the top of the against-the-spreads standings in college football.

Dec 01, 202353 min

Wednesday, November 29, Hour 1

Wednesday pod, Hour 1 − Steve and Jay on the difference between “media” and “journalists.” − How did the transfer portal turn out for certain players this season? − GUEST: Suns TV Host Tom Leander provides an update on the Suns headed into the in-season tournament bracket.

Nov 30, 202352 min

Wednesday, November 29, Hour 2

Wednesday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: The latest on the CFP rankings. − GUEST: Devils Digest Editor Hod Robino on the how the Sun Devils ended their football season. − Jay and Sammy the Intern reveal their favorite Christmas movies. Steve doesn’t have one.

Nov 30, 202353 min
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