On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Clarence, Darren, and Steven discuss the latest news around the NFL collective bargaining agreement with former Detroit Lions VP Larry Lee. Then, the guys are joined on the phone by Maz with a live report from Tigers’ Spring Training. Plus, they touch on the NHL trade deadline and week three in the XFL.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Miracle On Ice game between the United States and Soviet Union, Maz, Clarence, and Darren are joined on the phone by Jim Craig, the goalie for the United States' team in that game. Then the guys get into the NHL trade deadline and who the Red Wings could move before Monday's deadline. Maz breaks down the new NFL CBA and what it means for the players. Lastly, the guys wonder if the XFL could act as an alternative to players going to college before heading ...
On this midweek edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz is joined in studio by Brendan Sennott. They discuss the latest rumors around Mark Dantonio's departure from Michigan State with Tony Paul from the Detroit News. While they have Tony on the phone, they ask him about his thoughts on the Astros' scandal and the Tigers heading into spring training. Then the guys get into some Lions mock drafts and possible landing spots for the top free agent quarterbacks. All this and more on this epis...
On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends, and on the eve of his birthday, Tom is joined in studio by Clarence Black and Fredi "The Pizza Man" Bello. The guys go down the rabbit hole about the Astros' sign stealing scandal and how the MLB is handling it. Then they bring you the sights and sounds from the NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. Finally, Maz asks Fredi what the Lions should do in the first round of the NFL draft this spring.
The guys talked NFL QB and Draft roulette with the Professor John Clayton. They also picked apart Justin Verlander and the Astros apologies, NBA All Star Weekend, Zeke defending Detroit and week 2 of the XFL. Join the conversation!
On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss latest news in the Michigan State head coaching hiring. The guys are joined by Rico Beard host of The Spartan Beat podcast as he discusses the latest in Michigan State football’s hiring of Mel Tucker to be the team’s new head coach. Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston calls in to discuss with the guys whether Tom Brady will return to the New Engla...
On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss a busy weekend in the world of sport. The guys are joined by Matt Charboneau as they discuss the latest news in the Michigan State football head coaching search after top target Luke Fickell opted to stay with Cincinnati. They also cover the opening weekend of the XFL and recap the Michigan-Michigan State basketball game from Saturday. Finally, the guys talk to John...
On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the start of the XFL season. The guys discuss the teams they are backing for the XFL season. Rod Beard of the Detroit News calls in to discuss the Pistons dealing Andre Drummond prior to yesterday’s trade deadline. Rod and the guys discuss what the outlook for the Pistons is over the next two years.
On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the crazy week in sports. Lynn Henning columnist for the Detroit News joins the guys as they discuss the Red Sox’s dealing Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Mark Dantonio stepping down as Michigan State’s football coach. Finally, the guys talk about the upcoming trade deadline and 4-team deal that took place last night.
On this Super Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends , Tom is joined by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the Super Bowl. The guys talk about Patrick Mahomes performance and Andy Reid getting that elusive Super Bowl title. Finally, the guys discuss the Lions and where they stack up going into next year.
On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss Super Bowl LIV. TJ Lang joins the conversation over the phone as he gives his take on the game and shares his experience from Super Bowl XLV when he was a member of the Green Bay Packers. Finally, the guys are joined by FOX Sports own sideline reporter for Super Bowl LIV Chris Myers as he gives us all the latest from Miami Beach, Florida and what we ...
On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the upcoming Super Bowl. The guys are joined over the phone by John Lund from Super Bowl LIV as he gives the guys an update on the atmosphere down in Miami. Finally, the guys discuss what the Detroit Lions should do in the upcoming draft when it comes to the quarterback position.
On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Terry Foster, Ethan Perlman and Cory Stewart as they remember Kobe Bryant after his tragic passing in a helicopter accident Sunday morning. The guys reflect on the impact he made in the world of basketball and their favorite memories of his playing days. Finally, Jimmy King joins the guys over the phone to share some of his Kobe Bryant stories from his time as a player.
On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the upcoming NHL All-Star Weekend and Eli Manning’s retirement. The guys discuss the clutch plays Eli Manning made during his career and share their thoughts on if they would take Eli Manning over Matthew Stafford. Finally, the guys look back at some of the best Super Bowl plays of all-time in clutch moments.
On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Jess Monticello and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the results of the 2020 MLB Hall of Fame class. The guys are joined by Dan Dickerson, voice of the Detroit Tigers over the phone as he gives his take on the MLB Hall of Fame class and how he feels about Derek Jeter not being a unanimous selection. Finally, the guys discuss the brawl at the end of the Kansas-Kansas State game and if they have a pro...
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Fredi “The Pizza Man” Bello and Ethan Perlman as they recap the AFC and NFC Championship games from Sunday. The guys give their thoughts on what the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will be able to do effectively in their Super Bowl matchup. Finally, they discuss what the Detroit Lions can and should do with the third overall pick in this years NFL Draft.
On this Mac & Black Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss Buzzergate and what else could be coming out about the Houston Astros. The guys are joined over the phone by Rob Parker of Fox Sports as he gives his take on how technology and sign stealing in baseball has impacted the sports world today. Finally, the guys preview the upcoming NFC and AFC Championship games this weekend and give their...
On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Brendan Sennott, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the fallout from the Houston Astros sign stealing saga. The guys give their takes on the landscape of cheating in sports and how the Astros and Red Sox’s move forward after parting ways with their respective managers. Finally they review the incoming NFL Hall of Fame Centennial Class that was announced early Wednesday.
On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they recap the NFL Divisional Round games. The guys then discuss the announcement of Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson being selected to the 2020 NFL Hall of Fame class. Finally, the guys preview tonight’s College Football Playoff Championship game between LSU and Clemson and make their predictions.
On this Friday Mac and Black edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss what the Lions should do with the #3 pick and how a healthy Tua can make a big impact. The guys preview the upcoming NFL Divisional Round matchups and who they believe will move onto the NFC and AFC Championship games. Finally they talk about how NFL Chief Medical Officer calls Carson Wentz reporting his concussion “heroic.”
On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the latest head coaching hires by the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants. The guys also discuss if the Lions should consider drafting Tua Tagovailoa with the 3rd overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft and look ahead to the NFL Divisional Round matchups.
On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is back and joined by Clarence Black, Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the NFL Wildcard Weekend results and looking forward to the Brady sweepstakes. The guys discuss the breaking news of Mike McCarthy being hired as the new Dallas Cowboys head coach. Finally they discuss which Detroit sports team will win a championship first.
On this Friday edition with Tom still MIA, Ethan Perlman, Clarence Black and Steven MacDonald take over to discuss the passing’s and impact of former NBA commissioner David Stern, Don Larsen and Sam Wyche. The guys then delve into Lane Kiffin adding former Maryland head coach DJ Durkin to the Ole Miss coaching staff and the Dallas Cowboys parting ways with Jason Garrett. Finally they preview the upcoming NFL Wildcard Weekend playoff matchups.
On the final Monday before the New Year and with Tom out of town Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman sit down and discuss the College Football Playoff Semi-Final games and recap Week 17 in the NFL. The guys look at the NFL Playoff Wildcard matchups and delve into who they believe will move on and if the New England Patriots should be worried. Finally they discuss Michigan’s upcoming matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday in the Citrus Bowl.
On this Friday Maz, Mac & Black edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss last night’s Quick Lane Bowl between EMU and Pittsburgh. The guys then delve into the final week of the NFL regular season and Antonio Brown workout with the New Orleans Saints. Finally the gang discusses the upcoming bowl games and the College Football Playoff semi-final matchups.
On this special Festivus Day edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Jimmy King, Terry Foster and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the Detroit Lions continuing struggles. The guys also discuss the NBA proposed changes for the 2021-2022 season including the in-season tournament, playoff play-in game and lowering total number of games regular season.
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On the latest edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman on this “Lions Groundhog Day.” They are joined by Justin Rogers of the Detroit News over the phone as they discuss Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn returning for the 2020 season. The guys also discuss the importance of developing a winning culture in Detroit.
On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they discuss the Detroit Lions and fan turnout. Dave Birkett the Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press calls in to give us his take on Matt Patricia and his interview with former NFL head coach Dick Vermeil. After going 3-0 last week in his predictions Danny B calls in to give his take on who to bet on in tonight’s Saints/Colts matchup.
On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the latest in the sports world. Lynn Henning calls in and discusses the MLB Winter meetings, and the latest news with the Detroit Lions. The guys are joined by Maz’s old school friend Danny from Jersey as he gives his NFL hard picks.
