The Orlando Magic paid Gilbert Arenas over $60 million to not play for them. SI.com's Sam Amick talked at length with the one-time all-star about his current plans, the departure from the Magic and his daily talks with Dwight Howard.
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Orlando will host its second NBA All-Star Game this weekend. Basketball executive Pat Williams shares the memories of the first time the basketball event came to Orlando and his thoughts on Jeremy Lin and Dwight Howard.
Some still think Jeremy Lin has to prove himself against the best teams in the NBA. Master of Basketball Knowledge Brendan Suhr, the longtime NBA coach says Lin can play and play well.
The BCS is an easy target for critics of the system. Yet the selection process for the NCAA Basketball Tournament seems to get a pass. The selection committee is not comprised of basketball experts and the seeding process is often questioned. Former ...
Could Peyton Manning remain a Colt? NFL Network's Charles Davis says slim to none and Davis explains what might happen to Robert Griffin III come draft day.
NBC Sports Network, formerly known as Verses, made a deal with the Colonial Athletic Association. That deal got little attention. But it's a bigger story because it shows how NBC Sports is serious about being a big player in college sports rights dea...
Jeremy Lin is the hottest thing in the NBA and the Knicks are not the only team benefiting when it comes to ticket sales. TiqIQ's Jesse Lawrence breaks down how Lin is selling everywhere.
Dwight Howard says he want to be traded. If the Magic don't trade him he can leave as free agent. What is the team worth without Dwight Howard? Forbes Michael Ozanian, sports business expert, breaks it down plus the story of how Major League Baseball...
Jeremy Lin is the NBA's new rock star. But his road to the Knicks shows that NBA talent people miss sometimes. Master of Basketball Knowledge Brendan Suhr explains how Lin could have been overlooked by so many.
He has not played in the NBA for years, but Michael Jordan moves product better than anyone and is worth billions to Nike. Sneaker Marketing expert Matt Powell explains how Jordan still is number one.
Film maker Sean Pamphilon directed the documentary "Run Ricky, Run." He now is working on a powerful story on former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason who is battling ALS. Sean talks about the retirement of Ricky Williams from the NFL and his n...
Despite winning the Super Bowl, Vegas says the New York Giants are not expected to repeat. Pregame.com's RJ Bell says the G-Men would not even be favored this week against the Patriots.
Anyone can bet on the game, but betting on the length of the National Anthem or how many times Peyton Manning will be shown on camera, now that's betting on the game. Bovada Oddsmaker Pat Marrow breaks down some of the more unique Super Bowl prop bet...
As the Orlando Magic continue to struggle, Dwight Howard has made it clear to his teammates. Howard says either bring your game or stay home. Some have questioned if Howard is really in a position to play the role of leader since he has asked to be t...
Who do I want to see represented in the Super Bowl? The. University. Of. Central. Florida. San Francisco -- UCF superlative DE Bruce Miller is the Niners' starting rookie fullback. He's had numerous fine moments this season de...
Michael Jordan says Kobe Bryant is the only one worthy of a comparison to himself. Jordan shared those thoughts with author Roland Lazenby, who is writing a new book MJ, The Life, joined the show to talk about Michael, Kobe and what drives them.
Tim Tebow and the Broncos are huge underdggs going to New England. Can Timmy pull off the win against Tom Brady and the favored Patriots. Paul Bessire of PredictionMachine.com joins the guys to break down the weekend games.
Pro wrestler Hacksaw Jim Duggan talks about his football career and wrestling all over the world, including the Arctic.
The popularity of MMA continues to grow even beyond UCF. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney joined the show to talk about their rise and new tv deal and their unique approach to MMA.
Former UCF Head Coach Mike Kruczek was asked to break down Tim Tebow, which he does. Also he shares thoughts on why young NFL QB's are playing well and who was better, Daunte Culpepper or Cam Newton as a rookie. Kruczek also talks about one QB camper...
Despite winning a National Championship, one columnist thinks the only thing the Tide should do is recognize it's time to end the Saban Era. John Tamny of Forbes shares his reasons why getting rid of Saban makes sense.
Love these first four NFL playoff games. Not as a prognosticator because I don't believe there is a guaranteed lock among them. But that's why they should make for a delicious weekend. But, first, old business: Last Week & Last ...
The Lions-Saints game has the highest playoff over/under total ever. What is the Tebow factor in regards to the line in his first playoff game? And how many teams would the Eagles be favored over today despite not making the playoffs. Pregame.com's R...
LeBron James said he believes the 2012 US Olympic Basketball team would hold its own against the original Dream Team from 1992. We talked with the former long time NBA coach and Master of Basketball Knowledge Brendan Suhr who compares the two teams.
Despite the incredible run by Tim Tebow earlier in the season, his performance the last three weeks has brought back the many questions of his ability to beat the better teams. NFL.com writer Jeff Darlington shares thoughts about Tebow's status as De...
David Robinson, not the basketball great but the football player, ran a 4.3 40 at the combine. But that did not lead to opportunities to play in the NFL. That has not stopped Robinson from living a dream to play the game, anywhere. Last year, R...
As the photo indicates, it was not the best of years for me as a prognosticator. But I do want to salute two RBs for the seasons they are finishing Sunday. Neither will be in the playoffs but both continued to play great football for rotten teams. &...
We've seen some wonderful things this NFL season but nothing can touch what we saw in Denver last week. No, not Tim Tebow or Tom Brady. The monkey riding the dog. Surely you've seen it by now. What I love is that the dog is really runn...
It's been many years since author John Feinstein wrote his famous book "Season on The Brink." Yet after all these years, Feinstein talks about Knight still being bitter. He joined the show to talk about Knight and the many other people he interviewed...
Take your Tampa Yucs -- please. The Yucs' most recent loss was against Jacksonville, the same awful team that got whipped Thursday against Atlanta. And the Yucs didn't just lose, they lost 41-14 -- the identical score by which the Gags lost ...
Orlandomagic.com John Denton on Dwight talk, Football Freakonomics Stephen Dubner on home field advantage in the NFL and NBC golf analyst Mark Rolfing on the tour and Tiger in 2012 and more
Most people assume that playing at home provides with a big advantage. In the NFL the home team wins almost 60% of the time but why that is the case might surprise. Football Freakonomics Stephen Dubner explains.
Dr. Greg Olivarria on concussions in the NFL and sports, Former USC QB Pat O'Hara talks about losing his job to Todd Marinovich and the impact on his life and much more.
With concussions on the rise in the NFL and all levels of football, the medical world chimes in on whether NFL Doctors should be the ones deciding if a player is sent back in the game and what is the age doctors recommend for kids to play tackle foot...
Pat O'Hara was all set to be USC's starting QB until a knee injury cost him the job in 1989. It was then that Todd Marinovich took over and only then did the troubles for both Marinovich and O'Hara begin...in different directions.
Ho-ho-ho! Santa is gonna have no trouble figuring out what to get this guy for Christmas. We're talking about Jim Kosek, a TV weatherman. Jim apparently is an Indianapolis Colts fan who has grown more and more frustrated as the winless seaso...
If you believe nothing changes in the NFL, consider Sunday's annual showdown between the Indianapolis Colts (0-11) and the New England Patriots (8-3). Even when we knew Peyton Manning probably could not play this season, we never dreamed the Colts co...
Here's hoping you had a marvelous Thanksgiving. Which makes me wonder what the Indianapolis Colts were thankful for -- that a comet didn't destroy their city? Other than that, it's been a really rotten year for them. Coach J...
Gobble, gobble. Don't know about you but my family has a great Thanksgiving tradition. Because we all still live in Orlando, we get together at my house for the feast. The special Thanksgiving splatter mat is lovingly...
This is for all Fantasy Football followers: Last week Tennessee QB Matt Hasselbeck had a 21-yard run but went down at the 1-yard line. Chris Johnson scored from there for just his second TD of the season. In the locker room later, Johnson ...
How many "picks" will we watch in the first Thursday Night Special of the season? Five? Ten? A thousand? Last week Carson "Living Dead" Palmer threw three picks for the Raiders while, yes, Philip "Cry Me A" Rivers threw the same ...
Howard stops by to chat about his All Star Weekend presented by the D-12 Foundation. Dwight also discloses his love for a certain cereal and how many skittles he regularly consumes. Oh yea, he speaks about the lockout & the Magic as w...
Brandon Helwig, who runs UCFsports.com, stopped by the show to chat about the fallout from resignations of Keith Tribble & David Kelly of UCF. Where does the UCF Athletics department go from here? Brandon shares some thoughts on the s...
The Reputation Doctor, Mike Paul stopped by the show to chat damage control when it comes to the scandal that has rocked Penn State. Paul explains what Penn State has done right & what Penn State has done wrong. Listen in!
A Hello Kitty Smart Car? OK, showing you San Diego DL Antonio Garay in his Hello Kitty Smart Car has nothing to do with anything. I just love the idea and wanted to use the photo. Sue me. Let's move on. San Diego does play ...
When it comes to figuring out the expansion of the Big East Conference, there's only one man we turn to (outside of Marc Daniels, of course) CBS' Sports Brett McMurphy!
Looking for a good deal on a house in South Florida? How about 5,182 square feet that was once valued at more than $2 mil but the asking price is $1.5 mil. And trust me, you can get it for a lot less than that because the current owner is desperate t...
CBS Sports TV Personality Greg Gumbel stopped by the show to talk all things Tebow, as well as other NFL caveats to this point in the season. Gumbel was not pleased with some of the comments this past weekend made by Hulk Hogan. Gumbel also tells wha...
BCS Exec Dir Bill Hancock on future of BCS and AQ process. Sports marketing expert Bill Sutton on a time share apprpoach to sell team tickets and the popularity of Tebow and a story on 25 million bees in Notes and Quotes
As it is written, so shall it be: *** Denver 28, Miami 0 *** Tim Tebow completes 16 of 26 passes for 178 yards and 2 TD's. *** Tim Tebow rushes 15 times for 48 yards and 2 TD's. *** Miami Coach Tony Sparano is fire...
From returning kickoffs/punts in college football & the NFL to taking home World Cup Gold in freestyle skiing, Jeremy Bloom is quite the athlete. Bloom stopped by the show to chat college football as he can now be found roaming the sideline...
CBS Sports' Brett McMurphy stopped by the show to discuss the ongoing saga that is Big East Expansion. Unlike many other national know-it-alls, Brett has done his homework when it comes to the schools & situations at play. When will t...
Esquire's Scott Raab on his 1-on-1 with Dwight Howard and his new book on LeBron. Plus racing expert Preston Root on how drivers deal with death in their sport. The latest on hockey coming to Orlando and Mike Tyson on your phone.
CEO Eric Frankel of Star Greetz stopped by the show today to share his company's unique offerings. Want Mike Tyson to wish your mom a Happy B-Day? Want Willy Joe Namath to voice your wife's ringtone? How about Batman's Adam West inv...
Esquire's Scott Raab stopped by the show to discuss his 1 on 1 interview with Dwight Howard. Many things discussed is whether or not Dwight will be returning to Orlando next year, his relationship with Coach Stan Van Gundy, as well as his desir...
Prince of PowerBall sat in for Jerry and the guys discussed the "big" handshake from the NFL and more.
The famed BCS Guru of BCSguru.com stopped by the show to chat about the release of the first BCS poll of the season. The Guru, unlike many other national pundits, was quite accurate when it came to predicting the top 5. Listen in! ...
2nd Year basketball Coach Donnie Jones dropped by the show to preview the upcoming season for the UCF Knights. Juniors Keith Clanton & Marcus Jordan were named to preseason All Conference USA Teams
The first media guy Steve Spurrier tried to ban, fmr Orl Sentinel columnist Larry Guest joined the show. Natl Football post Matt Bowen on Tebow starting and Lions for real and much more.
I'm so foolish. After the Tampa Yucs were drilled last week 48-3 by San Francisco, I figured Buc Nation would come to its senses and admit the team is not particularly better than Miami and Jacksonville. In other words, they all suck. But ad...
ESPN First Take's Jamele Hill stops by the show to talk about the Motor City's recent sports success. Hill used to live & work in Detroit prior to coming to Orlando to work for the Sentinel.
Clay Travis of Outkickthecoverage.com on why the Big East likely will keep its BCS slot and ESPN's Jamele Hill on Detroit team's success and Hank Williams Jr. and more on the Wednesday show
The guys break down the football weekend and focus on FSU's woes, what the Big East should do and the Eagles breaking apart
The guys talked the latest Big east expansion news. Master of Basketball Knowledge Brendan Suhr talked NBA labor news and Prediction Machine's Paul Bessire talked the weekend of football and more.
As always, the Master of Basketball Knowledge Brendan Suhr, enlightened the guys with wisdom in regards to the NBA lockout, the Big 3 of Miami's charity basketball game, and other items of note.
Trash talking. It's back, baby! And it's due to the lockout. Have you noticed something about the Commish since the season began? Nothing -- and that's the point. After being the Face of Corporate Evil during the lockout, Roge...
The guys talked with Yahoo's Andy Behrens on the oldest active fantasy football league, plus debated the interest in NBA players barnstorming games and the cost of tickets to the Heat's Big 3 game.
Yahoo Sports' Andy Behrens stopped by the show to chat about what might be the world's oldest ongoing Fantasy Football League
Article Featured on ESPN Page 2 - Jerry Greene 10.6.11 Let Mike Vick make this perfectly clear: The Philadelphia Eagles are not a "dream team." Not during the lockout. Not during the brief preseason. And certainly not now. Said Vick Wed...
The guys talked with Pat Williams on why the Rays struggle to survive financially despite a great product on field. Greene explains why Tony Romo is disliked in the NFL.
UCF Basketball Guard Marcus Jordan stopped by the show to chat about the upcoming basketball season, who he has in his rolodex, and how many pairs of shoes are in his closet. Plus, he plays the ever popular 5 questions.
NBA.com writer Steve Aschburner on labor talks and holyturf.com's Flint Harris on how much $ student athletes have access to and Kristi Dosh from businessofcollegesports.com on the Big East being more stable than the Big 12
The guys argue about everything from what makes a great QB to if coaches matter in the NFL. Also, is there a similar quarterback situation in Gainesville and Denver. Neither head coach drafted or recruited their starting qb's.
I'm not in a good mood. Misery loves company so let's talk for a moment about Chris Johnson, the Tennessee Titan RB that signed a contract extension valued at 53 million dollars! And his rushing totals this season? How about 24, 53 and 21 y...
UCF PF Keith Clanton talks hoops and wins music showdown against Daniels. Battle Sports Science CEO Chris Circo on latest product to deal with concussions and Airzona Republic writer, Craig Harris, on his 7-part story on the BCS.
St. Pete Times USF beat writer Greg Aumen talked about USF President's views on UCF to Big East. Sports Business Journal's Liz Mullen on possibility of decertification still an option for NBA Players and Counterkicks.com John Brilliant on the cost of...
The guys were live at Disney for the PGA Children's Miracle Network Classic media event. PGA pro Joe Ogilvie stopped by to join the guys during the show.
Gator radio analyst Lee McGriff talked about Florida's 4-0 start and their showdown with Alabama and Zach Silka of the Toledo Blade on Toledo's protest of a blown call against Syracuse
There are two kinds of people in the world. AFC people who like order and hate surprises. NFC people who love chaos and unpredictability. Don't believe me? Let's look at both conferences after just 2 of the season's...
Jerry and Marc argue about a lot and National Football Post's Joe Fortenbaugh explains why bookmakers have been getting hit hard in the first two NFL weeks.
ACFL FORMALLY ANNOUNCES FIRST MEMBER College football power becomes initial league participant as the University of Miami accepts invitation to join (Atlanta)- The American College Football League is pleased to welcome its first member...
Beat Jerry Week 2 Preview When I think of Denver quarterback Kyle Orton (which is not all that often) I think of John Merrick from "The Elephant Man," when he declares: "I am not an elephant! I am not an animal! I am a human being! I am a m...
On today's show, CBS Sports College Football's Brett McMurphy on conference realignment and former basketball coach Tom Penders on the passing of Big East founder Dave Gavitt and why UCF and Houston should be candidates for leagues looking to grow. ...
Last Season: Some quick bookkeeping for both those who played last season and for newcomers so you can realize just how tough it is to take me down. I closed strongly with 12-4 records both straight up and against th...
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