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Holy Hibachi! Kobe for Gilbert?

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 31, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

* The NBA season starts tonight. Doug & Wolf talked about how they are still not over the way last year’s Suns season concluded.

* Doug is still bitter of the San Antonio Sterns and David Stern.

* More Kobe trade rumors swirling. Could Kobe get trade for Hibachi (Gilbert Arenas)? Would this cause Lakers’ GM Mitch Kupchak to perform a supakoo.

* Big MLB manager moves that could affect where A-Rod plays next year. Joe Torre is going to the Dodgers and Joe Girardi to the Yankees.

Grid Iron Griddle:

The guys ripped the coverage of MNF. Who loves Brett Favre more: John Madden, Korny Toneheiser or Deanna Favre? Wolf called it a Brett Favre Eulogy.

Guests:

ASU football coach Dennis Erickson: Coach Erickson talked about the importance to beating Cal and looked forward to this weekend’s game against the Oregon Ducks.

Cardinals defensive end Bertrand Berry: Bertrand previewed this weekend’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jeff Garcia.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Mike Ditka, NFL Hall of Famer at 6:20 a.m.

Herb Sendek, ASU Basketball Coach at 7:20 a.m.

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Are the Red Sox the new Yankees?

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 30, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

* A-Rod wanted to take away from the Red Sox winning the World Series by announcing he is becoming a free agent in the 7^th inning. The guys rip the 250 million dollar man for his lack of respect for the game.

* Congrats to the Boston Red Sox winning two titles in four years. They are set up to win a lot more in the next five years. Are they becoming the Yankees?

* ASU gets a HUGE win at home against Cal. The guys look ahead to this weekend’s HUGE game against Oregon. What will it take for ASU to play for a national championship?

* Kobe couldn’t stay out of the news. The Lakers and Bulls are talking about a trade. DW discussed the chances that it will happen.

Grid Iron Griddle:

The guys discussed what the fall out will be for the Giants and Dolphins playing in London.

We count down for the greatest NFL regular season game EVER, Patriots-Colts.

Guests:

ESPN college football and NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper, Jr.: Mel likes the Patriots beat the Colts in the “Game of the Century” and doesn’t know if ASU has enough to beat Oregon in Eugene.

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt: Coach Whisenhunt said that the glaring weakness that he saw time and time again as he evaluated the team was penalties and turnovers. He talked about the Chargers taking over their facilities during the fires in Southern California.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Dennis Erickson, ASU Football Coach at 7:20 a.m.

Bertrand Berry, Cardinals Defensive End at 8:00 a.m.

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Tony Kornheiser needs to go

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 26, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

Live from the Gemsetter

* The guys rip Rudy Giuliani for being a flip-flopper and rooting for the Red Sox.

* The Red Sox pound the Rockies. Is the series over before it began? Doug bugs Wolf about taking the Rockies. Is there a recant in Wolf’s future?

* Even NFL players like Peyton Manning don’t like Tony Kornheiser on MNF. The guys agree that he needs to go.

* Doug & Wolf discussed Boston being the center of the sports universe as of today.

Grid Iron Griddle:

Guys talked about if there is any connection between how Hurricane Katrina and the San Diego fires have been handled.

Guests:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst: If Davie was the coach of USC, he would start Matt Sanchez over John David Booty. He also previewed tonight’s big game between Virginia Tech and Boston College.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Mark Schlereth, ESPN NFL Analyst at 8:00 a.m.

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Should the NFL make changes to the NFL Draft?

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 25, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

* The fires in San Diego continue to affect sports in the Valley, including Phil Mickelson and Steve Kerr, who had to evacuate from their San Diego homes.

* The World Series starts tonight. Wolf has the Rockies in seven games and Doug has the Red Sox to win, but he doesn’t know how many games.

* What should the NFL do with the Pro Bowl? Wolf thinks they should blow it up.

* Wolf gives an update of the LIVE power line running through his back yard.

Grid Iron Griddle:

The guys debate if the changes in the NFL Draft are good or ruining an already good thing.

Guests:

NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka - Powered by BodogFootball.net: Coach Ditka said he would take Peyton Manning over Tom Brady right now.

ASU basketball coach Herb Sendek: Herb previewed the upcoming season and what kind of team Sun Devil fans should expect.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst at 7:20 a.m.

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Doug’s NFL Power Poll - Week 8

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 24, 2007 in Doug Franz and NFL Power Poll. 0 Comments

1. COLTS:

Keep in mind, the Jaguars were built specifically to beat Indy—final score: 29-7 (Why are they ahead of the Patriots you ask? Colts opponents are 20-18, Patriots are 17-28)

2.PATRIOTS:

Brady = 6 TD passes, 4 incompletions v. Miami (pace=62)

3. COWBOYS:

You’ve got Owens going deep (103 yards) and Whitten always open (10 rec) and Barber getting 96 yards—I don’t care it was the Vikings

4. PACKERS:

Next two opponents are on the road which means 0-2 but they’re against the AFC West which means 2-0—I say they split

5. GIANTS:

I predicted a 6-game winning streak and now only MIA stands in their way—more like lays in their way

6. CHARGERS:

Didn’t play and lost ground to the Chiefs

7. STEELERS:

If you want to play with the big boys (Indy/Pats) you win in Denver

8. TITANS:

Good wake-up call to give up 29 4^th quarter points and still win

9. JAGUARS:

Not ready for prime-time players (next three opponents are all moving up the poll and all play JAX at home)

10. REDSKINS:

An average team that just keeps winning

11. PANTHERS:

Needed the bye week because they’ve got one win coming between now and Thanksgiving

12. CHIEFS:

This team is bad and in first place (yea, I wrote this last week, nothing’s changed)

13. LIONS:

They can’t win on the road and the Bears are bad (you won’t get me to pick this game next week)

14. RAVENS: 308 yards of offense – 1 turnover = 14 points?

15. CARDINALS: Lead the league in shoulda, woulda, coulda’s

16. BUCS: 0-1 in the three game test, Jags and Cards are next

17. SEAHAWKS: I don’t care that you beat the Rams, I’m still stuck on the Saints loss

18. BRONCOS: I’m legitimately shocked they won

19. BEARS: How good is Hester? Eagles averaged 28 yards per punt trying to keep the ball from him

20. BROWNS: They might be favored on the road this week—is the apocalypse near?

21. TEXANS: Do they take confidence in scoring 29 4^th quarter points or do they fall apart with the comeback ending in a loss?

22. SAINTS: What would you say to me if I said the Saints might win 10 games? (check the schedule)

23. BENGALS: No credit for beating the Jets, take Pittsburgh down and I’ll pay attention

24. VIKINGS: Jackson completed 6 more passes than I did

25. BILLS: Beat the Ravens and have NYJ, CINCY, and MIA next—could you imagine Buffalo above .500 (I can’t either)

26. EAGLES: Couldn’t stop Brian Griese from completing a 97 yard drive—should be forced to forfeit next week as punishment

27. 49ERS: Don’t worry, going to ATL in two weeks

28. RAIDERS: Had the best chance to win a divisional game in three years and they couldn’t do it

29. JETS: How did upsetting the Patriots work out for you? (and I don’t mean winning, I mean making them mad)

30. FALCONS: Two questions–how did Houston lose to this team? (and) who is your QB?

31. DOLPHINS: Moving up the poll

32. RAMS: If you didn’t know what the salary cap does to depth, I present St. Louis

Doug and Wolf: October 23, 2007

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 24, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

* The Chargers are coming to the Valley. Where will they play on Sunday? Guys discuss and day and venue for the lightning bolts.

* Did some 14-year-old computer geek, who happened to be a D-Backs’ fan, crash the Rockies’ website that distributed World Series tickets.

* Why are people in Minneapolis more attractive than the Valley? Should we blame AJ or Sun City?

The Grid Iron Griddle:

We talked about the dominance of the Colts and Patriots. Can anyone beat the Colts and Patriots besides the Colts and the Patriots?

Guests:

ASU football coach Dennis Erickson: Coach Erickson that Cal is still a dangerous team and will be tough to beat.

Cardinals defensive end Bertrand Berry: Bertrand talked about the painful loss on Sunday. He told us what he is doing on is off week.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Mike Ditka, NFL Hall of Famer

Herb Sendek, ASU basketball coach

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Doug and Wolf: October 22, 2007

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 23, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened on Doug and Wolf:

* Cardinals lose ANOTHER heartbreaker. This time on the road against the Redskins. Doug & Wolf debated what went wrong and if Whisenhunt made the right call on the two point conversion.

* The guys agreed that Neil Rackers’ missed field goal cost the team the victory. Penalties and turnovers were a bigger factor.

* Guys give credit to ASU for a good weekend even thought they didn’t play. They are now fourth in the BCS and got an oral commitment from John Elway’s son.

Grid Iron Griddle:

We previewed the Monday Night Football game between the Colts and Jaguars. The Cardinals can still win the NFC West because the division sucks.

Guests:

ESPN NFL analyst Eric Allen: Eric was all fired about his ASU Sun Devils. He has been very impressed about the Giants and their defense.

Cardinals football coach Ken Whisenhunt: Ken went through what caused the team from winning on the road against the Redskins.

ESPN recruiting coordinator Tom Luginbill: Tom gave his thoughts on Jack Elway and how he will fit in a Dennis Erickson offense.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Dennis Erickson, ASU football coach at 7:20 a.m.

Bertrand Berry, Cardinals defensive end at 8:00 a.m.

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Doug and Wolf: October 19, 2007

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 20, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

* Guys discussed if the Yankees really made a fair offer to Joe Torre. They thought Torre did the right thing.

* Who will play QB for the Cardinals on Sunday? The guys speculate if Kurt Warner will get any action this week.

* With some of the news that came out this week, DW thinks the end could be near for Kobe as a Laker.

* Jimmy Kimmel responds to his MNF ban. It makes the guys laugh again.

* Was it an honest mistake or did the Indians intentionally have Josh Beckett’s old girlfriend (Danielle Peck) sing the national anthem and God Bless a America? DW believes it was totally intentional, but great gamesmanship.

The Grid Iron Griddle:

Do the Patriots have the right to restrict and go after people who scalp their tickets?

Guests:

ESPN NFL analyst Mark Schlereth: Mark thinks that Redskins will be big contenders to make some noise at the end of the season. The only think that is going to keep us from having the Colts and Patriots undefeated going into their game are the Jaguars.

Monday’s Show:

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals football coach

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Doug and Wolf: October 18, 2007

Published by Doug & Wolf on October 19, 2007 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened today on Doug and Wolf:

* ASU running back Ryan Torain is out for the season. DW discussed what this means injury will mean for the team.

* Manny is being Manny again. Yesterday, Manny Ramirez said that it is not the end of the world if the Red Sox lose in the ALCS. Doug went crazy and Wolf didn’t have problem with it.

* Jimmy Kimmel has been banned from Monday Night Football because his comments about Joe Theismann. DW thought it was very funny.

* Wolf secretly wants to be a pizza delivery guy. Lions Wide Receiver Roy Williams doesn’t tip the pizza guy.

* Doug gets his man card ripped from his girly hands for drinking and liking peach wine.

The Grid Iron Griddle:

How important is the Rose Bowl to the Pac-10 and Big 10 schools. Doug said it is very important and could lead to the secession of the bowl from the BCS. Wolf thinks that Doug and both conferences are crazy.

Guests:

CBS NFL Analyst Steve Tasker: Former Bill and long time Buffalo resident, Steve Tasker dispelled the Wolf’s version of Buffalo. Steve said that the Jaguars are the third best team in the AFC behind the Patriots and Colts.

ESPN college football analyst Bob Davie: Bob doesn’t think that South Florida is the second best team in the country. The Ohio State football MVP is the schedule. They really haven’t played anyone.

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano: The governor gave her thoughts on the Dback’s season and the favorites to play in this year’s Arizona Super Bowl.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Mark Schlereth, ESPN NFL Analyst at 8:00 a.m.

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