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NL West…Embarassment

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 30, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Friday on Doug and Wolf:

Doug looks at the NL West as simply…an embarrassment. The Dodgers got swept by the MLB worst Washington Nationals. Both agree that this series is crucial in setting up the D-backs for a playoff berth. Wolf can’t wait to see Doug Davis in the game tonight. Doug is excited for the show because the Dodgers travels plans last night must have been so chaotic, that the D-backs are guaranteed to win.

Guests:

Jim Cross, KTAR Reporter: Jim joined us to talk about the brand new ASU Practice facility which cost over 8 million. It was completely destroyed in the storm last night. Pieces of the facility are in Tempe Town Lake and scattered around Tempe.

Buster Olney, ESPN MLB Insider: Buster talked about the poor scheduling by the Dodgers. He believes the long travel will affect LA’s chances. Buster agrees with D&W that these games are crucial for heading to the post season. He doesn’t think there will be any big additions for any teams except the Angels might pick up David Eckstein.

John Clayton, ESPN NFL Insider: John is not surprised with how the Adam Jones situation turned out. He also mentioned that Pacman was at Hooters when he heard the news. At least they have clothes on at Hooters.

Grid Iron Griddle:

The guys broke down their interview with John Clayton. The guys noticed how impressed John is with Ken Whisenhunt and how he handles controversy.

Paul’s Call:

Paul Calvisi takes his sports seriously, without taking himself too seriously. You’re your daily dose of irreverence, angst, and stupification.

Monday’s Show:

Doug and Wolf Labor Day Best Of!

Buster Olney [10:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (309)

John Clayton [9:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (308)

Paul's Call [5:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (337)

Labor Day Weekend

Published by doug on August 30, 2008 in Column and Doug Franz. 0 Comments

I think you’ll love our “Best of” Show on Monday. Yoda and I put a lot of time into it this week. We’ve had some great interviews since our last “Best of” on the 4th of July.

My favorite moment of this “Best of” is the Dan Hicks interview when Dan was in Beijing. I asked him what he did in China on his first day off when the swimming had come to a close. He talked about a few things and mentioned how cool the Great Wall of China is. Then Wolf asked him, “Did you get a chance to see the great wall of China?”.

My weekend is packed. Cardinals tonight (Friday), then I’m picking up my parents from the airport tomorrow morning. They’ll be going to their first ASU and D-Backs game this weekend–Sun Devils on Saturday night and the D-Backs on Sunday night.

I’m thrilled with my new job on Saturday nights. Some of the people involved with ASU athletics got together and decided I would be a good fit as the host of their pre-game show. It’s always a wonderful feeling when someone approaches you about an opportunity because it means they’ve heard your work and it motivated them to include you. I hope I do a good job to show my appreciation. Lisa Love will join me Saturday to talk about the State of ASU athletics and the effects of last night’s (8/28) storm.

As upset as I am about the D-Backs lack of intensity against the Padres, I think they’re going to do well and take at least two this weekend. I know this is a big series but I don’t think this is as big as next week. The Cardinals are a much better team than the D-Backs and they come to town on Monday. Then it’s off to LA where anything positive that comes out of this weekend could be erased.

I could easily see each team taking two at home so the difference will be what they do in between these weekend clashes. Both teams are at home but the D-Backs play St. Louis while LA gets SD.

Yea, I know what you’re going to say about LA v SD but I’m not buying it. The Padres aren’t sweeping anybody. Of course, neither are the Washington Nationals.

The Blame Train Hits Melvin

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 29, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Thursday on Doug and Wolf:

* The D-backs got swept by one of the worst teams in baseball. Now it seems the blame train is starting to head towards Bob Melvin. There were a few situations last night that were unacceptable to the guys. Wolf was upset there wasn’t someone ready in the sixth to relieve the Unit. Doug was fine with it because he would rather have RJ slowly destroy his back than put the bullpen out there. Is Jarrod Parker ready yet?

* Cards Coach Whisenhunt said to not read into the decision to start Warner in tomorrow’s game. So, Doug decided to read into it. Wolf says Leinart is going to get most of his work with the second team. So is the controversy over? Wolf poses the question, what if Kurt plays terrible and Leinart has a great game? He believes Leinart is one good game away from the light bulb turning on.

Guests:
Derrick Hall, D-backs President: Derrick came on to talk about the disappointing losses to the Padres. However Wolf and Derrick are excited about the all you can eat buffet and upcoming games.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the D-backs: Greg came on to talk about the Padres series finale. He was also surprised that they pitched to the Padres version of Babe Ruth.

Grid Iron Griddle:
John Junker, Fiesta Bowl President: John came on in the Grid Iron Griddle to talk about the college football season and how excited he is about the Fiesta Bowl this year.

Paul’s Call:
Paul Calvisi takes his sports seriously, without taking himself too seriously. You’re your daily dose of irreverence, angst, and stupification.

The Crunk List:

Craig Sager in a recent blog interview let loose a surprising story about Ted Turner and Jane Fonda. Let’s just say…we had to bleep out a certain word.

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Thursday’s Show:

Buster Olney, ESPN MLB Insider at 6:20

John Clayton, ESPN NFL Insider at 7:20

Derrick Hall, Dbacks President [11:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (308)

Greg Schulte, Voice of the Dbacks [8:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (337)

John Junker, Fiesta Bowl President [10:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (331)

Paul's Call [5:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (341)

Stinking in San Diego

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 28, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Wednesday on Doug and Wolf:

* The D-backs lost their second game in a row to the bottom-feeding Padres. What’s wrong?

* Instant Replay is coming to MLB. Is this a good thing and why now and not next season?

* LPGA wants their golfers to speak English. Do they have the right to do this?

Guests:

Jerry Colangelo, Director of USA Basketball: Jerry discussed what it was like to see his team win gold. He also is going to stay away from Peking duck.

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst: Bob previewed ASU saying they could be better this year than last, and predicted an Ohio State – Oklahoma championship game.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the D-backs: Greg talked about Brandon Webb’s failed attempt to secure his 20^th win for the season.

Paul’s Call: Paul Calvisi takes his sports seriously, without taking himself too seriously. You’re your daily dose of irreverence, angst, and stupification.

Grid Iron Griddle:

The guys reacted to Bob Davie’s BCS prediction, and decided it was honorable of Michael Strahan to not play this season.

The Crunk List:

American Idol is adding a fourth judge! Who’s going to be the tiebreaker?

Thursday’s Show:

Derrick Hall, President of the Dbacks at 7:20

John Junker, President of the Fiesta Bowl at 7:40

Jerry Colangelo, Director of USA Basketball [10:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (336)

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst [12:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (338)

Greg Schulte, Voice of the Dbacks [6:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (335)

Paul's Call [6:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (333)

I Have Issues

Published by doug on August 28, 2008 in Column and Doug Franz. 8 Comments

Name a team and I’ve got issues. I don’t know whether it’s a psychological problem to hate losing or if it’s a blessing but I don’t understand it. Let’s roll through our local teams and discuss the problems.

D-BACKS:

For everything I loved about this team last year, they drive me crazy this year. The NL West is far and away the worst division in baseball. No one has a right to make the playoffs from this division. However, the St. Louis Cardinals aren’t going to apologize for their last World Championship that they didn’t deserve so who cares how you get there, just get there.

That’s my problem, just get there. Nobody has enough heart in this division to will themselves to a victory. In the 1967 “Impossible Dream” season, Carl Yastrzemski batted .619 at the end of the season and led all outfielders in assists to lead the Red Sox to the pennant. With three games remaining the White Sox, Red Sox, Twins, and Tigers were all in the mix for the World Series (in 1967, there was no ALCS, you either went to the World Series as a first place team or you went home). That’s the definition of heart.

Sure, you didn’t need me to tell you the D-Backs don’t have Carl Yastrzemski. I just can’t believe it’s August 27 and you can’t run the bases, hit cut-off men and work the count. Will someone on the D-Backs please step up and decide winning sucks and play the game the right way!

CARDINALS:

I don’t have any issues right now unless I see number 7 playing against the 49ers. Matt’s a good guy. I hope there’s a way I can say this without attacking him as a person. He’s just not a tough enough man to play football in the NFL. Maybe if he went somewhere else he’d be faced with mortality and that would drive him to succeed. Right now, he’s a hair above worthless.

The Cards need to rack up wins early to handle the travel and opponents of mid-October and beyond. The Cards must go 4-1 to start the season. The season is too tough to be able to come back from a slow start. Kurt Warner must start in order to get as many wins as they can early. It’s no different than the D-Backs. Where would we be if the D-Backs didn’t have the April they did? The Cards need the room a great September and early October will bring to get through the rest of the year.

SUNS:

So Shaq is getting restraining orders and not getting in shape. They spend first round money on a second round pick but they didn’t spend money on Rudy Fernandez who lit up the US team last week. I question whether or not Sarver really wants to win a championship with the same desire as other owners in the league. If the owner doesn’t want to do what it takes to win, how can I believe that the rest of the decisions move the team closer to a championship?

ASU:

I like the Sun Devils but not as much as fans do.

Let’s get one thing straight, the Devils are not beating UGa or USC. Once we’ve got that established, I think they’ll be good. I actually would take the Devils over every other team on paper. Obviously, you’re not going to go through the conference season 8-1 when you’ve got a 5-game road schedule this year but I like this team.

Even though their schedule is tough, I like the way it sets up. Your first four are at home. You go 3-0 with a conference win to get the very young O-line feeling confident. You get your butt handed to you against UGa but you’re team learns how far they have to go and you have a bye week to lick your wounds. Now you’re 3-1 with a very winnable road game at Cal. I like the Devils at 4-2 and 2-1 after USC game. Who knows how they respond from this point forward but I see a 9-3 season.

I know injuries are part of the game but you can’t make a blanket statement about them to cover your tracks, you have to be specific so give me one. If Bolden goes down, my picks can change. I only get one pre-set excuse.

Gerut the Great!

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 27, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Tuesday on Doug and Wolf:

Former Cardinal, Bill Lewis in for a sick Ron Wolfley

* Another loss by the D-backs that can be given to the bullpen. Jody Gerut owns this team.

* If Kurt Warner becomes the starting QB, what do the Cardinals do with Matt Leinart?

* Why did the Suns trade DJ Strawberry? Is Robert Sarver being cheap?

Guests:

Todd McShay, ESPN College Football Insider: Todd gave us his analysis of Matt Leinart when he came out of USC. Todd previewed the upcoming college football season.

Dennis Erickson, ASU Football Coach: Coach Erickson previewed the season opener this weekend against NAU.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the D-backs: Greg previewed tonight’s game against the Padres, where Brandon Webb goes for his 20^th win.

The Crunk List:

Doug was fired up about the new season of Dancing with the Stars. Brooke Burke is part of the reality show!

Brooke Burke

Wednesday’s Show:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst at 7:20

Jerry Colangelo, Managing Director of USA Basketball at 8:00

Todd McShay, ESPN College Football Insider [11:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (300)

Dennis Erickson, ASU Football Coach [10:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (328)

Greg Schulte, Voice of the Dbacks [7:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (343)

Who’s the Starting Quarterback?

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 26, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Monday on Doug and Wolf:

* Reports have the Cardinals picking Warner as the starter. Is this the right move?

* The Diamondbacks lose 2 of 3 to the Marlins. What are the biggest worries?

* Let’s throw our lamp shades on and party with Chris Paul and the rest of the “Redeem Team”.

Guests:

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals Head Coach: Coach Whisenhunt refutes ESPN’s Chris Mortensen’s report that Kurt Warner will be the starting Quarterback.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the Dbacks: Greg thinks that Brandon Webb’s leash on the starting closer position is very short.

The Crunk List:

Bruce Springsteen delayed his concert in St. Louis for an hour-an-a-half to wait for Tony La Russa to arrive.

Tuesday’s Show:

Todd McShay, ESPN College Football Insider at 6:20

Dennis Erickson, ASU Football Coach at 7:20

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals Coach [12:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (325)

Greg Schulte, Voice of the Dbacks [6:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (329)

Cy Young & MVP?

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 23, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Friday on Doug and Wolf:

* The Dunn Factor now has copy cats, like D-backs TV, The Dunn Effect?! Come on…

* With no clear favorite, could Brandon Webb be the NL Cy Young and MVP?

* Wolf remembers Gene Upshaw and his impact on the NFL.

* USA Basketball game is taped delayed on the West Coast! We blame Channel 12!

Grid Iron Griddle:

We react to John Clayton’s comments on Gene Upshaw and what this means for the future relationship between the players and the owners.

Guests:

John Clayton, ESPN NFL Insider: John talked about Gene Upshaw’s legacy and what the Cardinals can do with Anquan Boldin.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the D-backs: Greg feels that Webb has a good shot to get both the Cy Young and MVP.

The Crunk List:

Charles Barkley is letting people look at his Colon for a good cause.

Dunn Factor continues

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 22, 2008 in Show recap. 0 Comments

Here’s what happened Thursday on Doug and Wolf:

* The Dunn Factor continues roll across the valley. There was a Dunn three-run homer last night.

* Wolf has a gut feeling that Kurt Warner is going to be the Cardinals’ starting quarterback.

* Gene Upshaw, head of the NFLPA, dies of pancreatic cancer. What will his legacy be?

Grid Iron Griddle:

Gil Brandt, NFL Insider for NFL.com: Gil has a problem with the way that Anquan Boldin has been handling himself. Gil gave his thoughts on his friend Gene Upshaw, who passed away this morning.

Guests:

Derrick Hall, D-backs President: Derrick believes “The Dunn Factor” has had a huge impact on the D-backs recent winning ways.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the D-backs: Greg thinks that there might be something to Jon Rauch closing last night’s game. Brandon Lyon isn’t the same pitcher at home.

The Crunk List:

Could ESPN outbid NBC for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics? It could cost them over a billion dollars.

Tomorrow’s Show:

John Clayton, ESPN and Doug and Wolf NFL Insider at 7:20

Gil Brandt [10:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (335)

Derrick Hall [9:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (326)

Greg Schulte [7:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (333)

Fear “The Dunn Factor”!

Published by Doug & Wolf on August 21, 2008 in Show recap. 2 Comments

Here’s what happened Wednesday on Doug and Wolf:

* The Dunn Factor is in full swing. Adam Dunn with a home run, but Brandon Lyon struggles.

* Anquan Boldin continues to stir the pot. He now wants to be traded.

* The director of the Beijing Olympic opening ceremonies is a crazy dictator.

Grid Iron Griddle:

Doug does a full recantation over his thoughts on NFL player contracts. Wolf takes the opportunity to rub it in.

Guests:

Tim Hightower, Cardinals Rookie Running back: Tim talked about the motivation he has from not being invited to the NFL combine.

Greg Schulte, Voice of the D-backs: Greg said the Dave Burns is crazy if he doesn’t think that Adam Dunn has had a huge effect on the D-backs.

The Crunk List:

Swimming Olympic hero, Michael Phelps will be on the Frosted Flakes box instead of the Wheaties box.

Tomorrow’s Show:

Derrick Hall, D-backs President at 7:20 AM

Tim Hightower, Cardinals Rookie Running back [8:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (334)

Greg Schulte, Voice of the Dbacks [8:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (331)

Archive for August, 2008

NL West…Embarassment

Labor Day Weekend

The Blame Train Hits Melvin

Stinking in San Diego

I Have Issues

Gerut the Great!

Who’s the Starting Quarterback?

Cy Young & MVP?

Dunn Factor continues

Fear “The Dunn Factor”!

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