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Twitter trouble

Here’s what happened Wednesday on Doug and Wolf:

* Should the media use Twitter as a news source? Marcus Fitzgerald believes that the media blew his posts on Twitter way out of proportion.

* Mark Reynolds breaks his own strikeout record. Should he be embarrassed about this? Is the national media handling this story the right way?

* Doug and Wolf both have the New York Giants as the #1 team in their power polls.

* For the first time in a long time the New England Patriots are not on either of Doug or Wolf’s power polls.

Grid Iron Griddle:

Who knows more about the Washington Redskins, the coach or a Hall of Fame player?

Guests:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst: Bob talked about how shocking and unbelievable it is that USC keeps losing Pac-10 road games. He also said that Lane Kiffin is getting under Urban Meyer’s skin.

Trent Dilfer, ESPN NFL Analyst: Trent said that Kurt Warner should be a Hall of Fame player. He also said that Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are the two best quarterbacks of all time.

Thursday’s Show:

Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO 7:24am

Did the Cards learn anything from MNF?

Here’s what happened Tuesday on Doug and Wolf:

* Peyton Manning led the Colts over the Dolphins on Monday Night Football. Manning passed Johnny Unitas in wins for quarterbacks of the Colts.

* Lane Kiffin and Urban Meyer continue their feud following their matchup Saturday. Kiffin mocked Meyer by saying if he was unpleased with his performance he’ll claim his players were sick.

* Cardinals impressive victory over the Jaguars. Did the Cardinals learn anything from the Colts Monday night victory?

Grid Iron Griddle:

DW react to allegations of Jets tampering with 49ers draft pick.

Guests:

Dennis Erickson, ASU Head Football Coach: Coach Erickson joined the guys to preview this weekend’s game against Georgia in Athens and broke the news that kicker Thomas Weber will be out 4 to 5 weeks.

Daron Sutton, Diamondbacks play by play: Daron discussed the upcoming offseason for the Diamondbacks.

Dan Majerle, Suns Assistant Coach: Coach Majerle joined the guys to talk Suns basketball in Suns training camp.

Wednesday’s Show:

DW NFL Power Poll at 6:24

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football analyst at 7:24

A thrashing in Jacksonville

Here’s what happened Monday on Doug and Wolf:

* Kurt Warner goes 24-26 for 243 yards in the Cardinals 31-17 win yesterday against the Jaguars. What does this win tell you about the Cardinals?|

* The NY Jets backed up their trash talk Sunday when they beat the New England Patriots. Are the Jets and rookie QB Mark Sanchez for real?

* Washington upsets USC Saturday in Seattle. What does the game say about the depth of the PAC 10 conference?

* The Eric Byrnes Show is no more. Will the cancellation help him focus more on the field?

Grid Iron Griddle:

Florida’s closer than expected win in the Swamp in Lane Kiffin’s SEC debut tells us that the Vols may be better than expected.

Guests:

Kevin Spencer, Cardinals Special Teams Coach: Coach Spencer discussed what he liked from the Cardinals’ special teams, including Steve Breaston getting his punt return job back, and Gabe Watson’s call leading to the blocked field goal touchdown.

Chris Miller, Cardinals QB Coach: Coach Miller talked about Warner’s work ethic and how that led him to completing 15 straight completions, a franchise record. He also said Leinart performed well in his backup role.

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals Head Coach: Coach Whiz said he was proud of the Cards’ performance for an East Coast trip. He also mentioned what the team still needs to work on to be successful.

Tuesday’s Show:

ASU Head Football Coach Dennis Erickson

Suns Assistant Coach Dan Majerle

Can the Cards win in the East?

Here’s what happened Friday on Doug and Wolf:

* Can the Cardinals pull of an East Coast win in Jacksonville or will they go 0-2?

* Is the swagger back in college football? Miami (The U) is 2-0, are they back to being a national power?

* D &W gave props to Vince Young’s selfless act, filling in at a dad’s breakfast for Steve McNair’s kids.

Grid Iron Griddle:

The Jets called out the Patriots, but do they have the beef to back it up on the field?

Guests:

Kevin Spencer, Cardinals Special Teams Coach: Coach Spencer previewed the Cardinals big game against the Jaguars in Jacksonville.

John Clayton, ESPN NFL Insider: John gave us the latest news on the biggest stories in the NFL.

Greg Schulte, D-backs Radio Voice: Greg talked about the Dbacks playing spoilers this weekend against the Rockies.

Friday’s Show:

It’s a BIG RED MONDAY!

Kevin Spencer, Cardinals Special Teams Coach at 5:40 AM.

Cardinals Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt at 7:40 AM.

Doug had to say something nice about EB

Here’s what happened Wednesday on Doug and Wolf:

* Why now? Lance Long cut after making the 53 man roster.

* How bad will Florida beat Tennessee at “The Swamp”?

* Doug had to say something nice about Eric Byrnes today.

Grid Iron Griddle:

Can the Cardinals make the playoffs after going 0-2?

Guests:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst: Bob took a look back at the USC-Ohio State game and what we can expect this week from the clash at “The Swamp” between Tennessee and Florida.

Brandon Webb, D-backs Pitcher: Brandon said he’s a little disappointed that the D-backs haven’t picked up the options he gave.

Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO: Derrick gave us the organization’s thoughts on Brandon Webb’s future with the team.

Thursday’s Show:

KTAR Radiothon: Raising money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Great Monday night of football

Here’s what happened Tuesday on Doug and Wolf:

* What a night for good football! Both MNF games were great. Wolf recants on questioning the matchups.

* After beating the Panthers on the road in the playoffs, have the Cards solved their east coast road woes?

* Who should be the starting running back for the Cardinals?

* Tom Brady and Wolf have both turned down ESPN’s Suzy Kolber for an interview. Wolf has done it twice.

Grid Iron Griddle:

After watching last night’s game, are the Patriots and Chargers good?

Guests:

Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN College Football Analyst: Kirk took a look back at the big win by USC at Ohio State. He wishes that Beanie Wells would run like Adrian Peterson.

Dennis Erickson, ASU Football Head Coach: Coach Erickson previewed Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Monroe and what the team did during the bye week.

Todd McShay, ESPN College Football and NFL Draft Expert: Todd told us why young quarterbacks in college and the NFL are playing early and succeeding.

Wednesday’s Show:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst at 7:24

Brandon Webb, D-backs Pitcher at 8:10

Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO at 8:24

Cardinals commit 12 penalites

Here’s what happened Monday on Doug and Wolf:

Doug and Wolf are LIVE from the Cardinals Headquarters in Tempe

* The Cardinals committed 12 penalties and Kurt Warner threw two interceptions in yesterday’s 20-16 loss against the SF 49ers. Are the Cardinals still a good team?

* Carolina Panthers’ QB Jake Delhomme throws four interceptions, Favre wins his debut with the Vikings, Mark Sanchez looks solid in his first career NFL game, and McNabb cracks a rib. How will some mediocre Monday Night Football games compete with these storylines?

* The Pac-10 delivered this weekend in college football… USC comes back to win at Ohio State, and UCLA beats Tennessee. Is the conference finally on the verge of being considered one of the best?

* The D-backs were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and have lost 10 of their last 12 games. Is there any silver lining to this dismal season?

Grid Iron Griddle:

Michigan QB Tate Forcier calls out Notre Dame’s coaching decisions after the Wolverines beat the Fighting Irish. Apparently a true freshman knows more than veteran head coach Charlie Weiss.

Guests:

Kevin Spencer, Cardinals Special Teams Coach: Coach discussed some of the positives to take away from yesterday’s loss, but said the team is going to have to make some changes

Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals Head Coach: Coach talked about what little things the Cards need to work on, and cautioned fans not to worry because it’s only the first game.

Tuesday’s Show:

ESPN College Football Insider Kirk Herbstreit at 6:40

ASU Head Football Coach Dennis Erickson at 7:24

The Madden curse?

Here’s what happened Friday on Doug and Wolf:

Doug and Wolf are LIVE from the Library in Tempe for Fooshaw Friday

* Anquan Boldin’s status for the Cards home opener this Sunday is still questionable. Can the Cards win without Q?

* Oakland Raiders’ newly acquired defensive lineman Richard Seymour has yet to report to Oakland… Just another typical week for Al Davis and his Raiders.

* The Pac-10 has some huge football games this weekend, including USC at Ohio State. If the conference delivers, could they be considered the top in the nation?

* Troy Palamalu fell victim to the Madden curse last night against the Titans. Does Larry Fitzgerald, who is also on the cover of the game, hold the same fate?

Grid Iron Griddle:

The New York Jets admitted they knew of Brett Favre’s bicep injury last season, but did not admit they forced him to play, as Favre has claimed.

Guests:

Kevin Spencer, Cardinals Special Teams Coach: Coach previewed Sunday’s season opener against the 49ers, and said he’s tired of hearing the Cards won’t be able to have the same success as last year.

John Clayton, ESPN NFL Insider: John said he believes in the Madden Curse, and that Cards fans should be worried about Fitz. He also touched on all the current NFL News, including Crabtree’s holdout, Brandon Marshall’s issues with the Broncos, and which coaches are on the hot seat.

Greg Schulte, Radio Voice of the D-backs: Greg discussed Chris Young’s recent success, and Derek Jeter’s opportunity to break Lou Gehrig’s all-time Yankees’ hit record on 9/11.

Monday’s Show:

Cardinals Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt at 7:40

Doug and Wolf LIVE at Cardinals training facility

What’s up with Q’s hamstring

Here’s what happened Thursday on Doug and Wolf:

* With the injury problems, is Anquan worth the investment?

* How much longer do we need to hear about Josie and her vacation?

* Is Browns Coach Eric Mangini fooling anyone?

* If LeBron goes to the Knicks, will he get his own cable channel? KING TV?

Grid Iron Griddle:

Is it time to worry about Anquan’s hamstring yet?

Guests:

Gil Brandt, NFL Insider for NFL.com: Gil previewed tonight’s opening game between the Steelers and Titans. Even with Brett Favre, the Vikings will be third in the NFC North.

Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO: Derrick talked about the September call ups and what the team’s goals are for the last month of the season.

Chris Spielman, ESPN College Football Analyst: Chris previewed the huge USC-Ohio State game this Saturday.

Friday’s Show:

LIVE from the Library in Tempe for Fooshaw Friday

Kevin Spencer, Cardinals Special Teams Coach at 5:40

John Clayton, ESPN NFL Insider at 7:24

Greg Schulte, Dbacks Radio Voice at 8:10

Why are tickets still left?

Here’s what happened Wednesday on Doug and Wolf:

* There are still around 2,000 tickets left for the Cardinals season opener. Why isn’t it sold out yet?

* Will Justin Upton ever talk to his glove like he has to his bat?

* Could scab referees determine if the Suns make the playoffs?

* Doug & Wolf Power Poll makes its 2009 debut. Both have the Steelers #1.

Grid Iron Griddle:

Where is Richard Seymour and will he ever play for the Raiders?

Guests:

Bob Davie, ESPN College Football Analyst: Bob reacted to the punishment of LeGarrette Blount and previewed the big USC-Ohio State Game.

Michael Bidwill, Cardinals President: Michael said that they hope to have the game sold out before the NFL’s blackout deadline.

Thursday’s Show:

Gil Brandt, NFL Insider for NFL.com at 6:24

Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO at 7:24

Chris Spielman, ESPN College Football Analyst at 8:24