Here’s what went down today on G&A

Nash to New York? - The Steve Nash-to-the-Knicks rumors are picking up steam by the day. Sources say Nash would be open to the idea of re-uniting with Mike D’Antoni in the Big Apple following next year. The Knicks have the potential to possibly land 3 top-tier free-agents (LeBron, Chris Bosh, Nash?) following the end of the 2009-10 season. G&A debated if Amare will look to opt out of his final year (2009-10) as well if the Suns aren’t close to competing for a title. Ash still thinks it would be wise to look into dealing Nash if the price is right. Both agree the Suns may have an entirely new “core” in the next few years. We took calls.

Taking over the TV World - ESPN is flexing their muscle and slowly taking over the sports world. The network recently outbid Fox by $100 million to broadcast the BCS from 2011-2014. The shift has evolved from network to cable television with even Monday Night Football leaving big brother ABC for little brother ESPN. ESPN has spread their wings branching out with ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, and other sister stations to farm out increasing PBP conflicts. The guys discussed how prevalent cable/satellite is in homes around the country and how some people would rather live without water, than ESPN. Networks only make money off sponsorships while cable stations reap the benefit of subscriber fees. ESPN gets $3.65 per subscriber which adds up to $4.3 billion. Jerry Colangelo once irritated Valley Suns fans by placing “high-profile” home games on pay-pay-view in the late 90’s. Will people have to pay to watch the Super Bowl some day? We took calls.

Our ESPN NBA insider Tim Legler checked in for his weekly segment to discuss the Suns play over the past week and how the players are adjusting to Terry Porter’s new system. Legs also weighed in on the recent firings of P.J. Carlesimo in Oklahoma City and Eddie Jordan in Washington.

Atlanta Vick-tory - Michael Vick is back in the news – today he pled guilty to state dogfighting charges in hopes of gaining possible early prison release. Vick has said in the past he hopes to continue his NFL career, but it certainly won’t be in Atlanta where rookie Matt Ryan is taking Atlanta by storm. The predominantly African-American city, which once fully supported Ron Mexico, is now looking to Ryan for hope as the Falcons have emerged as a serious playoff threat in the NFC. Ash believes it’s quite simple. Ryan has won games, something that Vick never did on a consistent basis. Gambo doesn’t think Vick will get another shot in the NFL, but wouldn’t necessarily be shocked if he did. We took calls.

ESPN college football analyst Mark May broke down Oklahoma’s thrashing of previously unbeaten Texas Tech in Norman, Penn State clinching a Rose Bowl bid, Bill Snyder’s return to the K-State sidelines, and took an in-depth look at how the BCS standings may shake out over the next couple weeks. MayDay thinks Rich Rodriguez’s days at Michigan could be numbered - maybe as early as this year. Clemson and Tennessee have shown interest in Rich-Rod.

Short show tomorrow before Suns’ basketball

Gambo & Ash will catch up with ASU AD Lisa Love, ESPN Football analyst Mark Schlereth and sports handicapper Brandon Lange.

 

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