Here’s what went down Wednesday on G&A

Suns’ analyst Eddie Johnson sat down with us to discuss the teams’ late-season play-off push and what he expects to see over the last four weeks of the regular season and this offseason as the Suns enter an expecting transitional phase.

Big Game Tonight - The Suns look to stretch their win streak to six against the tough Utah Jazz tonight at U.S. Airways Center.  Ash is slowly starting to believe in this team because they are playing with nothing to lose even though that’s certainly not the case on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.  Gambo feels, without question, Alvin Gentry will be back as head coach next season.  The Jazz are 2-13 on the second half of back-to-backs (they beat Houston last night), but the recent lighter schedule did allow Utah to get additional rest.  The guys debated if Gentry is the right guy moving forward with the roster in-flux heading into next season.  Ash thinks he’s a perfect fit.

New Leader of the PAC (10) - Larry Scott will replace old man Tom Hansen as the Pac-10 Commissioner in just a few months.  G&A agree the former Women’s Tennis Association’s chief executive will have his hands full in his new position.  The guys concur it all starts with TV rights which plays right into Scott’s specialty.  The Pac-10 needs more ESPN appearances and less FOX Sports regional telecasts because ESPN equals exposure.  Other obvious issues include better officiating and rotating sites for the Pac-10 tourney.  Gambo thinks better bowl games are a must.

Arizona State Director of Athletics Lisa Love checked in for her weekly visit.  She previewed the Lady Devils Sweet 16 showdown with Texas A&M Sunday in Trenton, New Jersey and reflect back on a successful season for Herb Sendek’s club.  Plus, the news that Larry Scott will become the new Pac-10 Commissioner and a preview of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 game in Glendale.

Our ESPN baseball insider Tim Kurkjian shared his thoughts on the recently completed World Baseball Classic and what we can expect from the Diamondbacks and other teams this year with Opening Day just a couple weeks away.  He reflected back on Curt Schilling’s career saying Schill is bound for Cooperstown.

Dead-beat Raptor - Raptors star Chris Bosh is behind in child support…way behind.  Bosh’s baby’s momma (now ex-girlfriend) is suing the Raptors’ star.  This isn’t the first time an NBA player, or any pro athlete for that matter, is trying to dodge child support, but does it hit harder when it’s a current hoops superstar like Bosh or former stars Julius Irving or Karl Malone?  The guys are going to take a wait-and-see approach until both Bosh and his ex have their day in court.

Huskies in the Dog House - UCONN is under the NCAA microscope for recruiting violations regarding former recruit Nate Miles who was eventually expelled from Connecticut and is now attending Southern Idaho.  Ash thinks it’s interesting that the story broke the day before the Huskies are playing their Sweet 16 game.  Gambo thinks this is a case of a premier hoops program getting caught doing something probably most programs are guilty of - texting recruits when they shouldn’t be.

Suns General Manager Steve Kerr joined us on-site to discuss Planet Orange’s current 5-game win streak and preview tonight’s game against Utah.  He also talked about the job Alvin Gentry has done effectively utilizing the club’s bench since taking over for Terry Porter last month.  Kerr said the J-Rich trade would never have happened if the Bobcats didn’t throw in Jared Dudley who has flourished with more playing time under Gentry.

Arizona Going Gonzo? - The Chiefs want Tony Gonzalez but the feeling is not mutual.  Ken Whisenhunt’s top priority this offseason is upgrading the tight end position.  Gambo says this is a match made in heaven.  Ash feels, if you’re going to trade Boldin somewhere, make this Gonzalez trade happen.  He knows tight end is an important part of the offense.  John is fine giving up the Red Birds’ second-round pick for the Pro-Bowler.  Gambo knows this team is close to winning a Super Bowl and Gonzalez could be the missing piece to help bolster an already lethal offense.

Thursday we’ll be joined by ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler and world-renowned sports handicapper Brandon Lang will preview the Sweet 16

 

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