Here’s what went down Tuesday on Gambo & Ash…

No October Relief…Rockies’ closer Huston Street blew a 2-run ninth inning lead Monday as the Phillies came back to eliminate the Rockies at Coors Field. Gambo sees a common theme among post-season teams who are no longer playing: poor closers. Whether it be Joe Nathan with the Twins, Fernando Rodney in Detroit, Ryan Pappelbon in Boston, or Ryan Franklin in St. Louis-all three, along with Street, struggled this post-season. Ash feels this makes you appreciate the greatness future HOFer Trevor Hoffman and the ultimate fireman, Mariano Rivera.

Volatile Investment…Closers are expensive, but vital when it comes to slamming the door in the post-season. Just two years ago, Josh Byrnes dealt Jose Valverde to the Astros for cost concerns knowing Papa Grande’s big payday was coming. Now Houston is considering trading him for the exact same reason. John thinks the best closers have short memories. Rivera gave up the World Series-winning hit to Luis Gonzales in the 2001 Fall Classic. Since then, he’s been the best closer in baseball, hands down.

Help from Heaven?…The Angels are playing at a high level as they prepare for their ALCS showdown with the mighty Yankees. Ash has a feeling this could be a special post-season for Mike Scioscia’s team. Since starter Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident back in the April, the Halos have quietly played great baseball all summer which has overlapped into October. Gambo knows Anaheim will give the Yankees fits because of their explosive lineup and quality pitching. It was announced earlier Tuesday that New York is going to a three-man rotation in the ALCS. Ash likes New York in seven.

Wildcat Crazy…The Dolphins shredded Rex Ryan’s defense Monday as Miami came back to beat the Jets 31-27 in another MNF classic. Ash is still perplexed how the “wildcat” offense effectively moves the ball week after week. Both know the Dolphins may have found their answer at quarterback in second-year pro Chad Henne who completed 20-26 for 241 yards and two touchdowns. Most importantly, Henne didn’t turn the ball over against what has been a very opportunistic Ryan-led defense in New York. G&A were impressed with the play of new Jet Braylon Edwards.

“It Was Inappropriate”…49ers cornerback Dre Bly went from hero to goat Sunday after picking off a Matt Ryan pass and while showboating on the return, Falcon receiver Roddy White forced a fumble which Atlanta eventually recovered. Bly brushed off the mental error after the game, but has since apologized to coach Mike Singletary, the fans, and the 49ers organization. The Niners were behind 35-10 at the time of the interception. Gambo can’t stand the “look at me” athlete. Cards’ corner Dominique Rogers-Cromartie high-stepped down the sideline during his pick-six Sunday against the Texans. After the game, Ken Whisenhunt said he was going to talk to DRC about his antics. Ash doesn’t feel the second-year cornerback shouldn’t be showing anyone up-especially after being picked apart by Peyton Manning just two weeks earlier when the Colts blew out the Cards in Glendale. DRC was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week Tuesday afternoon.

We were joined by Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes who shared his thoughts on the playoffs, the health of Conor Jackson, and how he is approaching the off-season. Byrnes says the team will be keeping a close eye on first baseman Brandon Allen who is currently playing in the Arizona Fall League.

Enough Already…Junior Seau is back…again. G&A are annoyed. The Chargers brought back one of most popular players in franchise history, signing #55 to a one-day contract before sending him off into the San Diego sunset before he returned with the Pats for the final four games last season. Wednesday, the 12-time Pro-Bowler agreed to terms with New England. The story was first reported by Versus where Seau has a reality show which is set to debut in early December.

It’s Great to be a Florida Gator!…Tim Tebow and Florida went into “The Swamp” and beat LSU under the lights. Earlier in the day, Nick Saban’s Alabama squad completely shut down Jevan Snead and overrated Ole Miss. The guys concur these two teams are on a crash-course to meet in the SEC Championship Game in early December. Gambo likes Florida. Ash will take the Crimson Tide. Both marvel at the physical style of play and team speed in the SEC.

We were joined ESPN college football analyst Mark May who discussed Tim Tebow’s gutsy performance Saturday against LSU, Alabama’s beatdown of Ole Miss, plus previewed Saturday’s Red River Shootout in Dallas, Notre Dame hosting USC, and ”MayDay’s” thoughts on if Dez Bryant will ever play another down for Oklahoma State.

After Further Review…The officials are under the microscope again after a week filled with controversy. Whether it was Georgia’s A.J. Green touchdown celebration which led to a penalty and short field for LSU’s game-winning drive two weeks ago or Joe Mauer’s mis-called double that was called foul in Game 3 Sunday against the Yankees-the mistakes are everywhere. UofA fans were none too happy Nic Foles’ late game pick-six wasn’t overturned Saturday night in Seattle when it appeared the ball hit the ground before Huskies’ linebacker Mason Foster sprinted down the sideline for the winning touchdown. The Pac-10 released a statement today saying Foles’ pass proved inconclusive on replay. UW re-play officials only had four camera angles. All NFL stadiums have over 20 cameras following the action. The guys know these mistakes aren’t just a coincidence. Gambo says make the refs and officials more accountable, like athletes do when they address the media after blowing a game. Mark says add more cameras.