Here’s what went down on U2 Tuesday on Gambo & Ash…

Dave Burns filling in for the vacationing Mark Asher.

San Diego Sunset…The Broncos are still undefeated thanks to Monday’s come-from-behind win over the Chargers. Gambo says this signals an official end to the AFC West race. The Broncos, with wins over the Patriots and Chargers, are no joke. John doesn’t know what happened to the one-time Super Bowl contender Chargers. Burnsy is shocked at the Broncos success, but not of Kyle Orton, who’s excelled since leaving the quarterback graveyard that is Chicago’s Soldier Field (nine TD’s, 1 interception this year). He says the key to the Broncos success is their second half dominance on both sides of the ball. Both wonder what Mike Shanahan must be thinking right now.

We were joined by Arizona head football coach Mike Stoops who discussed UofA’s dramatic 43-38 win over Stanford on Saturday in Tucson as Nic Foles completed 40-51 passes for 415 yards and three touchdowns. The victory improved the ‘Cats to 4-2, 2-1 in the Pac-10. They host UCLA Saturday afternoon. Stoops said Foles’ greatest strength is his grasp of the offense and decision-making skills. He said he has been disappointed at the play of UofA’s defense, but knows there’s still time to correct the issues.

Blown Chances…One common theme in the baseball championship series has been how teams’ bullpens have either helped or killed any chances of securing wins. Case in point last night in Philadelphia where Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton failed to hold a 9th-inning lead and essentially punched a return World Series ticket for the Fightin’ Phils. Burnsy feels a good bullpen (specifically closer) is one of, if not the most important, factors for teams who experience post-season success. Case in point: Mariano Rivera, who Yankee fans expect greatness every time he takes the mound.

On the Road Again…Fresh off their blowout win in Seattle, the Cards are now facing their next obstacle: the Giants in chilly New York on Sunday Night Football. Gambo is cautiously optimistic the team has turned the corner when it comes to performing well on the road (they’ve won three-straight dating back to their playoff win over the Panthers). Burnsy feels the opportunity for another big win if Kurt Warner can expose the Giants’ secondary like Drew Brees did last weekend.

With or Without You…Rumors are swirling that D-backs shortstop Stephen Drew may be on his way out this winter. One of the teams interested is Boston who could dangle a number of young prospects in who D-back’s GM Josh Byrnes likely helped groom. Burnsy believes the D-backs must get a shortstop in return for Drew because the Snakes’ farm system doesn’t have a MLB-ready one now.

Decisions, Decisions…Yankees’ skipper Joe Girardi was criticized for using seven relievers in Monday’s extra innings loss to the Angels in Anaheim. He now has a different dilemma with a short-handed pitching staff. The Yankees skipper has opted to pick ace C.C. Sabathia in Game 4 tonight on short rest. Burnsy hates the decision. Gambo feels Girardi has no choice in the matter. Dave is still perplexed why the high-price Yanks didn’t have a backup plan for Joba Chamberlain who clearly failed as the fourth starter.

Our ESPN college football analyst Mark May shared his thoughts on another wild weekend of college football and the first BCS Poll which was released Sunday. “Mayday” broke down Ohio State’s loss to Purdue, Florida’s close win over Arkansas, Texas taking the Red River Rivalry, and said injured Sam Bradford might now be having second thoughts about coming back for his senior season at OU.

Time to Deal?…The Cards have another dilemma when it comes to Anquan Boldin. The skilled and tough, but oft-injured, Boldin is nursing a sprained ankle heading into this weekend’s game against the Giants. This coincides with a big game from fellow 1,000-yard wide receiver Steve Breaston who reeled in seven catches, including a nifty third-quarter touchdown from Kurt Warner in Sunday’s win over the Seahawks. Burnsy knows the Red Birds have got the most out of Q and it’s time to part ways instead of giving Boldin the big money he seeks. Gambo is certain Breaston is ready to step into the #2 slot should Boldin be traded this off-season.

Ash returns on Wednesday. We’ll be joined by ESPN BCS guru Brad Edwards at 2:25, ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian at 3:25, and Cards defensive tackle Gabe Watson at 4:25.