Here’s what went down Wednesday on G&A

Trevor Time? - Trevor Hoffman wants to come back to the Padres but the feelings not totally mutual. Hoffman’s agent says that a handful of teams are in the running for the all-time saves leader-one of those is the Diamondbacks. Gambo thinks he would be a great fit here, even if just for a year or two. He feels the revolving door at closer never made much sense since Brandon Lyon never got the job done in place of the departed Jose Valverde. Ash likes the idea simply because T-Hoff is better than any of the incumbents (Tony Pena, Chad Qualls, Jon Rauch, etc.). Would the former UA Wildcat make sense here? We took calls.

Arizona State Director of Athletics Lisa Love checked in LIVE from Washington D.C. where the National Champion Sun Devil softball and track and field were being honored by President Bush today at The White House. She also previewed Saturday’s homecoming game against Washington State and the tip-off of Herb Sendek’s nationally-ranked Sun Devil hoops’ season on Friday.

ESPN and ESPN.com BCS guru Brad Edwards discussed the chances of three Big 12 teams possibly getting bids and how the breakdowns might play out over the final month of what has been a very unpredictable college football season. There is also a chance a team like Ohio State could get in over a one-loss Big 12 school because of the top-heavy and talented Big 12. Edwards thinks BYU still has a good chance of making a BCS game if they run the table, beating Utah the final week of the season.

The Mess of the BCS - The college football season is winding down and the BCS is crazy as ever. Would you believe Ohio State and possibly BYU still have a chance of making a BCS game? The guys agree a very good Big 12 team could be left out of the BCS picture, like Missouri was last year. G&A know nobody wants to see a Ball State-Ohio State BCS game. They debated if the BCS will work itself out in the end as, like it or not, it usually does.

My Bad - 49er offensive coordinator Mike Martz is blaming everyone but himself for the botched play-calling towards the conclusion of San Fran’s MNF loss to the Cards. He blamed the officials for “mis-spotting” the ball in the closing moments. Martz said he already had a play called from the one-yard line, not the three where the ball was spotted. G&A place total blame on Martz and the coaches for not taking control of the situation. Ash thinks he has been living off his “Greatest Show on Turf” days and the game has clearly passed him by. We took calls.

Gambo & Ash caught up with 1967 Cy Young Award winner Mike McCormick who was the only Giant in the franchise’s storied history to win the award before Tim Lincecum took home the honor yesterday. McCormick, a 2-time All-Star himself, said Lincecum were deserving, but felt all the other finalists (Brandon Webb, C.C. Sabathia, Johan Santana) each had outstanding seasons. He is also in the history books for giving up Hank Aaron’s 500th homerun.

Thursday we’ll be joined by ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler and Oregon head coach Mike Bellotti.

 

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Here’s what went down Monday on G&A

Monday Madness - The Cardinals face the 49ers tonight and the world will be watching as Monday Night Football comes to Glendale. The guys agree the Red Birds are nearly unstoppable at home under Ken Whisenhunt, and tonight is an opportunity to basically put the NFC West on ice. Both agree the Cards should roll the Niners - especially with revenge on their mind after last year’s sweep, which essentially cost them a playoff spot. We took calls.

Monday Night Football analyst and good friend of the program Ron Jaworski shared his thoughts on tonight’s 49ers-Cardinals match-up in Glendale and recapped the weekend that was around the NFL.

Week 10 - The guys broke down the big games around the league, including the Falcons’ win over New Orleans and New England’s big victory over the Bills. Gambo had no problem with Herm Edwards going for two late against San Diego. Ash is convinced Matt Ryan is for real and Atlanta is a player in the NFC.

BCS Mess - Another crazy weekend of college football is in the books and the BCS crystal ball is cloudier than ever. G&A were relieved Iowa upset Penn State so we won’t have to see another Big 10 team get blown away in the National Championship. The guys debated who might get left out if Texas Tech, Texas and Oklahoma all finish the Big 12 season with one loss if OU beats Tech next weekend.

Goin’ Bowling! - For the first time in a decade, the Arizona Wildcats are going to a bowl game. The ‘Cats pounded lowly Washington State to clinch their 6th win and assure a post-season destination to-be-determined. Gambo thinks the Sun or Holiday Bowl would be a major coup for UA. Ash is convinced this Arizona team is one of the better teams in the Pac-10 - at least this season. Both wonder if the Wildcats will keep ASU out of a bowl game this year - quite a change from years’ past. The guys debated if UA fans will make the trek to support their team. We took calls.

Tuesday we’ll be joined by former Cardinal Pro Bowler and Float Ball creator Ken Harvey. ESPN college football analyst Mark May will check in for his weekly segment as well.

 

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Here’s what happened Thursday on Gambo & Ash

Coyotes captain Shane Doan joined Gambo & Ash while on the road. Doan is off to a solid start to the season and the ‘Yotes look to improve on their 5-5 record when they take on the Canucks tonight in Vancouver.

Red Sox pitcher and former Diamondback Curt Schilling discussed his 8th Annual Schilling FORE ALS Golf Tournament and his future heading into the 2009 season-including the chances of returning to the D-backs.  He is currently a free-agent wanting to join a team that has a chance to play in October.

Light middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe previewed his fight Saturday against Roy Jones, JR at Madison Square Garden.  Calzaghe is 45-0 with 32 knockouts.  Jones enters the fight 52-4 with 38 KO’s.

7-time Grand Slam singles champion and largely considered the “Face of Tennis” John McEnroe discussed his illustrious career, the state of the game, and The Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championship that he’s participating in out in Surprise.

Tim Legler our ESPN NBA analyst checked in for his weekly segment to break down Amare Stoudemire’s 49-point, 11-rebound masterpiece last night against the Pacers.  “Legs” also shared his thoughts on Tuesday’s Allen Iverson-Chauncey Billups blockbuster deal, and the undefeated Atlanta Hawks who beat the Hornets in New Orleans last night.

 

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Here’s what went down Tuesday on G&A

Happy Election Day!

Wolverine Worst - This has been a disastrous year for Michigan football.  The Wolverines (2-7) will not be going to a bowl for the first time in 33 years and lost at home to Toledo a few weeks ago.  Gambo thinks the players have quit on new head coach Rich Rodriquez - nearly all who were recruited by former coach Lloyd Carr.  The current players can’t figure out Rich-Rod’s spread offense.  Ash doesn’t think Carr, who was scrutinized by alums, would not have let this free-fall happen.  The guys debated if Rodriguez will find success playing his style in a “grounded” league like The Big 10.  We took calls.

Midway Point - The NFL season is half over and it’s been a strange season up to this point.  The top teams in the NFC outweigh the best the AFC has to offer.  G&A discussed the long list of running back surprises (Chris Johnson) and disappointments (Laurence Maroney).  Gambo likes the two-back system like the Titans and Giants use.  Ash thinks it’s strange that some of the leagues marquee backs (Adrian Peterson, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Larry Johnson) have been good, but certainly not great.

ESPN baseball insider Tim Kurkjian shared his thoughts on the Phillies finishing off the Rays last week to claim their first World Series Championship since 1980. He thinks Curt Schilling will pitch again next season because his ego won’t allow him to retire now.  Kurkjian also said he expects Padres’ ace Jake Peavy to be dealt this winter and feels Manny Ramirez may eventually re-up with the Dodgers because he is good for LA and LA is good for Man-Ram.

Warm up the Stove - The World Series is over, but there’s still plenty of excitement in Major League Baseball.  G&A discussed the chances of Randy Johnson returning to the Snakes.  Big Unit is six victories short of 300.  Gambo thinks it would be wise to bring Johnson back as the fourth starter.  Ash isn’t in favor of any deal this winter involving Max Scherzer.

Our ESPN college football analyst Mark May checked in for his weekly segment to discuss the wild weekend it was including Texas Tech’s dramatic win over Texas and Florida’s beat down of Georgia.  Plus, he previewed this week’s big games including TCU @ Utah Thursday night, LSU hosting top-ranked Alabama, and Oklahoma State travelling to Lubbock to take on the Red Raiders.

 

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