Episode #107, Segment 1/3 The guys re-cap their recent trip to Atlantic City and begin to break down the Capitals west coast swing until they veer way off track discussing how to bring the common sports fan to hockey, digital ads during games, and finally their disdain for the DH in baseball. Which really, is how all conversations should end.
Segment 1: Kevin, TJ, and Big J. have an announcement of their own then discuss the majority acquisition of the Wizards and the Verizon Center by Ted Leonsis, Johon Wall signing with Reebok, Capitals News, Strasburg's MLB debut and the struggling Orioles.
Segment 2 (00:38:10):The guys leave their comfort zone and attempt to talk soccer, voicing their opinions of the World Cup to date.
Segment 3 (01:14:05): Big J. re-caps UFC 115
Segment 4 (01:44:30): The guys talk about the end of the Stanley Cup, the ongoing NBA Finals, the Terps new assistant coach, and the changing face of college conferences.
Episode #73: With TJ out of town Kevin and Big J. hold down the show talking Nationals, Orioles, MLB Umps, UFC, Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, John Wooden, and more.
Kevin, T.J., and Big J are back to talk about the Redskins second pre-season game, UFC 102, the Nats, the O's, Usain Bolt, gambling and a whole lot more.
Brian joins the D.C. Sports Guys Show for the first time to talk about the Nat's recent success. The guys also look forward to the Redskins vs. Ravens match-up on Thursday, discuss UFC 101, WEC 42, Patrick Kane and Tiger Woods.
No video for this show and we apologize up front for the last 5min. of the show being cut off. The hard drive which records the show had a bit of a miss-hap. We were able to save almost all the audio but the video is gone forever.
After watching game 7 of the Stanley Cup, T.J. and Kevin both grab a mic to participate in the first ever live D.C. Sports Guys. Both vent about Pittsburgh's win, then move on to congratulate Hershey on their Calder Cup victory. Also in this edition, the Guys talk about Capitals off-season moves, the KHL, Redskins voluntary workouts, Nationals failure, the NBA finals, golf, tennis, and even about a kid who survives being hit by a meteor.
After an extended Memorial Day break from the show, The D.C. Sports Guys are back. In this edition Kevin, TJ, The Wolfman, and Big J break down the NBA and NHL playoffs, take a look back at the Nats / O's series and wrap up UFC 98.
We all survived TJ's bachelor party and we are back with another edition of the D.C. Sports Guys Podcast. Topics include the Capitals losing in 7 games, Zimmerman ending his streak, the NFL overseas, way too much about horses, and run though the headlines since the last show.
Gary Bettman, what the hell is going on in the offices of the NHL? I understand that Brashear's hit on Betts was late, but even the league offices clarified that is was indeed a shoulder check. So naturally when I saw Mike Brown pummel Hulder with his shoulder more than a full second after Hulder gives up the puck, I thought, here comes another big suspension from the league. But to my surprise.... nothing. Here's the video:
Are you kidding me? Brash gets 6, and this warrants nothing? I'm just asking for some consistency here. If I was a member of the Red Wings organization I'd be pissed at the relativity identical style of hit and no punishment to show for it.
Then, in Game 2 of the Caps / Pens series this happens:
To me, that looks like an intentional cross check to the neck of a goalie. Something that could do serious harm to a player in a compromised position. But again, the masterminds in the NHL offices thought only a fine was needed. There is absolutely no consistency between the rulings of the NHL and what goes on, on the ice.
Apparently this is the NHL's policy on suspensions: 1. Was a penalty called on the ice? Was it a major?
If both are true than no suspension is needed. The player has already been punished and we don't need to deal with the problem, unless he was injured. Then refer to step 2.
2. Was the player injured? Did he return to the game?
If the player was not injured on the play then obviously the infraction was minor and we have better things to figure out here at NHL Headquarters like where the Coyotes will play next year.
If the player was injured make sure there was a game misconduct called. If so, we don't even need to look at the video.
If the player did not return to the game and no misconduct was called THROW THE FREAKING book at him! Come down hard to send a message to all players that if a ref doesn't make a severe enough call on the ice that we will make an example of you and parade our decision all over the media to show how we can police our sport.
When will the NHL learn that you don't suspend the outcome of an incident, but the incident itself or these things will never stop. If you want to "send a message" about these types of hits to the head then judge all incidents equally, NOT THEIR OUTCOMES!
Big J is back in the studio which means the return of the "What grinds our gears" segment. It also means the biggest argument we've had on the DC Sports Guys which ends up being over, of all people... Ray Lewis. You'll have to listen to understand why.
The rumors have begun. Haynesworth a Redskin? Only time will tell, but we tackle this issue today along with predictions for the Maryland game, Georgetown's continued failure, the mess that is the Washington Nationals and a quick run though the NHL.
Ever have one of those days where you just can't seem to do anything right? Well, for me, that day was today. Thank god there are three other people on this show because I bumble and stumble though today's edition as if I've never heard or read about a sporting event in my life. However, one thing is for certain. I will defend my Maryland sweatshirt to the bitter end. Listen in to get a full understanding of the pictures we chose for today's podcast, then answer the new poll question to help end this debate once and for all.
If sweatshirt banter isn't your style, we also dive into other sports related topics including Daytona, NBA All Start weekend, the NHL, the NFL, College Basketball, the Orioles, and UFC 95.
Intro
Daytona: 01:20
NBA All Star Game: 09:40
NHL: 13:45
College Basketball (Sweatshirt controversy): 19:00
Redskins/NFL: 36:20
Orioles/MLB: 55:35
UFC / MMA: 70:35 End