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Guest Conor Cassidy | College Football Preview Show| Ep. 144 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don welcome back one of the fan favorites among guests, Coach Conor Cassidy, their college football expert.  To prepare for the start of the college football season, Coach Cassidy provides his thoughts on conference realignment and what it means for the future of college football.  With the start of every season, there is always the discussion of which coaches are on the hot seat.  All three of the fellas give different answers to which coach must win to survive another season.  Plus, no annual preview show would be complete without predictions.  JT and The Don and coach first provide their predictions on which teams are the most overrated, underrated, a sleeper, and which team will disappoint.  They also give you their player predictions of who will have a breakout season, who will not live up to expectations, which freshman will be an impactful player, who wins the Heisman, and more.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show as you prepare for week 1 of the college football season.  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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Guest Frank Ammirante | 2023 Fantasy Football Preview Show | Ep. 143 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don welcome back senior sports writer at The Game Day, Frank Ammirante, as their fantasy football expert.  They discuss the best player at each position and which player at each position is poise for a breakout type season.  Plus, the tight end position may have the best depth that it has had in a long time, Frank gives you some of the tight ends to target after Travis Kelce is taken.  Are you the type of fantasy football player that tries to figure out which rookie will be the best?  Well, you have come to the right podcast as Frank and JT and The Don explain who the best rookie is that is not named Bijan Robinson.  Frank will provide his list of “must draft” players, as well as those players to avoid in your draft.  Find out which player will have a bounce back type season and who Frank is taking at 1.01!  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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Crawford v. Spence Review, Jonathan Taylor v. Colts, USWNT, Orlando Magic, Sports Verzuz, and more! | Ep. 142 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don welcome back special guest, Jerm Edwards from Stuff About Sports, to discuss a wide array of sport topics in this episode.  The three of them review the Terence “Bud” Crawford beat down of Errol Spence Jr. from this past Saturday.  They breakdown what went wrong for Spence, if there will be a rematch, if Spence should retire, and who the #1 pound for pound boxer is at the moment.  Jonathan Taylor has reportedly requested a trade by the Indianapolis Colts.  JT and The Don and Jerm discuss if the Colts will trade him and what would be the best landing spot for Jonathan Taylor.  The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team survived the group stage at the 2023 World Cup but there are question marks as they advance to the knockout phase of the tournament.  Are they in trouble though?  Plus, the Orlando Magic made a team contribution to a presidential candidate that has found its way into the news this week.  The fellas debate whether it is an action that the NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, can step in and reprimand the team.  You don’t want to miss the “Verzuz” version of sports.  The three of them debate who had a better career, Steph v. Duncan, Westbrook v. Iverson, CP3 v. Deron Williams, and TMac v. Carmelo Anthony.  They also give you their biggest “What If” in NBA and NFL history.  Enjoy and stay safe!

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Are Running Backs Underpaid?, Bill Belichick on the Hot Seat, Pat Fitzgerald & Northwestern, Crawford v. Spence, and much more! | EP. 141 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



With some NFL teams reporting to training camp last week, the hottest topic was the lack of a long-term deal between the New York Giants and Saquon Barkley.  Josh Jacobs, who was previously franchise tagged by the Raiders, was not signed to a long-term deal.  JT and The Don start off the show with their thoughts on the value of running backs in the NFL today.  Plus, they provide their thoughts on what running backs can do to change their contract situations in the future.  Is Bill Belichick really on the hot seat?  According to one insider who covers the Patriots, he just may be on the hot seat.  The fellas discuss what it might take for Coach Belichick to potentially be relieved of his duties and if it actually could occur.  Joel Embiid made some comments that could signal a potential end in Philadelphia for him sooner rather than later.  Should the 76ers trade him and if so, what team should Embiid want to play for next season?  Northwestern University fired Pat Fitzgerald over the hazing incident that stole the headlines last week in college football.  Is this another example of a potentially bigger issue in college football regarding the culture and environments surrounding football programs?  Plus, the biggest week in boxing this year is upon us.  Stephen Fulton takes on Naoya Inoue in Japan, then Errol Spence Jr. battles Terence Crawford for a title-unification bout for the welterweight belts.  JT and The Don breakdown each fight and give you their predictions.  All of this and more (including fuhgettaboutit or fugazi) on an action packed episode of JT and The Don!  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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Wembenyama & Summer League, MLB All-Star Game, Women’s World Cup, and more! | Ep. 140 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



Victor Wembenyama made his NBA Summer League debut.  While his first game was not his best showing, he bounced back with a stat line of 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks in his second game before the Spurs shut him down for the rest of the summer.  JT and The Don provide their analysis on his summer league performance and if the Spurs are doing the right thing by shutting him down for the summer.  Turning to baseball, the MLB All-Star Game saw the National League get its first victory since 2012.  The fellas discuss their favorite MLB All-Star moment and if the game and Home Run Derby are the best all-star events in sports.  Plus, find out who they predict will win the upcoming Women’s World Cup and who will take home the Golden Ball award as best player in the tournament.  You don’t want to miss this edition of fuhgettaboutit or fugazi, as well as the fellas discussing trade rumors in the NBA.  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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NBA Draft Recap, NBA Free Agency Preview, Kirk Cousins, Best NBA Draft Class of All-Time, and more! | Ep. 139 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don analyze and recap the NBA Draft.  They provide you with the best, worst, and sleeper pick of this draft that we will be talking about for years.  Also, they give you a preview of NBA free agency as they discuss the best free agent available and the one player all teams should target.  Plus, is there an upcoming bidding war next offseason for Kirk Cousins?  There sure might be!  Find out who the two teams are and which spot is the best fit for Cousins.  NFL handed down more suspensions this past week for players placing bets during the 2022 season.  JT and The Don give you their thoughts on it and if this trend will continue.  The fellas bring back their popular segment of Corona Extra.  This week’s topic is which NBA Draft class is the best all-time, 1984, 1996, or 2003?  Of course no show is complete without fuhgettaboutit or fugazi.  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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NBA Finals Recap, XFL, Zion Williamson, Teofimo Lopez, Baby Gronk, and much more! | Ep. 138 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champs and JT is not happy in this episode as JT and The Don breakdown the NBA Finals.  They discuss what went wrong for the Heat and who is to blame for their loss.  With Jokic adding an NBA title and Finals MVP to his resume, which already includes two MVP awards, people are talking that he will be the best big man all-time.  Find out if JT and The Don agree.  Plus, the Pelicans are looking to move up in the NBA Draft next week and Zion Williamson might be on the trade block.  Do you think he should be?  You know JT and The Don will give you their thoughts about it.  Football season is around the corner but the XFL made headlines this week with reports that they lost $60 million.  Can they survive?  The fellas wrap up this action packed episode with whether Teofimo Lopez will stay retired, Stefon Diggs and Saquon drama at minicamp, Baby Gronk, and more!  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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Guest Cory Gibbs | Messi to Miami, PGA and LIV Golf, NBA Mid-term Review, and much more! | Ep. 137 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don have a special guest on this wide ranging episode as they welcome Cory Gibbs, former defender on the U.S. National Soccer Team.  He provides all the insight on the Lionel Messi move to Inter Miami of the MLS.  He breaks down the reason for Messi’s move to Miami, the impact this move will have on U.S. Soccer, if his arrival is bigger than Pele’s decision to play for the New York Cosmos, and much more.  To lead off the show, JT and The Don discuss the PGA and LIV golf merger that occurred earlier in the week.  They discuss the future of golf after this move, if the PGA are hypocrites, and if an apology is owed to the LIV golfers that left the PGA.  Plus, the Heat are down 2-1 in the NBA Finals to the Denver Nuggets but what has been the biggest surprise and biggest disappointment so far?  The fellas discuss that along with NBA stars on the move this summer, NBA expansion cities, the 49ers QB1, and of course fuhgettaboutit or fugazi.  You don’t want to miss this episode!  Enjoy and stay safe!

 

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Guest Coach Hajj Turner | NBA Finals Preview, Crumbling Celtics, Dwight Howard v. Jokic, Jimmy G., and much more! | Ep. 136 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don welcome back Coach Hajj Turner to the podcast for a second straight week to talk everything NBA.  Coach T provides his analysis on the upcoming coaching battle and what to look for during the NBA Finals.  The Celtics were eliminated in Game 7 at home by the Heat after Jayson Tatum was injured during the opening minute of the game.  JT and The Don and Coach T argue if a healthy Tatum would have changed the outcome of the game.  With the loss, the Celtics have a lot to think about this offseason starting with whether or not to extend Jaylen Brown with a supermax contract.  The fellas debate if the Celtics should keep both and if they do, can they win a title with two supermax contract players.  Plus, Dwight Howard claims that he is taking himself in his prime over Jokic in his prime.  Listen to find out if anyone agrees with Dwight.  After talking basketball, Coach T stays on to discuss the Raiders and Jimmy G’s injury, DHop being cut by the Cardinals and where he will land, and Stanley Cup predictions.  All of this plus fuhgettaboutit or fugazi on this episode of JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast.  Enjoy the start of the NBA Finals and stay safe!

 

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Guest Coach Hajj Turner | Is LeBron Retiring?, Celtics on the Ropes, Early NBA Finals Preview, Pound-for-Pound Boxing List, and more! | Ep. 135 | JT and The Don All-Sports Podcast



JT and The Don welcome first time guest and basketball expert, Coach Hajj Turner, to the show!  It is a fully loaded NBA episode as JT and The Don break it down with one of the best, Coach Turner (or as JT calls him “Coach T”).  LeBron hinted at possibly retiring after the Lakers were swept by the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals but will he?  One of the hosts has a crazy conspiracy theory that you will not want to miss.  The Celtics have made it a series with a Game 5 victory but who is to blame for the predicament that they are facing in the Eastern Conference Finals?  Plus, if the Celtics don’t beat the Heat, then you know someone will take the fall for it.  Find out what JT and The Don and Coach T think will happen during the offseason for the Celtics.  Devin Haney won what some consider a controversial decision against Lomachenko this past Saturday night in Las Vegas.  The fellas give you their top 5 Pound-for-Pound list.  Listen to find out if you agree with them.  Plus, more NBA in the now famous fuhgettaboutit or fugazi segment to end the show.  Topics like Jimmy Butler, Michael Jordan, and Carmelo Anthony highlight the segment.  Enjoy and stay safe this Memorial Day weekend.

 

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