The boys are back and PJ wishes the Major League commentary never happened. TM completely disagrees. April is a busy time for Sport, and we even discuss the NBA and NHL Playoffs. There’s alot of MLB talk, a belated recap of the Masters, 3 BSV’s and they review the HBO documentary on Andre the Giant.
TM comes prepared with a new Segment Sounder and new PJ drops…
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The guys make a quick show of this week to make room for a special presentation. The show starts with a quick review of the Final Four and how PJ and TM feel about the outcome. BSV brings us another segment with Art…which turns out to be a good thing, but not why you think!
In the coming weeks we’ll dive further in to the MLB and NFL draft. Stay Tuned!
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0:06:10 – BSV: Right off the hop! The guys check in on the BS Voicemail. MLB Free Agents, Rugby concussions, and Binge Fantasy Football!
0:30:05 – 60 SECONDS: New Segment where we highlight as many topics in 60 sesconds and pick one to discuss. GO!
0:44:48 – COLLEGE ROUNDUP: The College Football Playoff is set. The Championship games were a bit of a disappointment, but does it really matter? Did the committee get it right? Ohio State fans are pissed, but should they be?
0:57:07 – AROUND THE LEAGUE: What’s happening with the NFL? We’ve got guys taking cheap shots during plays and after the whistle. Teams firing coaches and GMs who said they’d never fire anyone during the season. All this… and it’s actually overshadowing what is looking to be a pretty fun playoff run! (In the NFC at least).
1:27:18 – THE PICKS: TM and PJ had good weeks… 4 weeks to go. Can PJ catch TM? Chad D helps out with the guest picks
1:36:50 – FANTASY: We have our playoff picture set! TM was locked into first, but did he outscore Chad C enough to win that money? Who’s in? Who’s out? and Who’s in the Toilet… we’ll give you one guess! Playoffs Start this week! Hold on to your butts!
Keep an eye out for the Binge Sportscast on a weekly basis through the NFL season!
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0:02:12 – BSV: Right off the hop! The guys check in on the BS Voicemail. 3 new BSVs!
0:30:37 – COLLEGE ROUNDUP: The College Football Rankings are out for the last time before the Final Four are announced and… it’s Championship Week! Are the guys excited with the mix-up at the top? Is this the year Alabama gets left out? Would an 8-team playoff make this better or worse? Who’s a shoe-in…. and who is the long shot to get in?
0:42:25 – Other news? Is there anything except football? Tiger Woods is back on the course… does anyone still care? Soccer gets talked about for more than 5 minutes. You’re welcome!
0:54:00 – AROUND THE LEAGUE: Eli sitting… Jimmy G starting. Chain fight!! Other news? Did the “Contenders” remain as contenders or was there another shake-up at the top? Now that the good teams are staying on top, how do the guys feel about this years possible playoff matchups. Who’s going to come out on top in the NFC behind Phili… a crazy next 3 weeks for the other contenders.
1:27:24 – THE PICKS: “Check out the big brain on TM!” What a week for the Gamblin Man! Does anyone else get out of the red?
1:38:37 – FANTASY: Guess who won a game? And guess who he possibly knocked out of playoff contention! Boom! TM clinches 1st place and a bye. Everything else is going to come down to the final regular week of the regular season!
Keep an eye out for the Binge Sportscast on a weekly basis through the NFL season!
Welcome to an all-new edition of the Binge SportsCast. This week, I’m talking baseball, baseball, and more baseball with my special guest, Jim Poljak, a former host of Back Porch Sports and The Curtain Call. He’s also a former writer for The Bleacher Report and The Outside Analysis and happens to be one of the most knowledgeable guys I know when it comes to sports. But I also met him through Supka, so take that for what it’s worth.
But before that, we talk a little bit about the Open Championship, the Dez Bryant contract, and my hatred of this year’s ESPY Awards and the Caitlyn Jenner situation.
But yes, then we do get into all things baseball. We’re breaking down each division, every team, the All-Star Game, the playoff situation, Pete Rose vs Frank Thomas, and much more. It’s a damn good show and you should listen to it right now. And after you do, get your votes in for the all-new polls I’ve put below, where you get to make your picks on which five teams will make the MLB postseason. And just so you don’t get frustrated, yes, you must make five picks.
Thanks to Jim for coming on the show, and I’ll be back in just a couple of days with a new wrestling version of the Binge SportsCast. It’s been five weeks since the last PPV so you know we’ll have a lot to talk about. Until then, you can always leave your thoughts on the show below or follow me on Twitter @THElukenorris and you can always get the latest updates on my doings here @BingeSports. You’ll be hearing from me.
Welcome to an all-new Binge SportsCast. Once again, I’m flying solo on what I expected to be a short show, as I’m fighting a sore throat, but a few cold drinks and some good topics allowed me to fight through. What a trooper I am for you.
But seriously, I got to sit and talk about the Rocky franchise as the trailer for the new spinoff, Creed, has dropped, so I give my thoughts on it and the series as a whole. Here’s a hint: The original is my favorite movie of all-time, so it just takes off from there.
But don’t worry. I’ve got actual sports topics for you as well, as I get into a plethora of things, starting with Canada Day as Law’s home country hosts the FIFA Women’s World Cup and how our US girls are doing. From there, I talk some golf, as yet another Phil Mickelson investigation pleases me to no end, but also get to some things on the course as I talk about how Dustin Johnson’s choke job at the US Open really wasn’t all that bad (see picture below).
From there, I’m talking about the deals that were made in the first day of NHL & NBA free agency, and finish up by answering some tough questions that you sent in for me to answer, including which athlete I would like to interview, if bowlers and race car drivers are athletes, and how I view the progress of the Chicago Cubs. It’s a jam-packed show. Let me know your thoughts on it below or find me and tweet @BingeSports and/or @THElukenorris. Enjoy.
It’s been a busy few days in the sports world with the crowning of two new champions, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Golden State Warriors. So, the decision was pretty easy this week as I invited a big Blackhawks fan in Kupka, and a big Warriors fan in Garrett to join me for this championship edition of the Binge SportsCast.
Over the course of this very entertaining show, the three of us obviously discuss the Blackhawks and Warriors, but we also hit on a few topics within those topics as well. Garrett shares some great stories of attending Golden State games with his father, and I discuss my connection to them as well as I once again revisit playing basketball in my driveway with a young Shaun Livingston. On the hockey side, we discuss the term “dynasty”, what it means, and our feelings on the topic in general.
It’s also US Open week in the golf world, so we spend a few minutes at the end discussing the interesting golf course where this year’s tournament will take place. And I also make an announcement near the end of the show about an upcoming appearance I’ll be making next week.
These shows just keep getting better and better, and this week’s is no exception. If you’d like to let us know what you thought, or if there’s something you’d like me to hit on next time, catch me on Twitter @BingeSports and/or @THElukenorris. And you can catch Kupka @jekupka and Garrett @GarrettCollin13. Enjoy. You’ll be hearing from me soon.
One of the busiest weeks in Binge Media history continues with the premiere of the all-new Binge Sportscast. Join our resident sports guy, Luke Norris, as he unveils the plan (sort of) for this show, what it’s going to be, where it’s going to go. Here’s a hint: he really has no fucking clue, but he’s having fun with it anyway.
He brings in Kupka for this first episode and they talk a little NCAA Tournament and Luke scares off potential listeners on the East Coast with his disdain for all things Duke.
They jump into a little golf talk as they discuss the record-breaking performance by Jordan Spieth at The Masters. Naturally (and seemingly by law), there’s a little Tiger talk, Kupka talks fashion and Rickie Fowler, and hear why Luke wants to slap Phil Mickelson.
From there, the bulk of the show hits as they dive into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, series by series. Just remember that this was recorded on Monday night, so if you’re pissed that they’re a game behind, then just get over it. The fan voting results for Round 1 are revealed and so much more. Enjoy.
Stay tuned to Binge Media as the monthly wrestling episode of the Binge Sportscast with Luke and Batch comes your way this weekend. They’ll be reviewing Wrestlemania and getting ready for the Extreme Rules PPV on Sunday night. Until then, come back for the daily columns and everything else we might add to the week. And don’t forget to follow @BingeSports, @THElukenorris, and @jekupka on Twitter. Seriously, just do it.
“Hello friends.” Those two words let me know that it’s time for my favorite sporting event of the year, The Masters. Welcome back to Binge Sports. We’ve got a lot to get to as we’ll get into the favorites, the odds, and of course, Tiger Woods. Speaking of which, can you believe that it’s been ten years since this happened?
Just incredible. Even ten years later, it’s still amazing to watch. But that’s just what The Masters is about. Seemingly more so than any other golf tournament, this one creates unparalleled drama. Even that 2005 Masters didn’t end with that dramatic chip. Tiger actually bogeyed 17 and 18. His playing partner, Chris DiMarco, nearly holed out his own chip on the last to win it. Then, in the playoff (also played at the 18th hole), Tiger made a great birdie to win his fourth green jacket.
That was drama at its best, and that was only over the span of four holes on a Sunday in 2005. Over the course of time, The Masters has given us so many great moments and champions. Maybe someday I’ll give you a “best of”, but there’s certainly too many to list today. But even over the past few years, we’ve been treated to some high drama. Last year, Bubba Watson held off the future of American golf, Jordan Spieth, and won by three shots. But just two years before that, in 2012, Watson treated us to one of the great clutch shots of all time in a playoff against Louis Oosthuizen.
And only a year after that, the clutch performances continued in the way of one of my favorite players on tour, Adam Scott. It started with this putt on 18….
….and continued in the playoff against Angel Cabrera. He had a 15-footer to become the first Australian in history to win The Masters.
That’s not even scratching the surface of how great this tournament can be. It’s not just the golf action itself, but it’s the overall beauty of the event. It’s not just the drive up Magnolia Lane to the exquisite clubhouse.
It’s not just the golf course itself.
It’s everything. It is Magnolia Lane. It is the clubhouse. It is the golf course. But it’s also the history. It’s Amen Corner. It’s the classiest crowd in sports. It’s Nicklaus. It’s Palmer. It’s Player. It’s a drink that doesn’t make you take out a second mortgage on your house. It’s 56 minutes of golf action every hour because they don’t have or need sixty sponsors. It’s triumph. It’s heartbreak (ask Greg Norman). It’s watching the best players in the world on golf’s biggest stage. It’s the ceremonial tee shot to start the tournament. It’s the back nine on Sunday to finish it. It’s getting lost for four days in a world of azaleas and pine straw. It’s sports drama at its very best. It’s……..The Masters.
So what does the 2015 version have in store for us? There’s certainly no shortage of stories this week. We now know that Tiger will be playing, but there’s certainly more to talk about than that. So come Sunday evening, who will be wearing the green jacket? I’ve looked at the numbers, and there are fourteen players who make up the ten best odds to win. Let’s start at the top with the best player in the world.
RORY MCILROY (11/2)
Rory McIlroy is the number one player in the world, and it’s really not even close in the Official World Golf Rankings, so of course he’s the favorite. He comes in with a lot of pressure on him. He’s won the last two major championships. He’s attempting to become only the sixth man in the Masters Era to win the “Career Grand Slam”. Only Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Gene Sarazen have accomplished that feat. And McIlroy is only 25. Hopefully, he’s not too pumped up for this week and settles in to play his game, which really does set up nicely for Augusta National. His high draw works for the slick greens, and if it gets as wet as they’re expecting, he’ll be looking to throw darts out there.
JORDAN SPIETH (8/1)
The world number four comes into this weekend white hot. His last three tournament finishes are a win, a second, and a tie for second. He’s been in the top 20 in each of his last six starts. He’s making a ton of clutch putts right now, which you obviously need to do at Augusta. He held a lead late last year before faltering on Sunday, but he’s another year older. The future may be now for the future of American golf.
BUBBA WATSON (10/1)
He’s won two out of the last three Masters. Is there much more I need to say than that?
JASON DAY (14/1)
The world’s number five should be in the mix this week. He’s already got a win this year at Torrey Pines, and he’s been so close so many times in the majors. Outside of three top fives at the U.S. Open, he’s got a T2 and a T3 at Augusta. You figure he’s got to break through at some point.
DUSTIN JOHNSON
A lot of people I’ve talked to recently are picking Dustin Johnson to run away with this tournament. After his mysterious six month hiatus (would somebody just tell us if it was a suspension), he’s come back playing some very good golf. He’s climbed back up to seventh in the world, he had a T4 at Pebble Beach, a T2 at the Northern Trust, a win at the WGC-Cadillac, and a T6 at the Texas Open. He’s got the game to win here, but he also missed the cut last year. Let’s hope he can put it together this week.
PHIL MICKELSON (18/1)
Well, here we are again with Phil. Personally, I’m not a big Mickelson guy, but the fact remains that he’s got three green jackets. He tied for third in 2012, but in 2013 he tied for 54th and then missed the cut last year. His best finish this year is a T17 at the Honda and in Houston, but only one top 25 besides that. He missed the cut in Phoenix and at Torrey Pines, so he’s certainly not playing his best golf right now. But if there’s a place he’s comfortable with, it is Augusta National. Can Lefty regain the form we’ve been used to for 25 years? We’ll find out Thursday.
HENRIK STENSON (18/1)
Little did most of you know that Henrik Stenson has quietly moved to the second ranked player in the world. He’s one of the most solid and consistent players on tour and got a big win last year in a very tough field in Dubai. He tied for 14th here last year, and comes in playing very well. His last three finishes are a T4 at the WGC-Cadillac, a solo 4th at Valspar, and a 2nd at Bay Hill. Stenson would be a very good bet.
ADAM SCOTT (20/1)
Still one my favorite players on Tour, world number six Adam Scott comes in with the experience of winning a green jacket two years ago. The former number one player in the world tied for fourth at the WGC-Cadillac, but missed the cut at the Valspar and tied for 35th at Bay Hill. But look at his body of work over the last four years here. He’s got a T2, a T8, a win, and a T14. I think it’s safe to say he’ll be in the mix.
JIMMY WALKER (22/1)
Have you ever seen a player that’s virtually unrecognizable as a top ten player? Meet Jimmy Walker. In case you didn’t know, Walker already has two wins this year, claiming titles at the Sony Open and just a few weeks ago at the Texas Open. He tied for eighth in his Masters debut a year ago and finished in the top ten in three of the four majors last year. The rest of you may finally get to know Jimmy Walker come Sunday evening.
PATRICK REED (28/1)
Golf’s newest bad boy, Patrick Reed, comes into Augusta ranked 15th in the world, already has a win in 2015 at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, and a T2 at the Valspar. However, he missed the cut in his first and only appearance at the Masters last year. One thing is for sure this week. He’ll be entertaining.
RICKIE FOWLER (33/1)
Rickie Fowler’s 2015 season has not been going as well as I’m sure he would like it to. His best finish was a T12 at the WGC-Cadillac, but outside of that, we’ve seen a T46, a T61, a T41, a T29, and a 71st place finish. Not quite what I expected from this extremely talented player. After his 2014 major season that saw a T5 at The Masters, a T2 at the U.S. Open and Open Championship, and a T3 at the PGA Championship, let’s hope that Rickie’s been waiting for Augusta to flip on the switch. Things are really entertaining when this guy is involved on Sundays.
MATT KUCHAR (33/1)
Matt Kuchar started his 2015 nicely, with a T3 at Sony and a T2 at the Humana Challenge, but he’s been no better than 15th since, including a 70th place last week in Houston. But he always seems to play well at Augusta. The last three years have seen a T3, a T8, and a T5. This is where the world discovered Matt Kuchar. I’m sure he’d like it to be the place where he discovers what it’s like to win a major.
JUSTIN ROSE (33/1)
Where exactly is the 2013 U.S. Open champion version of Justin Rose? He’s played in five tournaments in 2015, missing the cut in three of them. When he did play the weekend, he finished 55th at the WGC-Cadillac and tied for 37th in Houston. He had a T14 here last year, but his best finish (T5) came eight years ago.
TIGER WOODS (33/1)
I’ve never seen the 111th ranked player in the world get so much attention. But then again, Tiger Woods hasn’t been ranked this low in nearly two decades. He hasn’t played a competitive round here in two years (he did finish tied for fourth in 2013), he’s only played 47 holes of tournament golf this year, shot a career worst 82 in Phoenix, and his short game is on the fritz. But if there’s anybody that could surprise us, it’s this guy. Like it or not, he’s still Tiger Woods. You know CBS is rooting for him.
So that’s the top ten and ties as far as the odds are concerned. But there’s more than 80 other players in the field this week. Can Sergio Garcia finally break through and win a major? I could ask the same question about Lee Westwood. Can more of the young guns like Billy Horschel or Bill Haas get hot? Can J.B. Holmes keep his momentum going? We do know that we’ll get a nice moment, most likely on Friday, when two-time winner Ben Crenshaw plays his final round at Augusta. But as far as the tournament is concerned, it’s anybody’s guess. And by anybody, I mean you. As you know I like to do, here’s your chance to vote for the winner of the 2015 Masters. I’ve got the fourteen from above listed, but if you think it’s going to be somebody else, just write them in.
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That just about does it for Binge Sports this time around. But not to worry, the NBA and NHL playoffs are right around the corner, and you know I’ll be here with wall-to-wall coverage. Until then, justify your pick below or hit me up on Twitter @BingeSports and/or @THElukenorris. Enjoy The Masters.