The Issues of Sports

Examining how '24 NFL QB Salaries Stack Up

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:09:42 +0000

On the latest episode E-Mak & Rude Dog look at the list of NFL starting QB salaries. Patrick Mahomes is NOT the highest paid QB in the league for the '24 season. He took less $ so he can have a better team. Let's just start there! We examine the list and why NFL‬ QB's are paid what their paid, and ranked where they are. Astronomical salaries for the position, but some QBs are certainly not earning their keep. Hint: one of those QBs is tied for #1, signed a new deal in the off-season, and plays in Florida.

It's not sexism. Why male pro athletes mostly earn significantly earn more than female pros

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:25:03 +0000

#caitlinclark lark has given women an absolute surge in popularity. The NCAA Women's BBall final outranked the men's. But she and other draft picks will be making 70k+/year to play in the WNBA under her rookie contract. While @nike and others will take care of Caitlin with millions in endorsement $, other less accomplished professional women are stuck with their salaries as their only form of income. E-Mak & Rude Dog @TheRudeDogShow lay out why it's fair the way it is but acknowledge a shift coming. Kindly hit the SUBSCRIBE button! Feedback welcome. Like and subscribe--pay it forward! Caitlin Clark Karma!!

Is It Safe To Go Anywhere Anymore? KC Super Bowl Parade Shooting

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:07:30 +0000

Two individuals have been charged with Second Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in the recent KC Parade shooting. Sadly, this senseless tragedy left one person dead and 22 wounded. According to prosecutors, more charges are expected to come.

On the latest episode of "The Issues of Sports," E-Mak & Rude Dog had Kansas City 610-AM Host Bob Fescoe joins to discuss the impact of gun violence and domestic terrorism on public events. In this case, the shooting occurred during a joyful celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, turning a glorious day into a nightmare.

It's a sad reality that gun violence has crept into everything from grocery stores to championship parades. Innocent lives are taken for no reason, and we must ask ourselves if it's safe to attend any sort of crowd event without metal detectors?

Let's come together and work towards a safer future for all. Our hearts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. Quick podcast where we examine.

Bill Belichick's Future & Draymond Green's Future

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:33:50 +0000

The Patriots are struggling. Bill Belichick is considered by most to be the Greatest NFL Coach of All-Time. But time has moved on, so has Tom Brady collecting a Super Bowl trophy in Tampa after leaving New England. The draft picks Belichick has made the last few years have mostly not panned out. Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston has reported that about a month or so ago the Kraft family decided to not bring Belichick back. Whether that is true or not, does Belichick even want to return, does it make sense for him to return? Should he take the blame for the Pats lack of success and playoffs since Brady left. Or is sports cyclical and like Greg Poppovich in San Antonio who's been losing since his Hall of Famers retired, maybe Belichick hasn't lost a step at all. And where would be good destinations if he does part ways? Rude Dog and I wrap this episode of "Issues" discussing the Warriors Draymond Green's indefinite suspension from the NBA. What's next here? What constitutes being ready to return and what's going to happen to the likely Hall of Famer's legacy? Could he find himself not in the Hall of Fame? So many issues to discuss. Please subscribe, like, follow on your favorite platform!

The Taylor Swift Effect On Everything

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:59:49 +0000

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce are a pair. She has seen the future Hall of Fame TE for the Kansas City Chiefs play a handful of times in person. Swift, who is among the biggest celeberties in the world, now is up close and personal with the sports world. And the sports media world is milking it for everything. Reportedly Chiefs writers are putting Swift in stories to increase SEO. Is this good, bad, or neither? Can you blame them? E-Mak & Rude Dog discuss The Taylor Swift Effect on the latest episode of The Issues of Sports.

How Does Summer Sports Slow time Work for You?

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:26:50 +0000

After the NBA Finals concludes & before NFL regular season kicks off what is your feelings about the summer slow time in sports. E-Mak and Rude Dog discuss how they each digest when the games mostly fade to black and are there any events that are must watch summer TV exceptions.

What Factors = Great TV Sports Ratings?

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:03:37 +0000

Serbian born Nikola Jokic, who's a two-time regular season MVP, just led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA Title beating the Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA Finals. Jokic put up historic playoff numbers and is a triple double machine. But most people they hadn't seen him play until now or still haven't. Jokic plays for Denver, and while technically ahead of the curve by far with his skills, his game doesn't have "Michael Jordan Sizzle". So from market size, franchise history, superstars, style of play, to the sport you play, and more E-Mak & Rude Dog explore in this short podcast the elements that attract the casual fan.

Jim Brown Ja Legacy & Accountability

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 21 May 2023 13:04:46 +0000

The greatest football & lacrosse player of all-time Jim Brown has passed away. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy as a player and civil rights activist. His accomplishments are many during his legendary life. That said, his legacy is clouded by several violent allegations that he abused women. He had multiple brushes with the law during his life. Unfortunately, this is part of the conversation. Grizzlies star Ja Morant is in the process of ruining his legacy and potentially throwing away his career. He's voluntarily 2x this year decided to wave a firearm on social media. While these are two completely different issues and circumstances, they both pollute the star's legacy. While there are levels of accountability, Brown, who did admit to having anger problems had to deal with legal issues, and now in his death at 87, the NY Times obituary sub-heading mentioned his violent past with women in the article, as well as many media outlets. Ja's accountability is coming as he is looking at a hefty suspension by the NBA. Can Ja see that no matter if you're the greatest of all time at your given sport, if violence or lawbreaking is part of your life, you will be held accountable, and it will affect your legacy? Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes & I kick around how people are complicated on the latest episode of The Issues of Sports.

Jalen Hurts Gets Paid Lamar Jackson Does Not

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:40:16 +0000

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts just landed the largest contract in NFL history with the second most guaranteed $. A five year $255 million deal, while Ravens Signalcaller Lamar Jackson still can't get paid. Rude Dog & E-Mak examine the disparity as to why these QB are in different situations and their respective NFL organizations have divergent dispositions on their QB's.

Clark Kellogg on Sharing the Studio w/Sir Charles & Kenny & NCAA Tourney Predictions

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:45:12 +0000

CBS Sports College Basketball Studio Analyst Clark Kellogg joins "The Issues of Sports" with E-Mak & Rude Dog and discusses being in the studio with Charles Barkley & Kenny Smith, and how they adapt to college basketball. Kellogg weighs in on Jim Nantz final NCAA Tournament, as well as the late Billy Packer, and DIck Vitale. Plus he reveals his champ and who he likes to make some noise in the NCAA Tourney.

Are the Mahomes-Brady Comparisons Premature?

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:41:00 +0000

This podcast is dedicated to the loving memory of my mother Phyllis Ann Makovsky, who left us Thursday 2/16/23 at age 80 after a brave fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I love you. You will be missed.

With the 38-35 Chiefs win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII Patrick Mahomes is now a two-time Super Bowl Champion and two time Regular Season MVP. Brady has appeared in 10 Super Bowls and won seven. Is the fact we are already comparing Mahomes to Brady, who has had a torrid start to his career but is still light years behind Brady's accomplishments. Evan "E-Mak" Makovsky and Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes roll this #issue around.

What Constitutes A Done Deal in MLB: The Carlos Correa Saga

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:41:00 +0000

On the latest episode of "The Issues of Sports" Carlos Correa is a member of the San Francisco Giants. No wait he's signed with the New York Mets. Not true he's returning after all to be a member of the Minnesota Twins. What the hell is going on? He failed two physicals but passed another all under different contract terms. Whether arthritis in his once injured ankle down the road will rear its head or not, why is Mets owner Steve Cohen telling The New York Post that the Correa signing "puts us over the top" before the deal was done and the Mets doctors evaluated Correa?
The answers to these questions lie inside this short podcast.

The Issues of Russell Wilson & the Broncos

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 04:32:00 +0000

The last episode of "The Issues of Sports" in 2022 examines the NFL's Denver Broncos and the 2nd Highest Paid QB in the league at approx $49 million per year Russell Wilson. Wilson, likely still headed for Pro Football Hall of Fame, who they contracted last offseason has STUNK OUT LOUD since becoming a Bronco. The team's play has led to Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett being terminated in year one and Wilson's expensive future is in doubt. Since taking over Broncos interim HC Jerry Rosburg has let go their Special Teams and Offensive Line coaches. Rudy"Rude Dog" Reyes and myself dig deep as to what's gone wrong and how to fix.

Grant Wahl Murdered? Brittney Griner Returns Home

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:17:00 +0000

In the latest episode of "The Issues of Sports" Evan "E-Mak" Makovsky and Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes look closer at the tragic death of Grant Wahl at the World Cup in Qatar collapsing in the pressbox dying at age 48. Grant's brother has asserted that his brother did not die of natural causes. And we break down the Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout prisoner swap and the moving parts there.

Jeff Saturday Outrage Over the Colts Naming Him Interim Head Coach & His Lack of Experience

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 01:33:00 +0000

The Colts have named Jeff Saturday Head Coach with no football coaching experience besides high school where he was barely above .500. E-Mak & Rude Dog dissect the #dissent and does Saturday shoulder some of the blame for accepting the job. Listen on your favorite platform, please follow, and tell your friends...

Comparing the CMC Trade to the 49ers to Other Similar Trades in NFL History for Star Players

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:58:00 +0000

Running Back Christian "CMC" McCaffrey was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 49ers 2023 2nd, 3rd, 4th round picks and 2024's 5th round pick. Evan, who's unretiring the nickname "E-Mak" and Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes discuss this trade and compare it to other major trades in NFL history where a star player was traded away for multiple players and/or picks. Listen to how this trade stacks up historically!

Comparing the CMC Trade to the 49ers to Other Similar Trades in NFL History for Star Players

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:38:00 +0000

Albert Pujols Legacy in 700 Club Heading to the Playoffs then Retirement

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:11:00 +0000

We examine Albert Pujols legacy as he's now in the "700 HR Club." Pujols came back to the Cardinals for his final season, which has turned out to be a good one. Pujols is taking the Cardinals to the playoffs and then retiring. We look back at his decision to leave the Cardinals. We also discuss whether Aaron Judge should be considered the all-time single season HR King as he chases 62. We know who's ahead of him--Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa.

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The Popularity & $ Hold of Fantasy Football & Football Gambling on Americans

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:20:00 +0000

Fantasy Football is ruling billions of people's lives. Americans are spending over 15B to play. It's not just fantasy, it's gambling, it's Survivor Pools, are multiple ways you can engage with football. Oh yeah, you can root for your team too.

Serena Williams Wins a Thrilling 2nd Round US Open Match in Her Last Dance. Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim Joins to DIscuss the Excitement

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:56:00 +0000

Jon Wertheim joins Evan and Rudy to discuss Serena's magical win. Does she have a chance to win it all now? They also touch on the men's draw which is missing Novak Djokovic who was not not allowed to play in the US Open as he's unvaccinated.

Is 11 Games and a $5 Million Fine an Appropriate Punishment for Deshaun Watson?

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 22:27:00 +0000

Evan goes over the decision and settlement. Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes thinks Deshaun Watson's suspension was light and reterates what he thinks it should be. The suspension is more in line with what Evan expected, and he explains why. Can Watson return to the player he was after his suspension? It's discussed. What should we expect in Week 13 when Watson returns as the Browns play in Houston to take on Watson's former team the Texans?

What to expect with the NFL's appeal of Deshaun Watson's 6 game suspension

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:39:00 +0000

Evan and Guest Host Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes discuss the factors surrounding the NFL's appeal of Deshaun Watson's six game suspension. They hit on why it was only six games, the Judge NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appointed to hear the appeal, and both "Rude Dog" and Evan share how this will shake out.

How to bring Brittney Griner back home from Russia

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:26:00 +0000

Brittney Griner is still detained in Russia allegedly for travelling with two marijuana cartridges. How to end her ongoing detention and bring her back home to the United States.

The current controversies and happenings in tennis with guest ESPN Analyst Brad Gilbert

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:55:00 +0000

In this episode of "The Issues of Sports" we examine the crazy time it is in the tennis world headlined by Wimbledon banning Russians and Belarusians. ESPN Tennis Analyst Brad Gilbert joins to unpack.

Wimbledon Bans Russian and Belarusian Players; 60 Minutes Correspondent & Sports Illustrated Sr. Writer Jon Wertheim Joins to Discuss the ISSUE

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Mon, 16 May 2022 08:07:00 +0000

2:32 Jon Wertheim joins The Issues of Sports

Baseball Participation and Interest is Declining. What to do with Former MLB Player Jeff Frye of the 'Save The Game' Initiative

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:12:00 +0000

Evan opens "The Issues of Sports" pointing out some reasons he sees why baseball has fallen in popularity. Evan points out the NFL has blown past MLB not to be caught, and that the NBA has more star power. Evan discusses the fact that an NBA star player has the ball more, or is at the center of play more than a MLB player, who while playing the field needs the ball hit to them, and cycles through batting order a few times a game. Baseball games don't have a clock, which can sometimes make for long games versus the other major team sports.

Evan discusses how this affects not just MLB and fan attendance, but youth baseball participation is in decline. Evan cites statistics from World Series Viewership from 2003 to 2021 to projecting into the future (Hint: not good). Evan cites a couple other statistics including the cost of MLB rights.

Former MLB 2nd basemen (92-01) Jeff Frye joins "The Issues of Sports" (10:03) to start the second segment and starts by discussing what "Save the Game" is all about. Jeff and Evan spend the next period discussing elements of play that Jeff thinks need to change to buck this downward trend, and why MLB is where it is. Jeff also describes to Evan the goal of Save The Game and how many signatures he's trying to get on the petition on "Save the Game" the website. He'd like to eventually, with his other cohorts, end up in Commissioner Rob Manfred's office. Ideally presenting to the commissioner as well as all 30 MLB team owners hoping to be a catalyst for change.

This episode is a material listen for any fan or former fan of MLB. Additionally, if you're a parent of a youth baseball player, or of a child considering playing, or even why your child decided not to play. An informative exploration from people who care about baseball.

Visit "Save The Game" at savethegameus.com

Coach K's Legacy with Former Duke Player Jay Bilas

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:44:00 +0000

Evan makes the subjective argument that Coach K is the second greatest coach all-time to John Wooden, and explains why citing his wins, NCAA titles, Olympic Gold Medals, players he's sent to the NBA, McDonald's All Americans he coached, and more. Jay Bilas joins the show (7:15) for a discussion sharing his opinion on multiple issues around Coach K, including his opinion of lists and rankings in general, if there is a higher "plane" coach in the Hall of Fame. Jay feels once you're there, you're there while Evan feels there are metrics that separate Hall of Famers such for example Coach K (five titles) and Jim Boeheim (one title). Jay says Evan sounds like he's "poo pooing" other coaches, and doesn't think stats even championships tell the whole story. What Jay and Evan agree on is that Coach K is a rare find, and as Jay discusses he coaches the person, not just the player. Evan and Jay discuss Coach K's relationship with his former Coach Bobby Knight, how close Kobe Bryant truly ever came to attending Duke, and his boatload of accomplishments, with the biggest one being a great person. A real deep dive in this episode of "The Issues of Sports" into Hall of Fame now retired Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Black Head Coaches the NFL with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Pres. Bob Kendrick

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:19:00 +0000

The Pittsburgh Steelers & Mike Tomlin just hired Brian Flores as Defensive Assistant/Linebackers Coach as he presses on with his lawsuit against the NFL. Flores is suing the league, three franchises and unidentified individuals, alleging discrimination and racism in hiring practices. Among the complaints listed in the filing, Flores said he took part in two “sham” interviews as teams attempted to comply with the Rooney Rule, citing the Giants and Broncos. Flores was also fired by the Miami Dolphins this past offseason after back-to-back winning campaigns. While there is more to Flores’ lawsuit this podcast episode is not a breakdown of Brian Flores lawsuit, though it's material, the episode is a look at Black Head Coaches or lack thereof in the NFL. Is the Rooney Rule being used as a "box check" as Brian Flores alleges in his lawsuit, instead of a real interview in which the candidate is under serious consideration for the job.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) President Bob Kendrick joins me on "The Issues of Sports" to explore the issue of why 70% of the league’s players are African American, but just 6% of the league has African American Head Coaches (2). Bob draws on parallels and resistance of what players faced in the Negro Leagues before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. Listen to parallel’s he draws between Curt Flood & Brian Flores as well. Evan and Bob also dive into the Rooney Rule and whether it works, why many Black head coaches don't get second jobs, are fired after winning seasons, and what can be done here regardless of whether Brian Flores wins his lawsuit or not. How to get from point a to point b is probed with an authority on race relations and sports, with historical context, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick. https://www.nlbm.com/board-members/

Deep Diving the Life of a Busy National & Local Play-By-Play Announcer with Ian Eagle

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:45:00 +0000

With Vin Scully retiring a few years ago, and Marv Albert retiring last year after the NBA season, there is a changing of the guard, and one of the best in the business, Ian Eagle joins Bob and Evan to take us inside his life. Marv Albert almost three decades ago wrote "I'd Love To But I Have A Game". Well, now that is Ian Eagle. Currently "Birdman" is one of CBS's top announcers calling the NFL, and the NCAA Tournament. He also broadcasts the NBA nationally for Turner. But Ian worked his way up starting as a Producer at WFAN in NY, and then becoming the Brooklyn (then New Jersey) Nets TV PBP announcer coming on close to thirty years ago. He also was a host on "The Fan." but knew his passion was calling games. He spent time as the New York Jets announcer before doing the NFL nationally for CBS. Ian shares with Bob and Evan all the events he called on the way up for CBS from Track & Field, to Boxing, and on some of these assignments Eagle had to fly and improvise as he had no prior experience! "Ian will do it" was the attitude that helped him rise at CBS as no assignment was too low, but there are few talents in the business at PBP as good as Ian. Ian gets into the fact that for energy he does NOT drink coffee. But he does drink soda. It's all discussed as well as is Ian's son Noah Eagle, who at age 22 became the LA Clippers radio PBP announcer right out of Syracuse. Ian went to Syracuse too. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree with Noah Eagle who called an NFL playoff game last year for Nickelodeon. A joyous look into the busy but exciting life of a national and local play-by-play announcer in 2022 with one of kindest people in the broadcasting business, Ian Eagle.

Mental Health & Sports with Former MLB Player Jim Eisenreich & Mental Health Sports Coach Mike Wellington

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:07:00 +0000

Naomi Osaka pulls out of the French Open citing Mental Health. Gymnast Simone Biles struggles with Mental Health issues during the Tokyo Olympics, even citing struggles executing part of her routine. Bob & Evan examine how mental health was once a taboo topic in sports, but no longer. Former Major League Baseball player Jim Eisenreich joins "The Issues of Sports" to discuss playing baseball with Tourette's Syndrome. Jim says Tourette and Tourette's both work referring to his condition. Jim had to take a three-year break during the mid 80's because of his Tourette's. Jim shares his struggles even going inside how Tourette's would play out inside the batter's box with "tics". Miraculously Jim came back to MLB after his break to achieve success homering in the '93 World Series for the Phillies and homering in the '97 World Series for the champion Marlins. Mike Wellington also joins us to describe battling bipolar disorder during his efforts to pursue professional golf. Wellington shares some of his setbacks and stories from when his disorder was not in check. But Mike discusses how he's really embraced his disorder and taken to helping others. Mike is a Mental Health Performance Coach for the University of Tennessee, and he also is an individual coach to Pro Golfers. This episode covers a subject matter that can't get enough exposure. Jim Eisenreich now runs the "Jim Eisenreich Foundation for Children with Tourette Syndrome" http://www.tourettes.org/ Mike Wellington runs "Birdies For Bipolar" bringing awareness to Mental Health Issues. http://birdies4bipolar.org/

Running a Pro Sports Communications Department with LA Rams Vice President of Communications Artis Twyman

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:20:00 +0000

Evan and Bob discuss all various aspects present moment of running a communications department. Rams Head PR man Artis Twyman joins the podcast to discuss all the responsibilities from handling the media, to player interviews, to all aspects of social media that is in demand in 2022. Artis also describes how he see his job function as Head of Comms for the Rams in Los Angeles, the #2 market in the country. He articulates how much the business has changed with technology during his twenty plus years working in the NFL. He explains how he trains players how to answer questions but gives the latitude to answer how they want. Artis discussed playing in the beautiful new stadium, and how you must win in Los Angeles with all the competition, which they are doing heading to the Super Bowl at their home stadium versus the Bengals. Artis shares a laugh with an amusing anecdote about how at one point he wanted to be a Presidential speech writer. He moved on from that but has a pretty nice job now as VP of Communications of the Los Angeles Rams.

Women Breaking Ground in the World of Sports with Guest Sarah Thomas, the First Female Full Time NFL Official

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:09:00 +0000

This episode shines a spotlight on women breaking ground in the world of sports. With the NBA having five female officials, Kim Ng named Miami Marlins GM, and most recently the New York Yankees naming Rachel Balkovec as the manager of one of their minor league affiliates — making her the first woman to break into the managerial ranks at that level, women are making beautiful waves in the sports world. Joining Evan and Bob is NFL official Sarah Thomas. She is the first female CFB official in history, the first full time female NFL official, the first female offical to work a NFL Playoff game (2019 LA Chargers @ Patriots), and the first female to officate a Super Bowl when she worked Super Bowl LV in 2021 in Tampa when the Bucs defeated the Chiefs. The NFL also changed the name from "Head Linesman" to "Down Judge" because of Sarah. And finally Maia Chaka was hired before the '21 reg season to as the first African-American Female Offical! Take a listen to the podcast with a true trailblazer, Sarah Thomas!

Bob Costas Pilot Episode

Evan Makovsky & Rudy "Rude Dog" Reyes — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:29:00 +0000

Before this podcast was narrowed down to one issue per episode Bob Costas joined as a guest for the "The Issues of Sports" Pilot. Bob comments on the passings of Larry King, Henry Aaron, Covid & Sports, too many regular season games, and much more..Costas has great stories on both Larry King (funny) and Henry Aaron, and all the racism he faced breaking Babe Ruth's all-time HR record. Enjoy!