Glenn then shifted the attention to the Orioles rotation and bullpen, Casey feels that both could hamper the Orioles chances of competing in the division.  “Do the Orioles have a chance, yes, nobody runs away in this division”.

Glenn wrapped things up with asking Casey how does he feel about the Orioles own Manny Machado. Casey believed that the Orioles should have initially left him at short stop. “If you got a guy in Machado who could be the best short stop in the league, you should put him there”.

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The Orioles vs. Rays game Sunday was a perfect example of why replay needs to be fixed… The call was the correct one, a Tampa home run that hit the black painted part of the foul pole.. BUT the way they got there was a total joke. It’s like getting lost for an hour, ending up where you wanted only because you ran out of wrong roads to take. Nearly ten minutes of arguments via both managers and replay being looked at by who knows how many people.

Get a guy in each stadium or a few in master control to review live during the normal flow of the game. Take the preconceived notion out of nfl replay as the measuring stick. It’s not going to be a reg flag, under the hood system. People against MLB replay say its too slow and will delay an already long sporting event, the Rays homer would have been called correctly in 90 sec not this 10 minutes nonsense. Make the change now & get better right away.

Every tight play or close call is being looked at in real time and looked at again before a skipper can take a step out of the dugout, a signal to the field with the proper call is sent and the game moves on.

Same example Monday versus the Yankees. Wieters picked off Gardner at 1st then at his at bat was called out on a base hit at 1st. Both calls were WRONG! Gardner was called safe & Wieters out. Both could have been rectified in seconds with a guy in the booth or several in “master control” run by the league.

The umps are a major problem despite getting much correct over the span of a game, but why not get better?

I don’t understand the hesitation to push it forward. I’m not asking for laser beams or robots calling balls and strikes, just another set of eyes to make things better.

Is that too much to ask?!?!

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Seth agrees with Glenn that the MLB needs to improve both instant replay and umpiring.” Seth says that Instant Replay is only half the problem because the umpires need to be more accountable”.  But Glenn believes that there will not be any improvements. “The Umpires Union is too strong for the MLB to enforce the necessary changes that the game needs”

Seth believes that technology gives fan a better view than umpires. “If you have an IPAD and you are sitting in the front row of a game you have a better chance of getting a call right”.

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Next up was the possibility of the league shifting the league year and moving the draft and combine back. Jason states that the NFL can do whatever they like with the draft and combine. He believes that the draft will be moved to May 15^th.  “The reality is it will probably stay there for a couple of years after that”. Jason even suggests that the NFL can move on to regional combines and make it sort of a reality show.

The site of Super Bowl L and LI (50 and 51) will be announced Tuesday. Jason acknowledged that next year’s Super Bowl will be in New York followed by Arizona. Miami and San Francisco are both the main contenders but Jason feels like Miami won’t get the super bowl. “San Francisco will get 50, it’s basically complete. Houston will get 51; it’s pretty much in the bag”.

Glenn and Jason wrapped up their conversation with the Pro Bowl and the possibility that it may move.

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Dave in Salisbury is an alien from another planet.  You cannot have a serious phone call with Dave From Salisbury on The Fan.  Ever.  Glenn Younes shows you how it is done.

“Dude, you’re from a different planet and everybody knows it.  It might be from Krypton, you might be from Uranus.  I’m not sure where you’re from, but you’re not from Earth,”  Glenn started off with.

The Orioles were down 12-4 in a game that looked like a wash.  They came back to make it interesting at 12-10, but in the end it was not enough to overcome the huge hole Jason Hammel put them in early.  Hindsight is 20/20, but at the time, we thought this game was a joke.  Hammel’s line was 4 2/3 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR.  The makings of a disastrous game.  We had to have a little fun……….at Dave in Salisbury’s expense.  There is even a cameo from his wife.

“How many acres do you have out there in Salisbury?  Where do you hide Dave’s spaceship when MIB comes Knocking?” Just one of the many questions in the get to know Dave segment.

This ranks up there with another crazy caller we had on the Glenn Younes Show.  Enjoy.

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First up was the drama that happened between Tiger and Sergio Garcia. John and Glenn both gave Sergio credit for answer “When asked what happened on two, he was honest he gave an honest answer”.  John and Glenn disagreed on Sergio’s placement among the greatest golfers in the world; John thinks he’s in the conversation of the best of the rest.

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First up was the amazing first day put up by Roberto Castro. This is Castro’ second year on tour and tied the course record with a 63 (-9) on the first day of competition.  “If we aren’t already in a new threshold we will cross it soon. There will be a new golden age in golf because the kids today don’t hold back.”

Rory McIlroy was next up. On the first day he shot a 66 (-6) and is tied for second. When asked where Rory will finish, Matt responded, “Here’s the thing with Rory McIlroy is that everybody compares him to Tiger Woods. Is he more like Phil Mickelson where he has peaks and valleys, and this week he is ripping it up.”

Finally when asked about the “unofficial fifth major”, Matt believes that it could be a fifth major,  but thinks only time will make The Players Championship will make it the fifth major.  “Everything speaks to the fact that it will be the fifth major… But I don’t think it will be declared as the fifth major in our time. It’s up to the people that come after us.”

And last but not least was the David Eger catastrophe, Matt kept it pretty simple “If you’re outside the competitive arena, if you are not a competitor if you are not an official or an administrator, then stay the hell out of it.”

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To fill everyone in, Adam Rosales of the Oakland A’s stepped to the plate with two outs and trailing the Indians 4-3. Rosales launched a long fly ball to left field which was originally called a double. Umpires went in to review the call and instant replay had shown that the ball hit the rail above the wall making the call a home run. However the umpires upheld the double and the A’s lost the game to the Indians by a score of 4-3.

Glenn goes on to speak about the replay systems in all sports, and its effect on technology and player health.

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First up was the Vijay Singh deer antler spray drama.  Vijay Singh was under investigation for using the deer antler spray. Vijay is now filed suit against the PGA Tour for defamation. John explained the PGA Tour’ explanation”While you did something wrong, you didn’t do anything against the anti-doping policy so the suspension is lifted”.

Glenn asked John to explain the meaning of The Players Championship to the world of golf. Both Glenn and John agreed this is one of the biggest events on the tour calendar.  “This is the players event, this is aptly named in that regard. When Phil Mickelson won in 2007 he said i consider this a major championship. Its the strongest field of the year played on one of the toughest golf courses… Its one of the 84 events on the calendar that every player circles”.

Listen to the full interview to get more insight on Rory McElroy and Tiger Woods.

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Wednesday we found out Brian Roberts was to have surgery on his hamstring which he injured in game 3 of 162 of this season, and yes another prolonged absence…. It’s Baltimore and baseball season so that’s headline news, no doubt. Should be top story in updates and surely a topic on twitter, Facebook, message boards and of course SPORTS TALK RADIO.

Not for me though, I could do it. Don’t want to do it, didn’t do it.

Brian Roberts, to date, has played in 118 games in the last 520 and counting. Aka I’m counting on NOTHING from him, he’s a non-thought, non- factor and the reason he wasn’t mentioned much in my show… He’s a non-story! Sad to say but this is the only way he’s a story, which is to explain why he’s not.

Flaherty or Casilla or second base in the future is a different topic or two, Brian Roberts is not! And the thing about it is, I don’t feel bad about it either. In a sport that prides itself on stats, these are overwhelming, 118 of 520 is bad even in a sport where failing in the norm.

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No matter how great the front office is, and it’s great, no team can be perfect… but Baltimore did an extraordinary job during free agency, the draft and post draft signings. The purge after hoisting the Trophy was painful no doubt, so is the dentist. A needed task to make sure we can continue to eat. Same in football. The heart will get you out of a job and hungry, the head (make hard but smart decisions) will keep you fed and in the Ravens case fed well. So here we go with the breakdown.

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1. Locking up Flacco. Don’t worry about the cost, it’s a good deal he got. His Super Bowl MVP helped that money rise but it’s structured to protect the team, after 3 years it will be restructured.

2. Elvis Dumervil: what a present dropped into the lap of the Ravens brass… BUT give them credit on at least two fronts. First, they had the space to go get him after the aforementioned purge. Second, to close the deal and having coaches on staff that are good men with prior relationships with him helped seal the deal.

3. Big Mac: need I say more than in the two years he’s been on the roster they’ve had 2 AFC Championship appearances, a Super Bowl victory and an over all record of 22 & 10. After paying Flacco the world a guy to protect the Bling Side was key.

4. Matt Elam: the Rookie safety from Florida will do his level best to fill the shoes of maybe the greatest safety ever. While that may never happen there is a star in the making with Elam

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if the masses are correct in his abilities.

Arthur Brown: Same as Matt Elam, Brown has the task of filling the spot held by simply the greatest ever at his position. Inside linebacker is an ever

important position due to the heavy TE mismatch NFL offense that is run. And run Brown can do, sideline to sideline he’s a burner. Tackling machine despite being undersized. Remind you of anyone??

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Chris Canty: I love the addition of the former Cowboy who will fill in as a nice piece to a much more stout line defensively. He adds a huge presence physically in the locker room and a much needed grizzled Vet too.

Many other additions to get into but these are a few that will help keep the Ravens competitive this season and for ones to come.

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The Caps came out firing in the third period and scored three goals in the first period to defeat the New York Rangers. The team was focused and ready to score.  “To be honest with you not much was really said, we had a good feeling in the locker room”.

Glenn believes the Stanley Cup Playoffs are a very unique experience and Joel wants feels the same way, “Everybody in Baltimore get down to a game…. The place was rocking wearing their jerseys and waving their flags, I was really excited to be there”.

Finally when asked about second year goaltender Brayden Holtby, Joel had nothing but praise, “He’s been unbelievable, and he’s stepped up huge”. “This year it’s a little bit more up-tempo as opposed to last year where we laid back a little bit more… It seems to be working out well for us”.

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Glenn followed up by asking Sky, what changed for Ovechkin to be scoring like he is now. “Adam Oates likes having a right handed shot on the right side and left handed shot on the left side, Ovi played on the left side and you knew the same move he would make every time. Adam Oates saw this on film and moved him to the right side… This gives Ovi a whole new repertoire of moves”.

Joel Wards health was a topic as well. “He’s been skating very gingerly as of a late; if he does go he will be on the fourth line… I don’t know if he will make that big of an impact on this series”.

Sky finally gave his series prediction with the Caps winning the series in 6 games.

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Matt Elam was the Ravens first pick post Super Bowl victory and if I’m reading the vibes correctly Coach Harbs had a heavy say in the pick. Ozzie gave the slightest bit of a hint when saying they all like Matt on tape, Harbs made a pretty good tape he added.

How much say does John Harbaugh actually have? It looks to me like he has as much as he needs. The locker room is his, first draft pick was his… That Super Bowl is his too by the way.

We all know the Brass that came before, and remains, provide a more than stable environment to win in but now we will see if Harbs can do it with his guys. Collective decisions are made at the Castle but Coach has as much juice as Jack LaLanne right now and he’s using it.

Just a thought.

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The calls is just a window into the open dialogue we had on our Monday show.

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The Capitals are currently 9-1-0 in their last ten games, and a major cause of that is Captain Alex Ovechkin. “I don’t think he’s MVP of the Capitals, Braydon Holtby is, and he is one of the best players in the league. But as far as MVP goes, Holtby stole games for them.”

Finally Sky believes that Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks is his choice for the NHL MVP. Glenn and Sky both agree that Nickolas Backstrom is the most underrated player on the Washington Capitals.

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The Granting of Rights (GOR) was the center of the discussion due to all the television money that sits in the conference. “The whole point in leaving one conference for a better conference is the money you get from the TV deal. If you get the same amount of money from one TV deal or even less, there is no point in leaving”.

Rob and Glenn then discussed the possibility of the ACC launching their own TV network, “I think it will happen, all these other conferences have done it, so why not.”

Rob believes that Maryland making the move from the ACC to the Big Ten was the right move, due to the money that the Big Ten still brings in over the ACC.

When asked what it means for Syracuse, Pitt and Louisville on the agreement Rob clarified. “All of those schools were in on the agreement and if any of them were to leave, they have to give up their media rights. Where it gets tricky is Notre Dame, who has the NBC Sports Network.”

Rob and Glenn wrapped everything up with Rob’ thoughts on the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

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No team year to year is the same, even if core remains the same.  If we listen hard enough every coach says something that’s theme is never having that opportunity with these guys again… It’s true as much as it is coach speak, teams change!

Change isn’t new, it’s expected and in Baltimore its happened. The needs are as true as the change and a plenty.

Left Tackle is THE need. I understand guys can play that spot and many are saying Linebacker or Safety. Sure the subtraction of Ray Lewis (retirement) and Ed Reed (free agency Texans) throws a bullseye at those two positions but… There are at least reasonable players at LB & S on the roster, they are NOT at LT.

Is McKinnie an option? Yes, sure but he’s not future, he’s duct tape. LT is the need but it’s not a prediction as to what the Ravens do in the draft. They’ll do what they do, stick to the plan, their board is the focus. Best player available per their board, needs, person they are (see Rolando McClain) etc.

The system in place to select talent is what makes Baltimore the Ravens’. That system is what makes it go. I’ll give you the needs but know the reason for success is the system and until that changes, changes to a team are systematic. Needs in my order of importance: (not mock draft, not mock draft, not mock draft) LT, S, MLB, C, WR, NT, TE… Then it’s normal backups at positions in general.

With 12 overall picks, 9 in rounds 4-7, expect solid depths & developmental guys and maybe packaging a few to move around.  We can slice it 6 ways to Sunday but it will be exciting to watch this franchise grow after a second Super Bowl victory. 2013 will be fun.

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On Rolando McClain Marc believes that the situation is ridiculous, “The Ravens have enough structure in this locker room to help this guy out, you say you aren’t going to go home that’s where I get in the most trouble, and then you go home and get arrested. That’s dumb there’s no other way to say it”.

Marc also agrees with Glenn that the Ravens will hold on to Rolando McClain until after the draft to see what they come out of it with at the linebacker position.

The Buccaneers sent this year’s 1^st round pick and a conditional fourth round pick in next year’s draft which could transition into a 3^rd round pick depending on performance.

Many believe the Bucs stole Revis form the Jets, Mark believed “He (Revis) got traded out of the Jets, and the deal they got him is great for both sides. If they believe he isn’t up to it they (Buccaneers) can walk away from it”.

Glenn finished it up asking how rare is the Darrelle Revis deal (6 years/96 million) for no money to be guaranteed. Marc said “It was great for their general manager to get that deal done, especially since the Buccaneers do not have a lot of ticket revenue”.

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Much is being made of that but come on folks, this is flat out coach speak out of Owings Mills.

It’s plain and simple, there is no LT on the team right now. There are guys who CAN play that spot but that’s not ideal in anyone’s mind. Saying it’d be KO if they had to play today is saying nothing at all.

Oher is not best there, nor is KO. He didn’t even like playing RT and when moved inside to LG during the playoffs, Osemele was great. Left Tackle is the position on the line that is of major concern and it will be addressed in the draft and free agency, even if that means Bryant McKinnie post draft.

Making anything out of the KO LT comment is insane, knock that thought right out of your head.

Expect KO at LG, Geno at center, Yanda and Oher on the right side.

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Glenn shed more light on the Boston Marathon explosion on during the first segment on Tuesday night’s edition of “The Glenn Younes Show”. Glenn talked about the meaning of terrorism and how it effects us as a country.

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If golf has soul, football has life and maybe the drama of the Masters is what propels the entire sport of golf one step closer to the life of sports, FOOTBALL. After hearing the news of the young 14 year old Tianlang Guan being hit with a pace of play penalty stroke and still making the cut, then Tiger and his funny business happened Friday night into Saturday morning. I’m not going to outline the penalty’s why, how and what but the 2 strokes penalty slapped on Tiger gave the sport a steroid shot of publicity for a fast few hours, to me the appeal faded fast.

The idea of Tiger being less in the mix than normal didn’t give me the golf fix I needed. The drama may have given mainstream a reason to turn the knob but it gave golf fans the opposite. Who knows the real answer, time will truly tell. Adam Scott in a two hole playoff was remarkable, golf prevailed at the end but will it prevail in the end. The idea is to grow the game, maybe throwing golfs version of the Tuck Rule at the Masters will show a spike, who knows? I’d bet a buck that those who like golf hated the noise it made.

It’s the right ruling but a bad rule. Sound familiar? NFL tuck rule is no more, once the league embarrassed itself in an AFC divisional playoff game, gave it proper time and several years later it’s no longer a rule. Expect the rule that dropping a ball as near as possible becomes much more clear and far less vague.

Golf has changed, whether now or soon enough, it’s gone public, global and mainstream. Hope you enjoy.

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Glenn and Ryan talked about how Ryan made his way into the media. Glenn follows it up by asking Ryan opinion on the rule changes to the Masters and how it affects the everyday game of golf. “Their equipment is so finely tuned into the game as opposed to what we buy, for the purity of professional golf; I think there should be restrictions on the anchored stroke”.

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Glenn and John then went on to speak of the new rule changes on the PGA Tour. The cut line changed from 44 to 50, Glenn and John don’t really find issue with the new cut line, which allows more players to gain notoriety on the tour. “If tiger would have missed the cut and gets to play on the weekend, fantastic everyone wins”. Glenn and John also covered the changes to the Master’s qualification criteria.

John gave his idea on the Asian Amateur Champion to play the Master’s. “Its fine with me because it’s not like he’s taking a spot, when you realize it from that stand point, it’s pretty cool. He is playing with Ben Crenshaw; he’s playing it like a 14 year old, it’s fun.”

John and Glenn wrapped up their interview with the obvious Tiger question. Glenn asked if Tiger could win the Master’s and catch Jack Nicklaus’ major record. John simply put it “I think this is the most important major to Tiger’ career if he wants to get to 18. All the elements are in the right place”.

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First up was opinions on this being the first Master’s with women as members of Augusta National. John basically spoke saying that the women admitted (Condoleeza Rice and Darla Moore) it will not be what either woman is known for. Also from a players John put it “They never cared, they just want to win”.

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As am I, as are most of you I’m sure. It’s human nature.  The calm, the confidence, the comfort it gives can’t be described, only felt, but you know you’ve felt the magnetic force it has.

For Tiger it just might be the difference he needs to settle his mind and get to work. To impress them, hustle for them, win for them. Or maybe it’s just he’s a happier person in a relationship. For those not aware he’s dating Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn.

How ever you slice it Tiger Woods is entering the 2013 Masters with 3 wins under his belt this season, already, and has recaptured the number 1 player in the world status, a huge feet.

In prior years filled with controversy, with game and life in shambles, he finished tied for 4th in both 2010 & 2011… He knows this course at Augusta National, knows where to hit it and where to stay away. He can play well there almost no matter what, and with his mind right, sky is the limit.

Is a 5th Green jacket within reach, major title number 15?  We will know as the sun sets Sunday over Magnolia Lane.

My money is on Woods, you can take the field.

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This whole thing with and giving her a shot to make NBA summer league is the best! On so many levels.

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One: prove chicks can’t come close to hanging with dudes.

Two: seem like the good guy to give her a shot and seem real about it (seem).

Three: great publicity but not a ton of money, mostly noise.

Four: If by some, almost impossible, chance she can hang he looks like a genius…

Freaking Cuban! The best, because its all just about option number 1. Period. Get her to go up against low level pros and get smashed by them. Get all this Griner garbage out of my ear. She’s that good put her against the boys. Watch what happens. Smash city USA will be her new team name, sounds like a roller derby team name. Maybe she can skate.

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Glenn brought Mark on to talk about the money that the owners are “holding” from the players. Mark responded “Basically it will always be a he said she said situation, but somebody will have to pay the piper in 2017″.

Finally Mark analyzed all of the recent free agent signings, and gave insight saying that all deals are three year deals.

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Glenn is a noted player apologist amongst listeners and colleagues, and these figures cement his opinions. He also uses TV revenue figures to put the final nail in the coffin. “Remember revenue has continued to increase and they got their new tv deals. ESPN paid the NFL 1.1 Billion dollars for one game a week. The old ABC deal was around 800 Million and the other deals keep going up, while the owners are pocketing cash”.

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When asked what he thinks of the move Sky said “A lot of people thought that he was the best player in the draft. A lot of people thought he could play up here next year. However he was traded and a lot of people thought he was untouchable, but he was traded.”

Sky then went on to state that he is not sure of what the mind set of this team is “They have 17 wins, 10 have come against the South East division, the worst division in the sport, 3 came from the Buffalo Sabres and only two came against top eight seeds… They are mortgaging their future to win now, I really don’t like the move”.

When asked about General Manager George McPhee’ mindset, Sky simply states that he won’t admit that they are not that good. “The only move that has panned out was Mike Ribero and they will probably lose him too… He’s been the best player from start to finish and he is the reason why they are even chasing a playoff run right now”.

Sky is pretty glum on the Capitals chances if they do make the playoffs because of the Capitals past playoff experience. “Well if they win the division they would have home ice in the first round but that doesn’t mean much. They would have a shot against the lower seeds like Toronto. But if they were to face a team like Pittsburgh or Boston, they won’t make it out of the first round”.

Sky gave his final playoff prediction for the Washington Capitals, “They’ll win the division even squeak out of the first round, but will be eliminated in the second round. I don’t know how big of an upside this really is”.

Finishing the preview of the NHL, Sky believes that a team like the Chicago Blackhawks will win the Stanley Cup. “Anybody in the top portion of the Western Conference has a great shot, the Western Conference is that much better”.

Finally talking about the Wizards, he believes that the Wizards have a bright future, but they are still a few years from being really competitive. “Last night was a great win but it was also a bad loss because Bradley Beal is done, but I like what Bradley Beal has been doing and John Wall has improved his jump shot. They have a great shot to finish ninth in the conference. But I just don’t know how good they really are.”

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It’s an amazing thing when you see the emotion coming from young kids, called “student athletes”, this time of year.

It’s generally due to extreme outcomes of some sort. A game winning shot, upset at the buzzer or devastating defeat.

The worst of those extremes is an injury and even worse a leg bending one in front of ones own team.

It’s what happened to Louisville during their elite 8 matchup. Kevin Ware with maybe the worst injury ever seen on TV, an accolade nobody wants, broke his right shin with inches of it sticking out… It was a hand up, walk away near lose your lunch moment. Then the replays, which I didn’t see a second of as I turned away but the player reaction was mind blowing.

Both teams, coaches crippled with emotion. Players collapsing out of visual illness. The fans in the stands had tears in their eyes, as did most watching at home with the players on the court. An extremely emotional event and it had little to do with sports, everything to do with humanity.

Competition is a major part of why I love sports, many others too, but at that moment it was the heart of young people that pulled me in. The second after the disgust and shock wore off the feelings started to take over. Louisville players couldn’t walk, talk or even stop from crying after seeing what happened to their teammate.

Sure feelings of “that could have been me” we’re in their heads but also ones of complete sadness. That’s teamwork, brotherhood and hope that the almighty dollar hasn’t fully ruined sports… Yet. If there is anything positive that comes from such a terrible injury Kevin Ware suffered its that he’s already on his way to a full recovery, out of surgery all is good, and that these “student athletes” still play for each other and the love of the game.

God Bless Kevin Ware.

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During the aftermath of the Orioles opening day victory over the Tampa Rays, Glenn reflected on the game and what it really means that baseball is back.

“Isn’t it nice to have baseball back after a season that had 93 wins”. Glenn basically gives the first person perspective of the Baltimore Orioles fan base. The fans used to be humdrum and worry about what the season would hold. Glenn goes further on to explain that Oriole fan expectations have changed.

The fan base now has respect once again for their team. Glenn gives an immediate recap of the game and a preview of Wednesday’s match-up between both teams.

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Opinions varied and the list below shows every prediction submitted.

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Glenn talked about the implementation of Manny Machado as the two hole hitter and the protection he has around him. Glenn all around loves the opening day lineup.

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I had the fortune of going to the Elite 8 game between Syracuse & Marquette in DC and sit three rows off the court behind the ‘Cuse bench and HOF’er Coach Jim Boeheim.

What a cool thing.

Not having an interest one way or another with who wins was fantastic too. I just wanted fantastic hoops. Some would say I saw terrible hoops. Most in fact. I can’t say they are wrong but the masses that saw the game did so via a television.

While TV gives angles I may not have had, I had the environment that almost no one did. The atmosphere was terrific and the seat location topped it off. The display of length, hustle & athleticism made it a great game to me.

You see, for me, nothing is better than live sports, I grew up with a sports crazy family, live sporting events were my life and still are. What you saw at home was terrible shooting and low scores… I have a memory forever, the noise of the crowd and young giants colliding in air.

The experience at home is couchtastic and cost affective but for me it will never replace going to see sports in person, to feel the moment. Syracuse and Marquette was a prime example.

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With the news that Brian Roberts will bat 9th for Baltimore on Opening Day next Tuesday, (the same Roberts that’s played just 115 games in the last 486) I thought it’d be fun to guess what the rest of the lineup, rotation and 25 man team will look like as well. It’s just for fun, not fact.

1. McLouth LF
2. Markakis RF
3. Jones CF
4. Davis 1st
6. Wieters C
6. Reimold DH
7. Hardy SS
8. Machado 3rd
9. Roberts 2nd

Casilla, Flaherty, Teagarden

5 man rotation: Hammel, Chen, Gonzalez, Arrieta & Tillman (McFarland & Steve Johnson)
Bullpen: O’Day, Patton, Strop, Matuz, Hunter, Jim Johnson

Now on opening day a pitcher may be on DL making room for Conor Jackson or Steve Pearce plus Luis Ayala is trade bait may be gone by seasons’ start.

93 wins wasn’t in reach this time last year but the 2012 Orioles grabbed them, lets hope the same is said for the 2013 birds.

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After the Mets talk, Glenn asked Casey his opinion on Alex Rodriguez making more money than the entire Houston Astros team. Casey responded by simply saying “If you have the money, why don’t you spend it”. Casey then went on to say that the blame falls more on the Astros for having only two players that make above two million dollars.

Following up the business side of baseball, Glenn and Casey previewed the AL East and the Yankees especially. Casey believes the Yankees injuries will hamper their season and make them finish third in the AL East.

Casey then gave his opinion on the Orioles starting rotation. Casey gave the O’s rotation the grade of mediocre. “Hammel is a 3 to 3 1/2 at best, the upside with Gonzalez is what intrigues me”.

Finally Casey gave the rest of his American League East Preview with…1) Rays, 2) Red Sox, 3) Yankees, 4) Orioles, 5) Blue Jays

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