The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by ClutchPoints' Mark Haynes to talk all the craziness in the NBA today from Kawhi's horrible injury news to Chris Paul entering COVID-19 protocol to more NBA head coach firings to Kevin Durant's historic night for the Nets to the All-NBA team name releases and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Rays becoming the best team in MLB, the Pirates' upside at the top of their order, the Orioles getting very mad about being wrong, the Braves getting some big names back in August, the D'Backs being horrid, the Red Sox weird rotation issues, and much moe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Falcoholic's Eric Robinson to talk about the most underrated teams heading into 2021 in the NFL, questions about Drew Lock vs. Teddy Bridgewater, Mims losing his spot in New York, the Packers' Mark Murphy on Aaron Rodgers, Jakobi Meyers standing out in New England, and the Falcons' offense with Calvin Ridley as the No. 1 option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt to talk about the New York Giants being the favorites in the NFC East, what makes Daniel Jones' Year 3 performance so important, what Joe Judge got right in Year 1, funny Leonard Williams stories, Dave Gettleman's likability, Kitchens vs. Garrett pressure on offense and draft picks who will make an immediate impact in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters Andrew Hammond and Bob Silverman to talk about the NBA playoffs, how the top seeds ultimately won out, what MLB can do with its latest controversy and college football playoff expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow Tennessee Volunteer students Ryan Schumpert and Ethan Stone to talk about AD Danny White's 'All In' fundraiser, what to make of the Vols' targets on campus in June, the return of Kaiden Salter, Vols vs. LSU in college baseball, and Athlon Sports' insight into the Jeremy Pruitt era in Knoxville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow Atlanta Sports Guys, Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch, to talk about the Hawks needing more help for Trae with Simmons and Thybulle on him, how the Hawks can win the series, issues with Solomon Hill in the starting lineup, the Braves getting good stuff from Tucker Davidson, needing more bullpen help and what the Falcons ultimately got for Julio Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fellow UNG alumni Matt Green sits down with Chase Thomas to talk about the upcoming changes to the college football playoff, UGA's title chances in 2021, in how the Iowa Hawkeyes are set up for 2021, Luke McCaffery leaving Louisville, some mailbag questions, and much more. Plus, a deep dive into Texas Tech with Red Raider Sports' Brandon Solis and RC Maxfield from Matt Wells hitting the transfer portal hard to Tyler Shough making the jump from Oregon to Lubbock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Step Back's Gerald Bourguet to talk about the Suns figuring it out against Los Angeles, how they beat the Nuggets in Game 1, the development of DeAndre Ayton, how Monty has schemed in the playoffs, the Pacers firing Nate Bjorkgren after one year, the Trail Blazers going with Chauncey Billups potentially and the Jazz without Conley versus the Clippers. Plus, Philly Voice's Kyle Neubeck to pick apart the Hawks vs. Sixers series through two games, the greatness of Trae and Embiid, how Simmons changed the series, needing Nate McMillan and Doc Rivers to work on rotations and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow UNG alumni Matt Green to talk about this week's biggest stories in college football, more transfer portal nonsense, Shane Beamer's brutal SEC opener against Georgia, TCU hype in the Big 12, debating which job is better between OU and Texas, and much more. Plus, Red Cup Rebellion's Zach Berry talk Year 1 of Lane Kiffin in Ole Miss, Matt Corral, Year 2 expectations, new faces on campus and much more. Lastly, The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and Chase banter about their beloved Hawks and Knicks going at it in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow Atlanta Spots Guys, Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch, to talk about the Hawks being 1-1 against the Knicks, the issues with the Nate McMillan's rotations, how the Hawks can win the series, the Falcons' Julio Jones trad options and if the Braves are figuring things out in the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by FiveThirtyEight's Neil Paine to talk all things NBA Playoffs from the Hawks' surviving Game 1 against the Knicks, to which playoff series are still very much up in the air, to the possibility the Jazz and Suns both go down in Round 1, to how the Lakers even the series against Phoenix, to the Nuggets putting Aaron Gordon on Dame Game 2 and why the Clippers are in real trouble against Dallas. Plus, an in-depth review of Lakers vs. Suns thus far with Andrew Ungvari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas sits down with Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about a good piece in Beyond the Box Score on the state of MLB, the Yankees' improved rotation, why the Orioles' rotation is so sad, Eduardo Rodriguez falling back down to Earth, Jacob DeGrom returning for the Mets, Zack Wheeler figuring it out in Philly, and much more. Plus, a conversation with the Gyro Step Podcast's Ti Windisch on the Bucks going up 2-0 on the Heat, how it happened, what's different this year, why the Bucks should only fear Brooklyn, and much more. Lastly, Tiger Illustrated's Larry Williams on the Clemson football program, getting tired of winning too much, Dabo Swinney's future, how close Tony Elliot was to leaving for Tennessee, going from Trevor to DJ, Will Shipley hype and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas starts solo by answering a few listener questions on Justin Fields and the Bears along with potential Julio Jones trade packages for the Falcons to consider. Then, Revenge of the Bird's Blake Allen Murphy on the Cardinals, Kliff Kinsbury, past Keim drafts, the addition of Rondale Moore to the offense, winning in the NFC West and much more. Lastly, SLC Dunk's Taylor Griffin on what happened in Game 1 for the Utah Jazz, missing Donovan Mitchell, Quinn Snyder's adjustments, scheming Ja Morant out of the equation and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow UNG alumni Matt Green to talk Gene Smith's extension at OSU, the Pac-12's next commissioner, Lions' interest in Matt Campbell, UNC's state champion rings, Kentucky's new offense, Arik Gilbert's future, Bo Nix's 2022 draft stock, sleeping giants in college football, top CFB transfer and much more. Plus, winners & losers from this week's AEW Dynamite, if RAW was watchable this week, Bronson Reed's future in NXT, more WWE releases, WrestleMania Backlash fallout and when Roman Reigns will finally lose the WWE Universal title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Clip & Roll's Justin Russo to talk about how the Clippers should be different this year, what's changed with their rotation versatility, takeaways from the NBA Play-In tournament thus far, if Hornets fans should be worried, why the Mavericks are interesting, the case for Michael Porter Jr. as MIP, what the Cavs will do with Bickerstaff and Altman, and how the Bulls should approach an extension with Zach LaVine (1:00). Plus, Locked on Pistons' Ku Khahlil on the Pistons, Killian Hayes and Isaiah Stewart, Casey's extension, how Jerami Grant thrived as a No. 1 option, and what made Josh Jackson so odd (35:00). Lastly, SB Nation's Bill Williamson on the Raiders, Derek Carr's future, Aaron Rodgers, the odd NFL Draft choices by Las Vegas, roster holes and much more (60:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Yankees looking to add some left-handed batters soon, the Braves losing Ynoa, the Dodgers' injuries piling up, more praise for Ohtani, an interesting piece on Richard Rodriguez and why most prospects don't pan out. Plus, a conversation about the Baltimore Orioles with Baltimore Baseball's Rich Dubroff and the NHL Playoffs with Brett Finger of Canes Country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about Dolphins head coach Brian Floes on Tua's future development in Miami, Kelvin Benjamin to the Giants as a tight end, Chiefs nabbing Mike Hughes from Minnesota, the Broncos adding Kelly Kleine, Marqise Lee Alert in San Francisco, NFL Media's 2021 NFC Win-Total Simulator and an early look at NFL team depth charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press's Andrew Hammond to talk about the biggest stories in sports this week along with the Lakers likely landing in the NBA play-in game, RJ Barrett Takes, and Chris Webber moving on from TNT. Plus, Atlanta Sports Guys Garrett Chapman and Max Marcovitch on the Hawks clinching a playoff birth, the upcoming match-up with the Heat, the Braves losing Soroka, the holes in the outfield, and the Falcons' schedule release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Chris Walder to talk about the winners and losers from this week's AEW Dynamite, Miro winning the TNT title, Jon Moxley's new theme, Zelina Vega's WWE return, NXT's sagging rankings, how Adnan Virk has faired on RAW, Keith Lee's absence on RAW, and a WrestleMania Backlash preview. Plus, the latest in the CFB transfer portal, Jameson Williams and Henry To'o To'o to Alabama, Georgia's defensive back depth, updated Heisman odds, Chris Peterson's departure at Washington and FSU dominating the transfer market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by SNY's David Vertsberger to talk about the Knicks clinching a playoff spot in the East, how they've done with Randle this season, if Thibs is the fair COTY choice, what Victor Oladipo's injury means for the Heat, a potential Lakers vs. Suns match-up, Tilman Fertitta's optimism in Houston, the unraveling in Boston and Zach Lowe's fun Luke Walton All-Stars column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about a potential move from Oakland for the Athletics, Luke Voit's return for the Yankees, Byron Buxton hurt again for the Twins, Albert Pujols' future, Braves bringing back Shane Greene, Jared Kelenic's arrival in Seattle and much more. The, Coug Center's Craig Powers on the Washington State Cougars, their open quarterback competition, returning backfield, how Nick Rolovich has faired thus far in Pullman, 2021 schedule expectations and much more. Lastly, Jackets Cannon's Pale Dragon on the Blue Jackets, Tortorella leaving the bench, going all-in in 2019, what the rebuild will look like and much moe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about the Jaguars signing Tim Tebow, how Colin Kaepernick fits into the conversation, Kliff Kingsbury being excited about Rondale Moore in Arizona, PFF Forecast being high on the AFC North, questions about the Colts, and what to make of the remaining NFL free agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Jovan Buha to talk about the problems for the Lakers of late, the weird issue at center, LeBron and Anthony Davis missing time, why their is optimism in Clipper Land, the Pacers potentially moving on from head coach Nate Bjorken after one year, the Bucks beating the Nets twice, what to make of the Hawks, the NBA Play-In Tournament update and much moe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Mets firing Chili Davis, the White Sox losing Robert, Dustin May out for the Dodgers, the poor NL East, 30 game winners and losers, a potential J.D. Martinez trade package, Kris Bryant having an all-time season for the Cubs thus far, why the Rockies are hopeless and which hot starts are real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to break down what happened with all of the quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Trey Lance's fit in San Francisco, Trevor Lawrence in GM Hell with Baalke running the Jaguars, Aaron Rodgers having a point in Green Bay, NFL options declined, Sherman back in Seattle and TNF to Amazon in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporter Robert Silverman of The Daily Beast to talk about the NFL Draft Round 1, the Jets taking Zach Wilson at No. 2, the Rockets' offering Jay Bilas the GM job in 2007, the Kansas Jayhawks picking Lance Leipold over Jeff Monken. Plus, Garrett Chapman and Kelsey Sutton on the Falcons taking Kyle Pitts, more Falcons' needs, the Braves back atop the NL East, Austin Riley turning it around and the Hawks losing Huerter for a bit. Lastly, Ryan Schumpert on the Caleb Tremblay and Juwan Mitchell additions for the Vols, the Orange & White Game, Tayven Jackson's huge committment to UT, Crouch to Michigan State and Justin Gainey's immediate impact at UT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow UNG alumni Matt Green to talk about the coming CFB Playoff Expansion, who is helped and hurt by it, if parity will increase, Brett Bielema pushing for College GameDay in Week Zero, Rush Propst getting the axe at Valdosta, Nebraska's AD believes the Huskers an win 8-9 wins in 2021, UGA vs. UF having a home-and-home series, and Tennessee adding West Virginia to a game nobody wants in Charlotte in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow UNG alumni Matt Green to talk all about their own College Football Super League, debating the merits of Washington, Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida State, among others, Hines Ward to FAU, Joey Gatewood out front in Lexington, Bobby Petrino COTY for Missouri State, Neal Brown's extension at WVU, and some fun BCS Era trivia in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale to talk about James Harden missing perhaps the rest of the regular season, Kawhi missing a week in Los Angeles, if the Clippers should be favored to win the West, the Knicks and Zion, Jaren Jackson Jr. returning for Memphis, Western and Eastern Conference seeding, what's going on with Portland, and one fun thing about the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Yankees' poor start, Gerrit Cole K'ing everybody, Dodgers rolling with Mookie and Bellinger hurt, the Brewers' elite pitching staff, Jon Means Hype in Baltimore, the Mariners unlikely start, Ohtani on the basepath in Los Angeles, Jazz Chisholm raking in Miami and the universal DH question in the NL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by 49ers Hub's Evan Sowards to talk about the fun situation the Falcons and 49ers find themselves in for the NFL Draft, Mac Jones vs. Justin Fields at No. 3, who the Falcons should go with at No. 4, why it's so hard to figure out which of these QBs will work out, the Browns rebuilding their defensive line, the Bengals new uniforms, and Alex Smith calling it a career in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters The Daily Beast's Robert Silverman and The Detroit Free Press' Andrew Hammond to talk about more trouble in Mets Land, A-Rod going through it and buying the Timberwolves and the problem with efficiency in sports. Plus, the Atlanta Sports Guys on the Hawks, the Braves' rough start, and the Falcons adding Harmon and Patterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to breakdown the big ESPN CFB FPI reveal, what it all means, why Mississippi State and Oklahoma State were so high, why LSU may have been too low and so much more. Plus, WrestleMania weekend recap and this week's AEW Dynamite with RBR Wrestling's William R. Washington and Lousiville basketball and football updates with Card Chronicle's Mike Rutherford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Travonne Edwards to break down the top of the Eastern Conference, why the Sixers over the Nets in a seven-game series is still plausible, where the Bucks fit in, the Lakers and Clippers out West, the Nuggets losing Murray and much more. Then, Cat Scratch Reader's Bradley Smith joins the program to break down Sam Darnold in Carolina, why it's a good bet for the Panthers, why they could still go QB at No. 8, the NFC South Power Rankings, Matt Rhule's job performance and much more. Lastly, The Daily Stampede's Nathan Bond comes on to talk all things USF Bulls, from the end of the Charlie Strong era to what Jeff Scott is doing in Tampa, why there are signs for life, winning in recruiting in Florida and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to breakdown Tim Anderson returning to the White Sox, issues at catcher for the Marlins, the Angels losing Rendon and Fowler, the Braves replay controversy, Joe Musgrove's no-hitter for the Padres, the Red Sox hot start, Jake Cronenworth raking, and early returns on Kevin Gausman in San Francisco. Then, The Athletic's Jon Machota on the Cowboys' draft strategy, finally paying Dak, CeeDee Lamb, Zeke's future in Dallas and much more. Lastly, Winston Salem Journal's Ethan Joyce joins the program to talk about about App State's 2020, their close losses to Marshall, Lousiana and Coastal Carolina, Shawn Clark's job performance thus far and Chase Brice coming over from Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin to talk about the Clippers winning five-straight games, the impact of Paul George's toe on their title chances, believing in them versus the Lakers, the Hawks winning 7-of-10 games, where Trae belongs, the Warriors losing Wiseman, why the Warriors can't contend anymore, the Bulls not winning games down the stretch, new ownership in Minnesota and much more. Then, Mercury News' Wes Goldberg joins the program to talk Wiseman's injury, Steve Kerry's offensive changes, Klay's return in 2021-22, the Wiggins contract and much more. To wrap up, Maize N' Brew's Anthony Broome on McCarthy vs. Cade at QB for Michigan, Josh Gattis' offense, Joe Milton's issues in 2020, 2021 Wolverines expectations and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow Sports Reporters Robert Silverman and Andrew Hammond to talk about Michael Conforto winning the Mets a game by taking a HBP, the latest on Tiger Woods' horrific crash, Kansas hiring a new AD and Draymond Green talking about women's sports and equality. Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys return to talk about Trae Young's spot in an ESPN 25 Under 25 List, the Hawks' playoff push, the Braves starting slow, dumping Austin Riley and the Falcons' options at No. 4 in the NFL Draft. Lastly, Volquest's Ryan Schumpert on the Tennessee basketball transfers, coaching changes, spring practice updates and the baseball series with Florida this weekend.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Stats By Will to talk about the Elite Eight, if Gonzaga is beatable, how Houston and Baylor and UCLA made this happen, which programs are rising and falling after the NCAA tournament and much more (1:00). Then, ESPN's Royce Young joins the program to talk about the Thunder sitting Horford, what Sam Presti's long-term vision is for OKC, Lu Dort and SGA's long-term future, how Mark Daigneault has faired in Year 1 and much more (36:00). Lastly, A Sea of Blue's Aaron Gershon joins the program to walk-through what happened to Kentucky this season, if they'll be fine next year, why they were overrated coming into the season and how they're adjusting to the modern game under coach John Calipari (60:00).Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinMore about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the White Sox losing Eloy Jimenez before the season kicks off in MLB, Ji-Man Choi also missing time for the Rays, Chisholm winning the 2B job in Miami, and the Angels adding Watson and Chisek to their bullpen along with their 2021 MLB Season Predictions (1:00). Then, veteran college football writer Ivan Maisel returns to talk about his piece on Nick Saban in The Ringer, how much longer he'll be at Alabama, why Saban is having more fun now and why so many older legendary coaches fell before Saban (48:00). Lastly, A Wolf Among Wolves' Tim Faklis returns to talk Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns' return, Anthony Edwards figuring it out and Chris Finch's job performance thus far (70:00).Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinMore about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Lakers Outsider's Christopher Walt to breakdown the Sixers not ultimately trading for Kyle Lowry, why Tobias Harris makes it all make sense in Philly, if the NBA has a buyout market problem brewing across the League, the Thunder shutting Al Horford down, their Post-NBA Trade Deadline Risers and Fallers including the Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, Jazz, Hornets and so many others and what to make of Bradley Beal's future in Washington after this season (1:00). Then, the AJC's Sarah K. Spencer joins the programs to talk all things Atlanta Hawks from Nate McMillan's time as head coach, to roster questions with the return of DeAndre Hunter and Kris Dunn to John Collins' future in Atlanta (40:00). Lastly, Bruin Report Online's Mike Regalado joins the program to talk UCLA's magical run in the NCAA tournament, how this group got there, Mick Cronin making it work in Los Angeles and their match-up against Michigan in the Elite 8 (60:00).More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to rank the top 10 coaches in college football right now from Matt Campbell at Iowa State to James Franklin at Penn State to Brian Kelly at Notre Dame, they talk about it all. Then, RBR Wrestling's Maxwell Baumbach hops on to talk about Drew vs. Lashley at WrestleMania 37, Andrade's release from WWE, the Kenny Omega and Young Bucks story on Dynamite, and much more. Plus, what the George Pickens injury means for Georgia with Dawg Sports' Jeremy Attaway and the Florida Panthers' contendership status with Francisco Oporta of Litter Box Cats.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Orioles new beautiful facility in the Dominican Republic, the Royals extending Salvador Perez, the Carlos Carrasco injury for the Mets, and what to make of the 2021 Washington Nationals. Then, Ross Jackson comes on to talk about the Saints, Drew Brees' retirement, their cap situation, Jameis vs. Taysom and much more. Lastly, Espo joins the program to talk about the Suns, their ascent to contenders in the West, Booker and CP3 together, Ayton becoming a defensive anchor and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by SNY's David Versberger to breakdown how the Bucks and Hawks are rolling in the East, what to make of a Lonzo Ball-for-Cam-Reddish swap between Atlanta and New Orleans, the loss of LaMelo for the Charlotte Hornets, the Kings only prioritizing De'Aron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton going forward and much more. Then, Brew Hoop's Andrew Goodman joins the program to figure out how PJ Tucker fits in on Milwaukee, the fall of Brook Lopez, Jrue Holliday's brilliance and how the Bucks' defense has changed this season.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow sports reporters Robert Silverman of the Daily Beast and Andrew Hammond of the Detroit Free Press to talk about the NFL's new gigantic media rights deal, another terrible blunder by the NCAA and much more. Then, the Atlanta Sports Guys return to breakdown the Hawks' seven-game winning streak to John Collins' future in Atlanta to the Falcons restructuring Matt Ryan's contract. Lastly, Rocky Top, Let's Rock with Ryan Schumpert is back talking about Tennessee in the Big Dance, the baseball team being in the Top 10 and the wide receiver room for the football team. More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Sports Illustrated's Sarah Kelly to talk about the pitfalls of being a Kansas football and basketball fan in 2020, how they got here, if they can fix the program and so much more. Then, the Arizona Republic's Michelle Gardner joins the program to breakdown covering Herm Edwards at Arizona State, Jayden Daniels hype, how they have come to rival USC in the Pac-12 South and much more. Lastly, The Full Ride is back with fellow UNG alumni Matt Green talking about the Top 20 CFB quarterbacks in the last 20 years from Tim Tebow to Joe Burrow to Cam Newton.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Boston.com's Tom Westerholm to breakdown why the Celtics have struggled in 2021, needing to add another playmaker around Tatum and Brown, trading for somebody like John Collins or Harrison Barnes, the development of Robert Williams, the Knicks having the option to add salary at the NBA trade deadline, the Magic only prioritizing Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz long-term, and much more. Then, Hornets.com's Sam Perley joins the program to talk all things LaMelo Ball, James Borrego's coaching job, the impact of Cody Zeller and Gordon Hayward and much more. Lastly, Deseret News' Jay Drew hops on to talk Zach Wilson, the loss of Jeff Grimes as OC, who will take over for BYU at QB in 2021 and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about Ryan Braun moving on from Milwaukee, his HOF case, the Phillies deciding between Odubel Herrera and Mickey Moniak in CF, Franco signing with the Orioles, and preview the 2021 New York Mets. Then, 960 The Ref's Logan Booker returns to breakdown Georgia's offensive returning production, Year 2 of Todd Monken as OC, JT Daniels' development and much more. Lastly, StateCollege.com's Ben Jones joins the program to breakdown Penn State hiring Micah Shrewsberry as the new basketball coach, what went wrong with Pat Chambers and why winning at Happy Valley is so hard.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by The Athletic's Bill Landis to breakdown the intriguing QB competition at Ohio State between CJ Stroud and Kyle McCord, why this is rare at OSU, if 2021 will be a 'Gap Year' for the Buckeyes and much more. Then, FanDuel's Gabby Goudy jumps on the pod to breakdown the 2021 Cleveland Browns, OBJ's future with the team, Baker Mayfield's status, the team needing more linebackers and edge rushers, and much more. Lastly, Setting The Pace's Alex Golden talks with Chase about the Pacers, getting Caris LeVert finally, trading Myles Turner, losing TJ Warren, why Indiana has struggled this year and much more.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Wire's Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to breakdown Zaxby's jumping into the chicken sandwich game, why it's so hard to choose between Zaxby's and Chick-Fil-A, what to make of Drew Aller committing to Penn State, Jeff Long and Les Miles getting dismissed at KU, Rush Propst talking about Kirby and Saban and rank Numbers 20-11 in their Top 20 CFB QBs of the last 20 years.More about The Chase Thomas Podcast:About the ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast On PatreonThe Chase Thomas Podcast on InstagramThe Chase Thomas Podcast on TwitterThe Chase Thomas Podcast on FacebookThe Chase Thomas Podcast on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.