Shows
Eye on the BallMonday, July 24, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1− Thoughts on Pac-12 Media Day and the Sugar Skulls missing an opportunity in the playoffs.− GOAZCATS’ Matt Moreno provides sights and sounds from the football side of Pac-12 Media Day.− The Jayden de Laura off-field situation is a no-win for everyone.2023-07-2552 minEye on the BallFriday, July 21, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2 − BREAKING NEWS: How long with Aaron Rogers play for the Jets.− Last stand for USC and UCLA football in the Pac-12. − U.S. Women's National team begins its run for a third straight World Cup title.2023-07-2250 minEye on the BallFriday, July 21, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1− Steve and guest host Andy Brown, show sponsor and former Arizona basketball player Andy Brown, cover Pac-12 media day.− Desert Swarm era football player Heath Bray joins the show as a guest to discuss Arizona football's ranking in the preseason media poll.− Managing academics as a student-athlete.2023-07-2251 minEye on the BallThursday, July 20, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− The media picks Arizona to finish 8th in the Pac-12 and USC as the champ.− Sugar Skulls wide receiver Carrington Thompson discusses his team’s road to the playoffs.− A caller is very unhappy with Pac-12 commish George Kliavkoff and thinks Arizona wins 8 or 9 games.2023-07-2149 minEye on the BallThursday, July 20, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: NFL owners approved the sale of the Washington Commanders and Dan Snyder is finally out of the league.− Pac-12 Networks analyst Yogi Roth previews Friday’s football media day including what he expects to hear from Arizona QB Jayden de Laura.− Rose Bowl or Final Four, part 2.2023-07-2152 minEye on the BallWednesday, July 19, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− Will the Final Four experiences of Caleb Love and Keshad Johnson have any impact on the Arizona basketball team this season?− Brad Allis of the Wildcat Sports Report podcast weighs in on the top stories for Friday’s Pac-12 Media Day.− Steve and Jay discuss which are the make-or-break games on the 2023 Arizona football schedule.2023-07-2051 minEye on the BallWednesday, July 19, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Former Arizona Wildcat now a Phoenix Sun DeAndre Ayton says in an interview that he has to change the narrative about him as a player.− Jon Wilner, author of the Pac-12 Hotline, expects there will be some clues about the upcoming Pac-12 TV deal coming out of media day.− Rose Bowl or Final Four. Which one do Arizona Wildcats fans covet more?2023-07-2052 minEye on the BallTuesday, July 18, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1− The Pac-12 TV deal apparently isn’t getting done before Friday’s football media day.− Author Teresa Strasser discusses her book “Making It Home: Life Lessons From a Season of Little League.”− Steve and Jay share their own youth sports stories as parents.2023-07-1951 minEye on the BallTuesday, July 18, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Two Arizona football players are named to the 2nd team Preseason All-Pac-12 Team voted on by the media.− Jockey Edwin Maldonado discusses his career in big-time horse racing as the Del Mar racing season gets set to begin.− The time Hall of Fame jockey Willie Shoemaker disappointed some fans.2023-07-1953 minEye on the BallMonday, July 17, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1− The guys predict where this week's media poll will put Arizona in the Pac-12 football standings.− Justin Spears, football beat writer for the Arizona Daily Star, discusses some of the storylines he expects from Pac-12 Media Day on Friday.− How will the Jayden de Laura situation be handled at Media Day.2023-07-1848 minEye on the BallMonday, July 17, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: The Northwestern football hazing situation is escalating with a lawsuit that could involve more athletic programs.− Big Game Boomer joins the show to cover many of the opinions expressed on Twitter and Instagram.− The guys again go over the Arizona football schedule and where the wins might be to get to a bowl game.2023-07-1852 minEye on the BallFriday, July 14, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1− Why is it OK for the ACC broadcast games on The CW while the Pac-12 was recently mocked about the possiblity.− Ari Wasserman, national college football writer for The Athletic, discusses how Head Coach Jedd Fisch has flipped the recruiting profile for Arizona football.− The guys think Ari Wasserman hits the nail on the head on Arizona football recruiting past and present.2023-07-1552 minEye on the BallFriday, July 14, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Tennessee football gets hit with major penalties for its football recruiting.− Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer is impressed with Arizona’s ability to successfully recruit top local talent.− Avoid playing for the slow-pitch softball team that practices twice a week. Way too serious.2023-07-1552 minEye on the BallThursday, July 13, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− What Arizona QB Jayden de Laura should and shouldn’t say at Pac-12 Media Day about his off-field situation.− Sugar Skulls Coach Hurtis Chinn discusses his team’s road to a playoff berth as they get ready for Saturday’s regular season finale.− What were some of the top moments and performances by Arizona Wildcats this year?2023-07-1451 minEye on the BallThursday, July 13, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: The NCAA seems to be seriously discussing expanding the NCAA basketball tournament.− FC Tucson Owner Jon Pearlman’s team is facing a game Saturday that could get the club into the USL 2 playoffs.− The guys agree that wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is the leading candidate to be the breakout star for Arizona this football season.2023-07-1453 minEye on the BallWednesday, July 12, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− The MLB All-Star Game isn’t what it used to be, particularly the uniforms.− James Ready with Banner Sports Medicine talks about the free youth physicals the company is offering this Friday on the UA campus.− Remembering that first sports physical.2023-07-1351 minEye on the BallWednesday, July 12, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Football media days have begun starting with the Big 12.− Who are the likely candidates to be the face of Arizona men’s basketball this season.− Former Arizona basketball player Sam Thomas previews her summer youth camp being held Saturday at the Tucson Jewish Community Center.2023-07-1353 minEye on the BallTuesday, July 11, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: The passing of the Ooh Aah man.− Arizona football 5-star commit Elijah Rushing talks about his decision and his future as a Wildcat.− The importance of genetics in professional sports today.2023-07-1252 minEye on the BallTuesday, July 11, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1− Steve and Jay give their takes on the hazing controversy in the Northwestern football program.− Mike Gonzales, father of MLB rookie and Tucsonan Nick Gonzales, talks about his son’s journey to the Pittsburgh Pirates.− How many times did Bob Huggins resign from his job as West Virginia's head basketball coach? Let us count the ways.2023-07-1252 minEye on the BallFriday, July 7, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1− Tales of bad parenting.− ASU’s Doug Tammaro talks about the work that goes into the media operation for a Final Four.− Steve and Jay go down memory lane about Final Fours they’ve covered and attended.2023-07-0851 minEye on the BallFriday, July 7, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Arizona basketball has 11 former players in the NBA summer league.− Olympian and former Arizona track & field national champ Carla Garrett discusses her work as a strength coach that is putting out elite athletes at Salpointe Catholic HS.− The guys fill out a college football fan survey covering the big issues in the sport.2023-07-0852 minEye on the BallThursday, July 6, Hour 1Arizona football gets a commitment from its highest-rated recruit ever, defensive end Elijah Rushing from Salpointe Catholic High School. That's the topic for today's show. In this hour, we interview SCHS football coach Eric Rogers and discusse Rushing's recruitment and his decision.2023-07-0751 minEye on the BallThursday, July 6, Hour 2More discussion of Arizona football's landing 5-star defensive end Elijah Rushing. Matt Moreno of GOAZCats.com and Rivals discusses the long-term implications of Arizona keeping a highly rated prospect at home and how that can affect future recruiting.2023-07-0751 minEye on the BallWednesday, July 5, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− Trying to figure out when the Pac-12 TV deal will be done.− Brett Fera, recently named sports editor at the Arizona Daily Star, discusses his plans for covering local sports.− Arizona football coach Jedd Fisch has established a previously missing rapport with the local high schools producing the top talent.2023-07-0651 minEye on the BallWednesday, July 5, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Arizona’s winners of the Tom Hansen Conference Medal are Jordan Geist and Delaney Schnell.− Local teacher Michelle Lesco is a competitive eater who finished third in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.− Is San Diego St. still in the Mountain West Conference or not?2023-07-0653 minEye on the BallFriday, June 30, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− June 30 hit with no Pac-12 TV deal and San Diego St. still a part of the Mountain West Conference.− First Tee-Tucson Executive Director Judy McDermott covers all the youth golf activities this summer.− ESPN layoffs rattle the sports media world.2023-07-0151 minEye on the BallFriday, June 30, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: NBA free agency is underway and there’s lots of activity, including a bevy of Suns signings.− Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer said it’s refreshing to see Jedd Fisch getting some of the local football talent to stay.− What’s up with the guys over the upcoming July 4 holiday.2023-07-0152 minEye on the BallThursday, June 29, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− Major college coaches who can handle the demands of their jobs.− Sugar Skulls assistant coach Xzavie Jackson talks about being named to the IFL Hall of Fame.− Making sense of the new NBA CBA allowing players to invest in gambling companies.2023-06-3051 minEye on the BallThursday, June 29, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: A New York Yankee throws a perfect game.− Arizona women’s basketball legend Dee Dee Wheeler covers the summer basketball camp she’s working on with another former UA great Felicity Willis.− Steve and Jay don’t like snakes.2023-06-3052 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 28, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− NCAA proposes new and more lenient gambling rules for college athletes.− Arizona football commit Keona Wilhite out of Salpointe Catholic discusses why he’s decided to be a Wildcats.− Naming some of the top local football players who played at Arizona.2023-06-2951 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 28, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Cleveland manager and UA alum Terry Francona taking a break after a health issue.− Ray Wells, executive director of Arizona’s NIL collective discusses how it works here.− Arizona finishes 43rd in the Director’s Cup standings, 9th in the Pac-12.2023-06-2953 minEye on the BallTuesday, June 27, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1− Arizona baseball fans should get over Jay Johnson leaving for LSU where he just won a natty.− Justin Spears is entering his first year as the Arizona Daily Star’s beat writer on Arizona football.− How important is coaching as compared to talent in team sports.2023-06-2851 minEye on the BallTuesday, June 27, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: The NCAA is making an even bigger mess of NIL rules.− The importance of coaching vs. talent according to college basketball coach Josh Pastner.− Coaches that are stuck in their ways are going to have a tough time coaching today’s athletes.2023-06-2851 minEye on the BallMonday, June 26, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1− It’s hot in Tucson.− Arizona Daily Star writer Michael Lev is the new columnist who will offer his opinion on all fronts.− Eye on the Ball has hit a milestone with 1,200 podcasts now in the iHeart library.2023-06-2752 minEye on the BallMonday, June 26, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: The best and worst sports cities according to Big Game Boomer.− GOAZCats.com’s Troy Hutchison provides a rundown on Arizona basketball and football recruiting.− There’s still bitterness from the way Arizona baseball coach Jay Johnson left two years ago.2023-06-2753 minEye on the BallFriday, June 23, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1− Highlights from Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd’s news conference− Tucson product and FC Tucson player Tommy Silva discusses his soccer path.− More from Tommy Lloyd on this year’s roster.2023-06-2452 minEye on the BallFriday, June 23, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Former Arizona star Azuolas Tubelis didn’t get drafted but he did sign a contract with the 76ers. − Former Arizona football linebacker Jake Fischer weighs in on the day’s sports issues.− Should fans be upset with the way Jay Johnson and Kerr Kriisa left Arizona?2023-06-2452 minEye on the BallThursday, June 22, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− Where is Shohei Ohtani going to wind up after this season?− Olympic and NCAA champion swimmer Amanda Beard is returning to her alma mater as an assistant coach.− Besides coaching techniques, what makes a great coach a great coach?2023-06-2351 minEye on the BallThursday, June 22, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: The IARP gives another slap on the wrist to a basketball program.− San Diego Union-Tribune sports writer Kirk Kenney gives the SDSU perspective on the Aztecs joining the Pac-12.− A caller asks if Tommy Lloyd will come closer to Lute Olson’s achievements at Arizona or Sean Miller’s.2023-06-2353 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 21, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− On the 5th anniversary of De’Andre Ayton being the #1 NBA draft pick, has he lived up to expectations?− Showtime Cards owner George Mares breaks the news to Chris O’Gorman on the rating of his 1952 Willie Mays baseball card.− The collectibles market is not unlike trading stocks. Value can go up on a down on a number of factors.2023-06-2252 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 21, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Arizona men’s and women’s basketball announce they’ll be playing on the same day at the same Phoenix location at an event in December.− Arizona Athletics administrator Erika Barnes was at the U.S. Open and also a massive college athletics convention with plenty of chatter.− The unfortunate situation with the lost submarine have the guys discussion how big a risk they would ever take.2023-06-2252 minEye on the BallTuesday, June 20, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1− The guys reflect on the job Adia Barnes has done on and off the court since become the women’s basketball coach at Arizona.− When you’re a head coach at a major university, it’s more than Xs and Os and setting lineups.− Adia Barnes joins the show to talk about the Academy of Sports and Learning she’s developing with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson.2023-06-2152 minEye on the BallTuesday, June 20, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Arizona football has received commitments from seven 2024 recruits since Monday.− Phoenix radio host Jody Oehler gives his thoughts on the Suns’ big trade and the upcoming Cardinals season.− Roster turnover in the offseason is now the routine in college athletics.2023-06-2153 minEye on the BallMonday, June 19, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1− The realignment drama for the Pac-12 Conference ramps up with San Diego St.− Adam Lazarus explains what the Arizona Assist marketing program does for @ArizonaAthletics athletes.− West Virginia BKB Coach Bob Huggins loses his job after an exceedingly disturbing DUI.2023-06-2052 minEye on the BallMonday, June 19, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Arizona football lands four in-state recruits in one day, one of them from Tucson.− Phoenix radio host Bob Kemp discusses the Suns trade for Bradley Beal.− Revenues for college athletic programs are in the hundred of millions, but who’s actually making money?2023-06-2052 minEye on the BallFriday, June 16, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1 - What is Zion Williamson’s future in the NBA?− Pat Parris, play-by-play voice for the Tucson Sugar Skulls gets us ready for tomorrow’s game.− A bit off topic, Steve and Jay share stories of growing up in a Mexican-American household.2023-06-1752 minEye on the BallFriday, June 16, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 NBA season.− Arizona football assistant Duane Akina covers his coaching career from Arizona to Texas to Stanford and back to Arizona.− Which is more likely, Ja Morant cleaning up his act or continuing his troubles?2023-06-1753 minEye on the BallThursday, June 15, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1−There were two record-setting performances in the 1st round of the U.S. Open.−Brian Jeffries, Voice of the Wildcats, reflects on the year in sports at Arizona.−Athletes whose natural ability is evident when you see them play.2023-06-1652 minEye on the BallThursday, June 15, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2−BREAKING NEWS: A mix of news of the day.−Soon-to-be-retired UA equipment manager Wendell Neal tells stories of Gronk and Lute.−Story time of things seen behind the scenes at sporting events over the decades.2023-06-1653 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 14, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1−Which is a bigger deal for Arizona, getting to a Rose Bowl or getting to another Final Four?−Tucson Roadrunners broadcast announcer Adrian Denny discusses one of the team’s alums, Adin Hill, winning a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights.−More discussion on why we love sports?2023-06-1552 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 14, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2−BREAKING NEWS: Azuolas Tubelis’ NBA draft status still isn’t looking good.−Retiring Pusch Ridge Christian AD Lonnie Tvrdy discusses his 20 years in high school athletics. −Bad-parent stories in youth sports.2023-06-1553 minEye on the BallTuesday, June 13, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1 −Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji add to the list of former Arizona basketball players with NBA championships.−Former Arizona softball All-American now an ESPN announcer Jenny Dalton-Hill discusses the current state of the sport.−Fans loved Nicola Jokic’s low-key reaction to winning a title.2023-06-1452 minEye on the BallTuesday, June 13, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2 −BREAKING NEWS: The NBA playoffs were the most-watched in the last five years.−Soccer Coach Kelly Pierce discusses what’s led to her success at Salpointe Catholic and with FC Tucson Women.−Big Game Boomer says Wildcats fans at Arizona and Kentucky are strikingly similar.2023-06-1453 minEye on the BallMonday, June 12, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1−Is being in “the zone” a real thing?−University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Robbins talks about the college athletics summit the UA hosted last week and discusses some NIL, transfer portal and realignment issues.−Steve and Jay breakdown the Robbins interview.2023-06-1352 minEye on the BallMonday, June 12, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2−BREAKING NEWS: The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the unusual position of first place in the NL West.−Arizona Daily Star columnist Greg Hansen weighs in on the interview with the UA president and adds that Arizona has had a better Pac-10/12 run athletically than ASU.−Which is better for Arizona, the familiarity of the Pac-12 or a new adventure in the Big 12?2023-06-131h 00Eye on the BallFriday, June 9, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1− A Washington Stat University president hints that the Pac-12 TV deal will be close to what the league has been getting.− Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer gives a player perspective on issues surrounding NIL.− Where is the money going to come from in the future to support college athletics?2023-06-1051 minEye on the BallFriday, June 9, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS: A couple of new hires for Arizona baseball and softball.− Retired Arizona baseball coach Andy Lopez discusses the current chaos around college athletics today.− A caller asks where do fans want Arizona to wind up in this round of realignment.2023-06-1052 minEye on the BallThursday, Jun 8, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− Steve’s getting closer to a big win with the Nuggets in the NBA Finals.− Would a move to the Big 12 make football more important to Arizona fans?− The Big 10 releases its 2024 football schedule with USC and UCLA.2023-06-0951 minEye on the BallThursday, Jun 8, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− Sugar Skulls Head Coach Hurtis Chinn is keeping his team in the playoff hunt.− First-year FC Tucson Coach Mark Biagi previews tomorrow’s home match.− Is baseball better with the new pitch clock and elimination of the shift?2023-06-0955 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 7, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− The guys touch on some of the big news that broke while they were on vacation.− Former PGA and Champions Tour pro Don Pooley was stunned by the PGA/LIV Tour merger.− Has Arizona or ASU had a better run athletically in the Pac-12 since joining the conference in 1978.2023-06-0851 minEye on the BallWednesday, June 7, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS – Phoenix Suns waive Chris Paul, UA President Robert Robbins says there’s no grant-of-rights deal in place despite media reports to the contrary.− AZCentral sportswriter Michelle Gardner discusses the ASU Sun Devils side of Pac-12 realignment and the pending TV deal.− More from Robbins saying he wants the UA to stay in the Pac-12.2023-06-0852 minEye on the BallFriday, May 26, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1− The legacies of the Arizona football head coaches since Dick Tomey.− Arizona Daily Star Sports Editor previews Arizona’s Pac-12 semifinal game against Stanford.− A caller has coaching candidates picked out for when Jedd Fisch leaves for a bigger job.2023-05-2751 minEye on the BallFriday, May 26, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS−Colorado AD Rick George says he’d rather keep the Buffaloes in the Pac-12 but anything is possible.− Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer weighs in on the jobs being done by Tommy Lloyd and Jedd Fisch.− The legacies of the Arizona basketball head coaches since Fred Snowden.2023-05-2753 minEye on the BallThursday, May 25, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1− The number of coaching changes in Arizona women’s basketball don’t really signal anything according to the guys.− Brandon Sanders runs down the schedule of Arizona football summer youth camps that begin June 4.− Tucson Sugar Skulls Coach Hurtis Chinn has a game for first place this Saturday against the Bay Area Panthers.2023-05-2652 minEye on the BallThursday, May 25, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS−Arizona softball is looking for a new pitching coach after parting ways with former player Taryn Mowatt.− Randy Accetta, founder of Run Tucson, talks about collaborating with El Tour de Tucson on an event this November.− ESPN is headed toward 100% streaming in the next couple of years.2023-05-2653 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 24, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1− Arizona baseball advances to the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals.− Sabino softball coach Cyndi Cubillas is celebrating her 2nd state title and the school’s fourth straight.− Do private high schools have an advantage in getting players for their teams?2023-05-2552 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 24, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS−LeBron James to the Warriors?− John Whitaker of the Big Game Boomer Twitter feed delves into some of his conversation-starting opinions.− A caller has a beef with Big Game Boomer who lists Oklahoma softball above Arizona among the greatest college softball programs of all time.2023-05-2553 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 23, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1− LeBron James retirement talk.− Andy Morales of AllSportsTucson.com covers the local high school sports season and the championships that were won.− The most and least sensitive college fan bases according to Big Game Boomer.2023-05-2452 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 23, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2− BREAKING NEWS−Is there really a 7-iron out there worth $50,000?− Troy Hutchison from GOAZCats.com reports from the Pac-12 baseball tournament in Scottsdale.− Georgia football players continue to be menaces on the highways.2023-05-2453 minEye on the BallMonday, May 22, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1 −The guys discuss why every championship team needs a leader.−Matt Moreno of GOAZCats.com and Rivals.com evaluates the latest recruiting victories for Arizona.−Money via NIL has become the #1 recruiting tool/inducement the college game.2023-05-2352 minEye on the BallMonday, May 22, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2−BREAKING NEWS−Arizona adds a big home-and-home series in men’s basketball.−Salpointe softball coach Tricia Sztan talks about winning her 2nd straight state title and the school’s 5th in a row.−The top 50 active college basketball coaches according to College Basketball Report.2023-05-2352 minEye on the BallFriday, May 19, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1: What’s the worst-case scenario for Arizona in the TV deal/expansion talk?; Former Arizona basketball player Reggie Geary is being honored as a Father of the Year. Football icon Jim Brown passed away today.2023-05-2051 minEye on the BallFriday, May 19, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn resigns after engineering the move to the Big 10; Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer weighs in on the news of the day; The guys talk about their sports icons from their youths.2023-05-2054 minEye on the BallThursday, May 18, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1: Steve and Jay agree that in-game coach’s interviews are dumb; Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke is being honored as a Father of the Year. What does that take in his position?; How to ask a sensitive question and get a useful answer.2023-05-1952 minEye on the BallThursday, May 18, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−A labor complaint has been filed in California to make student-athletes employees of their universities; Jon Wilner of the Pac-12 Hotline gives the latest speculation on the Pac=12 TV deal and expansion; Pima College begins its district baseball tournament with a win in extra innings.2023-05-1953 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 17, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1: NBA, Arizona football and NIL talk; FC Tucson owner/president Jon Pearlman discusses the start to the season and an effort to get local fans to invest in the team; Weighing in on the NBA conference finals.2023-05-1853 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 17, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−Former Arizona player Joseph Blair is a candidate for an NBA head coaching job; Jay Parry discusses the task ahead for the Phoenix Final Four Host Committee; Callers continue to have opinions about Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting.2023-05-1856 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 16, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1: The guys discuss the definition of a sports fan; Canyon Del Oro Baseball Coach Jason Hisey and his team have won back-to-back state championships; How did the competitive gap get so big between Arizona and UCLA softball?2023-05-1751 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 16, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−Arizona Basketball Coach Tommy Lloyd lands a big-time recruit for the 2023-2024 season; Jordan Geist is having a historic career with Arizona Track & Field; Conference expansion talk is heating up again while the Pac-12 works on its TV deal.2023-05-1753 minEye on the BallMonday, May 15, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1: What the heck is NBA player Ja Morant thinking?; Pima Aztecs athletic director Jim Monaco discusses the overall success of the program for 2022-2023; Head Coach Steve Kerr said the Golden State Warriors maxed out this year by reaching the conference semifinals.2023-05-1652 minEye on the BallMonday, May 15, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−How do you ask Arizona softball coach Caitlyn Lowe what went wrong in a season when the team missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 35 years?; Phoenix sports columnist Kent Somers discusses the firing of Suns Coach Monty Williams; Jayden de Laura’s attorney claims the Arizona QB did not plead guilty to sexual assault as a juvenile in Hawaii.2023-05-1652 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 10, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1: What must it be like to be the beat writer covering Colorado Coach Deion Sanders?; Boxing promoter Matt McGovern discusses the upcoming card at Casino del Sol; Regular caller Howard the Suns fan predicts that the winner of the Suns-Nuggets series will win the title.2023-05-1152 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 10, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−West Virginia coach Bob Huggins gets to keep his job despite the homophobic slur he said on the radio this week; Colorado football beat writer Brian Howell talks about covering the Buffaloes and new coach Deion Sanders; More thoughts on Arizona’s handling of Jayden de Laura.2023-05-1152 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 9, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1: Discussion of the situation at West Virginia where basketball coach Bob Huggins uttered a homophobic slur on the radio; AZDesertSwarm Staff Writer Brian Petersen discusses the troubles for the Arizona baseball and softball teams this season; It didn’t go well for the guys on the Kentucky Derby last weekend.2023-05-1052 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 9, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS−A gambling violation may have cost former Arizona receiver Stanley Berryhill his place in the NFL; The discussion of a basketball “blue blood” is refined; Corey Williams, president of the Tucson Summer Pro League talks about his motivation for establishing and running the youth basketball program.2023-05-1053 minEye on the BallMonday, May 8, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1: The Nicola Jokic altercation with Suns Owner Mat Ishbia was no big deal; Phoenix radio host Jody Oehler covers the Suns series with the Nuggets; Gambling scandals are popping up at multiple college athletics programs.2023-05-0952 minEye on the BallMonday, May 8, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS− Bronny James commits to USC; Former Arizona pitcher now a college softball TV analyst Kenzie Fowler previews the Pac-12 softball tournament being played in Tucson; Calling for support of the Pac-12 tournament from the local softball community.2023-05-0953 minEye on the BallFriday, May 5, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1: The gambling scandal for Alabama baseball continues to pick up speed; Tucson Sugar Skulls Head Coach Hurtis Chinn gets ready to face N. Arizona at home on Saturday; Arizona Athletics issues its statement on Jayden de Laura.2023-05-0651 minEye on the BallFriday, May 5, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS− The Colts draft Florida QB Anthony Richardson in the 1st round which means former Arizona QB Nick Foles gets released; Former Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer likes what Tommy Lloyd is doing with his team; Callers have differing opinions on the de Laura situation.2023-05-0652 minEye on the BallThursday, May 4, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1: What to do about Arizona QB Jayden de Laura who pleaded guilty to sexual assault as a juvenile; Horse racing handicapper Richard Eng previews the Kentucky Derby; Arizona basketball has its own controversy with the recruitment of a player was at the scene of a murder in Alabama.2023-05-0552 minEye on the BallThursday, May 4, Hour 2Thursday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS− Alabama continues to make unwelcome news with its baseball coach being fired for being involved in gambling; Roman Campuzano of the Rillito Park Foundation preview Derby Day and the watch party that will be held at the track on Saturday; Callers weigh in on the de Laura situation.2023-05-0553 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 3, Hour 1Wednesday pod, Hour 1: Make no mistake, NIL is one of the biggest factors in recruiting; Adam Green, staff writer for AZDesertSwarm.com weighs in on Arizona men’s basketball recruiting and why fans need to relax while the roster is filled; The difference between an NIL collective and what Arizona Assist is doing for Arizona men’s basketball.2023-05-0452 minEye on the BallWednesday, May 3, Hour 2Wednesday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS− Arizona spring sports making a bunch of NCAA Tournament appearances; Arizona Daily Star Columnist Greg Hansen covers a bevy of topics including Arizona men’s basketball recruiting; Jason the Intern analyzes the NBA playoffs with a few teams’ backs against the wall.2023-05-0452 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 2, Hour 1Tuesday pod, Hour 1: It took an extra day, but the guys figured out it’s their 3-year anniversary since joining together for the show; Pima Aztecs golf coach Marcus Smith has back-to-back region championships and discusses what it might take to win a national title; Who should get credit when a new coach wins with the previous coach’s players?2023-05-0352 minEye on the BallTuesday, May 2, Hour 2Tuesday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS− Grizzlies player Dillon Brooks won’t be back with the team after talking too much during the playoff series with the Lakers; It’s frustrating to watch when exceptional athletic talent doesn’t come with exceptional will to compete; More breaking news – Joel Embiid is the MVP in the NBA.2023-05-0352 minEye on the BallMonday, May 1, Hour 2Monday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS− With no players taken in the NFL draft this year, will that trend end soon? Salpointe girls beach volleyball coach Heather Moore-Martin talks about winning her team winnings its third straight state title; Is it legit to suggest that neither basketball program has direction at this time?2023-05-0252 minEye on the BallMonday, May 1, Hour 1Monday pod, Hour 1: Do Arizona basketball fans feel better now that Tommy Lloyd said publicly he feels good about his recruiting? Dennis Bene talks about being at the NFL draft with the running back he coached at Salpointe, Bijan Robinson; Suns center De’Andre Ayton got caught slacking during a playoff game.2023-05-0251 minEye on the BallFriday, April 28, Hour 1Friday pod, Hour 1: The ongoing conversation about failures in sports; Former Arizona Linebacker Jake Fischer weighs in on the NFL Draft and the best Tucson high school football player he faced; Are the Warriors and Lakers headed to the next round of the NBA Playoffs? Steve thinks so.2023-04-2951 minEye on the BallFriday, April 28, Hour 2Friday pod, Hour 2: BREAKING NEWS – Draft news and why QB Will Levis didn’t get drafted until the second round; Phoenix radio host Bob Kemp comments on the Cardinals draft and the Suns playoff outlook; Will we be paying closer attention to the Atlanta Falcons during the upcoming NFL season?2023-04-2952 minEye on the BallThursday, April 27, Hour 1Thursday pod, Hour 1: Not every season that doesn’t end in a championship is a “failure;” Chicago Sun-Times NFL Beat Writer Pat Finley chimes in on the NFL Draft; Callers weigh in on what is a failure in sports vs. a disappointment.2023-04-2851 min