The Play-By-Play Analysis

Purchase a copy of my book, "PG vs. MoCo," now on Amazon! ( Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital: 9798697467190: Ashby, Devon: Books ) The NFL is back, and so, too, is the original Fearsome Foursome! Devon, Matthew, Lawrence and Xavier make their long-awaited reunion to discuss their expectations for the upcoming NFL season: Teams they thin...

Purchase a copy of my book, "PG vs MoCo," now on Amazon! ( Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital: 9798697467190: Ashby, Devon: Books ) The Malice at the Palace was one of the most notorious brawls in the history of North American sports and now, a new Netflix documentary called "Untold" explores the events that lead to it. Maya "lowe Key" Lo...

Be sure to check out my book, "PG vs. MoCo," on Amazon! Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital: 9798697467190: Ashby, Devon: BooksWe’ve made it to the “dog days” of summer, and what does that mean? It means football is back! And there’s no better way to bring in the greatest time of year than to acknowledge the greatest men to ever play the s...

Be sure to check out my book "PG vs MoCo on Amazon! Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital (9798697467190): Ashby, Devon: Books Washington D.C. gifted the city of Los Angeles with Max Scherzer, Trea Turner and Russell Westbrook over the weekend, and the Play-By-Play Analysis is here to break down those moves and several others! DMV native, Wi...

From DaBaby to the Big 12, EVERYBODY can catch this slander. The Play-By-Play Analysis returns with a breakdown of the big move by Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, whether the SEC itself is as good as everybody thinks and what the future of college football could look like.  We discuss DaBaby and Tory Lanez, the new biopic focusing on Richard Williams (Venus and Serena's father), Aaron Rogers's...

Devon discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo and the historic NBA Finals run, delivering the Milwaukee Bucks their first NBA title since 1971. He also discusses the USA Basketball Team’s first loss since the 2004 Olympics and the controversial decisions by Oklahoma and Texas to leave the Big 12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the NBA Finals and delivered the Milwaukee Bucks their first title since 1971. The Play-By-Play Analysis breaks down the NBA Finals, what a win means for Giannis's legacy and a loss for Chris Paul's, and what's next for both of these teams going forward. Special thank-you to our guest, Xavier McKnight! Be sure to check out my book, "PG vs. MoCo" on Amazon!! Amazon.c...

A lot has happened this past week, and we're here to break it all down! First-time guest Walt Pegues stops by to discuss the historic rule changes by the NCAA on athletes profiting off of their name, image and likeness (NIL). We also discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's weed controversy and the trash politics of the Olympics as a whole, then pivot into our thoughts on the NBA Finals. It's a show you def...

Following the big news regarding the NCAA’s change in NIL laws, Devon gives his thoughts on what it means for the next generations and reflects on previous generations that lost out on millions of dollars. He discusses the controversy surrounding Olympic qualifier Sha’Carri Richardson and the latest round of controversy surrounding the Olympics and the fallout of a New York Times report surroundin...

The National Basketball Association had one of the wildest weeks--both on the court and off--that it's had in some time, and Devon and Maya are here to discuss all the chaos! From the craziness unfolding in cities like Dallas and Boston to the statement wins by the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, relive one of the most jam-packed weeks in the last year. Also, a special shoutout to Sha'Carri Ric...

A barrage of NBA news was thrown at us in the past week, and this is the place where we break it all down! Plus Devon’s thoughts on the Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups and a special shoutout to Olympic qualifier Sha’Carri Richardson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devon gives his thoughts on Chris Paul’s legendary performance in Game 4, how Kyrie Irving’s injury changes things for the Brooklyn Nets and what Julio Jones’ move to Tennessee means for the AFC. Plus his thoughts on athletes’ hesitancy to get vaccinated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated entirely to the NBA—on and off the court. Devon discusses the first round of the NBA playoffs, controversies surrounding fan and player interactions and Kwame Brown (yes, THAT Kwame Brown). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Class finally received their moment in the sun, and Devon gives his thoughts on what it means to see guys he grew up watching like Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant receive their flowers. He also briefly discusses the 2021 class as well, Russell Westbrook’s incredible dominance over the past month and what the CDC’s new gu...

A week since the conclusion of the NFL Draft, Devon gives his thoughts on some of the highlights, from Trey Lance going No.3 to the reuniting of former college teammates in multiple cities. Devon also discusses the controversy surrounding boxing and the Kentucky Derby, Georgia’s weird new player compensation law and the Olympics’ ban of Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Everybody thinks superheroes are so great and wonderful, but these people are seriously flawed and it’s time someone pointed it out. Enter the Play-By-Play Analysis! Jamal, host of the D1 Ignant University Podcast, stops by to talk superheroes and their MANY flaws and transgressions, from why Superman is the most basic hero with the most backwards ass logic to why most heroes are nothing more than...

The theme of this episode? New! New season, new guest and (Surprise!!) a new theme song, courtesy of Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe! It's also the dawn of a new era in Marvel: The arrival of a black Captain America! The newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis features a fellow Morgan alumnus, Marvel enthusiast and the Voice of All Voices, Baldwin Williams. Baldwin and I discuss our thoughts on Sam and B...

In the wake of another police shooting in Columbus, Ohio, LeBron James found himself in the news again for a controversial tweet, but Devon explains why LeBron—and others—aren’t wrong for their thoughts regarding activism. Also discussed are the NFL Draft coming up, the resurgence of the New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns and why the Dodgers-Padres rivalry is the shot in the arm...

A week removed from the crowning of College Basketball’s men’s and women’s tournaments, Devon reflects on Baylor’s Men and Stanford’s women and what their wins mean for each program. He also discusses Sam Darnold and what his new team in Carolina should expect from him, and he discusses what the Lakers’ big win over the Brooklyn Nets means for each team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

If you grew up in a black household, chances are you've heard their music everywhere from getting up to clean the house on Saturdays to cookouts after church on Sundays.  I'm talking the Isley Brothers and Earth Wind & Fire.  On the newest episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis, Devon brings back Lowe Key to talk the iconic Verzuz event featuring two of music's biggest and most legenda...

On the eve of the NCAA Championship, Devon talks the huge buzzer-beating win by Gonzaga and the upcoming matchup between the Bulldogs and Baylor Bears. He also talks the Nationals COVID situation and gives his thoughts on the MLB pulling it’s All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new voting laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devon discusses his thoughts on the Sweet 16, the latest signings by the Brooklyn. Nets during NBA Free Agency, his thoughts on the Deshaun Watson allegations and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devon discusses the NCAA tournaments, most notably the controversy surrounding the women’s’ facilities and how COVID has already impacted the men’s tournament. He also discusses NFL free agency and what LeBron’s Big injury means for the Lakers (and the NBA in general) going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devon discusses Drew Brees’s retirement and what it means for the Saints and the city of New Orleans. He also talks the NBA’s Meyers Leonard controversy and how COVID-19 could affect March Madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of the most unusual All-Star Weekend in NBA history, Devon explains why he thinks it shouldn’t be going on and how the NBA has completely made itself look bad. He also discusses the aftermath of the Tiger Woods car crash and the controversies surrounding Creighton University and Les Miles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.