A-Train Sports Talk

In this epi8sode, I take a look at the 15 things to look for this upcoming college football season. the list is actually continued from my last podcast. In a addition, I also take a look at coaches who may be on the hotseat and some who's seat may be getting a little warm. And to tease you a little bit I give you sneak peak into the coaching hires and how they graded. For your overall health check...

In this episode I take a look at the career of the late Ottis O.J. Anderson. One who rushed for over 10,000 yards, won two SB's with the NY Giants along with a SB MVP, won ROY award with the then St. Louis Cardinals in 1979. For all his efforts he only made it to the St. Louis Sports HOF. Also I take a look at some Negro League Baseball History as I take a look at the NY Black Yankees. And as we g...

Bob Huggins says he didn't resign but WVU says "We're moving on with our coaching search," while Northwestern after first suspending it's coach amidst an hazing scandal has decided to terminate the services of Pat Fitzgerald. And I close out with a look at the NFC East --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

Had the chance to talk with a good friend and sports guru in Lee Bird. We just had a good sports talk segment with a wide range of topics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

Today's episode caught up with Xavier McDaniel and spoke about the free youth basketball camp he, Aubrey Sherrod, and Cheese Johnson conducted as a way of giving back. Also had the honor to speak with Megan Reilly volleyball player for Wichita State University as she shared her journey that brought her to WSU. And also news of Fred VanVleet goes to Houston, ESPN lays off mass workers, and Luke Bar...

In the first segment Coach Green gives his assessment on his coaching staff and recruits. Also former Shocker Greats Aubrey Sherrod, Xavier McDaniel, and Cheese Johnson are hosting a free youth basketball camp. In addition to local sports, NMSU reached a settlement in regards to a hazing scandal which paid out a total of $8 Million Dollars. Talk about reject sitting A'Ja Wilson isn't just good at...

With the recent happenings of Bob Huggins first the anti-gay slurs that landed him a 3 game suspension and now his latest DUI, Coach Huggins has decided to resign from coaching at WVU after 17 years. Also, the NBA handed Ja Morant a 25 game suspension after his second incident involving a gun to which some in the NBAPA deemed the punishment inappropriate and harsh. And to add to college football r...

Segment 1. Interview with Coach Darnell Hamilton of Holy Savior Catholic School Segment 2. Shannon Sharpe Says goodbye to Skip Bayless and FS1 Segment 3. Where does Erik Spoelstra rank amongst coaches? Segment 4. WSU and coach Terry Nooner inks another recruit in Jayla Murray --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

Segment 1. Brian Green being introduced as WSU HC Press Conference Segment 2. Mike Pelfrey Speaks out on the WSU coaching change Segment 3. Shocker Basketball targets UNC transfer D'Marco Dunn and Chris Paul Waived --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

In this episode a some what return of Outside The Box returns with the news on the passing of musical icon Tina Turner. Then I talk about the passing of Jim Brown the G.O.A.T. who was a trailblazer at the RB position. Then i close out the show talking scandal in Vegas as the Las Vegas Aces coach was hit with a two game suspension. For your weight loss and pain needs check out www.bepic.com/saxmanh...

In this episode Terry Nooner and staff seems to be building something special at Wichita State as the team recently announced the signing of Wichita native and All-American Tre'Zure Jobe and Sierra Morrow. In addition Wichita State women will be playing a team Coach Terry Nooner is familiar with in Kansas Jayhawks in a home and home series. Then I shift into the Ja Morant situation. What will beco...

Where will Chris Paul land is the question. At his age who's willing to take an aging future HOFer who's numbers this year has declined not to mention his durability and sustainability are in question as he has missed 23 games this past season in addition to the 4 playoff games he has missed. Not to mention he hasn't played is 70 games in a season since 2015-16 season. Also, as no surprise to me,...

Segment 1. Joel Embiid own worst critic after game 4 win Segment 2. Nikola Jocik fined but not suspended after dust up with Suns Flopping owner Segment 3. Why the Golden State Warriors should consider trading Jordan Poole Segment 4. Why the Packers moved on from Aaron Rodgers and what plans the Panthers have for Bryce Young --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-...

Segment 1. A look at Mike Budenholzer firing and what Steve Kerr had to say and a look at coaches who were fired after winning championships Segment 2. How James Harden went from Hero to Abysmal and is now being compared to Ben Simmons Segment 3. After the NFL draft we find that Deion Sanders is ashamed of the NFL and rightfully so. One player from an HBCU drafted 7th round 245th pick overall. Loo...

Start this show off with news of former Shocker and now former Alabama committ Jaykwon Walton getting arrested. Then it became official. Aaron Rodgers is now a NY Jet but still a "Packer at heart." Also the SEC is in talks on how to stop Field/Court storms. Amongst one idea floated around was forfiture of a home game. And the Houston Astros end Tampa Bay's 14 game home winning strek in fron of 9,9...

In this episode I take a look back and try to define what makes a college basketball program a blue blood. Also, Caitlin Clark receives more awards, as LSU Coach Kim Mulkey gets blasted on social media as a walking "Clown Show" and Angel Reece responds to Caitlin Clark defending her among criticism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

With Alabama going down to defeat to SDSU America now has a new "America's Team." Alabama marred in controversy every sense the shooting death of a 23 year old young lady who's son is without a mother at the hands of Darius Miles a former Crimson Tide player whom at the time was a member of the team retrieved the from freshman phenom Brandon Miller who was allowed to remain on the team regardless...

Caught up with my nephew Jordan Manning and we pretty much made this all things related to Wichita State in lue of Isaac Brown getting fired some names have popped up as possible coaching candidates. In my talking to people I will pose a poll question and would like to get your feedback as to whom you would like to see as the next man in charge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

In what has been a rough year for NMSU basketball on and off the court just got worse as the Board of regents decided to suspend the rest of the season due to multiple hazing incidents. As we are on the brink of history being made as two African American QB's face off pioneering quarterback Jimmy Raye sees Super Bowl as a culmination of a 'life of denials.' in addition as we get ready for the big...

On the eve of BHM I found it fitting that we're looking at history being made. Although we've made strides and have seen black quarterbacks win a Super Bowl (Doug Williams, Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes) we've never seen two black starting QB's start for opposing teams. That all changes as we have Kansas City led by Patrick Mahomes face off against Philadelphia led by Jalen Hurts. But before the...

In today's episode we learn that Norte Dame coach Mike Bray will be stepping down after 23 seasons, Ex- Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders hits the portal and lands at Ole Miss, Jim Harbaugh's refusal delays NCAA case for Michigan. Coach Prime flips top CB and 5-Star prospect Cormani McClain to Colorado, GM Believes Lamar Jackson wants to finish career as a Raven. Also check out these fine local bu...

In this episode I start by updating the Damar Hamlin situation. At best all that is known is he had a cardiac arrest and is in critical condition. However it's a story I will follow and provide updates. Then I moved into another topic that was unscripted because the nature of what had happened then you get this tweet from one Skip Bayless: @RealSkipBayless "No doubt the NFL is considering postponi...

This episode is simply a look back at what I would say were some of my best interview guest from Mike Kennedy to Xavier McDaniel, Scott Stiles to rival radio talk show host Doug Downs and Jeffery Lutz. Also my good friends James Goodrum and Ed Nunez and up and comer Michael Flier. Enjoy the best of 2022 interviews --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/su...

Kevin Coleman enters the transfer portal while NCC felt disrespected leading up to the Celebration Bowl. JSU TE Hayden Hagler and his family received death threats over a dropped pass. And 6 HBCU players named All-Americans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-smith34/support

Today's podcast I link up with my good friend Ed Nunez who is the voice of Western New Mexico and we talk about the impact the late Mike Leach had on college football with his "Air Raid" offense, we also talk about the impact the late Paul Silas had in the basketball world as player and coach and what he had to go through. And we talked a little Coach Prime and he did for Jackson State and HBCU as...