The Brad Cesmat Show

Brad Cesmat and Eric Sorenson discuss the changes going on in the sports world due to COVID-19. The duo discusses what they are hearing and seeing across Arizona high schools, ASU, UArizona, and in the pros as teams begin practices across the nation at all levels. They go over there thoughts from talking to both coaches and players as we come towards the beginning of the school years and NBA playo...

Brad and Eric discuss some of the weekend headlines, including the return of golf and NASCAR capitalizing on many professional sports still at a standstill during the COVID19 pandemic. The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are in the news as some players, including Cowboys’ star running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the Coronavirus. NFL Network Host/Reporter Steve Wyche (00:53 on po...

Jordan Hamm in for Brad on Wednesday to talk about the biggest headlines in sports – including how Major League Baseball just can’t seem to figure this thing out. ESPN MLB Insider and good friend of the show Pedro Gomez (11:05 on podcast) Skyped in with Jordan to discuss the ongoing discussions between the players and the owners and how he sees this staring contest ending, if at all, this summer....

Jordan Hamm in for the vacationing Brad Cesmat Tuesday. Arizona High School football is back, in most places. Jordan and Eric discuss the much different look of summer workouts as teams adjust to the new normal of COVID19 restrictions and regulations. Major League Baseball just can’t seem to get out of their own way. Jordan and Eric talk about if the players and owners can get on the same page as...

Late last week a number of NFL stars collaborated on an extremely powerful video focused squarely on George Floyd’s death, racial injustice and the NFL’s lack of proactivity when dealing with the issues blacks have been dealing with for so many years. Brad and Eric discussed the power of the iconic video – which featured Cardinal Pro Bowlers Patrick Peterson and DeAndre Hopkins, as well as former...

The world continues to be rocked by the unthinkable death of George Floyd. Brad and Eric discuss the impact of his killing and how it, eventually, could lead to positive and impactful change moving forward. Former ASU offensive coordinator, now Florida State head coach Mike Norvell called out by a number of players for an inaccurate and some feel, insensitive statement, regarding the civil unrest...

Our nation continues to get stretched to the limit as civil unrest hits coast to coast. Brad and Eric discuss what all’s gone wrong in 2020 and what hasn’t gone right. Plus, why social media isn’t a place for all of us and our thoughts and emotions at this time. Brad was joined by Larry Fitzgerald, Sr. from Minneapolis (13:14 on podcast) who talked about George Lloyd’s horrific death in his hometo...

The senseless killing of George Floyd early last week in Minnesota has trickled down throughout the US, including here in Phoenix where protestors took out their frustrations on shopping malls, stores and restaurants over the weekend. Brad caught up with a pair of guests, Super Bowl Champion linebacker and former Arizona Cardinal Seth Joyner (9:32 on podcast), as well as Chandler High School Footb...

ASU head basketball coach Bobby Hurley is at odds with AD Ray Anderson, the same person who hired him. Although the two apparently “made up,”  Brad doesn’t expect this issue to stop lingering and believes it’s only a matter of time before Hurley leaves – especially considering the state of the arena the Sun Devils play in. SI.com NBA Writer and award-winning author Jack McCallum (11:21 on podcast)...

Reports say if there is no college football in 2020, the financial losses for the schools will like reach $4 billion. Brad and Eric discuss why, financially, AD’s must figure out a plan by July or risk not only losing a season of football, but entire sports programs at their respective schools, as well. SunDevilSource.com Publisher and good friend of the show Chris Karpman checked in via Skype (8:...

It appears we are getting closer to seeing live sporting events again. Now, the big question is will California follow suit or continue to lock down into the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Speaking of California, Brad believes Arizona will see an influx of big-time high school athletes if CA doesn’t come up with a plan to keep their prep sports calendar intact. Dan Majerle is suing GCU for wro...

“The Last Dance” is officially in the books and Brad and Eric both feel it went out with a bang Sunday night. Eric isn’t buying Michael Jordan ate bad pizza before the “Flu Game” against the Jazz. Could we see a home-and-home football series with ASU and UofA this fall? Brad believes it could be an option with the Pac-12 likely doing away with all non-conference games due to safety concerns. ESPN...

One thing you’ll see this season when watching NFL games is artificially pumped in crowd noise. Brad and Eric discussed – neither seem to have a problem with it and both know TV networks will do their best to show no wide stadium shots of mostly empty stands. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared his radical idea of squeezing the rest of the NBA season and playoff games into the calendar year. Former Hami...

Brad and Eric kick around MLB’s latest proposal from Monday for an 82-game season which would start in early July. Is this feasible? The two talk about the plusses and minuses and what needs to happen to see a 2020 season. Our ESPN MLB Insider Pedro Gomez (7:11 on podcast) Skyped in saying he only gives the 2020 season a “25-30% chance of happening” due to what many expect to be a standoff between...

Brad and Eric kick around the latest headlines from the weekend, including if we’re getting any closer to seeing live sports at the professional level. Brad feels Adam Silver and the NBA has been most diligent and cautious navigating COVID-19. The MMQB Columnist Andrew Brandt (13:18 on podcast) – a former NFL front office executive who has worked alongside David Falk who worked with Michael Jordan...

The drama continues as the rift between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley makes public airwaves. Brad and Eric both agree it’s time for MJ to get over Barkley’s criticism of him when he was running Bobcats. Barkley, as an analyst, is allowed to have an opinion of how Jordan was failing at his job  as an executive. The Athletic’s ASU insider and good friend of the show Doug Haller (19:27 on podcas...

“The Last Dance” once again ripped out Suns’ fans’ hearts Sunday night as John Paxon’s three-pointer ended Phoenix’s march towards their first NBA title. Brad and Eric discuss some of the interesting sidestories like Jordan wanting to sign with Adidas and Jerry Krause apparently loving Dan Majerle. ASU basketball took a hit with Romello White’s decision to enter the transfer portal. Brad and Eric...

The there are rumbling Major League Baseball could be returning by the end of June, early July or possibly even earier than both target dates. Does the new 10-team, three-region plan make the most sense? Phoenix Suns great Amar’e Stoudemire (12:40 on podcast) Skyped in from Tel Aviv to discuss a myriad of things including his rise to NBA stardom, his time with the Suns, remembering Kobe Bryant and...

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is expected to speak on the status of quarantine on Tuesday. Brad and Eric discuss all the major sports returning and the balancing act and challenges each face. Former ASU star offensive lineman, now Cleveland Browns assistant coach Scott Peters Skyped in with Brad. Plus, Eric talks with Chaparral soccer star Madison Liebman (35:34 on podcast) as she Skypes in to talk...

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped a nice 2020 NFL Draft over the weekend, which including selecting ASU’s Eno Benjamin with their 7th-round pick. Brad and Eric discussed what they liked, disliked for the virtual draft, as well as some of the local players heading to the NFL. NBCSports.com ’s Peter King (9:56 on podcast) Skyped in from New York with his biggest takeaways from the draft, as well as the...

The NFL draft is just hours away. How will the teams adapt to the “virtual” expected hiccups? Brad and Eric discuss what and who makes the most sense for the Cardinals and the eighth overall pick. University of Miami Wide Receivers Coach and former ASU Offensive Coordinator Rob Likens (10:15 on podcast) Skyped in to discuss how Brandon Aiyuk’s game translates to the NFL, as well as why Herm Edward...

The NFL draft is just two days away and the options are endless for the Cardinals and the eighth pick. People still buzzing over “The Last Dance” from Sunday night. Could we see the CFP and the Final Four be held over the same weekend if college football is pushed back to the spring? ESPN NFL Reporter Ed Werder (20:18 on podcast) will be covering four teams in the NFL draft, including the Cards. H...

Brad and Eric discuss the debut of “The Last Dance” which aired Sunday night on ESPN and got spectacular reviews. Both are excited to see the rest of the 10-part series as the summer unfolds. The NFL draft starts Thursday and the Cardinals are presently sitting with the eighth pick. azcentral columnist Kent Somers (13:02 on podcast) discussed a number of scenarios leading up to this weekend, as we...

We are one week away from the NFL draft. Who and what makes the most sense for the Arizona Cardinals and the eighth overall pick? NFL on CBS analyst and former Cards’ kicker Jay Feely (12:03 on podcast) is helping Valley families in need through our friends at Valle Luna in Chandler. He also discussed the draft and the Cards, as well. University of Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne (21:35 on po...

Colleges are beginning to cut non-revenue generating sports because of COVD-19. The problem goes much deeper when discussing the upcoming college football season (or maybe not). With football helping economically float most of the other sports, how serious is the need to play games this fall – even in empty stadiums? Former Cardinal, Pro-Bowl linebacker and Super Bowl champion Seth Joyner Skyped i...