The Sports Grind

Today’s show starts a bit heavy with college football on the eve of National Signing Day. Most coaches would love an opportunity to join Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama, but Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb isn’t one of them. Calvin looks at Grubbs’ decision to not take the job. Sticking with the campus scene, Urban Meyer knows a thing or two about establishing a college program, and he t...

Sticking with the NFL, the coaching market is slowly moving along, and with it, Kellen Moore and the Dallas Cowboys parted ways. A head coach candidate for a number of teams, Moore didn’t stay unemployed long as the Los Angeles Chargers swooped in to hire him as their offensive coordinator. More coaching updates as DeMeco Ryans could join the Houston Texans as their new coach this week, meaning an...

There are two weeks until Super Bowl LVII, but the matchup is officially set after the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs won their games this weekend. Calvin breaks down both games and gives the winners their flowers, even amidst the controversy and headlines. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Hour 2 picks up with the NFC title game and quickly gets into predictions for the contests this weekend. Sliding to the NBA, the starters for the 2023 All-Star Game have been announced. Only one player is giving Calvin pause. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

On the last day of the week before the NFL Conference Championship games, today’s show is HEAVY football. Starting with the Dallas Cowboys, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is electing to stay with the team, and reports say he’s being paid well to do so. What does this mean for Mike McCarthy and Kellen Moore? Moving to the teams that are playing, Calvin starts in the AFC with the Kansas City Chiefs...

Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore could be coaching elsewhere next year, but they aren’t the first coaches from last season’s squad to leave. The team announced yesterday that they made some assistant coaching moves that Calvin calls “fake hustle”. For the teams still playing, the betting line continues to move for the AFC Championship game. Back to the NBA, it has been three years (!) since Kobe Bryant...

The golf season is getting underway, and picking up right where it left off with drama between the Tour LIV and PGA athletes, notably Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy. After some NCAA MBB and NBA notes, Calvin gets right into the NFL news of the day - the Carolina Panthers’ hiring of Frank Reich as head coach. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Hour 2 is all NFL, starting with the head coaching vacancies. Sean Payton is possibly holding the selection process up, but the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers should entertain other candidates. Sticking with the league, the finalists for the MVP award were announced, and Calvin has his selection made. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Basketball season is in full swing and the football season is coming to an end, but baseball season is already right around the corner. Yesterday, the final voting for the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame class was completed and only Scott Rolen was selected, joining Fred McGriff as the only two inductees this year. At the midweek point ahead of the NFL’s conference championships, injury updates are out...

The San Francisco 49ers are just one round away from returning to the Super Bowl. Monday brought a little distraction, however, as defensive end Charles Omenihu was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. Sticking with the league, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly entertaining trading Aaron Rodgers, but they won’t send him to an NFC team. What landing spots in the AFC make the most sense? M...

In the state of Texas, fallout continues to settle from the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs on Sunday. Jerry Jones is adding to it without even speaking as he skipped his usual radio segment. In Jerry’s silence, Zeke Elliott is talking about being open to a paycut to stay with the team. Moving to the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs gave up 147 points last night, and the...

Moving from the NFC to the AFC, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals sent Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills packing. Calvin can already see Allen’s career going down the path of Dan Marino, and he’s flashing the warning sign now. Getting back to the NBA, Shannon Sharpe caught a lot of attention this weekend for getting into an altercation with Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies while watching...

The NBA took a backseat to the NFL this weekend but stole some spotlight Monday morning with the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring former lottery pick Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and some future second-round picks. Getting over to the playoffs, Calvin gets started by breaking down the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers where they wasted a great defense. Musi...

Aaron Rodgers took some heat this week for comments he made about pursuing an MVP, notably not mentioning another Super Bowl title. Rob Gronkowski clapped back at Rodgers on a separate appearance of his own, and Calvin is 100% with Gronk. Before the end of the show, it’s time for final notes ahead of the NFL divisional round, and getting into Dejounte Murray’s comments that put some shade on Tony...

On this R&B Friday, things start with college football where Coach Prime has turned another recruit from another program to Colorado, snagging a top-tier corner. Over in the Big Ten, Michigan fired co-OC Matt Weiss for “computer access crimes”. On to the NFL, Calvin gives his keys to the Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills game. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Picking up with the NFL in Hour 2, the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills is a “run-it-back” of the game that was canceled in Week 17. Who can push aside the emotion from that night and handle the mental game this weekend? In the other AFC matchup, the Jacksonville Jaguars are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs as Trevor Lawrence puts his 37-0 record on Saturdays on the line....

Coming in HOT, Calvin is in his feelings about the Alec Baldwin case and he just has to get it out. Back to sports, the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Atlanta Hawks last night with a horrible defensive display. Jason Kidd is talking about his team’s poor defensive play, but he needs to give it a name - Luka Doncic. Moving over to college, big bank takes little bank as Clemson takes Garrett Riley fro...

The conversation on the Cowboys from Hour 1 carries over as listeners react. This sparks a discussion on comparing the rosters between San Francisco and Dallas, and then the Buffalo Bills compared to that of the Cincinnati Bengals. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Wednesday’s show starts with tennis where Rafael Nadal was bounced early in his defense at the Australian Open. After a trip around the NBA, the guys get right into the NFL postseason, picking up with the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones who talked to the media today about Daniel Snyder, the short week, and the team’s kicker situation. Calvin then gets into a deeper dive on the Cowboys vs 49er...

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens to advance in the playoffs, but Lamar Jackson’s talent surely would’ve had some impact on the game that was close down to the final minutes. Former star quarterback Michael Vick and former Raven Sammy Watkins both voiced their opinion that Jackson should’ve played, despite the former MVP dealing with contract negotiations in addition to his inju...

The Dallas Cowboys broke the streak and finally collected a win on the road in the playoffs. In doing so, they send Tom Brady packing. Calvin has his flowers for Dak Prescott and Kellen Moore’s offense, but can they handle the San Francisco 49ers next? There’s an interesting QB problem brewing in The Bay once again. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

Lamar Jackson has missed significant time this season due to injury and could miss the playoffs entirely. After tweeting on Thursday an update to his followers, he said he hopes for another chance to contend with the Baltimore Ravens. Just how rocky is his relationship with the team? Continuing with the league, don’t forget that we could see the new playoff overtime rule debut this weekend. Music...

Taking a look around the NBA to start today’s show, Calvin is once again beating the drum to shorten the schedule as star players continue to be in and out of lineups. Moving on to the NFL, Wild Card Weekend starts Saturday, and the guys break down all the matchups. Music provided by Fox Sports 1380 El Paso

As the NFL postseason rolls along, a number of teams are searching for their head coach of the future. Following the latest rumors, Calvin looks at the big names floating out there and gives his perception of them. The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t fired their coach, but Derek Carr announced on Instagram that he won’t be the quarterback of the team moving forward. With the Zach Wilson drama in New Yor...

News around MLB is picking up as we inch closer to February, and the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they are officially parting ways with Trevor Bauer. Still innocent in all matters, Calvin is wondering why they’re making this move after keeping him around last year. In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs are set to break the NBA attendance record for a regular season game on Friday night. With the day...