The Sports Sentiment

The College Basketball season has officially arrived and one of the most entertaining conferences in all of the land last year was the Mountain West. Jonathan Canas comes back on the podcast as we preview every team in the league. We discuss the biggest question mark teams, potential sleepers and impact transfers. We also give our regular seasons standings and if the league as a whole can replicat...

It's rivalry week which means San Jose State and Fresno State will be going at it in the Battle for the Valley. Will the Valley Trophy stay in the South Bay or will the Bulldogs regain control? Joining the podcast to talk about this weeks conference clash is Bryan Welch, the voice of the Fresno A's and broadcaster to several high school football teams. We discuss the rollercoaster season for both...

San Jose State Football improves to a 4-1 overall record after a thrilling come from behind win vs. Nevada. The Spartans continue the Mountain West gauntlet as they will travel and play the Colorado State Rams on Saturday, October 12th. Joining the podcast this week is Damon Cook, Sports Editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian. We discuss the Spartans quarterback situation, the Rams different appr...

San Jose State Football is back from their bye week after a tough double-overtime loss to Washington State. Now, the Spartans gear up for conference play, hosting the Nevada Wolfpack on Saturday, October 5th. Joining the podcast is Dominic Gutierrez, Sports Editor for the Nevada Sagebrush and Beat Writer for Mountain West Connection, to break down the Week 6 matchup. We dive into Nevada's sneaky g...

As San Jose State Football reaches the bye week, Nick Urias is joined by Jonathan Canas to recap the shootout in Pullman between the Spartans and Cougars. We also discuss the Week 5 Mountain West schedule and UNLV's QB Matthew Sluka's departure from the team.

San Jose State Football is off to a strong 3-0 start this season, but their biggest test yet awaits. The Spartans travel to Pullman for a primetime clash against the Washington State Cougars. This week, we're joined by Luke Westfall, broadcaster and journalist for Washington State Football, to break down the matchup. We discuss the key players to watch, the familiarity between both starting qu...

Following a big road win in Colorado Springs, San Jose State gears up for their first-ever matchup against Kennesaw State. Joining the show is Kai Millette, Sports Editor and Podcast Co-Host for Kennesaw State Athletics, to discuss Owl football. We dive into Kennesaw State’s transition from FCS to FBS, uncertainties on both sides of the ball, and the key factors that could shape a competitive game...

Week 2 has arrived, and San Jose State heads to Colorado Springs for a critical Mountain West conference showdown against Air Force. This week, we're joined by Jim Arthur, the radio play-by-play voice for Air Force football and men's basketball. We explore the contrasting styles of the Spartans and Falcons, the time of possession battle, the strategic chess match between the head coaches,...

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and to kick off the 2024 campaign, San Jose State Football faces a Northern California showdown against the Sacramento State Hornets. Joining the podcast is Jack Freeman from Sac State, who shares insights on the Thursday night matchup and the Hornets' season trajectory. We dive into the unknowns of both rosters, examine the offensive firepower on...

The second half of the 2024 NFL Season Preview is here as Nick gives his thoughts on every team in the NFC conference. He addresses why this is the last chance for the San Francisco 49ers to win it all, the significance of the #1 seed for the Detroit Lions and the downfall of the New Orleans Saints. He wraps things up with his NFC division winners and season award winners. (0:59) Arizona Cardinals...

As the NFL preseason begins and the regular season being less than a month away, Nick provides his thoughts and analysis on the entire AFC Conference. He addresses why the Miami Dolphins are due for regression, how the Buffalo Bills will continue to rule the East, why the Cleveland Browns can have a deep playoff run, and much more. (1:32) Baltimore Ravens (7:43) Buffalo Bills (12:52) Cincinnati Be...

As the college football season rapidly approaches, Ryan Gilder joins the podcast to give us a preview of the UNLV season. We address why the Rebels' defense has something to prove this season and discuss the latest on the QB situation. We also explain why San Jose State and Wyoming are undervalued heading into the season and explore the path for Boise State to make the College Football Playoff...

Entering his first year as the Offensive Coordinator for SJSU Football, Craig Stutzmann is ready to bring his Shred & Spread offense to San Jose. We talk about his success at Texas State in 2023 and how the transition has been since arriving in the South Bay. We speak on the pros and cons of the new helmet communication that will be introduced this season and the passion of Head Coach, Ken Niu...

As NBA Free Agency winds down after weeks of blockbuster signings, trades, and extensions, Nick addresses the most significant moves within the NBA landscape. He explains why the Knicks are now a Tier 1 team in the East, how OKC won the offseason, and discusses the state of the Warriors with Klay Thompson officially leaving the Bay Area, among much more.

With the NBA season coming to a close, Nick addresses the long-awaited championship from the Boston Celtics. He also talks about the most valuable picks in the 1st Round, the steals in the 2nd Round and why you should invest stock on the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2024-25 season.

The first two games of the NBA Finals have been controlled by the Boston Celtics. Nick addresses why Jrue Holiday has been the most important piece to Celtics roster, the significance of the Kristaps Porzingis injury and the key to a successful Game 3 for the Dallas Mavericks to get back in the series.

The Second Round of the NBA Playoffs has hit the ground running as Jonathan Canas, Mark Aziz, and I share our perspective on the trajectory of these series'. We address how realistic the Minnesota Timberwolves chances are of winning the West and why the New York Knicks could be in trouble as the playoffs progress. We also get into the significance of the Orlando Magic's offseason after the...

After four straight days of non-stop hoops, Nick has returned to talk about the noteworthy results from the first weekend. He addresses the disappointment of the Mountain West, the significance of free throw shooting in March, and the absurdness of Grand Canyon. He also previews the Sweet 16 matchups and why the adversity that Houston and Iowa State went through will benefit them in their matchups...

Starting things off, Nick touches on the Mountain West Conference Tournament and the high quality hoops that was showcased in Las Vegas. He then dives in on the March Madness field addressing the vulnerable one seeds, the potential first round upset candidates, and his Final Four. He also addresses the poor seeding and disrespect the Big East and Mountain West received questioning the selection co...

Super Bowl 58 has arrived and the countdown to kickoff is on between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Joining Nick for The Big Game Preview is Jonathan Canas and Mark Aziz as we address the matchups between the offenses, defenses and special team units. We get into the wacky stats and trends you should be aware prior to kickoff. As well as the correlation between our head refere...

The College Basketball season is approaching its climax, so Jonathan Canas returns to the podcast to talk all things Mountain West Hoops. We both go down the line on every team in the league sharing our thoughts on their season thus far and our expectations going forward. We also reveal our Mountain West Champion and provide a dark horse team to make a run in March Madness.  Utah State: 5:16 Boise...

Off the top, Nick addresses why the NFL hasn’t been the same compared to years past and why the product itself is at a new low. He also gives his thoughts on Conference Championship weekend in Baltimore and Santa Clara now that the Super Bowl 58 matchup is set. He touches on Dan Campbell’s gamble, Brock Purdy’s performance, and the man behind the Chiefs success, Steve Spagnuolo. 

The College Football Playoff provided some great entertainment to start off 2024. Nick is back with Jonathan Canas to talk the results of the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl as both games come down to the wire. We address Michigan's miscues despite winning in overtime, Nick Saban's coaching job this season, Washington's unbelievable offense, and Texas' annual choke job. We also take a deep dive on th...

The Mountain West College Football season is already at its halfway point. Nick brings in Jonathan Canas, sports broadcaster and sports writer for San Jose State to talk the brutal 1-5 start for Spartan football and the greatness of the Air Force Falcons. We also preview the upcoming Men’s College Basketball season and what to expect from each Mountain West team in what looks to be a competitive l...

The College Football season has arrived and with kickoff rapidly approaching, Nick brings on Ryan Gilder, the first ever guest on the podcast. Ryan provides his insight and expectations on UNLV Football going into the year, as he’s the Sports Director for UNLV student radio and Sports Editor for the Scarlet & Gray. We get into what San Jose State Football will look like this year, who wins the...