The Valley Verdict

The Suns just set a season record in Memphis and the Arizona Cardinals coaching search is officially reaching a fever pitch. On today’s episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a historic night for the Purple and Orange and get the latest on the search for the next leader in Glendale. In this episode: 00:00 - Welcome 11:03 - Rain in Memphis: The Suns explode for a season-high 22 three-pointers...

The Valley is in absolute chaos following the shocking news that the Arizona Cardinals have fired head coach Jonathan Gannon. On today’s episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the nuclear momentum in Glendale and why the solution for Michael Bidwill is now crystal clear. In this episode: The Gannon Fallout: We react to the firing of Jonathan Gannon and the local response from Wolf and Luke....

The Valley is buzzing after one of the most electric weekends of the 2026 season for the Phoenix Suns, even as questions loom for Bobby Hurley's squad. On today’s episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a massive 2-0 homestand for the Suns and the fallout from a frustrating Big 12 opener for ASU Basketball. In this episode: Booker vs. The World: Devin Booker hits the legendary game-winning 3-...

We’re kicking off 2026 with a look at the character behind the box score. On today’s episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a tough New Year’s Eve afternoon for Arizona sports and why the post-game comments in El Paso might be more important than the final score. In this episode: Sun Bowl Post-Mortem: ASU falls 42-39 to Duke in a thriller. We dive into the media room with Jeff Sims, Jordan C...

We are officially in Tailgate Mode! On today's The Valley Verdict, we prepare for the Sun Bowl in El Paso while reacting to a historic week for the Cardinals and a Suns squad that is finally finding its rhythm as an elite two-way threat. In this episode: Gannon’s Guarantee: Jonathan Gannon joined Burns and Gambo on 98.7 FM and was blunt about his future. When asked if he’ll be back next year, he s...

The holidays are over and the energy is hitting a boiling point in the Valley! On today's The Valley Verdict, we catch you up on everything you missed during our hiatus, from a dominant Suns run to a coaching manifesto that set the internet on fire. In this episode: The 2-Minute Warning: We hit the ground running with a rapid-fire recap of the last 12 days. From Moe Odum’s floor generalship at Pau...

From the recruiting trail to the diamond to the hardwood, it’s all about the "haves and the have-nots" in the Valley right now. On today's The Valley Verdict, we analyze how local leaders are using their power to move their programs forward. In this episode: The Bregman Buzz: We dive into the reports of "mutual interest" between the Diamondbacks and All-Star Alex Bregman. Is this the splash Arizon...

The emotions are running high in Arizona this week! On today's The Valley Verdict, we cover a coaching contract debate that brought Kenny Dillingham to tears, and a Lakers game that exposed the referee-controlled rhythm of the NBA. In this episode: Dillingham Triples Down: We start with the massive speculation that Kenny Dillingham might leave ASU for Michigan. We analyze Dillingham's raw, emotion...

In this episode: The Murray Finality: We discuss the official, definitive news that Kyler Murray will remain on IR for the rest of the season, sealing his fate with the Cardinals until next year's trade talks begin. The Leavitt Exit & QB Confidence: We break the news that QB Sam Leavitt has entered the transfer portal. We analyze Coach Kenny Dillingham's smiling, confident response: "I'm very very...

The Phoenix Suns are suddenly the talk of the league! On today's Final Quarter Verdict, we break down the spectacular road victory over the Lakers and analyze the massive culture shift led by a certain veteran. In this episode: Booker's Injury Update: We lead with Coach Jordan Ott's news that Devin Booker's groin injury is a "lite strain," and discuss what a one-week re-evaluation means for the te...

It was a weekend of high drama, massive collapses, and star controversy! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the shocking failures on the gridiron and the defining victory on the court. In this episode: The Kiffin/Riley Controversy: We dive into the poll results and feature the intense debate from Doug Franz and Bickley & Marotta, who discussed why they considered Lane Kiff...

It's Thanksgiving Eve, and we're ready for the ultimate holiday weekend! On today's packed Valley Verdict and final Tailgate Show, we break down the Phoenix Suns' rivalry loss and get the final word on ASU Football's biggest home game of the year. In this episode: The No-Excuses Mandate: We dive into the Suns' 114-92 loss to Houston. We analyze Coach Jordan Ott's strong post-game comments, where h...

The Valley is winning ugly, and the new Suns' identity is officially CLUTCH! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict , we break down two crucial victories that have both ASU and the Suns firmly back in contention. In this episode: "The Only Option": We break down the thrilling win over Minnesota where Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks fouled out . We analyze Coach Jordan Ott's...

It's Friday and the Valley is buzzing! On today's power-packed Tailgate Show, we celebrate the Suns' historic dominance and dive into the franchise-altering questions surrounding the Arizona Cardinals' future. In this episode: The Owner's Mandate: We analyze Mat Ishbia’s direct comments on Burns and Gambo, where he definitively stated Dillon Brooks is "exactly what we define as our identity here"...

It's a high-stakes day in the Valley! On today's jam-packed episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the brutal injuries decimating the Cardinals, the trade rumors swirling around the Diamondbacks' biggest stars, and the huge challenge facing ASU Hoops. In this episode: D-backs Trade Talk: We start with GM Mike Hazen's revealing comments to Burns and Gambo on 98.7 FM, where he confirmed, "When...

Grayson Allen delivered the Phoenix Suns their biggest night of the season so far, and the entire identity of the team is changing! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we dive into Allen's record-breaking performance and analyze the critical commentary about the Suns and Cardinals. In this episode: The Record Night: We break down Grayson Allen's career-best 42 points and his Phoenix Suns fra...

The Cardinals suffered a stunning 44-22 defeat to the Seahawks, but the story is not lack of effort. On today's Valley Verdict, we dissect the painful collapse in Seattle and the crucial differences between the Cardinals' and Sun Devils' starts to the season. In this episode: The Gannon Response: We dive into Head Coach Jonathan Gannon's post-game, where he took full responsibility for the loss, b...

It was a weekend of extreme highs and lows in the Valley! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a franchise-record debut, a self-sabotaging technical foul, and the key to the Sun Devils' unselfish success. In this episode: The Historic Debut: We break down Jalen Green's incredible, 29-point debut against the Clippers—scoring the second-most points in a Suns debut (behind only Cha...

The Cardinals are on the road to Seattle, and the Dillingham rumors are finally over! On today's Valley Verdict, we break down the latest game-plan details from the Cardinals' coaching staff and the biggest off-field commitment for ASU this season. In this episode: Seattle Showdown Strategy: We get the official game plan breakdown from Coordinators Drew Petzing, Nick Rallis, and Jeff Rodgers as th...

It's official: The Kyler Murray era is on hold. On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the day-by-day drama that led to the Cardinals placing Kyler Murray on Injured Reserve and handing the starting job to Jacoby Brissett for the rest of the season. We trace the dramatic shift through the coach's own words: The Defining Moment: We analyze Jonathan Gannon's explosive comments to Bu...

The debate is raging across Arizona and the NFL: Should the Cardinals stick with Jacoby Brissett or hand the offense back to a healthy Kyler Murray? On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we compile the definitive case for both quarterbacks and dive into the massive long-term risk facing GM Monti Ossenfort. In this episode: The Franchise Warning: We analyze Dan Orlovsky's powerful warning that...

The Cardinals just dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, extending their bizarre historical dominance over Dallas. But the biggest drama is happening off the field, where Head Coach Jonathan Gannon now faces the most difficult quarterback decision of his tenure. In this episode: The QB Crisis: We break down Jonathan Gannon's direct comments on whether Jacoby Brissett's success cha...

It was a weekend of essential wins and massive Big 12 chaos for Arizona sports! The Suns found their rhythm, and ASU battled through adversity for a critical road victory. On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the two most important wins of the season so far. In this episode: ASU's Road Warrior Win & Big 12 Shakeup: We recap the thrilling 24-19 victory over Iowa State, won withou...

The Phoenix Suns lost a heartbreaker at home to Memphis, falling 114-113, and the new "gritty" culture hit a massive snag. On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we dive into a loss defined by self-destruction and star frustration. In this episode: The Turnover Toll: We break down the crippling 22 turnovers that Memphis turned into 37 decisive points, analyzing how poor spacing and bad decision...

The honeymoon is over. After the thrilling comeback win against the Kings, the Suns have dropped three straight, falling to a concerning 1-3 on the season. On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we dissect the grueling back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Nuggets, and the overtime heartbreaker against the Jazz that saw Lauri Markkanen drop a historic 51 points. We analyze the slow starts tha...