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NBA Off-Season Review, Boxing Analysis & Bears Training Camp

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Kawhi Leonard was finally traded!  We’ll also talk about NBA teams (other than the Warriors & Lakers) that had the best off-season and which teams had the most disappointing off-season.  How does Jabari Parker fit with the Bulls?  Boxing Connoisseur, Byron “The Byronness” stops by to talk Anthony Joshua avoiding Deontay Wilder and Manny Pacquiao’s legacy.  Bears analyst Boon Apata makes a guest appearance to talk Mitch Trubisky, Roquan Smith and position battles at training camp.  Plus, stay tuned for “Gone in Almost 60 Seconds” at the end of the show!  Spectator Sporting Episode #13.

NBA Trades & Off-Season Review–00:32-10:32

Bulls Off-Season Review—————10:34-17:21

Boxing with “The Byronness”———18:00-23:31

Bears Talk with Boon Apata———–24:15-33:40

Gone in 60 Seconds———————33:49-36:34

References

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Air Highlights. “Carmelo Anthony Top 10 Plays from 2017-18 NBA Regular Season” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jul 6. 2018. Web. Jul 20, 2018.

Anthony Joshua & Eddie Hearn. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.givemesport.com/1311308-eddie-hearn-reveals-what-anthony-joshua-told-him-in-their-meeting-this-week

Anthony Miller. (2017). Retrieved from https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/Bolt/Bears-wideout-Anthony-Miller-draws-comparisons-to-Antonio-Brown-117769540/

AWolve. “Kawhi Leonard – Mask Off” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Mar 22. 2017. Web. Jul 11, 2018.

AWolve. “Luka Doncic – ‘Promise’ (MAVS HYPE)” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jun 28. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Boxcaster Boxing. “Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Matthysse Championship Preview Boxing Highlights BOXCASTER” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jun 18. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Chicago Recap. “Kyle Fuller ‘Bout the Business’ Ultimate 2017 Highlights” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jan 13. 2018. Web. Jul 20, 2018.

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Eric Kush. (2016). Retrieved from https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/chicago-bears/bears-sign-hbo-hard-knocks-star-eric-kush-two-year-deal

ESPN. “Is Jabari Parker a Good fit for the Chicago Bulls? The Jump ESPN” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jul 16. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Global Boxing TV. “Manny Pacquiao VS Lucas Matthysse Highlights (HD)” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jul 14. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Golden Hoops. “Lauri Markkanen – 2018 Bulls Highlights – On the Rise” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jul 17. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

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Jimmy Butler. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-jimmy-butler-trade-bulls-haugh-spt-0621-20170620-column.html

Joshua vs Wilder. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.boxingscene.com/wilder-manager-erupts-hearn-joshua-over-scam-job–129892

JustBombsProductions. “Best LB in College Football Georgia LB Roquan Smith 2017 Highlights” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Feb 17. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Kawhi Leonard & Demar Derozan. [Getty]. (2017). Retrieved from https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/990626/Kawhi-Leonard-trade-DeMar-DeRozan-Toronto-Raptors-deal-imminent-ESPN-NBA-news

Kevin White. [AP]. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.chicagonow.com/bears-backer/2017/09/sadly-the-bears-are-better-off-without-kevin-white/

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Mickey Mickeal. “Dennis Schroder 2017/18 Best Highlights Atlanta Hawks” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Apr 21. 2018. Web. Jul 20, 2018.

Mitch Trubisky. (2018). Retrieved from http://sportsmockery.com/2018/03/the-new-bears-receivers-were-scouting-mitch-trubisky-since-last-year/

NBA. “Best of Colin Sexton 2018 MGM Resort Summer League” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jul 17. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Purple Moss. “Terrell Owens ‘Both’ NFL Career Highlights Mix” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Dec 31. 2016. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Sam Acho. [Johnathan Daniel/Getty Images]. (2017). Retrieved from https://247sports.com/nfl/chicago-bears/Bolt/Bears-wideout-Anthony-Miller-draws-comparisons-to-Antonio-Brown-117769540/

SHOWTIME Sports. “Errol Spence Jr. Knocks Out Carlos Ocampo in ROUND 1 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jun 16. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Thatround. “Jeff Horn vs Terence Crawford Highlights” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, Jun 10. 2018. Web. Jul 18, 2018.

Spectator Sporting Episode#8

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Will Steph Curry finally get his Finals MVP? & where does he rank amongst the best point guards of all-time? Baseball virtuoso Valis Veto joins the set to talk Cubs, top contenders in MLB & the White Sox 1st round selection of infielder Nick Madrigal. We’ll discuss how a couple Bears got snubbed from the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players list & we’re surprised that wide receiver Dez Bryant is still top signed. Also, stay tuned for our SS Below 60 opinions as Adewale Apata reveals the worst rule in sports & Zachary Roach talks about the importance of role players in the NBA.

Cavs vs Warriors – ———————————————————00:37-03:38
NBA’s Greatest PGs–——————————————————-03:39-05:11
Cubs & MLB——————————————————————-05:41-12:10
White Sox Draft Review —————————————————-12:20-16:00
Bears—————————————————————————–16:38-19:30
Dez Bryant———————————————————————-19:31-20:34
Apata & Roach Below 60 Seconds –————————————-20:46-22:22

References

805Bruin. “Magic Johnson – NBA Superstars” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 7 Mar. 2012. Web. 5 June, 2018.

Bleedbigblue. “Dez Bryant To The 49ers Brandon Marshall Back To The Giants? Free Agent Wide Receivers Update” YouTube. YouTube, 28 May. 2018. Web. 5 June, 2018.

Chicago Recap. “Akiem Hicks ‘Underrated’ Ultimate 2017 Highlights” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 7 Jan. 2018. Web. 5 June, 2018.

DaBears Productions. “Jordan Howard ‘Running Back’ Ultimate 2017-18 Highlights” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 3 Jan. 2018. Web. 5 June, 2018.

Dunkman827. “Oscar Robertson – Mr. Triple-Double” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 9 Feb. 2014. Web. 5 June, 2018.

Latest Sports. “Steph Curry breaks the NBA Finals 3 point record with 9 made 3 pointers – Cavs vs Warriors 2018” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 3 June. 2018. Web. 5 June, 2018.

Mike P. “Kevin Durant 2017 Finals MVP” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 16 July. 2017. Web. 5 June, 2018.

MLB. “Arrieta, Herrera Power Phillies to 6-1 win: 5/29/18” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 29 May. 2018. Web. 5 June, 2018.

MLB. “Manny Machado named AL Co-Player of the Week” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 23 Apr, 2018. Web. 5 June, 2018.

MVPFLF. “Prospect Series: Eloy Jimenez Highlights” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 26 Sept. 2017. Web. 5 June, 2018.

NFL. “Bears Challenge Crazy Play: Touchdown, Touchback or out of Bounds? Can’t Miss Play NFL Wk 10” Online Video Clip. YouTube, YouTube. 12 Nov. 2017. Web. 6 June, 2018.

Todd Gurley. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-seahawks-20171008-story.html

Spectator Sporting Episode#4

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Stars are rising & falling in the NBA Playoffs!  Adewale Apata & Zachary Roach discuss the key aspects of each playoff series & PG13’s disappointing stint with OKC.  Many NFL experts are loving the Bears draft picks & some NFL teams made some major improvements on draft night but some need a yellow flag thrown at them for some ill-advised picks.

NBA Playoffs – 00:35-10:35

Paul George – 10:35-13:35

Bears Draft Class Grade – 13:55-23:05

Best & Worse NFL Drafts – 23:05-27:22

Spectator Sporting Episode #3

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Check out our review of the Bears selection of Roquan Smith & the 1st round of the NFL Draft!  We’ll also discuss the biggest surprises & disappointments in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs.  Plus, we’ll have a Pelican vs Warriors series preview.  Commentating by Adewale Apata and Zachary Roach.

Bears Draft Roquan Smith – 00:00-5:50

NFL Draft Review – 06:02-17:00

NBA Playoffs 1st Round Review – 17:15-25:10

Pelicans vs Warriors Preview – 25:15-30:25

NFL Mock Draft of Top 8 Picks

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Lets find out who’s going to land to the Bears with their #8 pick in the draft.  Will it be Quentin Nelson? Calvin Ridley? Roquan Smith? Tremaine Edmunds?  Adewale Apata and Zachary Roach will let you know.  Disclaimer: we did not predict any trade scenarios.

Reference

Tremaine Edmunds. [Kostenlos Ansehen]. (2018). Retrieved from https://de-film.com/watch/tremaine+edmunds

Spectator Sporting Episode 2

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Enter the discussion of identifying the Bears biggest needs before the NFL Draft and check out our mock NFL Draft of the top 8 picks!  We’ll also discuss the exciting start of the NBA Playoffs, reveal our NBA All-Rookie Team and the NBA’s most disappointing rookie.

  • Bears Biggest Needs – ———– 00:25-04:07
  • NFL Mock Draft of Top 8 Picks – 04:25-16:45
  • NBA Playoffs –——————— 17:00-26:15
  • NBA Rookies –——————— 26:20-35:00

Spectator Sporting Episode 1

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Adewale Apata & Zachary Roach previews the NBA Playoffs and reviews the Bulls season.  Also, Bears free agency review and a preview of the Bears options in the draft with guest Babatunde “Boone” Apata.

Eastern Conference 1st Rd Preview – 00:51-09:22

Western Conference 1st Rd Preview – 09:35-18:00

NBA Finals Prediction – 18:11-21:00

Bulls Season Review – 21:15-28:23

Bears Talk – 28:25-38:25

Will Matt Nagy Avoid the Bad Luck that John Fox Endured?

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By Adewale Apata

If Matt Nagy’s luck as the Bears head coach is not much better than John Fox’s, he’ll be on the hot seat along with Ryan Pace in a couple years. In a make or break season for John Fox, a couple of bad NFL rules and poor officiating played a huge factor in 2017 being his last season as Bear’s head coach.

In week #5, the Bears were 1 – 3 and Mitchell Trubisky started for the first time against the Vikings on Monday Night Football in Chicago. This game was an old-fashioned smash mouth defensive battle as the Bears had a 2 – 0 baseball type lead towards the end of the 1st half.  But Jordan Howard busted the game open with a 42 yard TD as Soldier Field went crazy.  Unfortunately, that momentum was snatched away from the Bears due to the ref calling a super soft holding penalty on WR Marcus Wheaton.  Chicago ended up losing this game 20 – 17.

The Bears bounced back and won their next 2 games and had a chance to reach the .500 mark in New Orleans during a week #8 matchup against the Saints. In the 3rdquarter, Mitch Trubisky threw a perfect pass to Zach Miller to cut the Saint’s lead to 14 – 10 but the refs overturned the touchdown due to the irritating and erroneous catch rule.  Check this incredible catch (and horrific injury) out and judge for yourself if the Bears got hosed by the officials.

https://youtu.be/ubzNEjwP5Z4

To make matters worse, Zach Miller dislocated his knee and came close to having his leg amputated. The Bears lost this game 20 – 12 and their starting Tight End for the season.

After the game versus the Saints, the Bears were 3 – 5 and gearing up to play Green Bay who was without the injured Aaron Rodgers at Soldier Field. Chicago was favorites in this game versus the Packer’s backup QB Brett Hundley to kick off the 2nd half of the season.  Then came the most unfortunate play of the Bears season, which caused the firing of John Fox.

Towards the end of the 1st half, Bears down 10 – 3 with the ball on 3rd and long and near the red-zone from the 25-yard line.  Trubisky tossed a screen pass to RB Benny Cunningham who ran inside the 5-yard line and dove to connect the ball with the pylon for a score.  But the ref determined that Cunningham’s foot went out of bounds before he made contact with the pylon.  Fox challenged the play to get those 6 points on the board.  But the officials turned Soldier Field upside down by overturning the call despite not having conclusive video evidence to conclude that Cunningham fumbled the ball before his foot went out of bounds.

Since the ball was fumbled into the pylon, by rule, the Packers were given possession of the ball at the 20-yard line through a touchback. Even if it’s true that Cunningham fumbled the ball before his foot went out of bounds, the NFL rule that rewarded the Packers possession at the 20-yard line is the worst rule in sports.  The fumble-touchback-turnover rule is absolutely stupid because the defense is awarded a takeaway without even recovering the fumbled ball.

Many people still ridicule John Fox for challenging the ruling on the field with the thought that the Bears would have had the ball at the 2-yard line if he kept that red flag in his pocket. But guess what?  Packers head coach Mike McCarthy also had the power to challenge that play in an attempt to benefit from the most awful rule in the NFL.  Chicago never recovered from that hapless play, lost the game 23 – 16 and finished the season with a 5 – 11 record to end John Fox’s 3-year tenure as Bears head coach.

I’m not saying John Fox was a good head coach for the Bears but I am saying the guy had some serious bad luck. And I didn’t even mention the plethora of injured players on his roster and Ryan Pace donating $18.5 million bucks to Mike Glennon then trading some draft picks to move up one spot to draft a QB who only started 12 games in college.  Now Fox is gone and hope is rising in Chicago as Matt Nagy is coming from that very successful Andy Reid coaching tree.  However; Nagy is going to need all the breaks he can get to turn around a team that hasn’t made the playoffs in 7 years.  Hopefully when Fox left town, he took all of that bad luck with him.

References

Gaming vlogs. “Zach Miller get Hurt while getting a Touchdown vs Saints.” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 29 Oct 2017. Web. 4 Apr, 2018.

NFL. “Bears Challenge Crazy Play: Touchdown, or Out of Bounds? Can’t Miss Play. NFL Week 10.” Online Video Clip. YouTube. YouTube, 12 Nov, 2017. Web. 4 Apr, 2018.