While it didn't work out so well for Davis who lost millions of dollars, how does the Giants plan look as the regular season approaches? We admire the play of Trayce Jackson-Davis as the Warriors try to move up in the standings with time running out before the playoffs.
The headlines are on the table for Joe and Ray to chat about; Steve Kerr gets a contract extension, while Brandon Crawford heads to St. Louis and the Panda returns. Plus, admiration for Steph Curry as he heads to Madison Square Garden, the site of his coming out party 11 years ago.
Ray and Joe play a game of what ifs when reviewing Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. A fumble, a muffed punt and a blocked extra point were three key mistakes that the 49ers made as they lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, again. Should they have taken the ball first in overtime? How justified is the narrative surrounding Kyle Shanahan that he can't win the big game?
The discussion moves to the hardcourt and why the Warriors are in much better shape before the NBA All-Star break than they were just a couple of weeks ago.
The 49ers made an incredible second half comeback in the NFC Championship to beat the Lions and reach the Super Bowl. Joe and Ray give their thoughts on the key plays in the game and discuss everything from Dan Campbell's decisions to Brock Purdy's running ability. They preview the matchup with the Chiefs in Las Vegas and Ray states his opinion on the Taylor Swift hoopla. Then it's on to some Warriors talk including whether or not they should deal Jonathan Kuminga or Andrew Wiggins before the NBA trade deadline on February 8.
Ray Woodson gives his thoughts on the Chiefs/Eagles matchup in the Super Bowl which will be played right there in his backyard in the state of Arizona. We dive into the 49ers quarterback situation, discuss the Warriors possibly moving James Wiseman before Thursday's NBA trade deadline and preview the Giants before pitchers and catchers report to spring training next week.
Kontos explains why signing Correa is a good move for San Francisco and tells us how he will fit into the clubhouse. He also reveals what he thinks the Giants need to add before the season. We discuss Brandon Crawford's position change and what losing Carlos Rodon does to the rotation.
Stan Van Gundy analyzes the Golden State Warriors at length on TheSportsVirus Podcast. We dig deep into how they got past the preseason Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident and discuss what makes Green great for the Warriors. Van Gundy gives his thoughts on what it's like to be an NBA coach and player in this day and age of social media scrutiny. We also get into his relationship with younger brother Jeff, also an analyst for ESPN.
Steve Lenox from ESPN Radio gives his thoughts on MLB banning the shift and picking up the pace of play. We touch on Jeff Saturday getting the Colts head coaching job and what's happened to the New Jersey Nets. We also learn about Steve's career and how he ended up in Bristol.
The 49ers are off to a 3-4 start and former KNBR talk show host Ray Woodson gives us his assessment of the season so far. We also chat about the Warriors' depth and how Steve Kerr will go about setting his rotation early in the season. How did Golden State get past the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole incident? What makes new Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy a great manager? It's all here on this addition of TheSportsVirus Podcast.
Whether it was the NFL, college sports, golf or the Olympics, Verne Lundquist was on the microphone for amazing historical moments. We reminisce about those calls and special events including "The Catch," the Christian Laettner shot and the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan Olympic figure skating saga. We talk about his analysts and even his long-time statistician during this fun-filled conversation with an incredibly versatile sports broadcasting legend.
Cross talks about what it takes for a quarterback to survive in the NFL these days and why Trey Lance has the tools to succeed. He also tells some stories about Joe Montana, The Catch, The Drive and other great memories from his time in San Francisco.
Ray Woodson and Joe Castellano do a thorough examination of the Niners quarterback situation now that Jimmy G remains with the team as the backup to Trey Lance. Can it work out without being a distraction or will it be a full blown soap opera? Also, what happened to the San Francisco Giants and what can they do to improve in 2023?
Scott Reiss is an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster who served as the radio play-by-play voice of the Stanford Cardinal. He was also an anchor/reporter for KTVU in San Francisco as well as a host for Comcast SportsNet. Scott gives us his thoughts on the Bay Area teams, USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 Conference and he explains why he's moving on to his next opportunity in Kansas City.
Vin Scully spent a lifetime in the broadcast booth with the Dodgers (67 seasons) and on network broadcasts including the World Series. Joe and Ray take a look back at some of the great moments as they reflect on a Hall of Fame career and discuss what made Scully so great.
Will Clark has been a guest of TheSportsVirus over the years and has discussed several interesting topics including: the pressure of being a first round draft pick, hitters dealing with shifts in recent years, rule changes to protect players and what it takes to be a clutch player. Today we revisit those chats with the man of the hour in San Francisco.
Bob Miller talks about his long career with the Kings from beginning (1973) to end (2017). We get to hear stories about the Triple Crown Line, the Miracle on Manchester, Wayne Gretzky and the team finally winning its first Stanley Cup championship in 2012.
What's working and not working for the Giants as they head to the All-Star break? Ray Woodson helps us dissect their season and what they might need to do as the trade deadline approaches. We also discuss a possible Kevin Durant reunion with the Warriors and touch on Trey Lance's readiness to be the quarterback the 49ers need now.
Mark Purdy might be retired, but he still has plenty of opinions about sports. We chat about an unhappy 4th of July outside of sports, then dive into the state of the Giants and issues with the A's stadium project. Mark gives his thoughts about new Sharks GM Mike Grier and the future of the team. Plus, we discuss USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten Conference.
Roy Firestone joins TheSportsVirus Podcast to talk about his recent enshrinement into the California Sports Hall of Fame. We chat about his love of baseball which goes back to being a bat boy at Orioles spring training and developing a relationship with Hall of Famers like Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer. Roy gives his thoughts on some new baseball rules and expresses his concern for the state of professional golf with the addition of the LIV golf series. He also tells great stories about his long run as host of ESPN's Up Close show and his role in the movie Jerry Maguire.
Ray Woodson details why the Warriors took a 3-2 lead over the Celtics in the NBA Finals on Monday night.
We discuss the spectacular play of Andrew Wiggins and talk about how Steve Kerr has handled Draymond Green. An NBA Finals MVP evaluation is also on the docket, as Steph Curry went from a 43-point Game 4 to an 0-9 three-point shooting performance in Game 5.
Plus, Ray gives Farhan Zaidi credit for the San Francisco Giants recent resurgence.
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