Marc Ryan (in for Valenti again) and Rico opened the show with their reactions to the Tigers' extension of Kevin McGonigle to a long-term deal. They posed a few questions related to this topic before discussing potential foes for the Pistons in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and which they prefer. Then, the guys spent the third hour talking about the best sports rants of all time after a legendary one from Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness last night. They wrapped up the show with a differently framed topic relating to Kevin McGonigle's extension.
HOUR 1: Reacting To Kevin McGonigle's Long-Term Extension With The Tigers + CFB Blitz
04/15/2026 | 39 mins.
The guys got right to business to start the show, breaking down the Tigers' long-term extension of Kevin McGonigle. They asked how this changes our opinions of Scott Harris amongst the 3 positively viewed Detroit sports general managers and took your calls in response until David joined for a CFB Blitz.
HOUR 2: Who Would You Want The Pistons To Face In The First Round? + In Football Today Part 1
04/15/2026 | 39 mins.
Marc and Rico discussed the NBA Play-In and who they want to end up being the 8 seed, who will face the Pistons in the first round, before they wrapped the hour picking the 2025 NFL playoff teams that will not make it in 2026 and vice versa.
HOUR 3: In Football Today Part 2 + The All-Time Best Sports Rants
04/15/2026 | 29 mins.
Marc, Rico, Kenny, and David continued their "In Football Today" from the final segment in hour 2 to begin hour 3. Then, the guys reacted to Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness' legendary rant from last night and had a discussion about some of the best in sports history.
HOUR 4: Which Of Kevin McGonigle Or The Tigers Are Taking On More Risk?
04/15/2026 | 31 mins.
The guys spent the final hour reframing their topic of the day concerning Kevin McGonigle's long-term extension with the Tigers.
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