http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmersJust a couple of guys talking sports with more knowledge than the average fan. We invite the call-ins enCopyright Stephen Springer (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:15:00 GMTTue, 14 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/43320579-ab8e-4ca4-81ff-c7e3cc998df7_img_3194.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmersJust a couple of guys talking sports with more knowledge than the average fan. We invite the call-ins feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsports,lebron james,steph curry,nba,final four,nba finals,nba playoffs,nfl draft,nhl,north carolinaThe 6th MannoWe cover the seasonal sports topics with a sprinkle of random shenanigansepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/06/14/nba-finals-game-5-goes-to-the-cavsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/06/14/nba-finals-game-5-goes-to-the-cavs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/06/14/nba-finals-game-5-goes-to-the-cavsTue, 14 Jun 2016 18:00:00 GMTNBA Finals Game 5 Goes to the CavsThe NBA Finals is going back to Cleveland for a game 6 after LeBron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 of the Cavaliers 112 points in the victory over Golden State. Without Draymond Green the Warriors had no answer defensively for those two, but can the Cavaliers continue that in game 6 and send it back to Oakland for a game 7? How great was the performance by LeBron and Kyrie? Reminder: The Pittsburgh Penguins captured their 4th Stanley Cup title beating the San Jose Sharks in 6 games. Sidney Crosby captured his Stanley Cup MVP. 00:30:00The 6th MannoLeBron James,Kyrie Irving,Draymond Green,NBA FinalsThe Cavs got the biggest game of Kyrie Irving's career and just another big playoff performance from LeBron.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/06/09/nba-finals-recap-thus-far-stanley-cup-on-the-line-in-pittsburgh-tonightSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/06/09/nba-finals-recap-thus-far-stanley-cup-on-the-line-in-pittsburgh-tonight/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/06/09/nba-finals-recap-thus-far-stanley-cup-on-the-line-in-pittsburgh-tonightThu, 09 Jun 2016 17:00:00 GMTNBA Finals Recap thus far. Stanley Cup on the line in Pittsburgh tonightSteph Curry has been nonexistent in the NBA Finals through 3 games, how are the Cavaliers holding the NBA MVP in check? Same goes with his running mate Klay Thompson. Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 30 points in the first quarter and sparked an incredible run for the Cavs in that first quarter, does he have it in him to it tomorrow night in game 4? LeBron James was aggressive in game 3 but missed some close shots but in the third quarter was hitting the jumpers that he desparatley needed to hit in order to get going again. James finished with 32 points on 14/26 shooting.  What does this all mean for Kevin Love tomorrow night? Will Richard Jefferson be in the starting lineup again? Will Love be OKAY with coming off the bench? Stat of the Day: The average margin of victory in the first 3 games of the NBA Finals is 26, that's higher than the average margin of victory between a number 1 seed and 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Oh yeah, there is a Stanley Cup on the line tonight in Pittsburgh as the Penguins look to capture their 4th title and their first at home. It would be the cities first major sports championship won in Pittrburgh since the Pirates won the World Series in 1960. 00:40:00The 6th MannoNBA Finals,Steph Curry,LeBron James,Kevin Love,Klay ThompsonThe Cavs were down 0-2 heading into last nights game, what did they show up with their 30-point victory?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/31/nba-finals-preview-whats-the-future-of-the-thunderSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/31/nba-finals-preview-whats-the-future-of-the-thunder/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/31/nba-finals-preview-whats-the-future-of-the-thunderTue, 31 May 2016 18:30:00 GMTNBA Finals Preview. What's the future of the Thunder?The NBA Finals are set and it's a rematch of last years Finals with the Cavaliers and Warriors, but is it really a rematch? The Cavs are a different team in many ways, can this team take down MVP Steph Curry and the reigning champs? The season is over for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant and now the questions will rise, "where is KD going to sign?". Will the former MVP stay in OKC? Or will he take his talents else where for the 2016-2017 season. The Stanley Cup Final also got underway in Pittsburgh last night with the Penguins capturing game one. 00:44:00The 6th MannoLeBron James,Steph Curry,NBA Finals,NHL,Stanley CupCan a healthy LeBron-led Cavaliers team take down the 73-win Warriors and Steph Curry? And what does the summer hold for Kevin Durant?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/19/nba-playoffs-and-draft-lotterySportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/19/nba-playoffs-and-draft-lottery/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/19/nba-playoffs-and-draft-lotteryThu, 19 May 2016 16:30:00 GMTNBA Playoffs and Draft LotteryIn the East the Cleveland Cavaliers are seemingly running away with the title as they cruised to a 31-point victory, can Toronto find their shot and steal game 2 in Cleveland? Out West the Warriors and Thunder are tied at 1 after Golden State's 118-91 victory in game 2. The series heads back to Oklahoma City for games 3 and 4 with Golden State stealing a little momentum, will Kevin Durant and company find their mojo again at home and take a 3-1 lead over the defending champs? In the NHL, the Penguins captured a big win last night in Tampa beating the Lightning 4-2 to take a 2-1 series lead in the Conference Finals. Oh, and the Philadelphia 76ers snagged the number one pick in this years NBA Draft, which direction will they go? LSU's Ben Simmons or Duke's Brandon Ingram. The last time the Sixers picked number one they got a guy named Allen Iverson. 00:43:00The 6th MannoSteph Curry,Kevin Durant,NBA Playoffs,Pittsburgh PenguinsWith the West Finals tied at 1, is there any favorite heading into game 3? Are the Cavs ever going to lose a game?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/10/steph-curry-unanimous-mvp-and-drops-40Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/10/steph-curry-unanimous-mvp-and-drops-40/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/10/steph-curry-unanimous-mvp-and-drops-40Tue, 10 May 2016 18:30:00 GMTSteph Curry Unanimous MVP and drops 40The Warriors were down 16-2 before Steph Curry came off the bench. He started 0-9 on 3's but like he usually does, he turned it on when it mattered most. And 40 points later, 17 in overtime, the Warriors are up 3-1 on Portland heading back to the Bay. In the East, we could have one of the most boring series out there in Miami and Toronto, will this series ever end? Are the Cavaliers playing the best basketball right now? Are we dismissing their 8-0 start? 00:55:00The 6th MannoSteph Curry,LeBron James,Miami Heat,NBA PlayoffsWhat does the MVP really mean in the NBA? Is Steph Curry the unanimous MVP?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/05/nfl-draft-recap-and-nba-playoff-reviewsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/05/nfl-draft-recap-and-nba-playoff-reviews/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/05/05/nfl-draft-recap-and-nba-playoff-reviewsThu, 05 May 2016 17:00:00 GMTNFL Draft Recap and NBA Playoff reviewsWith the NFL Draft now come and gone, we recap which team(s) in the first round got the best value or got a steal. What are Stephen's thoughts on Christian Hackenberg going to the New York Jets and not the Houston Texans?  The NBA Playoffs are heating up in both conferences, especially in the West. The Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a game 2 victory in San Antonio with a little help from the referees. But both sides got away with some no calls. Should Golden State keep resting Steph Curry if they keep beating Portland? In the East, are we destined for a Miami/Cleveland Eastern Conference Finals matchup? NBA fans sure hope so. And so does LeBron.  Cleveland hit 25 3's against Atlanta in game 2, they made 16 2-point shots. Is this the new style the Cavs are going to play with? Or was it a result of how Atlanta played defense? 00:42:00The 6th MannoNFL Draft,NBA,LeBron James,Steph Curry,Kevin DurantWhich teams in the 1st round got a steal? The NBA Playoffs are shaping up to be something interesting.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/27/nba-playoffs-and-nfl-draft-previewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/27/nba-playoffs-and-nfl-draft-preview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/27/nba-playoffs-and-nfl-draft-previewWed, 27 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMTNBA Playoffs and NFL Draft PreviewThe Western Conference Playoffs are shaping up to be a 2 to 3 team race. With the injury situation in Golden State in Los Angeles, the Thunder and Spurs will have to jump at the chance to make that leap. We know the Spurs are ready, but are the Thunder? Can the Warriors repeat if Steph Curry is hobbling with a lingering knee or ankle injury? The Clippers will be without Chris Paul and Blake Griffin for the rest of the playoffs so that all but eliminates them. In the East, it's the Cavs to lose.  The NFL Draft is upon us and there are PLENTY of storylines heading into Thursday's first round. Is Jared Goff a lock for the Los Angeles Rams? Or does Carson Wentz have a shot to be the guy? Will Ezekiel Elliot be taken in the first round? And how many other quarterbacks will be taken after Goff and Wentz in the first round?   00:58:00The 6th MannoNFL Draft,NBA,Steph Curry,Chris Paul,Jared GoffWith the NBA Playoffs really heating up and the NFL Draft starting tomorrow night, we focus on the biggest storylines from both.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/20/nba-playoffs-have-begun-and-kobe-rides-off-into-the-sunsetSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/20/nba-playoffs-have-begun-and-kobe-rides-off-into-the-sunset/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/20/nba-playoffs-have-begun-and-kobe-rides-off-into-the-sunsetWed, 20 Apr 2016 02:00:00 GMTNBA Playoffs have begun and Kobe rides off into the sunset.The NBA Playoffs have begun and through two games, and some more to come, the outcomes have not been surprising. Is Steph Curry's ankle a real concern? If the Warriors don't win a championship is this season a failure? Kobe's sendoff was a 60 point game and was "vintage" Kobe.    00:41:00The 6th MannoNBA Playoffs,Kobe Bryant,Steph CurryThe NBA Playoffs have begun. Can we see a favorite through just a few games?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/13/nba-talkSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/13/nba-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/13/nba-talkWed, 13 Apr 2016 02:30:00 GMTNBA TalkOur thoughts on 72 (73?). Kobe's last game. The 8th in the playoffs. and how great his Russell Westbrook? 00:28:00The 6th MannoKobe,NBA,WarrirosOur thoughts on 72 (73?). Kobe's last game. The 8th in the playoffs. and how great his Russell Westbrook?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/04/national-championshop-previewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/04/national-championshop-preview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/04/04/national-championshop-previewMon, 04 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMTNational Championshop PreviewAfter Villanova sufficated Buddy Hield and Oklahoma Saturday night, they get the opportunity to do the same to North Carolina and Brice Johnson. The Wildcats held Hiled and the Sooners to 51 points on 31% shooting while on the other end Jay Wrights squad shot a staggering 71% from the field. The 44-point dismantling brings Nova to the title game Monday night against Roy Williams and his Tar Heels. Speaking of North Carolina, they had some issuses with Syracuse during a 3-4 minutes span but pulled away in the end thanks to a couple 3's from Marcus Paige and Theo Pinson to open it back up. Carolina will face their biggest challenge tonight against Villanova and their defense. 00:26:00The 6th MannoNorth Carolina,Villanova,Final FourNorth Carolina and Villanova square off in the National Championship in Houston tonight. Who's got the edge?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/30/final-four-mixed-with-penn-state-football-and-lebronSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/30/final-four-mixed-with-penn-state-football-and-lebron/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/30/final-four-mixed-with-penn-state-football-and-lebronWed, 30 Mar 2016 02:00:00 GMTFinal Four Mixed With Penn State Football. And Lebron.The Final Four is upon us and it ones of the more interesting Final Four's in a while. On one side you have two programs mostly talked about in recent years because of sanctions in North Carolina and Syracuse and on the other side you have Villanova and Oklahoma. If Oklahoma wins it all and Buddy Hield is leading the charge where does his draft stock go and where do you draft him?  Penn State football started it's spring practices two weeks ago and there are a lot of questions going into the spring and on into the summer. We'll dive a lot deeper into that and what the biggest questions are that need to be answered. And is Stephen done with LeBron? Probably not but he's done with everyone who's done with LeBron. If that makes sense.  00:40:00The 6th MannoLeBron James,Final Four,Penn State,NBA,Buddy HieldIs there a favorite to win it all now? Where is Buddy Hield's draft stock? Make or Break for Penn State Football?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/24/best-of-the-sweet-16-and-lebrons-cryptic-tweetscommentsSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/24/best-of-the-sweet-16-and-lebrons-cryptic-tweetscomments/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/24/best-of-the-sweet-16-and-lebrons-cryptic-tweetscommentsThu, 24 Mar 2016 18:30:00 GMTBest of the Sweet 16 and LeBron's cryptic tweets/commentsWith all the upsets and lower seeded teams winning, the Sweet 16 is filled with the powerhouses and number one seeds. Who has the toughest matchup? Which team has the most to prove? Which players could be helping their draft stock?  LeBron James is in the media, again. This time it's him talking about wishing, hoping, that he can play with Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony. What does this mean? Does it actually mean anything?  00:53:00The 6th MannoThe Sweet 16 is upon us, who is the best team out there? Do you look into the LeBron stuff?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/22/tourney-talk-part-2Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/22/tourney-talk-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/22/tourney-talk-part-2Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:30:00 GMTTourney Talk Part 2The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament are over and it was a doozy. There were upsets, buzzer beaters, and plenty of tears shed. What was the best moment? Who is the team to beat now? Oh, the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors played a game Saturday night. That was also a good one. 00:42:00The 6th MannoSan Antonio Spurs,Golden State Warriors,NCAA,March MadnessWas this the most exciting first round in NCAA Tournament history?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/16/ncaa-tournament-talkBasketballhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/16/ncaa-tournament-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/benchwarmers/2016/03/16/ncaa-tournament-talkWed, 16 Mar 2016 02:00:00 GMTNCAA Tournament TalkThis college basketball season has been nothing short of hectic. If you were ranked number one it didn't really matter because you were likely to lose. The top 10 changed seemingly every week and with the tournament starting this week, we breakdown the field and see if there is a clear cut favorite and who the cinderella team might be.  00:57:00The 6th MannoMarch Madness,Houston,Final Four,NCAAIs there a clear favorite? This season has proven there is none, but will there be after round 1?