15 Good Minutes
By Coach B
15 Good MinutesMay 24, 2024
NBA Conference Finals!
The 23-24 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals are Underway! We take a look at the final 4 -- and how they got here, and we give our take (respectively) on who'll get to the NBA Finals. Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
End of an Era? The NBA on TNT
Lots of buzz this week concerning the award-winning Inside the NBA TV show on TNT. Will NBC be taking it over? If so, what happens to the cast & crew of the TNT broadcast.
And - where NBA "Studio" coverage is concerned, who do you prefer to watch -- Ernie, Kenny, Shaq, Chuck on TNT or the NBA Broadcast crew at ESPN, led by Malika Andrews? We're taking a poll.
Frank Vogel -- Fired by the Phoenix Suns -- After 1 Season???
In this "Win Now" world of the NBA, Phoenix fires Coach Frank Vogel after one season. Has the culture in the NBA become one of scapegoating coaches where players have under-performed? We discuss it. YouTube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15good minutes.com
The Phoenix Failure - What Went Wrong?
The Phoenix Suns went all out to get their "Big 3" with the intent of having an immediate impact and a deep playoff run. It didn't work. Phoenix was promptly dismissed in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs by a young Minnesota Timberwolves Squad. Why did this attempt to put a super squad together fail -- and "what now"? What are the long-term impacts of giving up so many draft picks for the "right now"? YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
MLB Is Off to a Hot Start!
The guys are discussing the fast start to the 2024 MLB season -- so many good teams and players in mid-season form; and -- a brief recap of their recent Coffee Trip --- To Chicago! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Hot Takes - NCAA, MLB, The Masters ...
Lots going on this week, so we're giving our individual hot takes on each topic -- check it out! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter/X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com Check out the preview of "The Masters" by Golf DMV: https://www.golfdmv.com/
2024 Men's NCAA Final Four!
Alabama - UConn; NC State - Purdue are the two semifinal championship games for the 2023-2024 Men's NCAA Basketball season. We're breaking down all 4 teams, then picking winners -- for the semi's and the National Championship Game! YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter-X: 15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
MLB Opening Weekend 2024!
Major League Baseball is back! This week we talk about what this season has to offer -- what kinds of changes have occured since last season -- and which of us is looking forward to attending live games ... and which one isn't, and why. Youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter-X/15goodminutes email/rusty@15goodminutes.com
CheVon Giles - Assistant Coach, Maryland 2A 2024 State Champion Largo Lions visits 15 Good Minutes!
Coming fresh off a grueling playoff run that culminated in being crowned Maryland 2A State Champions, Assistant Coach CheVon Giles visits 15 Good Minutes. We talk about the season, the playoff run, the responsibilities of an assistant coach, what it means to be crowned champions -- but most importantly, the culture of Largo Basketball. YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter-X/15goodminutes IG/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
CableTV vs Streaming - Is One Better Than The Other?
We consume a lot of sports and entertainment. The platforms available today are numerous -- and if you're not careful -- costly. Today we're looking at CableTV vs Streaming -- the benefits and the drawbacks. YouTube/15goodminutes Twitter-X/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Should Court-Storming Be Banned?
NCAA Basketball (and football as well) has allowed "cout storming" for years, but lately the practice has come under fire. The fines are laughable, and the risk of injury seems to be greater. There are some who don't like it when it's done to them, but are ok when their fans storm. Today we talk about it -- and offer up our opinions. YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Should Tiger Woods Retire?
Tiger recently withdrew from the Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament due to back spasms and influenza. In the past few years he has struggled to find is golf groove. Is it time to consider retiring? Can his body keep up with the grind? Today we have 3 special guests to help us with this one. From the Golf DMV Podcast: https://www.golfdmv.com/ we have LB & Vern. We also have our our esteemed friend of the program (FOP) Charles joining today's show. Be sure to check out the Golf DMV podcast -- you'll be glad you did. I Got Something To Say (Nightcap Video - Shannon Sharpe) Ref: https://youtu.be/r0GqXkrfkJc?si=jHZ7du-gUxUSdi88 YouTube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Super Bowl 58 -- Gameday Prep!
The crew discusses gameday prep; what food is on the menu; how/where they're watching the big game -- and yes -- their respective predictions on who'll win Super Bowl 58. It's the last week of the NFL -- join us! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: Rusty@15goodminutes.com
Do Rivalries Still Exist?
With the Duke - UNC game this weekend, we examine the topic of rivalries. Do they still exist, or are they a thing of the past? Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
NFL Championship Sunday!
We have 2 HUGE games this weekend -- KC @ Baltimore and Detroit at San Fran - with the winner of each game going to the Superbowl. Today we're breaking these games down, and picking winners! youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
NFL Divisional Playoffs - 2024!
Four great games are on tap, this Divisional Playoff weekend! We're breaking those down and predicting winners. Be sure to check out Coach B's "I Got Something To Say".
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NFL Wildcard Weekend is Here!
The 2023-24 NFL Regular Season has ended -- now it's win and advance or lose and go home -- it's the NFL Playoffs! This weekend is "Wildcard Weekend" with a slate of 6 games between Saturday and Monday night. Coach B provides his breakdown of those 6 games.
The NCAA Football Championship Game Is Here!
Michigan vs Washington for the NCAA Football Title. We look at how each one got here, and talk about who'll win -- and why. Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
2023 - The Year In Sports - Significant Events
In our last show of 2023 we take a look back at some of the significant - if not controversial events in sports this year. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe, Blessed, and Prosperous New Year! Youtube youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Was Florida State Football Shafted by the Selection Committee?
Boo Corrigan and the 2023 NCAAF Committee dropped Georgia -- and undefeated Power-5 ACC winner Florida State -- in favor of one-loss Alabama. Today we talk about whether or not Florida State was deserving of the 4 slot. AND -- we're excited to have a special guest -- Radio personality and host of the Golf DMV Podcast, Claude Jennings, joins the show today. While he may be a golf guy at heart, Claude is an avid College Football Fan and he's weighing in on this week's conversation. Bonus -- stick around for the "I Got Something To Say" segment because Claude, in addition to JR, has something to say. You don't want to miss this! Please take a moment and visit the Golf DMV team -- LB, Claude, and Vernon, over at www.golfdmv.com -- and you don't have to be a golf person to enjoy the wonderful content these gents put out each and every week! Youtube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: Rusty@15goodminutes.com
Our Stories - How We Got Into Coaching & Why.
This week we're talking about our individual Coaching histories -- when we got into coaching and why; and when we left and why. Great conversation! Twitter.Com/15goodminutes Youtube.Com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Enough, Already! When Will the NBA Take Real Action?
The NBA recently suspended Draymond Green 5 games for choking Rudy Gobert. After repeated suspensions for repeated assult-like behavior, when will enough be enough? Draymond says this is who he is, and he's not changing - so just get use to it. In what other workplace would this behavior be tolerated? How many people have to get hurt before the NBA takes a more serious approach to this behavior
NFL Mid-Season is Here. Who's Performing & Who Isn't?
We're discussing the NFL this week - at the halfway point of the 2023-24 season. Who's meeting/exceeding expectations and who's not?
Also a quck conversation about the start of the 20223-24 NBA Season.
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The Washington Commanders Are Decades-Long Losers. Why?
In 25 years, the Washington Football Club, Aka, Commanders, and formally the Redskins have won 2 playoff games. Two. This organization has grown so use to losing that they don't care. They trade away good players routinely. How did such a storied organization get to this point? youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes
2023 MLB World Series is Here!
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers will face off in the 2023 World Series -- after taking both the NLCS and ALCS to 7 games! How'd they get here and who will win? Let's talk about it!
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This Week In Sports!
Lots going on this week -- NBA Preseason; first third of the NFL, and the MLB ALCS and NLCS! Let's go! And oh yea ... JR is apparently preparing for Christmas ... in October?! youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Pine Needles Golf Review - and - The 2023 MLB Playoffs!
This week, Coach B gives a quick review of his recent trip to Pine Needles Golf Resort, in Southern Pines NC. And -- the squad discusses the surprising results (thus far) of the MLB Playoffs -- hint, hint -- the top 5 teams in the MLB were all beaten. Golf DMV Podcast 300th Episode, Shot at Pine Needles: https://youtu.be/-VnzLz4Ri9U?si=YpyoBP9xC-UxiYBy 15GM YouTube: Youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: Twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Damian Lillard traded to the Bucks!
Dame D.O.L.L.A wanted out of Portland. He got his wish, and now is a Milwaukee Buck. Who were the winners and losers in this multi-team deal? twitter.com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes rusty@15goodminutes.com
NFL Week 2 Roundup; NCAA Football Update; Final Week of the Regular Season in MLB - Lots to discuss!
Has week 2 of the NFL shored up some of the mistakes seen in week 1? Current Collge Football Top 10; and - this is the final week of the regular season in MLB -- who's fighting for a shot at a wildcard berth? Youtube youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter: twitter.com/15goodminutes Email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
The Good. The Bad. And, The Ugly
Today we're talking about a pivotal week in sports. The Good? The U.S. Open Tennis Championships. The Bad? The USA Men's FIBA performance on the world stage. The Ugly? Week 1 of the NFL. youtube.com/15goodminutes
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Have Tommy John Surgeries Become Commonplace?
Shohei Ohtani has a UCL tear and won't be pitching the remainder of this season. It's thought he may have to have Tommy John surgery ... AGAIN!
Has the practice of performing Tommy John surgeries become commonplace? Routine? What are the implications - long term, and why do so many athletes get this surgery? Twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube.com/15goodminutes Email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
NFL 2023-2024 Season Preview!
As this is the final week before the 2023-24 NFL season gets underway, we take a look at last year's first/last place finishers and talk about what, if any changes, we expect -- division to division. youtube.com/15goodminutes
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MLB Wildcard Playoff Push is Here!
This is a pivotal time for MLB teams hoping to secure an elusive Wildcard Playoff Berth. Today, we talk about who has a shot, and who doesn't. twitter.com/15goodminutes
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Best NBA Starting 5 is . . .
We have a fun one today! The squad reveals their NBA all-time starting 5. No 2 hosts have the same 5 (shocker). Dive in -- and then, for our question of the week, let us know who YOUR best NBA starting 5 is. youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com twitter/15goodminutes.com
The Fed Raises Interest Rates . . . AGAIN!
This week, the Fed raised interest rates another .25% What does that mean to consumer loans, home loans, auto loans, and credit card rates? Let's talk about it. Youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes rusty@15goodminutes.com
Winners!
This past week saw some amazing winning by some amazing winners. We talk about a couple of them in this week's episode. youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes rusty@15goodminutes.com
NBA Players are Securing HUGE Contracts This Offseason!
The NBA offseason has been busy. Several players have gotten max deals, including rookies still under contract. Let's take a look at some of these contracts. Also, ESPN fired a significant amount of talent recently. Which ones suprised us? Tune in. You can reach us at: twitter.com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
NBA Trades -- Winners & Losers
Lots of movement on the NBA front. Who has come out on top; Who has come out on top -- and who hasn't? youtube.com/15goodminutes twitter.com/15goodminutes
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Do Some Sports TV Personalities Go Too Far?
Today we're talking about Sports Announcers/Personalities and when some have crossed the line by using their positions to air their personal views/opinions. twitter.com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Foods That Go With Sports!
We all watch sports, right? Good food and a good game go hand in hand. Today we're talking about our 'go-to' foods when consuming sports -- live in person; with friends at a restaurant; or at home. QotW: When at a live sporting event - what's YOUR go-to? twitter.com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
The 2023 NBA Finals are Here. Who Ya Got?
After 2 months of playoffs, the NBA Finals are underway between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Who wins this series and in how many games? Twitter.Com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Has Tipping Gotten Out of Control?
This week we have a non-sports question for you. Has tipping gotten out of control? We talk about Tipping Fatigue today - join us, won't you? twitter.com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty @15GoodMinutes
2023 NBA All-Defensive First Team!
Today we're talking about defense in the NBA - as the league has annonced their first and second team all defensieve selections. twitter.com/15goodminutes youtube.com/15goodminutes email: rusty @15GoodMinutes
Joel Embiid - Your 2023 NBA MVP!
Today we're talking about the selection of Joel Embiid for NBA MVP. We're also breaking down a couple of high-visibility playoff series. Lastly, did the Memphis Grizlies make a scapegoat out of Dillon Brooks? YouTube.com15goodminutes Twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Talkin Loud ... & Saying Nothin!
Some people are loud, wrong, and fake. We're talking about them today! YouTube: youtube.com/15goodminutes Social: twitter.com/15goodminutes email: rusty@15goodminutes.com
Get To Know Your Hosts - 10 Questions!
As we enter Season 7, we're taking a little extra time this week for you to get to know our hosts. This is the episode you've been waiting for! Grab a beverage and enjoy! twitter.com/15goodminutes
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NBA Playoffs - Teams Fighting Among Themselves - Literally!
Why are we seeing more fights among teammates in the NBA (and other pro sports)? And - it's opening weekend of the L O N G NBA Playoff Season. We're setting the table - won't you join us? Youtube.com/15goodminutes Twitter.com/15goodminutes email: Rusty@15goodminutes
Naps -- The NBA Play-In Games -- and new rules for faster MLB games!
Today we cover the importance of taking a good nap; who will be playing in the NBA Play-In games; and our thoughts on the new rules in major league baseball.
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The 2023 NCAA Final Four Is Here!
We're down to the final four, and today, we're focusing on the Men's tournnament and our individual selections. Question of the week: Who wins it all; who's cutting down the nets Monday night? email: rusty@15goodminutes.com Twitter.com/15goodminutes Youtube.com/15goodminutes
2023 March Madness NCAA Basketball Championship - Who Ya Got?
Welcome to our favorite time of year -- March Madness. Today, we keep it simple -- we're revealing our picks -- starting with the Elite 8 up to the projected champions. Think we can get it right? Can you?
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